Center for Sustainable Development Research: Recent submissions
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Biopreservation of dates using citrus peel waste-derived essential oils: a circular economy approach to postharvest mycotoxin control
( Springer Science and Business Media B.V. , 2025 , Article)The postharvest contamination of dates by Aspergillus flavus and its aflatoxins is a major food safety concern. Simultaneously, large amounts of citrus peel waste rich in bioactive compounds remain underused. In this study, ... -
Wastewater biotreatment and bioaugmentation for remediation of contaminated sites at an oil recycling plant
( IWA Publishing , 2025 , Article)This work focused on the biotreatment of wastewater and contaminated soil in a used oil recycling plant located in Bizerte. A continuous stirred tank reactor (CSTR) and a trickling filter (TF) were used to treat stripped ... -
Hydrocarbon biodegradation by strain BSP4 isolated from a wastewater treatment plant: insights into rhamnolipid production and characterization
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)The present study aims to assess the environmental application potential of a rhamnolipid-producing strain, designated BSP4, from a wastewater treatment plant. BSP4 was identified with a high similarity of 99.74% by 16S ... -
Potential valorization of fruits and vegetables waste from the wholesale market in Sfax (Tunisia) via anaerobic digestion: long-term characterization and stakeholders’ attitude
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2025 , Article)This study investigates the temporal and seasonal variations in the physico-chemical characteristics and biochemical methane potential (BMP) of fruits and vegetable waste (FVW) from the wholesale market in Sfax, Tunisia. ... -
UHPLC-HRMS-MS analysis, antioxidant and hepatoprotective effects of methanolic extracts from Ficus carica L., leaves and stem barks against acute CCl4-induced liver damage
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2025 , Article)Methanolic leaf (LME) and stem bark (SBME) extracts from Ficus carica L., were analysed using UHPLC-HRMS-MS analysis. Fifty-two compounds were identified belonging to flavonoids, phenolic acids and alkaloids. Their ... -
Microplastics and their role in the emergence of antibiotic resistance in bacteria as a threat for the environment
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article Review)Plastics and antibiotic resistance are two main global concerns, although seemingly unrelated yet interconnected threats. Microplastics (MPs) are widely present in terrestrial and marine environments that pose unique risks ... -
Cost-effective fungal enzyme production and its role in methane, enhancement through biowaste hydrolysis
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)The use of biowastes in the extracellular enzyme production process provides a significant opportunity to reduce production costs, protect the environment, and generate financial gains. This study aims to optimize the ... -
Potential evaluation of volatile organic compounds produced by Wickerhamomyces subpelliculosus and Saccharomyces cerevisiae as bio-fumigants for controlling Aspergillus flavus spoilage and aflatoxin contamination in dates
( Elsevier , 2026 , Article)This study evaluated the antifungal and anti-aflatoxigenic potential of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) produced by Wickerhamomyces subpelliculosus Y7, Saccharomyces cerevisiae X19G2, and their combined culture (Y7–X19G2) ... -
Thymelaea hirsuta extract attenuates testosterone-induced benign prostatic hyperplasia in rats: Effect on oxidative stress, inflammation and apoptosis
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)Ethnopharmacological relevanceBenign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is one of the most prominent diseases of the aged men urinary system. It is associated with cellular proliferation, hormonal imbalance, oxidative stress, ... -
Economically viable marine algae-based fish feed production in Qatar
( Elsevier , 2026 , Article)Expanding sustainable aquaculture is crucial for meeting the growing demand for fish and ensuring global food security. This study explored the technical feasibility and economic viability of locally grown marine or brackish ... -
Poultry Manure-Derived Biochar Synthesis, Characterization, and Valorization in Agriculture: Effect of Pyrolysis Temperature and Metal-Salt Modification
( MDPI , 2025 , Article)In the present work, six biochars were produced from the pyrolysis of poultry manure at 400 °C and 600 °C (PM-B-400 and PM-B-600), and their post-modification with, respectively, iron chloride (PM-B-400-Fe and PM-B-600-Fe) ... -
Culture-based and molecular investigation of antibiotic and metal resistance in a semi-arid agricultural soil repeatedly amended with urban sewage sludge
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Unsustainable agricultural intensification and climate change effects have caused chronic soil depletion in most arid and semi-arid croplands. As such, the land application of urban sewage sludge (USS) has been regulated ... -
Characterizing the dynamics of climate and native desert plants in Qatar
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)This study aims to measure changes in climatic factors and their relationship to vegetation growth in Qatar to develop a plant-climate characterization for native desert plants. By analyzing Landsat satellite images from ... -
Phosphorus recovery from aqueous solutions by a Mg/Al-modified biochar from date palm wastes in column mode: adsorption characteristics and scale-up design parameters assessment
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)In the current work, a Mg/Al-modified biochar from date palm wastes (Mg/Al-DPF-B) was synthesized, characterized, and applied for phosphorus (P) recovery from aqueous solutions in column mode. The P recovery was assessed ... -
Novel Thermo-Halotolerant Bacteria Bacillus cabrialesii Native to Qatar Desert: Enhancing Seedlings’ Growth, Halotolerance, and Antifungal Defense in Tomato
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)Soil salinization and freshwater scarcity are the major challenges threatening conventional agriculture development due to their negative impacts on plant growth and productivity. Fungal infections accentuate these challenges ... -
Bacillus Spizizenii FMH45-based biofertilizer enhances growth and halotolerance of cherry tomato plants under hydroponic cultivation systems
( Frontiers Media , 2024 , Article)Introduction: Hydroponic cultivation systems using desalinated groundwater may play pivotal role in reducing freshwater consumption for irrigation. However, reliance on desalination remains unsustainable due to its high ... -
Evidencing nickel biosorption capacity of cyanobacteria Chroococcidiopsis sp.: potential metallo-protective agents
( BioMed Central , 2025 , Article)The increasing prevalence of toxic elements such as nickel (Ni) in the environment poses a significant threat to human health due to its carcinogenic effect. The study investigates the Ni biosorption potential of three ... -
Spore production optimization of a biofertilizer based on Bacillus cabrialesii HB7 for enhancing plant growth under saline stress
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)Bacillus cabrialesii HB7, a novel halotolerant strain isolated from Qatari soil, can effectively promote tomato plant growth and mitigate saline stress and has a great biofertilizer potential. Due to its promising agronomical ... -
Gene expression analysis reveals genes related to heavy metals and produced water exposure in Synechococcus elongatus
( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)Produced water (PW), a major by-product of the petrochemical industry, contains a complex mixture of contaminants that limit its reuse and pose environmental risks if discharged untreated. Numerous treatment technologies ... -
Utilization of Microalgae for Urban Wastewater Treatment and Valorization of Treated Wastewater and Biomass for Biofertilizer Applications
( MDPI , 2023 , Article Review)Rapid urbanization has substantially increased freshwater consumption and consequent wastewater generation. The produced wastewater is an abundant resource of phosphorus, nitrogen, and organics. Currently, well-established ...
