Publications

Some selected publications of the Unit are the following:

  1. Makan A., Malamis D., Assobhei O., Loizidou Μ. and Mountadar M. (2012) Multi-criteria decision analyisis for the selection of the most suitable landfill site: case of Azemmour, Morocco. International journal of management science and engineering management, 7 (2), 96-109.
  2. Thanos, A. G., Katsou, E., Malamis, S., Psarras, K., Pavlatou, E. A., & Haralambous, K. J. (2012). Evaluation of modified mineral performance for chromate sorption from aqueous solutions. Chemical Engineering Journal, 211, 77-88
  3. Katsou, E., Malamis, S., Kosanovic, T., Souma, K., & Haralambous, K. J. (2012). Application of adsorption and ultrafiltration processes for the pre-treatment of several industrial wastewater streams. Water, Air and Soil Pollution, 223:5519–5534.
 



  1. V. Inglezakis, S. Dvorsak, J. Varga, C. Venetis, A. Zorpas, K. Elaiopoulos, N. Ardeleanu, L. Ilieva, K. Moustakas, M. Loizidou, C. Cobzaru, Municipal Solid Waste Experimental Studies in Romania and Bulgaria, International Journal of Chemical and Environmental Engineering Systems 3 (3) (2012) 64-73
  2. Malamis, S., Katsou, E., Kosanovic, T., & Haralambous, K. J. (2012). Combined adsorption and ultrafiltration processes employed for the removal of pollutants from metal plating wastewater. Separation Science and Technology (Philadelphia), 47(7), 983-996
  3. S. Malamis, E. Katsou, K. Takopoulos, P. Demetriou, M. Loizidou, Assessment of metal removal, biomass activity and RO concentrate treatment in an MBR–RO system, Journal of Hazardous Materials, Volumes 209–210 (2012) 1-8
  4. K. Moustakas, Al. Mavropoulos, E. Katsou, K.-J. Haralambous, M. Loizidou, Study of the leaching properties of slag generated by a demonstration plasma gasification unit: The role of pH, particle size, contact time and cooling method used, Journal of Hazardous Materials 207-208 (2012) 44-50
  5. V.J. Inglezakis, Α.Α. Zorpas, C. Venetis, M. Loizidou, K. Moustakas, N. Ardeleanu, L. Ilieva, S. Dvorsak, Municipal Solid Waste Generation and Economic Growth Analysis for the years 2000-2013 in Romania, Bulgaria, Slovenia and Greece, Journal Fresenius Environmental Bulletin 21, 8b (2012) 2362-2367
  6. Dimos, V., Haralambous, K. J., & Malamis, S. (2012). A review on the recent studies for chromium species adsorption on raw and modified natural minerals. Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology, 42(19), 1977-2016.
  7. Malamis, S., Katsou, E., Daskalakis, N., & Haralambous, K. J. (2012). Investigation of the inhibitory effects of heavy metals on heterotrophic biomass activity and their mitigation through the use of natural minerals. Journal of Environmental Science and Health - Part A Toxic/Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering, 47(13), 1992-1999.
  8. E. Katsou, S. Malamis, M. Tzanoudaki, K.J. Haralambous, M. Loizidou, Regeneration of natural zeolite polluted by lead and zinc in wastewater treatment systems, Journal of Hazardous Materials, 189 (3) (2011) 773-786.
  9. E. Katsou, S. Malamis, K.J. Haralambous, Industrial wastewater pre-treatment for heavy metal reduction by employing a sorbent- assisted ultrafiltration system, Chemosphere, 82, pp. 557-564, (2011)
  10. E. Katsou, S. Malamis, K.-J. Haralambous, Pre-treatment of industrial wastewater polluted with lead using adsorbents and ultrafiltration or microfiltration membranes, Water Environment Research, 83 (4) pp. 298-312 (2011).
  11. S. Malamis, E. Katsou & K.J. Haralambous, Evaluation of the efficiency of a combined adsorption-ultrafiltration system for the removal of heavy metals, color, and organic matter from textile wastewater, Separation Science and Technology, 46(6), pp. 920-932, (2011).
  12. F. Kourmousis, K. Moustakas, A. Papadopoulos, V. Inglezakis, I. Avramikos, M. Loizidou, Management of waste from electrical and electronic equipment in Cyprus – A case study, Environmental Engineering and Management Journal 10(5), (2011) 703-709
  13. E. Katsou, S. Malamis, M. Loizidou, Performance of a membrane bioreactor for the treatment of industrial wastewater characterized by significant heavy metal concentrations, Bioresource Technology, 102 (6) (2011) 4325-4332.
