How Glow Sticks Work?

How Glow Sticks Work? Glow sticks light up when oxalate esters react with hydrogen peroxide to form a high-energy intermediate (possibly 1,2-dioxetanedione). This intermediate reacts with dye, which moves to an excited state (indicated with *) and then releases light as it relaxes. How long does glow stick last? Typically, the smaller the glow stick,