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The International Day of Forests, observed annually on 21 March, highlights the indispensable role forests play in sustaining life on Earth. Forests are pillars of global food security and nutrition, providing livelihoods for millions of families worldwide. They are a vital source of essential foods for indigenous and rural communities, offering fruits, nuts, and other resources that are integral to their diets and cultures. Beyond food, forests are a cornerstone of sustainable energy, agriculture, and environmental health. They support pollinators, enrich soil, regulate the climate, and conserve biodiversity, making them critical to the balance of our planet's ecosystems. 

However, deforestation, climate change, and unsustainable practices threaten forests and the countless benefits they provide. In alignment with the 2025 theme for International Day of Forests, “Forests and Food” and Goal 13 of the SDG Publishers Compact: Climate Action,  MDPI’s established journals in Section “Environmental and Earth Sciences” serve as vital platforms for scientific communication to recognize the urgent need to protect and restore these natural treasures. 

Join us in celebrating International Day of Forests and supporting initiatives that protect these vital ecosystems. Together, we can work toward a future where forests continue to nourish and sustain life for generations to come. 

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“Forest Fire Prediction: A Spatial Machine Learning and Neural Network Approach”
by Sanjeev Sharma and Puskar Khanal
Fire 2024, 7(6), 205; https://doi.org/10.3390/fire7060205 

“High-Severity Wildfires Alter Ant (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) Foraging Assemblage Structure in Montane Coniferous Forests and Grasslands in the Jemez Mountains, New Mexico, USA”
by Jonathan Knudsen, Robert Parmenter, Theodore Sumnicht and Robin Verble
Conservation 2024, 4(4), 830-846; https://doi.org/10.3390/conservation4040049 

“Aboveground Biomass and Carbon Storage in Mangrove Forests in Southeastern Mexico”
by Carlos Roberto Ávila-Acosta, Marivel Domínguez-Domínguez, César Jesús Vázquez-Navarrete, Rocío Guadalupe Acosta-Pech and Pablo Martínez-Zurimendi
Resources 2024, 13(3), 41; https://doi.org/10.3390/resources13030041 

“A Nature-Based Approach Using Felled Burnt Logs to Enhance Forest Recovery Post-Fire and Reduce Erosion Phenomena in the Mediterranean Area”
by Giuseppe Bombino, Daniela D’Agostino, Pasquale A. Marziliano, Pedro Pérez Cutillas, Salvatore Praticò, Andrea R. Proto, Leonardo M. Manti, Giuseppina Lofaro and Santo M. Zimbone
Land 2024, 13(2), 236; https://doi.org/10.3390/land13020236 

“Effects of Climate Change on Greek Forests: A Review”
by Panagiotis P. Koulelis, Nikolaos Proutsos, Alexandra D. Solomou, Evangelia V. Avramidou, Ermioni Malliarou, Miltiadis Athanasiou, Gavriil Xanthopoulos and Panos V. Petrakis
Atmosphere 2023, 14(7), 1155; https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos14071155 

“Assisted Migration of Sequoiadendron Genotypes for Conservation and Timber: Performance and Morphology in a Warmer Climate Outside of Their Range”
by Christopher M. Valness, William J. Libby and John-Pascal Berrill
Conservation 2023, 3(4), 543-568; https://doi.org/10.3390/conservation3040035 

“Analysis of Accelerometer Data Using Random Forest Models to Classify the Behavior of a Wild Nocturnal Primate: Javan Slow Loris (Nycticebus javanicus)”
by Amanda Hathaway, Marco Campera, Katherine Hedger, Marianna Chimienti, Esther Adinda, Nabil Ahmad, Muhammed Ali Imron and K. A. I. Nekaris
Ecologies 2023, 4(4), 636-653; https://doi.org/10.3390/ecologies4040042 

“Pinus contorta Alters Microenvironmental Conditions and Reduces Plant Diversity in Patagonian Ecosystems”
by Rafael A. García, Eduardo Fuentes-Lillo, Lohengrin Cavieres, Ana J. Cóbar-Carranza, Kimberley T. Davis, Matías Naour, Martín A. Núñez, Bruce D. Maxwell, Jonas J. Lembrechts and Aníbal Pauchard
Diversity 2023, 15(3), 320; https://doi.org/10.3390/d15030320 

“Characterizing the Change of Annual Cone Production in Longleaf Pine Forests”
by Xiongwen Chen and John L. Willis
Seeds 2023, 2(2), 220-231; https://doi.org/10.3390/seeds2020017 

“Physiological Potential of Seeds of Handroanthus spongiosus (Rizzini) S. Grose (Bignoniaceae) Determined by the Tetrazolium Test”
by Jailton de Jesus Silva, Raquel Araujo Gomes, Maria Aparecida Rodrigues Ferreira, Claudineia Regina Pelacani and Bárbara França Dantas
Seeds 2023, 2(2), 208-219; https://doi.org/10.3390/seeds2020016

Glaciers are among the most important components of the Earth’s cryosphere, serving as natural reservoirs of freshwater, regulators of sea levels, and indicators of climate variability. Their role in sustaining ecosystems and human societies is unparalleled, yet they are increasingly threatened by rising global temperatures.

