Enabling Technologies for Chemical Process Intensification: From Lab to Industrial Applications

Dear Colleagues,

A number of enabling technologies have been shown to dramatically affect chemical processes by improving heat and mass transfer, mixing, crystallisation, solid/liquid extraction, and so on. Often, smart combinations of different energy sources generate impressive additive or even synergistic effects on reaction rate or extraction efficiency. In the last decades, new protocols in organic synthesis, extraction, and biorefinery have been designed with the assistance of non-conventional technologies. Among non-thermal techniques, a big contribution comes from ultrasound and hydrodynamic cavitation, while thermal treatments involve microwaves, plasma, infrared, and induction heating. Mechanochemical methods, led photochemistry, pulsed electric fields, micro- and meso-fluidic systems are also worth mentioning. Most of these technologies are well suited for continuous or semi-continuous processes, which are generally better integrated in industrial protocols. This Special Issue deals with all of the enabling technologies that may have a potential scalability to industrial applications.

Prof. Dr. Giancarlo Cravotto
Dr. Katia Martina
Dr. Silvia Tabasso
Guest Editors

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