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  1. Drop Size Distribution in Agitated Contactor: A Review

    Article • Al-Nahrain Journal for Engineering Sciences, June 2024, Al-Nahrain Journal for Engineering Sciences

    Dr Hussein Znad

  2. Caffeine Extraction from Spent Coffee Grounds by Solid-liquid and Ultrasound-assisted Extraction: Kinetic and Thermodynamic Study

    Article • Iraqi Journal of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, March 2024, Iraqi Journal of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering

    Dr Hussein Znad

  3. Hydrodynamics of Stirred Tank and Bubble Breakup Behavior Induced by Rushton Turbine

    Article • Al-Nahrain Journal for Engineering Sciences, April 2022, Al-Nahrain Journal for Engineering Sciences

    Dr Hussein Znad

  4. The Utilization of Algae and Seaweed Biomass for Bioremediation of Heavy Metal-Contaminated Wastewater

    Article • Molecules, February 2022, MDPI AG

    Dr Hussein Znad

  5. Sustainable removal of copper from wastewater using chemically treated bio-sorbent: Characterization, mechanism and process kinetics

    Article • Environmental Technology & Innovation, August 2021, Elsevier

    Dr Fares A. Almomani , Dr Hussein Znad

  6. Assessing of cesium removal from wastewater using functionalized wood cellulosic adsorbent

    Article • Chemosphere, May 2021, Elsevier

    Dr Hussein Znad

  7. Efficient encapsulation of toxic dye from wastewater using biodegradable polymeric adsorbent

    Article • Journal of Molecular Liquids, May 2021, Elsevier

    Dr Hussein Znad

  8. Natural biodegradable polymeric bioadsorbents for efficient cationic dye encapsulation from wastewater

    Article • Journal of Molecular Liquids, February 2021, Elsevier

    Dr Hussein Znad

  9. Sustainable composite sensor material for optical cadmium(II) monitoring and capturing from wastewater

    Article • Microchemical Journal, February 2021, Elsevier

    Dr Hussein Znad

  10. Integrated pre-treatment stage of biosorbent – sonication for mixed brewery and restaurant effluents to enhance the photo-fermentative hydrogen production

    Article • Biomass and Bioenergy, January 2021, Elsevier

    Dr Hussein Znad

  11. Optimization of innovative composite sensor for Pb(II) detection and capturing from water samples

    Article • Microchemical Journal, January 2021, Elsevier

    Dr Hussein Znad

  12. Recovery of lanthanum cations by functionalized magnetic multi-walled carbon nanotube bundles

    Article • RSC Advances, January 2021, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Dr Hussein Znad

  13. Magnetic ZnO@Fe3O4 composite for self-generated H2O2 toward photo-Fenton-like oxidation of nitrophenol

    Article • Composites Part B Engineering, November 2020, Elsevier

    Dr Hussein Znad

  14. Transesterification of waste canola oil by lithium/zinc composite supported on waste chicken bone as an effective catalyst

    Article • Renewable Energy, May 2020, Elsevier

    Dr Hussein Znad

  15. Impact of metal ions and EDTA on photofermentative hydrogen production by Rhodobacter sphaeroides using a mixture of pre-treated brewery and restaurant effluents

    Article • Biomass and Bioenergy, March 2020, Elsevier

    Dr Hussein Znad

  16. Microalgae culture technology for carbon dioxide biomitigation

    Article • January 2020, Elsevier

    Dr Hussein Znad

  17. Impact of CO2 concentration and ambient conditions on microalgal growth and nutrient removal from wastewater by a photobioreactor

    Article • The Science of The Total Environment, April 2019, Elsevier

    Dr Hussein Znad

  18. Development of a lithium based chicken bone (Li-Cb) composite as an efficient catalyst for biodiesel production

    Article • Renewable Energy, January 2019, Elsevier

    Dr Hussein Znad

  19. Correction: MXene as a non-metal charge mediator in 2D layered CdS@Ti3C2@TiO2 composites with superior Z-scheme visible light-driven photocatalytic activity

    Article • Environmental Science Nano, January 2019, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Dr Hussein Znad

  20. MXene as a non-metal charge mediator in 2D layered CdS@Ti3C2@TiO2 composites with superior Z-scheme visible light-driven photocatalytic activity

    Article • Environmental Science Nano, January 2019, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Dr Hussein Znad

  21. Improvement of photofermentative biohydrogen production using pre-treated brewery wastewater with banana peels waste

    Article • International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, December 2018, Elsevier

    Dr Hussein Znad

  22. Synergistic effects and optimization of photo-fermentative hydrogen production of Rhodobacter sphaeroides DSM 158

    Article • International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, July 2018, Elsevier

    Dr Hussein Znad

  23. Enhancement of CO2 biofixation and lipid production by Chlorella vulgaris using coloured polypropylene film

    Article • Environmental Technology, February 2018, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Hussein Znad

