Advanced Energy Conversion Technologies Based on Energy Physics
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "A: Sustainable Energy".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 June 2025 | Viewed by 707
Special Issue Editors
Interests: energy physics; photothermoelectric catalysis
Interests: energy physics; thermoelectric conversion
Interests: solar light-thermal-electricity conversion materials and devices
Interests: thermoelectric conversion; solar photothermal conversion
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Energy conversion technologies are pivotal in addressing global energy demands and environmental challenges. The field of energy physics provides a fundamental understanding of the processes involved in the conversion of different forms of energy, such as thermal, chemical, mechanical, and electrical. By leveraging advances in energy physics, innovative and efficient energy conversion technologies can be developed to enhance energy security, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and support the transition to renewable energy sources.
This special issue will provide a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in energy conversion technologies, highlighting the critical role of energy physics in driving innovation. We look forward to receiving high-quality contributions that will advance the state-of-the-art in this vital field and inspire future research and development efforts.
The topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Solar Energy Conversion
- Thermoelectric and Thermionic Conversion
- Chemical Energy Conversion
- Bioenergy Conversion
- Advanced Materials for Energy Conversion
- Modeling and Simulation of Energy Conversion Processes
The primary objectives of this special issue are to:
- Showcase recent advancements and innovations in energy conversion technologies.
- Provide a platform for researchers to share their latest findings and insights.
- Foster interdisciplinary collaboration among scientists, engineers, and industry professionals.
- Highlight the role of energy physics in driving technological breakthroughs.
- Discuss the challenges and future directions in the development of sustainable energy systems.
Submission Guidelines
Authors are invited to submit original research articles and review papers that align with the themes of this special issue. All submissions will undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the highest standards of quality and scientific merit.
Dr. Xiaoyang Wang
Dr. Jie Gao
Dr. Jianhua Zhou
Prof. Dr. Lei Miao
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- energy conversion technologies
- energy physics
- solar energy
- photovoltaics
- thermoelectric conversion
- thermionic conversion
- chemical energy
- fuel cells
- hydrogen production
- bioenergy
- biomass
- biofuels
- advanced materials
- nanomaterials
- computational methods
- modeling and simulation
- sustainable energy
- renewable energy
- waste heat recovery
- catalysis
- reaction engineering
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