Emission Reduction Technologies: Combustion Efficiency, Alternative Fuel and Hybrid Vehicle
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "B: Energy and Environment".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 July 2026 | Viewed by 171
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Interests: exhaust emissions; jet engines
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Dear Colleagues,
In a time of dynamic technological and industrial progress, humanity is increasingly facing problems such as air quality and global warming, and the emission of greenhouse gases of anthropogenic origin may accelerate the warming of the planet by up to several degrees Celsius over the coming 100 years. These challenges represent great dangers for both humans and the natural world. A completely separate issue is air pollution that results, among others, from the emission of toxic compounds from transport sources. Yet, new solutions in exhaust gas aftertreatment, sustainable aviation fuels, and the electrification of transport are generating some successes in terms of the ecological challenges faced by humanity. Consequently, the purpose of this Special Issue is to present the latest scientific achievements concerning the methods deployed to reduce exhaust emissions, as well as scientific research on the formation of pollutants. It is our responsibility, as members of the scientific community, to work for the betterment of air quality and the climate. This is why I encourage you, dear colleagues, to work together and present your achievements.
This Special Issue welcomes, but is not limited to, the following topics:
Improved combustion efficiency and waste heat recovery:
The Special Issue will welcome research on advanced combustion strategies, the optimization of in-cylinder processes, and novel waste heat recovery technologies—such as ORC systems or turbo-compounding—that aim at improving overall fuel utilization and reducing regulated and unregulated emissions.
Alternative and low-carbon fuels, including bioethanol:
We will highlight studies focused on the development, characterization, and practical implementation of low-carbon fuels. This includes sustainable aviation fuels, advanced biofuels, and bioethanol blends, with emphasis placed on their combustion behavior, emission profiles, and lifecycle performance.
Hybrid vehicle innovations:
The scope will also encompass hybrid powertrain advancements that reduce fossil fuel dependency, improve energy management, and mitigate environmental impacts. Contributions addressing optimization algorithms, battery–engine interactions, and real-world energy efficiency are particularly welcome.
Dr. Remigiusz Jasiński
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- combustion engines
- exhaust emissions
- aftertreatment systems
- real driving emissions
- hybrid systems
- sustainable aviation fuels
- energy efficiency improvements
- hydrogen technology
- lifecycle assessment
- marine powertrains
- new emissions rules and standards
- global warming
- air quality
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