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Biomass Resources to Bioenergy: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 996 | Submission Open
Keywords: genetically modified biomass; bioeconomy; biofuels; bioconversion processes; novel bioresource technologies; computational analysis of bioenergy processes; LCA analysis of bioenergy processes; machine learning and AI approaches on bioenergy processes; bioenergy systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section A4: Bio-Energy)
Advanced Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies
edited by Lu Xing and
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 996 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrogen production; hydrogen storage; fuel cells (PEMFC; SOFC); multiphysics modeling; thermal and water management; degradation mechanisms; system integration; techno-economic analysis; renewable energy systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section D2: Electrochem: Batteries, Fuel Cells, Capacitors)
Applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Power Systems Operation Planning submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 959 | Submission Open
Keywords: generator grid interconnection; flexible large load grid interconnection; system stability prediction; weak grid zone generator controller tunning; grid forming and grid following inverter control tunning; Intelligent Security Constrained Economic Dispatch (SCED); Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) installation trend forecasting; energy market optimization; distribution energy market operation; distribution network operation planning
(This special issue belongs to the Section F: Electrical Engineering)
Innovations in Electric Motor Drives: Exploring the Future of High-Performance, Energy Efficiency and Reliability
edited by
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 861 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-specific-power electric machines; superconducting machines; diagnostics and reliability
(This special issue belongs to the Section F3: Power Electronics)
Recent Advances in Photoelectrochemical Hydrogen Generation
edited by Ottavia Bettucci
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 774 | Submission Open
Keywords: photoelectrochemical (PEC) hydrogen generation; solar-to-hydrogen efficiency; catalysts for water splitting; sustainable energy systems; photoelectrode materials; interface engineering; hybrid PEC systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section A5: Hydrogen Energy)
Advanced Research on Heat Exchanger Networks and Heat Recovery: 2nd Edition submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 610 | Submission Open
Keywords: heat exchanger networks; design and retrofit of recovery systems; network modelling and optimization; energy savings; operation; maintenance; prediction
(This special issue belongs to the Section J: Thermal Management)
Advances in Synthesis and Thermal Properties of Energy Materials submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 347 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermal properties; energy materials; thermal conductivity; specific heat; thermal diffusivity; thermal stability; characterization techniques; thermoelectrics; thermal management; energy storage
(This special issue belongs to the Section G: Energy and Buildings)
Advancements in Power Electronics Design: Thermal Management and Reliability
edited by Jinlong Ma
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 221 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermal management; reliability; heat transport; electronic devices; design and optimization; thermal materials; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section F3: Power Electronics)
The Future of Energy Storage: Advancements and Challenges in All-Solid-State Lithium and Beyond-Lithium Battery Chemistries submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 188 | Submission Open
Keywords: all-solid-state batteries; solid electrolytes; ionic conductivity; metal anodes; interface engineering; interfacial stability; dendrite suppression; electrochemical performance; energy density; beyond-lithium chemistries; scalability; in situ/operando analysis; battery degradation; mechanistic studies
(This special issue belongs to the Section D2: Electrochem: Batteries, Fuel Cells, Capacitors)
Advances in Carbon Capture and Storage and Renewable Energy Systems: 2nd Edition submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 187 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon capture; utilization and storage; renewable energy systems; low carbon energy technologies; carbon-neutral fuels; net-zero emission; energy sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section B3: Carbon Emission and Utilization)
Smart Cities and Energy Efficiency: Spatiotemporal Big Data Analytics for Sustainable Urban Development
edited by Dorota Kamrowska-Zaluska
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 159 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart city; sustainable urban energy systems; data-driven energy optimization; geo-big data; planning decision-support tools; artificial intelligence tools; sustainable urban development