The scientific evidence underscores the alarming rate of glacier retreat, with profound implications for water security, sea-level rise, and the frequency of climate-related hazards such as floods and landslides. The loss of these ice masses not only disrupts hydrological cycles but also poses significant challenges to communities and economies worldwide.

Date: 19 March 2025 at 9 a.m. CET | 3 a.m. EDT | 4 p.m. CST
Webinar ID: 851 1794 7801
Website: https://sciforum.net/event/WDFG2025

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar. Registrations made with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritized.

Unable attend? Register anyway and we will let you know when the recording is available to watch online.

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Program:

Webinar Speakers:

• Dr. Abror Gafurov, GFZ German Research Centre for Geoscience, Telegrafenberg, 14473 Potsdam, Germany;
• Dr. Danilo Godone, Research Institute for Geo-Hydrological Protection, Torino, Italy.

MDPI will be attending the XVI International Mineral Processing and Recycling Conference, which will be held in Belgrade, Serbia, from 28 to 30 May 2025. IMPRC 2025 is organized every two years by the Technical Faculty in Bor, a member of the University of Belgrade, and co-organized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia. The conference aims to create an international forum for academics, researchers, and scientists from around the world to present their latest research results, ideas, and developments regarding issues related to mineral processing and recycling technologies and related areas.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Minerals;
• Recycling;
• Environments;
• Processes;
• Sustainability;
• Waste;
• Metals.

If you are attending the conference, please visit our booth. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following website: https://imprc.tfbor.bg.ac.rs/.

Conference: The 18th National Conference and Symposium on Hydrochemistry
Date: 28–30 March 2025
Location: Tianjin, China

MDPI will be attending the 18th National Conference and Symposium on Hydrochemistry as an exhibitor. We welcome researchers from different backgrounds to visit and share their latest ideas with us.

The 18th National Conference and Symposium on Hydrochemistry is organized by Tianjin University and the Applied Chemistry Committee of the Chinese Chemical Society, which will be held from 28 to 30 March 2025. The theme of this year’s conference is “Pollution reduction, carbon reduction, and green expansion—Goals, vision, and innovative in the development of wastewater treatment chemistry”.

The following MDPI journals will be represented at the conference:

• Water;
• Limnological Review;
• Environments;
• Resources;
• Recycling;
• Clean Technol.;
• Separations;
• Hydrology;
• Land.

If you are planning to attend the above conference, please do not hesitate to start an online conversation with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following website: https://waterchem2025.scimeeting.cn/.

MDPI is pleased to share a significant milestone in its mission to advance scholarly research and promote the dissemination of knowledge—300+ MDPI journals are now indexed in Web of Science (WoS). This milestone highlights the global recognition, interdisciplinary impact and enhanced visibility of our journals. It also reflects our adherence to rigorous editorial standards, scientific integrity, and our mission to foster open scientific exchange in all forms, across all disciplines. 

To explore the full list of our journals indexed in WoS, please visit https://www.mdpi.com/about/journals/wos. Beyond expanding the coverage of our publications in the leading academic databases, we are dedicated to ensuring that our journals are included in as many scope-specific databases as possible. This increases the visibility of our authors’ work and extends the reach of their significant data. 

This milestone would not have been possible without the efforts and expertise of our academic editors, reviewers and authors. Their commitment and collaboration have been instrumental in creating an inclusive, accessible, and impactful publishing platform. We also extend our gratitude to the global research community for their trust as we continue to break new ground in academic publishing. This milestone is not just a celebration of MDPI’s progress but also recognition of the collective strides made by researchers worldwide. 

As we celebrate this remarkable accomplishment, MDPI remains steadfast in its commitment to open access publishing and ensuring that high-quality research reaches and inspires a global audience.

MDPI, a pioneer in scholarly open access publishing, and the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine), Singapore, proudly announce the successful conclusion of the first edition the MDPI Early Career Researcher Awards. The awards, which recognize outstanding contributions to medical and biomedical research, were presented to six exceptional researchers during an awards ceremony held at LKCMedicine HQ Building on 28 November 2024.

