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Design and Engineering of Microreactors for Flow Chemistry and Smart-Scaled Flow Processes
edited by Omar Ginoble Pandoli, and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 524 | Submission Open
Keywords: microreactor technology; design and microfabrication process; flow synthesis; heterocatalytic microreactor; bed flow reactor; enzyme-based flow bioreactors; flow photochemistry; intensification process
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Processes and Systems)
Chemical Flooding in EOR: Practical and Simulation Insights
edited by and Sayed mohammed Gomaa
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 439 | Submission Open
Keywords: enhanced oil recovery; polymeric composites; biopolymer flooding; field-scale simulation; theoretical modelling of water flooding; alkaline/surfactant/polymer flooding; sweep and displacement efficiency; molecular simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Processes and Systems)
Design and Analysis of Adaptive Identification and Control
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 397 | Submission Open
Keywords: adaptive identification and control systems; design and analysis; adaptive identification and control system simulation; process modeling/identification; applications of adaptive identification and control system; stability and convergence of adaptive identification and control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Automation Control Systems)
Production, Corrosion Resistance, Recycling, and Modelling of Ceramic Materials submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 380 | Submission Open
Keywords: ceramic properties; ceramic corrosion resistance; functional ceramics; bioceramics; lead-free ceramics; improved ceramic production processes; machine learning and deep learning; sustainable ceramic production
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Processes)
Process of CO2 Capture and Conversion
edited by , Shuzhuang Sun, Xuan Bie, IWei Wang and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 343 | Submission Open
Keywords: CO2 capture; calcium looping; chemical looping; CO2 hydrogenation; integrated CO2 capture and utilization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Processes and Systems)
Green Chemistry of Renewable Energy in Catalysis and Reaction Engineering submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 339 | Submission Open
Keywords: heterogeneous catalysts; catalyst design; catalyst materials; environmental catalysis; catalysis for green synthesis and fine chemicals; biomass conversion; kinetics; scale-up; chemical engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Processes and Systems)
Aerosol Formation Processes, Measurement Techniques and Related Applications submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 283 | Submission Open
Keywords: atmospheric aerosols; measurements; processes; theoretical fundaments
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Processes and Systems)
Progress in Electrochemical Methods Using Functional Surfaces and Interface Engineering
edited by Mesfin Haile Mamme, Herman Terryn and Mats Meeusen
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 211 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy conversion and storage (batteries; supercapcitors; fuel cells; catalysis; and electrolyses); electrochemical sensor; surface modification and characterization; multifuctional surfaces; electrified Interface designing; interface characterization and maniplulation (solid– liquid; solid– solid; liquid– liquid interfaces; etc.); corrosion and corrosion inhibition; electrodeposition/electroplating (synthesis of thin films; nanostructures; nanowires; nanotubes; etc.); nucleation and growth metals; theoretical and computational development; coatings
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Processes and Systems)
Application of Refrigeration and Heat Pump Technology
edited by Alireza Zendehboudi
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 194 | Submission Open
Keywords: heat pump; refrigeration; air conditioning; environmentally friendly refrigerants; heat exchanger design; energy storage; waste heat recovery; integrated system design and application of renewable energy in HVAC& R
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Systems)
Design, Modeling and Optimization of Solar Energy Systems
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 183 | Submission Open
Keywords: solar energy system; hybrid solar energy systems; mathematical modeling; efficiency enhancement techniques; optimization; performance; and sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Systems)
Green Metallurgical Process and Technology
edited by Xin Yao and Huaqing Xie
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 182 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrogen smelting; hydrogen-rich blast furnace injection; hydrogen base shaft furnace direct reduction; CO2 resource utilization; low-carbon smelting; high-nitrogen steel; metallurgical slag; waste heat recovery; energy conversion and clean utilization; electric furnace steelmaking
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Systems)
Flue Gas Pollutant Control and Ultra-Low Emission Technology
edited by Feiqiang He and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 168 | Submission Open
Keywords: NOx; SO2; trace heavy metals; flue gas; catalytic conversion; oxidation; MOF; technological transformation; economic assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental and Green Processes)
Innovations in Waste Heat Recovery in Industrial Processes
edited by and Shukun Wang
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 108 | Submission Open
Keywords: waste heat recovery; power generation; thermal management; energy conversion; clean industrial production; thermodynamic systems; carbon reduction potential
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Processes)
Advances in the Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells
edited by , and Tabbi Wilberforce
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells; hydrogen fuel cells; novel materials; modeling and simulation; performance and durability; water and thermal management; automotive; techno-economic analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Systems)
Advanced Natural Product Technology: Extraction, Separation, and Analysis submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 97 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural matrices; vegetal extracts; bioactive compound extraction; modern extraction techniques; analytical methods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biological Processes and Systems)
Advancing Catalysis: Bridging the Gap from Academic Innovation to Industrial Application
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open
Keywords: green synthesis; sustainable chemistry catalysis; solvent-free synthesis; biocatalysis; flow chemistry; green nanomaterials; waste reduction; pharmaceutical synthesis; environmental impact; ecofriendly practices; sustainable processes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Processes and Systems)
