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ISEF · 2021
Biochemistry
The purpose of this experiment is to determine the effects of four different flavonoids, Apigenin, Curcumin, Daidzein, and Quercetin, on the biofilm formation of S. marcescens. It was hypoth…
ISEF · 2021
Biochemistry
Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) is a ubiquitous, gram-negative bacterium associated with a wide variety of infections in the human body. As an opportunistic pathogen, P. aeruginosa mo…
ISEF · 2021
Chemistry Fourth Award
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) is a cancer-causing, environmental toxin that is found in the bloodstream of 98% of the U.S. population. I wanted to figure out how to remove PFOA from water us…
ISEF · 2021
Chemistry
Many environmental troubles stem from excess of Nitrogen (N), for example, the runoff of surplus N from soil causes algae blooms and endangers marine wildlife. To deal with this, farmers cur…
ISEF · 2021
Chemistry Third Award
Nowadays, the air transportation market and air transport infrastructure are experiencing another cycle of transformations and modernizations. The global trend in air travel is aimed at subs…
ISEF · 2021
Chemistry
This report investigates how different concentrations of crystal violet and different concentrations of sodium hydroxide affect the initial rate of reaction for crystal violet hydroxylation,…
ISEF · 2021
Chemistry
I love cooking and experimenting in the kitchen so I decided to do a science project about that. I decided to attempt to create a full food product that is lower in calories, high in protein…
ISEF · 2021
Chemistry
This study involved developing a Machine Learning (ML) algorithm to create an efficient approach for predicting Molecular Surface Area (MSA). MSA is a fundamental property that models the am…
ISEF · 2021
Chemistry Second Award
The contamination of heavy metal ions in water sources can adversely affect the environment. Existing detection methods are impractical and inaccessible for field testing due to monetary cos…
ISEF · 2021
Chemistry Third Award
The purpose of this experiment was to determine the diffusion coefficient of Pu+3 through MX-80 clay, alongside the interference of the SR-270-PW brine solution of sedimentary rock formation…
ISEF · 2021
Chemistry
In this experimenters science fair project, the amount of vitamin C present in Naval Oranges various amounts of days after being picked was tested. The hypothesis signified that as the amoun…
ISEF · 2021
Biochemistry
An environmentally friendly solution to utilize fruit wastes as new raw materials by sustaining the fruit seeds for therapeutic use to inhibit certain bacteria due to their bioactivity and c…
ISEF · 2021
Biochemistry
In spin column-based plasmid DNA extraction, the chaotropicity of a buffer which most effectively adsorbs plasmid DNA to a silica surface with optimal elution concentration has yet to be det…
ISEF · 2021
Chemistry
This project in its present form is the result of extensive research about the effects of using plastic water bottles and using spherification to hold in water. The initial idea was to find…
ISEF · 2021
Chemistry Fourth Award
It has been approximately 17 years since the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV) epidemic and the world is presently facing the COVID-19 pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 vi…
ISEF · 2021
Chemistry Third Award
Background: Elevated serum uric acid (UA) is associated with obesity, hypertension, and metabolic syndrome. The goal of this research was to determine if a low-cost chemosensor-strip fabrica…
ISEF · 2021
Biochemistry
Caffeine is one of the most widely consumed and used psychoactive substances in the entire world. In North America, more than 90% of people regularly consume a form of caffeine. In children,…
ISEF · 2021
Chemistry
Everyone experiences the universal problem that limits food creation, food breaks. A prime example is the succulent burrito, filled with a pristine combination of fixings, that splits asunde…
ISEF · 2021
Chemistry
Saudi Arabia is the is one of the largest oil producing countries in the world. Internal corrosion in pipelines is one of significant challenges in oil and gas industry. The effect of severe…
ISEF · 2021
Chemistry
One of the most pressing issues we’re currently facing is the burn of fossil fuels. There are many types of fuels: natural gas, acetylene, etc, but the most used fuel of all is gasoline and…
ISEF · 2021
Chemistry
Methane is a major driver of global climate change, 84 times more potent than carbon dioxide.The annual global methane emissions are around 570 million Tonnes.However, methane provides more…
ISEF · 2021
Chemistry
There are flaws with both old and modern paintings because of the type of paint they use, which can include dull paint colors and difficulty conserving the artworks. Honey has been used in a…
ISEF · 2021
Biochemistry
Enzymes speed up chemical reactions. The purpose of this project is to determine how temperature and pH levels affect the rate at which digestive enzymes catalyze chemical reactions. To meas…
ISEF · 2021
Chemistry
An experiment was conducted to find what different natural elements create different pigments and how pigments take to varied fabrics. Avocado pits make pink, turmeric makes yellow, beetroot…
ISEF · 2021
Chemistry
Nanotechnology is a rapidly growing, new branch of science. Nanomaterials reveal that a vast majority of research is concentrated on synthesis, development and analysis of gold and silver na…
ISEF · 2021
Biochemistry
The aromatic amino acid Tyrosine was synthesized using three types of clays, water, heat, and a few common compounds. However, initial efforts to identify Tyrosine were stymied by the sole u…
ISEF · 2021
Chemistry
Bioethanol is an eco-friendly energy resource based on glucose extracted from agricultural crops, such as corn. To avoid competition between bioethanol production and food production, we foc…
ISEF · 2021
Biochemistry
Nowadays, global coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 pandemic exerts special emphasis on the search of non-toxic biological active compounds, that are able to have an anticoronavirus effects and can be u…
ISEF · 2021
Chemistry Fourth Award
Water pollution is a pertinent issue today, with pollutants such as dyes and heavy metal ions causing health issues. Potassium tungstate (K2W4O13) nanowires show huge potential in mitigating…
ISEF · 2021
Chemistry
This study aims to create a cellulose-based ion sensor that can easily detect the validity of antibacterial films made of copper or silver ions that are used to prevent COVID-19. Thiourea 4.…