Honoring Excellence in Research

The awards recognize exceptional postdoctoral researchers and Ph.D. students who have demonstrated outstanding originality, innovation, and impact in their respective fields. We are honored to announce the winners of the 2024 edition:

Early Career Researcher (Postdoc) Award:

• Dr. Theresia Handayani Mina, “Adiposity and Metabolic Health in Asian Populations: An Epidemiological Study Using Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry in Singapore”;
• Dr. Erfan Rezvani Ghomi, “Wound Healing Improvement by Novel Aligned Antimicrobial Nanofibrous 3D Scaffolds”;
• Dr. Yadollah Ranjbar Slamloo, “Functional Alterations of The Prefrontal Circuit Underlying Cognitive Aging in Mice”.

Early Career Researcher (Ph.D.) Award:

• Pritisha Rozario, “Mechanistic Basis for Potassium Efflux-Driven Activation of the Human NLRP1 Inflammasome”;

• Michelle Law Cheok Yien, “Chikungunya Virus Nonstructural Protein 1 is a Versatile RNA Capping and Decapping Enzyme”;
• Yin Ruoyu, “The Use of Digital Mental Health and Wellbeing Tools in Older Adults: A Mixed Method Study”.

Our collaboration highlights a shared commitment to recognizing exceptional talent and research within the academic community, addressing today’s healthcare challenges, and inspiring continued innovation.

Looking Ahead to 2025

Building on the success of the first edition, MDPI and LKCMedicine are excited to announce that the 2025 MDPI Early Researcher Awards will continue to celebrate excellence and innovation in medical research. The next edition promises to expand its scope, introducing new categories and providing even greater recognition for impactful research.

Further details on the 2025 awards, including nomination criteria and timelines, will be shared in the coming months. We remain committed to fostering a culture of research excellence and collaboration within the global scientific community.

Conference: First Ocean Decade International Coastal Cities Conference
Date: 26–27 February 2025
Location: Qingdao, China

MDPI will be attending the First Ocean Decade International Coastal Cities Conference, which will be held from 26 to 27 February 2025, as an exhibitor, and we welcome researchers from different backgrounds to visit and share their latest ideas with us.

The conference is organized by the Qingdao Municipal People’s Government and UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC-UNESCO). The theme of the conference is “Better Ocean, Better City”. Building upon the momentum and outcomes of the 2024 Ocean Decade Conference, this conference will mark a pivotal moment in accelerating action for the newly launched “Cities with the Ocean” platform and be a major step towards the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference and the planned pre-Conference special event on “Ocean Rise and Resilience”.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Oceans;
• Coasts;
• Conservation;
• Diversity;
• Environments;
• Hydrology;
• Land;
• Microplastics;
• Pollutants;
• Resources;
• Urban Science;
• Waste;
• Water;
• Clean Technol.

If you are planning to attend this conference, please do not hesitate to start a conversation with us online. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person at the conference and answering any questions that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following website: https://oceandecade.org/zh/events/first-ocean-decade-international-coastal-cities-conference-better-ocean-better-city/.

World Wetlands Day is celebrated each year on 2 February to raise awareness about wetlands. This day also marks the anniversary of the Convention on Wetlands, which was adopted as an international treaty in 1971.

Nearly 90% of the world’s wetlands have been degraded since the 1700s, and we are losing wetlands three times faster than forests. Yet, wetlands are critically important ecosystems that contribute to biodiversity, climate mitigation and adaptation, freshwater availability, world economies and more.

“Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future” is the theme for World Wetlands Day 2025.

“Extracting Wetlands in Coastal Louisiana from the Operational VIIRS and GOES-R Flood Products”
by Tianshu Yang, Donglian Sun, Sanmei Li, Satya Kalluri, Lihang Zhou, Sean Helfrich, Meng Yuan, Qingyuan Zhang, William Straka, Viviana Maggioni and Fernando Miralles-Wilhelm
Remote Sens. 2024, 16(20), 3769; https://doi.org/10.3390/rs16203769

“Random Forest Classifier Algorithm of Geographic Resources Analysis Support System Geographic Information System for Satellite Image Processing: Case Study of Bight of Sofala, Mozambique”
by Polina Lemenkova
Coasts 2024, 4(1), 127-149; https://doi.org/10.3390/coasts4010008

“Evaluation of Remote Sensing Products for Wetland Mapping in the Irtysh River Basin”
by Kaiyue Luo, Alim Samat, Jilili Abuduwaili and Wenbo Li
Geosciences 2024, 14(1), 14; https://doi.org/10.3390/geosciences14010014

“Monitoring of Coastal Dunes and Lagoons: Important Ecosystems to Safeguard”
by Carmine Massarelli, Claudia Campanale and Vito Felice Uricchio
Environments 2023, 10(12), 211; https://doi.org/10.3390/environments10120211

