Congratulations to our Professors James Winters and Jose Segovia Martin from the School of Collective Intelligence on their recent article that has been published in the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences journal. This research provides valuable insights that explore the complex relationship between economic activity, energy consumption, and the environment.
Ph.D. students Sara Ait Hak and Anass Sraidi, along with Professors Khaoula Khaless and Rachid Benhida are involved in projects focusing on Phosphogypsum (PG and Rare Earth Elements (REE valorization. The PG a primary by-product of the wet process phosphoric acid production, poses significant challenges to the fertilizer industry due to its voluminous generation; for each ton of phosphoric acid (P2O5, 5 tons of phosphogypsum are generated. To tackle some of these issues, the Chemical & Biochemical Sciences team presented a robust two-step hydrometallurgical process that explores the relationship between REE concentration and their leaching efficiency. The results of this investigation were published in the paper titled “Two steps leaching process for recovery of rare earths from Moroccan phosphogypsum” in the Journal of Cleaner Production, which has an Impact Factor of 11.1.
The Journal Solar Energy has published the results of a significant scientific study conducted by the Green Energy park team, titled “A holistic digital workflow methodology to shifting towards net zero energy urban residential buildings in a semi-arid climate.” This research primarily focuses on assessing energy-efficient strategies and decentralized BIPV solar solutions at the urban level. The ultimate aim is to facilitate the transition to carbon-neutral cities, better equipped to withstand the challenges posed by climate change. By emphasizing advanced digital design, parametric modeling, automation, and data management, this study aims to provide pragmatic insights into Net Zero Urban Residential Buildings in the hot climate of Morocco.
The Materials Science and Nanoengineering Department is delighted to share their recent publication in the renowned Construction and Building Materials Journal (Q1, with an Impact Factor of 7.4! Their paper, titled “Enhancing Thermal Insulation with Phosphate Washing Sludge Waste as an Inorganic Foaming Agent in Porous Acid-Based Geopolymers: Formulation and Processing Optimization” represents a significant step in transforming porous geopolymer materials. This innovative research is driving sustainability and offering innovative solutions on a journey towards a greener and more efficient construction industry. Learn more
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