Staff profile

Zhiwei Ma is an Assistant Professor in Department of Engineering in Durham University. He received PhD (2012) from Institute of Refrigeration and Cryogenics in Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China. He then worked as Research Associate in Department of Materials Science and Engineering in Sheffield University (2013-2014) and Sir Joseph Swan Centre for Energy Research in Newcastle University (2015-2017). He was promoted to Senior Research Associate in 2018 before joining Durham University. 

Zhiwei’s main researches are thermal energy storage, low-grade heat utilization, and novel thermodynamic cycle development for heating, cooling, dehumidification and power generation. He was given a prestigious award, the Sadi Carnot Award by International Institute of Refrigeration in 2019 for his contributions to the low-grade heat utilisation.

• Low grade heat recovery
• Thermal driven heating, cooling and power generation
• Adsorption heat pump, energy storage and carbon capture
• Thermal energy storage
• Passive PCM thermal management
• Solid-liquid two phase flow and heat transfer

Chapter in book

• Ling-Chin, J., Bao, H., Ma, Z., Taylor, W., & Roskilly, A. P. (2018). State-of-the-Art Technologies on Low-Grade Heat Recovery and Utilization in Industry. In I. H. Al-Bahadly (Ed.), Energy conversion : current technologies and future trends (55-74). IntechOpen. https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.78701

Conference Paper

• Ma, Z., Bao, H., Ameen, T., Smallbone, A., & Roskilly, T. (2019). Impact of different packed bed heat storage technologies on the performance of a pumped heat energy storage system.
• Ma, Z., Bao, H., & Roskilly, T. (2018). Development of Empirical Correlations for Predicting Moisture and Enthalpy Effectiveness of Liquid Desiccant Dehumidification Process.
• Ma, Z., Bao, H., & Roskilly, T. (2018). Feasibility Study of Seasonal Solar Thermal Energy Storage using Ammonia Chemisorption in Domestic Dwellings in the UK.
• Ma, Z., Bao, H., & Roskilly, T. (2017). Study on solidification process of sodium acetate trihydrate for seasonal solar thermal energy storage.
• Bao, H., Ma, Z., & Roskilly, T. (2017). A chemisorption power generation cycle with multi-stage expansion driven by low grade heat.
• Ma, Z., Bao, H., & Roskilly, T. (2017). Principle investigation on advanced absorption power generation cycle.
• Bao, H., Ma, Z., Yuan, Y., & Roskilly, T. (2016). An optimized chemisorption cycle for electric energy storage and low grade heat recovery.
• Zhang, P., Ma, Z., Ye, J., & Bai, Z. (2015). Experimental investigation of rheological characteristics of phase change material slurries.
• Bao, H., Ma, Z., & Rokilly, T. (2015). Analysis and comparison of pumpless organic Rankine cycle and thermochemical sorption power generation.
• Zhang, P., & Ma, Z. (2012). Measurement of thermal conductivity of TBAB CHS by inclusion of the effect of phase change.
• Zhang, P., Ma, Z., Shi, X., & Wang, R. (2012). Solid concentration distribution of TBAB clathrate hydrate slurry in a storage tank.
• Ma, Z., Zhang, P., & Wang, R. (2011). Performance of A Cold Storage Air-Conditioning Aystem Using Tetrabutylammonium Bromide Clathrate Hydrate Slurry. . https://doi.org/10.3384/ecp110571118
• Zhang, P., Ma, Z., & Wang, R. (2010). Forced flow and convective heat transfer of phase change material slurry in the heat exchangers.
• Ma, Z., Zhang, P., & Wang, R. (2010). Energy saving of TBAB CHS air-conditioning system.
• Zhang, P., Ma, Z., & Nie, D. (2010). Determination of the thermal properties of TBAB clathrate hydrate slurry and aqueous solution.