“Monitoring the Kotychi Lagoon in Western Peloponnese, Greece, Using Remote Sensing Techniques and Environmental Assessment”
by Dionysios N. Apostolopoulos, Dionysios Giannikopoulos, Alexis Ramfos, Sara Faulwetter, Dionisios Panagiotaras, Konstantinos G. Nikolakopoulos and Pavlos Avramidis
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(2), 411; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11020411

Special Issues:

“Monitoring and Simulation of Wetland Ecological Processes (Second Edition)”	“Remote Sensing for Mapping and Monitoring Wetlands and Their Ecosystems”

“Birds as Cultural Ambassadors: Bridging Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity Conservation in Wetland Planning”
by Michela Ingaramo, Anna Rita Bernadette Cammerino, Vincenzo Rizzi, Maurizio Gioiosa and Massimo Monteleone
Sustainability 2024, 16(23), 10286; https://doi.org/10.3390/su162310286

“Three Decades of Inundation Dynamics in an Australian Dryland Wetland: An Eco-Hydrological Perspective”
by Indishe P. Senanayake, In-Young Yeo and George A. Kuczera
Remote Sens. 2024, 16(17), 3310; https://doi.org/10.3390/rs16173310

“Impacts of Freshwater Sources on Salinity Structure in a Large, Shallow Estuary”
by Mohamed Z. Moustafa, Zhen-Gang Ji and John Hamrick
Environments 2024, 11(4), 72; https://doi.org/10.3390/environments11040072

“Priming of Soil Organic Carbon Decomposition Induced by Exogenous Organic Carbon Input Depends on Vegetation and Soil Depth in Coastal Salt Marshes”
by Yaru Zhang, Xue Li, Baohua Xie, Xiaojie Wang, Mingliang Zhao, Guangxuan Han, Yongjin Chen and Weimin Song
Soil Syst. 2024, 8(1), 34; https://doi.org/10.3390/soilsystems8010034

“Forest Fuel Bed Variation in Tropical Coastal Freshwater Forested Wetlands Disturbed by Fire”
by Romeo de Jesús Barrios-Calderón, Dulce Infante Mata, José Germán Flores Garnica and Jony R. Torres
Forests 2024, 15(1), 158; https://doi.org/10.3390/f15010158

“Horizontal Rates of Wetland Migration Appear Unlikely to Keep Pace with Shoreline Transgression under Conditions of 21st Century Accelerating Sea Level Rise along the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern USA”
by Randall W. Parkinson
Coasts 2024, 4(1), 213-225; https://doi.org/10.3390/coasts4010012

“Ecological Basis of Ecosystem Services and Management of Wetlands Dominated by Common Reed (Phragmites australis): European Perspective”
by Hana Čížková, Tomáš Kučera, Brigitte Poulin and Jan Květ
Diversity 2023, 15(5), 629; https://doi.org/10.3390/d15050629

“Examining the Hydro-Climatic Drivers of Lagoon Breaching and Healing in a Deltaic Barrier”
by Juan Felipe Gómez, Eva Kwoll, Ian J. Walker and Andrés F. Orejarena
Geosciences 2023, 13(4), 118; https://doi.org/10.3390/geosciences13040118

“Scientific Evidence for the Effectiveness of Mangrove Forests in Reducing Floods and Associated Hazards in Coastal Areas”
by Christopher Ihinegbu, Stefan Mönnich and Thecla Akukwe
Climate 2023, 11(4), 79; https://doi.org/10.3390/cli11040079

“Dynamic Modeling of the Trophic Status of an Urban Tropical Wetland under ENSO Conditions”
by Leidy Gisselle García-León, Julio Eduardo Beltrán-Vargas and Carlos Alfonso Zafra-Mejía
Climate 2023, 11(3), 61; https://doi.org/10.3390/cli11030061

“Characterization of Phosphate Compounds along a Catena from Arable and Wetland Soil to Sediments in a Baltic Sea lagoon”
by Julia Prüter, Rhena Schumann, Wantana Klysubun and Peter Leinweber
Soil Syst. 2023, 7(1), 15; https://doi.org/10.3390/soilsystems7010015

“A Study of the Influence of Environmental Factors on Water–Heat Exchange Process in Alpine Wetlands”
by Yan Xie, Jun Wen, Yulin Zhang, Jinlei Chen and Xianyu Yang
Atmosphere 2023, 14(12), 1802; https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos14121802

“Conservation and Restoration of Mangroves in Response to Invasion of Spartina alterniflora Based on the MaxEnt Model: A Case Study in China”
by Lina Cui, Uta Berger, Minmin Cao, Yaqi Zhang, Junming He, Lianghao Pan and Jiang Jiang
Forests 2023, 14(6), 1220; https://doi.org/10.3390/f14061220

Special Issues:

