Browse 50 real Chemistry projects entered in 2013, with abstracts, awards and links to the original entries.
CSEF · 2013
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals Cypermethrin is a highly chiral synthetic pyrethroid pesticide. Despite having desired insecticidal effects, it is harmful to the environment because certain stereoisomers i…
CSEF · 2013
Chemistry Second Award
Objectives/Goals About 130 neutral and about a dozen positively-charged molecules have been discovered in space (the most abundant of which include H3+, CO+, N2H+, CH5+, etc). However, only…
CSEF · 2013
Chemistry First Award
Objectives/Goals Photonic crystals are structures with a periodic index of refraction that can prevent the propagation of light within a certain range, known as the band gap. This photonic e…
CSEF · 2013
Chemistry Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment was to find out how the amount of ethylene glycol dimethacrylate (EGDMA) and the concentration of solvent used to remove the templates from th…
CSEF · 2013
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals To find out what coin works as the best battery and if size and material affects the amount of produced electricity. Methods/Materials I stacked a penny under a small square…
CSEF · 2013
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project was to determine the effect of bacteria on rusting by adding different samples of bacteria to iron nails in water. My hypothesis is that adding b…
CSEF · 2013
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals Fuel cell technology is about 60% efficient but costs around $1500/kW. Optimizing the energy output of the platinum catalyst by altering the individual structures could lowe…
CSEF · 2013
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project is to build an environmental friendly CO2 filter that is safe and economical for home use, and a CO2 absorbent recycling machine that is capable…
CSEF · 2013
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals Through this experiment I tried to make successful glazes for potters to use made from materials near my home. Methods/Materials I gathered and processed twelve materials fr…
CSEF · 2013
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals This experiment intends to answer the question, #Can the most optimized positioning of water molecules in a multidimensional system, in order to reach the lowest possible sy…
CSEF · 2013
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The Hydrogen Fuel Cell has emerged as an alternative energy source to fossil fuels in vehicles. This project aims to determine the optimal water temperature range for maximu…
CSEF · 2013
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment was to determine the most cost-effective catalyst for electrolysis. The null hypothesis states that the cost to produce one mL of hydrogen and…
CSEF · 2013
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine whether the particle size of Alka-Seltzer tablets and the temperature of water affect the reaction time, or the time it takes for the tablets t…
CSEF · 2013
Chemistry Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals Nanocrystal (NC) research mainly focuses on the effects of NC size. NC shape has been relatively unexplored in its application to photovoltaics. I hypothesize that elongated…
CSEF · 2013
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals After a hard basketball game or practice and losing may electrolytes through our sweat, we wanted a way to regain them. Drinking liquids seemed to be the best way, but what…
CSEF · 2013
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals Objectives/Goals: The purpose of my project is to investigate and verify Faraday's Laws of Electrolysis. also this investigation will manipulate the following factors:1.Time…
CSEF · 2013
Chemistry
Methods/Materials I found that my hypothesis was correct. The densities of the liquids do relate to the surface tension; the denser the liquid, the greater the surface tension. For example,…
CSEF · 2013
Chemistry Second Award
Objectives/Goals This project compares the energy content of biodiesels produced from different kinds of waste vegetable oils (soybean, canola, and corn). It was hypothesized that waste cano…
CSEF · 2013
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals Thermoelectric materials can turn a temperature gradient to electricity. However, to be efficient they need high electrical conductivity and low thermal conductivity. A clas…
CSEF · 2013
Chemistry Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment is to see the differences in burning time, caloric energy, and carbon emissions of gasoline, diesel, and ethanol. Methods/Materials Materials:…
CSEF · 2013
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine if there are any major health benefits from dabbing the grease off of pizza slices. Specifically, if dabbing the grease off leads to a signific…
CSEF · 2013
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals Goal: To create nanoparticles by encapsulating hydrophobic Curcumin in PLGA, an FDA-approved, biodegradable polymer, and to characterize and evaluate its bioavailability. 7.…
CSEF · 2013
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals DETERMINE THE MOST EFFICIENT METAL TO PRODUCE HYDROGEN THROUGH ELECTROLYSIS Methods/Materials I FILLED THE TUB WITH THREE GALLONS OF WATER. I FILLED COLLECTION CONTAINERS WI…
CSEF · 2013
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The application of fluorine in pharmaceuticals has been widely recognized. Due to its structural similarity to hydrogen and high electronegativity, fluorine has been extensi…
CSEF · 2013
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment was to compare my previously developed treatment process with recent developments by others utilizing hydrogen peroxide to delignify wood pulp…
CSEF · 2013
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals Are copper-bonded or galvanized rods more resistant to corrosion?Do installation damages accelerate corrosion? Methods/Materials The procedure was a realistic simulation of…
CSEF · 2013
Chemistry Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals My research is to study the effects of Reactive Oxygen Species(ROS) and Oxidative Stress that affect our environment and everyday life. I harnessed the power of the natural…
CSEF · 2013
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to detect the presence of diethylhexly phthalate in nonprescription pharmaceutical medication and dietary supplements through liquid chromat…
CSEF · 2013
Chemistry
Objectives/Goals Bisphenol A (BPA), a hormone-disrupting substance that has recently been discovered as being dangerous to humans, has quietly and dangerously existed under our noses since t…
CSEF · 2013
Chemistry Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The liquid-liquid extraction process is an important process for chemical separation and purification. The purpose of this scientific research was to identify factors which…