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Numerical Simulation Techniques for Fluid Flows and Heat Transfer—2nd Edition submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 266 | Submission Open
Keywords: computational fluid dynamics (CFD); heat transfer; numerical methods; fluid dynamics; simulation techniques
(This special issue belongs to the Section J1: Heat and Mass Transfer)
Design for Electricity Markets with Renewable Energy Sources and Storage
edited by Farhad Billimoria and Christoph Graf
submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 260 | Submission Open
Keywords: market design; electricity markets; energy storage; decarbonisation; renewables; energy storage
(This special issue belongs to the Section C: Energy Economics and Policy)
Financial Determinants of Investment Decisions in Sustainable Energy Systems Adoption
edited by , Danuta Zawadzka and Ewa Szafraniec-Siluta
submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 234 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable energy systems; energy investment; investment decision-making; cost structures; financing constraints; investment profitability; financial risk; sustainable energy systems adoption; microeconomic analysis; firm-, household-, and farm-level decisions
(This special issue belongs to the Section C: Energy Economics and Policy)
Advancing the Future of Geo-Energy Systems: Innovations in Methods, Models, and Deployment
edited by Han Yu, Yangyang Qiao and
submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 231 | Submission Open
Keywords: geothermal energy; subsurface energy storage; numerical simulation; field application
(This special issue belongs to the Section H: Geo-Energy)
Geologic Storage for the Energy Transition: CO2 Storage, Enhanced Oil Recovery, and Underground Hydrogen Technologies
edited by Maria Gabriela Davila Ordonez, Charlotte Garing and Jordi Cama
submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 175 | Submission Open
Keywords: geologic storage; CO2 sequestration; underground hydrogen storage (UHS); CO2-enhanced oil recovery (CO2-EOR); energy security and deep decarbonization
(This special issue belongs to the Section H: Geo-Energy)
Clean Energy Utilization in Underground Coal Mines
edited by Susana Torno Lougedo
submission deadline 21 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 199 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy; coal geology; critical energy assets; energy autonomous operations
(This special issue belongs to the Section H: Geo-Energy)
Optimal Control of Wind and Wave Energy Converters: 2nd Edition submission deadline 22 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1245 | Submission Open
Keywords: electric generators; wave energy converters; transmission and distribution grid; smart grid; wind measurement techniques; onshore and offshore wind turbines
(This special issue belongs to the Section A3: Wind, Wave and Tidal Energy)
Heat Transfer in Heat Exchangers: 2nd Edition submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8299 | Submission Open
Keywords: heat exchanger; innovative designs; heat transfer fluid; surface enhancement; heat transfer intensification
(This special issue belongs to the Section J1: Heat and Mass Transfer)
AI-Driven Modeling and Optimization for Industrial Energy Systems
edited by and Shengyu Tao
submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4738 | Submission Open
Keywords: industrial energy systems; AI-driven modeling; intelligent optimization; hybrid modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section F5: Artificial Intelligence and Smart Energy)
Energy Storage, Energy Conversion, and Multifunctional Materials, 2nd Edition submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3893 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy storage and conversion; lithium batteries; solid-state batteries; graphene batteries; short-term and long-term energy storage; stretchable energy storage; electric vehicles (EVs); supercapacitors/ultracapacitors; flywheels; pumped hydro storage; superconducting magnetic energy storage (SMES); thermal energy storage; hydrogen storage and fuel cells; autonomous power systems; renewable energy sources; effect on power system reliability and resilience; smart grids; distributed energy resources (DERs); demand side management; multifunctional materials; low-cost materials; life cycle assessment (LCA) of energy storage; recycling of energy storage technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section D: Energy Storage and Application)
Advances in Prognostics and Health Management for Battery Energy Storage Systems
edited by Da Li, , , and Qi Zhang
submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3001 | Submission Open
Keywords: battery; prognostics and health management; fault diagnosis; thermal runaway; machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section D: Energy Storage and Application)
Intelligent Monitoring and Modeling of Electrical Systems in Renewable-Powered Microgrids: Challenges and Solutions for Strengthening Energy Security and Blackout Prevention
edited by
submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2741 | Submission Open
Keywords: renewable-powered microgrids; intelligent monitoring; predictive modeling; energy security; blackout prevention; fault detection and diagnostics; energy storage integration; cybersecurity in power systems; resilient energy networks; grid stability; blackout resilience
(This special issue belongs to the Section F1: Electrical Power System)
Advanced Solutions for Enhancing Power Quality and Reliability of Electrical Systems submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2083 | Submission Open
