Advances in Thermal Energy Storage Systems: Methods and Applications

Dear Colleagues,

The global transition towards sustainable energy solutions has placed thermal energy storage (TES) at the forefront of energy research. Efficient storage of thermal energy is essential for improving energy resilience, integrating renewable energy sources, and reducing carbon emissions. From large-scale rock bed systems for seasonal energy storage to nanoscale adsorption materials for high-efficiency applications, advancements in TES technologies play a pivotal role in enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability.

This Special Issue aims to explore innovative developments in thermal energy storage systems, including but not limited to advanced storage materials, system modeling and optimization, technoeconomic assessments, and integration into industrial and residential applications. With the increasing importance of decarbonization and waste heat recovery, research on multiphysics heat transfer mechanisms, dynamic storage operation, and novel heat exchanger designs for TES systems is crucial.

We invite contributions addressing experimental, numerical, and theoretical advancements in the field, as well as studies on the role of TES in smart grids, district heating, and industrial process integration. Topics of interest include:

•    Design and optimization of thermal energy storage systems
•    Rock bed and packed bed thermal storage solutions
•    Heat transfer in porous media for TES applications
•    Seasonal thermal energy storage and long-term energy resilience
•    Phase change materials and sorption-based thermal storage
•    Integration of TES with heat pumps and renewable energy systems
•    Technoeconomic and life cycle assessment of TES technologies
•    Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and machine learning in TES modeling
•    Experimental validation and case studies of TES applications

We welcome original research articles, review papers, and short communications that contribute to the advancement of thermal energy storage technologies.

Prof. Dr. Leyla Amiri
Dr. Mostafa Safdari Shadloo
Dr. Jaap Hoffmann
Guest Editors

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