Multi-Scale Heat and Mass Transfer: From Intensification to System Integration

Submission Deadline: 10 July 2026 View: 136 Submit to Special Issue

Guest Editors

Prof. Mingfei Mu

Email: mingfei@sdust.edu.cn

Affiliation: College of Energy Storage Technology, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266590, China

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Research Interests: battery thermal management, phase change materials, heat and mass transfer in porous media, thermal safety of lithium-ion batteries, multi-scale modeling of energy storage systems

Prof. Bin Ding

Email: dingbin@upc.edu.cn

Affiliation: College of New Energy, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, Shandong, China

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Research Interests: multiphase flow and heat & mass transfer in porous media), microscale flow and enhanced heat transfer, transport phenomena in geothermal energy development and utilization, multi-scale and multi-physics numerical modeling

Summary

Heat and mass transfer are fundamental processes that critically govern the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of advanced technological systems, such as those for energy storage, electronic cooling, and advanced manufacturing. The performance of these systems is inherently dictated by transport phenomena spanning multiple scales, from the micro/nanoscale within materials to the full system level. A deep understanding and innovative control of these multi-scale processes are therefore essential for technological progress.

This special issue, entitled "Multi-Scale Heat and Mass Transfer: From Intensification to System Integration," aims to bridge fundamental discoveries at small scales with their application in integrated system performance. The scope is to gather cutting-edge research on novel theories, advanced numerical and experimental methods, and innovative applications that address heat and mass transfer challenges across different scales. We particularly welcome contributions that explore the integration of local intensification techniques into the design and management of complex systems, such as Battery Management Systems (BMS).

Suggested topics include, but are not limited to:
· Multi-scale modeling of coupled heat and mass transfer
· Novel heat transfer intensification techniques (e.g., nanofluids, engineered surfaces, metamaterials)
· Phase change phenomena and materials (PCMs) for thermal management
· Transport physics in porous media and composite materials
· System-level integration, optimization, and control strategies
· Applications in thermal management, energy systems, and electronics cooling

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