OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Frontiers in Energy is 8. 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 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)

Article	Citations
A review on technologies with electricity generation potentials using liquified natural gas regasification cold energy	69
Flow and thermal modeling of liquid metal in expanded microchannel heat sink	68
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	51
Current advances and performance enhancement of single atom M-N-C catalysts for PEMFCs	46
Dimethyl ether: A promising fuel for marine engines	44
Deep learning-based structural characterization and mass transport analysis of CO2 reduction catalyst layers	39
Reverse electrodialysis heat engine with helium-gap diffusion distillation: Energy efficiency analysis	37
Numerical study of novel OME1−6 combustion mechanism and spray combustion at changed ambient environments	36
Surface electron reconfiguration of ceric dioxide artificial interface layer by cationic doping for dendrite-free zinc anode	36
Climate change and innovative paths to a more sustainable future	34
Lifecycle carbon footprint and cost assessment for coal-to-liquid coupled with carbon capture, storage, and utilization technology in China	33
Engineered supramolecular crystals for high-capacity hydrogen storage	33
Novel strategies to tailor the photocatalytic activity of metal—organic frameworks for hydrogen generation: a mini-review	32
Progressive topology-curvature optimization of flow channel for PEMFC and performance assessment	31
Recent progress in Prussian blue electrode for electrochromic devices	31
Syngas production by photoreforming of formic acid with 2D VxW1−xN1.5 solid solution as an efficient cocatalyst	30
Impact of Ni particle size on CO2 activation and CO formation during reforming process: A density functional theory study	29
Defect engineering in two-dimensional materials for photocatalysis: A mini-review of first-principles design	28
Liquid metal printing opening the way for energy conservation in semiconductor manufacturing industry	27
Plasma-assisted ammonia synthesis under mild conditions for hydrogen and electricity storage: Mechanisms, pathways, and application prospects	27
An experimental study of a single-piston free piston linear generator	27
Experimental study on early flame dynamics in an optically accessible hydrogen-fueled spark ignition engine	26
Oxygen reduction electrocatalysis: From conventional to single-atomic platinum-based catalysts for proton exchange membrane fuel cells	26
Performance-enhanced direct ammonia protonic ceramic fuel cells using CeO2-supported Ni and Ru catalyst layer	25

The world’s first offshore wind power non-desalination of seawater in situ electrolysis for hydrogen production successfully tested in Fujian, China	25
Transient performance comparison of grid-forming converters with different FRT control strategies	24
Comprehensive assessment and optimization of a hybrid cogeneration system based on compressed air energy storage with high-temperature thermal energy storage	23
Highlights of mainstream solar cell efficiencies in 2022	23
Performance evaluation and optimization of a novel compressed CO2 energy storage system based on gas-liquid phase change and cold-electricity cogeneration	23
Experimental study of stratified lean burn characteristics on a dual injection gasoline engine	23
RETRACTED ARTICLE: Distributed energy management for networked microgrids in a three-phase unbalanced distribution network	22
Energy distribution between liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen temperatures in a Stirling/pulse tube refrigerator	22
Oxygen reduction reaction performance of Fe-N-C catalyst with dual nitrogen source	21
Top 10 Influential Events in carbon neutrality and climate change response for 2023	21
Pyrochlore La2Zr2–xNixO7 anodes for direct ammonia solid oxide fuel cells	19
Plasma spray coating on interconnector toward promoted solid oxide fuel cells and solid oxide electrolysis cells	19
Intramolecular junction for methane photooxidation to ethanol	18
Core-membrane microstructured amine-modified mesoporous biochar templated via ZnCl2/KCl for CO2 capture	18
A fibrous hydroelectric generator derived from eco-friendly sodium alginate for low-grade energy harvesting	18
Highlights of mainstream solar cell efficiencies in 2023	17
Na2FeSiO4 as a sodium-ion battery material: A computational perspective	17
Three-dimensional composite Li metal anode by simple mechanical modification for high-energy batteries	17
Promising approach for preparing metallic single-atom catalysts: electrochemical deposition	17
Correction to: Post-combustion carbon capture and conversion using advanced materials of Zn-based metal-organic frameworks: A mini review	16
Review on thermal-science fundamental research of pressurized oxy-fuel combustion technology	16
A carbon dioxide energy storage system with high-temperature graded heat storage structure: Thermodynamic intrinsic cycle construction and performance analysis	16
Impact of pressure on perovskite MSnX3 (M = Li, Na; X = Cl, Br, I): A density functional theory study	16
Electrochemical CO2 reduction to C2+ products over Cu/Zn intermetallic catalysts synthesized by electrodeposition	16
Formamide-engineered VOPO4 cathodes with high volumetric capacity and mass loading for aqueous zinc-ion batteries	15
Improvement of durability of membrane electrode assembly by frame sealing structure in temperature shock	15
Liquid-based high-temperature receiver technologies for next-generation concentrating solar power: A review of challenges and potential solutions	15
Efficient electrochemical methane coupling enabled by stabilized oxygen species during oxygen evolution in a solid oxide electrolyzer integrated with CO2 electrolysis	15
Life cycle assessment of green ammonia production at a coastal facility in South Africa	15
Fast oxygen redox enabled by flexible Al–O bonds in P2-type layered oxides for sodium batteries	15
Tailoring GaN nanorods with MoS2 on tungsten foil for enhanced photoelectrochemical performance	15
Mapping the trends and prospects of battery cathode materials based on patent landscape	15
Surface modification by ligand growth strategy for dense copper bismuth film as photocathode to enhance hydrogen production activity	15
Operando modeling and measurements: Powerful tools for revealing the mechanism of alkali carbonate-based sorbents for CO2 capture in real conditions	14
Recent advances in stabilization strategies for zinc anodes in aqueous zinc-ion batteries	14
Advancing performance assessment of a spectral beam splitting hybrid PV/T system with water-based SiO2 nanofluid	14
Engineering Fronts 2024 announced engineering fronts in the fields of Energy and Electrical Science and Technology	14
A novel state of health estimation model for lithium-ion batteries incorporating signal processing and optimized machine learning methods	13
A review of bifacial solar photovoltaic applications	13
Machine learning-based structure—property modeling for ionic liquids design and screening: A state-of-the-art review	13
Highly efficient operation of an innovative SOFC powered all-electric ship system using quick approach for ammonia to hydrogen	13
Rare earth engineering to mitigate corrosion challenges in seawater electrolysis	13
Performance analysis of a novel medium temperature compressed air energy storage system based on inverter-driven compressor pressure regulation	12
Correction to: Techno-economic and life-cycle assessment comparisons of hydrogen delivery options	12
Exploration of the oxygen transport behavior in non-precious metal catalyst-based cathode catalyst layer for proton exchange membrane fuel cells	12
Experimental study on current distribution in parallel-connected solid oxide fuel cell strings	12
Synthesis of magnetic carbonaceous acid derived from waste garlic peel for biodiesel production via esterification	12
Production of hydrogen from fossil fuel: A review	11
Advances in manganese-based cathode electrodes for aqueous zinc-ion batteries	11
Bifunctional Pt/TiO2-Ov catalysts for enhanced electron transfer and CO tolerance in acidic HOR and ORR	11

