Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
Scope & Guideline
Pioneering research for a sustainable future.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Environmental Remediation Technologies:
The journal emphasizes the development and application of chemical engineering technologies for the remediation of contaminated water, soil, and air, including advanced oxidation processes, adsorption, and bioremediation. - Sustainable Resource Recovery:
Research on sustainable methods for recovering valuable resources from waste streams, such as metals from electronic waste and nutrients from wastewater, is a key focus area. - Photocatalytic and Electrocatalytic Processes:
The journal publishes studies related to photocatalytic and electrocatalytic processes for the degradation of organic pollutants and conversion of CO2 into useful products, highlighting innovations in catalyst design and performance. - Nanomaterials and Hybrid Systems:
There is a significant focus on the synthesis and application of nanomaterials and hybrid systems for environmental applications, including wastewater treatment and air pollution control. - Mechanistic Studies and Modeling:
The journal encourages research that integrates mechanistic studies and modeling approaches to better understand the interactions in chemical processes and improve treatment efficiencies.
Trending and Emerging
- Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs):
There is a growing interest in AOPs for the degradation of persistent organic pollutants, with a focus on novel catalysts and methods that enhance degradation efficiency. - Microbial Fuel Cells and Bioelectrochemical Systems:
Research in microbial fuel cells and bioelectrochemical systems is trending, particularly concerning their applications in wastewater treatment and bioenergy recovery. - Integration of Machine Learning and Data Science:
The application of machine learning and data science for predicting treatment outcomes and optimizing processes is on the rise, showcasing a trend toward data-driven approaches in environmental engineering. - Hybrid Membrane Technologies:
The development of hybrid membrane systems that combine different separation technologies to enhance pollutant removal efficiency is becoming increasingly prominent. - Sustainable Materials and Green Chemistry:
There is a notable trend towards using sustainable materials and green chemistry principles in the design of catalysts and adsorbents for environmental applications.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Wastewater Treatment Techniques:
Research on conventional wastewater treatment methods, such as basic sedimentation and biological treatment without advanced technologies, has decreased as more innovative and efficient solutions gain prominence. - Single-Focused Chemical Processes:
Studies focusing solely on individual chemical processes without integration into broader systems or multi-faceted approaches are becoming less common, as the field increasingly values holistic solutions. - Basic Chemical Analysis of Pollutants:
There is a noted decline in publications centered around basic chemical analysis of pollutants without accompanying remediation strategies, as researchers aim for more impactful studies that combine analysis with solutions. - Static Models for Environmental Impact:
The reliance on static models to assess environmental impacts is waning, with a shift towards dynamic models that consider real-time data and interactions in environmental systems.
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