(This special issue belongs to the Section G1: Smart Cities and Urban Management)
Advances in the Understanding of the Electrical and Thermal Ageing of Nanocomposites submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 147 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanodielectrics; modelling and simulation of long-term performance and reliability; ageing and breakdown; mechanical and electrical testing; AC and DC electrical trees; partial discharges
(This special issue belongs to the Section F: Electrical Engineering)
Advanced Technology for Solar Thermal Cooling, Heating, and Energy Storage—2nd Edition
edited by , Dingli Duan and Meng Yuan
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 120 | Submission Open
Keywords: solar energy; solar thermal cooling; sorption system; energy storage power generation; evaporative cooling; fault-tolerant
(This special issue belongs to the Section A2: Solar Energy and Photovoltaic Systems)
Advances in Waste-to-Energy Technologies submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 100 | Submission Open
Keywords: waste-to-energy (WtE); energy recovery; circular economy; sustainable waste management; thermochemical conversion; pyrolysis; gasification; plasma gasification; hydrothermal liquefaction; anaerobic digestion; biogas and biohydrogen production; bioenergy; biomass valorization; catalytic conversion; carbon capture and utilization (CCU); life cycle assessment (LCA); technoeconomic analysis (TEA); process optimization; artificial intelligence (AI) in energy systems; digitalization and smart control; hybrid and integrated energy systems; emission reduction technologies; residue and resource recovery; renewable energy integration; circular bioeconomy; sustainable development goals (SDGs); policy and socioeconomic aspects of WtE
(This special issue belongs to the Section A4: Bio-Energy)
Design, Control and Optimization of Power Converters submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open
Keywords: power converters; wide-bandgap devices; renewable energy; reliability; fault detection; condition monitoring; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section F3: Power Electronics)
Advanced Techniques in Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) and Smart Reservoir Management
edited by
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open
Keywords: enhanced oil recovery (EOR); nanofluids; reservoir simulation; machine learning; water cut management; formation damage; production optimization; smart wells
(This special issue belongs to the Section H1: Petroleum Engineering)
Integrated Energy Storage System for Decarbonization submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 74 | Submission Open
Keywords: integrated energy storage; power-to-X (PtX); power-to-gas-to-power (PtGtP); renewable energy integration; waste heat recovery; hydrogen; methanation; multi-sector decarbonization; techno-economic analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section D: Energy Storage and Application)
Optimal Operation and Control of Energy System and Power System—2nd Edition
edited by , Cheng Liu, , and
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy system; renewable energy; distributed energy resources; energy management; power system optimal operation and control; multi-energy systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section F: Electrical Engineering)
Advances in Permanent Magnet Motor and Motor Control—2nd Edition
edited by Kai Liu and Haiwei Cai
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open
Keywords: permanent magnet; motor; design; control
(This special issue belongs to the Section F: Electrical Engineering)
High-Temperature Materials, Processing, and System Integration for Solar Energy Applications
edited by Christi K. Madsen
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 51 | Submission Open
Keywords: solar receivers; concentrating solar power; thermo-photovoltaics; thermal energy storage; refractory materials; selective solar absorbers; ceramics; industrial decarbonization; solar industrial thermal processing; solar-driven processes; additive manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section A2: Solar Energy and Photovoltaic Systems)
Energy Efficient Green Buildings for Sustainable Construction
edited by
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 49 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy-efficient green buildings; near-zero-energy building; embodied carbon; life-cycle sustainability assessment; circular economy in construction; bim; deep building renovation; smart building technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section G: Energy and Buildings)
Advanced Modeling and Control Strategies for Next-Generation Power Electronics and Energy Storage Systems
edited by Tao Xu
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open
Keywords: power electronics; energy storage systems (ESS); wide-bandgap semiconductors (SiC; GaN); grid-forming inverters; artificial intelligence in control; battery management systems.
