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<li><a class="ajs">Demand Analysis<b class="caret"></b></a></li> | <li><a class="ajs">Demand Analysis<b class="caret"></b></a></li> | ||
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− | <li style="padding-top:10px;"><a href="#stitle_7"> | + | <li style="padding-top:10px;"><a href="#stitle_7">Users' needs analysis</a></li> |
<li><a href="#stitle_8">System Requirements Analysis</a></li> | <li><a href="#stitle_8">System Requirements Analysis</a></li> | ||
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<li style="padding-top:10px;"><a href="#stitle_10">Synthetic biology design</a></li> | <li style="padding-top:10px;"><a href="#stitle_10">Synthetic biology design</a></li> | ||
<li><a href="#stitle_11">Hardware process design</a></li> | <li><a href="#stitle_11">Hardware process design</a></li> | ||
− | <li><a href="#stitle_12"> | + | <li><a href="#stitle_12">Device layout design</a></li> |
</ul> | </ul> | ||
<li><a class="ajs">Project realization<b class="caret"></b></a></li> | <li><a class="ajs">Project realization<b class="caret"></b></a></li> | ||
<ul class="secondli"> | <ul class="secondli"> | ||
− | <li style="padding-top:10px;"><a href="#stitle_13">Acquisition card selection | + | <li style="padding-top:10px;"><a href="#stitle_13">Acquisition card selection</a></li> |
− | <li><a href="#stitle_14"> | + | <li><a href="#stitle_14">Sensor selection</a></li> |
− | <li><a href="#stitle_15"> | + | <li><a href="#stitle_15">3<sub>D</sub> printing</a></li> |
<li><a href="#stitle_16">Bacterial box design</a></li> | <li><a href="#stitle_16">Bacterial box design</a></li> | ||
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− | + | In the course of our brainstorming, some students proposed the idea of degrading antibiotics. After having the idea, the first step is the feasibility analysis. If we don't think about whether we can do it, we will blindly carry out the project, then our project will ultimately lack practical significance. In order to determine whether the project is feasible, we organized and participated in <b><u>the 5th Southwest China iGEM Exchange Conference</u> to determine the technical feasibility</b> and visited <b><u>the fourth water purification plant in Chengdu </u>to determine the application feasibility</b> and discussed <b>the feasibility of policy</b>. Through this series of activities, we decided to pay more attention to expired drugs. | |
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− | In our brainstorming process we have proposed the idea of degrading ciprofloxacin. In order to determine the technical feasibility, we held the 5th Southwestern iGEM | + | In our brainstorming process we have proposed the idea of degrading ciprofloxacin. In order <b>to determine the technical feasibility</b>, we <b><u>held the 5th Southwestern iGEM Exchange Conference</u></b> with UESTC-Software at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China. We invited Ms. Zhang Nan, Ambassador of Asia, to explain the concept of human practices to us, and invited BM-AMU, SCU-China, SICAU-iGEM, XJTU-China and SCU-China to exchange ideas. |
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− | After we had the idea of degrading antibiotics, in order to determine the feasibility of the application scenario, we went to the fourth water purification plant in Chengdu to understand the source of antibiotic pollution.<br><br> | + | After we had the idea of degrading antibiotics, in order <b>to determine the feasibility of the application scenario</b>, we went to <b><u>the fourth water purification plant in Chengdu</u> to understand the source of antibiotic pollution</b>.<br><br> |
We learned that the dirt is first filtered through the pretreatment system and the membrane grid station. In the MP-MBR system, activated sludge is used, and microorganisms in the activated sludge are used for degradation, and the MP-MBR membrane system filters out pollutants larger than 0.1 μm and most bacteria. The UV is then sterilized again to prevent damage to the machine that actually runs the diaphragm. | We learned that the dirt is first filtered through the pretreatment system and the membrane grid station. In the MP-MBR system, activated sludge is used, and microorganisms in the activated sludge are used for degradation, and the MP-MBR membrane system filters out pollutants larger than 0.1 μm and most bacteria. The UV is then sterilized again to prevent damage to the machine that actually runs the diaphragm. | ||
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− | In our subsequent investigations, it was found that antibiotic pollution of expired drugs pollution has not received widespread attention. Among the 663 cities in China, | + | In our subsequent investigations, it was found that <b>antibiotic pollution of expired drugs pollution has not received widespread attention</b>. Among the 663 cities in China, most cities treat expired drugs as domestic waste. Shanghai has relatively perfect recycling system of expired drugs, and expired drugs in Shanghai are classified as hazardous waste. The main treatment process is the rotary kiln incineration process which has a variety of pollution pathways. So in the process of our local government collecting the draft garbage classification, we <b><u>proposed to the local government</u> to set up a specific point of recycling drugs</b>. |
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<div class="mainbody" style="font-weight:600">RESULT:</div> | <div class="mainbody" style="font-weight:600">RESULT:</div> | ||
<div class="mainbody"> | <div class="mainbody"> | ||
