College of Engineering: Recent submissions
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The novel contribution of non-noble metal catalysts for intensified carbon dioxide hydrogenation: Recent challenges and opportunities
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)The enormous growth in anthropologic activities (carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions) and continuous depletion of non-renewable sources have contributed to the problem of climate change and ocean acidification. Hence, CO2 ... -
Impact of nanoparticle-based fuel additives on biodiesel combustion: An analysis of fuel properties, engine performance, emissions, and combustion characteristics
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Nanoparticles (NPs) are becoming increasingly crucial in academic as well as industrial applications. Nanoparticles’ addition to biodiesel shortens the time it takes for the fuel to ignite, allowing combustion to begin ... -
Waste biorefinery to produce renewable energy: Bioconversion process and circular bioeconomy
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Continual global energy scarcity and its future challenges, as well as environmental disasters, are causing global devastation. Additionally, a substantial quantity of food is being wasted regularly. Therefore, the adoption ... -
Comprehensive insights into advances in ambient bioaerosols sampling, analysis and factors influencing bioaerosols composition
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article Review)While the study of bioaerosols has a long history, it has garnered heightened interest in the past few years, focusing on both culture-dependent and independent sampling and analysis approaches. Observations have been made ... -
Bio-oil from microalgae: Materials, production, technique, and future
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Because of its low environmental impact and high production, microalgae bio-oil has quickly become a popular renewable fuel option. The process utilizes microalgae which are readily available in nature to produce an ... -
A systematic optimization approach of an actual LNG plant: Power savings and enhanced process economy
( 1873-6785 , 2023 , Article)Developing a cost-effective LNG liquefaction cycle could significantly enhance the process's economic feasibility, improve the production rate and reduce GHG emissions. In this work, the power consumption of the C3MR system ... -
Onshore hydrogen production from boil-off gas (BOG) via natural gas steam reforming process: Process simulation and techno-economic analysis
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Growing demand for cleaner energy resources has led to the increased global production of liquefied natural gas (LNG). At the same time, there are some economic and environmental impacts from LNG evaporation forming the ... -
An innovative twin-technology solar system design for electricity production
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Traditional solar updraft power plants work during the daytime as it is dependent on solar radiation to generate electricity. Hence, energy productivity, efficiency, and performance are limited. This work presents a novel ... -
The potential of employing a novel hybrid solar chimney power plant in the Arabian Gulf: A case study
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Many countries worldwide are setting energy strategies to meet the future NetZero goal, including the states in the Arabian Gulf. Hence, this work assesses deploying a hybrid solar chimney power plant (HSCPP) in the Arabian ... -
Energy storage devices based on flexible and self-healable hydrogel electrolytes: Recent advances and future prospects
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article Review)Hydrogel electrolytes (Hy-ELs) have distinct attributes such as softness and wetness, making them well-suited for producing flexible energy storage devices. In addition, the diverse and adaptable chemical compositions of ... -
Microplastics as carriers of toxic pollutants: Source, transport, and toxicological effects
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article Review)Microplastic pollution has emerged as a new environmental concern due to our reliance on plastic. Recent years have seen an upward trend in scholarly interest in the topic of microplastics carrying contaminants; however, ... -
Microplastic removal and management strategies for wastewater treatment plants
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Discharging microplastics into the environment with treated wastewater is becoming a major concern around the world. Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) release microplastics into terrestrial and aquatic habitats, mostly ... -
Emerging 2D MXene-based polymeric membranes for water treatment and desalination
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Amidst rapid urbanization and population growth, the global concern over freshwater scarcity is escalating. Addressing this challenge requires a shift toward alternative water treatment technologies. In recent times, there ... -
Integrating solar chimney power plant with electrolysis station for green hydrogen production: A promising technique
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)This paper explores the use of Solar Chimney Power Plants (SCPPs) for the production of green hydrogen as a means to store excess electrical energy generated from renewable energy resources (RESs). The proposed structure ... -
Effect of surfactants on the convective heat transfer and pressure drop characteristics of ZnO/DIW nanofluids: An experimental study
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)The advancement of nanotechnology has demonstrated the ability of metal-oxide-based nanofluids (NFs) to produce high heat flux in microscale thermal applications. Convective heat transfer (HTC) and flow characteristics ... -
Sustainable production of green hydrogen, electricity, and desalinated water via a Hybrid Solar Chimney Power Plant (HSCPP) water-splitting process
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)This work presents a novel sustainable approach to producing desalinated water (Wdes), green hydrogen (GH2) and electrical energy (Eelc) using Hybrid Solar Chimney Power Plant (HSCPP) coupled with a water-splitting (WatSp) ... -
Recent advances in biogas purifying technologies: Process design and economic considerations
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Biogas is a promising renewable energy source that is produced from biowaste and can potentially replace conventional energy resources. The economic value of biogas, which is primarily comprised of CH4, CO2, and other ... -
A green route to the synthesis of highly porous activated carbon from walnut shells for mercury removal
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Activated carbon with a high surface area was synthesized using walnut shells with the objective of removing mercury ions. The procedure involved the utilization of potassium carbonate as the chemical activator. The porous ... -
Salinity gradient solar ponds hybrid systems for power generation and water desalination
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article Review)Solar energy is preferred over other energy sources because of its low cost, ease of collecting, and availability as a source of power, as well as its effectiveness in reducing pollution and water scarcity. Solar ponds are ... -
Unlocking the potential of CO2 hydrogenation into valuable products using noble metal catalysts: A comprehensive review
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)The research towards the development of alternative fuel generation technologies has been triggered by Climate change, global warming, and the ongoing depletion of fossil fuels. The hydrogenation of carbon dioxide (CO2) ...
