Nano-PCM Breakthroughs

Md. Golam Kibria is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology (RUET), Bangladesh. He received his B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from RUET, graduating with the highest academic distinction and receiving the Prime Minister Gold Medal and the University Gold Medal for his outstanding academic achievement. His research interests include renewable energy technologies, phase change materials, thermal energy storage, hybrid nanofluids and nanomaterials, and spectrally selective nanofluid-based glazing for greenhouses. He has published extensively in leading international journals, including the Journal of Cleaner Production, ACS Energy & Fuels, Solar Energy, and Biomass and Bioenergy. Through his research and publications, he has contributed to the advancement of sustainable energy technologies and energy storage solutions.Monjur Mourshed is an Associate Professor, Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology, Bangladesh. He has earned his Ph.D. in Engineering from RMIT University, Australia. His doctoral research focused on the development of proton flow reactor technology for the production of hydrogenated carbon-based materials. He has also contributed to advanced research in hydrogen fuel cells and electrolyzer technologies through his work with the Sustainable Hydrogen Energy Laboratory (SHEL) at RMIT University. His research interests include hydrogen fuel cells, electrochemical flow battery energy storage systems, renewable energy storage and management, solar thermal energy storage and applications, and waste-to-energy conversion and management. Through his research and publications, he has contributed to the advancement of sustainable energy technologies and energy storage solutions.Md. Shamim Ahamed is an Assistant Professor at University of California, California, USA. He has earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan, Canada. He has also undertaken advanced postdoctoral research in energy, environment, and sustainable building technologies. His research interests include energy modeling and energy-efficient design for agricultural built environments, renewable energy-based heating and cooling systems, dehumidification technologies, control systems for controlled environment agriculture, and the application of machine learning techniques for automated fault detection and diagnosis in HVAC systems. Through his research, publications, and professional contributions, he has advanced the development of sustainable energy solutions and innovative engineering approaches for agricultural and built environments.Professor Saidur Rahman is a Distinguished Research Professor and Head of the Research Centre for Nano-Materials and Energy Technology at Sunway University, with a part-time affiliation to the Department of Engineering at Lancaster University. His research focuses on renewable energy, energy efficiency, thermal energy storage, and the application of nanomaterials in energy systems. He has published over 350 peer-reviewed journal articles, many in top-tier journals, with more than 20 highly cited papers listed by Web of Science. He has been recognized as a Highly Cited Researcher by Thomson Reuters from 2014–2016 and in 2017. Professor Rahman has supervised over 65 postgraduate students and previously held key academic positions at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals and University of Malaya. His current work includes enhancing solar thermal systems using nanofluids and phase change materials.

• 1. Advanced Sustainable Energy Storage Systems – Overview of TES systems, PCMs, and their role in renewable energy2. Advancements in Phase Change Materials (PCMs) in Thermal Energy Storage – Classification, properties, and challenges of PCMs3. Nanotechnology-Based Thermal Energy Storage Technologies – Enhancements of PCMs using nanomaterials4. Hybrid Nano-PCMs: Fabrication, Characterization, and Applications – Preparation techniques, thermophysical properties, and applications5. Photovoltaic Thermal Systems (PVT)-Based Thermal Energy Storage Technologies – Design and optimization of PVT systems6. PVT/HNPCM Systems: A New Era of Sustainable Energy Storage – Thermodynamic evaluations and research gaps7. Nano-Enhanced TES Systems – Integration of nanomaterials in TES materials for improved performance8. Nano-PCM in Controlled Environment Agriculture Industry – Role of nano-PCMs in greenhouses and vertical farming9. Economic and Environmental Aspects of Sustainable Energy Storage Technologies – Cost analysis, payback periods, and sustainability indices10. Challenges and Prospects of the Proposed Technology