Chemical Engineering (ENC)

Section Information

Chemical Engineering focuses on the design, optimization, and operation of processes that convert raw materials into valuable products through chemical, physical, and biological transformations. The field integrates chemistry, physics, mathematics, and engineering principles to develop efficient and sustainable industrial systems.

Current research includes reaction engineering, process design, separation technologies, biochemical engineering, energy systems, and advanced materials processing. Advances in process modeling, automation, nanotechnology, and green engineering are improving safety, efficiency, and environmental performance across chemical industries.

This section publishes experimental studies, process modeling research, system optimization analyses, pilot-scale investigations, and review articles related to chemical process engineering and industrial innovation.

Scope

Reaction Engineering

• Chemical reactor design and analysis
• Kinetics and catalytic processes
• Multiphase reaction systems
• Biochemical and enzymatic reactions

Process Design and Optimization

• Process flow development and simulation
• Process control and automation
• Energy integration and efficiency improvement
• Scale-up and industrial implementation

Separation and Purification Technologies

• Distillation and absorption processes
• Membrane separation systems
• Extraction and adsorption techniques
• Crystallization and filtration methods

Materials and Polymer Engineering

• Polymer synthesis and processing
• Nanomaterials and functional materials
• Composite material fabrication
• Surface engineering and coatings

Energy and Environmental Engineering

• Renewable energy process systems
• Carbon capture and utilization
• Waste treatment and resource recovery
• Sustainable chemical manufacturing

Biochemical and Food Engineering

• Fermentation and bioprocess engineering
• Bioreactor design and optimization
• Food processing technologies
• Bioproduct recovery and purification

Process Safety and Risk Management

• Hazard analysis and safety systems
• Process reliability and fault detection
• Industrial risk assessment
• Regulatory compliance and standards

Editorial Board

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Papers Published

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