Browsing Biological & Environmental Sciences by Author "Al-Ghouti, Mohammad A."
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60 Years of the Loeb-Sourirajan Membrane: Principles, New Materials, Modelling, Characterization, and Applications
Tseng, Hui Hsin; Lau, Woei Jye; Al-Ghouti, Mohammad A.; An, Liang ( Elsevier , 2022 , Book)60 Years of the Loeb-Sourirajan Membrane: Principles, New Materials, Modelling, Characterization and Applications bring forth theoretical advances, novel characterization techniques, materials development, advanced treatment ... -
A solid-phase extractant based on microemulsion modified date pits for toxic pollutants
Al-Ghouti, Mohammad A.; Hawari, Alaa; Khraisheh, Majeda ( Elsevier , 2013 , Article)Application of microemulsion modified raw date pits as an inexpensive solid extractant for removing methylene blue (MB), copper ion (Cu2+) and cadmium ion (Cd2+) has been presented. The results summarised herein are also ... -
Allelopathic Effects of the Invasive Prosopis juliflora (Sw.) DC. on Native Plants: Perspectives toward Agrosystems
Bibi, Shazia; Bibi, Amina; Al-Ghouti, Mohammad A.; Abu-Dieyeh, Mohammed H. ( MDPI , 2023 , Article)Prosopis juliflora (Sw.) DC. Is highly recognized for its invasive character and its detrimental effects on different plant species across the world. In this study, a field survey was performed to assess the impact of P. ... -
Characterization and assessment of process water from oil and gas production: A case study of process wastewater in Qatar
Eldos, Haneen I.; Khan, Mariam; Zouari, Nabil; Saeed, Suhur; Al-Ghouti, Mohammad A. ( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)This study characterized and assessed three different process water (PWWs) (S-1, S-2, and S-3) from oil and gas production in Qatar. The wastewater generated in various processing stages contains many harmful components ... -
Date pits based nanomaterials for thermal insulation applications - Towards energy efficient buildings in Qatar
Al Marri, Moza Ghorab; Al-Ghouti, Mohammad A.; Shunmugasamy, Vasanth C.; Zouari, Nabil ( Public Library of Science , 2021 , Article)Air-conditioning systems make the most significant part of energy consumption in the residential sector. There is no denying that it is essential to produce a comfortable indoor thermal environment for residents in a ... -
Degradation-fragmentation of marine plastic waste and their environmental implications: A critical review
Sarra N., Dimassi; Hahladakis, John N.; Yahia, Mohamed Najib Daly; Ahmad, Mohammad I.; Sayadi, Sami; Al-Ghouti, Mohammad A.... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier , 2022 , Article Review)This review critically evaluates the plastic accumulation challenges and their environmental (primarily) and human (secondarily) impacts. It also emphasizes on their degradation and fragmentation phenomena under marine ... -
Development of a novel tailored ion-imprinted polymer for recovery of lithium and strontium from reverse osmosis concentrated brine
Alshuiael, Sara M.; Al-Ghouti, Mohammad A. ( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)This study aims to prepare ion-imprinted polymer (IIP) with the benefit of a metal-based sorbent, which is fabricated to selectively adsorb lithium (Li+) from aqueous solutions, and in an attempt to remove strontium (Sr2+). ... -
Effect of polymaleic acid and microwave radiations on reverse osmosis membrane's performance and properties: A response surface methodology approach
Ashfaq, Mohammad Y.; Al-Ghouti, Mohammad A. ( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Polymaleic acid was tested for its ability to control inorganic fouling in reverse osmosis (RO) system for the first time as a membrane surface modifier. Using the design of experiments (DoE) based on the response surface ... -
Effect of temperature and sunlight on the leachability potential of BPA and phthalates from plastic litter under marine conditions
Sarra N., Dimassi; Hahladakis, John N.; Yahia, Mohamed Nejib Daly; Ahmad, Mohammad I.; Sayadi, Sami; Al-Ghouti, Mohammad A.... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)This study investigates the leaching potential of several additives embedded in six different plastic types when exposed to extreme simulated marine conditions for 140 days. The findings achieved herein contribute to a ... -
Electronic waste considerations in the Middle East and North African (MENA) region: A review
Moossa, Buzaina; Qiblawey, Hazim; Nasser, Mustafa S.; Al-Ghouti, Mohammad A.; Benamor, Abdelbaki ( Elsevier , 2023 , Article Review)Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment or e-waste is a waste stream that has multiplied profoundly in recent years. Currently, many researchers focused on the study of e-waste. The Middle East & North Africa (MENA) is ... -
Enhancing the Quality of "Produced Water" by Activated Carbon
