[http://www.mdpi.com/data/covers/processes/cover-processes-v6-i9.png]<http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/6/9/?utm_source=issue_link&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=releaseIssue_processes> [http://www.mdpi.com/img/journals/processes-logo.png]<http://www.mdpi.com/journal/processes> On-Line Optimal Input Design Increases the Efficiency and Accuracy of the Modelling of an Inducible Synthetic Promoter Processes, Volume 6, Issue 9 (September 2018) Table of Contents Cover Story On-Line Optimal Input Design Increases the Efficiency and Accuracy of the Modelling of an Inducible Synthetic Promoter<http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/6/9/148> Lucia Bandiera, Zhaozheng Hou, Varun B. Kothamachu, Eva Balsa-Canto, Peter S. Swain and Filippo Menolascina Processes 2018, 6(9), 148; doi:10.3390/pr6090148<http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pr6090148> ________________________________ Featured Papers Improving Flexibility and Energy Efficiency of Post-Combustion CO2 Capture Plants Using Economic Model Predictive Control<http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/6/9/135> Benjamin Decardi-Nelson, Su Liu and Jinfeng Liu Processes 2018, 6(9), 135; doi:10.3390/pr6090135<http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pr6090135> Identifiability and Reconstruction of Biochemical Reaction Networks from Population Snapshot Data<http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/6/9/136> Eugenio Cinquemani Processes 2018, 6(9), 136; doi:10.3390/pr6090136<http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pr6090136> A Systems and Treatment Perspective of Models of Influenza Virus-Induced Host Responses<http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/6/9/138> Ericka Mochan, Emily E. Ackerman and Jason E. Shoemaker Processes 2018, 6(9), 138; doi:10.3390/pr6090138<http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pr6090138> Valorization of Shale Gas Condensate to Liquid Hydrocarbons through Catalytic Dehydrogenation and Oligomerization<http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/6/9/139> Taufik Ridha, Yiru Li, Emre Gençer, Jeffrey J. Siirola, Jeffrey T. Miller, Fabio H. Ribeiro and Rakesh Agrawal Processes 2018, 6(9), 139; doi:10.3390/pr6090139<http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pr6090139> Challenges in Nanofluidics—Beyond Navier–Stokes at the Molecular Scale<http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/6/9/144> Peter J. Daivis and Billy D. Todd Processes 2018, 6(9), 144; doi:10.3390/pr6090144<http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pr6090144> Diffusion in Nanoporous Materials: Novel Insights by Combining MAS and PFG NMR<http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/6/9/147> Jörg Kärger, Dieter Freude and Jürgen Haase Processes 2018, 6(9), 147; doi:10.3390/pr6090147<http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pr6090147> Dopamine Incorporated Forward Osmosis Membranes with High Structural Stability and Chlorine Resistance<http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/6/9/151> Yi Wang, Zhendong Fang, Chaoxin Xie, Shuaifei Zhao, Derrick Ng and Zongli Xie Processes 2018, 6(9), 151; doi:10.3390/pr6090151<http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pr6090151> Model Development and Validation of Fluid Bed Wet Granulation with Dry Binder Addition Using a Population Balance Model Methodology<http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/6/9/154> Shashank Venkat Muddu, Ashutosh Tamrakar, Preetanshu Pandey and Rohit Ramachandran Processes 2018, 6(9), 154; doi:10.3390/pr6090154<http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pr6090154> Mathematical Modeling of RBC Count Dynamics after Blood Loss<http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/6/9/157> Manuel Tetschke, Patrick Lilienthal, Torben Pottgiesser, Thomas Fischer, Enrico Schalk and Sebastian Sager Processes 2018, 6(9), 157; doi:10.3390/pr6090157<http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pr6090157> Effect of the Length-to-Width Aspect Ratio of a Cuboid Packed-Bed Device on Efficiency of Chromatographic Separation<http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/6/9/160> Guoqiang Chen and Raja Ghosh Processes 2018, 6(9), 160; doi:10.3390/pr6090160<http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pr6090160> Photocatalytic Membranes in Photocatalytic Membrane Reactors<http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/6/9/162> Pietro Argurio, Enrica Fontananova, Raffaele Molinari and Enrico Drioli Processes 2018, 6(9), 162; doi:10.3390/pr6090162<http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pr6090162> Population Balance Modeling and Opinion Dynamics—A Mutually Beneficial Liaison?