Journal Article

• Chen, S., Wang, R., Bao, H., Roskilly, A. P., & Ma, Z. (2023). Numerical investigation of form-stable composite phase change material for battery passive cooling. Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 50, Article 103410. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.csite.2023.103410
• Giampieri, A., Machado, Y., Ling-Chin, J., Roskilly, A. P., & Ma, Z. (2023). A techno-economic investigation of conventional and innovative desiccant solutions based on moisture sorption analysis. Heliyon, 9(8), Article e18825. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e18825
• Ameen, M. T., Ma, Z., Smallbone, A., Norman, R., & Roskilly, A. P. (2023). Experimental study and analysis of a novel layered packed-bed for thermal energy storage applications: A proof of concept. Energy Conversion and Management, 277, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2022.116648
• Najjaran, A., Meibodi, S., Ma, Z., Bao, H., & Roskilly, T. (2023). Experimentally Validated Modelling of an Oscillating Diaphragm Compressor for Chemisorption Energy Technology Applications. Energies, 16(1), Article 489. https://doi.org/10.3390/en16010489
• Grimaldi, K., Najjaran, A., Ma, Z., Bao, H., & Roskilly, T. (2023). Dynamic Modelling and Experimental Validation of a Pneumatic Radial Piston Motor. Energies, 16(4), Article 1954. https://doi.org/10.3390/en16041954
• Ameen, M. T., Ma, Z., Smallbone, A., Norman, R., & Roskilly, A. P. (2023). Demonstration system of pumped heat energy storage (PHES) and its round-trip efficiency. Applied Energy, 333, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2022.120580
• Chen, D., Chen, X., Ma, Z., Wang, Y., Roskilly, A. P., & Zhou, J. (2022). Experimental Study of LiCl/LiBr-Zeolite Composite Adsorbent for Thermochemical Heat Storage. Buildings, 12(11), Article 2001. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings12112001
• Giampieri, A., Ma, Z., Ling-Chin, J., Smallbone, A. J., & Roskilly, A. P. (2022). A techno-economic evaluation of low-grade excess heat recovery and liquid desiccant-based temperature and humidity control in automotive paint shops. Energy Conversion and Management, 261, Article 115654. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2022.115654
• Giampieri, A., Ma, Z., Ling-Chin, J., Bao, H., Smallbone, A. J., & Roskilly, A. P. (2022). Liquid Desiccant Dehumidification and Regeneration Process: Advancing Correlations for Moisture and Enthalpy Effectiveness. Applied Energy, 314, Article 118962. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2022.118962
• Albert, M., Ma, Z., Bao, H., & Roskilly, A. P. (2022). Operation and performance of Brayton Pumped Thermal Energy Storage with additional latent storage. Applied Energy, 312, Article 118700. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2022.118700
• Giampieri, A., Ma, Z., Ling-Chin, J., Roskilly, A., & Smallbone, A. (2022). An overview of solutions for airborne viral transmission reduction related to HVAC systems including liquid desiccant air-scrubbing. Energy, 244(Part A), Article 122709. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2021.122709
• Thinsurat, K., Ma, Z., Roskilly, A. P., & Bao, H. (2022). Compressor-assisted thermochemical sorption integrated with solar photovoltaic-thermal collector for seasonal solar thermal energy storage. Energy Conversion and Management: X, 15, Article 100248. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecmx.2022.100248
• Du, Z., Deng, S., Zhao, L., Ma, Z., Bao, H., & Zhao, J. (2021). A high-throughput computational screening of potential adsorbents for a thermal compression CO2 Brayton cycle. Sustainable Energy & Fuels, 1415-1428. https://doi.org/10.1039/d0se01538e
• Ma, Z., Bao, H., & Roskilly, A. P. (2020). Electricity-assisted thermochemical sorption system for seasonal solar energy storage. Energy Conversion and Management, 209, Article 112659. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2020.112659
• Giampieri, A., Ling-Chin, J., Ma, Z., Smallbone, A., & Roskilly, A. (2020). A review of the current automotive manufacturing practice from an energy perspective. Applied Energy, 261, Article 114074. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2019.114074
