{"id":564,"date":"2025-11-06T19:13:17","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T19:13:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/innovatexconference.com\/wastemanagement\/?page_id=564"},"modified":"2025-11-29T07:06:49","modified_gmt":"2025-11-29T07:06:49","slug":"speakers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/innovatexconference.com\/wastemanagement\/speakers\/","title":{"rendered":"Speakers"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"564\" class=\"elementor elementor-564\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cc57b74 elementor-section-height-min-height pageheader elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"cc57b74\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;shape_divider_bottom&quot;:&quot;triangle&quot;,&quot;shape_divider_bottom_negative&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shape elementor-shape-bottom\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-negative=\"true\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 100\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\">\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" d=\"M500.2,94.7L0,0v100h1000V0L500.2,94.7z\"\/>\n<\/svg>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f37c142\" data-id=\"f37c142\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-967fc20 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"967fc20\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Speakers<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8054576 breadcrumb_custom elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"8054576\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/innovatexconference.com\/wastemanagement\/\">Home<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-86502fa elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"86502fa\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-94c2922\" data-id=\"94c2922\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c1aba7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4c1aba7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Speakers<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9062eed elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"9062eed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">    <style>\n    \/* keep existing design as-is; 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Dried cells of this bacterium completely removed 30 mg L<sup>-1<\/sup> of Cr(VI) within 7 days at pH 7.0 and room temperature (30 \u00b1 5 \u00b0C), with a maximum capacity of 140.84 mg g<sup>-1<\/sup>. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy equipped with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (TEM-EDS) images revealed a porous structure of bacterial cell surfaces and the noticeable chromium precipitates within bacterial inner portions after Cr(VI) treatment. Kinetic data fits well with a Freundlich isotherm, an intraparticle diffusion model, and a pseudo-second-order reduction model, demonstrating removal mechanism through surface adsorption, intracellular uptake, and enzymatic reduction to the less toxic Cr(III) form. The findings suggest that <em>B. megaterium<\/em> is a potential candidate for practical bioremediation of industrial effluents containing Cr(VI).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-12 mb-4\">\n                <div class=\"speaker-card text-center p-3 shadow-sm rounded\">\n                    <div class=\"speaker-img mb-3\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/innovatexconference.com\/wastemanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Waste-Management-14-250x300.png\" class=\"img-fluid rounded-circle\" alt=\"Serkos A. Haroutounian\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <h5 class=\"speaker-title mb-1\">Serkos A. Haroutounian<\/h5>\n                                            <p class=\"speaker-country text-muted mb-2\">Greece<\/p>\n                                        <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-sm\" data-bs-toggle=\"modal\" data-bs-target=\"#speakerModal5432\">\n                        View Details\n                    <\/button>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Modal -->\n            <div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"speakerModal5432\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"speakerModalLabel5432\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                <div class=\"modal-dialog modal-dialog-centered modal-lg\">\n                    <div class=\"modal-content\">\n                        <div class=\"modal-header bg-primary text-white\">\n                          <div>\n                            <h5 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"speakerModalLabel5432\">Serkos A. Haroutounian<\/h5>\n                                                            <p class=\"speaker-country-modal mb-2\" style=\"color:#fff!important;font-size:17px;font-weight:600;\">Greece<\/p>\n                            \n                                                            <p class=\"text-muted mb-2\" style=\"color:#fff!important;font-size:17px;font-weight:600;\">Agricultural University of Athens<\/p>\n                            \n                          <\/div>\n                            \n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn-close btn-close-white\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"modal-body p-4\">\n                            <div class=\"speaker-description\">\n                                <p><strong>Title: <\/strong><strong>BIOCONVERSION OF SOLANACEAE PLANTS CULTIVATION TOXIC BIOMASSTO SAFE, NUTRITIOUS ANIMAL FEED<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Abstract:<\/strong> The Solanaceae plant family includes several agronomically and industrially significant crops, such as potato (<em>Solanum tuberosum<\/em> L.) tubers and tomato (<em>Solanum lycopersicum<\/em>) fruits. Despite the well-established global importance and economic value of these edible crops, their voluminous aerial residues remain unexploited. Main drawback prohibiting their valorization is related to their rich content in steroidal glycoalkaloid, compounds toxic to humans and higher animals. \u00a0Thus, the globally produced in large amounts potato and tomato plant biomasses are currently considered as resource waste and environmental burden. Objective of this study is to investigate the bioconversion potentials of these toxic residues into safe, nutritious animal feed by applying the Solid-State Fermentation (SSF) procedure or the BSF larvae rearing (Black Soldier Fly, <em>Hermetia illucens<\/em>). For this purpose, substrates containing various portions of Solanaceae toxic plant biomass (0%, 10%, 20%, 40%, 60%, 80%, and 100%) were exploited applying both methods in five replicates. The respective results indicated a sharp decrease of their content in toxic molecules, which was verified by UHPLC-HRMS spectrometry and the performance of <em>Daphnia magna<\/em> bioassay. Concomitantly the determination of their nitrogen, protein, fiber, cellulose, lignin, lipids, ash and carbohydrate contents revealed a significant upscale of their nutritional value. Among all investigated substrates and procedures, best results were obtained for insect meal produced through BSF rearing with substrate containing 80% potato aerial biomass. Consequently, this insect meal was selected for further evaluation by performing the following two animal feeding trials: The first trial concerning its utilization as soybean protein replacement source (0%, 5%, 10%, and 15% inclusion on dry matter basis, with the 15% level corresponding to a 50% replacement of soybean meal), which was performed for 200 one-day-old chicken broilers and covering a ten days period (post-hatch phase).The second, concerning its incorporation as fish meal protein source replacement (0%, 50%, 75% and 100% replacement into feeding ration) was applied for Sea Bass feeding utilizing 240 fishes (each weighting 50g) for a period of three months, which afforded a twofold increase of their weight. The detailed results of growth and health indicators for the animal feeding experiments, as well as the economic and environmental aspects of this endeavor will be presented and discussed in detail.\u00a0<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-12 mb-4\">\n                <div class=\"speaker-card text-center p-3 shadow-sm rounded\">\n                    <div class=\"speaker-img mb-3\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/innovatexconference.com\/wastemanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Waste-Management-10-250x300.png\" class=\"img-fluid rounded-circle\" alt=\"Prakash Bhoi\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <h5 class=\"speaker-title mb-1\">Prakash Bhoi<\/h5>\n                                            <p class=\"speaker-country text-muted mb-2\">USA<\/p>\n                                        <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-sm\" data-bs-toggle=\"modal\" data-bs-target=\"#speakerModal5420\">\n                        View Details\n                    <\/button>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Modal -->\n            <div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"speakerModal5420\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"speakerModalLabel5420\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                <div class=\"modal-dialog modal-dialog-centered modal-lg\">\n                    <div class=\"modal-content\">\n                        <div class=\"modal-header bg-primary text-white\">\n                          <div>\n                            <h5 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"speakerModalLabel5420\">Prakash Bhoi<\/h5>\n                                                            <p class=\"speaker-country-modal mb-2\" style=\"color:#fff!important;font-size:17px;font-weight:600;\">USA<\/p>\n                            \n                                                            <p class=\"text-muted mb-2\" style=\"color:#fff!important;font-size:17px;font-weight:600;\">Georgia Southern University<\/p>\n                            \n                          <\/div>\n                            \n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn-close btn-close-white\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"modal-body p-4\">\n                            <div class=\"speaker-description\">\n                                <p><strong>Title: Environmental Feasibility of Waste Coal and Biomass Co-Fired Power Plants with the Integration of Carbon Capture and Storage Technologies<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Abstract:<\/strong> Climate