MDPI’s Journal Cluster of Energy and Fuels

Modern civilization is reliant on energy as a resource to power infrastructure, cook food, and heat homes. Myriad ways exist to harness this energy from various fuel sources, each with their own benefits and disadvantages. There is a growing demand for improved technologies in energy generation, storage, conversion, and transmission, and this demand propels research forward. MDPI journals in the cluster of Energy and Fuels are designed to accommodate the influx of research on energy and different types of fuels, including popular alternatives like wind and solar power. The most established journal in the cluster is Energies (IF: 3.2), developed in 2008 as a generalized outlet for all forms of energy research. Subsequent journals serve as more specialized outlets for authors to choose from.

The 15 participating journals are as follows:

Energies (ISSN: 1996-1073) publishes papers on scientific research, technology development, engineering policy, and management studies related to the general field of energy, from technological problems in energy supply, conversion, dispatch, and final use to the thermodynamics of the physical and chemical processes behind such technologies. Energies is led by its Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Enrico Sciubba (University Niccolò Cusano, Italy);
Batteries (ISSN: 2313-0105) covers all topics related to batteries and electrical energy storage systems. All electrochemical systems—such as lithium-ion; lead–acid; nickel metal hydride; metal–air; and next-generation batteries, supercapacitors, or fuel cells—are of interest. Papers can be related to applications—for example, portable, electric vehicle, stationary, or photovoltaic systems—or they can be independent of an application. Batteries is led by its Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Karim Zaghib (Concordia University, Canada);
Hydrogen (ISSN: 2673-4141) provides an advanced forum for studies related to chemical, physical, and engineering developments in hydrogen science and technology. It publishes reviews, traditional research papers, and communications, as well as Special Issues on particular subjects. Hydrogen is led by its Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Thomas Klassen (University of the Federal Armed Forces Hamburg, Germany);
Biomass (ISSN: 2673-8783) covers all aspects of bioenergy, biorefining for materials and/or energy, and the circular use of biogenic carbon in the form of biomass, focusing on chemical, biochemical, and engineering routes of biomass conversion and harnessing. The journal addresses biomass, biowaste, residues, and byproduct conversion into added-value materials and energy in the framework of contributing towards a sustainable, resource-efficient, and eco-friendly economy. Biomass is led by its Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Dimitris P. Makris (University of Thessaly, Greece);
Electricity (ISSN: 2673-4826) covers studies related to all aspects of electrical engineering. It publishes reviews, traditional research papers, and short communications, as well as Special Issues on particular subjects. The aim of Electricity is to encourage scientists to publish their experimental and theoretical results in as much detail as desired. Electricity is led by its Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Andreas Sumper (Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya, Spain);
Wind (ISSN: 2674-032X) focuses on scientific research in wind-related fields, including concept development, design tools, engineering technologies, energy markets, economics, policies, social and environment impacts, and ecology aspects. Wind is led by its Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Horia Hangan (Ontario Tech University, Canada);
Fuels (ISSN: 2673-3994) is a peer-reviewed, open access journal that publishes original research, review articles, and communications on all areas of fuel science and technology, in a timely manner. The aim of the journal is to provide a platform for scientists and engineers all over the world to share, promote, and disseminate their research innovations in the field of fuel characterization, processing, and technology. Fuels is led by its Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Badie Morsi (University of Pittsburgh, USA);
Gases (ISSN: 2673-5628) is an international and interdisciplinary peer-reviewed open access journal of gas science and engineering, published quarterly online by MDPI. Gases covers the field of applied science and engineering advances in natural gas, gas emissions, gaseous pollutants, (greenhouse) gas control, and gas sensors. Gases is led by its Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Ben J. Anthony (University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada);
Solar (ISSN: 2673-9941) publishes scientific research on photovoltaics and solar thermal conversion. In addition, articles discussing solar technologies’ politics, economy, and environmental issues are also welcome. Solar was indexed by ESCI in July 2025. Solar is led by its Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Jürgen Heinz Werner (University of Stuttgart, Germany);
Energy Storage and Applications (ESA, ISSN: 3042-4011) is an international open access journal on energy storage technologies and their applications, publishing reviews, regular research papers, and short communications. Our aim is to focus on the investigation of novel storage technologies, analytical and modeling techniques, system integration, and the operational strategies of storage systems. ESA is led by its Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Zhaoyang Dong (City University of Hong Kong, China);
Methane (ISSN: 2674-0389) publishes novel research findings, reviews, communications, and other article types that examine all aspects of methane, its natural creation or synthesis, its use (industrial use, transportation, etc.), its impact (economic, environmental, etc.), and its recycling. Our aim is to encourage scientists to publish their experimental and theoretical results in as much detail as possible. Full experimental details must be provided so that the results can be reproduced. Methane is led by its Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Patrick Da Costa (Sorbonne Université, France).
Bioresources and Bioproducts (ISSN: 3042-8092) publishes contributions regarding bioresource identification and transformation into bioproducts (such as biofuels, biochemicals, biomaterials, bioenergy, and bio-based polymers), applying strategies like bioprocessing, biorecycling, upcycling, as well as valorization to improve energy and biomanufacturing efficiency. We aim to aims to provide a platform for research that promotes the development of a sustainable circular bioeconomy to support improvements in the global environment and public health.
Nanoenergy Advances (ISSN: 2673-706X) focuses on the scientific study of nanomaterials and nanotechnology in energy applications (e.g., energy scavenging, conversion, storage, and utilization). Nanoenergy Advances is led by its Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Ya Yang.
Journal of Nuclear Engineering (ISSN: 2673-4362) focuses on original research, ideas, and developments related to the science and application of nuclear and radiation processes. Journal of Nuclear Engineering is led by its Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Dan Gabriel Cacuci.
Thermo (ISSN: 2673-7264) is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal on all aspects of thermal sciences, including key features on thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, kinetic theory, and satellite areas, published quarterly online by MDPI. The main topics covered in the journal include all aspects of heat and temperature, encompassing the joint study of thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, and kinetic theory. Other satellite topics dealing with thermophysics, solubility phenomena, chemical thermodynamics, and chemical engineering are also very welcome.

