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View article: Mineralogical and Chemical Characterization of Greek Natural Zeolite-Rich Rocks and Their Oviposition Deterrent Effect on the Olive Fruit Fly Bactrocera oleae (Rossi) (Diptera: Tephritidae)
Mineralogical and Chemical Characterization of Greek Natural Zeolite-Rich Rocks and Their Oviposition Deterrent Effect on the Olive Fruit Fly Bactrocera oleae (Rossi) (Diptera: Tephritidae) Open
High quality natural zeolites may have insecticidal effects and could be used for pest control. We determined the mineralogical and chemical composition of four representative samples of zeolite-rich rocks (zeot1–zeot4) collected from nort…
View article: Environmental Profile Assessment in a Highly Industrialized Area Through Magnetic Susceptibility Spatial Variations and Morphological Study of Magnetic Particles: The Case of Sarigiol Basin (Greece)
Environmental Profile Assessment in a Highly Industrialized Area Through Magnetic Susceptibility Spatial Variations and Morphological Study of Magnetic Particles: The Case of Sarigiol Basin (Greece) Open
Two sets of sediment samples were collected from the Sarigiol basin, Greece, aiming to evaluate the environmental consequences of the industrial activity in the area by assessing their magnetic properties with the magnetic susceptibility m…
View article: Microscopic, Spectroscopic and Chemical Analysis of Emeralds from Habachtal, Austria
Microscopic, Spectroscopic and Chemical Analysis of Emeralds from Habachtal, Austria Open
Studies on emeralds from Habachtal (Austria) are scarce and non-exhaustive. However, they represent a significant interest to the community, as they have been assumed to be present in historical pieces of jewelry. Along with Egypt, Habacht…
View article: Effect of Specified pH Conditions on Leaching of Environmentally Important Major and Trace Elements from Fly Ash-Marl Mixtures: A Case Study of the Lignite Center of W. Macedonia
Effect of Specified pH Conditions on Leaching of Environmentally Important Major and Trace Elements from Fly Ash-Marl Mixtures: A Case Study of the Lignite Center of W. Macedonia Open
Significant environmental issues concerning the risk of soil, surface, and groundwater pollution are indicated by the presence of dissolved elements in the leachates. In the Lignite Center of Western Macedonia, the current study investigat…
View article: Study of green‐coloured gems of the Roman period from the collections of the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki (Greece) and their possible geographic origin
Study of green‐coloured gems of the Roman period from the collections of the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki (Greece) and their possible geographic origin Open
The study of gems in jewellery of the Roman period from known archaeological contexts may provide valuable information for the trading routes of gems in antiquity, the techniques of their manufacture and decoration, the popularity of certa…
View article: Leachability of hexavalent chromium from fly ash-marl mixtures in Sarigiol basin, Western Macedonia, Greece: environmental hazard and potential human health risk
Leachability of hexavalent chromium from fly ash-marl mixtures in Sarigiol basin, Western Macedonia, Greece: environmental hazard and potential human health risk Open
Hexavalent chromium (Cr (VI)) is an environmental contaminant brining high concerns due to its higher toxicity and mobility in comparison with trivalent chromium Cr(III). Cr (VI) has been linked with several adverse health effects, includi…
View article: Oviposition-Deterrent Effect of a High-Quality Natural Zeolite on the Olive Fruit Fly Bactrocera oleae, under Different Conditions of Temperature and Relative Humidity
Oviposition-Deterrent Effect of a High-Quality Natural Zeolite on the Olive Fruit Fly Bactrocera oleae, under Different Conditions of Temperature and Relative Humidity Open
In recent years, the number of available chemical pesticides has been dramatically reduced, urging the need for the discovery of alternatives to chemical pesticide products such as, among others, natural zeolites (zeolitic rocks). We deter…
View article: Oviposition Deterrent Effect of a High Quality Natural Zeolite for the Olive Fruit Fly Bactrocera oleae, under Different Conditions of Temperature and Relative Humidity
Oviposition Deterrent Effect of a High Quality Natural Zeolite for the Olive Fruit Fly Bactrocera oleae, under Different Conditions of Temperature and Relative Humidity Open
In recent years the number of available chemical pesticides has been significantly reduced and there have been an urgent need for discovery of alternative to chemical pesticides products, as among others the natural zeolites (zeolitic rock…
View article: Heavy Metal Load in Airborne Magnetic Particles from Anthropogenic Activities in a Contaminated Area in Northern Greece and Their Environmental Impact
Heavy Metal Load in Airborne Magnetic Particles from Anthropogenic Activities in a Contaminated Area in Northern Greece and Their Environmental Impact Open
Magnetic particles were separated from soil and sediment samples from the Sarigiol basin. The sources of their highest values are ophiolite complexes and fly ash dispersion while magnetite is the dominant mineral. Ιron is the dominant elem…
