Annals of Nuclear Energy provides an international medium for the communication of original research, ideas and developments in all areas of the field of nuclear energy science and technology. Its scope embraces nuclear fuel reserves, fuel cycles and cost, materials, processing, system and component technology (fission only), design and optimization, direct conversion of nuclear energy sources, environmental control, reactor physics, heat transfer and fluid dynamics, structural analysis, fuel management, future developments, nuclear fuel and safety, nuclear aerosol, neutron physics, computer technology (both software and hardware), risk assessment, radioactive waste disposal and reactor thermal hydraulics. Papers submitted to Annals need to demonstrate a clear link to nuclear power generation/nuclear engineering. Papers which deal with pure nuclear physics, pure health physics, imaging, or attenuation and shielding properties of concretes and various geological materials are not within the scope of the journal. Also, papers that deal with policy or economics are not within the scope of the journal. Please read these guidelines for papers submitted to Annals which deal with computer codes and simulations.This journal welcomes contributions that support and advance the UN's sustainable development goals, in particular SDG 7 (Affordable and clean energy) and SDG 13 (Climate Action)
Carbon Resources Conversion (CRC) publishes fundamental studies and industrial developments regarding relevant technologies aiming for the clean, efficient, value-added, and low-carbon utilization of carbon-containing resources as fuel for energy and as feedstock for materials or chemicals from, for example, fossil fuels, biomass, syngas, CO2, hydrocarbons, and organic wastes via physical, thermal, chemical, biological, and other technical methods. CRC also publishes scientific and engineering studies on resource characterization and pretreatment, carbon material innovation and production, clean technologies related to carbon resource conversion and utilization, and various process-supporting technologies, including on-line or off-line measurement and monitoring, modeling, simulations focused on safe and efficient process operation and control, and process and equipment optimization. To facilitate the editorial process, a submission should fall within one of the following categories as a technical subject. The exploitation of carbon resources and treatments for nuclear and non-carbon resources are not within the scope of this journal.Characterization and PretreatmentThermochemical ConversionBiological ConversionElectrochemical ConversionCatalysis in ConversionCarbon MaterialsEnvironmental RemediesProcess TechnologiesEditorial Board
The official journal of the Combustion InstituteThe mission of the journal is to publish high quality work from experimental, theoretical, and computational investigations on the fundamentals of combustion phenomena and closely allied matters. Given the multi-disciplinary nature of combustion, it is expected that advancements can be made in any specific discipline. However, for a manuscript to be considered for publication, it must be demonstrated how such advancements impact the combustion process.While submissions in all pertinent areas are welcomed, past and recent focus of the journal has been on:Sustainable combustion and decarbonization, including but not limited to:Reduced carbon fuels;E-fuelsZero carbon fuels;Biofuels;Energy storage;New concepts for clean, decarbonized energy generation using combustion.Development and validation of reaction kinetics, reduction of reaction mechanisms and modeling of combustion systems,including but not limited to:Conventional, alternative and surrogate fuels;Pollutants;Particulate and aerosol formation and abatement;Heterogeneous processes.Experimental, theoretical, and computational studies of laminar and/or turbulent combustion phenomena, including but not limited to:Premixed and non-premixed flames;Ignition and extinction;Laminar and turbulent flame propagation and structure;Intrinsic, hydrodynamic, and thermoacoustic instabilitiesSupersonic flows and detonations;Liquid droplets and solid particles;Flame spread;Multi-phase reactants.Advances in diagnostic and computational methods in combustion, including but not limited to:Measurement of scalar and vector properties;High-fidelity simulations (Direct Numerical Simulation, Large Eddy Simulation)Novel techniques;State-of-the art applications.Fundamental investigations of combustion technologies and systems, including but not limited to:Internal combustion engines (piston engines, gas turbines, etc.);Detonation-driven engines;Metal and propellant combustionSmall- and large-scale stationary combustion and power generation;Catalytic combustion;Combustion synthesis;Combustion under extreme conditions.