(This special issue belongs to the Section F3: Power Electronics)
Carbon Dioxide Capture and Utilisation
edited by
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon dioxide release; recycling; value-added chemicals; catalysis; electrochemistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section B: Energy and Environment)
State-of-the-Art Technologies in Biomass Combustion, Pyrolysis and Gasification
edited by
submission deadline 22 May 2026 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomass combustion; biomass pyrolysis; biomass gasification; renewable fuels; oxycombustion of biomass
(This special issue belongs to the Section A4: Bio-Energy)
Decarbonising Energy Systems at Scale: Learning by Doing in CCUS
edited by
submission deadline 24 May 2026 | Viewed by 176 | Submission Open
Keywords: commercial deployment of CCUS and hydrogen; scaling low-carbon energy technologies; energy transition and system integration; operational learning and innovation diffusion; knowledge and capacity building; sustainable infrastructure implementation; socio-technical systems evolution; policy and learning in energy transitions
(This special issue belongs to the Section B3: Carbon Emission and Utilization)
Advances in Green Hydrogen Production, Storage, and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 24 May 2026 | Viewed by 91 | Submission Open
Keywords: green hydrogen; hydrogen storage; hydrogen transport; hydrogen derivatives; water electrolysis; fuel cell; renewable integration; techno-economic analysis; green hydrogen production optimisation; electrolyser stack degradation; optimal operation; hydrogen export
(This special issue belongs to the Section A5: Hydrogen Energy)
Advances in Efficient Thermal Conversion of Carbon-Based Fuels
edited by Xiaobin Qi and Mingxin Xu
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 14277 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomass; coal; solid waste; combustion; gasification; pyrolysis; pollution control
(This special issue belongs to the Section B: Energy and Environment)
Materials and Energy in Negative and Neutral Carbon Society: 2nd Edition submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7944 | Submission Open
Keywords: eco-energy; materials science; green energy and energy saving; renewable energy; carbon-neutral society; carbon-negative society; and sustainability; interdisciplinary/transdisciplinary
(This special issue belongs to the Section D1: Advanced Energy Materials)
Advanced Combustion Technologies: Challenges and Solutions for a Low-Carbon Future submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5702 | Submission Open
Keywords: low emissions; advanced combustion; fuel flexibility; MILD combustion; combustion modeling; biomass combustion; thermochemical conversion; formation mechanisms; kinetic modeling; measurement techniques; emission reduction
(This special issue belongs to the Section I2: Energy and Combustion Science)
Application of Artificial Intelligence in Electrical Power Systems
edited by and Yingqi Yi
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 5678 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; electrical power systems; large language models; deep learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section F1: Electrical Power System)
Heat Transfer and Thermoelectric Generator
edited by
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5599 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermoelectric materials; novel techniques and technologies to improve heat conduction; convection; and radiation; thermoelectric generators and coolers; heat transfer and TEGs
(This special issue belongs to the Section J1: Heat and Mass Transfer)
Advances in Artificial Intelligence for Energy Management and Smart Energy Systems
edited by , and Elias B. Kosmatopoulos
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5294 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; energy management optimization; smart grids; smart homes; microgrids; smart energy systems; building optimization and control; building energy management systems; renewable energy systems; energy storage systems; electric vehicles; demand response; adaptive control; reinforcement learning; model predictive control; internet of things; decarbonization
(This special issue belongs to the Section F5: Artificial Intelligence and Smart Energy)
Optimal Design and Application of High-Performance Power Converters: 2nd Edition
edited by Shengrong Zhuo, Tianhong Wang, Wenshuai Bai, and
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4177 | Submission Open
Keywords: power converter; electrified transportation; new energy power generation systems; optimal design and control; fault-tolerant converters
(This special issue belongs to the Section F3: Power Electronics)
Greenhouse Gas and Air Pollution Mitigation in the Waste Sector and Bioenergy
edited by
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4024 | Submission Open
Keywords: GHG mitigation; air emission control; emission factors; waste management; energy from waste; bioenergy; biofuels; air pollution; environmental benefits
(This special issue belongs to the Section B: Energy and Environment)
Advances in Heat and Mass Transfer
edited by , Sylwia Hożejowska, Beata Maciejewska and
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3764 | Submission Open
Keywords: heat and mass transfer; heat exchangers; thermal power engineering; thermal energy systems; multiphase flows
(This special issue belongs to the Section J1: Heat and Mass Transfer)
Modeling, Scheduling, Optimising, and Control of Power Grids and Integrated Energy Systems
edited by
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3546 | Submission Open
Keywords: decarbonization; renewable energy integration; integrated energy system; modeling; scheduling; and optimization; digital twins and machine learning; virtual power systems and microgrids; energy storage systems; power to hydrogen; power quality and reliability; grid compatibility; multi-energy systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section F: Electrical Engineering)
Future Multi-Energy Smart-Grids: Advances in Operation, Control, and Monitoring
edited by Gibran David Agundis Tinajero, and
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3514 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart grids; renewable energy integration; time- and frequenc- domain analysis; stability analysis; electric vehicle; hierarchical control strategies; AI and machine learning; energy storage systems; power quality
