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Advances in Adsorption of Wastewater Pollutants
edited by , Saeed Al-Meer, and Khalid Al-Saad
submission deadline 20 May 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8828 | Submission Open
Keywords: adsorption for wastewater treatment; green adsorbents; nanosrobents; synthesis and characterization of sorbent materials; emergent contaminants; adsorptive removal of organics and inorganics; factorial designs and response surface methodology-based techniques; cost analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental and Green Processes)
Advanced Oxidation Processes for Water and Wastewater Treatment: Developments, Challenges, and Opportunities
edited by Jayaprakash Saththasivam and A. M. Mimi Sakinah
submission deadline 20 May 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6904 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced oxidation processes; photocatalysis; ozone; chemicals of emerging concern; chemical oxidation; hydroxyl radicals; catalytic oxidation; environmental remediation; micropollutant removal; reactive radical species; water treatment and reuse; oxidation byproducts
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental and Green Processes)
Synthesis, Characterization and Computational Modeling of Nanostructured Materials
edited by Abdennaceur Karoui, Shizhong Yang and
submission deadline 20 May 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5215 | Submission Open
Keywords: semiconductors; heterostructures; quantum dots; nanosensors; high-entropy materials; photocatalysts; nanocomposites; nanoparticles; ion implantation; high-performance computing; machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Processes)
Applications of Smart Microgrids in Renewable Energy Development
edited by Hui Li, Kuan Zhang and Yikui Liu
submission deadline 20 May 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3917 | Submission Open
Keywords: microgrids; renewable energy; planning; energy management; energy sharing; uncertainty
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Systems)
Nanomaterial-Mediated Green Catalysis
edited by and Guilherme Max Dias Ferreira
submission deadline 20 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2864 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; catalysis; circular economy; green chemistry and sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalysis Enhanced Processes)
Modeling, Operation and Control in Renewable Energy Systems submission deadline 20 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1794 | Submission Open
Keywords: stability analysis and control in power system; renewable integrated energy system; PV/wind turbine application technologies; electricity/carbon markets; carbon capture; utilization and storage; fuel cell systems; high-voltage technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Systems)
Advances in Computer Simulation of Condensed Matter Systems
edited by Kolattukudy Poulose Santo
submission deadline 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 1117 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; computer simulations; molecular dynamics; Monte Carlo simulations; coarse-grained models; density functional theory; polymers; nanomaterials; interfacial systems; porous materials; colloids; membranes; biomolecules
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Processes)
Electrochemical and Computational Methods for Corrosion Protection Processes submission deadline 20 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1055 | Submission Open
Keywords: corrosion engineering; corrosion protection; materials; smart coating; advanced coating; biomaterials; molecular dynamics simulation; molecular modeling; tribocorrosion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Processes and Systems)
Artificial Intelligence: An Innovative Solution to the Optimization and Discovery of Functional Materials
edited by Cheng Zeng and Menghao Yang
submission deadline 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 341 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional materials; artificial intelligence; materials informatics; data-driven approach; Bayesian optimization; inverse materials design; high-throughput screening; machine learning force-field; automated experimentation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Processes)
Sustainable Adsorbent Materials for Wastewater Treatment
edited by , Aleksandar A. Bojić and Dragana Z. Marković Nikolić
submission deadline 25 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3477 | Submission Open
Keywords: wastewater treatment; sustainable materials; adsorbents; biosorbents; agricultural waste; industrial waste; pollutants
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Processes)
Research and Applications of Computer-Aided Technologies for Additive Manufacturing
edited by Jiamin Sun
submission deadline 25 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1042 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; AM technologies; computer-aided technologies; design for AM; optimization of AM processing parameters; AM process modeling and simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Advances in Solar Energy and Heat Storage Systems
edited by and Min Xu
submission deadline 25 May 2025 | Viewed by 393 | Submission Open
Keywords: solar energy; photothermal therapy; photothermal conversion; photothermal materials; photothermal catalysis; absorption/adsorption; thermal storage; solar evaporation; thermochemical energy; building-integrated solar energy systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Systems)
