Ionic liquids have generated considerable excitement for their varied potential applications and their interesting physical properties. The viability of ionic liquids (ILs) in materials applications is limited by their lack of mechanical integrity, which may be provided by mixing them with a polymeric material.
Researchers at FAMU-FSU College of Engineering have developed two closely related polymers that respond differently to high and low-temperature thresholds, despite their similar design. The polymer pair could be used in applications in medicine, protein synthesis, protective coatings and other fields. Their work is published in Macromolecules.
A lecture by George Pharr, Ph.D., Texas A&M University.
One day with two events aimed at helping engineers bring ideas to business.
Pro panel discussion for students interested in being an entrepreneur or bringing an idea to business. Panelists include:
Students count on the small team of superheroes to support their capstone projects. For many, those projects represent the highlight of their college careers.
Researchers at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering and the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory discovered that atomic-level structural changes occur when the compound tin selenide heats up—changes that help it to conduct electricity but not heat.