Sigma Xi 2015 Student Research Showcase
Chemistry
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"Identification of varying grades of black tea using a voltammetric electronic tongue"
Malini Basu, Pine Crest School
The electronic tongue (ET) is a machine analog to a human tongue being tested to quantify food and beverage quality analysis. A voltammetric ET was used to identify tea quality in varying grades of Black Tea as previously identified by a taster panel.
"Effects of Surface Morphology on Enhanced Photoelectrochemical Properties of Nanocrystals"
Elizabeth Donoway, Pine Crest School
This research focuses on the fabrication of a novel cuprous oxide-based solar cell that is more efficient, more stable, and less expensive than current silicon-based solar panels.
"A Novel Approach for the Rapid Detection of Food-Borne Pathogens Using Cell Imprinted Polymers"
Anjini Karthik, Saint Francis High School
I developed a novel tool for the simple, effective, and rapid detection of food-borne pathogens using cell imprinted polymers (CIPs). I developed a novel tool for the simple, effective, and rapid detection of food-borne pathogens using cell imprinted polymers (CIPs). This innovation can help prevent microbial outbreaks before they occur and minimize food-borne disease throughout the wor
"Computational Quantum Chemical Analysis of Optimal Platinum Catalysts in Methane to Methanol Conversion Process"
Amit Kothekar, The Bronx High School of Science A project on the methane to methanol conversion process using computational quantum chemical methodologies.
"γ-Cyclodextrin mediated supramolecular control of photochemical reactions"
Nga Nguyen, University of Nebraska at Kearney
In my presentation, I will talk about g-cyclodextrin ability to form ternary inclusion complexes through encapsulation of two small organic molecules simultaneously. I hope you enjoy my project!
"Execution of Chloride ion atomic Ligand Exchange on biocompatible SnS quantum dots with applications in photovoltaics"
Rishi Shankar Sundaresan, North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics
I attempted to execute atomic ligand exchange on biocomptabile SnS quantum dots to improve their efficiencies and electron transport capabilities. This research could potentially lay the foundation for efficient and non-toxic quantum dot solar cells.
"Developing Biodegradable Nanoparticles to Facilitate Targeted Drug Delivery in situ as an Alternative to Chemotherapy."
Julia R. Vinagolu-Baur, The Bronx High School of Science
Human tumors are largely composed of heterogeneous tissues that include, besides cancer cells, a variety of tumor stromal cells. However, since different needle biopsies of any single tumor can identify various gene mutations, it is difficult to treat hum
"The construction and optimization of paper-based enzymatic glucose fuel cells"
John Wilson Watters, Jack Durant Robertson & Jonathon Kendrick Kuo, North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics
Our research team is looking into the feasibility of implementing enzymatic glucose fuel cells as a power source for an implantable biosensor.
"A Novel Nano-Adsorption Approach for Curing Cardiovascular Diseases"
Shalier Xia, North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics
Restricted Access Nanoparticles are a new material synthesized at North Carolina State University and could be a possible means of curing cardiovascular diseases.