OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Frontiers in Energy is 4. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-08-01 to 2025-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Optimization of spatial structure designs of control rod using Monte Carlo code RMC	59
Multi-timescale optimization scheduling of interconnected data centers based on model predictive control	46
Flow and thermal modeling of liquid metal in expanded microchannel heat sink	35
Current advances and performance enhancement of single atom M-N-C catalysts for PEMFCs	35
Dimethyl ether: A promising fuel for marine engines	31
Review on cryogenic technologies for CO2 removal from natural gas	30
Layered alkali titanates (A2TinO2n+1): possible uses for energy/environment issues	30
A review on technologies with electricity generation potentials using liquified natural gas regasification cold energy	26
In situ growth of a-few-layered MoS2 on CdS nanorod for high efficient photocatalytic H2 production	25
Engineered supramolecular crystals for high-capacity hydrogen storage	24
Reassessment of fenestration characteristics for residential buildings in hot climates: energy and economic analysis	24
Surface electron reconfiguration of ceric dioxide artificial interface layer by cationic doping for dendrite-free zinc anode	22
Deep learning-based structural characterization and mass transport analysis of CO2 reduction catalyst layers	21
Lifecycle carbon footprint and cost assessment for coal-to-liquid coupled with carbon capture, storage, and utilization technology in China	21
Reverse electrodialysis heat engine with helium-gap diffusion distillation: Energy efficiency analysis	21
Numerical study of novel OME1−6 combustion mechanism and spray combustion at changed ambient environments	19
Ion conduction path in composite solid electrolytes for lithium metal batteries: from polymer rich to ceramic rich	19
Climate change and innovative paths to a more sustainable future	19
High heat flux thermal management through liquid metal driven with electromagnetic induction pump	18
Z-scheme CdS/WO3 on a carbon cloth enabling effective hydrogen evolution	18
Syngas production by photoreforming of formic acid with 2D VxW1−xN1.5 solid solution as an efficient cocatalyst	17
Multi-stage ammonia production for sorption selective catalytic reduction of NOx	17
Progressive topology-curvature optimization of flow channel for PEMFC and performance assessment	17
Evaluation of global niobium flow modeling and its market forecasting	17
Recent progress in Prussian blue electrode for electrochromic devices	17

Analysis of physical properties of gas hydrate-bearing unconsolidated sediment samples from the ultra-deepwater area in the South China Sea	17
Novel strategies to tailor the photocatalytic activity of metal—organic frameworks for hydrogen generation: a mini-review	17
Defect engineering in two-dimensional materials for photocatalysis: A mini-review of first-principles design	16
Impact of Ni particle size on CO2 activation and CO formation during reforming process: A density functional theory study	16
Experimental and kinetic study on laminar flame speeds of ammonia/syngas/air at a high temperature and elevated pressure	16
An experimental study of a single-piston free piston linear generator	15
Plasma-assisted ammonia synthesis under mild conditions for hydrogen and electricity storage: Mechanisms, pathways, and application prospects	15
Preliminary design of an SCO2 conversion system applied to the sodium cooled fast reactor	15
Experimental study on early flame dynamics in an optically accessible hydrogen-fueled spark ignition engine	15
Liquid metal printing opening the way for energy conservation in semiconductor manufacturing industry	15
Comprehensive assessment and optimization of a hybrid cogeneration system based on compressed air energy storage with high-temperature thermal energy storage	14
Performance evaluation and optimization of a novel compressed CO2 energy storage system based on gas-liquid phase change and cold-electricity cogeneration	14
Transient performance comparison of grid-forming converters with different FRT control strategies	14
The world’s first offshore wind power non-desalination of seawater in situ electrolysis for hydrogen production successfully tested in Fujian, China	14
Performance-enhanced direct ammonia protonic ceramic fuel cells using CeO2-supported Ni and Ru catalyst layer	14
Oxygen reduction electrocatalysis: From conventional to single-atomic platinum-based catalysts for proton exchange membrane fuel cells	14
Experimental study of stratified lean burn characteristics on a dual injection gasoline engine	13
