Processes

Biorefining and Circular Economy: Innovative Processes for Waste Valorization

edited by Cristiano E.R. Reis and

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open

Keywords: biorefinery; circular economy; waste valorization; process integration; process intensification; agro-industrial residues; techno-economic analysis (TEA); life cycle assessment (LCA); hybrid biocatalysis– thermocatalysis; digital twins and process modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Systems)

Next-Generation Multifunctional Materials: Design and Applications in Healthcare, Energy and Sustainability

edited by Congjie Wei and

Binglin Guo

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 39 | Submission Open

Keywords: multifunctional materials; advanced material design; healthcare applications; energy storage and conversion; sustainable materials; machine learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Processes and Systems)

State-of-the-Art Coordination Polymers: Synthesis and Multifunctional Applications

edited by Ravi Arukula and

Justyna Możejko-Ciesielska

submission deadline 19 May 2026 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open

Keywords: coordination polymers; synthesis; applications; catalysis; gas storage; sensing; drug delivery; remediation; modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Processes and Systems)

Supercritical Technology Applied to Food, Pharmaceutical, Chemical and Energy Industries—2nd Edition

edited by

Ádina L. Santana

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 15886 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive compounds; supercritical technology; supercritical fluid extraction; high pressure phase equilibria; particle formation assisted with supercritical fluids and compressed liquids; application of supercritical technology-based products in foods; pharmaceuticals; cosmetics and textiles; life cycle analysis of processes assisted with supercritical technology; process intensification with supercritical technology; analytical methods hyphenated with supercritical fluids and pressurized liquids; accelerated solvent extraction; chemical reactions assisted with supercritical fluids; characterization and biological activity of products processed with supercritical fluids and pressurized liquids; gasification assisted with supercritical fluids; sterilization assisted with supercritical fluids; impregnation assisted with supercritical fluids; polymer processing assisted with supercritical fluids; power generation with supercritical technology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Process Engineering)

Applications of Smart Microgrids in Renewable Energy Development

edited by Hui Li, Kuan Zhang and Yikui Liu

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 14 articles | Viewed by 15113 | Submission Open

Keywords: microgrids; renewable energy; planning; energy management; energy sharing; uncertainty

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Systems)

Sustainable Techniques for Extraction and Isolation of Natural Bioactive Compounds

edited by

Juan Antonio Nieto

, Mariana Silva López and Teodoro Suárez Diéguez

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9654 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural products; purification; pressurized liquid extraction; supercritical fluid extractions; ultrasound-assisted extraction; advanced extraction; solid– liquid extraction; sistainable extraction; eutectic solvents

(This special issue belongs to the Section Separation Processes)

Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0: Simulators and Algorithms in Manufacturing Processes and Systems

edited by Wei Guo and Jiewu Leng

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 7613 | Submission Open

Keywords: Industry 4.0; Industry 5.0; smart manufacturing; digital twin; human– machine collaboration; industrial simulators; AI algorithms; cyber-physical systems (CPS); predictive maintenance; federated learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)

Novel Applications of Zeolites in Adsorption Processes

edited by

Jelena Dikić

and

Sanja O. Jevtić

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6470 | Submission Open

Keywords: zeolite; adsorption; modification; kinetic; environmental protection; synthesis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Processes and Systems)

Development of Innovative Processes in Food Engineering

edited by

Jung-Feng Hsieh

and

Jooyeoun Jung

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1998 | Submission Open

Keywords: innovative food processing; non-thermal technologies; functional foods; bioactive encapsulation; food safety and quality; sustainable food engineering; alternative protein processing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Process Engineering)

Advances in Metal Catalyst: Synthesis and Application

edited by

Mengyang Fan

and

Qifan Li

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 855 | Submission Open

Keywords: catalyst design and engineering; metal-based catalysts; nanostructured catalysts; single-atom catalysts; heterogeneous catalysis; electrocatalysis and thermocatalysis; advanced characterization; system design and integration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Processes)

New Research on Oil and Gas Equipment and Technology, 2nd Edition

edited by

Zhiqiang Huang

,

Gang Li

and

Mingjiang Shi

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 673 | Submission Open

Keywords: oil and gas equipment; design; modeling; analysis; evaluation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Systems)

Synthesis and Characterization of Various Nanomaterials Based on Graphene Derivatives

edited by

Masoud Khaleghiabbasabadi

and

Daniele Silvestri

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 383 | 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)

