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Circular Economy Innovations for Energy-Efficient Building Materials and Smart Urban Solutions submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 82 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy; efficiency; urban cities; circular economy; building materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section G: Energy and Buildings)
The Evolution and Future Prospects of Combustion Engines for Enhancing Energy Efficiency and Minimizing Environmental Impact
edited by Vikas Sharma, Justin Jacob Thomas and Valter Bruno Silva
submission deadline 5 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10570 | Submission Open
Keywords: alternative fuels; carbon free fuel; combustion technology; fuel spray; CFD modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section I2: Energy and Combustion Science)
Current Status and Future Prospects of Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies submission deadline 5 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8123 | Submission Open
Keywords: fuel cells; hydrogen; design; modelling; control; new materials; diagnosis; safety
(This special issue belongs to the Section A5: Hydrogen Energy)
Current Developments in the Biochar Sector
edited by
submission deadline 5 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7221 | Submission Open
Keywords: biochar; biomass; electrochemical energy storage devices; sustainable electrode materials; supercapacitors; renewable fuel; electrochemical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section A4: Bio-Energy)
Advanced Technologies for Fuel Production and Application
edited by , , and Divakar Reddy Aireddy
submission deadline 5 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 6424 | Submission Open
Keywords: heterogeneous catalysis; natural gas conversion; hydrogen production; biofuels; Fischer– Tropsch reaction; reforming of hydrocarbons (C1– C4); ammonia synthesis gas to liquid (GTL); coal gasification; pyrolysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section I1: Fuel)
Emerging Trends in Energy Economics: 3rd Edition submission deadline 5 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6333 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy; machine learning; econometrics; complex; networks; operations; research; statistics; modelling; forecasting
(This special issue belongs to the Section C: Energy Economics and Policy)
Challenges and Opportunities in the Global Clean Energy Transition submission deadline 5 Mar 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 5939 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy harvesting; conversion and storage; energy effective and robotized manufacturing; green and smart transport; digital technologies for sustainable industry and society; innovations focused on improving the quality of life
(This special issue belongs to the Section B2: Clean Energy)
Future Prospects for Renewable Energy Applications
edited by Prabodh Illukpitiya and Doc Lap Tran
submission deadline 5 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4717 | Submission Open
Keywords: renewable energy; sustainability; innovation; applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section A: Sustainable Energy)
Internal Combustion Engine Performance 2025 submission deadline 5 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4462 | Submission Open
Keywords: engine downsizing; combustion mechanisms; fuel injection; combustion systems; engine performance and emissions
(This special issue belongs to the Section I2: Energy and Combustion Science)
Hybrid Electric Powertrain System Modelling and Control
edited by and Bolan Liu
submission deadline 5 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3361 | Submission Open
Keywords: hybrid electric powertrain; modelling; control; vehicle system dynamics
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Electric Vehicles)
Operation Safety and Simulation of Nuclear Energy Power Plant
edited by Jun Yang and Rong Liu
submission deadline 5 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3170 | Submission Open
Keywords: nuclear safety and simulation; operator support system; prognostic and health management
(This special issue belongs to the Section B4: Nuclear Energy)
Managing the Low-Carbon Energy Transformation: Strategies and Prospects for 2050
edited by
submission deadline 5 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3040 | Submission Open
Keywords: renewable energy integration; energy storage solutions; smart grids; carbon capture technologies; the role of digitalization in energy management; analyzing policy instruments; economic models; sector-specific case studies
(This special issue belongs to the Section C: Energy Economics and Policy)
Electrochemical CO2 Reduction: Electrocatalyst, Reaction Mechanism, and Process Engineering
edited by and Ana Mafalda Vaz Martins Pereira
submission deadline 5 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2230 | Submission Open
Keywords: CO2 electroreduction; catalyst design; electrolyzers; mechanistic studies; selectivity and energy efficiency; scale-up; industrial application
(This special issue belongs to the Section D2: Electrochem: Batteries, Fuel Cells, Capacitors)
Advances in Electrical Engineering: Intelligent Systems, Modern Algorithms and Advanced Technologies submission deadline 5 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2100 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart sensors; machine learning for automated control and diagnostics; energy harvesting; renewable sources; energy quality; WSN and IoT networks; signal processing; embedded systems technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section F: Electrical Engineering)