Neural Networks and Computational Intelligence Techniques for Advanced Process Control
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open
Keywords: neural network; intelligent control; machine learning; fuzzy control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Process Control and Monitoring)
Deposition Process, Characterization and Performance of Thin Films
edited by Liyong Du
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open
Keywords: thin film; material; deposition; process; performace; percursor
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Processes and Systems)
Advances in Optically Functional Nanomaterials
edited by Piyush Agarwal and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 73 | Submission Open
Keywords: quantum optics; nanomaterials; plasmonics; ultrafast lasing; optical communication
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Processes)
Fuzzy Control System: Design and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced fuzzy theory; control design and application; hybrid intelligent systems; type-2 fuzzy control; fuzzy system optimization; intelligent machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Process Control and Monitoring)
Thermal Analysis, Modeling and Simulation in Engineering Processes
edited by and Luiz Eduardo dos Santos Paes
submission deadline 1 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3180 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermal analysis; experimental methods; numerical methods; thermal cycles; phase transformation; manufacturing processes; heat sources
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Detection, Control and Management of Industrial Dust submission deadline 1 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2406 | Submission Open
Keywords: dust exposure; dust hazard; dust detection; particulate matter; dust characterization and analysis; dust explosion risk; dust explosion prevention; dust removal technology; dust management; risk control and elimination
(This special issue belongs to the Section Process Control and Monitoring)
Innovations in Condition Monitoring, Optimization and Advanced Control for Complex Industrial Processes
edited by and Marcin Szuster
submission deadline 1 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 1474 | Submission Open
Keywords: fault diagnosis; condition monitoring; industrial process optimization; cyber-physical systems; industrial process control; artificial intelligence; sensor fusion; process quality control; process modelling and simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Process Control and Monitoring)
Synthesis and Characterization of Various Nanomaterials Based on Graphene Derivatives submission deadline 1 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 82 | Submission Open
Keywords: graphene derivatives; graphene oxide; synthesis and preparation of graphene derivatives; chrecrectrization of graphene derivatives; functionalization graphene derivatives; doping; catalytic applications; sensor applications; electronic applications; energy storage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Processes)
Development and Utilization of Bioproducts Based on Microalgae Biomass
edited by , Shweta Tripathi and
submission deadline 3 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 255 | Submission Open
Keywords: algae; sustainability; waste valorization; biofuels; bioproducts; life cycle assessment; bioproducts; biorefinery; cultivation; bioreactors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Processes)
Rock Physics, Well Logging, and Formation Evaluation in Energy Exploration Systems submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | 22 articles | Viewed by 28451 | Submission Open
Keywords: formation evaluation; pore structure; validity characterization; deep learning; digital rock physics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Systems)
Advanced Ladle Metallurgy and Secondary Refining submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3165 | Submission Open
Keywords: ladle; secondary refining; clean steel; inclusions; steelmaking; refractory; physical modeling; CFD; slags; vacuum degassing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Process Modeling, Simulation and Optimization in Chemical Reaction Engineering
edited by and Arif Hussain
submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1125 | Submission Open
Keywords: modeling and simulation; process intensification; chemical reactions; optimization; artificial intelligence; machine learning; reactive distillation; reactive separation; catalysis; decarbonization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Processes and Systems)
Advanced Materials for Sustainable and Green Sample Preparation submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 460 | Submission Open
Keywords: green chemistry; sustainable materials; sample preparation; advanced materials; nanomaterials; green solvents; green analytical chemistry; environmental analysis; ionic liquids; deep eutectic solvents (DESs)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental and Green Processes)
Preparation, Synthesis and Applications of Novel Catalytic Materials in Environmental Treatment
edited by , and Mohammed Ouzzine
submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 149 | Submission Open
Keywords: catalytic materials; synthesis methods; environmental applications; air pollution control; water treatment; energy conversió n; nanocatalysts; hydrogen production; sustainable technologies; advanced characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental and Green Processes)
Semiconductors Design, Synthesis and Applications in Energy/Environmental Photocatalysis
edited by Jianfeng Ye
submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open
Keywords: material design; interfacial interaction; heterostructures; solar water oxidation; photocatalytic water splitting
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Processes and Systems)
Applications of Non-thermal Technologies and Thermal Technologies in Food Processing submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 11 articles | Viewed by 15112 | Submission Open
Keywords: ultrasoud; cold plasma; pulsed electric field; high pressure; irradiation; pulsed light
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Process Engineering)
Industrial Applications of Modeling Tools submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10016 | Submission Open
Keywords: mathematical modeling; process simulation and control; process monitoring; process intelligence and machine learning; industrial applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Process Control and Monitoring)
Low-Carbon Design and Manufacturing Processes
edited by , and
submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 9279 | Submission Open
Keywords: low-carbon design; manufacturing process; remanufacturing process; low-carbon logistics; low-carbon reverse supply chain
