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ISEF · 2026
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
Sargassum buildup along the coasts has raised environmental concerns and spurred research into its potential as a renewable energy source. This study examines how reaction time influences bi…
ISEF · 2026
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
As fossil fuels have been sent back to the head of the line for depletion, there is a need to continue to find alternative fuels. Algae has become a nuisance. In reaction to increased freque…
ISEF · 2026
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
Thermoelectric materials convert thermal energy directly into electrical energy based on Seebeck effect. An effective thermoelectric material must simultaneously possess a low thermal conduc…
ISEF · 2026
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
The requirement for millikelvin refrigeration is a dominant barrier for scaling quantum computing and unlocking its potential for groundbreaking research across numerous fields. As qubits ar…
ISEF · 2026
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
This project's purpose is to explore a novel hybrid energy harvesting model that uses two kinds of sustainable harvesting that tap into unused energy in the world, piezoelectric and electrom…
ISEF · 2026
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
Battery life remains a critical limitation in wearable electronics, as frequent charging shortens device lifespan and contributes to electronic waste. Hybrid TENG–PENG designs are promising;…
ISEF · 2026
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
With renewed interest in green fuel technology as an alternative to fossil fuels, interest has returned to hydrogen production and improving the electrolysis process. The key issue is how to…
ISEF · 2026
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
In modern society, the power field is dominated by non-renewable methods of energy generation that harm the environment. Because of this, finding sustainable methods of power production is c…
ISEF · 2026
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
Particulate soiling reduces photovoltaic panel efficiency by 5-30% in arid environments. Current mitigation relies on water-intensive cleaning or chemical coatings containing per/polyfluoroa…
ISEF · 2026
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
Extreme heat days have recently become more frequent, exacerbating high-temperature damage in rice cultivation. To address this problem, in this study, we developed a heat pipe (HP) that tra…
ISEF · 2026
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
Global fossil fuel combustion emits 40 billion metric tons of CO2 annually, driving climate change and energy insecurity. Renewable-powered water electrolysis offers a sustainable pathway to…
ISEF · 2026
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
Solar photovoltaics are the fastest-growing renewable energy source, expected to account for over 16% of global electricity generation by 2050. Conventional silicon solar cells are more carb…
ISEF · 2026
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
The transition to a circular carbon economy is hindered by the low energy density of current storage and the inefficiency of biological carbon sequestration. The GSFG-Omni addresses this by…
ISEF · 2026
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
Thermoelectric generators (TEGs) remain limited to roughly 6–8% efficiency due to material constraints, but their solid-state design enables exceptional reliability. Thermophotovoltaic (TPV)…
ISEF · 2026
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
This experiment evaluated various mechanical configurations to maximize the energy harvesting potential of ceramic piezoelectrical discs. This project focused on configurations suitable for…
ISEF · 2026
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
Current environmental challenges necessitate expanding research on biopolymers as supplements in energy technologies to further the transition to a sustainable future. The bacterium Rhizobiu…
ISEF · 2026
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
A new construction of the sea wave energy converter has been invented and tested on operating models, which allows getting rid of the main problem of all such converters - an extremely low s…
ISEF · 2026
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
Growing up in Iraq, infrastructure gaps and an unstable grid cause persistent power outages that directly impact quality of life. To meet demands, these regions tend to rely on environmental…
ISEF · 2026
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
Solar water evaporation (SWE) outstands as a promising method to solve the global freshwater shortage due to its lower cost, green and sustainable. Semiconductors photothermal materials (SPM…
ISEF · 2026
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
Can you imagine clothing made from seaweed? The textile/fashion industry discards in excess of 90 tons of textile waste annually. The industry is trying to become more sustainable by develop…
ISEF · 2026
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
In the pursuit of sustainable energy, converting methane to hydrogen presents a vital pathway for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. While methane is a potent feedstock, traditional reform…
ISEF · 2026
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
As climate change intensifies, millions of lives are also increasingly threatened by energy insecurity, meaning renewable energy has become critical. Organic photovoltaics (OPVs) or organic…
ISEF · 2026
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
Everyday environmental noise consists of multiple mixed frequencies, yet most Acoustic Metasurface (AMS) studies focus on single-frequency conditions. This study investigates how to improve…
ISEF · 2026
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
Hydrogen, the first element in the periodic table, is now becoming the first choice for clean and efficient energy production, serving as a promising energy carrier. However, 95% of hydrogen…
ISEF · 2026
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
This project investigates the issue of dust accumulation on solar-powered Martian rovers, testing the efficiency of three cleaning methods: automatic tilting, wiping, and Electrodynamic Dust…
ISEF · 2026
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
This research project aimed to design and evaluated a prototype of Plant Electric Cells (PEC) capable of generating clean electricity from the natural growth of living plants. A green area w…
ISEF · 2026
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
The increase in thermal load due to AI infrastructure has led to a rise in power and water consumption. Evaporative cooling towers have low operational costs, but waste sizeable amounts of w…
ISEF · 2026
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
Hydrogen is a promising clean fuel, yet most global production still relies on fossil fuel intensive processes. Biogenic hydrogen offers a renewable alternative, but natural microbes suffer…
ISEF · 2026
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
The increasing need for clean energy sources makes wind energy a major focus in this regard; however, currently, most wind turbines are installed in high-wind-speed locations, which are not…
ISEF · 2026
Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design
Installed wind power capacity has tripled in the last decade, motivating significant research in wind turbine performance optimization. Traditional optimization methods often evaluate blades…