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Koukouza, K., Beersaerts, G., Cappuyns, V., Pontikes, Y. (2026). Effect of chemistry, atmosphere and cooling method on the leaching behaviour of As, Sb and Mo from synthetic copper slags. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 514, Art.No. 142621. doi: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2026.142621 

Abecia, V.M., Salah, S., Vasile, M., Cappuyns, V. (2026). Release and fractionation of naturally occurring radionuclides in geothermal systems and the potential role of organic matter. Journal of Environmental Radioactivity, 297, Art.No. 108023. doi: 10.1016/j.jenvrad.2026.108023 

Panzarella, F. (corresp. author), Cappuyns, V., Abelshausen, B., Turcanu, C. (2026). Sustainable environmental remediation: an application of the community capitals framework. ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY, 28 (2), 5293-5315. doi: 10.1007/s10668-024-05186-0 

Cappuyns, V., Dries, L. (2026). Bioaccessibility of Lead and Arsenic in Mining Waste and Mining-Affected Soils. Toxics, 14 (2), 114-132. doi: 10.3390/toxics14020114  

Sharma, S., Bolan, S., Mukherjee, S., Guimarães Guilherme, L.R., Gomes Viana, D., Duim Ferreira, A., Bakke Myrvang, M., Almås, Å.R., Folven Gjengedal, E.L., Cappuyns, V., Bueno Guerra, M.B., de Oliveira, C., Lamb, D., Siddique, K.H M., Bolan, N. (2025). Barium distribution, dynamics and fate in terrestrial and aquatic environments. Environmental Research, 287, Art.No. 123059. doi: 10.1016/j.envres.2025.123059  

Abecia, V. (joint first author), Salah, S., Vasile, M., Laenen, B., Regenspurg, S., Cappuyns, V. (joint last author) (2025). Effect of acetate and chloride on Pb sorption onto clinoptilolite at geothermal conditions. Applied Geochemistry, 192, Art.No. 106533. doi: 10.1016/j.apgeochem.2025.106533 

Panzarella, F., Cappuyns, V., Abelshausen, B., Turcanu, C. (2025). Integrating the community capitals framework for sustainable remediation of NORM- and TENORM-contaminated sites: The Case of Crotone, Italy. Environmental Management, 2298-2315. doi: 10.1007/s00267-025-02223-0 

Panzarella, F. (joint first author), Turcanu, C., Abelshausen, B., Cappuyns, V. (2025). Refining the approach: A critical reflection on applying the community capitals framework for site remediation. Journal Of Environmental Management, 384, Art.No. 125530. doi: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.125530 

Bollaert, Q., Vassilieva, E., Lavikko, S., Prado Araujo, F., Dehaine, Q., Cappuyns, V. (2025). Metal(loid) mobility, solid-phase speciation and in vitro bioaccessibility in European hard-rock lithium (Li) deposits. Science of The Total Environment, 970, Art.No. 178992. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.178992  

Cappuyns, V. (2024). Carbon footprint calculations in the soil remediation sector: a comparative analysis. Science Of The Total Environment, 915, Art.No. 170100. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170100 

Claes, H., Cappuyns, V., Swennen, R., Meyer, R., Seemann, T., Stanjek, H., Sindern, S., Tock, P. (2023). Importance of arsenic bioaccessibility in health risk assessment based on iron “Minette” rocks and related soils. Ecotoxicology And Environmental Safety, 266, Art.No. 115567. doi: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.115567  

Cappuyns, V. (corresp. author) (2023). Downstream Distribution and Postdepositional Mobilization of Cadmium in Alluvial Soils. APPLIED AND ENVIRONMENTAL SOIL SCIENCE, 2023, Art.No. ARTN 9915654. doi: 10.1155/2023/9915654  

Panzarella, F. (corresp. author), Turcanu, C., Abelshausen, B., Cappuyns, V. (2023). Community capitals and (social) sustainability: Use and misuse of asset-based approaches in environmental management. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, 329, Art.No. ARTN 117122. doi: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.117122 

Helser, J., Perumal, P., Cappuyns, V. (corresp. author) (2022). Valorizing (cleaned) sulfidic mine waste as a resource for construction materials. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, 319, Art.No. ARTN 115742. doi: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.115742  

Cunha Soares Veiga Simão, F., Chambart, H., Vandemeulebroeke, L., Nielsen, P., Raka Adrianto, L., Pfister, S., Cappuyns, V. (2022). Mine waste as a sustainable resource for facing bricks. Journal Of Cleaner Production, 368, Art.No. 133118. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.133118  

Helser, J., Cappuyns, V. (2022). Acid generation potential and kinetics of metal(loid) release from resuspended sulfidic mine waste. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 10 (4), Art.No. 108158. doi: 10.1016/j.jece.2022.108158  

Pauwels, J., Salah, S., Vasile, M., Laenen, B., Cappuyns, V. (2022). Testing the stability of chemical inhibitors at geothermal conditions and their efficiency to prevent galena formation. Geothermics, 102, Art.No. 102380, 1-15. doi: 10.1016/j.geothermics.2022.102380 

Niu, H., Helser, J., Corfe, I.J., Kuva, J., Butcher, A.R., Cappuyns, V., Kinnunen, P., Illikainen, M. (2022). Incorporation of bioleached sulfidic mine tailings in one-part alkali-activated blast furnace slag mortar. Construction and Building Materials, 333, Art.No. 127195, 1-13. doi: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2022.127195  

Stough, T., Ceulemans, K., Craps, M., Van Liedekerke, L., Cappuyns, V. (2022). To shift a paradigm or not: worldviews at play in responsible management education literature. Journal of Management Development, ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print), 1-14. doi: 10.1108/JMD-08-2021-0224  

Cappuyns, V. (2022). Monitoring of total and extractable barium concentrations in floodplain soils. JOURNAL OF SOILS AND SEDIMENTS, 1-10. doi: 10.1007/s11368-022-03178-z 

Helser, J. (corresp. author), Vassilieva, E., Cappuyns, V. (2022). Environmental and Human Health Risk Assessment of Sulfidic Mine Waste: Bioaccessibility, Leaching and Mineralogy. Journal Of Hazardous Materials, 424, Art.No. HAZMAT127313, 1-15. doi: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.127313  

Cappuyns, V., Campen, V.A., Bevandić, S., Helser, J., Muchez, P. (2021). Characterization of Mine Waste from a Former Pb–Zn Mining Site: Reactivity of Minerals During Sequential Extractions. Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy, 1-13. doi: 10.1007/s40831-021-00455-y  

Cunha Soares Veiga Simão, F. (corresp. author), Chambart, H., Vandemeulebroeke, L., Nielsen, P., Cappuyns, V. (2021). Turning Mine Waste into a Ceramic Resource: Plombières Tailing Case. Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy, (Mine Tailings: Problem or Opportunity? Towards a Combined Remediation and Resource Recovery Approach), 1-14. doi: 10.1007/s40831-021-00442-3  

Elbehiry, F., Elbasiouny, H., Cappuyns, V., Brevik, E.C. (corresp. author) (2021). Available concentrations of some potentially toxic and emerging contaminants in different soil orders in Egypt and assessment of soil pollution. JOURNAL OF SOILS AND SEDIMENTS, 21 (11), 3645-3662. doi: 10.1007/s11368-021-03021-x 

Pauwels, J. (corresp. author), Salah, S., Vasile, M., Laenen, B., Cappuyns, V. (2021). Characterization of scaling material obtained from the geothermal power plant of the Balmatt site, Mol. Geothermics, 94, Art.No. 102090, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.geothermics.2021.102090 

Pauwels, J. (corresp. author), Salah, S., Vasile, M., Laenen, B., Cappuyns, V. (2021). A combined modelling and experimental study of the removal of 133Ba from geothermal basin water using the MnO2-PAN and TK101 resins. Applied Geochemistry, 131, Art.No. 10540, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.apgeochem.2021.105040 

Claes, H., Cappuyns, V., Swennen, R., Meyer, R. (2021). Arsenic anomalies in soils and rocks occurring in the southwestern part of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 411, Art.No. 124696, 1-14. doi: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.124696 

Mohammadi, Z., Claes, H., Cappuyns, V., Nematollahi, M.J., Helser, J., Amjadian, K., Swennen, R. (2021). High geogenic arsenic concentrations in travertines and their spring waters: Assessment of the leachability and estimation of ecological and health risks. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 409, Art.No. 124429, 1-13. doi: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.124429  

Stough, T. (corresp. author), Ceulemans, K., Cappuyns, V. (2021). Unlocking the potential of broad, horizontal curricular assessments for ethics, responsibility and sustainability in business and economics higher education. Assessment & Evaluation In Higher Education, 46 (2), 297-311. doi: 10.1080/02602938.2020.1772718 

