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Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES)

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Professor Abdala research focuses on development of advanced materials for energy and environmental applications based on polymers and nanomaterials, including polymer nanocomposites, functionalized graphene materials, anticorrosion coatings, polymeric membranes for gas separation and water treatment, and nanohybirds of metal/metal oxides and 2D carbon nanomaterials for catalysis, adsorption, energy storage,  and thermoelectric materials. In addition, Dr. Abdala has research interests in  applications of polymers and surfactants for EOR.

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4012 Fluid Mechanics And Thermal Engineering

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0306 Physical Chemistry (incl. Structural)

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3403 Macromolecular And Materials Chemistry

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3403 Macromolecular And Materials Chemistry

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3403 Macromolecular And Materials Chemistry

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3403 Macromolecular And Materials Chemistry

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302 Crystallization / Heat Treatment / Crystal Growth

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210 Thermoelectronics / Thermal Transport / Insulators

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Thermally Reduced Graphene And Graphene Nanoplatelets

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North Carolina State University - (Raleigh, North Carolina, United States)

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Unleashing the potential of scalable, high-water vapor permeance graphene oxide membranes using electrospun supports

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Impact of the Processing-Induced Orientation of Hexagonal Boron Nitride and Graphite on the Thermal Conductivity of Polyethylene Composites.

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Water Absorption and Stress Relaxation Behavior of PP/Date Palm Fiber Composite Materials

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Nanoporous carbon nitride with a high content of inbuilt N site for the CO2 capture.

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Removal and Recovery of Dissolved Oil from High-Salinity Wastewater Using Graphene-Iron Oxide Nanocomposites

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Mixed matrix membranes containing aspartic acid functionalized graphene oxide for enhanced oil-water emulsion separation

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Silver Micro-Nanoparticle-Based Nanoarchitectures: Synthesis Routes, Biomedical Applications, and Mechanisms of Action.

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Brownian motion of colloidal spheres in aqueous PEO solutions

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Fabrication of Graphene Oxide-Based Membranes and their Applications in Water Treatment.

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Inspired by abalone shell: Strengthening of porous ceramics with polymers.

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Corrosion inhibition of copper in sodium chloride solution using polyetherimide/graphene composites

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Thermally Enhanced Polyethylene Nanocomposites for Polymer Heat Exchanger Applications

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Synthesis of Poly-(R)-3 Hydroxyoctanoate (PHO) and Its Graphene Nanocomposites

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Self-Healing Silicones for Outdoor High Voltage Insulation: Mechanism, Applications and Measurements

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Influence of polymer structure and amount on microstructure and properties of polyethylene-modified asphalt binders

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Sulfamic acid promoted one-pot multicomponent reaction: a facile synthesis of 4-oxo-tetrahydroindoles under ball milling conditions.

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Intercalation and stitching of graphite oxide with diaminoalkanes.

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Chapter 13 Mechanical Characterization of Membranes

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Solution rheology of hydrophobically modified associative polymers: Solvent quality and hydrophobic interactions

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Does Graphene Change T-g of Nanocomposites?

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Surfactant/organic solvent free single-step engineering of hybrid graphene-Pt/TiO2 nanostructure: Efficient photocatalytic system for the treatment of wastewater coming from textile industries.

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In situ formed graphene/ZnO nanostructured composites for low temperature hydrogen sulfide removal from natural gas

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Thermal, electrical, and mechanical properties of highly filled HDPE/graphite nanoplatelets composites

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Adsorption of enhanced oil recovery polymer, schizophyllan, over carbonate minerals.

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Manipulation of hydrophobic interactions in associative polymers using cyclodextrin and enzyme

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Effect of solvent on the uncatalyzed synthesis of aminosilane-functionalized graphene

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Modulation of hydrophobic interactions in associative polymers using inclusion compounds and surfactants

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Role of surface functionalization on corrosion resistance and thermal stability of epoxy/glass flake composite coating on cold rolled steel

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Conductive nanocomposites of polyethylene/oxidized polyethylene (PE/OPE) blends with thermally reduced graphene and carbon black

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Effect of Synthesis on Performance of MXene/Iron Oxide Anode Material for Lithium-Ion Batteries.

