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About the Next Energy format

Next Energy is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Advancements in Battery Materials, Advanced Battery Technologies Research, Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies.

PublisherElsevier
Reference styleNumbered (Elsevier)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
[1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Next Energy 12 (2023) 45–58.

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Publishes research inAdvancements in Battery Materials Advanced Battery Technologies Research Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems Advanced battery technologies research
ISSN2949-821X
Citation impact (2-yr)4.12
h-index28
i10-index123
Total citations4,206
Open accessYes
Top institutions publishing hereChinese Academy of Sciences
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Papers published in Next Energy per year

88
2023
138
2024
264
2025

Citation impact of Next Energy by publication year

1.3K
2023
1.7K
2024
871
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Next Energy

A comprehensive review of silicon anodes for high-energy lithium-ion batteries: Challenges, latest developments, and perspectives

Ebrahim Feyzi, Anil Kumar M R, Xia Li et al. · 20 Aug 2024

Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have become the predominant and widely used energy storage systems in portable electronic devices, such as video cameras, smartphones, laptops, and plug-in hybrid vehicles, along with in stationary energy storage applications like power banks and backup energy storage systems. Moreover, they are widely used in the latest models of all electric vehicles…

Sustainable green energy transition in Saudi Arabia: Characterizing policy framework, interrelations and future research directions

Md Tasbirul Islam, Amjad Ali · 10 Jul 2024

By 2060, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) aims to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, targeting 50% renewable energy and reducing 278 million tonnes of CO 2 equivalent annually by 2030 under Vision 2030. This ambitious roadmap focuses on economic diversification, global engagement, and enhanced quality of life. The electricity sector, with a…

Thermal runaway process in lithium-ion batteries: A review

Yixin Dai, Aidin Panahi · 3 Sep 2024

Climate change and global warming represent critical challenges for the 21st century, partly attributable to the combustion of fossil fuels. The adoption of alternative energy sources presents viable solutions to mitigate these challenges. Among the strategies to address climate change, lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have emerged as increasingly important. However, the advancement of LIB technology is…

The TWh challenge: Next generation batteries for energy storage and electric vehicles

Jun Liu, Jie Xiao, Jihui Yang et al. · 1 Mar 2023

Energy storage is important for electrification of transportation and for high renewable energy utilization, but there is still considerable debate about how much storage capacity should be developed and on the roles and impact of a large amount of battery storage and a large number of electric vehicles. This paper aims to answer some critical…

Energy storage technology and its impact in electric vehicle: Current progress and future outlook

Mohammad Waseem, G. Sree Lakshmi, Mumtaz Ahmad et al. · 25 Oct 2024

The desirable characteristics of an energy storage system (ESS) to fulfill the energy requirement in electric vehicles (EVs) are high specific energy, significant storage capacity, longer life cycles, high operating efficiency, and low cost. In order to advance electric transportation, it is important to identify the significant characteristics, pros and cons, new scientific developments, potential…

Next Energy template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Next Energy format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Next Energy template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Elsevier format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Next Energy use?
Next Energy uses Numbered (Elsevier) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Next Energy 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Next Energy?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Next Energy document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Next Energy template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Next Energy format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Next Energy?
Next Energy is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Next Energy template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Next Energy PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Next Energy template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Next Energy template cost?
You can start writing in the Next Energy template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Next Energy PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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