contributions of chemical engineering to sustainability

This book discusses the recent advancements in chemical engineering and their role in achieving the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Addressing these goals involves tackling intricate and interdisciplinary challenges.

Chemical engineers have been diligently addressing a diverse array of issues across academia, society, and industry, with the aim of positively impacting these goals.

The book offers essential insights and detailed analyses for each SDG. It explores the challenges encountered within various applications and proposes solutions based on foundational engineering principles. The book’s content is tailored to professionals, students, and researchers across diverse fields, including engineering, environmental science, and biotechnology.

Juan Gabriel Segovia-Hernandez has been instrumental in developing systematic methodologies for establishing comprehensive and optimized sustainable and green processes across various commodity production. He has successfully applied these methodologies to the realm of biofuels and Bio-Based Building Blocks.

Nelly Ramírez Corona’s research is centered around process engineering, food processing, and engineering education. Her work includes collaborative projects focused on technological innovation across different industries.

Valentina Aristizábal Marulanda brings extensive expertise in biorefinery design and analysis, as well as proficiency in process simulation, modeling, and experimentation.