• Giampieri, A., Ma, Z., Chin, J. L., Smallbone, A., Lyons, P., Khan, I., …Roskilly, A. P. (2019). Techno-economic analysis of the thermal energy saving options for high-voltage direct current interconnectors. Applied Energy, 247, 60-77. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2019.04.003
• Wang, R., Jiang, L., Ma, Z., Gonzalez-Diaz, A., Wang, Y., & Roskilly, A. (2019). Comparative Analysis of Small-Scale Organic Rankine Cycle Systems for Solar Energy Utilisation. Energies, 12(5), Article 829. https://doi.org/10.3390/en12050829
• Ma, Z., Bao, H., & Roskilly, A. P. (2019). Seasonal solar thermal energy storage using thermochemical sorption in domestic dwellings in the UK. Energy, 166, 213-222. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2018.10.066
• Yuan, Y., Bao, H., Ma, Z., Lu, Y., & Roskilly, A. P. (2019). Investigation of equilibrium and dynamic performance of SrCl2-expanded graphite composite in chemisorption refrigeration system. Applied Thermal Engineering, 147, 52-60. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2018.10.071
• Thinsurat, K., Bao, H., Ma, Z., & Roskilly, A. P. (2019). Performance study of solar photovoltaic-thermal collector for domestic hot water use and thermochemical sorption seasonal storage. Energy Conversion and Management, 180, 1068-1084. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2018.11.049
• Giampieri, A., Ma, Z., Smallbone, A., & Roskilly, A. P. (2018). Thermodynamics and economics of liquid desiccants for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning - An overview. Applied Energy, 220, 455-479. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2018.03.112
• Ma, Z., Bao, H., & Roskilly, A. P. (2018). Feasibility study of seasonal solar thermal energy storage in domestic dwellings in the UK. Solar Energy, 162, 489-499. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2018.01.013
• Ma, Z., Bao, H., & Roskilly, A. P. (2017). Numerical study of a hybrid absorption-compression high temperature heat pump for industrial waste heat recovery. Frontiers in Energy, 11(4), 503-509. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11708-017-0515-1
• Ma, Z., Bao, H., & Roskilly, A. P. (2017). Study on solidification process of sodium acetate trihydrate for seasonal solar thermal energy storage. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 172, 99-107. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solmat.2017.07.024
• Bao, H., Ma, Z., & Roskilly, A. P. (2017). A chemisorption power generation cycle with multi-stage expansion driven by low grade heat. Energy Conversion and Management, 150, 956-965. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2017.07.032
• Ma, Z., Bao, H., & Roskilly, A. P. (2017). Principle investigation on advanced absorption power generation cycles. Energy Conversion and Management, 150, 800-813. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2017.02.078
• Ma, Z., Bao, H., & Roskilly, A. P. (2017). Thermodynamic modelling and parameter determination of ejector for ejection refrigeration systems. International Journal of Refrigeration, 75, 117-128. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2016.12.005
• Bao, H., Ma, Z., & Roskilly, A. P. (2017). An optimised chemisorption cycle for power generation using low grade heat. Applied Energy, 186(3), 251-261. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.06.080
• He, J., Liu, Y., Ma, Z., Deng, S., Zhao, R., & Zhao, L. (2017). A Literature Research on the Performance Evaluation of Hydrate-based CO 2 Capture and Separation Process. Energy Procedia, 105, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2017.03.867
• Bao, H., Ma, Z., & Roskilly, A. P. (2017). Chemisorption power generation driven by low grade heat – Theoretical analysis and comparison with pumpless ORC. Applied Energy, 186, 282-290. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.01.022
• Ma, Z., Bao, H., & Roskilly, A. P. (2017). Dynamic modelling and experimental validation of scroll expander for small scale power generation system. Applied Energy, 186, 262-281. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.08.025
• Ma, Z., Bao, H., & Roskilly, A. P. (2016). Performance analysis of ultralow grade waste heat upgrade using absorption heat transformer. Applied Thermal Engineering, 101, 350-361. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2016.02.002