Keywords: electric power systems; power quality; reliability; new grid paradigms; variable renewable energy; grid solutions
(This special issue belongs to the Section F: Electrical Engineering)
Fluid Dynamics Challenges in Energy Systems: High-Efficiency Design and Control
edited by and
submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1779 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy systems; fluid flow; heat transfer; control and design; optimization; CFD; experimental measurements; FEM; FVM; LBM; AI; ML
(This special issue belongs to the Section J2: Thermodynamics)
Nuclear Reactor Steam Generators and Heat Exchangers
edited by and
submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1731 | Submission Open
Keywords: heat exchanger; steam generator; small modular reactor; optimization; thermal–hydraulic analysis; modeling; material and structural analysis; radioactive material behavior
(This special issue belongs to the Section B4: Nuclear Energy)
Advances in CO2 Capture, Transport, Utilization, and Storage Technologies
edited by and Bailian Chen
submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1596 | Submission Open
Keywords: CO2 enhanced oil recovery (EOR); carbon capture and storage (CCS); reservoir simulation; reactive transport; monitoring and verification; well integrity; machine learning; techno-economic analysis; low-carbon energy systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section B3: Carbon Emission and Utilization)
New Materials, Catalyst and Advances in Hydrogen Energy Production
edited by , Manoj K. Mohanty and John Samuel Thella
submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1594 | Submission Open
Keywords: green hydrogen; geologic hydrogen; electrolyzers; ammonia production; photocatalysts; methane dry reforming; hydrogen production; catalysis; nanomaterials; biomass gasification; seawater electrolysis; solar-driven hydrogen; fuel cells; hydrogen storage; hydrogen infrastructure; AI optimization; hydrogen sensors; hydrogen economy; sustainable energy; decarbonization; energy transition
(This special issue belongs to the Section A5: Hydrogen Energy)
Advances in Extraction and Utilization of Coal and Shale Gas
edited by
submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1507 | Submission Open
Keywords: coalbed methane; shale gas; co-extraction; deep gas reservoirs; low-carbon energy development
(This special issue belongs to the Section H: Geo-Energy)
Advanced Battery Technologies for Mobile and Stationary Applications submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1465 | Submission Open
Keywords: batteries; energy storage; sustainability; battery materials; techno-economic analysis; life cycle assessment; electric mobility; renewable energy; sustainable energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section D2: Electrochem: Batteries, Fuel Cells, Capacitors)
Hybrid Energy Systems: Integration, Innovations, and Strategies for a Sustainable Future
edited by
submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1005 | Submission Open
Keywords: hybrid energy systems; renewable energy integration; microgrids; energy storage; multi-energy systems; sector coupling; hydrogen energy; energy management; optimization; artificial intelligence; smart grids; remote and islanded systems; techno-economic analysis; energy transition; decarbonization
(This special issue belongs to the Section A: Sustainable Energy)
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for Heat Transfer Modeling—2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 952 | Submission Open
Keywords: CFD; heat transfer; thermal engineering; thermal systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section J1: Heat and Mass Transfer)
Advances in Energy Transition and Regional Sustainable Development submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 860 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy transition; low-carbon development; regional sustainability; decarbonization; renewable energy; energy efficiency; digital twins; decision-support systems; low-carbon technologies; resource management; energy governance; regional resilience
(This special issue belongs to the Section C: Energy Economics and Policy)
Control and Optimization of Power Converters—2nd Edition
edited by Fei Deng, Xiangke Li, , Zhigang Yao and
submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 604 | Submission Open
Keywords: power converters; control strategies; optimization techniques; efficiency improvement; renewable energy; wide-bandgap semiconductors
(This special issue belongs to the Section F3: Power Electronics)
Geologic CO2 Sequestration
edited by and Xinyang Zeng
submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 527 | Submission Open
Keywords: geologic CO2 sequestration; offshore CO2 sequestration; hydrate-based CO2 sequestration; CCUS-EOR; monitoring for CO2 sequestration
(This special issue belongs to the Section B3: Carbon Emission and Utilization)
Advanced Electrolytes for Lithium Batteries: Design, Synthesis and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 364 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer electrolytes; liquid electrolytes; ionic conductivity; interfacial stability; lithium metal batteries; high-voltage electrolytes; composite polymer electrolytes; ion transport mechanisms; electrolyte additives; battery safety
(This special issue belongs to the Section D2: Electrochem: Batteries, Fuel Cells, Capacitors)
Smart Air-Cleaning Technologies for Next-Generation Energy Systems submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 256 | Submission Open
