If you'veever bent a light stick and stared in amazement as it produced light from two liquids then you know what makes chemiluminescence so interesting. Chemiluminescence is defined as the production of light energy from a chemical reaction without the use of heat or a flame.

Industrial business practices are not always (if ever) taught in colleges or universities.  Yet, they remain an important part of many engineers' daily job functions.

A simple look around an everday kitchen reveals some interesting parallels to the challenges facing chemical engineers everyday.

As electrical applications continue to gain popularity in the search for alternative energy, battery technology has been receiving much attention.  The goal is to develop a battery that lasts long yet delivers high voltage.