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CEST Proceedings are published under the ISSN 2944-9820.

Application of Ozonation-Based Processes to Reduce Environmental Impact of Waste Antibiotics

(Corresponding) Žgajnar Gotvajn A., Derco J., Čehovin M.
Topic: 
1. WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND REUSE
The aim of the work was to determine the efficiency of direct ozonation, ozonation at elevated pH, ozonation at elevated pH with the addition of hydrogen peroxide, catalytic ozonation, photo-catalytic ozonation, ozonation with Fenton oxidation and ozonation with photo-Fenton oxidation for removal...Read more
Keywords: 
antibiotics, catalytic processes, ozonation, wastewaters
Conference: 
CEST2025
Paper ID: 
cest2025_00009

Wastewater Reclamation – opportunities and challenges

(Corresponding) Zubrowska-Sudol M., Knap-Baldyga A., Czajkowska J.
Topic: 
1. WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND REUSE
Water scarcity poses a growing global challenge, intensified by climate change, population growth, and rising water demand. Municipal wastewater reclamation offers a sustainable solution, transforming waste into a resource. This study, conducted within the ReNutriWater project, evaluates the...Read more
Keywords: 
water scarcity, municipal wastewater, water recovery
Conference: 
CEST2025
Paper ID: 
cest2025_00040

Preliminary Research on the Removal of Organic Compounds from Leather Tanning Wastewater

(Corresponding) Umiejewska K., Polański Ł., Pietraszek P.
Topic: 
1. WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND REUSE
Leather tanning consists of many processes, most of which are carried out using water, in which variety of chemical compounds, mineral tannins (including chromium (III) salts) and vegetable tannins, dyes etc. are added. In combination with organic matter of animal origin it results in wastewater...Read more
Keywords: 
leather tanning, industrial wastewater, coagulation, AOP
Conference: 
CEST2025
Paper ID: 
cest2025_00085

Adsorption of Cd2+ Using Brick-Sludge Composite: A Circular Economy Approach

(Corresponding) Gheibi M., Palušák M., Silvestri D., Černík M., Wacławek S.
Topic: 
1. WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND REUSE
Cadmium (Cd), a highly toxic element, often contaminates drinking water through Cd²⁺ impurities in galvanized pipelines and cadmium-based solders. This study presents a sludge-brick composite for Cd²⁺ decontamination, aligning with circular economy principles. Using Response Surface Methodolo-gy (...Read more
Keywords: 
Design of Experiments; Heavy Metal Ions; Construction and Demolition Waste; Characterization; Synthesis; Mathematical Modeling
Conference: 
CEST2025
Paper ID: 
cest2025_00088

Catalytic activation of peracetic acid to decompose micropollutants in water

Jeon S., Choi C., Choi A., Lee H., (Corresponding) Changseok H.
Topic: 
1. WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND REUSE
Acetaminophen (APAP), a widely used pharmaceutical, is frequently detected in aquatic environments due to its persistence and limited removal by conventional wastewater treatment processes. In this study, a peracetic acid (PAA) based advanced oxidation system was developed using magnetically...Read more
Keywords: 
Acetaminophen, AOPs, Peracetic acid, Catalyst, radicals
Conference: 
CEST2025
Paper ID: 
cest2025_00089

A Comparative Study of ED and BPED Technologies for Ammonia Recovery from Wastewater.

Jongtae L., Kyungeun H., Haesung L., Taekyung B., (Corresponding) Changseok H.
Topic: 
1. WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND REUSE
Ammonia is a common pollutant in wastewater, and its removal is essential to prevent environmental issues such as odors and eutrophication, which can harm aquatic ecosystems and human health. While traditional treatment methods are energy-intensive and costly, ammonia has garnered attention as a...Read more
Keywords: 
Ammonia, Wastewater, Net–Zero, ED, BPED
Conference: 
CEST2025
Paper ID: 
cest2025_00090

Comparison of Ceftriaxone, Ofloxacin, and Metformin Adsorption onto Activated Carbon from Aqueous Solutions

Hanganu D., Favier L., Lutic D., (Corresponding) Harja M.
Topic: 
1. WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND REUSE
Pharmaceutical compounds have been widely identified as organic pollutants in wastewater with adverse effects on the environment. This paper focuses on three active substances: ceftriaxone, ofloxacin, and metformin. The main reason for the interest is their ability to be excreted 80-90%...Read more
Keywords: 
Activated carbon, adsorption, ceftriaxone, pharmaceutical compounds
Conference: 
CEST2025
Paper ID: 
cest2025_00103

Exploring the Efficacy of Slow Sand Filtration for Sustainable Water Purification

Brickhill G., (Corresponding) Sheridan C.
Topic: 
1. WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND REUSE
Slow sand filtration (SSF) demonstrates adaptability and resilience when applied to variable river water sources, making it a promising potential solution for sustainable water purification. This study investigates SSF’s ability to remove E. coli, nitrates (NO₃), and phosphates (PO₄) over 12 weeks...Read more
Keywords: 
E. coli, Microbial Resilience, Variable Water Quality, Biofilm Development, Nutrient Concentrations, Sustainable Filtration
Conference: 
CEST2025
Paper ID: 
cest2025_00167

SEM-EDX characterization of iron-modified plum stones biochar

(Corresponding) Milojković J., Lopičić Z., Šoštarić T., Antanasković A., Nikola V., Adamović V.
Topic: 
1. WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND REUSE
It has been shown that biochar, an inexpensive and eco-friendly material made by pyrolyzing biomass, has the ability to eliminate pollutants from water and wastewater. The efficacy of raw biochar as adsorbent and catalyst in advanced oxidation processes is limited, but it is significantly increased...Read more
Keywords: 
SEM-EDX, plum stones biochar, iron-modified plum stones biochar
Conference: 
CEST2025
Paper ID: 
cest2025_00192

Photochemical fate and advanced oxidation of Pyrimethanil in waters and wastewater

Tsibloulis D., Efthymiou C., Boti V., Konstantinou I., (Corresponding) Albanis T.
Topic: 
1. WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND REUSE
Commonly used fungicide pyrimethanil (PYR) has been detected in various aquatic environments, presenting persistence, adverse effects on ecology and resistance to conventional degrading methods1,2. In this study, the abiotic phototransformation of PYR was investigated under simulated solar...Read more
Keywords: 
pyrimethanil; liquid chromatography-high resolution mass spectrometry; pesticides; phototransformation products; toxicity assessment
Conference: 
CEST2025
Paper ID: 
cest2025_00240