Energy Transition: Exergy, Emissions and Optimization
A special issue of Entropy (ISSN 1099-4300). This special issue belongs to the section "Thermodynamics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 35
Special Issue Editors
Interests: life cycle assessment; thermodynamics; renewable energy; energy efficiency
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
There is a global demand for low-carbon, efficient, and resilient energy systems, highlighting the need to address both thermodynamic performance and environmental impact. Exergy analysis, as a powerful tool for quantifying system efficiency and resource utilization, has emerged as a cornerstone in evaluating sustainable technologies. Along with emissions assessment, it provides a comprehensive framework to guide the energy transition toward low-carbon and carbon-neutral pathways.
This Special Issue on Energy Transition: Exergy, Emissions and Optimization invites contributions from a wide range of disciplines. Potential topics include renewable and hybrid energy systems, low-carbon fuels such as hydrogen and bioenergy, carbon capture and utilization, sustainable industrial processes, and the integration of circular economy strategies. We also welcome studies on the life cycle assessment of energy systems, techno-economic evaluations, and policy or regulatory perspectives.
By highlighting recent advances and practical applications, this issue seeks to provide a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue among researchers, engineers, and policymakers. The goal is to accelerate the development of sustainable energy systems that minimize emissions, maximize resource efficiency, and support the global transition toward a net-zero future.
Prof. Dr. Monica Carvalho
Prof. Dr. Adriano Da Silva Marques
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- life cycle assessment
- thermoeconomics
- exergoeconomics
- exergoenvironmental assessment
- energy optimization
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