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Cellulose microfibers (CMFs) reinforced smart self-healing polymeric composite coatings for corrosion protection of steel
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
The use of organic coating for the metals has been widely being used to protect the surface against corrosion. Polymeric coating incorporated with Nanocontainers loaded with inhibitor and self-healing provides better ...
Preparation of slippery liquid infused porous surfaces on polymeric substrates
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
Many polymers have been found in bio-science paralleling with advancement in a technology sector. A selection of suitable polymers for using in a biomedical sector is based on many factors such as chemical nature, surface ...
Designing a quick fix shutter for auto-disinfecting scan glass surface in biometric scanners
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
Fingerprint scanners are significant devices in professional life, and its contamination can be potential sources of COVID 19 transmission. Manual disinfection of the fingerprint scanner after every single use is time ...
Algae-based biofertilizer for date palm cultivation in Qatar
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) is the main fruit crop found in the arid and semi-arid regions of the world. It naturally adapts to the adverse environments of extreme heat and water scarcity and prevents further ...
Distribution and Diversity of Benthic Marine Macroalgae in Islands Around Qatar
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
Extending into the Arabian Gulf, Qatar is surrounded by a number of islands mostly scattered by the eastern coastline. With the unique physical characteristics of the Gulf which is a highly saline sea with high seawater ...
Characterization of the Extracellular Polymeric Substances (EPS) of Virgibacillus strains capable of mediating the formation of high Mg-calcite and protodolomite
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
The origin of dolomite -a common carbonate mineral- is the subject of an ongoing debate. It has been proposed that extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) excreted by microbes contain specific organic molecules that ...
Alginate-mediated synthesis of hetero-shaped silver nanoparticles and their hydrogen peroxide sensing ability
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
Silver nanoparticles have been the focus of extensive research for many decades due to their unique physical, chemical and electrical properties. Introducing new environmentally benign methods for the synthesis of silver ...
Assessment of Anti-proliferative and Anti-bacterial Activity of a Desert Microalgal Strain Desmodesmus sp.
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
Microalgae are believed to be a promising sources of different high value products (HVP). HVP are metabolites which are produced during the growth of microalgae and their production is triggered by the physiochemical growth ...
Catalytic decomposition of ethanol over bimetallic NiCo catalysts for carbon nanotube synthesis
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
In this work we investigate the use of NiCo bimetal/oxide as catalyst for hydrogen production from ethanol, with a focus on the deactivation pattern and the nature of the observed carbon deposition [1, 2]. It is well known ...
Novel approach to study the diversity of soil microbial communities in Qatar
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
A broad diversity of microorganisms can be found in soil, where they are essential for nutrient cycling and energy transfer. Recent high-throughput sequencing methods have greatly advanced our knowledge about how soil, ...