VIENNA 8th World Conference on Research in Chemical, Biological & Environmental Engineering: VCBE2-27

VCBE2-27


Biochemistry Chemical & Material Sciences (General) Chemical Kinetics & Catalysis Biomedical Technology Cell Biology



Call for papers/Topics



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



Core Independent Topics



1. Chemical Engineering Fundamentals Focuses on converting raw materials into useful products via chemical, physical, and thermodynamic processes.





  • Transport Phenomena: Momentum transfer (fluid mechanics), heat transfer (conduction, convection, radiation), and mass transfer (diffusion, interphase transport).




  • Thermodynamics & Phase Equilibria: First and second laws, chemical potential, phase behavior of mixtures, non-ideal solutions, and reaction equilibria.




  • Chemical Reaction Engineering: Homogeneous and heterogeneous kinetics, reactor design (CSTR, PFR, packed-bed), catalyst development, and transport-reaction interactions.




  • Separation Processes: Distillation, liquid-liquid extraction, absorption, crystallization, and membrane separations.




  • Process Dynamics, Systems, & Control: Process modeling, feedback/feedforward control loops, optimization, and plant safety systems.





2. Biological & Biochemical Engineering Applies engineering principles to biological systems, organisms, and molecular biology.





  • Bioprocess Engineering: Fermentation technology, bioreactor design and scale-up, cell culture kinetics, and downstream processing (purification, separation).




  • Enzyme & Protein Engineering: Biocatalysis, enzyme kinetics, protein folding, directed evolution, and immobilization techniques.




  • Metabolic Engineering & Synthetic Biology: Genetic pathway manipulation, flux balance analysis, cellular chassis development, and industrial strain design.




  • Biomedical Engineering Systems: Biomaterial interaction, tissue engineering scaffolds, drug delivery systems, and biosensors.




  • Biomanufacturing Quality & Regulation: Process analytical technology (PAT), sterility assurance, biosafety levels, and regulatory compliance.





3. Environmental Engineering & Science Focuses on preserving natural ecosystems, remediating pollution, and safeguarding public health.





  • Water & Wastewater Treatment: Physicochemical treatment, biological nutrient removal, advanced oxidation processes, and desalination.




  • Air Quality Engineering: Particulate matter control, gaseous emission abatement, atmospheric chemistry, and indoor air quality.




  • Solid & Hazardous Waste Management: Landfill engineering, hazardous waste neutralization, waste-to-energy conversion, and soil containment.




  • Environmental Remediation: Bioremediation, phytoremediation, chemical oxidation in soil/groundwater, and pump-and-treat systems.




  • Hydrology & Environmental Fluid Dynamics: Fate and transport of contaminants, surface/groundwater modeling, and environmental fluid mechanics.





Interrelated & Cross-Disciplinary Topics



These fields integrate concepts from chemical, biological, and environmental domains to tackle complex, modern challenges.



1. Environmental Biotechnology & Bioremediation Merges Biological Engineering + Environmental Engineering





  • Microbial Ecology in Treatment Systems: Metagenomics of wastewater microbes, biofilm reactors, and anaerobic digestion kinetics.




  • Biological Contaminant Degradation: Degradation pathways for microplastics, PFAS, hydrocarbons, and pharmaceuticals.




  • Resource Recovery from Waste: Algal bioprocessing for biofuels, nutrient recovery (struvite precipitation), and bioplastic production from waste streams.





2. Sustainable Chemical Processes & Green Chemistry Merges Chemical Engineering + Environmental Engineering





  • Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) & Eco-Efficiency: Carbon footprinting, cradle-to-grave analysis, and industrial ecology.




  • Green Solvents & Catalysis: Ionic liquids, supercritical fluids, bio-based catalysts, and atom-economical synthesis.




  • Process Intensification: Microreactors, reactive distillation, and energy-efficient separation systems aimed at minimizing environmental footprints.





3. Biorefineries & Circular Bioeconomy Merges Chemical Engineering + Biological Engineering + Environmental Engineering





  • Biomass Conversion & Fractionation: Pretreatment technologies, pyrolysis, gasification, and enzymatic hydrolysis of lignocellulosic feedstocks.




  • Biochemical Synthesis: Conversion of synthesis gas or bio-sugars into platform chemicals, biopolymers, and bio-jet fuels.




  • Closed-Loop Systems: Industrial symbiosis, zero-liquid discharge (ZLD) plants, and circular carbon utilization.





4. Advanced Carbon Management & Climate Mitigation Merges Chemical Engineering + Biological Engineering + Environmental Engineering





  • Direct Air & Point-Source Capture: Amine scrubbing, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and solid sorbents.




  • Biological Carbon Sequestration: Microalgae cultivation, enhanced soil carbon storage, and enzymatic carbon fixation.




  • Carbon Utilization (CCU): Electrochemical and catalytic reduction of CO2 into fuels and building materials