Photoalignment and photopatterning has been proposed and studied for a long time. Light is responsible for the delivery of energy as well as phase and polarization information to materials systems. It was shown that photoalignment liquid crystals by azodye nanolayers could provid [....] » Read More
The escalating accumulation of plastic waste and the persistent energy deficit in developing economies, particularly in Nigeria, present a dual environmental and socio-economic challenge that requires innovative and sustainable technological interventions. This review examines th [....] » Read More
Magnetite-bearing geological formations may serve as natural, low-carbon hydrogen (H2) sources through water–rock reactions under anoxic conditions. However, H2 generation is expected to alter mineral surfaces and mechanical properties, potentially affecting reservoir integ [....] » Read More
Currently, the amount of waste generated has a negative impact on the environment. The increased use of sustainable materials in the construction industry is due to a strong social awareness of environmental protection. This implies the development of methodologies that allow for [....] » Read More
Brazil’s abundant biomass resources position the country as a potential cornerstone in the global effort to decarbonize aviation through Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This study provides a techno-economic and policy-focused assessment of Brazil’s capacity to develo [....] » Read More
Sodium-ion battery energy storage systems (SIB-ESSs) have emerged as a transformative and strategically important alternative to conventional lithium-ion battery technologies. This growing interest is primarily driven by the widespread availability and low cost of sodium resource [....] » Read More
The discovery of the rare gas helium in hydrocarbon rich zone has been done in the Garhakota and Rahatgarh tahsil, Meerkheri, Piparia-Bhutoli, Banda, Semra Lodhi, Ghoghra, Mandi Bamora, Kurwai, Kantara, and Bannad in Sagar District and Jabera, Mahalawar, Mariadoh, Hatta, Singramp [....] » Read More
The urgent global need to address climate change has intensified efforts toward a comprehensive energy transition, shifting from traditional fossil fuels to sustainable, low-carbon energy sources. This review paper critically examines the evolving role of the oil and gas sector i [....] » Read More
?urrent, the significance and role of production sharing agreements is assessed in terms of the area of land granted for subsoil use to the investor(s), the amount of funds spent on the extraction of mineral raw materials, the volume of extracted materials, the investor(s)' s [....] » Read More
A general framework is presented for artificial photosynthesis based on hydrolyzed titanium–ligand systems that operate as self-organizing, redox-active ensembles under ambient conditions. Unlike conventional photocatalytic approaches that rely on engineered surfaces or ext [....] » Read More
The detection rate of harmful chemicals in textiles is usually less than 1%. However, the testing process consumes a large number of reagent and consumables, which produces a large amount of waste to pollute the environment. Moreover, the test period is long and the cost is high. [....] » Read More
Hydrogen energy has been regarded as the mordern trends towards future energy resource. Above all, hydrogen storage is the most critical aspect of hydrogen energy utilization system. Graphene, as an outstanding representative of carbon-based materials, has become the hot spot for [....] » Read More
Title : The autonomy curve: The impact of ai on energy systems
Scott Kelly, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
Artificial intelligence may be the most transformative technology in human history, but it is also on track to consume more electricity than entire nations. Data centre demand is projected to reach 945 TWh by 2030 (nearly 3% of global electricity consumption) with AI workloads po [....] » Read More
Title : Energy performance of world’s first vacuum insulated heatable curtain for realistic energy-loss reduction with mild radiant heating
Saim Memon, Sanyou London Pvt Ltd, United Kingdom
Meeting urgent climate targets requires rapid, scalable reductions in operational energy use, yet traditional fibrous and polymeric insulation rarely achieves sub-0.20 W·m?²·K?¹ U-values without excessive thickness, embodied-carbon penalties, installation [....] » Read More
Title : Transforming waste plastic into renewable hydrogen: A review of progress, challenges, and future directions through pyrolysis, distillation, and hydrotreatment process
Nur Hassan, Central Queensland University, Australia
The rapid growth of the global plastic waste burden and the concurrent demand for low-carbon hydrogen have driven research into thermochemical routes that convert post-consumer plastics into hydrogen. This review synthesises recent advances in a three-step processing chain— [....] » Read More
Title : Why should nature be conserved
Dai Yeun Jeong, Asia Climate Change Education Center, Korea, Republic of
Nature can exist without humans, but humans can’t survive without nature. In this sense, nature is a house where humans live, and we define nature as a human environment determining the existence mode of humans. This is the base of why the original quality and structure of [....] » Read More
Title : Inclusive energy transition through productive small-scale mobility: Natural gas and LPG solutions for two- and three-wheel transport
