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Combining consumption-based approach and chemical analysis for identifying pharmaceuticals occurrence in hospital wastewater

Iliopoulou A., Gyparakis S., Arvaniti O., Sabathianakis I., Karagiannis E., Nika M., Thomaidis N., Kanellopoulou N., Thrassyvoulos M., Fountoulakis M., (Corresponding) Stasinakis A.
Topic: 
Emerging pollutants
This study aims to compare and correlate the concentrations of pharmaceutical found in hospital wastewater via chemical analysis with those estimated based on consumption data. For this reason, wastewater samples were collected from different points of the sewerage system serving a Greek hospital...Read more
Keywords: 
Pharmaceuticals, concentrations, hospital wastewater, chromatographic analysis, sewage epidemiology
Paper ID: 
cest2021_00177
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Evidence of Cyprus Energy Strategy, Realities and Options

(Corresponding) TSANGAS M., ZORPAS A.
Topic: 
Energy technologies and sustainability
Cyprus is an insular European Union member state. It is energy isolated and mostly depended on imported fossil fuel. Moreover, its energy planning is affected and guided by relevant European strategies as well as sustainability targets of the United Nations. Although a significant renewables...Read more
Keywords: 
Cyprus, Energy Resources, Energy Strategic Planning, Sustainability Evaluation
Paper ID: 
cest2021_00178
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Study on the fate of the chemical uncoupler 3,3′,4′,5-tetrachlorosalicylanilide (TCSA) in activated sludge process and investigation of its effects to different aquatic organisms

(Corresponding) Gatidou G., Hatzopoulos P., Chhetri R., Kokkoli A., Giannakopoulos A., Arvaniti O., Andersen H., Stasinakis A.
Topic: 
Emerging pollutants
This study examines the biodegradation of 3,3′,4′,5-tetrachlorosalicylanilide (TSCA) by activated sludge and investigates its effects to different aquatic organisms. According to the experimental results, the fate of the target compound in activated sludge systems is governed by the mechanisms of...Read more
Keywords: 
TSCA; biodegradation; activated sludge; effects; EC50; bioassays
DOI: 
https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2021.00179
Paper ID: 
cest2021_00179
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Preliminary hydro-geochemistry characterization of the complex geological framework of the Coreca area (Calabria, South Italy).

(Corresponding) Vespasiano G., Apollaro C.
Topic: 
Hydrology and water resources
Hydrogeochemical characterization combined with statistical methods has been used to investigate groundwater quality and related geochemical processes in the complex geological framework of Coreca (Calabria, South Italy). Coreca is characterized by a peculiar geological setting that affects the...Read more
Keywords: 
Hydrogeochemistry; statistical analysis; Coreca; drinking and irrigation use; statistical elaboration.
DOI: 
https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2021.00180
Paper ID: 
cest2021_00180
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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
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Exploitation of Crowdsourcing Tools and Earth Observation data: A Systematic Literature Review

(Corresponding) Tsiakou D., Tsimiklis G., Tsiakos V., Karagiannopoulou K., Amditis A.
Topic: 
Environmental data analysis and modelling
Crowdsourcing is a method gaining ever wider use in practice and leverages human intelligence to solve problems in a considerable number of study fields. Howe (Howe 2006) coined the concept defining: “Crowdsourcing represents the act of a company or institution taking a function once performed by...Read more
Keywords: 
Remote Sensing, Earth Observation, Citizen Science, Crowdsourcing tools
DOI: 
https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2021.00182
Paper ID: 
cest2021_00182
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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
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Functionalized iron oxide nanocomposite ultrafiltration membranes for water-in-oil emulsion separation

Wadi V., Ouda M., Naddeo V., Banat F., (Corresponding) Hasan S.
Topic: 
Water treatment
Removal of emulsified water in oil (w/o) emulsions are the most challenging compared to free water and dissolved water emulsions. Emulsified w/o cannot be removed by conventional techniques such as settling tanks, oil skimmers, floatation and magnetic technologies. Membrane technology is a highly...Read more
Keywords: 
Super-hydrophobic; water in oil; iron oxide; ultrafiltration; chemical synthesis
DOI: 
https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2021.00186
Paper ID: 
cest2021_00186
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Forage crops nitrogen use efficiency changes under drought conditions

(Corresponding) Žaltauskaitė J., Dikšaitytė A., Miškelytė D., Sujetovienė G., Januškaitienė I., Kacienė G.
Topic: 
Ecological effects of environmental change
Ensuring sustainable agriculture and food security is one of the biggest challenges under changing climate. The frequency and severity of droughts is increasing as a result of climate change. These extreme events may lead to decreased forage crop productivity and financial incomes. Forage crop...Read more
Keywords: 
drought, forage crops, nitrogen supply, nitrogen use efficiency
DOI: 
https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2021.00187
Paper ID: 
cest2021_00187
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Affordable multi-spectral imaging system for the identification and classification of microplastics from the environment

(Corresponding) Konde S., Gonnade V., Brackmann S., Nguyen J., Schneider M., Loeschel L., Lott C., Weber M., Koch M.
Topic: 
Case studies of macro- and microplastics pollution in coastal waters and rivers
Studies on microplastic pollution commonly use expensive spectroscopic methods such as FTIR spectroscopy or Raman spectroscopy. Alternatively, studies could also employ cheaper methods such as optical microscopes, which are prone to errors. Here, we present an inexpensive and simple multi-spectral...Read more
Keywords: 
Microplastics, photoluminescence, spectroscopy, multi-spectral imaging system, affordable system
DOI: 
https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2021.00188
Paper ID: 
cest2021_00188
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