Description
Wastes: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities II contains selected papers presented at the 4th edition of the International Conference Wastes: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities, that took place 25-26 September 2017 at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.
The Wastes conference, which takes place biennially, is a prime forum for academics and industry representatives from the waste management and recycling sectors around the world to share their experience and knowledge with all in attendance.
The published papers focus on a wide range of topics, including: Wastes as construction materials, Wastes as fuels, Waste treatment technologies,MSW management, Recycling of wastes and materials recovery, Wastes from new materials (nanomaterials, electronics, composites, etc.), Environmental, economic and social aspects in waste management and Circular economy.
Table of Contents
Energetic recovery of municipal solid waste scenario in São Paulo State, Brazil
F.C. Dalmo, N.M. Simao, S. Nebra & P.H.M. Sant’Ana
Recycled synthetic waste fibres for the reinforcement of concrete
K. Bendjillali, M. Chemrouk & B. Boulekbache
Leaching characteristics of co-bearing glasses obtained from spent Li-ion batteries
B.J. Forero, J.V. Díaz-Salaverría, P. Delvasto & C.X. Gouveia
Valorisation of different wastes: A sustainable approach in the design of new products
A. Teixeira, D. Monteiro, R. Ribeiro, V. Canavarro, B. Rangel & J.L. Alves
Belgian and Portuguese apple tree bark and core: Comparison of antioxidant content
M.M. Moreira, M.F. Barroso, S. Morais, C. Delerue-Matos, A. Boeykens & H. Withouck
Process development for a combined treatment of EAFD and jarosite
S. Wegscheider, S. Steinlechner, G. Hanke & J. Antrekowitsch
Mechanical damage of a nonwoven geotextile induced by recycled aggregates
J.R. Carneiro, M.L. Lopes & A. da Silva
Smart biofilms produced from fish filleting wastes
R.S. Brito, C.A. Araújo, L.F.H. Lourenço, E.J.G. Pino-Hernádez, G.S. Souza Matos & M.R.S. Peixoto Joele
PAC and tannin as coagulants in swine slaughterhouse wastewater treatment
M.C. Bongiovani, T. Werberich, R.M. Schneider & A.G. do Amaral
Waste to energy as a complementary energy source in Abuja, Nigeria
O.M. Aderoju & G.A. Dias
Study on properties related to energy recovery from waste streams in Finland
E. Sermyagina, M. Nikku, E. Vakkilainen & T. Hyppänen
Chars from co-gasification of rice wastes as Cr(III) removal agents
D. Dias, W. Ribeiro, N. Lapa, M. Bernardo, I. Matos, I. Fonseca & F. Pinto
Anaerobic digestion sludge composting—assessment of the star-up process
M.E. Silva, S. Araújo, I. Brás, G. Lobo, A. Cordeiro, M. Faria, A.C. Cunha-Queda & O.C. Nunes
Diagnosis and assessment of the management of sanitary landfill leachates in Portugal
A. Fernandes, L. Ciríaco, M.J. Pacheco, A. Lopes & A. Albuquerque
Truck tire pyrolysis optimization using the self-produced carbon black as a catalyst
N. Akkouche, M. Balistrou, M. Hachemi, N. Himrane, K. Loubar & M. Tazerout
Waste cooking oils: Low-cost substrate for co-production of lipase and microbial lipids
S.M. Miranda, A.S. Pereira, I. Belo & M. Lopes
Proposal for MSW management facilities location in a state of Brazil
D.A. Colvero, A.P.D. Gomes, L.A.C. Tarelho, M.A.A. Matos & K.A. Santos
