Solving Real World Problems with Chemical Engineering

This book, while satisfying the Common Core Curriculum in Measurement and Data, makes the world of chemical engineering accessible and entertaining. It teaches readers what chemical engineering is and why it’s so important in our daily lives, such as enabling solar panels to promote green energy and the creation of consumer products such as Post-It notes. Readers also learn how chemical engineering has helped in medicine, such as by advancing prosthetics. Finally, a chapter dedicated to a hands-on exercise is also included, helping readers to understand how chemical engineering actually works.