Qatar- QU industrial project highlighted in Nature Middle East

(MENAFN - Gulf Times)

A recent study conducted by Qatar University (QU) focussed on the oil/water separation properties by developed polymer nanocomposite membranes containing specialised nanomaterials that can resist biofouling. The significance of the research to the industrial sector led to the study being highlighted in the Nature Middle East, a comprehensive portal for information on scientific and medical research in the Mideast.

The project allowed Qatar University Center for Advanced Materials (CAM) researchers to put their theoretical research into a live environment with industrial partners, to find solutions that overcome their challenges.

Collaborating in the project were research teams from the University of Houston (UH), US, and the Global Water Sustainability Center, ConocoPhillips, Qatar (GWSC, ConocoPhillips).

The research work was conducted by a student at Qatar University as part of his thesis.

Under the guidance of a team consisting of Prof Mariam al-Maadeed, Dr Mohamed K Hassan (from QU), Prof Alamgir Karim (UH) and Dr Samer Adham (GWSC, ConocoPhillips), Ali El-Samak, student (graduate assistant programme) from the Materials Science and Technology Programme, was able to present this work in a nanomaterial conference in the Netherlands as well as at an international water and energy nexus conference in Qatar.

Additionally, the work earned Ali, the ‘Outstanding Thesis Award' by College of Arts and Sciences.

The project was funded by Qatar University Graduate Assistant Research programme and the Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF)

More details nf the study can be had on https://www.natureasia.com/en/nmiddleeast/article/10.1038/nmiddleeast.2021.29    

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