Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research
Scope & Guideline
Elevating Knowledge in Energy and Environmental Challenges
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Energy Conversion Technologies:
Research on novel technologies for converting energy from various sources, including solar, wind, and biomass, into usable forms. This encompasses studies on photovoltaic systems, thermoelectric materials, and innovative catalysts. - Energy Storage Systems:
Focus on the development of advanced materials and systems for energy storage, including batteries (lithium-ion, sodium-ion), supercapacitors, and hybrid systems. Research often explores the electrochemical performance and stability of these storage systems. - Sustainable Materials and Processes:
Development and application of sustainable materials, such as biodegradable polymers and biomass-derived materials, aimed at reducing environmental impact while enhancing performance in energy applications. - Electrocatalysis and Photocatalysis:
Innovative electrocatalytic and photocatalytic processes for energy conversion, including hydrogen production, CO2 reduction, and organic pollutant degradation. This area emphasizes the design and optimization of catalysts. - Smart and Integrated Energy Systems:
Research on the integration of renewable energy sources into smart grids and microgrids, focusing on energy management, sharing economies, and community-level energy solutions. - Environmental Impact and Life Cycle Assessment:
Studies that evaluate the environmental impacts of energy technologies through life cycle assessments, aiming to promote sustainable practices within energy production and consumption.
Trending and Emerging
- Advanced Energy Harvesting Technologies:
There is a growing emphasis on novel energy harvesting methods, including triboelectric and piezoelectric systems, which capture energy from mechanical movements or environmental sources. - Hybrid and Multi-Functional Energy Systems:
Research is increasingly focused on hybrid systems that integrate multiple technologies, such as combining batteries with supercapacitors or integrating renewable energy sources with energy storage solutions to enhance overall efficiency. - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Energy Systems:
The application of AI and machine learning for optimizing energy systems, predicting performance, and enhancing the design of energy technologies is gaining traction, reflecting a broader trend in leveraging data and computational methods. - Recycling and Resource Recovery in Energy Technologies:
Emerging interest in sustainable practices related to the recycling of materials used in energy technologies, including batteries and solar cells, to promote a circular economy and reduce environmental impact. - Carbon Capture and Utilization Technologies:
Increased focus on technologies aimed at capturing and utilizing carbon dioxide emissions, reflecting global efforts to mitigate climate change and advance sustainable energy practices.
Declining or Waning
- Conventional Fossil Fuel Technologies:
Research related to fossil fuel energy technologies has seen a decline as the focus shifts towards renewable energy sources. The journal has increasingly prioritized studies on sustainable and renewable alternatives. - Basic Research on Traditional Battery Technologies:
While foundational research on conventional lithium-ion batteries remains important, there has been a noticeable decline in publications focused solely on traditional battery chemistries without innovative enhancements or sustainable approaches. - Single-Use Plastics and Non-Recyclable Materials:
Studies centered on the development or use of single-use plastics are waning as the journal emphasizes sustainability and the circular economy, promoting research into biodegradable and recyclable materials instead. - Thermal Energy Storage without Sustainable Context:
Research on conventional thermal energy storage systems that do not integrate sustainable practices or materials is receiving less attention, as the journal aims to highlight innovative and environmentally friendly solutions.
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