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3D percolation modeling for predicting the thermal conductivity of graphene-polymer composites

Aryanfar, Asghar; Medlej, Sajed; Tarhini, Ali A.; Damadi, S. Reza; Tehrani-Bagha, A. R.; Goddard  III, William  A A. (Elsevier B.V., 2021)

Graphene-based polymer composites exhibit a microstructure formed by aggregates within a matrix with enhanced thermal conductivity. We develop a percolation-based computational method, based on the multiple runnings of the ...
A mathematical model to predict the effect of electrospinning processing parameters on the morphological characteristic of nano-fibrous web and associated filtration efficiency

Ismail, Nagham Bilal; Junior Maksoud, Fouad; Ghaddar, Nesreen K.; Ghali, Kamel Abou; Tehrani-Bagha, A. R. (Elsevier Ltd, 2017)

A robust simplified method was developed to study the effect of electrospinning processing parameters on the morphological properties of electrospun nano-fibrous web, its air permeability, and filtration efficiency against ...
A minimal simplified model for assessing and devising global LNG equilibrium trade portfolios while maximizing energy security

J. Magnier, Hamza; Jrad, Asmaa (Elsevier Ltd, 2019)

The global environmental concerns associated with the increased energy demand have promoted the use of natural gas as a low-carbon fuel. This caused an increase in LNG supply and demand coupled with the need for useful ...
A numerical evaluation of flows through an SMX-Plus mixer

Azizi, F.; Abou-Hweij, Walid; Lebaz, Noureddine; Sheibat-Othman, Nida (Institution of Chemical Engineers, 2022)

A numerical investigation of the flow through an SMX+ mixer was undertaken in this study. Three elements were placed in series to assess various hydrodynamic parameters. Single-phase flows of different viscosities flowing ...
A process study on the pyrolysis of waste polyethylene

Zeaiter, Joseph (Elsevier Ltd, 2014)

The thermo-catalytic cracking of waste polyethylene bottles was thoroughly examined to determine the possibility of operating the process in continuous mode. Two types of zeolite catalysts renowned for their strong catalytic ...
A review of the absorption and desorption processes of carbon dioxide in water systems

Elhajj, Jessy; Al-Hindi, Mahmoud; Azizi, F. (2014)

This article is a comprehensive review of the literature dealing with the transfer of carbon dioxide to water where no chemical reactions are taking place. It reviews the studies related to the absorption and desorption ...
A simulation-based analysis for the performance of thermal solar energy for pyrolysis applications

Lameh, Mohammad; Abbas, Ali; Azizi, F.; Zeaiter, Joseph (John Wiley and Sons Ltd, 2021)

Solid plastic waste presents a perplexing waste disposal challenge, which has increased in importance due to increasing demand for plastic products over the last century. Chemical recycling approaches such as pyrolysis, ...
A universal transportation model for reverse osmosis systems

Putić, Lana S.; Alnouri, Sabla Y.; Stijepović, Vladimir Z.; Stajić-Trošić, Jasna T.; Grujić, Aleksandar S.; Stijepović, Mirko Z. (Elsevier Ltd, 2021)

This paper presents a new transport model for reverse osmosis (RO) systems, which combines irreversible thermodynamics, together with solution-diffusion theory. The simplifications adopted by the classical theory for ...
Absorption and desorption of carbon dioxide in several water types

Al-Hindi, Mahmoud; Azizi, F. (Wiley-Liss Inc., 2018)

The effect of water type on the rate of CO2 transfer from/to an aqueous phase with varying degree of water salinity was investigated. The absorption and desorption experiments were performed on reverse osmosis product, ...
Activated carbon prepared from crushed pine needles used for the removal of Ni and Cd

Damaj, Ahmad; Ayoub, Georges M.; Al-Hindi, Mahmoud; El-Rassy, Houssam (Bellwether Publishing, Ltd., 2015)

Abstract: A new activated carbon (AC), prepared by carbonization and chemical activation of crushed pine needles, was characterized and examined for its potential in removing two heavy metals, namely Nickel (Ni) and Cadmium ...
An efficient geometry-based optimization approach for well placement in oil fields

Hamida, Zachary; Azizi, F.; Saad, George A. (Elsevier B.V., 2017)

