QEERI - Environment & Sustainability Center - Research output

2025

Enhancing office air quality: The role of window to wall ratio with window-wind catchers using CFD analysis

Ma'bdeh, S. N., Hamasha, A. A., Al-Shawabkeh, M., Alali, R. O., Almomani, R. M., Obeidat, L. M. & Alrebei, O. F., Jun 2025, In: Energy Reports. 13, p. 1508-1524 17 p.

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Exposure to Black Carbon (BC) and the Secondary Aerosol (p-SO₄²⁻ and p-NO₃⁻) Components of Fine Particulate Matter (PM_2.5), and Cardiopulmonary Morbidity in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Nayebare, S. R., Aburizaiza, O. S., Siddique, A., Carpenter, D. O., Mirza, H. M., Zeb, J., Aburiziza, A. J. & Khwaja, H. A., Feb 2025, In: Atmosphere. 16, 2, 168.

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Magnetic MXene chitosan-lignosulfonate composite (Fe₃O₄@ MCLS) for the reductive removal of Cr(VI) and other heavy metals from water

Alyasi, H., Wahib, S., Tong, Y., Gomez, T. & Mahmoud, K. A., Feb 2025, In: Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances. 17, 13 p., 100536.

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1 Citation (Scopus)

Methane and carbon dioxide post-combustion capturing: A step towards low carbon aviation fuel

Amhamed, A. I., Thiehmed, Z., Ismail, R., Nasery, M., Talal, A., Muhammad, R., Zaffou, R., Alrebei, O. F. & Al-Ansari, T., Jun 2025, In: Energy Reports. 13, p. 2230-2244 15 p.

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Non-carcinogenic health risks assessment of bioaerosols.

Siddique, A. & Rasool, K., Jun 2025, In: MethodsX. 14, 103088.

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Unveiling the potential of a novel MXene-activated carbon composite for the removal of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons from wastewater

Khurshid, H., Mustafa, M. R. U., Hassan, A., Umoren, S. A., Ameen, M., Abd Manan, T. S. B. & Rasool, K., 1 Mar 2025, In: Surfaces and Interfaces. 60, 10 p., 106022.

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2024

A biomass-based integrated energy system for urea and power production: Thermodynamic analysis

Alyasi, H., AlNouss, A., Bicer, Y. & Mckay, G., 19 Nov 2024, In: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 91, p. 1365-1375 11 p.

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Air pollution we breathe: Assessing the air quality and human health impact in a megacity of Southeast Asia

Sannoh, F., Fatmi, Z., Carpenter, D. O., Santoso, M., Siddique, A., Khan, K., Zeb, J., Hussain, M. M. & Khwaja, H. A., 10 Sept 2024, In: Science of the Total Environment. 942, 16 p., 173403.

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5 Citations (Scopus)

A lamellar chitosan-lignosulfonate/MXene nanocomposite as binder-free electrode for high-performance capacitive deionization

Alfahel, R., Tong, Y., Pasha, M., Hawari, A. H. & Mahmoud, K. A., 15 Mar 2024, In: Desalination. 573, 117187.

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9 Citations (Scopus)

Algal-biochar and Chlorella vulgaris microalgae: a sustainable approach for textile wastewater treatment and biodiesel production

Rehman, R., Iqbal, J., Ur Rehman, M. S., Hamid, S., Wang, Y., Rasool, K. & Fazal, T., 2 Jul 2024, In: Biochar. 6, 1, 16 p., 65.

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4 Citations (Scopus)

Assessment of tropospheric NO2 concentrations over greater Doha using Sentinel-5 TROPOspheric monitoring instrument (TROPOMI) satellite data: Temporal analysis, 2018-2023

Mohieldeen, Y. E., Moosakutty, S. P., Fountoukis, C., Siddique, A., Ayoub, M. A. & Alfarra, M. R., 1 Dec 2024, In: Environmental Pollution. 362, p. 124995 124995.

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Characteristics and health implications of fine particulate matter near urban road site in Islamabad, Pakistan

Hussain, S., Siddique, A., Hassan, M., Rasool, K., Shahzad, A., Asad Naqvi, S. A. & Ul Mustafa, M. R., 1 Jul 2024, In: Environmental Research. 252, 118862.

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Contribution of black carbon and desert dust to aerosol absorption in the atmosphere of the Eastern Arabian Peninsula

Mahfouz, M. M. K., Skok, G., Sciare, J., Pikridas, M., Alfarra, M. R., Moosakutty, S., Alfoldy, B., Ivančič, M., Rigler, M., Gregorič, A., Podlipec, R., Lohmann, S., Hlawacek, G., Heller, R., Tutsak, E. & Močnik, G., 1 May 2024, In: Atmospheric Environment. 324, 120427.

