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Journals in Energy and power

Elsevier’s Energy and Power Collection offers the latest innovations in the energy transition with a focus on content that supports and advances the reduction of CO2 emissions. The collection includes content on solar, wind, geothermal, nuclear, biofuels and bioenergy, hydrogen and fuel cells, and addresses topics such as energy storage, efficiency, management, economics, and policy, among others.

  • Biomass & Bioenergy

    • ISSN: 0961-9534
    Biomass & Bioenergy is an international journal publishing original research papers and short communications, review articles and case studies on biological resources, chemical and biological processes, and biomass products for new renewable sources of energy and materials. The scope of the journal extends to the environmental, management and economic aspects of biomass and bioenergy.Key areas covered by the journal: • Biomass: sources, energy crop production processes, genetic improvements, composition. Please note that research on these biomass subjects must be linked directly to bioenergy generation. • Biological Residues: residues/rests from agricultural production, forestry and plantations (palm, sugar etc), processing industries, and municipal sources (MSW). Papers on the use of biomass residues through innovative processes/technologi... novelty and/or consideration of feedstock/system sustainability (or unsustainability) are welcomed. However waste treatment processes and pollution control or mitigation which are only tangentially related to bioenergy are not in the scope of the journal, as they are more suited to publications in the environmental arena. Papers that describe conventional waste streams (ie well described in existing literature) that do not empirically address 'new' added value from the process are not suitable for submission to the journal. • Bioenergy Processes: fermentations, thermochemical conversions, liquid and gaseous fuels, and petrochemical substitutes. • Bioenergy Utilization: direct combustion, gasification, electricity production, chemical processes, and by-product remediation. • Biomass and the Environment: carbon cycle, the net energy efficiency of bioenergy systems, assessment of sustainability, and biodiversity issues.The journal does not consider papers on the following subjects: • Performance of fuel combustion in engines. • Technical aspects of first generation biofuels. • Soil science papers with no direct linking to bioenergy generation. • Isolation of yeast/bacterial strains. • Purely analytical biochemistry derived studies that have no direct linking to bioenergy generation.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).
  • Gas Science and Engineering

    • ISSN: 1875-5100
    Gas Science and Engineering aims to bridge the gap between scientific understanding and engineering practice in the study of natural and industrial gases. The journal publishes high-quality research that is accessible to both scientists and engineers working across Earth Sciences, and Energy Research.The journal’s mission is to promote environmentally sustainable exploration, processing, and utilization of diverse gas resources—including methane and other gaseous hydrocarbons, hydrogen, helium and other rare gases, CO₂, SO2, and other acid gases, as well as ammonia, NOx and other industrial gases—to support global energy transition and net-zero carbon goals.Its scope includes, but is not limited to:Origin, migration, and accumulation of natural gases Gas resource development, production, and processing technologiesSubsurfa... gas storage, geoengineering, and reservoir characterizationCarb... capture, utilization, and storageIndustrial gas production and controlGas separation methods and material developmentApplicati... of artificial intelligence, data analytics, analytical and numerical methods in gas science and engineeringGas Science and Engineering welcomes original research articles, review papers, short communications, and letters to the editor. Review papers are typically invited.
  • Gas Science and Engineering

    • ISSN: 2949-9089
    Gas Science and Engineering aims to bridge the gap between scientific understanding and engineering practice in the study of natural and industrial gases. The journal publishes high-quality research that is accessible to both scientists and engineers working across Earth Sciences, and Energy Research.The journal’s mission is to promote environmentally sustainable exploration, processing, and utilization of diverse gas resources—including methane and other gaseous hydrocarbons, hydrogen, helium and other rare gases, CO₂, SO2, and other acid gases, as well as ammonia, NOx and other industrial gases—to support global energy transition and net-zero carbon goals.Its scope includes, but is not limited to:Origin, migration, and accumulation of natural gases Gas resource development, production, and processing technologiesSubsurfa... gas storage, geoengineering, and reservoir characterizationCarb... capture, utilization, and storageIndustrial gas production and controlGas separation methods and material developmentApplicati... of artificial intelligence, data analytics, analytical and numerical methods in gas science and engineeringGas Science and Engineering welcomes original research articles, review papers, short communications, and letters to the editor. Review papers are typically invited.
  • Journal of the Energy Institute

