Biological & Environmental Sciences: Recent submissions
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Human Defensins from Antivirals to Vaccine Adjuvants: Rediscovery of the Innate Immunity Arsenal
( Bentham Science Publishers , 2022 , Article)Human defensins are a class of antimicrobial peptides, belonging to the innate immunity system. These peptides are expressed at the level of respiratory tract (both upper and lower) where they represent the first line of ... -
Full-house nephropathy associated with high expression of SPATA5L1 due to a genetic pathogenic variant
( Oxford University Press , 2022 , Article)DEAR EDITOR, Non-lupus full-house nephropathy is a diagnostic challenge of yet unknown aetiology that does not satisfy criteria for SLE classification . Spermatogenesis-associated protein 5-like protein 1 (SPATA5L1) is ... -
An overview of Zika virus genotypes and their infectivity
( Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical , 2022 , Article Review)Zika virus (ZIKV) is an enveloped, single-stranded RNA arbovirus belonging to the genus Flavivirus. It was first isolated from a sentinel monkey in Uganda in 1947. More recently, ZIKV has undergone rapid geographic expansion ... -
GIS-based spatiotemporal analysis for road traffic crashes; in support of sustainable transportation Planning
( Elsevier Ltd , 2023 , Article)Road traffic crashes pose a significant challenge worldwide, necessitating increased efforts to reduce them and promote sustainable transport systems. This study aimed to investigate spatiotemporal road traffic crashes and ... -
Polymer-metal oxide composite nanofibers
( Elsevier , 2021 , Book chapter)Extensive studies have been conducted on different kinds of polymers, their composites, and multifunctionalities, depending on their structural features. Metal oxides and their polymer nanocomposites offer technological ... -
Comparative Assessment of Toxic Metals Bioaccumulation and the Mechanisms of Chromium (Cr) Tolerance and Uptake in Calotropis procera
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2020 , Article)Progressive pollution due to toxic metals significantly undermines global environmental sustainability efforts. Chromium (Cr) is one of the most dangerous to human health. The use of plants to rid the environment of such ... -
Biocrude oil and high-value metabolite production potential of the Nitzschia sp.
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2021 , Article)Diatom biomass could be an alternative feedstock for producing bio-oil through hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) technique. Additionally, diatom biomass could have high-value metabolites, such as pigments and polyunsaturated ... -
Algal-algal bioflocculation enhances the recovery efficiency of Picochlorum sp. QUCCCM130 with low auto-settling capacity
( Elsevier B.V. , 2023 , Article)Large-scale production of microalgal biomass is still considered non-viable due to the high cost and energy required for harvesting. A fast, cost-effective, and successful harvesting technique has become widely sought after ... -
Microalgal Feedstock for Biofuel Production: Recent Advances, Challenges, and Future Perspective
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)Globally, nations are trying to address environmental issues such as global warming and climate change, along with the burden of declining fossil fuel reserves. Furthermore, countries aim to reach zero carbon emissions ... -
Utilization of nitrogen-rich agricultural waste streams by microalgae for the production of protein and value-added compounds
( Elsevier B.V. , 2023 , Article)Current food and feed production practices via agricultural processes generate waste streams often rich in nitrogen. Conversion of the nitrogen in agricultural waste into valuable products would prevent environmental ... -
Microalgal Feedstock for Biofuel Production: Recent Advances, Challenges, and Future Perspective
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)Globally, nations are trying to address environmental issues such as global warming and climate change, along with the burden of declining fossil fuel reserves. Furthermore, countries aim to reach zero carbon emissions ... -
Algal-algal bioflocculation enhances the recovery efficiency of Picochlorum sp. QUCCCM130 with low auto-settling capacity
( Elsevier B.V. , 2023 , Article)Large-scale production of microalgal biomass is still considered non-viable due to the high cost and energy required for harvesting. A fast, cost-effective, and successful harvesting technique has become widely sought after ... -
Date pits based nanomaterials for thermal insulation applications - Towards energy efficient buildings in Qatar
( 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 ... -
The use of principle component analysis and MALDI-TOF MS for the differentiation of mineral forming: Virgibacillus and Bacillus species isolated from sabkhas
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2020 , Article)Occurrence of mineral forming and other bacteria in mats is well demonstrated. However, their high diversity shown by ribotyping has not been explained, although it could explain the diversity of formed minerals. Common ... -
Optimization of bioinsecticides overproduction by Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki using linear regression
( Polish Society of Microbiologists , 2013 , Article)A multiple linear regression analyses were performed to screen for the significant factors simultaneously influencing production of delta-endotoxin, proteolytic activities and spore formation by a Bacillus thuringiensis ... -
Application of statistical experimental design for optimisation of bioinsecticides production by sporeless Bacillus thuringiensis strain on cheap medium
(2013 , Article)In order to overproduce bioinsecticides production by a sporeless Bacillus thuringiensis strain, an optimal composition of a cheap medium was defined using a response surface methodology. In a first step, a Plackett-Burman ... -
Characterization and assessment of process water from oil and gas production: A case study of process wastewater in Qatar
( 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 ... -
Evidencing the role of carbonic anhydrase in the formation of carbonate minerals by bacterial strains isolated from extreme environments in Qatar
( 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 ... -
Investigating the effect of polymer-modified graphene oxide coating on RO membrane fouling
( 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 ... -
Microbially induced calcite precipitation in calcareous soils by endogenous Bacillus cereus, at high pH and harsh weather
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)Microbially induced calcite precipitation (MICP) improves the physical properties of soils by increasing the solid content, decreasing the pore sizes and improving the rigidity of the particle-to-particle contact ending ...
