SDG-13: Climate Action

Cihan University-Erbil has made significant contributions to SDG-13: Climate action. The university's research and outreach programs have focused on understanding and mitigating the impacts of climate change in the region. Through its environmental science and engineering faculties, Cihan University-Erbil has conducted research on climate modeling, renewable energy, and sustainable agriculture. Additionally, the university has implemented climate adaptation strategies on its campus and has promoted awareness about climate change among the local community. These efforts have helped to reduce the region's vulnerability to climate change and promote a more sustainable future.


Cihan University-Erbil contributed to the SDG-13: Climate Action with (52) documents published in prestigeous and high impact international journals.


List of the 52 documents


Article •  Open access

Gradient Boosting Regression Tree Optimized with Slime Mould Algorithm to Predict the Higher Heating Value of Municipal Solid Waste

Shehab, E.Q., Taha, F.F., Muhodir, S.H., ...Ostrowski, K.A., Piechaczek, M.

Energies, 2024

Review

Recent progress in ZnO-based heterostructured photocatalysts: A review

Ahmad, I., Bousbih, R., Mahal, A., ...Ali, I., Bayahia, H.

Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing, 2024

Article •  Open access

Burden of disease scenarios for 204 countries and territories, 2022–2050: a forecasting analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021

Vollset, S.E., Ababneh, H.S., Abate, Y.H., ...Alqutaibi, A.Y., Alrawashdeh, A.A.

The Lancet, 2024

Article

Colocasia esculenta stems for the isolation of cellulose nanofibers: a chlorine-free method for the biomass conversion

Dominic, M.C., Maheswary, S., Neenu, K.V., ...Rushdan, A.I., Badawi, M.

Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 2024

Article

Transient multi-objective optimization of solar and fuel cell power generation systems with hydrogen storage for peak-shaving applications

Hai, T., Kumar, A., Aminian, S., ...Fouad, H.A., El-Shafai, W.

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2024

Article

Techno-economic and life cycle analysis of two different hydrogen production processes from excavated waste under plasma gasification

Aich, W., Hammoodi, K.A., Mostafa, L., ...El-Shafay, A.S., Mahdavi, A.

Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 2024

Article

Developing and optimizing a new cogeneration cycle to produce hydrogen from seawater

Hai, T., Goyal, V., Aminian, S., ...Soliman, N.F., El-Shafai, W.

Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 2024

Review

An aimed review of current advances, challenges, and future perspectives of TiO2-based S-scheme heterojunction photocatalysts

Ahmad, I.A., Shukrullah, S., Naz, M.Y., ...Mahal, A., Yasin Ghadi, Y.Y.

Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing, 2024

Article •  Open access

Cloud center energy consumption control for predictability in neural fuzzy systems

Yan, M., Othman Yahya, R.

Journal of King Saud University - Computer and Information Sciences, 2024

Review

A review on versatile metal vanadates photocatalysts for energy conversion and environmental remediation

Ahmad, I.A., Li, G., Al-Qattan, A.M., ...Yasin Ghadi, Y.Y., Ali, I.

Materials Today Sustainability, 2024

Article

Multi-objective optimization, comparison of using different biomass fuels in hybrid energy system for electricity-distilled water production based on supercritical CO2 and humidification and dehumidfication cycles

Hai, T., El-Shafay, A.S., Hussein Mohammed, A.H., Sharma, K.K., Rajab, H.

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2024

Article

Exergy and environmental analysis of SOFC-based system including reformers and heat recovery approaches to establish hydrogen-rich streams with least exergy loss

Heidarshenas, B., Abdullah, M.M., Sajadi, S.M., ...Hasani Malekshah, E., Aybar, H.Ş.

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2024

Article

Using nanoparticles for performance enhancement of a solar energy-driven power/hydrogen cogeneration plant based on thermochemical cycles: Multi-aspect analysis and environmental assessment

Hai, T., Ashraf Ali, M., Alizadeh, A., ...Ibrahim Almohana, A., Alali, A.F.

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2024

Article

Optimal design of inter-state hydrogen fuel cell vehicle fueling station with on-site hydrogen production

Hai, T., Ashraf Ali, M., Zeki, F.M., ...Metwally, A.S.M., Ullah, M.

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2024

Article

Comparison analysis of hydrogen addition into both anode and afterburner of fuel cell incorporated with hybrid renewable energy driven SOFC: An application of techno-environmental horizon and multi-objective optimization

Hai, T., El-Shafay, A.S., Alizadeh, A., ...Ibrahim Almohana, A., Alali, A.F.

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2024

Article

Thermoeconomic appraisal of a novel power and hydrogen cogeneration plant with integration of biomass and geothermal energies

Wang, D., Ashraf Ali, M., Alizadeh, A., ...Twfiq Almoalimi, K.T., Ibrahim Almohana, A.

