Faculty Contributions: Recent submissions
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Co-hydrothermal carbonization of styrofoam and sawdust: fuel properties evaluation and effect of water recirculation on hydrochar properties
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2024 , Article)The goal of this research was to create a co-hydrochar (Co-HC) from styrofoam (SF) and sawdust (SD) using a co-hydrothermal carbonization (co-HTC) method and to investigate the physicochemical features of co-hydrochar. At ... -
Co-pyrolysis characteristic of sugarcane waste with polyethylene terephthalate: thermal decomposition, product distribution, synergistic effect, and kinetics analysis
( Springer , 2024 , Article)This work has focused on the co-pyrolysis of sugarcane waste (SW) with polyethylene terephthalate (PET) to gain insight on its thermal decomposition, product distribution, kinetics, and synergistic effect. SW and PET were ... -
A REVIEW OF THE CURRENT TREND IN THE SYNTHESIS OF NITROGEN-RICH FUNCTIONAL POLYMERS FOR CARBON DIOXIDE ADSORPTION
( Malaysian Society of Analytical Sciences , 2024 , Article)The consumption of fossil fuels (oil, coal, and natural gas) has increased due to the increasing demand for energy from various industries. The International Energy Agency, in its World Energy Outlook 2022, has noted a ... -
Recent progress on tobacco wastes–derived adsorbents for the remediation of aquatic pollutants: A review
( Academic Press Inc. , 2024 , Article)Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.) is a significant crop widely planted worldwide. Its leaves have a special economical value as raw materials for the cigarette industry. During tobacco harvesting and cigarette production, a ... -
A review on recent developments and future prospects in the treatment of oily petroleum refinery wastewater by adsorption
( Elsevier Ltd , 2024 , Other)A vital by-product of the petroleum industry, oily wastewater, presents a serious environmental problem owing to its complex composition and considerable volume. This includes a wide range of contaminants, such as oil, ... -
Unraveling the role of nanoparticles in improving plant resilience under environmental stress condition
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Background: As the world grapples with increasing agricultural demands and unpredictable environmental stressors, there is a pressing need to improve plant resilience. Therefore, understanding the pioneering role of ... -
Editorial notes for the ESPR special issue on Green technology and Industrial Revolution 4.0 for a greener future
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Identifying genomic regions determining shoot and root traits related to nitrogen uptake efficiency in a multiparent advanced generation intercross (MAGIC) winter wheat population in a high-throughput phenotyping facility
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)In the context of a continuously increasing human population that needs to be fed, with environmental protection in mind, nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) improvement is becoming very important. To understand the natural ... -
The Potential of Biochar Application to Enhance Soil Quality, Yield, and Growth of Wheat and Barley Under Rainfed Conditions
( Springer Link , 2023 , Article)Biochar (BC) is a carbon-rich product obtained by heating biomass in a closed system with a finite amount of oxygen. BC has gained significant attention in agriculture as a soil amendment. This study investigated the effect ... -
Wheat Grains as a Sustainable Source of Protein for Health
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)Protein deficiency is recognized among the major global health issues with an underestimation of its importance. Genetic biofortification is a cost-effective and sustainable strategy to overcome global protein malnutrition. ... -
Dynamic simulation of lead(II) metal adsorption from water on activated carbons in a packed-bed column
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2024 , Article)In this work, lead(II) adsorption on activated carbons, tire-derived activated carbon (TAC), and commercial activated carbon (CAC), in a packed-bed column, was simulated using the Aspen Adsorption® V11 flowsheet simulator. ... -
Black cumin meal (Nigella sativa) as an alternative feed resource during the suckling period of Awassi ewes: Assessments of performance and health
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)This study was designed to investigate the effectiveness of different Black cumin meal (BCM) dietary treatments during the suckling period on lactating performance and health of multiparous Awassi ewes. We randomly allocated ... -
Adsorption–photocatalysis synergy of reusable mesoporous TiO2–ZnO for photocatalytic degradation of doxycycline antibiotic
( Elsevier Ltd , 2024 , Article)The potentials of mesoporous TiO2–ZnO (3TiZn) were explored on photocatalytic degradation of doxycycline (DOX) antibiotic, likewise the influence of adsorption on the photocatalytic process. The 3TiZn was characterized for ... -
Effect of AlN on the Mechanical and Electrochemical Properties of Aluminum Metal Matrix Composites
( MDPI , 2024 , Article)In the present investigation, aluminum metal matrix composites (AMMs) reinforced with aluminum nitride (AlN) nanoparticulates at different volumetric ratios of (0, 0.5, 1, 1.5, and 2 vol.%) were manufactured via a ... -
Synergistic effect of concentration and annealing on structural, mechanical, and room-temperature thermoelectric properties of n-type Ga-doped ZnO films
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)The development of Ga-doped Zinc Oxide (GZO) films from nontoxic, abundant elements using a cost-effective and scalable approach is crucial for the profitability and sustainability of thermoelectric applications. Challenges ... -
Genetic Insights into Stress Resilience via Enhancing Salinity Adaptation in Barley
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Salinity stress is one of the major abiotic stresses that significantly impacts plant growth and performance. Therefore, this study investigated the role of foliar-applied ascorbic acid (AsA) at a concentration of 2 mM as ... -
Genome-wide association study reveals the genetic basis controlling mineral accumulation in wheat grains under potassium deficiency
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Potassium deficit might affect the accumulation of macronutrients in wheat grains that are crucial to plant health, growth, yield, and quality. Understanding the genetic basis underlying the accumulation of macronutrients ... -
Candidate gene discovery for the biofortification of wheat grains with essential micronutrients for global food security
( Cereal Research Non-Profit Company , 2024 , Article)Mineral biofortification of wheat grains is a critical aspect of agricultural research and development that aims to enhance the nutritional content of wheat, a staple food consumed worldwide. Therefore, understanding the ... -
Unveiling into Genetic Architecture of Transgenerational Stress Memory via Promoting Drought Tolerance in Barley
( Springer Link , 2024 , Article)Understanding how transgenerational stress memory in a core collection of barley accessions influences seed germination and seedling parameters under drought stress conditions is essential to enhancing its adaptability and ... -
Genetic mining of desirable alleles for transgenerational stress memory through enhancing drought adaptation in wheat
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Plant memory refers to the phenomenon where past environmental experiences influence the responses of plants to current/future events. Drought stress has a mostly significant negative impact on wheat, which is a vital crop ...