Process Integration and Optimization for Sustainability
Scope & Guideline
Advancing Sustainable Solutions for a Greener Tomorrow
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Process Integration Techniques:
The journal emphasizes the application of process integration techniques to enhance resource efficiency and minimize waste in industrial settings. - Sustainability Assessment:
It covers methodologies for assessing sustainability in various processes and systems, including life cycle assessment and eco-efficiency evaluations. - Renewable Energy Optimization:
Research related to optimizing renewable energy systems, including solar, wind, and biomass, is a significant focus area. - Supply Chain Sustainability:
The journal explores sustainable supply chain practices, including green logistics, circular economy strategies, and inventory management. - Advanced Optimization Models:
It features studies employing advanced optimization models, including multi-objective optimization and hybrid algorithms, to solve complex sustainability challenges. - Technological Innovations for Sustainability:
The journal encourages submissions on innovative technologies and methodologies that contribute to sustainable development across various industries.
Trending and Emerging
- Digitalization in Sustainability:
There is a rising trend in exploring the intersection of digital technologies and sustainability, including the use of IoT, AI, and big data analytics to enhance process efficiency and decision-making. - Circular Economy Models:
Research focusing on circular economy principles, particularly in supply chain management and waste reduction, is increasingly prominent, reflecting a broader industry shift towards sustainability. - Techno-Economic Assessments:
Emerging studies are increasingly incorporating techno-economic assessments to evaluate the feasibility and sustainability of new technologies, particularly in renewable energy and resource management. - Resilience and Adaptability in Systems:
There is a growing interest in the resilience of systems, particularly in the context of climate change and resource scarcity, with research focusing on adaptive strategies in various sectors. - Integrated Water-Energy-Food Nexus:
Research on the integrated management of the water-energy-food nexus is gaining importance, highlighting the interdependencies between these critical resources and their sustainable management.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Energy Systems:
There is a noticeable decline in research focusing solely on traditional energy systems without integrating renewable sources, indicating a shift towards more sustainable alternatives. - Single-Factor Optimization Studies:
Research that emphasizes single-factor optimization approaches without considering broader sustainability impacts is becoming less prevalent, as multi-faceted approaches gain more attention. - Basic Inventory Management Techniques:
Conventional inventory management techniques that do not incorporate sustainability metrics or advanced modeling are less frequently published, reflecting a move towards more integrated and sustainable approaches. - Generalized Environmental Impact Assessments:
Studies providing generalized assessments without specific methodologies or innovative frameworks are less common, suggesting a preference for detailed, methodological contributions. - Outdated Manufacturing Practices:
Research focusing on outdated manufacturing practices that do not align with current sustainability paradigms is declining, as newer, more efficient techniques are prioritized.
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