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1 Citation (Scopus)

Copper-saturated chitosan beads (CuSCBs) for Enhanced phosphate removal

Alyasi, H., Elsafi Ahmed, A., Tong, Y. & McKay, G., 15 Nov 2024, In: Chemical Engineering Journal. 500, 13 p., 157498.

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1 Citation (Scopus)

Ecotoxicity and environmental safety assessment of two-dimensional niobium carbides (MXenes)

Rasheed, P. A., Rasool, K., Younes, N., Nasrallah, G. K. & Mahmoud, K. A., 15 Oct 2024, In: Science of the Total Environment. 947, 174563.

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Fluid dynamics in the Kalina cycle: Optimizing heat recovery for sustainable energy solutions

Hussein, S., Ahmed, A. S., Abuzaid, I. M., Surkatti, R., Gannan, A., Amhamed, A. & Alrebei, O. F., Nov 2024, In: Case Studies in Thermal Engineering. 63, 105173.

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2 Citations (Scopus)

Gaseous pollutants linked to pulmonary diseases: East meets West

Sannoh, F., Khwaja, H. A., Fatmi, Z., Rizvi, N. A., Turabi, A., Hussain, M. M., Siddique, A. & Carpenter, D. O., Dec 2024, In: Air Quality, Atmosphere and Health. 17, 12, p. 2879-2897 19 p.

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Impact of fine particulate pollution exposures on respiratory health in a megacity of Pakistan

Lin, Q., Lin, Z., Lin, S., Fatmi, Z., Rizvi, N. A., Hussain, M. M., Siddique, A., Moyebi, O. D., Carpenter, D. O. & Khwaja, H. A., Dec 2024, In: Atmospheric Pollution Research. 15, 12, 10 p., 102277.

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Leveraging wastewater surveillance for managing the spread of SARS-CoV-2 and concerned pathogens during FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

El-Malah, S. S., Saththasivam, J., K, A. K., Abdul Jabbar, K., Gomez, T. A., Wahib, S., Lawler, J., Tang, P., Mirza, F., Al-Hail, H., Ouararhni, K., Abdul Azis, T. K., Abu Raddad, L. J., Chemaitelly, H. S., Abu Halaweh, H. A., Khalife, S., Bertollini, R. & Mahmoud, K. A., 15 May 2024, In: Heliyon. 10, 9, 9 p., e30267.

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NH₃-H₂-Working Fluid-based Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger and the H₂O-to-H₂O Helical Heat Exchanger: A Novel Integration to Ammonia Production Plants

Assaf, A. H. A., Ahmed, A., Mahaftha, D. M., Amhamed, A. I., Alrebei, O. F. & Jarrah, B. A., Jun 2024, In: Jordan Journal of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. 18, 2, p. 267-285 19 p.

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Nickel removal from synthetic wastewater by novel zeolite-doped magnesium- iron- and zinc-oxide nanocomposites by hydrothermal-calcination technique

Al-Gaashani, R., Alyasi, H., Karamshahi, F., Simson, S., Tong, Y., Kochkodan, V. & Lawler, J. E., 28 Dec 2024, In: Scientific Reports. 14, 1, 30954.

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2 Citations (Scopus)

Optimizing cultural conditions and pretreatment for high-value single-cell protein from vegetable waste

Shahzad, H. M. A., Asim, Z., Mahmoud, K. A., Abdelhadi, O. M. A., Almomani, F. & Rasool, K., Sept 2024, In: Process Safety and Environmental Protection. 189, p. 685-692 8 p.

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4 Citations (Scopus)

Optimizing indoor air quality and energy efficiency in multifamily residences: Advanced passive pipe system parametrics study

Obeidat, L. M., Jones, J. R., Mahaftha, D. M., Amhamed, A. I. & Alrebei, O. F., Dec 2024, In: International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology. 21, 16, p. 10003-10026 24 p.

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4 Citations (Scopus)

Seasonal and spatial variations in concentration, diversity, and antibiotic resistance of ambient bioaerosols in an arid region

Sajjad, B., Siddique, A., Rasool, K., Jabbar, K. A., El-Malah, S. S., Almomani, F. & Alfarra, M. R., 1 Dec 2024, In: Environmental Research. 262, 119879.

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1 Citation (Scopus)

Sustainable bioethanol production by solid-state fermentation: a systematic review

Ruslan, N. F., Ahmad, N., Abas, A., Sanfilippo, A., Mahmoud, K., Munaim, M. S. A. & Nour, A. H., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Environmental Science and Pollution Research.

