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Reinforced Concrete Degradation in the Harsh Climates of the Arabian Gulf: Field Study on 30-to-50-Year-Old Structures
( American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) , 2018 , Article)This paper presents the results of a field study carried out on three reinforced concrete (RC) structures built in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s to determine the main load (environmental) and the resistance (for example, the ... -
Reinforcement of copolyamide membranes for water treatment applications
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2018 , Conference Paper)Clean water is the key element for all living organisms to sustain life. However, due to the rapid industrialization and large increase in the population, the contamination of water resources is important issue occurred ... -
Remarkable improvement in properties of NI-B coatings by the addition of mixed oxide nanoparticles
( Association for Iron and Steel Technology, AISTECH , 2015 , Conference Paper)A comparison of properties of Ni-B and Ni-B-ZrO2-Al2O3 nanocomposite coatings synthesized through electrodeposition process is presented to elucidate the beneficial role of addition of mixed nanoparticles of ZrO2 and Al2O3 ... -
Removal of Lead Ions from Aqueous Solutions Using Polyaniline Polystyrene Nanocomposites
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Water pollution is an issue of grave importance worldwide, especially in countries that boast of a large number of industries. High concentration of heavy metal ions such as lead, nickel, etc are often found in industrial ... -
Removal of metronidazole from wastewater by Fe/charcoal micro electrolysis fluidized bed reactor
( Elsevier Ltd , 2019 , Article)The aim of the research was to investigate the removal of metronidazole from aqueous solutions by Fe/charcoal micro-electrolysis fluidized bed reactor. The effective variables influencing the metronidazole removal including ... -
Repair of Heat-Damaged RC Beams Using Micro-concrete Modified with Carbon Nanotubes
( Korean Society of Civil Engineers , 2021 , Article)This paper investigates the use of micro-concrete modified with carbon nanotubes (CNTs) for the repair of heat-damaged reinforced concrete (RC) beams. Ten RC beams were cast and then subjected to elevated temperature of ... -
Revealing of Core Shell Effect on Frequency-Dependent Properties of Bi-based Relaxor/Ferroelectric Ceramic Composites.
( Nature Research , 2018 , Article)In this study, electromechanical characteristics of (1-x) BiNaTiO-xSrTiO (ST26, x = 0.26)/(1-y) BiNaTiO-ySrTiO (ST10, y = 0.1) (matrix/seed) composites were studied. The ST26 (high relaxor phase) and ST10 (a relaxor ... -
Revealing the improved sensitivity of PEDOT:PSS/PVA thin films through secondary doping and their strain sensors application
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2023 , Article)The field of strain sensing involves the ability to measure an electrical response that corresponds to a strain. The integration of synthetic and conducting polymers can create a flexible strain sensor with a wide range ... -
Reverse osmosis seawater desalination: Qatar experience and vision
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Reverse osmosis silica fouling control with reactive micromixing
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Silica fouling is a major challenge in groundwater reverse osmosis (RO) desalination. Dissolved silica, upon concentration during RO, forms a difficult-to-clean glassy foulant layer on membranes, limiting recoveries from ... -
Reverse Osmosis Systems: Design, Optimization and Troubleshooting Guide
( Elsevier , 2021 , Book)Reverse Osmosis Systems: Design, Optimization and Troubleshooting Guide describes in depth knowledge of designing and operating reverse osmosis (RO) systems for water desalination, and covers issues which will effect the ... -
A review of bipolar plates materials and graphene coating degradation mechanism in proton exchange membrane fuel cell
( John Wiley and Sons Ltd , 2022 , Article Review)Proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) have the perception to strongly reduce global emissions through an environmentally friendly perspective. Graphene has drawn global attention and has positioned itself as a ... -
Review of Progress and Prospects in Research on Enzymatic and Non- Enzymatic Biofuel Cells; Specific Emphasis on 2D Nanomaterials
( Bentham Science Publishers , 2022 , Article)Energy generation from renewable sources and effective management are two critical challenges for sustainable development. Biofuel Cells (BFCs) provide an elegant solution by combining these two tasks. BFCs are defined by ... -
Review of recent research on biomedical applications of electrospun polymer nanofibers for improved wound healing
( Future Medicine , 2016 , Article)Wound dressings play an important role in a patient’s recovery from health problems, as unattended wounds could lead to serious complications such as infections or, ultimately, even death. Therefore, wound dressings since ... -
Review of strategies toward the development of alloy two-dimensional (2D) transition metal dichalcogenides
( Elsevier Inc. , 2021 , Article Review)Atomically thin two-dimensional (2D) transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs) have attracted significant attention owing to their prosperity in material research. The inimitable features of TMDCs triggered the emerging ... -
A review on electrospun bio-based polymers for water treatment
( Budapest University of Technology , 2015 , Article)Over the past decades, electrospinning of biopolymers down to nanoscale garnered much interest to address most of the millennia issues related to water treatment. The fabrication of these nanostructured membranes added a ... -
A review on high performance photovoltaic cells and strategies for improving their efficiency
( Springer Nature , 2022 , Article)The introduction of a practical solar cell by Bell Laboratory, which had an efficiency of approximately 6%, signified photovoltaic technology as a potentially viable energy source. Continuous efforts have been made to ... -
A review on lithium recovery using electrochemical capturing systems
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article Review)Resource recovery from natural reserves is appealing and Li extraction from different brines is in the forefront. Li extraction by membranes is reviewed in the literature much more than electrochemical processes. However, ... -
Review on PCL, PBS, and PCL/PBS blends containing carbon nanotubes.
( Budapest University of Technology and Economics , 2018 , Article Review)Biodegradable polymers received considerable attention due to their contribution in the reduction of environmental concerns and the realization that global petroleum resources are finite. The development of double crystalline ... -
Role of Graphene Oxide in Bacterial Cellulose−Gelatin Hydrogels for Wound Dressing Applications
( American Chemical Society , 2022 , Article)Biopolymer-based hydrogels have several advantages, including robust mechanical, high biocompatibility, and excellent properties. These hydrogels can be ideal wound dressing materials and advantageous to repair and regenerate ...