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 2021-04-01 to 2025-04-01.)

Article	Citations
Optimization of spatial structure designs of control rod using Monte Carlo code RMC	55
Hollow-fiber gas penetration electrodes efficiently produce renewable synthetic fuels	40
Advances in manganese-based cathode electrodes for aqueous zinc-ion batteries	33
Influence mechanism of dynamic and static liquid bridge forces on particle deposition behaviors in solar photovoltaic mirrors	30
Recent trends in CO2 reduction through various catalytic methods to achieve carbon-neutral goals: A comprehensive bibliometric analysis	30
Analysis of molten metal spreading and solidification behaviors utilizing moving particle full-implicit method	29
Factors affecting photocatalytic performance through the evolution of the properties due to the phase transition from NaBiO3·2H2O to BiO2−x	29
Mechanism and control factors of hydrate plugging in multiphase liquid-rich pipeline flow systems: a review	29
Synthesis of magnetic carbonaceous acid derived from waste garlic peel for biodiesel production via esterification	26
A review on technologies with electricity generation potentials using liquified natural gas regasification cold energy	24
Review on cryogenic technologies for CO2 removal from natural gas	23
Experimental study on current distribution in parallel-connected solid oxide fuel cell strings	22
A fibrous hydroelectric generator derived from eco-friendly sodium alginate for low-grade energy harvesting	22
Production of hydrogen from fossil fuel: A review	21
Pyrochlore La2Zr2–xNixO7 anodes for direct ammonia solid oxide fuel cells	19
A comprehensive review of wind power based power system frequency regulation	19
Core-membrane microstructured amine-modified mesoporous biochar templated via ZnCl2/KCl for CO2 capture	19
Integrated direct air CO2 capture and utilization via in-situ catalytic conversion to fuels and chemicals using dual functional materials: Recent progresses and perspectives	19
In situ grown TiN/N-TiO2 composite for enhanced photocatalytic H2 evolution activity	18
Optimal portfolio design of energy storage devices with financial and physical right market	18
Enhancing the photoelectrochemical performance of p-silicon through TiO2 coating decorated with mesoporous MoS2	17
Dimethyl ether: A promising fuel for marine engines	17
Latest research progress for LBE coolant reactor of China initiative accelerator driven system project	16
Spatiotemporal evolution and driving factors for GHG emissions of aluminum industry in China	16
Effect of catalyst layer mesoscopic pore-morphology on cold start process of PEM fuel cells	16

Progress and prospect of hydrate-based desalination technology	15
Engineering Fronts 2023 announced engineering fronts in fields of Energy and Electrical Science and Technology	15
Layered alkali titanates (A2TinO2n+1): possible uses for energy/environment issues	15
Optimization of cold-end system of thermal power plants based on entropy generation minimization	15
A rank-based multiple-choice secretary algorithm for minimising microgrid operating cost under uncertainties	15
Multi-timescale optimization scheduling of interconnected data centers based on model predictive control	14
Flow and thermal modeling of liquid metal in expanded microchannel heat sink	14
Reduction potential of the energy penalty for CO2 capture in CCS	14
Recent advancements in all-inorganic and organic-inorganic hybrid metal halide materials for photocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction	13
A fully solid-state cold thermal energy storage device for car seats using shape-memory alloys	13
Performance analysis of a novel medium temperature compressed air energy storage system based on inverter-driven compressor pressure regulation	13
Exploration of the oxygen transport behavior in non-precious metal catalyst-based cathode catalyst layer for proton exchange membrane fuel cells	13
Bifunctional Pt/TiO2-Ov catalysts for enhanced electron transfer and CO tolerance in acidic HOR and ORR	12
Intramolecular junction for methane photooxidation to ethanol	12
Polymeric nanocomposites for electrocaloric refrigeration	12
Improvement of solidification model and analysis of 3D channel blockage with MPS method	12
Microwave-induced high-energy sites and targeted energy transition promising for efficient energy deployment	12