Keywords: filtration; electrostatic precipitator; plasma-assisted emission control; particulate matter; clean energy; biomass combustion; intelligent control; sustainable technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section B: Energy and Environment)
Advances in Renewable Energy Integration for District Heating Systems
edited by and
submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 248 | Submission Open
Keywords: renewable sources; district heating system; low and ultra-low temperature; optimisation and simulation; thermal energy storage; heat pump; energy efficiency
(This special issue belongs to the Section G: Energy and Buildings)
Development and Performance of Perovskite Solar Cells
edited by
submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 204 | Submission Open
Keywords: perovskite solar cells; stability and degradation; device engineering; scalable manufacturing; photovoltaic performance; modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section A2: Solar Energy and Photovoltaic Systems)
Renewable Energy-Driven Production of Synthetic Fuels: Technologies, Systems and Sustainability
edited by
submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 201 | Submission Open
Keywords: renewable-based synthetic fuels; power-to-fuel; power-to-x; green hydrogen; CO2 utilization; electrochemical CO2 reduction; Fischer–Tropsch; e-fuels; sector coupling; energy systems; process modelling; techno-economic analysis; life cycle assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section A: Sustainable Energy)
Advanced Thermal–Hydraulics and Multiphase Flow Simulation for Nuclear Energy Systems
edited by
submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 160 | Submission Open
Keywords: nuclear thermal–hydraulics; multiphase flow simulation; heat and mass transfer; computational fluid dynamics (CFD); advanced nuclear reactors; reactor safety and licensing; phase-change phenomena; multi-physics coupling; thermal–hydraulic validation; numerical modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section B4: Nuclear Energy)
Advanced Thermal Management and Low-Carbon Energy Solutions for Sustainable Transportation submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 141 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermal management; electric vehicles; hydrogen energy systems; waste heat recovery; low-carbon propulsion; energy efficiency; sustainable transportation; fuel cells
(This special issue belongs to the Section J: Thermal Management)
Functional Electrolytes and Advanced Materials for Lithium Metal Batteries
edited by and Wenjing Deng
submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 121 | Submission Open
Keywords: lithium metal batteries; functional electrolytes; interfacial engineering; lithium dendrite suppression; solid–electrolyte interphase (SEI)
(This special issue belongs to the Section D2: Electrochem: Batteries, Fuel Cells, Capacitors)
Heat Pumps for the New Generation of Sustainable Buildings: Recent Advances and Future Perspectives
edited by Matteo Dongellini and
submission deadline 26 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 419 | Submission Open
Keywords: air-source heat pumps; ground-source heat pumps; multi-source heat pumps; hybrid heat pumps; high-temperature heat pumps; heat pump thermodynamic cycle; heat pump components; environmentally friendly refrigerants; heat pump-based systems; integration of heat pumps in existing and newly built buildings; district heating/cooling integration; heat pump numerical modelling; control logics
(This special issue belongs to the Section G: Energy and Buildings)
Advances in Energy Harvesting Systems
edited by and MohammadAli Mohammadi
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 22208 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy harvesting technologies; self-powered systems; energy transducers; electric nanogenerators; sustainable electronics; battery-less devices; green communication networks; ambient energy harvesting materials; energy neutral operation; passive communications and sensing
(This special issue belongs to the Section F3: Power Electronics)
Algorithmic Approaches and Control Techniques for Energy Optimization in Power Converters and Grid Transmission
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9270 | Submission Open
Keywords: control techniques; energy optimization; power converters; algorithms; energy flow; smart grids; wind turbines; electrical and hybrid vehicles; electrical batteries; combustion engines
(This special issue belongs to the Section F: Electrical Engineering)
Solar Energy Conversion and Storage Technologies submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 7843 | Submission Open
Keywords: solar energy conversion; thermal energy storage; photovoltaic systems; concentrated solar thermal; hybrid renewable energy systems; energy optimization and sustainability; multiple energy storage
(This special issue belongs to the Section A2: Solar Energy and Photovoltaic Systems)
Advances in the Design and Application of Solar Energy in Buildings
edited by Barbara Król
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7044 | Submission Open
Keywords: solar energy; building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPVs); building-applied photovoltaics (BAPVs); solar thermal systems; thermal energy storage; phase change materials (PCMs); passive solar design; hybrid solar systems; net-zero energy buildings (NZEBs); smart energy management; energy efficiency in buildings; sustainable building technologies; techno-economic analysis of solar systems; computational modeling of solar applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section G: Energy and Buildings)
