To attain the vision of “net-zero”, bulk storage of captured CO₂ is the most feasible method, and depleted brownfield reservoirs are the most suitable sites due to their well-formed petrography, established fluid holding capacity, and injection infrastructure.

Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) techniques, particularly those involving CO₂, represent a crucial intersection of energy production and environmental stewardship, as they offer potential solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while maximizing resource recovery from existing reservoirs. The ability to inject CO₂ into oil fields not only enhances hydrocarbon recovery but also provides a pathway for the safe sequestration of CO₂.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

- Mechanisms of CO₂ in Enhanced Oil Recovery

- Saline Formation Characteristics and CO₂ Storage

- Interfacial Tension Effects on Oil Recovery

- Contact Angle Dynamics in CO₂ Flooding

- Subsurface Monitoring Techniques for EOR Applications

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to: SDG 9, and SDG 13.

Keywords: EOR, CO₂ Storage, Saline formation, IFT, Contact angle, Subsurface

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