Browsing Research Units by Publisher "Springer Nature"
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A review of passivity breakdown on metal surfaces: influence of chloride- and sulfide-ion concentrations, temperature, and pH
( Springer Nature , 2021 , Article Review)Metals, including austenitic steels and alloys, have been extensively applied in industrial and engineering applications. Passive films on metal surfaces are very important for corrosion protection. However, localized ... -
A simple chemical precipitation of ceria based (Sm doped-CGO) nanocomposite: structural and electrolytic behaviour for LT-SOFCs
( Springer Nature , 2020 , Article)Rare-earth doped metal oxide nanocomposites were become very unique and tend to show abundant performance in all types of fields such as electrochemical, photocatalytic, and biological. Gadolinium and Samarium co-doped ... -
An Advanced Quaternary Composite for Efficient Water Splitting
( Springer Nature , 2023 , Article)Electrochemical water splitting is a promising pathway for effective hydrogen (H2) evolution in energy conversion and storage, with electrocatalysis playing a key role. Developing efficient, cost-effective and stable ... -
Advances in blends preparation based on electrically conducting polymer
( Springer Nature , 2019 , Article)This work presents an extensively detailed study on preparation and performance of four different hydrochloric acid-doped polyaniline (PANI) blends. The blends are obtained by changing four different polymers, viz. polyvinyl ... -
Aluminium doped ZnO nanostructures for efficient photodegradation of indigo carmine and azo carmine G in solar irradiation
( Springer Nature , 2023 , Article)Aluminium doped zinc oxide (AZO) nanomaterials (AlxZn1-xO) with x fraction varying as 0.02 and 0.04 were synthesized using the auto-combustion method using glycine as a fuel. The synthesized catalysts were characterized ... -
Aquaculture from inland fish cultivation to wastewater treatment: a review
( Springer Nature , 2023 , Article)The aquaculture industry is rapidly developing, generating a high amount of wastewater. Inland aquaculture effluents contain nutrients and other substances that can cause eutrophication and the emergence of resistive ... -
Association Between Periodontitis and COVID-19
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Purpose of Review: Periodontitis has been linked to various systemic diseases and conditions. Given their shared comorbidities, extensive research has been carried out to explore the link between periodontitis and COVID-19. ... -
Barriers to formal volunteering among married Qatari youth
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Purpose: This paper aims to identify key factors influencing the lack of formal volunteering among married Qatari youth. Methodology: Utilizing data from the Qatar Youth Survey with a sample of 598 married individuals, ... -
Business-Driven Ecological Innovations in Green Growth Strategies
( Springer Nature , 2019 , Book chapter)Eco-innovations are inventions or developments of new and optimised technology or processes that lead to environmental and economic benefits. Such innovations are closely interlinked with sustainability and green growth ... -
Calcined hydrotalcites of varying Mg/Al ratios supported Rh catalysts: highly active mesoporous and stable catalysts toward catalytic partial oxidation of methane
( Springer Nature , 2021 , Article)Catalytic partial oxidation of methane to produce syngas were studied over calcined hydrotalcites of varying Mg/Al ratios supported Rh catalysts. Hydrotalcites of varying Mg/Al ratios were prepared using their hydroxide ... -
Challenges Facing the Gulf Petroleum Industry: Covid-19, New Technologies, Energy Transition
( Springer Nature , 2023 , Book chapter)The outbreak of the Covid-19 epidemic and the resulting economic downturn have undermined the already weakened position of the global oil and gas industry. Since the transportation sector depends on 60 percent of energy ... -
CO2 Reduction to Renewable Hydrocarbon Fuel - Mimicking Natural Photosynthesis
( Springer Nature , 2017 , Article)We report on a wide-range Density Functional Theory (DFT) investigation of the g-C3N4 photocatalysis systems combined with metals/nonmetals, especially those available in plants and involved in the natural photosynthesis ... -
A Comprehensive Machine and Deep Learning Approach for Aerosol Optical Depth Forecasting: New Evidence from the Arabian Peninsula
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Accurate forecasting of environmental pollution indicators holds significant importance in diverse fields, including climate modeling, environmental monitoring, and public health. In this study, we investigate a wide range ... -
Contribution of Non-profit Organizations to Food Security and Sustainability in the State of Qatar
( Springer Nature , 2023 , Book chapter)Despite the relatively long experience of charitable organizations in social and humanitarian aspects in Qatar, little is known about their role in food security and sustainability. This chapter sheds light on the issue ... -
Controlled synthesis of carbon nitride-TiO<inf>2</inf> nanocomposites for prompt photocatalytic degradation of individual and mixed organic dyes at room temperature
( Springer Nature , 2020 , Article)Development of efficient and low-cost photocatalysts for the degradation of mixed organic dyes in water resources is of great importance in various industrial and environmental applications. Herein, we prepared organic-inorganic ... -
A critical review on Pulicaria species occurring in Qatar: traditional uses, phytochemistry and biological activities
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)In Qatar, three main species of Pulicaria (from Asteraceae) such as Pulicaria undulata (L.) C.A.Mey, Pulicaria gnaphalodes (Vent.) Boiss. and Pulicaria sicula (L.) Moris are reported. Traditionally, these species have ... -
Dealing with the Challenges: GCC Institutional Responses to the Covid-19 and Arab Spring
( Springer Nature , 2023 , Book chapter)Like it happened after the Arab Uprisings in 2011, a development originated outside the GCC region-the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic-directly affected all its members and required a quick reaction from the authorities. ... -
Design and Development of Inexpensive Paper-Based Chemosensors for Detection of Divalent Copper
( Springer Nature , 2023 , Article)Abstract: Simple, portable, and low-cost paper-based sensors are alternative devices that have the potential to replace high-cost sensing technologies. The compatibility of the paper base biosensors for both chemical and ... -
Development of flexible PVDF/ BaTiO3-MoS2 polymer nanocomposites for energy harvesting and gas sensing applications
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)The need for flexible and wearable devices is quite great in the modern era of advanced electronics and the Internet of Things (IoT). Here, we present a poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF)/Barium Titanate–Molybdenum Disulfide ... -
Diagenetic Alterations of the Outcropped Lower Triassic Mahil Formation (KS-1 Khuff-Equivalent) in the Oman Mountains, North Oman
( Springer Nature , 2023 , Conference Paper)The Lower Triassic Mahil Formation in North Oman is the outcrop time-equivalents to the hydrocarbon-bearing reservoir, Upper Khuff Formation (referred to as KS-1 cycle). The studied sections of the KS-1 cycle in the ...