Processes

Processes in 2025

edited by

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3115 | Submission Open

Keywords: chemical processes and systems; environmental and green processes; energy systems; process control and monitoring; biological processes and systems; catalysis enhanced processes; separation processes; particle processes; food process engineering; materials processes; automation control systems; manufacturing processes and systems; sustainable processes; AI-enabled process engineering; pharmaceutical processes

Advances in Polymer Films and Coatings: Preparation, Characterization and Applications

edited by

Raj Kumar Arya

and

George Verros

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2418 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer films; functional coatings; sustainable coatings; advanced characterization; smart coatings; bio-based polymers; drying and curing mechanisms; barrier properties; antimicrobial coatings; modeling and simulation of coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Processes)

Advancements in Photovoltaic Technologies: Innovations for Enhanced Energy Conversion and Efficiency

edited by

Mohammed Gmal Osman Abdelfadeel

and

Gheorghe Lazaroiu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2203 | Submission Open

Keywords: photovoltaic energy conversion; high-efficiency solar cells; emerging PV materials; thin-film photovoltaics; smart grid integration with PV; PV system advancements; scalable solar technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Systems)

Recent Advances in Efficient Contaminant Removal Technologies for Wastewater

edited by

Pablo R. Salgado

, Germán Giácoman-Vallejos and Adolfo Henríquez

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2168 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced oxidation processes; adsorption; sustainable solutions; nanomaterials; heavy metals; nutrients; pharmaceuticals; dyes; microplastics

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

Fault Diagnosis Technology in Machinery Manufacturing

edited by

Grover Zurita Villarroel

and

René-Vinicio Sánchez

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1935 | Submission Open

Keywords: fault detection and diagnosis technology for machine manufacturing; vibration analysis for machine manufacturing; advances diagnostics techniques for machine manufacturing; neural networks methods for machine manufacturing; fault diagnosis methods for smart manufacturing; IoT-based monitoring and diagnostics of manufacturing systems; remote control and detection and detection technology for intelligent manufacturing; machine learning methods for machine manufacturing; applied artificial intelligence for fault detection and diagnosis technology for machine manufacturing; operational mode analysis for fault diagnostics and diagnostic for machine manufacturing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and 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 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1739 | Submission Open

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

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

Synthesis, Catalysis and Applications of Organic Chemistry

edited by Steve D. Pollington

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1522 | Submission Open

Keywords: green reagents; sustainability; organic synthesis; catalysis; applications

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

Sustainable Waste Material Recovery Technologies

edited by

Wirach Taweepreda

and Gangasalam Arthanareeswaran

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1295 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainability; waste; carbon footprint; GHG; carbon capture; recovery; biohythane

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Processes)

Preparation, Theoretical Modeling and Application of Inorganic Photoelectric Materials

edited by

Roberto Carlos Carrillo Torres

, Raúl Sánchez Zeferino, Rosendo Lopez Delgado and Alvaro Flores Pacheco

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 1146 | Submission Open

Keywords: inorganic semiconductors; photovoltaics; quantum dots and nanostructures; optoelectronic devices; solar cells; photodetectors; perovskite materials; thin-film technologies; light-emitting diodes (LEDs)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Processes)

Improvement and Innovation in Engineering and Bioprocesses in Dairy Technology

edited by

Marek Adamczak

and

Bartosz Brzozowski

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1129 | Submission Open

Keywords: dairy technology; dairy products; enzyme; biocatalysis; fermentation; sustainable technology; milk; whey; process biochemistry; membrane techniques

(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 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1017 | 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)

Research on New Energy Carriers in Vehicles: Safety and Green Transition

edited by

Davide Papurello

and Daniel Fruhwirt

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1001 | Submission Open

Keywords: NEC; road tunnels; safety; energy transition; fuels

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Systems)

Biological and Pharmacological Activity of Natural Products

edited by

Hassan Laaroussi

,

Pedro Ferreira-Santos

and

Driss Ousaaid

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 902 | 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 Hydrodynamics, Pollution and Bioavailable Transfers

edited by Weijie Wang,

Guotao Cui

,

Jiao Zhang

and

Mengyang Liu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 867 | Submission Open

Keywords: ecosystem; remediation of environmental pollutants; vegetation; green infrastructure; river; lake; wastewater

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

Analysis and Processes of Bioactive Components in Natural Products

edited by

Tanja Brezo-Borjan

and Sanja Radman

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 855 | Submission Open

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

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

Hybrid Solar-Powered Heat Exchanger Systems: Innovations and Challenges

edited by

Jahan Zeb Alvi

and

Muhammad Imran

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 822 | Submission Open

Keywords: hybrid solar systems; heat exchangers; solar thermal energy; energy efficiency; renewable energy; phase change materials (PCMs); nanofluids; thermal performance; smart technologies; thermal storage solutions; industrial heating; residential heating

