https://www.matjournals.net/engineering/index.php/JoIM/issue/feed 2026-07-23T09:42:44+00:00 Open Journal Systems <p><strong>JoIM</strong> is a peer reviewed Journal in the discipline of Engineering published by the MAT Journals Pvt. Ltd. The Journal provides a platform to Researchers, Academicians, Scholars, Professionals and students in the Domain of Mechanical Engineering to promulgate their Research/Review/Case studies in the field of Industrial Mechanics Engineering. The Journal aims to promote high quality empirical Research, Review articles, case studies and short communications mainly focused on Safety Engineering, Management Science, Operations Research, System Engineering, Management Engineers, Industrial Plant, Engineering Design Process, Textile Industry, Materials Management, Human Resource Management.</p> https://www.matjournals.net/engineering/index.php/JoIM/article/view/3900 2026-07-23T09:42:44+00:00 Ritesh G Upadhyay urmila.chauhan@vidhyadeepuni.ac.in Urmila Vivek Chauhan urmila.chauhan@vidhyadeepuni.ac.in

<p><em>Separation processes are energy intensive and a major contributor to operating costs in the chemical industry. This drives the need for more efficient and sustainable alternatives to conventional unit operations. Hybrid separation processes, which combine two or more separation techniques into a single process framework, have been developed as an effective strategy to overcome the limitations of individual separation methods. Hybrid systems, which combine complementary technologies such as membranes, adsorption, absorption, extraction, distillation, and reactive separations, can lead to improved selectivity, enhanced product purity, and significant reductions in energy demand and equipment size. This article describes the principles and industrial uses of hybrid separation processes in chemical engineering with a focus on their contribution to process intensification and sustainable manufacturing. The major hybrid configurations such as membrane-distillation, membrane-absorption, adsorption-distillation and extraction-distillation systems are reviewed in terms of their performance merits and operational challenges. Hybrid separation strategies are illustrated by industrial case studies ranging from petrochemical refining to pharmaceutical manufacturing, bioprocessing, food and beverage industries, and environmental applications such as wastewater treatment and carbon capture to demonstrate their practical benefits. The integration of advanced materials, process modelling, and digital optimization tools has further enhanced the feasibility and industrial adoption of hybrid separation technologies. Despite challenges related to process integration, scale-up, and economic evaluation, hybrid separation processes offer a viable pathway toward energy-efficient, low-carbon, and flexible chemical manufacturing. This review highlights current trends, challenges, and prospects, emphasizing the critical role of hybrid separation systems in the next generation of industrial chemical processes.</em></p>

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