Browsing by Author "Al- Ghouti, Mohammad A."
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Investigating the effect of polymer-modified graphene oxide coating on RO membrane fouling
Ashfaq, Mohammad Y.; Al-Ghouti, Mohammad A.; Zouari, Nabil ( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)The development of novel reverse osmosis (RO) membranes resistant to multiple types of fouling is a need to secure clean water production and meet rising water demands. In this paper, the RO membrane surface-functionalized ... -
Investigating the simultaneous removal of hydrocarbons and heavy metals by highly adapted Bacillus and Pseudomonas strains
Zulfa, Al Disi; Al-Ghouti, Mohammad A.; Zouari, Nabil ( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)The status, content and availability of heavy metals and hydrocarbons are highly affected by weathering processes – particularly – in areas characterized by harsh conditions. Their concomitant removal by highly adapted ... -
Investigation on the effect of several parameters involved in the biodegradation of polyethylene (PE) and low-density polyethylene (LDPE) under various seawater environments
Sarra N., Dimassi; Hahladakis, John N.; Chamkha, Mohamed; Ahmad, Mohammad I.; Al-Ghouti, Mohammad A.; Sayadi, Sami... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)This work investigates the biodegradation of polyethylene (PE) and low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and the leaching of their harmful additives. Micro/macro-plastics of both types were subjected to different laboratory-controlled ... -
Material flow analysis of plastic waste in the gulf co-operation countries (GCC) and the Arabian gulf: Focusing on Qatar
Danah I., Alagha; Hahladakis, John N.; Sayadi, Sami; Al-Ghouti, Mohammad A. ( Elsevier , 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 ... -
Modified os sepiae of Sepiella inermis as a low cost, sustainable, bio-based adsorbent for the effective remediation of boron from aqueous solution
Bhagyaraj, Sneha; Al-Ghouti, Mohammad A.; Khan, Mariam; Kasak, Peter; Krupa, Igor ( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2022 , Article)The occurrence of boron in low concentration is essential; however, a higher concentration of boron source in water has a toxic effect on humans as well as have retard effect on agricultural plant growth. Thus, the affordable ... -
New material of polyacrylic acid-modified graphene oxide composite for phenol remediation from synthetic and real wastewater
Amina, Bibi; Bibi, Shazia; Abu-Dieyeh, Mohammed; Al-Ghouti, Mohammad A. ( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)In this study, new material of polyacrylic acid-modified graphene oxide (GO-PAA) composite for phenol remediation from synthetic and real wastewater was investigated. The graphene oxide (GO) and GO-PAA were physically and ... -
Optimization of Polyacrylic Acid Coating on Graphene Oxide-Functionalized Reverse-Osmosis Membrane Using UV Radiation through Response Surface Methodology
Ashfaq, Mohammad Yousaf; Al-Ghouti, Mohammad A. ( MDPI , 2022 , Article)Reverse osmosis (RO) is affected by multiple types of fouling such as biofouling, scaling, and organic fouling. Therefore, a multi-functional membrane capable of reducing more than one type of fouling is a need of the hour. ... -
Phytoremediation of heavy metals using Qatari flora
Usman, Kamal; Al-Ghouti, Mohammad A.; Abu-Dieyeh, Mohammed ( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Phytoremediation is a natural phenomenon utilizing plants species to reduce or remove organic and inorganic pollutants from contaminated soil, water and sediment sources. Several studies were conducted to demonstrate the ... -
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Tseng, Hui-Hsin; Lau, Woei Jye; Al-Ghouti, Mohammad A.; An, Liang ( Elsevier , 2022 , Other)It has been over 60 years since the development of the first asymmetric polymeric membrane by Dr. Sidney Loeb and Dr. Srinivasa Sourirajan (University of California, Los Angeles, United States) for seawater desalination. ... -
Proteomic analysis of T. qataranse exposed to lead (Pb) stress reveal new proteins with potential roles in Pb tolerance and detoxification mechanism
Usman, Kamal; Souchelnytskyi, Serhiy; Al-Ghouti, Mohammad A.; Zouari, Nabil; Abu-Dieyeh, Mohammed H. ( Frontiers Media , 2022 , Article)Soil lead (Pb) contamination is one of the environmental problems facing the modern world. Sources of Pb in soil include industrial activities such as mining and smelting processes, agricultural activities such as application ... -
Recent developments in ultrafiltration membrane technology for the removal of potentially toxic elements, and enhanced antifouling performance: A review
