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Air pollution burden of disease over highly populated states in the Middle East by Isaifan, Rima J

“…Recent epidemiological research has proven that air pollution triggers the risk of morbidity and mortality due to respiratory and cardiovascular-related…”
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Particle size effect on catalytic activity of carbon-supported Pt nanoparticles for complete ethylene oxidation by Isaifan, Rima J., Ntais, Spyridon, Baranova, Elena A.

“…•C2H4 oxidation reaction found to be highly size dependent over Pt/C catalyst.•The smallest Pt nanoparticles (1.5nm) show the highest catalytic activity.•As Pt…”
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Simulation of Phase Change Material Absorbers for Passive Cooling of Solar Systems by Hassabou, Abdelhakim, Isaifan, Rima J.

“…One of the main challenges that face the reliable use of photovoltaic solar systems in hot arid regions is the prevailing high temperatures during the day. To…”
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Estimating economic and environmental benefits of urban trees in desert regions by Isaifan, Rima J, Baldauf, Richard W

“…Trees in urban areas have a significant impact on air quality and other environmental issues. Trees can affect the concentration of air pollutants that we…”
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Low Transportation Emission Analysis and Projection Using LEAP: The Case of Qatar by Al-Jabir, Maryam, Isaifan, Rima J.

“…The transportation sector is a significant source of pollution and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions contributing to global warming. Although research on the…”
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Risk Assessment of the Impact of Heavy Metals in Urban Traffic Dust on Human Health by Mahmoud, Nima, Al-Shahwani, Dana, Al-Thani, Hanadi, Isaifan, Rima J.

“…Excessive exposure to heavy metals induces potential adverse health impacts in humans. More specifically, heavy metals in particulate matter (PM) have a…”
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Size-dependent activity of Pt/yttria-stabilized zirconia catalyst for ethylene and carbon monoxide oxidation in oxygen-free gas environment by Isaifan, Rima J., Ntais, Spyridon, Couillard, Martin, Baranova, Elena A.

“…[Display omitted] •Electrooxidation of CO and C2H4 without O2 in gas phase is highly particle size dependent.•Electrooxidation is by O2− from yttria-stabilized…”
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A Comprehensive Review of a Decade of Field PV Soiling Assessment in QEERI’s Outdoor Test Facility in Qatar: Learned Lessons and Recommendations by Aïssa, Brahim, Isaifan, Rima J., Figgis, Benjamin W., Abdallah, Amir A., Bachour, Dunia, Perez-Astudillo, Daniel, Sanfilippo, Antonio, Lopez-Garcia, Juan, Bermudez Benito, Veronica

“…Soiling of photovoltaic (PV) modules is a major issue due to its critical impact on PV performance and reliability, especially in the desert and arid regions…”
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The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on nitrogen dioxide levels in Nigeria by Olusola, Johnson Adedeji, Shote, Adebola Adekunle, Ouigmane, Abdellah, Isaifan, Rima J

“…The Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has been transmitted worldwide over a very short time after it originated in China in December 2019. In an attempt to…”
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Ammonia Production Plants—A Review by Amhamed, Abdulkarem I., Shuibul Qarnain, Syed, Hewlett, Sally, Sodiq, Ahmed, Abdellatif, Yasser, Isaifan, Rima J., Alrebei, Odi Fawwaz

“…Considering the global scientific and industrial effort to utilize ammonia as an alternative to natural gas combustion to run power plants, it is crucial to…”
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Investigation of Spatial and Cultural Features in Contemporary Qatari Housing by Al-Mohannadi, Asmaa, Major, Mark David, Furlan, Raffaello, Al-Matwi, Rashid Saad, Isaifan, Rima J.

“…Housing is a basic human need and a fundamental component of settlement status. The architectural form and spatial provisions of housing evolve in line…”
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Aluminum environmental pollution: the silent killer by Alasfar, Reema H., Isaifan, Rima J.

“…The concern about aluminum (Al) toxicity has been proven in various cases. Some cases are associated with the fact that Al is a neurotoxic substance that has…”
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Assessing the Bioenergy Potential of Novel Non-Edible Biomass Resources via Ultrastructural Analysis of Seed Sculpturing Using Microscopic Imaging Visualization by Ameen, Maria, Zafar, Muhammad, Ahmad, Mushtaq, Ramadan, Mohamed Fawzy, Eid, Heba F, Makhkamov, Trobjon, Yuldashev, Akramjon, Mamarakhimov, Oybek, Nizomova, Maxsuda, Isaifan, Rima J, Jabeen, Shaista, Majeed, Salman

“…Recently, intensifying energy crises accompanying ecological crises due to the decline in fossil-fuel reserves and extensive greenhouse gas emissions have…”
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Evaluation of the adhesion forces between dust particles and photovoltaic module surfaces by Isaifan, Rima J., Johnson, Daniel, Ackermann, Luis, Figgis, Benjamin, Ayoub, Mohammed

“…Soiling of Photovoltaic (PV) modules is a growing area of concern due to the adverse effect of dust accumulation on PV performance and reliability. In this…”
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Effect of COVID-19 on the Generation of Waste in Marrakech, Morocco by Ouigmane, Abdellah, Boudouch, Otmane, Hasib, Aziz, Ouhsine, Omar, Layati, Elhoucein, Isaifan, Rima J, Alaatchane, Elhousseine, Mottassadik, Ahmad, Berkani, Mohamed

“…The production of solid waste continues to increase as the population and standard of living increases. In addition, changes in living conditions can induce…”
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Low Temperature Toluene Oxidation Over Pt Nanoparticles Supported on Yttria Stabilized-Zirconia by Dole, Holly A. E., Isaifan, Rima J., Sapountzi, Foteini M., Lizarraga, Leonardo, Aubert, Daniel, Princivalle, Agnes, Vernoux, Philippe, Baranova, Elena A.

“…Toluene oxidation was measured over Pt nanoparticles synthesized using a modified polyol reduction method and deposited on ionically conductive…”
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Soiling of photovoltaic panels in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and mitigation strategies by Fares, Enas, Buffiere, Marie, Figgis, Benjamin, Haik, Yousef, Isaifan, Rima J.

“…The use of solar photovoltaic (PV) energy is significantly increasing; thus, PV systems’ efficiency in outdoor working conditions must be optimized. Dust…”
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Evaluation of particulate matter emissions from non-passenger diesel vehicles in Qatar by Al-Thani, Hanadi, Koç, Muammer, Fountoukis, Christos, Isaifan, Rima J.

“…Road traffic is one of the main sources of particulate matter (PM) in the atmosphere. Despite its importance, there are significant challenges in the…”
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A review on the direct effect of particulate atmospheric pollution on materials and its mitigation for sustainable cities and societies by Al-Thani, Hanadi, Koç, Muammer, Isaifan, Rima J.

“…Particulate matter (PM) has gained significant attention due to the increasing concerns related to their effects on human health. Although several reviews have…”
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Structural and physical properties of the dust particles in Qatar and their influence on the PV panel performance by Aïssa, Brahim, Isaifan, Rima J., Madhavan, Vinod E., Abdallah, Amir A.

“…Recently, extensive R&D has been conducted, both by industry and academia, to significantly raise the conversion efficiency of commercial photovoltaic (PV)…”
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