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| My name is Jenny Mei, and I'm a Grade 10 student at Elgin Park Secondary. The sciences - especially chemistry and physics - have always been my favorite subjects, in addition to math. As my interests may suggest, I intend to study engineering after graduating. Although most of my spare time is dedicated to cramming for and complaining about APs, I do spend time on more enjoyable things such as art, hanging out with my friends, and video games. The inspiration for my project actually came when I was studying AP Environmental Science, when I learnt of the widespread problem of eutrophication. I became interested in methods of reducing the effects of phosphorus pollution, which led to my development of a phosphate-sorbing filter. |
| Jenny Mei
Preventing Eutrophication: Phosphorus Management through Reactive Filtration
| Challenge: | Environment | | Category: | Intermediate | | Region: | South Fraser | | City: | Surrey, BC | | School: | Elgin Park Secondary | | Abstract: | Nutrient pollution is the leading cause of eutrophication, a widespread environmental issue that can lead to anoxic waters or "dead zones." This study examined the phosphorus removal capabilities of calcium hydroxide, hematite, and alpha-phase aluminum oxide to evaluate their potential as substrates in a reactive filter designed to remove excess phosphorus. |
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