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Biochemical Engineering - This engineer applies principles of engineering, biology, and chemistry to develop technologies and processes for the production of pharmaceuticals, biofuels, and other biochemical products. These engineers work at the intersection of biology and engineering, designing and optimizing processes that involve living organisms or biological systems. They may be involved in tasks such as designing bioreactors, developing methods for large scale cultivation of cells, and optimizing fermentation processes to produce valuable compounds.
Biomechanical Engineering - Ths is a profession combining the principles of mechanical engineering and biology to design and develop medical devices, prosthetic limbs, and other equipment used in the medical field. They use their knowledge of mechanics, materials science, and biology to understand how the human body moves and how it is affected by disease or injury. They work to improve the function of medical devices and equipment, and to develop new technologies that can enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities or chronic illnesses.
Biomolecular Engineering - The field of biomolecular engineering takes the study of biochemistry and molecular biology and translates the knowledge into creating processes, devices and products that benefit people. Biomolecular engineers have been responsible for developing live saving treatments and drugs. Some biomolecular engineers work to create alternative fuel sources that provide the energy we need while still protecting the environment. By creating new molecules and harnessing the power of current ones, biomolecular engineers can take new ideas from the beaker to mass market.
Bioprocess Engineering - Bioprocess engineers design and optimize bioprocesses for the production of biopharmaceuticals, such as vaccines, antibodies and gene therapies. They work on the development of new bioprocesses and ensure that the production process is compliant with regulatory guidelines. They also work on the production and optimization of systems like bioreactors and purification systems. Bioprocess engineers may have some additional collaboration with other molecular biologists, biochemists and pharmacists, to develop innovative biopharmaceutical products.
Food Processing Engineering - They create food processing systems, ensuring that they're safe, efficient and of high quality. They evaluate existing processes, identify areas for improvement and develop new processes to increase productivity and reduce costs. Additionally, they monitor and troubleshoot food production processes, ensuring that they work to solve any issues that arise. Some food process engineers may also aid in the development of new food products. This is when the main chemical engineering duties may arise in this job.
Material Science Engineering - They work to understand the fundamental physical origins of material behavior in order to optimize properties of existing materials through structure modification and processing, design and invent new and better materials, and understand why some materials unexpectedly fail. Materials engineers create and manufacture new materials, which include semiconductors, polymers, ceramics, ferrous and non-ferrous alloys, and composite materials. Their contributions have led to breakthroughs in microelectronics, displays, energy storage, aerospace, and biomedical devices, among many other fields.
Petrochemical Engineering - These engineers research and develop new ways to decompose oil and petroleum to create new ways to produce petrochemicals. Their duties include the management of a plant or a refinery’s production process and applying research and development in chemistry labs. The field of petrochemical engineering is mainly solution driven and problem solving.
Pharmaceutical Engineering - They create and utilize pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, ensuring that they produce the drugs safely, efficiently and at a high level of quality. They work on the development of new drugs and ensure that the manufacturing process is compliant with regulatory guidelines. Additionally, they work on the production and optimization of drug delivery systems and packaging. Pharmaceutical engineers also collaborate with other professionals, such as chemists, biologists and pharmacologists, to develop innovative drug products.
Chemical Element Flowchart
Magnetic Element - A magnetic element refers to an element that exhibits magnetic properties. These properties arise from the presence of magnetic moments associated with the electrons in the atoms of the element. Magnetic moments result from the intrinsic spin of electrons and their orbital motion around the atomic nucleus.
- Antiferromagnetic Element, Diamagnetic Element, Ferromagnetic Element, Paramagnetic Element, Non Magnetic Element
Metal Element - The physical properties of metals, abbreviated as MET, have characteristic such as shiny, hard, high density, malleable, high melting point and can conduct electricity and heat well.
- Alkali Metal, Alkaline Earth Metal, Lanthanide, Actinide, Transition Metal, Post-transition Metal, Ferrous Metal, Non-ferrous Metal
Metalloid Element - A metalloid is an element that exhibits properties of both metals and nonmetals. Metalloids are intermediate in their characteristics and often display a mixture of metallic and nonmetallic properties. They are found along the dividing line between metals and nonmetals in the periodic table. Metalloids typically have intermediate conductivity, meaning they can conduct electricity to some extent but not as efficiently as metals. They may also exhibit a combination of metallic and nonmetallic luster and may have intermediate melting and boiling points. The classification of an element as a metalloid is not always clear-cut, and the designation may vary depending on the specific properties being considered.
Nonmetal Element - Nonmetals are elements that generally lack metallic properties. Unlike metals, nonmetals typically have low melting points and boiling points, are poor conductors of heat and electricity, and tend to have a more diverse range of physical states (solid, liquid, or gas) at room temperature.
- Diatomic Nonmetal, Polyatomic Nonmetal, Noble Gas
Radioactive Element - A radioactive element is an element with unstable atomic nuclei that undergo radioactive decay. This decay process involves the emission of particles or electromagnetic radiation from the nucleus, leading to a transformation of the nucleus into a more stable state. The elements that exhibit this behavior are called radioactive isotopes or radionuclides. Radioactive decay can result in the emission of various types of radiation, including alpha particles (helium nuclei), beta particles (electrons or positrons), and gamma rays (electromagnetic radiation). The decay process continues until the nucleus reaches a stable configuration.
State of an Element - The state of an element refers to its physical form under certain conditions, such as temperature and pressure.
- Gas Element State, Liquid Element State, Solid Element State, Unknown Element State
Synthetic Element - A synthetic element is an element that is not found naturally on Earth and must be created artificially through nuclear reactions in a laboratory setting. These elements are typically produced by bombarding a target nucleus with high energy particles, such as protons, neutrons, or other atomic nuclei. The process of creating synthetic elements involves the use of particle accelerators or nuclear reactors. When the target nucleus absorbs the incoming particles, it undergoes nuclear reactions that can result in the formation of a new, heavier element. However, synthetic elements are often highly unstable and decay rapidly into lighter elements through radioactive processes.
Unknown Chemical Element - Unknown chemical elements is the elements that have not yet been discovered, confirmed, or characterized. In the periodic table, all known elements have been identified and their properties studied. However, there is the possibility that new elements could be discovered, especially at the extreme ends of the periodic table, particularly in the area of superheavy elements (elements with very high atomic numbers).