“Wetland Conservation and Ecological Restoration”	“Effect of Mangrove Ecosystems on Coastal Ecology and Climate Change”

“Water CO₂ Emission Monitoring in a Romanian Peri-Urban Wetland to Enhance GHG Reporting”
by György Deák, Natalia Enache, Lucian Laslo, Monica Matei, Madalina Georgiana Boboc and Cristina Ileana Covaliu Mierla
Atmosphere 2024, 15(11), 1345; https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos15111345

“Surface Water (SW) and Shallow Groundwater (SGW) Nutrient Concentrations in Riparian Wetlands of a Mixed Land-Use Catchment”
by Bidisha Faruque Abesh, James T. Anderson and Jason A. Hubbart
Land 2024, 13(4), 409; https://doi.org/10.3390/land13040409

“Success Factors and Challenges: Implications of Real Options Valuation of Constructed Wetlands as Nature-Based Solutions for Wastewater Treatment”
by Casper Boongaling Agaton and Patricia Marie Caparas Guila
Resources 2024, 13(1), 11; https://doi.org/10.3390/resources13010011

“Evaluation of Phosphate and E. coli Attenuation in a Natural Wetland Receiving Drainage from an Urbanized Catchment”
by Charles Humphrey, Jarrod Underwood, Guy Iverson, Randall Etheridge, Mike O’Driscoll and Avian White
Hydrology 2024, 11(6), 74; https://doi.org/10.3390/hydrology11060074

“Quantifying the Nitrogen-Removal Performance of a Constructed Wetland Dominated by Diffuse Agricultural Groundwater Inflows Using a Linked Catchment–Wetland Model”
by Linh Hoang, James P. S. Sukias, Valerio Montemezzani and Chris C. Tanner
Water 2023, 15(9), 1689; https://doi.org/10.3390/w15091689

“Assessing the Zooplankton Metacommunity (Branchiopoda and Copepoda) from Mediterranean Wetlands in Agricultural Landscapes”
by Juan Diego Gilbert, Francisco J. Márquez and Francisco Guerrero
Diversity 2023, 15(3), 362; https://doi.org/10.3390/d15030362

“A Connectivity Approach to Agricultural Diffuse Pollution in Tropical Montane Catchments Dominated by Swidden Landscapes”
by Luc Sandevoir, Laurent Lespez and Candide Lissak
Land 2023, 12(4), 784; https://doi.org/10.3390/land12040784

“Habitat Mapping and Spatiotemporal Overlap of the Amazon River Dolphin, Fishers, and Tourism in the Central Region of the Brazilian Amazon”
by Cadi Y. Fung, Brad G. Peter and Cynthia S. Simmons
Conservation 2023, 3(4), 523-542; https://doi.org/10.3390/conservation3040034

Special Issues:

“Impacts of Climate Change and Human Activities on Wetland Hydrology”	“Methods and Practices for the Sustainable Management of Lake and River Hydrological Systems”

We are excited to join the global community in celebrating International Day of Clean Energy on 26 January. This year’s theme, “Clean Energy for People and Planet”, highlights the urgent need to transition to sustainable, renewable energy sources to combat climate change and promote environmental resilience.

As part of the observance of this international day, we have curated a list of publications on topics related to clean energy to raise awareness about the importance of reducing reliance on fossil fuels, increasing energy efficiency, and ensuring equitable access to clean energy worldwide.

Although we still have ways to go to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7), which aims to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all by 2030, this day also provides an opportunity to celebrate the progress made and inspire further action and greater responsibility towards ensuring a clean planet. Join us to celebrate the progress towards a cleaner planet and future.

Applied Science Applied Nano Batteries Catalysts Challenges Clean Technol.	Electricity Energies Energy Storage & Applications Environments Fire Forecasting	Fuels Journal of Composites Science Materials Membranes Nanomaterials	Separations Solar Vehicles WEVJ World

“The Role of Renewable Energy Sources and Industry 4.0 Focus for Africa: A Review”
by Kingsley Ukoba, Thokozani Justin Kunene, Pieter Harmse, Valantine Takwa Lukong and Tien Chien Jen
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(2), 1074; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13021074

“Simulation and Optimisation of Utility-Scale PV–Wind Systems with Pumped Hydro Storage”
by Rodolfo Dufo-López and Juan M. Lujano-Rojas
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(16), 7033; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14167033

“Renewable Electricity and Green Hydrogen Integration for Decarbonization of “Hard-to-Abate” Industrial Sectors”
by Alessandro Franco and Michele Rocca
Electricity 2024, 5(3), 471-490; https://doi.org/10.3390/electricity5030024

“Electric Vehicles Charged with Solar-PV: A Brazilian Case Study for 2030”
by Danilo da Costa and Vladimir Rafael Melian Cobas
Vehicles 2023, 5(4), 1743-1759; https://doi.org/10.3390/vehicles5040095

