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Enhancing the Remediation Capacity of Mercury Ions from Fluorescent Lamp Using Roasted Date Pits and Its Modified Forms
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2016 , Conference Paper)
One of the most toxic heavy metals in the environment is mercury (Hg). However, it still has major uses in various industrial and agricultural applications; leading to localized mercury pollution. There has been an increase ...
Proteomic analysis of T. qataranse exposed to lead (Pb) stress reveal new proteins with potential roles in Pb tolerance and detoxification mechanism
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Frontiers Media
, 2022 , Article)
Soil lead (Pb) contamination is one of the environmental problems facing the modern world. Sources of Pb in soil include industrial activities such as mining and smelting processes, agricultural activities such as application ...
Insights into the degradation mechanism of PET and PP under marine conditions using FTIR
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Elsevier
, 2023 , Article)
Plastics possess diverse functional properties that have made them extremely desirable. However, due to poor waste management practices, large quantities eventually end up in the oceans where their degradation begins. ...
Towards Gas Hydrate-Free Pipelines: A Comprehensive Review of Gas Hydrate Inhibition Techniques
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MDPI
, 2022 , Article Review)
Gas hydrate blockage is a major issue that the production and transportation processes in the oil/gas industry faces. The formation of gas hydrates in pipelines results in significant financial losses and serious safety ...
Recent developments in ultrafiltration membrane technology for the removal of potentially toxic elements, and enhanced antifouling performance: A review
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Elsevier
, 2023 , Article)
The presence of high concentrations of heavy metals (potentially toxic elements) in water bodies generates serious environmental issues and health problems that led to a dramatic increase in wastewater treatment costs. ...
Reuse of Sludge as Organic Soil Amendment: Insights into the Current Situation and Potential Challenges
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MDPI
, 2023 , Article Review)
Sludge generation as an organic by-product of wastewater treatment has seen a consistent increase worldwide due to population growth and industrial activities. This poses a chronic challenge regarding management options ...
Date pits based nanomaterials for thermal insulation applications - Towards energy efficient buildings in Qatar
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Public Library of Science
, 2021 , Article)
Air-conditioning systems make the most significant part of energy consumption in the residential sector. There is no denying that it is essential to produce a comfortable indoor thermal environment for residents in a ...
Characterization and assessment of process water from oil and gas production: A case study of process wastewater in Qatar
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Elsevier
, 2022 , Article)
This study characterized and assessed three different process water (PWWs) (S-1, S-2, and S-3) from oil and gas production in Qatar. The wastewater generated in various processing stages contains many harmful components ...
Evidencing the role of carbonic anhydrase in the formation of carbonate minerals by bacterial strains isolated from extreme environments in Qatar
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Elsevier
, 2022 , Article)
Calcium carbonate, one of the most abundant minerals in the geological records is considered as primary source of the carbon reservoir. The role of microorganisms in the biotic precipitation of calcium carbonate has been ...
Interaction between indigenous hydrocarbon-degrading bacteria in reconstituted mixtures for remediation of weathered oil in soil
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Elsevier
, 2022 , Article)
It has been demonstrated that biostimulation is necessary to investigate the interactions between indigenous bacteria and establish an approach for the bioremediation of soils contaminated with weathered oil. This was ...