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Optimization of thermostable proteases production under agro-wastes solid-state fermentation by a new thermophilic Mycothermus thermophilus isolated from a hydrothermal spring Hammam Debagh, Algeria
( Elsevier Ltd , 2022 , Article)The present work investigates for the first time the presence and isolation of the thermophilic fungi from hydrothermal spring situated at the locality of Guelma, in the Northeast of Algeria. The production of the thermostable ... -
Optimizing nutrient removal of moving bed biofilm reactor process using response surface methodology
( Elsevier Ltd , 2020 , Article)The potential of 3-stages process (anaerobic, anoxic and moving bed biofilm reactor (MBBR)) for organic matter and nutrient removals from secondary WWTP effluents at various hydraulic retention time (HRT) and nitrate recycle ... -
Optimum design of n continuous stirred-tank bioreactors in series for fermentation processes based on simultaneous substrate and product inhibition
( MDPI AG , 2021 , Article)Optimization of the continuous fermentation process is important for increasing efficiency and decreasing cost, especially for complicated biochemical processes described by substrate and product inhibition. The optimum ... -
Osmotic pressure estimation using the Pitzer equation for forward osmosis modelling
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2020 , Article)Forward osmosis (FO) has received widespread recognition in the past decade due to its potential low energy production of water. This study presents a new model analysis for predicting the water flux in FO systems when ... -
Overcoming the energy and environmental issues of LNG plants by using solid oxide fuel cells
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)A new intensification concept was proposed for the liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants. Our concept capitalizes on solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) and efficient pressure/heat recovery. Detailed processes were synthesized, ... -
Oxygen reduction reaction catalysts used in microbial fuel cells for energy-efficient wastewater treatment: A review
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2016 , Article Review)Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) as an energy-efficient wastewater treatment technology have attracted increasing interest in the past decade. Cathode catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) present a major challenge ... -
Oxygen reduction reaction catalysts used in microbial fuel cells for energy-efficient wastewater treatment: A review
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2016 , Other)Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) as an energy-efficient wastewater treatment technology have attracted increasing interest in the past decade. Cathode catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) present a major challenge ... -
P. putida as biosorbent for the remediation of cobalt and phenol from industrial waste wastewaters
( Elsevier B.V. , 2020 , Article)The current work focused on the feasibility of treating industrial wastewater containing phenol and cobalt (Co) by adsorption, biosorption, and bioadsorption to determine the effectiveness of each technology. To study the ... -
Paper mill sludge as a source of sugars for use in the production of bioethanol and isoprene
( MDPI AG , 2020 , Article)Paper mill sludge (PMS) solids are predominantly comprised of cellulosic fibers and fillers rejected during the pulping or paper making process. Most sludges are dewatered and discharged into landfills or land spread at a ... -
Particle swarm optimization and global sensitivity analysis for catalytic co-pyrolysis of Chlorella vulgaris and plastic waste mixtures
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)This study investigated on the co-pyrolysis of microalgae Chlorella vulgaris and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) waste mixtures which was performed with three types of catalysts, namely limestone (LS), HZSM-5 zeolite, and ... -
PdZn nanoparticle electrocatalysts synthesized by solution combustion for methanol oxidation reaction in an alkaline medium
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2017 , Article)Herein, we report the synthesis of PdZn nanoparticle (NP) electrocatalysts for the methanol oxidation reaction (MOR). The PdZn NPs were synthesized by solution combustion synthesis in the presence of Pd(NO3)2·xH2O, ... -
Performance analysis of hybrid solar chimney?power plant for power production and seawater desalination: A sustainable approach
( John Wiley and Sons Ltd , 2021 , Article)This study presents a novel design that combines cooling tower (CT) and traditional solar chimney power plant (SCPP) technologies for electricity generation and seawater desalination. The proposed hybrid solar chimney power ... -
Performance Of Chlorella Vulgaris, Neochloris Oleoabundans, and mixed indigenous microalgae for treatment of primary effluent, secondary effluent and centrate
( Elsevier B.V. , 2016 , Article)The objective of this study was to investigate and compare the growth rate and treatment efficiency of Chlorella vulgaris, Neochloris oleoabundans and mixed indigenous microalgae for the removal of organic carbon, nitrogen ... -
Performance of electrospun polystyrene membranes in synthetic produced industrial water using direct-contact membrane distillation
( Elsevier B.V. , 2020 , Article)Desalination of produced water in the gulf petrochemical industry is a continuing challenge to major research groups in the field. With a focus on produced water from desalination plants, it has become crucial to define ... -
Performance of microbial fuel cells in treating petroleum refinery wastewater
( Elsevier Ltd , 2022 , Article)A high level of chemical energy is contained in petroleum refinery wastewater (PRW). In this study, the performance of microbial fuel cell (MFC) treating PRW is investigated in various MFC reactor configurations by studying ... -
Performance of Mild Steel and Corrosion-Resistant Steel Rebars in Chloride-Contaminated Concrete
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Reinforced concrete (RC) infrastructure in Arabian Peninsula is subjected to harsh climatic conditions of high temperatures, humidity, and airborne chlorides and there is a high concentration of salts in seawater and soils. ... -
Phase change materials for thermal energy storage applications in greenhouses: A review
( Elsevier Ltd , 2022 , Article)Greenhouses represent one of the largest energy-demanding sectors, requiring energy for indoor environment control for plant growth and crop yield. Thermal energy storage using phase change materials (PCMs) has been ... -
Phenol degradation by powdered metal ion modified titanium dioxide photocatalysts
(2012 , Article)Conventional water purification and disinfection generally involve potentially hazardous substances, some of which known to be carcinogenic in nature. Titanium dioxide photocatalytic processes provide an effective route ... -
Phosphonated Lower-Molecular-Weight Polyethyleneimines as Oilfield Scale Inhibitors: An Experimental and Theoretical Study
( American Chemical Society , 2022 , Article)For many years, amino methylenephosphonate (-CH2-N-PO3H2)-based scale inhibitors (SIs) have been deployed for preventing various scales in the oil and gas industry, particularly for squeeze treatment applications. However, ... -
Photo-oxidative enhancement of polymeric molecular sieve membranes
( Nature Research , 2013 , Article)High-performance membranes are attractive for molecular-level separations in industrial-scale chemical, energy and environmental processes. The next-generation membranes for these processes are based on molecular sieving ...