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CEST Proceedings are published under the ISSN 2944-9820.
Effect of pH on Release of Metals from Conventional and Cool Cement Blocks
(Corresponding) Soultanidis V., Papaspiros J., Voudrias E.
Topic:
Heavy metals in the environment
Pavements constructed from conventional cement blocks absorb solar radiation during the day and release it into the atmosphere at night. In contrast, cool cement blocks reflect sun’s radiation back to the sky, reducing their surface temperature and, thus, mitigating the heat island effect. Cement...Read more
Application of the PALM4U Model Coupled to WRF/Chem Model to Evaluate Wind Comfort and Air Pollution Impacts for Urban Scenarios
(Corresponding) SAN NJOSE R., PEREZ CAMANYO J.
Topic:
Air pollution
Air pollution and wind comfort are both important indicators of quality of life in urban environments. This study examines the influence of a tree area (Green Park) on the wind patterns and air pollution concentrations over a downtown urban area (1 km x 1 km) in Madrid (Spain) with the CFD PALM4U...Read more
Monitoring the algae biomass growth developed on hollow fiber membrane bioreactor
Novoa A., (Corresponding) Luca F.
Topic:
Wastewater treatment
This work focuses on using non-destructive imaging techniques to monitor in-situ the formation of algae biomass on hollow fiber membrane bioreactor treating wastewater. Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) was employed to acquire cross-sectional scans of the algae growth in real-time under continuous...Read more
The role of microbiological community on organic micropollutants biotransformation in anoxic conditions
(Corresponding) Martinez-Quintela M., Balboa S., Suárez S., Omil F.
Topic:
Emerging pollutants
Information about the biotransformation of organic micropollutants (OMPs) in biological systems is currently scarce, particularly in anoxic environments. A lab-scale reactor was set up to elucidate which is the biological mechanism driving OMPs biotransformation in heterotrophic denitrifying...Read more
Being a metropolis, Istanbul requires a well-functioning urban service system. Water supply is among the most important infrastructures in this city that has around 15-16 million habitants. There are many water treatment plants all around Istanbul to facilitate healthy water supply to people. On...Read more
Keywords:
Water treatment, Environmental impacts, Life cycle assessment, Operation
Investigation of the relationship between Hg speciation in soil and human health and ecological risk assessment
(Corresponding) SOUBASAKOU G., DAMIKOUKA I., ANAGNOSTOPOULOU K., CAVOURA O.
Topic:
Environmental exposures and human health
Mercury (Hg) pollution in soils can have major effects on human health and ecological systems. Concentrations, toxicological behaviour and bioavailability of different Hg species, both in the environment and in biological systems differ greatly, and are significa nt in the estimation of both human...Read more
Keywords:
mercury species total mercury human heal th risk assessment ecological risk assessment reference dose
(Corresponding) ANAGNOSTOPOULOU K., CAVOURA O., SOUMPASAKOU G., DAMIKOUKA I.
Topic:
Circular economy and industrial symbiosis
The periodic removal of sediments is necessary to ensure the functionality of ports, to facilitate navigation, for construction, expansion and environmental cleanup processes. The management and fate of the resultant tons of dredged material is a costly issue that must be addressed. Many...Read more
Membrane Aerated Biofilm Reactor: A Correlation between Biofilm Thickness and Removal of Pharmaceuticals and Endocrinal Disruptor Compounds
(Corresponding) Sanchez-Huerta C., Fortunato L., Leiknes T., Hong P.
Topic:
Wastewater treatment
Removal of thirteen pharmaceuticals and endocrinal disruptor compounds via membrane aerated biofilm reactor was tested. MABR system demonstrated good management of nitrogenous nutrients. An increase in biofilm thickness enhanced the removal of analgesics, hormones, and disinfectants.
Advanced Screening Methodologies for the Comprehensive Monitoring of Intentionally & Non-Intentionally Added Substances in Next Generation Food Contact Materials
(Corresponding) Kanakaki C., Mermingi E., Nikolaos T.
Topic:
Bioplastics
The increasing importance of sustainability promotes the development of food contact materials (FCMs) that are safe for the consumers and environmentally friendly. The progressive replacement of ‘‘conventional’’ plastic materials with recycled plastics as well as bio-based and biodegradable...Read more
Zinc and Nickel Accumulation in Unicellular Photosynthetic Algae Chlamydomonas reinhardtii Grown in Metal-contaminated Media
Zkeri E., Mavrakis E., Pergantis S., (Corresponding) Lydakis-Simantiris N.
Topic:
Heavy metals in the environment
In this study, Zn and Ni accumulation in unicellular freshwater migroalga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii was investigated. C. reinhardtii cells were grown in media polluted with several concentrations of either Zn or Ni. Tolerance of this organism to Zn and Ni pollution was examined and the growth...Read more
Keywords:
Zinc, Nickel, Chlamydomonas reinhardtii, Single Cell-ICP-MS, lipidomics
