Faical El Ouadrhiri

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Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science
22

Scopus Publications

628

Scholar Citations

16

Scholar h-index

21

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Scopus Publications

  • From Mineral Salts to Smart Hybrids: Coagulation–Flocculation at the Nexus of Water, Energy, and Resources—A Critical Review
    Faiçal El Ouadrhiri, Ebraheem Abdu Musad Saleh, Amal Lahkimi
    Processes, 2025
    Coagulation–flocculation, historically reliant on simple inorganic salts, has evolved into a technically sophisticated process that is central to the removal of turbidity, suspended solids, organic matter, and an expanding array of micropollutants from complex wastewaters. This review synthesizes six decades of research, charting the transition from classical aluminum and iron salts to high-performance polymeric, biosourced, and hybrid coagulants, and examines their comparative efficiency across multiple performance indicators—turbidity removal (>95%), COD/BOD reduction (up to 90%), and heavy metal abatement (>90%). Emphasis is placed on recent innovations, including magnetic composites, bio–mineral hybrids, and functionalized nanostructures, which integrate multiple mechanisms—charge neutralization, sweep flocculation, polymer bridging, and targeted adsorption—within a single formulation. Beyond performance, the review highlights persistent scientific gaps: incomplete understanding of molecular-scale interactions between coagulants and emerging contaminants such as microplastics, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and engineered nanoparticles; limited real-time analysis of flocculation kinetics and floc structural evolution; and the absence of predictive, mechanistically grounded models linking influent chemistry, coagulant properties, and operational parameters. Addressing these knowledge gaps is essential for transitioning from empirical dosing strategies to fully optimized, data-driven control. The integration of advanced coagulation into modular treatment trains, coupled with IoT-enabled sensors, zeta potential monitoring, and AI-based control algorithms, offers the potential to create “Coagulation 4.0” systems—adaptive, efficient, and embedded within circular economy frameworks. In this paradigm, treatment objectives extend beyond regulatory compliance to include resource recovery from coagulation sludge (nutrients, rare metals, construction materials) and substantial reductions in chemical and energy footprints. By uniting advances in material science, process engineering, and real-time control, coagulation–flocculation can retain its central role in water treatment while redefining its contribution to sustainability. In the systems envisioned here, every floc becomes both a vehicle for contaminant removal and a functional carrier in the broader water–energy–resource nexus.
  • Development of a novel low-cost adsorbent Chitosan@EDTA@Cellulose composite to effectively remove Methyl Orange dye from wastewater: Experimental and theoretical investigation
    Soukaina El Bourachdi, Abdelhay El Amri, Ali Raza Ayub, Fatima Moussaoui, Yassine Rakcho, Faiçal El Ouadrhiri, Abderrazzak Adachi, Mahdi Lechheb, José Alberto Herrera-Melián, Amal Lahkimi
    International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2025
    Methyl Orange, a toxic and persistent azo dye, poses significant environmental challenges in aquatic ecosystems. This study investigates the efficiency of a novel Chitosan@EDTA@Cellulose composite, synthesized by linking shrimp-derived chitosan and cactus-derived cellulose using EDTA as a linking agent. Comprehensive characterization techniques, including Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller surface area analysis, were employed. Under optimal conditions (pH 5, 50 mg/L dye concentration, 55 min, 0.1 g adsorbent), the composite achieved a maximum adsorption capacity of 55.87 mg/g, significantly outperforming chitosan (7.29 mg/g) and cellulose (5.69 mg/g). Adsorption followed the pseudo-second-order kinetic model and the Langmuir isotherm model, with thermodynamic analysis confirming a spontaneous and endothermic process. Competitive adsorption tests demonstrated >90 % removal efficiency despite the presence of interfering ions, attributed to the chelating properties of EDTA and the synergistic effect of the composite structure. Reusability tests showed a slight efficiency decline from 97.8 % to 81.86 % after four cycles. Box-Behnken Design optimization identified adsorbent mass, pH, and dye concentration as key factors in removal efficiency. Density Functional Theory analysis clarified the functional group interactions driving adsorption. These findings underscore the composite's potential as an effective and eco-friendly adsorbent for Methyl Orange removal.
