We are pleased to announce the “Best Paper Awards 2022” based on the usage and citation metrics from the year 2020 to 2022 for the publications in 2020.

1. Micro-Channel Heat Sink: A Review

Zhou Jinzhi, Cao Xiaoling, Zhang Nan, Yuan Yanping, Zhao Xudong, Hardy David, Micro-Channel Heat Sink: A Review. Journal of Thermal Science, 2020, 29: 1431–1462.

https://doi.org/10.1007/s11630-020-1334-y

2. Liquid Air Energy Storage for Decentralized Micro Energy Networks with Combined Cooling, Heating, Hot Water and Power Supply

She Xiaohui, Zhang Tongtong, Peng Xiaodong, Wang Li, Tong Lige, Luo Yimo, Zhang Xiaosong, Ding Yulong, Liquid Air Energy Storage for Decentralized Micro Energy Networks with Combined Cooling, Heating, Hot Water and Power Supply. Journal of Thermal Science, 2021, 30: 1–17.

https://doi.org/10.1007/s11630-020-1396-x

3. A Review on Recent Development of Cooling Technologies for Photovoltaic Modules

Zhang Chunxiao, Shen Chao, Wei Shen, Wang Yuan, Lv Guoquan, Sun Cheng, A Review on Recent Development of Cooling Technologies for Photovoltaic Modules. Journal of Thermal Science, 2020, 29: 1410–1430.

https://doi.org/10.1007/s11630-020-1350-y

4. On the Use of Nanofluids in Solar Energy Applications

Cuce Erdem, Cuce Pinar Mert, Guclu Tamer, Besir Ahmet Burhaneddin, On the Use of Nanofluids in Solar Energy Applications. Journal of Thermal Science, 2020, 29: 513–534.

https://doi.org/10.1007/s11630-020-1269-3

5. Comprehensive Review of Line-Focus Concentrating Solar Thermal Technologies: Parabolic Trough Collector (PTC) vs Linear Fresnel Reflector (LFR)

Sun Jie, Zhang Zhi, Wang Li, Zhang Zhenwen, Wei Jinjia, Comprehensive Review of Line-Focus Concentrating Solar Thermal Technologies: Parabolic Trough Collector (PTC) vs Linear Fresnel Reflector (LFR). Journal of Thermal Science, 2020, 29: 1097–1124.

https://doi.org/10.1007/s11630-020-1365-4

6. Experimental Study on Thermal Management of Cylindrical Li-ion Battery with Flexible Microchannel Plates

Wei Liting, Jia Li, An Zhoujian, Dang Chao, Experimental Study on Thermal Management of Cylindrical Li-ion Battery with Flexible Microchannel Plates. Journal of Thermal Science, 2020, 29: 1001–1009.

https://doi.org/10.1007/s11630-020-1331-1

7. Investigation on the Transient Thermal Performance of a Mini-Channel Cold Plate for Battery Thermal Management

Fang Yidong, Shen Jiali, Zhu Yue, Ye Fei, Li Kang, Su Lin, Investigation on the Transient Thermal Performance of a Mini-Channel Cold Plate for Battery Thermal Management. Journal of Thermal Science, 2021, 30: 914–925.

https://doi.org/10.1007/s11630-020-1280-8

8. Prospect Evaluation of Low-GWP Refrigerants R1233zd(E) and R1336mzz(Z) Used in Solar-Driven Ejector-Vapor Compression Hybrid Refrigeration System

Wang Xuehui, Yan Yuying, Wright Edward, Hao Xinyue, Gao Neng, Prospect Evaluation of Low-GWP Refrigerants R1233zd(E) and R1336mzz(Z) Used in Solar-Driven Ejector-Vapor Compression Hybrid Refrigeration System. Journal of Thermal Science, 2021, 30: 1572–1580.

https://doi.org/10.1007/s11630-020-1297-z

9. SI Engine Fueled with Gasoline, CNG and CNG-HHO Blend: Comparative Evaluation of Performance, Emission and Lubrication Oil Deterioration

Usman Muhammad, Hayat Nasir, Bhutta Muhammad Mahmood Aslam, SI Engine Fueled with Gasoline, CNG and CNG-HHO Blend: Comparative Evaluation of Performance, Emission and Lubrication Oil Deterioration. Journal of Thermal Science, 2021, 30: 1199–1211.

https://doi.org/10.1007/s11630-020-1268-4

10. An Aerothermal Study of Influence of Blockage Ratio on a Supersonic Tube Train System

Sui Yang, Niu Jiqiang, Yuan Yanping, Yu Qiujun, Cao Xiaoling, Wu Dan, Yang Xiaofeng, An Aerothermal Study of Influence of Blockage Ratio on a Supersonic Tube Train System. Journal of Thermal Science, 2022, 31: 529–540.

https://doi.org/10.1007/s11630-020-1281-7

11. Simulation Study on Hydrogen-Heating-Power Poly-Generation System based on Solar Driven Supercritical Water Biomass Gasification with Compressed Gas Products as an Energy Storage System

Jin Hui, Wang Cui, Fan Chao, Simulation Study on Hydrogen-Heating-Power Poly-Generation System based on Solar Driven Supercritical Water Biomass Gasification with Compressed Gas Products as an Energy Storage System. Journal of Thermal Science, 2020, 29: 365–377.

https://doi.org/10.1007/s11630-020-1222-5

12. Thermodynamics-Acoustics Coupling Studies on Self-Excited Combustion Oscillations Maximum Growth Rate

Zhao Dan, Thermodynamics-Acoustics Coupling Studies on Self-Excited Combustion Oscillations Maximum Growth Rate. Journal of Thermal Science, 2022, 31: 1591–1603.

https://doi.org/10.1007/s11630-020-1361-8