change is a critical global issue, prompting the United States to establish ambitious targets, including achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and carbon-free electricity by 2035. In 2025, the U.S. utility-scale power plants produced approximately 4.42 trillion kWh of electricity, of which 57% was derived from fossil fuels such as coal, natural gas, and petroleum, which are key contributors to global warming. Co-firing biomass such as forest residues, hybrid poplar, pine,<br \/>\nand switchgrass with waste coal, presents a promising approach for reducing carbon emissions, leveraging biomass's lower carbon footprint and the availability of waste coal which does not require mining activities. Integrating carbon capture and storage (CCS) with biomass and waste coal co-firing could enable net-negative CO2 emissions, further supporting environmental goals. Life cycle assessment (LCA) provides a systematic approach to evaluating the environmental impacts of this co-firing process across its entire life cycle, from raw material extraction to disposal. By evaluating the environmental impacts of co-fired power plants and benchmarking them against conventional electricity generation technologies, LCA provides insights to guide strategies for enhancing their sustainability. In this study, the LCA of 600 MW CFB and PCconfigured power plants have been conducted with waste coal and pine biomass co-firing without and with the inclusion of CCS into the power plants. Specifically, this study will present the effects of biomass and waste coal co-firing ratio (0:100, 20:80, 40:60, 60:40, 80:20 and 100:0), plant capacity (100 and 600 MW), boiler type (PC and CFB), fluid type (subcritical and supercritical) on the lifecycle impact assessment parameters.<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-12 mb-4\">\n                <div class=\"speaker-card text-center p-3 shadow-sm rounded\">\n                    <div class=\"speaker-img mb-3\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/innovatexconference.com\/wastemanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Copy-of-Waste-Management-30-250x300.png\" class=\"img-fluid rounded-circle\" alt=\"hua LI\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <h5 class=\"speaker-title mb-1\">hua LI<\/h5>\n                                            <p class=\"speaker-country text-muted mb-2\">China<\/p>\n                                        <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-sm\" data-bs-toggle=\"modal\" data-bs-target=\"#speakerModal5341\">\n                        View Details\n                    <\/button>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Modal -->\n            <div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"speakerModal5341\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"speakerModalLabel5341\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                <div class=\"modal-dialog modal-dialog-centered modal-lg\">\n                    <div class=\"modal-content\">\n                        <div class=\"modal-header bg-primary text-white\">\n                          <div>\n                            <h5 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"speakerModalLabel5341\">hua LI<\/h5>\n                                                            <p class=\"speaker-country-modal mb-2\" style=\"color:#fff!important;font-size:17px;font-weight:600;\">China<\/p>\n                            \n                                                            <p class=\"text-muted mb-2\" style=\"color:#fff!important;font-size:17px;font-weight:600;\">Nanjing Agricultural University<\/p>\n                            \n                          <\/div>\n                            \n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn-close btn-close-white\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"modal-body p-4\">\n                            <div class=\"speaker-description\">\n                                <p><strong>Title:\u00a0Life cycle assessment and economic analysis of container composting of food waste in campus canteens<\/p>\n<p>Abstract: <\/strong>The rapid increase in food waste generation poses significant challenges for environmental protection and resource recovery. This study investigates an intelligent in-vessel composting system for the efficient aerobic co-composting of food waste and sycamore leaves. Unlike conventional composting systems that rely largely on manual adjustment, the proposed system integrates real-time sensors for temperature, humidity, and oxygen monitoring within a rotary drum reactor, enabling continuous assessment of the internal composting environment. A fuzzy proportional\u2013integral\u2013derivative (PID) control strategy was further employed to dynamically regulate key composting parameters based on real-time feedback. With the support of this intelligent control system, the composting cycle for one ton of material was shortened from 28 days to 14 days. In addition, a comparative evaluation of the conventional and intelligent composting systems was conducted using life cycle assessment and techno-economic analysis. The results indicate that the intelligent in-vessel composting system improves treatment efficiency, reduces operational costs, and mitigates environmental impacts. These findings demonstrate its strong potential as a scalable and sustainable solution for municipal food waste management.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-12 mb-4\">\n                <div class=\"speaker-card text-center p-3 shadow-sm rounded\">\n                    <div class=\"speaker-img mb-3\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/innovatexconference.com\/wastemanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Copy-of-Waste-Management-27-250x300.png\" class=\"img-fluid rounded-circle\" alt=\"Saleem.T.Al-Absi\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <h5 class=\"speaker-title mb-1\">Saleem.T.Al-Absi<\/h5>\n                                            <p class=\"speaker-country text-muted mb-2\">China<\/p>\n                                        <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-sm\" data-bs-toggle=\"modal\" data-bs-target=\"#speakerModal5335\">\n                        View Details\n                    <\/button>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Modal -->\n            <div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"speakerModal5335\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"speakerModalLabel5335\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                <div class=\"modal-dialog modal-dialog-centered modal-lg\">\n                    <div class=\"modal-content\">\n                        <div class=\"modal-header bg-primary text-white\">\n                          <div>\n                            <h5 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"speakerModalLabel5335\">Saleem.T.Al-Absi<\/h5>\n                                                            <p class=\"speaker-country-modal mb-2\" style=\"color:#fff!important;font-size:17px;font-weight:600;\">China<\/p>\n                            \n                                                            <p class=\"text-muted mb-2\" style=\"color:#fff!important;font-size:17px;font-weight:600;\">  China University of Petroleum<\/p>\n                            \n                          <\/div>\n                            \n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn-close btn-close-white\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"modal-body p-4\">\n                            <div class=\"speaker-description\">\n                                <p><strong>Title: Sustainable Tartaric Acid Production via Catalytic Oxidation of Biomass-Derived Glucose: Process Simulation, Techno-Economic and Environmental Assessment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Abstract: <\/strong>The growing demand for sustainable chemical manufacturing has intensified global interest in the development of biomass-derived platform chemicals capable of reducing dependence on fossil resources while minimizing environmental impacts. Tartaric acid (TAR), an important hydroxyl dicarboxylic acid widely utilized in pharmaceutical, food, cosmetic, polymer, and electronic industries, represents a promising bio-based alternative for high-value chemical production. Nevertheless, conventional TAR manufacturing routes remain limited by low selectivity, high energy consumption, catalyst instability, and environmentally intensive downstream purification processes. In this study, an integrated process simulation, techno-economic assessment, and life cycle assessment (LCA) framework was developed to evaluate sustainable tartaric acid production through catalytic oxidation of glucose and gluconic acid using heterogeneous bimetallic catalytic systems. Two industrial-scale process scenarios were investigated using Aspen Plus V14 simulation software. Scenario AUS\u00a0 employed an AuPt\/TiO\u25a0 catalyst for the oxidation of glucose, whereas Scenario CUS utilized a PtCu\/TiO\u25a0 catalyst for gluconic acid oxidation under base-free conditions. The proposed process configurations integrated oxidation reactors, flash separation units, crystallization systems, distillation columns, water recycling loops, and carbon dioxide separation units to achieve high-purity TAR production. The techno-economic evaluation included detailed analysis of capital investment, operating costs, revenue generation, and long-term financial feasibility. Although Scenario CUS exhibited higher capital and operational\u00a0 expenditures due to increased downstream separation requirements and energy demand, it demonstrated superior economic performance owing to the enhanced market value of the generated products.