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View article: How do transport mechanisms shape material design in RO membranes? A molecular dynamics perspective
How do transport mechanisms shape material design in RO membranes? A molecular dynamics perspective Open
View article: PFAS-contaminated groundwater treatment by forward osmosis using pressure-stimuli-responsive nanofiltration membrane: Effects of chain length and operating conditions
PFAS-contaminated groundwater treatment by forward osmosis using pressure-stimuli-responsive nanofiltration membrane: Effects of chain length and operating conditions Open
View article: Multifunctional hydrogel systems: Integrating nutrient delivery, soil enhancement, and climate resilience in modern agriculture
Multifunctional hydrogel systems: Integrating nutrient delivery, soil enhancement, and climate resilience in modern agriculture Open
Modern agriculture faces critical challenges from climate change, water scarcity, and soil degradation that threaten global food security for the projected 9.7 billion people by 2050. This review examines multifunctional hydrogel systems a…
View article: A neural network approach to carbon emission prediction in industrial and power sectors
A neural network approach to carbon emission prediction in industrial and power sectors Open
This study analyzes global contamination trends, emphasizing the contributions of industrial and electricity sectors to environmental degradation. Using the analysis of the temporal series, the study identifies the sectoral and regional di…
View article: Decontamination of Heavy Metals from Soil by Electrokinetic Combined with Reactive Filter Media from Industrial Wastes
Decontamination of Heavy Metals from Soil by Electrokinetic Combined with Reactive Filter Media from Industrial Wastes Open
The electrokinetic (EK) is an in-situ method for soil remediation, aiming to reduce extensive excavation and mitigate risks associated with exposure to hazardous substances. However, heavy metal precipitation near the cathode under alkalin…
View article: Hydrogel Performance in Boosting Plant Resilience to Water Stress—A Review
Hydrogel Performance in Boosting Plant Resilience to Water Stress—A Review Open
Hydrogels have emerged as a transformative technology in agriculture, offering significant potential to enhance crop resilience, improve water use efficiency, and promote sustainable farming practices. These three-dimensional polymeric net…
View article: A Review of Hydrogel Application in Wastewater Purification
A Review of Hydrogel Application in Wastewater Purification Open
Hydrogels have garnered considerable interest in water purification owing to their distinctive physicochemical characteristics, including high porosity, modifiable surface chemistry, and superior water retention capacity. This paper provid…
View article: Black tea waste/iron slag reactive filter media-electrokinetic for mixed heavy metals treatment from contaminated site
Black tea waste/iron slag reactive filter media-electrokinetic for mixed heavy metals treatment from contaminated site Open
Electrokinetic (EK) remediation is a cutting-edge technique used for extracting heavy metals from soils by applying an electric field. This study explores the integration of EK remediation with reactive filtration media (RFM) composed of r…
View article: Progress and Innovations in Hydrogels for Sustainable Agriculture
Progress and Innovations in Hydrogels for Sustainable Agriculture Open
The growing global demands for food security, efficient water use, and environmentally resilient agricultural strategies call for a sustainable agricultural revolution. Water scarcity, the excessive use of pesticides, and soil degradation …
View article: PFOA remediation from kaolinite soil by electrokinetic process coupled with activated carbon/iron coated activated carbon - permeable reactive barrier
PFOA remediation from kaolinite soil by electrokinetic process coupled with activated carbon/iron coated activated carbon - permeable reactive barrier Open
This study applied electrokinetic (EK) in situ soil remediation for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) removal from kaolinite soil. The kaolinite soil was spiked with 10 mg/kg PFOA for the EK treatment using Sodium Cholate bio-surfactant couple…
View article: Progress in the Sustainable Development of Biobased (Nano)materials for Application in Water Treatment Technologies
Progress in the Sustainable Development of Biobased (Nano)materials for Application in Water Treatment Technologies Open
Water pollution remains a widespread problem, affecting the health and wellbeing of people around the globe. While current advancements in wastewater treatment and desalination show promise, there are still challenges that need to be overc…
View article: An Overview of Wastewater Treatment and Reuse in The Gulf Cooperation Council Countries
An Overview of Wastewater Treatment and Reuse in The Gulf Cooperation Council Countries Open
The human population generates a substantial amount of waste, and if it is discarded without any treatment it can lead to environmental degradation. This is commonly executed by discharging substantial amount of untreated wastewater in the…
View article: A Comprehensive Review of Performance of Polyacrylonitrile-Based Membranes for Forward Osmosis Water Separation and Purification Process
A Comprehensive Review of Performance of Polyacrylonitrile-Based Membranes for Forward Osmosis Water Separation and Purification Process Open
Polyacrylonitrile (PAN), with its unique chemical, electrical, mechanical, and thermal properties, has become a crucial acrylic polymer for the industry. This polymer has been widely used to fabricate ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, and r…
View article: Sustainable Preparation of Graphene Quantum Dots from Leaves of Date Palm Tree
Sustainable Preparation of Graphene Quantum Dots from Leaves of Date Palm Tree Open
The date palm (Phoenix dactylifera), a subtropical and tropical tree, included in the family Palmae (Arecaceae) is one of the oldest cultivated plants of mankind. Date palm is a major agricultural product in the semi-a…
View article: Effect of Leaf Powdering Technique on the Characteristics of Date Palm-Derived Cellulose
Effect of Leaf Powdering Technique on the Characteristics of Date Palm-Derived Cellulose Open
The date palm tree (Phoenix dactylifera L.) is the oldest cultivated tree and is very commonly seen in the Arab countries. In recent times, researchers are working on the conversion of the plant-based biowaste into value-added produ…
