Sustainable Energy & Fuels
Scope & Guideline
Advancing the Future of Energy Solutions
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Energy Conversion Technologies:
Research on various technologies for converting renewable energy sources into usable forms, including solar, wind, and hydroelectric power. - Electrocatalysis and Electrode Materials:
Development and optimization of catalysts and electrode materials for efficient electrochemical processes, such as hydrogen evolution and CO2 reduction. - Photocatalysis and Solar Fuels:
Exploration of photocatalytic processes for solar energy utilization, including the production of hydrogen and other fuels from solar-driven reactions. - Biomass and Waste Valorization:
Research focused on the conversion of biomass and waste materials into energy, fuels, and chemicals, contributing to circular economy concepts. - Advanced Materials for Energy Storage:
Investigation of innovative materials for energy storage systems, including batteries and supercapacitors, aimed at improving efficiency and sustainability. - Life Cycle and Techno-economic Assessments:
Comprehensive evaluations of the environmental and economic impacts of energy technologies, promoting sustainable practices in energy production and consumption.
Trending and Emerging
- Green Hydrogen Production:
There is a significant increase in research focused on green hydrogen generation, utilizing renewable energy sources and innovative electrolysis techniques. - Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU):
The integration of carbon capture technologies with energy systems is becoming a prominent theme, emphasizing the need to reduce carbon emissions and recycle CO2. - Advanced Energy Storage Solutions:
Emerging interest in next-generation energy storage technologies, including sodium-ion batteries and supercapacitors, is notable as researchers seek alternatives to lithium-ion systems. - Sustainable Chemical Processes:
Research on sustainable chemical production methods from biomass and waste materials is gaining momentum, highlighting the importance of circular economy practices. - Nanomaterials for Energy Applications:
The use of nanotechnology in developing advanced materials for energy conversion and storage is trending, with a focus on enhancing efficiency and performance.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Fossil Fuel Technologies:
Research related to conventional fossil fuel extraction and utilization has diminished, reflecting a broader shift towards renewable energy sources. - Non-renewable Material Applications:
The focus on non-renewable materials for energy systems is decreasing as more emphasis is placed on sustainable and biodegradable alternatives. - Basic Research in Energy Physics:
Fundamental physics studies in energy conversion have seen less prominence, with a shift towards applied research and technology development. - Conventional Battery Technologies:
Research on traditional lithium-ion battery technologies is waning in favor of investigations into more sustainable and innovative energy storage solutions. - Single-use Energy Products:
There is a declining interest in single-use energy products, as the field moves towards sustainable, reusable, and recyclable energy solutions.
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