Research List

The Kingdom of Bahrain is ranked in the top 10 most urban ambient air polluted countries in the world due to high particulate matter (PM) concentrations. The main objective of this article is to analyze comprehensively long-term temporal (annual, seasonal, and monthly) trends of PM 2.5 /PM 10 ratios using [...]

Public littering is widely recognized as an ongoing global problem with several implications on human health and the integrity of the environment. Waste management is one of the main challenges to sustainable development in the Arabian Gulf countries. Identifying factors that influence littering behaviour is critical for designing effective strategies [...]

Rapid economic and industrial developments and population growth in Bahrain are associated with increases in energy demand and greenhouse gas emissions. An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process has been adopted in the country to address environmental aspects within energy intensive projects such as oil and petrochemical industries. The quality of [...]

Biosensors are analytical tools that convert a bio-signal into a measurable response. The applicability of these devices is rapidly expanding and their fabrication for continuous and real-time detection is gaining increased attention. Current research continues to further improve their features. Some of the major advantages of these devices are that [...]

The Arabian Gulf is increasingly subjected to habitat alteration due to dredging, reclamation activities, and pollution from various anthropogenic sources, including industrial and domestic effluents and oil spills. These activities can affect the naturally stressed marine ecosystems. Genotoxicity and cytotoxicity biomarkers are widely recognized as an important tool to assess [...]

There is a crucial need to investigate and monitor the situation of the existing infrastructures. Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) approach can be used to collect data from the ageing structures using non-destructive testing as well as sensors. This will provide some indications when there are some defects. The sensor system [...]

One of the most commonly used biopolymers for drug and food delivery applications is gelatin. It is characterized by unique properties which makes it a good candidate for fabrication of food nanoparticles. These properties include biodegradability, biocompatibility, easy modification, and low cost. Therefore this chapter mentions the recent applications of [...]

Electrochemical and optical sensors are useful probes for the detection of medically relevant analytes. For more sensitive drug detection, the properties of both of these devices are combined into a photoelectrochemical sensor (PECS). The photocatalytically generated current in a photoelectrochemical sensor is enhanced by different combinations of organic and inorganic [...]

Nanoparticles (NPs) are new inspiring clinical targets that have emerged from persistent efforts with unique properties and diverse applications. However, the main methods currently utilized in their production are not environmentally friendly. With the aim of promoting a green approach for the synthesis of NPs, this review describes eco-friendly methods [...]

Biofuel production via microalgae is a promising and sustainable alternative to replace the typical fossil fuel that is the main contributor to the global warming. However, for a cost-effective biofuel production, further advanced research is still needed for large-scale operation. This article is a tutorial review on conversion processes of [...]