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As time unfolds, new chapters emerge. In January 2026, Frontiers in Energy will officially be renamed ENGINEERING Energy. As a member of the Engineering journal family published by the Chinese Academy of Engineering, the journal embarks on a new chapter in academic communication in the energy field with a renewed identity. With the inaugural issue under its new title, we take this opportunity to reflect briefly on our journey, express our gratitude to our colleagues, and look ahead together toward the future.
In retrospect, since its launch in 2007 the journal has been committed to building a high-level international platform
for academic exchange in the energy field, advancing steadily amid the waves of energy transition and technological
progress. In 2014, Frontiers in Energy had the honor of joining the Engineering Journal series, marking the start of a
decade of focused development supported by top-tier academic resources. Over these ten years, we have remained true to our academic mission, closely following advances in energy science and technology.
A series of reforms since 2022 has further clarified the direction of the journal: guided by the core principles of
“frontier orientation, innovation, and interdisciplinarity”, we focus on cutting-edge areas such as energy storage technologies, energy materials, hydrogen energy and fuel cells, and green fuels, continually expanding the scope of the
journal. In terms of article types, in addition to Research Articles and Reviews, we have introduced Mini-reviews,
Perspectives, News & Highlights, Viewpoints, and Comments to meet the diverse needs of scholars worldwide.
At the same time, through initiatives such as selecting cover articles, developing high-quality visual designs, and
organizing the Energy Frontiers Forum, we have continuously enhanced the visibility and academic impact of the journal, gradually building a bridge between research and industry, as well as between China and the world.
This renaming represents both continuity and a leap forward. As the energy-focused journal of the Engineering family, we will seize this opportunity to further strengthen our brand identity. While maintaining the original aims, scope, indexing status, and manuscript submission and review platform of the journal, we will adopt a more open approach and higher standards to bring together original research from across the global energy community, fostering
the exchange of ideas and the dissemination of innovative findings.
Today, the global transition toward green energy is accelerating. Carbon neutrality goals are shaping the direction of energy science and technology, and innovation in the energy sector has become a core driver of sustainable
development worldwide. ENGINEERING Energy will embrace this historic opportunity, address industry challenges
proactively, and strive to become a leading international English-language journal in the energy field, empowering
innovation in energy science and technology while contributing wisdom and insight to the global green energy
transition.
Grateful for the source of achievements, we never forget where our strength and happiness come from. We would
like to express our highest respect to the founders and Honorary Editors-in-Chief of the journal, Academicians Shilie Weng and Weidou Ni, whose vision and guidance laid a solid foundation for the development of the journal. We also
sincerely thank the Chinese Academy of Engineering and its academic divisions for their support, Shanghai Jiao Tong
University for its strong backing, and Higher Education Press for its publishing support. Our heartfelt appreciation goes to the editorial board, young editorial board members, editorial team and reviewers for their diligent efforts, and especially to every author and reader for your trust and companionship—it is your continued support that enables the journal to advance along its academic path.
A new name marks a new journey, and steadfast progress leads us toward the future. A new chapter of ENGINEERING Energy has begun. We look forward to deepening our collaboration with experts, scholars, engineers, and policymakers across the global energy community. With academia as our platform, we will jointly explore the frontiers of energy together, build a green future, and continue writing inspiring chapters in the advancement of energy science and technology.
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https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11708-026-1052-6
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