Al-Kaabi, Maryam; Ghazi, Amina BiBi; Qunnaby, Rola; Dawwas, Farah; Al-Hadrami, Huda; khatir, Zenaba; Yousif, Mona; Ahmed, Talaat; Al-Ghouti, Mohammad A.... more authors ... less authors ( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)The main objective is to contribute via this study, in solving an environmental issue and helping Qatar in finding suitable water resources; useful in agriculture. Qatar faces diverse water challenges; the number one that ... -
Enhancing the Remediation Capacity of Mercury Ions from Fluorescent Lamp Using Roasted Date Pits and Its Modified Forms
Al-Ghouti, Mohammad A.; Al-Dana, Dana; Alduroobi, Haya; Ayesh, Maymoona; Khan, Sana; Fahraei, Fatemeh; Safi, Mariem; Abu-Dieyeh, Mohammed; Shomar, Basem... more authors ... less authors ( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)One of the most toxic heavy metals in the environment is mercury (Hg). However, it still has major uses in various industrial and agricultural applications; leading to localized mercury pollution. There has been an increase ... -
Evaluation of processed sludge as a sustainable and efficient soil conditioner and organic fertiliser for Qatari soil
Ali, Majeed; Ahmed, Talaat; Al-Ghouti, Mohammad A. ( Inderscience Publishers , 2022 , Article)Qatar is implementing the use of treated sludge as a sustainable resource in the green infrastructure. The study employed an experimental research design where five samples (two kilograms each) of pelletised sludge of both ... -
Evidencing the role of carbonic anhydrase in the formation of carbonate minerals by bacterial strains isolated from extreme environments in Qatar
Abdelsamad, Rim; Al Disi, Zulfa; Abu-Dieyeh, Mohammed; Al-Ghouti, Mohammad A.; Zouari, Nabil ( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Calcium carbonate, one of the most abundant minerals in the geological records is considered as primary source of the carbon reservoir. The role of microorganisms in the biotic precipitation of calcium carbonate has been ... -
Health risk assessment of methyl mercury from fish consumption in a sample of adult Qatari residents
Al-Sulaiti, Maetha M.; Al-Ghouti, Mohammad A.; Ramadan, Gouda A.; Soubra, Lama ( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2023 , Article)Fish constitutes an essential source of high-quality protein and is, at the same time, the source of exposure to many hazardous contaminants, namely mercury and methyl mercury (MeHg). This study aims at assessing the risk ... -
Insights into the degradation mechanism of PET and PP under marine conditions using FTIR
Sarra N., Dimassi; Hahladakis, John N.; Yahia, Mohamed Najib Daly; Ahmad, Mohammad I.; Sayadi, Sami; Al-Ghouti, Mohammad A.... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Plastics possess diverse functional properties that have made them extremely desirable. However, due to poor waste management practices, large quantities eventually end up in the oceans where their degradation begins. ... -
Insights into the interaction between mineral formation and heavy metals immobilization, mediated by Virgibacillus exopolymeric substances
Zulfa Ali Al, Disi; Mohamed, Dalal Omar; Al-Ghouti, Mohammad A.; Zouari, Nabil ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Heavy metal pollution poses significant risks to both the environment and human health due to their toxicity, long residence times, and their ability to bioaccumulate and bio magnify across the food chain. To address this ... -
Interaction between indigenous hydrocarbon-degrading bacteria in reconstituted mixtures for remediation of weathered oil in soil
Al-Kaabi, Nasser; Disi, Zulfa Al; Al-Ghouti, Mohammad A.; Solling, Theis Ivan; Zouari, Nabil ( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)It has been demonstrated that biostimulation is necessary to investigate the interactions between indigenous bacteria and establish an approach for the bioremediation of soils contaminated with weathered oil. This was ... -
Investigating the effect of polymer-modified graphene oxide coating on RO membrane fouling
Ashfaq, Mohammad Y.; Al-Ghouti, Mohammad A.; Zouari, Nabil ( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)The development of novel reverse osmosis (RO) membranes resistant to multiple types of fouling is a need to secure clean water production and meet rising water demands. In this paper, the RO membrane surface-functionalized ... -
Investigating the simultaneous removal of hydrocarbons and heavy metals by highly adapted Bacillus and Pseudomonas strains
Zulfa, Al Disi; Al-Ghouti, Mohammad A.; Zouari, Nabil ( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)The status, content and availability of heavy metals and hydrocarbons are highly affected by weathering processes – particularly – in areas characterized by harsh conditions. Their concomitant removal by highly adapted ...