Cunha Soares Veiga Simão, F., Chambart, H., Vandemeulebroeke, L., Cappuyns, V. (2021). Incorporation of sulphidic mining waste material in ceramic roof tiles and blocks. Journal of Geochemical Exploration, 225, Art.No. 106741, 1-45. doi: 10.1016/j.gexplo.2021.106741  

Cappuyns, V. (corresp. author), Van Campen, A., Helser, J. (2020). Antimony leaching from soils and mine waste from the Mau Due antimony mine, North-Vietnam. Journal Of Geochemical Exploration, 220, Art.No. 106663, 1-13. doi: 10.1016/j.gexplo.2020.106663  

Helser, J., Cappuyns, V. (2020). Trace elements leaching from Pb-Zn mine waste (Plombières, Belgium) and environmental implications. Journal Of Geochemical Exploration, Art.No. 106659, 1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.gexplo.2020.106659  

Cappuyns, V. (corresp. author), Claes, H., Geris, P., Maquil, R., Swennen, R. (2019). Mineralogical and geochemical characterization of Mo-rich black shales in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. JOURNAL OF GEOCHEMICAL EXPLORATION, (206), Art.No. 106351. doi: 10.1016/j.gexplo.2019.106351 

Giels, M. (corresp. author), Iacobescu, R.I., Cappuyns, V., Pontikes, Y., Elsen, J. (2019). Understanding the leaching behavior of inorganic polymers made of iron rich slags. JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION, 238. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.117736  

Huysegoms, L. (corresp. author), Rousseau, S., Cappuyns, V. (2019). Indicator use in soil remediation investments: Views from policy, research and practice. ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS, 103, 70-82. doi: 10.1016/j.ecolind.2019.03.048 

Huysegoms, L. (corresp. author), Rousseau, S., Cappuyns, V. (2019). Chemical or Natural? Including LCA in Social CBA to Compare Remediation Alternatives for a Dry-Cleaning Facility. Sustainability, 11 (7). doi: 10.3390/su11071975  

Dung, T.T T. (corresp. author), Linh, T.M., Chau, T.B., Hoang, T.M., Swennen, R., Cappuyns, V. (2019). Contamination status and potential release of trace metals in a mangrove forest sediment in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH, 26 (10), 9536-9551. doi: 10.1007/s11356-019-04355-3 

Dung, T.T T. (corresp. author), Vassilieva, E., Swennen, R., Cappuyns, V. (2018). Release of Trace Elements from Bottom Ash from Hazardous Waste Incinerators. Recycling, 3 (36), 1-18. doi: 10.3390/recycling3030036  

Stough, T., Ceulemans, K., Lambrechts, W., Cappuyns, V. (2018). Assessing Sustainability in higher education curricula: a critical reflection on validity issues. Journal of Cleaner Production, 172, 4456-4466. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.02.017  

Huysegoms, L., Rousseau, S., Cappuyns, V. (2018). Friends or foes? Monetized Life Cycle Assessment and Cost-Benefit. Analysis of the site remediation of a former gas plant. Science of the Total Environment, 619, 258-271. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2017.10.330 

Cappuyns, V. (2018). Barium (Ba) leaching from soils and certified reference materials. Applied Geochemistry, 88, 68-84. doi: 10.1016/j.apgeochem.2017.05.002 

Huysegoms, L., Cappuyns, V. (2017). Critical review of decision support tools for sustainability assessment of site remediation options. Journal of Environmental Management, 196, 278-296. 

Iacobescu, R.I., Cappuyns, V., Geens, T., Kriskova, L., Onisei, S., Jones, P.T., Pontikes, Y. (2017). The influence of curing conditions on the mechanical properties and leaching of inorganic polymers made of fayalitic slag. Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering, 1 (1), 1-11. doi: 10.1007/s11705-017-1622-6  

Dung, T.T T., Vassilieva, E., Golreihan, A., Phung, N.K., Swennen, R., Cappuyns, V. (2017). Potentially toxic elements in bottom ash from hazardous waste incinerators: an integrated approach to assess the potential release in relation to solid-phase characteristics. Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management, 19 (3), 1194-1203. doi: 10.1007/s10163-016-0505-0 

Cappuyns, V. (2016). Inclusion of social indicators in decision support tools for the selection of sustainable site remediation options. Journal of Environmental Management, (184), 45-56. doi: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2016.07.035 

Mojid, M.A., Hossain, A.B M Z., Cappuyns, V., Wyseure, G. (2016). Transport characteristics of heavy metals, metalloids and pesticides through major agricultural soils of Bangladesh as determined by TDR. Soil Research, 54 (8), 970-984. doi: 10.1071/SR15367  

Cappuyns, V., Vandenbulcke, C., Ceulemans, K. (2015). Economic and Environmental Performance Indicators in Belgian GRI Reports. Environmental Management and Sustainable Development, 4 (1), 206-227. doi: 10.5296/emsd.v4i1.7410  

Barrie, E., Cappuyns, V., Vassilieva, E., Adriaens, R., Hollanders, S., Garcés, D., Paredes, C., Pontikes, Y., Elsen, J., Machiels, L. (2015). Potential of inorganic polymers (geopolymers) made of halloysite and volcanic glass for the immobilisation of tailings from gold extraction in Ecuador. Applied Clay Science, 109-110, 95-106. doi: 10.1016/j.clay.2015.02.025 

Cappuyns, V., Deweirt, V., Rousseau, S. (2015). Dredged sediments as a resource for brick production: Possibilities and barriers from a consumers' perspective. Waste Management, 38, 372-380. doi: 10.1016/j.wasman.2014.12.025 

Dung, T.T T., Golreihan, A., Vassilieva, E., Phung, N.K., Cappuyns, V., Swennen, R. (2015). Insights into solid phase characteristics and release of heavy metals and arsenic from industrial sludge via combined chemical, mineralogical, and microanalysis. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 22, 2205-2218. doi: 10.1007/s11356-014-3438-y 

Dung, T.T T., Cappuyns, V., Vassilieva, E., Golreihan, A., Phung, N.K., Swennen, R. (2015). Release of Potentially Toxic Elements From Industrial Sludge: Implications for Land Disposal. CLEAN - Soil, Air, Water, 43 (9), 1327-1337. doi: 10.1002/clen.201400487 

Cappuyns, V., Kessen, B. (2014). Combining life cycle analysis, human health and financial risk assessment for the evaluation of contaminated site remediation. Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, 57 (7), 1101-1121. doi: 10.1080/09640568.2013.783460  

Cappuyns, V., Dung, T.T T., Swennen, R., Vassilieva, E., Phung, N.K. (2014). Leachability of arsenic and heavy metals from blasted copper slag and contamination of marine sediment and soil in Ninh Hoa district, south central of Vietnam. Applied Geochemistry, 44, 80-92. doi: 10.1016/j.apgeochem.2013.07.021  

Cappuyns, V., Swennen, R. (2014). Release of vanadium from oxidized sediments: insights from different extraction and leaching procedures. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 21 (3), 2272-2282. doi: 10.1007/s11356-013-2149-0 

Cappuyns, V. (2014). Background values of cobalt in Flemish and European soils. Geologica Belgica, 17 (2), 107-114.  

Cappuyns, V., Alian, V., Vassilieva, E., Swennen, R. (2014). pH dependent leaching behavior of Zn, Cd and Pb from slags: kinetics and mineralogical control. Waste and Biomass Valorization, 5 (3), 355-368. doi: 10.1007/s12649-013-9274-3  

Cappuyns, V. (2013). Environmental impacts of soil remediation activities: quantitative and qualitative tools applied on three case studies. Journal of Cleaner Production, 52, 145-154. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2013.03.023 

Cappuyns, V. (2013). LCA based evaluation of site remediation Opportunities and limitations. Chimica Oggi - Chemistry Today, 31 (2), 18-21.  

