CEST Proceedings are published under the ISSN 2944-9820.
Removal of heavy metals from real mine tailings coupling electrokinetic soil flushing and Bioleaching
Acosta-Hernández I., Muñoz Morales M., Rodríguez Romero L., Villaseñor Camacho J., (Corresponding) Fernandez-Morales F.
Topic:
Soil and groundwater contamination and remediation
In the present work, polluted mine tailings from the abandoned Pb/Zn mine of San Quintín (Ciudad Real, Spain) have been treated by an innovative in-situ bioleaching process. Bioleaching uses the capacity of certain microorganisms of oxidizing iron and/or reduce sulphur which enhance the process of...Read more
Keywords:
electrokinetics, heavy metal removal, bioleaching, mine tailings
Development of pH-Responsive Adsorptive Ultrafiltration Membrane for the treatment of Heavy Metals from Aqueous Solution
Khamis F., Hegab h., Arafat h., Banat F., (Corresponding) Hasan S.
Topic:
Wastewater treatment
This research presents a new amino-modified activated carbon (MAC) nanohybrid and its use in polylactic acid (PLA) ultrafiltration (UF) membranes for treating wastewater. The MAC composite was produced through three steps: activated carbon pretreatment, modification, and heat-induced cross-linking...Read more
Keywords:
pH responsive, heavy metals, MXene, graphene oxide, two-dimensional materials
Season Dynamics of Pollution and Changes in Enzymatic Activity in Agricultural Soil near an Industrial Area
(Corresponding) Sukiasyan A., Kirakosyan A.
Topic:
Agroforestry, forest and agricultural sustainability
The aim of the study was to assess the ecological condition of soils in three regions in Armenia - Hrazdan, Gavar, and Martuni. It was shown that the soil samples from the three regions had low humus content in winter. However, in spring and summer, a significant increase in humus content was...Read more
Keywords:
Soil; humus; pH; enzymes; heavy metals; total contamination index.
Evaluating the water quality of stormwater runoffs in urban area
(Corresponding) Yang F., Gato-Trinidad S., Hossain I.
Topic:
Heavy metals in the environment
This paper presents the results of stormwater quality monitoring from four constructed wetlands located in residential and industrial catchments. Preliminary results revealed that pollutants’ types and concentrations vary depending on the catchments’ characteristics. It is found that the...Read more
Keywords:
Heavy metals, best practice management, stormwater runoff, water quality
Spatial and temporal variability of Cadmium and Lead in Urban Soils of Thessaloniki (northern Greece).
(Corresponding) GOLIA E., KOROPOULI A., Papadimou S., KANTZOU O., ANDROUDI M., XAGORARIS C.
Topic:
Urban environment and health
In this study, an investigation was carried out to record, document and monitoring the pollution caused by heavy metals in soil surface soils in the urban fabric of the city of Thessaloniki. During the years 2021 & 2022, surface soil samples were collected in the spring and autumn of each year...Read more
Keywords:
Urban spatial environment; Heavy metals; Potentially toxic elements
(Corresponding) Chtristofidou M., Rossidou E., Kozakou S., Michael N., Poulli K., Kokkinofta .
Topic:
Air pollution
Air pollution is a significant environmental threat to public health worldwide. In Cyprus, the laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Control of Effluents of the State General Laboratory in collaboration with the competent Authorities, the Department of Inspection of the Ministry of labour,...Read more
Keywords:
air quality, monitoring, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, heavy metals, ions
Sustainable and Cost-effective Approach for Treatment of Plating Industrial Wastewater Effluents
(Corresponding) Boguniewicz-Zablocka J., Naddeo V., (Corresponding) Corpuz M.
Topic:
Heavy metals in the environment
The wastewater resulting from the plating industry contains high contents of toxic metals, such as chromium, which is a serious threat to the environment due to its cumulative effects and non-degradability. Several methods have been actively investigated to remove heavy metal ions from aqueous...Read more
Keywords:
heavy metals removal, real wastewater, plating industry
The effects of plant biostimulant and mycorrhiza applications on industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) growth and phytoremediation performance
Karaviti T., Kotoula D., Georgiou P., (Corresponding) Papazoglou E.
Topic:
Soil and groundwater contamination and remediation
Industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) is a fast-growing lignocellulosic crop suitable for the phytoremediation of heavy metals, radionuclides, and organic contaminants on polluted marginal lands. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of plant biostimulant and mycorrhiza...Read more
Keywords:
phytoextraction, protein hydrolysates, humic acids, lignocellulosic crop, heavy metals
Removal of copper (II) from aqueous solution using biopolymer-based materials: Theoretical and statistical physics investigation for wastewater treatment
ELBOUGHDIRI N., FERKOUS H., ROUIBAH K., DELIM A., BOUBLIA A., ALGETHAMI J., ALQAHTANI M., JEON B., (Corresponding) Yadav Y., BENGUERBA Y.
Topic:
Wastewater treatment
Pollution from heavy metals is increasingly recognized as a major threat to Earth's ecosystem. Due to the potential economic and ecological consequences, there is an urgent need to develop waste management systems and strategies for disposing of copper ions (Cu2+) from the industrial sector...Read more
Keywords:
Heavy metal; Copper (II); Raw olive powder; Sodium alginate biocomposite beads; Adsorption process
