The journal of Fuel and Combustion (FC), established in 2008 by the Iranian Combustion Institute (ICI), serves as a dedicated national platform for advancing combustion science and technology within Iran's scientific and industrial landscape. Its primary aims are:
- To disseminate high-quality research conducted by Iranian scholars, engineers, and industry professionals, thereby elevating the visibility and impact of the nation's contributions to fuel and combustion science.
- To bridge the gap between academic research and industrial application by publishing work that addresses real-world challenges in energy conversion, emissions control, and combustion system optimization relevant to Iran's energy sector.
- To foster a vibrant national combustion community through knowledge exchange, encouraging collaboration among universities, research centers, and industry stakeholders.
- To support the professional development of postgraduate students and early-career researchers by providing a rigorous yet accessible venue for publishing original scientific work.
- To align combustion research with national priorities—including energy security, fuel diversification, pollution reduction, and the transition toward sustainable and low-carbon combustion technologies.
- To contribute to global scientific discourse by sharing Iran-specific research findings, experimental data, and technological innovations with the international combustion community through extended English abstracts and references.
Through these aims, FC strives to become an influential reference point for combustion research in Iran while maintaining standards of excellence consistent with international scholarly publishing practices.
Scope
The journal of Fuel and Combustion (FC) encompasses the full spectrum of fundamental and applied research in fuel science and combustion phenomena. The journal welcomes original contributions employing theoretical, experimental, computational, or hybrid methodologies. Its scope includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:
Fuels and Fuel Chemistry
- Conventional and alternative fuels (gasoline, diesel, natural gas, LPG);
- Biofuels, hydrogen, ammonia, synthetic fuels (e-fuels), and other zero- or low-carbon energy carriers;
- Fuel processing, reforming, and characterization; and
- Droplet and spray combustion; solid fuel and particle combustion.
Combustion Phenomena and Fundamentals
- Laminar and turbulent flames; premixed, non-premixed, and partially premixed combustion;
- Ignition, flame stabilization, extinction, and flame spread;
- Detonations, deflagrations, and supersonic combustion; and
- Homogeneous and heterogeneous reaction systems.
Pollutants and Environmental Aspects
- Formation mechanisms of NOₓ, SOₓ, CO, unburned hydrocarbons, and particulate matter;
- Soot, aerosol, and ash formation and mitigation;
- Catalytic combustion and after-treatment technologies; and
- Carbon capture and low-emission combustion strategies.
Combustion Systems and Applications
- Internal combustion engines (spark-ignition, compression-ignition);
- Gas turbine and aero-engine combustors;
- Industrial furnaces, boilers, and residential combustion appliances; and
- Micro-combustion and novel reactor designs.
Diagnostics, Modeling, and Kinetics
- Advanced laser-based and optical diagnostic techniques;
- High-speed imaging and combustion visualization;
- Chemical kinetic mechanisms and reaction pathway analysis; and
- CFD modeling, large-eddy simulation, and machine learning applications in combustion.
The journal of Fuel and Combustion (FC) publishes original research articles, review papers, technical notes, short communications, and editorial commentaries. All submissions undergo rigorous peer review to ensure scientific validity, methodological soundness, and relevance to the field. While manuscripts are published in Persian (Farsi), comprehensive English abstracts, keywords, figure captions, and tables ensure international discoverability and accessibility.
