A5090067376- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Atmospheric chemistry and aerosols
- Air Quality Monitoring and Forecasting
- Polymer crystallization and properties
- MXene and MAX Phase Materials
- Thermal and Kinetic Analysis
- Atmospheric and Environmental Gas Dynamics
- Vehicle emissions and performance
- Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal
- Atmospheric Ozone and Climate
- Building Energy and Comfort Optimization
- Chemical Synthesis and Characterization
- Polymer Science and PVC
- biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties
- Graphene and Nanomaterials Applications
- Indoor Air Quality and Microbial Exposure
- Conservation Techniques and Studies
- Electromagnetic wave absorption materials
- Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications
- Polymer Nanocomposites and Properties
- Ferroelectric and Negative Capacitance Devices
- Synthesis and properties of polymers
- Aluminum Alloys Composites Properties
- Urban Heat Island Mitigation
- Environmental remediation with nanomaterials
Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences
2019-2025
University of Oulu
2024
Pakistan Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology
2021-2022
McMaster University
2021
COMSATS University Islamabad
2020
University College of Islamabad
2019
Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research
2004-2018
Kuwait University
2001-2012
Loughborough University
2008
Industrial utilization of nuclear resources greatly depends on the effective treatment waste. The efficient removal radioactive nuclides from liquid effluents by using different adsorbents has thus become crucial. Herein, for first time, two-dimensional transition metal carbides (MXenes) are investigated as scavengers cesium (Cs+) contaminated water. Due to combined advantages layered structure and presence heterogeneous sites (hydroxyl, oxygen fluorine groups), adsorbent reached steady...
Widespread application of dyes and disposal their untreated effluents into water bodies adversely affect the ecosystem due to complex aromatic structures persistent nature. The present study aims utilize cotton stalks biochar (CSB) its composite with zinc oxide nanoparticles (CSB/ZnONPs) evaluate for decontamination batch scale potential Congo red dye from wastewater. characterization CSB CSB/ZnONPs was performed Fourier-transform infra-red (FTIR) spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy,...
Abstract Published models describing equilibrium concentrations of organic pollutants in dilute aqueous solutions on activated carbon powder are compared with published experimental data. In this paper their reliability is examined the basis accuracy which they represent It noticed that each model has restrictive validity for conditions were derived. Therefore, an attempt made to develop a generalized relation cover entire spectrum multi-solute adsorption Keywords: Phenol...
The objective of this work is to study the thermal degradation kinetic parameters polypropylene (PP) and compare them those a polypropylene/starch blend (PP/S) (70/30 (wt %)), taking into account effect photodegradation caused by natural weathering. Samples were taken from tree shelters exposed four years weathering compared unexposed material stored under laboratory conditions. Nonisothermal (dynamic) thermogravimetery was used with five different heating rates (β): 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 °C...
The climatic conditions in Kuwait necessitate almost all buildings to be centrally air-conditioned with the latest HVAC system provide comfortable thermal environment for occupants. Mosques are used five times a day maximum time span of about half an hour or less regular prayers. study period was selected month November when ambient temperatures moderate and cooling heating is not required. influence natural draft through doors other indoor/outdoor air exchange sites examined indoor quality,...
Petrochemical Industries Company (PIC) in Kuwait has mitigated the pollution problem of ammonia and urea dust by replacing melting prilling units finished-product prills with an environmentally friendly granulation process. PIC financed a research project conducted Coastal Air Pollution Program's staff at Institute for Scientific Research to assess impact control strategies implemented maintain healthy productive environment around manufacturing premises. The was completed three phases:...
Air quality data consisting of various pollutants (PM10, SO2, NO2, O3, CO, NonCH4 hydrocarbon) were collected for a year and its seasonal influence was investigated in detail. The number exceedances all the based on Kuwait Environmental Public Authority (EPA) standards examined. variation hourly averages (O3), (CO) (NO) are presented as midweek and/or weekend effects to reveal noticeable deviations. Ozone generation accumulation rate during high ozone period (April September) analysed effect...
In Kuwait, two main power stations, one comprising of seven-300MW steam generators at Doha and other with eight-300MW Subyia cover the major requirement Kuwait city. These stations used different types fuel oil as prime source energy that has sulpher contents (S%). Comprehensive emission inventories for year 2001 were to execute Source Complex model Short-term Dispersion (ISCST4.5) predict ambient ground level concentrations sulphur dioxide (SO2) nitrogen oxide (NOx) selected receptors. A...
Air quality data (ground level ozone (O3 ), non-methane hydrocarbons (NMHC), methane (CH4 nitrogen oxide (NO), dioxide (NO2 carbon monoxide (CO), hydrogen sulfide (H2 S) and sulfur (SO2 ) of a Kuwaiti residential area, Al-Mansoriah, were analyzed to evaluate determine: (a) the exceedances air from permissible limits set by Kuwait Environment Public Authority (KUEPA), (b) diurnal patterns pollutants, (c) predominant sources airborne pollutants in surrounding (d) ''weekend effect'' on levels....
Four major sources of air pollution were identified and modeled using Chemical Mass Balance (CMB) around a residential area.The as MAA refinery, downtown area, upstream facilities main highway road.The analyzed series concentration roses (unfiltered filtered) executed from the data collected.Data collected included primary secondary pollutants levels well metrological parameters.The model gave 91% 89% match at receptor point for in two different durations.Metrological conditions chemical...
Inherently, Kuwait a high frequency of dusty events through out the year due to its arid climate. Particulate air pollution has been linked increased mortality various illnesses. For purpose improving health services, it is important develop/establish an empirical basis for possible link between and quality. In this paper, we examined rates in relation age, sex dust episodes during five-year period. Each was divided into four seasons detect any potential death rate particular season. The...
Troposphere ozone layer acts as a shield against all ultraviolet radiation approaching the planet Earth through absorption. It was noticed in mid 80s that has thinned on poles of due to release man-made substances commonly known Ozone Depleting Substances, (ODS) into its atmosphere. The consequences this change are adverse harmful radiations reach surface earth, strongly influencing crops yield and vegetation. These major cause skin cancer long exposure Ultra Violet (UV) radiation. United...