ADVANCING SCIENCE

Scientific Contributions

Through research papers, patents, and PhD dissertations, we push the boundaries of knowledge, driving innovation in desalination and water treatment.

Sulphate removal from aqueous solutions: State-of-the-art technologies and future research trends
Year: 2023 DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.desal.2023.116615
  • Sulphate removal
  • Wastewater treatment
  • Environmental sustainability
  • Standards
  • Life cycle assessment
  • Techno-economic assessment
Selected physical and chemical cleanings remove biofilm in seawater membrane distillation without causing pore wetting
Year: 2023 DOI:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41545-023-00278-2
Authors: Najat A Amin, Harun Elcik, Alla Alpatova, Graciela Gonzalez-Gil, Bastiaan Blankert, Johannes S. Vrouwenvelder
  • Membrane distillation (MD)
  • Biofouling removal
  • Cleaning strategies
  • Permeate flux recovery
  • Hydrophobic membrane
Emerging MXenes: Revolutionizing oily wastewater treatment - a comprehensive and critical review
Year: 2023 DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2023.125181
Authors: Muhammad Bilal, Muhammad Sajid, Abdul Wahab Mohammad, Muataz A. Atieh
  • MXenes
  • Novel materials
  • Oil/water separation
  • Water treatment
  • Oily wastewater
Boosting all-weather atmospheric water vapor harvesting with a solar-driven membrane system
Year: 2023 DOI:10.21203/rs.3.rs-3285251/v2
Authors: Yong Jin
  • Atmospheric water vapor harvesting (AVH)
  • Solar-driven membrane system
  • Liquid hygroscopic solutions
  • All-weather adaptability
  • Water production efficiency
Evaluating dye recovery and reusability potential from dyebath effluent using forward osmosis membranes for minimum liquid discharge
Year: 2023 DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139433
Authors: Maria Yasmeen, Sher Jamal Khan
  • Textile dyebath effluent
  • Forward Osmosis
  • Dye reconcentration
  • Surfactants driven FO
  • Zero discharge of hazardous chemicals (ZDHC)