Applied Petrochemical Research publishes original applied research on all aspects of the petrochemical industry focusing on new and smart technologies that allow the production of value-added end products in a cost-effective way. Topics of interest include: • Review of Petrochemical Processes • Reaction Engineering • Design • Catalysis • Pilot Plant and Production Studies • Synthesis In particular, topics that are applied to any of the following aspects of petrochemical research: Feedstock Petrochemicals; Ethylene Production; Propylene Production; Butylene Production; Aromatics Production (Benzene, Toluene, Xylene etc...); Oxygenate Production (Methanol, Ethanol, Propanol etc…); Paraffins and Waxes; Petrochemical Refining Processes; Cracking (Steam Cracking, Hydrocracking, Fluid Catalytic Cracking); Reforming and Aromatisation; Isomerisation Processes; Dimerization and Polymerization; Aromatic Alkylation; Oxidation Processes; Hydrogenation and Dehydrogenation; Products; Polymers and Plastics; Lubricants; Speciality and Fine Chemicals (Adhesives, Fragrances, Flavours etc...); Fibres; and Pharmaceuticals Applied Petrochemical Research is committed to upholding the integrity of the scientific record. As a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) the journal will follow the COPE guidelines on how to deal with potential acts of misconduct. Authors should refrain from misrepresenting research results which could damage the trust in the journal and ultimately the entire scientific endeavor. Maintaining integrity of the research and its presentation can be achieved by following the rules of good scientific practice as detailed here: https://www.springer.com/us/editorial-policies. .