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CEST Proceedings are published under the ISSN 2944-9820.

Environmental impacts of cereal straw pellets in biogas systems: A comparative life cycle assessment

(Corresponding) Gievers F., Loewe K., Walz M.
Topic: 
5. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND POLICY
Anaerobic digestion (AD) of straw pellets is a promising technology for the production of renewable energy by tapping into previously unused material, as straw pelleting offers advantages in terms of transportation, handling and methane production potential of the material. A life cycle assessment...Read more
Keywords: 
biogas, anaerobic digestion, straw pellets, substrate pre-treatment, environmental impacts
Conference: 
CEST2025
Paper ID: 
cest2025_00216

Measuring the Impact of Climate Assemblies Through Participant Surveys

(Corresponding) Fameli K., Kotrikla A., Polydoropoulou A., Priniotaki G., Mpontozis D., Mačiulienė M., Gulevičiūtė G., Hoffman J., Schaefer C., Apine A., Strazdiņa I., Di Ciommo F.
Topic: 
12. CLIMATE CHANGE
Climate assemblies provide a platform for citizens to deliberate and contribute to solutions for pressing environmental issues. Understanding their impact on participants is essential for evaluating their effectiveness and shaping future assemblies. This study presents the findings of surveys...Read more
Keywords: 
climate change, citizen assembly, climate adaptation, crowdsourcing
Conference: 
CEST2025
Paper ID: 
cest2025_00218

Enhancing Agricultural Sustainability and Certification through Real-Time LCA: A Case Study on Circular Economy in Wheat Production

(Corresponding) Savva C., Vlachokostas C., Mertzanakis C., Michailidou A., Toufexis C., Koumpakis D., Koidis C., Kalaitzidis A., Makavou K., Aidonis D., Achillas C.
Topic: 
5. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND POLICY
Within the framework of the project “Real-time environmental assessment of agricultural and agrifood production for the support of certification schemes”, a real-time, web-based Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) tool has been developed. The tool is designed to simulate all stages of the supply chain,...Read more
Keywords: 
Life Cycle Assessment, Circular Economy, Agricultural, Real-time LCA, Wheat Production, Certification, Sustainability
Conference: 
CEST2025
Paper ID: 
cest2025_00222

Valorization of organic biosolids at New York City Water Resource Recovery Facilities

(Corresponding) Ramalingam K., Fillos J., (Corresponding) Halim D., Tam T., (Corresponding) Hoffman J.
Topic: 
2. CIRCULAR ECONOMY AND BIOECONOMY
New York City’s 14 Water Resource Recovery Facilities (WRRFs) treat 1.3 billion gallons of wastewater daily, producing 1,400 tons of biosolids. Historically landfilled, these biosolids present an opportunity for resource recovery within a biorefinery framework. This study explores three pathways: (...Read more
Keywords: 
VFAs, Thermal hydrolysis, resource recovery, PFAS
Conference: 
CEST2025
Paper ID: 
cest2025_00223

Optimization of advanced bio-based carbon capture and utilization system through technological development and comparison

Mariniello A., Oliva G., Belgiorno V., Naddeo V., (Corresponding) Zarra T.
Topic: 
11. ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES
Algae-based biological carbon capture and utilization (Bio-CCU) systems represent a promising approach to reduce atmospheric CO2 concentrations while generating valuable bio-products. The study presents and investigates the optimization of an advanced algal photobioreactor (aPBR), through the...Read more
Keywords: 
biological systems, Photobioreactor (PBR), environmental sustainability, climate change, circular economy, CO2
Conference: 
CEST2025
Paper ID: 
cest2025_00225

Cynara cardunculus as a sustainable solution for phytoremediation of antimony contaminated areas.

Tseliou E., (Corresponding) Mystrioti C., Xenidis A., Papassiopi N.
Topic: 
7. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
Cynara cardunculus (cardoon) is a promising bioenergy crop, well-adapted to the Mediterranean climate. Recent studies suggest its potential for phytoremediation of soils contaminated with heavy metals such as Cd, Ni, and As. This study explores the potential of cardoon for remediating soils...Read more
Keywords: 
Phytoremediation, Cynara, antimony, stabilization
Conference: 
CEST2025
Paper ID: 
cest2025_00228

Optimizing the allocation of bioenergy crops within a typical Greek cropping system to balance sustainable biomass production and nitrates water pollution mitigation.

(Corresponding) Sismanidi M., Kokkinaki L., Panagopoulos Y.
Topic: 
9. HYDROLOGY AND WATER RESOURCES
Pinios river basin, located in Thessaly, Greece constitutes the country’s greatest agricultural producer, contributing to the quality degradation of surface and groundwater bodies. To mitigate these effects, integrating bioenergy crops into existing cropping systems presents a promising and...Read more
Keywords: 
Bioenergy crops, hydrologic modeling, land use change, optimization, water quality
Conference: 
CEST2025
Paper ID: 
cest2025_00230

Optimum selection and placement of agricultural best management practices in Pinios river basin for the mitigation of nitrates water pollution and water scarcity

(Corresponding) Kokkinaki L., Sismanidi M., Panagopoulos Y.
Topic: 
9. HYDROLOGY AND WATER RESOURCES
The intensification of agricultural activities, which are crucial for sustaining crop productivity in rural areas, can also lead to the depletion of water supplies and the degradation of water quality. The challenge of addressing nitrates water pollution and water scarcity at a river basin scale...Read more
Keywords: 
BMPs, optimization, SWAT, water quality, water quantity
Conference: 
CEST2025
Paper ID: 
cest2025_00231

N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) in Drinking Water: A Probabilistic Health Risk Assessment in Asia

(Corresponding) Chowdhury S.
Topic: 
10. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & WELL-BEING
N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) has been detected in many daily usable items including drinking water, foods, and cosmetics. It can be formed in drinking water during the disinfection process, which has been detected in numerous drinking water systems worldwide, posing significant public health...Read more
Keywords: 
N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA); drinking water; human exposure; cancer risk; loss of disability adjusted life year (DALY)
Conference: 
CEST2025
Paper ID: 
cest2025_00234

Machine Learning (ML) Applications in Water Treatment: Possibilities and Advantages

(Corresponding) Chowdhury S.
Topic: 
1. WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND REUSE
Artificial intelligence (AI), especially machine learning (ML) algorithms, has gained traction in water treatment processes (WTPs) for tasks such as process optimization, operational decision-making, and cost efficiency. Since 1997, at least 91 peer-reviewed studies have documented the use of AI in...Read more
Keywords: 
Water treatment process; artificial intelligence; machine learning; coagulation & flocculation; disinfection byproducts
Conference: 
CEST2025
Paper ID: 
cest2025_00235