OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Frontiers in Energy is 9. 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
Current advances and performance enhancement of single atom M-N-C catalysts for PEMFCs	35
Flow and thermal modeling of liquid metal in expanded microchannel heat sink	35
Dimethyl ether: A promising fuel for marine engines	31
Layered alkali titanates (A2TinO2n+1): possible uses for energy/environment issues	30
Review on cryogenic technologies for CO2 removal from natural gas	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
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
Syngas production by photoreforming of formic acid with 2D VxW1−xN1.5 solid solution as an efficient cocatalyst	17
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
Defect engineering in two-dimensional materials for photocatalysis: A mini-review of first-principles design	16
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
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
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
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
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
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
Highlights of mainstream solar cell efficiencies in 2023	10
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
Impact of pressure on perovskite MSnX3 (M = Li, Na; X = Cl, Br, I): A density functional theory study	9