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ISEF · 2025
Chemistry
Acetaminophen is a widely used non-opioid analgesic and antipyretic medication, with over sixty million weekly consumers in the U.S. alone. Unfortunately, its toxicity is a leading cause of…
ISEF · 2025
Chemistry
In our project, we examined the use of acids in the building demolition industry. Many structures from the mid 20th century are nearing the end of their lifespan for safe and effective use.…
ISEF · 2025
Chemistry
The purpose of this experiment was to see how hydrogen (H2) incorporation during production of thin films affects the stability and opto-electronic properties of various thin films. It was p…
ISEF · 2025
Chemistry
Organic pollutants, such as synthetic dyes and petroleum-based contaminants, pose ecological risks due to their chemical stability and resistance to biodegradation. Nanotechnology offers sol…
ISEF · 2025
Chemistry
Carbon has several known allotropes, graphite, diamond, amorphous; there are also cylindrical nanotubes and spherical fullerenes. Scientists are trying to make another hypothetical allotrope…
ISEF · 2025
Biochemistry
Understanding and reconstructing pathways in metabolism can help identify biomarkers and metabolic changes associated with systemic diseases, such as cancer and cardiovascular diseases. Howe…
ISEF · 2025
Biochemistry
A rapid and simple method for detecting cortisol, a stress hormone, in saliva was developed for the early diagnosis of stress-related diseases. The detection was based on the reaction betwee…
ISEF · 2025
Biochemistry
Antibiotic drug resistance causes an estimated 1 million deaths each year and over 200 trillion USD in healthcare costs. Amoxicillin (AMOX) is an antibiotic effective against a broad range o…
ISEF · 2025
Chemistry
One of the main challenges with today’s batteries is their relatively low volumetric and specific capacities. The highest specific capacity can be achieved with lithium-air batteries, which…
ISEF · 2025
Chemistry
Global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, exceeding 37 billion tons annually, are intensifying environmental crises and threatening public safety. Electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction (eCO2RR…
ISEF · 2025
Biochemistry
Nitric oxide sensing proteins (NosPs) have been studied as important signaling molecules in various organisms. Particularly in Pseudomonas aeruginosa, NosP plays a role in heme binding and c…
ISEF · 2025
Chemistry
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria cause over 2 million infections annually in the US, driving the need for new antimicrobials. Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) are a promising solution, but con…
ISEF · 2025
Chemistry
The global demand for energy increases by 4% annually, which shows the need to develop improved energy storage technologies. Traditional energy storage devices, such as batteries and superca…
ISEF · 2025
Biochemistry
About 1 in 7 individuals experience a mental disorder during their adolescence. Currently, the primary method for the diagnosis of these conditions is through clinical tools (online assessme…
ISEF · 2025
Chemistry
Fluorescent sensors are organic fluorophores that detect specific analytes with quantitative fluorescence intensity changes. They have offered impressive benefits compared with instrumental…
ISEF · 2025
Biochemistry
Despite their widespread use in the food and healthcare industries, probiotics often die during storage and digestion and reduced therapeutic efficacy due to their environmental sensitivity,…
ISEF · 2025
Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry: Development of an Assay Method for Zirconium Based on Chemiluminescence Andrew Zhang Norman North High School, Norman, Oklahoma, United States Abstract Purpose: To deve…
ISEF · 2025
Biochemistry
Human cells experience various biophysical forces in vivo that significantly influence biological processes and cellular phenotype. One such force, cellular deformation, occurs during trans…
ISEF · 2025
Chemistry
Human activity and fossil fuel consumption continue to increase the atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) content to extraordinary levels, compounding the greenhouse-gas effect and driving global…
ISEF · 2025
Biochemistry
Camelina sativa is an oilseed crop for biofuel production. Genetic modifications have improved traits like oil content and stress resistance, with the DsRed fluorescence marker used to ident…
ISEF · 2025
Chemistry
Electrochemical CO2 reduction (CO2RR) has emerged as a foremost strategy for commercial-scale production of carbon-based derivatives via proton-coupled electron transfers, yet overcoming the…
ISEF · 2025
Chemistry
This study explores an eco-friendly solution to the environmental problem of polystyrene waste by converting expanded polystyrene (EPS) into functional adhesives using natural solvents and e…
ISEF · 2025
Chemistry
This study introduces a multifunctional emulsion system combining ZnO dots, camellia oil, and CTAC surfactant to provide a safer, eco-friendly alternative for preserving fruits and vegetable…
ISEF · 2025
Biochemistry
With implications in diseases such as monocytic leukemia, sarcoidosis, and Alzheimers, the detection of lysozyme, an antimicrobial enzyme, remains central in the development of precise antib…
ISEF · 2025
Chemistry
This study designed and synthesized a series of donor (D) molecules in an attempt to form exciplexes with known acceptor (A) molecules and to investigate the influence of the chemical struct…
ISEF · 2025
Chemistry
Recent advancements in surface plasmon (SP) structures have led to the utilization of metallic hole arrays for color generation and filtering, offering reliability and color tunability. Thes…
ISEF · 2025
Chemistry
The impacts of phosphate pollution on eutrophic ecosystems are debilitating, often causing excessive algae growth which leads to the formation of dead zones. To combat the harmful impacts of…
ISEF · 2025
Biochemistry
Over the past decade, there has been an increased demand for blood transfusions and in January 2024, the American Red Cross declared a national emergency due to the shortage of blood, record…
ISEF · 2025
Chemistry
PFAS chemicals, or polyfluorinated substances, are commonly found in household products, such as non-stick cookware, waterproof materials, and fabrics. If soil samples from soybean and corn…
ISEF · 2025
Biochemistry
The enzyme amylase is known for its ability to break down starch and produce simple sugars out of it. Sodium propionate is a preservative that is used to prevent the build up of mold and bac…