VIETNAM 7th International Congress on Research in Chemical, Biological & Environmental Engineering: RCBE2-27

RCBE2-27


Molecular Modeling Biochemistry Chemical & Material Sciences (General) Chemical Kinetics & Catalysis Environmental & Geological Engineering



Call for papers/Topics



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



1. Core Independent Foundations



These are the fundamental engineering and scientific pillars. While they inform all three branches, they exist as distinct academic and practical bodies of knowledge.





  • Thermodynamics and Kinetics





    • Classical and statistical thermodynamics




    • Phase equilibria and chemical reaction equilibria




    • Homogeneous and heterogeneous reaction kinetics




    • Catalysis and reactor design






  • Transport Phenomena





    • Fluid mechanics (momentum transfer, rheology, and multiphase flow)




    • Heat transfer (conduction, convection, and radiation in industrial systems)




    • Mass transfer (diffusion, convective mass transport, and boundary layer theory)






  • Microbiology and Biochemistry





    • Cell structure, function, and metabolic pathways




    • Enzyme kinetics and inhibition




    • Genetics and molecular biology foundations






  • Environmental Chemistry and Ecology





    • Aquatic, atmospheric, and terrestrial chemistry




    • Ecosystem dynamics, biodiversity, and nutrient cycling (Carbon, Nitrogen, Phosphorus cycles)




    • Ecotoxicology and pollutant behavior







2. Chemical Engineering 



This domain focuses on transforming raw materials into valuable products through chemical and physical processes.





  • Separation Processes





    • Distillation, absorption, and stripping




    • Liquid-liquid extraction and leaching




    • Membrane separations (reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration)




    • Adsorption and ion exchange






  • Process Systems Engineering





    • Process design, synthesis, and intensification




    • Process dynamics, optimization, and control systems




    • Plant safety, hazard analysis (HAZOP), and risk assessment






  • Materials and Polymer Engineering





    • Polymerization kinetics and processing




    • Nanomaterials and biomaterials synthesis




    • Corrosion, degradation, and materials selection







3. Biological and Bioprocess Engineering 



This domain applies engineering principles to living systems, organisms, and biological molecules.





  • Bioreactor Engineering





    • Design and scale-up of fermenters and bioreactors (stirred-tank, airlift, fluidized bed)




    • Batch, fed-batch, and continuous cultivation strategies




    • Aeration, agitation, and mass transfer limitations in biological fluids






  • Downstream Processing (Bioseparations)





    • Cell disruption and centrifugation




    • Chromatographic separations (affinity, ion-exchange, size-exclusion)




    • Lyophilization and formulation of biologics






  • Biomolecular and Genetic Engineering





    • Recombinant DNA technology and metabolic engineering




    • Synthetic biology and pathway design




    • Tissue engineering and cellular therapies







4. Environmental Engineering 



This domain focuses on protecting human health and minimizing the human footprint on the biosphere.





  • Water and Wastewater Treatment





    • Physical-chemical treatment processes (coagulation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection)




    • Biological wastewater treatment (activated sludge, anaerobic digestion, biofilm reactors)




    • Advanced oxidation processes and desalination






  • Air Pollution Control and Air Quality





    • Particulate matter control (cyclones, electrostatic precipitators, fabric filters)




    • Gaseous pollutant control (scrubbers, absorption, catalytic converters)




    • Atmospheric dispersion modeling






  • Solid and Hazardous Waste Management





    • Landfill design and leachate management




    • Hazardous waste stabilization and incineration




    • Nuclear waste disposal and containment







5. Highly Interrelated & Interdisciplinary Domains



These topics sit directly at the intersections of Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering, merging them into modern sustainable practices.





  • Bioremediation and Phytoremediation (Biological + Environmental)





    • Using microbes or plants to degrade environmental contaminants (oil spills, heavy metals, plastics)




    • In-situ versus ex-situ bio-treatment of soil and groundwater






  • Sustainable and Green Chemical Engineering (Chemical + Environmental)





    • Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and carbon footprinting




    • Atom economy, benign solvent selection, and waste minimization at the source




    • Renewable energy storage (batteries, fuel cells, hydrogen economy)






  • The Circular Bioeconomy (Chemical + Biological + Environmental)





    • Biorefineries: Converting biomass and agricultural waste into biofuels, bioplastics, and platform chemicals




    • Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) via chemical and biological routes (e.g., algal carbon sequestration)




    • Waste-to-energy technologies (gasification, pyrolysis, hydrothermal liquefaction)






  • Biosensors and Environmental Diagnostics (Biological + Chemical + Environmental)





    • Development of metabolic and enzymatic sensors for real-time pollutant tracking




    • Microfluidics and "lab-on-a-chip" devices for field testing water and soil safety