OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Frontiers in Energy is 3. 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 2020-03-01 to 2024-03-01.)

Article	Citations
A comprehensive review and analysis of solar forecasting techniques	42
Approach and potential of replacing oil and natural gas with coal in China	34
Renewable synthetic fuel: turning carbon dioxide back into fuel	29
A critical review of ash slagging mechanisms and viscosity measurement for low-rank coal and bio-slags	28
Progress in use of surfactant in nearly static conditions in natural gas hydrate formation	26
Catalytic steam reforming of tar for enhancing hydrogen production from biomass gasification: a review	25
Environmental, social, and economic assessment of energy utilization of crop residue in China	24
Key issues in development of offshore natural gas hydrate	23
Trends and driving forces of low-carbon energy technology innovation in China’s industrial sectors from 1998 to 2017: from a regional perspective	22
Latest research progress for LBE coolant reactor of China initiative accelerator driven system project	22
Spectral emittance measurements of micro/nanostructures in energy conversion: a review	22
Development and technical progress in large-scale circulating fluidized bed boiler in China	22
Perspective on gallium-based room temperature liquid metal batteries	20
Revisiting solar hydrogen production through photovoltaic-electrocatalytic and photoelectrochemical water splitting	19
Research progress of defect-engineered UiO-66(Zr) MOFs for photocatalytic hydrogen production	17
Highlights of mainstream solar cell efficiencies in 2021	16
Recent advances of hydrogen production through particulate semiconductor photocatalytic overall water splitting	15
A comprehensive study of hydrogen production from ammonia borane via PdCoAg/AC nanoparticles and anodic current in alkaline medium: experimental design with response surface methodology	14
A novel methodology for forecasting gas supply reliability of natural gas pipeline systems	14
Development of a simplified n-heptane/methane model for high-pressure direct-injection natural gas marine engines	14
A systemic review of hydrogen supply chain in energy transition	14
A comprehensive review of renewable energy resources for electricity generation in Australia	14
Crop residues: applications of lignocellulosic biomass in the context of a biorefinery	14
A thermoelectric generator and water-cooling assisted high conversion efficiency polycrystalline silicon photovoltaic system	13
Effect of catalyst layer mesoscopic pore-morphology on cold start process of PEM fuel cells	13

Hydrogel photocatalysts for efficient energy conversion and environmental treatment	13
State-of-the-art progress in overall water splitting of carbon nitride based photocatalysts	13
SMRs — overview, international developments, safety features and the GRS simulation chain	12
Enhanced photocatalytic water splitting with surface defective SrTiO3 nanocrystals	12
An operating state estimation model for integrated energy systems based on distributed solution	12
Thermal annealing synthesis of double-shell truncated octahedral Pt-Ni alloys for oxygen reduction reaction of polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells	11
Evaluation of the situational awareness effects for smart distribution networks under the novel design of indicator framework and hybrid weighting method	11
In situ grown TiN/N-TiO2 composite for enhanced photocatalytic H2 evolution activity	11
A mini-review of ferrites-based photocatalyst on application of hydrogen production	11
An experimental study on spray auto-ignition of RP-3 jet fuel and its surrogates	10
Can the Shanghai LNG Price Index indicate Chinese market? An econometric investigation using price discovery theory	10
Uncovering CO2 emission drivers under regional industrial transfer in China’s Yangtze River Economic Belt: a multi-layer LMDI decomposition analysis	10
Fundamental characteristics of gas hydrate-bearing sediments in the Shenhu area, South China Sea	10
Dynamic simulation of gas turbines via feature similarity-based transfer learning	10
Progress and prospect of hydrate-based desalination technology	10
Efficient promotion of methane hydrate formation and elimination of foam generation using fluorinated surfactants	9
Simulation of performance of intermediate fluid vaporizer under wide operation conditions	9
Effects of pyrolyzed semi-char blend ratio on coal combustion and pollution emission in a 0.35 MW pulverized coal-fired furnace	9
Experimental and kinetic study on laminar flame speeds of ammonia/syngas/air at a high temperature and elevated pressure	9
Visible light responsive photocatalysts developed by substitution with metal cations aiming at artificial photosynthesis	9
China’s policy framework for carbon capture, utilization and storage: Review, analysis, and outlook	9
New insight into effect of potential on degradation of Fe-N-C catalyst for ORR	9
Layered alkali titanates (A2TinO2n+1): possible uses for energy/environment issues	9
Preparation and lithium storage performances of g-C3N4/Si nanocomposites as anode materials for lithium-ion battery	8
High heat flux thermal management through liquid metal driven with electromagnetic induction pump	8
