Center for Sustainable Development Research: Recent submissions
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Optimization of lycopene extraction from tomato peels industrial by-product using maceration in refined olive oil
( Institution of Chemical Engineers , 2019 , Article)Lycopene, a nutraceutical compound, was extracted from a Tunisian industrial tomato peels by-product using maceration in refined olive oil (ROO). To do, a Box–Behnken design was applied to maximize the lycopene recovery ... -
Water, energy and food supply security in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries-A risk perspective
( MDPI AG , 2019 , Article Review)Supply systems for water, energy and food in the Gulf region are becoming highly interlinked. In the last decades, interdependence was evident in the increase of coproduction plants and the cross-sectoral resource use ... -
Long-term semi-continuous cultivation of a halo-tolerant Tetraselmis sp. using recycled growth media
( Elsevier Ltd , 2019 , Article)In this study, a halotolerant Tetraselmis sp. was selected for 11-month outdoor semi-continuous cultivation in one sq. m raceway tank in the Qatari desert. A fraction of the culture was harvested using ferric chloride, and ... -
Factors affecting the induction of UV protectant and lipid productivity in Lyngbya for sequential biorefinery product recovery
( Elsevier Ltd , 2019 , Article)With objective to design cyanobacterial biorefinery, taking Lyngbya as a model organism, a detail sequential protocol has been developed for production of UV protectant and lipids. This study addresses ultra violet radiations ... -
Comparative scorecard assessment of urban water pricing policies-The case of Jordan and Iran
( MDPI AG , 2019 , Article)Urban water pricing is becoming increasingly important due to the rapid rate of urbanization and the expansion of water reclamation and reuse. The mounting evidence of failures of current pricing schemes makes analyzing ... -
The effect of culture salinity on the harvesting of microalgae biomass using pilot-scale tangential-flow-filter membrane
( Elsevier Ltd , 2019 , Article)In this study, the effect of culture salinity (4–6% NaCl) on the harvesting of two microalgal strains (i.e., Picochlorum sp., and Tetraselmis sp.) was investigated using pilot-scale TFF membranes. The cultures of these two ... -
Use of co-solvents in hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) of microalgae
( MDPI AG , 2019 , Article)This study reviewed and summarized the literature regarding the use of alcohols during hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) of algal biomass feedstocks. The use of both pure alcohols and alcohol-water co-solvents were considered. ... -
Comparison of biocrude oil production from self-settling and non-settling microalgae biomass produced in the Qatari desert environment
( Center for Environmental and Energy Research and Studies , 2019 , Article)The present study investigated the growth, harvesting, biocrude conversion, and recycling of the HTL aqueous phase for one self-settling (i.e., Chlorocystis sp.) and another non-settling (i.e., Picochlorum sp.) marine ... -
Evaluation of native microalgae from Tunisia using the pulse-amplitude-modulation measurement of chlorophyll fluorescence and a performance study in semi-continuous mode for biofuel production
( BioMed Central Ltd. , 2019 , Article)Background: Microalgae are attracting much attention as a promising feedstock for renewable energy production, while simultaneously providing environmental benefits. So far, comparison studies for microalgae selection for ... -
Institutional arrangements for beneficial regional cooperation on water, energy and food priority issues in the Eastern Nile Basin
( Elsevier B.V. , 2018 , Article)Research on water cooperation in the Eastern Nile Basin has focused on expanding policy and diplomacy tools for a better allocation of transboundary water resources confined to the river. Regional cooperation on water and ... -
Ecological modernization and responses for a low-carbon future in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries
( Wiley-Blackwell , 2018 , Article)Low-carbon development is a challenging endeavor for many fossil fuels exporting nations around the world, and is especially important in light of the recent Paris Agreement on climate change. The Gulf Cooperation Council ... -
Improvement of both lipid and biomass productivities of Qatar Chlorocystis isolate for biodiesel production and food security
( Blackwell Publishing , 2018 , Article)Microalgae are considered a very promising alternative for biofuel production. Several strategies were developed to modulate and improve algae metabolites production to meet the requirements for biodiesel production. Most ... -
Ecosystem infrastructure for sustainability: Revaluating nature through community-based water and land policies in Brazil
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Delineating and preventing plastic waste leakage in the marine and terrestrial environment
( Springer , 2020 , Article)Plastics are nowadays considered to be the workhorse material of our modern society with an ubiquitous presence that has increased manifold over the past 60 years, providing several benefits to the global economy. However, ... -
Regulation reform process and perception in the Palestinian water sector
( Routledge , 2018 , Article)The study analyzes the regulation reform process of the Palestinian urban water sector. It introduces the holistic reform agenda and examines the water supply sector?s performance and regulation challenges. The study also ... -
Biological activities of phenolics from leaves of Tunisian Cydonia oblonga miller
( International Allelopathy Foundation , 2018 , Article)We examined the antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of quince (Cydonia oblonga Miller) leaf methanol extract of Tunisian variety Commune. Chromatographic characterization of the leaf extract using HPLC-MS/MS revealed ... -
Local community perception of climate change adaptation in Egypt
( Institute of Physics Publishing , 2018 , Conference)Climate change policies in countries of the Middle East and Northern Africa (MENA) region are evolving from a top-down, government-led approach towards more pluralistic climate governance, which incorporates a local ... -
Insights from negotiations models on water sharing conflicts in the development of water basin plans
( Institute of Physics Publishing , 2018 , Conference)Collective decision making and negotiated outcomes are promoted for the water sector in order to increase ownership, commitment and participation. Negotiation processes for the development of water basin plans are, however, ... -
Challenges of multi-level water governance at micro-watershed level - A case from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
( Institute of Physics Publishing , 2018 , Conference)The micro-watershed level can be a promising unit for the integration and coordination of water management functions that affect sustainable water use and livelihoods of local communities such as farmer groups. Recent ... -
Assessing the role and use of recycled aggregates in the sustainable management of construction and demolition waste via a mini-review and a case study
( SAGE Publications , 2020 , Article)Rapid industrial development, mega construction projects and increased immigration are some of the reasons that the State of Qatar has recently generated an unprecedented amount of construction and demolition (C&D) waste ...
