The global energy landscape is undergoing a transformative shift towards sustainable and environmentally friendly sources. The need to minimize carbon emissions and dependence on fossil fuels has propelled significant advancements in chemical processing, reactor technology, and catalyst development. These innovations are vital for facilitating efficient energy conversion, storage, and utilization, which are essential components of the energy transition. Emerging technologies are being explored to harness renewable energy sources, improve process efficiencies, and refine catalyst performance, thus playing a critical role in achieving international climate goals.
This research topic aims to address the challenge of enhancing process, reactor, and catalyst designs to accelerate the energy transition. We seek to identify and disseminate strategies that improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon footprints, and harness renewable resources more effectively. By exploring novel approaches in these areas, we endeavor to outline pathways that contribute to sustainable and economically viable energy solutions. The goal is to foster innovation that can lead to scalable and impactful solutions in transitioning to a cleaner energy future.
Contributions may include, but are not limited to, the development of new materials for energy storage and conversion including hydrogen and its chemical carriers, breakthroughs in carbon capture and utilization, strategies for waste-to-energy processes, and enhancements in the scalability and sustainability of bioenergy production.
Recent advances in computational methods, process simulation, and analytical techniques that lead to better process understanding and optimization are particularly welcomed. By bringing these research efforts together, this Research Topic seeks to offer a comprehensive platform for sharing groundbreaking solutions that could play a pivotal role in hastening the energy transition and fostering a more sustainable future.
We welcome the submission of Original Research, Review, Mini Review, and Perspective articles on themes including, but not limited to:
• Cutting-edge developments in process engineering • Design and optimization of reactors • Advancements in catalyst innovation • Strategies for reducing environmental impacts • Energy storage and conversion; • Process simulation and optimization.
Submissions should provide significant insights into the challenges and solutions related to the energy transition within the context of chemical engineering. Authors are encouraged to discuss the practical implications of their research, potential applications, and future directions in the field.
Article types and fees
This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:
Brief Research Report
Editorial
FAIR² Data
FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
Methods
Mini Review
Original Research
Perspective
Review
Articles that are accepted for publication by our external editors following rigorous peer review incur a publishing fee charged to Authors, institutions, or funders.
Article types
This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:
Brief Research Report
Editorial
FAIR² Data
FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
Methods
Mini Review
Original Research
Perspective
Review
Technology and Code
Keywords: Sustainable energy processes; Advanced reactor design; Catalytic innovation; Energy efficiency optimization; Carbon capture and utilization
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