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Environmental Footprint of Antibiotics: A Multi-Source Investigation of Wastewater Systems in UAE Open

Shahana Seher Malik, Balamurugan Sadaiappan, Ashraf Aly Hassan, Iltaf Shah, Sampathkumar Elangovan , et al. · 2025

Background/Objectives: Antibiotic resistance is a growing global health threat, requiring comprehensive investigations into the occurrence, distribution, and diversity of antibiotics across environmental systems. This study aimed to examin…

Implications of cluster substitution in Egyptian Arabic children: 30–48 months Open

Marwa Saleh, Eman Talaat Fekry Farag, Maha Hussein Boshnaq, Ashraf Aly Hassan · 2025

Background Egyptian cluster substitution has not been targeted in Arabic phonology research. The clusters in the Egyptian language are bi-consonantal and word-final. They have a phonotactic prevalence of /r/ within the two consonants of th…

Hybrid biofiltration–advanced oxidation process system for removing emerging contaminants from actual wastewater treatment plant effluent Open

Anjali Mohan Payathuparambil, Ashraf Aly Hassan · 2025

Dynamic adsorption of hydrogen sulfide using copper-doped hydroxyapatite synthesized from industrial waste Open

Manisha Sukhraj Kothari, Ashraf Aly Hassan, Ayenachew Tegenaw, Endalkachew Sahle‐Demessie, Amr El-Dieb , et al. · 2025

Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is a toxic, corrosive, and malodorous gas frequently detected in both industrial and indoor environments. H2S can also originate from the breakdown of sulfur-containing household chemicals such as cleaners, degreaser…

Integrated assessment of biological activated carbon filters with UV/peracetic acid pretreatment for the mitigation of organic micropollutants and toxicity Open

Sana Ajaz, Michaël Radkë, Ashraf Aly Hassan, Prasad Kaparaju, Ruby N. Michael , et al. · 2025

Microalgae–bacteria consortia for the treatment of fat, oil, and grease wastewater: Recent progress, interaction mechanisms, and application prospects Open

Fahed Javed, Ashraf Aly Hassan, Sulaiman Al‐Zuhair · 2025

Modelling and optimization of carbon dioxide sequestration potential of carbide slag waste Open

Manisha Sukhraj Kothari, Ashraf Aly Hassan, Amr El-Dieb, Hilal El-Hassan · 2025

Performance and Environmental Sustainability of Fish Waste Biodiesel on Diesel Engines Open

Mehmood Ali, M. Shakaib, Asad A. Zaidi, Muhammad Asad Javed, Sohaib Z. Khan , et al. · 2025

The harmful environmental impacts of fossil fuel combustion, particularly greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, have driven global interest in developing sustainable biodiesel alternatives. Pakistan imports 294.46 million tons of high-speed dies…

Direct mineral carbonation of carbide slag waste in fixed bed reactor: comparison of dry and wet route Open

Manisha Sukhraj Kothari, Ashraf Aly Hassan, Amr El-Dieb, Hilal El-Hassan · 2025

Global climate change due to heavy industrial carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions has become one of the most significant environmental concerns. Mineral carbonation of alkaline wastes into valuable products is a promising CO 2 capture, storag…

Assessment of Disinfection Efficiency of Chlorine and Bromine-Based Biocides for Marine Biofouling Open

Susan N. James, Alya Ahmed Alteneiji, Ameera Badr Alteneiji, Fatema Mohammed Alharmi, Noura Hatem Al Balushi , et al. · 2025

Marine biofouling is a significant challenge for industries that rely on seawater. This study examined the effect of structural materials, carbon concentration, and salinity on biofilm formation. Furthermore, it compares the disinfection e…

Correction: Utilizing actinobacteria for glyphosate biodegradation: innovative solutions for sustainable agricultural soil remediation Open

Hadjer Rebai, Cherifa Lefaida, Essam Nageh Sholkamy, P. T. Pratheesh, Ashraf Aly Hassan , et al. · 2025

Addressing Challenges for Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Wastewater Treatment Solutions Using Extremophile Microorganisms Open

Hassan Mohamad Anabtawi, Amir Ikhlaq, Sandeep Kumar, Safa Rafique, Ashraf Aly Hassan · 2025

The pressure on the environment from wastewater has been increasing in line with industrialization and urbanization, thus calling for better and eco-friendly solutions for wastewater treatment. Extremophilic microorganisms, which can grow …

Novel AlCo2O4/MWCNTs Nanocomposites for Efficient Degradation of Reactive Yellow 160 Dye: Characterization, Photocatalytic Efficiency, and Reusability Open

Junaid Ahmad, Amir Ikhlaq, Muhammad Raashid, Uzma Ikhlaq, Umair Yaqub Qazi , et al. · 2025

The purpose of this work was to consider the decolorization efficiency of reactive yellow 160 (Ry-160) dye utilizing cobalt aluminum oxide (AlCo2O4)-anchored Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (AlCo2O4/MWCNTs) nanocomposites as catalysts for th…

Integrated Assessment of Biological Activated Carbon Filters with Uv/Peracetic Acid Pretreatment for the Mitigation of Organic Micropollutants and Toxicity Open

Sana Ajaz, Michaël Radkë, Ruby N. Michael, Ashraf Aly Hassan, Prasad Kaparaju , et al. · 2025

Canonical Babbling: A Complex Melodic and Rhythmic Journey to Infant’s First Words Open

Ashraf Aly Hassan, Mary S.K. Girgis, Mai H.S. Mohammad · 2025

Implications of Cluster Substitution in Egyptian Arabic Children: 30- 48 Months Open

