Advances in Power Converters and Inverters
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "F: Electrical Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 February 2025 | Viewed by 92
Special Issue Editors
Interests: wide-bandgap power device applications; topology and control of high-power power conversion systems; artificial intelligence and machine learning methods for power electronics systems
Interests: pulse-width-modulation strategy; high-efficiency and high-power-density multilevel converters; wide-bandgap power device applications; fast-charging technology; high-speed motor drives; transportation electrification
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
As society moves towards carbon neutrality, power converters and inverters have become ever-more important for enhancing energy efficiency, supporting renewable energy integration, ensuring grid stability, and advancing transportation electrification. Recently, power converters and inverters have undergone significant advancements driven by the demand for higher efficiency and greater reliability and the integration of renewable energy sources.
To this end, we invite you to submit original research articles, comprehensive review papers, and insightful case studies to this Special Issue titled “Advances in Power Converters and Inverters”, which will gather pioneering research and technological innovations focusing on the latest advancements in power converters and inverters. Topics of interest for this Special Issue include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Innovative Converter and Inverter Designs: Novel topologies and architectures that enhance efficiency, performance, and reliability;
- Wide-Bandgap Power Semiconductors and their applications: The use of silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) in power electronics, emphasizing their advantages over traditional silicon-based devices;
- Grid-Forming Converters and their Control: Advanced technologies and control strategies for grid-forming converters with energy storage, essential for maintaining grid stability and reliability;
- Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Power Electronics: Applications of AI and machine learning for predictive maintenance, control optimization, and performance enhancement in power electronics;
- DC-DC Converters for AI Computing and Data Centers: Control, design, and stability analysis of high-efficiency, high-power-density DC-DC converters for AI computing and data centers;
- Energy Storage Integration: Bidirectional power converters managing the power flow between storage systems and the grid/load, as well as their advanced control strategies and innovative designs;
- High-Power Converters and Multilevel Converters: Developments in converters designed for high-power applications, including industrial and utility-scale systems, as well as innovations in multilevel converter designs and controls;
- Transportation Electrification: Development and optimization of power converters and inverters for electrified transportation systems, including electric vehicles, electric trains, and electric aircraft;
- Advanced Control Techniques: New control strategies for improved dynamic response, stability, and real-time monitoring of power converters and inverters;
- Integration with Renewable Energy: Advanced converter and inverter technologies for the integration of solar, wind, and other renewable energy sources into the power grid.
Dr. Yufei Li
Dr. Feng Guo
Dr. Yonghui Liu
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Energies is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- converter topology
- wide-bandgap power devices
- grid-forming converter
- machine learning
- artificial intelligence
- energy storage
- transportation electrification
- high-power multilevel converters
- renewable energy
Benefits of Publishing in a Special Issue
- Ease of navigation: Grouping papers by topic helps scholars navigate broad scope journals more efficiently.
- Greater discoverability: Special Issues support the reach and impact of scientific research. Articles in Special Issues are more discoverable and cited more frequently.
- Expansion of research network: Special Issues facilitate connections among authors, fostering scientific collaborations.
- External promotion: Articles in Special Issues are often promoted through the journal's social media, increasing their visibility.
- e-Book format: Special Issues with more than 10 articles can be published as dedicated e-books, ensuring wide and rapid dissemination.
Further information on MDPI's Special Issue polices can be found here.
