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Phase change materials for low-temperature cold chain logistics: Advances, challenges, and eco-friendly solutions 低温冷链物流相变材料：进展、挑战和环保解决方案

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Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-09 DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2025.116700

Muhammad Shahzad , Rawaid Ali , Ming Li

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Thermal-hydraulic performance of heat exchanger mini- and micro-channels with single-phase flows. A comprehensive review and a comparative study 单相流小通道和微通道换热器的热工性能。综合评价与比较研究

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Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-13 DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2026.116722

Petro Kapustenko , Zdravko Kravanja , Igor Plazl , Petar Sabev Varbanov , Boton Bertok , Olga Arsenyeva , Andreja Nemet , Leonid Tovazhnyanskyy , Ting Pan

{"title":"Thermal-hydraulic performance of heat exchanger mini- and micro-channels with single-phase flows. A comprehensive review and a comparative study","authors":"Petro Kapustenko , Zdravko Kravanja , Igor Plazl , Petar Sabev Varbanov , Boton Bertok , Olga Arsenyeva , Andreja Nemet , Leonid Tovazhnyanskyy , Ting Pan","doi":"10.1016/j.rser.2026.116722","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rser.2026.116722","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The efficient use of energy is a prerequisite for the sustainable development of modern society. It requires increasing heat recuperation in various energy-reliant systems, which is possible with heat transfer devices of intensive action, operating in conditions of limited space for installation and material availability for their production. This is achieved by heat exchangers with mini- and micro-channels, regarded as the next generation of heat transfer equipment. A survey of publications on heat transfer and pressure losses in mini- and microchannels is presented, with focus on their thermal-hydraulic performance. It includes straight channels of various cross-sectional forms, channels with enhanced heat transfer for electronic cooling, additively manufactured microchannels, crisscross flow channels of microturbine recuperators, and plate heat exchangers. A novel Micro Heat Factor for the comparison of mini- and microchannels thermal-hydraulic performance is derived. For the detailed estimation of channel performance in specified process conditions, accounting for the differences in hydraulic diameters, the equation for optimal fluid velocity is proposed. The comparison of thermal-hydraulic performance for different types of mini- and micro channels is performed, and the possibilities of their use in heat exchangers at specific applications are discussed, followed by directions of future studies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":418,"journal":{"name":"Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews","volume":"230 ","pages":"Article 116722"},"PeriodicalIF":16.3,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145973978","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Physical, mechanical properties and constitutive models focus on gas hydrate reservoirs in the South China Sea: A review 南海天然气水合物储层物理力学性质及本构模型研究进展

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Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-16 DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2025.116605

Lei Wang , Wenqi Yu , Zhaoran Wu , Jingyan Lan , Jiefeng Liu , Zaixing Liu , Shihui Ma , Bingbing Chen , Peng Wu , Yanghui Li

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A review of reservoir stimulation technologies for enhanced geothermal systems 增强型地热系统储层增产技术综述

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Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-17 DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2025.116618

Kaiyun Lei , Youliang Chen , Xi Du , Yungui Pan , Bo Lu , Pengjiao Jia , Tomas Manuel Fernandez-Steegerc , Rafig Azzamb