Heating energy savings potential from retrofitting old apartments with an advanced double-skin façade system in cold climate	8
Accounting greenhouse gas emissions of food consumption between urban and rural residents in China: a whole production perspective	8
Influence of mass air flow ratio on gas-particle flow characteristics of a swirl burner in a 29 MW pulverized coal boiler	8
A coal-fired power plant integrated with biomass co-firing and CO2 capture for zero carbon emission	8
A comparative thermodynamic analysis of Kalina and organic Rankine cycles for hot dry rock: a prospect study in the Gonghe Basin	8
Highlights of mainstream solar cell efficiencies in 2022	8
Viability of a concentrated solar power system in a low sun belt prefecture	8
Effects of fuel combination and IVO timing on combustion and emissions of a dual-fuel HCCI combustion engine	8
Hollow-fiber gas penetration electrodes efficiently produce renewable synthetic fuels	7
Influence of nozzle height to width ratio on ignition and NOx emission characteristics of semicoke/bituminous coal blends in a 300 kW pulverized coal-fired furnace	7
Effects of slip length and hydraulic diameter on hydraulic entrance length of microchannels with superhydrophobic surfaces	7
Comprehensive performance analysis and optimization of 1,3-dimethylimidazolylium dimethylphosphate-water binary mixture for a single effect absorption refrigeration system	7
THAI experimental research on hydrogen risk and source term related safety systems	7
Blockchain in energy systems: values, opportunities, and limitations	6
Review of the LNG intermediate fluid vaporizer and its heat transfer characteristics	6
Comprehensive review of modeling, structure, and integration techniques of smart buildings in the cyber-physical-social system	6
Facile route to achieve MoSe2-Ni3Se2 on nickel foam as efficient dual functional electrocatalysts for overall water splitting	6
Spatiotemporal evolution and driving factors for GHG emissions of aluminum industry in China	6
Distributionally robust optimization of home energy management system based on receding horizon optimization	6
Pumping into a cool future: electrocaloric materials for zero-carbon refrigeration	6
A spectrally selective surface structure for combined photothermic conversion and radiative sky cooling	6
Ion conduction path in composite solid electrolytes for lithium metal batteries: from polymer rich to ceramic rich	6
Effect of graphene and its derivatives on thermo-mechanical properties of phase change materials and its applications: a comprehensive review	6
Photocatalysis: from solar light to hydrogen energy	6
Mercury emission and adsorption characteristics of fly ash in PC and CFB boilers	6

Review on cryogenic technologies for CO2 removal from natural gas	6
A review on the development of electrolytes for lithium-based batteries for low temperature applications	5
Aggregating structure in coal water slurry studied by eDLVO theory and fractal dimension	5
Facile controlled synthesis of hierarchically structured mesoporous Li4Ti5O12/C/rGO composites as high-performance anode of lithium-ion batteries	5
Ga(X)N/Si nanoarchitecture: An emerging semiconductor platform for sunlight-powered water splitting toward hydrogen	5
Ti4O7 supported IrOx for anode reversal tolerance in proton exchange membrane fuel cell	5
Data-driven distribution network topology identification considering correlated generation power of distributed energy resource	5
Recent progress in electric-field assisted combustion: a brief review	5
Steam reforming of toluene as a tar model compound with modified nickel-based catalyst	5
Thermodynamic and economic analyses of a coal and biomass indirect coupling power generation system	5
Dynamic simulation of a space gas-cooled reactor power system with a closed Brayton cycle	5
Photoelectrocatalytic generation of H2 and S from toxic H2S by using a novel BiOI/WO3 nanoflake array photoanode	5
High performance solid-state thermoelectric energy conversion via inorganic metal halide perovskites under tailored mechanical deformation	5
Z-scheme CdS/WO3 on a carbon cloth enabling effective hydrogen evolution	5
Influence of Fe on electrocatalytic activity of iron-nitrogen-doped carbon materials toward oxygen reduction reaction	5
An old issue and a new challenge for nuclear reactor safety	5
Liquid-based high-temperature receiver technologies for next-generation concentrating solar power: A review of challenges and potential solutions	5
Effect of oil shale semi-coke on deposit mineralogy and morphology in the flue path of a CFB burning Zhundong lignite	5
Experimental study on influence of operating parameters on tar components from corn straw gasification in fluidized bed	5
Numerical simulation of underground seasonal cold energy storage for a 10 MW solar thermal power plant in north-western China using TRNSYS	5
Applications of thermostatically controlled loads for demand response with the proliferation of variable renewable energy	4
Generation of enhanced stability of SnO/In(OH)3/InP for photocatalytic water splitting by SnO protection layer	4
Characterization of aerodynamic performance of wind-lens turbine using high-fidelity CFD simulations	4
