CEST Proceedings are published under the ISSN 2944-9820.
The effect of alkaline activated reservoir sediments used as a binder in concrete on its compressive strength
(Corresponding) Junakova N., Junak J.
Topic:
Lakes, rivers, estuaries and ecosystem health
Sediment as the product of erosion processes is found in every water body and reduces the storage capacity and the lifetime of water reservoirs. The quantity of sediment which affects downstream areas and also their quality complicate sediment management. Dredged sediments are on the borderline of...Read more
Detection of Microplastics using Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy - A first approach
(Corresponding) Sommer C., Schneider L., Nguyen J., Prume J., Lautze K., Koch M.
Topic:
Microplastics in water treatment: fate, toxicity assessment and removal technologies
The worldwide inability to enforce effective plastic guidelines results in an increasing accumulation of microplastics in natural habitats. Since this problem is in need of human intervention, we propose Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) as a new tool to identify microplastics. Our...Read more
Effect of water extractable organic matter from Pamvotis lake sediment on three psychoactive drugs under simulated solar light
JİMÉNEZ-HOLGADO C., (Corresponding) SAKKAS V., RICHARD C.
Topic:
Emerging pollutants
Psychoactive drugs are classified as contaminants of emerging concern but there is limited information on their fate in surface waters. Here, we studied the fate of three drugs (sertraline, clozapine and citalopram) upon irradiation in the presence of the Pamvotis lake organic matter (WEOM)...Read more
Keywords:
antidepressants, photodegradation, organic matter from sediment, hydroxyl radicals, photoproducts
Extent and distribution of microplastic contamination in the benthic sediment of Turag river in Bangladesh
Tofa T., (Corresponding) Chowdhury V., Nur S., Chowdhury M.
Topic:
Microplastics in water treatment: fate, toxicity assessment and removal technologies
Microplastics are ubiquitous in the aquatic environment. However, a limited number of studies have been conducted on the quantification of accumulated microplastics in benthic sediments of freshwater bodies, which pose threat to the health of benthic communities through food chain contamination...Read more
Keywords:
Microplastics, River, Benthic sediment, Extraction, Categorization
Impacts of Wildfires on Surface Runoff and Erosion: The Case Study of a Fire Event in Pelion Area, Greece
Psilovikos A., Mpouras G., (Corresponding) Papathanasiou T., Malamataris D., Psilovikos T., Spiridis A.
Topic:
Estimation and prediction under past and future conditions (climate, population, land use change)
Wildfires can trigger dramatic increases in surface runoff and erosion, because of the burned vegetation and the appearance of a condition of soil-water repellence. Fire-enhanced surface runoff generation and soil erosion constitute adverse effects of high concern for a long-term future period...Read more
Keywords:
Wildfires, land use change, surface runoff, NRCS-CN method, sediment loss
Environmental and economic assessment integrated into laboratory-based scenario development for the valorization of dredged sediment
(Corresponding) Soleimani T., Hayek M., Junqua G., Salgues M., Souche J.
Topic:
CIRCULAR ECONOMY AND BIOECONOMY
This study discusses the potential environmental and economic benefits of dredged sediment valorization in concrete in the framework of the circular economy. The goal is to find a sustainable way to use the sediment in concrete while maintaining its strength and not compromising the economy or...Read more
Keywords:
life cycle assessment, dredged sediment, valorization, concrete
Paleolimnological approach infers past environmental changes archived in lake sediments of Bukit Merah Reservoir, Malaysia.
Akogwu S., (Corresponding) Wan Maznah W., McGowan S., Luki S., Fielding J.
Topic:
Ecological effects of environmental change
Human activities in the watershed of Bukit Merah Reservoir, have significantly increased, placing unprecedented pressure on this important system. However, long-term records of the ecological effects are scarce. Thus, this research aims to examine the impact of human-induced environmental change on...Read more
Keywords:
Paleolimnology, sediment core, diatom, geochemical, human impact
The invisible environmental impact of tourism in show caves: microplastic pollution in three Italian show caves
(Corresponding) Balestra V., Drudi L., Bellopede R.
Topic:
Environmental impacts of tourism and sustainable tourism development
Show caves are the most important geological heritage in the world, a significant economic resource and unique ecosystems characterized by speleothems, particular species and important drinking water reserves, however, microplastic (MP) pollution in caves is poorly studied. The deposits of three NW...Read more
Keywords:
microplastic, show cave, geological heritage, sediment, tourist impact
Anthropogenic metal pollution in Saronikos gulf: historical evolution and risk assessment based on selected sediment cores
Panagopoulou G., (Corresponding) Paraskevopoulou V., Yfanti A., Anagnostou E., Vrettou E., Filippi G., Botsou F., Xarlis P., Andreopoulos N., Moratis D., Stergiou N., Chatziathanasiou C., Damianou R., Dalianis A., Tsiparis I., Dassenakis M.
Topic:
Heavy metals in the environment
Anthropogenic metals (Cd, Cu, Hg, Pb, Zn) are chemical elements known for toxic effects when present in elevated concentrations. There are various sources of these metals to marine sediments. The presence and levels of anthropogenic metals in sediments may cause adverse implications to ecosystem...Read more