Ho, H.H., Swennen, R., Cappuyns, V., Vassilieva, E., Neyens, G., Rajabali, M., Van Tran, T. (2013). Assessment on Pollution by Heavy Metals and Arsenic Based on Surficial and Core Sediments in the Cam River Mouth, Haiphong Province, Vietnam. Soil & Sediment Contamination, 22 (4), 415-432. doi: 10.1080/15320383.2013.733445 

Ho, H.H., Swennen, R., Cappuyns, V., Vassilieva, E., Van Gerven, T., Van Tran, T. (2013). Speciation and Mobility of Selected Trace Metals (As, Cu, Mn, Pb and Zn) in Sediment with Depth in Cam River-Mouth, Haiphong, Vietnam. Aquatic Geochemistry, 19 (1), 57-75. doi: 10.1007/s10498-012-9178-z 

Dung, T.T T., Cappuyns, V., Swennen, R., Phung, N.K. (2013). From geochemical background determination to pollution assessment of heavy metals in sediments and soils. Reviews in Environmental Science and Biotechnology, 12 (4), 335-353. doi: 10.1007/s11157-013-9315-1 

Ho, H., Swennen, R., Cappuyns, V., Vassilieva, E., Neyens, G., Rajabali, M., Van Tran, T. (2013). Geogene Versus Anthropogene Origin of Trace Metals in Sediments in Cua Luc Estuary and Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. Estuaries and Coasts, 36 (1), 203-219. doi: 10.1007/s12237-012-9562-3 

Cappuyns, V., Swennen, R. (2013). Evolution of element release during oxidation and its relevance towards the management of contaminated sediments. Comunicações Geológicas, 100 (1), 41-47.  

Chiang, Y.W., Santos, R., Ghyselbrecht, K., Cappuyns, V., Martens, J., Swennen, R., Van Gerven, T., Meesschaert, B. (2012). Strategic selection of an optimal sorbent mixture for in-situ remediation of heavy metal contaminated sediments: framework and case study. Journal of Environmental Management, 105, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2012.03.037  

Chiang, Y.W., Ghyselbrecht, K., Santos, R., Martens, J., Swennen, R., Cappuyns, V., Meesschaert, B. (2012). Adsorption of multi-heavy metals onto water treatment residuals: sorption capacities and applications. Chemical Engineering Journal, 200, 405-415. doi: 10.1016/j.cej.2012.06.070  

Declercq, I., Cappuyns, V., Duclos, Y. (2012). Monitored natural attenuation (MNA) of contaminated soils: State of the art in Europe-A critical evaluation. Science of the Total Environment, 426, 393-405. 

Cappuyns, V., Kessen, B. (2012). Evaluation of the environmental impact of Brownfield remediation options: comparison of two life cycle assessment-based evaluation tools. Environmental Technology, 33 (21), 2447-2459. doi: 10.1080/09593330.2012.671854 

Ho, H.H., Swennen, R., Cappuyns, V., Vassilieva, E., Van Gerven, T., Tran, T.V. (2012). Potential release of selected trace elements (As, Cd, Cu, Mn, Pb and Zn) from sediments in Cam River-mouth (Vietnam) under influence of pH and oxidation. Science of the Total Environment, 435, 487-498. 

Ho, H.H., Swennen, R., Cappuyns, V., Vassilieva, E., Van Tran, T. (2012). Necessity of normalization to aluminum to assess the contamination by heavy metals and arsenic in sediments near Haiphong Harbor, Vietnam. Journal of Asian Earth Sciences, 56, 229-239. doi: 10.1016/j.jseaes.2012.05.015 

Cappuyns, V., Slabbinck, E. (2012). Occurrence of Vanadium in Belgian and European Alluvial Soils. Applied and Environmental Soil Science, Art.No. ID 979501. doi: 10.1155/2012/979501  

Cappuyns, V. (2012). A Critical Evaluation of Single Extractions from the SMT Program to Determine Trace Element Mobility in Sediments. Applied and Environmental Soil Science, Art.No. 672914. doi: 10.1155/2012/672914  

Ceulemans, K., De Prins, M., Cappuyns, V., De Coninck, W. (2011). Integration of sustainable development in higher education's curricula of applied economics: Large-scale assessments, integration strategies and barriers. Journal of Management & Organization, 17 (5), 621-640. 

Cappuyns, V., Bouckenooghe, D., van Breuseghem, L., van Herreweghe, S. (2011). Can thermal soil remediation be sustainable? A case study of the environmental merit of the remediation of a site contaminated by a light non-aqueous phase liquid (LNAPL). Journal of integrative environmental sciences, 8 (2), 103-121. doi: 10.1080/1943815X.2011.564187 

Cappuyns, V. (2011). 'Possibilities and limitations of LCA for the evaluation of soil remediation and cleanup. Sustainable Chemistry, 1 (1), 213-223.  

De Saedeleer, V., Cappuyns, V., De Cooman, W., Swennen, R. (2010). Influence of major elements on heavy metal composition of river sediments. Geologica Belgica, 13 (3), 257-267. 

Cappuyns, V., Swennen, R. (2009). Sediment characterization during oxidation and ripening and evaluation of its potential reuse. Environmental technology, 30 (8), 785-797. doi: 10.1080/09593330902990071 

Shtiza, A., Swennen, R., Cappuyns, V., Tashko, A. (2009). ANC, BNC and mobilization of Cr from polluted sediments in function of pH changes. Environmental geology, 56 (8), 1663-1678. doi: 10.1007/s00254-008-1263-7 

Cappuyns, V., Swennen, R. (2008). The application of pHstat leaching tests to assess the pH-dependent release of trace metals from soils, sediments and waste materials. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 158 (1), 185-195. doi: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2008.01.058 

Cappuyns, V., Swennen, R. (2008). "Acid extractable" metal concentrations in solid matrices: a comparison and evaluation of operationally defined extraction procedures and leaching tests. Talanta, 75 (5), 1338-1347. doi: 10.1016/j.talanta.2008.01.047 

Cappuyns, V., Swennen, R. (2008). The Use of Leaching Tests to Study the Potential Mobilization of Heavy Metals from Soils and Sediments: A Comparison. Water, Air and Soil Pollution, 191, 95-111. doi: 10.1007/s11270-007-9609-4 

Cappuyns, V., Swennen, R., Niclaes, M. (2007). Application of the BCR sequential extraction scheme to dredged pond sediments contaminated by pb-Zn mining: A combined geochemical and mineralogical approach. Journal of geochemical exploration, 93 (2), 78-90. doi: 10.1016/j.gexplo.2006.10.001 

Cappuyns, V., Swennen, R. (2007). Classification of alluvial soils according to their potential environmental risk: a case study for Belgian catchments. Journal of environmental monitoring, 9 (4), 319-328. doi: 10.1039/b616959g 

Cappuyns, V., Swennen, R. (2006). Comparison of metal release from recent and aged Fe-rich sediments. Geoderma, 137 (1), 242-251. doi: 10.1016/j.geoderma.2006.08.013 

Cappuyns, V., Swennen, R., Devivier, A. (2006). Dredged river sediments: Potential chemical time bombs? A case study. Water air and soil pollution, 171 (1-4), 49-66. doi: 10.1007/s11270-005-9012-y 

Ganne, P., Cappuyns, V., Vervoort, A., Buve, L., Swennen, R. (2006). Leachability of heavy metals and arsenic from slags of metal extraction industry at Angleur (eastern Belgium). Science of the total environment, 356 (1), 69-85. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2005.03.022 

Cappuyns, V., Swennen, R., Vandamme, A., Niclaes, M. (2006). Environmental impact of the former Pb-Zn mining and smelting in East Belgium. Journal Of Geochemical Exploration, 88 (1), 6-9. doi: 10.1016/j.gexplo.2005.08.005 

Cappuyns, V., Swennen, R., Verhulst, J. (2006). Assessment of heavy metal mobility in dredged sediments: Porewater analysis, single and sequential extractions. Soil & sediment contamination, 15 (2), 169-186. 

Cappuyns, V., Windal, I., Hanot, V., Goeyens, L., Van Wauwe, N., Carbonelle, S., Hellebosch, L. (2006). Determination of Relative potency estimates for PAHs, PBDD/Fs and PXDDs by means of the CALUX assay. Organohalogen Compounds, 68, 139-142.  

Cappuyns, V., Swennen, R. (2005). Kinetics of element release during combined oxidation and pH(stat) leaching of anoxic river sediments. Applied geochemistry, 20 (6), 1169-1179. 

Cappuyns, V. (2005). Heavy metal behaviour in overbank sediments and associated soils. Theses in Water Sciences. Acta Hydrochimica et Hydrobiologica, 33 (2), 170-171. doi: 10.1002/aheh.200590006 

Cappuyns, V., Swennen, R., Verhulst, J. (2004). Assessment of acid neutralizing capacity and potential mobilisation of trace metals from land-disposed dredged sediments. Science of the total environment, 333 (1), 233-247. 

Cappuyns, V., Swennen, R., Devivier, A. (2004). Influence of ripening on pHstat leaching of heavy metals from dredged sediments. Journal of Environmental Monitoring, 6 (9), 774-781. doi: 10.1039/b406672c 

Cappuyns, V., Swennen, R. (2004). Secondary mobilisation of heavy metals in overbank sediments. Journal of environmental monitoring, 6 (5), 434-440. 

