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Process Safety and Monitoring of Intelligent and Green Mining Technology
edited by Yang Li, Guanglei Zhou and Feiyue Liu
submission deadline 10 Sep 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 6757
Keywords: mining technology; mine safety technology; rock mass stability; ground pressure disaster; mine monitoring and early warning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Systems)
Heat Processing, Surface and Coatings Technology of Metal Materials
edited by Guoliang Chen, Haoyang Fu and Yongchun Zou
submission deadline 10 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1048
Keywords: metal materials; surface engineering; functional coatings; thermal management; corrosion protection; mechanical properties; thermal treatments
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Processes)
Advanced Simulation and Experiment Methods of Flow Instability in Hydraulic Machinery submission deadline 15 Sep 2024 | 30 articles | Viewed by 50185 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydraulic machinery; flow instability; CFD; experiment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Smart Wearable Technology: Thermal Management and Energy Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Sep 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 13709 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermal and moisture management; phase change materials; thermal comfort; energy harvesting; energy conversion; energy storage; evaporation and condensation; evaporation-induced electricity generation; thermoelectric effects; piezoelectricity; triboelectricity; solar energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Systems)
Pharmaceutical Development and Bioavailability Analysis, 2nd Edition submission deadline 15 Sep 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9928 | Submission Open
Keywords: preformulation and pharmaceutical formulation studies; bioavailability studies; drug– drug interactions; design of dosage forms; drug delivery system research and quality improvement; medicinal chemistry; structure– property correlations; binding affinity; radiopharmaceuticals; animal experimentation and clinical trials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Processes)
Polymer Composites: Materials and Processes for Challenging Applications
edited by
submission deadline 15 Sep 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7616 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodegradable composites; energy storage; resistant to extreme conditions; smart materials (shape changing; shape memory; self-healing); 3D printing; biomedical materials; conductive materials; upcycling wastes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Processes)
Green Manufacturing and Low-Carbon Application of the Power Batteries
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Sep 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6876 | Submission Open
Keywords: green manufacturing; low-carbon technology; power battery; carbon footprint; life-cycle theory
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Systems)
Motor Drive Systems: Control Technology, Fault Diagnosis and Fault Tolerance
edited by Da Xu, Qiang Li and Yong Kong
submission deadline 15 Sep 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6185 | Submission Open
Keywords: motor drive; control strategies; fault diagnosis; fault tolerance; integrated design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Process Control and Monitoring)
Metal-Based Formulations for Eco-Sustainable Processes in Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Catalysis submission deadline 15 Sep 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4409 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal-based catalyst; homogeneous catalysis; heterogeneous catalysis; organometallic complexes; supported metal catalysts; computational/theoretical approaches; sustainability; environmental catalysis; air and water pollution prevention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalysis Enhanced Processes)
Process and Modelling of Renewable and Sustainable Energy Sources
edited by Ershun Du, and Yaowang Li
submission deadline 15 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3656 | Submission Open
Keywords: renewable and sustainable energy; power system; modelling; process analysis; optimisation; low-carbon transistion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Systems)
Advances and New Directions of Crystallization Processes submission deadline 15 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3459 | Submission Open
Keywords: crystallization; precipitation; separation; energy consumption; process design; crystallizer design; in situ; online; and control measuring techniques; urban and water mining; processes and techniques integration; crystal quality; environmental friendly; zero liquid-solid discharge
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Processes)
Towards Sustainable and Efficient Bioprocesses: Treatment of Biomass submission deadline 15 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2959 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioprocess; pretreatment of biomasses or bioresources; extraction of biocompounds; green extraction technologies; sustainable; eco-friendly
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental and Green Processes)
Advances in Synthesis and Applications of Supported Nanocatalysts submission deadline 15 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1461 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocatalysts; synthesis; novel methods; environmentally
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalysis Enhanced Processes)
Recent Advances in Microbial Electrochemical Systems: Application Processes and Characterization Tools
edited by Chyi How Lay, Jane-Yii Wu and
submission deadline 15 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 304 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioelectrochemical systems; electrode; bioelectrochemistry; wastewater treatment; biosensing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental and Green Processes)
Design, Synthesis, and Evaluation of Multi-Target Ligands submission deadline 15 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 247 | Submission Open
Keywords: multi-target drugs; in silico methods; molecular docking; molecular dynamics simulations; mechanism of ligand-target binding
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Processes)
Chemical and Microbiological Analyses of Wastes, Effluents and Materials
edited by Roberta Guzzinati and Luigi Sciubba
submission deadline 15 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 222 | Submission Open