<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-12 mb-4\">\n                <div class=\"speaker-card text-center p-3 shadow-sm rounded\">\n                    <div class=\"speaker-img mb-3\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/innovatexconference.com\/wastemanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Copy-of-Waste-Management--250x300.png\" class=\"img-fluid rounded-circle\" alt=\"Mounim Lebrini\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <h5 class=\"speaker-title mb-1\">Mounim Lebrini<\/h5>\n                                            <p class=\"speaker-country text-muted mb-2\">France<\/p>\n                                        <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-sm\" data-bs-toggle=\"modal\" data-bs-target=\"#speakerModal5285\">\n                        View Details\n                    <\/button>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Modal -->\n            <div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"speakerModal5285\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"speakerModalLabel5285\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                <div class=\"modal-dialog modal-dialog-centered modal-lg\">\n                    <div class=\"modal-content\">\n                        <div class=\"modal-header bg-primary text-white\">\n                          <div>\n                            <h5 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"speakerModalLabel5285\">Mounim Lebrini<\/h5>\n                                                            <p class=\"speaker-country-modal mb-2\" style=\"color:#fff!important;font-size:17px;font-weight:600;\">France<\/p>\n                            \n                                                            <p class=\"text-muted mb-2\" style=\"color:#fff!important;font-size:17px;font-weight:600;\">Universit\u00e9 des Antilles<\/p>\n                            \n                          <\/div>\n                            \n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn-close btn-close-white\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"modal-body p-4\">\n                            <div class=\"speaker-description\">\n                                <p><strong>Title: Optimization of the Galvano-Fenton Process for the Degradation of Organic Pollutants: Application to Glyphosate and Hexachlorobenzene<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Abstract:<\/strong> Glyphosate and hexachlorobenzene are two environmentally relevant organic pollutants belonging to distinct chemical families, yet both present significant challenges due to their persistence, mobility, and toxicity. Glyphosate, one of the most widely used herbicides worldwide, is frequently detected in surface and groundwater, along with its main degradation product, AMPA. Hexachlorobenzene, a persistent organochlorine compound, is well known for its high chemical stability, bioaccumulation potential, and long-term environmental impact. Conventional remediation techniques, including adsorption on activated carbon and advanced oxidation processes (such as ozonation, photocatalysis, and electro-Fenton), suffer from several limitations, particularly high energy consumption, operational complexity, and the need for continuous chemical inputs. In this context, the Galvano-Fenton process emerges as a promising and sustainable alternative. This advanced oxidation process relies on the coupling of galvanic corrosion and Fenton chemistry, using a zero-valent iron (Fe\u2070) anode and a more noble cathode material. The spontaneous oxidation of iron generates Fe\u00b2\u207a ions, while the reduction of dissolved oxygen at the cathode produces hydrogen peroxide (H\u2082O\u2082), enabling the in situ formation of highly reactive hydroxyl radicals (\u2022OH) responsible for the degradation of organic pollutants. The integration of air cathodes based on sargassum-derived biochar further enhances the process by improving oxygen reduction efficiency while valorizing abundant local biomass. This approach promotes continuous and in situ production of H\u2082O\u2082, contributing to the development of a self-sustained, low-cost, and environmentally friendly treatment system. This work focuses on the optimization of the Galvano-Fenton process for the degradation of glyphosate and hexachlorobenzene in various aqueous media, including freshwater, natural water, and saline environments. Particular attention is given to the development of floating biochar-based cathodes and the evaluation of degradation efficiency using appropriate analytical techniques. The ultimate objective is to propose a sustainable, scalable, and energy-efficient solution for the remediation of environments contaminated by persistent organic pollutants.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-12 mb-4\">\n                <div class=\"speaker-card text-center p-3 shadow-sm rounded\">\n                    <div class=\"speaker-img mb-3\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/innovatexconference.com\/wastemanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Copy-of-Waste-Management-36-250x300.png\" class=\"img-fluid rounded-circle\" alt=\"Marzhan Kozhakhmetova\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <h5 class=\"speaker-title mb-1\">Marzhan Kozhakhmetova<\/h5>\n                                            <p class=\"speaker-country text-muted mb-2\">Kazakhstan<\/p>\n                                        <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-sm\" data-bs-toggle=\"modal\" data-bs-target=\"#speakerModal5273\">\n                        View Details\n                    <\/button>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Modal -->\n            <div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"speakerModal5273\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"speakerModalLabel5273\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                <div class=\"modal-dialog modal-dialog-centered modal-lg\">\n                    <div class=\"modal-content\">\n                        <div class=\"modal-header bg-primary text-white\">\n                          <div>\n                            <h5 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"speakerModalLabel5273\">Marzhan Kozhakhmetova<\/h5>\n                                                            <p class=\"speaker-country-modal mb-2\" style=\"color:#fff!important;font-size:17px;font-weight:600;\">Kazakhstan<\/p>\n                            \n                                                            <p class=\"text-muted mb-2\" style=\"color:#fff!important;font-size:17px;font-weight:600;\">Al-Farabi Kazakh National University<\/p>\n                            \n                          <\/div>\n                            \n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn-close btn-close-white\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"modal-body p-4\">\n                            <div class=\"speaker-description\">\n                                <p><strong>Title: From Carbon Capture to Combustion: <em>Oscillatoria<\/em>-Based Bio-Coal Systems<\/p>\n<p>Abstract: <\/strong>As atmospheric CO\u2082 has been gradually rising, efficient and sustainable carbon capture policies need to be created. Cyanobacteria, especially Oscillatoria sp., are considered as potential candidates because of their high photosynthetic efficiency as well as good flexibility for quickly evolving in a variety of environmental conditions. The CO\u2082 sequestration efficiency of Oscillatoria sp.\u00a0 grown in controlled photobioreactor systems and the thermochemical properties of the harvested biomass and its composites with coal were studied in this paper. Cultivation was carried out under controlled conditions for 2\u201310% CO\u2082, different light intensities, and varying temperatures. There was evidence from study data on growth dynamics that with increasing CO\u2082 concentration the biomass showed higher biomass productivity as the highest biomass growth was on 7% of CO\u2082. Biomass productivity was 1.8 g\u00b7L\u207b\u00b9\u00b7day\u207b\u00b9 under these conditions, whereas CO\u2082 sequestration rates were between 0.9 to 1.3 g CO\u2082\u00b7L\u207b\u00b9\u00b7day\u207b\u00b9. High light intensity favored carbon fixation but high irradiance induced slight photoinhibition. Thermochemical properties of coal, microalgal biomass, and coal\u2013microalgae composite granules were examined on the basis of the thermal reactions (TGA\u2013GC\u2013MS, Agilent Technologies, USA) coupled with gas chromatography\u2013mass spectrometry. The temperature decrease and release of volatile materials in response to emulsification due to the addition of microalgae biomass were recorded as beneficial for combustion properties. Composite sample's activation energy was observed to be lower than that of the raw coal by synergy forces between biomass and coal. Gas analyses showed lower SO\u2093 and moderate decreases in NO\u2093 emissions for composite fuels. Taken as a whole, the coupling of bio-CO\u2082 sequestration with thermochemical conversion is promising in the pursuit of sustainable energy production and carbon footprint reduction.<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-12 mb-4\">\n                <div class=\"speaker-card text-center p-3 shadow-sm rounded\">\n                    <div class=\"speaker-img mb-3\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/innovatexconference.com\/wastemanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Copy-of-Waste-Management-32-250x300.png\" class=\"img-fluid rounded-circle\" alt=\"Michael\u00a0Akim\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <h5 class=\"speaker-title mb-1\">Michael\u00a0Akim<\/h5>\n                                            <p class=\"speaker-country text-muted mb-2\">Russia<\/p>\n                                        <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-sm\" data-bs-toggle=\"modal\" data-bs-target=\"#speakerModal5262\">\n                        View Details\n                    <\/button>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Modal -->\n            <div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"speakerModal5262\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"speakerModalLabel5262\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                <div class=\"modal-dialog modal-dialog-centered modal-lg\">\n                    <div class=\"modal-content\">\n                        <div class=\"modal-header bg-primary text-white\">\n                          <div>\n                            <h5 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"speakerModalLabel5262\">Michael\u00a0Akim<\/h5>\n                                                            <p class=\"speaker-country-modal mb-2\" style=\"color:#fff!important;font-size:17px;font-weight:600;\">Russia<\/p>\n                            \n                                                            <p class=\"text-muted mb-2\" style=\"color:#fff!important;font-size:17px;font-weight:600;\">HSE University Graduate School of Business<\/p>\n                            \n                          <\/div>\n                            \n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn-close btn-close-white\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"modal-body p-4\">\n                            <div class=\"speaker-description\">\n                                <p><strong>Title: Logistics Efficiency as a Critical Success Factor in Wood Waste Utilization. A Supply Chain Configuration Analysis of Global