An international journal devoted to research and new applications in generation, transmission, distribution and utilization of electric powerElectric Power Systems Research is an international medium for the publication of original papers concerned with the generation, transmission, distribution and utilization of electrical energy. The journal aims at presenting important results of work in this field, whether in the form of applied research, development of new procedures or components, orginal application of existing knowledge or new design approaches. The scope of Electric Power Systems Research is broad, encompassing all aspects of electric power systems. The following list of topics is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather to indicate topics that fall within the journal purview.• Generation techniques ranging from advances in conventional electromechanical methods, through nuclear power generation, to renewable energy generation. • Transmission, spanning the broad area from UHV (ac and dc) to network operation and protection, line routing and design. • Substation work: equipment design, protection and control systems. • Distribution techniques, equipment development, and smart grids. • The utilization area from energy efficiency to distributed load levelling techniques. • Systems studies including control techniques, planning, optimization methods, stability, security assessment and insulation coordination.This journal welcomes contributions that support and advance the UN's sustainable development goals, in particular SDG 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
Energy Geoscience is a quarterly, international, open access journal with a multidisciplinary focus, particularly on energy transition and achieving net-zero emission targets. The Journal explores conventional, non-conventional, and renewable energy resources including:Oil and gas exploration and developmentGeologic and tectonic modeling of energy resourcesAdvanced techniques in energy resourcesCarbon capture, utilization and storageIt considers these themes in relation to geoscience, technology and engineering, impacts on environment and life, and, where relevant, highlights their potential application in economic and planning sectors.The Journal is published in English and provides a global peer-reviewed platform to integrate high-quality research with information dissemination for scientific advancement and societal benefit.A variety of submissions are welcome, including Letters, Research Papers, Reviews and Discussions. All manuscripts are handled by an international board of reputed editors, and are peer-reviewed by subject experts.Informative color figures are printed free of cost in color, and authors benefit from free reprints and a hard copy of the journal.Editorial Board
Energy Reports is an online multidisciplinary fully open access journal, covering a large spectrum of energy research, either from a technical engineering viewpoint or from a social research aspect. The journal focuses on energy systems and their implications. The journal does not cover research on topics related to nuclear energy and mining, as well as specific or individual equipment of a system (e.g. engines, heat exchangers, etc.), chemical processes, or applications that may have a greater content from other fields instead of energy (e.g. health, psychology, etc.). For more details on the scope of the journal, authors can refer to the description of the sections below.Renewable Energy This section welcomes submissions of research related to measuring, harvesting, and conversion of renewable energies. Topics of interest include but are not limited to all kinds of technology associated with solar energy, wind energy, bioenergy, marine energy (tidal, wave, and ocean), and desalination.Electric Systems, Power, and Controls This section welcomes submissions related to electric power systems, including power generation, transmission, distribution, and utilization. We are interested in manuscripts that address the development and application of technologies and control strategies for improving the performance, reliability, and sustainability of electric power systems. Topics of interest include but are not limited to power electronics, electric vehicles, electric energy storage systems, smart grids, control, automation, and demand-side management.Energy Systems and Efficiency This section welcomes submissions that focus on systems designed to produce, convert, store, and supply useful forms of energy to meet the demand of different end users efficiently. Topics of interest include wasted/low-grade heat, thermal energy generation and use, cooling systems not associated to vapor compression refrigeration cycle, energy supply and distribution in buildings, analysis of energy-water nexus, systems energy and exergy analysis, systems maintenance and safety, and hydropower.Building's Energy and HVAC Systems This section welcomes submissions of research related to reporting novel theoretical studies, experiments, on-site measurements, numerical simulations and optimization of systems, and the equipment of building envelopes, HVAC systems, and renewable energy systems integrated with building components and construction elements. Building's energy includes thermal, visual, acoustic comfort, indoor air quality, and all technologies of the building shell (both opaque and transparent envelopes) and, energy systems, for both new constructions and retrofit of existing buildings.Energy Conversion and Storage Technologies This section welcomes submissions of research related to the development and optimization of technologies that convert and store energy for various applications, such as building, transportation, industry, and grid applications. Topics of interest include but are not limited to energy generation and conversion technologies, battery technologies, fuel cells, thermal energy storage, and renewable energy integration.Environment, Energy Economics and Policies This section welcomes submissions of research that support the advancement of the sustainable energy development along one or more sustainability dimensions - environmental, economic, and social. Topics of interest include methods for comparison and measurement of sustainability, and energy policies and measures that enable low carbon development on a global scale, along with green economy and better governance. Other featured topics include intersectoral such as energy-water, and water-food-energy, and integrated assessment models, macroeconomic analyses, trends and projections, plus energy markets, investment and finance drivers, and financial and regulatory mechanisms.Hydrocarbon Mitigation Technologies This section welcomes submissions of research that support the mitigation of environmental problems associated with hydrocarbon technology that are not associated with renewable energy. Topics of interest include but are not limited to carbon capture and storage, geothermal energy, hydrogen production, delivery, and infrastructure, along with clean fuels, and hydrocarbon processes optimization. Another key topic is the environmental and societal safety issues that need to be addressed in the extraction, transformation, and use of hydrocarbons.
