The world has a pressing need for accessible and affordable water treatment solutions, particularly in underserved areas like Kabingo, Uganda, the community that Miami University’s Engineers Without Borders works with. The primary objective of our work was to create sustainable filtration systems capable of effectively removing manganese (Mn) from drinking water sources. This area of […]
A69: Synthesis of Electrochemical Biosensor for Fatigue Analysis with Lactate Detection
Blood lactate, a biological analyte, shows a positive correlation with physical exertion and overall fatigue. Blood collection is invasive by nature, therefore we investigated saliva as an alternative biofluid. Studies have shown that salivary lactate levels have a positive correlation with blood lactate levels after exercise. An electrochemical enzymatic biosensor was constructed to quantify lactate […]
C28: Biosynthesis of N,N-Dimethyltryptamine derivatives using diverse indoles in E.coli
N,N-Dimethyltryptamine (DMT) is a powerful psychedelic that induces temporary serotonergic and psychedelic effects on the human brain. DMT is a structural analog of serotonin that has been shown to act as an agonist on the serotonin receptors in the brain. It is currently being studied as a potential treatment for neurological disorders such as PTSD, […]
C29: Functional Traits Assigned Based on Teeth of Mesozoic Marine Predators
Abstract: Author: Logan McHie, Geology and Environmental Science Major Advisor: Madeline Ess, Department of Geology & Environmental Earth Science
BII-03: The Bright Future of Solar Panel Recycling
Demand for sustainable energy methods, especially solar panels, has been on the rise in recent years as awareness of the depletion and impact of fossil fuels grows. However, these panels are posing a new challenge of their own- finding what to do with the first generation of solar panels that are now reaching the end […]
B46: Improvements to Blood Flow Measurement Technology
Diffuse correlation spectroscopy (DCS) is a non-invasive method to measure blood flow in deep tissue. Typically, DCS equipment consists of a laser, photon counter, and hardware autocorrelator. Photons diffuse through tissue and are detected a short distance away from the source. The resulting signal is sent to a hardware autocorrelator to mathematically determine the blood […]
B18: Investigation of a Novel Pyrolyzed PDMS/Ni Catalyst for Dry Reforming of Methane (DRM)
The release of methane and carbon dioxide into the atmosphere is an issue that continues to plague society due to high usage of fossil fuels and expanding landfills. In an effort to combat the levels of CO2 and CH4 accumulating, chemical engineers have turned to the dry reformation of methane to produce syngas (H2 and […]
B17: Heat Recovery from Aerated Static Composting Systems
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections approached our senior design team with the idea of capturing heat from compost piles for use in heating water or buildings. Their facility is roughly half a football field in size, containing agricultural and food waste. Compost piles are able to reach temperatures upwards of 160°F, to the […]
C52: A Retrospective Study to Assess an Automated Approach for Navigating Catheter Movements
This general research area utilizes the fields of Biomedical Engineering and Computer Science to solve a real-world problem. Ventricular arrhythmias (VA) are abnormal heartbeats oftentimes associated with morbidity, mortality, and impaired quality of life. They can be treated using catheter ablation, where a tube is guided through one’s heart to destroy the small areas of […]
C47: Evaluation of Breakthrough Curves: Perfluorooctanoic Acid Adsorption on Activated Carbon
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), an organic pollutant linked with various cancers, is a “forever” chemical, as it has the ability to linger in the environment almost indefinitely without breaking down. As a result of the danger it poses, it is necessary to explore the effectiveness of various methods of removing PFOA from drinking water. The goal […]