Van Herreweghe, S., Swennen, R., Vandecasteele, C., Cappuyns, V. (2003). Solid phase speciation of arsenic by sequential extraction in standard reference materials and industrially contaminated soil samples. Environmental pollution, 122 (3), 323-342. 

Van Herreweghe, S., Swennen, R., Cappuyns, V., Vandecasteele, C. (2002). Chemical associations of heavy metals and metalloids in contaminated soils near former ore treatment plants: a differentiated approach with emphasis on pH(stat)-leaching. Journal of geochemical exploration, 76 (2), 113-138. 

Cappuyns, V., Van Herreweghe, S., Swennen, R., Ottenburgs, R., Deckers, J.A. (2002). Arsenic pollution at the industrial site of Reppel-Bocholt (north Belgium). Science of the total environment, 295 (1), 217-240. 

Journal articles (not peer reviewed)

Huysegoms, L., Rousseau, S., Cappuyns, V. (2017). Maatschappelijke kosten-batenanalyse en gewaardeerde levenscyclusanalyse: vriend of vijand? Nieuwsbrief Milieu & Economie, (8), 1-2. (professionally oriented) 

De Weirt, V., Cappuyns, V., Rousseau, S. (2012). Bakstenen uit baggerspecie: nabije toekomst. Nieuwsbrief Milieu & Economie, (16), 1-3. (professionally oriented) 

Cappuyns, V. (2011). Milieu- & Preventiemanagement: integrale HUB-opleiding met MVO-toets. Milieudirect, 3.  

Cappuyns, V. (2009). People, Planet, Profit ... én Party. 10 jaar Milieu- en Preventiemanagement. Argus Milieumagazine, 7 (2).  

Cappuyns, V. (2009). 10 jaar Milieu- en Preventiemanagement. Milieudirect, 3, 26-27. 

Cappuyns, V. (2004). Zware metalen in de alluviale vlakte van de Grote Beek. Argus, 3, 20-24. 

Cappuyns, V., Swennen, R., Deckers, J. (2003). Assessment of heavy metal mobility in aged and recent dredged sediments by pHstat leaching. Comm. Appl. Biol. Sci. Ghent University, 68 (3), 71-74.  

Cappuyns, V., Swennen, R., Deckers, J.A. (2003). Patterns of metal release in aged and recent dredged sediments during pHstat leaching. Communications in agricultural and applied biological sciences, 68 (3), 71-74.  

Cappuyns, V., Swennen, R., De Nil, K. (2002). Heavy metals and arsenic in alluvial sediments of the Grote Beek river (N Belgium) :contribution of natural and antropogenic sources. Aardkundige Mededelingen (Proceedings of the first Geologica Belgica International Meeting, Leuven, 11-15 September 2002), 227-230.  

Deckers, J.A., Laker, M., Vanherreweghe, S., Vanclooster, M., Swennen, R., Cappuyns, V. (2000). State of the art on soil-related geo-medical issues in the world. Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters, 23-42. 

Book chapters (peer reviewed)

Cappuyns, V., Swennen, R. (2010). Oxidation of Anoxic Soils and Sediments: How Can We Evaluate the Risk of Heavy Metal Release?;. In: G. Ramsey, S. McHugh (Eds.), River Sediments, (77-101). New-York (USA): NOVA scientific publishers. ISBN: 978-1-60741-437-7. 

Cappuyns, V., Swennen, R., Deckers, J., Van Herreweghe, S., Laker, M., Vanclooster, M. (2000). State of the art on soil related geomedical issues in the world. In: J. Lag (Eds.), Geochemical problems in developing countries., (23-42). Noorwegen: Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters. 

Book chapters (not peer reviewed)

Stough, T., Cappuyns, V., Ceulemans, K., Lambrechts, W. (2016). Duurzaamheidsmetingen in het hoger onderwijs: case studie over de toepassing van het STARS instrument. In: W. Lambrechts, S. Rymenams (Eds.), Het verbinden van educatieve en organisatorische veranderingstrajecten voor duurzaam hoger onderwijs, (45-46). Heverlee: UC Leuven-Limburg. ISBN: 9789090296685. 

Cappuyns, V., Swennen, R. (2008). Oxidation of anoxic soils and sediments: how can we evaluate the risk of heavy metal release? Brussel, HUB Research paper 2008/56. 

Conference proceedings (peer reviewed)

Cappuyns, V., Bollaert, Q., Vassilieva, E., Nam, N.H., An, L.T., Thu Dung, T.T. (2025). Leaching of metal(loid)s from coals fly ashes: environmental implications. In: Conference on Environment and Sustainable Development (ESD 2025): vol. 1540, (Paper No. 012004), (1-11). Presented at the Conference on Environment and Sustainable Development, Ho Chi Minh, 10 Jan 2025-10 Jan 2025. doi: 10.1088/1755-1315/1540/1/012004  

Koukouza, K. (joint first author), Beersaerts, G., Cappuyns, V., Pontikes, Y. (2025). Effect of oxygen partial pressure in molten copper slag and its impact on leaching. In: Proceedings of the 9th International Slag Valorization Symposium, (97-97). Presented at the 9th International Slag Valorization Symposium - From residues to resources and resilienceto, Leuven (Belgium), 08 Apr 2025-11 Apr 2025. Leuven.  

Bollaert, Q., Vassilieva, E., Cappuyns, V. (2024). Geochemical environmental assessment of European lithium mining and extraction. In: SDIMI Proceedings, (1-6). Presented at the Sustainable Development In Minerals Industry, Turin, 09 Jul 2024-11 Jul 2024. ISBN: 978-0-646-71185-0.  

Koukouza, K. (joint first author), Beersaerts, G., Cappuyns, V., Pontikes, Y. (2023). Solidification of Fe-Rich Slags and the Impact on Leaching. In: 8th International Slag Valorization Symposium-Tackling furure challenges-Proceedings, (33-36). Presented at the 8th International Slag Valorization Symposium, Machelen (Belgium), 18 Apr 2023-20 Apr 2023.  

Abecia, V. (joint first author), Salah, S. (joint last author), Cappuyns, V. (joint last author), Vasile, M. (joint last author), Regenspurg, S. (contr.), Laenen, B. (contr.) (2023). Characterization of natural and synthetic organic matter and naturally-occurring radionuclides in the hypersaline geothermal fluids of Balmatt site, Mol, Belgium: preliminary results. In: EGU General Assembly 2023, (1-1). Presented at the EGU General Assembly 2023, Vienna (Austria), 23 Apr 2023-28 Apr 2023. doi: 10.5194/egusphere-egu23-407  

Stough, T., Ceulemans, K., Cappuyns, V. (2017). Deconstructing a Contested Discourse: A Conceptual Model of Ethics, Responsibility, and Sustainability Integration in Business School Curricula. In: 2017 EFMD Higher Education Research Conference: vol. 1 (1). Presented at the 2017 EFMD Higher Education Research Conference, Leuven, 23 Oct 2017-24 Oct 2017. 

Cappuyns, V., Stough, T. (2016). Dealing with societal challenges of a circular economy in engineering education. In: B. Mazijn (Eds.), Proceedings of the 8th International conference on Engineering Education for Sustainable Development, (212-218). Presented at the International conference on Engineering Education for Sustainable Development, Bruges, 04 Sep 2016-07 Sep 2016. Bruges. ISBN: 978-90-903-0131-0.  

Dung, T.T T., Vassilieva, E., Golheiran, A., Phung, N.K., Swennen, R., Cappuyns, V. (2016). Heavy metals in industrial sludge: Occurrence, Leaching behavior and Environmental implications. In: Interfaces Against Pollution -Environmental Challenges & Opportunities- Book of abstracts, (107-108). Presented at the Interfaces Against Pollution (IAP 2016), Lleida (Spain), 04 Sep 2016-07 Sep 2016. Spain. ISBN: 978-84-608-9990-7.  

Cappuyns, V. (2016). Barium concentrations and availability in soil. In: Proceedings of the 32nd conference on Environmental Geochemistry and Health, (188-188). Presented at the International conference on Environmental Geochemistry and Health, Brussels (Belgium), 04 Jul 2016-08 Jul 2016. Brussels.  

Van Daele, J., Cappuyns, V. (2016). Arsenic release from gold extraction tailings in Ecuador. In: P. Bhattacharya, M. Vahter, J. Jarsjö, J. Kumpiene, A. Ahmad, C. Sparrenbom, G. Jacks, M.E. Dondelaar, J. Bundschuh, R. Naidu (Eds.), Arsenic Research and Global Sustainability: Proceedings of the Sixth International Congress on Arsenic in the Environment (As2016),, (193-194). Presented at the International Congress on Arsenic in the Environment (As2016), Stockholm (Sweden), 19 Jun 2016-23 Jun 2016. ISBN: 9781138029415. 

