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 2021-11-01 to 2025-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Transition metal chalcogenides in the oxygen evolution reaction: Surface reconstruction and in situ/operando characterization	62
Multi-timescale optimization scheduling of interconnected data centers based on model predictive control	56
Current advances and performance enhancement of single atom M-N-C catalysts for PEMFCs	41
Review on cryogenic technologies for CO2 removal from natural gas	41
Flow and thermal modeling of liquid metal in expanded microchannel heat sink	37
Dimethyl ether: A promising fuel for marine engines	33
A review on technologies with electricity generation potentials using liquified natural gas regasification cold energy	33
Reassessment of fenestration characteristics for residential buildings in hot climates: energy and economic analysis	30
Surface electron reconfiguration of ceric dioxide artificial interface layer by cationic doping for dendrite-free zinc anode	29
Numerical study of novel OME1−6 combustion mechanism and spray combustion at changed ambient environments	28
Lifecycle carbon footprint and cost assessment for coal-to-liquid coupled with carbon capture, storage, and utilization technology in China	27
Deep learning-based structural characterization and mass transport analysis of CO2 reduction catalyst layers	25
Reverse electrodialysis heat engine with helium-gap diffusion distillation: Energy efficiency analysis	25
Engineered supramolecular crystals for high-capacity hydrogen storage	25
Ion conduction path in composite solid electrolytes for lithium metal batteries: from polymer rich to ceramic rich	23
Climate change and innovative paths to a more sustainable future	22
Progressive topology-curvature optimization of flow channel for PEMFC and performance assessment	21
Evaluation of global niobium flow modeling and its market forecasting	21
Syngas production by photoreforming of formic acid with 2D VxW1−xN1.5 solid solution as an efficient cocatalyst	21
Experimental and kinetic study on laminar flame speeds of ammonia/syngas/air at a high temperature and elevated pressure	21
Recent progress in Prussian blue electrode for electrochromic devices	21
Defect engineering in two-dimensional materials for photocatalysis: A mini-review of first-principles design	20
Impact of Ni particle size on CO2 activation and CO formation during reforming process: A density functional theory study	19
Novel strategies to tailor the photocatalytic activity of metal—organic frameworks for hydrogen generation: a mini-review	19
Liquid metal printing opening the way for energy conservation in semiconductor manufacturing industry	19

High heat flux thermal management through liquid metal driven with electromagnetic induction pump	19
Experimental study on early flame dynamics in an optically accessible hydrogen-fueled spark ignition engine	19
Multi-stage ammonia production for sorption selective catalytic reduction of NOx	19
An experimental study of a single-piston free piston linear generator	19
Plasma-assisted ammonia synthesis under mild conditions for hydrogen and electricity storage: Mechanisms, pathways, and application prospects	18
Oxygen reduction electrocatalysis: From conventional to single-atomic platinum-based catalysts for proton exchange membrane fuel cells	18
The world’s first offshore wind power non-desalination of seawater in situ electrolysis for hydrogen production successfully tested in Fujian, China	17
Transient performance comparison of grid-forming converters with different FRT control strategies	17
Comprehensive assessment and optimization of a hybrid cogeneration system based on compressed air energy storage with high-temperature thermal energy storage	17
Performance evaluation and optimization of a novel compressed CO2 energy storage system based on gas-liquid phase change and cold-electricity cogeneration	17
Highlights of mainstream solar cell efficiencies in 2022	16
Top 10 Influential Events in carbon neutrality and climate change response for 2023	16
Experimental study of stratified lean burn characteristics on a dual injection gasoline engine	16
RETRACTED ARTICLE: Distributed energy management for networked microgrids in a three-phase unbalanced distribution network	16
Oxygen reduction reaction performance of Fe-N-C catalyst with dual nitrogen source	16
Performance-enhanced direct ammonia protonic ceramic fuel cells using CeO2-supported Ni and Ru catalyst layer	16
Plasma spray coating on interconnector toward promoted solid oxide fuel cells and solid oxide electrolysis cells	16
Energy distribution between liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen temperatures in a Stirling/pulse tube refrigerator	16
