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CEST Proceedings are published under the ISSN 2944-9820.

One step industrial enzymatic technology of starch hydrolysis to glucose

(Corresponding) Kvesitadze G., Khvedelidze R., (Corresponding) Urushadze T., Kutateladze L., Zakariashvili N., Jobava M., Sadunishvili T.
Topic: 
Energy technologies and sustainability
Starch degrading enzymes like amylase have received great attention because of their technological significance and economic benefits. As a result of screening of Durmishidze Institute of Biochemistry and Biotechnology collection of mycelial fungi, accounting 2500 individual strains, 39 strains...Read more
Keywords: 
microscopic fungi, amylases, hydrolysis, glucose, technology
DOI: 
https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2019.00170
Paper ID: 
cest2019_00170
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Conversion of agro-industrial wastes into non-toxic protein-rich food additives by basidial fungi strains isolated from diverse ecosystems of Georgia

(Corresponding) Kvesitadze G., Tsiklauri N., Khvedelidze R., Kutateladze L., Sadunishvili T.
Topic: 
New solutions for a better and sustainable agriculture
Great interest to basidial fungi is determined by their potential to convert number of lignocellulosic wastes into nontoxic compounds, cheap food, pharmaceuticals, etc. The majority of basidial fungi strains are characterized by high activity of enzymes degrading plant biopolymers, including lignin...Read more
Keywords: 
agro-industrial wastes, converstion, basidial fungi, protein-rich food additives
DOI: 
https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2021.00621
Paper ID: 
cest2021_00621
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Presence and removal of Organic Micropollutants in 8 different Wastewater Treatment Plants and Risk Assessment of treated effluent

(Corresponding) Di Marcantonio C., Chiavola A., Meccoli L., Leoni S., Calchetti T., Gioia V., Mancini M., Frugis A., Cecchini G., Ceci C., Spizzirri M., Boni M.
Topic: 
Wastewater treatment
Increasing attention has been paid in the recent years to the presence of Organic MicroPollutants (OMPs) in water, being considered a source of a high risk for public health and environment (Rodriguez-Narvaez et al., 2017). The present study belongs to a wide research activity carried out since...Read more
Keywords: 
Caffeine, Emerging contaminants, Illicit drugs, Pharmaceuticals, Wastewater treatment plants.
DOI: 
https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2021.00459
Paper ID: 
cest2021_00459
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Flame Retardants (polybrominated diphenyl ethers, PBDEs) and Organophoshates, OPFRs) In Dust from Canadian Fire Stations

Brown R., Tarrant D., Gill R., Dhaliwal J., Sarala R., Patton S., Park J., (Corresponding) Petreas M.
Topic: 
Urban environment and health
Dust is a good medium to assess indoor exposures to many persistent organics, including flame retardants. With concerns regarding persistence, bioaccumulation and toxicity of many flame retardants, a series of bans and regulations have created shifts in their usage. For firefighters, exposures to...Read more
Keywords: 
flame retardants, PBDEs, OPFRs, fire stations, dust
DOI: 
https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2019.00871
Paper ID: 
cest2019_00871
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Micro-pollutants, Oxidants, Catalysts and the Water Matrix: A Harmonic Quartet or the War of the Roses?

(Corresponding) MANTZAVINOS D.
Topic: 
Advanced oxidation processes
Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs, e.g. heterogeneous and homogeneous photocatalysis, electrochemical oxidation, ozonation, ultrasound irradiation, Fenton and alike reactions, and many more) have been investigated for the treatment of emerging pollutants over the past 20 years (Klavarioti et al.,...Read more
Keywords: 
competition, matrix, performance, synergy, wastewater
DOI: 
https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2019.00766
Paper ID: 
cest2019_00766
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Influence of the addition of M2+ (M: Co, Cu, Zn) on the properties and activity of W-TiO2 and Mo-TiO2 photocatalysts for water remediation

Mergenbayeva S., (Corresponding) Poulopoulos S., Grilla E., Vakros J., Mantzavinos D.
Topic: 
Advanced oxidation processes
In this study, ternary systems of M1M2TiO2 (M1:Co, Cu, Zn) M2 (WO3, MoO3) were prepared and tested for the photocatalytic degradation of sulfamethoxazole. It was found that W-oxo species can be used without significant alteration of the TiO2 activity, while only Cu is a possible candidate for the...Read more
Keywords: 
TiO2, WO3, SMX
DOI: 
https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2021.00426
Paper ID: 
cest2021_00426
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Rapidly growing cities and critical environmental issues: An evaluation model to support policy-making

(Corresponding) Nesticò A., Somma P., Maselli G., Naddeo V.
Topic: 
Spatial environmental planning
The use of multi-criteria analysis methods as a decision support tool plays a crucial role in defining spatial policies oriented towards environmental quality enhancement, social and cultural development, and economic feasibility. In order to support sustainable city governance processes, purpose...Read more
Keywords: 
Urban Regeneration; Environmental Decision Making; Multicriteria Analysis
DOI: 
https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2021.00538
Paper ID: 
cest2021_00538
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Challenges for the development of green organizations

(Corresponding) Grudziński A., (Corresponding) Sulich A.
Topic: 
Circular economy and industrial symbiosis
The ecological nature of the organization is one of the important topics discussed in the field of the theory of durable and sustainable development and CSR practices. What is more, being a "green organization" has become not only fashionable but also beneficial. Ecological issues are...Read more
Keywords: 
green jobs, green management, qualitative analysis
DOI: 
https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2019.00466
Paper ID: 
cest2019_00466
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The inter-organizational green careers – literature review and a conceptual framework

(Corresponding) Sulich A., Piwowar-Sulej K.
Topic: 
Innovative environmental solutions
The analysis of publications indexed in Scopus and Web of Science databases revealed that there is a lack of research on designing an internal green career in companies. Therefore, the paper aims to present the searching results and characterize the possibilities of the development of internal...Read more
Keywords: 
Environmental management, green HRM, green jobs, sustainable development
DOI: 
https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2021.00053
Paper ID: 
cest2021_00053
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Circular Economy Shadows

(Corresponding) Sulich A., Sołoducho-Pelc L.
Topic: 
Ecology, environmental change and management
The effects of the Circular Economy (CE) are positive and negative. However, the beneficial aspects are widely considered. The CE creates a link between economic growth and limited resources by cuts waste from the production system. Therefore, CE is associated with increased prosperity, the...Read more
Keywords: 
Green Economy, Management, Sustainable Development.
DOI: 
https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2021.00791
Paper ID: 
cest2021_00791
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