Solid Biofuel Markets<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Abstract:<\/strong> Background and Problem Statement: The global transition to renewable energy has created an urgent need to valorize biomass waste streams. Sawmill residues, agricultural byproducts (straw, husks), and forest processing wastes represent a significant underutilized resource. The wood pellet industry has emerged as a primary pathway for converting this low-value waste into a high-energy-density commodity suitable for international trade. However, the viability of this waste-to-energy model is not guaranteed. This paper investigates how logistics, both inbound (feedstock collection) and outbound (delivery to end markets), determines whether pellet production can sustainably transform waste into wealth, or whether it collapses under the weight of its own transportation and logistics costs, stranding waste and devastating the very communities it was meant to support. Theoretical Framework: Density-Distance Trap and Logistical Poverty: At the heart of this analysis is the \"Density-Distance Trap\": the fundamental economic constraint whereby transporting low-bulk-density materials becomes disproportionately expensive as distance increases. For the pellet industry, which relies on diffuse waste streams, this trap is existential. We introduce the \"Logistical Poverty\" framework, which posits that when transportation costs exceed a critical threshold (typically 25-30% of delivered value), the entire waste valorization chain becomes economically unviable. This triggers a cascade of negative outcomes: sawmills cannot monetize their residues, agricultural waste is burned or landfilled, processing facilities shut down, and communities lose both jobs and a sustainable outlet for their industrial byproducts.\u00a0Methodology and Comparative Case Analysis: This study deconstructs the cost structures of wood pellet supply chains across four key regions, each utilizing different waste feedstock models:\u00a0U.S. Southeast (Enviva Inc.): Reliance on dispersed virgin timber and forest residues, requiring extensive trucking and rail networks, with logistics consuming an estimated 50-60% of delivered cost. The March 2024 bankruptcy of Enviva serves as a cautionary tale of how unsustainable logistics can cripple even the industry's largest player, stranding waste-processing infrastructure and eroding community trust.\u00a0Russian Northwest: Integration of pellet mills with large sawmills, utilizing concentrated sawmill waste. Minimal inbound logistics (waste moves directly from sawline to pellet press) and short Baltic shipping routes to Europe keep logistics at 30-40% of costs, enabling stable, niche employment and genuine waste valorization.\u00a0Russian Siberia\/Far East: Reliance on cheap sawmill waste, but extreme outbound logistics (transcontinental rail to Pacific ports + long-sea shipping to Asia) push logistics to over 70% of delivered cost, rendering waste utilization for export markets completely unviable. Residues remain stranded and unutilized.\u00a0Vietnam: Utilization of concentrated processing waste and proximity of fast-growing plantations to coastal ports minimizes both inbound and outbound logistics (25-35% of costs). This model demonstrates how optimized logistics can create diversified rural incomes and resilient waste-to-value systems.\u00a0Key Findings: The analysis reveals that the viability of pellet production as a waste utilization pathway is determined not by the availability of feedstock alone, but by the logistical architecture connecting waste source to end user. Models that minimize inbound transport by co-locating pellet production with waste generation (e.g., integrated sawmills) are inherently more resilient. Conversely, models that rely on collecting diffuse, low-density waste over long distances are structurally prone to collapse, regardless of policy support or market demand. The social consequences are profound: when logistics fail, waste is not valorized, jobs are lost, and communities are left with stranded assets and unfulfilled promises of sustainable development.\u00a0Conclusion and Policy Recommendations: For the pellet industry to fulfill its potential as a major pathway for wood and agricultural waste utilization, logistics must be elevated from an operational afterthought to a primary design criterion.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-12 mb-4\">\n                <div class=\"speaker-card text-center p-3 shadow-sm rounded\">\n                    <div class=\"speaker-img mb-3\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/innovatexconference.com\/wastemanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Copy-of-Waste-Management-31-250x300.png\" class=\"img-fluid rounded-circle\" alt=\"Juan Antonio Torrents Arevalo\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <h5 class=\"speaker-title mb-1\">Juan Antonio Torrents Arevalo<\/h5>\n                                            <p class=\"speaker-country text-muted mb-2\">Spain<\/p>\n                                        <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-sm\" data-bs-toggle=\"modal\" data-bs-target=\"#speakerModal5260\">\n                        View Details\n                    <\/button>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Modal -->\n            <div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"speakerModal5260\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"speakerModalLabel5260\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                <div class=\"modal-dialog modal-dialog-centered modal-lg\">\n                    <div class=\"modal-content\">\n                        <div class=\"modal-header bg-primary text-white\">\n                          <div>\n                            <h5 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"speakerModalLabel5260\">Juan Antonio Torrents Arevalo<\/h5>\n                                                            <p class=\"speaker-country-modal mb-2\" style=\"color:#fff!important;font-size:17px;font-weight:600;\">Spain<\/p>\n                            \n                                                            <p class=\"text-muted mb-2\" style=\"color:#fff!important;font-size:17px;font-weight:600;\">Polytechnic University of Catalonia<\/p>\n                            \n                          <\/div>\n                            \n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn-close btn-close-white\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"modal-body p-4\">\n                            <div class=\"speaker-description\">\n                                <p><strong>Title: Climate change and economic consequences (2013\u20132024): Scien-tific, economic and political evidence<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Abstract:<\/strong> Climate change is one of the greatest systemic threats to environmental, economic, and social stability in the 21st century. The scientific evidence is unequivocal: human activity has warmed the atmosphere, the oceans, and the land surface, intensifying extreme weather events across all regions of the planet. The year 2024 was the warmest on record\u2014and the first in which the global average annual temperature exceeded 1.5\u00b0C above pre-in-dustrial levels\u2014accompanied by record-high sea surface temperatures and a rise in both the frequency and severity of extreme weather events. At the same time, global CO\u2082 emissions reached 41.6 Gt in 2024, with no signs of having peaked, further accelerating the speed and magnitude of global warming. The economic literature demonstrates that rising temperatures reduce aggregate productivity, following a non-linear relationship between temperature and growth: countries incur economic losses when average temperatures exceed optimal thresholds (around 13\u00b0C). Projections suggest that, without mitigation, global incomes could decline by roughly 23% by 2100. Moreover, exposure to extreme heat increases the likelihood of interpersonal and inter-group conflict, adding further costs to social stability and investment. Physical risks\u2014such as heatwaves, floods, and droughts\u2014and transition risks assessed by NGFS scenarios show that an orderly shift to a low-carbon economy carries signifi-cantly lower costs than inaction or delayed adaptation. While policy instruments such as carbon pricing are expanding and now cover approximately 28% of global emissions, a substantial adaptation gap remains: developing countries require between US$187 billion and US$359 billion per year to reduce vulnerabilities, far above current financial flows. In sum, the convergence of scientific evidence and economic analysis sends a clear mes-sage: rapid mitigation, transformational adaptation, and enhanced international financial mobilization are essential to limit irreversible climate impacts and safeguard global pros-perity and stability.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-12 mb-4\">\n                <div class=\"speaker-card text-center p-3 shadow-sm rounded\">\n                    <div class=\"speaker-img mb-3\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/innovatexconference.com\/wastemanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Copy-of-Waste-Management-25-250x300.png\" class=\"img-fluid rounded-circle\" alt=\"Jaswant Singh\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <h5 class=\"speaker-title mb-1\">Jaswant Singh<\/h5>\n                                            <p class=\"speaker-country text-muted mb-2\">Australia<\/p>\n                                        <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-sm\" data-bs-toggle=\"modal\" data-bs-target=\"#speakerModal5246\">\n                        View Details\n                    <\/button>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Modal -->\n            <div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"speakerModal5246\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"speakerModalLabel5246\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                <div class=\"modal-dialog modal-dialog-centered modal-lg\">\n                    <div class=\"modal-content\">\n                        <div class=\"modal-header bg-primary text-white\">\n                          <div>\n                            <h5 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"speakerModalLabel5246\">Jaswant Singh<\/h5>\n                                                            <p class=\"speaker-country-modal mb-2\" style=\"color:#fff!important;font-size:17px;font-weight:600;\">Australia<\/p>\n                            \n                                                            <p class=\"text-muted