Low Carbon and Efficient Conversion of Energy

Carbon emission reduction is an important direction to achieve the “dual-carbon” goals, and the low-carbon and efficient transformation of fossil energy and the efficient development of renewable energy have been regarded as the key potential route. The innovation and transformation of low-carbon and efficient energy conversion technology is the essential pathway to help China form a green energy supply pattern. Faced with the difficulty and complexity of carbon reduction, it is necessary to base on the national conditions of China, refine the main direction and clarify the research target orientation, comprehensively consider multi-level energy technology innovation, and clarify the key scientific issues in current energy conversion and utilization. Based on the 358^th “Shuangqing Forum” of National Natural Science Foundation of China, this paper summarizes the major needs faced by China’s energy green and low-carbon transformation research and industrial development. It reviews the main progress and achievements in recent years, through interdisciplinary research of natural and basic sciences. Furthermore, the major key scientific issues in this field for the next 5 to 10 years are refined, and also proposes the cutting-edge research directions and scientific funding strategies.