Application of Artificial Intelligence in Power and Energy Systems
edited by Haosen Yang, Xin Shi and Ziqiang Wang
submission deadline 5 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1813 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; data-driven; power and energy system; energy forecasting; energy management system
(This special issue belongs to the Section F5: Artificial Intelligence and Smart Energy)
AI-Driven Innovations in Turbomachinery Flow Modeling and Design Optimization
edited by Jianyang Yu and
submission deadline 5 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1590 | Submission Open
Keywords: turbomachinery; computational fluid dynamics; artificial intelligence; modeling; simulation; machine learning; energy efficiency; renewable energy systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section F5: Artificial Intelligence and Smart Energy)
Trends and Challenges in Cyber-Physical Energy Systems
edited by
submission deadline 5 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1035 | Submission Open
Keywords: decentralized control; distributed control; optimization strategies; cyber-physical systems (CPSs); energy systems control; smart grid technologies; smart grids; smart metering; energy distribution; grid modernization; cybersecurity in energy; data privacy; energy system protection; security protocols; intrusion detection; privacy mechanisms; internet of things (IOT); network reliability; smart grid communication; CPES networking; digital twins; energy system simulation; modeling techniques; simulation tools; virtual energy systems; predictive modeling; ai in energy systems; smart energy management; data-driven maintenance; CPES implementation; cybersecurity standards; energy regulations; regulatory compliance; policy development
(This special issue belongs to the Section F: Electrical Engineering)
Intensifying Anaerobic Digestion: Biotechnological Innovations for Enhanced Energy Conversion
edited by
submission deadline 5 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 976 | Submission Open
Keywords: anaerobic digestion; intensification process; circular bioeconomy; enzymes; biotransformation; industrial biotechnology; waste management; environmental
(This special issue belongs to the Section A4: Bio-Energy)
Functional Materials for Advanced Energy Applications submission deadline 5 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 603 | Submission Open
Keywords: materials engineering; electronics; renewable energy sources; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section D1: Advanced Energy Materials)
Dynamic Harmony: Balancing Energy Efficiency and Thermal Comfort
edited by Sally Shahzad and
submission deadline 5 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 540 | Submission Open
Keywords: adaptive thermal comfort; behavioral studies; extreme conditions; personal comfort systems; policy and regulation; building design; retrofitting; smart technologies; renewable energy integration; innovative HVAC systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section B: Energy and Environment)
Demand Flexibility Management in Electrical Grids
edited by Thanasis Papaioannou
submission deadline 5 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 532 | Submission Open
Keywords: reserve and balancing power services; automated flexibility management; explicit/implicit DR; flexible assets; cross-sector energy flexibility
(This special issue belongs to the Section A1: Smart Grids and Microgrids)
Algorithmic Approaches and Control Techniques for Energy Optimization in Power Converters and Grid Transmission
edited by
submission deadline 5 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 505 | Submission Open
Keywords: control techniques; energy optimization; power converters; algorithms; energy flow; smart grids; wind turbines; electrical and hybrid vehicles; electrical batteries; combustion engines
(This special issue belongs to the Section F: Electrical Engineering)
Advances in Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia
edited by and Yiwei Qiu
submission deadline 5 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 443 | Submission Open
Keywords: green hydrogen; green ammonia; renewable energy; power-to-x; process system engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section A5: Hydrogen Energy)
Robust and Nonlinear Controllers for Power Electronic Systems
edited by , , Evan Franklin and Waqas Hassan
submission deadline 5 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 433 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced power electronics control; power converter control techniques; nonlinear control systems; robust control design; sliding mode control techniques; observer-based control systems; adaptive control strategies; ai-enhanced control systems; stability analysis in control systems; integration of renewable energy in power systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section F: Electrical Engineering)
Enhanced Geothermal Systems: Potential for Geothermal Energy Production
edited by and Fardad Maghsoudi Moud
submission deadline 5 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 407 | Submission Open
Keywords: geothermal exploration; deep learning; uncertainty quantification; real-time monitoring; enhanced geothermal systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section J: Thermal Management)
Design and Optimization of Energy Materials
edited by Yuhang Jing, Yufei Gao and Zhiqiang Yang
submission deadline 5 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 285 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy conversion; energy storage; clean energy; hydrogen and fuel cells