The Science and Technology of Fuel and EnergyResearch into energy sources remains a key issue. Over the last 100 years, Fuel has been the leading source of primary research work in fuel science. The scope is broad and includes many topics of increasing interest such as environmental aspects and pollution.A wide variety of fuels are covered:Fuel cellsCokeHydrogen generation and useOils and gasesSynthetic fuels (including Dimethyl ether (DME), Methanol etc)BiofuelsAdvances in catalysis in sustainable fuelsNatural gasAdvances in materials for energyPetroleumSustainable new fuels - road, aviation and marineControl of emissions from new fuelsWaste-derived fuels (WDF)Refuse-derived fuels (RDF)Carbon with applications to fuel energyCarbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage - Science and TechnologiesAuthors are also welcome to submit to Fuel 's gold open access companion title, Fuel Communications.
Fuel in conversation with sustainabilityAs the gold open access companion to the highly-regarded FUEL Journal, FUEL COMMUNICATIONS (JFUECO) provides rapid dissemination of high quality research work and encourages contributions of initial results at the cutting edge of fuel science and technology, as well as applications in the field. Rapid publication, with the first feedback within 3 weeks, of such research enables authors to transmit their new contributions quickly to a large, international audience. JFUECO is designed to meet the needs of authors who are interested in publishing in Gold OA. The scope of JFUECO is research into energy sources and fuel science, and includes a broad range of increasing interest topics such as environmental aspects and pollution while intersecting scientific and practical disciplines such as physics, catalysis, mathematics, computer science, heat generation, industry, and transportation. Undoubtedly, uncovering new frontiers in fuel science will have significant impact on many of the imposing challenges facing our world today. Broadly, the scope is the same as that of FUEL. Theoretical and experimental research, articles, communications, reviews, and perspectives are welcomed and will be subjected to a strict double-peer-review process.A wide variety of fuel-related research topics are covered: Solar fuelsE-fuels or ElectrofuelsBiogasBioethanolBiodieselHydrogenNitrogen-based fuels (e.g., ammonia, hydrazine, and fuel-bound nitrogen)Metals (lithium (Li), boron (B), magnesium (Mg), aluminum (Al), silicon (Si), iron (Fe), and zinc (Zn))Waste derived fuelsAdvanced Liquid propellantsAdvanced Solid propellantsChemical Looping CombustionCalcium loopingCarbon Capture and StorageCarbon Capture and UtilizationNew gas turbines cyclesFuel cells and microbial fuel cellsSustainable fuel analysisCircularityEthical fuelsEthical energy systemsLCA modelingPlastic waste/recyclingChemical recyclingConnect with waste managementWaste to energyE-Fuels
An international journal devoted to all aspects of processing and utilization of fuel Fuel Processing Technology (FPT) deals with the scientific and technological aspects of the processing and utilization of clean fuels, fuel-related chemicals and advanced carbon materials and by-products. Preference will be given to the publication of papers on renewables, including the integration of renewables such as solar and wind energy and energy storage into the fuel processing processes, as well as the production and conversion of non-carbon-containing fuels such as hydrogen and ammonia. However, papers on traditional non-nuclear fossil fuels, especially on decarbonisation, will also be considered. While chemical conversion is emphasized, papers on advanced physical conversion processes are also considered for publication in FPT. Papers on the fundamental aspects of fuel structure and properties will also be considered.For a full list of the classifications considered by FPT please click here.Benefits to authors We also provide many author benefits, such as free PDFs, a liberal copyright policy, special discounts on Elsevier publications and much more. Please click here for more information on our author services.Please see our Guide for Authors for information on article submission. If you require any further information or help, please visit our Support Center
Fuel and Energy Abstracts is a bimonthly summary of world literature on all scientific, technical, commercial and environmental aspects of fuel and energy. This is an extensive resource for busy researchers to keep up-to-date with new developments in the energy field. This journal is published in association with the Energy Institute.Each issue of Fuel and Energy Abstracts comprises international publications, special reports, monographs, conference proceedings, surveys and statistical analyses, dealing with all scientific, technical, economic and policy aspects of fuel and energy. Every entry is selected from original sources with bibliographic and reference details, and every issue contains full subject and author indexes.The wide range of areas covered in Fuel and Energy Abstracts includes solid fuels, liquid fuels, gaseous fuels, fuel by-products, nuclear fuels, electrical power supply and utilisation, alternative energy sources, hydrocarbons, steam raising, combustion, engines, process heating, power and incineration, refractories/ceramics, space heating and cooling, heat pumps, environment, fuel science and technology, energy, energy conversion and recycling.