Shoshaa, Rouzan; Ashfaq, Mohammad Y.; Al-Ghouti, Mohammad A. ( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)The presence of high concentrations of heavy metals (potentially toxic elements) in water bodies generates serious environmental issues and health problems that led to a dramatic increase in wastewater treatment costs. ... -
Reuse of Sludge as Organic Soil Amendment: Insights into the Current Situation and Potential Challenges
Mabrouk, Oumaima; Hamdi, Helmi; Sayadi, Sami; Al-Ghouti, Mohammad A.; Abu-Dieyeh, Mohammed H.; Zouari, Nabil... more authors ... less authors ( MDPI , 2023 , Article Review)Sludge generation as an organic by-product of wastewater treatment has seen a consistent increase worldwide due to population growth and industrial activities. This poses a chronic challenge regarding management options ... -
Reverse osmosis membrane fouling and its physical, chemical, and biological characterization
Ashfaq, Mohammad Yousaf; Al-Ghouti, Mohammad A. ( Elsevier , 2022 , Book chapter)Membrane fouling is caused by microorganisms and organic, inorganic, and colloidal substances that are present in the feedwater. It affects the performance of membranes in water treatment systems in terms of increase in ... -
Roasted-modified Date Pits In Remediation Of Bromide Ions From Desalinated Water: Kinetic Studies
Al-ghouti, Mohammad A; Khan, Sana; Lutfi Ayesh, Maymoona; Mohammad Fahraei, Fatemeh; Al-disi, Zulfa; Al-kaabi, Nasser Saif... more authors ... less authors ( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2014 , Conference Paper)Disinfection of drinking water is one of the extreme public health activities in Qatar. Chlorination, ozonation, ultra-violet, chloramination, and others are the most important treatment processes used and they can cause ... -
Sustainable and long-term management of municipal solid waste: A review
Adewale S., Bello; Al-Ghouti, Mohammad A.; Abu-Dieyeh, Mohammed H. ( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)This study investigates landfill and incineration waste management strategies as potential and prevalent traditional methods of disposing of municipality-generated waste because of their cheapness and simplicity but requires ... -
Synthesis of nanostructured novel ion-imprinted polymer for selective removal of Cu2+ and Sr2+ ions from reverse osmosis concentrated brine
Khan, Mariam; Al- Ghouti, Mohammad A.; Khraisheh, Majeda; Shomar, Basem; Hijji, Yousef; Tong, Yongfeng; Mansour, Said; Nasser, Mustafa Saleh... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)This study aims to prepare an ion-imprinted polymer (IIP) using copper sulfate as a template and potassium persulfate as an initiator to selectively adsorb copper ions (Cu2+) from aqueous solutions and in an attempt to ... -
The Causes and Effects of Mercury and Methylmercury Contamination in the Marine Environment: A Review
Al-Sulaiti, Maetha M.; Soubra, Lama; Al-Ghouti, Mohammad A. ( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2022 , Article Review)Purpose of Review: The concern of mercury pollution and the impact that it poses on the marine environment were studied heavily since the case of the poison from Minamata bay in the 1960s. The present study provides an ... -
The recovery of strontium ions from seawater reverse osmosis brine using novel composite materials of ferrocyanides modified roasted date pits
Al-Absi, Rana S.; Khan, Mariam; Abu-Dieyeh, Mohammed H.; Ben-Hamadou, Radhouane; Nasser, Mustafa S.; Al-Ghouti, Mohammad A.... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)In this study, three types of adsorbents were used to remove and recover strontium ions (Sr2+) from aqueous and brine solution of seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO), namely roasted date pits (RDP) and RDP modified using copper ... -
Think like a Virus: Toward Improving Nanovaccine Development against SARS-CoV-2
Mohamed, Nura A.; Abou-Saleh, Haissam; Mohamed, Hana A.; Al-Ghouti, Mohammad A.; Crovella, Sergio; Zupin, Luisa... more authors ... less authors ( MDPI , 2022 , Article Review)There is no doubt that infectious diseases present global impact on the economy, society, health, mental state, and even political aspects, causing a long-lasting dent, and the situation will surely worsen if and when the ... -
Total Hg levels distribution in fish and fish products and their relationships with fish types, weights, and protein and lipid contents: A multivariate analysis
Al-Sulaiti, Maetha M.; Soubra, Lama; Ramadan, Gouda A.; Ahmed, Abdullah Qasem Saif; Al-Ghouti, Mohammad A. ( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)This study investigates the mercury (Hg) levels distribution in fish and fish products and their relationships with fish types, weights, protein, and lipid contents in Qatar. Principal component analysis (PCA) was employed ...