Browsing Theme 1: Energy and Environment by Publication Date
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Detecting Organic Nitrogen with 1H-15N HMBC Spectra
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)NMR spectroscopy has been the most important tool for organic chemistry research, providing detailed structure information. While 1H and 13C NMR spectra were frequently measured, 15N NMR spectra were relatively rare, even ... -
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 ... -
Synthesis & Performance Evaluation of Hybrid Cathode Materials for Energy Storage
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Research into the development of novel cathode materials for energy storage applications is progressing at a rapid rate to meet the ever-growing demands of modern society. Amongst various options, batteries are playing a ... -
A Case Study of Qatar: Health Risk Assessment associated with Bisphenol A
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)This study is aimed at evaluating exposure to bisphenol A in drinkable water. Much studies have not been conducted on Bisphenol A in the drinkable water globally, in Arabian Gulf and particularly in Qatar. This assessment ... -
The Separation of Emulsified Water/Oil Mixtures through Adsorption on Plasma-Treated Polyethylene Powder
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)This work addresses the preparation and characterization of efficient adsorbents for tertiary treatment (oil content below 100 ppm) of oil/water emulsions. Powdered low-density polyethylene (LDPE) was modified by radio-frequency ... -
Lithologic Characterization and Micropore Structures of Gas Shale Strata: An example from the Midra Shale of Western Qatar
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Gas shale is the future hydrocarbon reservoir of Qatar. The Qatari geologic section has had important successions of gas shale at different geologic times including the Eocene Midra shale, the Cretaceous Ratawi and Nahr ... -
Liquid exfoliated MoS2 sheet coupled with conductive polyaniline for gas sensor
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Polyaniline (PANI)/MoS2 composites with porous microspheres were prepared by a hydrothermal and in situ polymerization method. The structural, optical, and morphological properties were characterized by X-ray powder ... -
Self-healing behavior of epoxy-based double-layer nanocomposite coatings modified with Zirconia nanoparticles
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)This work reports the self-healing behavior of epoxy reinforced ZrO2 double-layer nanocomposite coatings to alleviate the deleterious effects of corrosion in the oil and gas industry. The corrosion inhibitor (imidazole) ... -
Experimental Investigations of Gas Kick for Single and Two-Phase Gas-liquid Flow in near Horizontal Wells
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Multiphase flow in pipelines is of great importance and broadly used in several industries for various applications. A multiphase flow is a complex physical phenomenon where more than one phase occurs. In oil and gas ... -
Mercury levels in tar mat contaminated beaches and its marine organisms living along the Qatari coasts
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)One of the pollutants that affects the coastal environment of Qatar is the vast expanse of oil residue ‘tarmats’ deposited on its beaches. The current study is aimed at gauging the concentration levels of total mercury ... -
Experimental Investigation of Foam drilling fluid using Visualization Technique
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Cutting transport is one of the major factors, which affects the cost, time and quality of drilling operations. Over the years, as the number of directional wells have increased to improve the productivity, it has been ... -
Prevalence of Toxigenic Fungi and Mycotoxins in Arabic Coffee: Protective Effect of Traditional Coffee Roasting, Brewing and Microbial Volatiles
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Like other agricultural crops, fungal infection and synthesis of mycotoxins in coffee leads to significant economic losses. This study is aimed at investigating the prevalence of toxigenic fungi, their metabolites, and the ... -
Magnetorheological Elastomer (MRE) based torsional vibration isolator for application in a prototype drilling shaft
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Magnetorheological Elastomer (MRE) is a type of smart composite material consisting of a polymer matrix embedded with ferromagnetic particles. In the presence of an external magnetic field, its mechanical properties, such ... -
Double layered polymeric coatings for corrosion protection of steel
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Corrosion is one of the challenging issues faced by many industries, causing substantial economic losses every year due to the degradation of metallic parts, raising many safety concerns. Therefore, it is of utmost relevance ... -
Germanium Oxide/germanium/ reduced Graphene (GeO2/Ge/r-GO) Hybrid Composite Anodes for Lithium-ion Batteries: Effect of Ge loading on Electrochemical Performance
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Hybrid composites between Germanium (Ge) and carbonaceous materials are promising anode materials for Li-ion batteries (LIBs). The mitigation of reduced cycling ability and rate capability allows for the unhindered benefit ... -
An Integrated Approach to Produced Water Treatment using Sand Filtration, Activated Carbon and Microemulsions modified Activated Carbon
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)The produced water from natural gas production process in the North field offshore is considered as the largest wastewater volume in Qatar, which could be potentially used for clean water resources for the industry as well ... -
Coral Research and Nursery Farm Project
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)In the framework of the Coral Management Plan for the North Field Expansion Project (NFE) and North Field Production Sustainability Project (NFPS), Qatargas has partnered with the Environmental Science Center (ESC) to ... -
Microplastics in the beach sediments around the Ras Rakan Island, Qatar
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)The ubiquitous microplastic (MP) pollution is an emerging environmental issue in the marine environment. In this study, historical accumulation trends of MPs in the beach sediments around the Ras Rakan Island of Qatar have ... -
Parametric study on moment redistribution of fiber reinforced concrete continuous beams with basalt FRP bars
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)The state of Qatar bears harsh environment and coastal conditions which stand for most of the year. As a result, steel-reinforced concrete structures are subjected to rapid corrosion and deterioration. Therefore, there is ... -
Biodiversity of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi in Plant Roots and Rhizosphere Soil from different arid locations of Qatar
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Recently more attention or interest has been developed towards the role of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF) in plant growth. Qatar, which is a part of the Arabian Gulf region, is mostly arid with hot and dry climatic ...