<http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/6/9/164> Michael Kuhn, Christoph Kirse and Heiko Briesen Processes 2018, 6(9), 164; doi:10.3390/pr6090164<http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pr6090164> Recent Advance on Draw Solutes Development in Forward Osmosis<http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/6/9/165> Qingwu Long, Yongmei Jia, Jinping Li, Jiawei Yang, Fangmei Liu, Jian Zheng and Biao Yu Processes 2018, 6(9), 165; doi:10.3390/pr6090165<http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pr6090165> Basic Dye Removal with Sorption onto Low-Cost Natural Textile Fibers<http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/6/9/166> George Z. Kyzas, Evi Christodoulou and Dimitrios N. Bikiaris Processes 2018, 6(9), 166; doi:10.3390/pr6090166<http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pr6090166> Modeling Permeation through Mixed-Matrix Membranes: A Review<http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/6/9/172> Gloria M. Monsalve-Bravo and Suresh K. Bhatia Processes 2018, 6(9), 172; doi:10.3390/pr6090172<http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pr6090172> ________________________________ Research Other Topics Photocatalytic Inactivation of Enterobacter cloacae and Escherichia coli Using Titanium Dioxide Supported on Two Substrates<http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/6/9/137> Yelitza Aguas, Margarita Hincapié, Camilo Sánchez, Liliana Botero and Pilar Fernández-Ibañez Processes 2018, 6(9), 137; doi:10.3390/pr6090137<http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pr6090137> Simulation and Analysis of Oleic Acid Pretreatment for Microwave-Assisted Biodiesel Production<http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/6/9/142> Weiquan Ma, Tao Hong, Tian Xie, Fengxia Wang, Bin Luo, Jie Zhou, Yang Yang, Huacheng Zhu and Kama Huang Processes 2018, 6(9), 142; doi:10.3390/pr6090142<http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pr6090142> Simulation and Test Bed of a Low-Power Digital Excitation System for Industry 4.0<http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/6/9/145> Jun-Ho Huh and Hoon-Gi Lee Processes 2018, 6(9), 145; doi:10.3390/pr6090145<http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pr6090145> A Numerical Study of Stress Distribution and Fracture Development above a Protective Coal Seam in Longwall Mining<http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/6/9/146> Chunlei Zhang, Lei Yu, Ruimin Feng, Yong Zhang and Guojun Zhang Processes 2018, 6(9), 146; doi:10.3390/pr6090146<http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pr6090146> Analysis of Overlying Strata Movement and Disaster-Causing Effects of Coal Mining Face under the Action of Hard Thick Magmatic Rock<http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/6/9/150> Quanlin Wu, Quansen Wu, Yanchao Xue, Peng Kong and Bin Gong Processes 2018, 6(9), 150; doi:10.3390/pr6090150<http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pr6090150> Shear-Flow Coupled Behavior of Artificial Joints with Sawtooth Asperities<http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/6/9/152> Cheng Zhao, Rui Zhang, Qingzhao Zhang, Zhenming Shi and Songbo Yu Processes 2018, 6(9), 152; doi:10.3390/pr6090152<http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pr6090152> Temporal Mixing Behavior of Conservative Solute Transport through 2D Self-Affine Fractures<http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/6/9/158> Zhi Dou, Brent Sleep, Pulin Mondal, Qiaona Guo, Jingou Wang and Zhifang Zhou Processes 2018, 6(9), 158; doi:10.3390/pr6090158<http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pr6090158> Time-Based Trend of Carbon Emissions in the Composting Process of Swine Manure in the Context of Agriculture 4.0<http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/6/9/168> Jun-Ho Huh and Ki-Youn Kim Processes 2018, 6(9), 