mb-2\" style=\"color:#fff!important;font-size:17px;font-weight:600;\">RMIT University<\/p>\n                            \n                          <\/div>\n                            \n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn-close btn-close-white\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"modal-body p-4\">\n                            <div class=\"speaker-description\">\n                                <p><strong>Title: From Biomass to Buildings: Engineering Biochar for Carbon-Negative Concrete and Circular Waste Valorisation<\/p>\n<p>Abstract: <\/strong>The construction and waste management sectors are becoming increasingly interconnected in their shared efforts to address the growing climate and resource challenges of our time. Cement production alone contributes approximately 7\u20138% of global anthropogenic CO\u2082 emissions, while organic waste streams release substantial quantities of methane when landfilled or openly incinerated. The unsustainable exploitation of natural sand further compounds this environmental burden. Addressing these combined challenges requires integrated, scalable solutions that bridge sustainable construction practices with responsible waste management. This research presents biochar-enhanced cementitious composites as a credible and practical approach to converting organic waste into high-performance, carbon-sequestering construction materials. Biochar can be produced through a range of thermochemical conversion processes, including slow pyrolysis, fast pyrolysis, microwave pyrolysis, hydrothermal carbonisation, and gasification, each of which is assessed here for its suitability in producing construction-grade material. All five routes are examined and compared with respect to their yield, physicochemical outputs, and practical scalability. Among these, slow pyrolysis emerges as the most suitable option, producing biochar with tuneable physicochemical properties shaped by feedstock composition, heating rate, and peak temperature. Drawing on a comprehensive synthesis of over 180 peer-reviewed studies, this research shows that slow pyrolysis within the 500\u2013700\u00b0C temperature range reliably yields biochar with the porosity, alkalinity, and carbon stability that cementitious applications demand. At optimised incorporation levels, typically 1\u201310 wt.% replacement of cement or fine aggregate, biochar meaningfully enhances material performance. Reported improvements include compressive strength increases of 10\u201340%, flexural strength gains of 15\u2013107%, and tensile strength improvements of 5\u201325%, alongside density reductions of 5\u201320% that make lightweight structural applications achievable. Durability performance is equally impressive, with reductions in water sorptivity of up to 66%, chloride migration of approximately 36%, and autogenous shrinkage of up to 51%. These gains arise from five closely coupled microstructural mechanisms working in concert, namely matrix densification and pore filling, internal curing through controlled water release, refinement of the interfacial transition zone, pozzolanic reactivity in silica-rich biochars, and fracture deflection at the mesoscale. Beyond structural performance, biochar integration supports circular economy principles by enabling long-term carbon storage within the concrete matrix and providing a productive outlet for agricultural and municipal organic waste streams. The carbon sequestration potential of biochar is estimated at approximately 980 kg CO\u2082-equivalent per tonne. Despite this strong technical case, large-scale adoption remains constrained by the absence of standardised material specifications, limitations in life-cycle assessment frameworks, and inherent variability in feedstock characteristics. Addressing these barriers through standardisation, improved environmental accounting, and predictive modelling will be essential to unlocking the full potential of this technology.\u00a0This research demonstrates that biochar-engineered concrete offers a scalable, integrated response at the intersection of environmental science, climate action, and waste management, enabling the conversion of organic waste into carbon-negative, high-performance, and durable infrastructure materials.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-12 mb-4\">\n                <div class=\"speaker-card text-center p-3 shadow-sm rounded\">\n                    <div class=\"speaker-img mb-3\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/innovatexconference.com\/wastemanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Copy-of-Waste-Management-24-250x300.png\" class=\"img-fluid rounded-circle\" alt=\"Gillian Katherine Ord\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <h5 class=\"speaker-title mb-1\">Gillian Katherine Ord<\/h5>\n                                            <p class=\"speaker-country text-muted mb-2\">Chile<\/p>\n                                        <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-sm\" data-bs-toggle=\"modal\" data-bs-target=\"#speakerModal5244\">\n                        View Details\n                    <\/button>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Modal -->\n            <div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"speakerModal5244\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"speakerModalLabel5244\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                <div class=\"modal-dialog modal-dialog-centered modal-lg\">\n                    <div class=\"modal-content\">\n                        <div class=\"modal-header bg-primary text-white\">\n                          <div>\n                            <h5 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"speakerModalLabel5244\">Gillian Katherine Ord<\/h5>\n                                                            <p class=\"speaker-country-modal mb-2\" style=\"color:#fff!important;font-size:17px;font-weight:600;\">Chile<\/p>\n                            \n                                                            <p class=\"text-muted mb-2\" style=\"color:#fff!important;font-size:17px;font-weight:600;\">University of Valpara\u00edso<\/p>\n                            \n                          <\/div>\n                            \n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn-close btn-close-white\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"modal-body p-4\">\n                            <div class=\"speaker-description\">\n                                <p><strong>Title:<\/strong> <strong>Simulating the copper distribution in coastal waters and sediments in Quintero Bay and adjacent shores<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Abstract:<\/strong> The study presents a 3D hydrodynamic simulation of coastal circulation coupled with<br \/>\ncopper advection emanating from Quintero Bay, in the Valpara\u00edso region. The bay is home<br \/>\nto an important industrial complex and has a history of heavy metal contamination due to a<br \/>\ncopper smelter located in its northern sector. This study aims to simulate the distribution of<br \/>\ncontamination from existing sources and identify potential risk scenarios associated with<br \/>\ncopper exposure in water and sediment. A simple data assimilation method has been<br \/>\ndeveloped to capture elements of coastal wind not well represented by existing models used<br \/>\nfor wind forcing. The simulation period represents an austral summer, and several<br \/>\ncirculation patterns have been identified in response to external forcings. Two different<br \/>\npoint sources are considered, one within the bay (source 1), and the other just outside the<br \/>\nsouth side of the bay (source 2). Simulations show advection of copper towards coastal<br \/>\nareas north of the bay in trace concentrations from both sources, with instances at certain<br \/>\npoints within the bay when recommended thresholds for chronic and acute exposure are<br \/>\nsurpassed. Source 1 shows advection predominantly leaving the north side of the bay in<br \/>\nsurface waters, while source 2 shows advection in bottom waters periodically entering the<br \/>\nsouth side of the bay. These results are consistent with existing local studies of copper<br \/>\nconcentrations in the water and sediment.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-12 mb-4\">\n                <div class=\"speaker-card text-center p-3 shadow-sm rounded\">\n                    <div class=\"speaker-img mb-3\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/innovatexconference.com\/wastemanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Copy-of-Waste-Management-22-250x300.png\" class=\"img-fluid rounded-circle\" alt=\"Przemyslaw Seruga\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <h5 class=\"speaker-title mb-1\">Przemyslaw Seruga<\/h5>\n                                            <p class=\"speaker-country text-muted mb-2\">Poland<\/p>\n                                        <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-sm\" data-bs-toggle=\"modal\" data-bs-target=\"#speakerModal5238\">\n                        View Details\n                    <\/button>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Modal -->\n            <div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"speakerModal5238\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"speakerModalLabel5238\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                <div class=\"modal-dialog modal-dialog-centered modal-lg\">\n                    <div class=\"modal-content\">\n                        <div class=\"modal-header bg-primary text-white\">\n                          <div>\n                            <h5 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"speakerModalLabel5238\">Przemyslaw Seruga<\/h5>\n                                                            <p class=\"speaker-country-modal mb-2\" style=\"color:#fff!important;font-size:17px;font-weight:600;\">Poland<\/p>\n                            \n                                                            <p class=\"text-muted mb-2\" style=\"color:#fff!important;font-size:17px;font-weight:600;\">Wroclaw University of Economics<\/p>\n                            \n                          <\/div>\n                            \n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn-close btn-close-white\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"modal-body p-4\">\n                            <div class=\"speaker-description\">\n                                <p><strong>Title: Influence of Depacking Parameters on the Plastic Contamination Level in the Organic Fraction from Food Waste<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Abstract: <\/strong>The growing amount of packaged food waste (PFW) poses a major challenge for circular<br \/>\neconomy strategies, particularly due to plastic contamination of the recovered organic fraction.