Processes

Towards Advanced and Sustainable Bio-Based Materials for Green Technologies

edited by

and

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 167 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based materials; green technologies; sustainable polymers; chitosan and cellulose; green solvents; functional coatings; nanocomposites; circular economy; sustainable process design

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

Microstructural Evolution, Corrosion, and Performance of Metallic Materials

edited by Gláucio Soares Da Fonseca and Elivelton Alves Ferreira

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 107 | Submission Open

Keywords: microstructural evolution; phase transformations; corrosion behaviour; metallic materials performance; stainless steels; residual stress and inspection; magnetic Barkhausen noise (MBN); non-destructive testing/inspection

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

Process Innovation and Intensification in Photobioreactors for Enhanced Biomass and Bioenergy Production

edited by

Alessandro Cosenza

,

Giuseppe Caputo

and

Francesca Scargiali

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 105 | Submission Open

Keywords: photobioreactor design and optimization; microalgae and cyanobacteria cultivation; computational fluid dynamics (CFD); light distribution and photon management; bioprocess engineering; techno-economic feasibility; biofuel conversion; scale-up strategies; CO2 fixation and utilization; upstream and downstream processing

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

Modeling, Control and Optimization of Food Fermentation Processes

edited by

María Victoria Mestre Furlani

and Paola Maturano

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open

Keywords: fermentative process; modeling; control process; design; microorganisms; bioprocess; optimization; food; beverage

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

AI-Driven Innovations for Enhancing Power System Stability and Operational Efficiency

edited by

Thair Mahmoud

submission deadline 18 Jun 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 10374 | Submission Open

Keywords: inverter-based resources (IBRs); dispatch optimization; battery energy storage systems (BESSs); power systems stability; distributed energy resources (DERs); transmission and distribution planning; artificial intelligence (AI); electricity markets

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Systems)

Advances in Rheology, Biodegradability and Mechanical Properties of Polymers

edited by

Mónica Elvira Mendoza-Duarte

and Bruno Felipe Urbano Cantillana

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 18098 | Submission Open

Keywords: rheology; dynamic mechanical analysis; biodegradable polymers; biodegradability; viscosity; soft matter; hydrogels; nanocomposites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Processes)

Artificial Intelligence-Based Analytics for Data-Driven Decision-Making in Industrial Process Engineering

edited by

Xiaojun Jin

, Jian Zhang and Dong-Qing Yuan

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 13382 | Submission Open

Keywords: data analytics; decision-making; anomaly recognition; Intelligent monitoring systems; artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section AI-Enabled Process Engineering)

Multi-Criteria Decision Making in Chemical and Process Engineering

edited by

Gade Pandu Rangaiah

,

Andrew Hoadley

and

Zhiyuan Wang

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 10715 | Submission Open

Keywords: multi-criteria decision making; multi-criteria analysis; process selection; process design; multi-objective optimization; chemical processes; sustainable chemical engineering; sensitivity analysis

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

Data-Driven Modeling and Applications for Flow, Heat Transfer, and Combustion

edited by Songbai Yao,

Ping Wang

, Bosen Wang and Weijia Qian

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9736 | Submission Open

Keywords: machine learning; fluid dynamics; heat transfer; reacting flows; numerical modeling; experimental diagnosis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Systems)

Recent Advances in Wastewater Treatment Technology to Achieve Low Carbonization

edited by

José de Anda

and

Harvey Shear

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6031 | Submission Open

Keywords: low carbon; wastewater; energy recovery; energy efficiency; circular economy

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

Advances in Synthesis and Applications of Supported Nanocatalysts

edited by

Rafael Huirache-Acuña

,

José Escobar Aguilar

and

Antonia Infantes-Molina

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5185 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocatalysts; synthesis; novel methods; environmentally

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalysis Enhanced Processes)

Geological and Engineering Problems in the Development of Unconventional Oil and Gas Reservoirs (2nd Edition)

edited by Mohamed I. Abdel-Fattah

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4521 | Submission Open

Keywords: unconventional reservoirs; hydraulic fracturing; reservoir characterization; seismic and well log analysis; basin modeling and petroleum systems; machine learning and AI applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Systems)

Advances in Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications

edited by

Antaryami Mohanta

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3851 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; two-dimensional materials; self-assembly; sensing; cloud seeding; nanotoxicology and safety; energy conversion; water purification; air filtration; drug delivery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Processes)

Advances in Photocatalytic Water and Wastewater Treatment Processes

edited by

Bruno Ramos

, Mohamed Gar Alalm and Antonio Carlos Silva Costa Teixeira

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3399 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalysis; water treatment; wastewater treatment; advanced oxidation processes; environmental remediation; photocatalytic degradation; photocatalytic reactors; life cycle assessment of wastewater treatment processes; solar-driven water treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalysis Enhanced Processes)