    • ISSN: 1743-9671
    The Journal of the Energy Institute provides peer-reviewed coverage of original high-quality research on energy, engineering and technology.The coverage is broad, and the main areas of interest include:• Combustion engineering and associated technologies; power generation; engines and propulsion; emissions and environmental pollution control; clean coal technologies; carbon abatement technologies; • Emissions and environmental pollution control; • Alternative energy sources; biomass utilisation and biomass conversion technologies; energy from waste, incineration; • Energy conversion, energy recovery; fuel cells; • Energy storage; • Clean energy technologies; pyrolysis/gasificati... future fuels; hydrogen.The journal's coverage reflects changes in energy technology that result from the transition to more efficient energy production and end use together with reduced carbon emissions.This journal welcomes contributions that support and advance the UN's sustainable development goals, in particular SDG 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
  • Nuclear Engineering and Design

    • ISSN: 0029-5493
    Nuclear Engineering and Design is the International Journal devoted to all aspects of Nuclear Fission Energy. The journal is affiliated with the European Nuclear Society (ENS) and with the International Association for Structural Mechanics in Reactor Technology, e.v. (IASMiRT).Nuclear Engineering and Design covers the wide range of disciplines involved in the engineering, design, safety, and construction of nuclear fission reactors. We welcome papers both on applied and innovative aspects and developments in nuclear science and technology.Fundament... of Reactor Design include:Thermal-Hydr... (including or not including Core Physics)Safety Analysis, Risk Assessment (PSA)Structural and Mechanical EngineeringRadioprot... PhysicsMaterials ScienceFuel Behavior and DesignStructural Plant Design including seismic analysisEngineering of Reactor ComponentsExperiment... beyond fundamentals of Reactor Design covered:Accident Analysis and Mitigation MeasuresBalance of Plant optimizationReactor Control SystemsLicensing IssuesSafeguard EngineeringEconomy of PlantsFuel cycle including Reprocessing / Waste DisposalApplications of Nuclear Energy: "nuclear-space", nuclear-transportati... (ships and not only) . H2 production, desalination (or clean water from sea water),etc.Maintenan... on new reactor ideas and developments such as SMR, and microreactors, then Generation IV reactors (e.g. inherently safe modular HTRs), High Performance LWRs/HWRs, Molten Salt reactors and LMFBs/GFR will be considered; Actinide Burners, Accelerator Driven Systems, and other special designs of power and research reactors and their applications are also encouraged.
  • Sustainable Energy, Grids and Networks

    • ISSN: 2352-4677
    Sustainable Energy, Grids and Networks (SEGAN) is an international peer-reviewed publication for theoretical and applied research dealing with energy, information grids and power networks, including smart grids from super to micro grid scales. SEGAN welcomes papers describing fundamental advances in mathematical, statistical or computational methods with application to power and energy systems, as well as papers on applications, computation and modeling in the areas of electrical and energy systems with coupled information and communication technologies.SEGAN is an interdisciplinary journal that aims to bring together researchers from academia and industry from across Energy, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics and Energy Policy/Regulation.SE... publishes original articles and short communications, as well as selected review articles by invitation and/or approval of the Editor-in-Chief. Proposals for review articles and special issues should be submitted to the Editor-in-Chief for consideration.SEGAN particularly welcomes papers on the following topics:Theoretical developments in planning and operation of electrical and energy systems – Definition and application of computational methods for stochastic optimization – Applied optimization and mathematical programmingData analysis and computation for power and energy systems – Data-driven modelling techniques for power and energy systems – Machine learning, statistics and computational intelligence – Big Data analyticsIntegrated operation of information and communication technologies (ICT) in electrical and energy systems – ICT integration in electrical and energy systems for monitoring and control – Modeling of cyber-physical energy and communication systems – Demand-side management and demand response: definition of control schemes and protocols – Advanced metering infrastructuresModel... and analysis of modern and future electrical and energy systems – Integrated electrical and thermal grids – Active distribution networks and virtual power plants – Massive integration of volatile renewable energy resources in smart grids – Integrated control of electrical transmission and distribution networks – Electrical systems security and reliability in systems with large-scale volatile resources – New dynamics and stability issues in power systems – Control and planning of centralized and distributed energy storageNew components for future electrical and energy systems – Coupled AC/DC supergrids – Coupling of energy conversion systems with electrical and energy gridsSustainability assessment of electrical and energy systems – Policy, regulation and economics of modern electrical and thermal networks – Development of the Smart City concept towards the integration of energy, transportation (e.g. electric vehicles) and ICT networks.This journal welcomes contributions that support and advance the UN's sustainable development goals, in particular SDG 7 (Affordable and clean energy) and SDG 11 (Sustainable cities and communities)
  • EnergyChem

    • ISSN: 2589-7780
    Editorial Office for EnergyChem is financially supported by Yangzhou University, ChinaThe journal EnergyChem publishes high-quality research articles and review articles in all areas of chemistry, chemical engineering and materials science for energy applications in a chemistry context. The priority areas include: Solar energyEnergy harvesting devicesFuel cellsHydrogen energyBioenergy and biofuelsBatteriesSup... and photocatalysisEnergy storage and energy conversionCarbon capture and storage
  • Bioresource Technology Reports