Multiphase Flow and Heat and Mass Transfer in Industrial Complex Processes and Reactors
edited by Gopal Krishan, Nay Lin Oo, Anarghya Ananda Murthy and Ralph Kristoffer B. Gallegos
submission deadline 25 May 2025 | Viewed by 276 | Submission Open
Keywords: multiphase flow; heat transfer; mass transfer; slurry flow; chemical reactors; energy systems; pharmaceutical processes; food engineering; environmental applications; mechanical aspects; computational fluid dynamics (CFD); discrete element method (DEM); modeling and simulation; experimental techniques; process optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Processes and Systems)
Recent Advances in Thermodynamic Modeling of Ionic Liquids for Energy Applications
edited by Luis A. Follegatti-Romero and Murilo Leite Alcantara
submission deadline 25 May 2025 | Viewed by 170 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermodynamic modeling; phase equilibria; electrostatic interaction; intelligent design and simulation; properties of ILs; separation processes; CO2 capture and conversion; biofuel production; electrochemical energy storage; heat transfer and storage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Processes and Systems)
Oil and Gas Well Engineering: Experimental and Numerical Investigation
edited by
submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3930 | Submission Open
Keywords: multiphase flow modeling; drilling technology; high-temperature high-pressure (HTHP) wells; well integrity and risk management; computational fluid dynamics (CFD); oil and gas production optimization; real-time monitoring and control; enhanced well performance; reservoir engineering simulations; wellbore stability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Systems)
Plasma Science and Plasma-Assisted Applications
edited by Ying-Hao Liao, Kun-Mo Lin, and Katsuyuki Takahashi
submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3491 | Submission Open
Keywords:   plasma technology;   plasma physics;   plasma chemistry;   plasma applications;   plasma-assisted combustion;   plasma-treated water;   plasma coating;   plasma medicine;   plasma processing;   plasma diagnostics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Processes and Systems)
Advances in Green Processes for Antioxidant and Antibacterial Polyphenol Extraction
edited by and
submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1216 | 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)
Catalytic Improvement of Biomass Gasification Process
edited by Xinxin Dong, Jing Gu and
submission deadline 30 May 2025 | Viewed by 272 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomass gasification; catalysts; process intensification; system modeling; experimental study; molecular dynamics; reaction mechanism; fluid behavior
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalysis Enhanced Processes)
High-Performance Organic Solar Cells (OSCs) for a Green Future submission deadline 30 May 2025 | Viewed by 148 | Submission Open
Keywords: organic solar cells; novel organic semiconductors; donor-acceptor interfaces; solution-processing methods; charge transport; recombination losses; stability; encapsulation and degradation mechanisms of OSCs; lifetime analysis; simulation and modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Systems)
Advanced Fracturing Technology for Oil and Gas Reservoir Stimulation
edited by Yuxuan Liu, , Jianwei Tian, Jie Zeng and Chunming He
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 17 articles | Viewed by 21212 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydraulic fracturing; sweet spot evaluation; optimization methods; hydraulic fracture propagation; proppant transport; fracture conductivity; fracturing diagnosis; fracturing materials; fracturing equipment; advanced technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Processes and Systems)
Advanced Reservoir Simulation and Modelling, Thermal and Enhanced Oil Recovery Processes submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 14 articles | Viewed by 19045 | Submission Open
Keywords: reservoir engineering; computer models; fluid flow; porosity; permeability; fluid dynamics; thermal behavior; enhanced oil recovery; reservoir management; real-time data
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Systems)
CFD Applications in Renewable Energy Systems submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 14 articles | Viewed by 18681 | Submission Open
Keywords: renewable energy system simulation and modeling; computational fluid dynamics; unsteady flow and system simulation; solar radiation modeling; turbulence modeling; biomass combustion modeling; hydrogen combustion modeling; hydrogen production and use modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Systems)
Green Particle Technologies: Processes and Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11734 | Submission Open
Keywords: powder technology; green process; particle formation; particle modification; green material; green product; waste/harmful particles; characterization method
(This special issue belongs to the Section Particle Processes)
Applications of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) in Chemical Process Simulations
edited by and Jinjin Zhang
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 11552 | Submission Open