Core-membrane microstructured amine-modified mesoporous biochar templated via ZnCl2/KCl for CO2 capture	15
Optimal portfolio design of energy storage devices with financial and physical right market	15
A fibrous hydroelectric generator derived from eco-friendly sodium alginate for low-grade energy harvesting	14
Highlights of mainstream solar cell efficiencies in 2023	13
Pyrochlore La2Zr2–xNixO7 anodes for direct ammonia solid oxide fuel cells	13
Intramolecular junction for methane photooxidation to ethanol	13
Mechanism and control factors of hydrate plugging in multiphase liquid-rich pipeline flow systems: a review	13
Optimal operation of integrated energy system including power thermal and gas subsystems	12
Na2FeSiO4 as a sodium-ion battery material: A computational perspective	12
In situ growth of NiSe2 nanocrystalline array on graphene for efficient hydrogen evolution reaction	12
Impact of pressure on perovskite MSnX3 (M = Li, Na; X = Cl, Br, I): A density functional theory study	11
Efficient electrochemical methane coupling enabled by stabilized oxygen species during oxygen evolution in a solid oxide electrolyzer integrated with CO2 electrolysis	11
Formamide-engineered VOPO4 cathodes with high volumetric capacity and mass loading for aqueous zinc-ion batteries	11
Experience gained in analyzing severe accidents for WWER RP using CC SOCRAT	11
Three-dimensional composite Li metal anode by simple mechanical modification for high-energy batteries	11
Electrochemical CO2 reduction to C2+ products over Cu/Zn intermetallic catalysts synthesized by electrodeposition	11
Perspective on gallium-based room temperature liquid metal batteries	11
Promising approach for preparing metallic single-atom catalysts: electrochemical deposition	11
Review on thermal-science fundamental research of pressurized oxy-fuel combustion technology	11
A carbon dioxide energy storage system with high-temperature graded heat storage structure: Thermodynamic intrinsic cycle construction and performance analysis	11
Ti4O7 supported IrOx for anode reversal tolerance in proton exchange membrane fuel cell	10
Improvement of durability of membrane electrode assembly by frame sealing structure in temperature shock	10
Surface modification by ligand growth strategy for dense copper bismuth film as photocathode to enhance hydrogen production activity	10
Correction to: Post-combustion carbon capture and conversion using advanced materials of Zn-based metal-organic frameworks: A mini review	10
Liquid-based high-temperature receiver technologies for next-generation concentrating solar power: A review of challenges and potential solutions	10
Advancing performance assessment of a spectral beam splitting hybrid PV/T system with water-based SiO2 nanofluid	10
Fast oxygen redox enabled by flexible Al–O bonds in P2-type layered oxides for sodium batteries	10
Comprehensive review of modeling, structure, and integration techniques of smart buildings in the cyber-physical-social system	10
Recent advances in stabilization strategies for zinc anodes in aqueous zinc-ion batteries	9
Mapping the trends and prospects of battery cathode materials based on patent landscape	9
A novel state of health estimation model for lithium-ion batteries incorporating signal processing and optimized machine learning methods	9
Life cycle assessment of green ammonia production at a coastal facility in South Africa	9

Engineering Fronts 2024 announced engineering fronts in the fields of Energy and Electrical Science and Technology	9
Operando modeling and measurements: Powerful tools for revealing the mechanism of alkali carbonate-based sorbents for CO2 capture in real conditions	9
Tailoring GaN nanorods with MoS2 on tungsten foil for enhanced photoelectrochemical performance	9
Renewable synthetic fuel: turning carbon dioxide back into fuel	9
Machine learning-based structure—property modeling for ionic liquids design and screening: A state-of-the-art review	9
A review of bifacial solar photovoltaic applications	8
A fully solid-state cold thermal energy storage device for car seats using shape-memory alloys	8
Exploration of the oxygen transport behavior in non-precious metal catalyst-based cathode catalyst layer for proton exchange membrane fuel cells	8
Performance analysis of a novel medium temperature compressed air energy storage system based on inverter-driven compressor pressure regulation	8
Synthesis of magnetic carbonaceous acid derived from waste garlic peel for biodiesel production via esterification	8
Production of hydrogen from fossil fuel: A review	8
Highly efficient operation of an innovative SOFC powered all-electric ship system using quick approach for ammonia to hydrogen	8