    • ISSN: 2589-014X
    Bioresource Technology Reports is a rapid platform for disseminating impactful research in bioresource management, sustainable biotechnology, and bioengineering. The journal fosters transformative advancements in bioresource utilization to address global sustainability challenges, emphasizing climate change mitigation, ecological engineering, and environmental restoration. It promotes circular bioeconomy principles, renewable resource valorization, and ecological resilience, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).Complementing the broader scope of Bioresource Technology, this journal prioritizes technological innovations, scalable processes, and real-world applications within a sustainability framework. Submissions are welcome in cross-disciplinary domains, including:Bio-based Energy, Fuels, Chemicals, and Materials.Biowaste Valorization and Circular Economy Strategies.Environme... Biotechnology for Pollution Mitigation.Bioproces... Engineering and Systems Analysis.Bio-Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (Bio-CCUS).Metabolic Engineering and Synthetic Biology.Industrial Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing.AI and ML-Driven Bioengineering.The journal highlights research bridging fundamental and applied studies, including:Bioprocess innovations for low-carbon/net-zero emissions.Climate-re... bioresource management, biorefineries, and industrial ecology.Advancements in ecological engineering and nature-based solutions.Biological processes for waste bioremediation and biorestoration.Life cycle analysis (LCA) and techno-economic assessments (TEA).Field implementation case studies.Policy insights and sustainability perspectives.Address... the resource-energy-envi... nexus to achieve SDGs (Goals 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15).This journal welcomes contributions that support and advance the UN's sustainable development goals, in particular SDG 7 (Affordable and clean energy), SDG 9 (Industry, innovation and infrastructure), SDG 11 (Sustainable cities and communities), SDG 12 (Responsible consumption & production), SDG 13 (Climate action), SDG 14 (Life below water), SDG 15 (Life on land).
  • Ocean Engineering

    • ISSN: 0029-8018
    Last updated February 2026Ocean Engineering aims to provide a medium for the publication of original research and development work in the field of ocean engineering.The journal seeks papers in the following topics:Ocean Engineering including: fixed and floating offshore platforms; pipelines and risers; cables and mooring; buoy technology; foundation engineering; ocean mining; marine and offshore renewable energy; aquaculture engineering; environmental protection; subsea engineering; scour and scour protection.Naval Architecture including: ship and special marine vehicle design; intact and damaged stability; technology for energy efficiency and green shipping; ship production technology; decommissioning and recycling.Polar and Arctic Engineering including: ice mechanics; ice-structure interaction; polar operations; polar design; environmental protection.Coastal Engineering: focuses on the analysis and design of coastal and shoreline protection systems, including structures such as seawalls, breakwaters, and beach nourishment schemes. The field addresses coastal flooding, erosion, storm surge impacts, and the resilience of coastal infrastructure.Harbo... Engineering: covers the planning, design, and operation of ports and harbours, including navigation channels, breakwaters, berthing structures, and port logistics. It also includes studies on vessel manoeuvring and safety in confined waters, as well as emerging digital and autonomous tools for port operations.Automatic Control of Marine Systems including: automatic control; automation and autonomy for marine vehicles and systemsUnderwater Technology including: AUV/ROV design; AUV/ROV hydrodynamics; maneuvering and control; underwater-specific communicating and sensing systems for AUV/ROVs.In these fields, papers on the following technical topics are welcome.Hydro- and Aerodynamics: CFD; vortex induced vibrations; fluid-structure interaction; hydroelasticity; linear and non-linear wave mechanics; buoyancy and stability; ship resistance and propulsion; seakeeping and controls; ship maneuvering; ship-radiated noise; wind-assisted propulsion; energy-efficient devices; hydroacoustics; aeroacoustics from offshore wind turbines.Structural Mechanics: materials selection (steel, composites, concrete), corrosion and other forms of degradation applied to marine structures; limit state prediction and assessments; fatigue; fracture; structural health monitoring; collision and crash worthiness; ship strength.Stochastic Calculations: stochastic processes; safety and reliability; risk and limit state design.Experimental Approaches: instrumentation; full-scale measurements; model tests.Marine equipment: risers; pipelines; ballast water treatment; air emissions treatment; underwater noise mitigation; and associated components or equipment.Ocean Environmental Predictions: only for the impact of extreme event predictions; extreme statistics; wave groups; tsunamis; short-term environment predictions and impact of climate change on ocean structures and vessel operation and design. Note that manuscripts related to broader physical oceanography or ocean science topics such as climate variability, climate modelling, remote sensing, and oceanic data analysis should be submitted to journals specialising in climate and oceanographic sciences.Automatic Control of Marine Systems: Papers submitted in this subject area should have genuine value in naval architecture and maritime engineering and should include the validation of results preferably, by full-scale measurements or model-scale tests or, when this is not possible, by high-fidelity simulations. Methods used in papers should be validated in conditions that represent realistic marine environments. Research on civilian applications of underwater imaging, target detection, acoustic target recognition and image enhancement techniques related to marine automation is also within the scope.Human Factors and Maritime Safety including: Maritime accidents; fatigue management; risk assessment; situational awareness; maritime training; human errors; human performance in operation; human factors in maritime accidents; safety culture; human factors taxonomy; all related to maritime engineering.Out of scope topics last updated December 2024Ocean Engineering does not accept submissions on marine engines and auxiliary systems, heating and cooling systems, pumps, valves, underwater explosions, sediment transport, sediment disturbance and erosion, chloride penetration, dam break phenomena, or purely theoretical papers without any application to ocean engineering. Broad material science and corrosion studies without a focus on naval architecture or offshore engineering are also outside the journal's scope. Furthermore, the journal does not consider studies related to wind turbines unless there is a direct application to offshore engineering (such as offshore wind turbines). Research focusing on the mechanics of robotic devices or wireless power transfer systems also falls outside the journal’s scope.Additionally, Ocean Engineering does not accept submissions focusing solely on military applications, including dual-use submissions such as navigation of AUVs for military purposes, the design of propulsion systems and operational conditions related to stealth techniques. While the journal is currently open to papers on submarine hydrodynamics, it must be ensured that no sensitive or military-related content is included. The aim of any manuscript submitted to Ocean Engineering should be the worldwide dissemination of scientific knowledge, focusing on civilian applications that advance the broader field of ocean and maritime engineering.*Authors are requested to complete a Review Proposal Form for Editorial approval prior to submission of the review article. Proposals can be submitted to [email protected] or one of the Editors.
  • Journal of Nuclear Materials