Production of tannin-based adsorbents and their use for arsenic uptake from water
H.A.M. Bacelo, C.M.S. Botelho & S.C.R. Santos
Damage induced by recycled C&D wastes on the short-term tensile behaviour of a geogrid
P.M. Pereira, C.S. Vieira & M.L. Lopes
Lean-green synergy awareness: A Portuguese survey
M.F. Abreu, A.C. Alves & F. Moreira
Efficiency of regeneration by solvent extraction for different types of waste oil
C.T. Pinheiro, M.J. Quina & L.M. Gando-Ferreira
Diethylketone and Cd pilot-scale biosorption by a biofilm supported on vermiculite
F. Costa & T. Tavares
Removal of wastewater treatment sludge by incineration
S. Dursun, Z.C. Ayturan & G. Dinc
Double benefit biodiesel produced from waste frying oils and animal fats
M. Catarino, A.P. Soares Dias & M. Ramos
Alkali-activated cement using slags and fly ash
S. Rios, A. Viana da Fonseca, C. Pinheiro, S. Nunes & N. Cristelo
Waste of biodiesel production: Conversion of glycerol into biofuel additives
S. Carlota, J.E. Castanheiro & A.P. Pinto
Geotechnical characterization of recycled C&D wastes for use as trenches backfilling
C.S. Vieira, M.L. Lopes & N. Cristelo
Recycling of MSWI fly ash in clay bricks—effect of washing and electrodialytic treatment
W. Chen, E. Klupsch, G.M. Kirkelund, P.E. Jensen, L.M. Ottosen & C. Dias-Ferreira
Processing of metallurgical wastes with obtaining iron oxides nanopowders
I.Yu. Motovilov, V.A. Luganov, T.A. Chepushtanova, G.D. Guseynova & Sh.S. Itkulova
A step forward on cleaner production: Remanufacturing and interchangeability
F. Moreira
Review of potential ways for resource recovery from human urine
J. Santos, E. Cifrian, T. Llano, C. Rico, A. Andrés & C. Alegría
Portugal lacks refuse derived fuel production from municipal solid waste
P.C. Berardi, M.F. Almeida, J.M. Dias & M.L. Lopes
Removal of Cr(III) from aqueous solutions by modified lignocellulosic waste
A.L. Arim, D.F.M. Cecílio, M.J. Quina & L.M. Gando-Ferreira
Valorization of residues from fig processing industry by anaerobic digestion
D.P. Rodrigues, C.I. Alves, R.C. Martins, M.J. Quina, A. Klepacz-Smolka, M.N. Coelho Pinheiro & L.M. Castro
Hazards identification in waste collection systems: A case study
B. Rani-Borges & J.M.P. Vieira
Outlining strategies to improve eco-efficiency and efficiency performance
E.J. Lourenço, A.J. Baptista, J.P. Pereira & C. Dias-Ferreira
Enzymatic esterification of pre-treated and untreated acid oil soapstock
J. Borges, C. Alvim-Ferraz, M.F. Almeida, J.M. Dias & S. Budžaki
Formulation of waste mixtures towards effective composting: A case study
M.J. Fernandes, F.C. Pires & J.M. Dias
Selective extraction of lithium from spent lithium-ion batteries
N. Vieceli, F. Margarido, M.F.C. Pereira, F. Durao, C. Guimaraes & C.A. Nogueira
The main environmental impacts of a university restaurant and the search for solutions
M.C. Rizk, D.B. Nascimento, B.A. Perao & F.P. Camacho
Treatment of food waste from a university restaurant added to sugarcane bagasse
M.C. Rizk, I.P. Bonalumi, T.S. Almeida & F.P. Camacho
Biosolids production and COD removal in activated sludge and moving bed biofilm reactors
R.A. Dias, R.C. Martins, L.M. Castro & R.M. Quinta-Ferreira
Anaerobic digestion impact on the adaptation to climate change in São Tomé and Príncipe
J.F. Pesqueira, M.F. Almeida, J.M. Dias, D. Carneiro, A. Justo & M.J. Martins
Garden waste quantification using home composting on a model garden
