Bio
Under the mentorship of Dr. Marlene Velazco-Medel at ASU’s Center for Negative Carbon Emissions, Sarah synthesizes hydrogel sorbents for carbon capture, evaluating CO₂ adsorption, thermal stability, and material properties through FTIR and TGA analysis. She also tests polyisoprene-based adhesives, combining literature review with experiments on adhesive strength and rheology, with the goal of developing a CO₂-Capturing Adhesive.