Biological and Pharmacological Activity of Natural Products

edited by

Hassan Laaroussi

,

Pedro Ferreira-Santos

and

Driss Ousaaid

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1596 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural products; functional foods; green extraction; bioactive molecules; bioavailability; medicinal chemistry; combinatorial medicine; pharmacological activities; health disorders

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Processes)

Advances in Synthesis and Characterization of Zeolite Catalysts for Sustainable Applications

edited by Bruno O. Dalla Costa, Griselda Alejandra Eimer and María Soledad Legnoverde

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1203 | Submission Open

Keywords: zeolite catalysts; acidic/textural properties modification; characterization; hierarchical zeolites; mesoporous materials; biomass conversion; sustainable catalysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalysis Enhanced Processes)

Green and Scalable Bioprocess Engineering: Enzymatic Systems, Process Intensification and Sustainable Applications

edited by

Carlos Ocampo-López

,

Margarita Ramirez-Carmona

and

Leidy Rendón-Castrillón

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 861 | Submission Open

Keywords: enzymatic bioprocessing; biopharmaceutical processes; biocatalysis; downstream processing; scale-up; process intensification; green chemistry; bio-based products; circular bioeconomy; biomass valorization

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

Recent Advances and Technologies in Internal Combustion Engines: Combustion Analysis and Emission Control

edited by

Salih Özer

and Erdinç Vural

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 396 | Submission Open

Keywords: internal combustion engines (ICEs); combustion analysis; emission control technologies; alternative fuels (hydrogen; HHO; biodiesel; ammonia); computational fluid dynamics (CFD); engine performance and optimization; NOx and soot reduction; fuel injection strategies; sustainable combustion systems; energy and exergy analysis

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

Extraction, Analysis and Applications of Bioactive Natural Products

edited by Ba Vinh Le

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 185 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural product chemistry; phytochemistry; pharmacognosy; secondary metabolites; pharmacological effect; underlying mechanisms; NMR; GC-MS; LC-MS; quantitative analysis; inflammation; anti-cancer

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Processes)

Synthesis and Functional Applications of Organochalcogen Compounds

edited by

Vanessa Nascimento

,

Pâmella Cordeiro

and Luana da Silva Gomes

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 127 | Submission Open

Keywords: organochalcogens; synthetic methodologies; redox activity; catalysis; functional materials

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

Advances in Drilling and Excavation Theories and Technologies for Petroleum, Coal Seam and Sustainable Resources

edited by

Zhihui Ye

and

Tongqiang Xia

submission deadline 23 Jun 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 2291 | Submission Open

Keywords: well trajectory design; drilling operation; coal seam excavation; wellbore stability; fluid flow in porous media; permeability evolution; machine learning model; geothermal energy; carbon sequestration and storage

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Systems)

Numerical Simulation of Oil and Gas Storage and Transportation

edited by Xu Sun,

Xiaoben Liu

and Zitao Jiang

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6213 | Submission Open

Keywords: oil and gas pipelines; oil and gas tanks; oil and gas underground storage; numerical simulation; artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Systems)

Novel Techniques in Natural Product Extraction to Improve Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activity in Foods

edited by

Luz Hermila Villalobos Delgado

,

Rogelio Valadez Blanco

,

Paula Cecilia Guadarrama Mendoza

and

Guadalupe Virginia Nevárez-Moorillón

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3590 | Submission Open

Keywords: green technologies; extraction; antioxidant activity; antimicrobial activity; functional components; bioactive compounds

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

Machine Learning for Predictive Modeling and Optimization of Manufacturing Processes

edited by Atiq Ur Rehman and Fawad Ali

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3139 | Submission Open

Keywords: machine learning; predictive modeling; manufacturing processes; process optimization; smart manufacturing; deep learning; reinforcement learning; predictive maintenance; process control; defect detection; feature engineering; explainable AI; data-driven manufacturing; Industry 4.0; digital twins; sustainable and smart manufacturing; heuristic optimization methods

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

Metal Complexes: Design, Properties and Applications

edited by Lidia Zapała, Elżbieta Woźnicka and

Małgorzata Kosińska-Pezda

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1839 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal complexes; design and synthesis; structural and spectroscopic properties; catalysis; biological and medicinal applications; green and sustainable chemistry; enzyme mimetics; drug development; bioinorganic chemistry; coordination chemistry; functional materials; environmental and toxicological studies; photocatalysis; molecular magnetism; supramolecular chemistry; electrochemical applications