(This special issue belongs to the Section D1: Advanced Energy Materials)
Supply Chain Management for Improved Energy Efficiency
edited by
submission deadline 5 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 271 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable supply chain management; energy Efficiency in the supply chain; energy-efficient logistics and supply chain; circular economy; smart energy monitoring in supply chains; blockchain and IoT in energy-efficient supply chains; green transportation; digital transformation and AI in SCM; LCA and energy saving in supply chains; carbon footprint reduction in the supply chain; smart cities and supply chains– energy in modern cities
(This special issue belongs to the Section A: Sustainable Energy)
Biotechnological Energy Conversion Technology: New Advances in Biosolids Management and Wastewater Treatment
edited by and Kalpit Shah
submission deadline 5 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 218 | Submission Open
Keywords: volume reduction; advanced thermal conversion; contaminants of emerging concerns; circular resource recovery; odour and greenhouse gas emissions; sludge-to-energy treatment; biomethane generation; biochar for energy and environmental applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section A4: Bio-Energy)
Research on Integration and Storage Technology of Hydrogen Energy: 2nd Edition submission deadline 5 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 201 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrogen technology; system integration; hydrogen storage; hydrogen applications; energy storage; renewable sources; green hydrogen; hydrogen production; hydrogen utilization; experimental system integration; system simulation; finite element simulation; components design
(This special issue belongs to the Section A5: Hydrogen Energy)
Energy Forecasting in the Era of Smart Urbanization submission deadline 5 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 139 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy forecasting; smart cities; urban energy systems; renewable energy forecasting; load forecasting; machine learning; deep learning; time series forecasting; explainable AI (XAI); foundation models; electric vehicles (EVs) charging prediction; microgrids and distributed energy resources forecasting; energy markets; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section G1: Smart Cities and Urban Management)
Advanced Combustion Technologies and Emission Control: 2nd Edition
edited by Lingnan Wu
submission deadline 5 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 118 | Submission Open
Keywords: zero-carbon/low-carbon fuels; combustion reaction kinetics; combustion physics; NOx; soot; advanced combustion technologies; AI
(This special issue belongs to the Section I2: Energy and Combustion Science)
Intelligent Distributed Control of Electrical Power Systems
edited by , Zhengguang Liu and
submission deadline 5 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 97 | Submission Open
Keywords: power systems; distributed control; model predictive control; fault-tolerant control; intrusion detection; resilient control; privacy and security control
(This special issue belongs to the Section F1: Electrical Power System)
Next-Generation Energy Conversion and Advanced Thermal Storage Technologies for a Sustainable Energy Future
edited by Ehsan Baniasadi
submission deadline 5 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermal energy storage (TES); advanced energy conversion; renewable integration; phase-change and thermochemical materials; hybrid energy storage systems; sustainable energy technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section D: Energy Storage and Application)
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Modern Energy Systems
edited by and Fabio Tardivo
submission deadline 5 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI; machine learning; demand response; grid resilience; energy markets; smart grids; energy systems stability; DER; electric vehicles
(This special issue belongs to the Section F5: Artificial Intelligence and Smart Energy)
Advanced Control and Performance Optimization in Power Electronic Systems
edited by
submission deadline 5 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open
Keywords: power electronics; advanced control; performance optimization; model predictive control; nonlinear control; artificial intelligence; machine learning; renewable energy integration; microgrids; fault-tolerant operation  
(This special issue belongs to the Section F: Electrical Engineering)
Modeling and Optimal Control for Electrical Machines
edited by
submission deadline 5 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 79 | Submission Open
Keywords: electric machines; standard and new designs; hybrid excited machines; new applications; modelling and optimization; control; numerical field calculations; electrical vehicles; permanent magnet machines; wind power energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section F: Electrical Engineering)
Green Energy Markets and Environmental Economics: Opportunities and Barriers
edited by
submission deadline 5 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open
Keywords: green energy; renewable energy sources (RES); geothermal energy; solar energy; wind energy; hydropower; biogas; biomass; agriculture and renewable energy; sustainable development; environmental economics; financing green energy; financial instruments and EU funds; barriers to energy transition; energy inequality; households and renewable energy; businesses and the green transition; environmental education; entrepreneurship education; startups in the green technology sector; innovations and new business models; artificial intelligence in the energy sector; digital technologies and sustainable development; energy policy; energy transition
