Browsing by Author "Khraisheh, Majeda"
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A better understanding of seawater reverse osmosis brine: Characterizations, uses, and energy requirements
( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article)Before investing in any optimizing technology for the recovery and reuse of brine resources, it is of importance to study the full physicochemical characteristics of the brine. In the current study, the physicochemical ... -
A critical review of CO2 photoconversion: Catalysts and reactors
(2014 , Article)Photocatalytic conversion of CO2 to either a renewable fuel or valuable chemicals, using solar energy has attracted more and more attention, due to the great potential to provide an alternative clean fuel and solve the ... -
A detailed study of cholinium chloride and levulinic acid deep eutectic solvent system for CO2capture via experimental and molecular simulation approaches
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2015 , Article)Choline chloride + levulinic acid deep eutectic solvent is studied as a suitable material for CO2capturing purposes. The most relevant physicochemical properties of this solvent are reported together with the CO2solubility ... -
A review of recent advances in water-gas shift catalysis for hydrogen production
( Springer Nature , 2020 , Article)The water-gas shift reaction (WGSR) is an intermediate reaction in hydrocarbon reforming processes, considered one of the most important reactions for hydrogen production. Here, water and carbon monoxide molecules react ... -
A review on recent advances in CO2 separation using zeolite and zeolite-like materials as adsorbents and fillers in mixed matrix membranes (MMMs)
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)Anthropogenic emissions have developed the environmental demands for proficient carbon dioxide (CO2) separation technologies. Adsorption and membrane technologies are widely used to separate CO2 from other light gases due ... -
A solid-phase extractant based on microemulsion modified date pits for toxic pollutants
(2013 , Article)Application of microemulsion modified raw date pits as an inexpensive solid extractant for removing methylene blue (MB), copper ion (Cu2+) and cadmium ion (Cd2+) has been presented. The results summarised herein are also ... -
A solid-phase extractant based on microemulsion modified date pits for toxic pollutants
( Elsevier , 2013 , Article)Application of microemulsion modified raw date pits as an inexpensive solid extractant for removing methylene blue (MB), copper ion (Cu2+) and cadmium ion (Cd2+) has been presented. The results summarised herein are also ... -
Activated carbon-doped polystyrene fibers for direct contact membrane desalination
( Springer Nature , 2020 , Article)Membranes for direct contact membrane distillation were produced from electrospun polystyrene microfibers doped with activated carbon. The addition of activated carbon reduced the hydrophobicity of the fibers. Therefore, ... -
Analysis of combustion synthesis method for Cu/CeO2 synthesis by integrating thermodynamics and design of experiments approach
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Solution combustion synthesis (SCS) is a commonly used method for synthesizing nanomaterials due to its energy and time efficiency. Herein, we present an analysis of synthesis parameters to optimize a targeted property by ... -
Bioenergy II: Bio-ethanol from municipal solid waste (MSW): The role of biomass properties and structures during the ethanol conversion process
( Berkeley Electronic Press , 2010 , Article)The emerging biofuel industry demands large amount of biomass feedstock. Although commercial ethanol has been produced from primary biomass sources such as corns, the global food crisis caused by the use of primary biomass ... -
Biological-Based Produced Water Treatment Using Microalgae: Challenges and Efficiency
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)Produced water (PW) is the most significant waste stream generated in the oil and gas industries. The generated PW has the potential to be a useful water source rather than waste. While a variety of technologies can be ... -
Combustion synthesis of copper ceria solid solution for CO2 conversion to CO via reverse water gas shift reaction
( Elsevier Ltd , 2022 , Article)The reverse water–gas shift chemical (RWGS) reaction is a promising technique of converting CO2 to CO at low operating temperatures, with high CO selectivity and negligible side products. In this study, we investigate the ... -
Combustion synthesis of lanthanum oxide supported Cu, Ni, and CuNi nanoparticles for CO2 conversion reaction
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)The reverse water gas shift (RWGS) process is considered a feasible method for lowering greenhouse gas emissions by utilizing CO2 and converting it to CO. Herein, we evaluated the catalytic conversion of CO2 through the ... -
Cost and Heat Integration Analysis for CO2Removal Using Imidazolium-Based Ionic Liquid-ASPEN PLUS Modelling Study
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)The recent advancement in efficient and recoverable CO2 capture solvents has been stimulated by the environmental harm resulting from the accumulation of greenhouse gases. Ionic liquids (ILs) and IL-based solvents have ... -
Developing pretreatment methods to promote the production of biopolymer and bioethanol from residual algal biomass (RAB)
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)This study investigates the effect of acidic pretreatment (HT-ACPT), enzymatic pretreatment (ENZ-PT), and microwave laser-hydrogen peroxide-Fe-nanoparticle pretreatment (Mv-H2O2-Fe-PT) on the production of bioethanol ... -
Development and application of bio-waste-derived adsorbents for the removal of boron from groundwater
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)This study investigates the development and application of bio-waste-derived adsorbents for the removal of boron from groundwater. The boron removal from groundwater was explored by bio-waste-derived adsorbents such as ... -
Development and surface modification of anion exchange membrane for enhancement of antifouling potential in electrodialys process
( Parlar Scientific Publications , 2018 , Article)The membrane fouling in the course of electrodialysis (ED) is a serious problem during water treatment which results to its shorter lifetime and higher energy consumption. Here, the antifouling property of previously ... -
Development of Green Inhibitors to Prevent Hydrates Formation, Protect Environment and Reduce Energy Cost in Oil and Gas Industry
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Gas hydrates are identified as ice-liked solid, crystalline compounds having polyhedral water cavities, where gas molecules get trapped during operation under high pressure and low temperature condition. These hydrates ... -
Development of industrially viable geopolymers from treated petroleum fly ash
( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article)This paper investigates the development of stable geopolymers using petroleum fly ash with high compressive strength and water absorption to promote cleaner production, sustainability, and recycling of waste. The paper ... -
Development of novel nano-γ-Al2O3 adsorbent from waste aluminum foil for the removal of boron and bromide from aqueous solution
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)The current study deals with the synthesis of nano-gamma-alumina (nano-γ-Al2O3) from waste aluminum foil and its application for the removal of boron and bromide from an aqueous solution. The physical characteristic of ...