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

Manufacturing Processes and Thermal Properties of Composite Materials

edited by

Juana Isabel Méndez

,

Mariel Alfaro-Ponce

, Claudia Hernández-Aguilar and Flavio Arturo Domínguez-Pacheco

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1595 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite materials; advanced manufacturing; thermal conductivity; heat resistance; phase change materials; bio-based composites; additive manufacturing; thermal degradation; smart materials; energy-efficient buildings

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

Preparation, Synthesis and Chemical Properties of Functional Materials

edited by Apoorva Chaturvedi

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1480 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional materials; synthetic routes; structure– property relationships; multi-functional materials; stimuli-responsive systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Processes)

Laser-Assisted Manufacturing and Materials Processing

edited by Linda Viviana García-Quiñonez and

Cristian Gómez Rodríguez

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1079 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser; materials; laser-assisted; additive manufacturing; laser sintering; thin films

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

Advances in Numerical Modeling and AI Optimization for Marine and Geothermal Energy Systems

edited by Jianxin Shi,

Baozhi Sun

, Xiang Yu and Wanze Wu

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 74 | Submission Open

Keywords: marine energy; geothermal energy; simulation for energy system; system modeling in extreme environments; AI application in energy system; optimization for energy system; energy storage; digital operation and maintenance; remote unattended operation

(This special issue belongs to the Section AI-Enabled Process Engineering)

Advances of Intelligent Manufacturing Process and Equipment

edited by Gang Yuan

submission deadline 28 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 82 | Submission Open

Keywords: large language models; embodied intelligent equipment; human– robot collaboration; industrial metaverse and digital twin; humanoid robotics in manufacturing; generative process planning; cognitive autonomous systems; Industry 5.0

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

Unconventional Energy, Clean Energy and Carbon Sequestration: Progress in Technology

edited by

Lei Qin

, Quangui Li,

Xu Yu

and Guanhua Ni

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 12 articles | Viewed by 17509 | Submission Open

Keywords: unconventional energy resources; coalbed methane; shale gas; reservoir stimulation technology; geo-carbon sequestration; clean energy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Systems)

Integrated Biorefineries for Sustainable Production of Biofuel and Bioproducts

edited by

Deepak Kumar

, Ankita Juneja,

Anuj Kumar Chandel

and

Obste Therasme

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11497 | Submission Open

Keywords: integrated biorefinery; fermentation; lignin conversion; high-value bioproducts; biofuel; techno-economic analysis; life cycle assessment

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

Applications of Ultrasound and Other Technologies in Food Processing

edited by

Emmanuel De Jesús Ramírez‐Rivera

,

Jesús Rodríguez-Miranda

,

Gregorio Hernández-Salinas

and Humberto Marín-Vega

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 10980 | Submission Open

Keywords: food science and technology; physical chemistry of food; artificial intelligence; computer vision; machine learning; sensometrics and consumer studies; sustainability of food agroecosystems; competitiveness processes in food chains

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

Advances in the Photocatalysis and Photodegradation of Various Contaminants Present in Water

edited by Manuel J. Chinchillas-Chinchillas,

Priscy Alfredo Luque Morales

and Horacio Edgardo Garrafa-Gálvez

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10779 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalysis; synthesis and characterization; photocatalysts; water pollutants; water treatment; environmental applications; sustainability

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

Multiphase Flow Process and Separation Technology

edited by Zhiyi Xiong and Xinwei Wang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 9730 | Submission Open

Keywords: multiphase flow process; separation equipment strengthening; new design; research method; gas– liquid– solid separation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Separation Processes)

Electrode Materials Design for High-Performance Energy Conversion and Storage Devices

edited by Shamim Ahmed Hira and

Antony R. Thiruppathi

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8653 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogen production; oxygen evolution reaction; green energy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Systems)

Bioenergy, Green Chemistry and Biorefinery: Challenges and Perspectives on Circular Economy and Sustainability

edited by

Maria Rios

and

Glauber Cruz

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6463 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass; biofuels; and biomaterials; circular economy; biorefinery; and biowaste treatment technologies; thermal engineering and applied thermodynamics; environmental pollution and pollutant emissions; renewable technologies; numerical simulation; energy utilization; carbon capture; utilization; and storage; urban waste management

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

Advanced Research on Marine and Deep Oil & Gas Development

edited by Jianbo Zhang, Xiaohui Sun and Wenqiang Lou

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 6319 | Submission Open

Keywords: oil and gas development; marine; deep strata; drilling; multiphase flow; flow assurance; pressure control; production increase; intelligence development; environmental safety