In situ construction of Cs3Bi2I9/WO3 0D/1D Z-scheme heterojunction photocatalyst for photochemical CO2 reduction under visible light	12
Crop residues: applications of lignocellulosic biomass in the context of a biorefinery	12
CO2, N2, and CO2/N2 mixed gas injection for enhanced shale gas recovery and CO2 geological storage	11
Reverse electrodialysis heat engine with helium-gap diffusion distillation: Energy efficiency analysis	11
Crystallization and viscosity-temperature characteristics during co-gasification of industrial sludge and coal	11
Promising approach for preparing metallic single-atom catalysts: electrochemical deposition	11
Performance enhancement, economic analysis, and futuristic insight of single-well medium-deep and deep geothermal systems	11
Thoughts on strategies and paths to achieve carbon peaking and carbon neutrality in China	10
Engineering Fronts in fields of Energy and Electrical Science and Technologies in the report of Engineering Fronts 2022	10
Application of metal oxides-based nanofluids in PV/T systems: a review	9
Ion conduction path in composite solid electrolytes for lithium metal batteries: from polymer rich to ceramic rich	9
Reassessment of fenestration characteristics for residential buildings in hot climates: energy and economic analysis	9
P2P energy trading via public power networks: Practical challenges, emerging solutions, and the way forward	8
Economically attractive production of commercial-grade gasoline from waste plastics	8
In situ growth of NiSe2 nanocrystalline array on graphene for efficient hydrogen evolution reaction	8
Recent advances in co-processing biomass feedstock with petroleum feedstock: A review	8
Numerical study of novel OME1−6 combustion mechanism and spray combustion at changed ambient environments	8
Development of a fan-stirred constant volume combustion chamber and turbulence measurement with PIV	8
Gradient boosting dendritic network for ultra-short-term PV power prediction	8
Climate change and innovative paths to a more sustainable future	8
Visible light responsive photocatalysts developed by substitution with metal cations aiming at artificial photosynthesis	8
Three-dimensional composite Li metal anode by simple mechanical modification for high-energy batteries	8
Highlights of mainstream solar cell efficiencies in 2021	7
Performance evaluation of an improved biomass-fired cogeneration system simultaneously using extraction steam, cooling water, and feedwater for heating	7
Recent progress in electric-field assisted combustion: a brief review	7
In situ growth of a-few-layered MoS2 on CdS nanorod for high efficient photocatalytic H2 production	7
High performance solid-state thermoelectric energy conversion via inorganic metal halide perovskites under tailored mechanical deformation	7
Spontaneous polarization enhanced bismuth ferrate photoelectrode: fabrication and boosted photoelectrochemical water splitting property	7
Lifecycle carbon footprint and cost assessment for coal-to-liquid coupled with carbon capture, storage, and utilization technology in China	7
Data-driven distribution network topology identification considering correlated generation power of distributed energy resource	7
Transient process of methane-oxygen diffusion flame-street establishment in a microchannel	7
A systemic review of hydrogen supply chain in energy transition	7
Phase transition regulation and caloric effect	6

Highlights of mainstream solar cell efficiencies in 2023	6
A review on different theoretical models of electrocaloric effect for refrigeration	6
Recent advances in morphology control of platinum catalysts toward oxygen reduction reaction	6
Emerging roles of liquid metals in carbon neutrality	6
Life cycle assessment methodology evaluation and greenhouse gas impact of hydrogen production routes in Australia	6
Analysis on carbon emission reduction intensity of fuel cell vehicles from a life-cycle perspective	6
Z-scheme CdS/WO3 on a carbon cloth enabling effective hydrogen evolution	6
Scientometric analysis of research trends on solid oxide electrolysis cells for green hydrogen and syngas production	6
A review of progress in thermo-mechanical energy storage technologies for combined cooling, heating and power applications	6
Ga(X)N/Si nanoarchitecture: An emerging semiconductor platform for sunlight-powered water splitting toward hydrogen	6
Unknown fault detection for EGT multi-temperature signals based on self-supervised feature learning and unary classification	6
