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Clay/Conductive Polymer Nanocomposites
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Elsevier Inc.
, 2017 , Book chapter)
This chapter describes the main strategies for designing clay nanocomposites of the most investigated inherently conductive polymers, namely, polypyrrole, polyaniline, and polythiophenes including poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) ...
Contradictory Forces in the Gulf Environment: Old and New Cultural Values and Knowledg
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Berghahn Books
, 2014 , Book chapter)
While the behaviour of individuals impacts on the environment, institutional
attitudes may be more damaging. Government policies and
private sector initiatives result in large-scale construction and industrial
projects, ...
Community-based adaptation to climate change in Egypt-status quo and future policies
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Springer
, 2017 , Book chapter)
For many of Egypt's communities, climate change represent an increasing threat to development and livelihoods that remains underrepresented in terms of policies and strategies. The vulnerability of communities in agricultural ...
Food Regulations and Enforcement in Qatar
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Elsevier
, 2018 , Book chapter)
Food safety and regulation are exceedingly important topics in the Gulf countries, including Qatar. The latter is influenced by a rapid population growth and constraints to local food production caused by a harsh climate ...
Role of Qat chewing and mate consumption in human oral carcinogenesis
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Springer International Publishing
, 2017 , Book chapter)
[No abstract available]
Rasulids
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Macmillan Reference USA, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning
, 2016 , Book chapter)
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Gas Processing Technology-Treatment and Utilization
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Elsevier
, 2017 , Book chapter)
The term natural gas refers to hydrocarbon-rich gas; it is a gaseous fossil fuel that is found in oil fields, natural gas fields, and coal beds (Carroll, 2010; Speight, 2007). Natural gas is colorless, shapeless, and ...
Introduction of Biopolymer Composites: What to do in Electronics?
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Elsevier Inc.
, 2017 , Book chapter)
Environment friendly, biodegradable and nontoxic materials especially from renewable resources are attaining great levels of attention nowadays. Biopolymers contribute a very significant division of materials through which ...
Urban Climate Change Vulnerability, Responses, and Policies in Qatar: An Assessment
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Springer Nature
, 2018 , Book chapter)
Urban climate change policies are critical for reducing carbon emissions and increasing societal resilience to future risks. This is especially true for the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) which are arid ...
Adhesion Improvement Between Polyethylene and Aluminum Using Eco-Friendly Plasma Treatment
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John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
, 2015 , Book chapter)