<br \/>\nMechanical depackaging technologies enable the valorization of food waste through anaerobic<br \/>\ndigestion or composting; however, inappropriate operating conditions may lead to excessive<br \/>\nfragmentation of packaging materials and secondary plastic pollution. This study investigates the influence of selected operational parameters of a screw press depackaging unit on the plastic contamination level in the organic fraction obtained from expired packaged food products. A Design of Experiments (DoE) approach was applied to evaluate three process parameters (liquid flow rate, main screw speed, auxiliary screw operating time) at three levels. The response variable was the plastic content in the recovered biomass, expressed as a percentage. Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics, analysis of variance (ANOVA), and modeling. The results indicate that screw speed is the dominant factor affecting plastic contamination, followed by liquid flow rate. Higher screw speeds significantly increased plastic contamination, while increased liquid flow promoted cleaner separation. The optimal conditions were identified and control run was performed. The findings provide practical guidance for optimizing depackaging operations and demonstrate the applicability of DoE methodologies for improving the quality of biomass recovered from packaged food waste, as well as for processes optimalization.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-12 mb-4\">\n                <div class=\"speaker-card text-center p-3 shadow-sm rounded\">\n                    <div class=\"speaker-img mb-3\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/innovatexconference.com\/wastemanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Copy-of-Waste-Management-10-250x300.png\" class=\"img-fluid rounded-circle\" alt=\"Viktor Sebesty\u00e9n\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <h5 class=\"speaker-title mb-1\">Viktor Sebesty\u00e9n<\/h5>\n                                            <p class=\"speaker-country text-muted mb-2\">Hungary<\/p>\n                                        <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-sm\" data-bs-toggle=\"modal\" data-bs-target=\"#speakerModal5220\">\n                        View Details\n                    <\/button>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Modal -->\n            <div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"speakerModal5220\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"speakerModalLabel5220\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                <div class=\"modal-dialog modal-dialog-centered modal-lg\">\n                    <div class=\"modal-content\">\n                        <div class=\"modal-header bg-primary text-white\">\n                          <div>\n                            <h5 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"speakerModalLabel5220\">Viktor Sebesty\u00e9n<\/h5>\n                                                            <p class=\"speaker-country-modal mb-2\" style=\"color:#fff!important;font-size:17px;font-weight:600;\">Hungary<\/p>\n                            \n                                                            <p class=\"text-muted mb-2\" style=\"color:#fff!important;font-size:17px;font-weight:600;\">University of Pannonia<\/p>\n                            \n                          <\/div>\n                            \n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn-close btn-close-white\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"modal-body p-4\">\n                            <div class=\"speaker-description\">\n                                <p><strong>Title:<\/strong> <strong>Data-driven and experimental development opportunities for municipal solid waste management systems<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Abstract: <\/strong>Municipal solid waste (MSW) management systems are subject to external regulatory and environmental pressures that require structural transformations and targeted improvements. Knowledge of the changing volume and composition of waste generated is essential to ensure continuous proper operation and to optimize the operation of waste sorting and treatment technologies, which can be supported by comprehensive measurement, data science and artificial intelligence solutions.\u00a0Composting and fermentation solutions for the disposal of the biological fraction have significant potential, which are substantiated by composting experiments and a data-driven compost qualification system.\u00a0The recycling of selective waste fractions can be supported with additive and product development solutions, and the framework also includes utilization opportunities in the construction and silicate industries.\u00a0By examining the disposal chain as a multi-layer network, it is possible to optimize waste transport and explore capacity utilization, as well as identify locations for new facilities.\u00a0This research presents a comprehensive municipal solid waste management framework that brings together the most modern experimental and modeling procedures to ensure the resilience of the MSW system in the long term. The framework also includes the approach-forming toolkit that underpins the success of technological modifications, thus collectively covering decision-making support for the further development of the entire municipal solid waste management system.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-12 mb-4\">\n                <div class=\"speaker-card text-center p-3 shadow-sm rounded\">\n                    <div class=\"speaker-img mb-3\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/innovatexconference.com\/wastemanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Copy-of-Waste-Management-9-250x300.png\" class=\"img-fluid rounded-circle\" alt=\"Rawaid Ali\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <h5 class=\"speaker-title mb-1\">Rawaid Ali<\/h5>\n                                            <p class=\"speaker-country text-muted mb-2\">China<\/p>\n                                        <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-sm\" data-bs-toggle=\"modal\" data-bs-target=\"#speakerModal5217\">\n                        View Details\n                    <\/button>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Modal -->\n            <div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"speakerModal5217\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"speakerModalLabel5217\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                <div class=\"modal-dialog modal-dialog-centered modal-lg\">\n                    <div class=\"modal-content\">\n                        <div class=\"modal-header bg-primary text-white\">\n                          <div>\n                            <h5 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"speakerModalLabel5217\">Rawaid Ali<\/h5>\n                                                            <p class=\"speaker-country-modal mb-2\" style=\"color:#fff!important;font-size:17px;font-weight:600;\">China<\/p>\n                            \n                                                            <p class=\"text-muted mb-2\" style=\"color:#fff!important;font-size:17px;font-weight:600;\">Yunnan Normal University<\/p>\n                            \n                          <\/div>\n                            \n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn-close btn-close-white\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"modal-body p-4\">\n                            <div class=\"speaker-description\">\n                                <p><strong>Title: <\/strong><strong>Chemical Vapor Deposition of Bismuth Sulfide Microrods for High-Performance Broadband Photodetection<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Abstract:<\/strong> One-dimensional (1D) microrod arrays with highly ordered alignment are of great interest for next-generation electronic and optoelectronic devices due to their exceptional light- trapping ability and efficient charge transport. However, precise control over their growth remains a major challenge. In this work, we report the successful chemical vapor deposition (CVD) synthesis of large-area, highly ordered Bi2S3 microrods on Si\/SiO2 substrates. Bismuth sulfide (Bi2S3), with its strong optical absorption (~10<sup>5<\/sup> cm<sup>-1<\/sup>) [1, 2], a narrow bandgap (1.3-1.7 eV) [3, 4], and excellent carrier mobility, is an ideal candidate for broadband photodetectors. The fabricated device exhibits a pronounced power-dependent photocurrent response under visible light intensities ranging from 40 to 200 \u03bcW\/cm<sup>2<\/sup>,\u00a0following a power-law behavior (I \u221d P<sup>0.713<\/sup>), indicative of trap-assisted photoconductive processes [5-7]. Outstanding performance metrics are achieved, including a responsivity of 1.92 A\/W, external quantum efficiency of 746%, and detectivity up to 1.3 \u00d7 10<sup>11<\/sup> Jones. These results demonstrate the great promise of CVD-grown Bi2S3 microrods for low-cost, high-sensitivity broadband photodetection in future optoelectronic and imaging technologies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-12 mb-4\">\n                <div class=\"speaker-card text-center p-3 shadow-sm rounded\">\n                    <div class=\"speaker-img mb-3\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/innovatexconference.com\/wastemanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Copy-of-Waste-Management-7-250x300.png\" class=\"img-fluid rounded-circle\" alt=\"Jose Ramon Barros Cantalice\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <h5 class=\"speaker-title mb-1\">Jose Ramon Barros Cantalice<\/h5>\n                                            <p class=\"speaker-country text-muted mb-2\">Brazil<\/p>\n                                        <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-sm\" data-bs-toggle=\"modal\" data-bs-target=\"#speakerModal5213\">\n                        View Details\n                    <\/button>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Modal -->\n            <div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"speakerModal5213\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"speakerModalLabel5213\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                <div class=\"modal-dialog modal-dialog-centered modal-lg\">\n                    <div class=\"modal-content\">\n                        <div class=\"modal-header