Environmental Biotechnology Research Laboratory
Environmental Biotechnology Consulting and Engineering Solutions
(GAMEP Authorized) Environmental biotechnology is the
multidisciplinary integration of sciences and engineering in order
to utilize the huge biochemical potential of microorganisms and bio
materials for the restoration and treatment and impact mitigation
of the environment and for the sustainable use of resources. The
mission 2030 emphasized on sustainable resources uses and
development. The mission of Environmental Biotechnology research
Lab is to contribute to this challenging global task by developing
technology to preserve the sustainability of water resources. The
Lap is part of the Integrated Environmental Solutions and
Consultancy Center established in 2020 by Imam Abdulrahman Bin
Faisal University and authorized by the regulatory environmental
authorized body in Saudi Arabia – General Authority of Meteorology
and Environmental protection (GAMEP).
THE MAIN GOAL IS TO: Establish innovative interdisciplinary
research focusing on applying biotechnology for sustainable
wastewater treatment and water purification.
New Brunswick Bioflo Reactors and Fermentors The BioFlo 115 is a
modular fermentation system for microbial and cell culture
applications. It features a modern, easy-to-use control interface,
plus an available family of vessels, controller modules, and other
accessories that address the diverse needs of the bio processing
community. BioFlo/CelliGen 115 is a versatile fermentor /
bioreactor that provides a fully equipped system in one compact
package. It can be employed for batch, fed batch or continuous
culture with process control for pH, dissolved oxygen (DO),
agitation, temperature, pump feed, antifoam and foam/level.
HACH Lange spectrophotometer (DR 6000) latest version The UV-VIS
spectrophotometer DR6000 delivers top performance for both routine
laboratory tasks and demanding photometry applications. Intelligent
software supports the lab manager in the calibration routine,
quality assurance and development of customized application. DR6000
offers high speed wavelength scanning across the UV and Visible
Spectrum, and comes with over 250 pre- programmed methods, which
include the most common testing methods used today.
Microwave Reactor This reactor is design for the rapid and
controlled chemical reactions using microwave heating. The device
is equipped with stirrer with temperature probe. Generally utilized
for the synthesis of organic and biobased compounds.
RITTER Biogas Batch Fermentation System The primary advantage of
the RITTER Biogas Batch Fermentation System is the uniform
tempering of the entire fermentation bottle inside the heating
oven. In contrast to tempering the fermentation bottles in a water
bath there will be no uncontrolled cooling of the upper part of the
bottles by air and air currents. All temperature deviations can be
minimized by e.g. an optional inner glass door of the heating oven
for visual inspections. Automated data acquisition of gas volume
and flow rate from biogas batch fermentation systems through real
time data logging with Windows® software »RIGAMO«. (suitable for up
to 24 RITTER Milli Gas counters). Graphical and tabular display,
printing and storing of measurement data.
Tubular Furnace A tube furnace is an electric heating device used
to conduct syntheses and purifications of inorganic compounds and
R&D purposes. The furnace provides heating up to 1200 °C under
controlled inert and oxygen flow environment.
Bio-Non composites synthesis Unit The Unit consist of fully
programmed hot plate stirrer with temperature probe connected with
reflux system. Ultrasonicator instrument provide effective
dispersion of nanoparticles within the liquid matrix and allow
homogenous dispersion when incorporated using co- precipitation and
sol gel synthesis method.
BINDER vacuum drying chamber BINDER vacuum drying chamber models
enable effective drying without residue or damaging the material
being dried. With their proven technological features, the
excellently address the strict requirements of industrial and
scientific laboratories. Samples and similar materials
incorporating flammable and non-flammable solvents can be dried,
depending on the individual use. The chambers use a unique safety
design that, together with accustomed outstanding performance, sets
the bar in terms of quality and safety.
• Enhanced technologies for biological phosphorus removal from
wastewater
• Advanced technologies for minerals removal and recovery •
Innovative biosensors for monitoring mitigate environmental
pollutants in ground and seawater. • Innovative technologies to
detect, transform or mitigate
environmental pollutants in both natural and engineered systems. •
Advanced approaches for optimize and predict biological
treatment
and remediation processes. • Promoting sustainable biotechnology
through process optimization,
energy capture, nutrient recovery and carbon foot-print reduction.
