CEST Proceedings are published under the ISSN 2944-9820.
Biorefinery model for the production of biofuels and bioproducts from lignocellulosic biomass
Vela-García N., (Corresponding) Bolonio D., J. Chuck C., García-Martínez M.
Topic:
Environmental biotechnology and bioenergy
This work studies advanced biofuel and biomaterials production using lignocellulosic biomass from poplar crops. In this sense, lignocellulosic biomass transformation into biojet fuel, bioLPG, green diesel and High-Density Polyethylene (HPDE) was studied through an exhaustive evaluation, including a...Read more
Destruction of Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) in water by cold atmospheric plasma
Papalexopoulou K., Ronen A., (Corresponding) Aggelopoulos C.
Topic:
Advanced oxidation processes
Cold atmospheric plasma was investigated as for the remediation of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) contaminated water. The destruction of the highly toxic PFOA is a challenging task since it is a persistent and bioaccumulative chemical causing pollution in waterbodies. In this study, plasma...Read more
Keywords:
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), cold atmospheric plasma (CAP), wastewater treatment, dielectric barrier discharge (DBD), reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS)
A pilot scale of constructed wetlands (CWs) was designed, constructed and operated on August 2022 at pharmaceutical factory in Jordan. This pilot is aiming to remove pharmaceuticals (i.e. antibiotics) from treated industrial wastewater generated from secondary activated sludge system. Jordanian...Read more
AKANoah Student Team experience: microplastics analysis technics on the Po River environment
Conteduca F., Francardo C., Paradiso G., (Corresponding) Turdo R., Balestra V., Bellopede R., Comino E.
Topic:
Microplastics in water treatment: fate, toxicity assessment and removal technologies
AKANoah PoliTo is a student team from Politecnico di Torino which aims to design an environmental monitoring strategy for the urban river ecosystem and a plastic waste collection system.
Data gathering and analysis are key for monitoring, mitigating, and preventing pollution of such a pivotal...Read more
Decreased Soil Water Content Effects on the Toxicity of Triclosan to Oilseed Rape (Brassica napus L.)
(Corresponding) Miskelyte D., Zaltauskaite J.
Topic:
Emerging pollutants
Due to the rising amounts of antimicrobial agents in the environment and the lack of knowledge on their ecotoxicity, there is growing concern regarding their effects on the environment. One of the most widely used antibacterial compounds in both personal care and pharmaceutical products is...Read more
Fair and Efficient Allocation of EU Emission Allowances
(Corresponding) Dimos S., Fotakis D., Mathioudaki A., Papadopoulos K.
Topic:
Environmental data analysis and modelling
Under the European Union Emission Trading System (EU ETS), the European Union issues and allocates emission allowances (EUA) to the member states to cap the total volume of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. Since the first years of operation, the EU ETS allocation procedure has undergone multiple...Read more
Keywords:
EU ETS, Cap-and-Trade, Emission Trading System, Allowance Allocation, Individual Fairness
Growth and biochemical responses of earthworms (Dendrobaena veneta) exposed to tetracycline
(Corresponding) Žaltauskaitė J., Miškelytė D., Sujetovienė G., Dikšaitytė A., Januškaitienė I., Kzacienė G., Dagiliūtė R.
Topic:
Emerging pollutants
Veterinary antibiotics have received growing attention in recent years as emerging terrestrial contaminants. Livestock, animal manure and slurry land application are the main routes for veterinary antibiotics to enter the soil environment. Widespread use and distribution of tetracyclines poses a...Read more
Electrified membranes for microplastic fouling mitigation
Ouda M., Banat F., Naddeo V., (Corresponding) Hasan S.
Topic:
Microplastics in water treatment: fate, toxicity assessment and removal technologies
The excessive use of plastics has created a route for microplastics into our water and wastewater treatment plants. Coupled with the on-going water crises, this creates a threat to fresh water availability as microplastics disrupt the operation of these plants. Microplastics result in severe...Read more
Keywords:
Microplastics; membrane fouling; ultrafiltration; electrochemical system
Antineoplastic drugs in surface waters: presence, exposure, and risk.
(Corresponding) Gouveia T., Mota I., Silva A., Alves A., Santos M.
Topic:
Emerging pollutants
Antineoplastic drugs are highly toxic pharmaceuticals used during chemotherapy. Their presence in surface waters has been reported worldwide, increasing environmental and human health concerns. This work estimates the risks from the exposure of humans to antineoplastic drugs via surface waters in a...Read more
Keywords:
surface waters, cytotoxics, cytostatic drugs, risk assessment, human exposure.
Occurrence and fate of OMPs and ARGs in innovative full-scale WWTPs
(Corresponding) Rivadulla M., Suarez S., Garrido J., Omil F.
Topic:
Emerging pollutants
The presence of antibiotic resistance determinants in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) presents a potential risk for human health and for the environment (Manaia et al., 2018). The scientific knowledge related to this topic is still limited, while new technologies are being implemented to reduce...Read more
Keywords:
Real sewage, innovative technologies, organic micropollutants, antibiotic resistances.
