CEST Proceedings are published under the ISSN 2944-9820.
Solar photocatalytic degradation of pharmaceutical compounds using ZnSnO3/CB composites
Kouvelis k., Petala A., (Corresponding) Frontistis Z., Kondarides D.
Topic:
Advanced oxidation processes
In this study, the activity of ZnSnO3 as a photocatalyst for the degradation of persistent micro–pollutants under simulated solar irradiation has been assessed. Zinc stannate (ZnSnO3), belongs to the class of ternary oxides and has a reported band gap of 2.4 eV. Due to its narrow band gap can be...Read more
Assessing the Utilization of Fuels Cells for the Valorization of Produced Excess Energy in Isolated Grids – The Green Transition of Agios Efstratios
(Corresponding) Dimou A., Vakalis S.
Topic:
Energy technologies and sustainability
The island of Agios Efstratios is a unique case, since a pilot green energy transition program is taking place. Wind and solar photovoltaic technologies have seen tremendous growth during the past decade and various policy measures have been introduced in support of their growth. For the cases of...Read more
APOC technology as an eco-innovative decentralized sanitation system for wastewater treatment and reuse facilities in the rural locality of Bent Saidane-NE Tunisia
(Corresponding) Chaabane S., Ghattassi A., Mensi K., M'hiri F., Plakas K.
Topic:
Water and wastewater reuse
Decentralized wastewater treatment systems (DEWATS) in rural areas can be a smart alternative that helps communities to strengthen rural sanitation in improving clean water and sanitation management. To address these challenges, AquaCycle project, funded by the European Union under the ENI CBC MED...Read more
Keywords:
decentralized wastewater treatment, anaerobic digestion, constructed wetland, solar disinfection, Bent Saidane Tunisia
Application of two different strategies for the simultaneous disinfection and decontamination of urban wastewater using solar photo-Fenton and solar/H2O2 processes
Maniakova G., Salmeron I., Polo-López M., Oller I., (Corresponding) Rizzo L., (Corresponding) Malato S.
Topic:
Sustainable water management in the mediterranean – technological solutions, demonstration and deployment
Simultaneous removal of contaminants of emerging concern and bacteria inactivation in simulated urban wastewater treatment plant effluent (SUWWE) through solar Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) namely solar photo-Fenton (SPF) with Ethylenediamine-N,N′-disuccinic acid (EDDS) (H2O2=50 mg/L, Fe(...Read more
Keywords:
sunlight/H2O2, solar photo-Fenton, EDDS, wastewater treatment
Utilization of paraffin wax as phase change material for solar thermal energy storage
(Corresponding) Shalaby S., Kabeel A., Fleafl A.
Topic:
Energy technologies and sustainability
In this work, a thermal energy storage system based paraffin wax as phase change material (PCM) was designed, constructed and tested when it was integrated with a solar water heater (SWH). For the purpose of comparison, the SWH was also tested when water was used as a storage medium. The system was...Read more
Keywords:
solar water heater, PCM, paraffin wax, energy storage
Development and demonstration of an eco-innovative system for sustainable treatment and reuse of municipal wastewater in small and medium size communities in the Mediterranean region
(Corresponding) Plakas K., Karabelas A., Takavakoglou V., Chatzis V., Oller-Alberola I., Polo-López I., Al-Naboulsi T., El Moll A., Kallali H., Mensi K., M'Hiri F., Simon Andreu P.
Topic:
Sustainable water management in the mediterranean – technological solutions, demonstration and deployment
Treated municipal wastewater is considered a valuable non-conventional water resource. However, a substantial number of wastewater treatment plants installed in the Mediterranean region have proven to be unsuccessful copies of systems operating in technolo-gically advanced countries. In addition to...Read more
Keywords:
municipal wastewater, reclamation, anaerobic digestion, constructed wetlands, solar photocatalytic oxidation
Interface engineering approaches for efficient and robust perovskite solar cells
(Corresponding) Falaras P.
Topic:
Renewable energy sources
The field of perovskite photovoltaics has been witnessing a surge of interest over the past few years across the breadth of advanced nanomaterials, nanoscience and nanotechnology. Of particular interest, controlling the nanomorphology of the hybrid perovskite absorber can modify intrinsically...Read more
Keywords:
Perovskite solar cells, Interface engineering, Water resistance, Efficiency, Stability
Time Evolution of Renewable Energy Applications Social Acceptability. The Wind Energy Case in Decarbonization Areas
Boulogiorgou D., (Corresponding) Kaldellis J.
Topic:
Renewable energy sources
Energy transition policy towards zero carbon electricity generation by 2030/2050 in European as well in national level is based on increased exploitation of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) giving great importance to public opinion and public participation. Considering the above, it is important to...Read more
Keywords:
Energy Transition, National Energy and Climate Plan, NIMBY, Solar Energy, Wind Energy.
Solar attenuation due to particulate matter in arid environments
(Corresponding) Alajlan M., Alsalem K.
Topic:
Renewable energy sources
The depletion of solar irradiation has several causes such as clouds and suspended particulate matters in the atmosphere. Particulate matters play an important role in decreasing solar irradiation by blocking partly the solar energy from reaching the ground. This lost irradiation must be taken into...Read more
