FSU Chemical Engineering Alumna Kat Knauer Named to C&EN’s Talented Twelve for Pioneering Circular Economy Solutions

Engineering alumna Kat Knauer is revolutionizing plastic recycling as Chief Technology Officer of the BOTTLE™ consortium, earning recognition as one of Chemical & Engineering News’ 2025 Talented Twelve for her groundbreaking work in chemical recycling and circular economy plastics

 

Team Develops Non-Toxic Polyurethane from Plant Waste and Carbon Dioxide

New synthesis method eliminates hazardous chemicals while creating high-performance sustainable polymers

Hoyong Chung’s laboratory at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering has demonstrated a breakthrough method for producing polyurethane using lignin from plant cell walls and carbon dioxide, eliminating the need for toxic isocyanates in the manufacturing process.

Breakthrough in Solid-State Battery Materials: Researchers Advance Next-Generation Polymer Electrolytes

Groundbreaking study validates predictive models for safer, high-energy lithium metal batteries

A transformative study led by FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers has unveiled critical insights into precision polymer blends that could accelerate the development of advanced solid-state battery materials, marking a significant milestone in the quest for safer, high-energy density lithium metal batteries.

FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Students Dive into Summer Research Through NSF-Funded REU Program

More than 20 undergraduate students are spending their summer immersed in hands-on, faculty-led research at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering as part of the Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program, funded by a $1 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant.

The REU, part of the NSF’s HBCU-UP RISE initiative, is a competitive 12-week program that provides STEM and engineering students—particularly those from overlooked institutions and backgrounds—w