6th CEBU International Congress on Green Chemical Engineering, Energy & Environmental Sustainability (GCE3S-26) scheduled on March 26-28, 2026 Cebu (Philippines)

GCE3S-26


Sustainable Energy Sustainable Energy High Energy & Nuclear Physics



Topics/Call for Papers



Full Articles/ Reviews/ Shorts Papers/ Abstracts are welcomed in the following research fields:



1. 🧪 Green Chemical Engineering (Process Design & Innovation)



This pillar focuses on implementing the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry and Engineering into industrial processes to reduce hazard and waste.





  • Green Solvents and Reaction Media:





    • Development and application of sustainable solvents (e.g., ionic liquids, deep eutectic solvents, supercritical fluids, bio-based solvents) to replace volatile organic compounds (VOCs).




    • Solvent-free synthesis and mechanochemistry.






  • Catalysis and Reaction Engineering:





    • Design of highly efficient and selective catalysts (heterogeneous, biocatalysis, electrocatalysis) to operate under mild conditions (lower pressure/temperature).




    • Photocatalysis and light-driven green reactions for sustainable chemical synthesis.






  • Process Intensification (PI):





    • Developing and scaling up intensified reactor technologies (e.g., microreactors, reactive distillation, dividing wall columns) to improve efficiency and reduce equipment size.




    • Continuous Flow Chemistry as a safer and more efficient alternative to batch processing.






  • Green Metrics and Assessment:





    • Applying quantitative tools like Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)Atom Economy, and E-factor to evaluate the environmental footprint of chemical processes and products.







 



2. ⚡ Energy Systems and Conversion



This section focuses on developing clean energy generation, storage, and utilization technologies to achieve global decarbonization targets.





  • Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS/CCU):





    • Developing novel sorbents, solvents, and membranes for CO₂ capture from industrial sources.




    • CO₂ Conversion: Transforming captured CO₂ into valuable products like fuels (e.g., methanol), platform chemicals, or building materials.






  • Hydrogen Economy:





    • Sustainable "Green" Hydrogen production via electrolysis powered by renewables.




    • Development of materials for hydrogen storage and infrastructure development.




    • Fuel Cells and their application in transport and stationary power.






  • Energy Storage and Materials:





    • Advanced battery technologies (e.g., solid-state, lithium-sulfur, flow batteries) for grid-scale and electric vehicle applications.




    • Sustainable materials and processes for manufacturing and recycling photovoltaic (solar cell) devices.






  • Biofuels and Biorefineries:





    • Conversion of biomass (algae, agricultural waste) into advanced biofuels (e.g., sustainable aviation fuel) and biochemicals.




    • Biorefinery integration for the zero-waste valorization of renewable feedstocks.







 



3. ♻️ Environmental Sustainability and Circular Economy



This pillar addresses pollution prevention, remediation, and the closing of material loops.





  • Water and Wastewater Treatment:





    • Advanced methods for removing emerging contaminants (e.g., microplastics, pharmaceuticals, PFAS) from water sources.




    • Sustainable desalination, water reuse, and recycling technologies.




    • Industrial wastewater valorization for resource recovery.






  • Waste Valorization and Resource Recovery:





    • Chemical and mechanical recycling of plastic waste (pyrolysis, chemolysis) and composites.




    • Waste-to-Energy (WtE) and thermal treatment processes with minimal emissions.




    • Recovery of critical and precious materials (e.g., rare earth elements, lithium) from electronic waste (e-waste).






  • Air Pollution Control and Mitigation:





    • Catalytic converters and scrubbers for reducing NOx, SOx, and particulate matter emissions.




    • Advanced monitoring and modeling of air quality and toxic gas neutralization.






  • Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD):





    • Designing chemicals and products for end-of-life degradation into benign substances.




    • Implementing Circular Economy principles across supply chains to eliminate waste and keep resources in use.