Title : Future of chemical engineering in the space industry
Abstract:
This abstract explores the future direction of chemical engineering in the space industry. Current work of a chemical engineer in the space industry, in the propulsion system and the closed-loop system research. This abstract presents a few directions of research for chemical engineers in space exploration. Chemical engineers using product development principles can conduct research on developing chemicals for growing crops in space, furthermore optimizing medicines to suit extreme environments, designing equipment that will enhance human life in space. With developing space exploration and increasing long duration missions, there is an increasing need for redesigning everyday products that are safe for space station and habitats, from tooth cleaning to having a good mental health. This abstract demonstrates that product design, formulation chemistry and advanced safety testing, core chemical engineering skills are foundation for human habitability and space flights. This analysis highlights high impact future of chemical engineering in the rapidly expanding sector.
