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[Virtual Presenter] This project is innovative and inspiring! Vihan Upraity and Kinshuk Sharma have come up with a great idea: the Multi Membrane Alginate Water Capsules. This project focuses on understanding ecosystems for health and well-being, through an ecosystem-based approach for self-reliance. It's an impressive project and is sure to make a great contribution to society. Ms. Neha Arora from Oxford Public School in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, deserves special recognition for schooling these two individuals..

[Audio] We will be discussing the National Children's Science Congress which is taking place in 2023-24, an event spear-headed by two young students, Vihan Upraity and Kinshuk Sharma, from Oxford Public School in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. The project is titled Multi Membrane Alginate Water Capsules and includes an , introduction, objectives, work plan, methodology, results, data analysis, conclusion, proposed solutions to the problems, acknowledgements and references. Let us examine each of these topics in more depth..

[Audio] This project looks to leverage the ecosystem-based approach to achieve health and well-being. To further this goal, a low-cost solution of eco-friendly water conservation in agriculture was developed. This new method involves the use of alginate gel-based multi-membrane capsules. Experiments were conducted to measure the thickness of these capsules and control the water permeability with different crosslinking ions. Additional encapsulating substances such as chitosan and agarose were also added to the composition. Results from these experiments showed a disparity between the thickness and water permeability of the capsules. It was discovered that the amount of water discharged is directly related to the consistency and permeability of the capsule. Further inspection of the capsules under a scanning electron microscope (SEM) identified distinct sizes of micropores which also determined the rate of discharge. This project provides an effective and innovative solution to water conservation and drought relief..

[Audio] Our project proposes a revolutionary idea of using algae-based encapsulated water capsules as a solution for minimizing water wastage in agricultural processes. These capsules are constructed from alginate, allowing water to be slowly released into the soil without any leakage, providing an efficient solution. Additionally, these capsules are biodegradable and will not harm the environment, and they are expected to reduce water wastage in agriculture by up to 70%. Vihan Upraity and Kinshuk Sharma, students from Oxford Public School in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, are leading the project, with Ms. Neha Arora as their mentor. This project has the potential to revolutionize the agricultural sector and provide a solution to the global water crisis..

[Audio] This year's National Children's Science Congress focuses on understanding ecosystems for health and well-being through an ecosystem-based approach for self-reliance. Vihan Upraity and Kinshuk Sharma, two students from Oxford Public School in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, are leading the project titled “Multi-Membrane Alginate Water Capsules”, mentored by Ms. Neha Arora. The goal of the project is to design a capsule-in-a-capsule model to help control the water discharge rate. The project also has the students exploring the effects of adjusting the alginate membrane through different crosslinking ions and stabilizing the capsule with various encapsulating substances such as chitosan and agarose. This project has the potential to make a lasting impact on many lives! We are eager to see the results these student scientists are able to produce..

[Audio] Good morning students. For this presentation, I'd like to talk about a very important project that is happening as part of the National Children's Science Congress in the 2023-24. Two students, Vihan Upraity and Kinshuk Sharma, have teamed up with Ms. Neha Arora from Oxford Public School in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, to research the use of a Multi Membrane Alginate Water Capsules to help understand ecosystems for health and well-being. Their work plan consists of various experiments such as forming alginate gels, measuring the strength and stiffness of these gels, producing the multi-membrane capsules, examining the effect of air on the capsules, measuring the amount of water discharged from the capsules, and finally, seeing how these capsules affect a real plant environment..

