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ISEF · 2023
Chemistry Second Award
As the world seeks safe, sustainable sources of energy storage, supercapacitors are becoming a lucrative option, with their rapid charging capabilities and long lifespans. Their adoption can…
ISEF · 2023
Biochemistry
There are theories within the scientific field that bacteria may be a counter to the microplastic-polluted waters in the current world. In my previous project, I researched and tested with t…
ISEF · 2023
Chemistry
The purpose of this experiment was to characterize the effect of the super absorbent polymer in the presence of metal ions. Sodium polyacrylate samples were prepared using variations of NaOH…
ISEF · 2023
Biochemistry
Nanotechnology and nanoscale science are practiced at nano scale (1-100 nanometers), this scale is so small it involves interaction with atoms and molecules. Nanoparticles have been used for…
ISEF · 2023
Biochemistry
In the United States, a stroke occurs every 40 seconds. 60% of strokes will occur in females and 87% will be ischemic strokes. One modifiable risk factor for stroke severity, and subsequentl…
ISEF · 2023
Chemistry
Hydrogen is a clean energy source with tremendous unrealized potential. When oxidated in a polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC), it produces energy at a rapid rate, whilst only pro…
ISEF · 2023
Chemistry
Ink can be made from different plants and contain additives to intensify color. Using a spectrophotometer, I tested combinations of 5% acetic acid, gum Arabic and potassium aluminum sulfate…
ISEF · 2023
Biochemistry
The purpose of this research was to test the effect of the Tsaile Lake Water (Lake outside Tsaile) on the Mitotic Index of Allium cepa root tip. The hypothesis is if the Tsaile Lake water an…
ISEF · 2023
Chemistry
In recent years heavy metals have become an environmental concern across the U.S. Metals found in waterways lead to the need for efficient and cost-effective removal methods from drinking wa…
ISEF · 2023
Chemistry
Metabolic engineering offers possibilities of environmental protection using enzymes in biodegradation cascades, which could be used in degrading toxic pollutants from the environment. In th…
ISEF · 2023
Chemistry
Wildfires are common in our area and need to be controlled. This project tests surfactants and their effectiveness in fire suppression and their potential applications in firefighting. This…
ISEF · 2023
Biochemistry
Bromodomain and extra-terminal (BET) proteins play essential roles in regulating gene expression and immune responses. In fact, BET proteins have been associated with diseases such as cancer…
ISEF · 2023
Chemistry
Volatile organic compounds are significant precursors of atmospheric ozone and secondary organic aerosols, and different compositions of VOCs have different effects on atmospheric reactions.…
ISEF · 2023
Biochemistry
Phragmites Australis is an aggressive species that lowers plant biodiversity. The main purpose of this study is to analyze the Phragmites Australis to help poor countries be more self-suffic…
ISEF · 2022
Biochemistry Second Award
The number of masks in the USA is about 7.4 billion, which leads to 84 million kilograms of waste. This waste seeps into the environment and takes over 400 years to degrade. There are a few…
ISEF · 2022
Chemistry
Plasmonic photocatalysts attract interest because they can efficiently absorb and convert solar energy through the local surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) effect. Numerous silver-based plasmo…
ISEF · 2022
Chemistry
Microplastics (MPs) are plastic particles <5 mm that have increasingly adverse effects on practically all aspects of the environment. Solvent dyes are contaminants to waterways through texti…
ISEF · 2022
Chemistry Second Award
About 51 trillion microplastics (< 5mm size), which are proven to be harmful to living organisms, are present in water bodies worldwide. Filters, membranes, and nets, currently used to captu…
ISEF · 2022
Chemistry
Oxygen is essential for all lives on earth. It generally takes too long for seedlings to mature enough to produce significant oxygen through photosynthesis. Meanwhile, portable electricity i…
ISEF · 2022
Chemistry
The purpose of this research is to establish an environmentally friendly process for manufacturing transparent wood. I focused on improvements of the method described in the paper published…
ISEF · 2022
Biochemistry
With impending lunar settlement, atmospheric CO2 concentration should be examined to observe the effects on the growth of plants for food production. The purpose of this experiment is to dis…
ISEF · 2022
Chemistry
The microfluidic paper chip method has been an effective method to detect nitrite content in recent years, and the drawing technique is an important method to produce it. This project, aimin…
ISEF · 2022
Biochemistry Third Award
Parkinson’s disease is characterized by the irreversible decline of dopamine, a neurotransmitter that regulates the nigrostriatal neuromodulatory system, which results in the rise of dysfunc…
ISEF · 2022
Chemistry
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a synthesized chemical used in the coating of thermal paper for inkless printing, such as in supermarket receipts. It is a known endocrine disruptor linked to heart dise…
ISEF · 2022
Chemistry
Accelerated urbanization has increased wastewater through heavy metal contamination. This investigation aimed to deter contamination by implementing biosand filtration in conjunction with op…
ISEF · 2022
Biochemistry Third Award
Chemical Insecticides have done immense damage to the core of environmental systems. The alternatives present in the market are unaffordable or inaccessible to the marginal farmer, In search…
ISEF · 2022
Chemistry
Bombyx mori silkworm cocoons can be used to make both silk fabrics and silk protein materials. However, there is only one classification standard for silkworm cocoons so far. This classifica…
ISEF · 2022
Biochemistry
Synthesis and efficient implementation mRNA strands has been shown to have wide utility, especially recently in the development of COVID vaccines. However, the intrinsic chemical stability o…
ISEF · 2022
Chemistry
Synthetic textile dyes have been one of the largest contributors to global pollution, resulting in wastewater with toxic chemicals and lower levels of dissolved oxygen in bodies of water nea…
ISEF · 2022
Biochemistry
Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) are expansions of the aorta characterized by enzymatic breakdown of wall elastic fiber structures, causing weakening & fatal rupture. Current management inv…