Process Metallurgy: From Theory to Application, 2nd Edition

edited by

Jin Zhang

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 100 | Submission Open

Keywords: process metallurgy; welding metallurgy; flux/slag properties; calphad; materials processing optimization; flux/slag crystallization; thermodynamics; kinetics; metal/slag recycling; iron and steelmaking; continuous casting; composition control

(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)

Advanced Low-Carbon Energy Processes: Engineering, Optimization, and System Integration for Carbon Neutrality

edited by Shuai Guo, Chang Xing, Zhifeng Hu and

Guicai Liu

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon neutrality; low-carbon energy; renewable energy; carbon capture utilization; hydrogen energy; energy storage; traditional energy decarbonization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Processes and Systems)

Advances in Improving Efficiency, Decarbonization, Modeling and Intelligent Operations of Modern Oilfield Development

edited by Xiang Wang and

Xianmin Zhang

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open

Keywords: reservoir modeling and numerical simulation; chemical enhanced oil recovery (chemical EOR); digital oilfield and digital transformation; multiphase flow in porous media; real-time reservoir monitoring and control; mature field revitalization; cybersecurity in operational technology systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Systems)

Advances in Optimal Operation of Modern Power Systems for Flexibility Enhancement

edited by Wennan Zhuang, Xia Shen, Jiayong Li and Guangsheng Pan

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open

Keywords: modern power system; flexibility enhancement; renewable energy integration; multi-energy coupling; data-driven optimization; distributed control; energy storage system; flexibility market

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Systems)

Emerging Organic Synthesis Approaches for Functional Nanomaterials and Organic Compounds in Supercapacitor Applications

edited by Prabin Rai and

Ganesh Dhakal

submission deadline 22 May 2026 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open

Keywords: organic synthesis; functional nanomaterials; supercapacitors; electrode materials and energy storage

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Processes and Systems)

Advances in Engineering Thermodynamics and Numerical Simulation

edited by Érick-G. Espinosa-Martínez and Sergio Quezada-García

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1729 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermodynamics; numerical methods; simulation; heat transfer; computational analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Processes and Systems)

Advances in Plasma Technology for Environmental and Energy Process Engineering

edited by

Samuel A. Iwarere

,

Rodrigo Sávio Pessoa

and Lakshminarayana Rao

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 579 | Submission Open

Keywords: wastewater; plasma discharges; plasma-activated water; plasma processing; energy; reforming of hydrocarbons

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental and Green Processes)

Recent Developments in Biomaterials and Biological Processes

edited by

Jasna Simonović Radosavljević

,

Dragica Spasojević

and

Ivanka Ćirić

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 32 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; tissue regeneration; drug delivery; biofabrication; sustainable agriculture; agrowaste-derived biomaterials; cell– material interactions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biological Processes and Systems)

Sustainable Processing and Utilization of Dairy Products

edited by Yaowei Liu,

Lina Zhang

and

Yunna Wang

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 31 | Submission Open

Keywords: emerging technology; novel dairy products; AI-based quality control; energy efficiency; nutrition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Process Engineering)

Advances in Extraction and Characterization of Functional Properties of Bioactive Compounds Obtained from Food Processing

edited by Arely León-López and

Gabriel Aguirre-Álvarez

submission deadline 26 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6599 | Submission Open

Keywords: food process; bioactive compounds; functional activity; alternative technologies; traditional methods; sources of bioactive compounds

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Process Engineering)

Applications of Plasma Technology in Food and Environment

edited by Brenda L. Fina, Leandro Prevosto and

Ezequiel Cejas

submission deadline 26 May 2026 | Viewed by 78 | Submission Open

Keywords: non-thermal plasma; thermal plasma; plasma activated water; environmental applications; food control; pollutant degradation; sustainable processing; water and air purification; resource recovery; energy recovery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental and Green Processes)

Organic Chemistry Synthesis: Optimization and Development

edited by Zhuan Zhang

submission deadline 28 May 2026 | Viewed by 49 | Submission Open

Keywords: organic synthesis; C– H activation; transition-metal catalysis; green chemistry; organic reaction routes; heterogeneous catalysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Processes and Systems)

Advances in Technology for Enhancing Oil and Gas Recovery in Shale Reservoirs (2nd Edition)

edited by

Mingjun Chen

,

Keliu Wu

and

Jiajia Bai

submission deadline 29 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 331 | Submission Open