Cappuyns, V. (2016). Arsenic concentrations in floodplain soils. In: P. Bhattacharya, M. Vahter, J. Jarsjö, J. Kumpiene, A. Ahmad, C. Sparrenbom, G. Jacks, M.E. Dondelaar, J. Bundschuh, R. Naidu (Eds.), Arsenic Research and Global Sustainability: Proceedings of the Sixth International Congress on Arsenic in the Environment (As2016),, (163-164). Presented at the International Congress on Arsenic in the Environment (As2016), Stockholm (Sweden), 19 Jun 2016-23 Jun 2016. ISBN: 9781138029415. 

Stough, T., Cappuyns, V., Ceulemans, K., Lambrechts, W. (2016). Sustainability assessment of higher education curricula: a critical reflection. In: Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Engineering Education for Sustainable Development - Building a circular economy together. Instituut vóór Duurzame Ontwikkeling vzw, Brugge., (227-234). Presented at the Conference on Engineering Education for Sustainable Development, Bruges, Belgium, 04 Sep 2016-07 Sep 2016. ISBN: 978-90-903-0131-0. 

Cappuyns, V. (2015). Use of red mud in soil remediation: review of applications and challenges. In: Y. Pontikes (Eds.), Proceedings of the Bauxite Residue Valorisation and Best Practices conference: vol. 1 (1), (81-87). Presented at the Bauxite Residue Valorisation and Best Practices, Leuven, 05 Oct 2015-07 Oct 2015. Leuven. ISBN: 9789460189784.  

Dung, T.T T., Cappuyns, V., Vassilieva, E., Golreihan, A., Phung, N.K., Swennen, R. (2015). Solid-phase characterization of blasted copper slag in relation to the potential release of toxic elements. In: A. Malfliet, Y. Pontikes (Eds.), Proceedings of the fourth International Slag Valorization Symposium: vol. 4, (155-159). Presented at the Slag Valorization Symposium, Leuven, 15 Apr 2015-17 Apr 2015. Leuven. ISBN: 978-94-6018-972-2.  

Arnout, L., Machiels, L., Cappuyns, V., Jones, P.T., Blanpain, B., Pontikes, Y. (2015). The impact of curing conditions on heavy metal immobilisation of Fe‐rich inorganic polymers. In: A. Malfliet, Y. Pontikes (Eds.), Proceedings of the Fourth International Slag Valorisation Symposium Zero Waste, (249-256). Presented at the 4th International Slag Valorisation Symposium Zero Waste, Leuven, Belgium, 15 Apr 2015-17 Apr 2015. ISBN: 9460189725. 

Cappuyns, V., Van Passen, G. (2014). Use of social and economic indicators for the selection of sustainable site remediation options. In: Conference Proceedings CABERNET 2014: Tailored & Sustainable Redevelopment towards Zero Brownfields. Presented at the CABERNET 2014: Tailored & Sustainable Redevelopment towards Zero Brownfields 4th International Conference on Managing Urban Land, Frankfurt am Main, 14 Oct 2014-16 Oct 2014. 

Cappuyns, V., De Weirt, V., Rousseau, S. (2014). Dredged sediments as a resource for brick production: socio-economic and technological possibilities and barriers. In: Abstracts of the 4th International Symposium on Sediment Management, (Paper No. 18). Presented at the International Symposium on Sediment Management (I2SM), Ferrara (Italy), 17 Sep 2014-19 Sep 2014.  

Cappuyns, V., Ceulemans, K., Vandenbulcke, C. (2014). Analysis of economic and environmental performance indicators in Belgian GRI reports. In: EMAN 2014 conference Proceedings, (Paper No. 22). Presented at the EMAN Conference: From sustainability reporting to sustainability management control, Rotterdam, 27 Mar 2014-28 Mar 2014. 

Cappuyns, V., Bellemans, Y., Michielsen, M., De Pauw, J. (2013). E(co)nergy Green energy and sustainable energy consumption. In: Proceeding of the 41st SEFI annual conference 2013: Engineering Education Fast Forward, (Paper No. 26), (0-200). Presented at the SEFI annual conference, Leuven, 16 Sep 2013-20 Sep 2013. Leuven. ISBN: 978-2-87352-004-5.  

Cappuyns, V. (2013). Release of Vanadium from soils by conventional leaching procedures and extractions. In: Proceedings of the 6th International Conference of Chemistry and Environment, (1-3). Presented at the International Congress of Chemistry and Environment, Antwerp (Belgium), 08 Jul 2013-10 Jul 2013. India.  

Chiang, Y.W., Santos, R., Ghyselbrecht, K., Van Gerven, T., Cappuyns, V., Martens, J., Meesschaert, B. (2013). Waste Derived Sorbents and Their Potential Roles in Heavy Metal Remediation Applications. In: N. Pirrone (Eds.), E3S Web of Conferences: vol. 1, (Paper No. 25003). Presented at the 16th International Conference on Heavy Metals in the Environment, Rome, Italy, 23 Sep 2012-27 Sep 2012. doi: 10.1051/e3sconf/20130125003  

Dung, T.T T., Cappuyns, V., Swennen, R., Vassilieva, E., Phung, K. (2013). Combination of leaching tests and mineralogical characterization to assess inorganic contaminant mobility in blasted copper slag. In: Slag Valorization Symposium. The Transition to Sustainable Materials Management, (327-330). Presented at the Third International Slag Valorization Symposium, Leuven, Belgium, 20 Mar 2013-20 Mar 2013. Leuven; Belgium. ISBN: 9789460186370. 

Cappuyns, V., Alian, V., Vassilieva, E., Swennen, R. (2013). pH dependent leaching behavior of Zn, Cd and Pb from slags: kinetics and mineralogical control. In: A. Malfliet (Eds.), Proceedings of the 3rd International Slag Valorization Symposium, (3), (299-302). Presented at the International Slag Valorization Symposium, Leuven, 19 Mar 2013-20 Mar 2013. Leuven. ISBN: 978-94-6018-637-0. 

Dung, T.T T., Cappuyns, V., Swennen, R., Vassilieva, E., Phung, N.K. (2013). INVESTIGATION OF POTENTIAL LEACHABILITY OF ARSENIC AND HEAVY METALS FROM BLASTED COPPER SLAG AND CONTAMINATED MARINE SEDIMENTS BY SINGLE EXTRACTIONS IN SOUTH OF VAN PHONG BAY – VIETNAM. In: Proceeding of the international conference on “Bien Dong 2012", (299-308). Presented at the international conference on “Bien Dong 2012”, Nha Trang, 12 Sep 2012-14 Sep 2012. Nha Trang (Vietnam). ISBN: 978-604-913-172-1.  

Dung, T.T T., Cappuyns, V., Swennen, R., Phung, N.K. (2012). Heavy metals in sediment and soil: from geochemical background determination to pollution assessment. In: Proceedings of the 8th Scientific Conference UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE – VNU HCMC. Presented at the 8th Scientific conference, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, 09 Nov 2012-09 Nov 2012.  

Cappuyns, V., Dung, T.T T. (2012). Combining leaching methods, mineralogical and (micro)spectroscopic techniques to assess the origin and fate of heavy metals in contaminated soils and sediments. In: Proceedings of the 8th Scientific Conference UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE – VNU HCMC. Presented at the Scientific Conference, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, 09 Nov 2012-09 Nov 2012.  

Cappuyns, V. (2012). Environmental impact of soil remediation activities: evaluation of quantitative and qualitative tools. In: M. Ban (Eds.), 7th conference on sustainable development of energy, water and environment systems book of abstracts. Presented at the conference on sustainable development of energy, water and environment systems, Ohrid, Macedonia, 01 Jul 2012-06 Jul 2012.  

Cappuyns, V., Kessen, B. (2012). Integrating life cycle analysis, human health and financial risk assessment for the evaluation of contaminated site remediation. In: ABSTRACT BOOK 6th SETAC World Congress/SETAC Europe 22nd Annual Meeting. Presented at the 6th SETAC World Congress / SETAC Europe 22nd Annual Meeting i, Berlin, Germany, 20 May 2012-24 May 2012.  