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Systems)

Innovations in Manufacturing Processes and Systems for Sustainable Practices (2nd Edition)

edited by

Raul D. S. G. Campilho

and Flávia Barbosa

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 803 | Submission Open

Keywords: manufacturing processes; sustainable manufacturing; process optimization; automation; robotics; green manufac-turing; additive manufacturing (3D printing); energy-efficient processes; waste reduction; circular economy; chemical manufacturing; biological processes; material processing; pharmaceutical production; food engineering; Industry 4.0; digitalization; smart manufacturing systems; bio-based materials; green chemistry; advanced recycling methods

(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 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 758 | 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)

Advances in Water Resource Pollution Mitigation Processes

edited by

Hugo Valdés

and Aldo Saavedra

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 747 | Submission Open

Keywords: circular economy; wastewater treatment; modelling; simulation; sustainable process; NBS; innovation; water pollution; membrane processes; valorization; nanotechnology

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

Innovative Materials and Technologies for Pollutants Removal and Green Energy Production and Storage

edited by Gabriela Soreanu, Igor Cretescu and

Manuel Andrés Rodrigo

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 711 | Submission Open

Keywords: air treatment; soil remediation; wastewater treatment; green energy; bio/electrochemical processes; life support systems; chemical and environmental process engineering

(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 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 656 | 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)

Metal Complexes: Design, Properties and Applications

edited by Lidia Zapała, Elżbieta Woźnicka and

Małgorzata Kosińska-Pezda

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 638 | 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)

Sustainable and Intelligent Wearable Technologies: Design, Processes, and Applications

edited by

Xiaoyang Guan

,

Titao Jing

and Qian Zhang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 626 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable fibers; nanofibers; polymers; composites; smart textiles; wearable technology; green manufacturing; energy harvesting; flexible devices; functional fashion design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Processes)

Design, Fabrication, Modeling, and Control in Biomedical Systems

edited by Fulufhelo Nemavhola, Thanyani Pandelani and

Harry Ngwangwa

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 595 | 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)

Biomass Pyrolysis Characterization and Energy Utilization

edited by

Leandro Ayarde-Henríquez

and

Eduardo Chamorro

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 588 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; polymer science; clean energy production; pyrolysis mechanisms; low-carbon technologies; circular bio-economies; physical chemistry; algorithm development; kinetic modeling; machine learning applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Systems)

Advances in Metal Catalyst: Synthesis and Application

edited by

Mengyang Fan

and

Qifan Li

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 511 | 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)

Hybrid Artificial Intelligence for Smart Process Control

edited by

Ján Piteľ

and Haruki Ueno

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 450 | Submission Open

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence (AI); Machine Learning (ML); smart process control; industrial automation; data-driven process control; predictive analytics; deep learning; real-time data processing; control systems; Internet of Things (IoT)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Automation Control Systems)

High-Efficiency and High-Selectivity Processes of CO₂ Conversion

edited by Mohammad Danish Khan, Preetam Kumar Sharma and

Shamas Tabraiz

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 440 | Submission Open

Keywords: CO2 conversion; catalytic processes; electrochemical reduction; photocatalysis and biological conversion; novel materials and reactor engineering; renewable energy integration; circular chemical economy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable 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 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 439 | 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)

Synthesis, Characterization and Functional Properties of Green Nanocomposites

edited by

Sehrish Habib

and

Abdul Shakoor

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 437 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthesis; characterization; nanocomposites; biopolymers; sustainability; functionalization; performance; degradation; applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Processes)

Novel Technologies for the Processing and Quality Assessment of Meat Production

edited by

Nikola Čobanović

and

Nevena Grković

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 385 | 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)

The Advances in Food Processing and Functional Food

edited by Bernardo Romão, Verônica Cortez Ginani and

António Raposo

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 376 | Submission Open

Keywords: food science; food industry; food microbiology; antioxidants; probiotics; food labels; nutrients; bioavailability

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

Chemical Composition and Antioxidant Properties in Unconventional Food Processes

edited by

Leandro Cardoso De Morais

,

Pedro Miguel Rebelo Resende

and Diana Brito de Barros

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 322 | Submission Open

Keywords: unconventional foods; bioactive compounds; antioxidant properties; nutritional analysis; phytochemicals; free radical scavenging; health benefits; sustainable food systems; dietary diversity; food preservation; functional foods; nutritional supplements; food security; food waste treatments; circular economy; LCA

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

Corrosion Processes of Metals: Mechanisms and Protection Methods

edited by

Jesús Manuel Jáquez-Muñoz

and

Enrique Vera-López

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 222 | 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)