Ashraf Aly Hassan, Eman Talaat Fekry Farag, Maha Hussein Bushnaq, Marwa Saleh · 2025

Advancements in reverse osmosis desalination: Technology, environment, economy, and bibliometric insights Open

Ahmad Shabib, Bushra Tatan, Yousef Elbaz, Ashraf Aly Hassan, Mohamed A. Hamouda , et al. · 2024

Optimization of hydrogen production using a coculture of Chlamydomonas reinhardtii and activated sludge bacteria Open

Abdelsalam Zidan, Muhammad Asad Javed, Ashraf Aly Hassan · 2024

The production of biophotolytic hydrogen (H₂) relies on the effective management of oxygen (O₂) levels. Coculturing bacteria with microalgae helps mitigate the excess O₂ produced by algal cells. After deple…

Soil Actinobacteria Exhibit Metabolic Capabilities for Degrading the Toxic and Persistent Herbicide Metribuzin Open

Hadjer Rebai, Essam Nageh Sholkamy, Mohamed Abdel‐Hamid, P. T. Pratheesh, Ashraf Aly Hassan , et al. · 2024

Metribuzin, a widely used triazine herbicide, persists in agricultural soils and poses significant environmental pollution threats globally. The aim of this study was to investigate the biodegradation of metribuzin by actinobacterial strai…

Sustainable synthesis of carbide slag waste derived hydroxyapatite and its application for cationic dye adsorption Open

Manisha Sukhraj Kothari, Ashraf Aly Hassan, Ayenachew Tegenaw, Endalkachew Sahle‐Demessie, Amr El-Dieb , et al. · 2024

Enhancing the chloride ion penetration resistance of concrete using metal-organic frameworks Open

Hilal El-Hassan, Amr El-Dieb, Abdulkader El‐Mir, Ahmed Alzamly, Ashraf Aly Hassan · 2024

This study focuses on a novel technique to improve the resistance of cement-based concrete to chloride ion penetration by incorporating NH2-MIL-125(Ti) metal-organic frameworks (MOF) into the mix. The MOF was produced and assessed against …

Novel Zeolite 5Å-Co-Fe based catalytic ozonation process for the efficient degradation of Oxytetracycline in veterinary pharmaceutical wastewater Open

Amir Ikhlaq, Asma Naeem, Osama Shaheen Rizvi, Asia Akram, Abdul Mannan Zafar , et al. · 2024

Public health and the aquatic environment face significant threats from pollution originating from pharmaceutical wastewater (PhWW) containing stubborn antibiotics. Conventional treatment methods fail to fully eradicate these antibiotics a…

Removal of organic micropollutants in biologically active filters: A systematic quantitative review of key influencing factors Open

Sana Ajaz, Ashraf Aly Hassan, Ruby N. Michael, Frédéric D.L. Leusch · 2024

Advancements in Biological Strategies for Controlling Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) Open

Hassan Mohamad Anabtawi, Woo Hyoung Lee, Abdulaziz Al‐Anazi, Mohamed M. Mohamed, Ashraf Aly Hassan · 2024

Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are a primary environmental concern, threatening freshwater ecosystems and public health and causing economic damages in the billions of dollars annually. These blooms, predominantly driven by phytoplankton spec…

Optimization of Hydrogen Production Using a Coculture of Chlamydomonas Reinhardtii and Activated Sludge Bacteria Open

Ahmed Zidan, Muhammad Asad Javed, Ashraf Aly Hassan · 2024

Bioaerosols in Wastewater Treatment Plants: Trends, Recent Advances, and the Influence of SARS-CoV-2 Outbreak Open

Raisa Jabeen, Mahmoud E. Ahmed, Mohamed A. Hamouda, Ashraf Aly Hassan · 2023

Bioaerosol emission at various WWTP treatment units has drawn attention due to their potential negative impacts on human health. This study conducted a bibliometric analysis of the global research on bioaerosol emissions from WWTPs from 19…

Biohydrogen production of a halophytic cyanobacteria Phormidium keutzingium and activated sludge co-culture using different carbon substrates and saline concentrations Open

Maitha Mohammed Al Nuaimi, Muhammad Asad Javed, Khaled A. El‐Tarabily, Woo Hyoung Lee, Ashraf Aly Hassan · 2023

Hydrogen (H2) production using a biological pathway such as anaerobic digestion suffers limitations in the survival of microorganisms. Usually, microalgae are used as feedstock but the acidic pH of digestate ruptures the cell wall of micro…

Homoacetogenesis outcompetes GHG emissions during microalgal dark fermentative hydrogen production Open

Muhammad Asad Javed, Ashraf Aly Hassan · 2023

One of the best ways to produce clean and carbon-free energy is the H2 production using microalgal biomass, which can improve the problems associated with renewable energy, climate change, and GHG emissions. Microalgal hydrogen (H2) produc…

Bentonite-Clay/CNT-Based Nano Adsorbent for Textile Wastewater Treatment: Optimization of Process Parameters Open

Tayyaba Jamil, Saima Yasin, Naveed Ramzan, Hafiz Muhammad Zaheer Aslam, Amir Ikhlaq , et al. · 2023

Dyes are the most carcinogenic organic compounds that are discarded by most of the textile industries without any prior treatment, which is harmful for the environment. This study aims to develop a bentonite-clay/carbon-nanotube (CNT)-base…

Thermal Regeneration of Activated Carbon Used as an Adsorbent for Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Open

Brendan Bunker, Bruce I. Dvorak, Ashraf Aly Hassan · 2023

The treatment of gaseous contaminants, such as hydrogen sulfide (H2S), is often carried out with adsorbent materials that are disposed of after saturation. The reuse of such materials promotes sustainability and the reduction in unnecessar…

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