5 highest voted profiles in the first week of the Science Initiative qualifying round

124 projects participating in the 2024 Science Initiative contest organized by VnExpress are in the voting race, of which 5 entries received outstanding attention.

As of April 12, the top 5 leading solutions/products with the most votes were closely matched after a week of competition in the qualifying round.

1. Multi-purpose building materials from industrial and agricultural waste

The project with the highest number of votes in the first week with 1,035 votes belongs to author Cao Duc Tam ( Hanoi ). The product uses agricultural waste (bagasse, straw...) and industrial waste (Gypsum waste in the fertilizer production process) with 2-component PU plastic and some other additives to create a new type of environmentally friendly building material, low cost and good mechanical properties. The material has fireproof, soundproof, high bending strength, can be used to manufacture panels, walls, ceilings, and super light imitation stone panels.

Multi-purpose building material made from waste. Photo: NVCC — Multi-purpose building material made from waste. Photo: *NVCC*

The product is highly diverse when combined with a number of other additives to create marble-patterned gypsum panels, fire-resistant gypsum used in karaoke bars, factory walls to prevent noise... By-products in the process of processing bagasse and straw can be used as fertilizer for plants. In the process of processing agricultural waste using biotechnology, fertilizer by-products will be sold to offset production costs, thereby reducing product prices.

2. Rescue system in case of fire in high-rise buildings

The fire escape and rescue system in high-rise buildings made by a group of 11B6 students from Son Duong High School (Tuyen Quang) received more than 1013 votes. With the goal of supporting evacuation and rescue capabilities, the product is designed with an automatic anti-theft cage barrier that provides a safe exit. Designed like an elevator, made of fire-resistant and high-temperature materials such as HT800 canvas, AMIANG panels, the system can withstand large loads and be used by many people at the same time. The product has an integrated control system and uses its own power source, making it easy to use and safe. The outstanding features of the rescue system include identifying and monitoring dangerous areas, maintaining electrical systems and equipment, and automatic fire alarm and extinguishing.

3. POCY

POCY is an application to block spam messages and scam calls developed by a professional technical member with more than 8 years of experience of CYNO, receiving 860 votes. The application uses modern technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) to detect and block calls, spam messages, protect users from scams, spam and cyber attacks. Currently, the application has attracted domestic and international investors.

4. Mini garbage collector

In the field of technology, the BBlab team created a mini garbage collection boat that can collect waste on the water surface such as water bottles and plastic bags at a low production cost. The product received 857 votes.

Mini garbage collection ship model of BBlab group. Photo: NVCC — Mini garbage collection ship model of BBlab group. Photo: *NVCC*

The garbage cleaning robot helps replace human labor, no need to row a boat to collect or come into direct contact with garbage. The system uses solar energy and is automatically controlled, specially designed with 2 motors on both sides of the buoy to increase garbage suction efficiency. The product is made of 80% recycled materials, can move flexibly, suitable for many river and lake areas.

5. Smart helmets for motorbikes and electric vehicles

The product "Smart helmet for motorbikes and electric vehicles" is an initiative of the group of authors to bring safety to motorbike and electric vehicle drivers when participating in traffic in Vietnam, receiving 797 votes. The group of students found a new technical solution to support helmet improvement and locate helmets when lost. The group expects the product to be convenient, ensure safety, and help people be more aware when participating in traffic.

Smart helmet products of a group of students. Photo: NVCC — Smart helmet products of a group of students. Photo: *NVCC*

The 2024 Creative Science Contest (CSC) is currently in its qualifying round (from 1 p.m. on April 1 to 11:59 p.m. on April 21). In this round, VnExpress readers can vote for their favorite products/solutions. Entries with high ratings and the judges' choice will advance to the final round. The contest organizers said that this year, the number of applications is spread across all fields, including 91 products and 33 solutions with relevant content, high applicability, and diversity.

When voting for the contest entries, readers will have the opportunity to receive attractive gifts including Pebble 2 keyboard and mouse combo worth 1,199 million VND and Pebble M350S mouse worth 699,000 VND. After each vote for the Science Initiative on the program page, readers will receive a lucky number via registered email. The Organizing Committee will draw prizes based on the lucky number provided to readers. Winners will receive a notification email from the Organizing Committee.

The list of weekly winners will be announced on the program's website ( here ).

Nhu Quynh

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