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Low-cost smart sensors for PM monitoring in ambient air: analysis and comparisons

(Corresponding) Raso L., Della Rocca M., Bettini M., Oliva G., Belgiorno V., Naddeo V., Zarra T.

Topic:

7. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION

Air pollution remains a major global concern, causing around 400,000 premature deaths annually in the EU. Particulate matter (PM), especially PM₁₀ and PM₂.₅, is one of the most harmful pollutants due to its association with cardiovascular and respiratory diseases; it is classified as a Group 1...Read more

Keywords:

particulate matter, monitoring, air quality, sensors

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2025.00184

Conference:

CEST2025

Paper ID:

cest2025_00184

Odour monitoring as an unconventional tool for sewage sludge management in wastewater treatment plants

Giaquinto P., Della Rocca M., Belgiorno V., Naddeo V., (Corresponding) Zarra T.

Topic:

7. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION

The management of sewage sludge generated by wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) must comply with stringent regulations to prevent adverse impacts. Selecting appropriate sludge treatment is highly dependent on accurate sludge characterization, which traditionally involves comprehensive laboratory...Read more

Keywords:

Dynamic olfactometry, Total suspended solids, Odour impact, Biological stability, Environment protection

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2025.00185

Conference:

CEST2025

Paper ID:

cest2025_00185

An Extensive Analysis of Salinity Tolerance of Portulaca oleracea L. for Sustainable Agriculture

(Corresponding) Margaryan G., Singh A., Khachatryan H., Ghazaryan K.

Topic:

7. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION

Nowadays, crop insufficiency and decrease in productivity resulting from soil salinization is threatening the world. Thus, it is extremely important to improve crop yield and prevent land degradation process. This study investigated the response of a halophyte, Dandur (Portulaca oleracea L.)...Read more

Keywords:

soil salinization, salt stress, halophyte, Dandur (P. oleracea), electrical conductivity

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2025.00200

Conference:

CEST2025

Paper ID:

cest2025_00200

Exploring the patterns of particle-bound PAHs in ambient air of an urban agglomeration (first results)

(Corresponding) Diamanti V., Gkaras S., Triantafyllou A.

Topic:

7. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION

This study examines the occurrence of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in PM10 atmospheric particles in an urban environment, Ioannina, Greece (population: ~114.000). A one-year sampling campaign, spanning from March 2022 to April 2023, was conducted. Fifty-seven 24-hour samples representing...Read more

Keywords:

PM10- bound PAHs; seasonal variation; molecular diagnostic ratios; meteorology

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2025.00212

Conference:

CEST2025

Paper ID:

cest2025_00212

Cynara cardunculus as a sustainable solution for phytoremediation of antimony contaminated areas.

Tseliou E., (Corresponding) Mystrioti C., Xenidis A., Papassiopi N.

Topic:

7. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION

Cynara cardunculus (cardoon) is a promising bioenergy crop, well-adapted to the Mediterranean climate. Recent studies suggest its potential for phytoremediation of soils contaminated with heavy metals such as Cd, Ni, and As. This study explores the potential of cardoon for remediating soils...Read more

Keywords:

Phytoremediation, Cynara, antimony, stabilization

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2025.00228

Conference:

CEST2025

Paper ID:

cest2025_00228

The Anthropocene and the wetlands: Pharmaceuticals and trace elements interactions in a Mediterranean wetland (L’Albufera, Spain).

(Corresponding) Andreu V., Campo J.

Topic:

7. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION

Trace elements and pharmaceutical products can affect the fragile balance in which Mediterranean wetlands are sustained. A clear example of that is L’Albufera Natural Park (Valencia, Spain), which shows constant pressure derived from high human and industrial occupation. In it, 14 areas were...Read more

Keywords:

Emerging contaminants, Mediterranean wetland, Pharmaceuticals, heavymetals, environmental interactions.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2025.00292

Conference:

CEST2025

Paper ID:

cest2025_00292

Biosurfactants and bioemulsifiers: from contaminated soils to remediation via food-waste valorization.

(Corresponding) Puddu M., Beretta G., Saponaro S., Sezenna E.

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7. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION

Hydrocarbon-contaminated soils serve as rich ecological niches for the isolation of biosurfactant (BS) and bioemulsifier (BE) - producing microorganisms. This study adopted a waste valorization approach by converting food and agricultural residues into biosurfactants, which can be applied in soil...Read more

Keywords:

Biosurfactants, bioemulsifiers, waste-to-resource strategies, soil remediation.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2025.00314

Conference:

CEST2025

Paper ID:

cest2025_00314

A 50-Year Meta-analysis review of metal pollution in sediments of the N. Saronikos Gulf, Salamina Straits.

Gkaragkouni A., Dimas X., Christodoulou D., Sergiou S., Geraga M., (Corresponding) Papatheodorou G.

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7. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION

Saronikos Gulf encounters the highest environmental challenges due to heavy metal contamination, among Greece’s coastal areas. In the present study fourteen scientific papers published from 1974 to 2024 were chosen, from online databases, for meta-analysis review. The mean values of heavy metals...Read more

Keywords:

Heavy metals; Saronikos Gulf; Ecological assessment

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2025.00320

Conference:

CEST2025

Paper ID:

cest2025_00320

Comparative Risk Assessment of Commuting Traffic Congestion in Dubai

Alzaabi M., (Corresponding) Elsergany E.

Topic:

7. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION

The traffic congestion related to peak commuting hours can create multiple effects on public health, environmental conditions and economic stability. Because of the unique nature of Dubai in terms of urban planning, population expansion, car dependence in addition to being a tourist and economic...Read more

Keywords:

comparative risk assessment, traffic congestion risks, Dubai Traffic, environment.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2025.00345

Conference:

CEST2025

Paper ID:

cest2025_00345

Does the Coexistence of Common Antibiotic and Metal Fuel Resistance Genes and Reshape Bacterial Community in Polluted Rivers?

Kashyap A., Sonkar V., (Corresponding) Thatikonda S.

Topic:

7. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION

Surface water often receives effluent discharges from WWTPs, and agriculture runoffs reportedly contribute to sulfamethoxazole (SMX) and its resistance in river environment. SMX is commonly found antibiotics in the environment due to its overuse, causing persistent exposure to aquatic bacteria. SMX...Read more

Keywords:

Antibiotic Resistance Gene, Sewage pollution, Removal kinetics, Mesocosm

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2025.00356

Conference:

CEST2025

Paper ID:

cest2025_00356