Team:UFSCar-Brasil/modelling.html
Overview
Part I
The purpose of this part of the modeling was to determine what would be the optimum absorbance and with it we would have funded the point relative to the longest time and the lowest percentage of PEG possible. For that were done some weeks of the experiment in the micro-biology laboratory. Then the data were processed and analyzed in order to find which one or ones would be that points. The analysis consisted initially in a model for which the system is most suited. After that, were found specific values which we analyze the simulated surface. Finally, we find the lines that tangents the surface where the point could be found. This study was of great significance when we realize that our project aims to find in stores and with this analysis is made possible to predict the validity of the product.
Result
Diseases transmitted by insect vectors, such as malaria and dengue, affect significantly the Brazilian population. In our city, São Carlos, this year in summer the public health organ featured a big number of cases. Working in this problem, our project consists in the development of an alternative repellent of that currently sold in the market and more or equally effective in preventing mosquitoes bites transmitted diseases. The main compound in current repellents is DEET (N, N-diethyl-m-toluamide), a toxic molecule which at certain concentrations could be lethal, and therefore must have strict control on their use in products. The main characteristic of our repellent is the long duration when compared to other products and the replacement of the compound DEET by D-limonene. Instead, the D-limonene has low toxicity, is highly volatile and present a pleasant smell.
Judging Criteria
Diseases transmitted by insect vectors, such as malaria and dengue, affect significantly the Brazilian population. In our city, São Carlos, this year in summer the public health organ featured a big number of cases. Working in this problem, our project consists in the development of an alternative repellent of that currently sold in the market and more or equally effective in preventing mosquitoes bites transmitted diseases. The main compound in current repellents is DEET (N, N-diethyl-m-toluamide), a toxic molecule which at certain concentrations could be lethal, and therefore must have strict control on their use in products. The main characteristic of our repellent is the long duration when compared to other products and the replacement of the compound DEET by D-limonene. Instead, the D-limonene has low toxicity, is highly volatile and present a pleasant smell.
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