“Life Cycle Assessment in Renewable Energy: Solar and Wind Perspectives”
by Francisco Portillo, Alfredo Alcayde, Rosa Maria Garcia, Manuel Fernandez-Ros, Jose Antonio Gazquez and Nuria Novas
Environments 2024, 11(7), 147; https://doi.org/10.3390/environments11070147

“Impact of PV and EV Forecasting in the Operation of a Microgrid”
by Giampaolo Manzolini, Andrea Fusco, Domenico Gioffrè, Silvana Matrone, Riccardo Ramaschi, Marios Saleptsis, Riccardo Simonetti, Filip Sobic, Michael James Wood, Emanuele Ogliari et al.
Forecasting 2024, 6(3), 591-615; https://doi.org/10.3390/forecast6030032

“Floating Photovoltaics: A Review”
by Laura Essak and Aritra Ghosh
Clean Technol. 2022, 4(3), 752-769; https://doi.org/10.3390/cleantechnol4030046

“Forecasting Hydropower with Innovation Diffusion Models: A Cross-Country Analysis”
by Farooq Ahmad, Livio Finos and Mariangela Guidolin
Forecasting 2024, 6(4), 1045-1064; https://doi.org/10.3390/forecast6040052

“Environmental Management and Decarbonization Nexus: A Pathway to the Energy Sector’s Sustainable Futures”
by Abdel-Mohsen O. Mohamed, Dina Mohamed, Adham Fayad and Moza T. Al Nahyan
World 2025, 6(1), 13; https://doi.org/10.3390/world6010013

“Hardware-in-the-Loop Emulation of a SEPIC Multiplier Converter in a Photovoltaic System”
by Johnny Posada Contreras and Julio C. Rosas-Caro
Electricity 2024, 5(3), 426-448; https://doi.org/10.3390/electricity5030022

“Hydrogen Impact: A Review on Diffusibility, Embrittlement Mechanisms, and Characterization”
by Qidong Li, Hesamedin Ghadiani, Vahid Jalilvand, Tahrim Alam, Zoheir Farhat and Md. Aminul Islam
Materials 2024, 17(4), 965; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17040965

Special Issues:

“Advances in New Sources of Energy and Fuels”	“Sustainability Assessment of Renewable Fuels Production”
“Renewable Energy System Technologies: 2nd Edition”	“Clean and Renewable Hydrogen Fuel”

“Design of a Fuel Cell/Battery Hybrid Power System for a Micro Vehicle: Sizing Design and Hydrogen Storage Evaluation”
by Zayd Aslam, Adrian Felix, Christos Kalyvas and Mahmoud Chizari
Vehicles 2023, 5(4), 1570-1585; https://doi.org/10.3390/vehicles5040085

“Recent Developments in Materials for Physical Hydrogen Storage: A Review”
by Thi Hoa Le, Minsoo P. Kim, Chan Ho Park and Quang Nhat Tran
Materials 2024, 17(3), 666; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17030666

“Highly Stable and Enhanced Performance of p–i–n Perovskite Solar Cells via Cuprous Oxide Hole-Transport Layers”
by Tung-Han Chuang, Yin-Hung Chen, Shikha Sakalley, Wei-Chun Cheng, Choon Kit Chan, Chih-Ping Chen and Sheng-Chi Chen
Nanomaterials 2023, 13(8), 1363; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13081363

“Comprehensive Analysis of Parametric Effects on the Specific Heat Capacity of Pristine and Aged Lithium-Ion Cells”
by Luca Tendera, Gerrit Karl Mertin, Carlos Gonzalez, Dominik Wycisk, Alexander Fill and Kai Peter Birke
Energy Storage Appl. 2024, 1(1), 35-53; https://doi.org/10.3390/esa1010004

“Development of a Mechanical Vehicle Battery Module Simulation Model Combined with Short Circuit Detection”
by Klemens Jantscher, Heimo Kreimaier, Alem Miralem and Christoph Breitfuss
Energy Storage Appl. 2024, 1(1), 19-34; https://doi.org/10.3390/esa1010003

“Global Atlas of Marine Floating Solar PV Potential”
by David Firnando Silalahi and Andrew Blakers
Solar 2023, 3(3), 416-433; https://doi.org/10.3390/solar3030023

“An Assessment of Liquid Biofuel Value Chains from Heavy-Metal Contaminated Feedstock”
by Dimitrios Giannopoulos, Ilias Katsifis, Dimitrios Katsourinis, Athanasios Rentizelas and Maria Founti
Fuels 2022, 3(3), 509-532; https://doi.org/10.3390/fuels3030031

