Topic Editors

Prof. Dr. Ziqu Ouyang
Institute of Engineering Thermophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
Dr. Hongliang Ding
Institute of Engineering Thermophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
Dr. Qian Zhang
State Key Laboratory of Clean and Efficient Coal Utilization, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, China
Dr. Yu Li
College of Environment Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, China
Dr. Kang Xu
School of Mechanical, Electronic and Control Engineering, Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing, China

Innovative Technologies in Low-Carbon Energy and Intelligent Systems

Abstract submission deadline
30 November 2025
Manuscript submission deadline
31 January 2027
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Dear Colleagues,

This Topic focuses on recent advances and interdisciplinary innovations in sustainable development via low-carbon energy technologies and intelligent systems. It brings together cutting-edge research on clean combustion—including fuel modification, flexible peak shaving, and near-zero emission technologies—circulating fluidized bed combustion, ammonia–coal co-firing, and sCO2-based coal-fired power generation, aiming to promote energy systems that are more flexible, efficient, and clean. It also covers coal resource utilization techniques such as maceral separation, catalytic depolymerization, gasification, and ash recycling, as well as energy system optimization through big data analytics, fault diagnosis, and integrated district energy planning. In parallel, it highlights breakthroughs in intelligent robotic systems which are essential for the automation and intelligent transformation of the energy and industrial sectors, including compliant control, autonomous navigation, human–robot interaction, motion control, and machine learning. By integrating innovations across these domains, the Topic fosters crossdisciplinary collaboration to address global challenges such as carbon neutrality, system resilience, and smart manufacturing, welcoming original research, reviews, and applied studies that contribute to shaping sustainable and intelligent energy ecosystems.

Prof. Dr. Ziqu Ouyang
Dr. Hongliang Ding
Dr. Qian Zhang
Dr. Yu Li
Dr. Kang Xu
Topic Editors

Keywords

  • deep and flexible peak shaving
  • clean combustion technology
  • fuel modification
  • solid waste disposal and utilization
  • coal maceral separation and utilization
  • coal catalytic depolymerization
  • building energy big data analysis
  • energy system fault diagnosis
  • roboticized intelligent manufacturing
  • autonomous systems

Participating Journals

Journal Name Impact Factor CiteScore Launched Year First Decision (median) APC
Clean Technologies
cleantechnol
4.7 8.3 2019 33.7 Days CHF 1600 Submit
Energies
energies
3.2 7.3 2008 16.2 Days CHF 2600 Submit
Processes
processes
2.8 5.5 2013 16 Days CHF 2400 Submit
Remote Sensing
remotesensing
4.1 8.6 2009 24.9 Days CHF 2700 Submit
Applied Sciences
applsci
2.5 5.5 2011 19.8 Days CHF 2400 Submit

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