The Egyptian Journal of Chemical Engineering (EJChE) aims to publish high-quality, original research and review articles that contribute to the advancement of chemical engineering science and practice. The journal serves as a platform for scientists, researchers, and engineers to disseminate novel findings, innovative methodologies, and technological developments in the field of chemical engineering.

The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to:

• Fundamental and Applied Chemical Engineering: Studies on reaction engineering, process design, and optimization.
• Process Systems Engineering: Modeling, simulation, control, and optimization of chemical processes.
• Materials Engineering: Development and characterization of advanced materials, including polymers, nanomaterials, and composites.
• Biochemical and Environmental Engineering: Bioprocess engineering, environmental impact assessments, and sustainable technologies.
• Energy Engineering: Renewable energy, biofuels, and energy conversion technologies.
• Separation Processes: Membrane technology, distillation, extraction, and adsorption.
• Industrial Chemical Engineering: Scale-up, process safety, and industrial applications.
• Catalysis and Reaction Engineering: Catalytic process design, kinetics, and mechanism studies.

List of journal topics that the Egyptian Journal of Chemical Engineering (EJChE) could consider including or emphasizing:

Core of Chemical Engineering Domains

Drawing from the backbone of the discipline, these topics reflect classic and foundational areas:

• Reaction Engineering & Kinetics - Design, modeling, optimization of chemical reactions.
• Process Design & Simulation - Flow-sheeting, economic analysis, and plant-scale modeling.
• Fluid Mechanics, Heat & Mass Transfer -Studies on transport phenomena vital to reactor and equipment design.
• Separation Processes & Unit Operations - Distillation, extraction, crystallization, membrane separation, etc.
• Process Control & Automation - Advanced control strategies for safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
• Process Safety & Reliability - Hazard analysis, risk mitigation techniques in process industries.

Emerging & Specialized Research Areas:

Reflecting evolving trends in chemical engineering and aligning with regional and global research priorities:

• Biochemical & Biotechnology Engineering - Bioprocesses, bioreactors, enzyme and microbial production systems.
• Nanotechnology & Nanomaterials - Synthesis, characterization, and engineering applications at the nanoscale.
• Electrochemical Engineering - Electrolysis, electrosynthesis, fuel cells, flow batteries, corrosion studies.
• Polymers & Materials Engineering - Polymer synthesis, composites, coatings, thermal and mechanical characterization.
• Multifunctional & Smart Materials - Functional textiles (e.g., UV-protective, antimicrobial), responsive materials, catalytic surfaces.
• Environmental & Green Engineering - Pollutant removal, ecological remediation, lifecycle assessments, green process development.
• Renewable Energy & Sustainable Processes - Green hydrogen production, biofuels, waste-to-energy systems (e.g., hydrocracking of palm oil mill effluent).
• Food & Pharmaceutical Engineering - Extraction techniques, preservative development, drug delivery systems, and quality control.
• Analytical & Process Analytical Technology (PAT) - Advanced sensing, analytical methodologies for online monitoring and real-time control.
• Computational & Digital Chemical Engineering - Process modeling, CFD, machine learning applications in process optimization and predictive analytics.

Integrative or Applied Focus Areas Relevant to EJChE’s Context

Inspired by recent research outputs and regional innovation trends:

• Green Chemistry & Sustainable Manufacturing - Emphasizing eco-friendly solvents, minimal waste, and safer process designs.
• Water Treatment & Membrane Technologies - Removal of dyes, pollutants, phenolics via adsorption and membrane technologies.
• Biowaste Valorization - Converting agricultural byproducts into high-value chemicals and materials.  
• Functional & Antimicrobial Coatings - Novel polymer or nanocomposite coatings to enhance material performance and durability.
• Molecular Modeling & Computational Chemistry - DFT, docking, pharmacophore studies targeting bioactive compounds.
• Energy Systems in Egypt & the Region - Solar-thermal plants, techno-economic studies for renewable processes (e.g., green hydrogen).
• Electrocatalysis & CO₂ Utilization - Electrocatalytic CO₂ conversion, emerging membrane-distillation hybrid processes.

Suggested Thematic Journal Sections for EJChE:

Why These Topics Will Benefit EJChE:

• Reflects Global & Regional Trends- Aligns with dynamic fields like sustainable materials, renewable energy, bioprocess engineering, and computational techniques.
• Supports Interdisciplinarity - Invites cross-disciplinary research between chemical engineering, materials science, biotechnology, and environmental sciences.
• Showcases Local Relevance - Encourages studies addressing Egypt-specific challenges—like agriculture waste valorization, solar power integration, and water treatment.
• Expands Audience & Impact - Broad yet focused sections attract innovative researchers, enhance citations, and elevate the journal’s visibility.

The journal welcomes submissions from academia, industry, and research institutions globally, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to address contemporary challenges in chemical engineering.