Electrochemical CO2 Reduction: Electrocatalyst, Reaction Mechanism, and Process Engineering
edited by and Ana Mafalda Vaz Martins Pereira
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6229 | Submission Open
Keywords: CO2 electroreduction; catalyst design; electrolyzers; mechanistic studies; selectivity and energy efficiency; scale-up; industrial application
(This special issue belongs to the Section D2: Electrochem: Batteries, Fuel Cells, Capacitors)
Advances in Marine Renewable Energy Utilization and Offshore Storage Technologies
edited by and Hui Li
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6105 | Submission Open
Keywords: offshore wind energy; tidal energy conversion; wave energy harvesting; ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC); energy storage; hydrogen storage systems; corrosion-resistant coatings; grid-connected microgrids; offshore energy policy frameworks
(This special issue belongs to the Section A3: Wind, Wave and Tidal Energy)
Hybrid Intelligent Modeling Technology and Optimization Strategy for Industrial Energy Consumption Processes: 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5647 | Submission Open
Keywords: data-driven modeling; industrial energy consumption processes; machine learning; optimization; hybrid intelligent
(This special issue belongs to the Section K: State-of-the-Art Energy Related Technologies)
Energy Security of the European Union in Light of Sustainable Development submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5367 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy security; energy transition; energy policy; stable energy sources; sustainable development
(This special issue belongs to the Section C: Energy Economics and Policy)
Advances in Thermal Management and Reliability of Electronic Systems submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5190 | Submission Open
Keywords: electronic components and systems; multiphysics simulation and modeling; thermal characterization; ther-mo-mechanical and reliability-tested measurements; thermal resistance; thermally-induced reliability degradation
(This special issue belongs to the Section F: Electrical Engineering)
Advances in Condition Monitoring and Fault Diagnosis of Electrical Equipment
edited by , Erping Deng and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 4966 | Submission Open
Keywords: condition monitoring; fault diagnosis; predictive maintenance; artificial intelligence (AI); electrical equipment
(This special issue belongs to the Section F3: Power Electronics)
Optimization of DC-DC Converters and Wireless Power Transfer Systems submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 4744 | Submission Open
Keywords: DC-DC converters; wireless power transfer (WPT); inductive power transfer (IPT); capacitive power transfer (CPT); optimization techniques; resonant converter topologies; impedance matching; power density; wide bandgap semiconductors; electromagnetic interference (EMI)
(This special issue belongs to the Section F3: Power Electronics)
Sustainable Development of Nanomaterials for Advanced Energy Fuels and Environmental Protection submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4707 | Submission Open
Keywords: environmental catalysis; nanomaterials synthesis and application; power to gas; energy storage; hydrogen energy; CO2 methanation; NOx reduction; biomass conversion; fuel additives; biofuels in automotive industry
(This special issue belongs to the Section D1: Advanced Energy Materials)
Advances in Battery Modelling, Applications, and Technology submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 4216 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy storage systems; battery technologies; battery applications; battery modelling (chemical, electrical, thermal, aging models); parameter estimation techniques
(This special issue belongs to the Section D: Energy Storage and Application)
Biomass and Bio-Energy—3rd Edition submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4114 | Submission Open
Keywords: residual biomass; agricultural residues; energy crops; biowaste; bioenergy potential; biofuels; biomass pretreatment technologies; biomass and biowaste valorization; conversion technologies; energy recovery; biorefinery; circular bioeconomy; biomass policies
(This special issue belongs to the Section A4: Bio-Energy)
Combustion Systems for Advanced Engines
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3963 | Submission Open
Keywords: combustion systems; advanced engines; low emissions; alternative fuels; ignition strategies; internal combustion engines; numerical modeling; hybrid propulsion; gas turbines; fuel injection
(This special issue belongs to the Section I2: Energy and Combustion Science)
Novel Applications of Power Converters for Energy Storage and Grid Integration: Second Edition submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3434 | Submission Open
Keywords: power converters; energy storage systems; control techniques; electric vehicles; renewables; grid integration
(This special issue belongs to the Section F3: Power Electronics)
Optimizing Energy Consumption, Energy Management, and Energy Efficiency in Smart Buildings submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2815 | Submission Open
Keywords: optimization; energy systems; energy efficiency; smart buildings; control; RES; machine learning; environmental impact
(This special issue belongs to the Section G: Energy and Buildings)
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