ISEF · 2025
Hydrotectives
Materials Science
Purpose: To conserve water in space, scientists have come up with an efficient way to recycle it. While studying this, I wondered how the water would be conserved once we find a planet fit f…
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ISEF · 2025
Innovation From Nature: Production of Antibacterial, Antifungal, and pH-sensitive Smart Nano-Enhanced Smart Food Bio-Packing From Hazelnut Husk, Licorice Root, and Onion Peel
Materials Science
This project aims to develop antibacterial, antifungal, and pH-sensitive bioactive smart food packaging using agricultural waste and by-products like hazelnut husk, onion peel, and licorice…
ISEF · 2025
In situ 4D Printing of Light-Activated Liquid Crystal Elastomers
Materials Science
The growing field of materials sciences and more specifically stimuli-responsive materials in the past decades has led to the development of liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs), first introduce…
ISEF · 2025
Investigating Light Propagation Dynamics in Curved Fiber Optic Cables
Materials Science
The purpose of this project was to see how light propagation has an effect on fiber optic cables. The procedures that were used to make this experiment as safe as possible were using a singl…
ISEF · 2025
LuminaSand: Harnessing the Optoelectronic Potential of Silicon Dioxide With Focused Laser Beam
Materials Science
The increasing reliance on optoelectronic devices in communication, sensing, and display technologies has driven the search for alternative materials that are cost-effective, scalable, and h…
ISEF · 2025
Mechanical Properties of PETG vs. PHBHHx in Clear Aligner Application
Materials Science
This study investigates the impact of environmental temperature changes on the mechanical properties of two plastic polymers: polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG) and poly(3-hydroxybutyr…
ISEF · 2025
Next-Gen Smart Materials: Thermo-Responsive and Conductive 3D Printable Polymer Gels
Materials Science
Smart, thermo-responsive polymeric gel compositions were developed using alginate-p-NIPAM (poly-N-isopropylacrylamide) and biocompatible conductive segments. These waterborne formulations we…
ISEF · 2025
Novel Alternative Method to Improve the Safety and Targeting of Nanotherapeutics
Materials Science
Over 40% of chemotherapy patients suffer toxic side effects due to non-specific targeting, and most genetic therapies are prematurely degraded before they can reach target organs, limiting t…
ISEF · 2025
Optimizing Biologic Paint Drying Time With Cellulose Nanocrystals and Chitosan Additives: Benchmarking Against Commercial Paints - Year 4
Materials Science
Purpose: Conventional paints pose significant health and environmental hazards due to heavy metal presence and volatile organic compound emissions, necessitating safer alternatives. I previo…
ISEF · 2025
Property Testing of Polymers With Different Fat Content
Materials Science
Production and use of fossil fuels have negative impacts to the environment but provide the primary ingredient to making plastics. Plastics are made from chains of molecules called polymers.…
ISEF · 2025
Recycling Polymers for Use in Additive Manufacturing Through Screw-Based Extrusion
Materials Science
Only nine percent of polymers are recycled globally resulting in economic losses of $120 billion and environmental damages exceeding $40 billion annually. Unfortunately, these methods are ra…
ISEF · 2025
Reel Problems, Reel Solutions: Combatting Microplastics in Aquatic Ecosystems With Biodegradable Fishing Lures
Materials Science
Soft-plastic fishing lures consistently break off from the hooks of anglers, sinking to the bottom of waterways where they degrade into microplastics over time. The goal of the project is to…
ISEF · 2025
Shrimp-Wrap: Fabrication and Characterization of a Strong, Biodegradable Chitosan Bioplastic Composite
Materials Science
With more than 360 million tons of plastic produced each year, plastic pollution has become a critical issue as plastics accumulate in our environment and inside us; microplastics are even k…
ISEF · 2025
Silver Nanoparticle Hydrogels: Optimizing and Stabilizing Silver Nanoparticles for Potential Industrial and Commercial Use
Materials Science
This study aimed to develop a scalable, cost-effective method for producing high-quality silver nanoparticle (AgNP)-containing hydrogels. AgNPs (1–100 nm) are promising in biomedical applica…
ISEF · 2025
Simulation of the Dynamics of Particles in Fluids Through a Narrow Channel
Materials Science
Micrometer size carbon separation plays a critical role in chemical and biological applications for instance, drug delivery (Yao et al., 2024) . For example, size uniformity is crucial for o…
ISEF · 2025
