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CEST Proceedings are published under the ISSN 2944-9820.

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

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2021.00801

Paper ID:

cest2021_00801

High resolution mass spectrometric non-target screening and wide-scope target analysis of emerging contaminants and target analysis of legacy contaminants in adult black-tailed godwit Limosa limosa in The Netherlands – preliminary findings

(Corresponding) Movalli P., Piersma T., Hooijmeijer J., Dekinga A., Howison R., Biesmeijer K., Dekker R., Alygizakis N., Gkotsis G., Kostakis M., Nika M., Thomaidis N.

Topic:

Emerging pollutants

Contaminant monitoring can elucidate exposure of bird populations (and other species in the same biotic communities) to chemical risks. Long-term monitoring of contaminants in birds can moreover be used to assess the effectiveness of chemical risk management measures, identify emerging contaminants...Read more

Keywords:

emerging contaminant, black-tailed godwit, non-target screening, wide scope target analysis

Paper ID:

cest2021_00634

Mitigation potentials of tree-crops: An economic evaluation of trading-off carbon sequestration with actual market goods.

Bithas K., (Corresponding) LATINOPOULOS D.

Topic:

Climate change mitigation and adaptation

As climate objectives are far from being reached under the prevailing policies, more concrete actions should be undertaken, and all possibilities should be exploited. Land-based mitigation potentials are emerging as a cost-effective mitigation prospect. CO2 sequestration is an essential ecosystem...Read more

Keywords:

Carbon farming; Climate change mitigation; Common Agricultural Policy, Ecosystem Valuation; Voluntary markets.

Paper ID:

cest2021_00635

Determination of 56 perfluoroalkyl acids and precursors in top predators and their prey from Northern Europe by LC-MS/MS

Androulakakis A., Alygizakis N., Gkotsis G., Nika M., Nikolopoulou V., Bizani E., Chadwick E., Cincinelli A., Claßen D., Danielsson S., Dekker R., Duke G., Glowacka N., Jansman H., Krone O., Martellini T., Movalli P., Persson S., Roos A., O'Rourk E., Siebert U., Treu G., van den Brink N., Walker L., Slobodnik J., (Corresponding) Thomaidis N.

Topic:

Emerging pollutants

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of emerging substances that have proved to be persistent and highly bioaccumulative. They are widely used in industrial and consumer applications and are known for their long-distance migration and toxicity. In this study, 65 recent specimens...Read more

Keywords:

PFAS, LC-MS/MS, SPE, emerging pollutants, top predators

Paper ID:

cest2021_00712

An integrated and comprehensive tool to assess urban mobility strategies

(Corresponding) Huertas J., Huertas M.

Topic:

Air pollution

Transport planning is a challenging topic to be addressed in urban areas in order to create sustainable cities, due to the adverse health effects, noise and congestions generated by the transport sector. Therefore, policymakers require technical tools that allow to take regulatory transport...Read more

Keywords:

sustainable mobility, health impact, air pollution

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2021.00660

Paper ID:

cest2021_00660

Design of Road-Side Barriers to Mitigate Air Pollution near Roads

(Corresponding) Huertas J., Aguirre J., Lopez O., Lopez C.

Topic:

Air pollution

The effects of using solid barriers on the dispersion of air pollutants emitted from the traffic of vehicles on roads located over flat areas were quantified, aiming to identify the geometry that maximizes the mitigation effect of air pollution near the road at the lowest barrier cost. Toward that...Read more

Keywords:

CFD; near road emissions; solid barriers; gas-phase pollutants; air pollution mitigation

Paper ID:

cest2021_00680

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

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2021.00650

Paper ID:

cest2021_00650

Electronic Navigational Charts Portrayal and S-100 Standard based Services for Environmentally Sensitive Sea Areas

Stilianos C., (Corresponding) Nakos B.

Topic:

Marine environment and coastal management

Data and information on the condition and variability of the marine environment are crucial for understanding changes that result from human activity, including the effects of human-induced climate change. Large quantities of marine related data are collected and stored globally for a wide variety...Read more

Keywords:

Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC); Portrayal; IHO S-100; Environmentally Sensitive Sea Areas (ESSA); Marine Spatial Data Infrastructure (MSDI); Marine Protected Areas (S-122)

Paper ID:

cest2021_00639

Preliminary assessment of groundwater Hydrogeochemistry in Kanye Area, SE Botswana

(Corresponding) Tafesse N., Mapeo R., Laletsang K., Segobaetso1 T.

Topic:

Soil and groundwater contamination and remediation

A hydrogeochemistry study was conducted in Kanye region, located in south east of Botswana, to determine the main composition controlling mechanisms in the groundwater chemistry of the area. Groundwater samples were collected and analyzed. The samples were analyzed for major cations, anions and...Read more

Keywords:

Botswana, Groundwater, Hydrogeochemistry, Hydrochemical facies, Kanye.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2021.00654

Paper ID:

cest2021_00654

Groundwater recharge in Molepolole area, SE Botswana

(Corresponding) Tafesse N., Laletsang K., Mapeo R., Appia R.

Topic:

Soil and groundwater contamination and remediation

Groundwater recharge estimation using chloride mass balance (CMB) method was conducted in Molepolole area, SE of Botswana. The study area is semi-arid area with uneven distribution of rainfall throughout the year. The mean annual rainfall of the area is 423.64 mm. Climatically the area is...Read more

Keywords:

Aquifer, Groundwater recharge, Molepolole, Rainfall, Wellfield

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2021.00658

Paper ID:

cest2021_00658