Abstract Process Systems Engineering (PSE) is the scientific discipline of integrating scales
and components describing the behavior of a physicochemical system, via mathematical …

The oil refining industry, which was established in the mid-19th century, has become a
foundation of modern society. While the refining of crude oil to produce transportation fuels …

This paper intends to give an impression of new technologies and processes that are in
development for application to achieve decarbonization, and about which less or no …

In this paper, we survey the main superstructure-based approaches in process system
engineering, with a particular emphasis on the existing literature for automated …

Sustainable energy solutions and electrification are driving increased demand for critical
minerals. Unfortunately, current mineral processing techniques are resource intensive, use …

This article provides a systematic review of recent progress in optimization-based process
synthesis. First, we discuss multiscale modeling frameworks featuring targeting approaches …

Distillation remains the leading and most frequently adopted technique for the separation
and purification of condensable mixtures in numerous industries. However, the inherently …

Animal manure has a complex structure and can be considered a lignocellulosic material.
Manure management generates greenhouse emissions, mainly N 2 O and CH 4. Currently …

Rising populations put huge stresses on natural resources. Extraction and depletion of raw
materials and waste created throughout the supply chain of products have enormous …

The 2030 Agenda is a call to global action to eradicate poverty, protect the planet and
ensure prosperity for all. Process intensification, in this context, refers to improving the …