Thermoelectric coolers (TECs) are an emerging solid-state temperature control device capable of reaching refrigerative temperatures. Using the Peltier Effect, an electrical current transfers heat from one side of the TEC to another, creating a “hot” and “cold” side. Unlike fans or traditional refrigeration systems, they lack mechanical parts and hazardous refrigerants. They are also small and lightweight, making them both a safe and cost-effective temperature control option for commercial usage.

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The six members of engineering senior design team 102 stand together on the third floor breezeway at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering.

Plastic materials designed as stable compounds with low degradability create serious environmental problems. Long-lasting plastic packaging helps protect consumer goods but creates a one-way path from production to trash, with global recycling rates at only 9%. Biopolymers offer a solution by working well while breaking down faster.

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The six members of engineering senior design team 101 stand together on the third floor breezeway at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering.

Engineering Researchers Create Innovative Microparticles that Unlock New Insights into Protein Degradation and Immune Cell Behavior

FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers have created a new method for studying protein degradation within immune cells. This method uses engineered microparticles to track and analyze degradation processes more effectively than traditional methods.

The work, published in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, has important implications for treating diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer’s disease and autoimmune disorders.

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