Emerging roles of liquid metals in carbon neutrality	4
A review on different theoretical models of electrocaloric effect for refrigeration	4
Spontaneous polarization enhanced bismuth ferrate photoelectrode: fabrication and boosted photoelectrochemical water splitting property	4
A review on technologies with electricity generation potentials using liquified natural gas regasification cold energy	4
Analysis of molten metal spreading and solidification behaviors utilizing moving particle full-implicit method	4
Energy efficiency of small buildings with smart cooling system in the summer	4
Design and analysis of electrothermal metasurfaces	4
Chemisorption solid materials for hydrogen storage near ambient temperature: a review	4
Approaching the commercial threshold of solar water splitting toward hydrogen by III-nitrides nanowires	4
Combustion and emissions of RP-3 jet fuel and diesel fuel in a single-cylinder diesel engine	4
Research progress on hydrate plugging in multiphase mixed rich-liquid transportation pipelines	4
Thoughts on strategies and paths to achieve carbon peaking and carbon neutrality in China	4
Determining the optimum economic insulation thickness of double pipes buried in the soil for district heating systems	4
Clean and highly-efficient utilization of coal	4
Development of mobile miniature natural gas liquefiers	4
Comprehensive comparison of small-scale natural gas liquefaction processes using brazed plate heat exchangers	4
Thermo-economic analysis of a direct supercritical CO2 electric power generation system using geothermal heat	4
Optimization of process parameters for preparation of powdered activated coke to achieve maximum SO2 adsorption using response surface methodology	4
Regulating surface chemistry of separator with LiF for advanced Li-S batteries	4
Lithium-ion modified cellulose as a water-soluble binder for Li-O2 battery	4
Development of a fan-stirred constant volume combustion chamber and turbulence measurement with PIV	4
In situ growth of NiSe2 nanocrystalline array on graphene for efficient hydrogen evolution reaction	4
Optimal operation of integrated energy system including power thermal and gas subsystems	4
Exploration of the oxygen transport behavior in non-precious metal catalyst-based cathode catalyst layer for proton exchange membrane fuel cells	4
CFD Simulation of thermal hydraulic characteristics in a typical upper plenum of RPV	4
Effect of temperature on Lu’an bituminous char structure evolution in pyrolysis and combustion	3
Performance of vertical axis water turbine with eye-shaped baffle for pico hydropower	3
Fuel poverty and low carbon emissions: a comparative study of the feasibility of the hybrid renewable energy systems incorporating combined heat and power technology	3
Theoretical study on flow and radiation in tubular solar photocatalytic reactor	3
Liquid metal printing opening the way for energy conservation in semiconductor manufacturing industry	3
Novel strategies to tailor the photocatalytic activity of metal—organic frameworks for hydrogen generation: a mini-review	3
Optimal design analysis of a tubular heat exchanger network with extended surfaces using multi-objective constructal optimization	3
Industrial-scale investigations on effects of tertiary-air declination angle on combustion and steam temperature characteristics in a 350-MW supercritical down-fired boiler	3
NOx and H2S formation in the reductive zone of air-staged combustion of pulverized blended coals	3
Influence mechanism of dynamic and static liquid bridge forces on particle deposition behaviors in solar photovoltaic mirrors	3
A review on high performance photovoltaic cells and strategies for improving their efficiency	3
Multi-objective optimal allocation strategy for the energy internet in Huangpu District, Guangzhou, China	3
Enhanced performance of NiF2/BiVO4 photoanode for photoelectrochemical water splitting	3
Enhanced performance of oxygen vacancies on CO2 adsorption and activation over different phases of ZrO2	3
Significant potential of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell systems for distributed power generation and carbon neutrality	3
Performance evaluation of an improved biomass-fired cogeneration system simultaneously using extraction steam, cooling water, and feedwater for heating	3
Optimizing environmental insulation thickness of buildings with CHP-based district heating system based on amount of energy and energy grade	3
In situ growth of a-few-layered MoS2 on CdS nanorod for high efficient photocatalytic H2 production	3
Optimal portfolio design of energy storage devices with financial and physical right market	3
Active-reactive power scheduling of integrated electricity-gas network with multi-microgrids	3
Experimental study of stratified lean burn characteristics on a dual injection gasoline engine	3
An experimental study of a single-piston free piston linear generator	3
Organic conjugated polymers and polymer dots as photocatalysts for hydrogen production	3
Multi-stage ammonia production for sorption selective catalytic reduction of NOx	3
Transient process of methane-oxygen diffusion flame-street establishment in a microchannel	3
Application of metal oxides-based nanofluids in PV/T systems: a review	3