168; doi:10.3390/pr6090168<http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pr6090168> Numerical Investigation of the Failure Mechanism of Transversely Isotropic Rocks with a Particle Flow Modeling Method<http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/6/9/171> Xu-Xu Yang, Hong-Wen Jing and Wei-Guo Qiao Processes 2018, 6(9), 171; doi:10.3390/pr6090171<http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pr6090171> Chemical Systems Facile Fabrication of Recyclable, Superhydrophobic, and Oleophilic Sorbent from Waste Cigarette Filters for the Sequestration of Oil Pollutants from an Aqueous Environment<http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/6/9/140> Augustine O. Ifelebuegu, Egetadobobari E. Lale, Fredrick U. Mbanaso and Stephen C. Theophilus Processes 2018, 6(9), 140; doi:10.3390/pr6090140<http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pr6090140> Adsorptive Properties of Poly(1-methylpyrrol-2-ylsquaraine) Particles for the Removal of Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals from Aqueous Solutions: Batch and Fixed-Bed Column Studies<http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/6/9/155> Augustine O. Ifelebuegu, Habibath T. Salauh, Yihuai Zhang and Daniel E. Lynch Processes 2018, 6(9), 155; doi:10.3390/pr6090155<http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pr6090155> Mass Transfer in Multiphasic Gas/Liquid/Liquid Systems. KLa Determination Using the Effectiveness-Number of Transfer Unit Method<http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/6/9/156> Éric Dumont Processes 2018, 6(9), 156; doi:10.3390/pr6090156<http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pr6090156> Integration of Process Modeling, Design, and Optimization with an Experimental Study of a Solar-Driven Humidification and Dehumidification Desalination System<http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/6/9/163> Mohammed Alghamdi, Faissal Abdel-Hady, A. K. Mazher and Abdulrahim Alzahrani Processes 2018, 6(9), 163; doi:10.3390/pr6090163<http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pr6090163> Biological Systems Agent-Based Modeling of Immune Response to Study the Effects of Regulatory T Cells in Type 1 Diabetes<http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/6/9/141> Qian Xu, Mustafa Cagdas Ozturk and Ali Cinar Processes 2018, 6(9), 141; doi:10.3390/pr6090141<http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pr6090141> Towards an Aspect-Oriented Design and Modelling Framework for Synthetic Biology<http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/6/9/167> Philipp Boeing, Miriam Leon, Darren N. Nesbeth, Anthony Finkelstein and Chris P. Barnes Processes 2018, 6(9), 167; doi:10.3390/pr6090167<http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pr6090167> Influence of Organic Ligands on the Colloidal Stability and Removal of ZnO Nanoparticles from Synthetic Waters by Coagulation<http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/6/9/170> Rizwan Khan, Muhammad Ali Inam, Du Ri Park, Saba Zam Zam, Sookyo Shin, Sarfaraz Khan, Muhammad Akram and Ick Tae Yeom Processes 2018, 6(9), 170; doi:10.3390/pr6090170<http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pr6090170> Materials Processes Supported Ionic Liquid Membranes for Separation of Lignin Aqueous Solutions<http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/6/9/143> Ricardo Abejón, Javier Rabadán, Silvia Lanza, Azucena Abejón, Aurora Garea and Angel Irabien Processes 2018, 6(9), 143; doi:10.3390/pr6090143<http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pr6090143> Computational Methods Energy and Exergy Analysis of the S-CO2 Brayton Cycle Coupled with Bottoming Cycles<http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/6/9/153> Muhammad Ehtisham Siddiqui, Aqeel Ahmad Taimoor and Khalid H. Almitani Processes 2018, 6(9), 153; doi:10.3390/pr6090153<http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pr6090153> Dynamic Modeling and Control of an Integrated Reformer-Membrane-Fuel Cell System<http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/6/9/169> Pravin P. S., Ravindra D. Gudi and Sharad Bhartiya Processes 2018, 6(9), 169; doi:10.3390/pr6090169<http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pr6090169> Other Papers in the issue Quantitative Estimates of Nonlinear Flow Characteristics of