Browsing Center for Sustainable Development Research by Publisher "Elsevier"
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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 ... -
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 ... -
Agricultural applications
( Elsevier , 2023 , Book chapter)The agro-industrial activities related to the three most cultivated palm tree species worldwide namely, oil palm, date palm, and coconut palm generate a large amount of residues during pre- and post-harvest processes. ... -
An overview of 2D metal sulfides and carbides as Na host materials for Na-ion batteries
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article Review)Both sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) and lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) operate on a similar principle and are striking for energy storage purposes. Although some electrode materials adapt favorably to LIBs, they are not pertinent ... -
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 ... -
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 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. ... -
Balancing the benefits from the water–energy–land–food nexus through agroforestry in the Sahel
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article Review)Regions affected by resource scarcity, poverty, and land-use conflicts need to advocate the merits of practices strongly grounded in sustainable land management. This review paper provides an analysis of agroforestry as ... -
Biochar from olive mill solid waste as an eco-friendly adsorbent for the removal of polyphenols from olive mill wastewater
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)In Tunisia, olive mill waste water (OMW) is discharged into evaporation ponds where they turn into solid waste (OMSW) and become a serious threat to the environment. This paper addresses for the first time how to valorize ... -
Biochar production from the pyrolysis of tomato processing residues
( Elsevier , 2022 , Book chapter)The global modern challenges of climate change, natural resources scarcity, waste overproduction, management and processing, etc., need to be examined under the circular economy principles. As such, biochar is considered ... -
Biocrude oil production from a self-settling marine cyanobacterium, Chroococcidiopsis sp., using a biorefinery approach
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Although the whole microalgal biomass is typically used as a feedstock for hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL), the conversion of a primary metabolite (i.e., carbohydrate) to biocrude is very low. In this study, a self-settling ... -
Biodegradation of diclofenac by two green microalgae: Picocystis sp. and Graesiella sp.
( Elsevier , 2019 , Article)The aim of the present study was to provide an integrated view of algal removal of diclofenac (DCF). Two isolated microalgal strains Picocystis sp. and Graesiella sp. were cultivated under different DCF concentrations and ... -
Biodegradation of hydrocarbons and biosurfactants production by a newly halotolerant Pseudomonas sp. strain isolated from contaminated seawater
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)A strain NAPH6 of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, isolated from contaminated seawater taken from the fishing harbor of Sfax, Tunisia, was able to degrade almost completly the naphthalene (200 mg/l) and the aliphatic hydrocarbons ... -
Circular economy and the resource nexus: Realignment and progress towards sustainable development in Saudi Arabia
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Resources such as water, energy, and arable land represent bottlenecks with regard to achieving key sustainability paradigms such as the circular economy (CE). They exhibit vital inputs and outputs for economic development, ... -
Circular Economy in Basic Supply: Framing the Approach for the Water and Food Sectors of the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)The circular economy concept can enhance sustainability through restructuring consumption and production patterns using innovative designs and business models. This core premise is highly relevant for the interlinked water ... -
CO, CO2, and SO2 detection based on functionalized graphene nanoribbons: First principles study
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)In this study, density functional theory (DFT) has been used to build armchair graphene nanoribbon (AGNR) gas sensor and study its capacity to detect carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO2), and sulfur dioxide (SO2) ... -
A comparison of bio-crude oil production from five marine microalgae – Using life cycle analysis
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Marine microalgae biomass could offer a viable feedstock for sustainably producing biofuel by hydrothermal liquefaction. In this study, five promising marine microalgae (i.e., Tetraselmis, Picochlorum, Synechococcus, ... -
Comparison of dual stage ultrafiltration and hybrid ultrafiltration-forward osmosis process for harvesting microalgae (Tetraselmis sp.) biomass
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)In this study, a hybrid ultrafiltration-forward osmosis system was compared with a dual stage ultrafiltration process for the harvesting of marine microalgae. To the best of the author's knowledge none of the previous ... -
Conflicts and security in integrated water resources management
( Elsevier , 2017 , Article)Water Resources Management (IWRM) are criticized for not considering context, local realities or legitimacy during the implementation of water sector reforms. Universal remedies of IWRM can thus lead to resistance, conflicts ... -
Cooperation or competition? State environmental relations and the SDGs agenda in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)For around 40 years, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have been developing cooperative frameworks that aim at enhancing security and economic cooperation as well as establishing joint action on common threats ...
