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RESEARCH

Vincenzo Belgiorno

SINCE1992

Research Field SEED

Laboratory of Sanitary Environmental Engineering Division

SANITARY ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING DIVISION

SUMMARY. The SEED laboratory is located close to wastewater treatment plant of the University campus, used now as full scale experimental station in research activities. The laboratory, with an area of about 800 m2, is divided into distinct sections for educational and research activities. In detail SEED laboratory includes:

•Wastewater and drinking water area;

•Solid waste area;

•Toxicology room;

•Microbiological lab;

•Olfactometry laboratory;

•Offices and one meeting room.Laboratory is equipped with necessary instruments for detecting physical-chemical parameters on liquids, solids and gases (GC-MS, HPLC, TOC, ICP, Spectrophotometer, Dynamic Olfactometer, etc.). A full equipped mobile lab is also available for environmental monitoring in situ.

Full Professor Sanitary Environmental Engineering Division (SEED) of Department of Civil Engineering develops, since 1992 at University of Salerno, its research, teaching and consulting activities in the field of Environmental Engineering, nowadays coordinated by professor Vincenzo Belgiorno. In the National ranking made by ANVUR (Italian National Agency for the Evaluation of the University and Research System) SEED meets the highest standards according to the quality of the research in the field of Environmental and Sanitary Engineering. SEED is composed of 12 researchers among professors, research fellows, Ph.D. students and laboratory staff. SEED has a full equipped laboratory with a complete, up-to-date analytical instrumentation, which makes it an ideal place to carry out research on technologies able to control gaseous, liquid and solid pollutants. Results are attested by the large number of publications on international journals (100+), as well as 6 patents. Moreover, many Ph.D, B.Sc. and M.Sc. thesis have been developed, supervised by SEED researchers. Scientific consultancy is currently offered to public and private entities, both national and international.

SEED Sanitary Environmental Engineering DivisionDepartment of Civil EngineeringUniversity of Salernovia Giovanni Paolo II, 132 84084 Fisciano (SA) - Italy!Tel. +39.089.96.9335Fax. +39.089.96.9620 e.mail: [email protected] web: www.seed.unisa.it

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Education

PICTURES

Salerno

UNIVERSITY OF SALERNO

Teaching activity is developed in the Schools of Civi l and Environmental Engineering at both Bachelor and Masters degree, and in a Ph.D. program in Risk and Sustainability in Civil and Environmental Engineering. Courses taught by teaching staff are: • Environmental Pollution; • Wastewater Treatment; • Environmental Sanitary Engineering; • Remediation of Contaminated Sites; • Solid Waste Management; • Environmental Impact Assessment

Scientific Cooperation in EU

http://www.seed.unisa.it


RESEARCH

Tiziano Zarra

SINCE2002

Research Field Keywords

Odour Impact Assessment


SUMMARY. Odours have become a priority concern for facility operators, engineers and urban planners that deal with waste andindustrial treatment plants. Odour complaints can shut down facilities and prevent the expansion of existing facilities. The particular and complex nature of the substances cause of the smell impact, their variability in time and related to the weather conditions, as well as the subjectivity of the smell perception are the elements that have delayed the odor regulation. Offensive odours are not only a direct threat for human health and welfare, but also represent a significant contribution to photochemical smog formation and particulate secondary contaminant emission.Odour impact assessment has been studied by SEED researcher since 2002 and currently is focused on the following main topics:•Odour characterization and exposure effects;• Instruments and methods for odour sampling and measurement;•Strategies for odour control;•Odour exposure assessment;•Procedures for odour impact assessment.

#Air quality#Annoyance#Dispersion modeling#Dynamic Olfactometry#e.nose#Environmental Odour

Research Assistant

Selected PublicationsNaddeo, V., Zarra, T., Giuliani, S., Belgiorno, V. (2012) Odour impact assessment in industrial areas. Chemical Engineering Transactions, 30, pp. 85-90. !Zarra, T., Reiser, M., Naddeo, V., Belgiorno, V., Kranert, M. (2012) A comparative and critical evaluation of different sampling materials in the measurement of odour concentration by dynamic olfactometry Chemical Engineering Transactions, 30, pp. 307-312. !Naddeo, V., Belgiorno, V., Zarra, T. (2012) Procedures for Odour Impact Assessment Odour Impact Assessment Handbook, pp. 187-203. !Zarra, T., Giuliani, S., Naddeo, V., Belgiorno, V. (2012) Control of odour emission in wastewater treatment plants by direct and undirected measurement of odour emission capacity Water Science and Technology, 66 (8), pp. 1627-1633. !Zarra, T., Naddeo, V., Belgiorno, V., Reiser, M., Kranert, M. (2009) Instrumental characterization of odour: A combination of olfactory and analytical methods Water Science and Technology, 59 (8), pp. 1603-1609. !Zarra, T., Naddeo, V., Belgiorno, V., Reiser, M., Kranert, M. (2008) Odour monitoring of small wastewater treatment plant located in sensitive environment Water Science and Technology, 58 (1), pp. 89-94.


