Multiscale energy and mass transport for a sustainable geo-energy future

Authors

  • Tao Zhang College of New Energy, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, P. R. China
  • Shengpeng He College of New Energy, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, P. R. China
  • Huangxin Chen School of Mathematical Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, P. R. China
  • Shuyu Sun School of Mathematical Sciences, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, P. R. China (Email: suns@tongji.edu.cn)

Abstract

Multiscale energy and mass transport processes constitute the fundamental scientific foundation for sustainable geo-energy development and carbon neutrality. This perspective synthesizes cutting-edge advances in the field into three transformative thematic areas: thermodynamically consistent pore-scale modeling with robust numerical schemes that embed fundamental physical laws into mathematical formulations; molecular-scale insights and data-driven acceleration techniques bridging nanoscopic interfacial phenomena to reservoir-scale engineering; and coupled multiphysics-artificial intelligence frameworks for hydrogen infrastructure safety and supercritical CO₂ geothermal systems. Recent research reveals a paradigm shift toward living digital twins that integrate rigorous mathematical physics, multiscale computing, and artificial intelligence, charting a clear course toward carbon-neutral energy systems.

Document Type: Perspective

Cited as: Zhang, T., He, S., Chen, H., Sun, S. Multiscale energy and mass transport for a sustainable geo-energy future. Advances in Geo-Energy Research, 2026, 20(2): 194-196. https://doi.org/10.46690/ager.2026.05.07

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46690/ager.2026.05.07

Keywords:

Multiscale transport, thermodynamic consistency, pore-scale modeling, geo-energy digital twin

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Published

2026-05-13

How to Cite

Zhang, T., He, S., Chen, H., & Sun, S. (2026). Multiscale energy and mass transport for a sustainable geo-energy future. Advances in Geo-Energy Research, 20(2), 194–196. https://doi.org/10.46690/ager.2026.05.07

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Vol. 20 No. 2 (2026): May

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PERSPECTIVE

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