Optimized Thermal Energy Storage Technology Based on Phase Change Material
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "G: Energy and Buildings".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 5 June 2026 | Viewed by 1769
Special Issue Editors
Interests: renewable energy; solar energy; computational fluid dynamics; thermal energy storage; thermal management systems
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Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to demonstrate the advancements and applications of optimized thermal-energy storage (TES) technology centered around phase change materials (PCMs). TES systems are crucial for efficiently managing and utilizing thermal energy across various sectors, including buildings, industrial processes, and renewable energy systems. PCMs, with their ability to store and release large amounts of latent heat during phase transitions, have emerged as promising candidates for enhancing TES performance.
Contributions to this Special Issue cover a wide range of topics, including the following:
- Novel PCM Development: papers discuss the synthesis and characterization of new PCM materials with tailored properties such as high latent heats, appropriate phase change temperatures, and improved thermal stability;
- Enhanced TES-System Design: researchers present innovative designs and optimization strategies for TES systems utilizing PCMs, aiming to improve energy-storage capacity, thermal conductivity, and overall system efficiency;
- Modeling and Simulation: theoretical studies employ advanced modeling and simulation techniques to analyze the thermal behavior of PCM-based TES systems under various operating conditions, facilitating the optimization of system performance;
- Applications and Case Studies: real-world applications and case studies demonstrate the practical implementation of PCM-based TES technology in diverse fields, including solar-energy storage, HVAC systems, cold storage, and waste heat recovery;
- Integration with Renewable Energy Sources: investigations explore the integration of PCM-based TES systems with renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power, highlighting the role of TES in mitigating intermittency and enhancing the overall viability of renewable energy technologies.
Overall, this Special Issue provides valuable insights into the latest developments, challenges, and opportunities in optimized thermal-energy storage technology based on phase change materials, contributing to the advancement of sustainable energy solutions and the transition towards a low-carbon future.
Dr. Sarvenaz Sobhansarbandi
Dr. Tugba Turnaoglu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- thermal-energy storage (TES)
- phase change materials (PCMs)
- latent-heat storage
- energy efficiency
- heat-transfer enhancement
- thermal conductivity
- PCM characterization
- TES-system design
- modeling and simulation
- renewable-energy integration
- sustainable buildings
- solar thermal energy
- waste heat recovery
- thermal management
- heat exchangers
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