College of Arts & Sciences: Recent submissions
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Uptake of Reactive Black 5 by pumice and walnut activated carbon: Chemistry and adsorption mechanisms
( Elsevier , 2014 , Article)The potential of using pumice and walnut wood activated carbon as low-cost adsorbents for the removal of the diazo dye Reactive Black 5 (RB5) from aqueous solutions was investigated. The Langmuir isotherm fit to the data ... -
A solid-phase extractant based on microemulsion modified date pits for toxic pollutants
( Elsevier , 2013 , Article)Application of microemulsion modified raw date pits as an inexpensive solid extractant for removing methylene blue (MB), copper ion (Cu2+) and cadmium ion (Cd2+) has been presented. The results summarised herein are also ... -
Deterritorialization in the context of cultural heritage and globalizing Msheireb downtown Doha
( Frontiers Media , 2023 , Article)The State of Qatar has witnessed rapid urban activity and development in the decades since the discovery of oil, which has led to a large-scale change in the local cultural heritage and behavior of its residents. This ... -
Upside-Down Preference in the Forskolin-Induced In Vitro Differentiation of 50B11 Sensory Neurons: A Morphological Investigation by Label-Free Non-Linear Microscopy.
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)In this study, we revealed a peculiar morphological feature of 50B11 nociceptive sensory neurons in in vitro culture related to the forskolin-induced differentiation of these cells growing upside-down on cover glass supports. ... -
The nature and kinetics of the adsorption of dibenzothiophene in model diesel fuel on carbonaceous materials loaded with aluminum oxide particles
( Elsevier B.V. , 2019 , Article)The resulted environmental and industrial problems from presence of sulfur compounds such as dibenzothiophene (DBT) in some fuel led to attract greater interest in research on the removal of these compounds. In this study ... -
Inhibition of mild steel corrosion in CO<inf>2</inf> and H<inf>2</inf>S-saturated acidic media by a new polyurea-based material
( Wiley-VCH Verlag , 2020 , Article)Oil well acidizing is a common practice used to boost oil well productivity in the industry. This practice, however, exposes the mild steel components of the wells to extremely harsh corrosive environments. Under such ... -
Emerging trends in niobium, vanadium, and molybdenum based MXenes applications
( Taylor & Francis , 2022 , Article)MXenes, 2-dimensional (2D) layered materials, have been able to garner immense popularity among researchers and academia alike in recent times. MXenes are typically produced from the selective etching of “A” group metal ... -
Additive manufacturing of Ti-alloy: Thermal analysis and assessment of properties
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2020 , Article)In this study, 3D printing of Ti6Al4V alloy is realized and the characteristics of the printed layer are examined. The morphological structures and metallurgical changes in the printed layer are assessed. Temperature and ... -
Analytical methods for mercury speciation, detection, and measurement in water, oil, and gas
( Elsevier B.V. , 2020 , Article Review)Mercury related compounds are released in massive and alarming amounts due to increased human activities such as the processing of hydrocarbons in the petroleum industry. The contamination due to mercury compounds is ... -
Adhesion characteristics of solution treated environmental dust
( Nature Research , 2020 , Article)Environmental dust is modified towards self-cleaning applications under the gravitational influence. Dust particles are collected in the local area of Dammam in Saudi Arabia and they are treated with a dilute hydrofluoric ... -
CS<inf>2</inf> mediated synthesis of corrosion-inhibiting mercaptobenzothiazole molecule for industrial zinc: Experimental studies and molecular dynamic simulations
( Elsevier B.V. , 2021 , Article)In this study, 2-mercaptobenzothiazole (MBT) was synthesized from a CS2 mediated formation scheme involving a catalyzed reaction between aminophenyl disulfide with metal sulfide under N2 atmosphere. The formation mechanism ... -
Effect of silylating agents on the superhydrophobic and self-cleaning properties of siloxane/polydimethylsiloxane nanocomposite coatings on cellulosic fabric filters for oil-water separation
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2021 , Article)A new facile approach for preparing two nonfluorinated hybrid organic-inorganic siloxane/polydimethylsiloxane nanocomposite coatings for cotton fabrics is presented using two distinct silylating agents. The first coated ... -
Enhanced Filtration Characteristics and Reduced Bacterial Attachment for Reverse Osmosis Membranes Modified by a Facile Method
( American Chemical Society , 2021 , Article)In this study, we report the facile surface modification of reverse osmosis (RO) membranes for improved filtration as well as bacterial resistance properties. Thin films of two silanes, 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (3-APS) ... -
A review for Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) utilization in capture and conversion of carbon dioxide into valuable products
( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article Review)Carbon dioxide (CO2) has become a primary atmospheric greenhouse gas that has stirred up numerous energies and environmental-related mishaps around the world. Its unwelcome contribution to the decay of the global ecosystem ... -
Avalanche effect for chemically modified dust mitigation from surfaces
( Nature Research , 2021 , Article)Cost effective dust mitigation from surfaces is one of the challenges in various sectors. The reduction of dust adhesion on surfaces plays a vital role for dust mitigation from surfaces under the gravitational influence. ... -
Mechanistic study of polyepoxy succinic acid (PESA) as green corrosion inhibitor on carbon steel in aerated NaCl Solution
( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article)The inhibition mechanism of mild steel corrosion in aerated aqueous 3% NaCl medium was studied using Polyepoxy succinic acid (PESA) as a green inhibitor. The study utilized electrochemical, thermodynamic, and surface ... -
Evaluation of the inhibition performance of piperazine-based polyurea towards mild steel corrosion: The role of keto-enol tautomerization
( Elsevier B.V. , 2022 , Article)The lack of solubility of polyurea materials impedes their application as effective inhibitors against metallic corrosion in aqueous media. Herein, we have synthesized a new piperazine-based polyurea inhibitor (PUCorr) ... -
Water treatment technologies in removing heavy metal ions from wastewater: A review
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)The scarcity of clean water resources leads to many scientific and technological advancements in wastewater treatment processes. The recalcitrance of heavy metals in wastewater has been proven to be a challenging concern. ... -
Production of Biodiesel from Soybean Oil in Less Time and at Low Temperature
( Asian Publication Corporation , 2022 , Article)The heterogeneous catalyst plays an important role in the production of biodiesel at industrial level. In present work, the utilization of wollastonite as a heterogeneous catalyst is attempted to explore its non-biomedical ... -
Analysis of bioconvection and oxytactic microorganisms in a porous cavity with nano-enhanced phase change materials and quadrant heater: Application of support vector regression based model
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)In this numerical study, two-dimensional simulations are performed to obtain the bioconvection flow in a quadrant heater located porous closed space saturated with nano-enhanced phase change material (NePCM). The Galerkin ...