bg-primary text-white\">\n                          <div>\n                            <h5 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"speakerModalLabel5213\">Jose Ramon Barros Cantalice<\/h5>\n                                                            <p class=\"speaker-country-modal mb-2\" style=\"color:#fff!important;font-size:17px;font-weight:600;\">Brazil<\/p>\n                            \n                                                            <p class=\"text-muted mb-2\" style=\"color:#fff!important;font-size:17px;font-weight:600;\">Rural Federal University of Pernambuco<\/p>\n                            \n                          <\/div>\n                            \n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn-close btn-close-white\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"modal-body p-4\">\n                            <div class=\"speaker-description\">\n                                <p><strong>Title: Structural Vegetation Protection provided by Leafless Caatinga During the Dry Season in the Brazilian Semi-Arid region, a climate change spot<\/p>\n<p>Abstract: <\/strong>The Caatinga, as nominated the Brazilian shrub during the dry season to survive temporally<br \/>\nlost its leaves to save water, remaining physiologically actives. During the dry season, this plant<br \/>\nhas only stems, branches, and roots for eight to nine months. What protection during the dry<br \/>\nseason promotes the deciduous plants from Caatinga to soil and environment? Do stems and<br \/>\nbranches offer environmental coverage and protection during initial rainfall events? Searching<br \/>\nfor an answer to these questions: sixteen simulated rains during the Brazilian semi-arid dry season<br \/>\nevaluated the structural effects of stems, branches and litter from Caatinga, as well as bare soil.<br \/>\nThe isolated stems and branches, as well as those combined with the litter effect, reduced flow<br \/>\nvelocity and increased hydraulic resistance. Structural vegetative elements from Caatinga, such<br \/>\nas litter (fallen leaves on the soil surface), stems, and branches, produced hydraulic resistance,<br \/>\nincreasing environmental protection against overland flow through transitions from bare soil to<br \/>\nlitter alone, stems alone, and stems and branches with a litter layer. This progressive increase in<br \/>\nsurface roughness protects the soil and environment from rainfall erosivity, overland flow<br \/>\nhydraulic action, and inter-rill erosion. Therefore, even under the stress of the dry season, through<br \/>\nits structural adaptations, the Caatinga, as part of the semi-arid ecosystem, remains ecologically,<br \/>\nphysiologically, and hydrologically functional.<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-12 mb-4\">\n                <div class=\"speaker-card text-center p-3 shadow-sm rounded\">\n                    <div class=\"speaker-img mb-3\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/innovatexconference.com\/wastemanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Copy-of-Waste-Management-6-250x300.png\" class=\"img-fluid rounded-circle\" alt=\"Luiz Moreira Coelho Junior\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <h5 class=\"speaker-title mb-1\">Luiz Moreira Coelho Junior<\/h5>\n                                            <p class=\"speaker-country text-muted mb-2\">Brazil<\/p>\n                                        <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-sm\" data-bs-toggle=\"modal\" data-bs-target=\"#speakerModal5210\">\n                        View Details\n                    <\/button>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Modal -->\n            <div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"speakerModal5210\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"speakerModalLabel5210\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                <div class=\"modal-dialog modal-dialog-centered modal-lg\">\n                    <div class=\"modal-content\">\n                        <div class=\"modal-header bg-primary text-white\">\n                          <div>\n                            <h5 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"speakerModalLabel5210\">Luiz Moreira Coelho Junior<\/h5>\n                                                            <p class=\"speaker-country-modal mb-2\" style=\"color:#fff!important;font-size:17px;font-weight:600;\">Brazil<\/p>\n                            \n                                                            <p class=\"text-muted mb-2\" style=\"color:#fff!important;font-size:17px;font-weight:600;\">Federal University of Para\u00edba<\/p>\n                            \n                          <\/div>\n                            \n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn-close btn-close-white\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"modal-body p-4\">\n                            <div class=\"speaker-description\">\n                                <p><strong>Title: Market Structure and Spatial Dynamics of Sugarcane-Based Bioelectricity Supply in Brazil: Empirical Evidence for a Circular Economy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Abstract: <\/strong>The integration of renewable energy systems with waste management has become a<br \/>\nstrategic pillar for advancing the circular economy, environmental sustainability, and<br \/>\nevidence-based decision-making by policy-makers aimed at mitigating greenhouse gas<br \/>\nemissions. In Brazil, sugarcane-based bioelectricity stands out as one of the most<br \/>\nconsolidated waste-to-energy pathways, converting agro-industrial residues from the sugar<br \/>\nand ethanol industry into renewable electricity. Despite its growing relevance in the<br \/>\nnational energy matrix, the literature still lacks integrated analyses that jointly address<br \/>\nmarket structure, supply concentration, spatial dynamics, and the spatio-temporal<br \/>\npersistence of production clusters, which are critical for designing sustainable and inclusive<br \/>\nenergy and waste policies. This study examines the market structure and spatial dynamics of sugarcane-based bioelectricity supply in Brazil, providing empirical evidence to support integrated<br \/>\nrenewable energy and waste management planning under a circular economy and<br \/>\nsustainability perspective. The analysis covers the period from 2000 to 2024 and is based<br \/>\non official data on granted capacity and the geographic location of operating plants.<br \/>\nMethodologically, the study combines three complementary analytical approaches. First,<br \/>\nsupply concentration and market structure are assessed using classical Industrial<br \/>\nOrganization indicators, including the Concentration Ratio (CRk), the Herfindahl\u2013<br \/>\nHirschman Index (HHI), the Theil Entropy Index, the Comprehensive Concentration Index<br \/>\n(CCI), and the Hall\u2013Tideman Index (HTI), applied at different territorial scales. These<br \/>\nindicators allow a detailed characterization of concentration levels, market<br \/>\ncompetitiveness, and the distribution of installed capacity across regions and production<br \/>\nhubs. Second, Exploratory Spatial Data Analysis (ESDA) is employed through Global Moran\u2019s I,<br \/>\nLocal Indicators of Spatial Association (LISA), and bivariate spatial autocorrelation<br \/>\ntechniques to identify spatial dependence, regional clusters of high and low generation<br \/>\ncapacity, and associations between bioelectricity supply and human development<br \/>\nindicators. Third, spatial and spatio-temporal Scan statistics are applied to detect<br \/>\nstatistically significant and persistent clusters over time, enabling the identification of<br \/>\nstructural hotspots and long-term spatial trajectories in the expansion of sugarcane<br \/>\nbioelectricity. The results reveal a highly concentrated market structure at national and regional levels,<br \/>\nwith a strong dominance of the Center-South regions of Brazil, while more disaggregated<br \/>\nterritorial scales exhibit relatively higher dispersion and competitiveness. ESDA results<br \/>\nindicate the consolidation of high-capacity clusters in regions with higher socioeconomic<br \/>\ndevelopment, whereas extensive areas in the North and Northeast remain weakly<br \/>\nintegrated into waste-to-energy systems. Scan statistics confirm the spatio-temporal<br \/>\npersistence of major generation hubs, reinforcing the existence of path-dependent<br \/>\nstructural and locational factors shaping the diffusion of bioelectricity. Bivariate analysis<br \/>\nfurther shows a positive spatial association between installed capacity and human<br \/>\ndevelopment levels, particularly after 2010. Overall, the findings indicate that while sugarcane-based bioelectricity effectively supports waste valorization, greenhouse gas mitigation, and resource efficiency, its territorial expansion remains uneven. The integration of Industrial Organization concentration<br \/>\nindices, spatial analysis, and Scan statistics provides a robust analytical framework to<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-12 mb-4\">\n                <div class=\"speaker-card text-center p-3 shadow-sm rounded\">\n                    <div class=\"speaker-img mb-3\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/innovatexconference.com\/wastemanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Untitled-design-18-250x300.png\" class=\"img-fluid rounded-circle\" alt=\"Noor Najmi Binti Bonnia\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <h5 class=\"speaker-title mb-1\">Noor Najmi Binti Bonnia<\/h5>\n                                            <p class=\"speaker-country text-muted mb-2\">Malaysia<\/p>\n                                        <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-sm\" data-bs-toggle=\"modal\" data-bs-target=\"#speakerModal5164\">\n                        View Details\n                    <\/button>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Modal -->\n            <div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"speakerModal5164\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"speakerModalLabel5164\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                <div class=\"modal-dialog modal-dialog-centered modal-lg\">\n                    <div class=\"modal-content\">\n                        <div class=\"modal-header bg-primary text-white\">\n                          <div>\n                            <h5 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"speakerModalLabel5164\">Noor Najmi Binti Bonnia<\/h5>\n                                                            <p