This study aims at introducing a problem-specific modified Genetic Algorithm (GA) approach for optimal well placement in oil fields. The evolution method used in this algorithm includes a novel genetic operator named ...
An integrated approach to state decision-making in upstream hydrocarbon operations with application to Lebanon

Maddah, Bacel S.; Al-Hindi, Mahmoud; Yassine, Ali A.; Wahab, Zayd (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2014)

In the exploration, development, and production of hydrocarbons, a sovereign state faces conflicting challenges: maximizing its welfare while maintaining an attractive investment environment for developers. The terms and ...
An optimization model for the allocation of water resources

AbdulBaki, Dunia; Al-Hindi, Mahmoud; Yassine, Ali A.; Abou Najm, Majdi R. (Elsevier Ltd, 2017)

Critical water shortages, triggered by increasing demands and decreasing supplies, are growing in frequency and spatial extent pausing major challenges for water resources managers around the world. This paper presents an ...
An Ouzo emulsion of toluene in water characterized by NMR diffusometry and static multiple light scattering

Tehrani-Bagha, A. R.; Viladot, Aina; Holmberg, Krister; Evenäs, Lars (Elsevier B.V., 2016)

An Ouzo emulsion is an emulsion that is formed spontaneously by adding water to a system comprising a hydrophobic substance (like anethole in the Ouzo beverage), a water-miscible solvent and (optionally) water. Formation ...
An Overview of Self-Healable Polymers and Recent Advances in the Field

El Choufi, Nadim; Mustapha, Samir A.; Tehrani-Bagha, A. R.; Grady, Brian Patrick (John Wiley and Sons Inc, 2022)

The search for materials with better performance, longer service life, lower environmental impact, and lower overall cost is at the forefront of polymer science and material engineering. This has led to the development of ...
Analysis of the Hydrogeological Conditions Affecting Fault Response to Nearby Hydraulic Fracturing

Yehya, Alissar; Basbous, J.; Maalouf, Elsa (John Wiley and Sons Inc, 2022)

The response of critically stressed dormant faults to fluid perturbation, by oil and gas production, has been a major public concern because of its link to induced seismicity. In this paper, we study the hydrogeological ...
Analysis of variable reverse osmosis operation powered by solar energy

Zein, Adnan; Karaki, Sami H.; Al-Hindi, Mahmoud (Elsevier Ltd, 2023)

The use of solar photovoltaic (PV) to power reverse osmosis (RO) plants and produce water will enhance the sustainability of water supplies in several dry remote coastal areas. Varying the operating power level of the RO ...
Analytical review of the catalytic cracking of methane

Hamdan, Mohammad; Halawy, Layal; Abdel Karim Aramouni, Nicolas; Ahmad, Mohammad N.; Zeaiter, Joseph (Elsevier Ltd, 2022)

Catalytic decomposition of methane (CDM) is a low-carbon hydrogen production process where pure hydrogen and solid carbon are produced. In this study, we investigate catalyst performance in terms of active metals, metal ...
Antibiotics Contaminated Irrigation Water: An Overview on Its Impact on Edible Crops and Visible Light Active Titania as Potential Photocatalysts for Irrigation Water Treatment

Jalloul, Ghadeer; Keniar, Imad; Tehrani-Bagha, A. R.; Boyadjian, Cassia (Frontiers Media S.A., 2021)

Sub-therapeutic levels of antibiotics (ABs) are given to animals and poultry to promote growth and reduce disease. In agricultural environments, ABs reach croplands via animal manure used as fertilizer and/or ABs-contaminated ...
Antitumor effect of the atypical retinoid ST1926 in acute myeloid leukemia and nanoparticle formulation prolongs lifespan and reduces tumor burden of xenograft mice

El-Houjeiri, Leeanna; Saad, Walid S.; Hayar, Berthe; Aouad, Patrick; Tawil, Nadim M.; Abdel-Samad, Rana; Hleihel, Rita S.; Hamie, Maguy H.; Mancinelli, Angelo; Pisano, Claudio C.P.; El-Hajj, Hiba Ahmad; Darwiche, Nadine D. (American Association for Cancer Research Inc., 2017)

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is one of the most frequent types of blood malignancies. It is a complex disorder of undifferentiated hematopoietic progenitor cells. The majority of patients generally respond to intensive ...

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