Science Fast Abidjan

Bio-based Construction Materials: Development of bricks or insulation from local fibers (rice straw, cocoa husks, palm fibers) for sustainable and cool housing.
Water Nanofiltration: Use of nanotechnology membranes to remove heavy metals and bacteria from polluted water sources.
Local Bioplastics: Creation of biodegradable packaging from cassava starch or sugarcane waste to replace plastic.

Electricity-Free Solar Refrigeration (Adsorption): Systems using physical and thermal cycles to preserve vaccines or food without an electric compressor.
Solar Desalination Devices: Use of solar distillation optimized by optical lenses to make seawater potable.
High Thermal Efficiency Cookstoves: Design of stoves that optimize combustion to reduce wood consumption and toxic smoke emissions.

Essential Oil and Cosmetic Extraction: Low-cost scientific extraction processes to add value to local medicinal and aromatic plants.
Ecological Soap and Detergent Production: Formulation of hygiene products from ashes and local vegetable oils, without polluting chemical additives.
Natural Bio-pesticides: Chemical synthesis of protective solutions for crops based on plant extracts such as Neem.

Rapid Diagnostic Kits (Paper-based): Development of paper-based tests (similar to pregnancy tests) to detect viruses or bacteria without expensive laboratory equipment.
Local Reagent Production: Manufacturing chemical solutions required for basic medical analysis to reduce dependence on imports.
Sequencing and Study of Local Microbes: Research on natural ferments to improve the preservation and nutritional quality of traditional fermented foods.

Remote Sensing for Risk Management: Use of satellite data to map areas at risk of flooding or landslides.
Precision Mini Weather Stations: Design of robust meteorological sensors to help communities anticipate extreme climate variations.
Geology and Soil Mapping: Studies of underground mineral or hydrological resources using lightweight geophysical methods.