RETRACTED ARTICLE: Distributed energy management for networked microgrids in a three-phase unbalanced distribution network	13
Highlights of mainstream solar cell efficiencies in 2022	13
Plasma spray coating on interconnector toward promoted solid oxide fuel cells and solid oxide electrolysis cells	13
Energy distribution between liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen temperatures in a Stirling/pulse tube refrigerator	13
Core-membrane microstructured amine-modified mesoporous biochar templated via ZnCl2/KCl for CO2 capture	12
Top 10 Influential Events in carbon neutrality and climate change response for 2023	12
Pyrochlore La2Zr2–xNixO7 anodes for direct ammonia solid oxide fuel cells	12
A fibrous hydroelectric generator derived from eco-friendly sodium alginate for low-grade energy harvesting	12
Oxygen reduction reaction performance of Fe-N-C catalyst with dual nitrogen source	12
Optimal portfolio design of energy storage devices with financial and physical right market	11
Optimal operation of integrated energy system including power thermal and gas subsystems	11
Mechanism and control factors of hydrate plugging in multiphase liquid-rich pipeline flow systems: a review	11
Highlights of mainstream solar cell efficiencies in 2023	10
Promising approach for preparing metallic single-atom catalysts: electrochemical deposition	10
Intramolecular junction for methane photooxidation to ethanol	10
Three-dimensional composite Li metal anode by simple mechanical modification for high-energy batteries	10
Impact of pressure on perovskite MSnX3 (M = Li, Na; X = Cl, Br, I): A density functional theory study	9
In situ growth of NiSe2 nanocrystalline array on graphene for efficient hydrogen evolution reaction	9
Review on thermal-science fundamental research of pressurized oxy-fuel combustion technology	9
Experience gained in analyzing severe accidents for WWER RP using CC SOCRAT	9
Electrochemical CO2 reduction to C2+ products over Cu/Zn intermetallic catalysts synthesized by electrodeposition	9
Improvement of durability of membrane electrode assembly by frame sealing structure in temperature shock	8
Advancing performance assessment of a spectral beam splitting hybrid PV/T system with water-based SiO2 nanofluid	8
Mapping the trends and prospects of battery cathode materials based on patent landscape	8
Liquid-based high-temperature receiver technologies for next-generation concentrating solar power: A review of challenges and potential solutions	8
Efficient electrochemical methane coupling enabled by stabilized oxygen species during oxygen evolution in a solid oxide electrolyzer integrated with CO2 electrolysis	8
Ti4O7 supported IrOx for anode reversal tolerance in proton exchange membrane fuel cell	8
Comprehensive review of modeling, structure, and integration techniques of smart buildings in the cyber-physical-social system	8
Enhanced performance of NiF2/BiVO4 photoanode for photoelectrochemical water splitting	8
Engineering Fronts 2024 announced engineering fronts in the fields of Energy and Electrical Science and Technology	8
Surface modification by ligand growth strategy for dense copper bismuth film as photocathode to enhance hydrogen production activity	8
Perspective on gallium-based room temperature liquid metal batteries	8
Formamide-engineered VOPO4 cathodes with high volumetric capacity and mass loading for aqueous zinc-ion batteries	8

Renewable synthetic fuel: turning carbon dioxide back into fuel	8
Life cycle assessment of green ammonia production at a coastal facility in South Africa	8
Operando modeling and measurements: Powerful tools for revealing the mechanism of alkali carbonate-based sorbents for CO2 capture in real conditions	8
A carbon dioxide energy storage system with high-temperature graded heat storage structure: Thermodynamic intrinsic cycle construction and performance analysis	8
Fast oxygen redox enabled by flexible Al–O bonds in P2-type layered oxides for sodium batteries	8
Highly efficient operation of an innovative SOFC powered all-electric ship system using quick approach for ammonia to hydrogen	7
Performance analysis of a novel medium temperature compressed air energy storage system based on inverter-driven compressor pressure regulation	7
Enhancing the photoelectrochemical performance of p-silicon through TiO2 coating decorated with mesoporous MoS2	7
Optimization of cold-end system of thermal power plants based on entropy generation minimization	7
A novel state of health estimation model for lithium-ion batteries incorporating signal processing and optimized machine learning methods	7
Machine learning-based structure—property modeling for ionic liquids design and screening: A state-of-the-art review	7