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Enhancing oil removal from water using ferric oxide nanoparticles doped carbon nanotubes adsorbents

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Enhancement of Thermoelectric Properties of Layered Chalcogenide Materials

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Influence of Functionalized Graphene Sheets on Modulus and Glass Transition of PMMA

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Enhanced thermal conductivity of polyethylene nanocomposites with graphene, granulated graphene, graphene nanoplatelet, and their hybrids

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Facile In Situ Fabrication of Nanostructured Graphene-CuO Hybrid with Hydrogen Sulfide Removal Capacity.

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Template-free synthesis of Se-nanorods-rGO nanocomposite for application in supercapacitors

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Thermally enhanced polyolefin composites: fundamentals, progress, challenges, and prospects.

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Novel Electrically Conductive Melamine-formaldehyde Nanocomposite Based on Graphite Nanosheets

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Graphite, Graphene, and Their Polymer Nanocomposites

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Thermodynamic assessment of an integrated renewable energy multigeneration system including ammonia as hydrogen carrier and phase change material energy storage

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12 Responsible Consumption and Production

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CePd-Nanoparticles-Incorporated Carbon Nanofibers as Efficient Counter Electrode for DSSCs

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Effect of Thermally Reduced Graphene on the Characteristics and Performance of Polysulfone Mixed Matrix Ultrafiltration Membranes.

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Synergistic effect of sub-5nm Fe nanoparticles supported on nanoporous carbon for catalyzing hydrogen storage properties of Mg(BH4)2

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Functionalized graphene sheets for polymer nanocomposites.

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Modulation of soft glassy dynamics in aqueous suspensions of an anisotropic charged swelling clay through pH adjustment.

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Tracer microrheology study of a hydrophobically modified comblike associative polymer.

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Mobility of Ethomeen C12 and Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Foam at High Temperature/High Salinity and in Carbonate Cores

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Efficient removal of different basic dyes using graphene

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Harnessing Iron Nitride Matrices through Incorporated Cu-Based Moieties for Chlorine Evolution Reaction

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Hierarchical Sphere-Like ZnO-CuO Grown in a Controlled Boundary Layer for High-Performance H2S Sensing

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Synthesis of Oxygen and Nitrogen containing heterocycles using Zirconium Dioxide/Mixed Oxide Nanoparticles as Reusable Green Catalysts: A Comprehensive Update.

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Removal of oil from oil-water emulsions using thermally reduced graphene and graphene nanoplatelets

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Silver Nanoparticle-Based Nanocomposites for Combating Infectious Pathogens: Recent Advances and Future Prospects.

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Author Correction: Surfactant/organic solvent free single-step engineering of hybrid graphene-Pt/TiO2 nanostructure: Efficient photocatalytic system for the treatment of wastewater coming from textile industries.

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Lithium Adsorption Using Graphene Oxide: Modeling, Regeneration, and Mechanistic Insights.

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Catalytic Application of POSSCOF-[(Co(acetate)2] for Selective Reduction of Nitriles to Amines

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Processable conductive graphene/polyethylene nanocomposites: Effects of graphene dispersion and polyethylene blending with oxidized polyethylene on rheology and microstructure

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Rheology and microstructure of dilute graphene oxide suspension

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Model associative polymer networks generated by inclusion interaction between polymers with cyclodextrin and hydrophobic grafts.

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Recent Advances in Applications of Hybrid Graphene Materials for Metals Removal from Wastewater.

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Technoeconomic analysis of tri hybrid reverse osmosis-forward osmosis-multi stage flash desalination process

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Single sheet functionalized graphene by oxidation and thermal expansion of graphite

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Sustainability Assessment and Techno-Economic Analysis of Thermally Enhanced Polymer Tube for Multi-Effect Distillation (MED) Technology.

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Adsorption of a Switchable Cationic Surfactant on Natural Carbonate Minerals

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Rheology control by modulating hydrophobic and inclusion associations in modified poly(acrylic acid) solutions

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Graphene-Polymer Nanocomposites for Environmental Remediation of Organic Pollutants

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Thermally reduced graphene: synthesis, characterization and dye removal applications

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Enhanced protective properties and UV stability of epoxy/graphene nanocomposite coating on stainless steel

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Department of Polymer Engineering, Scientific Society of Mechanical Engineering

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Recent advances in chemical modifications of graphene

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Solvent-free synthesis of ZnO-graphene nanocomposite with superior photocatalytic activity

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CO Surrogates: A Green Alternative in Palladium-Catalyzed CO Gas Free Carbonylation Reactions

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Preparation of mesoporous ThO2 nanoparticles: Influence of calcination on morphology and visible-light-driven photocatalytic degradation of indigo carmine and methylene blue.

