Scilight Press

Energy Materials and Chemical Engineering (EMCE) is an international peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing fundamental and applied research at the interface of materials science, energy technologies, and chemical engineering. The journal disseminates high-impact studies on the design, synthesis, characterization, and application of materials for energy conversion, storage, and utilization, as well as innovations in chemical engineering processes that enable scalable, sustainable, and economically viable deployment of such technologies. EMCE is published quarterly online by Scilight Press.

The journal prioritizes research that not only deepens fundamental understanding of energy materials and chemical processes but also demonstrates practical pathways toward real-world implementation, emphasizing measurable performance improvements, system integration, and long-term sustainability. We especially welcome globally relevant innovations with clear industrial or societal impact, including those integrating computational modeling, artificial intelligence, and life-cycle assessment to accelerate technology translation.

We invite original research papers, critical reviews, and short communications on the following (but not limited to) topics:

1. Energy Materials

• Design, synthesis, and characterization of functional materials for batteries, supercapacitors, fuel cells, electrolyzers, solar cells, thermoelectrics, and hydrogen storage.
• Catalysts for energy conversion, including electrocatalysis, photocatalysis, and thermocatalysis.
• Advanced nanomaterials, polymers, composites, and hybrid systems with tailored properties for energy applications.

2. Chemical Engineering for Energy Systems

• Process intensification, reaction engineering, and scale-up strategies for energy material production and utilization.
• Separation processes, membranes, and adsorption/absorption technologies for energy and chemical industries.
• CO₂ capture, utilization, and storage and conversion to fuels and value-added chemicals.
• Circular economy and waste valorization approaches for sustainable chemical engineering.

3. Modeling, Integration, and Sustainability

• Computational materials design, multi-scale modeling, and AI-assisted discovery of energy materials.
• Techno-economic and life cycle assessments of energy materials and processes.
• Integration of renewable energy, chemical processes, and advanced materials for smart energy systems.

EMCE seeks to serve as a bridge between materials innovation and chemical engineering practice, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and accelerating technology transfer for a sustainable energy future.