CEST Proceedings are published under the ISSN 2944-9820.
A Deep Learning Model, interpreted with an XAI technique, to simulate and optimize the remediation of oil-drilling cuttings in bubble flow reactors
Kalari K., Christodoulis K., Bali N., Theodoropoulou M., (Corresponding) Tsakiroglou C.
Topic:
Environmental data analysis and modelling
A multitask deep neural network (DNN) is developed to simulate the ozonation of oil-drilling cuttings (ODC) and is interpreted through a technique of explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) to provide knowledge about the experimental conditions that will maximize the decontamination of ODC. On a...Read more
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.
Solar parks effect on soil properties: Initial results
Du Hamel A., Papadopoulos A., (Corresponding) Pantera A.
Topic:
Agroforestry, forest and agricultural sustainability
Solar power generation in Greece has only been increasing since the 1980s to become the main source of renewable energy. Today, around 4.1 million m2 of Greek land is covered by solar parks. This article starts with a literature review on how the photovoltaic panels impact their environment and on...Read more
Keywords:
multiple land use, soil pH, organic matter, grazing
Monitoring soil water content using IoT Time and Frequency Domain Reflectometry Sensors
(Corresponding) Chrysanthopoulos E., (Corresponding) Floros E., Pouliaris C., Tsirogiannis I., Kofakis P., Kallioras A.
Topic:
IoT-based environmental monitoring
Soil moisture is considered a crucial climatic parameter. Understanding and predicting variations in surface temperature, precipitation, drought, flood and the effects of future climate change need a thorough knowledge of soil moisture fluctuations. Furthermore, quantification of soil water content...Read more
Chemical properties of plant-based biochar to be used as soil fertiliser in Galicia (NW Spain)
Ferreiro-Domínguez N., Salman S., (Corresponding) Mosquera-Losada M.
Topic:
Recycling of materials to new products
The excessive use of chemical fertilisers can cause soil acidification, depletion of soil quality, and biodiversity loss. Alternatively, biochar can improve crop productivity due to its ability to bind macronutrients and micronutrients and also adsorb various contaminants. However, the properties...Read more
Keywords:
conifers, broadleaves, soil amendment, pyrolysis, forest trees waste
Using CO2- induced magnesium carbonate as environmental friendly additives for petroleum decontamination sandy soils
(Corresponding) Abdeh Keykha H., Mavroulidou M., Mohamadzadeh H.
Topic:
Soil and groundwater contamination and remediation
Chemical pollutants, including petroleum contaminations causes soil pollution due to improper transportation, leakage, or storage. Several methods for soil decontamination have been presented according to the type of soil and their level of pollution. In choosing the appropriate method and...Read more
Keywords:
soil petroleum contamination, CO2 capture, Magnesium carbonate
Cultivation of fiber crops for sustainable soil remediation and biobased raw material production for industrial uses
(Corresponding) Kotoula D., Karaviti T., Gorgiou P., Alexopoulou E., Papazoglou E.
Topic:
Soil and groundwater contamination and remediation
The contamination of agricultural soils with toxic metals is an escalating issue, posing hazards to both wildlife and human populations across vast land areas. The objective of the FORTE project is to address this issue by cultivating industrial hemp, flax and kenaf on contaminated mining and...Read more
