Center for Sustainable Development: Recent submissions
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Material Flow Analysis of Plastic Waste in Qatar: Focusing on the Marine Environment
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)As the population continues to grow, the generation of waste and specifically plastic waste, has also increased significantly in the past decades both globally and regionally. However, little attention has been directed ... -
Assessment of SnO2 nanoparticles' impact on local Pichoclorum atomus growth performance, cell morphology and metabolites content
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Oxide nanoparticles are among the most used nanomaterials and have received considerable attention over their potential ecological effects. Increasing investigations report toxicity of certain oxide nanoparticles, however, ... -
A Design-led FEWW Nexus Approach For Qatar University
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Demographic explosion, climate change, urbanization, change of life quality, and food demand have put extra pressure on Food, Energy, Water, and Waste (FEWW) resources.A special focus has been placed on university campuses ... -
Evaluating the growth performance of eleven Salicornia bigelovii populations under full strength seawater irrigation using multivariate analyses
( Southern Cross Publishing and Printing Pty Ltd , 2016 , Article)Halophytes constitute an indispensable part of seawater farming systems implemented in coastal areas of desert lands where they do not compete with good quality land and water resources. Salicornia bigelovii is considered ... -
Cryopreservation of microalgae from desert environments of Qatar
( Springer Netherlands , 2016 , Article)The Qatar University Culture Collection of Cyanobacteria and Microalgae (QUCCCM) is a unique resource containing a diverse collection of microalgae and cyanobacteria, isolated from the Qatar desert environment. In order ... -
A comparative study of the growth of Tetraselmis sp. in large scale fixed depth and decreasing depth raceway ponds
( Elsevier Ltd , 2016 , Article)In this study, an alternative approach was proposed where excess seawater would be added only during inoculation (DD) rather than daily addition (FD). Growth and metabolite contents of Tetraselmis sp. weren't affected for ... -
Variation in temperature and light but not salinity invokes antioxidant enzyme activities in germinating seeds of Salsola drummondii
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2016 , Article)Seeds with efficient antioxidant defence system show higher germination under stress conditions; however, such information is limited for the halophyte seeds. We therefore studied lipid peroxidation and antioxidant responses ... -
Microalgae harvesting by pH adjusted coagulation-flocculation, recycling of the coagulant and the growth media
( Elsevier Ltd , 2016 , Article)Coagulation-flocculation can be considered as one of the least energy intensive microalgae biomass harvesting processes. However, cost of the coagulant and biomass contamination are two critical issues that need to be ... -
Pistacia lentiscus by-product as a promising source of phenolic compounds and carotenoids: Purification, biological potential and binding properties
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)The hydro-distilled leaves of Pistacia lentiscus are considered as an agricultural residue and of no commercial value yet. In this study, chromatographic purification of a methanolic fraction of P. lentiscus L. (lentisk) ... -
An overview of brine management: Emerging desalination technologies, life cycle assessment, and metal recovery methodologies
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article Review)This study examines which management methods are the most recent and advanced in managing rejected brine generated from desalination plants. It also provides up-to-date information regarding the most adequate technologies ... -
Evidence of thermo and halotolerant Nannochloris isolate suitable for biodiesel production in Qatar Culture Collection of Cyanobacteria and Microalgae
( Elsevier , 2016 , Article)The isolation of autochthonous microalgae, with high lipid-contents and biomass productivities is a crucial aspect of the development of commercial production of microalgae-based biodiesel as well as food security in ... -
Effect of extraction solvents on polyphenols and antioxidant activity of medicinal halophytes
( Pakistan Botanical Society , 2016 , Article)This study was conducted to determine the most effective solvent for extraction of polyphenols and antioxidant activity of medicinally important coastal halophytes (Thespesia populneoides, Salvadora persica, Ipomoea ... -
Secondary metabolites as anti-nutritional factors in locally used halophytic forage/fodder
( Pakistan Botanical Society , 2016 , Article)Rampant salinity coupled with population explosion necessitates search for suitable alternatives to conventional sources of food both for human and animal consumption. While it may be difficult to change our culinary ... -
Development of an integrated sustainability matrix to depict challenges and trade-offs of introducing bio-based plastics in the food packaging value chain
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)© 2020 As global plastic pollution is gaining increased attention, the use of bio-based plastics, especially in the food packaging sector, is growing in popularity. While this move is regarded as a solution to plastic ... -
Opportunities, challenges and trade-offs with decreasing avoidable food waste in the UK
( SAGE Publications , 2021 , Article)The Author(s) 2021. Around 6 million tonnes of edible food are being wasted (post-farm gate) in the UK each year. This fraction of edible wasted food is known as avoidable food waste. In a circular economy food is a valuable ... -
A systems thinking approach to understanding the challenges of achieving the circular economy
( Springer Nature , 2020 , Article)Circular economy (CE) is extensively discussed around the globe. Presently, discussions are mostly concerned with the importance of achieving CE and the benefits associated therewith, with the various barriers surrounding ... -
Life cycle assessment of integrated seawater agriculture in the Arabian (Persian) Gulf as a potential food and aviation biofuel resource
( Springer Verlag , 2017 , Article)Purpose: Prospective evaluation of the lifecycle impacts of aviation biofuel production in Abu Dhabi, UAE based on a production system that integrates aquaculture, saltwater agriculture, and mangrove silviculture, termed ... -
Erratum to: Life cycle assessment of integrated seawater agriculture in the Arabian (Persian) Gulf as a potential food and aviation biofuel resource
( Springer Verlag , 2017 , Article)The name of the author J. Jed Brown was rendered wrongly in the original publication but has since been corrected. , Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg. -
Mychonastes homosphaera (Chlorophyceae): A promising feedstock for high quality feed production in the arid environment
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)Rapid development and drastic population increase in Qatar have led to increasing awareness about food security. Microalgae are considered one of the most promising feedstocks owing to their ability to produce nutrients, ... -
Efficiency of benthic diatom-associated bacteria in the removal of benzo(a)pyrene and fluoranthene
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)We investigated the efficiency of a benthic diatom-associated bacteria in removing benzo(a)pyrene (BaP) and fluoranthene (Flt). The diatom, isolated from a PAH-contaminated sediment of the Bizerte Lagoon (Tunisia), was ...
