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Demulsification of stable emulsions from produced water using a phase separator with inclined parallel arc coalescing plates
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Elsevier
, 2015 , Article)
A novel and highly efficient oil-water separator equipped with a series of inclined multiple arc coalescence plates is developed and optimized for the removal of stable oil emulsions from produced water. The synthetic high ...
Monolayer polymer photocells. The opportunities
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Academy of Sciences and Arts of the Republic of Serbia
, 2015 , Article)
The conversion of solar energy into electricity is in the focus of a large number of scientists. Because of the problems caused by the use of fossil fuels, the use of renewable and environmentally friendly energy sources ...
Radioactivity levels in the marine environment along the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of Qatar
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Elsevier
, 2015 , Article)
A study on 137Cs, 40K, 226Ra, 228Ra, and 238U was carried out along the EEZ of Qatar. Results serve as the
first ever baseline data. The level of 137Cs (mean value 1.6 ± 0.4 Bq m 3) in water filters was found to be in
the ...
Hypoxia in the central Arabian Gulf Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of Qatar during summer season
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Elsevier
, 2015 , Article)
Abstract One of the most fascinating and unexpected discoveries during the Qatar University Marine Expeditions to the marine Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of Qatar in 2000–2001, was the detection of a hypoxic water layer ...
Synergistic effect of expanded graphite, diammonium phosphate and Cloisite 15A on flame retardant properties of EVA and EVA/wax phase change blends
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Springer
, 2015 , Article)
The influence of the introduction of expanded graphite (EG), as well as combinations of EG with Cloisite 15A clay and diammonium phosphate (DAP), into EVA and an EVA/wax blend on the thermal stability and flammability of ...
Measurement and modelling of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) emissions: a marker for traffic-related air pollution in Doha, Qatar
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Taylor & Francis
, 2015 , Article)
In the State of Qatar, recent statistics show a continued increase in the motor-vehicle fleet commensurate with population growth and economic development. This trend, together with the rapid expansion of urban areas and ...
Validation of the General Self-Efficacy Scale among Qatari young women
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World Health Organization
, 2015 , Article)
The General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES) is a measure of people’s beliefs about their capacity to cope
with life’s demands. Self-efficacy may be particularly relevant in transitional stages such as in late adolescence,
when ...
Pre-fusion structure of a human coronavirus spike protein
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Nature Publishing Group
, 2015 , Article)
HKU1 is a human betacoronavirus that causes mild yet prevalent
respiratory disease1, and is related to the zoonotic SARS2 and
MERS3 betacoronaviruses, which have high fatality rates and
pandemic potential. Cell tropism ...
Tryptophan-functionalized gold nanoparticles for deep UV imaging of microbial cells
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Elsevier
, 2015 , Article)
Biocompatible fluorescent nanostructures were prepared by a functionalization of gold nanoparticles with the amino acid tryptophan. The gold-tryptophan bioconjugates were investigated by TEM and HRTEM and various spectroscopy ...
Mechanical properties and surface characteristics of an AA6060 alloy strained in tension at cryogenic and room temperature
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2015 , Article)
Mechanical properties at 77 K and 295 K and surface characteristics of an AA6060 alloy have been studied. The alloy exhibited significant differences in mechanical properties and fracture mechanisms at 77 K in comparison ...