Chiang, Y.W., Ghyselbrecht, K., Santos, R., Meesschaert, B., Martens, J., Cappuyns, V., Van Gerven, T., Swennen, R. (2011). An integrated approach for heavy metal remediation using sorbents synthesized from waste residues. In: Proceedings of the 6th International Symposium on Waste Processing and Recycling in Mineral and Metallurgical Industries, (Paper No. 47220). Presented at the Conference of Metallurgists (COM 2011), Montreal, Canada, 02 Oct 2011-05 Oct 2011. 

Cappuyns, V., Kessen, B. (2011). Evaluation of Brownfield remediation based on environmental and health impact and financial risk: comparison of different tools. In: H. El-Ekhabi (Eds.), Sustainable Approaches to Remediation of Contaminated Land in Europe- Contaminated Site Management in Europe : Abstracts. Presented at the Sustainable Approaches to Remediation of Contaminated Land in Europe, Ghent (Belgium, 24 Oct 2011-26 Oct 2011.  

Hoo, H.H., Swennen, R., Cappuyns, V. (2011). Influence of pH and oxidation on the leaching potential of As, Cu, Pb and Zn from sediments through a pHstat-leaching test in combination with a BCR 3-step extraction. In: Mineralogical Magazine: vol. 75 (3). Presented at the Goldschmidt 2011, Prague (Czech Republic).  

Chiang, E., Meeschaert, B., Martens, J., Cappuyns, V. (2011). Removal of As, Cd, Zn and Pb from aqueous solution by zeolite-like materials synthesized from MSWI Residues. In: P.T. Jones, Y. Pontikes, J. Elsen, O. Cizer, L. Boehme, T. Van Gerven, D. Geysen, M. Guo, B. Blanpain (Eds.), Second Slag Valorization Symposium. Presented at the Slag valorization Symposium, Leuven, Belgium, 18 Apr 2011-20 Apr 2011. ISBN: 978-94-6018-345-4. 

Cappuyns, V., Slabbink, E. (2010). 'Vanadium in soils and sediments: distribution and mobility under varying environmental conditions'. In: SEGH 2010 International Conference and Workshop-Proceedings. Presented at the SEGH 2010 International Conference and Workshop, Galway (Ireland).  

Cappuyns, V., Ceulemans, K., De Prins, M., Permentier, F. (2010). Integration of Sustainable Development in Engineering Education in Flanders: Current Status and Recommendations. In: Proceedings EESD10, (1-12). Presented at the Engineering Education in Sustainable development (EESD), Gothenburg, Sweden, 19 Sep 2010-22 Sep 2010. ISBN: 978-91-633-7453-1. 

Cappuyns, V., Swennen, R. (2009). Influence of capacity controlling parameters and mineralogy on the release of Cd, Zn, Co, Cu, Ni, Pb and As from contaminated sediments. In: Book of abstracts. International Symposium on Mineralogy, Environement and Health. Presented at the International Symposium on Mineralogy, Environement and Health, Marne-la Vallée (Paris), 17 Sep 2009-18 Sep 2009.  

Cappuyns, V., Van Overmeire, I., Windal, I., Hellebosch, L., Carbonnelle, S., Van Wouwe, N., Hanot, V., Degroodt, J.M., Goeyens, L. (2006). REP values for PAHs and brominated compounds. In: XDS CALUX Conference, (1-1). Presented at the XDS CALUX Conference, Oslo, Norway, 16 Aug 2006-16 Aug 2006.  

Shtiza, A., Swennen, R., Cappuyns, V., Tashko, A. (2005). pHstat, ANC and BNC in the long time prediction and release of COPR in Albania. In: International workshop on sustainable development of heavy metal contaminated sites, (26-26). Presented at the International workshop on sustainable development of heavy metal contaminated sites, Antwerp, Belgium, 16 Nov 2005-16 Nov 2005. Mol, Belgium.  

Cappuyns, V., Swennen, R., Niclaes, M. (2005). Mobilisation and natural attenuation of heavy metals in the mine tailings of La Calamine (East-Belgium). In: International workshop on sustainable development of heavy metal contaminated sites, (16-16). Presented at the International workshop on sustainable development of heavy metal contaminated sites, Antwerp, Belgium, 16 Nov 2005-16 Nov 2005. Mol, Belgium.  

Cappuyns, V., Swennen, R. (2005). Alluvial sediments: sink and source of contamination. A differentiated approach illustrated by some case-studies. In: International Symposium on Wetland Pollutant Dynamics and Control, (26-27). Presented at the International Symposium on Wetland Pollutant Dynamics and Control, Ghent (Belgium), 04 Sep 2005-08 Sep 2005.  

Cappuyns, V., Van Damme, A., Niclaes, M., Swennen, R., Van Peteghem, O. (2005). Actual and potential mobilisation of Zn, Cd and Pb from floodplain sediments in mining regions: an example from the Geul. In: International Symposium on Wetland Pollutant Dynamics and Control, (232-233). Presented at the International Symposium on Wetland Pollutant Dynamics and Control, Ghent, Belgium, 04 Sep 2005-08 Sep 2005.  

Cappuyns, V., Swennen, R., Vandamme, A., Niclaes, M. (2005). Environmental impact of the former Pb-Zn mining and smelting in East-Belgium. In: Seventh International Symposium on the Geochemistry of the Earth's Surface (GES-7), (17-20). Presented at the Seventh International Symposium on the Geochemistry of the Earth's Surface (GES-7), Aix-en-Provence, France, 23 Aug 2005-27 Aug 2005.  

Cappuyns, V., Swennen, R., Ganne, P., Niclaes, M. (2005). Environmental impact and potential remedation of contaminated land affected by Zn-Pb mining. In: Current developments in remediation of contaminated lands, (8-10). Presented at the International Workshop: Current developments in remediation of contaminated lands, Pulawy, Poland, 27 Oct 2005-29 Oct 2005. Pulawy, Poland.  

Cappuyns, V., Ganne, P., Swennen, R. (2005). The use of pHstat leaching tests to assess chemical speciation and potential mobilisation of trace metals from soils, sediments and waste materials: A state of the art. In: Consoil 2005, (218-227). Presented at the 9th International FZK/TNO Conference on Contaminated Soil, Bordeaux, France, 03 Oct 2005-07 Oct 2005.  

Cappuyns, V., Swennen, R., Devivier, A. (2005). Contaminated river sediments: potential chemical time bombs ? A case study. In: Consoil 2005, (677-686). Presented at the 9th International FZK/TNO Conference on Contaminated Soil, Bordeaux, France, 03 Oct 2005-07 Oct 2005.  

Blanco Garcia, I., Cappuyns, V., Sanchez, C.J., Swennen, R., Rodas, M., Elsen, J., Alonso-Azcrate, J. (2005). Caracterización geoquímica de los residuos de gravera generados en el área Valdetorres-Talamanca de Jarama (Madrid). In: XIX Reunión de la Sociedad Española de Argillas, (39-40). Presented at the XIX Reunión de la Sociedad Española de Argillas, Salamanca, Spain. 

Cappuyns, V., Swennen, R., Devivier, A. (2004). Influence of ripening on pHstat leaching of heavy metals from dredged sediments. In: Watershed - sediment management, from source to sink, (80-80). Presented at the 6th International Symposium on Sediment Quality Assessment, Antwerp, Belgium, 17 Aug 2004-20 Aug 2004. 

Cappuyns, V., Swennen, R. (2003). Secondary mobilisation of heavy metals in overbank sediments. In: ISEG 2003 Conference, (7-11). Presented at the ISEG 2003 Conference, University of Edinburgh, Scotland.  

Cappuyns, V., Swennen, R. (2003). Risk assessment of heavy metal pollution in alluvial soils and sediments of the Grote Beek river (Belgium). In: Consoil 2003, Abstracts of presentations of the 8th International FZK/TNO Conference on Contaminated Soil, (3468-3476). Presented at the 8th International FZK/TNO Conference on Contaminated Soil, Edinburgh.  

Cappuyns, V., Swennen, R., Deckers, S. (2002). Natural attenuation of heavy metals and arsenic in Fe-rich soils: A case study. In: European Conference on natural attenuation, (192-193). Presented at the European Conference on natural attenuation, Heidelberg, 15 Oct 2002-17 Oct 2002.  

Cappuyns, V., Swennen, R. (2002). Heavy metal speciation in alluvial sediments of the Grote Beek river: A multidisciplinary approach. In: L. Campbell (Eds.), Geochemical speciation, determination, significance and control., (13-14). Presented at the Joint Mineralogical Society and Geological Society Meeting, University of Salford, Great Manchester, 09 Sep 2002-10 Sep 2002. 