  • DFT theoretical analysis, experimental approach, and RSM process to understand the congo red adsorption mechanism on Chitosan@Graphene oxide beads
    Soukaina El Bourachdi, Fatima Moussaoui, Ali raza Ayub, Abdelhay El Amri, Faiçal El Ouadrhiri, Abderrazzak Adachi, Ahmed Bendaoud, Amine Mounadi Idrissi, Amal Lahkimi
    Journal of Molecular Structure, 2025
  • Enhancing hydrochar production and proprieties from biogenic waste: Merging response surface methodology and machine learning for organic pollutant remediation
    Fatima Moussaoui, Faiçal El Ouadrhiri, Ebraheem-Abdu Musad Saleh, Soukaina El Bourachdi, Raed H. Althomali, Asmaa F. Kassem, Abderrazzak Adachi, Kakul Husain, Ismail Hassan, Amal Lahkimi
    Journal of Saudi Chemical Society, 2024
    The valorization of biogenic waste by hydrothermal carbonization is widely discussed in research. However, to our knowledge, no study has combined almond shells and olive pomace to synthesize a solid carbon material. The purpose of this study is to enhance the hydrochar process from AS and OP using RSM methodology and machine learning models: ANN, SVM and XG-Boost. Subsequently, a study was carried out on the removal of organic pollutants by the synthesized material. The optimum Co-HTC operating conditions obtained at 180 C, 90 min with acid catalyst corresponding to 71.51 % and 87.13 % for mass yield and carbon retention rate respectively according to RSM-CCD. The comparison between RSM-CCD and ML in terms of prediction concludes that RSM remains more efficient in terms of planning and optimization. However, ANN is more suitable for modeling and predicting mass yields and carbon retention rates. Hydrochar’s physicochemical properties were evaluated by the use of spectroscopic methods like FTIR, SEM, XRD, and CHNO. To conclude, we studied the performance of HCop in methylene blue adsorption, varying the following parameters: pH, contact time, initial dye concentration, adsorbent dose and temperature. In addition, kinetic and isothermal models were studied to describe the dominant mechanisms in the MB adsorption process. The MB maximal adsorption using HCop obtained at pH 9, with an initial dye concentration of 100 mg. L−1, 40-min contact time, 0.1 g/L adsorbent dose, and a temperature between 25 and 30 °C. In conclusion, these results provide important information on the use of Co-HTC to convert biogenic wastes into high-performance carbon materials for the appropriate removal of organic pollutants. More studies are needed to use the material in other fields of application.
  • Enhancing hydrogen peroxide activation in heterogeneous Fenton reaction by codoping hydrochar with iron and Copper
    Abderrazzak Adachi, Faiçal El Ouadrhiri, Ebraheem Abdu Musad Saleh, Fatima Moussaoui, Raed H. Althomali, Soukaina El Bourachdi, Kakul Husain, Abdelmajid Faris, Ismail Hassan, Khalil Azzaoui, Belkheir Hammouti, Amal Lahkimi
    Arabian Journal of Chemistry, 2024
    The development of a bimetallic Fenton-type catalyst with desirable activity and reusability remains a major challenge for the practical degradation of organic pollutants. Herein, we focused on modifying almond shell hydrochar with a Fe/Cu bimetal (Fe/Cu-HC) to develop a catalyst capable of activating H2O2 for degrading MO. The bimetallic Fe/Cu-HC catalyst was synthesized through hydrothermal carbonization and pyrolysis and characterized using SEM, FTIR, BET analysis, and XRD to confirm the presence and uniform dispersion of Cu and Fe co-doped species on HC. The impact of various factors, such as the solution pH (X1), organic pollutant concentration (X2) and catalyst mass (X3), on dye degradation efficiency via heterogeneous Fenton oxidation, was examined using the BBD model coupled with Surface response methodology (RSM). The Fe/Cu-HC catalyst showed superior performance in degrading MO dye compared to single-metal catalysts (Cu-HC, Fe-HC), due to the synergistic interaction between Fe and Cu species. To demonstrate the heterogeneous Fenton catalytic performance of the synthesized FeCu/HC, the results showed that 98.97 % of methyl orange was eliminated under optimal conditions: 100 mg. l-1 of methyl orange, a duration of 1 h, a catalyst mass of 1.65 g. l-1, a pH of 6, and a concentration of 4 mM H2O2. In addition, the Fe/Cu-HC catalyst showed excellent stability over multiple cycles, with minimal metal leaching. These results indicate that Fe/Cu-HC is a promising catalyst for the degradation of methyl orange and pave the way for the development of other cost-effective and efficient bimetallic catalysts for environmental remediation.