• Bao, H., Ma, Z., & Roskilly, A. P. (2016). Integrated chemisorption cycles for ultra-low grade heat recovery and thermo-electric energy storage and exploitation. Applied Energy, 164, 228-236. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2015.11.052
• Zhang, P., Xiao, X., & Ma, Z. (2016). A review of the composite phase change materials: Fabrication, characterization, mathematical modeling and application to performance enhancement. Applied Energy, 165, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2015.12.043
• Ma, Z., Zhang, P., Bao, H., & Deng, S. (2016). Review of fundamental properties of CO 2 hydrates and CO 2 capture and separation using hydration method. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 53, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2015.09.076
• Zhang, P., Ma, Z., Bai, Z., & Ye, J. (2016). Rheological and energy transport characteristics of a phase change material slurry. Energy, 106, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2016.03.025
• Zhang, P., Ma, Z., & Nie, D. (2014). Experimental Investigation of Flow and Heat Transfer Characteristics in the Generation of Clathrate Hydrate Slurry. Heat Transfer Engineering, 35(6-8), https://doi.org/10.1080/01457632.2013.837762
• Zhang, P., Ma, Z., Shi, X., & Xiao, X. (2014). Thermal conductivity measurements of a phase change material slurry under the influence of phase change. International Journal of Thermal Sciences, 78, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2013.11.013
• Zhang, P., Shi, X., & Ma, Z. (2013). Solid fraction determination in cold storage by tetra-n-butyl ammonium bromide clathrate hydrate slurry. International Journal of Refrigeration, 36(3), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2012.11.012
• Ma, Z., & Zhang, P. (2013). Modeling the heat transfer characteristics of flow melting of phase change material slurries in the circular tubes. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 64, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2013.05.026
• Ma, Z., & Zhang, P. (2013). Pressure drop and heat transfer characteristics of tetra-n-butyl ammonium bromide clathrate hydrate slurry during flow melting and generating in a double-tube heat exchanger. Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science, 44, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.expthermflusci.2012.06.012
• Ma, Z., & Zhang, P. (2013). Influence of crystal layer on the flow and heat transfer characteristics during TBAB CHS generation in a double-tube heat exchanger. International Journal of Thermal Sciences, 68, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2013.01.008
• Ma, Z., & Zhang, P. (2012). Pressure drops and loss coefficients of a phase change material slurry in pipe fittings. International Journal of Refrigeration, 35(4), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2012.01.010
• Zhang, P., & Ma, Z. (2012). An overview of fundamental studies and applications of phase change material slurries to secondary loop refrigeration and air conditioning systems. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 16(7), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2012.03.059
• Ma, Z., & Zhang, P. (2011). Pressure drop and heat transfer characteristics of clathrate hydrate slurry in a plate heat exchanger. International Journal of Refrigeration, 34(3), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2010.12.022
• Zhang, P., Ma, Z., & Wang, R. (2011). Experimental Investigation of the Hydraulic and Thermal Performance of a Phase Change Material Slurry in the Heat Exchangers. Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Applications, 3(1), https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4003666
• W. Ma, Z., Zhang, P., & Z. Wang, R. (2011). Review of Recent Patents on Ice Slurry Generation. Recent Patents on Engineering, 5(2), https://doi.org/10.2174/187221211796320756
• Zhang, P., Ma, Z., & Wang, R. (2010). An overview of phase change material slurries: MPCS and CHS. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 14(2), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2009.08.015
• Ma, Z., Zhang, P., Wang, R., Furui, S., & Xi, G. (2010). Forced flow and convective melting heat transfer of clathrate hydrate slurry in tubes. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 53(19-20), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2010.04.025