CEST Proceedings are published under the ISSN 2944-9820.
Evaluation of soil loaded with green iron nanoparticles for hexavalent chromium reduction
(Corresponding) Mystrioti C., Mpouras A., Papassiopi N., Dermatas D.
Topic:
Nanomaterials in the environmnents applications and effects
Chromate is a pollutant often found in groundwater and considered a serious threat for humans and ecosystem. Iron nanoparticles produced by green tea polyphenols (GT-nZVI) is a powerful reductant, appropriate for the reduction of Cr(VI) to Cr(III). GT-nZVI suspension was initially conceived ideal...Read more
Keywords:
hexavalent chromium, soil loaded nZVI, green nano-iron, calcareous soils
Synthesis and characterization of nanomagnetite for environmental applications
(Corresponding) Mystrioti C., Papassiopi N., Xenidis A.
Topic:
Environmental applications of nanomaterials
Μagnetite (Fe3O4) in nanoscale has been very attractive due to its unique properties which make it ideal for a wide range of applications. Nanomagnetite can be applied as drug delivery medium, as catalyst and as efficient adsorbent and reducing agent for water treatment. In this study, magnetite...Read more
Keywords:
magnetite; magnetic nanoparticles; microwave synthesis; chromium removal; adsorption.
Removal of Cr(VI) under flow conditions using a green nano-iron loaded resin
(Corresponding) Toli A., Mystrioti C., Xenidis A., Papassiopi N.
Topic:
Nanomaterials in the environmnents applications and effects
A new nanocomposite material, consisting of nanoiron incorporated in cationic resin beads, was evaluated for the removal of Cr(VI) under flow conditions, by conducting column experiments. An aqueous solution containing Cr(VI) 5 mg/L and NaCl 0.01 M as inert electrolyte was introduced in the column...Read more
Synthesis of kaolin supported nZVI and evaluation for the removal of Cr(VI) and Ni from waste streams
(Corresponding) Toli A., Mystrioti C., Della A., Thymi S., Papassiopi N.
Topic:
Efficient water resources management in cr(vi) impacted water bodies
This study involved the synthesis of kaolin-supported nano zero valent iron (K-nZVI) and the evaluation of its performance for the removal of chromates and nickel from contaminated waters. K-nZVI was prepared by mixing a kaolin sample with a FeCl3 solution, followed by the addition of sodium...Read more
Keywords:
nano zero valent iron (nZVI), kaolin, nickel, hexavalent chromium, batch tests
The adoption of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to increase the implementation of EMAS
Voukkali I., Loizia P., (Corresponding) Zorpas A.
Topic:
Environmental management and policies
EMAS (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme) is European Voluntary environmental management tool designed to support organizations to improve their environmental performance. Articles 38 and 44 of the EMAS Regulation contain the invitation for Member States to adopt legal instruments for reducing...Read more
Keywords:
EMAS, regulatory relief, key performance indicator
Urban Strategies for Waste Management in Coastal Areas
Voukkali I., Loizia P., Chatziparaskeva G., Navarro Pedreno J., (Corresponding) Zorpas A.
Topic:
Environmental management and policies
In comparison with other areas, tourist areas have to face additional challenges related to waste prevention and management due to their geographical and climatic conditions, the seasonality of tourism flow and the specificity of tourism industry and of tourists as waste producers.
One major...Read more
Keywords:
area metabolism, key performance indicator, bleu economy, waste strategies.
Benchmarking indicators to assess the level of circular economy strategy in Local Level
Loizia P., Inglezakis V., Navarro Pedreno J., Lasaridi K., (Corresponding) Zorpas A.
Topic:
Circular economy and industrial symbiosis
Sustainable waste management is an important global environmental agenda in the twenty- first century. The quantity of global waste increases as the population and the level of resource consumption rise over time. The increased generation of waste is also producing bigger environmental deprivation...Read more
Quantifying the impact of volunteerism in the framework of waste management strategies in Cyprus
Angeli A., (Corresponding) Zorpas A.
Topic:
Environmental management and policies
Waste Management strategies as a result of the production and consumption line (not cycle) are on the top of the global challenges, within the framework of the seventeen United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Based on the World Bank projections, the global waste generation levels...Read more
Keywords:
Let’s Do It, Cyprus, volunteerism, waste management, monetization, society, environment, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Declassification of drilling waste from oil & gas exploitation through end-of-waste criteria to be used as construction materials
Kazamias G., (Corresponding) Zorpas A.
Topic:
Hazardous waste management
All activities related to Oil & Gas Exploration, Production, Storage and Transportation involve waste generation associated to potential risk to environment. Waste types are related to Exploration and Producing (E&P) activities. These activities are: Drilling operations, Production...Read more
Keywords:
end-of-waste criteria, drilling waste, Oil & Gas Exploration, construction materials
The impact of COVID-19 partial lockdown on air pollution levels – A case study of Cyprus
Demetriou M., (Corresponding) Zorpas A.
Topic:
Covid-19 effects on environmental aspects and urban life
This study aims to analyze the changes in air pollution levels during lockdown measures in Cyprus. Lockdown measures came into force from March 13th 2020, few days after the first COVID-19 case was registered. The study analyses the data from different air quality monitoring stations in Cyprus in...Read more
Keywords:
COVID-19; Lockdown measures; Air quality; Traffic emission reduction