  • Chemical characterization, anti-struvite crystal, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antidepressant activities of Papaver rhoeas L. root and leaf extracts
    Anouar Hmamou, Mostafa El Khomsi, El-Mehdi El-Assri, Mohammed Kara, Fatima Ezzahra El oumari, Faiçal El Ouadrhiri, Ahmed Bendaoud, Ibtissame Elmansouri, Noureddine Eloutassi, Amal Lahkimi
    Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2024
  • Optimization of hydrochar production from almond shells using response surface methodology, artificial neural network, support vector machine and XGBoost
    Faiçal El Ouadrhiri, Abderrazzak Adachi, Imane Mehdaoui, Fatima Moussaoui, Khalil Fouad, Abdelhadi Lhassani, Mehdi Chaouch, Amal Lahkimi
    Desalination and Water Treatment, 2024
    Herein, we investigate how to improve the hydrochar yield via hydrothermal carbonization process, focusing on the use of almond shells as a carbon resource. We have employed various modeling techniques, including response surface methodology, artificial neural networks, support vector machines and XGBoost, to determine the optimal conditions for maximizing hydrochar yield. The results highlight the excellent performance of the ANN and XGBoost models, with high R² values and lower RMSE values, while the SVM model offers insights into the interactions between the factors. The choice of modeling method depends on the specific nature of the problem and accuracy requirements. In summary, this study contributes to a better understanding of HTC processes and opens the way to further optimization of hydrochar performance, with significant practical implications in the energy and environmental fields. It also highlights the importance of further research to explore more modeling techniques.
  • Co-composting of olive mill waste cake residues (OMWC) and other wastes: Prediction and optimization using an optimal mixture design
    Mehdaoui, Imane, El Ouadrhiri, Faical, El Mokhtar, Saoudi Hassani, Mahmoud, Rachid, Ben Abbou, Mohamed, et al.
    International Journal of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture, 2024
    Purpose: This work was aimed to exploit the technique of design of experiments to evaluate the olive mill waste cake residue obtained after oil extraction while searching for an adequate composition of the initial substrate mixtures (RPM, DMOV, FV and EB for humidification), in addition to validate it experimentally. Method: To this end, a mixture design using an efficient experiment methodology was constructed, with the aim of optimizing three responses of interest: pH, humidity, and organic matter of the 25 formulations. Results: The optimal composition was comprised of organic and green household waste (56.7%), olive mill waste cake residues (21.7%) and poultry droppings (21.7%). These analyses were followed by the evolution of some physio-chemical parameters such as pH, temperature, organic matter, C/N ratio and polyphenols until they are stabilized. In addition, using spectroscopic analysis, maturation and phytotoxicity tests were carried out on the germinating cress. Conclusion: The results of this research indicated the achievement of an ideal composition of an adequate mixture that had the characteristics of an organic amendment, non-phytotoxic and in conformity with the NFU-44-051 that led to mature compost. Article Highlights • Valorization of olive mill waste cake residue was achieved after oil extraction by co-composting. • The experimental design method was used to optimize the composition of compost. • The elaborated compost was considered as non-phytotoxic organic amendment.
