Developing Advanced Materials for High-Efficiency Thermal Energy Storage Systems in Renewable Energy Applications

1. Introduction 1.1 Background and Motivation 1.2 Research Objectives 1.3 Structure of the Thesis 2. Fundamentals of Thermal Energy Storage 2.1 Overview of Thermal Energy Storage Technologies 2.2 Importance in Renewable Energy Systems 2.3 Key Challenges and Limitations 3. Advanced Materials for Energy Storage 3.1 Material Properties and Criteria 3.2 Current Materials and Technologies 3.3 Innovations and Emerging Trends 4. Design and Development of Heat Transfer Materials 4.1 Thermal Conductivity Enhancement Techniques 4.2 Durability and Stability Considerations 4.3 Nanomaterials in Thermal Energy Storage 5. Phase Change Materials (PCMs) 5.1 Classification and Characteristics 5.2 Recent Advances in PCM Development 5.3 Integration in Energy Systems 6. Experimental Methods and Simulation Models 6.1 Laboratory Testing Procedures 6.2 Computational Modelling Approaches 6.3 Validation and Reliability Assessment 7. Case Studies in Renewable Energy Applications 7.1 Solar Power Integration 7.2 Wind Energy Systems 7.3 Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems 8. Conclusions and Future Directions 8.1 Summary of Key Findings 8.2 Implications for Industry and Research 8.3 Recommendations for Future Work