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ISEF · 2023
Materials Science
The blue fluorescent carbon dots with a good photostability using Lentinus polychrous Lèv mushroom (LCDs) were synthesized via an efficient, one-step hydrothermal carbonization process. LCDs…
ISEF · 2023
Materials Science
MnPS3 and GdPS have been researched due to the recent insight into 2D magnetism. The ZrSiS family (GdPS belongs to this family) can be used as topological materials through elemental substit…
ISEF · 2023
Materials Science
Environmental pollution is a major global concern, exacerbated by several issues; namely, the accumulation of fish bio-waste due to the growing population’s increased consumption of fish, an…
ISEF · 2023
Materials Science
Spinel ferrites are commonly used in various industrial and technological devices, such as microwave instruments, power antennas, spintronics, signal processing, and energy storage. However,…
ISEF · 2023
Materials Science
Polyolefin (PO) based multilayer plastic packaging (MPP) has recently attracted extensive attention. However, practical end-of-life treatment strategies for MPP are missing from the communit…
ISEF · 2023
Materials Science
Every year, millions of people incur damage to sensory receptors that interact with the external environment. Two areas of concern are hearing loss (affecting around 700 million by 2050) and…
ISEF · 2023
Materials Science
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is a leading cause of infant death, causing 41% of sudden unexpected infant death nationwide. SIDS is attributed to (i) rebreathing CO2 and (ii) inorganic…
ISEF · 2023
Materials Science
The goal of this study was to determine if the annealing process of 3D printed polymers could be further enhanced with the addition of constant pressure during the procedure. The purpose is…
ISEF · 2023
Materials Science
Plastic waste is found in all countries of the world, and when it is neglected in nature, it causes a lot of damage to our environment. Thus, they pollute our soil, air and underwater areas.…
ISEF · 2023
Materials Science
In the current of modernity, Malaysia is often said to be faced with pothole problem that pose a risk to road users. In addition, the increase in petroleum consumption will cause a shortage…
ISEF · 2023
Materials Science
Pleurotus ostreatus is a common kind of white rot fungi, which possess the unique ability to degrade lignin into CO2 and H2O. The Kraft method is the most common pulping method for papermaki…
ISEF · 2023
Materials Science
Millions of application-specific materials are currently in circulation, each with unique extraction, refinement, and synthesis requirements incurring severe environmental and economic costs…
ISEF · 2023
Materials Science
Currently, air pollution with organic and biological harmful substances, which cause the increase of various respiratory diseases and severe forms of allergies, is a serious concern. The COV…
ISEF · 2023
Materials Science
The high occurrence of fires and explosions worldwide makes fire prevention a top priority to protect people and property. Common fire-fighting materials include water, CO2 gas, fire fightin…
ISEF · 2023
Materials Science
Fire has always been a significant concern, causing substantial damage annually. An effective approach to address this issue is to conduct research and develop effective flame-retardant mate…
ISEF · 2023
Materials Science
Creating biodegradable materials is imperative as plastic pollution contributes to global warming. A promising biodegradable material is silk because of its strength. To further enhance its…
ISEF · 2023
Materials Science
Following surgery, dogs experience irritation on the skin around the surgical site due to pain, histamines, and the protein IL-31. These factors cause dogs to lick or scratch at their suture…
ISEF · 2023
Materials Science
Many synthetic whitening products brought side effects while achieving whitening effect. In this work, we performed toxicity and whitening screening using cells and zebrafish embryos, and al…
ISEF · 2023
Materials Science
Liposome is a spherical lipid-based nanoparticle comprised of a phospholipid bilayer and an inner aqueous core. Liposomes create an environment ideal for encapsulating cytostatics, which bri…
ISEF · 2023
Materials Science
Wood is a common building material due to its wide availability, light-weight properties, and strength under stable conditions. However, a major susceptibility is in its inability to withsta…
ISEF · 2023
Materials Science
World hunger is a growing issue and affects up to 820 million people globally. Although there are increasing efforts to increase sustainability, approximately ? of food produced globally is…
ISEF · 2023
Materials Science
As climate change poses a bigger threat to the world, more and more consumers are looking to change their buying habits to become more sustainable. One industry experiencing this change firs…
ISEF · 2023
Materials Science
Inducing bacteria into cement concrete can increase concrete durability and therefore its lifespan by preventing microcrack formation from the absorption of water. Bacteria have cell walls w…
ISEF · 2023
Materials Science
This research project aims to develop and test the efficacy of a chitin-based bioplastic. The goal is to create a biodegradable and temperature-insulating material that will replace the curr…
ISEF · 2023
Materials Science
The United Nations deems clean water a human right. Even so, the World Health Organization reports that over 2 billion people worldwide still do not have access to clean running water. Low-i…
ISEF · 2023
Materials Science
This investigation focuses on varied surface preparation methods of titanium substrates for optimised structural adhesive bonding. In aircrafts, adhesives must provide sufficient support in…