Aims & Scope

Thermal Science and Applications (TSA) is an international, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research that makes significant advances to the understanding and application of thermal science across a broad range of scientific and engineering disciplines.

This journal seeks to deepen our fundamental understanding of thermal sciences and related phenomena across all scales - from macroscopic energy systems to nanoscale thermal transport mechanisms - while simultaneously driving technological innovation in thermal engineering applications. This includes research to deepen our fundamental understanding of heat transfer and its applications, pioneering work in advanced thermal management solutions for next-generation technologies, transformative approaches to thermal energy conversion and storage, and the development of sustainable thermal systems with low environmental impact. Beyond fundamental research, this journal actively promotes the translation of scientific discoveries into practical engineering applications, serving as a nexus for collaboration between academic researchers and industry practitioners.

The scope of Thermal Science and Applications encompasses core theories of thermal science and their innovative applications across various domains:

Some of the fundamental topic areas covered by the journal include:

  • Heat and mass transfer, and thermal management
  • Thermodynamics
  • Combustion
  • Energy conversion
  • Thermofluids science and engineering

The related applications areas of relevance to the journal are broad, and include:

  • Energy systems (conventional and novel), including solar, biomass, geothermal energy, as well as thermal power generation
  • Heating, ventilating, refrigeration, air conditioning
  • Thermal management of devices and systems (e.g. batteries, vehicles)
  • Industrial systems, including manufacturing, production, transportation, etc.
  • Chemical and petrochemical systems and processes
  • Biological systems

The approaches and methods of papers to be considered include, but are not limited to:

  • Experimental
  • Modeling and simulation
  • Analyses and efficiency assessments
  • Integration
  • Design
  • Technoeconomic assessments
  • Optimization

Thermal Science and Applications (TSA) is published quarterly online by Scilight Press.