Contacts

Coordinator: Vincenzo [email protected]

Main Scientific Cooperation

PICTURES

Salerno, IT

Stuttgart, D

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Martin Kranert(University of Stuttgart)



RESEARCH

Vincenzo Naddeo

SINCE2007


Control of emerging contaminants in wastewater by Advanced Oxidation Processes


SUMMARY. Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) are able to effectively remove emerging contaminants (ECs) with chronic toxicity, endocrine disrupting effects, and the capability to induce the proliferation of highly resistant microbial strains in the environment from before wastewater disposal or reuse.Several AOPs technologies had been studied and researched at lab and pilot plant scale as follows:• Control of pharmaceutical by sonolysis, photocatalysis,

ozonation and their combination;• Simultaneous application of membrane ultrafiltration, activated

carbon adsorption, and ultrasound irradiation (USAMe®) to control ECs.

Main results are listed below:• US irradiation in combination with ozonation or photocatalysis

synergistically improved efficiency in the removal of emerging contaminants;

• Above 99% of the emerging contaminants were removed in the USAMe® process.

#Adsorption#Ozonation#Pharmaceutical#Sonication#Ultrasound

Assistant Professor

Main Scientific CooperationSEED Sanitary Environmental Engineering DivisionDepartment of Civil EngineeringUniversity of Salernovia Giovanni Paolo II, 132 84084 Fisciano (SA) - Italy!Tel. +39.089.96.9335Fax. +39.089.96.9620 e.mail: [email protected] web: www.seed.unisa.it

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PICTURES

Salerno, IT

Nicosia, CY

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Manila, PI

J. F. C. Ballesteros(University of the Philippines Diliman)

Selected PublicationsSecondes M. F., Naddeo V., Belgiorno V., Ballesteros J.F.C (2014). Removal of emerging contaminants by simultaneous application of membrane ultrafiltration, activated carbon adsorption, and ultrasound irradiation. Journal of Hazardous Materials V. 264, p 342–349. !Naddeo V., Landi M., Scannapieco D., Belgiorno V. (2013). Sonochemical degradation of twenty-three emerging contaminants in urban wastewater. Desalination and Water Treatment, p. 1-8. !Naddeo V., Belgiorno V., Kassinos D., Mantzavinos D., Meric S. (2010). Ultrasonic degradation, mineralization and detoxification of diclofenac in water: optimization of operating parameters. Ultrasonic Sonoschemistry, vol. 17, p. 179-185, !Naddeo V, Meric S, Kassinos D, Belgiorno V., Guida M (2009). Fate of pharmaceuticals in contaminated urban wastewater effluent under ultrasonic irradiation. Water Research, vol. 43, p. 4019-4027,

Istanbul, TR

M. Bekbölet and C. Uyguner Demirel (Boğaziçi University)

D. Fatta-Kassinos (University of Cyprus)



RESEARCH

Alessandra Cesaro

SINCE

2004


Advanced treatments of organic solid waste for anaerobic digestion

SUMMARY. Anaerobic digestion represents a well-established process for the treatment of solid organic waste, due to the possibility of energy recovery from methane as well as fertilizer production from the digestate.The technical-scientific interest is currently directed towards process optimization that can be pursued by different systems, such as pretreatment application.Research aims at:• identifying innovative pretreatment options to promote the

hydrolysis of complex organic molecules, thus increasing biogas production from the anaerobic processing of solid organic waste;• assessing the effects of different pretreatments on digestate

quality, with particular reference to the removal of the so-called emerging contaminants, thus reducing the risk posed by the use of digestate based soil conditioners.

Results are expected to promote the implementation of non-conventional pretreatment technologies within full-scale facilities, in order to improve methane recovery and digestate quality as well.

