Center for Advanced Materials: Recent submissions
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Polyvinylpyridine–carbon dots composite-based novel humidity sensor
( Springer , 2023 , Article)This work describes the rational design of thin films based on PVP-modified carbon dots for potential resistive humidity sensing application, prepared via spin coating on ITO substrates. The modified carbon dots were ... -
UV Induced Photodegradation of Direct Green dye by Tb-doped La10Si6O27 Catalyst
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Due to the expansion of industry, the world's population growth has led to increased air and water contamination. Because they are poisonous and non-biodegradable, organic dyes are a significant source of this contamination. ... -
Potential Application of Porous Membrane from Blends of Homopolymer for Industrial Water Treatment
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)The self-organization of matter has been extensively explored in recent years, and significant advancements have been made in the field of porous ordered films produced by the auto-assembly of different polymer materials, ... -
Recycling of Tetra Pak for Space and Water Heating by Blending with Phase Change Materials
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)A rapid rise in demands for thermal comfort in the building sector necessitates higher energy consumption for air conditioning, ventilation, space, and water heating systems. Recently, phase change materials (PCMs) have ... -
Advanced Block Copolymer Membranes for Oily Industrial Wastewater Treatment
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)Tremendous amounts of oily wastewater are produced daily from industrial processes, including petrochemical, textile, leather, and steel processing. This wastewater is a huge challenge to the environment and industry uses ... -
Emerging Brine Management Approaches for Sustainable Desalination in the GCC Countries
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)The major technologies employed in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) based commercial desalination facilities are classified into two categories: the membrane-based (mostly reverse osmosis (RO)) and thermal-based (primarily ... -
Efficient Turbidity Removal Using a New Gel Filtration Process
( Qatar University Press , 2023 , Conference Paper)The removal of turbidity is a prime objective in the treatment of seawater, especially in the production of potable water. The water turbidity exists because of the colloidal particles or large-weight molecules that remain ... -
Highly sensitive humidity sensor based on cadmium selenide quantum dots-polymer composites: synthesis, characterization, and effect of UV/ozone treatment
( Springer , 2023 , Article)This work describes the rational design of thin film-based cadmium selenide quantum dots (CdSe) mixed with conductive polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), inducing PVDF-CdSe composite for potential resistive humidity-sensing ... -
Effect of PEG functionalized carbon nanotubes on the enhancement of thermal and physical properties of nanofluids
( Elsevier Inc. , 2017 , Article)In this study, pristine carbon nanotubes and polyethylene glycol functionalized carbon nanotubes (CNT-PEG) have been used to enhance the heat capacity, viscosity, thermal conductivity, heat transfer rate and pressure drop ... -
Pt-Ru nanoparticles functionalized mesoporous carbon nitride with tunable pore diameters for DMFC applications
( Elsevier , 2017 , Article)Mesoporous carbon nitrides (MCN) with different pore diameters are prepared by a nano-hard-templating strategy using SBA-15 with tunable pore diameters as templates through a simple polymerization of carbon tetrachloride ... -
Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity of a Molybdate-Intercalated Iron-Based Layered Double Hydroxide
( Wiley-VCH Verlag , 2017 , Article)Herein, we report the design and successful fabrication of new Mg/Fe layered double hydroxides (LDHs) with different Mg/Fe molar ratios (2:1, 3:1, and 4:1) by a coprecipitation method. The prepared Mg/Fe (4:1) LDH sample ... -
Adsorption
( Springer International Publishing , 2018 , Book chapter)Removing of wastewater pollutants by novel adsorption techniques is urgent as they are continuously defiling the limited freshwater resources, seriously affecting the terrestrial, ecosystems, aquatic, and aerial flora and ... -
Beneficial effect of carbon nanotubes on membrane properties for fuel cell application
( Elsevier , 2019 , Book chapter)Due to growing environmental problems, fuel cells have attracted worldwide attention as a promising alternative clean-energy source. A number of scientific groups are working to develop the fuel cell and make it a viable ... -
Preparation and characterization of alumina HDPE composites
( MDPI AG , 2020 , Article)In this study, effects of two different types of porous alumina nanoparticles have been incorporated into high-density polyethylene (HDPE) to study their impact on the properties of the HDPE composite. The dispersion of ... -
Nanoparticles in reverse osmosis membranes for desalination: A state of the art review
( Elsevier B.V. , 2020 , Article Review)The development of thin-film nanocomposite (TFNC) membranes utilizing nanoparticles present remarkable opportunity in the desalination industry. This review offers a comprehensive and in-depth analysis of TFNC membranes ... -
Reverse osmosis seawater desalination: Qatar experience and vision
( Desalination Publications , 2020 , Article)Water desalination and clean water has been identified as one of the grand challenges in Qatar National Vison 2030. As Qatar economy is based on seawater desalination to overcome the water shortages, reduce the carbon ... -
Recent advances in nanofibrous membranes: Production and applications in water treatment and desalination
( Elsevier B.V. , 2020 , Article)Desalination of seawater is a promising technique that contributes a reliable and abundant source of clean potable water. This review investigates the current status and forthcoming advancement in nanofiber technology, ... -
Enhanced Performance of Oxygen-Functionalized Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes as Support for Pt and Pt-Ru Bimetallic Catalysts for Methanol Electrooxidation
( American Chemical Society , 2020 , Article)The performance of Pt-Ru catalysts for methanol electrooxidation has been greatly enhanced by replacing the standard carbon XC72 support with oxygen-functionalized multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs). Highly dispersed, ... -
Developments in the application of nanomaterials for water treatment and their impact on the environment
( MDPI AG , 2020 , Article)Nanotechnology is an uppermost priority area of research in several nations presently because of its enormous capability and financial impact. One of the most promising environmental utilizations of nanotechnology has been ... -
Sustainable use of nanomaterials in textiles and their environmental impact
( MDPI AG , 2020 , Article)At present, nanotechnology is a priority in research in several nations due to its massive capability and financial impact. However, due to the uncertainties and abnormalities in shape, size, and chemical compositions, the ...