Browsing Biological & Environmental Sciences by Type "Article"
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A better understanding of seawater reverse osmosis brine: Characterizations, uses, and energy requirements
( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article)Before investing in any optimizing technology for the recovery and reuse of brine resources, it is of importance to study the full physicochemical characteristics of the brine. In the current study, the physicochemical ... -
A comparative baseline of coral disease in three regions along the Saudi Arabian coast of the central Red Sea
( Public Library of Science , 2021 , Article)Coral disease is a growing problem for coral reefs globally and diseases have been linked to thermal stress, excess nutrients, overfishing and other human impacts. The Red Sea is a unique environment for corals with a ... -
A comparative physicochemical property assessment and techno-economic analysis of biolubricants produced using chemical modification and additive-based routes
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Several edible and non-edible oil sources are currently being developed as renewable basestocks for biolubricant production. However, these feedstocks possess undesirable physicochemical properties limiting their lubricant ... -
A comparison of the Ranging behaviour and habitat use of the Ethiopian hedgehog (Paraechinus aethiopicus) in Qatar with hedgehog taxa from temperate environments
( NaturePublishingGroup , 2018 , Article)We investigated seasonal changes in the ecology and behaviour of the Ethiopian hedgehog (Paraechinus aethiopicus) in Qatar, particularly in respect to differences in behaviour between hedgehogs living in arid environments ... -
A complete sequence of the 16S rRNA gene of a novel Streptomyces coelicolor (AB588124) (QU66c-2002) isolated from the soil of Qatar
( Asian Network for Scientific Information , 2011 , Article)The aim of this study was to determine the sequence of the 16S rRNA gene and thus to conduct the phylogenic position of the naturally occurring wild type strain of Streptomyces QU66C. Here we show conclusively the full ... -
A large aggregation of self-fragmenting mushroom corals in the Arabian/Persian Gulf
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A novel desulfurization practice based on diesel acidification prior to activated carbon adsorption
( Springer New York LLC , 2015 , Article)Commercial diesel is often rich with organosulfur compounds and a value of 7,100 mgS/kg was recently reported. As confirmed by chromatographic analysis, about 36% of sulfur compounds are originated from dibenzothiophene. ... -
A novel method for metals extraction from municipal solid waste using a microwave-assisted acid extraction
( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article)This paper investigated the development and evaluation of an extraction process for copper, chromium, cobalt, iron, manganese, zinc, lead, cadmium, barium, magnesium, and vanadium from municipal solid waste incineration ... -
A proteomic investigation of Aspergillus carbonarius exposed to yeast volatilome or to its major component 2-phenylethanol reveals major shifts in fungal metabolism
( Elsevier B.V. , 2019 , Article)The use of yeast-derived volatile organic compounds (VOCs) represents a promising strategy for the biological control of various plant pathogens, including mycotoxin-producing fungi. Previous studies demonstrated the ... -
A solid-phase extractant based on microemulsion modified date pits for toxic pollutants
( 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 ... -
Abiotic stress applied to Tetraselmis subcordiformis reveals enhanced metabolic responses and increased production of Omega-3 fatty acids: A Metabolomic approach
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)The appeal of high value algal metabolites is certain due to their sustainability, low energy and space requirements. Yet, commercial-level production of such products is limited and has the potential to be enhanced. In ... -
Activation of kaolin with minimum solvent consumption by microwave heating
( Mineralogical Society , 2014 , Article)A kaolin clay was activated with 1.0 M H2SO4 solution at minimum liquid to solid ratio (L/S) using microwave heating. The optimum experimental conditions for activation were L/S ratio 3.0 mL 1 M H2SO4 per gram kaolin, ... -
Acute and chronic toxicity assessments of 17β-estradiol (E2) and 17α-ethinylestradiol (EE2) on the calanoid copepod Acartia clausi: Effects on survival, development, sex-ratio and reproduction
( Elsevier B.V. , 2022 , Article)Estrogens, such as the 17β-estradiol (E2) and the 17α-ethinylestradiol (EE2), have been regarded as a global threat to aquatic ecosystems due to their pseudo-persistence, their high estrogenic activity and their toxicity ... -
Additional records of vector mosquito diversity collected from Al Khor district of North-eastern Qatar
( Elsevier , 2015 , Article)ObjectiveTo survey mosquito diversity in the north-eastern area, which includes the most important gas industrial city in Qatar, and to investigate the potential mosquitoes for transmitting diseases. MethodsA study was ... -
Adsorption and recovery of lithium ions from groundwater using date pits impregnated with cellulose nanocrystals and ionic liquid
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)The study aims to prepare a novel low-cost and environmentally friendly adsorbent by using date pits (DP) impregnated with cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) and ionic liquid (IL), named IL-CNC@DP. The batch adsorption of lithium ... -
Adsorption of ochratoxin A from grape juice by yeast cells immobilised in calcium alginate beads
( Elsevier , 2016 , Article)Grape juice can be easily contaminated with ochratoxin A (OTA), one of the known mycotoxins with the greatest public health significance. Among the different approaches to decontaminate juice from this mycotoxin, microbiological ... -
Adsorptive batch and biological treatments of produced water: Recent progresses, challenges, and potentials
( Academic Press , 2021 , Article)Produced water is responsible for the largest contribution in terms of waste stream volume associated with the production of oil and gas. Characterization of produced water is very crucial for the determination of its main ... -
Adsorptive Removal of Arsenic and Mercury from Aqueous Solutions by Eucalyptus Leaves
( Springer International Publishing , 2017 , Article)The study is a first-time investigation into the use of Eucalyptus leaves as a low-cost herbal adsorbent for the removal of arsenic (As) and mercury (Hg) from aqueous solutions. The adsorption capacity and efficiency were ... -
Adsorptive removal of mercury from water by adsorbents derived from date pits
( Nature Publishing Group , 2019 , Article)The current work presented here focuses on the remediation of mercury from water using modified low-cost materials. Modified date pits, low cost, minimal pretreatment steps and locally abundant agricultural waste materials ... -
Advanced photodynamic therapy with an engineered M13 phage targeting EGFR: Mitochondrial localization and autophagy induction in ovarian cancer cell lines
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a potential synergistic approach to chemotherapy for treating ovarian cancer, the most lethal gynecologic malignancy. Here we used M13 bacteriophage as a targeted vector for the efficient ...
