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Co-pyrolysis characteristic of sugarcane waste with polyethylene terephthalate: thermal decomposition, product distribution, synergistic effect, and kinetics analysis
( Springer , 2024 , Article)This work has focused on the co-pyrolysis of sugarcane waste (SW) with polyethylene terephthalate (PET) to gain insight on its thermal decomposition, product distribution, kinetics, and synergistic effect. SW and PET were ... -
A REVIEW OF THE CURRENT TREND IN THE SYNTHESIS OF NITROGEN-RICH FUNCTIONAL POLYMERS FOR CARBON DIOXIDE ADSORPTION
( Malaysian Society of Analytical Sciences , 2024 , Article)The consumption of fossil fuels (oil, coal, and natural gas) has increased due to the increasing demand for energy from various industries. The International Energy Agency, in its World Energy Outlook 2022, has noted a ... -
Recent progress on tobacco wastes–derived adsorbents for the remediation of aquatic pollutants: A review
( Academic Press Inc. , 2024 , Article)Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.) is a significant crop widely planted worldwide. Its leaves have a special economical value as raw materials for the cigarette industry. During tobacco harvesting and cigarette production, a ... -
A review on recent developments and future prospects in the treatment of oily petroleum refinery wastewater by adsorption
( Elsevier Ltd , 2024 , Other)A vital by-product of the petroleum industry, oily wastewater, presents a serious environmental problem owing to its complex composition and considerable volume. This includes a wide range of contaminants, such as oil, ... -
Editorial notes for the ESPR special issue on Green technology and Industrial Revolution 4.0 for a greener future
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Dynamic simulation of lead(II) metal adsorption from water on activated carbons in a packed-bed column
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2024 , Article)In this work, lead(II) adsorption on activated carbons, tire-derived activated carbon (TAC), and commercial activated carbon (CAC), in a packed-bed column, was simulated using the Aspen Adsorption® V11 flowsheet simulator. ... -
Adsorption–photocatalysis synergy of reusable mesoporous TiO2–ZnO for photocatalytic degradation of doxycycline antibiotic
( Elsevier Ltd , 2024 , Article)The potentials of mesoporous TiO2–ZnO (3TiZn) were explored on photocatalytic degradation of doxycycline (DOX) antibiotic, likewise the influence of adsorption on the photocatalytic process. The 3TiZn was characterized for ... -
Effect of AlN on the Mechanical and Electrochemical Properties of Aluminum Metal Matrix Composites
( MDPI , 2024 , Article)In the present investigation, aluminum metal matrix composites (AMMs) reinforced with aluminum nitride (AlN) nanoparticulates at different volumetric ratios of (0, 0.5, 1, 1.5, and 2 vol.%) were manufactured via a ... -
Synergistic effect of concentration and annealing on structural, mechanical, and room-temperature thermoelectric properties of n-type Ga-doped ZnO films
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)The development of Ga-doped Zinc Oxide (GZO) films from nontoxic, abundant elements using a cost-effective and scalable approach is crucial for the profitability and sustainability of thermoelectric applications. Challenges ... -
Developing the adaptive model of thermal comfort for offices in the GCC region
( NCEUB 2018 , 2018 , Conference Paper)Escalating building energy expenditure encourages rethinking on thermal comfort delivery in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, in warm desert climate. The GCC states do not have an adaptive comfort standard, or ... -
Thermal comfort in office buildings during the summer season: Findings from a field study in Kuwait
( NCEUB 2018 , 2018 , Conference Paper)A thermal comfort field study was conducted in four office buildings in Kuwait for four months in the summer of 2016. All the four environmental and two personal variables were measured. Through a paper based survey, a ... -
Comfort and use in building evaluation: Information modelling and post-occupancy in the built environment
(2019 , Conference Paper)Advances in computer science and information management increasingly allow built environment professionals to envision the day when there will be ‘cradle-to-grave’ modelling of buildings. This will involve measurement and ... -
Differences in thermal comfort and satisfaction in offices based on gender
( NCEUB 2020 , 2020 , Conference Paper)Women's labor force participation in Asia remains low and shows a downward trend despite improved female education and significant economic growth. Several factors contribute to increased female labor force participation. ... -
Simulation of thermal comfort and energy demand in buildings of sub-Himalayan eastern India - Impact of climate change at mid (2050) and distant (2080) future
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)The global warming associated with climate change predicted by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is expected to deteriorate the indoor climate of free-running buildings. Features like proper orientation ... -
Investigation of outdoor thermal comfort and psychological adaptation in hot-humid climate of Qatar
( EDP Sciences , 2023 , Conference Paper)In the last few years, tremendous changes have taken place in Doha, the capital city of Qatar. These include rapid population growth, great improvements in education, the hosting of international events, and diverse economic ... -
Investigation of thermal comfort in bedrooms in Qatar
( EDP Sciences , 2023 , Conference Paper)Good quality sleep is essential for overall health and productivity of human beings. In a field survey in bedrooms in Qatar, 833 sets of occupant responses on thermal comfort and sleep quality before going to bed and after ... -
Study on adaptive thermal comfort model and behavioral adaptation in naturally ventilated residential buildings, Jimma Town, Ethiopia
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Ethiopia boasts abundant untapped energy resources, yet access to electricity remains limited (30%), with frequent and prolonged outages. Research on occupant thermal comfort in Ethiopia remains limited as well. This study ... -
A comprehensive systematic review: Impact of Land Use/ Land Cover (LULC) on Land Surface Temperatures (LST) and outdoor thermal comfort
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Globally, urbanization-driven changes in Land Use and Land Cover (LULC) jeopardize Land Surface Temperatures (LSTs) and the outdoor thermal comfort of urban residents. While urban heat stress's impact on outdoor thermal ... -
Urban planning impact on summer human thermal comfort in Doha, Qatar
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Urbanization entails extensive construction and substantial land use alterations, converting natural areas into residential, commercial, mixed-use and industrial. These alterations disrupt the land surface energy, impacting ... -
Land surface temperature responses to land use dynamics in urban areas of Doha, Qatar
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Rapid urbanization primarily converts naturally vegetated areas and pervious surfaces into impervious built-up areas, significantly transforming microclimates and ecological dynamics. The impervious surfaces, marked by ...