“Review on Conductive Polymer Composites for Supercapacitor Applications”
by Melkie Getnet Tadesse, Abdella Simegnaw Ahmmed and Jörn Felix Lübben
J. Compos. Sci. 2024, 8(2), 53; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs8020053

Special Issues:

“Advanced Energy Storage Materials: Preparation, Characterization and Applications (3rd Edition)”	“Polymer Electrolyte Membranes in Energy Conversion and Storage”
“Advanced Carbon-Based Nanostructures for Energy Storage and Clean Energy Technologies”	“Advancements in Composite Materials for Energy Storage Applications”

“A Brief Review of Hydrogen Production Methods and Their Challenges”
by Santanu Kumar Dash, Suprava Chakraborty and Devaraj Elangovan
Energies 2023, 16(3), 1141; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16031141

“Analysis of PEM Water Electrolyzer Failure Due to Induced Hydrogen Crossover in Catalyst-Coated PFSA Membranes”
by Eveline Kuhnert, Mathias Heidinger, Daniel Sandu, Viktor Hacker and Merit Bodner
Membranes 2023, 13(3), 348; https://doi.org/10.3390/membranes13030348

“Selective H₂ Evolution and CO₂ Absorption in Electrolysis of Ethanolamine Aqueous Solutions”
by Satoshi Fukada, Ryosuke Sakai, Makoto Oya and Kazunari Katayama
Separations 2023, 10(11), 578; https://doi.org/10.3390/separations10110578

“Critical Review of Life Cycle Assessment of Hydrogen Production Pathways”
by Manfredi Picciotto Maniscalco, Sonia Longo, Maurizio Cellura, Gabriele Miccichè and Marco Ferraro
Environments 2024, 11(6), 108; https://doi.org/10.3390/environments11060108

“A Comparative Analysis of Different Hydrogen Production Methods and Their Environmental Impact”
by Somtochukwu Godfrey Nnabuife, Caleb Kwasi Darko, Precious Chineze Obiako, Boyu Kuang, Xiaoxiao Sun and Karl Jenkins
Clean Technol. 2023, 5(4), 1344-1380; https://doi.org/10.3390/cleantechnol5040067

“Steam Reforming of Tar Impurities from Biomass Gasification with Ni-Co/Mg(Al)O Catalysts—Operating Parameter Effects”
by Ask Lysne, Ida Saxrud, Kristin Ø. Madsen and Edd A. Blekkan
Fuels 2024, 5(3), 458-475; https://doi.org/10.3390/fuels5030025

“Synergistic Integration of Hydrogen Energy Economy with UK’s Sustainable Development Goals: A Holistic Approach to Enhancing Safety and Risk Mitigation”
by He Li, Mohammad Yazdi, Rosita Moradi, Reza Ghasemi Pirbalouti and Arman Nedjati
Fire 2023, 6(10), 391; https://doi.org/10.3390/fire6100391

Special Issues:

“Catalytic Reforming and Hydrogen Production: From the Past to the Future, 2nd Edition”	“Composite Materials for Hydrogen Storage”
“Catalytic Energy Conversion and Catalytic Environmental Purification”	“Nanomaterials for Green and Sustainable World”

“Electrodialysis Processes an Answer to Industrial Sustainability: Toward the Concept of Eco-Circular Economy?—A Review”
by Aurore Cournoyer and Laurent Bazinet
Membranes 2023, 13(2), 205; https://doi.org/10.3390/membranes13020205

“Review on Modeling and SOC/SOH Estimation of Batteries for Automotive Applications”
by Pierpaolo Dini, Antonio Colicelli and Sergio Saponara
Batteries 2024, 10(1), 34; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10010034

“Summary of Pretreatment of Waste Lithium-Ion Batteries and Recycling of Valuable Metal Materials: A Review”
by Linye Li, Yuzhang Li and Guoquan Zhang
Separations 2024, 11(7), 196; https://doi.org/10.3390/separations11070196

“Feasible Solutions for Low-Carbon Thermal Electricity Generation and Utilization in Oil-Rich Developing Countries: A Literature Review”
by Danny Ochoa-Correa, Paul Arévalo, Edisson Villa-Ávila, Juan L. Espinoza and Francisco Jurado
Fire 2024, 7(10), 344; https://doi.org/10.3390/fire7100344

“Evaluating Synergies between Electric Vehicles and Photovoltaics: A Comparative Study of Urban Environments”
by Renos Rotas, Petros Iliadis, Nikos Nikolopoulos and Ananias Tomboulides
World Electr. Veh. J. 2024, 15(9), 397; https://doi.org/10.3390/wevj15090397

“An Overview of Renewable Energy Technologies in the Eastern Cape Province in South Africa and the Rural Households’ Energy Poverty Coping Strategies”
by Patrick Mukumba and Shylet Y. Chivanga
Challenges 2023, 14(1), 19; https://doi.org/10.3390/challe14010019

