RCE3S-26
Analytical Chemistry Electrochemistry Biochemistry Chemical & Material Sciences (General) Chemical Kinetics & Catalysis Environmental & Geological Engineering Environmental Sciences
Full Articles/ Reviews/ Shorts Papers/ Abstracts are welcomed in the following research fields:
These are the fundamental principles applied to sustainability challenges.
Transport Phenomena: Fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and mass transfer.
Thermodynamics: Phase equilibria, chemical potential, and energy efficiency in cycles.
Reaction Engineering: Catalyst development, reactor design, and kinetics of green chemistry.
Process Synthesis & Design: Intensification (making processes smaller and more efficient) and "Cradle-to-Grave" design.
The shift from fossil fuels to sustainable power sources.
Solar Energy: Photovoltaic cell manufacturing and concentrated solar power (CSP).
Hydrogen Economy: * Water electrolysis (Green Hydrogen).
Hydrogen storage and transport.
Fuel cell technology (PEM, SOFC).
Bioenergy:
First to third-generation biofuels (ethanol, biodiesel, algae).
Biomass gasification and pyrolysis.
Energy Storage: Advanced battery chemistries (Lithium-ion, Solid-state, Redox flow) and thermal energy storage.
Focused on cleaning up existing processes and protecting natural resources.
Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS):
Post-combustion and pre-combustion capture.
Carbon mineralization and CO2-to-fuel conversion.
Water Technology:
Desalination (Reverse osmosis, multi-stage flash).
Wastewater treatment and nutrient recovery.
Advanced oxidation processes.
Air Quality Engineering: Particulate matter control and scrubbing of SOx and NOx emissions.
Moving away from a "linear" take-make-dispose model.
Plastic Upcycling: Chemical recycling and biodegradable polymer development.
Waste-to-Energy: Anaerobic digestion and incineration with energy recovery.
Sustainable Materials: Bio-based plastics and green solvents.
Industrial Ecology: Synergies where one industry's waste becomes another's raw material.
The "math" behind proving a process is actually sustainable.
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA): Quantifying environmental impact from extraction to disposal.
Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA): Determining if a green technology is financially viable.
Process Integration: Pinch analysis for heat and water recovery.
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA): Regulatory frameworks and compliance.