"How do chemical engineers optimize processes to enhance efficiency while ensuring safety and sustainability? Explore fundamental principles governing reaction kinetics, mass transfer, and thermodynamics. What strategies are employed in designing reactors for various applications? Discuss the role of catalysts in chemical transformations and their impact on reaction rates. How do engineers mitigate environmental impact through waste management and pollution control? Analyze the importance of understanding fluid dynamics in chemical engineering applications. What are the key considerations in selecting materials for construction in corrosive environments?"