Energy and Fuels (ENF)

Section Information

Energy and Fuels focuses on the science, engineering, and technology of energy production, conversion, storage, and utilization. It covers conventional and renewable energy sources, fuel chemistry, combustion processes, energy systems, and the environmental impacts associated with energy use.

Modern research in this field includes fossil fuel technologies, biomass and biofuels, hydrogen production, fuel cells, solar and wind energy systems, thermal energy conversion, carbon capture and storage, combustion modeling, catalysis, and energy materials. Advances in clean energy technologies, emissions reduction, optimization, and energy storage continue to shape the global energy landscape.

This section publishes experimental studies, engineering analyses, theoretical models, simulations, reviews, and case studies addressing fuel properties, reaction mechanisms, energy efficiency, environmental impacts, system optimization, and innovative technologies for sustainable energy production and use.

Scope

Fossil Fuels and Combustion Science
- Coal, petroleum, and natural gas characterization
- Combustion kinetics, flame dynamics, and pollutant formation
- Advanced combustion systems and low-emission technologies
- Engine performance, fuel reforming, and thermal processes
Renewable and Sustainable Energy
- Biomass conversion, biofuels, and biogas technologies
- Solar thermal and photovoltaic energy systems
- Wind, hydro, geothermal, and ocean energy
- Integration of renewable energy into power grids
Hydrogen, Fuel Cells, and Electrochemical Energy
- Hydrogen production, storage, and utilization
- Fuel cell systems including PEMFC, SOFC, and DMFC
- Electrolyzers, water splitting, and electrochemical conversion
- Materials for electrodes, membranes, and catalysts
Energy Storage and Conversion Technologies
- Batteries, supercapacitors, and hybrid storage systems
- Thermochemical, mechanical, and thermal energy storage
- Phase-change materials and heat management
- Energy harvesting and conversion efficiency optimization
Catalysis and Reaction Engineering for Fuels
- Catalytic cracking, reforming, and gasification
- Heterogeneous, homogeneous, and enzymatic catalysis
- Reaction mechanisms, kinetics, and reactor modeling
- Fuel upgrading, synthetic fuels, and clean energy pathways
Carbon Management and Environmental Impact
- Carbon capture, utilization, and storage technologies
- Life-cycle assessment and emission reduction strategies
- Air pollutants, greenhouse gases, and environmental monitoring
- Policies and pathways toward sustainable energy systems
Energy Systems Engineering and Optimization
- Process modeling, simulation, and system integration
- Energy efficiency analysis and optimization methods
- Hybrid energy systems and smart grid technologies
- Techno-economic evaluation and sustainability metrics
Advanced and Emerging Energy Technologies
- Nuclear fusion, advanced reactors, and thorium cycles
- Thermophotovoltaics, solar fuels, and artificial photosynthesis
- Plasma-assisted fuel processing and combustion
- AI, machine learning, and digitalization in energy systems