Keywords: fluid flow; multiphase; complex fluids; heat transfer; mass transfer; process intensification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Processes and Systems)
New Challenges and Solutions to Improve Energy and Computational Efficiency in Smart Grids
edited by Qianzhi Zhang, Yujian Ye, , Dan Wu and
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 10871 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart grid technology; distributed energy resources; end-use electrification; intelligent decision making; advanced metering infrastructure; resilience enhancement
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Systems)
Application of Artificial Intelligence in Industrial Process Modelling and Optimization
edited by , , Pan Yu and Haipeng Fan
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 10671 | Submission Open
Keywords: industrial process modeling; intelligent optimization;   artificial intelligence; decision support systems; cyber– physical systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Process Control and Monitoring)
New Trends and Processes in Nanofluids and Carbon-Based Nanoparticles
edited by and
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9887 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanofluids; carbon-based materials; viscosity; thermal conductivity; surface tension; electrical conductivity; specific heat
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Processes)
Water Distribution System Biofilms – Challenges in Detection and Treatment
edited by , Dolores Peruč and
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5488 | Submission Open
Keywords: anti-biofilm agents; opportunistic premise plumbing pathogens; novel disinfection protocols; water disinfection; biofilm detection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biological Processes and Systems)
Advances in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation of Thermal Chemical Processes
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3941 | Submission Open
Keywords: CFD; thermal reactions; chemical reactions; heat and mass transfer; multiphase flow; multiscale coupling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Processes and Systems)
Fault Diagnosis of Equipment in the Process Industry
edited by Heng Zhang, Chuanjiang Li and Yuhang Xu
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3540 | Submission Open
Keywords: fault diagnosis; process industry; anomaly detection; prognosis and health management; AI technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Modelling, Optimization and Control of Nonlinear Processes submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3523 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy– water– food nexus; desalination; wastewater treatment; refinery processes; catalysis; membranes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Process Control and Monitoring)
Microwave Conversion Technique Intensification, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3092 | Submission Open
Keywords: microwave pyrolysis; microwave assisted organic synthesis; food processing; inorganics production; process intensification; microwave reactors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Chemical Processes and Systems)
Biomaterials for Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2482 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomaterials; polymeric biomaterials; bioceramics; biocomposites; membranes; nanomaterials; dental materials; biomimetic materials; functional biomaterials; smart materials; coating biomaterials; 3D-printed biomaterials; biocompatibility; material bioactivity; biodegradation; designing biomaterials; material characterization; regenerative medicine; tissue regeneration; tissue repair; reconstructive surgery; grafts; immune system response; implants; medical devices; regenerative medicine technologies; stem cells; clinical study; tissue engineering; tissue scaffolds; 3D tissue engineering; biomedical engineering; cell and tissue responses; cell– material interactions; bioactive factors; tissue substitutes; organoids; preclinical studies; in vitro testing; in vivo animal models
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Processes)
Waste-Activated Sludge Treatment
edited by Yanlin Wang
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2328 | Submission Open
Keywords: activated sludge; biotransformation; thermochemical transformation; resource utilization; pollutant reduction; system optimization; life cycle assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental and Green Processes)
Advances in Materials for Electrocatalytic, Photocatalytic and Thermocatalytic Applications submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2229 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrocatalysts; photocatalysts; electrodeposition; thermoelectric devices; energy conversion systems; nanomaterials; water splitting; chemical sensors; functional materials; dye degradation; metal nanostructures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalysis Enhanced Processes)
Thermal Energy Storage with Phase Change Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2159 | Submission Open
Keywords: phase change materials; thermal energy storage; nanomaterials; heat transfer enhancement; waste heat recovery; thermal management; artificial intelligence; computational fluid dynamics; metal– organic framework; metal fins
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Processes)
Process Control Technologies and Their Applications in Industry
