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Synthesis and electrochemical characterization of Cr-doped lithium-rich Li1.2Ni0.16Mn0.56Co0.08-xCrxO2 cathodes
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Springer Nature
, 2018 , Article)
Lithium-rich layer oxide, Li1.2Ni0.16Mn0.56Co0.08O2 (NMC), is a potential cathode candidate for high-energy density batteries. Issues such as cycling stability, rate performance, and cost are yet to be overcome before ...
Improvement of both lipid and biomass productivities of Qatar Chlorocystis isolate for biodiesel production and food security
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Blackwell Publishing
, 2018 , Article)
Microalgae are considered a very promising alternative for biofuel production. Several strategies were developed to modulate and improve algae metabolites production to meet the requirements for biodiesel production. Most ...
Examining the cross-cultural attitudes of Qataris and expatriates in Qatar, the host country of 2022 World Cup
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Emerald Publishing Limited
, 2018 , Article)
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to examine how residents in Qatar, the host country of the 2022 World Cup, interact, socialize and acculturate in order to create a more harmonic society, a critical factor for the ...
Nanofibrous alginate membrane coated with cellulose nanowhiskers for water purification
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Springer Verlag
, 2018 , Article)
The aim of this study was to develop a filtration membrane based on two-layered nanoscale alginate nanofibres reinforced with maize cellulose nanowhiskers (diameter between 3 and 12 nm). Reinforcing of the membrane with ...
Cylindrical graphite based microbial fuel cell for the treatment of industrial wastewaters and bioenergy generation
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2018 , Article)
Cylindrical graphite microbial fuel cell (MFC) configuration designed by eliminating distinct casing and membrane was evaluated for bioelectrogenesis and treatment of real-field wastewaters. Both petroleum refinery wastewater ...
Prevalence of general and abdominal obesity among adolescents attending independent schools in Qatar
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Emerald Publishing Limited
, 2018 , Article)
Purpose: The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of general and abdominal obesity among adolescents attending independent schools in Qatar.
Design/methodology/approaches: A school-based cross-sectional ...
Cadmium intake and chronic kidney disease: Response to Kawada T.
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Elsevier Ltd. and European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism
, 2018 , Article)
We would like to thank Dr Kawada for the interest in our study. Dr Kawada raised a critical point regarding the provisional tolerable monthly intake (PTMI) for cadmium (25 μg/kg body weight/month) proposed by WHO in 2013 ...
Influence of TiO2 nanoparticles on the crystallization behaviour and tensile properties of PLA/TiO2, PCL/TiO2 and PLA/PCL/TiO2 nanocomposites.
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Springer Verlag
, 2018 , Article)
This paper investigated the influence of TiO2 nanoparticles on the morphologies, as well as crystallization behaviour and kinetics, of neat PLA and PCL, and of these polymers in different PLA/PCL blends. We used transmission ...
Attitudes Toward the Coaching Profession: Evidence from a Nation-Wide Study in Qatar
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Human Kinetics
, 2018 , Article)
The present study aimed to develop a scale for measuring Qataris’ attitudes toward coaching and their intentions towards this profession. The survey target population included Qataris who were 18 years or older and who ...
Antecedents and consequences of perceived student employability in Qatar: parental perspective
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Springer Verlag
, 2018 , Article)
The aim of this research is to examine the factors that influence parental perceptions of the image of Qatar’s national university, Qatar University. The study builds on relevant scholarship on perceptions of organizational ...