{"title":"A review of reservoir stimulation technologies for enhanced geothermal systems","authors":"Kaiyun Lei , Youliang Chen , Xi Du , Yungui Pan , Bo Lu , Pengjiao Jia , Tomas Manuel Fernandez-Steegerc , Rafig Azzamb","doi":"10.1016/j.rser.2025.116618","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rser.2025.116618","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) are a critical technology for the global low-carbon energy transition, yet their widespread commercialization is hindered by the core challenge of deep reservoir stimulation. To address this, we propose a unified analytical framework centered on the “Engineering Trilemma\": the conflicting objectives of ensuring effective connectivity, achieving sustainable heat extraction, and managing induced seismicity. A systematic assessment of the three primary stimulation paradigms—hydraulic, chemical, and thermal—reveals a crucial insight: no single technology can independently resolve its inherent trade-offs. While hydraulic stimulation is most potent for creating macroscopic connectivity, it poses the highest seismic and environmental risks. Chemical stimulation offers precise, micro-scale control but is constrained by a limited radius of influence and applicability to specific mineralogies. Thermal stimulation presents a less invasive, endogenous energy-driven approach, yet its efficacy is highly contingent on specific geological settings. This central insight reframes EGS engineering as the continuous management of these trade-offs and points to an inevitable paradigm shift. Future development must move beyond reliance on any single technology toward a data-driven, integrated, and adaptive reservoir management philosophy. This evolution will ultimately pave the way for a fundamental transition from speculative geological exploration to deterministic subsurface engineering.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":418,"journal":{"name":"Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews","volume":"229 ","pages":"Article 116618"},"PeriodicalIF":16.3,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145789302","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The role of renewable energy in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals: A systematic review and conceptual framework 可再生能源在实现可持续发展目标中的作用：系统审查和概念框架

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Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-14 DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2025.116679

Abdulaziz I. Almulhim , Ismaila Rimi Abubakar

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Lithium mining 3.0: Towards a sustainable technology framework for transforming salt-lake brines into clean energy resources 锂矿3.0：迈向盐湖盐水转化为清洁能源的可持续技术框架

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Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-16 DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2026.116704

Huijun Xi , Zhendong Yang , Zhenghua Liu , Yang Tang , Sheng Yang , Juanjuan Liu , Mikolaj Iwan , I.A. Ibrahim , Huaqun Yin

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Characteristics, design, and optimization of earth-air heat exchangers: A review 土-空气换热器的特点、设计与优化综述

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Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-31 DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2025.116677

Amir Imanloozadeh, William David Lubitz

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The Africa-Europe energy interconnection: Assessing green hydrogen suppliers for France 非洲-欧洲能源互联：评估法国的绿色氢供应商

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Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-30 DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2025.116629

Paul Gerard , Ahmad Rafiee , Mario Montalvan , Osamh Mahdi , Havvanur Feyza Kaya , Kaveh Khalilpour

{"title":"The Africa-Europe energy interconnection: Assessing green hydrogen suppliers for France","authors":"Paul Gerard , Ahmad Rafiee , Mario Montalvan , Osamh Mahdi , Havvanur Feyza Kaya , Kaveh Khalilpour","doi":"10.1016/j.rser.2025.116629","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rser.2025.116629","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Green hydrogen (GH<sub>2</sub>) is a promising renewable energy vector with the potential to reduce global dependence on fossil fuels significantly. Although its production is technically feasible worldwide, the availability of natural resources and the suitability of local conditions impose substantial geographic constraints. In this context, the Africa–Europe green energy interconnection presents a strategic opportunity to facilitate cross-continental collaboration in the energy transition. By leveraging Africa's vast renewable energy potential, particularly solar and wind, this partnership can accelerate Europe's decarbonization goals while enhancing regional energy security. Beyond environmental benefits, such cooperation also stimulates economic development on both continents, offering a scalable model for global green energy alliances that integrate sustainability, resilience, and shared prosperity.</div><div>This study explores the strategic role of Africa as a future green hydrogen supplier for France, addressing a critical dimension of the global energy transition. The research introduces a multi-criteria decision-making framework to evaluate nine African countries as potential green hydrogen suppliers, considering twelve multidimensional criteria across four key categories: financial viability, reliability, environmental impact, and resource availability. We employ a comparative approach using TOPSIS and VIKOR to provide a robust assessment of supplier rankings. The findings highlight Morocco as the most promising green hydrogen supplier for France, followed by Algeria, with a comprehensive sensitivity analysis revealing how decision-maker preferences influence ranking outcome.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":418,"journal":{"name":"Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews","volume":"230 ","pages":"Article 116629"},"PeriodicalIF":16.3,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145882633","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Degradation prediction and remaining useful life estimation of PEMFCs: Mechanisms, methods, datasets, and challenges 降解预测和剩余使用寿命估计：机制、方法、数据集和挑战