Launch Year	Impact Factor (2024)	CiteScore (2024)	First Decision (median)	APC (CHF)
2008	3.2	7.3	16.2	2600
2015	4.8	6.6	18.5	2700
2020	3.0	5.5	17.6	1200
2021	/	4.2	19.8	1200
2020	1.8	5.1	26	1200
2021	1.7	2.9	28.3	1200
2020	2.8	/	24.7	1200
2021	/	5.4	27.5	1200
2021	/	4.3	21.3	1200
2024	/	/	19	1000
2022	/	/	25.9	1000
2025	/	/	19	1000
2021	/	9.0	15.2	1200
2020	1.2	2.6	30.1	1200
2021	2.3	26		1200

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Selected Topics and Special Issues:

Selected Articles:

Energies
“Energy Forecasting: A Comprehensive Review of Techniques and Technologies”
by Aristeidis Mystakidis, Paraskevas Koukaras, Nikolaos Tsalikidis, Dimosthenis Ioannidis and Christos Tjortjis
Energies 2024, 17(7), 1662; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17071662

Batteries
“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

Hydrogen
“Hydrogen from Waste Gasification”
by Reinhard Rauch, Yohannes Kiros, Klas Engvall, Efthymios Kantarelis, Paulo Brito, Catarina Nobre, Santa Margarida Santos and Philipp A. Graefe
Hydrogen 2024, 5(1), 70-101; https://doi.org/10.3390/hydrogen5010006

Biomass
“A Review on Biochar as an Adsorbent for Pb(II) Removal from Water”
by Pushpita Kumkum and Sandeep Kumar
Biomass 2024, 4(2), 243-272; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomass4020012

Electricity
“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

Wind
“Floater Assembly and Turbine Integration Strategy for Floating Offshore Wind Energy: Considerations and Recommendations”
by Glib Ivanov and Kai-Tung Ma
Wind 2024, 4(4), 376-394; https://doi.org/10.3390/wind4040019

Fuels
“Cathode Materials for Intermediate Temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cells”
by Jamila Nisar, Gurpreet Kaur, Sarbjit Giddey, Suresh Bhargava and Lathe Jones
Fuels 2024, 5(4), 45; https://doi.org/10.3390/fuels5040045

Gases
“The Hydrogen Color Spectrum: Techno-Economic Analysis of the Available Technologies for Hydrogen Production”
by Jose M. Marín Arcos and Diogo M. F. Santos
Gases 2023, 3(1), 25-46; https://doi.org/10.3390/gases3010002

Solar
“Design of a Novel Hybrid Concentrated Photovoltaic–Thermal System Equipped with Energy Storages, Optimized for Use in Residential Contexts”
by Carmine Cancro, Valeria Palladino, Aniello Borriello, Antonio Romano and Luigi Mongibello
Solar 2024, 4(4), 526-554; https://doi.org/10.3390/solar4040025

Energy Storage and Applications
“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

Methane
“Photoperiod Regulates Aerobic Methane Emissions by Altering Plant Growth and Physiological Processes”
by Mirwais M. Qaderi and Kate Burton
Methane 2024, 3(3), 380-396; https://doi.org/10.3390/methane3030021

Nanoenergy Advances
“Cellulose-Based Sustainable Photo-Triboelectric Hybrid Nanogenerator for High-Performance Energy Harvesting and Smart Control Systems”
by Zhen Tian, Jiacheng Liu, Chang Ding, Changyu Yang, Muqing Chen, Xiaoming Chen, Qiang Liu and Li Su
Nanoenergy Adv. 2026, 6(1), 1; https://doi.org/10.3390/nanoenergyadv6010001

Journal of Nuclear Engineering
“Reinforcement Learning-Based Control Sequence Optimization for Advanced Reactors”
by Khang H. N. Nguyen, Andy Rivas, Gregory Kyriakos Delipei and Jason Hou
J. Nucl. Eng. 2024, 5(3), 209-225; https://doi.org/10.3390/jne5030015

Thermo
“Enhancing Thermal Efficiency in Power Electronics: A Review of Advanced Materials and Cooling Methods”
by Tahmid Orville, Monem Tajwar, Raghav Bihani, Parnab Saha and Mohammed Abdul Hannan
Thermo 2025, 5(3), 30; https://doi.org/10.3390/thermo5030030