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Alternative Fuels for Marine Engine Applications

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The Special Issue "Alternative Fuels for Marine Engine Applications" aims to advance the global transition toward sustainable maritime transport. Curated by Professor Sina Rezaei Gomari, this issue invites cutting-edge research on low-carbon and zero-emission fuels such as hydrogen, ammonia, biofuels, and synthetic alternatives. It seeks to explore innovations in fuel formulation, combustion performance, emissions reduction, and engine retrofitting strategies. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, the issue aspires to bridge the gap between research and real-world deployment, supporting decarbonization goals and regulatory compliance in the marine sector. Contributions from academia and industry are welcomed to shape the future of clean marine propulsion.

Prof. Dr. Sina Rezaei Gomari
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Journal of Marine Science and Engineering is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

alternative marine fuels
low-carbon shipping
hydrogen and ammonia combustion
biofuels for marine engines
emissions reduction technologies
sustainable maritime propulsion

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