Conference proceedings (not peer reviewed)

Cappuyns, V. (2024). Sustainable Remediation: Challenges for an Interdisciplinary Approach to Contaminated Site Management. In: Proceedings of the 10th World Congress on New Technologies (NewTech'24). Presented at the 10th World Congress on New Technologies (NewTech'24), Barcelona (Spain), 25 Aug 2024-27 Aug 2024. ISBN: 978-1-990800-45-0. doi: 10.11159/icepr24.001  

Huysegoms, L., Rousseau, S., Cappuyns, V. (2016). Review of Decision Support Tools for Sustainability Assessment of Site Remediation Options. In: Review of Decision Support Tools for Sustainability Assessment of Site Remediation Options, (1-3). Presented at the Belgian Environmental Economics Day, Mons, 29 Jan 2016-29 Jan 2016. 

Van Damme, A., Swennen, R., Cappuyns, V., Deckers, S. (2006). Environmental impact of the contamination with zinc, lead, cadmium and arsenic of the overbank sediments of the river Geul. (54-54). Presented at the Day of young soil scientists, Brussels, Belgium, 22 Feb 2006-22 Feb 2006. 

Cappuyns, V., Blanco, I., Swennen, R. (2006). Disposal of contaminated sediments on land: can we predict the release of heavy metals? (1-10). Presented at the Studiedag Geologica Belgica, Leuven, Belgium, 02 Mar 2006-02 Mar 2006.  

Cappuyns, V., Swennen, R. (2005). Overstromingssedimenten: getuigenissen van een ver verleden. In: Zware metalen in het leefmilieu: nieuwe inzichten, nieuwe wetten ?, (10-10). Presented at the . Zware metalen in het leefmilieu: nieuwe inzichten, nieuwe wetten ?, KULeuven (Belgium), 23 Sep 2005-23 Sep 2005. 

Cappuyns, V., Swennen, R. (2005). Investigation of heavy metal contaminated sites: a differentiated approach. In: Polluted sites and soils: What is the contribution of research ?, (1-5). Presented at the Thematic Day of the Belgian Soil Science Society: Polluted sites and soils: what is the contribution of research?, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium, 23 Nov 2005-23 Nov 2005.  

Cappuyns, V., Swennen, R., Deckers, S. (2003). Heavy metal mobility in contaminated soils by extractions and pHstat leaching : an integrated approach. (1-1). Presented at the Jongerendag Belgische Bodemkundige Vereniging, 19 Feb 2003-19 Feb 2003. 

Cappuyns, V., VAn Herreweghe, S., Swennen, R. (2003). Assessment of heavy metal and As behaviour in contaminated soils by pHstat leaching. In: Geologica Belgica, (1-1). Presented at the Studiedag Geologica Belgica, Ghent, Belgium, 27 Feb 2003-27 Feb 2003.  

Cappuyns, V. (2001). The speciation of heavy metals and arsenic in contaminated soils: some case studies. In: J. Vander Auwera (Eds.), Geologica Belgica: vol. 3 (1), (124-126). Presented at the Jongerendag Geologica Belgica, Belgium, 12 Dec 2000-12 Dec 2000. Brusels, Belgium. 

Invited lectures

Cappuyns, V. (2025). Sustainable management of contaminated sites. Invited by Julien Castelin. Presented at the Master Environmental Science and Pollution Management, Lille (France), 01 Dec 2025-02 Dec 2025. 

Cappuyns, V. (2025). Uitloging van metal(loïd)en in staalslakken en gerelateerde toepassingen. Invited by Contactgroep Gezondheid en Chemie (CGC) en de Nederlandse Vereniging voor Medische Milieukunde (NVMM). Presented at the Studiedag "Staalslakken als secundaire bouwstof veroorzaakt mileuramp in slow motion", Den Bosch, 18 Sep 2025-18 Sep 2025.  

Cappuyns, V. (2025). Sustainable valorization of mining waste in a circular economy: environmental and human health perspective. Invited by University of Science, Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh city. Presented at the 2025 Conference on Environment and Sustainable Development (ESD 2025)., Ho Chi Minh city (Vietnam).  

Cappuyns, V. (2024). Sustainable Remediation: an Interdisciplinary Approach to Contaminated Site Management. Invited by NICOLE Latin America. Presented at the Asamblea General NICOLE Latin America 2024: Iniciativas involucrando Soluciones Basadas en la Naturaleza, Sao Paulo (Brazil) & online, 20 Aug 2024-20 Aug 2024.  

Cappuyns, V. (2024). Sustainable remediation: developments since the launch of the ISO 18504:2017 guidelines. Invited by Deyi Hou. Beijing (China), 10 May 2024-12 May 2024. 

Cappuyns, V. (2024). Environmental and health impact of hazardous elements from mining residues and derived products. Invited by Universita della Calabria. Rende (Italy), 08 Mar 2024-09 Mar 2024.  

Cappuyns, V. (2024). Geochemical assessment in thefield of mining and resourcerecovery. Invited by EXCEED project management. Presented at the EXCEED 1st Capacity Building Seminar, Online, 19 Feb 2024-19 Feb 2024. 

Abstracts/Presentations/Posters

Abecia, V., Vasile, M. (contr.), Salah, S. (contr.), Cappuyns, V. (contr.) (2026). Po-210 accumulation in sulfide scale deposits of geothermal installations. Presented at the 4th European NORM Association (ENA) Workshop, Centro Nacional de Aceleradores (CNA), Sevilla, Spain, 09 Mar 2026-12 Mar 2026. 

Cappuyns, V. (2025). Bioaccessibility of Arsenic in Mining Waste and Mining-affected Soils. (49-50). Presented at the 13th SUITMA (Soils of Urban, Industrial, Traffic, Mining and Military Areas) conference, Pisa (Italy), 05 Oct 2025-09 Oct 2025. doi: 10.61008/SUITMA-2025  

Bollaert, Q., Prado Araujo, F., Dehaine, Q., Lavikko, S., Cappuyns, V. (2025). Mineral-Centric Approach for the Ultimate Characterization of Arsenic in Geologic Materials: Implications for Mine Tailings Safety. In: Proceedings of Goldschmidt 2025, (Abstract No. 1), (1-1). Presented at the Goldschmidt 2025, Prague (Czech Republic), 06 Jul 2025-11 Jul 2025. doi: 10.7185/gold2025.28066  

Panzarella, F., Cappuyns, V., Turcanu, C., Abelshausen, B. (2025). Mapping Community Assets to foster the sustainable transformation of sites contaminated with naturally occurring radioactive materials – An Italian case study. Presented at the AquaConSoil 2025, Liege (Belgium), 16 Jun 2025-20 Jun 2025.  

Cappuyns, V., Panzarella, F. (2024). Pathways to Sustainable Remediation: Mapping Community Assets and Envisioning Site Transformation for TENORM sites – A case study from Italy. Presented at the NICOLE Fall workshop 2024: Successful legacy site revitalization Governance, risk mitigation and circular solutions, Bilbao (Spain), 21 Nov 2024-22 Nov 2024.  

Abecia, V.M., Salah, S. (contr.), Vasile, M. (contr.), Laenen, B. (contr.), Regenspurg, S. (contr.), Cappuyns, V. (contr.) (2024). Mitigation of Pb scale deposits in geothermal installations by Pb sorption onto natural clinoptilolite: the effect of acetate and Cl ions. Presented at the European Geothermal Workshop 2024, University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway, 13 Nov 2024-14 Nov 2024.  

Abecia, V.M., Salah, S. (contr.), Cappuyns, V. (contr.) (2024). Pb sorption onto natural zeolite (clinoptilolite) in the presence of acetate: experiments and geochemical modeling. Presented at the PERFORM II PMT Midterm Meeting, online, 12 Nov 2024-12 Nov 2024. 

Cappuyns, V., Claes, H., Swennen, R., Meyer, R., Seemann, T., Sranjek, H., Sindern, S., Tock, P. (2024). Bioaccessibility of As in “Minette” oolitic iron ores and associated soils: implications for soil policy. In: Goldschmidt conference proceedings. Presented at the Goldschmidt, Chicago, 18 Aug 2024. doi: 10.46427/gold2024.22153 

Bollaert, Q., Vassilieva, E., Cappuyns, V. (2024). Solid-Phase Speciation and Mobility of Potentially Hazardous Elements (PHEs) in Tailings from European Lithium Mines: A Preliminary Assessment. In: Goldschmidt Conference Abstracts. Presented at the Goldschmidt, Chicago, 18 Aug 2024-23 Aug 2024. 

Abecia, V.M., Salah, S. (contr.), Vasile, M. (contr.), Laenen, B. (contr.), Regenspurg, S. (contr.), Cappuyns, V. (contr.) (2024). Radioactive mineral scales in geothermal installations: do chemical inhibitors and natural organic matter contribute to their formation? Presented at the Topic 8 Days, Helmholtz Centre Potsdam - GFZ German Geoscience Research Centre, Potsdam Germany, 10 Apr 2024-11 Apr 2024.  

