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Techno-economic modelling of high-value metabolites and secondary products from microalgae cultivated in closed photobioreactors with supplementary lighting
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)The purpose of this study is to develop an initial computational model to evaluate the techno-economic viability of high-value and secondary resources from microalgae. The isolation of high-value metabolites is the driving ... -
Techno-economics of algae production in the Arabian Peninsula
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)The Arabian Peninsula's advantageous climate, availability of non-arable land, access to seawater and CO2-rich flue gas, make it an attractive location for microalgae biomass production. Despite these promising aspects, ... -
The effect of culture salinity on the harvesting of microalgae biomass using pilot-scale tangential-flow-filter membrane
( Elsevier Ltd , 2019 , Article)In this study, the effect of culture salinity (4–6% NaCl) on the harvesting of two microalgal strains (i.e., Picochlorum sp., and Tetraselmis sp.) was investigated using pilot-scale TFF membranes. The cultures of these two ... -
The perils of building big: Desalination sustainability and brine regulation in the Arab Gulf countries
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Seawater desalination has become an accessible option for augmenting freshwater supplies worldwide. In the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), it has been practiced for decades as the main source for domestic ... -
The saltern-derived Paludifilum halophilum DSM 102817T is a new high-yield ectoines producer in minimal medium and under salt stress conditions
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2020 , Article)In the present study, the growth conditions and accumulation of ectoines (ectoine and hydroxyectoine) by Paludifilum halophilum DSM 102817T under salt stress conditions have been investigated. The productivity assay of ... -
The water-energy-food nexus and COVID-19: Towards a systematization of impacts and responses
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)The COVID-19 pandemic offers an opportunity to examine the impacts of system-wide crises on key supply sectors such as water, energy and food. These sectors are becoming increasingly interlinked in environmental policy-making ... -
Thermal modeling and optimization of microalgal biomass production in the harsh desert conditions of State of Qatar
( Elsevier B.V. , 2019 , Article)Microalgal culture in solar conditions raises several challenges, especially in the harsh desert areas of the Middle East where microalgal culture is a valuable candidate for biomass production on non-arable land. Here we ... -
Thermal regulation of algae cultures in raceway ponds utilizing ground heat: Improving techno-economic feasibility and process sustainability of large-scale algae production in Qatar
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)There is an increasing drive for developing sustainable alternatives for fuels, foods, feeds, and chemicals. Algae can play a significant role in this, however the commercialization of microalgal biomass is still limited ... -
Thermo-physical effect of solid filler on the performance of a packed-bed thermal storage
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)This paper attempts to investigate the effect of the diameter of the solid filler and the porosity of the heat transfer fluid on the selection process of suitable material given best performance in terms of storage capacity ... -
Too big to handle, too important to abandon: Reforming Sudan's Gezira scheme
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)© 2020 The Authors Participatory irrigation management (PIM) has been broadly promoted by public administrators and donor organizations. The reasons for this push include performance failures of state-controlled irrigation ... -
Toward a Circular Economy in the MENA Region: Insights from the Water-Food Nexus
( Springer , 2021 , Book chapter)The water-food nexus in the Middle East and Northern African (MENA) region is characterized by resource depletion, import dependence and environmental degradation. This contribution proposes that consumption awareness and ... -
Towards a new biological control approach for Photorhabdus temperata bioinsecticide production through the bioconversion of Tunisian industrial wastewater
( Springer , 2020 , Article)© 2020, The Author(s). A novel bioconversion approach of Tunisian wastewater to low-cost Photorhabdus temperata bioinsecticide is presented in this study. Our results showed that when cultured on the food industry wastewater ... -
Towards fossil free cities – Emission assessment of food and resources consumption with the FEWprint carbon accounting platform
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Current urbanization rates concentrate the ever growing demand for food, energy and water (FEW) resources particularly in cities, making them one of the main drivers of greenhouse gas emissions. The FEW nexus integrative ... -
Transcriptome assembly, profiling and differential gene expression analysis of the halophyte Suaeda fruticosa provides insights into salt tolerance
( BioMed Central , 2015 , Article)Background Improvement of crop production is needed to feed the growing world population as the amount and quality of agricultural land decreases and soil salinity increases. This has stimulated research on salt tolerance ... -
Treatment of wastewaters by microalgae and the potential applications of the produced biomass-a review
( MDPI AG , 2021 , Article)The treatment of different types of wastewater by physicochemical or biological (nonmicroalgal) methods could often be either inefficient or energy-intensive. Microalgae are ubiquitous microscopic organisms, which thrive ... -
Trends in microalgal-based systems as a promising concept for emerging contaminants and mineral salt recovery from municipal wastewater
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article Review)In the context of climate change leading to water scarcity for many people in the world, the treatment of municipal wastewater becomes a necessity. However, the reuse of this water requires secondary and tertiary treatment ... -
Understanding and Enabling “Communities” Within Smart Cities: A Literature Review
( SAGE Publications Ltd , 2023 , Article)Community-level interventions through technological updates and connectedness are quite popular within smart city visions. These interventions, under the collective label of smart and connected communities (SCC), promise ... -
Understanding impact of heat, drought, and salinity stresses on growth and physiological attributes of Chenopodium album under field conditions
( Springer , 2023 , Article)Utilizing potential of wild crop relatives becomes a necessity under current climate trends scenario. Chenopodium album is a natural inhabitant of Qatari harsh environment that is characterised by a combination of various ... -
Understanding the Phytoremediation Mechanisms of Potentially Toxic Elements: A Proteomic Overview of Recent Advances
( Frontiers Media , 2022 , Article Review)Potentially toxic elements (PTEs) such as cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), chromium (Cr), and arsenic (As), polluting the environment, pose a significant risk and cause a wide array of adverse changes in plant physiology. Above ... -
Unpacking the complexity of the PET drink bottles value chain: A chemicals perspective
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article Review)Chemicals can migrate from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) drink bottles to their content and recycling processes may concentrate or introduce new chemicals to the PET value chain. Therefore, even though recycling PET ...