[Audio] Good morning. Today, I'd like to talk to you about an effort by two brilliant students, Vihan Upraity and Kinshuk Sharma, who are being mentored by Ms. Neha Arora from Oxford Public School in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, to understand ecosystems for health and well-being through an ecosystem-based approach for self-reliance. The project is titled, "Multi Membrane Alginate Water Capsules". To that end, the students have undertaken a number of experiments to measure the strength and stiffness of the capsules they have prepared. To begin with, they prepared 8 1% cation solutions and mixed each with a 20ml of 1% alginate solutions and observed the formation of a gel. Subsequently, they used a caliper to measure the dimensions of the gel and, with one end of the gel fixed to the table, they pulled the other end with a laundry tong connected to a force gauge. After measuring the elongated length and the applied force, they calculated the Young’s Modulus for all gels and calculated the arithmetic average for each type of gel. We look forward to seeing the outcomes of their project and wish them all the best..

[Audio] Good morning, Today, I will be talking about a project undertaken by Vihan Upraity and Kinshuk Sharma of Oxford Public School in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. The project is focused on understanding ecosystems for health and well-being through an ecosystem-based approach for self-reliance. As part of this project, the two students explored the potential of multi-membrane alginate capsules. The process began by coating a spherical piece of ice with a 2% solution of calcium chloride and dipping it in a 1% alginate solution. The result of this process was the creation of capsules with multiple alginate membranes. Once the capsules were created, the students observed them in air and measured the water discharged from them. They also tested the effects of the capsules on a real plant environment. The aim of this project was to help create a healthier and more self-reliant ecosystem. I believe that this project could have a positive impact on our environment and I am excited to see what further progress Vihan and Kinshuk make. Thank you for your attention..

[Audio] Good morning students. As you can see on the slide, the National Children's Science Congress aims to deepen our understanding of ecosystems in order to promote health and well-being. It also draws on an ecosystem based approach for self-reliance - a really important matter these days. The project, as you can see, is spearheaded by Vihan Upraity and Kinshuk Sharma and supervised by Ms. Neha Arora from Oxford Public School in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. The research itself is very interesting - the team looked into multi membrane alginate water capsules and the results were clear. Copper and calcium both formed gels and strontium made them stiffer over time. Manganese, cobalt, and nickel all took more than 30 minutes and made irregular shapes, while iron and magnesium ions couldn't produce gels at all. This is quite fascinating and goes to show that research like this can have far reaching applications..

[Audio] The National Children's Science Congress 2023-24 provides a unique platform for student innovators to express their creativity and create a positive impact on society. This project, 'Multi Membrane Alginate Water Capsules' led by Vihan Upraity and Kinshuk Sharma, from Oxford Public School in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, is a great example of an ecosystem-based approach for self-reliance. The project focuses on measuring the stiffness of the membrane using Young's Modulus. The team found that copper was the stiffest membrane among the different ions, with calcium, strontium, and cobalt following. I commend these students and their teacher, Ms. Neha Arora, for undertaking such an innovative and complex project. I hope that this inspires other students to take initiative in their own projects in the spirit of the National Children's Science Congress..

[Audio] The slide we are looking at is for the research project “Multi-Membrane Alginate Water Capsules”. The project was led by Vihan Upraity and Kinshuk Sharma and schooled by Ms. Neha Arora from Oxford Public School in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. The goal of the project is to understand ecosystems for health and well-being using an ecosystem-based approach for self-reliance. The slide shows the effect of the number of layers and the use of chitosan and agarose on the water discharge profile. The results include nine days of research with different layers and combinations of materials. The results of this research are very important and may potentially lead to an increase in water efficiency, which could have a positive impact for communities across India..

[Audio] This project, "Multi Membrane Alginate Water Capsules", is a brilliant example of the National Children's Science Congress 2023-24, which focuses on using an ecosystem-based approach to understand ecosystems for health and well-being. Led by Vihan Upraity and Kinshuk Sharma under the guidance of Ms. Neha Arora from Oxford Public School in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, the project demonstrates how to grow the water capsules and the improvements seen over eight days. It was found that the capsules showed increased growth in size and complexity in that amount of time, showcasing the potential of ecology-based approaches for improving health and wellbeing. This project is a testament of the remarkable achievements that can be made in this field..

