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ISEF · 2022
Chemistry First Award
Hydrogen is a promising renewable energy carrier. However, it has the lowest density of all other substances, so it needs to be compressed to run a car. Formic acid (FA) is an attractive liq…
ISEF · 2022
Biochemistry
Breast cancer is a leading cause of cancer death around the world; However, Black women are disproportionately affected as they are more likely to develop triple negative breast cancer and h…
ISEF · 2022
Biochemistry
As demand for lithium ion batteries increases with the popularity of electric vehicles and other technologies, the negative effects of lithium contamination present a significant threat to t…
ISEF · 2022
Biochemistry
The purpose of my project was to see if adding circulatory stimulants into the diet of a Vanessa cardui (Painted Lady Butterfly) would correct the damages done by placing a rotational g-forc…
ISEF · 2022
Chemistry
Migraines are one of the most common causes of headaches and their prevalence has been increasing immensely over the last few years due to increased technology use and the ongoing pandemic.…
ISEF · 2022
Chemistry
Exposure to solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation is directly related to skin cancer. In order to avoid the consequences of continuous exposure to solar radiation, products such as protective clo…
ISEF · 2022
Chemistry
According to the research published by the University of San Diego, in 2005 the EPA had more than 160 synthetic pesticides classified as possible carcinogens. Traditional synthetic pesticide…
ISEF · 2022
Chemistry
The wide spectrum and prolonged antimicrobial activity of active chlorine-containing compounds make them suitable for addressing the control of sensitive and resistant infectious agents in h…
ISEF · 2022
Chemistry Fourth Award
Organophosphorus compounds have been used as drugs for decades, many of them have achieved commercial success. Among them is an anticancer drug - fotemustine, a cytotoxic alkylating and carb…
ISEF · 2022
Biochemistry
Waste material from cardboard recycling (sludge) was evaluated for its glucose contents and potential for ethanol production. This research shows that ethanol plants would be able to process…
ISEF · 2022
Chemistry Second Award
Biodiesel fuel is an environmentally friendly replacement for petroleum-based diesel fuel. Energy-dense algae are more suitable feedstocks for biodiesel than current food crops and animal fa…
ISEF · 2022
Chemistry
Recently, photothermal nanoparticles have become a promising cancer treatment. Nanoparticles found in cephalopod ink, such as cuttlefish and squid ink, are rich in melanin, a highly photothe…
ISEF · 2022
Biochemistry
The purpose of this project was to see if the mutation of an amino acid in a SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibody can increase the antibodies’ binding affinity. My hypothesis is that I will be abl…
ISEF · 2022
Chemistry Third Award
Solar energy has been viewed as a potential clean energy source, but to become widely accepted, solar cells must overcome toxicity and inefficiency - issues that dye-sensitized solar cells (…
ISEF · 2022
Chemistry
Plants need water to grow, and yet many areas that grow our crops are suffering from drought. Increasing the ability of soil to hold more moisture for a longer time could benefit drought str…
ISEF · 2022
Chemistry
This experiment’s purpose was to suggest an inexpensive way to eliminate synthetic dye from textile wastewater in South Asia by utilizing orange peel powder. Cheaper alternatives are needed…
ISEF · 2022
Chemistry
This experiment tested whether or not dissolving polystyrene with d-limonene had an effect on the pH of seawater. It was hypothesized that if more polystyrene is dissolved in the water, then…
ISEF · 2022
Chemistry
Umeshu (plum liqueur) is a traditional and unique Japanese liqueur. It is made by steeping green Japanese plums in liquor and rock sugar. During a few months to a year before consumption, th…
ISEF · 2022
Chemistry
High production levels of polycarbonate plastics and canned food have contributed to the leaching of dangerous levels of Bisphenol A (BPA) in wastewater. As an endocrine disruptor, BPA expos…
ISEF · 2022
Chemistry
The recent discovery of the natural product Pannokin D (a benzoxanthone-type diprenylated flavonoid with cytotoxic properties and the rare biochemical capability of overcoming tumor necrosis…
ISEF · 2022
Chemistry
Geopolymer concretes are an innovative and sustainable alternative to traditional concrete, characterized by their use of lower amounts of energy and raw materials, whilst having durable che…
ISEF · 2022
Biochemistry
Silver Nanoparticles are important tools in the nanoscience, nanotechnology, and nanomedicine fields. They are also used in many consumer products and food packaging. Studies are beginning t…
ISEF · 2022
Biochemistry
Diseases caused by insects are a public health problem, especially in tropical regions. From this perspective, there is tucum mirim (Astrocaryum acaule Mart.), a typical fruit from the cerra…
ISEF · 2022
Biochemistry
Due to human neglect, wastefulness, and laziness, microplastics within our waters are a rising concern for the environment and its inhabitants. Certain enzymes like MHETase and PETase are vi…