  24. A ligand anchored conjugate adsorbent for effective mercury(II) detection and removal from aqueous media

    Article • Chemical Engineering Journal, February 2018, Elsevier

    Dr Hussein Znad

  25. Synthesis a novel multilamellar mesoporous TiO 2 /ZSM-5 for photo-catalytic degradation of methyl orange dye in aqueous media

    Article • Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, February 2018, Elsevier

    Dr Hussein Znad

  26. Bioremediation and nutrient removal from wastewater by Chlorella vulgaris

    Article • Ecological Engineering, January 2018, Elsevier

    Dr Hussein Znad

  27. Membrane Bioreactor for Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products Removal From Wastewater

    Article • January 2018, Elsevier

    Dr Hussein Znad

  28. Dairy farm wastewater treatment and lipid accumulation by Arthrospira platensis

    Article • Water Research, January 2018, Elsevier

    Dr Hussein Znad

  29. Biodiesel production from canola oil using novel Li/TiO 2 as a heterogeneous catalyst prepared via impregnation method

    Article • Renewable Energy, December 2017, Elsevier

    Dr Hussein Znad

  30. Investigating and modelling of light intensity distribution inside algal photobioreactor

    Article • Chemical Engineering and Processing - Process Intensification, December 2017, Elsevier

    Dr Hussein Znad

  31. Solid Waste Adsorbents for Volatile Organic Compounds Removal by Biofiltration

    Article • October 2017, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Hussein Znad

  32. Inorganic-organic based novel nano-conjugate material for effective cobalt(II) ions capturing from wastewater

    Article • Chemical Engineering Journal, September 2017, Elsevier

    Dr Hussein Znad, Professor Mohammed M. Rahman

  33. The cost benefit of algal technology for combined CO2 mitigation and nutrient abatement

    Article • Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, May 2017, Elsevier

    Dr Hussein Znad

  34. Integrated Ultrafiltration Membrane Unit for Efficient Petroleum Refinery Effluent Treatment

    Article • CLEAN - Soil Air Water, January 2017, Wiley

    Dr Hussein Znad

  35. Optimization of cultivation conditions for combined nutrient removal and CO2fixation in a batch photobioreactor

    Article • Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology, October 2016, Wiley

    Dr Hussein Znad, Simon Judd

  36. A mathematical model for carbon fixation and nutrient removal by an algal photobioreactor

    Article • Chemical Engineering Science, October 2016, Elsevier

    Dr Hussein Znad, Simon Judd

  37. Synergistic effects and optimization of nitrogen and phosphorus concentrations on the growth and nutrient uptake of a freshwater Chlorella vulgaris

    Article • Environmental Technology, May 2016, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Hussein Znad, Simon Judd

  38. Algal remediation of CO2 and nutrient discharges: A review

    Article • Water Research, December 2015, Elsevier

    Dr Hussein Znad, Simon Judd

  39. Attapulgite as Potential Adsorbent for Dissolved Organic Carbon From Oily Water

    Article • CLEAN - Soil Air Water, October 2015, Wiley

    Dr Hussein Znad

  40. Role of ferric and ferrous ions in the enhancement of the heterogeneous solar photocatalytic degradation of combined mixture of chlorophenols

    Article • Water Science & Technology Water Supply, July 2015, IWA Publishing

    Dr Hussein Znad

  41. Modified Photobioreactor for Biofixation of Carbon Dioxide byChlorella vulgarisat Different Light Intensities

    Article • Chemical Engineering & Technology, July 2015, Wiley

    Dr Hussein Znad

  42. Removal of Dissolved Organic Carbon from Oily Produced Water by Adsorption onto Date Seeds: Equilibrium, Kinetic, and Thermodynamic Studies

    Article • Water Air & Soil Pollution, May 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Hussein Znad

  43. Boron removal from seawater using date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) seed ash

    Article • Desalination and Water Treatment, January 2015, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Hussein Znad

  44. Solar photocatalytic degradation of chlorophenols mixture (4-CP and 2,4-DCP): Mechanism and kinetic modelling

    Article • Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part A, January 2015, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Hussein Znad

  45. Use of Ceramic Membrane Technology for Sustainable Management of Oil Production Water: A Review

    Article • January 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Hussein Znad

  46. Organic–inorganic based nano-conjugate adsorbent for selective palladium(II) detection, separation and recovery

    Article • Chemical Engineering Journal, January 2015, Elsevier

    Dr Hussein Znad

  47. Simultaneous ultra-trace palladium(II) detection and recovery from wastewater using new class meso-adsorbent

    Article • Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, January 2015, Elsevier

    Dr Hussein Znad

  48. Enhanced Solar-Photocatalytic Degradation of Combined Chlorophenols Using Ferric Ions and Hydrogen Peroxide

    Article • Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, June 2014, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Dr Hussein Znad

  49. Solar photocatalytic degradation of 4-chlorophenol: mechanism and kinetic modelling

    Article • Desalination and Water Treatment, December 2013, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Hussein Znad

