Thermodynamics: Modeling and Simulation

Dear Colleagues,

From its origins as a field of study during the Industrial Revolution to model and optimize the process of converting heat to work, thermodynamics remains central to the design and optimization of a wide range of chemical and biological processes, and the improvement of the welfare of society, from the design of novel, green refrigerants and solvents, the removal of emergent contaminants from wastewater, to the formulation of novel pharmaceuticals and beyond.

In this Special Issue, “Thermodynamics: Simulation and Modeling”, we highlight and celebrate the latest developments in thermodynamics research. Topics include but are not limited to the following:

• Thermodynamic models for process modeling, simulation, optimization, and control: equations of state, excess Gibbs free energy models, and related methods;
• Property prediction for early stage process development and design: molecular simulation, electronic structure calculations, and group-contribution methods;
• Molecular thermodynamics for process intensification.

We welcome contributions in the form of full-length articles, short communications, and reviews.

Dr. Andrew S. Paluch
Dr. Juan Carlos Araque
Guest Editors

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