    • ISSN: 0022-3115
    The Journal of Nuclear Materials publishes high quality papers in materials research for nuclear applications, primarily fission reactors, fusion reactors, and similar environments including radiation areas of charged particle accelerators. Both original research and critical review papers covering experimental, theoretical, and computational aspects of either fundamental or applied nature are welcome.Papers submitted to JNM should exhibit a high degree of novelty and contain a significant discussion section that analyzes and interprets the results with outcomes that advance our understanding and push the field forward. Incremental research papers are not acceptable.The breadth of the field is such that a wide range of processes and properties in the field of materials science and engineering is of interest to the readership, spanning atom-scale processes, microstructures, thermodynamics, mechanical properties, physical properties, and corrosion, for example.Topics covered by JNM Fission reactor materials, including fuels, cladding, core structures, pressure vessels, coolant interactions with materials, moderator and control components, fission product behavior.Materials aspects of the entire fuel cycle.Materials aspects of the actinides and their compounds.Performanc... of nuclear waste materials; materials aspects of the immobilization of wastes.Fusion reactor materials, including first walls, blankets, insulators and magnets.Neutron and charged particle radiation effects in materials, including defects, transmutations, microstructures, phase changes and macroscopic properties.Interacti... of plasmas, ion beams, electron beams and electromagnetic radiation with materials relevant to nuclear systems.Topics NOT covered by JNMTopics in nuclear engineering and other areas not addressing materials, such as:Particle transport, cross-sections, shielding or isotope ratios (Radiation Physics and Chemistry; Annals of Nuclear Energy, Applied Radiation and Isotopes)Process engineering (Materials Science and Engineering A; Materials and Design)Leaching or chemical kinetics studies in aqueous, salt or other media (Hydrometallurgy; Chemical Engineering Science)Thermal hydraulics or properties of fluids (Nuclear Engineering and Design)Uranium extraction, uranium ore processing, and isotope separation processes (Nuclear Engineering and Design; Progress in Nuclear Energy)Fission or fusion reactor design and technology (Nuclear Engineering and Design; Fusion Engineering & Design)Plasma physics (Physics Letters A)Materials topics not addressing nuclear applications, such as general studies in:Physical and chemical properties including modeling and simulation (Materials Science and Engineering A; Materials Letters)Metallurgy (Journal of Alloys and Compounds; Materials Science and Engineering A)Corrosion (Corrosion Science)Welding and joining (Journal of Alloys and Compounds; Materials and Design)Ceramics (Journal of the European Ceramics Society; Ceramics international)