PROGRAMME

Central European Conference ECOpole’20

Wednesday, 7 October 2020

17:00 – Reception
19:00 – Maria Wacławek (University of Opole, Opole, PL): Welcome Participants
19:00 – 21:00 – Dinner

During the conference, there will be a presentation by:
Perlan Technologies Polska Sp. z o.o.

Thursday, 8 October 2020

07:00 – 08:50 – Breakfast

Section S I

09:00 – 12:40

Plenary Session S1

09:00 – 09:05 – Maria Wacławek (University of Opole, PL): Opening of the Conference
09:05 – 09:50 – Ada Yonath (Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, IL):
Next Generation Eco-Friendly Antibiotics
09:50 – 10:10 – Q&A with Nobel Prize Winner in Chemistry 2009, Prof. Ada Yonath
10:10 – 10:40 – B. Buszewski, O. Pryshchepa, A. Rodzik, P. Pomastowski (Nicolaus Copernicus University, Toruń, PL):
Metal-Protein Nanocomposites: Biosynthesis, Characterisation and Applications
10:40 – 11:10 – B. Kudłak, N. Jatkowska (Gdańsk University of Technology, PL):
Assessing Impact of Selected Sunscreen Components on BPA Toxicity to Bioluminescent Bacteria

11:10 – 11:30 – Coffee and Tea Break

Plenary Session S2

11:30 – 12:10 – Miroslav Černík (Technical University of Liberec, CZ):
Natural Remediation of Pesticide-Contaminated Waters
12:10 – 12:25 – M. Maryskova et al. (Technical University of Liberec, CZ):
Laccase and Horseradish Peroxidase for Green Treatment of Phenolic Micropollutants
12:25 – 12:40 – S. Gotovac Atlagić et al. (Universities and Institutions from Bosnia and Herzegovina):
Metal Mining Tailings as Emerging Secondary Raw Materials for Nanotechnology

12:40 – 14:00 – Lunch
13:00 – 18:00 – Poster Session PS1 (available for examination and discussion)

Section S II

14:00 – 18:00

Plenary Session S3

14:00 – 14:30 – Władysław Kamiński (Lodz University of Technology, PL):
Simultaneous Adsorption of Phenol Derivatives onto Spherical Activated Carbon
14:30 – 14:50 – F. Studnička et al. (University of Hradec Králové, CZ):
New Complex System for Respiratory Disease Monitoring and Air Pollution Correlation
14:50 – 15:15 – P. Kral et al. (Veolia & University of Hradec Králové, CZ):
Challenges in Wastewater Treatment – WWTP Hradec Králové

15:15 – 15:45 – Coffee and Tea Break
15:45 – 18:00 – Poster Session PS1 (continued)

Posters include topics on:

Green roof retention
Biogas and sludge digestion
Scenedesmus growth
HCH monitoring
Catalytic conversion of pollutants
Environmental measurements near Chernobyl
Sustainable sewerage and energy systems
Pt/RGO nanocatalysts
Microparticle biomonitoring
Solar radiation modeling
Recycled construction materials
Effluents remediation using yeast biomass

19:00 – Conference Dinner and Wine Tasting

Friday, 9 October 2020

07:00 – 09:30 – Breakfast

Section S III

09:40 – 12:30

Plenary Session S4

09:40 – 10:00 – E. Liwarska-Bizukojć (Lodz University of Technology, PL):
Effect of (Bio)Plastics on the Soil Ecosystem
10:00 – 10:20 – M. Enfrin, J. Lee, L. Dumee (University of Surrey, UK & Khalifa University, AE):
Nanoplastics Remediation with Membrane Technologies
10:20 – 10:35 – V. Marozava et al. (Brest State Technical University, BY):
Water Content in Snow Forming Spring Floods in Belarus Rivers

10:35 – 11:00 – Coffee and Tea Break

Plenary Session S5

11:00 – 12:00 – Majeti N.V. Prasad (University of Hyderabad, IN):
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Face of Electronic Waste in the Environment
12:00 – 12:15 – A. Zaremba et al. (Czestochowa University of Technology & University of Opole, PL):
How Electricity Storage Affects Photovoltaics Development
12:15 – 12:30 – J. Cebula et al. (PAS Gdańsk, SUT Gliwice, University of Opole):
Deposits in Gas Engines Powered by Agricultural Biogas

12:30 – 14:00 – Lunch
12:00 – 18:40 – Poster Session PS2 (available for examination and discussion)

Section S IV

14:00 – 18:40

Plenary Session S6 – Presentations of Young Scientists (FYS)

14:00 – 15:00 – Zbigniew A. Szydło (Highgate School, London, UK)
15:00 – 16:30 – Student Presentations on:

Heat pump testing in EVs
Moss as bioindicator of chlorophyll content
Radiocesium in game meat
Methane fermentation from lake biomass
Environmental impacts on Pelargonium growth
Risk from South African mussels

16:30 – 17:00 – Coffee and Tea Break
17:00 – 18:30 – Poster Session PS2 (continued)

Posters cover topics such as:

Maintenance and water quality
Benzo(a)pyrene and PM monitoring
Shading and dust on PV modules
Bio-pulp and succinic acid
Atmospheric particle analysis
Fungal dye removal
Solar spectrum modeling
Bryomonitoring cigarette smoke pollutants
Solar pyrolysis and algae dye removal

18:30 – Announcement of Award Winners – Best FYS Presentations
18:40 – Maria Wacławek (University of Opole, PL): Closing of the Conference
19:30 – Social Evening