View article: Granulometric, Chemical, and Mineralogical Evaluation of Greek Lignite Bottom Ash for Potential Utilization in Concrete Manufacturing
Granulometric, Chemical, and Mineralogical Evaluation of Greek Lignite Bottom Ash for Potential Utilization in Concrete Manufacturing Open
Coal bottom ash is used globally in various applications in the construction industry to reduce its negative environmental impacts. In this study, the potential utilization of lignite bottom ash from four power plants in Greece in concrete…
View article: Aeolian dust accretion outpaces erosion in the formation of Mediterranean alpine soils. New evidence from the periglacial zone of Mount Olympus, Greece
Aeolian dust accretion outpaces erosion in the formation of Mediterranean alpine soils. New evidence from the periglacial zone of Mount Olympus, Greece Open
Soil formation in Mediterranean periglacial karst landscapes remains poorly understood as the interplay between local and allochthonous sources of parent materials, and mineral alteration and pedogenesis, as dominant post‐depositional proc…
View article: Aeolian dust accretion outpaces erosion in the formation of Mediterranean alpine soils. New evidence from the periglacial zone of Mount Olympus, Greece
Aeolian dust accretion outpaces erosion in the formation of Mediterranean alpine soils. New evidence from the periglacial zone of Mount Olympus, Greece Open
Soil formation in Mediterranean periglacial landscapes remains poorly understood as the interplay between erosion and aeolian dust accretion in providing parent materials, and mineral weathering and pedogenesis, as dominant post deposition…
View article: Enhanced Gastric/Lung Arsenic Bioaccessibility from Lignite Fly Ashes: Comparing Bioaccessibility Rates with Multiple Environmental Matrices
Enhanced Gastric/Lung Arsenic Bioaccessibility from Lignite Fly Ashes: Comparing Bioaccessibility Rates with Multiple Environmental Matrices Open
Inorganic arsenic (As), a carcinogenic element to humans, is among the most dangerous and flammable substances that coal-burning plants could release. When coal is burned, large portions of arsenic are captured on fly-ash (FA) particles, b…
View article: Mineralogy, Geochemistry and Fluid Inclusion Study of the Stibnite Vein-Type Mineralization at Rizana, Northern Greece
Mineralogy, Geochemistry and Fluid Inclusion Study of the Stibnite Vein-Type Mineralization at Rizana, Northern Greece Open
The stibnite mineralization at Rizana (Kilkis ore district; Serbo-Macedonian metallogenic province; northern Greece) occurs along a NE–SW-trending brittle shear-zone, which transects a two-mica and an augen-gneiss of the Vertiskos Unit. Ba…
View article: Non-Destructive Study of Egyptian Emeralds Preserved in the Collection of the Museum of the Ecole des Mines
Non-Destructive Study of Egyptian Emeralds Preserved in the Collection of the Museum of the Ecole des Mines Open
In the present study, rough emerald single crystals and rough emeralds in the host rock from the ruins of Alexandria and from the Mount Zabargad in Egypt, preserved in the collection of the museum of the Ecole des Mines (Mines Paris—PSL) s…
View article: Morphological characteristics of magnetic particles and their environmental impact: The case of Sarigiol basin (Greece)
Morphological characteristics of magnetic particles and their environmental impact: The case of Sarigiol basin (Greece) Open
Magnetic particles were separated from soil and sediment samples from the Sarigiol basin in northwestern Greece in order to study their morphological characteristics with scanning electron microscopy. They appear in the form of octahedrons…
View article: Mineralogy and Mineral Chemistry of the REE-Rich Black Sands in Beaches of the Kavala District, Northern Greece
Mineralogy and Mineral Chemistry of the REE-Rich Black Sands in Beaches of the Kavala District, Northern Greece Open
The coastal area of the Kavala district, Northern Greece, is characterized by minerals enriched in rare earth elements (REE). The present study focuses on the mineralogy of the black sands from six different locations and the comprehensive…
View article: Diatomaceous Silica in Environmental Applications: A Case Study from the Lacustrine Deposit of Limnos Island, Aegean Sea, Greece
Diatomaceous Silica in Environmental Applications: A Case Study from the Lacustrine Deposit of Limnos Island, Aegean Sea, Greece Open
Diatomitic and clastic-volcanoclastic marly samples from the Paranisia area of Limnos Island, were studied mineralogically by X-ray diffraction (XRD), chemically by X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF) and morphologically by scanning elec…
View article: The relative contributions of weathering and aeolian inputs to postglacial formation of Mediterranean alpine loess
The relative contributions of weathering and aeolian inputs to postglacial formation of Mediterranean alpine loess Open
Between the southern margin of the European loess belt and Sahara Desert, thin and irregularly distributed loess deposits occur in Mediterranean mountains. During the most recent deglaciation, along the Pleistocene-Holocene boundary, the d…