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1751 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced control technologies; model predictive control; adaptive control; optimization algorithms; machine learning-based control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Automation Control Systems)
Advanced Natural Product Technology: Extraction, Separation, and Analysis submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1587 | 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)
Green Conversion Processes of Waste and Biomass Materials submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1340 | Submission Open
Keywords: recycling of solid waste and biomass; conversion of waste into new and useful products; biological conversion; thermochemical conversion; other eco-friendly processes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental and Green Processes)
Experimental Investigation and Modeling of Biowaste Conversion into Renewable Energy and Resources
edited by Gorica R. Ivaniš
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1308 | Submission Open
Keywords: biowaste; conversion; renewable energy; biofuels; modeling; optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Systems)
Emerging Thermal and Non-Thermal Technologies for Food Preservation and Sustainable Food Processing
edited by and
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1120 | Submission Open
Keywords: food processing; preservation; sustainable processing; food safety; food quality; minimal processing; thermal processing; non-thermal processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Process Engineering)
Modern Machine Learning Applications in Control and Optimization of Energy Power and Storage Systems
edited by and
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 987 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning models; energy power system; energy storage management system; grid management and control; renewable energy integration; energy consumption prediction; power system state estimation; cybersecurity in energy systems; sustainable energy solutions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Systems)
Biomass Treatment and Pyrolysis Processes
edited by and Milan Z. Momčilović
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 913 | Submission Open
Keywords: biochar; biomass; pyrolysis; porous carbon; hydrothermal process; environmental and green processes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental and Green Processes)
Antimicrobial Food Packaging: Materials and Technologies
edited by and Aleksandra Bužarovska
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 853 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial agents; antimicrobial polymers/antimicrobial bio-based polymers; broad-spectrum antimicrobial strategy; natural extracts in food packaging and preservation; food packaging: active and smart packaging and novel technologies; edible films and coatings; polymer nanocomposites with antimicrobial properties; consumer awareness/acceptance for antimicrobial platforms; applications of antimicrobial packaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Process Engineering)
Advances in Antioxidant Extraction Processes
edited by Aleksandra Gavarić and
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 688 | Submission Open
Keywords: antioxidants; extraction processes; ultrasound assisted extraction; microwave assisted extraction; pulsed electric fields assisted extraction; supercritical fluid extraction; subcritical water extraction; deep eutectic solvents extraction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Process Engineering)
Progress in Electrochemical Methods Using Functional Surfaces and Interface Engineering
edited by Mesfin Haile Mamme, Herman Terryn and Mats Meeusen
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 376 | 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)
Advanced Technologies of Tea Preparation, Quality Control, and Fine Processing
edited by Fangyuan Fan
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 281 | Submission Open
Keywords: processing technology; tea quality; flavor; equipment; taste; aroma
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Process Engineering)
Environmental Protection and Remediation Processes
edited by Jemmyson Romário de Jesus and Cícero Alves Lopes Junior
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 172 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable materials; pollutant monitoring; green technologies; environmental chemistry; advanced analytical methods; decontamination processes; environmental sensors; effluent treatment; sample preparation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental and Green Processes)
Design, Control, Modeling and Simulation of Energy Converters submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 158 | Submission Open
Keywords: converter energy; modeling; converter simulation; design; power generation; renewable energy; device modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Systems)
Multiscale Modeling and Control of Biomedical Systems
edited by Vahid Rezania, and Yuncheng Du
submission deadline 1 Jun 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8100 | Submission Open
Keywords: multiscale modeling; control; mathematical modeling; biomedical systems; computational biology; pharmacokinetics; bioinformatics; tissue engineering; therapeutic interventions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biological Processes and Systems)
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