A fully solid-state cold thermal energy storage device for car seats using shape-memory alloys	11
Economically attractive production of commercial-grade gasoline from waste plastics	11
Ultrasmall palladium nanoparticles supported on zirconium phosphate for electrochemical CO2 reduction to ethanol	11
Quantitative contribution of cells and interfaces to SOEC stack performance	11
Anti-corrosion carbon support for mass transfer enhancement in low-platinum loaded fuel cells	11
Recent advances in co-processing biomass feedstock with petroleum feedstock: A review	11
Capacity-operation collaborative optimization of the system integrated with wind power/photovoltaic/concentrating solar power with S-CO2 Brayton cycle	10
Recent advances in morphology control of platinum catalysts toward oxygen reduction reaction	10
Working with uncertainty in life cycle costing: New approach applied to the case study on proton exchange membrane water electrolysis	10
Topology-independent end-to-end learning model for improving the voltage profile in microgrids-integrated power distribution networks	10
Advanced 2D molybdenum disulfide for green hydrogen production: Recent progress and future perspectives	10
Strain engineering of Pt-based electrocatalysts for oxygen reaction reduction	10
Two-phase early prediction method for remaining useful life of lithium-ion batteries based on a neural network and Gaussian process regression	10
Ga(X)N/Si nanoarchitecture: An emerging semiconductor platform for sunlight-powered water splitting toward hydrogen	10
Thoughts on strategies and paths to achieve carbon peaking and carbon neutrality in China	10
Improved cyclic stability of LiNi0.8Mn0.1Co0.1O2 cathode enabled by a novel CEI forming additive	10
Two-dimensional bimetallic selenium-containing metal-organic frameworks and their calcinated derivatives as electrocatalysts for overall water splitting	10
Nanomaterials-based enzymatic biofuel cells for wearable and implantable bioelectronics	10
Electrochemical CO2 reduction for reducing CO2 emission and producing value-added products	9
Statistical approach to design Zn particle size, shape, and crystallinity for alkaline batteries	9
Active-reactive power scheduling of integrated electricity-gas network with multi-microgrids	9
Impact of bimetallic synergies on Mo-doping NiFeOOH: Insights into enhanced OER activity and reconstructed electronic structure	9
Function-reversible facets enabling SrTiO3 nanocrystals for improved photocatalytic hydrogen evolution	9
Design and analysis of electrothermal metasurfaces	9
Review of combustion technologies for ammonia-diesel compression ignition engines: Approaches to achieving high ammonia substitution	9
Solar-driven plastic waste conversion: A mini-review on photoreforming for Co-producing hydrogen and chemical feedstocks	9
Dynamic simulation of GEH-IES with distributed parameter characteristics for hydrogen-blending transportation	8
Recent advances in high-entropy alloys for electrochemical hydrogen evolution, oxygen reduction, and CO2 reduction reactions	8
Data-driven consumer-phase identification in low-voltage distribution networks considering prosumers	8
Construction of an efficient CuCo-TA@FeOOH heterojunction for high-performance electrocatalytic seawater oxidation	8
Techno-economic and life-cycle assessment comparisons of hydrogen delivery options	8
Thermo-mechanical energy storage technologies: Innovations, challenges and future directions	8