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Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Education•Johor Bahru, Malaysia•
About: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia is a education organization based out in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Membrane & Control theory. The organization has 21644 authors who have published 39500 publications receiving 520635 citations.
Topics: Membrane, Control theory, Adsorption, Antenna (radio), Population
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TL;DR: This review is an effort to provide a recent update into the diversity of genes in Acidobacteria useful for characterization, understanding ecological roles, and future biotechnological perspectives.
Abstract: Acidobacteria represents an underrepresented soil bacterial phylum whose members are pervasive and copiously distributed across nearly all ecosystems. Acidobacterial sequences are abundant in soils and represent a significant fraction of soil microbial community. Being recalcitrant and difficult-to-cultivate under laboratory conditions, holistic, polyphasic approaches are required to study these refractive bacteria extensively. Acidobacteria possesses an inventory of genes involved in diverse metabolic pathways, as evidenced by their pan-genomic profiles. Because of their preponderance and ubiquity in the soil, speculations have been made regarding their dynamic roles in vital ecological processes viz., regulation of biogeochemical cycles, decomposition of biopolymers, exopolysaccharide secretion, and plant growth promotion. These bacteria are expected to have genes that might help in survival and competitive colonization in the rhizosphere, leading to the establishment of beneficial relationships with plants. Exploration of these genetic attributes and more in-depth insights into the belowground mechanics and dynamics would lead to a better understanding of the functions and ecological significance of this enigmatic phylum in the soil-plant environment. This review is an effort to provide a recent update into the diversity of genes in Acidobacteria useful for characterization, understanding ecological roles, and future biotechnological perspectives.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the use of graphene and its derivatives as an adsorbent for dye and heavy metal ion removal from aqueous phase is discussed, and a historical overview, synthesis methodologies, structural characteristics, toxicity issues, and the applications of GAs for removing heavy metal ions from water bodies along with its adsorption mechanisms are comprehensively discussed.
Abstract: Because of their persistency and toxicity, dyes and heavy metal ions discharged to water bodies have become a worrisome issue. Therefore, to secure the innate beauty of our planet and to conserve our non-renewable natural resources, specifically, water, it is essential to check and/or to minimize heavy metal ion and dye concentrations before discharge. Adsorption is considered as a robust and widely acclaimed water decontamination technology. In material science research, much attention has been focused on graphene, a carbon allotrope with a two-dimensional sheet-like structure possessing unique structural properties that has been utilized in various research areas. Herein, we present recent developments, specifically focusing on the use of graphene and its derivatives as an adsorbent for dye and heavy metal ion removal from aqueous phase. A historical overview, synthesis methodologies, structural characteristics, toxicity issues, and the applications of graphene and its derivatives for dye and heavy metal ion removal along with its adsorption mechanisms are comprehensively discussed. Major challenges in graphene synthesis and future research perspectives for developing alternate synthesis methodologies are also discussed.
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors discuss the key policies for renewable energy programs, funding, schemes, and incentives that has been introduced by the government of Malaysia to develop and promote the utilisation of RE.
Abstract: Effective policies and incentive on renewable energy (RE) is critical to promote low carbon economy and society in the future. RE was first introduced in the country's energy mix through the Fifth-Fuel Policy which was formulated under the Eighth Malaysia Plan (2001–2005) to reduce dependency on fossil fuel and to address the rising global concern on climate change. This paper addresses the RE progress and achievement over the past 10 years, and discusses the key policies for RE programmes, funding, schemes, and incentives that has been introduced by the government of Malaysia to develop and promote the utilisation of RE. The recent RE mechanisms under the Tenth Malaysia Plan (2011–2015) will also be highlighted.
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TL;DR: In this paper, a review of efforts to produce high-performance polymeric membranes with a focus on the preparation procedure is presented, whereby, the main limitations and challenges to be faced were explored.
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TL;DR: In this article, a review on the recent development of thin film composite (TFC) membrane, which has received increasing attention in the field of water desalination process, is provided.
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Name | H-index | Papers | Citations |
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Xin Li | 114 | 2778 | 71389 |
Muhammad Imran | 94 | 3053 | 51728 |
Ahmad Fauzi Ismail | 93 | 1357 | 40853 |
Bin Tean Teh | 92 | 471 | 33359 |
Muhammad Farooq | 92 | 1341 | 37533 |
M. A. Shah | 92 | 583 | 37099 |
Takeshi Matsuura | 85 | 540 | 26188 |
Peter Willett | 76 | 479 | 29037 |
Peter C. Searson | 74 | 374 | 21806 |
Ozgur Kisi | 73 | 478 | 19433 |
Imran Ali | 72 | 300 | 19878 |
S.M. Sapuan | 70 | 713 | 19175 |
Peter J. Fleming | 66 | 529 | 24395 |
Mohammad Jawaid | 65 | 503 | 19471 |
Muhammad Tahir | 65 | 1636 | 23892 |