Innovations in Thermal Energy Processes and Management
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "J: Thermal Management".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 24 April 2026 | Viewed by 877
Special Issue Editors
Interests: evaporative cooling; renewable energy; dehumidification; green air-conditioning systems; building energy analysis
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: flexible composite phase change materials; battery thermal managements
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
As the global energy landscape transitions toward sustainability and efficiency, thermal energy systems play a pivotal role in enabling low-carbon and high-performance technologies. This Special Issue focuses on recent advances in the design, optimization, and control of thermal energy systems, with a particular focus on battery thermal management, high-performance heat exchangers, and AI-driven thermal control strategies.
We invite contributions that explore innovations in thermal system materials, integration techniques, and intelligent control approaches that enhance energy efficiency, system durability, and operational safety. Special attention will be given to emerging solutions for managing thermal challenges in energy storage systems, including fast charging, safety, and lifespan optimization through advanced cooling architectures and phase change materials.
By addressing key thermal bottlenecks, this Special Issue aims to support the development of thermal energy systems that are more efficient, resilient, and aligned with global sustainability targets.
Dr. Xin Cui
Dr. Yunlin Shao
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Energies is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- thermal energy systems
- thermal management
- phase change materials
- smart thermal management
- energy efficiency
- sustainable energy
Benefits of Publishing in a Special Issue
- Ease of navigation: Grouping papers by topic helps scholars navigate broad scope journals more efficiently.
- Greater discoverability: Special Issues support the reach and impact of scientific research. Articles in Special Issues are more discoverable and cited more frequently.
- Expansion of research network: Special Issues facilitate connections among authors, fostering scientific collaborations.
- External promotion: Articles in Special Issues are often promoted through the journal's social media, increasing their visibility.
- Reprint: MDPI Books provides the opportunity to republish successful Special Issues in book format, both online and in print.
Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies can be found here.