Keywords: spectrophotometry; mass spectrometry; chromatography; electrophoresis; green chemistry; contaminant of emerging concern; antimicrobial resistance (AMR); bioassay
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental and Green Processes)
Advances in Zeolite Catalytic Processes: Current Trends and Challenges in Processing Nonconventional Feedstocks
edited by Juan Rafael Garcia, María Eugenia Sad and Clara Saux
submission deadline 15 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 155 | Submission Open
Keywords: hierarchical zeolites; zeolites in compound catalysts; structured zeolitic catalysts; novel zeotype materials; stability; deactivation; and regeneration; activity and selectivity improvement
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Processes and Systems)
Biodegradable Films and Coatings as Emerging Trends in Food Packaging Processes submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2538 | Submission Open
Keywords: biopolymers; coatings; films; biodegradable packaging; antioxidants; nanomaterials; bioactive compounds
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Process Engineering)
Evaluation and Optimization of Fuel Cell Performance
edited by
submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2407 | Submission Open
Keywords: modeling; simulation; multiphase flows; fuel cells; tools; algorithms; software; design; catalyst layer; manufacture innovation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Systems)
Recent Trends in Extractive Metallurgy submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2206 | Submission Open
Keywords: extractive metallurgy process; hydrometallurgy; pyrometallurgy; electrometallurgy; flotation; remedation; green processes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
New Trends in Smart Grid and Sustainable Energy Systems submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 155 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart grid; microgrid on-grid; small means of distributed generation (PMGD); electrical energy distribution; distributed energy resources (DER); service quality standards; energy homeostasis; sustainable energy systems (SES)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Systems)
Modeling and Simulation of Complex Networks for Automation in Systems Engineering submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5434 | Submission Open
Keywords: complex networks; multi-agent systems; automation; decision support; systems engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Process Control and Monitoring)
High-Efficiency Nanomaterials Synthesis and Applications submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 892 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructures; nanocomposites; energy; sensors; biomolecules; hybrids
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Processes)
Advanced Heat Transfer Technologies for the Design, Operation and Optimization of Steam Power Systems
edited by , Yanjun Li and Jianxin Shi
submission deadline 27 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 167 | Submission Open
Keywords: multiphase flow; heat and mass transfer; thermodynamic cycle; thermoeconomics analysis; performance simulation; optimization; mechanical analysis; status monitoring; fault diagnosis; health management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Systems)
Electrochemical Applications of Biomass Carbon submission deadline 29 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 192 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy storage; sensor applications; compound recovery; adsorption; CO2 capture; catalysis; capacitive deionization; water purification; water splitting
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Processes and Systems)
New Research on Oil and Gas Equipment and Technology submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 16 articles | Viewed by 23300 | Submission Open
Keywords: oil and gas equipment; design; modeling; analysis; evaluation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Systems)
Advances in Green Extraction Processes of Bioactive Compounds submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 16025 | Submission Open
Keywords: extraction techniques; bioactive compounds; green processes; polyphenolic compounds; carotenoids; alkaloids; terpenoids; essential oils
(This special issue belongs to the Section Separation Processes)
Process Design and Modeling of Low-Carbon Energy Systems submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 13 articles | Viewed by 15030 | Submission Open
Keywords: integrated energy system; wind power/photovoltaic power generation; carbon markets; carbon capture technology; hydrogen energy systems; fuel cell systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Systems)
Advances in Sub-/Supercritical Water Processes submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 14901 | Submission Open
Keywords: subcritical water extraction; supercritical water; decomposition in sub- and supercritical water; biowaste valorization; remediation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Processes and Systems)
Design of Food Processing and Technologies: Studies on Physical Properties, Thermodynamics, Rheology and Emulsification submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9413 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical properties; rheology; thermodynamic properties; food emulsions; solubility
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Process Engineering)
Integrated Approaches to Eco-Friendly Processes for Persistent Pollutants Contamination submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9121 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioremediation; heavy metal; persistent organic pollutants; life cycle assessment; life cycle cost
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental and Green Processes)
Conventional and Novel Processes for the Extraction of Precious Metals from Spent Catalyst and Electronic Equipment submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8827 | Submission Open
Keywords: Solid– liquid extraction; Leaching; Adsorption; Solvent extraction; Pyrometallurgy; Precious metals; Spent catalytic converters; Definition of kinetics; Leaching modeling; Economic analysis; Waste electrical and electronic equipment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalysis Enhanced Processes)
Green Particle Technologies: Processes and Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8436 | Submission Open
Keywords: powder technology; green process; particle formation; particle modification; green material; green product; waste/harmful particles; characterization method
(This special issue belongs to the Section Particle Processes)
