Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research
scientific journal
Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published by the American Chemical Society covering all aspects of chemical engineering. The editor-in-chief is Michael Baldea (University of Texas at Austin).
History
The journal was established in 1909 as the Journal of Industrial & Engineering Chemistry. It was renamed in 1930 as Industrial & Engineering Chemistry before obtaining its current title in 1970. From 1911 to 1916 it was edited by Milton C. Whitaker. From 1921 to 1942 it was edited by Dr. Harrison E. Howe. From 1962 to 1986, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Fundamentals was edited by Robert L. Pigford. From 1986 to 2013 the journal was edited by Donald R. Paul, and from 2014 to 2023 by Phillip E. Savage.
The journal I&EC Product Research and Development was established in 1962.
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