Two New Sections in Petroleum Science: Petroleum Materials Science & Emerging Fields

Background

The petroleum industry has long been closely intertwined with materials science. From drilling fluid additives and corrosion-resistant coatings to high-performance drilling tools and advanced separation membranes, innovations in materials have consistently driven technological advancements in oil and gas engineering.

Meanwhile, the ongoing global energy transition is fundamentally reshaping the boundaries of petroleum science. Emerging energy technologies—including CCUS, hydrogen energy, geothermal systems, energy storage, and integrated energy systems—are increasingly converging with conventional oil and gas operations.

In response to these developments, Petroleum Science is pleased to announce the launch of two new sections:

• Petroleum Materials Science
• Emerging Fields

We invite high-quality submissions from researchers worldwide.

Section I: Petroleum Materials Science

Scope and Aims

This section focuses on materials science in oil and gas exploration, development, transportation, and refining, as well as advanced materials derived from petroleum resources. It aims to promote interdisciplinary research integrating materials, engineering, and energy systems.

Topics of Interest (including but not limited to)

• Materials for Oil and Gas Engineering
• Drilling and completion materials (drilling fluids, cementing materials, smart completion materials)
• Reservoir stimulation materials (fracturing fluids, proppants, chemical flooding agents)
• Pipeline and transportation materials (pipeline steels, anti-corrosion coatings, sealing materials)
• Materials for extreme environments (high temperature/high pressure, deepwater, unconventional reservoirs)
• Refining and Chemical Materials
• Catalytic materials and catalytic processes
• Separation materials (membranes, adsorbents)
• Functional polymers and specialty chemicals
• Green refining and low-carbon materials technologies
• Energy Materials Coupled with Petroleum Systems
• Energy storage materials and systems
• Hydrogen production, storage, and transportation materials
• CO₂ capture, utilization, and conversion materials
• Materials for energy conversion (electrocatalysis, photocatalysis)
• Petroleum-Derived Advanced Materials
• Carbon-based materials (graphene, carbon fibers)
• High-performance polymers and composites
• Asphalt-based functional materials
• Novel petrochemical materials
• Intelligent Materials and Digital Design
• Smart and responsive materials
• AI-driven materials discovery and design
• Material performance prediction and lifecycle assessment

Section II: Emerging Fields

Scope and Aims

This section addresses emerging research areas in the context of energy transition, with a focus on digitalization, decarbonization, and integrated energy systems. It aims to bridge traditional petroleum science and future energy technologies.

Topics of Interest (including but not limited to)

• Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence in Energy Systems
• Digital twins for oil, gas, and energy systems
• AI applications in exploration and production (e.g., seismic interpretation, reservoir modeling)
• Intelligent oilfields and smart energy systems
• Energy big data analytics and optimization
• Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS)
• CO₂ capture technologies and materials
• CO₂-enhanced oil recovery (EOR) and geological storage
• Carbon utilization and conversion technologies
• Carbon management and accounting methodologies
• Clean Geological Resources
• Geothermal energy development and utilization
• Natural gas hydrates exploration and production
• Subsurface hydrogen and helium resources
• Integrated development of multiple subsurface resources
• Underground Energy Storage and Subsurface Utilization
• Underground gas, hydrogen, and energy storage
• Compressed air energy storage (CAES)
• Multi-functional use of subsurface space
• Geological safety and risk assessment
• Integrated and Low-Carbon Energy Systems
• Renewable-integrated energy systems (wind–solar–storage)
• Microgrids and net-zero energy systems
• Energy internet and multi-energy coupling
• Biomass Energy and Biofuels
• Biomass conversion technologies
• Biofuels and sustainable fuels
• Waste-to-energy systems

Types of Contributions

We welcome the following types of manuscripts:

• Original Research Articles
• Review Papers
• Perspectives and Commentary
• Methods and Technical Notes

Submission Criteria

Submitted manuscripts should demonstrate:

• Scientific rigor and originality
• Interdisciplinary relevance
• Significance to energy transition and sustainability
• Potential for practical or industrial application

Priority will be given to studies that:

• Address low-carbon and sustainable energy challenges
• Integrate materials science with engineering applications
• Apply digital and AI-driven approaches
• Provide scalable and impactful solutions

Suggested Keywords

Authors are encouraged to include keywords such as: Petroleum materials; Energy materials; CCUS; Hydrogen energy; Energy storage; Digital energy; Artificial intelligence; Geothermal; Gas hydrates; Underground storage; Biomass energy; Biofuels.

Additional Information

The topics listed above are indicative but not exhaustive. Any high-quality research related to energy transition, advanced materials, and emerging energy technologies is within the scope of this call.

Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted through the journal's online submission system:

https://www.editorialmanager.com/petsci/default2.aspx

For inquiries, please contact:

Email: ps0092@vip.163.com

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Energy Science

Petroleum Science is committed to serving as a leading platform that connects traditional petroleum research with emerging energy technologies.

We look forward to your contributions.