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CEST Proceedings are published under the ISSN 2944-9820.
Identification and Quantification of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Soil from the Vinča Landfill (Serbia)
(Corresponding) Mitić J., Kojić I., Relić D., Popović A., Milićević T.
Topic:
7. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
Vinča landfill, the biggest sanitary landfill in Serbia, causes many environmental implications. The investigation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) is of main importance due to the frequent landfill burning. In this study, eight soil samples (<630µm) from Vinča landfill were analysed...Read more
The impact of ozonation on PET and PVC microplastics in model urban wastewater
(Corresponding) Legan M., Žgajnar Gotvajn A., Zupan K., Zupančič P., Sakulthaew C., Chokejaroenrat C.
Topic:
3. PLASTICS IN THE ENVIRONMENT
In the field of environmental pollutants, microplastics (MPs) present one of the biggest challenges. Several studies investigated different removal options of MPs and investigated its toxic impacts on the environment. One of the main sources of MPs pollution is wastewater. Different advanced...Read more
Microbial activity in mine tailing dump in South-West Sardinia (Italy)
(Corresponding) Mandaresu M., Cappai G., Tamburini E.
Topic:
7. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
Abandoned mines represent a major environmental concern worldwide, posing serious risks to human health and ecosystems. In this study, microbial abundance and dehydrogenase activity were evaluated in surface substrates collected from a highly contaminated (Zn, Pb and Cd) tailing dump and in the...Read more
UCI4SmartCity Project: Urban Cleanliness Index for Smart Cities
(Corresponding) Sousa S., Dias J., Alves M., Pereira M., Pires J.
Topic:
6. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS
Public spaces accumulate residues from natural and human activities, impacting aesthetics and contributing to pollution. Street cleanliness shapes a city’s image, requiring significant resources. To improve cleaning efficiency, mechanisms are needed to identify cleanliness factors, support...Read more
Keywords:
Data Science; Decision Support Tools; Statistical Analysis; Urban Cleanliness Index.
Green and simple analysis of brominated and organophosphate flame retardants in Fish Samples Using QuEChERS Extraction and GC-MS
Sykalia D., Trantopoulos E., Tsoutsi C., Konstantinou I., (Corresponding) Albanis T.
Topic:
7. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
The persistence of PBDEs (Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers) and the increasing risk of OPFRs (Organophosphate Flame Retardants) to aquatic ecosystems and human health require detailed studies on their prevalence in fish, an essential component of the food web. The present work describes the...Read more
Determination of Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in Fish Feed by QuEChERS and GCxGC-TOF MS
Efthimiou C., Sykalia D., Tsoutsi C., Hela D., (Corresponding) Konstantinou I.
Topic:
7. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are organic pollutants widely used as flame retardants in various products. Due to their stability and lipophilic nature, PBDEs tend to bioaccumulate in aquatic organisms, raising concerns about their presence in aquaculture products. In this study, a...Read more
Keywords:
PBDEs; Flame retardants; Fish feed; QuEChERS; GC×GC-TOF MS
Regulatory and Mitigation Strategies to Combat Microplastic Pollution in Agricultural Ecosystems
Phinikettou V., (Corresponding) Economou F., (Corresponding) Voukkali I., (Corresponding) Zorpas A.
Topic:
3. PLASTICS IN THE ENVIRONMENT
Microplastic contamination is a growing concern that affects environment and human health. Agriculture has been identified as a major source of microplastics (MPs) released into the environment, hence mitigating it will require a big paradigm shift across numerous sectors. The most recent research...Read more
Membrane-Based Treatment of Hydrothermal Carbonization Effluent from Municipal Biowaste
Mendes V., Faria A., Miguel C., (Corresponding) Esteves B.
Topic:
1. WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND REUSE
The treatment of hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) liquor derived from municipal solid waste (MSW) remains a key challenge due to its high organic load. This work compares, for the first time, the direct application of polymeric microfiltration (MF) and ultrafiltration (UF) with a multi-stage...Read more
Impact of Biochar Amendment on Pilot-Scale Anaerobic Digestion of Agro-Industrial Waste with Digestate Recirculation.
(Corresponding) Daskaloudis I., Lekkas D.
Topic:
11. ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES
This study evaluated the impact of biochar amendment on the performance of a pilot-scale anaerobic digester treating a mixture of olive pomace mill wastewater, cheese whey, and chicken manure under digestate recirculation. The 180 L mesophilic reactor operated for 160 days at a hydraulic retention...Read more
Mapping What People Value: A Review of Societal Demand for Forest Ecosystem Services in Europe
(Corresponding) Andreottola F.
Topic:
8. ECOLOGY, ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE AND MANAGEMENT
Forest ecosystems provide a diverse selection of ecosystem services (FES), including carbon sequestration, biodiversity conservation, water regulation, and recreational opportunities. However, these services are increasingly threatened by climate change, deforestation, and unsustainable management...Read more
