Review of Degradation In PEM Fuel Cell

According to the EPA, the transportation industry is responsible for 27% of emissions in the US. Proton-Exchange Membrane fuel cells (PEM) are a clean alternative. However, one of the biggest barriers preventing PEM fuel cells from being implemented now is their short life span compared to traditional combustion engines. This article and video review the degradation mechanism in PEM Fuel cells.

The Relationship Between Tap Water Microplastics and Socioeconomic Status in Monmouth County, NJ

I assessed if socioeconomic status impacts microplastic presence in tap water, revealing higher counts in affluent areas like Fair Haven and distribution as the likely source.

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Simulating and Analyzing a PEM Hydrogen Fuel Cell

Examine the different components of hydrogen fuel cells (makeup and function) and analyze the Fuel Cell i-v Curve and the Temperature in the Fuel Cell and Coolant graph.

Building an Ion Thruster

How do we go beyond Mars? — The answer, ion thrusters.

Spent a year building a small-scale ion thruster powerful enough to push a tissue.

Proposal to Use Carbon Nanotubes in Spacesuits

Current space suits are bulky and leave astronauts unprotected against X-ray radiation from solar flares. My proposal is to make new space suits with a layer of buckypaper fabric made out of carbon nanotubes embedded with bismuth oxide nanoparticles.

Review on Techniques for Creating a Mars Colony

The race to colonize Mars has gained new momentum with new players in the field including SpaceX and Blue Origin. This article gives a "recipe" on how we are going to make a sustainable colony. This plan includes how we are going to obtain water, grow crops, create oxygen, make a shelter, and possibly even terraform Mars.

Coolity

We at Coolity want to introduce a carbon-neutral, non-electric, radical solution to cooling. We propose the use of double-network hydrogel panels that use evaporative cooling and dehumidification to recharge the panels.

Expanding IKEA’s Reach in Urban Cities Through Affordable Delivery and An Immersive Virtual Experience

Tasked to help IKEA expand into urban markets. Solution: Delivery lockers to provide affordable delivery and create an immersive virtual experience by having a 3D view walkthrough.

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Scrubber Waste Disposal System

Currently shipping companies release their sulfur emissions as toxic sludge into the ocean. The proposed solution is to incentivize ships to properly dispose of the sludge by buying back the scrubber sludge from ships from the money collected in profit from extracting metal ions from scrubber waste.

Digital Skills Task Force

Tasked to help the United Nations increase women's access to the digital economy. Tasked to help the United Nations increase women's access to the digital economy. The proposed solution is to have a 3-part plan involving having a task force that would identify problems in a location, partner with local NGOs in the area to tackle the problems, and implement a universal digital skill program.

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Breathable Change

Website aims to inform those of the disparities between pollution exposure of minorities. The website houses our problem statement, data visualizations, and resources that inform the user of ways to learn more about the issue and get involved.

Soteria

The goal is to make a toolset for women to learn and share their experiences about street assault and harassment

Tools include resources with links to products and basic self-defense moves for women to equip themselves, a map identifying safe areas within the cities based on user-inputted data, and a forum to share experiences and communicate with others.