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Process Systems Engineering Perspective on the Design of Materials and Molecules

Journal Article · · Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research

This paper aims to provide an overview of the current state of the art in molecule and material design and a perspective on open questions. First, we discuss the interplay between process design and the design of molecules and materials and then present the basic trade-offs and interdependencies that need to be considered in this integrated design problem. Second, we introduce methods and open questions in the area of processing materials, with special emphasis placed on heterogeneous catalysts due to their importance in the chemical industry. Finally, we discuss materials for photovoltaic cells as one example of a chemical product that is likely to help supply sustainable energy and address climate change concerns. This information presented here is based on presentations and discussions during the FIPSE-4 meeting in June 2018 (https://www.fi-in-pse.org/fipse-4- 2018).

Research Organization:
Tufts Univ., Medford, MA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Energy Efficiency Office. Advanced Manufacturing Office; Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Grant/Contract Number:
EE0007888; EP/J003840/1; EP/T005556/1
OSTI ID:
1777106
Journal Information:
Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, Vol. 60, Issue 14; ISSN 0888-5885
Publisher:
American Chemical Society (ACS)Copyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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