  50. Chicken drumstick bones as an efficient biosorbent for copper (II) removal from aqueous solution

    Article • Desalination and Water Treatment, April 2013, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Hussein Znad

  51. CO2 Biomitigation and Biofuel Production Using Microalgae: Photobioreactors Developments and Future Directions

    Article • March 2012, IntechOpen

    Dr Hussein Znad, Hussein Znad

  52. Ta/Ti-and Nb/Ti-Mixed Oxides as Efficient Solar Photocatalysts: Preparation, Characterization, and Photocatalytic Activity

    Article • International Journal of Photoenergy, January 2012, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Dr Hussein Znad

  53. Statistical medium optimization and biodegradative capacity of Ralstonia eutropha toward p-nitrophenol

    Article • Biogeochemistry, February 2010, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Hussein Znad

  54. A net draft tube slurry airlift bioreactor for 2,4-D (2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid) pesticide biodegradation

    Article • The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, January 2010, Wiley

    Dr Hussein Znad

  55. Synthesis and characterization of S-doped Degussa P25 with application in decolorization of Orange II dye as a model substrate

    Article • Journal of Molecular Catalysis A Chemical, December 2009, Elsevier

    Dr Hussein Znad

  56. Vapour generation from the impellers in boiling stirred tank reactors

    Article • Chemical Engineering Research and Design, April 2009, Elsevier

    Dr Hussein Znad

  57. Solubilization of excess sludge in activated sludge process using the solar photo-Fenton reaction

    Article • Journal of Hazardous Materials, March 2009, Elsevier

    Dr Hussein Znad

  58. Decolorization of dark brown colored coffee effluent by solar photo-Fenton reaction: Effect of solar light dose on decolorization kinetics

    Article • Water Research, November 2008, Elsevier

    Dr Hussein Znad

  59. Chemical absorption process for degradation of VOC gas using heterogeneous gas–liquid photocatalytic oxidation: Toluene degradation by photo-Fenton reaction

    Article • Chemosphere, October 2008, Elsevier

    Dr Hussein Znad

  60. Hydrodynamic Modelling of Internal Loop Airlift Reactor Applying Drift-Flux Model in Bubbly Flow Regime

    Article • The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, May 2008, Wiley

    Dr Hussein Znad

  61. Photo-Fenton process for excess sludge disintegration

    Article • Process Biochemistry, April 2007, Elsevier

    Dr Hussein Znad

  62. Simplified Model for the Hydrodynamics and Reaction Kinetics in a Gas−Liquid−Solid Three-Phase Fluidized-Bed Photocatalytic Reactor:  Degradation ofo-Cresol with Immobilized TiO2

    Article • Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, April 2007, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Dr Hussein Znad

  63. High loading toluene treatment in a compost based biofilter using up-flow and down-flow swing operation

    Article • Journal of Hazardous Materials, March 2007, Elsevier

    Dr Hussein Znad

  64. Dynamic Performance of Ozonation Treatment for Nonionic Surfactants (Polyoxyethylene Alkyl Ether) in a Bubble Column Reactor

    Article • Ozone Science and Engineering, January 2007, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Hussein Znad

  65. UV light assisted decolorization of dark brown colored coffee effluent by photo-Fenton reaction

    Article • Water Research, December 2006, Elsevier

    Dr Hussein Znad

  66. Photocatalytic decolorization of azo-dye with zinc oxide powder in an external UV light irradiation slurry photoreactor

    Article • Journal of Hazardous Materials, November 2006, Elsevier

    Dr Hussein Znad

  67. Modeling of an external light irradiation slurry photoreactor: UV light or sunlight-photoassisted Fenton discoloration of azo-dye Orange II with natural mineral tourmaline powder

    Article • Chemical Engineering Science, October 2006, Elsevier

    Dr Hussein Znad

  68. Axial Distribution of Oxygen Concentration in Different Airlift Bioreactor Scales: Mathematical Modeling and Simulation

    Article • Chemical Engineering & Technology, September 2006, Wiley

    Dr Hussein Znad

  69. Neutralization of the Acidified Seawater Effluent from the Flue Gas Desulfurization Process:  Experimental Investigation, Dynamic Modeling, and Simulation

    Article • Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, August 2006, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Dr Hussein Znad

  70. Photodegradation ofo-Cresol in Water by the H2O2/UV Process

    Article • Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part A, August 2006, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Hussein Znad

  71. Biological decomposition of herbicides (EPTC) by activated sludge in a slurry bioreactor

    Article • Process Biochemistry, May 2006, Elsevier

    Dr Hussein Znad

  72. Modeling and scale up of airlift bioreactor

    Article • Computers & Chemical Engineering, November 2004, Elsevier

    Dr Hussein Znad

  73. Modeling and simulation of airlift bioreactors

    Article • Biochemical Engineering Journal, September 2004, Elsevier

    Dr Hussein Znad

  74. Production of gluconic acid from glucose by Aspergillus niger: growth and non-growth conditions

    Article • Process Biochemistry, July 2004, Elsevier

    Dr Hussein Znad