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CEST Proceedings are published under the ISSN 2944-9820.
Surface Charges of Polystyrene Nanoplastics Affect Their Distribution in Mice
Baimanov D., Song Z., (Corresponding) Wang L., Yuan Q., (Corresponding) Zhang Z.
Topic:
3. PLASTICS IN THE ENVIRONMENT
Micro- and nanoplastics can enter the human body through ingestion, inhalation, and skin contact, and their distribution within the body and impact on health have attracted widespread attention. This study aimed to examine how particle size and surface charge influence the biodistribution of...Read more
Keywords:
polystyrene nanoplastics, protein corona, magnetic isolation, lung accumulation, integrin receptors
Seeds of Change: School Gardens on the Road to Environmental Justice
Dimouli I., Koumparou D., (Corresponding) Golfinopoulos S., Nivolianitou Z.
Topic:
5. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND POLICY
This study examines a grassroots intervention at a primary school in Acharnes, Greece, where community stakeholders collaboratively reimagine the schoolyard as a shared green space. Through interviews, group discussions, and children's drawings, the research explores how participatory...Read more
Keywords:
Community gardens; Sustainability; Collaboration; Green urban spaces; Participatory Urbanism
Biofilm Formation and Antibiotic Resistance in Arcobacter butzleri Strains Isolated from Environmental Sources
(Corresponding) Šilha D.
Topic:
10. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & WELL-BEING
In recent years, a marked increase in antimicrobial resistance among microorganisms has been reported. One of the key factors contributing to this phenomenon is the formation of biofilms—structured microbial communities that significantly enhance bacterial survival and resistance to external...Read more
Long-term Measurements of SO2 Concentrations Within the Atmospheric Column on Gozo (Maltese Islands)
Saliba M., (Corresponding) Micallef A.
Topic:
7. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
Sulphur dioxide (SO¬2) concentrations were measured over a twelve-year period (2011 - 2023) at the Giordan Lighthouse Atmospheric Observatory, located on the Island of Gozo (forming part of the Maltese Archipelago), in the Central Mediterranean. Trend analysis reveals that SO2 concentrations are...Read more
Keywords:
sulphur dioxide, Giordan Lighthouse, Central Mediterranean, shipping emissions, Etna volcano
Estimation of Solar Irradiance for the Maltese Islands
Salerno J., (Corresponding) Micallef A., Gauci A.
Topic:
6. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS
Solar energy is a promising renewable resource. Solar radiation modelling is essential for optimising its potential. This study replicates an existing model, namely, SOLAR, originally implemented in Fortran, and adapts it using MATLAB. The model estimates the hourly average solar irradiance under...Read more
Keywords:
solar radiation; model evaluation; Maltese Islands
Prototype for Removal of Residual Chlorine, Hardness and Manganese from Drinking Water
Silva D., (Corresponding) Hansen E., Rodrigues M., Aquim P.
Topic:
1. WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND REUSE
Residual chlorine, while crucial for water disinfection, can lead to skin irritation and hair degradation over time. Additionally, water hardness exacerbates dermatological conditions such as atopic dermatitis and hair breakage, and elevated manganese concentrations can be toxic, negatively...Read more
Keywords:
Drinking water, Residual chlorine, Hardness, Activated carbon, Ion exchange resin.
Unveiling the presence of MNPs within the human body
(Corresponding) Christodoulou M., Stylianou M., Zorpas A.
Topic:
3. PLASTICS IN THE ENVIRONMENT
Micro and nanoplastics (MNPs) have emerged as critical contaminants of both the environment and human health. The current work synthesizes data from several studies to elucidate MNP occurrence in blood, saliva, and urine. Findings highlight polypropylene (PP), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and...Read more
Assessment of Tannery-Derived Pollution in the Sinos River Basin, Brazil
(Corresponding) Hansen E., Aquim P., Rodrigues M.
Topic:
1. WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND REUSE
Abstract The leather industry is water-intensive and generates highly polluted wastewater. Brazil, with the world’s largest commercial cattle herd, is a leading leather producer. The state of Rio Grande do Sul holds a prominent position in national exports, with a high concentration of tanneries in...Read more
Keywords:
Tannery; Wastewater; Sinos River Basin; Surface water pollution
Tebuconazole bioconcentration in European Eels (Anguilla Anguilla): the role of pollutant cocktails
Medina-Peris A., Torreblanca A., Andreu V., (Corresponding) Campo J.
Topic:
10. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & WELL-BEING
European eel (Anguilla anguilla) populations are in decline across Europe, with organic pollutants (OPs) identified as one of the contributing factors. In the Albufera of Valencia, a critical feeding and maturation habitat for this species, a significant number of OPs have been identified, with...Read more
Keywords:
European eel, tebuconazole, Albufera de Valencia, liver, muscle
Feeding habits and microplastic ingestion of Bogue in Mediterranean Sea
(Corresponding) Kostoula A., Megalofonou P.
Topic:
3. PLASTICS IN THE ENVIRONMENT
This study examines the feeding habits of the bogue (Boops boops, L.) and the presence of microplastics (MPs) in the gastrointestinal contents in the North Evoikos Gulf, a region characterized by intense anthropogenic and industrial activity. Seasonal sampling of 230 individuals was conducted...Read more
