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Density Functional Theory Study of Inducing Piezoelectric Response via Functionalization of a Sc2C Nanosheet: Implications for Energy Conversion and Storage
( American Chemical Society , 2023 , Article)Piezoelectricity is pivotal for applications in micro/nanoelectromechanical (MEMS/NEMS) systems. Inducing such a property into the two-dimensional Sc2CTT' MXenes (where T and T' are the functionalization atoms) via homogeneous ... -
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 ... -
Multi-cavity molecular descriptor interconnections: Enhanced protocol for prediction of serum albumin drug binding
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)The role of human serum albumin (HSA) in the transport of molecules predicates its involvement in the determination of drug distribution and metabolism. Optimization of ADME properties are analogous to HSA binding thus ... -
Scalable nitrogen-enriched porous sub-100 nm graphitic carbon nanocapsules for efficient oxygen reduction reaction in different media
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2023 , Article)The oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) is deemed a sustainable energy source; however, developing green, earth-abundant, and efficient noble-metal-free catalysts for efficient ORR in different media remains a grand challenge. ... -
Investigating the electrochemical properties of SnO monolayer in sodium-ion batteries
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)The increasing energy crises have driven the world toward the exploration of clean and renewable energy sources. The selection of electrodes is a fundamental step in sodium (Na)-ion batteries (SIBs) to achieve extraordinary ... -
From Local Actions to Global Impact: Overcoming Hurdles and Showcasing Sustainability Achievements in the Implementation of SDG12
( MDPI , 2025 , Article)This study examines the progress, challenges, and successes in implementing Sustainable Development Goal 12 (SDG12), focusing on responsible consumption and production, using Qatar as a case study. The State has integrated ... -
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 ... -
How Circular Are Today’s Plastics and How Circularly Are We Treating Them?
( American Chemical Society , 2025 , Article)The circularity of today’s plastics is ambiguous and often questionable on its overall environmental effect. Current practices reveal that a minimal fraction of plastics achieves true circularity, with materials being ... -
Advances in functionalization and conjugation mechanisms of dendrimers with iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2024 , Article Review)Iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) are crucial in various areas due to their unique magnetic properties. However, their practical use is often limited by instability and aggregation in aqueous solutions. This review ... -
Single and ensemble explainable machine learning-based prediction of membrane flux in the reverse osmosis process
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Reverse osmosis is the most popular membrane-based desalination process that accounts presently for more than half the worldwide desalination capacity. However, the complex involvement of a variety of factors in this process ... -
A scoping review on the European Union agricultural plastic waste management strategies: focusing on liquefaction
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)Agricultural plastic waste (APW) poses a growing global environmental threat, with Europe generating over 1.3 million tonnes annually. This paper presents a multidisciplinary scoping review of agriplastic waste management ... -
Integrated seawater hub: A nexus of sustainable water, energy, and resource generation
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)This review paper explores the potential for seawater desalination plants to operate as integrated hubs for addressing the increasing demand for water, energy, mineral resources, and foods, particularly in resource-scarce ... -
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 ... -
Effect of mild salinity stress on the growth, fatty acid and carotenoid compositions, and biological activities of the thermal freshwater microalgae Scenedesmus sp.
( MDPI , 2020 , Article)Carotenoids have strong antioxidant activity as well as therapeutic value. Their production has been induced in algae under stressful culture conditions. However, the extreme culture conditions lead to the Programmed Cell ... -
High Level Controller-Based Energy Management for a Smart Building Integrated Microgrid With Electric Vehicle
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2020 , Article)This paper presents an effective approach for the modeling and optimization of a smart building integrated microgrid (BIM). The main objective is the development of a smart building energy management system (BEMS) which ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Peak Loads Shaving in a Team of Cooperating Smart Buildings Powered Solar PV-Based Microgrids
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2021 , Article)This paper presents a scheduling framework based algorithm for reducing/shaving the peak loads in a team of cooperating microgrids (TCM) powered smart buildings taking advantages of vehicle-to-building (V2B) concept and ... -
Research of Pesticide Metabolites in Human Brain Tumor Tissues by Chemometrics-Based Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Analysis for a Hypothetical Correlation between Pesticide Exposure and Risk Factor of Central Nervous System Tumors
( American Chemical Society , 2023 , Article)Pesticides are widely used, resulting in continuing human exposure with potential health impacts. Some exposures related to agricultural works have been associated with neurological disorders. Since the 2000s, the hypothesis ... -
Microbiological and physicochemical quality enhancement of treated wastewater using raw and chemically modified clays from Sidi Bouzid region, Tunisia
( Academic Press Inc. , 2023 , Article)Environmental discharge of wastewater represents a source of chemical and biological pollutants. This study firstly evaluates the microbiological and physicochemical quality of treated wastewaters collected from two ...