− | “We found that 99% of cities in China | + | “We found that 99% of cities in China have a lot of room to improve regulations on the treatment of family expired drugs. <p style="display:inline;background-color:#FFFF00;font-weight: 600;">We recommend that the government should set up some specific expired drugs collection points.</p>” |
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<h2 id="stitle_5">Conclusion</h2> | <h2 id="stitle_5">Conclusion</h2> | ||
− | <div class="mainbody">Combined with the above investigations and analysis, from the aspects of the | + | <div class="mainbody">Combined with the above investigations and analysis, from the aspects of the technique, application, policy, we want to <b>make a project to recycle and degrade expired drug </b>which is closest to our lives.</div> |
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<div class="bigtitle xxlj">Demand Analysis</div> | <div class="bigtitle xxlj">Demand Analysis</div> | ||
<div class="mainbody"> | <div class="mainbody"> | ||
− | Demand analysis has a major impact on the entire project development phase and is the basis for project development. Insufficient demand analysis can lead to a series of problems, such as cost and budget out of control, project design can not meet | + | Demand analysis has a major impact on the entire project development phase and is the basis for project development. Insufficient demand analysis can lead to a series of problems, such as cost and budget out of control, project design can not meet users' needs. In order <b>to accurately analyze user needs</b>, we <b><u>distributed more than 200 questionnaires </u></b>for analysis which helps us decide to design the expired drugs recycling bin, drugs avenger, and <b><u>visited a number of chain pharmacies</u> to determine the function and performance of the recycling bin</b>. |
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<h2 id="stitle_7">User needs analysis</h2> | <h2 id="stitle_7">User needs analysis</h2> | ||
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− | In order to determine whether people have special | + | In order <b>to determine whether people have special requests for recycling device</b>, we have <b><u>released a questionnaire on the status of expired drugs</u></b>, and a total of 240 valid questionnaires were collected.<br><br> |
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<div class="mainbody" style="font-weight:600">RESULT:</div> | <div class="mainbody" style="font-weight:600">RESULT:</div> | ||
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− | “ 78.33% of respondents confirmed or intend to think that there were expired drugs in their homes. It can be seen that the phenomenon of expired drugs in the family is still very common. What's more, most respondents didn't pay enough attention to their use of drugs and prefer nearer recycling position.People prefer to have an expired drug recycling dusbin near their home. <p style="display:inline;background-color:#FFFF00;font-weight: 600;">So we decided to make an expired drug recycling and degrading bin, and use mathematical modeling to determine where the bins are placed.</p>”<br><br> | + | “ 78.33% of respondents confirmed or intend to think that there were expired drugs in their homes. It can be seen that the phenomenon of expired drugs in the family is still very common. What's more, most respondents didn't pay enough attention to their use of drugs and prefer nearer recycling position. People prefer to have an expired drug recycling dusbin near their home. <p style="display:inline;background-color:#FFFF00;font-weight: 600;">So we decided to make an expired drug recycling and degrading bin, and use mathematical modeling to determine where the bins are placed.</p>”<br><br> |
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− | <div class="mainbody">Moreover, according to our survey, the elderly | + | <div class="mainbody">Moreover, according to our survey, the elderly took the most expired drugs. These allow us to decide to regard elderly people as the project audience and pay attention to families with elderly people, improve the living habits and knowledge level of the elderly, and verify the practicality. In order <b>to be more helpful to the elderly</b>, we have also <b><u>carried out educational activities on the elderly</u></b>.<br><br></div> |
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<h2 id="stitle_8">System Requirements Analysis</h2> | <h2 id="stitle_8">System Requirements Analysis</h2> | ||
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− | In order to determine | + | In order <b>to determine whether our recycling bin requires other functions</b>, we <b><u>visited several pharmacies</u></b>, introduce our project to the store manager, pharmacist, salesperson and other staff around the treatment of expired drugs and sought their advice. They questioned our bins, is it safe to use <i>E.coli</i> degradation chambers? Will it do harm to people's bodies? Where will this recycling bin be placed? Is it possible to give some rewards to encourage people to throw expired drugs into the recycling bin? |
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<div class="mainbody" style="font-weight:600">RESULT:</div> | <div class="mainbody" style="font-weight:600">RESULT:</div> | ||