(This special issue belongs to the Section C: Energy Economics and Policy)
Research on Photovoltaic Modules and Devices
edited by
submission deadline 5 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open
Keywords: characterization; design; root cause analysis; reliability; new applications; alternative materials; extreme weather
(This special issue belongs to the Section A2: Solar Energy and Photovoltaic Systems)
Modeling and Control of High-Efficiency and High-Power Density Converters
edited by Xin Li and
submission deadline 5 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open
Keywords: modeling and control; high efficiency; high-power density; fast response
(This special issue belongs to the Section F1: Electrical Power System)
Simulation and Analysis of Electrical Power Systems—2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 5 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrical power systems; simulation; modeling; fault analysis; high-voltage power equipment
(This special issue belongs to the Section F1: Electrical Power System)
Investigation on the Kinetics of Gas Hydrates
edited by Xiaoya Zang
submission deadline 5 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 41 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural gas hydrate; formation kinetics; energy; carbon capture; sequestration
(This special issue belongs to the Section H: Geo-Energy)
Safety of Hydrogen Energy: Technologies and Applications
edited by , Xiang Li and Yang Du
submission deadline 6 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3053 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrogen; safety; leakage; explosion; risk; hydrogen damage; hydrogen equipment
(This special issue belongs to the Section A5: Hydrogen Energy)
Advanced Research in Energy Economics and Sustainable Energy Transition
edited by , Junlong Chen and Hongjun Lv
submission deadline 6 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 140 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon pricing and taxation; emission trading systems; environmental regulation and governance; policy evaluation and comparative analysis; sustainable energy transition
(This special issue belongs to the Section C: Energy Economics and Policy)
Electric Machine Design and Optimization Technologies: Challenges and Innovations in Advanced Insulation Systems
edited by Peng Wang
submission deadline 6 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 82 | Submission Open
Keywords: electric machine design; advanced insulation systems; electrical insulating materials; insulation aging; partial discharge; high-frequency insulation; dielectric loss; condition monitoring; intelligent diagnostics; predictive maintenance
(This special issue belongs to the Section F: Electrical Engineering)
Science and Technology of Combustion for Clean Energy
edited by
submission deadline 7 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3162 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy; green fuels; combustion process; combustion technology; energy production and storage; safety; experimental; simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section I2: Energy and Combustion Science)
Nuclear Energy and Environmental Analysis
edited by Piotr Kopka and
submission deadline 7 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 319 | Submission Open
Keywords: nuclear energy; nuclear safety; probabilistic safety assessment (PSA); deterministic safety analysis; small modular reactors (SMRs); atmospheric dispersion modelling; source-term reconstruction; external hazards; emergency planning zones (EPZs); risk assessment; Bayesian inference; inverse modelling; Monte Carlo simulations; environmental impact; crisis management
(This special issue belongs to the Section B4: Nuclear Energy)
Advanced Modeling and State Estimation Technologies for Next-Generation Battery Management
edited by , Yusheng Zheng, and
submission deadline 7 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 153 | Submission Open
Keywords: lithium-ion batteries; physics-based modeling; model reformulation; machine learning; state estimation; safety management
(This special issue belongs to the Section D2: Electrochem: Batteries, Fuel Cells, Capacitors)
Electric Vehicles: Latest Advances and Prospects for Sustainable Energy Systems and Sustainable Mobility
edited by Gonçalo O. Duarte and
submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 14442 | Submission Open
Keywords: electric vehicles; propulsion system; energy use; electricity production
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Electric Vehicles)
New Advances in Wave Energy Conversion
edited by Feargal Brennan and Abel Arredondo-Galeana
submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5894 | Submission Open
Keywords: wave energy; wave energy conversion; wave power; wave energy converters (WEC); wave devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section A3: Wind, Wave and Tidal Energy)
Advances in Optimization and Modelling of Coal Mining submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5452 | Submission Open
Keywords: coal mining; energy production; process modelling; coal deposit modelling; digital twin; coal quality tracking; coal processing; fossil fuels; green power; carbon emissions; dynamic control of energy; surplus of RES; black and green power management; overburden removal control; energy conversion and storage
(This special issue belongs to the Section H: Geo-Energy)
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