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Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-18 DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2025.116598

Zhihua Deng , Bin Miao , Qihong Chen , Jian Chen , Chengguang Tong , Hao Liu , Deendarlianto , Suwarno , Haijiang Wang , Siew Hwa Chan

{"title":"Degradation prediction and remaining useful life estimation of PEMFCs: Mechanisms, methods, datasets, and challenges","authors":"Zhihua Deng , Bin Miao , Qihong Chen , Jian Chen , Chengguang Tong , Hao Liu , Deendarlianto , Suwarno , Haijiang Wang , Siew Hwa Chan","doi":"10.1016/j.rser.2025.116598","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rser.2025.116598","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFCs) represent a pivotal technology for sustainable energy conversion in automotive, portable, and stationary applications due to their high efficiency, rapid start-up capability, and near-zero emissions. However, widespread commercialization remains severely constrained by uncertainties related to operational durability, cost, and reliability. Consequently, accurate degradation prediction and remaining useful life estimation methods have become critical for facilitating predictive maintenance, which can improve reliability, and reduce lifecycle costs. This review synthesizes recent advances in PEMFCs prognostics, which integrate fundamental degradation mechanisms. Degradation mechanisms are categorized into irreversible and reversible mechanisms. In particular, the review provides protection measures against irreversible and reversible degradation. Subsequently, the review systematically compares various prognostic methods, including model-based model, advanced data-driven model, and hybrid degradation model. Moreover, both publicly available and proprietary PEMFCs durability datasets are systematically collected for the first time. Furthermore, key performance evaluation metrics for fuel cell prognostics models are thoroughly discussed. Finally, significant research challenges and promising future directions are identified, which reveal three key opportunities such as physics-informed artificial intelligence, standardized datasets benchmarking, and real-time onboard health prediction. All in all, this review systematically synthesizes fuel cell degradation mechanisms, prediction methods, aging datasets, and evaluation metrics, which provides a foundational reference to accelerate research in durability enhancement and predictive maintenance for next-generation fuel cell systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":418,"journal":{"name":"Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews","volume":"229 ","pages":"Article 116598"},"PeriodicalIF":16.3,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145789223","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Concrete-based thermal energy storage (CTES) for concentrated solar power plants and built environment 基于混凝土的热能储存（CTES）用于聚光太阳能发电厂和建筑环境

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Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-08 DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2025.116692

Nghia P. Tran , Tuan D. Ngo

{"title":"Concrete-based thermal energy storage (CTES) for concentrated solar power plants and built environment","authors":"Nghia P. Tran , Tuan D. Ngo","doi":"10.1016/j.rser.2025.116692","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rser.2025.116692","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Concrete-based thermal energy storage (CTES) systems present a promising solution for reducing carbon emissions in energy-intensive sectors. This paper presents a comprehensive review of CTES technologies, covering constituent materials, including cementitious and alkali-activated binders, aggregates, fibres, conductive additives, moisture, and phase change materials, and their influence on thermal performance. Key thermal properties such as conductivity, heat capacity, thermal expansion, mass loss, and pore structure evolution under thermal cycling are critically analysed. System-level testing, prototype configurations, and simulation studies are reviewed to evaluate CTES performance. Representative case studies are summarised across building and industrial applications. Finally, the review outlines current challenges, such as heat loss and material degradation, and explores future opportunities in hybrid systems, alternative binders, and improved system integration. This work offers valuable insights to support the design, optimisation, and deployment of sustainable CTES technologies aligned with global net-zero targets by 2050.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":418,"journal":{"name":"Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews","volume":"230 ","pages":"Article 116692"},"PeriodicalIF":16.3,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145939967","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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