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− | “ <p style="display:inline;background-color:#FFFF00;font-weight: 600;">We need to be more cautious about security issues. In addition to kill switch and semantic | + | “ <p style="display:inline;background-color:#FFFF00;font-weight: 600;">We need to be more cautious about security issues. In addition to kill switch and semantic containment, we use UV sterilization technology in the recycling bin. We need to use the mathematical modeling of the recycling bins to determine how our recycling bins are set up in the city. We also think about what can be used as rewards to encourage people to use our projects.</p>” |
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<div class="bigtitle xxlj">Project design</div> | <div class="bigtitle xxlj">Project design</div> | ||
− | <div class="mainbody">In the process of project design, using modular design principles, it is divided into three modules: synthetic biology design, hardware process design, and | + | <div class="mainbody">In the process of project design, using modular design principles, it is divided into three modules: <b>synthetic biology design</b>, <b>hardware process design</b>, and <b>device layout design</b>. In this process, we exchange ideas with five teachers and constantly improve our project.</div> |
<h2 id="stitle_10">Synthetic biology design</h2> | <h2 id="stitle_10">Synthetic biology design</h2> | ||
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− | In order to quickly produce a large number of degrading enzymes after antibiotic is detected, our PI suggests us to design quorum sensing system. | + | In order <b>to quickly produce a large number of degrading enzymes after antibiotic is detected</b>, our PI suggests us to <b>design quorum sensing system</b>. |
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<div class="mainbody" style="font-weight:600">RESULT:</div> | <div class="mainbody" style="font-weight:600">RESULT:</div> | ||
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− | “ <p style="display:inline;background-color:#FFFF00;font-weight: 600;">In order to increase the degradation rate, we have designed quorum sensing system. The upper bacteria | + | “ <p style="display:inline;background-color:#FFFF00;font-weight: 600;">In order to increase the degradation rate, we have designed quorum sensing system.</p> The upper bacteria produced AHL after detecting ciprofloxacin, then AHL combined with LuxR which is often expressed by the underlying bacteria to induce the expression of CrpP (degrading enzyme).” |
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<h2 id="stitle_11">Hardware process design</h2> | <h2 id="stitle_11">Hardware process design</h2> | ||
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− | We planned to use microfluidic technology to encapsulate <i>E.coli</i> with alginate solution, CaCl<sub>2</sub> solution and water. The gel beads formed can allow certain enzymes produced by <i>E.coli</i> to be released to the outside world, while <i>E.coli</i> can not be produced. Microorganisms in the environment also do not enter the gel. And <i>E.coli</i> can live for several days | + | We planned to use microfluidic technology to encapsulate <i>E.coli</i> with alginate solution, CaCl<sub>2</sub> solution and water. The gel beads formed can allow certain enzymes produced by <i>E.coli</i> to be released to the outside world, while <i>E.coli</i> can not be produced. Microorganisms in the environment also do not enter the gel. And <i>E.coli</i> can live for several days. However, we still have doubts about hardware fabrication, microfluidic chip fabrication, embedding and cross-linking methods, gene influx release, and <i>E.coli</i> survival. Just as we thought about the harmful substances entering the microbeads, the risk of cell escape, and so on, it coincided with Professor Yin Huabing from the University of Glasgow's biomedical engineering program, and we asked her about these problems. |
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− | <h2 id="stitle_12"> | + | <h2 id="stitle_12">Device layout design</h2> |
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− | In order to make the processing device in the project can be placed reasonably in the | + | In order <b>to make the processing device in the project can be placed reasonably in the community</b>, we <b>apply mathematical methods</b> to solve this problem. The device layout in the community properly depends on the structural characteristics of the community, the population of the community and the longest distance to walk residents can accept, etc. The lack of consideration of these factors will cause the irrational position of the device, so we have established a mathematical model to scientifically place the device.<br><br> |
<a class="myclick" href="https://2019.igem.org/Team:UESTC-China/Model3">For the layout design of the recycling bin, click here you can see the details</a> | <a class="myclick" href="https://2019.igem.org/Team:UESTC-China/Model3">For the layout design of the recycling bin, click here you can see the details</a> | ||
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<div class="bigtitle xxlj">Project realization</div> | <div class="bigtitle xxlj">Project realization</div> | ||
− | <h2 id="stitle_13">Acquisition card selection | + | <h2 id="stitle_13">Acquisition card selection</h2> |
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− | After we made the second-generation device, we used the data detected by it to analyze the resolution of the acquisition card together with the teacher, and finally selected the appropriate 24-bit data acquisition development board. | + | After we made the second-generation device, we used the data detected by it to analyze the resolution of the acquisition card together with the teacher, and finally <b>selected the appropriate 24-bit data acquisition development board</b>. |
