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CEST Proceedings are published under the ISSN 2944-9820.
The pollution before the flood: Microplastics and PAHs in water, sediment and fish from Júcar River basin (E Spain)
(Corresponding) Soursou V., Andreu Perez V., Picó Y., La Nasa J., Modugno F., Giannarelli S., Campo J.
Topic:
10. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & WELL-BEING
In October 2024, Júcar River and its tributary, Magro, were responsible for the fatal floods in the south of the province of Valencia. There is general concern about the environmental pollution by microplastics (MPs) due to their possible adverse effects on organisms and their ability to accumulate...Read more
Keywords:
flood, microplastics, PAHs, ecological risk, cancer risk
Design and Evaluation of a Scalable Shock Wave Electrodialysis with Multi-Cell Stack for Efficient Desalination
Lin Y., Yupo L., Po-Chih T., (Corresponding) Shu-Yuan P.
Topic:
1. WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND REUSE
Shock Wave Electrodialysis (SWED) is an innovative separation technology that integrates microfluidic principles into electrodialysis stacks, pioneered by MIT’s Bazant Research Group. By operating under over-limiting current conditions, SWED enhances ion separation through the formation of shock...Read more
Keywords:
Electrokinetics, Desalination, Ion separation, Limiting current, Ion concentration polarization,
The Anthropocene and the wetlands: Pharmaceuticals and trace elements interactions in a Mediterranean wetland (L’Albufera, Spain).
(Corresponding) Andreu V., Campo J.
Topic:
7. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
Trace elements and pharmaceutical products can affect the fragile balance in which Mediterranean wetlands are sustained. A clear example of that is L’Albufera Natural Park (Valencia, Spain), which shows constant pressure derived from high human and industrial occupation. In it, 14 areas were...Read more
History of Forest fires and resin tapping as a tool in the management of the Varibobi forest
(Corresponding) Papadopoulos A., Pantera A., Palaiologou P., (Corresponding) Zografakis S.
Topic:
8. ECOLOGY, ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE AND MANAGEMENT
This study examines the historical interrelation between forest fires and resin tapping in the Varibobi forest, which was significantly affected by the devastating fire of 2021. By analyzing tree-ring widths and chronology from both unburned and burned Aleppo pine stands, we identified and dated...Read more
Properties of Thermo-Mechanically and Steam-Treated Recycled Wood Fibers from Post-Consumer Waste and Processing Residues
(Corresponding) Xu C., Alao P., Adamopoulos S.
Topic:
2. CIRCULAR ECONOMY AND BIOECONOMY
Engineered wood products like medium-density fiberboard (MDF) are widely used in furniture and construction due to their low cost and ease of processing, with production steadily increasing along with the waste. This research investigates the characteristics of recycled fibers and compares them to...Read more
Biomethanation of Syngas with a Focus on CO Conversion Using Mixed Microbial Cultures in a Thermophilic Trickle bed Reactor
Ali A., Ali R., Yde L., (Corresponding) Ashraf M.
Topic:
11. ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES
Biomethanation of syngas offers a sustainable route for renewable methane production. However, CO-rich gas streams pose challenges due to microbial inhibition. This study evaluated a thermophilic trickle bed reactor (TBR) operating for 180 days with mixed microbial cultures and varying syngas...Read more
Keywords:
Trickle bed reactor, syngas, biomethane, carbon monoxide, conversion, inoculum
Transformation of Developmental Housing Towards SDGs in Saudi Arabia
Alzamil W.
Topic:
5. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND POLICY
This paper discusses the transformation of developmental housing towards SDGs in Saudi Arabia. The paper adopts the descriptive approach and in-depth analysis of housing theories, previous studies, and government statistical reports. The paper concludes that transforming developmental housing...Read more
Keywords:
Developmental Housing, Sustainability, SDGs, Saudi Arabia.
Optimized Biomethanation of Hydrogen and Carbon Dioxide via Inoculum Selection and Pre-processing in a Thermophilic Trickle-Bed Reactor
Ali R., Yde L., (Corresponding) Ashraf M.
Topic:
11. ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES
To improve the energy efficiency of biological methanation of CO₂ and H₂, this study evaluates the performance of a thermophilic (55 °C) anaerobic trickle-bed reactor (700 ml). A novel inoculation strategy is presented, involving the use of unfiltered and uncentrifuged anaerobic sludge from a...Read more
Keywords:
Biomethanation, trickle bed reactor, inoculum, pre-processing
Influence of microplastics in the bioconcentration and depuration of organic pollutants in European eels
(Corresponding) Campo J., Alvarez-Ruiz R., Andreu V.
Topic:
3. PLASTICS IN THE ENVIRONMENT
Despite high levels of organic pollutants (OPs) have been found in ecosystems considered as the habitats of European eels, there is scarce information about the bioconcentration and depuration kinetics of such OPs, and only few research has reported them in different eels’ tissues. In this research...Read more
Direct PHA production from sewage sludge: a scalable strategy for wastewater resource recovery
Mineo A., (Corresponding) Mannina G.
Topic:
1. WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND REUSE
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) are biodegradable polymers with wide-ranging industrial applications. Producing PHAs from sewage sludge offers a sustainable waste valorization and biopolymer synthesis strategy. Sewage sludge, a byproduct of wastewater treatment, is rich in organic carbon and thus...Read more