  • Enhancing Graphene Oxide Production and Its Efficacy in Adsorbing Crystal Violet: An In-Depth Study of Thermodynamics, Kinetics, and DFT Analysis
    Soukaina El Bourachdi, Faiçal El Ouadrhiri, Fatima Moussaoui, Ebraheem Abdu Musad Saleh, Abdelhay El Amri, Raed H. Althomali, Asmaa F. Kassem, Marwa Mostafa Moharam, Ali raza Ayub, Kakul Husain, Ismail Hassan, Amal Lahkimi
    International Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2024
    The textile industry’s waste often contains excessive amounts of crystal violet (CV), leading to environmental concerns. Graphene oxide has been studied as a promising adsorbent for removing crystal violet, a cationic dye, from aqueous solutions. The study involved a comprehensive analysis of various experimental parameters, including initial concentration, pH, adsorbent mass, contact time, and temperature. Graphene oxide underwent thorough analysis using Fourier‐transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X‐ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and specific surface area determination via the Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) method. Energy‐dispersive X‐ray spectroscopy (EDS) was also employed. This study aimed to optimize the synthesis yield of graphene oxide from graphite using the Hummers method and response surface methodology (RSM), achieving a yield of 106.14% with 5 g of KMnO4 and 1 g of NaNO3 for 8 hours. The graphene oxide was analyzed via FTIR, XRD, SEM, BET, pHpzc, and EDS. Optimal conditions for maximal adsorption included 0.016 g of graphene oxide, 18 minutes of contact time, pH 10, and a temperature of 25°C, resulting in a 97.38% reduction in crystal violet with a monolayer adsorption capacity of 470.78 mg/g. Kinetic data were best fitted by the pseudosecond‐order model, and the Langmuir isotherm accurately depicted adsorption. Thermodynamic analysis indicated spontaneous (ΔG° < 0) and exothermic (ΔH° < 0) crystal violet adsorption. Density functional theory (DFT) explored interactions between graphene oxide and crystal violet, supporting experimental findings and confirming graphene oxide’s efficacy as an adsorbent for crystal violet removal from aqueous solutions.
  • Iron-doped catalyst synthesis in heterogeneous Fenton like process for dye degradation and removal: optimization using response surface methodology
    Abderrazzak Adachi, Faiçal El Ouadrhiri, Ebraheem Abdu Musad Saleh, Raed H. Althomali, Asmaa F. Kassem, El Manssouri Ibtissam, Marwa Mostafa Moharam, Kakul Husain, Noureddine Eloutassi, Amal Lahkimi
    SN Applied Sciences, 2023
    Iron-doped hydrochar can effectively remove the methyl orange dye (MO). In this study, iron-doped hydrochar (5% Fe@BC) was successfully synthesized through a two-step hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) process, using FeSO4.7H2O and sawdust. It was subsequently employed for MO removal. The characterization of the synthesized Fenton-like catalyst (5% Fe@BC) was conducted, using scanning electron microscopy, Fourier-transform infrared and X-ray diffraction techniques to confirm the presence of iron species. The effects of different operating parameters such as catalyst mass, H2O2 concentration, solution pH, organic pollutant concentration, and reaction temperature have been examined. The Box-Behnken design combined with three factors: catalyst mass X1, temperature X2, organic pollutant concentration X3. The response surface methodology coupled with Box-Behnken Design was used to optimize the key variables and response. With this approach, an exhaustive assessment of the variables influencing the optimization process was performed. A significant quadratic model was generated through analysis of variance with a P-value of 0.0001 and an R2 of 0.99. This confirms a strong relationship between the variables and the response, as well as a high level of model predictability. The optimum conditions were achieved with a catalyst mass of 0.5 g/L, a temperature of 35.5 °C, and an MO concentration of 50 mg/L. The result indicates that 93% of the discoloration efficiency was achieved within 60 min under the optimal conditions. Iron doping in the (5% Fe@BC) plays a crucial role in the degradation and removal of MO. Therefore, the 5% Fe@BC prepared from sawdust and iron salts (FeSO4·7H2O) through a two-step HTC process is an inexpensive and effective catalyst for removing organic pollutant from aqueous solutions, using heterogeneous Fenton-like process.
