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View article: Gene expression analysis reveals genes related to heavy metals and produced water exposure in Synechococcus elongatus
Gene expression analysis reveals genes related to heavy metals and produced water exposure in Synechococcus elongatus Open
Produced water (PW), a major by-product of the petrochemical industry, contains a complex mixture of contaminants that limit its reuse and pose environmental risks if discharged untreated. Numerous treatment technologies have been develope…
View article: Assessment of the potential of oily sludge char for removing organics from petroleum refinery wastewater
Assessment of the potential of oily sludge char for removing organics from petroleum refinery wastewater Open
Oil sludge (OS), a by-product of petroleum refinery (PR) waste, contains various toxic organic and inorganic compounds. Improper handling of OS poses serious environmental risks, highlighting the need for an effective and sustainable solut…
View article: Isolation, identification, and characterization of potential biosurfactant-producing bacteria from processing wastewater for the development of eco-friendly green technology
Isolation, identification, and characterization of potential biosurfactant-producing bacteria from processing wastewater for the development of eco-friendly green technology Open
Exploring novel biosurfactants (BS) has become a critical focus in biotechnology research. While BS provides eco-friendly substitutes to chemical surfactants, there is a need to identify high-potential BS-producing bacteria. Currently, the…
View article: Genetic engineering to enhance microalgal-based produced water treatment with emphasis on CRISPR/Cas9: A review
Genetic engineering to enhance microalgal-based produced water treatment with emphasis on CRISPR/Cas9: A review Open
In recent years, the increased demand for and regional variability of available water resources, along with sustainable water supply planning, have driven interest in the reuse of produced water. Reusing produced water can provide importan…
View article: Recent advances in the treatment of PAHs in the environment: Application of nanomaterial-based technologies
Recent advances in the treatment of PAHs in the environment: Application of nanomaterial-based technologies Open
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are one of the most frequent petroleum hydrocarbons detected in the environment. PAHs are receiving global attention due to their toxicity, environmental persistence, and potential bioaccumulation. P…
View article: Modeling Constructed Wetlands for Hot and Arid Regions: Model Development
Modeling Constructed Wetlands for Hot and Arid Regions: Model Development Open
A mechanistic model was developed to assist with design of constructed wetlands intended to treat industrial wastewater in the Arabian Gulf region. The model is deterministic in nature and thus allows explicit evaluation of the fate and tr…
View article: Toxicity to residual chlorine: Comparison of sensitivity of native Arabian Gulf species and non-native species
Toxicity to residual chlorine: Comparison of sensitivity of native Arabian Gulf species and non-native species Open
Chlorine is extensively used as a powerful oxidizing agent in the countries surrounding the Arabian Gulf for water treatment and biofouling control. Its usage has been increasing significantly as demand for water grows considerably both in…
View article: Coral bleaching in extreme environments: speciesspecific thermal tolerance limits
Coral bleaching in extreme environments: speciesspecific thermal tolerance limits Open
Increasing seawater temperatures are being measured worldwide, causing coral bleaching events during which the symbiosis between the coral host and its symbiotic zooxanthellae is disrupted, and a global decline in reef corals. In the Arabi…
View article: Utilization of Two Microalgae Species, Synechococcus sp. and Cheatoceros sp., for Aquatic Toxicity Assessments in the Qatari Marine Environment
Utilization of Two Microalgae Species, Synechococcus sp. and Cheatoceros sp., for Aquatic Toxicity Assessments in the Qatari Marine Environment Open
Microalgal bioassays are currently used worldwide to help assess the impacts of contaminants on aquatic ecosystems. Algae are particularly important to such assessments because they represent the basic trophic level of the aquatic food web…
View article: The Indigenous Qatari Marine Copepod, Euterpina Acutifrons: A Promising Marine Invertebrate Model Organism for Aquatic Eco-Toxicological Studies
The Indigenous Qatari Marine Copepod, Euterpina Acutifrons: A Promising Marine Invertebrate Model Organism for Aquatic Eco-Toxicological Studies Open
An important objective of aquatic toxicological assessments is to evaluate the effects of water-borne toxic compounds on organisms which play a crucial role in aquatic communities. In marine ecosystems, copepods have a major impact on esse…
View article: Development of a Site-Specific Kinetic Model for Chlorine Decay and the Formation of Chlorination By-Products in Seawater
Development of a Site-Specific Kinetic Model for Chlorine Decay and the Formation of Chlorination By-Products in Seawater Open
Chlorine is used commonly to prevent biofouling in cooling water systems. The addition of chlorine poses environmental risks in natural systems due to its tendency to form chlorination by-products (CBPs) when exposed to naturally-occurring…