Microfluidic Systems for Sustainable Energy
A special issue of Micromachines (ISSN 2072-666X). This special issue belongs to the section "C：Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 146
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to consider submitting your paper to the Special Issue “Microfluidic Systems for Sustainable Energy” of the journal Micromachines. This Special Issue welcomes contributions that investigate the design, modeling, fabrication, and application of microfluidic technologies aimed at advancing sustainable energy. Topics should highlight how microfluidics can enhance the efficiency, scalability, and eco-friendliness of energy systems, ranging from renewable energy harvesting to advanced storage and thermal management solutions. Interdisciplinary research bridging microfluidics with materials science, nanotechnology, electrochemistry, and energy engineering is highly encouraged.
This Special Issue seeks to showcase innovative research at the intersection of microfluidics and sustainable energy systems. By harnessing the unique ability of microfluidic platforms to precisely manipulate fluids and interfaces at the micro- and nano-scale, these systems can revolutionize energy generation, storage, and distribution. We encourage submissions that highlight fundamental scientific advancements, novel device architectures, functional materials, and practical applications of microfluidics to address pressing global energy challenges.
Original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Energy Harvesting and Conversion
- Microfluidic devices for solar, thermal, wind, piezoelectric, or triboelectric energy generation.
- Microfluidics-enabled photoelectrochemical or catalytic processes for renewable energy.
Energy Storage Systems
- Microfluidics for advanced flow batteries, lithium-ion batteries, or supercapacitors.
- Electrolyte control and mixing for enhanced charge/discharge performance.
Hydrogen and Fuel Cells
- Microfluidic solutions for hydrogen production, storage, and utilization.
- Microchannel designs and fluid management strategies to improve fuel cell efficiency.
Thermal Management and Energy Distribution
- Microfluidic systems for localized cooling in electronic and energy devices.
- Advanced heat transfer and dissipation using microchannel and nanofluid approaches.
Materials and Interfaces
- Development of nanostructured, catalytic, or responsive materials integrated with microfluidics.
- Manipulation of multiphase and colloidal systems for energy conversion and transport.
Environmental and Sustainable Applications
- Microfluidic strategies for CO₂ reduction, water splitting, or sustainable fuel generation.
- Circular economy applications, including microfluidic-assisted recycling and waste-to-energy systems.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Yan Hom Li
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- microfluidics for sustainable energy
- renewable energy microtechnologies
- microfluidic energy harvesting and conversion
- microfluidic energy storage
- hydrogen and fuel cell microfluidics
- thermal management in energy devices
- micro-nano interfaces for energy
- environmental and circular energy applications
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