Energy Research Trends
August 2026 · 3 tracked topics
Ranked by research velocity, how fast each topic's paper output is growing relative to every other tracked field, computed fresh from arXiv and bioRxiv every month, not editorial guesswork.
1
Nuclear Fusion58th percentile velocity
Commercial fusion approaching ignition milestones — tokamaks, inertial confinement, and private ventures racing toward a near-limitless clean energy source.
471 papers
2
Solid-State Batteries39th percentile velocity
All-solid electrolytes replacing liquid lithium-ion — promising higher energy density, faster charging, and safer batteries for EVs and grid storage.
125 papers
3
Perovskite Solar Cells11th percentile velocity
Tandem perovskite-silicon cells pushing past the 30% efficiency ceiling — potentially the technology that makes solar the cheapest energy source in history.
172 papers