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CEST Proceedings are published under the ISSN 2944-9820.

Aloe Vera waste for Methylene Blue (MB), Rhodamine B (RB) and Methyl Orange (MO) adsorption.

(Corresponding) Mazzeo L., Bavasso I., Di Palma L.

Topic:

Wastewater treatment

Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis miller) waste obtained from a local cosmetic production factory was used as bio-adsorbent for the removal of three different dyes: Methylene Blue (MB), Rhodamine B (RB) and Methyl Orange (MO). The material was preliminary washed with water at room temperature. Batch...Read more

Keywords:

Adsorption; Aloe Vera; Data fitting; wastewater treatment.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2021.00154

Paper ID:

cest2021_00154

Integration of negatively charged MWCNT-fGO self-assembled nanomaterials into PLA polymeric membranes for wastewater treatment

(Corresponding) Khalil H., Nassar L., Wadi V., Naddeo V., Banat F., (Corresponding) Hasan S.

Topic:

Wastewater treatment

The integration of nanomaterials in membrane’s matrix aims to improve the membrane’s hydrophilicity, mechanical strength, thermal stability and water flux, which are vital membrane properties needed to active efficient removal of contaminants. Multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) and...Read more

Keywords:

Membrane filtration; wastewater treatment; carbon nanotubes; graphene oxide; self-assembly.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2021.00161

Paper ID:

cest2021_00161

Synthesis of self-assembled graphene oxide (GO)/manganese oxide (MnO2) sulfonated-polyethersulfone (SPES) membranes for heavy metal removal from wastewater

Ibrahim Y., Wadi V., Ouda M., Naddeo V., Banat F., (Corresponding) Hasan S.

Topic:

Wastewater treatment

As the 21st century continues, water scarcity remains a significant burden to overcome in many regions. The treatment of industrial wastewater has great potential in providing adequate quantities of freshwater. To ensure safe usage of this water, heavy metal ions must be removed to avoid their...Read more

Keywords:

Polyethersulfone (PES); graphene oxide (GO); wastewater treatment; membranes

Paper ID:

cest2021_00181

Use of a two-stage MBBR system for medium-strength dairy wastewater treatment

Katsara A., Iliopoulou A., Zkeri E., Aloupi M., Fountoulakis M., (Corresponding) Stasinakis A.

Topic:

Wastewater treatment

A two-stage Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor (MBBR) system consisting of a methanogenic and an aerobic reactor in series was used for medium strength dairy wastewater treatment. An energy analysis was conducted for the methanogenic MBBR to investigate its autonomy and its potential to act as a...Read more

Keywords:

Dairy wastewater, biological treatment, moving bed biofilm reactors, energy efficiency

Paper ID:

cest2021_00183

Catalytic reduction of Cr(VI) using recovered Silicon from end-of-life photovoltaic panels as a catalyst

Pavlopoulos C., Kyriakopoulou V., (Corresponding) Papadopoulou K., Lyberatos G.

Topic:

Wastewater treatment

As installed photovoltaic panels (PVP) approach their end of life, the need for a sustainable recovery plan becomes imperative. This work aims to reuse Silicon from End-of-Life PVP as a potential catalyst/photocatalyst for wastewater treatment. PVPs were pretreated thermally (550°C for 30 min). The...Read more

Keywords:

Hexavalent Chromium reduction; Photocatalyst; Photovoltaic panel; Silicon Recovery; Wastewater treatment

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2021.00199

Paper ID:

cest2021_00199

Presence and removal of Organic Micropollutants in 8 different Wastewater Treatment Plants and Risk Assessment of treated effluent

(Corresponding) Di Marcantonio C., Chiavola A., Meccoli L., Leoni S., Calchetti T., Gioia V., Mancini M., Frugis A., Cecchini G., Ceci C., Spizzirri M., Boni M.

Topic:

Wastewater treatment

Increasing attention has been paid in the recent years to the presence of Organic MicroPollutants (OMPs) in water, being considered a source of a high risk for public health and environment (Rodriguez-Narvaez et al., 2017). The present study belongs to a wide research activity carried out since...Read more

Keywords:

Caffeine, Emerging contaminants, Illicit drugs, Pharmaceuticals, Wastewater treatment plants.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2021.00459

Paper ID:

cest2021_00459

Use of ornamental plants in floating treatment wetlands for greywater treatment in buildings: preliminary results

(Corresponding) Stefanatou A., Schiza S., Petousi I., Rizzo A., Masi F., Fyllas N., Fountoulakis M.

Topic:

Wastewater treatment

Floating treatment wetlands (FTWs), have been recognized by many researchers for their efficiency in removing pollutants and thus improving wastewater quality. Despite their wide use for treating various types of wastewater, little is known about their efficiency in greywater treatment. In this...Read more

Keywords:

floating treatment wetlands, ornamental plants, greywater treatment, Canna indica, Hedera helix, constructed wetland

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2021.00608

Paper ID:

cest2021_00608

Enhanced commercial and 3D-printed bio-carriers improve wastewater treatment performance: A critical mini-review

(Corresponding) BANTI D., SAMARAS P.

Topic:

Wastewater treatment

An advanced wastewater treatment technology, simple, uniform, reliable and stable in its operation, which at the same time is highly competitive from the economic and environmental point of view, is Moving Bed Biofilm Reactors (MBBR) performed with the contribution of bio-carriers. This review...Read more

Keywords:

Enhanced bio-carriers; 3D-printed bio-carriers; Wastewater treatment; Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2021.00663

Paper ID:

cest2021_00663

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

Keywords:

Algae harvesting, Fouling, MBR, Wastewater treatment, flux.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2021.00664

Paper ID:

cest2021_00664

Incorporation of negatively charged MWCNT-fGO self-assembled nanomaterials into PLA polymeric membranes for wastewater treatment

(Corresponding) Khalil H., Nassar L., Wadi V., Naddeo V., Banat F., (Corresponding) Hasan S.

Topic:

Wastewater treatment

The incorporation of nanomaterials in membrane’s matrix aims mainly to improve the properties of the membranes such as hydrophilicity, mechanical strength, thermal stability, water flux. Multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) and functionalized graphene oxide (fGO) have recently attracted attention...Read more

Keywords:

Membrane filtration; wastewater treatment; carbon nanotubes; graphene oxide; self-assembly

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2021.00754

Paper ID:

cest2021_00754