Environmental Science Center: Recent submissions
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Recent developments in analytical methods for the assessment of microplastic contamination in the groundwater
( Elsevier , 2022 , Book chapter)Groundwater is the most important source of available freshwater used by more than 2 billion people around the world. Microplastics (MPs) is one of the emerging contaminants in the groundwater. There are several studies ... -
Seasonal variation and spatial distribution of microplastic pellets and their associated contaminants along the central east coast of India
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2023 , Article)Microplastic pellets (MPPs) are one of the significant sources of plastic pollution on shorelines worldwide. In this study, for the first time, we have examined the occurrence of MPPs and their spatial and seasonal ... -
PAHs and hopanes in the surface sediments of Qatar coast and their ecological risks: Comparison with regional and global coastal regions
( Elsevier Ltd , 2024 , Article)The distribution, characteristics, sources and ecological risks of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and hopanes in the surface sediments collected along the Qatar coast were investigated. Concentration of ∑14PAHs ... -
A comprehensive review of urban microplastic pollution sources, environment and human health impacts, and regulatory efforts
( Elsevier B.V. , 2024 , Article)Microplastic (MP) pollution in urban environments is a pervasive and complex problem with significant environmental and human health implications. Although studies have been conducted on MP pollution in urban environments, ... -
Evaluating the role of dissolved silica for dolomite formation in evaporitic environments: Insights from prolonged laboratory experiments
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)The mineral Dolomite CaMg(CO3)2 is a common constituent of sedimentary rocks. Despite centuries of research, the mechanism of its formation remains elusive and debated. Recent studies have shown the presence of silica in ... -
Integrated approach for closure correction of mercury injection capillary pressure measurements
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Closure correction is a key requirement for a reliable petrophysical evaluation using mercury injection capillary pressure (MICP). The available correction methods rely on identifying deflection points on capillary pressure ... -
CFD estimation of gas production in tight carbonates using single and dual-porosity models
( Nature Research , 2023 , Article)Tight Carbonate reservoirs are regarded as one of the most complex reservoir formations due to the heterogeneity and complexity of their mineral composition, pore structure, and storage model. It is uncommon to study the ... -
Novel methodology to couple decline curve analysis with CFD reservoir simulations for complex shale gas reservoirs
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2024 , Article)Shale reservoirs are highly complex and are difficult to study using conventional reservoir simulation tools. This study introduces a novel methodology for estimating production from complex shale gas reservoirs by coupling ... -
Altering shale permeability by cold shock
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)The matrix permeability of shale is on the order of nanodarcy (nD), and hydrocarbon recovery from it is economical only after hydraulic fracturing. Another fracturing technique, which is often overlooked, is cryogenic ... -
Raman Spectroscopic and Microbial Study of Biofilms Hosted Gypsum Deposits in the Hypersaline Wetlands: Astrobiological Perspective
( Mary Ann Liebert Inc. , 2023 , Article)Gypsum (CaSO4.2H2O) has been identified at the surface of Mars, by both orbiters and rovers. Because gypsum mostly forms in the presence of liquid water as an essential element for sustaining microbial life and has a low ... -
Correction to: CFD estimation of gas production in tight carbonates using single and dual-porosity models (Scientific Reports, (2023), 13, 1, (22668), 10.1038/s41598-023-48450-5)
( Nature Research , 2024 , Article)The Funding section in the original version of this Article was incorrect. "Qatar National Research Fund, NPRP11S-1228-170138 and NPRP12S-0305-190235, NPRP11S-1228-170138 and NPRP12S-0305-190235, NPRP11S-1228-170138 and ... -
Contamination of planktonic food webs in the Mediterranean Sea: Setting the frame for the MERITE-HIPPOCAMPE oceanographic cruise (spring 2019)
( Elsevier Ltd , 2023 , Article)This paper looks at experiential feedback and the technical and scientific challenges tied to the MERITE-HIPPOCAMPE cruise that took place in the Mediterranean Sea in spring 2019. This cruise proposes an innovative approach ... -
History of a disaster: A baseline assessment of the Wakashio oil spill on the coast of Mauritius, Indian Ocean
( Elsevier Ltd , 2022 , Article)Oil spills from tanker ships provide adverse and irreversible impacts of a pollutant over coastal and marine environments. Using Sentinel-1 and 2 satellite images, this baseline paper presents the detection, assessment, ... -
Elemental distributions in the marine sediments off Doha, Qatar: role of urbanisation and coastal dynamics
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2024 , Article)This research investigates the present status and decadal variability of element distributions in the marine sediments off Doha, on the east coast of Qatar. Twenty elements were considered from 11 sediment sampling stations ... -
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 ... -
Correction to: The maxima in northerly wind speeds and wave heights over the Arabian Sea, the Arabian/Persian Gulf and the Red Sea derived from 40 years of ERA5 data (Climate Dynamics, (2021), 56, 3-4, (1037-1052), 10.1007/s00382-020-05518-6)
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2021 , Article)In the original version of the article, in both the Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 the plots (a) and (b) were repeated twice. -
Silver-doped metal ferrites for wastewater treatment
( Elsevier , 2021 , Book chapter)Nanotechnology is an inspiring discipline with numerous cost-effective and novel applications. Nowadays, nanotechnology is being empowered in the field of medicine, agriculture, space science, food processing, etc. The ... -
Ocean acidification impacts on zooplankton
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Are offshore platforms a good candidate to restore functional diversity of reef fish communities in the Arabian Gulf?
( Elsevier B.V. , 2023 , Article)Human-made structures are ubiquitous in the marine realm. Complex structures such as oil and gas platforms may constitute a suitable habitat for species in areas where natural reefs have been highly degraded by coastal ... -
Physico-chemical characteristics of oil produced from seeds of some date palm cultivars (Phoenix dactylifera L.) .
(2015 , Article)The oil content of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids with some physico-chemical properties and nutrients were investigated in oil produced from seeds of six important date palm cultivars and one seed strain present in ...
