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ISEF · 2021
Materials Science
Gamma rays have highest frequency and possess high energy in the electromagnetic spectrum. Wide application of Gamma radiation sensors in nuclear facilities, medical dosimetry and space appl…
ISEF · 2021
Materials Science
The purpose of this project is to develop a new and more efficient method for purifying magnetite nanoparticles. Magnetite nanoparticles are typically synthesized with the surfactant oleic a…
ISEF · 2021
Materials Science
The bi-product of wheat straw is used in many ways and can also be used effectively for making an organic tile. Wheat is one of the largest cereal crops in Pakistan. Pakistan’s wheat product…
ISEF · 2021
Materials Science
As climate change progresses, we must think of new ways to combat this threat. Thermoelectric energy generation, a lesser-known renewable energy source, has the potential of harvesting major…
ISEF · 2021
Materials Science
Modern-day supercapacitors have problems including lack of good dynamic performance, low power rates and insufficient energy storage. Features such as voltage malfunction can occur when the…
ISEF · 2021
Materials Science
With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increased interest in health and well-being, particularly preventing the spread of diseases. To this end, various research on anti-bacte…
ISEF · 2021
Materials Science
Carbon dioxide is one of the most discussed atmospheric gases due to its greenhouse effect on global climate. It is well known to trap the sun's thermal radiation and raise the temperature o…
ISEF · 2021
Materials Science
One of the most notable environmental issues faced today is the growing number of single-use plastics that continually fill landfills. A major source of this plastic is those from medical us…
ISEF · 2021
Materials Science
As various electronic devices become miniaturized, their power density skyrocketed, thereby easily resulting in overheating which is potentially detrimental to electronics as it reduces both…
ISEF · 2021
Materials Science
A key component of regenerative medicine is providing novel biopolymers and hydrogels which more suitably mimic the nanostructural features and responsiveness of ECM and other components of…
ISEF · 2021
Materials Science
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated plastic pollution with the rise in PPE and single-use plastic consumption amplifying our plastic dependence and adding more plastic to our oversaturated…
ISEF · 2021
Materials Science
A flexible, stretchable, and conductible polyurethane/liquid metal composite was developed by combining polyurethane and gallium indium tin alloy liquid metal (Galinstan). The composite mate…
ISEF · 2021
Materials Science
Polystyrene is a synthetic aromatic polymer made with the styrene monomer, it is a liquid derived from the petrochemical industry, popularly known as Styrofoam. Polystyrene is one of the mos…
ISEF · 2021
Materials Science
Regularly used petroleum based plastics are the cause of many prevalent and urgent environmental issues, two of which being global warming and plastic pollution. Bioplastics, recognized by F…
ISEF · 2021
Materials Science
Artificial stone (AS) is produced through hydration reactions of a mixture of white cement, aggregates, additives and water. AS is used as an alternative material of natural stone for econom…
ISEF · 2021
Materials Science
Weevils such as Sitophilus spp. and Tribolium castaneum have high dispersion power and the ability to perforate packages, making contaminated grains consumption unviable. Looking for an alte…
ISEF · 2021
Materials Science
In recent years, significant developments in science and technology have occurred, thereby placing a strain on energy demands and supply units. Therefore, there is a need to adopt renewable…
ISEF · 2021
Materials Science
Lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries power almost all rechargeable devices, however, as the demand for energy storage exponentially increases, the commercially available Li-ion technology is provi…
ISEF · 2021
Materials Science
More than 4 billion blood tests are performed annually worldwide. State-of-the-art diagnostics requires 7-10 mLs of blood and takes hours to days for results. Drawing mLs of blood for multip…
ISEF · 2021
Materials Science
Case hardening heat treatment processes are used extensively in industry to improve wear-resistance and toughness of steel components, by producing a hardened layer on the outer surface of t…
ISEF · 2021
Materials Science
Current COVID-19 testing is invasive and requires certain equipment, making screening difficult without such devices. Furthermore, when testing can be expedited, it often brings with it a su…
ISEF · 2021
Materials Science
Magnetic control can be used as a method of remote manipulation. However, despite being precise, far-reaching, and instantaneous, it is inconvenient and limited as only ferromagnetic materia…
ISEF · 2021
Materials Science
Our project aims to use of magnetic nanoparticles coated with oleic acid as adsorbents for Lead removal out of contaminated water which provides a candidate technique for separating and remo…
ISEF · 2021
Materials Science
Nanoparticles are becoming more commonly used for delivery of gene editing technologies in plants. A common nanoparticle used for delivery are silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), which have shown…
ISEF · 2021
Materials Science
We can analyze natural materials and the properties of these materials to make a man-made material that has outstanding properties. I chose to study the claws of crayfish. The flat part of t…
ISEF · 2021
Materials Science
The production, recycling and pollution indexes generated by industries are constantly discussed around the world, in search of alternatives that solve environmental problems. In this sense,…
ISEF · 2021
Materials Science
According to the International Energy Agency, the oil demand in 2019 was approximately 4,474 million tonnes. Current enhanced oil recovery (EOR) methods include gas, thermal, and chemical. H…
ISEF · 2021
Materials Science
Magnetic nanoparticles are of great interest for targeted delivery and controlled release of drugs because of their action-at-a-distance behavior with an applied magnetic field. In our resea…
ISEF · 2021
Materials Science
Existing moisture-resistant pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape products rely on water-impermeable backings to block moisture. However, such mechanisms are contingent on the moisture aris…
ISEF · 2021
Materials Science
Corrosion is a challenging issue faced by many industries, causing substantial economic losses due to the degradation of materials. According to the National Association of Corrosion Enginee…