Valorization of Crocus Sativus L waste extracts as efficient, eco-friendly and economical inhibitors of scaling: Experimental and computational investigations

A Hadfi, I Karmal, BEL Ibrahimi, S Ben-aazza… - Journal of Molecular …, 2021 - Elsevier
The valorization of biomass and the use of plant extracts as new green inhibitors of scaling
are among the most innovative research topics. In this light, this study aims to evaluate the …

Structural and morphological characterization of scale deposits on the reverse osmosis membranes: case of brackish water demineralization station in Morocco

I Karmal, S Mohareb, N Hafid, A Hadfi… - Groundwater for …, 2020 - Elsevier
Present study reports on the characterization of the fouling of reverse osmosis process
membrane at brackish water demineralization station of Khang Lahmam in Tan Tan …

Valorization of the aqueous extract of Arbutus unedo L. leaves as a novel environmentally friendly scale inhibitor

M Nassiri, I Karmal, S Darbal, S Ben-aazza… - Journal of Water …, 2024 - Elsevier
Exploring plant extracts as novel ecological inhibitors represents one of the most innovative
advancements in combating calcium carbonate precipitation. This work aims to evaluate the …

Toxicity Profile, Phytochemical Composition, and Anti-scaling Properties of the Aqueous Extract of Ocimum basilicum L. Leaves as Novel Green and Cost-Effective …

ME Housse, A Hadfi, I Karmal, BE Ibrahimi… - Waste and Biomass …, 2023 - Springer
Today, the prevention or reduction of scale formed in the water desalination plant, using non-
toxic inhibitors, is an important challenge. In this respect, the present research work aims at …

Study of the effect of inorganic inhibitor on the calcium carbonate precipitation in the localized irrigation systems

M El housse, A Hadfi, I Karmal, S Ben-aazza… - Nanotechnology for …, 2021 - Springer
The scale formed on the internal walls of the agricultural equipment that transport water
causes huge technical, economic, and energetic problems. The aim of this study was to …

The inhibition of precipitation of calcium carbonate scale by Eucalyptus globulus leaves extract as green inhibitor

I Karmal, M El Housse, A Hadfi, J El Gaayda… - Desalination and Water …, 2021 - Elsevier
In this study, we investigate the effect of aqueous extract of Eucalyptus globulus leaves
(EGL) as a new green inhibitor on the precipitation of calcium carbonate (CaCO 3) by using …