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A novel semiconductor refrigeration device with microchannels offers precise dual-temperature control. This technology significantly enhances bacterial transformation efficiency and improves cell viability during cryopreservation, simplifying biotechnological applications.

Keywords:

cryopreservation intracellular delivery semiconductor refrigeration plate transformation trehalose

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Area of Science:

Biotechnology
Thermal Management
Cellular Engineering

Background:

Semiconductor refrigeration plates (thermoelectric coolers, TECs) are compact and offer rapid cooling.
Current TEC applications are limited by inefficient utilization of the temperature difference across the device.
Precise temperature control is crucial for many biotechnological processes.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a novel semiconductor refrigeration device with integrated microchannels for enhanced thermal management.
To enable precise and independent temperature control on both cold and hot sides of the device.
To evaluate the device's effectiveness in bacterial transformation and intracellular delivery for cryopreservation.

Main Methods:

Development of a semiconductor refrigeration device incorporating microchannels for synergistic thermal management.
Independent control of cold (4 °C) and hot (42 °C) side temperatures.
Application of the device for *Escherichia coli* transformation and trehalose delivery in cryopreservation.

Main Results:

The device achieved precise dual-temperature control, optimizing the utilization of the temperature gradient.
*Escherichia coli* transformation was completed in 2 minutes with an efficiency of 11.9 × 10⁸ CFU/μg DNA (1.5x higher than traditional methods).
Intracellular delivery of trehalose resulted in 84% cell viability during cryopreservation, comparable to DMSO-based methods, and eliminated complex washing steps.

Conclusions:

The novel dual-temperature semiconductor refrigeration platform provides effective and precise temperature control.
The device significantly enhances bacterial transformation efficiency and facilitates efficient intracellular delivery for cryopreservation.
This technology offers a stable, portable, and simplified solution for various biotechnological applications.