Advances in Superconducting Technologies and Energy Systems
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Science and Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2026
Special Issue Editor
Interests: Superconducting fault current limiter; Wireless energization of superconducting magnets; Superconducting magnetic energy storage
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Special Issue Information
This Special Issue of Applied Sciences, highlights the latest breakthroughs and emerging trends in superconductivity and its pivotal role in next-generation energy systems. As global energy demands evolve, superconducting technologies present unparalleled opportunities for enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and resilience across power grids, renewable integration, and advanced electromechanical applications. We welcome original research and reviews addressing key challenges and innovations, including high-temperature superconductors, cryogenic systems, superconducting magnets, fault current limiters, and energy storage solutions.
Contributions may explore material advancements, system-level optimization, or novel applications in fusion energy, electric transportation, and smart grids. By bridging fundamental research and industrial implementation, this Special Issue aims to accelerate the deployment of superconducting solutions in real-world energy infrastructures. We invite researchers and engineers to share their cutting-edge findings, fostering cross-disciplinary dialogue and technological progress in this rapidly evolving field.
Dr. Chao Li
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- superconducting technologies
- energy systems
- high-temperature superconductors
- renewable integration
- smart grids
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