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ISEF · 2019
Materials Science
This research mainly focuses on exploiting the concept of Industrial Park by creating an interconnected network of factories. A separation system using artificial intelligence separates wast…
ISEF · 2019
Materials Science
Date palm fibres are considered as one of the most available natural fibre types worldwide. Large quantities of date palm biomass wastes are annually accumulated without proper utilization.…
ISEF · 2019
Materials Science
The accumulation of dust and dirt on solar panels can reduce its efficiency up to 20%, as particles block the solar energy from passing through. To work towards this, this research tailored…
ISEF · 2019
Materials Science
Composed of a unique combination of aluminum, copper, titanium, and other trace elements, A205-T7 is the strongest cast aluminum alloy in existence. A205-T7 is lightweight, heat-resistant, a…
ISEF · 2019
Materials Science
Strain gauges are electronics that measure applied force by monitoring changes in the resistance of a circuit. Gauges are produced when interdigitated circuits are placed on an adhesive that…
ISEF · 2019
Materials Science
Commercially used sanitary napkins are dangerous for women and detrimental to the environment because it is contains harmful chemicals such as furan and dioxin. These chemical toxins are uns…
ISEF · 2019
Materials Science
As a wide-bandgap semiconductor, zinc oxide (ZnO) is prone to having multiple native defects introduced into its bandgap. This high defect density is oft-deemed undesirable as it hinders the…
ISEF · 2018
Materials Science
The biodegradable materials from renewable natural resources contributes to sustainability and reduction in the environment impact associated with waste disposal. 3D printing offers the manu…
ISEF · 2018
Materials Science
This study gathered data on the breaking strengths of four groups of chestnut lumber, American chestnut (Castanea dentata), Chinese chestnut (Castanea mollissima), BC3 hybrid chestnut, and B…
ISEF · 2018
Materials Science
The effects of adatom-adatom repulsive interactions on nucleation and growth of nanoclusters have been studied using Kinetic Monte Carlo computer simulations. The dependence of nanocluster d…
ISEF · 2018
Materials Science
The goal of this project was to expand the usefulness of construction 3D printing through exploring and testing alternative materials. By expanding upon construction 3D printing, this projec…
ISEF · 2018
Materials Science
Lipid nanoparticles are gaining increasing attention due to their intracellular drug delivering capabilities, especially with their ability to deliver gene-editing materials such as componen…
ISEF · 2018
Materials Science
Exponentially increasing necessity for stronger and long-lasting turbine blades to power our industrial world calls for major development in the solidification protocol of metallic alloys. A…
ISEF · 2018
Materials Science
The goal of this project was to refine and create sensors that are more sensitive and more repeatable than the year before. This was done by combining graphene Nanoflake powder and silicon.…
ISEF · 2018
Materials Science
With the current demand of fast speed computers and related digital memory devices, alternatives to silicon-based materials are highly sought after for the building of the next generation of…
ISEF · 2018
Materials Science
Recently, microspheres have been receiving a lot of attention for their significance in the local release of drugs. This experiment sought to create a multilayered, biocompatible hydrogel mi…
ISEF · 2018
Materials Science
Uncontrolled hemorrhage is the leading cause of preventable death on the battlefield, and the mortality rate for junctional hemorrhage in the field is exceptionally high. Researching this pr…
ISEF · 2018
Materials Science
Because plastics are contaminated by oil, the main pollutant in the world, we look for a new alternative of polymers that don´t harm the environment. The main objective is to obtain a biodeg…
ISEF · 2018
Materials Science
Copper nanowires have attracted attention as transparent conductor for display application due to their excellent electrical conductivity and low cost of fabrication. This study investigated…
ISEF · 2018
Materials Science
Localized surface plasmon resonances in metal nanoparticles generate intense localized heat, which can be used to catalyze reactions. This study aims to use plasmonic silver nanoparticles to…
ISEF · 2018
Materials Science
Available wound dressing materials in the market are not optimal because they trap moisture and do not prevent penetration of water. The excess moisture promotes bacterial growth leading to…
ISEF · 2018
Materials Science
More than 2 of every 100 Americans will require a joint replacement, as the population is surviving longer new strains on the human body are discovered. Knee replacements are required when t…
ISEF · 2018
Materials Science
This interdisciplinary study employs a novel computer vision algorithm with a cellulosic biocomposite for the rapid classification and elimination of water contaminants. In-lab water diagnos…
ISEF · 2018
Materials Science
3D printing is an innovative technique that is applicable to many fields. Biodegradable polylactic acid (PLA) is widely used as a filament in 3D printing, but its properties, such as its hig…
ISEF · 2018
Materials Science
Americans today recycle only 6.5 percent of the 33.6 million tons of plastic produced each year. The remaining plastic is thrown into landfills and takes an average of 450 years to decompose…
ISEF · 2018
Materials Science
The history of modern glass starts 400 years ago with the creation of the world’s first Prince Rupert’s Drop ? a thermally shocked glass bulb. It is created by dropping molten glass into dis…
ISEF · 2018
Materials Science
One of the largest barriers preventing the widespread proliferation of nuclear technology as a source of renewable energy to combat climate change is public concerns over nuclear reactor saf…
ISEF · 2018
Materials Science
This study was done to establish appropriate methods for creating microcracks in concrete. Establishing these methods allow for further investigation on the factors that effect self-healing…
ISEF · 2018
Materials Science
As the use of transistors have proliferated in electronic devices, much attention has been granted to the area of research in increasing their efficiency. Thin film transistors (TFT) are imp…
ISEF · 2018
Materials Science
Exposure to UV radiation may cause radiation poisoning as well as skin cancer to astronauts. Will vinyl (new idea) have better UV protective capabilities on the outer layer of astronaut suit…