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About myself
About myself
My name is Ethan and I'm a senior at Clarkstown Sr. High School North
I was born in New York City, then moved to Rockland Country before elementary school and have lived here ever since
I'm the captain of the debate team, captain of the varsity basketball team, and a 4 year varsity tennis player, as well as being an Eagle Scout with Scouts BSA Troop 2097
For three years I've been studying batteries, starting on Lithium-Ion aqueous batteries, then switching to and ending with Dry Cell Carbon-Zinc Cylindrical batteries
My Final Project & Paper
My Final Project & Paper
I did my research on Cylindrical Dry Cell Carbon-Zinc Batteries. Among the various types of cylindrical dry cell batteries, the carbon-zinc battery stood out to me due to its popularity. I investigated the impact of the metal ion to electrolyte ratio on electrical retention and output in carbon-zinc ion batteries with ammonium chloride electrolyte. By analyzing various metal ions commonly used in these batteries, including zinc, I discovered the optimal conditions for enhancing the performance of these batteries. The results of this research will contribute to the understanding of the factors affecting battery performance and may have implications for the design and development of more efficient energy storage devices. I chose to do this research as I've always been curious about how things work, batteries obviously being the heart/motor to many things in our current era. Optimizing batteries not only helps create efficiency, but also pushes further knowledge of how our world works.
My Journey During My Years In Science Research
My Journey During My Years In Science Research
Why I Chose This Topic
Why I Chose This Topic
I'm chose to make my topic about batteries because it allows me to delve into the intricacies of how things work, particularly in the realm of electronics and energy storage. There's an innate fascination within me to understand the underlying principles and mechanisms that drive technology. The prospect of making the best battery, one that can maximize the performance of electronic devices, resonates deeply with this curiosity. It's like solving a complex puzzle, uncovering the nuances that lead to efficiency and innovation. This journey isn't just about creating better batteries; it's about pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the world of electronics, and that's what keeps my enthusiasm alive in this research endeavor.
My Research During My Sophomore Year
My Research During My Sophomore Year
I eventually started to make my research based on much more specific areas. After researching the main uses for Li-Ion Batteries, I found that electric cars are one of the biggest consumers. I don't want to perform research that is negligible to many people, so being able to look at a product that affects millions of people was amazing to a younger me.
My Research During My  Junior Year
My Research During My  Junior Year
Science research.pptxNow that I had a year of experience, I was able to compile 5 different articles to conduct my own research. It was my first time ever conducting any type of research on my own, and even though I was using previously found values it was another stepping stone to get me to my final project.
This was the beginning/planning stage of my final research project. Time, facilities, and cost was a huge concern for me. However, I was able to find a project that I could both financially conduct while remaining interested in the topic. While the actual ratios were changed when conducting my research, most components as part of my thesis were mostly aligned.
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