Peptides: Advances and Innovations from Discovery to Application

edited by

Jue-Liang Hsu

and

Christoper Caesar Yudho Sutopo

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 165 | Submission Open

Keywords: peptides; peptide drugs; functional foods; peptidase substrates; active peptide screening; peptide self-assembly; peptide synthesis and modification; peptide separation and identification; in silico peptide modeling; peptide engineering

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

New Trends in Thermal Energy Storage and Its Applications

edited by

Sai Liu

, Emre Artun and

Faras Al Balushi

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 137 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal energy storage; phase-change materials; nano-enhanced materials; renewable energy; energy efficiency; sustainable energy solutions; design and optimization; practical applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Systems)

Molecular Dynamics, Numerical Simulation and Integrated Method to Study Materials Processing and Manufacturing

edited by

Yusheng Dou

and

Shuai Yuan

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 125 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular dynamics simulations; numerical modeling; multi-scale modeling; computational materials science; manufacturing process optimization; integrated simulation techniques; microstructure evolution; phase transformations; multi-physics coupling; nanomanufacturing technologies

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

Modeling Sustainable Processes—Aiming Towards Decarbonization in the Era of Artificial Intelligence

edited by

Abhishek Dutta

and Hasan Sildir

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 121 | Submission Open

Keywords: process dynamics; mathematical modeling; process integration and optimization; chemical and biological processes; artificial intelligence; big data; sustainability

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

Development of New Processes for the Recovery of Metals from Waste Streams

edited by

Sebastien Farnaud

and Fatemeh Pourhossein

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 114 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal recovery; waste stream processing; critical raw materials; electronic waste; E-waste; sustainable processes; circular economy; supply chain risks; rare metal recovery; pyrometallurgy; acid waste management

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

Advances in Enhanced Oil Recovery Processes

edited by Adolfo P. Pires and Dongmei Wang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 108 | Submission Open

Keywords: enhanced oil recovery; flow in porous media; reservoir simulation; carbon capture; chemical flooding; miscible flooding; thermal flooding

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

Synthesis and Application of Photocatalysts

edited by

Faisal Marzouqi

and Mali Zhao

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 99 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalysis; synthesis methods; solar energy conversion; environmental remediation; water splitting; CO2 reduction; sustainable chemistry; nanomaterials; heterostructured catalysts; photocatalytic applications; green chemistry; energy harvesting; metal– organic frameworks (MOFs)

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

Nanomaterials and Flexible Electronic Devices: Processing, Diagnostics and Applications

edited by Yongchao Yu, Ming Xiao and

Shutong Wang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 91 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel nanomaterials for flexible electronics; advanced manufacturing and processing techniques; diagnostics and performance optimization; emerging applications in flexible electronics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Processes)

Advances in Bioenergy and Sustainable Biomaterial Production Processes

edited by

Shu-Yii Wu

and Guang-Way Jang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 73 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass-based hydrogen; biofuels; waste to energy; bioeconomy; nanotech catalysts; genetically engineered; sustainable biomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Systems)

(Chemo)biocatalytic Upgrading of Biobased Chemicals and Materials

edited by

Yu-Cai He

and Bo Fan

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open

Keywords: biocatalysis; chemobiological upgrading; biomass pretreatment; value-added chemicals; biofuels; biorefinery; process integration

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

Deep Eutectic Liquids in Chemical Engineering Processes: Extraction, Catalysis, Energy, and More

edited by

Selin Şahin

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 65 | Submission Open

Keywords: deep eutectic liquids (DELs); sustainable alternative; extraction efficiency; catalytic systems; electrochemical processes; material engineering; energy storage; biomaterial synthesis; separation processes; chemical engineering applications

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

Processing and Bioactivity Evaluation of Functional Foods

edited by Muhammad Yasir Naeem

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 52 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive compounds; functional foods; product development; nano-encapsualtion; nutraceutical compounds

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

Selected Papers from the Sustainable Energy and Process Technologies Conference

edited by

Fausto Gallucci

and

Shahriar Amini

submission deadline 5 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 144 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy storage; energy carriers; biobased chemistry; electrification of the process industry; process intensification

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Processes)

Enzyme Production Using Industrial and Agricultural By-Products

edited by

Heitor Bento

and

Ana Karine F. Carvalho

submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7982 | Submission Open

Keywords: biorefinery; waste valorization; economic analysis; solid fermentation; submerged fermentation; fungal enzymes; cellulolytic enzymes; lipases; amylases

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

Progress on Biomass Processing and Conversion

edited by

Jarosław Domański

submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7206 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass conversion; energy production; methane; hydrogen; ethanol; pretreatment

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

Application of Enzymes in Sustainable Biocatalysis

edited by Carminna Ottone,

Lorena Wilson

and

Paulina Urrutia

submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4976 | Submission Open

Keywords: biocatalysis; immobilisation strategies; biorefinery; bioactive compounds; food waste valorization; climate change; biotechnology; bioenergy

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

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