Browsing by Author "Hilal, Nidal"
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Development of polysulfone-nanohybrid membranes using ZnO-GO composite for enhanced antifouling and antibacterial control
Chung, Ying Tao; Mahmoudi, Ebrahim; Mohammad, Abdul Wahab; Benamor, Abdelbaki; Johnson, Daniel; Hilal, Nidal... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier B.V. , 2017 , Article)Zinc oxide nanoparticles were well-known for the enhanced antifouling and antibacterial properties which could be beneficial for membrane processes in desalination. The functionalization of ZnO onto graphene oxide nanoplates ... -
Enhancing oil removal from water using ferric oxide nanoparticles doped carbon nanotubes adsorbents
Fard, Ahmad Kayvani; Rhadfi, Tarik; Mckay, Gordon; Al-marri, Mohammed; Abdala, Ahmed; Hilal, Nidal; Hussien, Muataz A.... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier B.V. , 2016 , Article)Oil contaminated water is one of the challenges in water resources management. It is crucial to remove the oil droplets from water in order to meet the discharge regulations set by the environmental authorities. Carbon ... -
Reducing flux decline and fouling of direct contact membrane distillation by utilizing thermal brine from MSF desalination plant
Kayvani Fard, Ahmad; Rhadfi, Tarik; Khraisheh, Majeda; Atieh, Muataz A.; Khraisheh, Marwan; Hilal, Nidal... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier B.V. , 2016 , Article)Fouling and scaling is one of the major challenges in membrane distillation process. This study investigates the utilizing of thermal rejected brine produced from multi-stage flash distillation (MSF) to minimize fouling ... -
Salinity gradient energy generation by pressure retarded osmosis: A review
Ralph Rolly, Gonzales; Abdel-Wahab, Ahmed; Adham, Samer; Han, Dong Suk; Phuntsho, Sherub; Suwaileh, Wafa; Hilal, Nidal; Shon, Ho Kyong... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier B.V. , 2021 , Article)Pressure retarded osmosis (PRO) has gained attention due to its use as a salinity gradient energy-generating membrane process. This process can convert difference in salinity between two streams into energy as it allows ...