CEST Proceedings are published under the ISSN 2944-9820.
Aqueous synthesized mixed-phase nano-TiO2 photocatalysts for water treatment of both organic and inorganic pollutants
(Corresponding) Chalastara K., Demopoulos G.
Topic:
Nanomaterials in the environmnents applications and effects
Nano-sized mixed-phase titanium dioxide (TiO2) particles are synthesized through aqueous hydrolytic precipitation of TiCl4, in an easily-scalable continuously stirred tank reactor, CSTR. Different conditions give tunable mixed phase nanotitania particles consisting of anatase (A), rutile (R) or...Read more
Pyrolysis of Spirulina sp. Microalgae: Effect of Temperature on Chemical Compositions of Bio-Oil and Aqueous Phase
(Corresponding) Özçakır G., Karaduman A.
Topic:
Environmental biotechnology and bioenergy
Pyrolysis of Spirulina sp. Microalgae was carried out in a semi-batch glass reactor system. Effect of temperature on the yields of pyrolytic products (gaseous, liquid and solid residue) and chemical composition of the liquid products were investigated. All experiments were performed in 25 mL/min...Read more
Co-Pyrolysis of Plastic Wastes: Effects of Temperature and Feedstock Ratio on Chemical Composition of Liquid Product
(Corresponding) Özçakır G., Karaduman A.
Topic:
Solid waste management
Co-Pyrolysis of Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) and Polystyrene (PS) was carried out in a semi-batch glass reactor system. Effects of temperature and feedstock ratio on pyrolytic product yields (gaseous, liquid and solid residue) and chemical composition of the liquid were investigated. All...Read more
Keywords:
Polystyrene, Polyethylene, Co-Pyrolysis, Chemical recycling, Plastic waste management
Development of Porous Carbon Nanomaterials from Petroleum Waste for CO2 Capture and Mineralization
(Corresponding) Jalilov A., Albaiz A., Alsaidan M.
Topic:
Solid waste management
Herein we report on developing mineral
carbonization technology using porous carbons from
vacuum residue to generate products that are best
suited economically for CO2 sequestration.
Activating of vacuum residue using activation
reagent as Ca(OH)2 and MgO mixed with KOH gives
a porous...Read more
Keywords:
CO2 mineralization, industrial waste, CO2 sequestration, porous carbons, Activating of vacuum residue
50-year precipitation trends in Nestos Delta-Natura 2000 site
(Corresponding) Proutsos N., Korakaki E., Bourletsikas A., Karetsos G., Tsagari K., Georgiadis C.
Topic:
Enviornmental data analysis and modelling
Nestos Delta (north Greece) is a complex ecosystem of high ecological importance, protected by the European Union as a Natura 2000 site. The presence of the habitats 3170* and 91E0*, which are highly connected with water resources availability, impose the continuous monitoring of precipitation in...Read more
Determining the phenological stages of Nestos-Delta (Alnus glutinosa) riparian forest (Natura 2000 site) by using radiation transmittance data
(Corresponding) Proutsos N., Karetsos G., Tsagari C.
Topic:
Environmental data analysis and modelling
Trees’ phenology is a key factor for most forests’ physiological processes. The precise definition of the start-end dates and the duration of each phenological stage is critical. In the present study, radiation data were used from pyranometers installed at the Alnus glutinosa riparian forest of...Read more
Keywords:
Forest micrometeorology, LIFE-PRIMED, solar radiation, light transmittance, deciduous forest
Thornthwaite's approach for assessing aridity changes during the last seven decades in the urban environment of Heraklion-Crete in Greece
(Corresponding) Proutsos N., Bourletsikas A., Solomou A., Tsagari K.
Topic:
Atmospheric chemistry and physics
Changes in aridity, especially to more arid classes, can have a strong impact on vegetation development in urban environments affecting also the inhabitants’ health and quality of life. In this work, water related parameters (i.e. Potential evapotranspiration PET, water deficit D and surplus S) and...Read more
Treatment of High Strength Industrial Wastewater utilizing Canna X generalis in a Simulated Vertical Flow Constructed Wetland Set-up
(Corresponding) Ballesteros F., Antonio H., Esguerra G.
Topic:
Wastewater treatment
In the Philippines, DENR has mandated the regulation of oil and grease, COD, and TSS for automotive parts manufacturers. Wastewaters from industries have varying pollution strength that requires efficient treatment systems of combined physical, biological, and chemical processes. However, these...Read more
Keywords:
wastewater treatment, wetland, automotive wastewater, Canna X generalis, natural systems
Prediction of Algal Bloom Occurrence in Laguna Lake, Philippines using Artificial Neural Networks (ANN)
(Corresponding) Esguerra G., Ballesteros F.
Topic:
Lakes, rivers, estuaries and ecosystem health
Algal blooms pertain to an undesirable formation of unicellular freely-floating algal scum caused by the rapid growth of phytoplankton, which can become a hazard for the water body ecosystem. Laguna Lake serves as both a source of livelihood and water supply for the residents in the region and the...Read more
Keywords:
algal blooms, phytoplankton counts, artificial neural networks, Laguna de Bay, water quality prediction
Grey Water and Rain Water as Alternative Sources of Flush Water and Irrigational Water in and around Households: A Case Study from Istanbul Atakoy District
(Corresponding) BELER BAYKAL B., GURSOY O., AKSOY Y., SAMSUNLU A.
Topic:
Water and wastewater reuse
Grey water and rain water are two options as alternative sources to alleviate water stress/scarcity across the world. This paper aims to investigate possible use of reclaimed grey water and harvested rain water from on-site premises as sources of flush water and irrigational water in and around...Read more
Keywords:
Grey water / rain water as alternative water sources, flush water, irrigation, sustainability