Analysis and Processes of Bioactive Components in Natural Products

edited by

Tanja Brezo-Borjan

and Sanja Radman

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4347 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive components; natural products; extraction; isolation; characterization methods; biological activity

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

Modelling and Optimizing Process in Industry 4.0

edited by

Emilian Florin Moşneguţu

, Dragoş Alexandru Andrioaia,

Ana Maria Rosu

,

Vlad-Andrei Ciubotariu

and

Mirela Panainte-Lehăduș

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3658 | Submission Open

Keywords: process study; process optimization; equipment study; advanced technologies; process automation; process efficiency

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

Enzymes, Biocatalysis and Metabolic Engineering for Enabling Sustainability

edited by Cintia Mariana Romero

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3499 | Submission Open

Keywords: enzyme; biocatalysis; metabolic engineering; sustainability; environmental bioremediation; agro-industry; food production; catalysis; biosynthesis; microbial fermentation; genetically engineered microorganisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalysis Enhanced Processes)

Corrosion Processes of Metals: Mechanisms and Protection Methods

edited by

Jesús Manuel Jáquez-Muñoz

and

Enrique Vera-López

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3481 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrochemical corrosion; localized corrosion; crevice corrosion; galvanic corrosion; modeling and simulation; corrosion coatings; high-temperature corrosion; biomaterials corrosion; corrosion of light alloys; corrosion in concrete

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Processes)

Recent Advances in Coagulant Technologies and Applications for Wastewater Treatment

edited by

Faiçal El Ouadrhiri

and

Amal Lahkimi

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3472 | Submission Open

Keywords: coagulation; wastewater treatment; coagulant technologies; novel materials; organic coagulants; inorganic coagulants; bio-based coagulants; industrial wastewater; environmental impact; Design of Experiments (DoE) ; Machine Learning (ML) Applications

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

Research Advances in Modeling, Optimization, and Control of Distributed Energy Systems

edited by Yskandar M. Hamam and

Adedayo Ademola Yusuff

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3426 | Submission Open

Keywords: renewable energy; optimal planning; optimal operation and control; distributed energy management; mixed energy sources; energy storage management.

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Systems)

Design, Fabrication, Modeling, and Control in Biomedical Systems

edited by Fulufhelo Nemavhola, Thanyani Pandelani and

Harry Ngwangwa

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3293 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomedical systems; medical device design; additive manufacturing in healthcare; computational modeling in biomedicine; control systems in biomedical applications; AI-driven biomedical engineering; finite-element analysis in healthcare; biocompatible materials; wearable and implantable devices; robotics in healthcare; digital twins in medicine; smart materials for medical applications; nanotechnology in biomedicine; cyber-physical systems in healthcare; internet of medical things (IoMT); human– machine interaction in medicine

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

Innovative Strategies and Emerging Technologies in Wastewater Treatment

edited by

Abdelali El Gaidoumi

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3078 | Submission Open

Keywords: wastewater treatment; advanced oxidation processes (AOPs); nanomaterials for water purification; membrane separation technologies; bioremediation and microbial treatment; electrochemical water treatment; photocatalysis for wastewater remediation; resource recovery and circular economy; process modeling and optimization; sustainable and decentralized treatment systems

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

Modern Machine Learning Applications in Control and Optimization of Energy Power and Storage Systems

edited by

Wentao Ma

and

Tengpeng Chen

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2824 | 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)

Novel Technologies for the Processing and Quality Assessment of Meat Production

edited by

Nikola Čobanović

and

Nevena Grković

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2406 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel intervention strategies for carcass decontamination; novel technologies for meat processing; quality assessment of raw and processed meat; microbiological and chemical safety of meat and meat products; preservation techniques; shelf-life extension; nutritional composition of meat and meat products; functional meat products; sensory quality and consumer perception of meat and meat products

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

Advanced Spectroscopic and Calorimetric Techniques for Pharmaceutical Analysis

edited by Agnieszka Szkudlarek

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2313 | Submission Open

Keywords: pharmaceutical applications; ligand– protein interactions; transport proteins; protein modifications; spectroscopic and calorimetric techniques; protein structure and function; drug efficacy and stability; pharmaceutical compounds; exogenous and endogenous ligands; biomedical research

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmaceutical Processes)

Fiber-Reinforced Composites: Latest Advances and Interesting Research

edited by Changfang Zhao, Ming Li and Xuyao Zhang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2303 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber composites; matrices; manufacturing processes; material responses; structural behavior; theoretical model; simulation; application; sustainability; recycle and reuse; green resources

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Processes)

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