Deformable Rough-Walled Rock Fractures with Various Lithologies<http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/6/9/149> Qian Yin, Lixin He, Hongwen Jing and Dong Zhu Processes 2018, 6(9), 149; doi:10.3390/pr6090149<http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pr6090149> The Seepage Control of the Tunnel Excavated in High-Pressure Water Condition Using Multiple Times Grouting Method<http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/6/9/159> Bin Gong, Yujing Jiang, Keisuke Okatsu, Xuezhen Wu, Jin Teduka and Koichi Aoki Processes 2018, 6(9), 159; doi:10.3390/pr6090159<http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pr6090159> Systematic and Model-Assisted Process Design for the Extraction and Purification of Artemisinin from Artemisia annua L.—Part I: Conceptual Process Design and Cost Estimation<http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/6/9/161> Maximilian Sixt, Axel Schmidt, Fabian Mestmäcker, Maximilian Johannes Huter, Lukas Uhlenbrock and Jochen Strube Processes 2018, 6(9), 161; doi:10.3390/pr6090161<http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pr6090161> ________________________________ Special Issues Open for Submissions Modeling and Simulation of Energy Systems<http://www.mdpi.com/journal/processes/special_issues/simulation_energy> (Deadline: 15 October 2018) Thin Film Processes<http://www.mdpi.com/journal/processes/special_issues/film_process> (Deadline: 31 October 2018) Recent Advances in Population Balance Modeling<http://www.mdpi.com/journal/processes/special_issues/population_model> (Deadline: 31 October 2018) Transport of Fluids in Nanoporous Materials<http://www.mdpi.com/journal/processes/special_issues/transport_fluids> (Deadline: 31 October 2018) Computational Synthetic Biology<http://www.mdpi.com/journal/processes/special_issues/synthetic_biology> (Deadline: 30 November 2018) Transient Gene Expression for Rapid Protein Supply<http://www.mdpi.com/journal/processes/special_issues/gene_expression> (Deadline: 30 November 2018) Process Design, Integration, and Intensification<http://www.mdpi.com/journal/processes/special_issues/process_integration> (Deadline: 31 December 2018) Physics and Mechanics of Biofilms: Modelling and Experimental Characterizations<http://www.mdpi.com/journal/processes/special_issues/biofilm_Model> (Deadline: 31 December 2018) Multiphase Reaction Engineering, Reactors and Processes<http://www.mdpi.com/journal/processes/special_issues/multiphase_reaction> (Deadline: 31 December 2018) Methods in Computational Biology<http://www.mdpi.com/journal/processes/special_issues/methods_biology> (Deadline: 31 December 2018) To access the full list of Special Issues, please click here<http://www.mdpi.com/journal/processes/special_issues/> ________________________________ Topical Collections (without Deadline) Process Data Analytics<http://www.mdpi.com/journal/processes/special_issues/data_analytics> Process System Engineering for More Efficient Power and Chemicals Production<http://www.mdpi.com/journal/processes/special_issues/chemicals_production> To access the full list of Topical Collections, please click here<http://www.mdpi.com/journal/processes/topical_collections> ________________________________ Upcoming Conference * 14th International Conference on Catalysis in Membrane Reactors (Eindhoven, The Netherlands, 8–11 July 2019) <http://www.mdpi.com/journal/processes/events/8756> Manage your journal subscriptions<http://susy.mdpi.com/user/subscriptions> | Unsubscribe<http://www.mdpi.com/unsub_release_email/bWhlbnNvbkBlbmdpbi51bWFzcy5lZHU%3D/f5f02c410b18f423c357640622104374530af088cf8bdd850aaef8e332b8037d/processes> MDPI Postfach, CH-4020 Basel, Switzerland Office: St. Alban-Anlage 66, CH-4052 Basel, Switzerland Tel. +41 61 683 77 34 Fax +41 61 302 89 18 www.mdpi.com<http://www.mdpi.com> [http://www.mdpi.com/files/newsletter/logo_1996.png]<http://www.mdpi.com/?utm_source=mdpi_logo_link&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=%7bcampaing_name|default('')%7d> LinkedIn<http://www.linkedin.com/company/mdpi/> Twitter<https://twitter.com/MDPIOpenAccess/> Google+<https://plus.google.com/+MdpiOA/posts> Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/MDPIOpenAccessPublishing> [http:[log in to unmask]&subject=Processes%2C+Volume+6%2C+Issue+9+%28September+2018%29+Table+of+Contents&campaign=ReleaseIssue]