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View All ResearchReverse osmosis (RO) membrane desalination driven by wind and solar photovoltaic (PV) energy: State of the art and challenges for large-scale implementation
The use of Reverse Osmosis (RO) desalination has grown considerably in response to water scarcity. Despite steady improvements in efficiency, RO desalination remains an energy-intensive process. Numerous studies focussed on using mature Renewable Energy Sources (RES), such as wind and solar photovoltaic (PV) energy, to drive RO plants on a [...]
Optimization of bio-cement production from cement kiln dust using microalgae
The main aim of this study was to maximize bio-cement (CaCO3) production through a waste feedstock of cement kiln dust (CKD) as a source of calcium by deployment of microalgae sp. Chlorella kessleri. The effect of process parameters such as temperature, pH and time-intervals of microalgae cultivation, were set as [...]
Studying brand traits elements in casualwear: A critical analysis
Purpose of the study: Brand management is becoming increasingly a complex task in the present competitive world. Thus, in order to overcome such challenges, brand management is required which is personality-directed known as brand personality. Though this concept has gained importance, there is less number of studies conducted with respect [...]
Amino acid functionalized glassy carbon electrode for the simultaneous detection of thallium and mercuric ions
Mercury and thallium forms a eutectic alloy that finds extensive use in thermostatic devices owing to its capability of withstanding extremely low temperature. As both these metals are highly toxic, so herein we report their co-sensing on a sensitive electrochemical platform. The performance of the designed sensing surface was tested [...]
Biochemical Conversion of Microalgae Biomass into Biofuel
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 [...]
Business ethics, company value and ownership structure
This paper examines the effect of ethical performance on the value of a company and the attractiveness of its stocks for major owners; institutional investors and insiders. Using the Ethisphere® Institute Ethics Quotient to distinguish between ethical and unethical companies, results show that good ethical performance enhanced company value for [...]