Experimental study on current distribution in parallel-connected solid oxide fuel cell strings	8
Advances in manganese-based cathode electrodes for aqueous zinc-ion batteries	8
Anti-corrosion carbon support for mass transfer enhancement in low-platinum loaded fuel cells	7
Strain engineering of Pt-based electrocatalysts for oxygen reaction reduction	7
Rare earth engineering to mitigate corrosion challenges in seawater electrolysis	7
Economically attractive production of commercial-grade gasoline from waste plastics	7
Recent advances in morphology control of platinum catalysts toward oxygen reduction reaction	7
Quantitative contribution of cells and interfaces to SOEC stack performance	7
Recent advances in co-processing biomass feedstock with petroleum feedstock: A review	7
Topology-independent end-to-end learning model for improving the voltage profile in microgrids-integrated power distribution networks	6
Nanomaterials-based enzymatic biofuel cells for wearable and implantable bioelectronics	6
Bifunctional Pt/TiO2-Ov catalysts for enhanced electron transfer and CO tolerance in acidic HOR and ORR	6
Emerging roles of liquid metals in carbon neutrality	6
Ultrasmall palladium nanoparticles supported on zirconium phosphate for electrochemical CO2 reduction to ethanol	6
Advanced 2D molybdenum disulfide for green hydrogen production: Recent progress and future perspectives	6
Capacity-operation collaborative optimization of the system integrated with wind power/photovoltaic/concentrating solar power with S-CO2 Brayton cycle	6
Thoughts on strategies and paths to achieve carbon peaking and carbon neutrality in China	6
Two-dimensional bimetallic selenium-containing metal-organic frameworks and their calcinated derivatives as electrocatalysts for overall water splitting	5
Two-phase early prediction method for remaining useful life of lithium-ion batteries based on a neural network and Gaussian process regression	5
Function-reversible facets enabling SrTiO3 nanocrystals for improved photocatalytic hydrogen evolution	5
Design and analysis of electrothermal metasurfaces	5
Working with uncertainty in life cycle costing: New approach applied to the case study on proton exchange membrane water electrolysis	5
Recent advances of hydrogen production through particulate semiconductor photocatalytic overall water splitting	5
Statistical approach to design Zn particle size, shape, and crystallinity for alkaline batteries	5
Dynamic simulation of GEH-IES with distributed parameter characteristics for hydrogen-blending transportation	5
Ga(X)N/Si nanoarchitecture: An emerging semiconductor platform for sunlight-powered water splitting toward hydrogen	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
Review of combustion technologies for ammonia-diesel compression ignition engines: Approaches to achieving high ammonia substitution	5
A rank-based multiple-choice secretary algorithm for minimising microgrid operating cost under uncertainties	4
Performance analysis of a novel unassisted photoelectrochemical water splitting hybrid system based on spectral beam splitting	4
Recent advances in high-entropy alloys for electrochemical hydrogen evolution, oxygen reduction, and CO2 reduction reactions	4
Data-driven consumer-phase identification in low-voltage distribution networks considering prosumers	4
Recent advancements in all-inorganic and organic-inorganic hybrid metal halide materials for photocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction	4
Hollow-fiber gas penetration electrodes efficiently produce renewable synthetic fuels	4
Polymeric nanocomposites for electrocaloric refrigeration	4
Performance enhancement, economic analysis, and futuristic insight of single-well medium-deep and deep geothermal systems	4
Thermo-mechanical energy storage technologies: Innovations, challenges and future directions	4
Solar-driven plastic waste conversion: A mini-review on photoreforming for Co-producing hydrogen and chemical feedstocks	4
Techno-economic and life-cycle assessment comparisons of hydrogen delivery options	4
Reduction potential of the energy penalty for CO2 capture in CCS	4
Unknown fault detection for EGT multi-temperature signals based on self-supervised feature learning and unary classification	4
Active-reactive power scheduling of integrated electricity-gas network with multi-microgrids	4
Electrochemical CO2 reduction for reducing CO2 emission and producing value-added products	4
Construction of an efficient CuCo-TA@FeOOH heterojunction for high-performance electrocatalytic seawater oxidation	4
A comprehensive review of wind power based power system frequency regulation	4