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Prof. Dr. Ziqu Ouyang
Institute of Engineering Thermophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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 030024, China
Dr. Yu Li
College of Environment Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
Dr. Kang Xu
School of Mechanical, Electronic and Control Engineering, Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing 100044, China
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Innovative Technologies in Low-Carbon Energy and Intelligent Systems

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30 November 2026
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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
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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 20 Days CHF 1800 Submit
Energies
energies 		3.2 7.3 2008 16.8 Days CHF 2600 Submit
Processes
processes 		2.8 5.5 2013 14.9 Days CHF 2400 Submit
Remote Sensing
remotesensing 		4.1 8.6 2009 24.3 Days CHF 2700 Submit
Applied Sciences
applsci 		2.5 5.5 2011 16 Days CHF 2400 Submit

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Modeling Urban–Rural Energy Mutual Assistance Through Photovoltaic–Carbon Sink Synergy: A System Dynamics Approach
by Yujia Zhang, Lihong Wu, Xinfa Tang and Guozu Hao
Processes 2026, 14(2), 347; https://doi.org/10.3390/pr14020347 - 19 Jan 2026
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China’s dual carbon goals and rural revitalization strategy necessitate innovative models that integrate energy transition with ecological conservation. However, a critical disconnect persists between photovoltaic (PV) promotion and forest carbon sink projects, limiting their collective potential for coordinated urban–rural emission reduction and common [...] Read more.
China’s dual carbon goals and rural revitalization strategy necessitate innovative models that integrate energy transition with ecological conservation. However, a critical disconnect persists between photovoltaic (PV) promotion and forest carbon sink projects, limiting their collective potential for coordinated urban–rural emission reduction and common prosperity. To bridge this gap, this study pioneers an integrated “cooperation-mutual assistance” framework that synergizes PV and carbon sinks. A system dynamics model encompassing economic, energy, and environmental subsystems is developed to simulate the long-term evolution (2025–2050) of this synergy under multiple policy scenarios. The simulation results demonstrate that this integrated model can achieve substantial co-benefits: It enables a cumulative carbon emission reduction of 17.5 Gt (gigatons of CO2 equivalent) from 2025 to 2050, boosts regional GDP by 4.8% by 2050 compared to the baseline scenario, and narrows the urban–rural income gap by prioritizing rural resident income growth. The main contribution of this study is the novel integration of PV and carbon sinks into a unified analytical framework, quantitatively verifying its win–win potential. These findings provide a critical scientific basis for crafting integrated policies that combine carbon markets, green finance, and smart grid planning. Full article
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A State-of-the-Art Review on Coupling Technology of Coal-Fired Power and Renewable Energy
by Yulan He, Ziqu Ouyang, Hongliang Ding, Hongshuai Wang, Shuyun Li and Lingming Wu
Energies 2026, 19(1), 178; https://doi.org/10.3390/en19010178 - 29 Dec 2025
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The Paris Agreement and related international climate frameworks aim to reduce global carbon intensity; however, carbon dioxide emissions from electricity generation remain high, motivating the development of coal–renewable coupling technologies to lower the carbon intensity of power production. Coal–renewable coupling refers to the [...] Read more.
The Paris Agreement and related international climate frameworks aim to reduce global carbon intensity; however, carbon dioxide emissions from electricity generation remain high, motivating the development of coal–renewable coupling technologies to lower the carbon intensity of power production. Coal–renewable coupling refers to the technical integration of conventional coal-fired power systems with renewable energy sources such as wind and solar to form a synergistic and complementary energy supply system. At present, systematic reviews and comprehensive analyses of coal–renewable coupling technologies are still limited. Accordingly, this paper categorizes existing approaches into two pathways—deep flexible load regulation and co-firing-based emission reduction—and systematically reviews the current state of technological development, identifies key challenges, and discusses potential future directions. Deep flexible load regulation includes flexibility retrofitting of coal-fired units and the integration of energy storage modules, whereas co-firing-based emission reduction mainly involves the co-combustion of coal with zero-carbon fuels. The analysis focuses on large-scale coal-fired units, covering low-load stable combustion technologies, steam turbine retrofitting, and rapid start-up and shut-down strategies. For energy storage-assisted load regulation, both conventional options and emerging technologies such as molten salt and high-temperature solid particle thermal energy storage are examined. Zero-carbon fuels considered include biomass, ammonia, and hydrogen. Furthermore, the economic feasibility of the various technologies is evaluated, providing reference value for deep flexibility retrofitting and substantial emission reduction in large-scale coal-fired power plants. Full article
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