Energy Conversion Processes with Hydrogen and Alternative Fuels in Internal Combustion Engines
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 118
Special Issue Editors
Interests: hydrogen engine; alternative fuels; hydrogen-assisted jet ignition; waste heat recovery; fuel cell; environmental issue
Interests: hydrogen engine; alternative fuels; hydrogen-assisted jet ignition; waste heat recovery
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The transportation and energy sectors are undergoing a critical transformation in their pursuit of sustainable energy sources. At the same time, international net-zero carbon targets are driving engine researchers and engineers to develop alternative energy solutions to conventional petroleum-derived fuels. Internal combustion engines continue to play a vital role in this transition due to their ability to accommodate diverse fuels and reduce carbon emissions. In particular, hydrogen and other alternative fuels (such as methanol, ethanol, ammonia, biofuels, and synthetic fuels) offer promising low- or zero-carbon solutions for these engine technologies.
This Special Issue invites original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that provide scientific insights and solutions focusing on the energy conversion processes of hydrogen and alternative fuels in internal combustion engines, as well as related systems.
Topics include the following:
- Hydrogen uses in ICEs;
- Effects of alternative/synthetic fuels (e-fuels, ammonia, methanol, etc.) on ICE performance and emissions;
- Dual-fuel or hybrid fuel strategies and energy conversion optimization using hydrogen and alternative fuels;
- Advanced combustion modes and control strategies for hydrogen and alternative fuels;
- Alternative methods for optimizing backfire, pre-ignition, and abnormal combustion events in hydrogen combustion in ICEs;
- Thermodynamic analysis, energy, and exergy conversion processes;
- Simulation and modeling applications.
Prof. Dr. Habib Gürbüz
Dr. Hüsameddin AKÇAY
Guest Editors
Dr. Selim Demirtürk
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- hydrogen engine
- alternative ICE fuels
- environmental issues of ICEs
- alternative combustion strategies in ICEs
- dual fuel combustion
- combustion control in ICEs
- hydrogen-assisted jet ignition
- energy and exergy analysis in ICEs
- CFD simulation in ICEs
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