H2Oasis

Our team created a mechatronic innovation by integrating electrics, electronics, programming, and mechanical components. To control the system, we utilized an Arduino UNO R3 microcontroller and coded it using C++. Additionally, we incorporated a pH sensor into our product to collect water pH data as input for the microcontroller to produce a suitable output. As for the physical design, we used TinkerCAD software to design the body and the roller of the innovation, which was then fabricated using a 3D printer. The roller serves the purpose of distributing the activated carbon.

We believe that this machine can benefit communities living in industrial areas worldwide. It can help to prevent water contamination and improve the quality of water available for consumption. With adequate investments in appropriate infrastructure, sanitation facilities, and encouraging hygiene, we can ensure access to safe drinking water for everyone by 2030, as outlined in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

This is how I came up with the idea for this project:

Our school MRSM Johor Bahru is located in the Masai area, near Pasir Gudang. The Pasir Gudang area is an industrial zone that houses numerous heavy industries and PETRONAS plants. The high number of heavy industries here has resulted in water pollution. This motivated us into innovating this machine.

ABSTRACT

The waste from date seeds, commonly referred to as date seed waste or date seed residue, is the by-product generated during the processing and consumption of dates. Dates are a fruit that grows on date palm trees, and their seeds are typically discarded after the fruit is consumed or processed for various purposes. In the past, date seed waste was often considered a nuisance and disposed of as agricultural waste or used as animal feed. However, recent research has explored potential applications and value addition from date seed waste due to its rich composition of bioactive compounds. Efforts are ongoing to explore innovative and sustainable ways to utilize date seed waste, aiming to minimize its environmental impact and maximize its value. Therefore, by using date seeds to form activated carbon it is possible to reduce waste generation and create economic opportunities within the date industry. The world's oceans play a critical role in maintaining Earth's habitability and are essential in counterbalancing the effects of climate change. It is alarming to note that since the industrial revolution, there has been a 26% increase in ocean acidification, with the oceans absorbing approximately 30% of the carbon dioxide produced by humans.