Browsing by Author "El-Naas, Muftah H."
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A new process for the capture of CO2 and reduction of water salinity
El-Naas, Muftah H.; Mohammad, Ameera F.; Suleiman, Mabruk I.; Al Musharfy, Mohamed; Al-Marzouqi, Ali H. ( Elsevier B.V. , 2017 , Article)The present work evaluates a new process for the capture of CO2 and the reduction of water salinity. It is based on the Solvay process without the use of ammonia and involves the reaction of CO2 with saline water such as ... -
Accelerating the Transition to a Circular Economy for Net-Zero Emissions by 2050: A Systematic Review
Khalifa, Ahmed A.; Ibrahim, Abdul Jalil; Amhamed, Abdulkarem I.; El-Naas, Muftah H. ( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2022 , Article)Achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 will require tackling both energy-related and non-energy-related GHG emissions, which can be achieved through the transition to a circular economy (CE). The focus of climate change ... -
Bioethanol Production from Waste and Nonsalable Date Palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) Fruits: Potentials and Challenges
Castillo, Azenith B.; Cortes, Dan Jerry D.; Sorino, Caesar F.; Soriño, Christian Kim P.; El-Naas, Muftah H.; Ahmed, Talaat... more authors ... less authors ( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)Balancing the needs of current and future generations stimulates investment for sustainable development such as converting waste biomass into biorenewables. Sugar-based ethanol production is a well-investigated and established ... -
Efficient electrochemical conversion of CO2 into formic acid using colloidal NiCo@rGO catalyst
Muhammad, Arsalan; Ewis, Dina; Ba-Abbad, Muneer M.; Khaled, Mazen; Amhamed, Abdulkarem; El-Naas, Muftah H.... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)A simple approach was used to synthesize a catalyst based on colloidal NiCo with rGO support. The catalyst was uniformly deposited on acid-treated Sn foil using drop-casting method. The prepared NiCo@rGO catalyst was ... -
Electrochemical reduction of CO2 into formate/formic acid: A review of cell design and operation
Ewis, Dina; Arsalan, Muhammad; Khaled, Mazen; Pant, Deepak; Ba-Abbad, Muneer M.; Amhamed, Abdulkarem; El-Naas, Muftah H.... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier , 2023 , Article Review)The release of carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere is threatening the environment and ecosystems, resulting in major challenges to sustainable development for modern industry. In this context, CO2 electrochemical ... -
Enhanced electrochemical conversion of CO2 into formic acid using PbSO4/AtSn electrode: Catalyst synthesis and process optimization
Muhammad, Arsalan; Ewis, Dina; Mahmud, Nafis; Ba-Abbad, Muneer M.; Khaled, Mazen; El-Naas, Muftah H.... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Electrochemical carbon dioxide (CO2) reduction is among the most promising and effective methods for producing valuable fuels while simultaneously addressing global warming. Numerous metal-based materials showed promising ... -
Optimization of the Biotreatment of GTL Process Water Using Pseudomonas aeruginosa Immobilized in PVA Hydrogel
Ahmed, Somaya A.; Surkatti, Riham; Ba-Abbad, Muneer M.; El-Naas, Muftah H. ( MDPI , 2022 , Article)The COD reduction in gas to liquid (GTL) process water was optimized using response surface methodology (RSM). The biodegradation process was carried out in a spouted bed bioreactor (SBBR) using Pseudomonas aeruginosa ... -
Simultaneous treatment of reject brine and capture of carbon dioxide: A comprehensive review
Mustafa, Jawad; Mourad, Aya A.-H.I.; Al-Marzouqi, Ali H.; El-Naas, Muftah H. ( Elsevier B.V. , 2020 , Article Review)The ongoing expansion of industries results in the increased emission of various pollutants into the environment, contributing to the rapid deterioration of air, water, and soil quality. Notable pollutants addressed in ... -
Synthesis and evaluation of lanthana modified Cu-based catalysts for CO2 hydrogenation to value added products
Sardar, Ali; Kumar, Dharmesh; Khader, Mahmoud M.; Mondal, Kartick C.; El-Naas, Muftah H. ( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)This study deals with the development and evaluation of lanthana promoted Cu-based catalysts for CO2 hydrogenation reaction. The samples were prepared using solution combustion synthesis method. The study demonstrates that ... -
Treatment of petroleum industry wastewater: current practices and perspectives
Ibrahim, Mohamed H.; Banerjee, Aditi; El-Naas, Muftah H. ( Elsevier , 2022 , Book chapter)Petroleum industry is one of the major contributors to water pollution globally. The industry can discharge different types of pollutants that can be carcinogenic, phytotoxic, and genotoxic. The nature of these pollutants ...