Speuro: A Novel Approach to Treating Axon Degeneration and Nerve Cell Death in Motor Neuron Disease and Spinal Contusions Utilizing Kudzu-Based Supramolecular Polymers
Materials Science
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disease that leads to the degeneration of motor neurons in the spinal cord and brain. Despite research into various causes—su…
ISEF · 2025
Sustainable UV-Curable Monomers Derived From Glycerol for 3D Printing Applications
Materials Science
The surplus of glycerol waste produced during the process of biodiesel production in the United States has posed a new challenge to the sustainability of the biofuel industry. Crude glycerol…
ISEF · 2025
SUSTAINWARE: A Sustainable Alternative for Stoneware Production
Materials Science
This study proposes the development of eco-friendly stoneware using waste glass and rice husk ash (RHA). The global recycling rate for glass is low, at approximately 20%, while RHA is a sign…
ISEF · 2025
Synthesis and Characterization of Cellulose Acetate Polymer From Pinus spp. Pine Cones
Materials Science
Due to the growing demand for sustainable materials and the need to reduce the environmental impact of conventional polymers, this study aims to the use of Pinus spp. pine cones, an underuti…
ISEF · 2025
Synthesis and Characterization of Silver Nanoparticles for the Detection of Heavy Metals
Materials Science
Traditional detection methods for heavy metals in groundwater often lack the sensitivity and efficiency needed for real-time monitoring, making the development of portable and sensitive dete…
ISEF · 2025
The Application of Graphene Oxide and Methyltrimethoxysilane Hydrophobic Aerogels on the Absorption of Oil Spills
Materials Science
Mechanical recovery oil spill cleanup methods are unable to clean oil that sinks below the surface, and other methods can cause more pollution (in-situ burning). A method that is environment…
ISEF · 2025
The Effect of pH on Nb2O5 Nanoparticle Synthesis as a Negative Electrode for Lithium-Ion Batteries
Materials Science
According to the Global Energy Perspective published by McKinsey in 2024, global electrical energy demand is expected to triple by 2050. This dramatic increase in electrical usage cannot be…
ISEF · 2025
The Effects of Chemical Erosion on the Physical Properties of Natural Fiber Reinforced Composite Matrices
Materials Science
As plastic pollution worsens, companies have begun searching for green plastics that last long but degrade naturally. Natural fiber composites, when paired with biodegradable resins like epo…
ISEF · 2025
The Investigation of the Effects of Muslin on Bilirubin to Aid in Curing Jaundice (Phase 3)
Materials Science
The purpose of this experiment was to find if muslin can allow the ideal amount of light to break down bilirubin while keeping the patient safe during light therapy. I found that natural mus…
ISEF · 2025
Tiny Titans: Utilizing Bacteria-produced Nanoparticle in Water Purification System
Materials Science
The global water crisis affects over 2 billion people, with contaminated water sources leading to waterborne diseases and the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This challenge…
ISEF · 2025
Using Geant4 To Find the Most Weight Effective Passive Radiation Shielding
Materials Science
During space travel, space craft and the astronauts within are exposed to galactic cosmic rays; prolonged periods of exposure to these rays can cause cancer, injuries to the nervous system,…
ISEF · 2025
Utilizing PcTx1 Loaded Lipid Nanoparticles as a Novel Anticoagulant in the Development of a Low-Cost Microneedle Device for Rapid Ischemic Stroke Treatment
Materials Science
Strokes are a leading cause of global mortality and disability, with ischemic strokes accounting for the majority of cases. Even worse, the current treatment for ischemic stroke, tissue plas…
ISEF · 2025
We're Dyeing to Know: How Do Changes in Temperature, Mordant Additives, and pH During the Dyeing Process Impact the Color-Fastness of Natural Substantive Dyes?
Materials Science
This study investigated the effects of temperature, mordant additives, and pH on the colorfastness of natural substantive dyes. The hypothesis proposed that alum would enhance colorfastness…
ISEF · 2025
Zero-Carbon Emission Iron Production Using Non-Thermal Rotating Gliding Arc Hydrogen Plasma
Materials Science
With steel demand set to increase ~15% by 2050, current iron reduction methods still emit 2–3 tons of CO2 per ton of steel, making the shift to hydrogen-based technologies essential to mitig…
ISEF · 2024
3D Bioprinting Soft Microrobotic "Niches" for Stem Cell Delivery
Materials Science
Stem cell therapy holds tremendous promise for treating illnesses by regenerating damaged body tissues. However, no stem cell treatments for cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological, or ortho…