Fundamental Problems in Combustion Physics Driving Renewable Energy Conversion
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "I2: Energy and Combustion Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 March 2026 | Viewed by 35
Special Issue Editor
Interests: combustion and flame theory and modeling; dust explosions; detonation; exciton; bose condensation; magnetic biexcitons; high magnetic field; magnetic exciton
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Combustion science serves as the foundation for energy conversion, propulsion systems, and emission control technologies. With the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions, understanding the fundamental physics of combustion processes has become more critical than ever. This Special Issue seeks to explore the underlying mechanisms that govern combustion phenomena across multiple scales—from molecular interactions to turbulent flame dynamics—and their implications for next-generation energy systems.
One of the key challenges in modern combustion research is bridging the gap between theoretical advancements and practical applications. While traditional combustion models have provided valuable insights, emerging technologies such as hydrogen combustion, carbon-neutral fuels, and plasma-assisted ignition demand new theoretical frameworks. Additionally, the integration of high-performance computing and machine learning offers unprecedented opportunities to refine predictive models and optimize combustion processes.
This Special Issue aims to showcase cutting-edge research that advances our understanding of combustion physics while addressing real-world energy challenges. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Microscopic mechanisms: Reaction kinetics, quantum chemistry of combustion intermediates, and catalytic combustion pathways;
- Multiscale modeling: Coupling molecular dynamics with continuum approaches, machine learning for combustion simulations;
- Emerging combustion paradigms: Low-temperature combustion, flameless oxidation, and turbulence-chemistry interactions;
- Sustainable combustion strategies: Hydrogen and ammonia combustion, carbon capture-combustion integration, and emission reduction techniques;
- Advanced diagnostics and simulations: High-fidelity experimental measurements, uncertainty quantification, and high-performance computing applications.
We invite original research articles, reviews, and case studies that contribute to the fundamental understanding of combustion processes and their applications in energy systems. Submissions that combine theoretical insights with experimental validation or computational modeling are particularly encouraged.
Prof. Dr. Michael Liberman
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- combustion
- energy conversion
- fuel
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