Advanced Thermal Systems and Renewable Technologies for a Low-Carbon Future
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Petroleum and Low-Carbon Energy Process Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 21
Special Issue Editors
Interests: thermal energy storage; heat and mass transfer; renewable energy systems; battery
Interests: energy storage system; energy network integration; energy system optimization
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The transition to renewable energy systems has underscored the importance of efficient heat transfer mechanisms within advanced thermal energy storage (TES) technologies. As global energy demands grow and the reliance on renewable sources increases, optimizing heat transfer processes becomes crucial for maximizing the efficiency and effectiveness of TES systems. These systems are key to balancing supply and demand, storing excess energy, and ensuring reliable energy availability.
This Special Issue aims to highlight cutting-edge research and developments in efficient heat transfer for advanced TES. By addressing critical challenges and exploring innovative solutions, this issue seeks to advance the field and contribute to the broader adoption of TES technologies in various energy applications. Topics of interest for this SI include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Innovative Heat Transfer and Storage Materials: Development and characterization of heat storage materials that enhance thermal conductivity/mass transport and overall heat transfer efficiency in TES systems.
- Advanced Heat Exchanger Design: Exploration of novel heat exchanger configurations and materials to optimize heat transfer rates and reduce energy losses.
- Multi-Scale Heat Transfer Analysis: Investigation of heat transfer processes at different scales, from the microscopic level to system-wide applications, to improve understanding and performance.
- Enhancement Techniques for Heat Transfer: Development of techniques such as surface modifications, phase change materials, and nano-enhancements to boost heat transfer capabilities.
- Thermodynamics and Fluid Dynamics of Heat Transfer: In-depth analysis of the thermodynamic principles and fluid dynamics that govern heat transfer in TES systems.
- Integration of Heat Transfer in TES Systems: Study of how efficient heat transfer mechanisms can be integrated into existing TES technologies to improve system efficiency.
- Thermo-Economic Assessment of Heat Transfer Solutions: Evaluation of the cost-effectiveness and economic implications of implementing advanced heat transfer techniques in TES systems.
This Special Issue invites researchers to contribute their latest findings and innovative approaches in the context of efficient heat transfer within advanced thermal energy storage, aiming to foster the development of more effective and sustainable energy solutions.
Dr. Wei Li
Dr. Bohong Wang
Dr. Yujie Chen
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- renewable energy resources
- efficient heat transfer
- thermal energy storage (TES)
- CFD
- thermodynamic analysis
- energy conversion efficiency
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