Chemistry & Earth Sciences: Recent submissions
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Thermogravimetric kinetics study of scrap tires pyrolysis using silica embedded with NiO and/or MgO nanocataly
( American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) , 2021 , Article)In this study, a set of three new silica-based embedded with NiO and/or MgO nanocatalysts (SBNs) have been prepared and tested for the pyrolysis of scrap tires (STs). The intent is to identify and optimize the best ... -
Construction of Bi2S3/TiO2/MoS2 S-Scheme Heterostructure with a Switchable Charge Migration Pathway for Selective CO2 Reduction
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2021 , Article)Switching between the redox potential of an appropriate semiconductor heterostructure could show critical applications in selective CO2 reduction. Designing a semiconductor photocatalyst with a wavelength-dependent response ... -
Combined experimental and computational investigations of the fluorosolvatochromism of chromeno[4,3-b]pyridine derivatives: Effect of the methoxy substitution
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Extensive research has been conducted on the spectral properties of chromeno[4,3-b]pyridine derivatives, owing to their potential applications in sensing, optoelectronic devices, and drug discovery. This study presents a ... -
A new depositional model and sequence stratigraphic interpretation for the upper Jurassic Arab "D" reservoir in Qatar
( Wiley online Library , 2001 , Article)Deposition of the Arab Formation on the Arabian Plate followed a eustatic sea-level high during the Oxfordian that deposited the open-marine shelfal carbonates of the Hanifa and Jubaila Formations. Oolite/peloidal shoals ... -
Stratigraphy and sedimentology of the Hofuf Formation in the State of Qatar in relation to the tectonic evolution of the East Arabian Block
( Sultan Qaboos University , 2002 , Article)Well-exposed, fine-grained to pebbly coarse-grained fluvial sandstones of Late Miocene to Pleistocene age crop out in the south-central and south-western parts of Qatar. These sandstones belong to the Hofuf Formation and ... -
Chronostratigraphy and geochemical characterization of volcanic rocks from the Hormuz Complex: Constraints from the Halul Island, The State of Qatar
( sultan qaboos university , 2003 , Article)Geochemical and Sr-Nd isotopic data are reported for volcanic rocks in the Hormuz Complex, Halul Island, Eastern Qatar. Two groups of volcanic rocks are distinct in their geochemical characteristics. Group 1 samples have ... -
Halul and Sharao islands, offshore Qatar: Remnants of the great infracambrian Hormuz Salt basin
( springer link , 2004 , Article)Halul and Sharao islands, offshore Qatar, are among more than 200 islands in the Gulf region, which are believed to have formed by salt diapirism sourced in the Infracambrian Hormuz Salt Series. The islands are composed ... -
Organoboronic acids/esters as effective drug and prodrug candidates in cancer treatments: challenge and hope
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2023 , Article Review)Boronic acids/esters have recently emerged in the field of medicinal and pharmaceutical research due to their exceptional oxophilicity, low toxicity, and unique structure. They are known as potent enzyme inhibitors, cancer ... -
Salicylic acid restricts mercury translocation by activating strong antioxidant defense mechanisms in sweet pepper (Capsicum annum L.)
( Elsevier B.V. , 2023 , Article)Mercury (Hg) availability in soil and its absorption in plants is seriously concerned for plant production and human health. Salicylic acid (SA) is one of the major plant hormones involved in plant growth and development ... -
Antimicrobial modification of PLA scaffolds with ascorbic and fumaric acids via plasma treatment
( Elsevier B.V. , 2020 , Article)An optimal medical scaffold should be biocompatible and biodegradable and should have adequate mechanical properties and scaffold architecture porosity, a precise three-dimensional shape, and a reasonable manufacturing ... -
Stratigraphy, faciès analysis and reservoir characterization of the Upper Jurassic Arab "C", Qatar, Arabian Gulf
( Gebruder Borntraeger Verlagsbuchhandlung , 2011 , Article)The Arab C is a member of the Jurassic Arab Formation, one of the largest carbonate reservoirs in the Arabian Basin. Detailed petrographic analysis of cores and thin sections from selected wells in the onshore Dukhan ... -
Mangrove-bearing limestone from the Eocene Dammam Formation, Arabian Gulf: Implications for the mangrove dispersal controversy
( springer link , 2012 , Article)Fossil mangrove remains are found within the shallow carbonate strata of the Middle Eocene Dammam Formation of the Arabian Gulf. This formation is of wide distribution across most eastern parts of the Arabian Platform and ... -
Effect of temperature and sunlight on the leachability potential of BPA and phthalates from plastic litter under marine conditions
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)This study investigates the leaching potential of several additives embedded in six different plastic types when exposed to extreme simulated marine conditions for 140 days. The findings achieved herein contribute to a ... -
Regiospecific Photochemical Synthesis of Methylchrysenes
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)Methylated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are suspected to be some of the toxic compounds in crude oil towards marine life and are needed as single compounds for environmental studies. 1-, 3- and 6-methylchrysene ... -
Systematic Molecular-Size Variants in Diphosphonate Inhibitors for Oilfield Scale Management
( American Chemical Society , 2023 , Article)Organophosphorus-based scale inhibitors (SIs) have been widely used in the petroleum industry for several decades. Among them, aminomethylenephosphonates (possessing at least one −NH+-CH2-PO3H- moiety) have shown outstanding ... -
Phosphonated Polyetheramine-Coated Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Inhibition of Oilfield Scale
( American Chemical Society , 2023 , Article)Oilfield scale is one of the significant problems in hydrocarbon production in the oil and gas industry. Many research groups have attempted to develop greener chemicals to meet environmental regulations. Magnetic nanoparticles ... -
Flexible, Linear, and Systematically Expanded Tetraphosphonate Bolaamphiphiles and Their Inhibition Performance against Calcite and Barite Scale Formation
( American Chemical Society , 2023 , Article)Oilfield scaling is one of the most prevalent water-based oilfield production problems. Chemical inhibitors are often used to combat and prevent scale deposition. The phosphonate functional group is commonly used in many ... -
Tyrosinase and carbonic anhydrase enzymes inhibition studies of vanadium(V) complexes
( Chemical Society of Pakistan , 2018 , Article)Present study endeavors synthesis of series of vanadium(V) hydrazide complexes and its enzyme inhibition studies. Octahedral structure of complexes has been evaluated previously using conductance measurements, spectroscopic ... -
Advances in smart materials and applications
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Temperature sensor based on composite film of vanadium complex (VO2(3-fl)) and CNT
( J. Semicond. , 2015 , Article)A vanadium complex (VO2(3-fl)) and CNT composite film based temperature sensor is reported in this study. Surface-type silver electrodes were deposited on the glass substrates. A thin film of VO2(3-fl) and CNT composite ...