View article: Date Palm Tree Leaf-Derived Cellulose Nanocrystal Incorporated Thin-Film Composite forward Osmosis Membranes for Produced Water Treatment
Date Palm Tree Leaf-Derived Cellulose Nanocrystal Incorporated Thin-Film Composite forward Osmosis Membranes for Produced Water Treatment Open
Worldwide water shortage and significant issues related to treatment of wastewater streams, mainly the water obtained during the recovery of oil and gas operations called produced water (PW), has enabled forward osmosis (FO) to progress an…
View article: Emerging Brine Management Approaches for Sustainable Desalination in the GCC Countries
Emerging Brine Management Approaches for Sustainable Desalination in the GCC Countries Open
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 multi-stage flash …
View article: Sustainable Preparation of Graphene Quantum Dots for Metal Ion Sensing Application
Sustainable Preparation of Graphene Quantum Dots for Metal Ion Sensing Application Open
Over the past several years, graphene quantum dots (GQDs) have been extensively studied in water treatment and sensing applications because of their exceptional structure-related properties, intrinsic inert carbon property, eco-friendly na…
View article: Graphene Quantum Dot-Added Thin-Film Composite Membrane with Advanced Nanofibrous Support for Forward Osmosis
Graphene Quantum Dot-Added Thin-Film Composite Membrane with Advanced Nanofibrous Support for Forward Osmosis Open
Forward osmosis (FO) technology for desalination has been extensively studied due to its immense benefits over conventionally used reverse osmosis. However, there are some challenges in this process such as a high reverse solute flux (RSF)…
View article: Improved Forward Osmosis Performance of Thin Film Composite Membranes with Graphene Quantum Dots Derived from Eucalyptus Tree Leaves
Improved Forward Osmosis Performance of Thin Film Composite Membranes with Graphene Quantum Dots Derived from Eucalyptus Tree Leaves Open
The major challenges in forward osmosis (FO) are low water flux, high specific reverse solute flux (SRSF), and membrane fouling. The present work addresses these problems by the incorporation of graphene quantum dots (GQDs) in the polyamid…
View article: Progress for Co-Incorporation of Polydopamine and Nanoparticles for Improving Membranes Performance
Progress for Co-Incorporation of Polydopamine and Nanoparticles for Improving Membranes Performance Open
Incorporating polydopamine has become a viable method for membrane modification due to its universality and versatility. Fillers in their different categories have been confirmed as effective elements to improve the properties of membranes…
View article: Progress and Prospects of Nanocellulose-Based Membranes for Desalination and Water Treatment
Progress and Prospects of Nanocellulose-Based Membranes for Desalination and Water Treatment Open
Membrane-based desalination has proved to be the best solution for solving the water shortage issues globally. Membranes are extremely beneficial in the effective recovery of clean water from contaminated water sources, however, the durabi…
View article: Characterization and Treatment Technologies Applied for Produced Water in Qatar
Characterization and Treatment Technologies Applied for Produced Water in Qatar Open
Qatar is one of the major natural gas (NG) producing countries, which has the world’s third-largest NG reserves besides the largest supplier of liquefied natural gas (LNG). Since the produced water (PW) generated in the oil and gas industr…
View article: Impact of hydrodynamic conditions on optimum power generation in dual stage pressure retarded osmosis using spiral-wound membrane
Impact of hydrodynamic conditions on optimum power generation in dual stage pressure retarded osmosis using spiral-wound membrane Open
The Dual Stage Pressure Retarded Osmosis technique is considered for power generation. The influence of feed flow rates, hydraulic pressure, and pressure drop on mass transfer and solute diffusion in a full-scale membrane model was investi…
View article: Recent Advancements in the Nanomaterial Application in Concrete and Its Ecological Impact
Recent Advancements in the Nanomaterial Application in Concrete and Its Ecological Impact Open
At present, nanotechnology is a significant research area in different countries, owing to its immense ability along with its economic impact. Nanotechnology is the scientific study, development, manufacturing, and processing of structures…
View article: The influence of aeration scheme and aeration rate on the permeate flux for wastewater treatment using membrane bioreactors: experimental and artificial neural network modeling
The influence of aeration scheme and aeration rate on the permeate flux for wastewater treatment using membrane bioreactors: experimental and artificial neural network modeling Open
View article: Modeling and Sensitivity Analysis of the Forward Osmosis Process to Predict Membrane Flux Using a Novel Combination of Neural Network and Response Surface Methodology Techniques
Modeling and Sensitivity Analysis of the Forward Osmosis Process to Predict Membrane Flux Using a Novel Combination of Neural Network and Response Surface Methodology Techniques Open
The forward osmosis (FO) process is an emerging technology that has been considered as an alternative to desalination due to its low energy consumption and less severe reversible fouling. Artificial neural networks (ANNs) and response surf…
View article: Recent Developments in the Application of Nanomaterials in Agroecosystems
Recent Developments in the Application of Nanomaterials in Agroecosystems Open
Nanotechnology implies the scientific research, development, and manufacture, along with processing, of materials and structures on a nano scale. Presently, the contamination of metalloids and metals in the soil has gained substantial atte…
View article: Sustainable Use of Nanomaterials in Textiles and Their Environmental Impact
Sustainable Use of Nanomaterials in Textiles and Their Environmental Impact Open
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 existence of cer…
View article: Full-Scale Seawater Reverse Osmosis Desalination Plant Simulator
Full-Scale Seawater Reverse Osmosis Desalination Plant Simulator Open
Reverse Osmosis (RO) is an efficient and clean membrane-based technology for water desalination. This work presents a full-scale seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination plant simulator using MATLAB/Simulink that has been validated usi…