Advances in Numerical Modeling of Heat Storage Materials
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Simulation and Design".
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Special Issue entitled “Advances in Numerical Modeling of Heat Storage Materials” aims to provide a platform for cutting-edge research on the development and application of advanced numerical methods for heat storage technologies. With the growing demand for efficient and sustainable thermal energy management in renewable energy systems, industrial processes, and building applications, accurate modeling is critical for system optimization and performance prediction. This Special Issue welcomes contributions that explore novel numerical approaches, multi-scale and multi-physics simulations, model validation against experimental data, and integration with optimization or control strategies. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the modeling of phase change materials (PCMs), thermochemical heat storage, sensible heat storage systems, coupled heat and mass transfer, and transient thermal processes. Submissions addressing computational efficiency, uncertainty quantification, and digital twin applications are also encouraged. By gathering innovative methodologies and practical insights, this Special Issue seeks to advance the fundamental understanding and technological development of high-performance heat storage systems.
Dr. Weilin Li
Dr. Xin Wang
Dr. Yabin Guo
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- numerical modeling
- heat storage
- phase change materials (PCMs)
- thermochemical storage
- sensible heat storage
- multi-physics simulation
- heat and mass transfer
- thermal energy systems
- computational optimization
- digital twin
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