#Amendment#Biogas#Energy#Pretreatment#Risk

Research Fellow

Selected PublicationsCesaro, A., Belgiorno, V. (2014) Pretreatment methods to improve anaerobic biodegradability of organic municipal solid waste fractions. Chemical Engineering Journal, 240, pp. 24-37. !Cesaro, A., Velten, S., Belgiorno, V., Kuchta, K. (2014). Enhanced anaerobic digestion by ultrasonic pretreatment of organic residues for energy production. Journal of Cleaner Production,(in Press) !Cesaro, A., Belgiorno, V. (2013) Sonolysis and ozonation as pretreatment for anaerobic digestion of solid organic waste. Ultrasonics Sonochemistry, 20, pp. 931-936. !Cesaro, A., Naddeo, V., Amodio, V., Belgiorno, V. (2012) Enhanced biogas production from anaerobic codigestion of solid waste by sonolysis. Ultrasonics Sonochemistry, 19, pp. 596-600. !Cesaro, A., Belgiorno, V., Naddeo, V. (2011) Comparative technology assessment of anaerobic digestion of organic fraction of municipal solid waste. The Sustainable World, WIT PRESS, Southampton, pp. 355-365.


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K. Kuchta(Technical University of Hamburg)

Ultrawaves GmbH(Hamburg, Germany)

PICTURES

Salerno, IT

Hamburg, D

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RESEARCH

Stefano Giuliani

SINCE2007


Multisensor array system for continuous environmental odour assessment

SANITARY ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING DIVISION #Air quality#Annoyance#e.nose#Environmental Monitoring#Odour

Research Fellow

Selected PublicationsGiuliani S., Zarra T., Naddeo V., Reiser M., Belgiorno V., Kranert M. (2013). Continuous monitoring and control of odours in wastewater treatment plants by multisensor array system. In: 5th IWA Specialized Conference on Odors and Air Emissions San Francisco 4 - 7 March 2013 !Giuliani S., Zarra, T., Naddeo, V., Belgiorno, V. (2013). Measurement of odour emission capacity in wastewater treatment plants by multisensor array system. Environmental Engineering and Management Journal, vol. 12, 173-176. !Giuliani S., Zarra, T., Naddeo, V., Belgiorno, V. (2013). A novel tool for continuous control of the odour emissions in wastewater treatment plant. Proceedings at 13th CEST. 5-7 September 2013, Athens, Greece. !Giuliani S., Zarra T., Nicolas J., Naddeo V., Belgiorno V., Romain A.C. (2012) An Alternative Approach of the E-Nose Training Phase in Odour Impact Assessment. Chemical Engineering Transactions, 30, 139-144. !Viccione G., Zarra T., Giuliani S., Naddeo V., Belgiorno V. (2012) Performance Study of E-Nose Measurement Chamber for Environmental Odour Monitoring. Chemical Engineering, 30, 109-114.


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PICTURES

Salerno, IT

Liège, B

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C. Romain, and J. Nicolas (University of Liege)

SUMMARY. Offensive odours from WWTP and solid waste treatment facilities are a frequent cause for complaints by the community and may cause environmental nuisance. Odours are difficult to measure and there is no universally accepted method for the quantification of odours. Therefore, the scientific community is devoting its effort to find the way to implement new systems able to continuously monitor odor emissions. The research activity aimed to contribute to the development of continuous odour monitoring systems, designing and producing an innovative multisensor array system, named seedOA®.The main innovative elements of the patented instrumentation are basically connected with both the number and the features of the introduced sensors, specifically selected in order to deal with sanitary environmental engineering plants. Another worthy innovation is represented by the hydrodynamic study proposed for the design of the sensors chamber. The conclusion of the research activity consisted in the implementation of an innovative integrated procedure, exclusively directed to odour monitoring applications in sanitary environmental engineering plants.



RESEARCH

Laura Borea

SINCE2011


Fouling control in Membrane BioReactors


SUMMARY. Membrane bioreactors (MBRs) are recognized worldwide as a promising technology for wastewater treatment and reuse due to their advantages over conventional wastewater treatments.!Membrane fouling in MBRs has been studied and researched at lab scale as follows:•Process simulation using fouling agents to analytically determine

fouling formation;•Development of biomass-entrapped MBRs to reduce membrane

fouling and enhance biodegradation of biorecalcitrant compounds;•Application of electrokinetic or sonication processes to limit fouling

formation.!Main expected results are listed below:• Better understanding of fouling in MBRs coupled with an in-depth

analysis of the major operational parameters;• Evaluation of potential reduction in energy costs through

innovation in MBRs;• Extension of average membrane life and optimization of plant

management.

