Advances in Electromagnetic Energy Applications for Sustainable Processes

Dear Colleagues,

While electromagnetic fields in the microwave frequency range have long been recognized for their utility in materials processing, the capabilities of recently developed advanced equipment have significantly deepened our understanding of the interaction between these fields and matter. This has led to the discovery of new applications across multiple domains, including the intensification of chemical reactions, biomass treatment, energy storage, catalysis, extraction and purification processes, food processing, nanomaterials synthesis and many others. The current demand for sustainable processes has driven research and advancements in this field, emphasizing the goal of enhancing resource efficiency and promoting recycling and circularity. Additionally, research in these areas has required the development of sophisticated control and monitoring devices and systems, which also leverage electromagnetic energy. This Special Issue will present the latest findings in the application of electromagnetic energy (in the range from 100MHz to 100GHz) to a wide array of processes. It will encompass technological advancements in reactor design and process optimization, as well as innovative methods for monitoring and control. The topics covered will include the following: 1. The latest insights into the basis of the different processes: fundamental knowledge about the interaction of electromagnetic energy with matter. 2. The development of cutting-edge microwave technology for processes, with a special focus on new pathways, intensified routes, reduced CO₂ footprints, increased circularity, wastes recycling, processes electrification and a transition towards the use of renewable energy sources, aimed at achieving a more sustainable industry. 3. New equipment and strategies for microwave-driven processes control and monitoring, including artificial intelligence schemes, aligning with the goals of Industry 4.0.

Dr. Beatriz García-Baños
Guest Editor

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• electromagnetic field and matter interaction and modelling
• new chemical routes or intensified processes
• electromagnetic field technologies aimed at sustainability
• processes electrification
• electromagnetic-driven processes for CO₂ footprint reduction
• electromagnetic processes with circularity, recycling, and wastes as a source
• microwave-driven processes monitoring and control