Quantitative contribution of cells and interfaces to SOEC stack performance	7
A review of bifacial solar photovoltaic applications	7
A fully solid-state cold thermal energy storage device for car seats using shape-memory alloys	7
Experimental study on current distribution in parallel-connected solid oxide fuel cell strings	7
Advances in manganese-based cathode electrodes for aqueous zinc-ion batteries	7
Strain engineering of Pt-based electrocatalysts for oxygen reaction reduction	6
Recent advances in morphology control of platinum catalysts toward oxygen reduction reaction	6
Production of hydrogen from fossil fuel: A review	6
Bifunctional Pt/TiO2-Ov catalysts for enhanced electron transfer and CO tolerance in acidic HOR and ORR	6
Recent advances in co-processing biomass feedstock with petroleum feedstock: A review	6
Synthesis of magnetic carbonaceous acid derived from waste garlic peel for biodiesel production via esterification	6
Exploration of the oxygen transport behavior in non-precious metal catalyst-based cathode catalyst layer for proton exchange membrane fuel cells	6
Thoughts on strategies and paths to achieve carbon peaking and carbon neutrality in China	6
Economically attractive production of commercial-grade gasoline from waste plastics	6
Data-driven distribution network topology identification considering correlated generation power of distributed energy resource	6
Capacity-operation collaborative optimization of the system integrated with wind power/photovoltaic/concentrating solar power with S-CO2 Brayton cycle	5
Emerging roles of liquid metals in carbon neutrality	5
Improved cyclic stability of LiNi0.8Mn0.1Co0.1O2 cathode enabled by a novel CEI forming additive	5
Impact of bimetallic synergies on Mo-doping NiFeOOH: Insights into enhanced OER activity and reconstructed electronic structure	5
Topology-independent end-to-end learning model for improving the voltage profile in microgrids-integrated power distribution networks	5
Photoelectrocatalytic generation of H2 and S from toxic H2S by using a novel BiOI/WO3 nanoflake array photoanode	5
Ga(X)N/Si nanoarchitecture: An emerging semiconductor platform for sunlight-powered water splitting toward hydrogen	5
Two-phase early prediction method for remaining useful life of lithium-ion batteries based on a neural network and Gaussian process regression	5
Advanced 2D molybdenum disulfide for green hydrogen production: Recent progress and future perspectives	5
Nanomaterials-based enzymatic biofuel cells for wearable and implantable bioelectronics	5
Two-dimensional bimetallic selenium-containing metal-organic frameworks and their calcinated derivatives as electrocatalysts for overall water splitting	5
Interfacial charge transfer and photocatalytic activity in a reverse designed Bi2O3/TiO2 core-shell	5
Recent advances of hydrogen production through particulate semiconductor photocatalytic overall water splitting	5
Recent advances in high-entropy alloys for electrochemical hydrogen evolution, oxygen reduction, and CO2 reduction reactions	4
Statistical approach to design Zn particle size, shape, and crystallinity for alkaline batteries	4
Review of combustion technologies for ammonia-diesel compression ignition engines: Approaches to achieving high ammonia substitution	4
A rank-based multiple-choice secretary algorithm for minimising microgrid operating cost under uncertainties	4
Reduction potential of the energy penalty for CO2 capture in CCS	4
Solar-driven plastic waste conversion: A mini-review on photoreforming for Co-producing hydrogen and chemical feedstocks	4
Dynamic simulation of GEH-IES with distributed parameter characteristics for hydrogen-blending transportation	4
Data-driven consumer-phase identification in low-voltage distribution networks considering prosumers	4
Electrochemical CO2 reduction for reducing CO2 emission and producing value-added products	4
Recent advancements in all-inorganic and organic-inorganic hybrid metal halide materials for photocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction	4
Polymeric nanocomposites for electrocaloric refrigeration	4
Active-reactive power scheduling of integrated electricity-gas network with multi-microgrids	4
Thermo-mechanical energy storage technologies: Innovations, challenges and future directions	4
Construction of an efficient CuCo-TA@FeOOH heterojunction for high-performance electrocatalytic seawater oxidation	4
Function-reversible facets enabling SrTiO3 nanocrystals for improved photocatalytic hydrogen evolution	4
A comprehensive review of wind power based power system frequency regulation	4
Hollow-fiber gas penetration electrodes efficiently produce renewable synthetic fuels	4
Design and analysis of electrothermal metasurfaces	4