Hello! I’m writing this as a little digital footprint—a reminder for my future self about the importance of continual improvement and being persistence.
So, here’s the deal: I’ve been working on this project for over a year now, and making hydrophobic catalysts has been a big part of what my team does. But now, as we enter the second phase of the project, I’ve taken the lead on the catalyst development. And guess what? I managed to produce a bulk synthesis of our hydrophobic catalyst—100 grams in total! 🎉
Yes, I’ve already published my work on the synthesis of hydrophobic catalysts [read it here], but what makes me extra proud is that I improved the formulation. By tweaking the process, I was able to reduce the amount of a certain chemical while maintaining the same amazing hydrophobic properties. It’s such a win for efficiency and sustainability! Love itttt.
Check out the catalyst I produced during the water contact angle test (cue happy dance 💃). You can see the water droplet isn’t absorbed—it’s perfectly angled, showing just how hydrophobic it is. Little victories like this make me so happy and motivate me to push forward with the next steps in our research.
That’s all for now—thanks for reading! 🌟
-diyan ridzuan-