BioBark & MethanBotics
A methane-absorbing synthetic bark paired with probiotic digestion solutions — state finalist for Samsung Solve for Tomorrow.
- Role
- Lead Hardware Developer
- Dates
- August 2024 — June 2025
- Capabilities
- Materials prototyping · Environmental engineering · Biological systems design · Competition presentation
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Problem / Opportunity
Methane emissions from organic waste are a significant and under-addressed contributor to greenhouse gas output.
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Role & Team
Lead Hardware Developer — material and system prototyping.
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Process & Timeline
Developed a synthetic bark material designed to absorb methane, paired with a probiotic-based digestion solution, then prototyped and refined the system for competition presentation.
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Technical Approach
Synthetic methane-absorbing bark material combined with a probiotic digestion process for organic waste treatment.
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Key Decisions
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Challenges & Iteration
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Results & Outcomes
State finalist — Samsung Solve for Tomorrow
$2,500+ in technology awarded
Selected as a state finalist in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition and received more than $2,500 in technology.
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Reflection
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