Browsing Center for Advanced Materials Research by Publisher "Elsevier"
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3D and 4D printing of polymer nanocomposite materials: Processes, applications, and challenges
( Elsevier , 2019 , Book)3D and 4D Printing of Polymer Nanocomposite Materials: Processing, Applications, and Challenges covers advanced 3D and 4D printing processes and the latest developments in novel polymer-based printing materials, thus ... -
A novel alternative to free oil remediation and recovery: Foamy absorbents designed from low molecular paraffinic waste
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)This study focuses on preparing porous, hydrophobic, and oleophilic hydrocarbon-based foams applicable for removing free oils from water surfaces. Paraffinic waste material generated during industrial production of low-density ... -
A review on recent advances in CO2 separation using zeolite and zeolite-like materials as adsorbents and fillers in mixed matrix membranes (MMMs)
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)Anthropogenic emissions have developed the environmental demands for proficient carbon dioxide (CO2) separation technologies. Adsorption and membrane technologies are widely used to separate CO2 from other light gases due ... -
A stable porous vessel for photocatalytic degradation of Azocarmine G dye
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Porous nanocomposite of polystyrene (PS) is fabricated by non-solvent induced phase separation, and with the addition of ZnO nanomaterials through electrospinning, the different evaporation rates of solvent/non solvent ... -
Artificial neural network modeling of wastewater treatment and desalination using membrane processes: A review
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article Review)The freshwater scarcity is causing a major challenge due to the growing global population. The brackish water and seawater are the biggest sources of water on the planet. Therefore, using desalination and water treatment ... -
Behavior of artificially corroded RC beams strengthened with CFRP and hybrid CFRP-GFRP laminates
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Steel corrosion is a major degradation factor for the reinforced concrete (RC) infrastructure and necessitates a costly repair after short service life. Predicting the strength of corroded and retrofitted structural elements ... -
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 ... -
Bentonite-decorated calix [4] arene: A new, promising hybrid material for heavy-metal removal
( Elsevier , 2018 , Article)There is global concern about the contamination of ground, river, and tap waters as well as soil contamination with heavy metal ions; these chemical species are known to not degrade and to cause severe health problems if ... -
Bio self-healing concrete using MICP by an indigenous Bacillus cereus strain isolated from Qatari soil
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)In this study, the self-healing process in concrete through microbial-induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP) performed by an adapted indigenous strain of Bacillus cereus isolated from soils in Qatar was investigated. ... -
Calorimetric and dynamic mechanical behavior of phase change materials based on paraffin wax supported by expanded graphite
( Elsevier , 2015 , Article)This study addressed the characterization and description of calorimetric and dynamic mechanical properties of phase change materials (PCMs) based on linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), paraffin wax (W) and expanded ... -
Can biodegradable plastics solve plastic solid waste accumulation ?
( Elsevier , 2018 , Book chapter)Polymers are fast becoming a serious environmental hazard, and are normally disposed of through landfilling, recycling, and incineration. Landfill sites are becoming increasingly scarce, and incineration contributes to air ... -
Carbon Nanotubes Dosage Optimization for Strength Enhancement of Cementitious Composites
( Elsevier , 2019 , Conference Paper)Concrete is the most common used material for construction in Qatar as well as in the world. Exposure to sever environmental conditions causes physical deterioration of concrete structures and significantly affect the ... -
Carbon/nitrogen-doped TiO2: New synthesis route, characterization and application for phenol degradation
( Elsevier , 2016 , Article)Porous nanocrystalline carbon and nitrogen (CN)-doped TiO2 photocatalyst was prepared using carbon tetrachloride and polyaniline as precursors. The obtained powders were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray ... -
A comparison between iron and mild steel electrodes for the treatment of highly loaded grey water using an electrocoagulation technique
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)In the last years, the electrocoagulation (EC) process has been widely used as a potential technique for grey water treatment. However, only a few studies have focused on treating highly loaded GW (HLGW) by EC. In this ... -
A comprehensive review on harvesting of microalgae using Polyacrylamide-Based Flocculants: Potentials and challenges
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)Microalgae biomass is touted as a highly promising source of renewable third-generation biofuels that could enable a lucrative transition from conventional fossil fuels to more sustainable and environment-friendly energy ... -
Control of the antagonistic effects of heat-assisted chlorine oxidative degradation on pressure retarded osmosis thin film composite membrane surface
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)During pressure retarded osmosis (PRO) operation, thin film composite (TFC) membranes are continuously exposed to chemicals present in the stream that can deteriorate the membrane's selective layer with exposure time. ... -
Corrosion Behavior of Electrodeposited Ni-B Coatings Modified with SiO2 Particles
( Elsevier , 2017 , Other)The need for coatings with improved operation is vital to insure safety and high output of industrial plants. Electrodeposition is a valuable surface modification technology that can be used to develop various kinds of ... -
Design of hybrid clay/ polypyrrole decorated with silver and zinc oxide nanoparticles for anticorrosive and antibacterial applications
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)In this work, a novel and cost-effective bentonite intercalated with polypyrrole Zinc oxide-silver nanocomposite (B-PPy/ZnO) hybrid material was prepared via in situ photopolymerization of pyrrole in the presence of silanized ... -
Development and characterizations of Ag nanoparticles decorated TiO2-ZrO2 coatings as electrode material for supercapacitors
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Supercapacitors are considered as newly developed auxiliary and clean supplies of power and energy for the next generation energy storage devices with significant impact in many fields. In the present investigation, Ag ... -
Development and Properties of Amorphous Particles Reinforced Al Matrix Nanocomposites
( Elsevier , 2021 , Book chapter)Aluminum metal matrix composites (AMMCs) fabricated by reinforcing aluminum matrix with ceramic particles have received considerable attention because of their superior properties over monolithic aluminum matrix. However, ...