  • Acid assisted-hydrothermal carbonization of solid waste from essential oils industry: Optimization using I-optimal experimental design and removal dye application
    Faiçal El Ouadrhiri, Ebraheem Abdu Musad Saleh, Kakul Husain, Abderrazzak Adachi, Anouar Hmamou, Ismail Hassan, Marwa Mostafa Moharam, Amal Lahkimi
    Arabian Journal of Chemistry, 2023
  • Nitrogen and phosphorus co-doped carbocatalyst for efficient organic pollutant removal through persulfate-based advanced oxidation processes
    Faiçal El Ouadrhiri, Raed H. Althomali, Abderrazzak Adachi, Ebraheem Abdu Musad Saleh, Kakul Husain, Abdelhadi Lhassani, Ismail Hassan, Marwa Mostafa Moharam, Asmaa F. Kassem, Mehdi Chaouch, Mehmet Ali Oturan, Amal Lahkimi
    Journal of Saudi Chemical Society, 2023
  • Optimization of a New Antioxidant Formulation Using a Simplex Lattice Mixture Design of Apium graveolens L., Coriandrum sativum L., and Petroselinum crispum M. Grown in Northern Morocco
    Ghizlane Nouioura, Meryem Tourabi, Asmae El Ghouizi, Mohammed Kara, Amine Assouguem, Asmaa Saleh, Omkulthom Al Kamaly, Faiçal El Ouadrhiri, Badiaa Lyoussi, El Houssine Derwich
    Plants, 2023
  • Comparative Study on the Total Phenolics, Total Flavonoids, and Biological Activities of Papaver rhoeas L. Extracts from Different Geographical Regions of Morocco
    Anouar Hmamou, Mohammed Kara, Mostafa El Khomsi, Asmaa Saleh, Omkulthom Al Kamaly, Ahmed Bendaoud, Faiçal El Ouadrhiri, Abderrazzak Adachi, Sara Tlemcani, Noureddine Eloutassi, Amal Lahkimi
    Applied Sciences Switzerland, 2023
  • Removal of Dyes by Adsorption Process Using Date Pits as Material Environmentally Friendly
    Abderrazzak Adachi, Faiçal El Ouadrhiri, Ibtissam El Manssouri, Fatima Moussaoui, Soukaina El Bourachdi, Amal Lahkimi
    Ecological Engineering and Environmental Technology, 2023
  • Cactus and Holm Oak Acorn for Efficient Textile Wastewater Treatment by Coagulation-Flocculation Process Optimization Using Box-Benhken Design
    Abderrazzak Adachi, Radouane Soujoud, Faiçal El Ouadrhiri, Moubchir Tarik, Anouar Hmamou, Noureddine Eloutassi, Amal Lahkimi
    Journal of Ecological Engineering, 2023
  • Decolorization and Degradation of Methyl Orange Azo Dye in Aqueous Solution by the Electro Fenton Process: Application of Optimization
    Abderrazzak Adachi, Faiçal El Ouadrhiri, Mohammed Kara, Ibtissam El Manssouri, Amine Assouguem, Mikhlid H. Almutairi, Roula Bayram, Hanan R. H. Mohamed, Ilaria Peluso, Noureddine Eloutassi, Amal Lahkimi
    Catalysts, 2022
  • Chemical Composition and Antimicrobial Activity of Essential Oil of Wild and Cultivated Rosmarinus Officinalis from Two Moroccan Localities
    Majda Elyemni, Faiçal El Ouadrhiri, Amal Lahkimi, Taha Elkamli, Abdelhak Bouia, Noureddine Eloutassi
    Journal of Ecological Engineering, 2022
  • Investigation of the Physico-Chemical Quality of the Wastewater in Fez City (Morocco) Using a Multivariate Statistical Method
    Faiçal El Ouadrhiri, Majda Elyemni, Abderrazzak Adachi, Anouar Hmamou, Ahmed Bendaoud, Mehdi Chaouch, Amal Lahkimi
    Ecological Engineering and Environmental Technology, 2022
  • Application of the Plackett-Burman Design on Soil Fertility Determinants
    Imane Mehdaoui, Faiçal El Ouadrhiri, El Mokhtar Saoudi Hassani, Mohamed Ben Abbou, Mounia Elhaji, Mohamed Akhazane, Mustapha Taleb, Zakia Rais
    Journal of Ecological Engineering, 2022
  • Application of response surface methodology to optimize the extraction of essential oil from Rosmarinus officinalis using microwave-assisted hydrodistillation
    Elyemni Majda, Louaste Bouchra, Ouadrhiri Faiçal El, Bouia Abdelhak, Eloutassi Noureddine
    Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science, 2021
  • Mesoporous Carbon from Optimized Date Stone Hydrochar by Catalytic Hydrothermal Carbonization Using Response Surface Methodology: Application to Dyes Adsorption
    Faiçal El Ouadrhiri, Majda Elyemni, Amal Lahkimi, Abdelhadi Lhassani, Mehdi Chaouch, Mustapha Taleb
    International Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2021

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • From mineral salts to smart hybrids: Coagulation–flocculation at the nexus of water, energy, and resources—A critical review
    F El Ouadrhiri, EAM Saleh, A Lahkimi
    Processes 13 (11), 3405 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 15
  • Synthesis and characterization of avocado pit activated carbon-incorporated chitosan composite beads for harnessing methylene blue adsorption: DFT insights and box-behnken …
    S El Bourachdi, A El Amri, AR Ayub, F Moussaoui, Y Rakcho, ...
    Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers 173, 106142 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 26
  • Development of a novel low-cost adsorbent Chitosan@ EDTA@ Cellulose composite to effectively remove Methyl Orange dye from wastewater: Experimental and theoretical investigation
    S El Bourachdi, A El Amri, AR Ayub, F Moussaoui, Y Rakcho, ...
    International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 305, 141030 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 33
  • Optimization of the degree of deacetylation of chitosan beads for efficient anionic dye adsorption: kinetics, thermodynamics, mechanistic insights via DFT analysis, and …
    SE Bourachdi, AR Ayub, Y Rakcho, AE Amri, F Moussaoui, FE Ouadrhiri, ...
    Environmental Science and Pollution Research 32 (13), 7950-7975 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 30
  • DFT theoretical analysis, experimental approach, and RSM process to understand the congo red adsorption mechanism on Chitosan@ Graphene oxide beads
    S El Bourachdi, F Moussaoui, A raza Ayub, A El Amri, F El Ouadrhiri, ...
    Journal of Molecular Structure 1321, 140090 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 33
  • Enhancing hydrochar production and proprieties from biogenic waste: Merging response surface methodology and machine learning for organic pollutant remediation
    F Moussaoui, F El Ouadrhiri, EAM Saleh, S El Bourachdi, RH Althomali, ...
    Journal of Saudi Chemical Society 28 (5), 101920 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 9
  • Enhancing hydrogen peroxide activation in heterogeneous Fenton reaction by codoping hydrochar with iron and Copper
    A Adachi, F El Ouadrhiri, EAM Saleh, F Moussaoui, RH Althomali, ...
    Arabian Journal of Chemistry 17 (9), 105862 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 21
  • Chemical characterization, anti-struvite crystal, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antidepressant activities of Papaver rhoeas L. root and leaf extracts
    A Hmamou, M El Khomsi, EM El-Assri, M Kara, F El Ouadrhiri, ...
    Journal of Ethnopharmacology 319, 117208 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 14
  • Enhancing graphene oxide production and its efficacy in adsorbing crystal Violet: An in‐depth study of thermodynamics, kinetics, and DFT analysis
    SE Bourachdi, F El Ouadrhiri, F Moussaoui, EAM Saleh, AE Amri, ...
    International Journal of Chemical Engineering 2024 (1), 8222314 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 12
  • Optimization of hydrochar production from almond shells using response surface methodology, artificial neural network, support vector machine and XGBoost
    F El Ouadrhiri, A Adachi, I Mehdaoui, F Moussaoui, K Fouad, A Lhassani, ...
    Desalination and Water Treatment 317, 100154 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 18
  • Co-composting of olive mill waste cake residues (OMWC) and other wastes: prediction and optimization using an optimal mixture design
    I Mehdaoui, F El Ouadrhiri, SH El Mokhtar, R Mahmoud, MB Abbou, ...
    International Journal of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture 13 (1) , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 3
  • Geographical Origin and Solvent Type Impact on Inula viscosa (L.) Aiton Grown in El Menzel–Morocco–Insights into Bioactivity and Applications
    S Tlemcani, F El Ouadrhiri, A Hmamou, A Lahkimi, H Touijer, M Kara, ...
    Ecological Engineering & Environmental Technology 25 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 6
  • Iron-doped catalyst synthesis in heterogeneous Fenton like process for dye degradation and removal: optimization using response surface methodology
    A Adachi, F El Ouadrhiri, EAM Saleh, RH Althomali, AF Kassem, ...