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− | <h2 id="stitle_14"> | + | <h2 id="stitle_14">Sensor selection</h2> |
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− | + | Professor Ke Chen taught us <b>about the type and working principle of the detector</b>, analyzed the advantages and disadvantages of common photoresistor, avalanche diode and photomultiplier tube in terms of cost, function, size and difficulty of use, and discussed the difficulty and cost of the self-made filter and amplifier circuit. | |
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<h2 id="stitle_15">3D printing</h2> | <h2 id="stitle_15">3D printing</h2> | ||
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− | In order to complete our hardware, we | + | In order to complete our hardware, we learned the basic operation and precautions of 3D printing from Professor Xiangyu Mao. With the help of Mr.Mao, we analyzed the advantages and disadvantages of fused deposition modeling(FDM) in rapid prototyping and photocuring. After taking these advantages and disadvantages into account, we finally decided to use ABS for photocuring 3D printing. |
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− | + | “Considering the accuracy and cost of 3D printing,<p style="display:inline;background-color:#FFFF00;font-weight: 600;"> we improved the optical path and detail design of the device</p>, and used 3D printers in Mao’s laboratory to print 3D printing of the second generation device to verify the design flaws of device in actual use. It greatly helped us to upgrade the device.” | |
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− | “Dr. Gul provided suggestions for the design of our cartridges.<p style="display:inline;background-color:#FFFF00;font-weight: 600;"> | + | “Dr. Gul provided suggestions for the design of our cartridges.According to our needs, <p style="display:inline;background-color:#FFFF00;font-weight: 600;">he proposed that we should make the interior of the capsule in the shape of funnel and he also pointed out the design requirements for the shape of some important details. We applied his suggestions to the design of our third generation device.</p>” |
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Latest revision as of 09:43, 28 November 2019
Overview
Feasibility Analysis
Technical feasibility
So according to their suggestions, we designed the kill switch and decided to use the semantic containment methods to further control our E.coli.
”Application feasibility
We learned that the dirt is first filtered through the pretreatment system and the membrane grid station. In the MP-MBR system, activated sludge is used, and microorganisms in the activated sludge are used for degradation, and the MP-MBR membrane system filters out pollutants larger than 0.1 μm and most bacteria. The UV is then sterilized again to prevent damage to the machine that actually runs the diaphragm.
We decided to learn more about how to treat these three sources of antibiotics.
”Policy feasibility
We recommend that the government should set up some specific expired drugs collection points.
”Conclusion
User needs analysis
So we decided to make an expired drug recycling and degrading bin, and use mathematical modeling to determine where the bins are placed.
”System Requirements Analysis
We need to be more cautious about security issues. In addition to kill switch and semantic containment, we use UV sterilization technology in the recycling bin. We need to use the mathematical modeling of the recycling bins to determine how our recycling bins are set up in the city. We also think about what can be used as rewards to encourage people to use our projects.
”Synthetic biology design
In order to increase the degradation rate, we have designed quorum sensing system.
The upper bacteria produced AHL after detecting ciprofloxacin, then AHL combined with LuxR which is often expressed by the underlying bacteria to induce the expression of CrpP (degrading enzyme).”Hardware process design
However, due to funding constraints, we decided to use laser light sources after repeated consideration.
2. The design of microfluidic chips is the most important and the most difficult step. The design process is too specialized, and the microfluidic chips currently applied to cell encapsulation are less, and the technology is less mature. Even if the chip is designed, it may take dozens of adjustments to achieve the function, and the cost is too high.
Taking the comprehensive consideration into account , we decided to abandon the use of microfluidic technology.
”Device layout design
For the layout design of the recycling bin, click here you can see the details
Acquisition card selection
The teacher also provided suggestions for the design of the device and the circuit design to solve the problem of centralized power supply for pumps, lasers, development boards and other equipment.
”Sensor selection
Finally, the plan to purchase an avalanche detector with its own amplifier circuit was decided.
”3D printing
we improved the optical path and detail design of the device
, and used 3D printers in Mao’s laboratory to print 3D printing of the second generation device to verify the design flaws of device in actual use. It greatly helped us to upgrade the device.”Bacterial box design
he proposed that we should make the interior of the capsule in the shape of funnel and he also pointed out the design requirements for the shape of some important details. We applied his suggestions to the design of our third generation device.
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