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CEST Proceedings are published under the ISSN 2944-9820.
Properties of Thermo-Mechanically and Steam-Treated Recycled Wood Fibers from Post-Consumer Waste and Processing Residues
(Corresponding) Xu C., Alao P., Adamopoulos S.
Topic:
2. CIRCULAR ECONOMY AND BIOECONOMY
Engineered wood products like medium-density fiberboard (MDF) are widely used in furniture and construction due to their low cost and ease of processing, with production steadily increasing along with the waste. This research investigates the characteristics of recycled fibers and compares them to...Read more
Biomethanation of Syngas with a Focus on CO Conversion Using Mixed Microbial Cultures in a Thermophilic Trickle bed Reactor
Ali A., Ali R., Yde L., (Corresponding) Ashraf M.
Topic:
11. ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES
Biomethanation of syngas offers a sustainable route for renewable methane production. However, CO-rich gas streams pose challenges due to microbial inhibition. This study evaluated a thermophilic trickle bed reactor (TBR) operating for 180 days with mixed microbial cultures and varying syngas...Read more
Keywords:
Trickle bed reactor, syngas, biomethane, carbon monoxide, conversion, inoculum
Transformation of Developmental Housing Towards SDGs in Saudi Arabia
Alzamil W.
Topic:
5. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND POLICY
This paper discusses the transformation of developmental housing towards SDGs in Saudi Arabia. The paper adopts the descriptive approach and in-depth analysis of housing theories, previous studies, and government statistical reports. The paper concludes that transforming developmental housing...Read more
Keywords:
Developmental Housing, Sustainability, SDGs, Saudi Arabia.
Optimized Biomethanation of Hydrogen and Carbon Dioxide via Inoculum Selection and Pre-processing in a Thermophilic Trickle-Bed Reactor
Ali R., Yde L., (Corresponding) Ashraf M.
Topic:
11. ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES
To improve the energy efficiency of biological methanation of CO₂ and H₂, this study evaluates the performance of a thermophilic (55 °C) anaerobic trickle-bed reactor (700 ml). A novel inoculation strategy is presented, involving the use of unfiltered and uncentrifuged anaerobic sludge from a...Read more
Keywords:
Biomethanation, trickle bed reactor, inoculum, pre-processing
Influence of microplastics in the bioconcentration and depuration of organic pollutants in European eels
(Corresponding) Campo J., Alvarez-Ruiz R., Andreu V.
Topic:
3. PLASTICS IN THE ENVIRONMENT
Despite high levels of organic pollutants (OPs) have been found in ecosystems considered as the habitats of European eels, there is scarce information about the bioconcentration and depuration kinetics of such OPs, and only few research has reported them in different eels’ tissues. In this research...Read more
Direct PHA production from sewage sludge: a scalable strategy for wastewater resource recovery
Mineo A., (Corresponding) Mannina G.
Topic:
1. WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND REUSE
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) are biodegradable polymers with wide-ranging industrial applications. Producing PHAs from sewage sludge offers a sustainable waste valorization and biopolymer synthesis strategy. Sewage sludge, a byproduct of wastewater treatment, is rich in organic carbon and thus...Read more
Towards Optimal Building Retrofits: A Multi-Objective Optimisation Framework Using Genetic Algorithms and EnergyPlus
(Corresponding) Alexakis K., Benekis V., Kokkinakos P., Askounis D.
Topic:
6. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS
The decarbonisation of the building sector requires the identification of optimal retrofit strategies that balance energy efficiency, cost, and indoor comfort. This paper presents the conceptual design of an integrated simulation pipeline that couples Genetic Algorithms (GAs) with dynamic building...Read more
Keywords:
Multi-objective optimization, Building retrofit, EnergyPlus, Microclimate weather data
Application of Iron Oxide-Coated Membranes in Permeable Block Systems for Advanced Removal of Micro- and Nanoplastics
Lee Y., (Corresponding) Jeong S.
Topic:
1. WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND REUSE
The increasing prevalence of microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) in aquatic environments has raised significant environmental and public health concerns, necessitating the development of effective removal technologies. This study explores the application of iron oxide-coated membrane...Read more
Keywords:
Iron oxide nanoparticles, Microplastics, Nanoplastics, Permeable block systems, Membrane coating
Biosurfactants and bioemulsifiers: from contaminated soils to remediation via food-waste valorization.
(Corresponding) Puddu M., Beretta G., Saponaro S., Sezenna E.
Topic:
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
Nanofiltration for the Treatment of Bleaching Effluents from the Pulp and Paper Industry: A Case Study
(Corresponding) Ronca A., Galinha C., Crespo J.
Topic:
1. WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND REUSE
The present study explores the application of commercial nanofiltration (NF) membranes for the treatment of bleaching effluent from the pulp and paper (P&P) industry, within the framework of the RESURGENCE project, funded by the European Union’s Horizon Research and Innovation Programme (Grant...Read more
Keywords:
P&P industry, nanofiltration membrane, industrial wastewater treatment, water reuse.
