Center for Sustainable Development Research: Recent submissions
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Cryopreservation of microalgae from desert environments of Qatar
( Springer Netherlands , 2016 , Article)The Qatar University Culture Collection of Cyanobacteria and Microalgae (QUCCCM) is a unique resource containing a diverse collection of microalgae and cyanobacteria, isolated from the Qatar desert environment. In order ... -
Pistacia lentiscus by-product as a promising source of phenolic compounds and carotenoids: Purification, biological potential and binding properties
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)The hydro-distilled leaves of Pistacia lentiscus are considered as an agricultural residue and of no commercial value yet. In this study, chromatographic purification of a methanolic fraction of P. lentiscus L. (lentisk) ... -
An overview of brine management: Emerging desalination technologies, life cycle assessment, and metal recovery methodologies
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article Review)This study examines which management methods are the most recent and advanced in managing rejected brine generated from desalination plants. It also provides up-to-date information regarding the most adequate technologies ... -
Evidence of thermo and halotolerant Nannochloris isolate suitable for biodiesel production in Qatar Culture Collection of Cyanobacteria and Microalgae
( Elsevier , 2016 , Article)The isolation of autochthonous microalgae, with high lipid-contents and biomass productivities is a crucial aspect of the development of commercial production of microalgae-based biodiesel as well as food security in ... -
Secondary metabolites as anti-nutritional factors in locally used halophytic forage/fodder
( Pakistan Botanical Society , 2016 , Article)Rampant salinity coupled with population explosion necessitates search for suitable alternatives to conventional sources of food both for human and animal consumption. While it may be difficult to change our culinary ... -
Effect of extraction solvents on polyphenols and antioxidant activity of medicinal halophytes
( Pakistan Botanical Society , 2016 , Article)This study was conducted to determine the most effective solvent for extraction of polyphenols and antioxidant activity of medicinally important coastal halophytes (Thespesia populneoides, Salvadora persica, Ipomoea ... -
Development of an integrated sustainability matrix to depict challenges and trade-offs of introducing bio-based plastics in the food packaging value chain
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)© 2020 As global plastic pollution is gaining increased attention, the use of bio-based plastics, especially in the food packaging sector, is growing in popularity. While this move is regarded as a solution to plastic ... -
Opportunities, challenges and trade-offs with decreasing avoidable food waste in the UK
( SAGE Publications , 2021 , Article)The Author(s) 2021. Around 6 million tonnes of edible food are being wasted (post-farm gate) in the UK each year. This fraction of edible wasted food is known as avoidable food waste. In a circular economy food is a valuable ... -
A systems thinking approach to understanding the challenges of achieving the circular economy
( Springer Nature , 2020 , Article)Circular economy (CE) is extensively discussed around the globe. Presently, discussions are mostly concerned with the importance of achieving CE and the benefits associated therewith, with the various barriers surrounding ... -
Erratum to: Life cycle assessment of integrated seawater agriculture in the Arabian (Persian) Gulf as a potential food and aviation biofuel resource
( Springer Verlag , 2017 , Article)The name of the author J. Jed Brown was rendered wrongly in the original publication but has since been corrected. , Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg. -
Life cycle assessment of integrated seawater agriculture in the Arabian (Persian) Gulf as a potential food and aviation biofuel resource
( Springer Verlag , 2017 , Article)Purpose: Prospective evaluation of the lifecycle impacts of aviation biofuel production in Abu Dhabi, UAE based on a production system that integrates aquaculture, saltwater agriculture, and mangrove silviculture, termed ... -
Efficiency of benthic diatom-associated bacteria in the removal of benzo(a)pyrene and fluoranthene
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)We investigated the efficiency of a benthic diatom-associated bacteria in removing benzo(a)pyrene (BaP) and fluoranthene (Flt). The diatom, isolated from a PAH-contaminated sediment of the Bizerte Lagoon (Tunisia), was ... -
Mychonastes homosphaera (Chlorophyceae): A promising feedstock for high quality feed production in the arid environment
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)Rapid development and drastic population increase in Qatar have led to increasing awareness about food security. Microalgae are considered one of the most promising feedstocks owing to their ability to produce nutrients, ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Comparative Study on Beneficial Effects of Hydroxytyrosol- and Oleuropein-Rich Olive Leaf Extracts on High-Fat Diet-Induced Lipid Metabolism Disturbance and Liver Injury in Rats
( Hindawi , 2020 , Article)Oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol, as major compounds of olive leaves, have been reported to exert numerous pharmacological properties, including anticancer, antidiabetic, and anti-inflammatory activities. The purpose of this ... -
Production of Polyhydroxyalkanoates by Two Halophilic Archaeal Isolates from Chott El Jerid Using Inexpensive Carbon Sources
( MDPI AG , 2020 , Article)The large use of conventional plastics has resulted in serious environmental problems. Polyhydroxyalkanoates represent a potent replacement to synthetic plastics because of their biodegradable nature. This study aimed to ... -
Microplastics in surface waters of the Gulf of Gabes, southern Mediterranean Sea: Distribution, composition and influence of hydrodynamics
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)The Mediterranean Sea has been described as one of the most affected areas by marine litter in the world. Although microplastics and their effects have been investigated in this area, most of the currently available studies ... -
High-Rate Anaerobic Digestion of Waste Activated Sludge by Integration of Electro-Fenton Process
( MDPI AG , 2020 , Article)Anaerobic digestion (AD), being the most effective treatment method of waste activated sludge (WAS), allows for safe disposal. The present study deals with the electro-Fenton (EF) pretreatment for enhancing the WAS biogas ... -
First principle investigation of H2Se, H2Te and PH3 sensing based on graphene oxide
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)Detecting toxic gases is of great importance to protect our health and preserve the quality of life. In this work, graphene (G) and graphene oxide with three different modifications (G–O, G–OH, and G–O–OH) have been used ...