Keywords: shale gas; shale oil; enhanced recovery; drilling; reservoir stimulation; fracturing fluid; multiscale heat and mass transport; pore structure; fracture network; CCUS

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Systems)

Sustainable and Intelligent Energy Systems and Processes: Recent Advances and Challenges (2nd Edition)

edited by

Mateo Bašić

, Marko Vekić and

Ivan Grgić

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6685 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainability; intelligent control; renewable energy; reliability and resilience; smart grid; energy storage; edge computing; FACTS; power quality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Systems)

Latest Research on Wastewater Treatment and Recycling

edited by

Ofir A. Menashe

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5930 | Submission Open

Keywords: water treatment; wastewater; bioaugmentation; bioremediation; phytoremediation; AOP; UV catalysts

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental and Green Processes)

Advances in Green Processes for Antioxidant and Antibacterial Polyphenol Extraction

edited by

Nada El Darra

and

Ian Watson

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2357 | Submission Open

Keywords: green extraction; phenolic compounds; antioxidants; antibacterial activity; sustainable methods; extraction techniques; environmental impact; bioactive compounds; phytochemicals

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Process Engineering)

Research Progress in Dust Control Technology

edited by

Jianguo Liu

,

Shihang Li

and Chaohang Xu

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open

Keywords: dust control technology; dust source control; fugitive dust control; chemical dust suppression; dust collector

(This special issue belongs to the Section Particle Processes)

Smart Process Optimization for Sustainable Waste-to-Energy Systems

edited by

Linda Zikhona Linganiso

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open

Keywords: municipal waste-to-energy processes; artificial intelligence and machine learning; carbon capturing and sequestration (CCS)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Systems)

Advances in Enzymatic Biotechnology and Biological Systems for Sustainable Bioeconomy

edited by

Igor Polikarpov

,

Tonderayi Matambo

and

Samkelo Malgas

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 38 | Submission Open

Keywords: biotechnology; enzymes; plant biomass valorization; prebiotics; microbial biofilms; elicitors; bioinspired nanotechnology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biological Processes and Systems)

Modeling and Simulation of Complex Networks for Automation in Systems Engineering

edited by

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,

and

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 28221 | Submission Open

Keywords: complex networks; multi-agent systems; automation; decision support; systems engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Process Control and Monitoring)

Quality of Plant Raw Materials and Their Processing

edited by

Renata Różyło

and

Monika Wójcik

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 19085 | Submission Open

Keywords: food processing; plant material; functional food; food quality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Process Engineering)

Microbial Biofilms: Latest Advances and Prospects

edited by Mayron Alves de Vasconcelos and Edson Holanda Teixeira

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12005 | Submission Open

Keywords: biofilm detection techniques; biofilm resistance; biofilm-related infections; biofilm eradication strategies; biotechnological applications; biofilms in natural and engineered ecosystems; advanced biofilm imaging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biological Processes and Systems)

Sustainable Development of Energy and Environment in Buildings

edited by

Dimitra Papadaki

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 10481 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainability; buildings; energy efficiency; circularity; smart buildings; decarbonization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Processes)

Recent Advances in Renewable Energy Systems: Integration Challenges, Forecasting, and Grid Optimization for Sustainable Energy Management

edited by

Ali S. Alghamdi

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 8359 | Submission Open

Keywords: renewable energy integration; grid optimization; sustainable energy management; renewable energy forecasting; flexibility resources; smart grid technologies; energy storage systems; distributed energy resources; microgrids; AI in energy systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Systems)

Advances in the Modeling, Optimization and Control of Renewable Energy Systems

edited by Mohammed Jama and Addy Wahyudie

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4255 | Submission Open

Keywords: renewable energy; modeling and simulation; control systems; energy systems; energy; artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Systems)

Food Processing and Ingredient Analysis

edited by

Suphat Phongthai

,

Saroat Rawdkuen

and

Lovedeep Kaur

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3322 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel food processing; innovative processes; functional ingredients and foods; ingredient analysis and stability; bioactive compounds

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Process Engineering)

Environmental Sustainability in Deep Mining: Controlling Dynamic Disasters and Mineral Resource Development

edited by

Liming Qiu

, Leilei Si and

Hang Long

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3047 | Submission Open

Keywords: deep mining; environmental sustainability; dynamic disasters; disaster prevention and reduction; sustainable development