Deinar Agudelo Ortiz, Natural Motos sas, Colombia
Across many developing regions, two-wheel and three-wheel vehicles form the backbone of productive mobility, supporting millions of livelihoods through delivery services, passenger transport, and micro-entrepreneurship. However, these vehicles often rely on high-emission liquid f [....] » Read More
Title : Micro grid of power electronics, renewable energy storage, and collaboration opportunities
Mustafa Ergin Sahin, RTE University, Turkey
In this invited keynote presentation general informations such as; description, types and avantgages and disadvantages of microgrids will be given. Informations about renewable energy sources will be given also. Power electronic converters structure for microgrids are also [....] » Read More
Title : Dissipative Research and development of dissipative work W=Q=CF2t and gravitational field energy
Chen Jun, Shahe Middle School, Chuzhou City, China
What is energy? In physics, if an object has the ability to do work, it possesses energy. Here, doing work refers to mechanical work = FS. With the current proposal of dissipative work W = Q = CF^2t, doing work can now include two different forms of work: mechanical work and d [....] » Read More
Title : Improved performance analysis of P&O and fuzzy logic based MMPT techniques for photovoltaic energy systems under dynamic irradiance
Lamia Youb, University of Batna , Algeria
The main advantage of using fuzzy controller for instance solar is the reduction of effect of uncertainty in system control. This paper presents a comparative study between two controller’s methods for Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) for photovoltaic (PV) systems which [....] » Read More
Title : Building leaders, advancing impact: Developing the workforce to drive a sustainable and inclusive global energy transition
Ricson Chude, Association of Energy Engineers, United States
The global energy transition is accelerating, yet its success hinges not solely on technology, policy, or finance, and it depends on the people who design, operate, and sustain energy systems. As President of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), Mr. Chude will sha [....] » Read More
Title : Compact high-density gasifier for waste biomasses
Daria Botsula, University of Udine, Italy
Biomass gasifiers, as used during the Second World War, had many drawbacks, particularly the production of gas rich in tar. In recent decades, sophisticated multi-stage gasifier systems with complex filtration mechanisms have been developed to address these issues. However, these [....] » Read More
Title : An open-air laboratory for innovative renewable energy technologies
Parsu Ram Sharma, University of Udine, Italy
It is self-evident that solar energy should be used to generate heat at high temperatures (≥100°C) to help combat global warming. Over the past decades, parabolic mirrors and heliostat fields have been employed for this purpose, but they have not achieved the expected succ [....] » Read More
Title : Small modular reactors and the regulatory struggle: Reconfiguring the nuclear strategic action field in Finland
Roosa Talala, LUT University, Finland
This paper examines how small modular reactors (SMRs) reshape nuclear regulation by generating a simultaneous struggle for de-regulation and re-regulation within the Finnish nuclear policy field. Instead of seeing SMRs only as a new technology, the study views them as a catalyst [....] » Read More
Title : Mosfets with bi-directional switching capability: A key enabler for the future of power electronics
Severin Kampl, Infineon Technologies Austria AG, Austria
The increasing demand for efficient and compact on-board chargers in electric vehicles necessitates the development of high-performance power electronic topologies. Silicon-Carbide (SiC) based bi-directional MOSFETs have emerged as a promising solution, offering outstand [....] » Read More
Title : Advancing waste-to-fuel technologies: Integrated research on DFB gasification, fischer-tropsch synthesis and process monitoring
Theresa Koffler, BEST – Bioenergy and Sustainable Technologies GmbH, Austria
The production of advanced biofuels and green chemicals via advanced dual fluidized bed (a DFB) gasification combined with Fischer–Tropsch (FT) synthesis represents a promising pathway to defossilize hard-to-abate sectors such as aviation or heavy transport. These technolog [....] » Read More
Title : Commissioning of a lab-scale alcohol synthesis plant and first operation results using a Cu/ZnO/Al2O3 methanol synthesis catalyst
Imanuel Wustinger, BEST – Bioenergy and Sustainable Technologies GmbH, Austria
Broadening the research infrastructure of BEST – Bioenergy and Sustainable Technologies GmbH, a lab scale alcohol synthesis plant is being constructed at the Syngas Platform Vienna as of March 2026. The primary aim of the plant is to enable the investigation of the conversi [....] » Read More
Title : SAGE: A scalable, people-centred model for Europe’s sustainable housing transition
Sven Van Elst, ASTER cv, Belgium
SAGE is an integrated, people-centred energy and housing model designed to accelerate Europe’s sustainable transition by combining solar panels, home batteries, and heat pumps into one coherent, affordable system. As the document notes, “most European homes are old, i [....] » Read More
Title : The effect of a porous media on methane combustion in a domestic gas stove
Cristi Emanuel Iolu, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica, Romania
