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Eco-friendly Concrete Using Waste Plastic Bottles as Aggregate: A Case Study from Oman
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Waste plastic bottles (WPB) (polyethylene terephthalate (PET)) type are used widely for water storage and eventually become environmental burden. This study investigated an innovative application of the WPB to partially ... -
Eco-Friendly Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Materials from Flexible Reduced Graphene Oxide Filled Polycaprolactone/Polyaniline Nanocomposites
( Taylor and Francis Inc. , 2016 , Article)Hybrid nanocomposites have the unique ability of enhancing material properties due to the existing synergistic effect of the fillers. In this study, the authors report such an eco-friendly hybrid nanocomposite comprising ... -
Eco-friendly foam biocomposites based on cellulose extracted from date palm leaves and low-density polyethylene
( Web Portal IOP , 2020 , Article)The design of composite materials using environmentally compatible materials and adopting sustainable preparation techniques is very necessary for a better environment. The present study is a step towards developing an ... -
Eco-friendly highly efficient BN/rGO/TiO2 nanocomposite visible-light photocatalyst for phenol mineralization
( Springer , 2021 , Article)Boron nitride (BN) and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) of different loadings were composited with commercial P25 TiO2 (Ti) through the hydrothermal method. The as-prepared nanocomposites were characterized using various ... -
Eco-Friendly Synthesis of Graphene Oxide Reinforced Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose/Polyvinyl Alcohol Blend Nanocomposites Filled with Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles for High-k Capacitor Applications
( Taylor and Francis Inc. , 2016 , Article)Polymer/inorganic nanocomposites comprising of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose and polyvinyl alcohol as a polymer matrix and unique combination of graphene oxide and zinc oxide nanoparticles as fillers have been prepared ... -
Eco-structured adsorptive removal of tigecycline from wastewater: Date pits’ biochar versus the magnetic biochar
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2020 , Article)Non-magnetic and magnetic low-cost biochar (BC) from date pits (DP) were applied to remove tigecycline (TIGC) from TIGC-artificially contaminated water samples. Pristine biochar from DP (BCDP) and magnetite-decorated biochar ... -
Eco-structured biosorptive removal of basic fuchsin using pistachio nutshells: A definitive screening design-based approach
( MDPI AG , 2019 , Article)Biosorptive removal of basic fuchsin (BF) from wastewater samples was achieved using the recycled agro-wastes of pistachio nut shells (PNS). Seven adsorbents were developed; raw shells (RPNS) and the thermally activated ... -
Ecogenotoxicological Impact of Marine Pollutants on Qatari Bivalves: An Experimental Approach
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2018 , Conference Paper)The geographical and hydrological characteristics and industrial activities of the Arabian/Persian Gulf contribute to its classification as a stressed marine environment. The persistency of some contaminants released by ... -
Ecological and agriculture impacts of bakery yeast wastewater use on weed communities and crops in an arid environment
( Springer Verlag , 2017 , Article)The goal of this study was to evaluate the impact of using yeast wastewater (YW) on weed communities. The study showed that all ecological parameters including species richness, dispersion, density, frequency, and % of ... -
Ecological and Health Risks Assessment of Potentially Toxic Metals and Metalloids Contaminants
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Potentially toxic environmental contaminants, including metals and metalloids, are commonly found in emerging economies. At high concentrations, elements such as As, Cr, and Ni can be hazardous and may lead to various ... -
Ecological and health risks assessment of potentially toxic metals and metalloids contaminants: A case study of agricultural soils in Qatar
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)© 2021 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. In recent years, Qatar has witnessed exponential growth in the human population, urbanization, and increased anthropogenic activities, including agriculture. ... -
Ecological and Health Risks Assessment of Potentially Toxic Metals and Metalloids Contaminants: A Case Study of Agricultural Soils in Qatar.
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)In recent years, Qatar has witnessed exponential growth in the human population, urbanization, and increased anthropogenic activities, including agriculture. Potentially toxic environmental contaminants, including metals ... -
Ecological and phytochemical studies on the "miswak", salvadora persica l.
( Qatar University , 1984 , Article)The "Miswak", which is produced from the stolons and branches of Salvadora persica is used as a substitute for ordinary tooth brushes. The use of "Miswak" has been recommended by Islam. It is endowed by several characteristics ... -
Ecological Characteristics Of The Littorial Fauna At Tubli Bay, Bahrain
( Qatar University , 1995 , Article)Papers presented at The gulf symposium on Environmental biology, University of Qatar, 7-9 May 1994 *********** The intertidal fauna inhabiting a wide range of habitats at Tubli, an inshore bay on the eastern part of ... -
Ecological impacts and potential hazards of nickel on soil microbes, plants, and human health
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Nickel (Ni) contamination poses a serious environmental concern, particularly in developing countries: where, anthropogenic activities significantly contributes to Ni accumulations in soils and waters. The contamination ... -
Ecological Indicators for Landscape Assessment- Moving Forward with Sustainability Initiatives for Qatar
( OMICS International , 2012 , Article)According to the Central Intelligence Agency, Oil and gas have made Qatar the second highest per-capita income country - following Liechtenstein. The economy of Qatar is one of the active economies in the Middle East with ... -
Ecological modernization and responses for a low-carbon future in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries
( Wiley-Blackwell , 2018 , Article)Low-carbon development is a challenging endeavor for many fossil fuels exporting nations around the world, and is especially important in light of the recent Paris Agreement on climate change. The Gulf Cooperation Council ... -
Ecological Notes On The Floristic Composition And Endemic Species Of Saint Catherine Mountains, South Sinai, Egypt
( Qatar University , 1995 , Article)The present study is aimed at (1) giving complete list of all plant speciec growing in Saint Catherine mountains, (2) studying the relationship between species number and the amount of precipitation at the time of study ... -
Ecological risks of microplastics contamination with green solutions and future perspectives
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)The rise of plasticulture as mulching material in farming systems has raised concerns about microplastics (MPs) in the agricultural landscape. MPs are emerging pollutants in croplands and water systems with significant ... -
Ecological Studies On The Bottom Fauna Of Lake Manala, Egypt
( Qatar University , 1990 , Article)An ecological survey has been conducted for the benthic Community in Lake Manzala during May and June, 1985. The diversity and distribution of organisms are largely determined by salinity. Mean abundance of benthic fauna ...