  14. Makan A., Malamis D., Assobhei O., Loizidou M., and Mountadar M. (2011). Solid waste management: case of collection and Vehicle Routing Problem in the city of Azemmour, Morocco. International Journal of Management Science and Engineering Management, 6(4): 247-255.
  15. Rihania, M., Malamis, D., Bihaoui, B., Etahiri S., Loizidou, M. and Assobhei O. (2010). In-vessel treatment of urban primary sludge by aerobic composting. Bioresource and Technology, 101 (15), 5988–5995.
  16. E. Katsou, S. Malamis, K.J. Haralambous, Examination of zinc uptake in a combined system using sludge, minerals and ultrafiltration membranes, Journal of Hazardous Materials, 182 pp. 27-38, (2010).
  17. S. Malamis, E. Katsou, K.J. Haralambous, Study of Ni(II), Cu(II), Pb(II) and Zn(II) removal using sludge and minerals followed by MF/UF, Water, Air and Soil Pollution, 218, pp.81-92, (2010).
  18. A. Zorpas, S. Malamis, G. Lambrou, E. Katsou, M. Loizidou, I. Voukkali (2010), Development of sustainability indices for the wider area of Troodos in Cyprus, WIT Transactions on Ecology and the Environment 130, 65-75.
  19. E. Katsou, S. Malamis, K.J. Haralambous, M. Loizidou (2010), Use of ultrafiltration membranes and aluminosilicate minerals for nickel removal from industrial wastewater, Journal of Membrane Science, 360 (1-2), 234-249.
  20. S. Malamis, E. Katsou, M. Stylianou, K.J. Haralambous & M. Loizidou, Copper Removal from Sludge Permeate with ultrafiltration membranes using zeolite, bentonite and vermiculite as adsorbents, Water Science & Technology, Vol.61, No.3, pp. 581–589, (2010)
  21. S. Malamis, E. Katsou, D. Chazilias, M. Loizidou (2009), Investigation of Cr(III) removal from wastewater with the use of MBR combined with low-cost additives, Journal of Membrane Science, 333 (1-2),12-19.
  22. K. Moustakas, V. Inglezakis, I. Mergias, M. Loizidou, Alternative schemes for the management of End-of-Life Vehicles, Modeling and Optimization in the Machines Building Field, 15(1), (2009) 67-80 Issue No. 15
  23. A.E. Papadopoulos, M.A. Stylianou, C.P. Michalopoulos, K.G. Moustakas, K.M. Hapeshis, E.E.I. Vogiatzidaki, M.D. Loizidou, Performance of a new household composter during in-home testing, Waste Management 29 (2009) (1) 204-213 jpg
  24. B. Kourmpanis, A. Papadopoulos, K. Moustakas, F. Kourmousis, M. Stylianou, M. Loizidou, An integrated approach for the management of Demolition Waste in Cyprus,Waste Managementand Research 26 (2008) (6) 573-581 jpg
  25. M. Katsioti, N. Katsiotis, G. Rouni, D. Bakirtzis, M. Loizidou, The effect of bentonite/cement mortar for the Stabilization/Solidification of sewage sludge containing heavy metals, Cement and Concrete Composites, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 29 March 2008 jpg
  26. K. Rousis, K. Moustakas, S. Malamis, A. Papadopoulos, M. Loizidou, Multi-Criteria analysis for the determination of the best WEEE management scenario in Cyprus, Waste Management 28 (2008) (10) 1941-1954 jpg
  27. Antonis A. Zorpas, Vassilis J. Inglezakis, Maria Loizidou, Heavy metals fractionation before, during and after composting of sewage sludge with natural zeolite, Waste Management 28 (11), pp. 2054-2060
  28. Antonis A. Zorpas, Maria Loizidou, Sawdust and natural zeolite as a bulking agent for improving quality of a composting product from anaerobically stabilized sewage sludge, Bioresource Technology 99 (16), pp. 7545-7552
  29. K. Rousis, K. Moustakas, M. Stylianou, A. Papadopoulos, M. Loizidou, Management of waste from electronic equipment: The case of television sets and refrigerators, Journal of Environmental and Science, 7 (2) (2008) 105-114
  30. B. Kourmpanis, A. Papadopoulos, K. Moustakas, M. Stylianou, K.J. Haralambous, M. Loizidou, Preliminary study for the management of Construction & Demolition Waste, Waste Management & Research, 26 (2008) 267-275
