Solar Thermal and Solar Chemical Conversion

This section focuses on the science, technology, and engineering of solar thermal conversion and utilization (covering the complete chain from collection and storage to end-use applications), and the science and technology of using solar energy (light, heat) to drive chemical reactions for the synthesis of energy carriers, production of value-added chemicals, or environmental remediation. 

The section covers, but is not limited to, the following thematic areas:

1. Solar thermal materials, coatings, and collector technologies;
2. Solar heating, cooling, and industrial process heat;
3. Concentrating Solar Power (CSP);
4. Thermal energy storage and heat management systems;
5. Photocatalysis and photoelectrochemistry (e.g., water splitting for H₂, CO₂ reduction);
6. Solar thermochemical cycles and fuel synthesis;
7. Artificial photosynthesis;
8. Solar-driven environmental remediation technologies (e.g., advanced oxidation processes);
9. Related catalysts, reactors, and system design.