View article: Mineralogy, Geochemistry and Provenance of Coastal Sands from Greece: New Insights on the REE Content of Black Coastal Sands from Aggelochori Area, N.-Greece
Mineralogy, Geochemistry and Provenance of Coastal Sands from Greece: New Insights on the REE Content of Black Coastal Sands from Aggelochori Area, N.-Greece Open
Beach sands from Aggelochori coast line are investigated for their geochemistry and REE content, mineralogy and their provenance. These fluvial sands bear heavy minerals enriched horizons (containing minerals such as magnetite, zircon, ilm…
View article: A comprehensive analytical characterization of Greek lignite bottom ash samples
A comprehensive analytical characterization of Greek lignite bottom ash samples Open
Bottom ash samples were collected from four lignite power plants of Greece. Granulometric analysis was executed and after homogenization four distinct fractions (>1.25, 0.63-1.25, 0.18-0.63, <0.18 mm) were obtained. The samples were analys…
View article: The Mineralogical Composition of Samos Zeoliitic Rocks and their potential use as Feed Additives and Nutrition Supplements
The Mineralogical Composition of Samos Zeoliitic Rocks and their potential use as Feed Additives and Nutrition Supplements Open
Fifteen (15) zeolitic rocks from Karlovassi-Marathokampos basin of Samos Island (Greece) were investigated for their mineralogical composition by X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) method. According to EU Regulation No 651/2013, clinoptilolite of sed…
View article: COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE CESIUM UPTAKE ABILITY BETWEEN HEU-TYPE (CLINOPTILOLITE-HEULANDITE) ZEOLITIC TUFF AND PURE HEULANDITE
COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE CESIUM UPTAKE ABILITY BETWEEN HEU-TYPE (CLINOPTILOLITE-HEULANDITE) ZEOLITIC TUFF AND PURE HEULANDITE Open
Specific continuous layers of zeolitic tuff in Ntrista stream location of Petrota area of Evros region (NA11) and pure natural crystals of heulandite (HEU1) from the collection of the Department of Mineralogy-Petrology-Economic Geology, Sc…
View article: Mineralogical and Geochemical Study of the Zeolitized Volcaniclastic Rocks of Petrota region, Evros Prefecture, Northeastern Greece
Mineralogical and Geochemical Study of the Zeolitized Volcaniclastic Rocks of Petrota region, Evros Prefecture, Northeastern Greece Open
The present work studies the tuffs associated with the volcanic area of the Paleogene Sheinovets caldera, located on the southeastern part of the Rhodope massif, in Bulgaria. Its purpose is to describe the mineralogical and geochemical com…
View article: The effect of different aging protocols on the flexural strength and phase transformations of two monolithic zirconia ceramics
The effect of different aging protocols on the flexural strength and phase transformations of two monolithic zirconia ceramics Open
Introduction: The aim of the present study was to investigate how different aging protocols can affect the flexural strength and phase transformations of yttrium-stabilized zirconia ceramics (Y-TZP) for monolithic restorations. Materials a…
View article: Petrography and provenance of floor sediments from the Loutra Almopias Cave (Pella, Macedonia, Greece)
Petrography and provenance of floor sediments from the Loutra Almopias Cave (Pella, Macedonia, Greece) Open
Thirty seven floor sediment samples of Upper Pleistocene age from the Loutra Almopias Cave were collected from different beds and stratigraphic columns on the basis of their induration grade, grain distribution, and paleontological finding…
View article: Modulation of the Release of a Non-Interacting Low Solubility Drug from Chitosan Pellets Using Different Pellet Size, Composition and Numerical Optimization
Modulation of the Release of a Non-Interacting Low Solubility Drug from Chitosan Pellets Using Different Pellet Size, Composition and Numerical Optimization Open
Two size classes of piroxicam (PXC) pellets (mini (380–550 μm) and conventional (700–1200 μm)) were prepared using extrusion/spheronization and medium viscosity chitosan (CHS). Mixture experimental design and numerical optimization were ap…
View article: Synthesis of a bioactive nanomaterial in the ternary system SiO2-CaO-MgO doped with CuO: The effect of Ball milling on the particle size, morphology and bioactive behavior
Synthesis of a bioactive nanomaterial in the ternary system SiO2-CaO-MgO doped with CuO: The effect of Ball milling on the particle size, morphology and bioactive behavior Open
Nanotechnology has a great potential to improve biomaterials used in tissue engineering. Nano-bioceramics are preferable compared to their micro-scale counterparts, because of their increased surface area, improving both mechanical propert…
View article: Natural radioactivity studies in a paleontology site and paleoclimate interpretation of the last 8 Mya
Natural radioactivity studies in a paleontology site and paleoclimate interpretation of the last 8 Mya Open
Fossil bones and sediments from different horizons of the Upper Miocene paleontological site of Platania, Drama-Greece were studied using 238U, 235U, 232Th series and 40K measurements obtained by γ-spectroscopy. Additionally, SEM and XRF a…