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| My name is Jack Mogus and I am a grade 10 student at Garth Webb Secondary School. I have always been fascinated by the practical application of using scientific principles in solving everyday problems. My motivation comes from looking at a problem and then thinking ‘how can I fix this’. In 2003 my mother was diagnosed with TYPE 1 (Hev-b latex proteins) hypersensitivity with anaphylactic response to exposure. I was compelled to discover a new nanocomposite material that would one day replace medical equipment made from the potentially deadly proteins found in natural rubber latex with a mechanically superior hypoallergenic engineered material that is electrically conductive with antibacterial and antifungal properties. During my free time I actively volunteer in my community and oversee an organization I founded in 2012 called ‘Change by YOUth’ which ignites positive change locally and globally through volunteerism, leadership and peace. I was recently featured in a documentary for Charity Village (unsung heroes). I love playing hockey and am currently completing my black belt in Taekwondo. The best advice I can give to anyone interested in entering a science fair is to never give up trying, no matter how many obstacles you may face. |
| Jack Edward Mogus
GRAPHENE REINFORCED GUAYULE RUBBER Conductive Hypoallergenic SUPER-NANOCOMPOSITE
| Défi: | Innovation | | Catégorie: | Intermédiaire | | Région: | Bay Area | | Ville: | Oakville, ON | | École: | Garth Webb Secondary School | | Sommaire: | Guayule is the only source of natural rubber that has antibacterial/antifungal properties and is free of latex proteins responsible for TYPE 1 (Hev-b) and TYPE IV hypersensitivity. By infusing graphene into guayule rubber, I fabricated the world’s first nanocomposite material that is hypoallergenic, antibacterial, antifungal and electrically conductive with enhanced mechanical properties for a wide range of medical applications; including biosensors for cardio function. |
| Prix | Valeur | Australian National Youth Science Forum Award
Intermédiaire
Sponsor: National Youth Science Forum Australia | 1 000,00 $ | Prix d'excellence - Intermédiaire
Médaille d'argent
Sponsor: Sciences jeunesse Canada | | Bourse d’études de Western University
Médaillé d’argent - Bourse d'admission de 2 000 $
Sponsor: Université Western | 2 000,00 $ | | Total | 3 000,00 $ | |
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