Process intensification technologies that contribute to a sustainable society demand the active integration of highly functional networks comprising flow, reaction, separation, and other dynamic processes. Building such integrated networks requires a thorough understanding of the noise and uncertainty inherent in the information exchanged between these functions.

This Collection focuses on the interplay of critical variables such as flow, substance concentration, and temperature, exploring how informatics can transform these interactions into actionable insights for process enhancement. By leveraging information science, we aim to establish a novel framework for the design and operational theories in chemical engineering, fostering the construction of highly integrated and efficient process systems.

We invite submissions from a wide range of disciplines, including but not limited to transport phenomena, reaction engineering, separation engineering, process system engineering, as well as emerging fields like process informatics and material informatics. Original research, reviews, and case studies that address the challenges and opportunities in this domain are highly encouraged.

Keywords: Process Intensification, Sustainable Society, Integrated Functional Networks, Informatics, Noise and Uncertainty, Flow, Reaction, and Separation, Process Design and Operation, Process informatics, Material Informatics

The Advances in Green Polymers collection aims to capture the rapid, interdisciplinary developments at the intersection of polymer science, sustainable chemistry, and chemical engineering. The global imperative for sustainability and decarbonization is driving a massive shift away from conventional, fossil-fuel-derived polymers. Green polymers represent a critical solution, offering materials that are environmentally benign throughout their lifecycle—from synthesis and application to eventual disposal or recycling. This field is essential to achieving a circular economy and reducing the environmental footprint of plastics and other materials across sectors ranging from packaging and textiles to electronics and biomedicine. Original research, reviews, and perspectives that address significant scientific and engineering challenges in the following, but not limited to, areas: Sustainable Polymer Synthesis, Biodegradable and Compostable Materials, Polymer Upcycling and Reprocessing, Mechanical and Physical Recycling, Value-Added Applications (upcycling), Structure-Property Relationships and Applications, High-Performance Bioplastics, Functional Green Materials, sustainable electronics, green coatings, and biomedical devices.

Keywords: Green Polymers, biomaterials, bio-based Polymers, Renewable Resources, Biodegradable Polymers, Compostable Materials, Polymer Upcycling, Mechanical Recycling, Poly(lactic acid) (PLA), Cellulose Derivatives, Lignin-based Materials