Abstract: Science-education integration is a driving force for the high-quality development of science education, playing a vital role in constructing the national innovation system, advancing emerging productivity, and nurturing talent for scientific and technological innovation. As a cornerstone course for chemical engineering majors, chemical engineering thermodynamics provides a solid theoretical foundation for process design and practical operations. However, its complexity presents challenges for students in terms of deep understanding and flexible application. To address the traditional challenges of abstract theoretical presentations, the disconnect between theory and practice, and limited teaching interaction, this paper innovatively incorporates the concept of science-education integration into chemical engineering thermodynamics teaching. Using the in-depth thermodynamic analysis of the green oxidation of cyclopentene to glutaric acid via petal-like mesoporous molecular sieve SBA-15-based Co/Mo bimetallic organic framework materials as a case study, this approach integrates two core areas of chemical engineering thermodynamics (chemical property data estimation and chemical reaction equilibrium) with cutting-edge research. The goal is to address the challenges inherent in traditional teaching methods while simultaneously cultivating chemical engineering professionals and fostering scientific and technological innovation talent with both an innovative spirit and practical abilities.

Key words: Science-education integration, Chemical engineering major, Chemical engineering thermodynamics, Teaching reform