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Systems)

Application of Advanced Technologies in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing

edited by

Agustín Corral Luna

,

Monserrath Felix-Portillo

and Martha Arévalos-Sánchez

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 3000 | Submission Open

Keywords: biotechnology; bioprocess; synthetic biology; sustainability; microbiology; sequencing; artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biological Processes and Systems)

Wastewater and Waste Treatment: Overview, Challenges and Current Trends (3rd Edition)

edited by

Dimitris Zagklis

and

Georgios Bampos

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2570 | Submission Open

Keywords: integrated systems; wastewater treatment; resource recovery; life cycle assessment; technoeconomic analysis; emerging pollutants; policy implementation; hybrid technologies; nanotechnology; sustainable waste management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental and Green Processes)

Understanding Antimicrobial Agents: Exploring Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, and Drug Interactions in the Context of One Health

edited by

Nora Mestorino

and

Gonzalo Suárez

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1733 | Submission Open

Keywords: antimicrobial agents; pharmacokinetics (PK); pharmacodynamics (PD); PK/PD modeling; phytotherapy; natural antimicrobial compounds; drug interactions; microbiota modulation; antimicrobial resistance (AMR); One Health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Processes)

Advanced Biofuel Production Processes and Technologies

edited by

Abhijeet Singh

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1097 | Submission Open

Keywords: next-generation biofuels; sustainable biofuels; advanced processing technologies; life cycle analysis; mathematical modelling; biomass characterization; climate change mitigation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biological Processes and Systems)

Progress in Analysis of Elements in Water Environment and Pollution Process Control

edited by

Otman El Mountassir

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 989 | Submission Open

Keywords: water pollution assessment and remediation; artificial intelligence in water pollution monitoring; hydrological and hydrogeochemical modeling of contaminants; groundwater contamination and sustainable management; isotope hydrology for tracing pollution sources; machine learning applications in water quality prediction; remote sensing for water pollution detection; emerging pollutants in aquatic systems; decision support systems for water pollution control

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental and Green Processes)

Material Design and Characterization Analysis for Sustainable Next Generation Solar Cells

edited by

Edwin T. Mombeshora

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 505 | Submission Open

Keywords: solar; energy storage; transforming energy access; end-of-life; sustainability; renewable; electrolytes; perovskite

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Systems)

Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Technologies for Achieving Carbon Neutrality

edited by

Bowen Lu

, Xiaoyu Zhang and

Ge Gao

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 334 | Submission Open

Keywords: Carbon Capture; Utilization and Storage (CCUS); carbon neutrality/net-zero emissions; CO2 mineralization and sequestration; integrated CO2 capture– conversion; CO2 conversion to fuels/chemicals; industrial flue gas treatment; negative emission technologies; chemical looping/calcium looping; Direct Air Capture (DAC); oxy-fuel combustion (O2/CO2)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Processes and Systems)

Technologies, Applications and Challenges of Pectin in Industrial Processes

edited by

Rodrigues Barbosa Jhonatas

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 193 | Submission Open

Keywords: composites; covalent and non-covalent interaction; extraction; pectin-based gels; pectin fermentation; coating; nanoparticles with pectin; modified pectin

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biological Processes and Systems)

Synthesis, Performance and Applications of Cementitious Materials

edited by

Qinglong Qin

,

Weiwei Wu

and

Xue-Sen Lyu

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 120 | Submission Open

Keywords: cementitious materials; synthesis and preparation; performance regulation; microstructure; durability; green and low-carbon; resource utilization of solid waste

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Processes)

CFD Simulation of Fluid Machinery

edited by

André Luiz Amarante Mesquita

and

José Gustavo Coelho

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 99 | Submission Open

Keywords: turbomachinery; multiphase flow; CFD modeling; hydropower; cavitation; slurry pump; hydraulic turbines; hydraulic machinery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Processes and Systems)

Energy Conversion Processes with Hydrogen and Alternative Fuels in Internal Combustion Engines

edited by

Habib Gürbüz

,

Hüsameddin AKÇAY

and

Selim Demirtürk

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogen engine; alternative ICE fuels; environmental issues of ICEs; alternative combustion strategies in ICEs; dual fuel combustion; combustion control in ICEs; hydrogen-assisted jet ignition; energy and exergy analysis in ICEs; CFD simulation in ICEs

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Systems)

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