MRS Energy & Sustainability
Scope & Guideline
Catalyzing Change in Energy Systems and Sustainability
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Materials for Renewable Energy Technologies:
The journal emphasizes the development and optimization of materials used in renewable energy technologies, including solar cells, batteries, and fuel cells, focusing on enhancing efficiency and sustainability. - Sustainable Energy Systems and Policies:
Research addressing the integration of sustainable energy systems into existing infrastructures and the analysis of policies that promote energy sustainability is a core focus, emphasizing socio-economic impacts and feasibility. - Environmental Impact and Life Cycle Assessment:
The journal encourages studies that evaluate the environmental impacts of energy technologies through life cycle assessments, aiming to identify sustainable practices and materials throughout their life cycles. - Innovative Energy Solutions and Storage Technologies:
MRS Energy & Sustainability explores cutting-edge solutions for energy storage and conversion, including hybrid systems and advanced battery technologies, to improve energy efficiency and reliability. - Circular Economy and Resource Recovery:
Research on materials recycling, reuse, and the development of bio-based materials is highlighted, promoting the principles of the circular economy in energy production and consumption.
Trending and Emerging
- Decarbonization and Carbon Capture Technologies:
An increasing number of studies are focused on technologies aimed at capturing and utilizing carbon dioxide, reflecting the urgent need for decarbonization strategies in energy systems. - Hydrogen Economy and Fuel Cells:
Research related to hydrogen production, storage, and utilization in fuel cells is on the rise, indicating a growing interest in hydrogen as a clean energy carrier and its potential role in future energy systems. - Smart and Sustainable Cities:
Emerging discussions around smart mobility solutions and energy-efficient urban infrastructure are trending, highlighting the importance of integrating sustainability into urban planning and development. - Advanced Materials for Energy Applications:
There is a noticeable increase in research on advanced materials, such as MXenes and nanostructured composites, that promise to enhance the performance of energy storage and conversion devices. - Life Cycle and Sustainability Assessments:
An uptick in studies applying comprehensive life cycle assessments to evaluate the sustainability of technologies and materials reflects a trend towards more holistic approaches in energy research.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Fossil Fuel Technologies:
As the focus shifts towards renewable energy solutions, research on traditional fossil fuel technologies and their optimization has seen a decline, reflecting a broader industry trend towards sustainable alternatives. - Conventional Energy Storage Solutions:
The exploration of conventional energy storage methods, such as pumped hydro storage, has decreased as interest grows in more advanced and sustainable storage technologies, including solid-state and hybrid systems. - Basic Material Characterization Studies:
Papers solely focused on the basic characterization of materials without a clear application to sustainability or energy efficiency are becoming less common, as the journal seeks more applied research that addresses real-world challenges. - Linear Production Models:
Research that does not incorporate principles of sustainability or circular economy in material production and usage is declining, as the journal emphasizes innovative models that promote resource recovery and minimal waste. - Low-Impact Renewable Technologies:
The focus on low-impact, low-efficiency renewable technologies has waned in favor of research that aims for high-efficiency solutions and systems that can significantly contribute to energy sustainability.
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