Browsing by Author "Al-Ghouti M."
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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 novel desulfurization practice based on diesel acidification prior to activated carbon adsorption
( Springer New York LLC , 2015 , Article)Commercial diesel is often rich with organosulfur compounds and a value of 7,100 mgS/kg was recently reported. As confirmed by chromatographic analysis, about 36% of sulfur compounds are originated from dibenzothiophene. ... -
A novel method for metals extraction from municipal solid waste using a microwave-assisted acid extraction
( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article)This paper investigated the development and evaluation of an extraction process for copper, chromium, cobalt, iron, manganese, zinc, lead, cadmium, barium, magnesium, and vanadium from municipal solid waste incineration ... -
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 ... -
An overview of brine management: Emerging desalination technologies, life cycle assessment, and metal recovery methodologies
( Academic Press , 2021 , Article)This study examines which management methods are the most recent and advanced in managing rejected brine generated from desalination plants. It also provides up-to-date information regarding the most adequate technologies ... -
An updated review on boron removal from water through adsorption processes
( Springer Nature , 2021 , Article)Boron is an essential micronutrient that has raised much interest, given the narrow balance between its necessity and toxicity. Both natural and anthropogenic emissions of boron into water sources can eventually deteriorate ... -
Comparison GIS-Based interpolation methods for mapping groundwater quality in the state of Qatar
( Elsevier B.V. , 2021 , Article)Groundwater (GW) quality deterioration is one of the main water security issues in Qatar. GW in Qatar is over-exploited for agriculture activities that caused saltwater intrusion in the coastal areas and some inland GW. ... -
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 ... -
Experimental measurements and modelling of viscosity and density of calcium and potassium chlorides ternary solutions
( Nature Research , 2020 , Article)Measured viscosity and density data for ternary aqueous solutions of CaCl2 and KCl are presented at temperatures between 293 and 323�K with 5�K increment. A modified Jones?Dole was introduced by adding extra terms and ... -
Functionalization of reverse osmosis membrane with graphene oxide and polyacrylic acid to control biofouling and mineral scaling
( Elsevier B.V. , 2020 , Article)The polyamide reverse osmosis (RO) membrane was modified with graphene oxide (GO), followed by polymerization of acrylic acid (used as an antiscalant) for the reduction of both biofouling and mineral scaling. After ... -
Guidelines for the use and interpretation of adsorption isotherm models: A review
( Elsevier B.V. , 2020 , Article)Adsorption process is considered as one of the most used separation and purification processes, in which adsorption occurs by the formation of the physical or chemical bonds between a porous solid medium and a mixture of ... -
Hydrogeochemical characterization and quality evaluation of groundwater suitability for domestic and agricultural uses in the state of Qatar
( Elsevier B.V. , 2020 , Article)This study aims to investigate the groundwater (GW) quality in Qatar to be utilized in domestic and agricultural uses. The integrated physiochemical analysis along with hydrochemical faces analysis, geochemical modeling, ... -
Influence of choline chloride based natural deep eutectic solvent on the separation and rheological behavior of stable bentonite suspension
( Elsevier B.V. , 2021 , Article)Colloids in wastewater are considered a serious problem due to their stability and separation difficulty. Coagulation/ flocculation processes are the most common for the separation of colloids because of their high-performance ... -
Material flow analysis of plastic waste in the gulf co-operation countries (GCC) and the Arabian gulf: Focusing on Qatar
( Elsevier B.V. , 2022 , Article)Global plastic waste production has increased dramatically in recent years, both globally and regionally, having a multitude of adverse effects on the environment and human health. However, little attention has been directed ... -
Metal distribution in marine sediment along the Doha Bay, Qatar
( Kluwer Academic Publishers , 2015 , Article)Concentrations of 25 heavy metals (Ag, Al, As, Ba, Be, Ca, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Li, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Ni, Pb, Sb, Se, Sr, V, Zn and Hg) in surface sediments along the Doha Bay from 10 transects each with five stations were ... -
Multivariate analysis for FTIR in understanding treatment of used cooking oil using activated carbon prepared from olive stone
( Public Library of Science , 2020 , Article)In this study, activated carbons prepared from the green and black olive stone (green OSAC and black OSAC) were used as adsorbents to investigate their removal efficiencies for oxidation products and polar compounds from ... -
Photocatalytic disinfection of Escherichia coli using TiO2 P25 and Cu-doped TiO2
( Korean Society of Industrial Engineering Chemistry , 2015 , Article)coli inactivation.coli inactivation in the range of 4-9.coli inactivation by a factor less than 3. Both sol gel and wet impregnation method are used to create undoped and Cu doped TiO2 in an effort to enhance the photocatalytic ... -
Recent advances and applications of municipal solid wastes bottom and fly ashes: Insights into sustainable management and conservation of resources
( Elsevier B.V. , 2021 , Article)Waste destruction through incineration has widely become an acceptable and popular choice globally. Despite being regarded as a sustainable option, if not operated and managed properly, it can be one of the least environmentally ... -
Recent developments and advancements in graphene-based technologies for oil spill cleanup and oil-water separation processes
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)The vast demand for petroleum industry products led to the increased production of oily wastewaters and has led to many possible separation technologies. In addition to production-related oily wastewater, direct oil spills ... -
Removal of pesticides from water and wastewater: Chemical, physical and biological treatment approaches
( Elsevier B.V. , 2020 , Article)The levels of pesticides in water have increased due to their excessive use in the modern agricultural domain. Choosing a suitable water treatment method for pesticide removal depends on the type of pesticide and the ...