(This special issue belongs to the Section A1: Smart Grids and Microgrids)
Digital Engineering for Future Smart Cities submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3437 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart buildings; smart cities; smart energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section A1: Smart Grids and Microgrids)
The Sustainability of Energy Systems: Policy, Economy, and Environment
edited by
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3200 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable energy systems; energy policy and governance; environmental economics; energy justice; energy security; energy affordability; carbon pricing and regulation; clean energy investment; policy– economy– environment nexus; climate and energy strategy
(This special issue belongs to the Section A: Sustainable Energy)
Carbon Neutrality Through Green Innovations—the Role of the Renewable Energy: 4th Edition
edited by Mirela Panait, , , Cosimo Magazzino and
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3015 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon neutrality; climate change; carbon footprint; carbon reduction; sustainable development; renewable energy clean technologies; green innovations; energy efficiency improvements; ESG issues; CSR and non-financial performance; energy poverty; energy transition; nuclear energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section C: Energy Economics and Policy)
Modeling, Stability Analysis and Control of Microgrids
edited by Zhikang Shuai, Meng Huang, Jin Zhao, , Zhen Tian and
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2701 | Submission Open
Keywords: cyber– physical microgrids; system- and converter-level modeling; advanced stability analysis; data-driven stability assessment; model-driven; data-driven and jointly model– data-driven stability control
(This special issue belongs to the Section F: Electrical Engineering)
Advanced Techniques for Optimization and Energy Management in Smart Grids
edited by Hualiang Fang
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2584 | Submission Open
Keywords: reliability; flexibility; resiliency; schedule; AI; multi-energy complementation; low carbon; energy storage; electricity market
(This special issue belongs to the Section A1: Smart Grids and Microgrids)
Magnetic Field Computations and Energy Efficiency Studies in Electrical Machines, 2nd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2175 | Submission Open
Keywords: transverse flux machines; magnetic field; numerical analysis; novel topology; optimized design; new magnetic materials; losses calculations control algorithm NVH (noise; vibration; and harshness) thermal field analysis energy efficiency otimisation study
(This special issue belongs to the Section F: Electrical Engineering)
Recent Advances in Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Technologies
edited by and
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2104 | Submission Open
Keywords: photovoltaic; wind power; hydrogen production; water electrolysis; multi-energy complementary
(This special issue belongs to the Section A: Sustainable Energy)
Advances in Simulation and Numerical Model of Nuclear Fuel Safety
edited by
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2099 | Submission Open
Keywords: nuclear energy; nuclear fuel cycle; nuclear physics; thermal hydraulics; nuclear waste management; nuclear safety calculation code; micro-nuclear reactor; modular nuclear reactor; GEN-IV reactor; machine learning; nuclear safety; radiation shielding; nuclear control; nuclear materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section B4: Nuclear Energy)
Emerging Technologies and Sustainability Assessment for Waste Biomass to Energy submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1356 | Submission Open
Keywords: waste biomass conversion; biomass for bioenergy; emerging bioenergy technologies; sustainability assessment; life cycle assessment (LCA); social life cycle assessment (S-LCA); prospective LCA; techno-economic assessment (TEA); waste-to-energy systems; biorefinery integration; thermochemical and biochemical processes; circular bioeconomy
(This special issue belongs to the Section A4: Bio-Energy)
Advanced Battery Management Strategies
edited by Tianjing Wang, Ling Fu, Lingfeng Zhu and Xizhen Xue
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1337 | Submission Open
Keywords: battery management systems (BMS); state-of-health estimation; state-of-charge estimation; predictive control algorithms; intelligent diagnostics; adaptive management techniques; battery prognostics; electric vehicle batteries; renewable energy integration; thermal management
(This special issue belongs to the Section D2: Electrochem: Batteries, Fuel Cells, Capacitors)
Optimization of DC-DC Converters and Wireless Power Transfer Systems submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1315 | Submission Open
Keywords: DC-DC converters; wireless power transfer (WPT); inductive power transfer (IPT); capacitive power transfer (CPT); optimization techniques; resonant converter topologies; impedance matching; power density; wide bandgap semiconductors; electromagnetic interference (EMI)
(This special issue belongs to the Section F3: Power Electronics)
Reliability and Condition Monitoring of Electric Motors and Drives: 2nd Edition
edited by Paolo Giangrande and
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1021 | Submission Open
Keywords: condition monitoring; fault tolerance; dielectric breakdown; partial discharge; diagnostics; lifetime forecasting
(This special issue belongs to the Section F: Electrical Engineering)
Forecasting and Risk Management Techniques for Electricity Markets, 3rd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 904 | Submission Open
Keywords: forecasting and risk management techniques; renewable energy; P2P electricity trading and distributed energy resources (DERs); new derivatives for electricity and energy markets; weather derivatives and derivatives for renewable energy trading; carbon neutrality; agent-based simulations; block-chain technologies; grid resilience
(This special issue belongs to the Section C: Energy Economics and Policy)
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