Natural Gas Hydrate Production Technology and Rock Mechanics in Petroleum Engineering (Volume II) submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8409 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural gas hydrate; production technology; geomechanics; rock mechanics; petroleum engineering; wellbore stability; hydraulic fracturing; sand production
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Systems)
Latest Innovations in Seawater Desalination Processes submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7419 | Submission Open
Keywords: desalination; forward osmosis; pressure-retarded osmosis; multi-effect distillation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental and Green Processes)
Control Design and Numerical Computation in Manufacturing Process System
edited by , and Yuliya Sergeevna Ivanova
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 6946 | Submission Open
Keywords: control system design; numerical computation; equipment design and control; manufacturing systems design; control and optimization; process design and control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Challenges and Advances of Process Control Systems submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5796 | Submission Open
Keywords: real-time process control; application of artificial intelligence in modelling and control problems; robot control and modelling; bioprocess modelling and control; embedded control systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Process Control and Monitoring)
Biofilm Water Distribution Systems – Challange in Detection and Treatmant
edited by , Dolores Peruč and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3515 | Submission Open
Keywords: anti-biofilm agents; opportunistic premise plumbing pathogens; novel disinfection protocols; water disinfection; biofilm detection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Processes)
Surface Analysis of Additive Manufacturing Processes
edited by and Haoqi Zhang
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2783 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; roughness; surface analysis; surface engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Innovative Bioreactor Design and Advanced Optimization Strategies for Biorefineries and Bioprocessing
edited by and Alexandros Pavlou
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2679 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioreactor; photobioreactor; fermentation; biorefinery; bioprocessing; microbial production; monitoring and control; mathematical modeling and simulation; techno-economic assessment; life cycle analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biological Processes and Systems)
Platform Chemicals and Novel Materials from Biomass submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2660 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biological Processes and Systems)
Enzyme Production Using Industrial and Agricultural By-Products submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2514 | Submission Open
Keywords: biorefinery; waste valorization; economic analysis; solid fermentation; submerged fermentation; fungal enzymes; cellulolytic enzymes; lipases; amylases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biological Processes and Systems)
Application of Computational Techniques in Analytical Chemistry and Molecular Systems
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2511 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Processes and Systems)
Advances in Wastewater and Solid Waste Treatment Processes
edited by and Craig Williams
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2346 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioinspiration and biomimetics; sustainable life; reuse and recycling of water and human goods; green processing; nanomaterials; circular economy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental and Green Processes)
Recent Advances in Environment and Energy Related Processes in Offshore Geotechnical Engineering
edited by , Lujun Wang, Yuze Wang and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1729 | Submission Open
Keywords: offshore geotechnical engineering; environmental geomechanics; energy geomechanics; wind turbine foundations; structure– environment interaction; ocean engineering; offshore energy engineering; offshore environmental engineering; offshore mining; island and reef engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental and Green Processes)
Microwave Conversion Technique Intensification (Volume II)
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1143 | Submission Open
Keywords: microwave pyrolysis; microwave assisted organic synthesis; food processing; inorganics production; process intensification; microwave reactors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Processes and Systems)
Application of Intelligent Manufacturing Technology in Industrial Production
edited by and José Reinaldo Silva
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 769 | Submission Open
Keywords: intelligent manufacturing; smart manufacturing; Industry 4.0; cyber– physical systems; AI-based manufacturing systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
The Use of Nanomaterials for Advanced Wastewater Treatment Technology
edited by Rasa Vaiškūnaitė, and Dainius Paliulis
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 538 | Submission Open
Keywords: water treatment; nanomaterials; electrochemical technology; biochar; process analysis; modeling; membranes; pharmaceuticals; microplastics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental and Green Processes)
Advanced Oxidation Processes for Water and Wastewater Treatment: Developments, Challenges, and Opportunities
edited by Jayaprakash Saththasivam and A. M. Mimi Sakinah
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 532 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced oxidation processes; photocatalysis; ozone; chemicals of emerging concern; chemical oxidation; hydroxyl radicals; catalytic oxidation; environmental remediation; micropollutant removal; reactive radical species; water treatment and reuse; oxidation byproducts
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental and Green Processes)
Advancements in Electrodes, Electrolytes, and Separator Engineering for Rechargeable Metal Batteries
edited by Zhixiao Xu
submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 504 | Submission Open
Keywords: rechargeable metal batteries; lithium metal batteries; sodium batteries; zinc batteries; magnesium batteries; aluminum batteries; electrolyte engineering; separator engineering; metal host materials; surface modification/coating
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Systems)
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