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ISEF · 2024
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…
ISEF · 2024
Materials Science
The development of microfluidics is necessary for many reasons, especially in bio-medicine, where it would help to save time and resources such as the amount of chemical precursors as well a…
ISEF · 2024
Materials Science
Sanitary pads are critical for effective menstruation management, especially in developing countries where access to high-quality menstrual hygiene products is commonly limited. In these are…
ISEF · 2024
Materials Science
Chlorophyll is a widely available and low-cost organo-photocatalyst, serving as an appealing green alternative to transition metal photocatalysts. This makes chlorophyll attractive in the co…
ISEF · 2024
Materials Science
The plastic pollution problem worldwide has worsened due to the use of non-biodegradable tablewares in takeaways during the pandemic. Public hygiene concerns have also arisen. Eateries provi…
ISEF · 2024
Materials Science
As the world is accelerating toward an aging society in the 21st century, the demand for advanced medical technologies is rising, notably in the field of pharmaceuticals employing nanomateri…
ISEF · 2024
Materials Science
The quest for low-cost, safe, and environmentally friendly rechargeable flexible batteries is crucial in propelling the next wave of energy-storage innovations, particularly for implementati…
ISEF · 2024
Materials Science
Blood clots compromise the efficacy of blood-contacting medical implants as well as the health of the patients whose lives they sustain. Commonly used antithrombotic drugs or coatings can ca…
ISEF · 2024
Materials Science
This experiment was meant to find the effect of structures mimicked from sea urchin shells, honeycomb, and lobster shells on the compressive strength to density ratio. Each structure was des…
ISEF · 2024
Materials Science
Online pharmacies and social media platforms are responsible for the growing presence of fake and counterfeit medicines, and the verification and authentication of dosage levels are imperati…
ISEF · 2024
Materials Science
Food safety is one of the most important components of human life. The World Health Organization estimates that foodborne contamination kills 420,000 people per year worldwide. To combat thi…
ISEF · 2024
Materials Science
Bose-Einstein Condensates (BECs) are a novel state of matter that exhibit unique characteristics where atoms behave as waves. BECs are highly sensitive to magnetic fields, and precision expe…
ISEF · 2024
Materials Science
One of the maritime industry challenges is marine fouling, an accumulation of bioorganisms such as algae, mussels, and barnacles on marine vessels and ships. Marine fouling increases fuel co…
ISEF · 2024
Materials Science
Globally, 2-3 million skin cancer cases arise annually. This project proposes that Ultraviolet radiation (UVR) can be reduced by the creation of a non-synthetic UVR filter, and epidermal aff…
ISEF · 2024
Materials Science
Driven by the effects of global warming and environmental pollution from fossil fuel use, the transition towards renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power, is gaining momentum.…
ISEF · 2024
Materials Science
The growing demand for energy sparked the transition from fossil fuels, which contribute to climate change, to sustainable solutions, by storing renewable energy in batteries. Lithium-ion ba…
ISEF · 2024
Materials Science
Spacecrafts endure harsh environmental factors, such as space debris, thermal cycling, and intense UV radiation that induce the formation of microcracks in spacecraft coatings during long-te…
ISEF · 2024
Materials Science
Abandoned bamboo forests pose a significant challenge in Japan, which requires the exploration of innovative applications for this eco-friendly resource. My recent research revealed that tre…
ISEF · 2024
Materials Science
Nanomedicine is a rapidly growing field, however limited understanding of molecular mechanisms hinders the development of next generation gene-targeting drugs. Ethidium bromide (EB) is a com…
ISEF · 2024
Materials Science
Gallium oxide is a wide-bandgap semiconductor gaining significance for its outstanding optoelectronic and gas-sensing properties. Although gallium oxide is known for its antibacterial effica…
ISEF · 2024
Materials Science
Since the discovery of synthetic petroleum-based plastics, humanity has increased its production exponentially at the cost of our planet's health. This traditional plastic takes millions of…
ISEF · 2024
Materials Science
The use of Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) with Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) and Waste Engine Oil (WEO) as a rejuvenator has gained popularity in sustainable pavement construction due to potential…
ISEF · 2024
Materials Science
This research article addresses the common issue of anisotropic strength inherent in standard 3D printing by investigating a method to enhance the mechanical strength of 3D printed objects u…
ISEF · 2024
Materials Science
Detrimental environmental effects of packaging waste have given rise to a shift towards eco-friendly packaging materials. A recent alternative employed are biopolymer nanocomposites, due to…
ISEF · 2024
Materials Science
The fast fashion industry devastates the environment and garment workers in the Global South. Each year, 92 million tonnes of textile waste is deposited in landfills, equivalent to dumping a…
ISEF · 2024
Materials Science
Resorbable medical devices are advantageous because they are there when you need them and then degrades into biologically safe byproducts when it is not. One application of resorbable medica…
ISEF · 2024
Materials Science
In past decades, superhydrophobic materials have found increased applications in industry due to their convenient self-cleaning, anti-icing, drag-reducing, and corrosion resistant properties…
ISEF · 2024
Materials Science
Background:: With a passion for physics and the dynamics of table tennis spin, we wanted to see if we could create an optimal stickiness that would produce the most spin on the ball. This st…
ISEF · 2024
Materials Science
Biodegradable polymers offer a solution to reduce the environmental impact of plastic waste. However, current biodegradability tests are both time-consuming and expensive, which hinders the…
ISEF · 2024
Materials Science
Disposing of waste incense ash poses environmental challenges due to its hazardous nature. Qualitative analysis has shown that it contains 47.74% CaO, an alkaline substance. This study explo…