OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Frontiers in Energy is 13. 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 2022-06-01 to 2026-06-01.)

Article	Citations
A review on technologies with electricity generation potentials using liquified natural gas regasification cold energy	67
Flow and thermal modeling of liquid metal in expanded microchannel heat sink	63
Current advances and performance enhancement of single atom M-N-C catalysts for PEMFCs	59
Transition metal chalcogenides in the oxygen evolution reaction: Surface reconstruction and in situ/operando characterization	45
Dimethyl ether: A promising fuel for marine engines	43
Multi-timescale optimization scheduling of interconnected data centers based on model predictive control	38
Ion conduction path in composite solid electrolytes for lithium metal batteries: from polymer rich to ceramic rich	36
Deep learning-based structural characterization and mass transport analysis of CO2 reduction catalyst layers	36
Reverse electrodialysis heat engine with helium-gap diffusion distillation: Energy efficiency analysis	35
Numerical study of novel OME1−6 combustion mechanism and spray combustion at changed ambient environments	32
Climate change and innovative paths to a more sustainable future	31
Surface electron reconfiguration of ceric dioxide artificial interface layer by cationic doping for dendrite-free zinc anode	31
Novel strategies to tailor the photocatalytic activity of metal—organic frameworks for hydrogen generation: a mini-review	30
Lifecycle carbon footprint and cost assessment for coal-to-liquid coupled with carbon capture, storage, and utilization technology in China	30
Recent progress in Prussian blue electrode for electrochromic devices	30
Engineered supramolecular crystals for high-capacity hydrogen storage	30
Impact of Ni particle size on CO2 activation and CO formation during reforming process: A density functional theory study	29
Syngas production by photoreforming of formic acid with 2D VxW1−xN1.5 solid solution as an efficient cocatalyst	26
Defect engineering in two-dimensional materials for photocatalysis: A mini-review of first-principles design	26
Progressive topology-curvature optimization of flow channel for PEMFC and performance assessment	26
An experimental study of a single-piston free piston linear generator	25
Experimental study on early flame dynamics in an optically accessible hydrogen-fueled spark ignition engine	25
Liquid metal printing opening the way for energy conservation in semiconductor manufacturing industry	25
Plasma-assisted ammonia synthesis under mild conditions for hydrogen and electricity storage: Mechanisms, pathways, and application prospects	25
Oxygen reduction electrocatalysis: From conventional to single-atomic platinum-based catalysts for proton exchange membrane fuel cells	23

The world’s first offshore wind power non-desalination of seawater in situ electrolysis for hydrogen production successfully tested in Fujian, China	23
Performance-enhanced direct ammonia protonic ceramic fuel cells using CeO2-supported Ni and Ru catalyst layer	23
Highlights of mainstream solar cell efficiencies in 2022	22
Performance evaluation and optimization of a novel compressed CO2 energy storage system based on gas-liquid phase change and cold-electricity cogeneration	22
Experimental study of stratified lean burn characteristics on a dual injection gasoline engine	22
Transient performance comparison of grid-forming converters with different FRT control strategies	22
Comprehensive assessment and optimization of a hybrid cogeneration system based on compressed air energy storage with high-temperature thermal energy storage	22
Energy distribution between liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen temperatures in a Stirling/pulse tube refrigerator	21
RETRACTED ARTICLE: Distributed energy management for networked microgrids in a three-phase unbalanced distribution network	20
Top 10 Influential Events in carbon neutrality and climate change response for 2023	19
Plasma spray coating on interconnector toward promoted solid oxide fuel cells and solid oxide electrolysis cells	19
A fibrous hydroelectric generator derived from eco-friendly sodium alginate for low-grade energy harvesting	19
Oxygen reduction reaction performance of Fe-N-C catalyst with dual nitrogen source	19
Pyrochlore La2Zr2–xNixO7 anodes for direct ammonia solid oxide fuel cells	18
Mechanism and control factors of hydrate plugging in multiphase liquid-rich pipeline flow systems: a review	18
Core-membrane microstructured amine-modified mesoporous biochar templated via ZnCl2/KCl for CO2 capture	17
Promising approach for preparing metallic single-atom catalysts: electrochemical deposition	16
Intramolecular junction for methane photooxidation to ethanol	16
Highlights of mainstream solar cell efficiencies in 2023	15
Three-dimensional composite Li metal anode by simple mechanical modification for high-energy batteries	15
Na2FeSiO4 as a sodium-ion battery material: A computational perspective	15
Electrochemical CO2 reduction to C2+ products over Cu/Zn intermetallic catalysts synthesized by electrodeposition	15
In situ growth of NiSe2 nanocrystalline array on graphene for efficient hydrogen evolution reaction	15
Impact of pressure on perovskite MSnX3 (M = Li, Na; X = Cl, Br, I): A density functional theory study	15
A carbon dioxide energy storage system with high-temperature graded heat storage structure: Thermodynamic intrinsic cycle construction and performance analysis	14
Review on thermal-science fundamental research of pressurized oxy-fuel combustion technology	14
Surface modification by ligand growth strategy for dense copper bismuth film as photocathode to enhance hydrogen production activity	14
Efficient electrochemical methane coupling enabled by stabilized oxygen species during oxygen evolution in a solid oxide electrolyzer integrated with CO2 electrolysis	13
Liquid-based high-temperature receiver technologies for next-generation concentrating solar power: A review of challenges and potential solutions	13
Life cycle assessment of green ammonia production at a coastal facility in South Africa	13
Correction to: Post-combustion carbon capture and conversion using advanced materials of Zn-based metal-organic frameworks: A mini review	13
Tailoring GaN nanorods with MoS2 on tungsten foil for enhanced photoelectrochemical performance	13
Improvement of durability of membrane electrode assembly by frame sealing structure in temperature shock	13
Fast oxygen redox enabled by flexible Al–O bonds in P2-type layered oxides for sodium batteries	13
Formamide-engineered VOPO4 cathodes with high volumetric capacity and mass loading for aqueous zinc-ion batteries	13
Mapping the trends and prospects of battery cathode materials based on patent landscape	13