T. Machado, B. Chaves, L. Campos & D. Bessa
Acid esterification vs glycerolysis of acid oil soapstock for FFA reduction
E. Costa, M. Cruz, C. Alvim-Ferraz, M.F. Almeida & J.M. Dias
Sweet potato bioethanol purification using glycerol
J.O.V. Silva, M.F. Almeida, J.M. Dias & M.C. Alvim-Ferraz
Methodology for the assessment of non-hazardous waste treatment areas
V. Amant, A. Denot & L. Eisenlohr
MAESTRI efficiency framework as a support tool for industrial symbiosis implementation
A.J. Baptista, E.J. Lourenço, P. Peças, E.J. Silva, M.A. Estrela, M. Holgado, M. Benedetti & S. Evans
Activated carbons from Angolan wood wastes for the adsorption of MCPA pesticide
E.F. Tchikuala, P.A.M. Mourao & J.M.V. Nabais
Separate collection of packaging waste: Characterization and impacts
V. Oliveira, J.M. Vaz, V. Sousa & C. Dias-Ferreira
Improvement of a clayey soil with alkaline activation of wastes
M. Correa-Silva, T. Miranda, N. Araújo, J. Coelho, N. Cristelo & A. Topa Gomes
Gasification of RDF from MSW—an overview
F.V. Barbosa, J.C.F. Teixeira, M.C.L.G. Vilarinho & J.M.M.G. Araújo
Extraction of copper from dumps and tails of leaching by hydrochloric acid
K.K. Mamyrbayeva, V.A. Luganov, Y.S. Merkibayev, Zh. Yesken & S.D. Orazymbetova
Construction wastes application for environmental protection
A.S. Sakharova, L.B. Svatovskaya, M.M. Baidarashvili & A.V. Petriaev
Design of a laboratory scale circulating fluidized bed gasifier for residual biomass
D.A. Tibocha, D.C. Guío-Pérez & S.L. Rincón
Efficient activated carbons from chars of the co-pyrolysis of rice wastes
D. Dias, M. Miguel, N. Lapa, M. Bernardo, I. Matos, I. Fonseca & F. Pinto
Recovery of the polymer content of electrical cables for thermal and acoustic insulation
J. Bessa, C. Mota, F. Cunha & R. Fangueiro
Recovery of wood dust in composite materials
J. Bessa, C. Mota, F. Cunha & R. Fangueiro
Modified biological sorbents from waste for the removal of metal ions from the water system
L. Rozumová, P. Kůs & I. Šafařík
Phytoremediation of soils contaminated with lead by Arundo donax L.
S. Sidella, S.L. Cosentino, A.L. Fernando, J. Costa & B. Barbosa
Employment of industrial wastes as agents for inclusion modification in molten steels
F.A. Castro, J. Santos, P. Lacerda, R. Pacheco, T. Teixeira, A. Silva, E. Soares, J. Machado & M. Abreu
Olive pomace phenolics extraction: Conventional vs emergent methodologies
M.A. Nunes, R.C. Alves, A.S.G. Costa, M.B.P.P. Oliveira & H. Puga
Incorporation of metallurgical wastes as inorganic fillers in resins
A. Oliveira, C.I. Martins & F. Castro
Sustainability and circular economy through PBL: Engineering students’ perceptions
A.C. Alves, F. Moreira, C.P. Leao & M.A. Carvalho
Suitability of agroindustrial residues for cellulose-based materials production
D.J.C. Araújo, M.C.L.G. Vilarinho & A.V. Machado
Pyrolysis of lipid wastes under different atmospheres: Vacuum, nitrogen and methane
L. Durao, M. Gonçalves, A. Oliveira, C. Nobre, B. Mendes, T. Kolaitis & T. Tsoutsos
Effect of temperature in RDF pyrolysis
A. Ribeiro, J. Carvalho & C. Vilarinho
Potential of exhausted olive pomace for gasification
C. Castro, A. Mota, A. Ribeiro, M. Soares, J. Araujo, J. Carvalho & C. Vilarinho
Analysis of foundry sand for incorporation in asphalt mixtures
L.P. Nascimento, J.R.M. Oliveira & C. Vilarinho



