Biological & Environmental Sciences: Recent submissions
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Copolyamide-clay nanotube polymer composite nanofiber membranes: Preparation, characterization and its asymmetric wettability driven oil/water emulsion separation towards sewage remediation
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)To address the problem of ever-increasing oily wastewater management, due to its directional liquid transport property, membranes with asymmetric wettability can be effectively used for emulsion separation. This study ... -
Functionalized cellulose nanocrystals as a novel adsorption material for removal of boron from water
( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article)This study aims to prepare a novel adsorbent containing cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) isolated from date pits (DP) and ionic liquid (IL). The prepared composite of CNC and IL was then loaded onto the DP to prepare IL-CNC@DP ... -
Improving properties of thin film nanocomposite membrane through polyethyleneimine intermediate layer: A parametric study
( Elsevier B.V. , 2021 , Article)In this work, the polyethyleneimine (PEI)-interlayered thin film nanocomposite (iTFN) membranes were developed by establishing graphene oxide (GO)-incorporated polyamide (PA) layer atop PEI-coated polysulfone (PSf) substrate ... -
Recent advances in the treatment of PAHs in the environment: Application of nanomaterial-based technologies
( Elsevier B.V. , 2022 , Article)Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are one of the most frequent petroleum hydrocarbons detected in the environment. PAHs are receiving global attention due to their toxicity, environmental persistence, and potential ... -
Effective removal of phenol from wastewater using a hybrid process of graphene oxide adsorption and UV-irradiation
( Elsevier B.V. , 2022 , Article)The focus of this work is the removal of phenol from water by graphene oxide (GO) nanoparticles, prepared by two different methods, through a hybrid adsorption?UV-irradiation process. The GO1 and GO2 were prepared using ... -
Material flow analysis of plastic waste in the gulf co-operation countries (GCC) and the Arabian gulf: Focusing on Qatar
( Elsevier B.V. , 2022 , Article)Global plastic waste production has increased dramatically in recent years, both globally and regionally, having a multitude of adverse effects on the environment and human health. However, little attention has been directed ... -
Extracellular matrix (ECM)
( Springer Netherlands , 2012 , Book chapter)Summary: The region of space at the periphery of cyanobacterial cells is the interface between the environment and intracellular processes. This metaspace may include a structure appressed to the outer wall and membrane, ... -
Cyanobacteria, oil - And cyanofuel?
( Springer Netherlands , 2012 , Book chapter)Summary: Global warming, the global carbon cycle, and current and future global trading in carbon credits (the carbon market), are beginning to dictate radical changes in human behaviour. In this context, the cyanobacteria ... -
Introduction to the cyanobacteria
( Springer Netherlands , 2012 , Article)Summary: Features of cyanobacteria are introduced for non-specialists by highlighting topics in the various chapters. Aspects where much more is known now than a decade ago are pointed out, such as the importance of ... -
Differential distribution of vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene variants and its expression in systemic lupus erythematosus
( Wiley , 2022 , Article)Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a multifactorial autoimmune disorder that displays an important genetic background. Vitamin D3 (VD3) through its receptor (VDR) plays an important immunomodulatory role in autoimmune ... -
Sustainable and long-term management of municipal solid waste: A review
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)This study investigates landfill and incineration waste management strategies as potential and prevalent traditional methods of disposing of municipality-generated waste because of their cheapness and simplicity but requires ... -
Holistic health record for Hidradenitis suppurativa patients.
( Nature Research , 2022 , Article)Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a recurrent inflammatory skin disease with a complex etiopathogenesis whose treatment poses a challenge in the clinical practice. Here, we present a novel integrated pipeline produced by ... -
Investigating the simultaneous removal of hydrocarbons and heavy metals by highly adapted Bacillus and Pseudomonas strains
( 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 ... -
First Impact Assessment of Genotoxic Components in the Qatari Marine Environment
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)The Arabian Gulf is a semi-enclosed sea with very high evaporation and low discharge rates resulting in extreme saline and thermal conditions. Additionally the system is characterized by a weak hydrodynamic flushing resulting ... -
Phytoremediation of heavy metals using Qatari flora
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Phytoremediation is a natural phenomenon utilizing plants species to reduce or remove organic and inorganic pollutants from contaminated soil, water and sediment sources. Several studies were conducted to demonstrate the ... -
Genome Mining of Secreted Effectors of Fusarium Oxysporum, Fusarium Solani and Rhizectonia Solani
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Introduction: Of the various devastating diseases triggered by necrotrophic fungi, the diseases caused by following fungi Fusarium oxysporum, Fusarium solani and Rhizectonia solani are of particular economic significance ... -
Removal of Toxic Elements and Microbial Contaminants from Groundwater Using Low-Cost Treatment Options
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2021 , Article)Purpose of Review: This paper reviews various low-cost treatment techniques such as adsorption, permeable reactive barrier, and biological techniques for the simultaneous removal of chemical and microbial contaminants from ... -
Biological-Based Produced Water Treatment Using Microalgae: Challenges and Efficiency
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)Produced water (PW) is the most significant waste stream generated in the oil and gas industries. The generated PW has the potential to be a useful water source rather than waste. While a variety of technologies can be ... -
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 ... -
Solar cultivation of microalgae in a desert environment for the development of techno-functional feed ingredients for aquaculture in Qatar
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)The demand for aquaculture feed will increase in the coming years in order to ensure food security for a growing global population. Microalgae represent a potential fish-feed ingredient; however, the feasibility of their ...
