Advances in Thermal Energy Storage in Fire Prevention and Control

Dear Colleagues,

Thermal energy storage in fire protection is a relatively new research direction with a limited number of applications, such as the prevention of thermal runaway in Li-ion batteries. Thermal energy storage limits the temperature increase which occurs during the fire inception period. This has the potential to reduce the exposure of materials to high temperatures and delays fire propagation. The attenuation of temperature spikes achieved by employing thermal energy storage can contribute even more considerably to fire protection, preventing the material from reaching the ignition point. In applications with temperature fluctuations and spikes, thermal energy storage offers more flexibility in the system design parameters.

Although thermal storage plays a limited role in fire protection, it can be regarded as a complimentary fire protection measure, which, in some instances, can make the difference between failure to prevent a fire from igniting and propagating and preventing it.

This Special Issue welcomes submissions which feature recent studies on thermal energy storage in any form (sensible, latent heat, thermo-chemical storage) with applicability to fire protection. The range of applications is not limited, but submissions related to electrical vehicles technology, fire protection in buildings, and in critical industrial applications are especially encouraged. In parallel, studies related to improving the fire retardance of thermal energy storage materials are welcomed.

• Fire protection for construction materials integrating thermal energy storage in various forms.
• Li-ion batteries thermal runaway control and protection.
• Fire control in critical (industrial/civil) infrastructures employing thermal energy storage.
• Materials for thermal energy storage: flammability, degradation under exposure to fire, fire retardance.

Research articles are especially encouraged for this Special Issue. Comprehensive reviews on recent and emerging topics are also welcome. Non-conventional and modern approaches such as AI systems will be prioritized.

Prof. Dr. Bogdan Diaconu
Guest Editor

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• thermal energy storage
• phase change material
• flame retardance
• fire protection
• fire propagation
• fire suppression
• thermal runaway
• electrical vehicle
• critical infrastructure