  31. K. Moustakas, G. Xydis, S. Malamis, K.-J. Haralambous and M. Loizidou, Analysis of results from the operation of a pilot plasma gasification/vitrification unit for optimizing its performance Journal of Hazardous Materials, 151 (2008) 473-480
  32. M.A. Stylianou, D. Kollia, K.J. Haralambous, V.J. Inglezakis, K.G. Moustakas and M.D. Loizidou, (2007), Effect of acid treatment on the removal of heavy metals from sewage sludge, 215 (2007) 73-81
  33. M.A. Stylianou, V.J. Inglezakis, K.G. Moustakas, S. Ph. Malamis and M.D. Loizidou, Removal of Cu(II) in fixed bed and batch reactors using natural zeolite and exfoliated vermiculite as adsorbents 215 (2007) 133-142
  34. A.E. Papadopoulos, D. Fatta and M. Loizidou, Development and optimization of dark Fenton oxidation for the treatment of textile wastewaters with high organic load Journal of Hazardous Materials, 146 (3) (2007) 558-563
  35. V.J. Inglezakis and M.D. Loizidou, Ion exchange of some heavy metal ions from polar organicsolvents into zeolite Desalination, 211 (1-3), (2007) 238-248
  36. Vassilis J. Inglezakis, Marinos A. Stylianou, Despoina Gkantzou and Maria D. Loizidou, Removal of Pb(II) from aqueous solutions by using clinoptilolite and bentonite as adsorbents Desalination, 210 (1-3) (2007) 248-256
  37. Marinos A. Stylianou, Michalis P. Hadjiconstantinou, Vasilis J. Inglezakis, Konstantinos G. Moustakas and Maria D. Loizidou, Use of natural clinoptilolite for the removal of lead, copper and zinc in fixed bed column Journal of Hazardous Materials, 143 (1-2) (2007) 575-581
  38. I. Mergias, K. Moustakas, A. Papadopoulos and M. Loizidou, Multi-criteria decision aid approach for the selection of the best compromise management scheme for ELVs: The case of Cyprus, Journal of Hazardous Materials 147 (2007) 706-717jpg
  39. Achilleas Papadopoulos, Simos Malamis, Kostas Moustakas, Christos T. Kiranoudis and Maria Loizidou, Development and Application of Software Tools for Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting of Data Concerning the Operation of Urban Wastewater Treatment Plants in Cyprus, Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 130 (1-3) (2007) 255-270 jpg
  40. K. Moustakas, D. Fatta, S. Malamis, K. Haralambous and M. Loizidou “Demonstration plasma gasification/vitrification system for effective hazardous waste treatment”,  Journal of Hazardous Materials, 123 (1-3) (2005) 120-126.
  41. A. Papadopoulos, D. Fatta, K. Parperis, A. Mentzis, K. -J. Haralambous and M. Loizidou “Nickel uptake from a wastewater stream produced in a metal finishing industry by combination of ion-exchange and precipitation methods”, Separation and Purification Technology, 39 (3) (2005) 181-188.
  42. V.J. Inglezakis, A.A. Zorpas, M.D. Loizidou and H.P. Grigoropoulou (2005) “The effect of competitive cations and anions on ion exchange of heavy metals”, Separation and Purification Technology, Volume 46, Issue 3, 15 November 2005, Pages 202-207
  43. D. Fatta, M. Marneri, A. Papadopoulos, Ch. Savvides, A. Mentzis, L. Nikolaides & M. Loizidou, “Industrial pollution and control measures for a foundry in Cyprus”, Journal of Cleaner Production, 12 (1) (2004) 29-36.
  44. V. J. Inglezakis, M. Loizidou and H. P. Grigoropoulou, “Ion exchange studies on natural and modified zeolites and the concept of exchange site accessibility”, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 275 (2) (2004) 570-576.
  45. A. Zorpas, V.J. Inglezakis, M. Loizidou and H.P. Grigoropoulou (2003) “Particle Size Effects on Uptake of Heavy Metals from Sewage Sludge Compost Using Natural Zeolite Clinoptilolite”, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, Vol. 250, Issue 1, pp. 1-4.
  46. D. Fatta, M. Marneri, A. Papadopoulos, K. Moustakas, K. J. Haralambous, M. Loizidou (2003) “Development of guidelines on best practices for the slaughter of animals in Cyprus”, Waste Management, Vol. 23, Issue 2, pp. 157-165.