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Thermal conductivity of different materials nanofluids Nanofluids of MXenes, metal organic frameworks, and other Nanostructured materials in heat transfer applications: Review

Soltan, Y. I., Nasser, M. S., Almomani, F., Mahmoud, K. A. & Onaizi, S. A., Jul 2024, In: Journal of Materials Research and Technology. 31, p. 2723-2761 39 p.

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9 Citations (Scopus)

Ultrafiltration polyethersulfone-MXene mixed matrix membranes with enhanced air dehumidification and oil-water separation performance

Nabeeh, A., Abdalla, O., Rehman, A., Ghouri, Z., Abdel-Wahab, A., Mahmoud, K. & Abdala, A., 30 Oct 2024, In: Separation and Purification Technology. 346, 127285.

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15 Citations (Scopus)

Understanding the swelling behavior of Ti₃C₂T_x MXene membranes in aqueous media

Helal, M. I., Sinopoli, A., Gladich, I., Tong, Y., Alfahel, R., Gomez, T. & Mahmoud, K. A., 7 Oct 2024, In: Journal of Materials Chemistry A. 12, 44, p. 30729-30742 14 p.

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Urban heat island phenomenon in a desert, coastal city: The impact of urbanization

Rajeswari, J. R., Fountoukis, C., Siddique, A., Moosakutty, S., Mohieldeen, Y., Ayoub, M. A. & Alfarra, M. R., Jul 2024, In: Urban Climate. 56, 102016.

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4 Citations (Scopus)

2023

Adsorption of Methyl Orange from Water Using Chitosan Bead-like Materials

Alyasi, H., Mackey, H. & Mckay, G., Sept 2023, In: Molecules. 28, 18, 14 p., 6561.

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23 Citations (Scopus)

An MXene-doped PVA/PVP hydrogel-based strain sensor applicable in liquid environment

Yi, Y., Chiao, M., Mahmoud, K. A. & Wang, B., Feb 2023, In: Smart Materials and Structures. 32, 2, 025010.

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12 Citations (Scopus)

Current status of CO₂ capture with ionic liquids: Development and progress

Faisal Elmobarak, W., Almomani, F., Tawalbeh, M., Al-Othman, A., Martis, R. & Rasool, K., 15 Jul 2023, In: Fuel. 344, 128102.

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95 Citations (Scopus)

Developing sustainable draw solute for forward osmosis process using poly(amidoamine) dendrimer coated magnetic nanoparticles

Hassanein, A., Hafiz, M. A., Hassan, M. K., Ba-Abbad, M. M., AL-Ejji, M., Alfahel, R., Mahmoud, K. A., Talhami, M. & Hawari, A. H., 15 Oct 2023, In: Desalination. 564, 116800.

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14 Citations (Scopus)

Development of Novel Peptide-Modified Silver Nanoparticle-Based Rapid Biosensors for Detecting Aminoglycoside Antibiotics

Kim, D. Y., Sharma, S. K., Rasool, K., Koduru, J. R., Syed, A. & Ghodake, G., 30 Aug 2023, In: Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 71, 34, p. 12883-12898 16 p.

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21 Citations (Scopus)

Evaluating the Food Profile in Qatar within the Energy–Water–Food Nexus Approach

Alrebei, O. F., Al-Ansari, T., Al-Kuwari, M. S. & Amhamed, A., Jan 2023, In: Foods. 12, 2, 230.

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2 Citations (Scopus)

Fine particulate matter and its chemical constituents' levels: A troubling environmental and human health situation in Karachi, Pakistan

Moyebi, O. D., Fatmi, Z., Carpenter, D. O., Santoso, M., Siddique, A., Khan, K., Zeb, J., Hussain, M. M. & Khwaja, H. A., 10 Apr 2023, In: Science of the Total Environment. 868, 161474.

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17 Citations (Scopus)

Impact of Sustainable Buildings in Arid Environment on the Indoor and Outdoor Air Quality: Workshop Report

Beitelmal, A. M. H., Gonzalez-Cruz, J. E. & Fountoukis, C., 1 Feb 2023, In: Journal of Engineering for Sustainable Buildings and Cities. 4, 1, 011101.

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1 Citation (Scopus)

Marine Bacterial Community Structures of Selected Coastal Seawater and Sediment Sites in Qatar

El-Malah, S. S., Rasool, K., Jabbar, K. A., Sohail, M. U., Baalousha, H. M. & Mahmoud, K. A., Dec 2023, In: Microorganisms. 11, 12, 2827.