“How Economic Growth Contributes to CO₂ Emissions in the Presence of Globalization and Eco-Innovations in South Asian Countries?”
by Usman Mehmood, Salman Tariq, Zia Ul Haq, Muhammad Umar Aslam and Ali Imran
World 2023, 4(1), 202-213; https://doi.org/10.3390/world4010014

“Overview of Sustainable Mobility: The Role of Electric Vehicles in Energy Communities”
by Jozsef Menyhart
World Electr. Veh. J. 2024, 15(6), 275; https://doi.org/10.3390/wevj15060275

“Experimental Characterization of Hydronic Air Coil Performance with Aluminum Oxide Nanofluids of Three Concentrations”
by Roy Strandberg, Dustin Ray and Debendra K. Das
Appl. Nano 2024, 5(2), 84-107; https://doi.org/10.3390/applnano5020008

“A Review on Nano Ti-Based Oxides for Dark and Photocatalysis: From Photoinduced Processes to Bioimplant Applications”
by Christine Joy Querebillo
Nanomaterials 2023, 13(6), 982; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13060982

“Black TiO₂ and Oxygen Vacancies: Unraveling the Role in the Thermal Anatase-to-Rutile Transformation”
by Mattia Allieta, Mauro Coduri and Alberto Naldoni
Appl. Nano 2024, 5(2), 72-83; https://doi.org/10.3390/applnano5020007

“Shining a Light on Sewage Treatment: Building a High-Activity and Long-Lasting Photocatalytic Reactor with the Elegance of a “Kongming Lantern”
by Xiaohan Xu, Yi Wang, Zhuo Deng, Jin Wang, Xile Wei, Peng Wang and Dun Zhang
Catalysts 2024, 14(9), 645; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal14090645

“Renewable Energy Forecasting: Innovations and Breakthroughs”	Topics: “Sustainable Energy Systems”
“Advances in Photovoltaic Materials and Devices: Preparation, Characterization and Properties”	“Theory, Method and Application of New Energy and Intelligent Transportation”
“Second-Life Batteries”

“A Review of Coal and Biomass Hydrogasification: Process Layouts, Hydrogasifiers, and Catalysts”
by Emilia Saraceno, Concetta Ruocco and Vincenzo Palma
Catalysts 2023, 13(2), 417; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal13020417

“Biochar Production and Its Potential Application for Biocomposite Materials: A Comprehensive Review”
by Guillermina Feliz Florian, Mohamed Ragoubi, Nathalie Leblanc, Bechara Taouk and Lokmane Abdelouahed
J. Compos. Sci. 2024, 8(6), 220; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs8060220

“Regional Wealth Data Acquisition and Modeling: Innovations Needed for Advancement in Sustainable Wealth in Energy-Rich Regions”
by Jason A. Hubbart and Hodjat Ghadimi
Challenges 2023, 14(4), 51; https://doi.org/10.3390/challe14040051

“A Review of Solar Forecasting Techniques and the Role of Artificial Intelligence”
by Khadija Barhmi, Chris Heynen, Sara Golroodbari and Wilfried van Sark
Solar 2024, 4(1), 99-135; https://doi.org/10.3390/solar4010005

“Steam Reforming of Tar Impurities from Biomass Gasification with Ni-Co/Mg(Al)O Catalysts—Operating Parameter Effects”
by Ask Lysne, Ida Saxrud, Kristin Ø. Madsen and Edd A. Blekkan
Fuels 2024, 5(3), 458-475; https://doi.org/10.3390/fuels5030025

“A Review of Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling: Technologies, Sustainability, and Open Issues”
by Alessandra Zanoletti, Eleonora Carena, Chiara Ferrara and Elza Bontempi
Batteries 2024, 10(1), 38; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10010038

“Fundamentals, Operation and Global Prospects for the Development of Biogas Plants-A Review”
by Gulnar Gadirli, Agnieszka A. Pilarska, Jacek Dach, Krzysztof Pilarski, Alicja Kolasa-Więcek and Klaudia Borowiak
Energies 2024, 17(3), 568; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17030568

Special Issues:

“Innovative Approaches to Circular Waste Management: Leveraging Marine and Agricultural Resources for Sustainability”	“Re-imagining Power: A Holistic Examination of Renewable Energy Advancement within Socioeconomic Contexts”
“Nanoscale Solutions: Transformative Applications of Functionalized Nanomaterials in Environmental Remediation”	“Sustainable Management of Energy Resources, Energy Strategies and Climate Change—2nd Edition”
“Innovative Approaches to Sustainable Design, Recovery, and Circular Management of Solid Waste”