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Project Leadership
Coordinated research, experiments, and project reporting.
BiotechnologySpirulina Mask
BSc. Biotechnology Research & Innovation Project · 2019
Department of Life Sciences, University of Science and Technology of Hanoi
Hanoi, Vietnam
Natural Spirulina Hydrogel Mask
Biotechnology · Cosmetic Formulation · Product Development · Laboratory Testing
Supervision
Assoc. Prof. Thi Kieu Oanh Nguyen
Deputy Director · Department of Life Sciences, University of Science and Technology of Hanoi
Dr. Phuong Nga Nguyen
Department of Life Sciences, University of Science and Technology of Hanoi
Project Overview
A research and innovation project developing a natural cosmetic hydrogel mask using Spirulina platensis. The project involved formulation testing, optimisation, and evaluation of phycocyanin release and product stability.
Role
Group Lead &
Biotechnology Researcher
Context
USTH-20 Research
Programme · 2019
Collaboration
Hoang Son Nguyen
Anh Thu Pham
Hien Minh To
Tuyet Ngoc Linh Pham
Areas
Cosmetic Biotechnology · Hydrogel Formulation · Product Development
Tools & Technologies
Phycocyanin Extraction · UV-Vis Spectroscopy · Dissolution Testing · Microscopy · Stability Testing
My Contribution
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Formulation Development
Developed and refined Spirulina-based hydrogel mask formulas.
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Product Testing
Evaluated phycocyanin release, homogeneity, pH, stability, and skin compatibility.
Prototype
A functional Spirulina hydrogel mask developed through iterative formulation and laboratory testing.
Project Outcome
The project produced a functional Spirulina hydrogel mask prototype with promising phycocyanin release, stable pH, and no observed skin irritation during preliminary testing.
Project Snapshots
Group photo with two supervisors at the university's 10th anniversary ceremony.