Methane remains a relevant fuel within the context of the energy transition due to its lower specific emissions compared to other hydrocarbons. However, further improvements in combustion efficiency and pollutant reduction are essential for the development of cleaner hydrocarbon [....] » Read More
Title : Environmental sustainability through artificial intelligence and innovation adoption: The role of green entrepreneurial innovation and organizational culture
Fazal Ayaz, China University of Geosciences Wuhan, China
This study explores the influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Innovation Adoption (IA) on Sustainable Environmental Performance (SEP) & Sustainable Organizational Practices (SOP). Highlighting the role of Green Entrepreneurial Innovation (GEI) and the moderating effec [....] » Read More
Title : Operando and in-situ characterisation of energy materials: Understanding dynamic processes in catalysis and hydrogen technologies
Harishchandra Singh, Amity University Noida, India
Energy materials rarely behave in steady-state — catalysts restructure under reaction conditions, electrode surfaces evolve during charge-discharge, and hydrogen storage materials undergo phase transitions invisible to post-mortem analysis. Understanding these dynamic proce [....] » Read More
Title : Breaking the energy-power trade-off for next-generation energy storage
Harishchandra Singh, Amity University Noida, India
Conventional energy storage architectures force a fundamental compromise: batteries deliver high energy density but are limited in power output and cycle life, while supercapacitors offer rapid charge-discharge and exceptional durability but fall short on energy density. For next [....] » Read More
Title : Fiscal deficit, environmental taxation, and renewable energy transition: Cross country-distributional evidence from panel MMQR
Pranay Purohit, Navrachna University, India
This study examines the distributional impacts of fiscal policy tools on renewable energy adoption in 71 countries from 2010 to 2021 using the Method of Moments Quantile Regression approach proposed by Machado and Santos Silva in 2019. Unlike conventional mean-based estimators th [....] » Read More
Title : Ethics of energy equity and human security
Michael Anjello Jothi Rajan, Aadhavan Educational and Research Trust, India
Any new technology brings with it inherent benefits as well as more overt ethical concerns when it becomes operative in the society in the short or long run. The emergence of AI and Data Science require the maximum power consumed compared to the older technologies. Hence energy g [....] » Read More
Title : A VAR-Based analysis of the Dominican republic power sector under extreme weather events: Dynamic interactions between power generation, domestic demand, and energy exports
Cesar Dubbier Castro, Industrial University of Santander, Colombia
Extreme weather events are becoming an increasingly visible source of pressure on electricity systems, particularly in island and climate-sensitive economies such as the Dominican Republic, Aruba, Curazao, and Dominica. Hurricanes, prolonged droughts, and temperature anomalies no [....] » Read More
Title : The impact of renewable energy on carbon emissions in sub-saharna African Countries: Does globalisation matter
Nicholas M M Odhiambo, University of South Africa - Muckleneuk Campus, South Africa
The relationship between renewable energy consumption and carbon emissions has been studied extensively in recent years. Studies have shown that renewable energy exploration can play a critical role in reducing environmental degradation. By reducing overreliance on fossil fuels a [....] » Read More
Title : A multi-stage linear state estimation method for three-phase unbalanced distribution grids
Mohsen Banaei, Technical University of Denmark, Denmark
This paper addresses the challenge of state estimation in distribution grids with limited observability and complex three-phase network behavior. Unlike transmission systems, distribution grids are characterized by sparse measurement infrastructure, unbalanced operation, and nonl [....] » Read More
Title : Carbon capture and storage potential in the Guajira Basin, Colombia using the costmap–simccs software
Lorena Franco, EAFIT University, Colombia
Clean energy transition alternatives, such as Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS), are technologies implemented to mitigate atmospheric CO2 concentrations and stabilize the increase of greenhouse gases resulting from anthropogenic activities. This project aims to capt [....] » Read More
Title : A different approach to hydropower: An eco-friendly approach (clean hydro production)
Tchawe Tchawe Moukam, ENSAI/University of Ngaoundere, Cameroon
Hydroelectric power is considered a form of green energy. However, the system used to generate it has a significant impact on nature. Not only does it generally require substantial financial resources, but it also irreversibly alters the environment in which it is built (whether [....] » Read More
Title : Evaluation of climate resilience and degradation of photovoltaic systems in the Ecuadorian Amazon-2025-2026
Jose Antonio Romero Paguay, Amazon State University, Ecuador
The performance, degradation, and climate resilience of photovoltaic (PV) systems were assessed in three Ecuadorian Amazon cantons—Pastaza, Tena, and Macas in the provinces of Pastaza, Napo, and Morona Santiago, respectively—through empirical monitoring over 6–1 [....] » Read More