6卷 第10期
College of Mechanical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310023, China
纸质出版：2025-10-30
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Yixuan Huang. (2025). Molten Salt Thermal Energy Storage Technology: A Review of Material Performance Optimization and Applications. 科技理论与实践（英文版）, 6(10), 89-92.
Huang Yixuan.Molten Salt Thermal Energy Storage Technology: A Review of Material Performance Optimization and Applications[J].Theory and Practice of Science and Technology,2025,06(10):89-92.
Yixuan Huang. (2025). Molten Salt Thermal Energy Storage Technology: A Review of Material Performance Optimization and Applications. 科技理论与实践（英文版）, 6(10), 89-92. DOI： 10.47297/taposatWSP2633-456917.20250610.
Huang Yixuan.Molten Salt Thermal Energy Storage Technology: A Review of Material Performance Optimization and Applications[J].Theory and Practice of Science and Technology,2025,06(10):89-92. DOI： 10.47297/taposatWSP2633-456917.20250610.
The utilization of new energy sources such as solar and wind energy is restricted by natural conditions and exhibits obvious intermittency. This characteristic has made the research
development
and application of energy storage technologies a focus of the industry. Among various energy storage technologies
thermal energy storage is a key link to improve energy utilization efficiency. As a core thermal energy storage technology in high-temperature environments
molten salt thermal energy storage is playing an irreplaceable role. This paper first introduces the two main thermal energy storage methods of molten salts
then summarizes several approaches to enhance the performance of molten salts
subsequently lists the common applications of molten salt materials
and finally concludes with an outlook on future development directions.
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