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 2021-09-01 to 2025-09-01.)

Article	Citations
Optimization of spatial structure designs of control rod using Monte Carlo code RMC	60
Current advances and performance enhancement of single atom M-N-C catalysts for PEMFCs	51
Dimethyl ether: A promising fuel for marine engines	38
Multi-timescale optimization scheduling of interconnected data centers based on model predictive control	36
Review on cryogenic technologies for CO2 removal from natural gas	35
Flow and thermal modeling of liquid metal in expanded microchannel heat sink	31
A review on technologies with electricity generation potentials using liquified natural gas regasification cold energy	30
Layered alkali titanates (A2TinO2n+1): possible uses for energy/environment issues	28
In situ growth of a-few-layered MoS2 on CdS nanorod for high efficient photocatalytic H2 production	26
Reassessment of fenestration characteristics for residential buildings in hot climates: energy and economic analysis	25
Surface electron reconfiguration of ceric dioxide artificial interface layer by cationic doping for dendrite-free zinc anode	24
Engineered supramolecular crystals for high-capacity hydrogen storage	24
Ion conduction path in composite solid electrolytes for lithium metal batteries: from polymer rich to ceramic rich	22
Reverse electrodialysis heat engine with helium-gap diffusion distillation: Energy efficiency analysis	22
Deep learning-based structural characterization and mass transport analysis of CO2 reduction catalyst layers	22
Lifecycle carbon footprint and cost assessment for coal-to-liquid coupled with carbon capture, storage, and utilization technology in China	20
Climate change and innovative paths to a more sustainable future	20
Numerical study of novel OME1−6 combustion mechanism and spray combustion at changed ambient environments	20
High heat flux thermal management through liquid metal driven with electromagnetic induction pump	19
Z-scheme CdS/WO3 on a carbon cloth enabling effective hydrogen evolution	19
Multi-stage ammonia production for sorption selective catalytic reduction of NOx	18
Evaluation of global niobium flow modeling and its market forecasting	18
Novel strategies to tailor the photocatalytic activity of metal—organic frameworks for hydrogen generation: a mini-review	18
Syngas production by photoreforming of formic acid with 2D VxW1−xN1.5 solid solution as an efficient cocatalyst	17
Defect engineering in two-dimensional materials for photocatalysis: A mini-review of first-principles design	17

Progressive topology-curvature optimization of flow channel for PEMFC and performance assessment	17
Experimental and kinetic study on laminar flame speeds of ammonia/syngas/air at a high temperature and elevated pressure	17
Analysis of physical properties of gas hydrate-bearing unconsolidated sediment samples from the ultra-deepwater area in the South China Sea	17
An experimental study of a single-piston free piston linear generator	16
Liquid metal printing opening the way for energy conservation in semiconductor manufacturing industry	16
Experimental study on early flame dynamics in an optically accessible hydrogen-fueled spark ignition engine	16
Impact of Ni particle size on CO2 activation and CO formation during reforming process: A density functional theory study	16
Plasma-assisted ammonia synthesis under mild conditions for hydrogen and electricity storage: Mechanisms, pathways, and application prospects	16
Recent progress in Prussian blue electrode for electrochromic devices	16
Preliminary design of an SCO2 conversion system applied to the sodium cooled fast reactor	16
Transient performance comparison of grid-forming converters with different FRT control strategies	15
The world’s first offshore wind power non-desalination of seawater in situ electrolysis for hydrogen production successfully tested in Fujian, China	15
Highlights of mainstream solar cell efficiencies in 2022	15
Oxygen reduction electrocatalysis: From conventional to single-atomic platinum-based catalysts for proton exchange membrane fuel cells	15
Comprehensive assessment and optimization of a hybrid cogeneration system based on compressed air energy storage with high-temperature thermal energy storage	15
Performance evaluation and optimization of a novel compressed CO2 energy storage system based on gas-liquid phase change and cold-electricity cogeneration	15
Performance-enhanced direct ammonia protonic ceramic fuel cells using CeO2-supported Ni and Ru catalyst layer	14
Plasma spray coating on interconnector toward promoted solid oxide fuel cells and solid oxide electrolysis cells	14
Experimental study of stratified lean burn characteristics on a dual injection gasoline engine	14
Energy distribution between liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen temperatures in a Stirling/pulse tube refrigerator	14
RETRACTED ARTICLE: Distributed energy management for networked microgrids in a three-phase unbalanced distribution network	13
Oxygen reduction reaction performance of Fe-N-C catalyst with dual nitrogen source	13
Top 10 Influential Events in carbon neutrality and climate change response for 2023	13
Optimal portfolio design of energy storage devices with financial and physical right market	12
A fibrous hydroelectric generator derived from eco-friendly sodium alginate for low-grade energy harvesting	12
Core-membrane microstructured amine-modified mesoporous biochar templated via ZnCl2/KCl for CO2 capture	12
Three-dimensional composite Li metal anode by simple mechanical modification for high-energy batteries	11
Pyrochlore La2Zr2–xNixO7 anodes for direct ammonia solid oxide fuel cells	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
Review on thermal-science fundamental research of pressurized oxy-fuel combustion technology	10
Promising approach for preparing metallic single-atom catalysts: electrochemical deposition	10
Experience gained in analyzing severe accidents for WWER RP using CC SOCRAT	10
In situ growth of NiSe2 nanocrystalline array on graphene for efficient hydrogen evolution reaction	10
Impact of pressure on perovskite MSnX3 (M = Li, Na; X = Cl, Br, I): A density functional theory study	10
Highlights of mainstream solar cell efficiencies in 2023	10
Intramolecular junction for methane photooxidation to ethanol	10
Fast oxygen redox enabled by flexible Al–O bonds in P2-type layered oxides for sodium batteries	9
Efficient electrochemical methane coupling enabled by stabilized oxygen species during oxygen evolution in a solid oxide electrolyzer integrated with CO2 electrolysis	9
Improvement of durability of membrane electrode assembly by frame sealing structure in temperature shock	9
Formamide-engineered VOPO4 cathodes with high volumetric capacity and mass loading for aqueous zinc-ion batteries	9
Perspective on gallium-based room temperature liquid metal batteries	9
Ti4O7 supported IrOx for anode reversal tolerance in proton exchange membrane fuel cell	9
Comprehensive review of modeling, structure, and integration techniques of smart buildings in the cyber-physical-social system	9
Electrochemical CO2 reduction to C2+ products over Cu/Zn intermetallic catalysts synthesized by electrodeposition	9
A carbon dioxide energy storage system with high-temperature graded heat storage structure: Thermodynamic intrinsic cycle construction and performance analysis	9
Liquid-based high-temperature receiver technologies for next-generation concentrating solar power: A review of challenges and potential solutions	9