Chemical engineers must be versatile, practical problem solvers who are uniquely positioned with knowledge of chemistry, math, and engineering to define systems by mass and energy balances. This skillset enables ChEs to take on the role of bridging gaps between science and production to address...

Cell free systems are useful in determining the chemical reactions that will occur within cells apart from the actual system. The method is also useful for cell free synthetic pathway biotransformation systems due to the high product yields.

This article explains how to develop a combined heat and power model from scratch using a spreadsheet.

Chemical engineers know that adjustments to the process parameters in any chemical reaction can often result in improved conversion, yields, or product purity. When is the improvement enough to qualify for a patent?

This column provides advice for chemical engineers considering an MBA as a graduate degree.

The development of novel cosmetics and personal care products requires knowledge from several scientific disciplines, such as material science for rheological properties and medicinal science for the enhanced drug delivery of active ingredients present in certain cosmetics.

This article covers the basics of testing reactive chemical hazards using calorimetry.

This column covers several issues related to providing a safe work environment for contractors. Contractors may also offer valuable input to improve your safety program.

As new and disruptive technologies continue to transform the workplace, employees may struggle to keep pace. This column discusses the changes impacting ChEs and what steps they can take to survive in this “you are on your own” environment.

New metabolic engineering and synthetic biology technology have enabled new methods of producing textiles. Additionally, more research has been done on novel materials that will have a minimal effect on the environment.