    SN Applied Sciences 5 (12), 342 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 22
  • Acid assisted-hydrothermal carbonization of solid waste from essential oils industry: Optimization using I-optimal experimental design and removal dye application
    F El Ouadrhiri, EAM Saleh, K Husain, A Adachi, A Hmamou, I Hassan, ...
    Arabian Journal of Chemistry 16 (8), 104872 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 46
  • Nitrogen and phosphorus co-doped carbocatalyst for efficient organic pollutant removal through persulfate-based advanced oxidation processes
    F El Ouadrhiri, RH Althomali, A Adachi, EAM Saleh, K Husain, A Lhassani, ...
    Journal of Saudi Chemical Society 27 (3), 101648 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 23
  • Optimization of a new antioxidant formulation using a simplex lattice mixture design of Apium graveolens L., Coriandrum sativum L., and Petroselinum crispum M. grown in …
    G Nouioura, M Tourabi, A El Ghouizi, M Kara, A Assouguem, A Saleh, ...
    Plants 12 (5), 1175 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 29
  • Comparative Study on the Total Phenolics, Total Flavonoids, and Biological Activities of Papaver rhoeas L. Extracts from Different Geographical Regions of Morocco
    A Hmamou, M Kara, ME Khomsi, A Saleh, O Al Kamaly, A Bendaoud, ...
    Applied Sciences 13 (4), 2695 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 20
  • Removal of dyes by adsorption process using date pits as material environmentally friendly
    A Adachi, F El Ouadrhiri, I El Manssouri, F Moussaoui, S El Bourachdi, ...
    Ecological Engineering & Environmental Technology 24 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 13
  • Cactus and holm oak acorn for efficient textile wastewater treatment by coagulation-flocculation process optimization using box-benhken design
    A Adachi, R Soujoud, F El Ouadrhiri, M Tarik, A Hmamou, N Eloutassi, ...
    Journal of Ecological Engineering 24 (6) , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 26
  • Application of the Plackett-Burman Model on Soil Fertility Determinants
    I Mehdaoui, FE Ouadrhiri, EM Saoudi-Hassani, MB Abbou, M Elhaji, ...
    Journal of Ecological Engineering 23 (12) , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 2

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Mesoporous carbon from optimized date stone hydrochar by catalytic hydrothermal carbonization using response surface methodology: application to dyes adsorption
    F El Ouadrhiri, M Elyemni, A Lahkimi, A Lhassani, M Chaouch, M Taleb
    International Journal of Chemical Engineering 2021 (1), 5555406 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 67
  • Chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of essential oil of wild and cultivated Rosmarinus officinalis from two Moroccan localities
    M Elyemni, F El Ouadrhiri, A Lahkimi, T Elkamli, A Bouia, N Eloutassi
    Journal of Ecological Engineering 23 (3), 214-222 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 57
  • Decolorization and degradation of methyl orange azo dye in aqueous solution by the electro fenton process: application of optimization
    A Adachi, FE Ouadrhiri, M Kara, I El Manssouri, A Assouguem, ...
    Catalysts 12 (6), 665 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 54
  • Acid assisted-hydrothermal carbonization of solid waste from essential oils industry: Optimization using I-optimal experimental design and removal dye application
    F El Ouadrhiri, EAM Saleh, K Husain, A Adachi, A Hmamou, I Hassan, ...
    Arabian Journal of Chemistry 16 (8), 104872 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 46
  • Development of a novel low-cost adsorbent Chitosan@ EDTA@ Cellulose composite to effectively remove Methyl Orange dye from wastewater: Experimental and theoretical investigation
    S El Bourachdi, A El Amri, AR Ayub, F Moussaoui, Y Rakcho, ...
    International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 305, 141030 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 33
  • DFT theoretical analysis, experimental approach, and RSM process to understand the congo red adsorption mechanism on Chitosan@ Graphene oxide beads
    S El Bourachdi, F Moussaoui, A raza Ayub, A El Amri, F El Ouadrhiri, ...