class=\"speaker-country-modal mb-2\" style=\"color:#fff!important;font-size:17px;font-weight:600;\">Malaysia<\/p>\n                            \n                                                            <p class=\"text-muted mb-2\" style=\"color:#fff!important;font-size:17px;font-weight:600;\">Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)<\/p>\n                            \n                          <\/div>\n                            \n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn-close btn-close-white\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"modal-body p-4\">\n                            <div class=\"speaker-description\">\n                                <p><strong>Title: Surface functionalization of polypropylene with graphene oxide (GO) from<br \/>\npyrolysed tire waste: toward breathable and antibacterial biointerfaces<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Abstract:<\/strong> The development of sustainable antibacterial textiles with strong interfacial functionality<br \/>\nremains a challenge. This study presents a sustainable approach to fabricating<br \/>\nantibacterial nonwoven polypropylene (PP) fabrics<br \/>\nfunctionalized with graphene oxide (GO) synthesized from recovered carbon black (rCB)<br \/>\nderived from pyrolyzed waste tires, offering a cost-effective alternative to graphite-based<br \/>\nGO. An alkaline-oxidative pretreatment was applied to improve GO adhesion on the<br \/>\nhydrophobic PP surface. Raman spectroscopy revealed an ID\/IG ratio of 0.82, indicating a<br \/>\nhigh oxidation degree. FTIR and FESEM-EDX confirmed chemical interactions and<br \/>\nuniform GO dispersion. The functionalized PP-GO fabrics demonstrated antibacterial<br \/>\nactivity with inhibition zones of 11.6 +- 1.85 mm against Escherichia coli and 11.5 +- 1.37<br \/>\nmm against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, showing 25\u201335 % enhancement compared to<br \/>\nuntreated fabrics. Air permeability (190.07 mm\/s) and porosity (75.69 %) were maintained<br \/>\nwithin wearable comfort standards. This work introduces a novel waste-to-functional textile<br \/>\nplatform through interface engineering, enabling durable antibacterial performance and<br \/>\ncontributing to sustainable and breathable protective fabrics for healthcare use.<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-12 mb-4\">\n                <div class=\"speaker-card text-center p-3 shadow-sm rounded\">\n                    <div class=\"speaker-img mb-3\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/innovatexconference.com\/wastemanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Untitled-design-16-250x300.png\" class=\"img-fluid rounded-circle\" alt=\"Junting Pan\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <h5 class=\"speaker-title mb-1\">Junting Pan<\/h5>\n                                            <p class=\"speaker-country text-muted mb-2\">China<\/p>\n                                        <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-sm\" data-bs-toggle=\"modal\" data-bs-target=\"#speakerModal5160\">\n                        View Details\n                    <\/button>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Modal -->\n            <div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"speakerModal5160\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"speakerModalLabel5160\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                <div class=\"modal-dialog modal-dialog-centered modal-lg\">\n                    <div class=\"modal-content\">\n                        <div class=\"modal-header bg-primary text-white\">\n                          <div>\n                            <h5 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"speakerModalLabel5160\">Junting Pan<\/h5>\n                                                            <p class=\"speaker-country-modal mb-2\" style=\"color:#fff!important;font-size:17px;font-weight:600;\">China<\/p>\n                            \n                                                            <p class=\"text-muted mb-2\" style=\"color:#fff!important;font-size:17px;font-weight:600;\">Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences<\/p>\n                            \n                          <\/div>\n                            \n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn-close btn-close-white\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"modal-body p-4\">\n                            <div class=\"speaker-description\">\n                                <p><strong>Title: Carbon materials facilitating smarter agricultural waste management for advanced environmental sustainability: 3D\u20140D<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Abstract: <\/strong>Utilization of agricultural wastes for value-added products is essential for achieving sustainable development goals and carbon neutrality. The annual production of agricultural wastes in China is about 3.9 billion tons, with crop straw accounting for 19%, and livestock and poultry manure accounting for 67%. Currently, biological methods such as anaerobic digestion and humification are the primary approaches for agricultural resource utilization, leading to the production of biogas and fertilizer. However, these methods are inefficient, and often encounter failure owing to the physiological limitations of the microbes involved. Carbon materials, ranging from 3-dimentional (3-D) to zero-dimensional (0-D), can act as enhancers of the microbial biochemical processes. In our study, biochar, the 3-D carbon material produced from chicken manure, increased the methane content (70%) of biogas while reducing the carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide contents. Biochar prepared from lignin-based raw materials displayed suitable physico-chemical properties that could enrich syntrophic fermentation bacteria, promoting direct interspecies electron transfer (DIET) and increased methane production. In another of our study it was seen that magnetic biochar loaded with MnO<sub>2<\/sub> increased cumulative methane production from kitchen waste by 24.32%. The redox capability of magnetic biochar enhanced the capacitance and promoted microbial enrichment and their electron transfer processes. In a separate study we observed that introducing biogas residue biochar into pig manure compost helped reduce NH<sub>3<\/sub> emissions while storing more nitrogen in the compost matrix. Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) are a type of quasi-zero-dimensional carbon nanomaterial with remarkable fluorescence properties. In one of our more recent studies, we developed nitrogen-doped CQDs that behaved like n-type semiconductors, increasing cumulative methane yield by 1.9 times by enhancing metabolic pathways for methane production and coenzyme F<sub>420<\/sub> biosynthesis. The technologies developed by our lab have been successfully applied in multiple locations and scenarios across China, and have received wide-spread attention and coverage from mainstream media. At present we are focused on deciphering the intrinsic mechanistic pathways such that they can be stimulated for further enhancement of the functionality of carbon materials for smarter agricultural waste management for advanced environmental sustainability<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-12 mb-4\">\n                <div class=\"speaker-card text-center p-3 shadow-sm rounded\">\n                    <div class=\"speaker-img mb-3\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/innovatexconference.com\/wastemanagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Waste-Management-15-250x300.png\" class=\"img-fluid rounded-circle\" alt=\"Zhen Hu\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <h5 class=\"speaker-title mb-1\">Zhen Hu<\/h5>\n                                            <p class=\"speaker-country text-muted mb-2\">China<\/p>\n                                        <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-sm\" data-bs-toggle=\"modal\" data-bs-target=\"#speakerModal5436\">\n                        View Details\n                    <\/button>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Modal -->\n            <div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"speakerModal5436\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"speakerModalLabel5436\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                <div class=\"modal-dialog modal-dialog-centered modal-lg\">\n                    <div class=\"modal-content\">\n                        <div class=\"modal-header bg-primary text-white\">\n                          <div>\n                            <h5 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"speakerModalLabel5436\">Zhen Hu<\/h5>\n                                                            <p class=\"speaker-country-modal mb-2\" style=\"color:#fff!important;font-size:17px;font-weight:600;\">China<\/p>\n                            \n                                                            <p class=\"text-muted mb-2\" style=\"color:#fff!important;font-size:17px;font-weight:600;\">Shandong University<\/p>\n                            \n                          <\/div>\n                            \n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn-close btn-close-white\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"modal-body p-4\">\n                            <div class=\"speaker-description\">\n                                <p><strong>Title: Mitigating Bio-Clogging in Subsurface Flow Constructed Wetlands via Quorum Quenching: Performance Evaluation and Mechanistic Insights<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Abstract:<\/strong> Bio-clogging, driven by the accumulation of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS), is a primary bottleneck restricting the longevity and hydraulic performance of subsurface flow constructed wetlands (SSFCWs). This study evaluated two quorum quenching (QQ) mechanism-driven biological control strategies (<em>Rhodococcus sp.<\/em> BH4 and porcine kidney acylase I) to disrupt quorum sensing (QS) signaling. Results demonstrated that the total EPS content in QQ-treated CWs was suppressed by over 30%, which fundamentally mitigated clogging and yielded a macroscopic hydraulic conductivity increase of up to 1.3 cm\/s. QQ strategies effectively disturped the microbial communication network, as evidenced by a drastic decline in the core QS signal molecule, C8-HSL. Moreover, the interception of extracellular signals systemically downregulated core QS genes (e.g., <em>luxR<\/em>) and EPS synthesis pathways (e.g., <em>algD<\/em>). 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