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Development and Validation of a multistep derivatization method for the determination of polar species in organic aerosol

Kanellopoulos P., Koukoulakis K., Chrisohou E., Papadakis I., (Corresponding) Bakeas E.
Topic: 
Air pollution
Secondary organic aerosol (SOA) is a significant constituent of airborne fine particles. A multistep derivatization method was developed, optimized, and fully validated for the determination of organic compounds in the atmospheric aerosol with mono- and multi-functional species, with GC/MS. The...Read more
Keywords: 
Secondary Organic Aerosol, Multistep derivatization, GC-MS, Oxygenated compounds
Paper ID: 
cest2019_00215

Human exposure to PFCs by drinking water

Thomaidi V., Tsahouridou A., (Corresponding) Petreas M., Stasinakis A., (Corresponding) Kalantzi O.
Topic: 
Drinking water safety
The purposes of this study were to investigate the presence and potential health risks of perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) in drinking water. An extended literature review was initially conducted to collect monitoring data of PFCs in drinking water, worldwide. In order to assess the potential risk...Read more
Keywords: 
perfluorinated compounds, drinking water, human health risk assessment
Paper ID: 
cest2019_00295

Reduction of Halogenated Organic Compounds in Water: Comparison of Available Reduction Systems based on Cu, Pd and ZVI

(Corresponding) Shee A., Kopinke F., Mackenzie K.
Topic: 
Water treatment
Catalysts on the basis of copper (Cu) and the reducing agent borohydride (BH4-) have been successfully used for reduction of chlorinated aliphatics with low substitution degree which are usually resistant to zero-valent iron (ZVI) and hydrodehalogenation catalysts, such as Pd. Reactivity screening...Read more
Keywords: 
nanoparticles, copper, borohydride, reduction technologies, halogenated organic compounds (HOCs)
Paper ID: 
cest2019_00809

Biological activity of flufenamic acid and synthesized derivates (PFCs) that may occur in the environment

(Corresponding) Šilha D., Šilarová P., Weidlich T.
Topic: 
Emerging pollutants
Polyfluorinated compounds (PFCs) are used in the field of pharmaceuticals, pesticides, impregnating agents, etc. These are predominantly compounds that are difficult to degradate in the environment, and therefore are highly persistent. Many these compounds are known to have toxic effects and thus a...Read more
Keywords: 
polyfluorinated compounds, PFCs, antimicrobial, pollutant, flufenamic acid
Paper ID: 
cest2019_00968

Applying solar distillation for the sustainable management of olive mill wastewater

Mastoras P., Gatidou G., Vakalis S., Fountoulakis M., Haralampopoulos D., (Corresponding) Stasinakis A.
Topic: 
Wastewater treatment
Olive mill wastewater (OMWW) is a major by-product of olive oil production industry. Its chemical characteristics (high concentrations of COD and TSS, low pH value, existence of total phenols at the range of some ppm) does not allow its efficient treatment using conventional physiochemical or...Read more
Keywords: 
olive mill wastewater, solar distillation, polyphenolic compounds, antioxidants, recovery
Paper ID: 
cest2021_00191

The presence of organochlorinated pesticides in the marine environment of the Mediterranean Sea: A Systematic Review

TZOURTZOUKLI H., PETSAS A., (Corresponding) VAGI M.
Topic: 
Marine environment and coastal management
Plant protection products, also known as pesticides, are chemical compounds that are used for the protcection of plants against pests, weeds and diseases which affect the quantinty and quality of agricultural products. The present study is a systematic review of the scientific literature regarding...Read more
Keywords: 
Pesticide, organochlorine compounds, Mediterranean, organic micropollutants, persistent organic pollutants
Paper ID: 
cest2021_00241

Artificial Neural Network (ANNs) for predicting petroleum hydrocarbons from heavy metals contaminated soils around fuel stations

(Corresponding) Bonelli M., Manni A., Saviano G.
Topic: 
Environmental data analysis and modelling
Petrol stations are classified as a dangerous source of pollution for the human population due to the toxicity of emissions from evaporated vehicle fuels and fuel spillages. The contaminants released in the environment are mainly complex mixtures of petroleum hydrocarbon compounds (PHCs) and heavy...Read more
Keywords: 
Artificial Neural Network predictions, heavy metals, field portable XRF, petroleum hydrocarbon compounds
Paper ID: 
cest2021_00347

Low temperature conversion of methanol to higher hydrocarbons and hydrogen using a non-thermal plasma

(Corresponding) Dahiru U., Zhang K., Harvey A.
Topic: 
Environmental odour, monitoring and control
In recent years, the emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from chemical manufacturing plants, agricultural practises, and indoor sources has attracted public concern, as these emissions have a negative effect on both human health and the environment. VOCs are precursor for the formation of...Read more
Keywords: 
Non-thermal plasmas, Dielectric barrier discharge, Volatile organic compounds, Methanol, Removal efficiency
Paper ID: 
cest2021_00746

Sustainable treatment of air pollutants by moving bed biofilm reactor (MBBR) coupled with algae photobioreactor (APBR)

Pahunang R., (Corresponding) Zarra T., Oliva G., Senatore V., Belgiorno V., Ballesteros F., (Corresponding) Naddeo V.
Topic: 
Environmental odour, monitoring and control
The presence of high concentrations of VOCs in the atmosphere can lead to negative consequences for humans and the environment. The treatment of these compounds is thus necessary before their release into the atmosphere. In the study, an advanced moving bed biofilm reactor (MBBR) coupled with an...Read more
Keywords: 
odour, plastic carrier, greenhouse gases, toluene biodegradation, volatile organic compounds
Paper ID: 
cest2021_00815

Testing a pilot-scale of constructed wetlands for pharmaceutical wastewater treatment using Jordanian zeolitic tuff

(Corresponding) Almashaqbeh O., Lyu T., Alsalhi L., Dotro G., Salaimeh L.
Topic: 
Wastewater treatment
A pilot scale of constructed wetlands (CWs) was designed, constructed and operated on August 2022 at pharmaceutical factory in Jordan. This pilot is aiming to remove pharmaceuticals (i.e. antibiotics) from treated industrial wastewater generated from secondary activated sludge system. Jordanian...Read more
Keywords: 
Pilot-scale, Jordanian zeolitic tuff, pharmaceutical compounds; constructed wetlands; industrial wastewater.
Paper ID: 
cest2023_00073