    Journal of Molecular Structure 1321, 140090 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 33
  • Optimization of the degree of deacetylation of chitosan beads for efficient anionic dye adsorption: kinetics, thermodynamics, mechanistic insights via DFT analysis, and …
    SE Bourachdi, AR Ayub, Y Rakcho, AE Amri, F Moussaoui, FE Ouadrhiri, ...
    Environmental Science and Pollution Research 32 (13), 7950-7975 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 30
  • Optimization of a new antioxidant formulation using a simplex lattice mixture design of Apium graveolens L., Coriandrum sativum L., and Petroselinum crispum M. grown in …
    G Nouioura, M Tourabi, A El Ghouizi, M Kara, A Assouguem, A Saleh, ...
    Plants 12 (5), 1175 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 29
  • Synthesis and characterization of avocado pit activated carbon-incorporated chitosan composite beads for harnessing methylene blue adsorption: DFT insights and box-behnken …
    S El Bourachdi, A El Amri, AR Ayub, F Moussaoui, Y Rakcho, ...
    Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers 173, 106142 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 26
  • Cactus and holm oak acorn for efficient textile wastewater treatment by coagulation-flocculation process optimization using box-benhken design
    A Adachi, R Soujoud, F El Ouadrhiri, M Tarik, A Hmamou, N Eloutassi, ...
    Journal of Ecological Engineering 24 (6) , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 26
  • Application of response surface methodology to optimize the extraction of essential oil from Rosmarinus officinalis using microwave-assisted hydrodistillation
    M Elyemni, B Louaste, F El Ouadrhiri, A Bouia, N Eloutassi
    Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science 11 (1), 129-136 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 24
  • Nitrogen and phosphorus co-doped carbocatalyst for efficient organic pollutant removal through persulfate-based advanced oxidation processes
    F El Ouadrhiri, RH Althomali, A Adachi, EAM Saleh, K Husain, A Lhassani, ...
    Journal of Saudi Chemical Society 27 (3), 101648 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 23
  • Iron-doped catalyst synthesis in heterogeneous Fenton like process for dye degradation and removal: optimization using response surface methodology
    A Adachi, F El Ouadrhiri, EAM Saleh, RH Althomali, AF Kassem, ...
    SN Applied Sciences 5 (12), 342 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 22
  • Enhancing hydrogen peroxide activation in heterogeneous Fenton reaction by codoping hydrochar with iron and Copper
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    Arabian Journal of Chemistry 17 (9), 105862 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 21
  • Comparative Study on the Total Phenolics, Total Flavonoids, and Biological Activities of Papaver rhoeas L. Extracts from Different Geographical Regions of Morocco
    A Hmamou, M Kara, ME Khomsi, A Saleh, O Al Kamaly, A Bendaoud, ...
    Applied Sciences 13 (4), 2695 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 20
  • Optimization of hydrochar production from almond shells using response surface methodology, artificial neural network, support vector machine and XGBoost
    F El Ouadrhiri, A Adachi, I Mehdaoui, F Moussaoui, K Fouad, A Lhassani, ...
    Desalination and Water Treatment 317, 100154 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 18
  • From mineral salts to smart hybrids: Coagulation–flocculation at the nexus of water, energy, and resources—A critical review
    F El Ouadrhiri, EAM Saleh, A Lahkimi
    Processes 13 (11), 3405 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 15
  • Chemical characterization, anti-struvite crystal, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antidepressant activities of Papaver rhoeas L. root and leaf extracts
    A Hmamou, M El Khomsi, EM El-Assri, M Kara, F El Ouadrhiri, ...
    Journal of Ethnopharmacology 319, 117208 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 14
  • Removal of dyes by adsorption process using date pits as material environmentally friendly
    A Adachi, F El Ouadrhiri, I El Manssouri, F Moussaoui, S El Bourachdi, ...
    Ecological Engineering & Environmental Technology 24 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 13
  • Enhancing graphene oxide production and its efficacy in adsorbing crystal Violet: An in‐depth study of thermodynamics, kinetics, and DFT analysis
    SE Bourachdi, F El Ouadrhiri, F Moussaoui, EAM Saleh, AE Amri, ...
    International Journal of Chemical Engineering 2024 (1), 8222314 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 12