• Bioenergy production form wasted materials • Bio treatment of
gas, wastewater and waste • Microbial remediation of contaminated
soils • Sustainable cultivation of micro-algae to produce
renewable biofuels • Life cycle assessment and sustainability
modeling
RESEARCH PRIORITIES:
02 New Brunswick Bio-flo Reactors and Fermenters
03 HACH Lange spectrophotometer (DR 6000) latest version
04 BINDER vacuum drying chamber
05 Microwave Reactor
06 Tubular Furnace
Direct electricity production by harvesting solar energy;
Fabrication of novel high efficiency photo-anodes assembled
photo-bioelectrochemical fuel cells • Cevik, Emre, Omer Aga ,
Ismail Anil • Application Number (Auto): 2020-030-IRMC • Expected
start date: 01/09/2020 • Expected end date: 01/09/2022 • Duration
in months: 24
01
Development and testing of scale and corrosion green inhibitors
from natural extracts of sumac, pumpkin and clove oil for potential
industrial applications • Application Number (Auto): 2020-112-Eng •
Expected start date: 01/09/2020 • Expected end date: 01/09/2020 •
Principal Investigator • MU’AZU, NUHU DALHAT, AGA, Omer, Blaisi,
Nawaf,
Haladu, Shamsuddeen
Emre
03
Pilot Scale Bio-filter: Control Odor and Green House Gases from
Landfill Gas Emissions • Application Number (Auto): 2018-044-Eng •
Type of project application: Experimental • Expected start date:
01/04/2018 • Expected end date: 01/12/2019 • Duration in months: 24
• AGA, Omer, Anil, Ismail, Blaisi, Nawaf
04
Comprehensive characterization and assessment of the contaminants
of emerging concern in seawater, biota and sediment of Arabian Gulf
and its impact on marine environment using state-of-the-art
chromatoghraphic techniques • Application Number (Auto):
2017-250-Pharm • Type of project application: Experimental • Call
deadline: 08/02/2017 • Expected start date: 01/03/2017 • Expected
end date: 28/02/2019 • Duration in months: 24 • Mostafa, Ahmed,
AGA, Omer, Mohamed, Heba
05
Magnetic Mg-Fe/LDH Intercalated Activated Carbon Composites for
Nitrate and Phosphate Removal from Wastewater: Insight into
Behavior and Mechanisms, O Alagha, MS Manzar, M Zubair, I Anil, ND
Mu’azu, A Qureshi, Nanomaterials 10 (7), 1361 3 2020
01. Comparative Adsorptive Removal of Phosphate and Nitrate from
Wastewater Using Biochar- MgAl LDH Nanocomposites: Coexisting
Anions Effect and Mechanistic Studies, O Alagha, MS Manzar, M
Zubair, I Anil, ND Mu’azu, A Qureshi, Nanomaterials 10 (2),
336
02. Suitability of SBR for Wastewater Treatment and Reuse:
Pilot-Scale Reactor Operated in Different Anoxic Conditions, O
Alagha, A Allazem, AA Bukhari, I Anil, ND Mu'azu, International
Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17 (5), 1617
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03.
Development and validation of SPE-LC-MS method for simultaneous
determination of selected pharmaceuticals in hospital wastewater,
OA Ahmed Mostafa, Heba Shaaban, Khaled Alasmry, Abdulaziz
Alshammari, Rashid , Omer Aga, Journal of Analytical &
Pharmaceutical Research DOI: 10.15406/japlr.2018.0
04. Design of Crosslinked Hydrogels Comprising Poly (Vinyl
phosphonic Acid) and Bis [2- (Methacryloyloxy) Ethyl] Phosphate as
an Efficient Adsorbent for Wastewater Dye Removal, I Anil, ST
Gunday, A Bozkurt, O Alagha, Nanomaterials 10 (1), 131
05.
Zeta Potential Analyzer The Zeta sizer, Nano system is dedicated to
the measurement of zeta potential and electrophoretic mobility in
aqueous and non-aqueous dispersions using Laser Doppler
Micro-Electrophoresis.
Sonicator The Q500 is a powerful ultrasonic processor featuring
programmable operation and a digital display of operating
parameters. Popular applications include nanoparticle dispersion,
creating emulsions, cell lysis and homogenization. Adjustable pulse
On and Off times can be programmed from 1 second to 1 minute. Total
programming has a maximum setting of 10 hours. A wide variety of
probes and accessories are available to handle virtually any
application.
UV reactor The standard Laboratory Reactor System 4 is an
immersion-type photochemical reactor with implemented magnet-driven
circulation pump, which provides a complete mixing of the reaction
liquid. The irradiation is affected by means of a medium pressure
UV lamp (700 Watt), operated by utilizing a vertically arranged
combination tube (immersion tube / cooling tube combination)
immersed into the reaction liquid. Advantageous applications • One
of the most frequently used reactor configurations
at laboratory scale • Very useful for product analyses, kinetic
investigations,
and quantum yield determinations as well as for chemical process
development
• Photolyzes and homogeneous sensitized and photo chemically
initiated reactions.
Sigma 4-16KHS Designed for continuous service, the Sigma 4-16KHS
delivers stable and reliable operation. The centrifuge also
features especially good cooling performance and achieves 4°C at
maximum speed. The motorized lid lock and the patented
user-friendly one-button control (Spincontrol S) make it especially
easy to use. A large range of accessories and a variety of rotors
made from aluminium for high thermal conductivity allow a broad
spectrum of applications. The Sigma 4-16KHS additionally features
integrated heating. It can also be operated with inert gas as an
option.
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