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Synthesis of poly-(R)-3-hydroxyalkanoic acids (PHA) and their graphene nanocomposites

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Graphitic Carbon Nitride-based Photocatalysts for Environmental Remediation of Organic Pollutants

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Strong improvement of permeability and rejection performance of graphene oxide membrane by engineered interlayer spacing

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Adsorption of a switchable cationic surfactant on natural carbonate minerals

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Heat transfer enhancement of nanofluids using iron nanoparticles decorated carbon nanotubes

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Biomedical,clinical and environmental applications of platinum-based nanohybrids: An updated review.

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Data on characterization and performance of aspartic acid functionalized graphene oxide-polysulfone mixed matrix membranes.

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Melamine formaldehyde: curing studies and reaction mechanism

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Water Absorption and Stress Relaxation Behavior of PP/Date Palm Fiber Composite Materials

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Recent advances in graphene based gas sensors

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Direct Thermochemical CO2 Reduction to Reduced Graphene Oxide-like Nanomaterials: Implications for Environmental and Energy Storage and Conversion Applications

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Modeling the intrinsic viscosity of polydisperse disks

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Novel associative polymer networks based on cyclodextrin inclusion compounds

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Developing Hydrophobic Graphene Foam for Oil Spill Cleanup

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Mesoporous, high surface area and microrod-shaped cobalt (II) coordination polymer for assessment of molecular structure, thermolysis and non-isothermal kinetics parameters

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Effect of Graphene Oxide Synthesis Method on Properties and Performance of Polysulfone-Graphene Oxide Mixed Matrix Membranes.

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Effect of carbon-based hybrid nano-fillers on the thermal conductivity of PCM composites

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Enhancing Polysulfone Mixed-Matrix Membranes with Amine-Functionalized Graphene Oxide for Air Dehumidification and Water Treatment.

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Synthesis and characterization of polyethylene/oxidized polyethylene miscible blends and role of OPE as a viscosity control

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Solution rheology of hydrophobically modified associative polymers: Effects of backbone composition and hydrophobe concentration

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Metal/Metal Oxide Nanoparticles: Toxicity, Applications, and Future Prospects.

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Polymer membranes for acid gas removal from natural gas

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Adsorptive Removal of Azithromycin Antibiotic from Aqueous Solution by Azolla Filiculoides-Based Activated Porous Carbon.

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Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Self-Assembled Polyethylene-Hexagonal Boron Nitride Composite and Its Thermal Conductivity

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Large scale synthesis of hexagonal boron nitride nanosheets and their use in thermally conductive polyethylene nanocomposites

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Adsorption of a switchable cationic surfactant on natural carbonate minerals

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Isotherm and Kinetic Modeling of Strontium Adsorption on Graphene Oxide.

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Modeling of water diffusion mechanism in polypropylene/date palm fiber composite materials

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Effect of thermally reduced graphene sheets on the phase behavior, morphology, and electrical conductivity in poly[(-methyl styrene)-co-(acrylonitrile)/poly(methyl-methacrylate) blends.

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A critical review of phase change material composite performance through Figure-of-Merit analysis: Graphene vs Boron Nitride

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Mechanical properties of water desalination and wastewater treatment membranes

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Removal of emulsified and dissolved diesel oil from high salinity wastewater by adsorption onto graphene oxide

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Graphene-Reinforced Bulk Metal Matrix Composites: Synthesis, Microstructure, and Properties

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Development of nano-based silicone rubber composites for high voltage insulation in Qatar environment

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Qatar National Research Fund - (Doha, Qatar)

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Graphene Oxide Membrane with Engineered Interlayer Spacing

# organizations[]
Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES)

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Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES)

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Rehman, Amara (2020-08). Microstructure and Performance Analysis of Polyethylene-Modified Asphalt. Master's Thesis.

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Abdalla, Omnya Mohamed Elhassan Mohamed Osman (2019-08). Effect of Graphene Oxide Functionalization on the Performance of Ultrafiltration Mixed-Matrix Membranes. Master's Thesis.

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Ali, Mehamed Abdela (2019-12). Thermally Conductive Polyethylene-Hexagonal Boron Nitride Nanocomposites for Heat Exchangers Applications. Master's Thesis.