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Transport and Energy Conversion at the Nanoscale and Molecular Scale
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8884 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanotechnology; nanostructures; molecules; charge transport; heat transfer; energy conversion; electrochemical
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Systems)
Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Technologies and Applications submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7060 | Submission Open
Keywords: atmospheric pressure plasma; plasma technology; plasma applications; cold atmospheric pressure plasma; bio-medical plasma applications; plasma in agriculture; plasma technology in nanomaterials; plasmas with liquids
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Processes and Systems)
Design and Control of Complex and Intelligent Systems
edited by
submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6288 | Submission Open
Keywords: system design; nonlinear systems; robotics; modeling; parameter identification; kinematics; dynamics; simulation; control; optimization; automation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Automation Control Systems)
Computational Biology Approaches to Genome and Protein Analyzes
edited by
submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5560 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial neural networks; artificial intelligence methods; cancer development analysis; cell-fate and genome attractors; computational biology; computerized analysis of genomes (including sequences) and proteins; computerized identification and recognition of evolution; dot-matrix method; genetic semihomology; expert systems; evolutionary distances and trees; machine learning; multiple alignment; navigating cancer network attractors; neural networks; pattern recognition; phylogenetic trees; sequence– function relationship; sequence similarity; protein contact networks (PCNs)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biological Processes and Systems)
Mathematical Modeling of Drying Kinetics in Food and Biomass Processing submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5347 | Submission Open
Keywords: mathematical modeling of food and biomass processing; drying process; various drying methods; drying systems for a variety of food and biomass
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Process Engineering)
New Frontiers in Chromatographic Separation Technology submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4972 | Submission Open
Keywords: chromatography process development; multicolumn chromatography; selective stationary phase; electrodeionization; expanded bed chromatography; chromatography for downstream process; ion exchange in hydrometallurgy; chromatography column modeling; chromatography column design and control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Separation Processes)
Integrated Process Design and Development of Biorefinery
edited by , Oscar Fernando Herrera Adarme, Aline Gomes de Oliveira Paranhos and Liliane Catone Soares
submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4278 | Submission Open
Keywords: biorefinery; circular bioeconomy; agro-industrial wastes; integrated biorefinery; life cycle assessment; techno-economic assessment; bioenergy; value added products
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biological Processes and Systems)
New Technologies and Processing of Photoelectric Functional Materials and Devices submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3389 | Submission Open
Keywords: perovskite materials; low-dimensional materials and heterostructures; organic materials; quantum dots; light-emitting diodes (LEDs); photodetectors; photovoltaic devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Processes)
Flow in Porous Media and CO2 Storage in Enhanced Oil Recovery
edited by Qichao Lv, , Zihao Yang and Boxin Ding
submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3220 | Submission Open
Keywords:   CO2 storage;   EOR;   porous media;   flooding;   mobility control;   miscibility;   huff-puff;   fracturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Processes and Systems)
Research and Development in Heat and Mass Transfer and Refrigeration Systems
edited by , and José Ângelo Peixoto Da Costa
submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2807 | Submission Open
Keywords: mechanical refrigeration systems; sorption refrigeration systems; working fluids; advanced technology of refrigeration; heat exchangers; solar refrigeration; heat and mass transfer; control strategies; thermoeconomic analysis; environmental impacts
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Systems)
Green Chemistry: From Wastes to Value-Added Products (2nd Edition) submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1550 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainability; circular economy; recycling technologies; closed-loop systems; waste management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental and Green Processes)
Research Advances and Applications of Isotopic and Spectroscopic Analysis in Foods and Beverages submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1100 | Submission Open
Keywords: isotopic analysis; spectroscopic analysis; sensory evaluation; food processing; food engineering; food science and technology; food authenticity; food authentication; food safety; food quality
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Process Engineering)
Advances in Seafood Science and Processing
edited by and Habibollah Faraji
submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 790 | Submission Open
Keywords: fish; shellfish; molluscs; crustaceans; flavor; high-pressure processing; coatings
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Process Engineering)
Extraction, Separation, and Medicinal Analysis of Natural Products
edited by , Mhamed Ahari and Amine Salhi
submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 689 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural product; extraction; isolation and purification; characterization; medicinal analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biological Processes and Systems)
Advanced Technologies for the Production, Processing, and Extraction of Biorefinery Products from Microalgae
edited by and Salem S. Abu Amr
submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 510 | Submission Open
Keywords: microalgae biorefinery; biofuel production and extraction microalgae; cultivation techniques; algae-based biofuels; renewable energy from algae
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biological Processes and Systems)
Welding and Additive Manufacturing Processes
edited by Dhanesh G. Mohan and
submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 441 | Submission Open
Keywords: welding techniques; additive manufacturing; metallurgical processes; joint formation; dissimilar metal joining; process simulation; in situ monitoring; fusion welding; solid-state welding
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
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