Sustainable Development of Environmental Geotechnics: Innovations in Geothermal Energy Development Technologies
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Sustainable Development of Environmental Geotechnics: Innovations in Geothermal Energy Development Technologies
JOURNAL NAME: Environmental Geotechnics
PUBLISHER: ICE Publishing (Institution of Civil Engineers)
ABSTRACT DEADLINE: 15 April 2026
FULL SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 01 December 2026
ABOUT THIS SPECIAL ISSUE
Against the backdrop of global carbon neutrality goals and the urgent shift to renewable energy, geothermal energy stands out as a stable, low-carbon energy source with vast prospects for sustainable development. Energy geo-structures — such as energy piles, energy tunnels, and energy diaphragm walls — have emerged as innovative carriers for geothermal utilization, integrating energy extraction with geotechnical engineering functions.
As an interdisciplinary field linking geotechnical engineering, environmental science, and energy technology, environmental geotechnics is crucial to optimizing the efficiency, safety, and environmental compatibility of these structures and geothermal development overall.
However, practical geothermal deployment still faces prominent challenges — inefficient heat transfer in complex geological environments, inadequate adaptation of energy geo-structures to diverse site conditions, and the need for systematic validation through field tests, numerical models, and scaled experiments. These gaps restrict the widespread application of advanced geothermal technologies and energy geo-structures.
This special issue aims to address these challenges by showcasing cutting-edge research and engineering practices. It focuses on the integration of environmental geotechnical principles with geothermal technology, with a specific emphasis on energy geo-structures and multi-methodological research. The issue seeks to gather insights from scholars, engineers, and practitioners to disseminate novel findings on design optimization, performance evaluation, environmental impact mitigation, and sustainable deployment of geothermal technologies.
We welcome original research articles, case studies, and reviews that advance theoretical foundations, technical applications, or industry standards.
SCOPE & THEME AREAS
We invite submissions addressing (but not limited to) the following themes:
Innovative design and performance enhancement of energy geo-structures — Design optimization and performance evaluation of energy piles, energy tunnels, energy diaphragm walls, and related structures.
Multi-scale heat transfer mechanisms and thermo-hydro-mechanical coupling — Research into heat transfer processes and coupled thermo-hydro-mechanical analysis of geothermal systems across scales.
Advanced testing and numerical simulation methods — Field tests, scaled model tests, and numerical simulation approaches for geothermal energy development and validation.
Modification of energy geotechnical materials — Material modification technologies and synergistic optimization of mechanical and thermal properties for geothermal applications.
Long-term service behaviour and stability evaluation — Methods for assessing the long-term performance, safety, and stability of energy geotechnical engineering systems.
GUEST EDITORS
Huaibo Song ✉️ Contact via journal submission system
Bin Zhu ✉️ Contact via journal submission system
Jiaming Li ✉️ Contact via journal submission system
Mojgan Hadi Mosleh ✉️ Contact via journal submission system
KEY DEADLINES & DATES
Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
Abstract Submission Deadline | 15 April 2026 |
Full Paper Submission Deadline | 01 December 2026 |
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
How to submit: Submissions are made using the River Valley platform. Registration and access available at: https://ice-review.rivervalley.io/journal/jenge
Selecting the special issue: Once registered, navigate to the journal, choose article type "Special Issue" and then select the specific special issue name from the drop-down menu.
Abstract first: Authors must submit their abstract by 15 April 2026 before proceeding to full manuscript submission.
Author guidelines: Must be strictly followed as per journal requirements.
Eligibility: Submitted articles must not have been previously published, nor should they be under consideration for publication elsewhere while under review.
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