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Advanced Energy Technologies and Energy Savings: Low Emissions and High Efficiency

A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "B: Energy and Environment".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 June 2025 | Viewed by 697

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Institute of Engineering Thermophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
Interests: clean and efficient combustion of carbon-based fuels

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School of Energy and Power Engineering, Northeast Electric Power University, Jilin, China
Interests: waste to energy; co-combustion; pyrolysis and gasification; desulfurization and denitration
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School of Chemical Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, China
Interests: biomass utilization; co-combustion; thermal conversion; fuel quality upgradation
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School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, China
Interests: pyrolysis and gasification; denitration; electrochemical energy storage; utilization of organic solid waste

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The global pursuit of sustainable energy solutions has driven significant advancements in energy technologies and energy-saving strategies. As we face pressing environmental and energy challenges, the development of innovative systems with low emissions and high efficiency has become a top priority. Key areas of focus include renewable energy technologies such as wind, solar, biomass, and hydrogen energy, as well as improvements in traditional energy systems like coal-fired power plants. Advanced coal-fired power generation, incorporating high-efficiency and low-emission (HELE) technologies, continues to play a critical role in the global energy mix, offering pathways to cleaner and more efficient utilization of fossil fuels.

This Special Issue aims to provide a platform for showcasing the latest advancements and innovations across a broad spectrum of energy technologies, from renewable energy systems to traditional coal-fired power plants. Contributions highlighting strategies to optimize energy conversion, enhance energy efficiency, and minimize environmental impact are particularly encouraged.

Topics of interest for publication include, but are not limited to:

  • Advanced wind energy conversion systems and turbine technologies;
  • Innovations in solar photovoltaic and solar thermal energy systems;
  • Biomass and bioenergy technologies for clean energy production;
  • Hydrogen production, storage, and utilization in energy systems;
  • High-efficiency and low-emission coal-fired power generation (HELE) technologies;
  • Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) for coal and other energy systems;
  • Renewable energy integration and optimization strategies;
  • Advanced energy storage technologies for grid stability and flexibility;
  • Smart grid technologies and energy management systems;
  • Energy-efficient materials and designs for renewable and conventional systems;
  • Policy, economic, and social analyses of energy-saving technologies.

We welcome contributions that explore the theoretical, experimental, and practical aspects of advanced energy systems, encompassing both renewable and traditional energy sources. This Special Issue seeks to foster innovative solutions and insights that support the transition to a low-carbon, energy-efficient future.

Dr. Shujun Zhu
Dr. Shuai Guo
Dr. Zhuozhi Wang
Dr. Lianfei Xu
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • renewable energy
  • traditional energy
  • energy saving
  • high efficiency
  • low emissions

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Coal Gangue Utilization: Applications, Challenges, and Sustainable Development Strategies
by Yinghui Sun, Bohao Bai, Xu Yang, Shujun Zhu, Jilin Tian, Zhuozhi Wang, Li Xu, Lianfei Xu and Boxiong Shen
Energies 2025, 18(2), 444; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18020444 - 20 Jan 2025
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Coal gangue is a kind of typical by-product emitted during the coal mining and washing process. With the increase in coal resource utilization, a large amount of coal gangue was not reasonably utilized, causing environmental pollution and resource waste. The main purpose of [...] Read more.
Coal gangue is a kind of typical by-product emitted during the coal mining and washing process. With the increase in coal resource utilization, a large amount of coal gangue was not reasonably utilized, causing environmental pollution and resource waste. The main purpose of this article is to introduce the surface structural features and compositional characteristics of coal gangue and to summarize the utilization of coal gangue in the fields of building materials, energy production, agricultural utilization, and high-value-added areas such as catalysts and adsorbents. Secondly, this review discussed the environmental challenges and technical difficulties derived from the process of coal gangue utilization and how to solve these problems through innovative methods and technological improvements. Finally, the article proposed the development direction and strategies for the future resource utilization of coal gangue, emphasizing the importance of coal gangue as a sustainable resource and its significant role in achieving a circular economy for reducing environmental pollution. By analyzing the potentiality of coal gangue for resource utilization systematically, this article aims to provide valuable references and insights for researchers and decision-makers in related fields. Full article
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