Supercritical Fluids Technologies: Applications in Energy, Chemistry, and Environment
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Chemical Processes and Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 79
Special Issue Editors
2. Department of Energy and Power Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
Interests: hydrogen production by gasification; thermal cracking of heavy oil; carbon dioxide capture and utilization; thermodynamic analysis
Interests: supercritical hydrothermal combustion; hydrothermal liquefaction; kinetics analysis
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Special Issue, “Supercritical Fluids Technologies: Applications in Energy, Chemistry, and Environment”, aims to explore innovative applications of supercritical fluid (SCF) technologies across various fields, highlighting their potential to revolutionize processes in energy production, chemical synthesis, and environmental sustainability.
Supercritical fluids, due to their unique properties, offer significant advantages over traditional solvents and methods. This Special Issue invites contributions that delve into the latest advancements in SCF research, including but not limited to the following topics：
- Energy Applications: Innovations in SCF methods for enhanced energy extraction, cleaner combustion technologies, carbon capture, and alternative fuel production.
- Chemical Processes: Advances in SCF-assisted chemical synthesis, polymerization, and extraction techniques that improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
- Environmental Solutions: The role of supercritical fluids in waste treatment, pollution remediation, and sustainable resource management through innovative extraction and monitoring techniques.
We welcome original research articles, reviews, and case studies that highlight current trends and future directions in SCF technologies, promote interdisciplinary collaboration, and/or address critical challenges in energy, chemistry, and environmental sustainability.
Dr. Fan Zhang
Dr. Jie Zhang
Dr. Jianna Li
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- supercritical fluids
- supercritical phase behavior
- production of high-value fuels
- chemistry and materials synthesis
- green solvent replacement
- harmless treatment of organic pollutants
- solid waste resource utilization
- power cycle
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