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CEST Proceedings are published under the ISSN 2944-9820.
Aerosol Characterization Based on Graphical Method of Gobbi Diagrams
(Corresponding) Koutounidis I., Giannakaki E.
Topic:
7. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
A practical graphical approach for translating å and its spectral curvature (Δå) into estimates of fine-mode aerosol radius and its contribution to total AOT was proposed by Gobbi et al. (2007). In the present study, we utilize AERONET Version 3 Level 3 data—specifically lidar ratio and...Read more
Smart container tracking: A sustainable path for modern port management
Aidonis D., (Corresponding) Achillas C., Tsolakis N., Folinas D., Kotsoglou A., Tserga E.
Topic:
5. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND POLICY
The rapid expansion of global trade and the increasing complexity of supply chains have highlighted the necessity for robust ICT solutions in modern logistics. Traditional methods of managing container movements are no longer sufficient to address inefficiencies, delays, and environmental concerns...Read more
Keywords:
Smart Container, IoT, Operations Optimization, Data-driven Decision-making, Port Management.
Patenting Trends in Agricultural Climate Innovation: A Global Analysis with a Focus on China
(Corresponding) Pavesi R.
Topic:
12.2 Climate change adaptation and resilience
Agriculture faces mounting pressure to both adapt to climate change and mitigate its environmental impact. Green technology innovation is central to this challenge, yet little is known about how global patenting trends reflect the balance between adaptation and mitigation efforts. This study...Read more
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
Study of the occurrence, sources and distribution trends of emerging contaminants in the Saronikos Gulf and Elefsis Gulf, Greece, utilizing ion mobility tandem high resolution mass spectrometry
Lougkovois R., Parinos C., Gkotsis G., Nika M., Hatzianestis I., Pavlidou A., (Corresponding) Thomaidis N.
Topic:
7. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
This study investigates the occurrence, distribution and ecological risk of emerging contaminants (ECs) and priority pollutants (PPs) in seawater and sediments of the Saronikos Gulf, and Elefsis Bay, Greece. The occurrence of more than 4,000 LC-amenable organic micropollutants was investigated...Read more
Keywords:
ion mobility spectrometry, wastewater, seawater, sediments, target/suspect screening
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
Pulp mill sludge-based organomineral fertilizer: performance evaluation on the early growth of Eucalyptus globulus
(Corresponding) Ribeiro H., Carvalho R., Martins T., Fontes L., Carreiro P., Costa e Silva F.
Topic:
2. CIRCULAR ECONOMY AND BIOECONOMY
This study aimed to evaluate the performance of an innovative pulp mill sludge-based organomineral fertilizer (OrgM) in comparison with a conventional mineral fertilizer (Min). We also assessed its combination with a controlled-release fertilizer (CRF) and potassium sulfate (K). A greenhouse trial...Read more
Low-value production residues from the cork industry: potential raw materials for the growing-media industry?
(Corresponding) Freitas D., Gominho J., Ribeiro H.
Topic:
2. CIRCULAR ECONOMY AND BIOECONOMY
The cork industry produces several low-value production residues unsuitable for high-end applications due to properties like high density and mineral contamination. This study explores the potential use of two residues: high-density cork granulates (CG) and cork inner bark (CI) as components in...Read more
Waste to energy: waste incinerated and CO2 behind in the case of WTE plant in Lithuania
(Corresponding) Dagiliute R., Žiūkaitė V.
Topic:
11. ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES
Incineration of municipal waste for electricity and heat recovery allows reducing the amount of waste in landfills, however the question arises whether this energy recovery method is superior in terms of CO2 emissions compared to traditional energy production methods. Though there are examples of...Read more
Keywords:
Waste to energy, municipal waste, CO2 emissions, WTE plant
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