Performance analysis of a novel unassisted photoelectrochemical water splitting hybrid system based on spectral beam splitting	6
Optimal operation of integrated energy system including power thermal and gas subsystems	6
Strain engineering of Pt-based electrocatalysts for oxygen reaction reduction	6
Sulfur and carbon co-doped g-C3N4 microtubes with enhanced photocatalytic H2 production activity	6
Perspective on gallium-based room temperature liquid metal batteries	5
Experimental and kinetic study on laminar flame speeds of ammonia/syngas/air at a high temperature and elevated pressure	5
Evaluation of global niobium flow modeling and its market forecasting	5
Fault tolerant control strategy for modular PWM current source inverter	5
Topology-independent end-to-end learning model for improving the voltage profile in microgrids-integrated power distribution networks	5
The most influential “Top 10 Events” in carbon neutrality and climate change in 2022	5
Experience gained in analyzing severe accidents for WWER RP using CC SOCRAT	5
Electrochemical CO2 reduction to C2+ products over Cu/Zn intermetallic catalysts synthesized by electrodeposition	5
Syngas production by photoreforming of formic acid with 2D VxW1−xN1.5 solid solution as an efficient cocatalyst	5
A methodology for regulating fuel stratification and improving fuel economy of GCI mode via double main-injection strategy	5
Review on thermal-science fundamental research of pressurized oxy-fuel combustion technology	5
Amino acid promoted hydrogen battery system using Mn-pincer complex for reversible CO2 hydrogenation to formic acid	5
Recent progress in Prussian blue electrode for electrochromic devices	5
Visualizing unleashed latent heat of liquid metal for soft intelligence	5
Alumina modified sodium vanadate cathode for aqueous zinc-ion batteries	5
In-MOF-derived In2S3/Bi2S3 heterojunction for enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen production	5
Capacity-operation collaborative optimization of the system integrated with wind power/photovoltaic/concentrating solar power with S-CO2 Brayton cycle	5
Advanced 2D molybdenum disulfide for green hydrogen production: Recent progress and future perspectives	5
Optimal design analysis of a tubular heat exchanger network with extended surfaces using multi-objective constructal optimization	5
Analysis of physical properties of gas hydrate-bearing unconsolidated sediment samples from the ultra-deepwater area in the South China Sea	4
Impact of Ni particle size on CO2 activation and CO formation during reforming process: A density functional theory study	4
Three-dimensional numerical simulation of melting characteristics of phase change materials embedded with various TPMS skeletons	4
Multi-stage ammonia production for sorption selective catalytic reduction of NOx	4
Top 8 most influential events in global carbon neutrality and climate change response in 2024	4
Two-dimensional bimetallic selenium-containing metal-organic frameworks and their calcinated derivatives as electrocatalysts for overall water splitting	4
Photoelectrocatalytic generation of H2 and S from toxic H2S by using a novel BiOI/WO3 nanoflake array photoanode	4
Improvement of part-load performance of gas turbine by adjusting compressor inlet air temperature and IGV opening	4
Enhanced photoelectrochemical water splitting with a donor-acceptor polyimide	4
A mini-review of ferrites-based photocatalyst on application of hydrogen production	4
Impact of pressure on perovskite MSnX3 (M = Li, Na; X = Cl, Br, I): A density functional theory study	4
Low-carbon collaborative dual-layer optimization for energy station considering joint electricity and heat demand response	4
Significant potential of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell systems for distributed power generation and carbon neutrality	4
Drivers of the development of global climate-change-mitigation technology: a patent-based decomposition analysis	4
MXene supported PtCo bimetallic catalyst for hydrogen evolution in acidic conditions	4
Research progress of defect-engineered UiO-66(Zr) MOFs for photocatalytic hydrogen production	4
A review on plasmonic enhancement of activity and selectivity in electrocatalytic CO2 reduction	4
Defect engineering in two-dimensional materials for photocatalysis: A mini-review of first-principles design	4