Abdulelah Alrashidi

Mr. Abdulelah Alrashidi

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Academic Career Length

5Years (2022-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

Representative Publications

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27 March 2022 in Journal of Materials Research and Technology
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AAAhmed Alshahrani
Ahmed Alshahrani
MAMeshari AlQahtani
Meshari AlQahtani
AAAlaa M. Almushaikeh
Alaa M. Almushaikeh
HHHassan M.A. Hassan
Hassan M.A. Hassan
MAMeshal Alzaid
Meshal Alzaid
IAIbrahim Alsohaimi
Ibrahim Alsohaimi

24 September 2025 in Surfaces and Interfaces
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Hassan HassanHassan Hassan
Hassan Hassan
MAMosaed Alhumaimess
Mosaed Alhumaimess
IAIbrahim Alsohaimi
Ibrahim Alsohaimi
AAAbdulelah Alrashidi
Abdulelah Alrashidi
AAAyoub Alqadami
Ayoub Alqadami
MEMohamed Y. El-Sayed
Mohamed Y. El-Sayed

30 April 2026 in Polymers
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IAIbrahim Alsohaimi
Ibrahim Alsohaimi
MAMosaed Alhumaimess
Mosaed Alhumaimess
AAAbdulelah Alrashidi
Abdulelah Alrashidi
HAHassan Alwael
Hassan Alwael
MAMeshal Alzaid
Meshal Alzaid
Hassan HassanHassan Hassan
Hassan Hassan
Developing membranes with superior antifouling properties is crucial for efficient and sustainable water treatment. In this study, polysulfone (PSM) composite membranes were fabricated by incorporating hydroxylated titanium nanotubes (TNT@OH) via the non-solvent-induced phase separation method. The hydroxylation of TNTs enhanced their dispersion in the polymer matrix and promoted strong polymer–nanoparticle interactions. Comprehensive characterization using FTIR, XRD, TGA, FESEM, and AFM confirmed the successful integration of TNT@OH, resulting in membranes with improved hydrophilicity, porosity, and thermal stability. The contact angle decreased from ~88° for neat PSM to ~50° at 7 wt% TNT@OH, while surface free energy increased significantly. Mechanical strength and flexibility were also enhanced at optimal TNT@OH loadings (3–5 wt%), owing to uniform dispersion and strong interfacial bonding. Filtration experiments using humic acid (HA) and natural organic matter (NOM) demonstrated remarkable improvements in water flux, rejection efficiency, and fouling resistance. The composite membranes achieved HA rejection rates of up to 98%, with reduced irreversible fouling and higher flux recovery ratios across multiple filtration–cleaning cycles. The proposed antifouling mechanism is attributed to the formation of a stable hydration layer by surface hydroxyl groups, which prevents foulant adhesion and facilitates cleaning. These findings suggest that incorporating TNT@OH into polysulfone membranes is a promising approach for developing high-performance ultrafiltration membranes with enhanced permeability, mechanical robustness, and long-term antifouling stability, thereby making them suitable for advanced water purification applications.