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CEST Proceedings are published under the ISSN 2944-9820.
Role of microplastics as vector for pharmaceuticals in aquatic environment
(Corresponding) Papac J., Kovačić M., Katančić Z., Kušić H., Hrnjak Murgić Z., Lončarić Božić A., Karamanis P.
Topic:
Microplastics in water treatment: fate, toxicity assessment and removal technologies
The presence of contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) in aquatic environment represents the risk due to potential adverse effects on both human health and the environment. The term CECs does not only apply to chemical contaminants but to the microplastics (MPs) as well. As MP may interact with...Read more
Detection of Microplastics using Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy - A first approach
(Corresponding) Sommer C., Schneider L., Nguyen J., Prume J., Lautze K., Koch M.
Topic:
Microplastics in water treatment: fate, toxicity assessment and removal technologies
The worldwide inability to enforce effective plastic guidelines results in an increasing accumulation of microplastics in natural habitats. Since this problem is in need of human intervention, we propose Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) as a new tool to identify microplastics. Our...Read more
A review on the potential use of flammable gases from sewage systems as a source of energy
(Corresponding) Ghaffari M., Paurine A., Ali S., Mavroulidou M.
Topic:
Energy technologies and sustainability
The demand for natural resources has increased exponentially due to the consistent growth of the global population and urbanization. This has resulted to considerable environmental challenges that are potentially affecting the global sustainable development goals. Therefore, it is important to...Read more
Phytoextraction of cadmium contaminated soils by ornamental plant: growth response, tolerance index and accumulation
(Corresponding) Gul I., Manzoor M., Zaheer M., Ahmad I., Shah G., Kallerhoff J., Arshad M.
Topic:
Soil and groundwater contamination and remediation
Cadmium (Cd) contaminated soil is a global concern and restoration of contaminated soil is challenging due to its persistence and non-biodegradability. In this study the phytoextraction capability of ornamental plant (Pelargonium zonale) for remediating Cd contaminated soil was assessed. For this...Read more
Keywords:
Cadmium, Phytoextraction, Pelargonium zonale, Tolerance Index
Gravity-driven oil/water separation using PVDF-HFP electrospun nanofiber membranes
Mavukkandy M., Ibrahim Y., Almarzooqi F., Naddeo V., Alhseinat E., Karanikolos G., Banat F., (Corresponding) Hasan S.
Topic:
Wastewater treatment
With increasing industrialization and lenient waste disposal practices, oil-contaminated wastewater has become a significant environmental concern. Oil spills associated with oil exploration and transportation will continue to pose an ecological threat as long as we depend on oil for energy needs...Read more
Keywords:
poly(vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene; tungsten oxide; superhydrophilic; superoleophilic; electrospun nanofiber membranes; produced water
The potential of UAV multispectral imagery to estimate chlorophyll content of vine leaves
(Corresponding) Tepanosyan G., Muradyan V., Hovsepyan A., Ayvazyan G., Avetisyan R., Asmaryan S.
Topic:
Environmental data analysis and modelling
As is known, chlorophyll is an important biophysical parameter used to monitor the overall physiological status of plants. The aim of this research was to study the potential of UAV multispectral images for estimating the contents of leaf chlorophyll in vineyards. For this purpose, a UAV flight was...Read more
Sustainable Highways: The challenges of the future
(Corresponding) Kehagia F.
Topic:
Energy technologies and sustainability
Road transport and infrastructure are keys to the evolution and prosperity of modern society. Connecting people and places, goods and services in safe, efficient, and sustainable way is essential for creating and maintaining sustainable and inclusive growth across society and the economy. A...Read more
The effect of HRT in the successful bioaugmentation of CSTRs working under ammonia toxicity
Tzenos C., Christou M., Kalamaras S., (Corresponding) Kotsopoulos T.
Topic:
Environmental biotechnology and bioenergy
High levels of ammonia is a common inhibitory factor in anaerobic digestion (AD) resulting in low methane production and unbalance of the process. In the present study, the adjustment of the hydraulic retention time (HRT) and the bioaugmentation process (BP) are investigated to counter the negative...Read more
Transferring the Carbonation of Biomass Bottom Ash from Batch to Continuous Operation
(Corresponding) Schnabel K., Brück F., Pohl S., Weigand H.
Topic:
Mineral carbonation of alkaline waste materials
Biomass incineration residues may be used for CO2 capture and storage by carbonation of waste-borne metal hydroxides. Moist carbonation of these ashes can be performed under mild conditions (ambient pressure and temperature) and accelerated by using a CO2-rich gas. The process requires the wetting...Read more
Keywords:
mineral carbonation, alkaline waste, carbon capture and storage, rotating drum
Investigation of the performance of green nano Zero Valent Iron for the removal of emerging contaminants from water
(Corresponding) Panagou I., Noutsopoulos C., Barka E., Mystrioti C., Koumaki E., Mamais D., Papassiopi N., Malamis S.
Topic:
Emerging pollutants
Nano Zero Valent Iron (nZVI) is considered as a promising nanomaterial for the removal of a wide range of recalcitrant pollutants from contaminated water and soil. Due to its high reactivity, large surface area, its catalytic and reductive properties along with the ability to be produced at low...Read more
Keywords:
nano zero valent iron, green synthesis, endocrine disrupting chemicals, pharmaceuticals, emerging contaminants
