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A comparative physicochemical property assessment and techno-economic analysis of biolubricants produced using chemical modification and additive-based routes
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Several edible and non-edible oil sources are currently being developed as renewable basestocks for biolubricant production. However, these feedstocks possess undesirable physicochemical properties limiting their lubricant ... -
A comparative study of the growth of Tetraselmis sp. in large scale fixed depth and decreasing depth raceway ponds
( Elsevier Ltd , 2016 , Article)In this study, an alternative approach was proposed where excess seawater would be added only during inoculation (DD) rather than daily addition (FD). Growth and metabolite contents of Tetraselmis sp. weren't affected for ... -
A Decision Support Tool for the Optimal Monitoring of the Microclimate Environments of Connected Smart Greenhouses
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2020 , Article)In this paper, a comprehensive decision support tool based advanced monitoring system is developed to support transition to smart greenhouses for sustainable and clean food production. The decision framework aims to optimally ... -
A feasibility study of utilizing hydrothermal liquefaction derived aqueous phase as nutrients for semi-continuous cultivation of Tetraselmis sp.
( Elsevier Ltd , 2020 , Article)The feasibility of substituting 50% nutrients by aqueous phase liquid (APL), derived from hydrothermal liquefaction of Tetraselmis sp. biomass, in a semi-continuous cultivation of Tetraselmis sp. was studied. Growth ... -
A novel electrocoagulation electrode configuration for the removal of total organic carbon from primary treated municipal wastewater
( Springer , 2020 , Article)In this paper, the removal of total organic carbon (TOC) from a primary treated municipal wastewater using a new electrode configuration in electrocoagulation was evaluated. The used electrode configuration induces a ... -
Ab initio chemical kinetics of Isopropyl acetate oxidation with OH radicals
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2023 , Article)Global reactivity descriptors of isopropyl acetate (IPA) and thermo-kinetic aspects of its oxidation via OH radicals have been studied. Transition state theory (TST) was utilized to estimate the bimolecular rate constants. ... -
Abiotic stress applied to Tetraselmis subcordiformis reveals enhanced metabolic responses and increased production of Omega-3 fatty acids: A Metabolomic approach
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)The appeal of high value algal metabolites is certain due to their sustainability, low energy and space requirements. Yet, commercial-level production of such products is limited and has the potential to be enhanced. In ... -
Adsorption and diffusion of potassium on layered SnO: a DFT analysis
( Springer , 2023 , Article)Owing to their low cost, potassium-ion batteries (PIBs) are considered the best alternatives to Li-ion batteries (LIBs) due to the high abundance and reactivity of K. However, the large ionic size of K than Li, hinder the ... -
Advances in polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) production from renewable waste materials using halophilic microorganisms: A comprehensive review
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are biodegradable and biocompatible polymers that can replace conventional plastics in different sectors. However, PHA commercialization is hampered due to their high production cost resulting ... -
Algal-algal bioflocculation enhances the recovery efficiency of Picochlorum sp. QUCCCM130 with low auto-settling capacity
( Elsevier B.V. , 2023 , Article)Large-scale production of microalgal biomass is still considered non-viable due to the high cost and energy required for harvesting. A fast, cost-effective, and successful harvesting technique has become widely sought after ... -
Algal-algal bioflocculation enhances the recovery efficiency of Picochlorum sp. QUCCCM130 with low auto-settling capacity
( Elsevier B.V. , 2023 , Article)Large-scale production of microalgal biomass is still considered non-viable due to the high cost and energy required for harvesting. A fast, cost-effective, and successful harvesting technique has become widely sought after ... -
Anaerobic Digestion of Olive MillWastewater and Process Derivatives—Biomethane Potential, Operation of a Continuous Fixed Bed Digester, and Germination Index
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)Olive mill wastewater (OMW) management is an economic and environmental challenge for olive oil-producing countries. The recovery of components with high added value, such as antioxidants, is a highly researched approach ... -
Application note—A novel, low-cost pH-controlled solenoid-based CO2 dosing device for microalgal and cyanobacterial cultivation systems
( Elsevier B.V. , 2024 , Article)This application note proposes a novel, low-cost, pH-controlled solenoid-based CO2 dosing device for microalgal and cyanobacterial cultivation systems. The device consists of an Arduino-Uno microcontroller, a (ph-4502c) ... -
Application of Cyanobacteria (Roholtiella sp.) Liquid Extract for the Alleviation of Salt Stress in Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) Plants Grown in a Soilless System
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)Salinity is one of the abiotic stresses that affect crop growth and productivity in arid and semi-arid regions. Unfortunately, there are few known methods to mitigate the deleterious impacts of salt stress on the development ... -
Applications, advancements, and challenges of cyanobacteria-based biofertilizers for sustainable agro and ecosystems in arid climates
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Based on the increasing world population, the food demands have tremendously increased. Chemical-based conventional agricultural practices will be required to fulfill the food demands, which will damage the soil and create ... -
Aquaculture from inland fish cultivation to wastewater treatment: a review
( Springer Nature , 2023 , Article)The aquaculture industry is rapidly developing, generating a high amount of wastewater. Inland aquaculture effluents contain nutrients and other substances that can cause eutrophication and the emergence of resistive ... -
Assessing the role and use of recycled aggregates in the sustainable management of construction and demolition waste via a mini-review and a case study
( SAGE Publications , 2020 , Article)Rapid industrial development, mega construction projects and increased immigration are some of the reasons that the State of Qatar has recently generated an unprecedented amount of construction and demolition (C&D) waste ... -
Assessment of novel halo- and thermotolerant desert cyanobacteria for phycobiliprotein production
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Four indigenous cyanobacteria isolates identified as QUCCCM 34: Chroococcidiopsis sp., QUCCCM 54: Pleurocapsa sp., QUCCCM 77: Euhalothece sp., and QUCCCM 129: Cyanobacterium sp. were investigated during this study. ... -
Assessment of SnO2 nanoparticles' impact on the growth of Picochlorum maculatum algae
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2022 , Article)To determine the effect of SnO2 nanoparticles on Picochlorum maculatum - isolated from a Qatar marine environment, algal growth media are amended with different nanoparticle concentrations (1, 5, 25, 50, and 100 mg L−1) ... -
Assessment of tetrabromobisphenol-A (TBBPA) content in plastic waste recovered from WEEE
( Elsevier , 2019 , Article)Due to the variability of additives and polymer types used in electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), and in accordance with the European Directive 2012/19/EU, an implementation of sound management practices is necessary. ...
