Advanced Research in Combustion Energy: Optimization, Applications, and Analysis

Dear Colleagues,

Recent research and development activities aimed at achieving sustainable energy conversion include the development of new energy-conversion devices as well as the optimization of existing ones. Advanced research on combustion energy is vital for taking full advantage of recent breakthroughs in electrification, including advanced energy storage technologies and renewable electricity generation, and advanced fuels, including hydrogen, ammonia, and biofuels. One focus of this Special Issue is zero- and low-carbon fuels and related carbon-neutral combustion technologies. This includes analysis and optimization of the performance of combustion devices that are designed to be either on 100% non-conventional renewable fuels or to be fuel-flexible, which means they use up to 100% renewable fuels. One unique challenge for a fuel-flexible combustion engine is to co-optimize higher-efficiency engines and high-performance fuels while being 100% renewable fuel compliant. The other aspect this Special Issue is focused on is the co-optimization and applications of combustion engines in electrified or hybrid systems. The electrification and hybridization of energy systems enable combustion devices for new applications and/or better optimizations. This Special Issue presents state-of-the-art research and innovation in combustion energy, from fundamental analysis and optimization to practical applications.

Dr. Zekai Hong
Guest Editor

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