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Initial Results from a Study on Greywater Reuse in Qatar: Economic Benefits and Public Opinions
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2018 , Conference Paper)
Due to low annual rainfall and depleted groundwater resources, Qatar relies on expensive and energy-intensive desalination and retreatment plants to meet its growing water demand. With a high consumption rate of 557 ...
Investigating the biodiversity and current status of the historically renowned oyster beds of Qatar
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2015 , Conference Paper)
The "Pearl Oyster" Pinctada radiata has long been associated with the nation of Qatar. Historically pearl oysters were harvested in huge quantities in the Arabian Gulf with Qatari pearls making up a large percentage of the ...
Novel Graphene-Zinc Iron Oxide Composite to Enhance Ultrafiltration Membrane Performance for Water Treatment and Desalination
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
The main target of membrane technologies such as the Ultrafiltration (UF), Nanofiltration (NF) and Reverse osmosis (RO) is to produce better filtration and separation of organic and inorganic substance from water as well ...
New Processing Technique To Improve Physical And Mechanical Properties Of Graphene Nanocomposites
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2014 , Conference Paper)
Nanocomposites are commonly used in many applications and new processing techniques are required to improve mechanical and physical properties of these materials. Graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) have high aspect ratio and ...
Carboxybetaine Ester Feature as a Platform for Switchable Surface Properties
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
A lot of strategies for smart approaches on surfaces were applied such as hydrogel layer, polymer brushes or self-assembly monolayers (SAM). [1] Nowadays switchable zwitterionic materials consisting of molecules with ...
Qatar before the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2018 , Conference Paper)
Background: The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (the CRPD) is the first human rights treaty of the 21st century and the first binding instrument specifically focused on protecting persons with ...
Investigating algal CO2 capture through screening of Qatari desert microalgae & cyanobacteria strains
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
CO2 fixation by phototrophic microalgae has been addressed as a possible global carbon emissions reducer, whilst simultaneously producing useful products. Especially in Qatar, the prospect of using microalgae for CO2 ...
Anti-microbial Activity Of Graphene Oxide Against Bacteria And Fungi
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2014 , Conference Paper)
Graphene Oxide (GO) is a promising material for various applications. The team prepared GO from graphite and studied the interaction with different microorganisms. Anti-microbial properties were detected for the prepared ...
Inorganic Porous Materials Based Epoxy Self-Healing Coatings
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
The long-term stability of protective coating for metal is critically important for structural applications [1, 2]. Self-healing ability extend the service life of protective coatings leading to a significant reduction in ...
Chemical Characterization and Source Identification of Beached Oil from Two Areas Along the North-Western Coast of Qatar
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
Over the years there have been several reports of oil spills affecting particularly the northern coast of Qatar. In most cases, the source of oil spills is not identified. The spilled oils are very resistant to degradation ...