  47. V. J. Inglezakis, M. D. Loizidou and H. P. Grigoropoulou (2003) “Ion exchange of Pb2+, Cu2+, Fe3+, and Cr3+ on natural clinoptilolite: selectivity determination and influence of acidity on metal uptake”, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, Vol. 261, Issue 1, pp. 49-54.
  48. V. J. Inglezakis, A. Zorpas, M. Loizidou and H.P. Grigoropoulou (2003) “Simultaneous removal of metals Cu2+, Fe3+ and Cr3+ with anions SO42− and HPO42− using clinoptilolite”, Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, Vol. 61, Issues 1-3, pp. 167-171.
  49. D. Fatta, A. Papadopoulos, E. Avramikos, E. Sgourou, K. Moustakas, F. Kourmoussis, A. Mentzis & M. Loizidou (2003) “Generation and management of construction and demolition waste in Greece—an existing challenge”, Resources, Conservation and Recycling, Vol. 40, Issue 1, pp. 81-91.
  50. D. Fatta, D. Naoum, M. Loizidou (2002) Integrated environmental monitoring and simulation system for use as a management decision support tool in urban areas,  Journal of Environmental Management, Vol. 64, Issue 4, pp. 333-343.
  51. V. J. Inglezakis, M. D. Loizidou and H. P. Grigoropoulou (2002) “Equilibrium and kinetic ion exchange studies of Pb2+, Cr3+, Fe3+ and Cu2+ on natural clinoptilolite”, Water Research, Vol. 36, Issue 11, pp. 2784-2792.
  52. Lagoudi, E. Lois, K. Fragioudakis, A. Karavanas & M. Loizidou (2001) “Design of an Inventory System for the Volatile Organic Compounds Emitted by Various Activities”, Environ. Sci. Technol., 35, 1982-1988.
  53. C. Savvides, A. Papadopoulos, K.J. Haralambous, M. Loizidou (2001) “Cement-based stabilization / solidification of metal plating industry sludge”, Journal of Environmental Science and Health, A36(6), pp. 1129-1134.
  54. V.J. Inglezakis, C.D. Papadeas, M.D. Loizidou & H.P. Grigoropoulou (2001) “Effects of pretreatment on physical and ion exchange properties of natural clinoptilolite”, Environmental Technology 22 (1), pp. 75-83.
  55. V.J. Inglezakis, K.J. Hadjiandreou, M.D. Loizidou & H.P. Grigoropoulou (2001) “Pretreatment of natural clinoptilolite in a laboratory-scale ion exchange packed bed”, Water Research 35 (9), pp. 2161-2166.
  56. M. Marneri, D. Fatta & M. Loizidou (2001) “Implementation of the European IPPC Directive- BAT guidelines for the cement industry in Cyprus”, The Environmentalist, Vol.21, (2), pp. 115 - 127.
  57. C. Naoum, D.Fatta, K.J. Haralambous & M. Loizidou (2001) “Removal of Heavy Metals from Sewage Sludge and Acid Treatment”, Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A-Environmental Science and Engineering, Vol.36, (5), pp. 873 - 881.
  58. D.Fatta, C. Naoum, P. Karlis and M. Loizidou (2000) “in pollution abatement technologies particularly for industrial Numerical Simulation of Flow and Contaminant Migration at a Municipal  Landfill”, Journal of Environmental Hydrology (JEH), paper 16, Vol. 8.
  59. Α. Zorpas, T. Constantinides, A.G. Vlyssides, Κ.J. Haralambous, M. Loizidou (2000) “Heavy Metal Uptake by Natural Zeolite and Metal Partitioning in Sewage Sludge Compost”, Bioresource Technology, Vol. 72, (2), pp. 113-119.
  60. A.G. Vlyssides, D. Papaioannou, M. Loizidou, P.K. Karlis, A.A. Zorpas (2000) Testing an electrochemical method for treatment of textile dye wastewater, Waste Management, Vol. 20, pp. 569-574.
  61. A. Zorpas, E. Kapetanios, G.A. Zorpas, I. Haralambous, M. Loizidou (2000) “Compost Produced from Organic Fraction of Municipal Solid Waste, Primary Stabilized Sewage Sludge and Natural Zeolite” , Journal of Hazardοus Material, B(77), pp. 149-159.
  62. E.A. Ortega, C. Cheeseman, J. Knight, M. Loizidou (2000) “Properties of Alkali – Activated Clinoptilolite”, Cement Concrete Res, Vol. 30 (10): pp. 1641-1646.
 
 
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