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1 Citation (Scopus)

MXene/chitosan/lignosulfonate (MCL) nanocomposite for simultaneous removal of Co(II), Cr(VI), Cu(II), Ni(II) and Pb(II) heavy metals from wastewater

Othman, Z., Mackey, H. R. & Mahmoud, K. A., 1 Apr 2023, In: 2D Materials. 10, 2, 16 p., 024004.

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20 Citations (Scopus)

Parametric Enhancement of a Window-Windcatcher for Enhanced Thermal Comfort and Natural Ventilation

Obeidat, L. M., Alrebei, O. F., Nouh Ma’bdeh, S., Al-Radaideh, T. & Amhamed, A. I., 9 May 2023, In: Atmosphere. 14, 5, 24 p., 844.

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7 Citations (Scopus)

Quantifying Energy Reduction and Thermal Comfort for a Residential Building Ventilated with a Window-Windcatcher: A Case Study

Nouh Ma’bdeh, S., Fawwaz Alrebei, O., Obeidat, L. M., Al-Radaideh, T., Kaouri, K. & Amhamed, A. I., Jan 2023, In: Buildings. 13, 1, 86.

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11 Citations (Scopus)

Refractive Index of Engine-Emitted Black Carbon and the Influence of Organic Coatings on Optical Properties

Hu, D., Alfarra, M. R., Szpek, K., Langridge, J. M., Cotterell, M. I., Flynn, M. J., Shao, Y., Voliotis, A., Du, M., Liu, D., Johnson, B., McFiggans, G., Haywood, J. M., Coe, H. & Allan, J., 27 Aug 2023, In: Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres. 128, 16, e2023JD039178.

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3 Citations (Scopus)

Size-resolved ambient bioaerosols concentration, antibiotic resistance, and community composition during autumn and winter seasons in Qatar

Sajjad, B., Rasool, K., Siddique, A., Jabbar, K. A., El-Malaha, S. S., Sohail, M. U., Almomani, F. & Alfarra, M. R., 1 Nov 2023, In: Environmental Pollution. 336, 122401.

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3 Citations (Scopus)

Spatiotemporal variation of radionuclide dispersion from nuclear power plant accidents using FLEXPART mini-ensemble modeling

Nabavi, S. O., Christoudias, T., Proestos, Y., Fountoukis, C., Al-Sulaiti, H. & Lelieveld, J., 13 Jul 2023, In: Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics. 23, 13, p. 7719-7739 21 p.

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3 Citations (Scopus)

State of gaseous air pollutants and resulting health effects in Karachi, Pakistan

Moyebi, O. D., Sannoh, F., Fatmi, Z., Siddique, A., Khan, K., Zeb, J., Hussain, M. M., Carpenter, D. O. & Khwaja, H. A., Feb 2023, In: Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. 195, 2, 266.

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9 Citations (Scopus)

Surface engineering of MXene quantum dots for the designing of optical metal sensors

Ahmad, I., Raharjo, Y., Batool, A., Zakir, A., Manzoor, H., Arooj, A., Khalid, J., Ali, N. & Rasool, K., Sept 2023, In: Trends in Environmental Analytical Chemistry. 39, 21 p., e00210.

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8 Citations (Scopus)

Toward Sustainable Manufacturing Facilities: Utilization of Solar Energy for Efficient Scheduling of Manufacturing Processes

Houchati, M., Ghassan Alabtah, F., Beitelmal, A. H. & Khraisheh, M. K., 8 Sept 2023, In: Journal of Engineering for Sustainable Buildings and Cities. 4, 3, 031002.

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1 Citation (Scopus)

2022

A critical overview of MXenes adsorption behavior toward heavy metals

Othman, Z., Mackey, H. R. & Mahmoud, K. A., May 2022, In: Chemosphere. 295, 133849.

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104 Citations (Scopus)

A Hydrofluoric Acid-Free Green Synthesis of Magnetic M.Ti₂CT_x Nanostructures for the Sequestration of Cesium and Strontium Radionuclide

Iqbal, J., Rasool, K., Howari, F., Nazzal, Y., Sarkar, T. & Shahzad, A., Sept 2022, In: Nanomaterials. 12, 18, 15 p., 3253.

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4 Citations (Scopus)

Application of human RNase P normalization for the realistic estimation of SARS-CoV-2 viral load in wastewater: A perspective from Qatar wastewater surveillance

El-Malah, S. S., Saththasivam, J., Jabbar, K. A., Arun, K. K., Gomez, T. A., Ahmed, A. A., Mohamoud, Y. A., Malek, J. A., Abu Raddad, L. J., Abu Halaweh, H. A., Bertollini, R., Lawler, J. & Mahmoud, K. A., Aug 2022, In: Environmental Technology and Innovation. 27, 12 p., 102775.

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9 Citations (Scopus)

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