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2024

Article

Applying energy-exergy, environmental, sustainability, and exergoeconomic metrics and bi-objective optimization for assessment of an innovative tri-generation system

Hai, T., Ashraf Ali, M., Alizadeh, A., ...Ibrahim Almohana, A., Alali, A.F.

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2024

Article

Development and analysis of a new method in developments of molten carbonate fuel cell technology, based on hybrid supercritical carbon dioxide for multi objective optimization based on machine learning techniques

Zhou, J., Alsharif, S., Alizadeh, A., Ashraf Ali, M., Goyal, V.

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2024

Article

Design of a biomass-fueled system to produce hydrogen/power: Environmental analyses and Bi-objective optimization

Hai, T., Ashraf Ali, M., Alizadeh, A., ...Twfiq Almoalimi, K.T., Alali, A.F.

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2024

Article

Proposal and ANN-assisted optimization of a hybrid solar- and biomass-based energy system for electricity, freshwater, and hydrogen production

Hai, T., Mohammed Alhomayani, F., Ghodratallah, P., ...Ibrahim Almohana, A., U, M.

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2024

Review •  Open access

Adsorption of heavy metal ions use chitosan/graphene nanocomposites: A review study

Hsu, C.Y., Ajaj, Y., Mahmoud, Z.H., ...Hussein Kareem, A., Kianfar, E.

Results in Chemistry, 2024

Review

Exploring innovative approaches for enhanced performance of piezo catalysts

Amiri, O., Ahmed, M.H., Salavati-Niasari, M., Saadat, M.

Journal of Cleaner Production, 2024

Article

Using machine learning for comparative optimizing a novel integration of molten carbonate and solid oxide fuel cells with CO2 recovering and gasification

Hai, T., Alenizi, F.A.F., Ubeid, M.H., ...Mohammed Alhomayani, F., Metwally, A.S.M.

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2023

Article

Deep learning-based prediction of lithium-ion batteries state of charge for electric vehicles in standard driving cycle

Hai, T., A Dhahad, H.A., Fadhil Jasim, K., ...Fouad, H.A., El-Shafai, W.

Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 2023

Article

Green Certificate-Driven Photovoltaic Promotion in Distribution Networks Hosting Hydrogen Fueling Stations for Future Sustainable Transportation: A Risk-Adjusted Dominance Analysis

Guo, X., Li, X., Mohammed, F.A.H., ...Mehbodniya, A., Bostani, A.

Sustainable Cities and Society, 2023

Article •  Open access

Drought trends projection under future climate change scenarios for Iran region

Bayatavrkeshi, M., Imteaz, M.A., Kisi, O., ...Al-Ramadan, B.M., Yaseen, Z.M.

PLoS ONE, 2023

Article

Optimal design modeling of an energy system for a near-zero energy restaurant with green hydrogen energy storage systems

Hai, T., Alenizi, F.A.F., Hussein Mohammed, A.H., ...Metwally, A.S.M., Ullah, M.

Fuel, 2023

Article

Thermo-economic and environmental assessment of a combined cycle fueled by MSW and geothermal hybrid energies

Hai, T., Zhou, J., Almashhadani, Y.S., ...Metwally, A.S.M., Ullah, M.

Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 2023

Article

Improved locust swarm optimization algorithm applied for building retrofitting based on the green policy of buildings

Hai, T., El-Shafay, A.S., Alizadeh, A., ...Ibrahim Almohana, A., Alali, A.F.

Journal of Building Engineering, 2023

Article

Proposal of a tri-generation system by co-combustion of groundnut shell biomass and synthesis gas exiting from a solid oxide fuel cell: Environmental assessment and multi-objective optimization

Zhou, J., Ashraf Ali, M., Alizadeh, A., ...Ibrahim Almohana, A., Alali, A.F.

Fuel, 2023

Article •  Open access

Innovative use of micronized biomass silica-GGBS as agro-industrial by-products for the production of a sustainable high-strength geopolymer concrete

Jayanthi, V., Avudaiappan, S., Amran, M.Y.H., ...Saavedra Flores, E.I., Rashid, R.S.

Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2023

Article

Combination of a geothermal-driven double-flash cycle and a Kalina cycle to devise a polygeneration system: Environmental assessment and optimization

Hai, T., El-Shafay, A.S., Alizadeh, A., ...Ibrahim Almohana, A., Alali, A.F.

Applied Thermal Engineering, 2023

Article

Improved fish migration optimization method to identify PEMFC parameters

Zhou, J., Ashraf Ali, M., Sharma, K.K., ...Twfiq Almoalimi, K.T., Ibrahim, B.F.

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2023

Article

Enhancing efficiency and reducing CO2 emission of a geothermal-driven polygeneration system: Environmental analysis and optimization

Hai, T., Ashraf Ali, M., Younus, M.D., ...Metwally, A.S.M., Ullah, M.

Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 2023

Article

4E analysis and tri-dimensional optimization of a hybrid energy system based on biogas from the digester and high-efficiency fuel cell: An attempt to reach sustainability with decreased emission and increased efficiency

Hai, T., Ashraf Ali, M., Alizadeh, A., ...Alshahri, A.H., Farhang, B.

Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 2023

Article

Preparation and characterization of a novel prepacked aggregate geopolymer: A feasibility study

Kaplan, G., Shi, J., Öz, A., ...Dheyaaldin, M.H., Aydin, A.C.

Powder Technology, 2023

Article •  Open access

A Super-Efficient GSM Triplexer for 5G-Enabled IoT in Sustainable Smart Grid Edge Computing and the Metaverse

Jamshidi, M.(., Yahya, S.I., Nouri, L., ...Rezaei, A., Chaudhary, M.A.

Sensors, 2023

Article

Wastewater treatment to improve energy and water nexus with hydrogen fuel production option: Techno-economic and process analysis

Jing, D., Mohammed, A.A., Kadi, A., ...Al-Khafaji, M.O., Marefati, M.T.

Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 2023

Article

Reduction in environmental CO2 by utilization of optimized energy scheme for power and fresh water generations based on different uses of biomass energy

Hai, T., Ashraf Ali, M., Alizadeh, A., ...Ibrahim Almohana, A., Alali, A.F.

Chemosphere, 2023

Article

Optimal design and transient simulation next to environmental consideration of net-zero energy buildings with green hydrogen production and energy storage system

Hai, T., Ashraf Ali, M., A Dhahad, H.A., ...Alali, A.F., Wang, D.

Fuel, 2023

Article

The combustion process of methyl ester-biodiesel in the presence of different nanoparticles: A molecular dynamics approach

Chen, Y., Alizadeh, A., M Abed, A.M., ...Sabetvand, R., Toghraie, D.

Journal of Molecular Liquids, 2023

Conference Paper

The Mediating Effect of Accounting Practices in the Relationship Between GreenTech and Carbon Emissions

Thabit, T.H., Aleiwi, J.J., Azeez, O.S., Safi, H.M., Raewf, M.B.

Proceedings - International Conference on Smart-Green Technology in Electrical and Information Systems, ICSGTEIS, 2023

Review •  Open access

A Comprehensive Review of Electric Vehicles in Energy Systems: Integration with Renewable Energy Sources, Charging Levels, Different Types, and Standards

Taghizad-Tavana, K., Alizadeh, A., Ghanbari-Ghalehjoughi, M., Nojavan, S.

Energies, 2023

Article

Environmental economic dispatch optimization using niching penalized chimp algorithm

Zhang, L., Khishe, M., Mohammadi, M., Hussein Mohammed, A.H.

Energy, 2022

Article •  Open access

Innovative use of fly ash-finely powdered glass cullet as a nano additives for a sustainable concrete: Strength and microstructure and cost analysis

Amran, M.Y.H., Onaizi, A.M., Qader, D.N., Murali, G.

Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2022

Article •  Open access

Push-out test of waste sawdust-based steel-concrete – Steel composite sections: Experimental and environmental study

Sharba, A.A.K., Hason, M.M., Hanoon, A.N., ...Abdulhameed, A.A., Al Zand, A.W.

Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2022

Review

Metal-organic frameworks (MOF) based heat transfer: A comprehensive review

Moayed Mohseni, M., Jouyandeh, M., Sajadi, S.M., ...Luque, R., Saeb, M.R.

Chemical Engineering Journal, 2022

Article •  Open access

Developing a Hybrid Neuro-Fuzzy Method to Predict Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Permeability in Mixed Matrix Membranes Containing SAPO-34 Zeolite

Alibak, A.H., Alizadeh, S.M., Davodi Monjezi, S., ...Alobaid, F., Aghel, B.

Membranes, 2022

Article

Multi-criteria evaluation, and dynamic modeling of combining thermal photovoltaic and thermoelectric generators to extend electricity generation at night

Ebrahimi, M., Ahmadi, M.A., Khalife, E.

Journal of Cleaner Production, 2022

Article

Hydrogen production using solar energy and injection into a solid oxide fuel cell for CO2 emission reduction; Thermoeconomic assessment and tri-objective optimization

Cao, Y., A Dhahad, H.A., Abo-Khalil, A.G., ...Anqi, A.E., El-Shafay, A.S.

Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 2022

Article •  Open access

Prediction of Almond Nut Yield and Its Greenhouse Gases Emission Using Different Methodologies

Beigi, M.Z., Torki, M., Safarinia, H., ...Khalife, E., Dziwulska-Hunek, A.

Applied Sciences (Switzerland), 2022

Article •  Open access

An Adaptive Tunicate Swarm Algorithm for Optimization of Shallow Foundation

Arabali, A., Khajehzadeh, M.H., Keawsawasvong, S., Hussein Mohammed, A.H., Khan, B.

IEEE Access, 2022