Prof. Xiaohu Wu   
Thermal Science Research Center, Shandong Institute of Advanced Technology, Jinan 250100, Shandong, China
Interests: Micro/nano optics; Radiative heat transfer; Solar energy utilization
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Prof. Yang Li   
State Key Laboratory of Fluid Power and Mechatronic Systems, School of Mechanical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
Interests: Metasurfaces and metamaterials; Solar-infrared radiation regulation devices
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Assoc. Prof. Bin Zhao   
Department of Thermal Science and Energy Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230027, China
Interests: Radiative cooling; Solar thermal conversion; Optical coating
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

In recent years, the field of thermal photonics has emerged with the development of micro/nano optics. Thermal photonic structures are artificial micro/nano structures whose dimensions are comparable to or smaller than the thermal wavelength in at least one direction. Compared with conventional thermal radiation, thermal photonic structures exhibit very different and excellent optical properties, bringing a novel technological revolution in energy applications.

Thus, we present a special issue on "Thermal Photonics and Energy Applications". This special issue aims to reveal the exotic optical phenomena embedded in thermal photonic structures, clarify the underlying physical mechanisms, and expand the applications of thermal photonics in the energy field. The above research will further complement and improve the fundamental theories and research methods of thermal photonics, promote the multidisciplinary cross-disciplinary integration of optics, thermal physics, and other disciplines, and is expected to broaden the frontiers of thermal science, laying the foundation for the research on the efficient utilization of energy. This special issue solicits the following topics, but not limited to:

Prof. Xiaohu Wu
Guest Editor

Keywords
Thermal radiation control; Nonequilibrium and nonlinear thermal radiation; Nonreciprocal thermal radiation; Thermophotovoltaic system; Thermophotonics system; Efficient utilization of solar energy; Radiative cooling