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Aims and Scope

Chemical Engineering Communications provides a forum for the publication of manuscripts reporting on results of both basic and applied research. All conventional areas of chemical engineering will be considered as well as topics in semiconductor processing, materials engineering, bioengineering, fluid mechanics, the molecular theory of equilibrium and transport properties, applied mathematics and computer-aided design.

Chemical Engineering Communications publishes full-length research articles dealing with completed research projects on subjects such as experimentation (both techniques and data) and new theoretical models. Critical review papers reporting on the current state of the art in topical areas of chemical engineering are also welcome, as well as short communications and letters to the editor which give preliminary announcements of new theoretical concepts, new experimental data, innovative experimental techniques or novel concepts in data correlation. Since the emphasis is on original work in progress, the editors also encourage submission of accounts of tentative results, provided they are well documented. Commentaries on and discussion of previously published work are aso considered.

CEC is also a medium for the publication of special issues consisting of groups of articles on a particular theme or honoring a particularly outstanding person.

Submission of Manuscripts

Manuscripts may be submitted by email or by mail. If submitting by email, send the manuscript to wngill@sfo.com. If submitting by mail, send one hard copy, an identical electronic copy on a disk, and a cover letter to: William N. Gill, Editor, Chemical Engineering Communications, Manuscript Processing Office, 1620 Acton Street, Berkeley, CA 94702 USA. In either case the electronic copy of the manuscript should be submitted as a single file in Microsoft Word or PDF format. If you submit your paper via email, please do not submit it by mail as well. Papers are accepted in English only. Each manuscript must be accompanied by a statement that it has not been published elsewhere and that it has not been submitted simultaneously for publication elsewhere. Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce copyrighted material from other sources and are required to sign an agreement for the transfer of copyright to the publisher. All accepted manuscripts, artwork, and photographs become the property of the publisher.

Preparation of Manuscripts

All manuscripts should be typewritten, double-spaced, and one-sided. Number manuscript pages consecutively throughout the paper. Authors should also supply a shortened version of the title for a running head, not exceeding 50 character spaces, an abstract of approximately 100-150 words, three to six keywords, the author(s) affiliation and location. Each submitted article must contain author(s) mailing address, telephone number, e-mail (if available).
References. Literature referenced should be indicated in the text by author and date. Listed references should be complete and journal abbreviations should conform to Chemical Abstracts style. Examples:
Journal article: Perelman, T. L. (1961). On conjugated problems of heat transfer, Int. J. Heat Mass Transfer, 3, 293-303.
Book: Crank, J. (1975). Mathematics of Diffusion, Oxford University Press, Oxford.

Footnotes

Authors are encouraged to minimize the use of footnoes. Information concerning grant support of research should appear in a separate Acknowledgments section at the end of the article, not in a footnote.

Tables and Figures

Tables and figures should not be embedded in the text, but should appear at the end of the manuscript. Number tables consecutively with roman numerals; a short descriptive title should appear above each table with a clear legend and any footnotes suitably identified below. Line art and photographs should be completely labeled and numbered consecutively with arabic numbers. The preferred width of submitted line art is 20 to 23 cm with capital lettering 4mm high, to accommodate reduction to single-column width. Captions should be given on a separate page.

Equations and Formulae

Mathematical: Mathematical equations should preferably be typewritten, with subscripts and superscripts clearly shown. To simplify typesetting, please use: (1)the “exp'' form of complex exponential functions; (2) fractional exponents instead of root signs; and (3) the solidus (/) to simplify fractions, e.g., 3/4, exp x1/2. Chemical: Ring formulae and other complex chemical matter are extremely difficult to typeset. Therefore, supply reproducible artwork for equations containing such chemistry. Long reaction sequences should be designated as “Schemes'' and treated like figures, i.e., keep artwork separate from the text, indicate in the margin an appropriate position, and supply a separate list of scheme captions. Where necessary, individual chemical formulae can be identified with bold arabic numbers. Chemical equations referred to in the text should be indicated with arabic numbers set over to the right in parentheses. Marking: Where chemistry is straightforward and can be set (e.g., single line formulae), please help the typesetter by distinguishing between e.g., double bonds and equal signs, and single bonds and hyphens, where there is ambiguity.

Proofs

Page proofs are sent to the designated author. They must be checked carefully and returned within 48 hours of receipt.

Reprints

Each lead author will receive a PDF file of the final version of their article.