Chemical Engineering: Recent submissions
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Removal of volatile organic sulphur compounds by solar advanced oxidation technologies and bioprocesses oxidation treatment of volatile organic sulphur compounds
( AIChE , 2015 , Conference)The degradations of volatile organic sulfur compounds (VOSCs) by advanced oxidation technology, solar advanced oxidation technology, biological treatment, and the combination of solar advanced oxidation technology and ... -
Aqueous ethylaminoethanol blended solvents: Promising candidates for CO2 capture
( AIChE , 2015 , Conference)This paper reports the investigation of effect of temperature on physico-chemical properties of formulated solvent (comprises on ethylaminoethanol, N-methyl-2-pyrollidone, and K2CO3/KHCO3) and reaction kinetics of the ... -
CO2 capture using aqueous ethylaminoethanol: Study of oxidative degradation
( AIChE , 2015 , Conference)This paper reports oxidative degradation of various aqueous solutions of alkanolamines as an effort to find a suitable replacement for monoethanolamine (MEA). Diethanolamine (DEA), triethanolamine (TEA), methyl diethanolamine ... -
Solar thermochemical reforming of natural gas via metal oxide based redox reactions
( AIChE , 2015 , Conference)This paper reports the thermodynamic analysis of Sm2O3 based solar thermochemical CH4 reforming process. Thermodynamic equilibrium compositions of the syngas production via CH4 reforming via Sm2O3 reduction as a function ... -
Techno-economic investigation of an integrated boiler?solar water heating/cooling system: A case study
( MDPI AG , 2021 , Article)With the increase in oil prices, developing nations end up paying expensive electricity and heating bill. This leading study investigates the experimental development of a new energy-saving system by integrating a solar ... -
Metal-organic frameworks as a platform for CO2 capture and chemical processes: Adsorption, membrane separation, catalytic-conversion, and electrochemical reduction of CO2
( MDPI , 2020 , Article Review)The continuous rise in the atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide gas (CO2) is of significant global concern. Several methodologies and technologies are proposed and applied by the industries to mitigate the emissions ... -
A comprehensive rheological study for a flowing polymer-based drilling fluid used for wellbore strengthening
( Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) , 2020 , Conference)Loss circulation encountered in highly fractured formations, depleted reservoir, or HP/HT intervals is the root cause of many problems plaguing the oil and gas sector for many years. High pore pressure narrows the window ... -
Microbial Desalination Cell: An Integrated Approach for Wastewater Treatment and Desalination Systems for Sustainable Water Desalination and Wastewater Treatment
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference)The availability of drinking water from the current available sources is decreasing due to the high demand and population increase. Seawater is a potential source for drinking water but the current desalination technology ... -
Evolution of Seawater Desalination and Petroleum Refinery Wastewater Treatment in a Microbial Desalination Cell
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference)Petroleum refining, not only consumes large quantities of water but also generates large quantities of wastewater. Large quantities of petroleum refinery wastewater are generated worldwide, approximately 3.5-5 m3 of ... -
Ionic Liquids as Multi-purpose Inhibitors to avoid Natural Gas Hydrates during Gas Processing
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference)The issue of hydrate formation during gas processing is a challenging problem for the oil and gas industries. Billions of dollars spent annually to get rid of the blockage of pipelines due to hydrate clogging by applying ... -
Exceptionally High CO2 Capturing Capacity of Porous Organic Polymers
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference)Pre-combustion flue gas capture has been emerged as an efficient alternative to circumvent the costly procedures of materials regeneration utilized by the energy industry for CO2 capture and separation. Stability of the ... -
Alternatives to amine-based capture & new technologies
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2012 , Report)Large improvements in separations technology will require novel materials with enhanced properties and performance. The fundamental interlinks for success in merging synthesis and process incorporation are the structure, ... -
Transport
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2012 , Report)In this contribution, we present an overview of the contribution made by the shipping sector to global CO 2 emissions. We review the currently proposed technology options for mitigating these emissions, and propose a new ... -
Nanoporous Polymeric Materials For Co2 Capture And Separation
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2014 , Conference)Control of carbon dioxide emissions without significant penalties requires effective CO2 scrubbing from point sources, such as fossil fuel burning power plants, cement factories and steel making. Capturing process is the ... -
Promising And Anomalous Structural And Electrochemical Properties Of Polyanionic Phosphates In Sodium Ion Batteries
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2014 , Conference)This work presents a recent progress on the polyanionic phosphate family that functions as cathode materials in sodium ion batteries (SIBs). Firstly, this study will cover vanadium-containing frameworks that show very ... -
Synthesis Of Transition Metal Nanoparticles Using Combustion Based Techniques
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2014 , Conference)Solution combustion synthesis (SCS) is a widely used technique for synthesizing variety of high purity oxide nanoparticles. Two basic modes for combustion synthesis are the self-propagating high temperature synthesis (SHS) ... -
Microbial Desalination Cell: A Sustainable Approach For Brackish Water Desalination And Wastewater Treatment With Bioelectricity Generation
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2014 , Conference)The shortage of the fresh water has become a more and more serious issue because of the rapid increase in human population and resource consumption. Although water is an abundant natural resource available in the earth, ... -
Bio self-healing concrete using MICP by an indigenous Bacillus cereus strain isolated from Qatari soil
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)In this study, the self-healing process in concrete through microbial-induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP) performed by an adapted indigenous strain of Bacillus cereus isolated from soils in Qatar was investigated. ... -
Nonenzymatic Electrochemical Sensor Based on CuO-MgO Composite for Dopamine Detection
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2021 , Article)Dopamine plays an essential role in the proper functioning of the brain and the body. A change in the level of dopamine can lead to disorders related to the nervous system. Thus, detection of dopamine levels may aid in the ... -
Recent progress on nanomaterial-based membranes for water treatment
( MDPI , 2021 , Article Review)Nanomaterials have emerged as the new future generation materials for high-performance water treatment membranes with potential for solving the worldwide water pollution issue. The incorporation of nanomaterials in membranes ...