[Audio] Students, this slide shows the project "Multi Membrane Alginate Water Capsules", which is being led by Vihan Upraity and Kinshuk Sharma from Oxford Public School in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. This project is part of the National Children's Science Congress 2023-24, which has a focus on understanding ecosystems for health and well-being through an ecosystem-based approach for self-reliance. The graph demonstrates the data analysis of the number of layers in a single capsule. It is clear that the rate of daily water discharge decreases as the number of layers increases. Therefore, this data analysis indicates that the number of layers has a significant impact on the daily water discharge rate..

[Audio] Without greetings, without beginning with Today, and without thanks: The presentation is about the National Children's Science Congress 2023-24, which is focused on understanding ecosystems for health and wellbeing through an ecosystem-based approach towards self-reliance. Vihan Upraity and Kinshuk Sharma from Oxford Public School in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, are taking the lead to introduce a project concerning Multi-Membrane Alginate Water Capsules, and Ms. Neha Arora is their instructor. Now, let's look at slide number fourteen. It highlights the discharge profile of single capsules with the use of chitosan or agarose, with supplementary substances to make the water discharge steady and more prolonged. The graph in the slide reflects the amount of water that is ejected, and it is clear from the graph that single capsules with chitosan or agarose release water much more slowly and steadily than a capsule without any supplementary substances..

[Audio] Vihan Upraity and Kinshuk Sharma, guided by Ms. Neha Arora from Oxford Public School in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, put forward a project idea of 'Multi Membrane Alginate Water Capsules' for the National Children's Science Congress 2023-24. This project involves an ecosystem-based approach for self-reliance and health preservation, using two layers of capsules to slowly release water. The outer capsule and inner capsule combination creates a double membrane that allows for a peak in the graph after which the inner capsule starts to discharge water. This is an innovative approach to water conservation, with a potential to revolutionize the way we manage resources in our ecosystems. It is clear that Vihan Upraity and Kinshuk Sharma have conducted their research with the utmost diligence and care for the environment. Their creative use of double membrane alginate water capsules could be a significant step in the right direction for self-reliance and health preservation. We commend their efforts and look forward to a brighter future thanks to their dedication..

[Audio] Vihan Upraity and Kinshuk Sharma from Oxford Public School in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh presented a project on "Multi Membrane Alginate Water Capsules" to understand ecosystems for health and well-being through an ecosystem-based approach for self-reliance. The presentation concluded that the capsules can be tailored to meet any crop's needs and be adjusted to meet the desired water discharge profile. A capsule-in-a-capsule model was used to control the duration of the capsule by using different layers of outer and inner membranes. It was found that controlling the number of layers was more effective than changing the thickness of the membrane. To minimize environmental impact, calcium was chosen instead of copper ions which had a detrimental effect..

[Audio] Our Principal Ms. Rekha Singh has given us unwavering support for this project, and our Guide Teacher Ms. Neha Arora has provided invaluable mentorship and support. We would not be here without the encouragement from our parents and friends, for which we are very grateful. We owe our success to the contribution of each and every one of them..

[Audio] Vihan Upraity and Kinshuk Sharma of Oxford Public School in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh have been chosen to represent India in the National Children's Science Congress 2023-24 with their project titled “Multi Membrane Alginate Water Capsules”. This project brings forth a meaningful concept of understanding ecosystems for health and well-being, all through an ecosystem-based approach for self-reliance. It is highly innovative, making use of a variety of references such as Blandino's study on calcium alginate gel capsule formation, a study by Lee & Mooney on the properties of alginate and its biomedical applications, an in-depth study by Mørch, Donati & Strand on ion effects on alginate microbeads, Pathak's experiment of calcium ion concentration on porosity and thermal behaviour, a research by Teoh et al. on encapsulated delivery systems for probiotics and a research by Tønnesen & Karlsen on alginate in drug delivery systems. We believe that with this project, Vihan and Kinshuk will make India proud..

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