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Reverse osmosis technology for water treatment: State of the art review by Malaeb, Lilian, Ayoub, George M.

“…This paper presents a review of recent advances in reverse osmosis technology as related to the major issues of concern in this rapidly growing desalination…”
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Antibacterial activity of chitosan nano-composites and carbon nanotubes: A review by Kassem, Assaad, Ayoub, George M., Malaeb, Lilian

“…Bacteriological contamination of water sources is a major challenge that has a detrimental impact on both the environment and human health. This imposes the…”
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Do biological-based strategies hold promise to biofouling control in MBRs? by Malaeb, Lilian, Le-Clech, Pierre, Vrouwenvelder, Johannes S., Ayoub, George M., Saikaly, Pascal E.

“…Biofouling in membrane bioreactors (MBRs) remains a primary challenge for their wider application, despite the growing acceptance of MBRs worldwide. Research…”
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How Effective Are Nanomaterials for the Removal of Heavy Metals from Water and Wastewater? by Borji, Hadil, Ayoub, George M., Bilbeisi, Rana, Nassar, Nashaat, Malaeb, Lilian

“…Efficient removal of heavy metals from water and wastewater is a necessity for human and environmental well-being. Agricultural, domestic, and industrial waste…”
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The Effects of Salt Concentration on the Rejection of Pharmaceutically Active Compounds by Nanofiltration Membranes by Kabbani, Hadi M., Al-Hindi, Mahmoud, Ayoub, George M., Ahmad, Mohammad N.

“…While traces of pharmaceuticals have been found in the environment, the pharmaceutical industry produces waste streams high in pharmaceutically active…”
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Modeling of a modified solar still system with enhanced productivity by Malaeb, Lilian, Aboughali, Kamel, Ayoub, George M.

“…[Display omitted] •A modified solar still with rotating drum is studied analytically.•The drum enhances water productivity of the still by 200–300%.•The built…”
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Economic feasibility of a solar still desalination system with enhanced productivity by Ayoub, George M., Malaeb, Lilian

“…Solar still desalination systems offer sustainable tools for fresh water production. However, their widespread application is often hindered by their…”
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The use of activated carbon for the removal of pharmaceuticals from aqueous solutions: a review by Mansour, Fatima, Al-Hindi, Mahmoud, Yahfoufi, Rim, Ayoub, George M., Ahmad, Mohammad N.

“…The presence of pharmaceutically active compounds in surface and ground water is of concern due to the adverse effects they may have on human health, aquatic…”
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The fate of selected pharmaceuticals in solar stills: Transfer, thermal degradation or photolysis? by Baalbaki, Abbas, Ayoub, George M., Al-Hindi, Mahmoud, Ghauch, Antoine

“…The increase in demand for, and disposal of, pharmaceuticals, positively correlated with the growing human population, has led to the emergence of contaminants…”
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Nanotechnology to remove polychlorinated biphenyls and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons from water: a review by Borji, Hadil, Ayoub, George M., Al-Hindi, Mahmoud, Malaeb, Lilian, Hamdan, Hamdan Z.

“…Persistent pollutants cause adverse effects to human and environmental health. Most polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH)…”
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Brackish Water Desalination: An Effective Pretreatment Process for Reverse Osmosis Systems by Ayoub, George M., Korban, Lea, Al-Hindi, M., Zayyat, R.

“…Fouling and scaling of membranes in reverse osmosis (R.O.) units presents a major impediment to the effective and efficient operation of the system…”
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Eliminating hazardous pollutants: treatment options for dioxins and surfactants from water and wastewater: an updated review by Najem, Tatianne, Ayoub, George M., Salam, Darine, Zayyat, Ramez M.

“…Surfactants and dioxins are increasingly being released into the environment due to their excessive usage and their improper disposal. These pollutants cause…”
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Precipitation softening: a pretreatment process for seawater desalination by Ayoub, George M, Zayyat, Ramez M, Al-Hindi, Mahmoud

“…Reduction of membrane fouling in reverse osmosis systems and elimination of scaling of heat transfer surfaces in thermal plants are a major challenge in the…”
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Occurrence and hazard assessment of natural radioactivity in drinking water in South Lebanon by Mourad, Safaa, Ayoub, George M., Al Hindi, Mahmoud, Zayyat, Ramez M.

“…This study is intended to assess the natural radioactivity in the drinking water in the southern region of Lebanon and to determine its suitability for human…”
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Efficient phosphate removal from contaminated water using functional raw dolomite powder by Ayoub, George M., Kalinian, Houri, Zayyat, Ramez

“…Phosphate, when present in water, forms one of the basic nutrients that lead to eutrophication and its associated negative impacts. The use of raw dolomite…”
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Critical variables in the performance of a productivity-enhanced solar still by Ayoub, George M., Malaeb, Lilian, Saikaly, Pascal E.

“…•Solar stills with rotating drums show a notably higher yield.•A summary of important correlations for the new stills is given.•Optimal drum material is found…”
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Iron and Aluminum Hydroxy (Oxide) Coated Filter Media for Low-Concentration Phosphorus Removal by Ayoub, George M., Koopman, B., Pandya, Neha

“…The presence of phosphates in water and wastewater negatively affects the aquatic environment. Several processes have been used for the removal of phosphorus…”
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Advances in nanomaterials for phosphates removal from water and wastewater: a review by Kassem, Assaad Hassan, Ayoub, George M., Zayyat, Ramez

“…Phosphate is considered one of the major natural nutrients associated with the sustainment of life on earth. However, its presence in excessive amounts in…”
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Elucidating the dynamics of carbamazepine uptake using date pit-derived activated carbon: A comprehensive kinetic and thermodynamic analysis by Zayyat, Ramez M., Yahfoufi, Rim, Al-Hindi, Mahmoud, Kordahi, Michel A., Ayoub, George M., Ahmad, Mohammad N.

“…Water contamination with pharmaceuticals such as Carbamazepine (CBZ) presents a significant environmental challenge. This study investigates the use of…”
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Coagulation of highly turbid suspensions using magnesium hydroxide: effects of slow mixing conditions by Ayoub, George M, BinAhmed, Sara W, Al-Hindi, Mahmoud, Azizi, Fouad

“…Laboratory experiments were carried out to study the effects of slow mixing conditions on magnesium hydroxide floc size and strength and to determine the…”
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