#Biological processes#EPS, SMP and TEP#Filtration#Fouling#Wastewater

Ph.D. Student

Selected Publications

Scannapieco, D., Naddeo, V., Belgiorno, V. (2014) Control of fouling in MBRs through nanospheres addition. Desalination and Water Treatment (accepted for publication). !Scannapieco, D, Naddeo, V, Belgiorno, V. (2012) MBR technology: its main characteristics and market over the world. SIDISA – International Symposium of Sanitary and Environmental Engineering, 26-29 June 2012, Milan, Italy. !Daniele Ricco, Ewan Mc-Adam, Vincenzo Naddeo, Bruce Jefferson, Vincenzo Belgiorno (2011). Crossflow membrane filtration: polysaccharides fouling mechanisms. Proceedings of the 12th international CEST conference. Rodes Island Dodecanese, Greece., 8-11 september 2011., p. 1562-1569. !Milena Landi, Vincenzo Naddeo, Vincenzo Belgiorno (2011). Membrane ultrafiltration enhanced by ultrasound: effect of different frequencies on fouling control. Proceedings of the 12th international CEST conference. Rodes Island Dodecanese, Greece., 8-11 september 2011., p. 1038-1045


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PICTURES

Salerno, IT

seed.unisa.it


prof. Mark M. Benjamin (University of Washington)

Davide ScannapiecoResearch Fellow

Seattle, USA



RESEARCH

Alessandra Marra

SINCE2013


Biometallurgical treatments for resource recovery from WEEE


SUMMARY. Recently the production of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) has increased due to the rapid innovation in technology. WEEE contains both valuable and strategic materials such as precious metals and rare earth elements, whose recovery represents a relevant economic driver. The metallurgical processes, conventionally used for the recovery of WEEE, are characterized by several limits and significant environmental impacts.Main aims of the research are:• the characterization of WEEE in terms of both valuable materials

and hazardous substances;• the assessment of biometallurgy and hydro-biometallurgical

processes as low cost and minor impact techniques for metal recovery.

Results are expected to promote the development of innovative and sustainable solutions for WEEE management in the field of biometallurgy, also addressing their implementation at a larger scale.

#Biometallurgy#Hydrometallurgy#Precious metals#Rare earth elements#Resource recovery

Ph.D. Student


SEED Sanitary Environmental Engineering DivisionDepartment of Civil EngineeringUniversity of Salernovia Giovanni Paolo II, 132 84084 Fisciano (SA) - ItalyTel. +39.089.96.9335Fax. +39.089.96.9620 e.mail: [email protected] web: www.seed.unisa.it

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PICTURES

Salerno, IT

Manila, PI

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J. F. C. Ballesteros(University of the Philippines Diliman)



RESEARCH

Luigi Rizzo

SINCE2011


Monitoring and modeling of antibiotic resistant bacteria in surface water.


SUMMARY. Effluents of urban wastewater treatment plants (UWWTP), Hospitals and livestocks have been identified as possible anthropogenic sources of surface water contamination by antibiotic resistant bacteria (ARB). The release of ARB in the environment brings about antibiotic resistance spread, which reduces the therapeutic potential against human and animal pathogens. Therefore, the study of the mechanisms affecting the fate of ARB in the environment is really important to minimize the risk of antibiotic resistance spread. In this project, the fate of ARB will be monitored in a river of the Salerno province (Southern Italy) and inactivation mechanisms (solar disinfection, adsoprtion on sediments) of ARB selected from the effluent of an UWWTP and inoculated into real surface water will be investigated and modelled into a downscaled plant. The expected results will contribute to advance the knowledge on antibiotic resistance spread in the environment and consequently they could be an useful tool for decision makers to address the more suitable solutions to minimize the risk for human health.

#Adsorption#Antibiotic resistance#Modeling#River sediments#Solar inactivation#Surface water quality

Assistant Professor

Selected Publications

Rizzo L., Manaia C., Merlin C., Schwartz T., Dagot C., Ploy M.C., Michael I., Fatta-Kassinos D. (2013). Urban wastewater treatment plants as hotspots for antibiotic resistant bacteria and genes spread into the environment: a review. Science of the Total Environment, 447 (345-360). !Rizzo L., Fiorentino A., Anselmo A. (2012). Effect of solar radiation on multidrug resistant E. coli strains and antibiotic mixture photodegradation in wastewater polluted stream. Science of the Total Environment, 427–428 (263-268).

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PICTURES

Salerno, IT

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