Review of Research on Chemical Reaction Optimization Algorithm

Abstract

As an intelligent optimization algorithm, the chemical reaction optimization algorithm has many advantages of strong robustness, flexible design, and easy implementation. Therefore, it is widely used to solve optimization problems in kinds of different fields. Aiming at the vacancy of the chemical reaction optimization algorithm in the research review, based on the introduction of the basic principles of chemical reaction optimization algorithm, this article briefly describes the theoretical research and parameter settings of chemical reaction optimization algorithm. And from the perspective of improvement and application, several improved methods and applications of chemical reaction optimization algorithm in recent years are reviewed. Firstly, the article introduces the application of algorithm in some fields. Then the improved advantages, disadvantages and applicable scenarios of the algorithm in terms of design framework, molecular structure and operation operators are analyzed and summarized. At the same time, the advantages, disadvantages and applicable scenarios of the hybrid algorithms which combine the chemical reaction optimization algorithm with other algorithms are also analyzed and summarized. Finally, the current situation and future development of chemical reaction optimization algorithm are summarized and prospected, which would provide inspiration and reference for other follow-up researches.