Panzarella, F., Turcanu, C. (contr.), Abelshausen, B. (contr.), Cappuyns, V. (contr.) (2023). Site remediation and social sustainability: A case study. Presented at the Remplex Summit 2023, PNNL, Richland, 16 Nov 2023. 

Abecia, V.M., Salah, S. (contr.), Vasile, M. (contr.), Laenen, B. (contr.), Regenspurg, S. (contr.), Vieth-Hillebrand, A. (contr.), Cappuyns, V. (contr.) (2023). Radioactive mineral scales in geothermal installations: do chemical inhibitors and natural organic matter contribute to their formation? Presented at the European Geothermal Workshop (EGW) 2023, Utrecht, The Netherlands, 08 Nov 2023-09 Nov 2023.  

Panzarella, F., Cappuyns, V. (contr.), Abelshausen, B. (contr.), Turcanu, C. (contr.) (2023). Community capitals and sustainability. Presented at the 7th SRA-E Benelux, KU Leuven Campus Brussels, 31 Oct 2023. 

Cappuyns, V. (2023). Carbon footprint calculations in the soil remediation sector: a comparative analysis. Presented at the AquaConSoil 2023, Prague (Czech Republic), 09 Sep 2023-14 Sep 2023. 

Panzarella, F., Cappuyns, V. (contr.), Turcanu, C. (contr.), Abelshausen, B. (contr.) (2023). The role of news media for asset identification. Presented at the RICOMET 2023 - 9th International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities in Ionising Radiation Research, Tabloo, Dessel, 31 Aug 2023. 

Cappuyns, V., Helser, J. (2023). Environmental impact of sulfidic mine waste and valorization potential in building materials. In: Goldschmidt 2023 Conference Proceedings. Presented at the Goldschmidt 2023, Lyon (France), 09 Jul 2023-14 Jul 2023. doi: 10.7185/gold2023.17076  

Abecia, V.M., Salah, S. (contr.), Vasile, M. (contr.), Laenen, B. (contr.), Regenspurg, S. (contr.), Cappuyns, V. (contr.) (2023). The role of organic matter in the fractionation of naturally-occurring radionuclides (NORs) in geothermal systems: initial characterization of brine and reservoir rocks. Presented at the European Geothermal PhD Days (EGPD) 2023, Glasgow, Scotland, The United Kingdom, 04 Apr 2023-06 Apr 2023.  

Cappuyns, V. (2022). Using alternative raw materials for facing bricks: implications for product quality and technical and environmental performance. Presented at the NICOLE Common Forum Fall Workshop 2022, Athens (Greece), 24 Nov 2022-25 Nov 2022.  

Panzarella, F., Cappuyns, V. (contr.) (2022). Deciphering capitals through multiples lenses. How asset-based approaches are used in environmental management to promote social sustainability. Presented at the International Conference on Sustainable Development 2022, Online, 19 Sep 2022-20 Sep 2022. 

Cappuyns, V. (2022). Geochemistry of playground soils in two medium-sized cities in Flanders (Belgium). Presented at the World Congress of Soil Science - Soil Science – Crossing boundaries, changing society, Glasgow (UK), 31 Jul 2022-05 Aug 2022.  

Cappuyns, V. (2022). Soil quality of public recreational areas in the city of Brussels. (Abstract No. 195). Presented at the World Congress of Soil Science 2022- Soil Science – crossing boundaries, changing society, Glasgow (UK), 31 Jul 2022-05 Aug 2022.  

Cappuyns, V., Adrianto, L.R., Helser, J. (2022). Immobilisation of metal(loid)s in building materials made with mine waste. (Abstract No. EGU22-1736). Presented at the EGU general assembly 2022, Austria (Vienna) and online, 23 May 2022-27 May 2022. doi: 10.5194/egusphere-egu22-1736  

Cunha Soares Veiga Simão, F., Chambart, H., Cappuyns, V. (2022). From mine waste to ceramic resource. In: (Re)mining Extractive Waste: a new business?, (91-92). Presented at the (Re)mining extractive waste, a new business?, Lamot Conference Centre, Mechelen, Belgium, 17 May 2022-18 May 2022. (URL)  

Helser, J., Cappuyns, V. (2022). Environmental impact of cleaned sulphidic mine waste integrated in construction material. (33-33). Presented at the (Re)mining extractive waste, a new business, Mechelen (Belgium), 17 May 2022-18 May 2022. (URL)  

Cunha Soares Veiga Simão, F., Chambart, H., Cappuyns, V. (2022). Sustainable use of (cleaned) sulphidic mining waste in building ceramics. Presented at the SULTAN Network-Wide Event 8, Lamot Conference Centre, Mechelen, Belgium, 16 May 2022-19 May 2022.  

Helser, J., Cappuyns, V. (2022). Long-term acid generation potential and metal(loid) release from sulfidic mine waste: a kinetic, static and theoretical approach. (Abstract No. 238), (1-1). Presented at the AEHS, 31st Annual International Conference on Soil, Water, Energy, and Air,, online, 14 Mar 2022-17 Mar 2022.  

Cappuyns, V. (2022). The CO2 performance ladder: A comparative analysis with the CO2 calculator, SRT and SEFA. (Abstract No. 235), (1-1). Presented at the AEHS, 31st Annual International Conference on Soil, Water, Energy, and Air, Online, 14 Mar 2022-17 Mar 2022.  

Helser, J., Lupu, A., Cappuyns, V. (2021). Acid generation potential and metal(loid) release from resuspended sulfidic mine waste. In: Goldschmidt 2021, (Abstract No. 5205). Presented at the Goldschmidt, virtual, 04 Jul 2021-09 Jul 2021.  

Cappuyns, V. (2021). Ba concentrations and availability in floodplain sediments. Presented at the 12th International SedNet Conference “Sediment Challenges and Opportunities due to Climate Change and Sustainable Development”, Lille (online), 28 Jun 2021-02 Jul 2021.  

Cappuyns, V. (2021). Incorporation of dredged sediments in building materials: environmental and societal considerations. Presented at the I2SM 7th edition International Symposium on Sediment Management, Lille (online), 28 Jun 2021-02 Jul 2021.  

Cappuyns, V., Van Campen, A. (contr.), Helser, J. (contr.) (2021). Antimony leaching from mine waste and soil at a stibnite mine in North-Vietnam. Presented at the EGU General assembly, Virtual, 19 Apr 2021-30 Apr 2021. doi: 10.5194/egusphere-egu21-43  

Cunha Soares Veiga Simão, F., Chambart, H., Vandemeulebroeke, L., Nielsen, P., Cappuyns, V. (2021). Turning mine waste into a ceramic resource: Plombières mine tailing case. In: EGU21 conference proceedings, (Abstract No. EGU21-7639). Presented at the European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2021 (EGU21), Vienna, Austria (Virtual), 19 Apr 2021-30 Apr 2021. doi: 10.5194/egusphere-egu21-7639  

Helser, J., Cappuyns, V. (2021). Environmental assessment of sulfidic mine waste and its integration into green construction materials. Presented at the European Geosciences Union General Assembly, online, 19 Apr 2021-30 Apr 2021. doi: 10.5194/egusphere-egu21-4776  

Cunha Soares Veiga Simão, F., Chambart, H., Vandemeulebroeke, L., Cappuyns, V. (2021). Sustainable Use of Sulfidic Mine Waste Material in Ceramic Roof Tiles and Blocks. In: ICC8 conference proceedings, (Abstract No. 4-0372). Presented at the 8th International Congress on Ceramics (ICC8), BEXCO, Busan, South Korea (Virtual), 25 Apr 2021-30 Apr 2021.  

Helser, J., Cappuyns, V. (2021). Environmental assessment and valorisation potential of waste from historical mining and ore processing. (216-219). Presented at the 7th International Slag Valorisation Symposium, online, 27 Apr 2021-29 Apr 2021.  

Cunha Soares Veiga Simão, F., Chambart, H., Cappuyns, V. (2021). Mining waste: a potential ceramic resource. In: Macla: vol. 25 (Comunicaciones de la Jornada SEM 2021 de la Sociedad Española de Mineralogía), (4-4). Presented at the II Jornada de Jóvenes Investigadores SEM/SEM-CAT 2021, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain (Virtual), 22 Mar 2021-24 Mar 2021. (URL)  

Helser, J., Cappuyns, V. (2020). Characteristics and leaching of heavy metal(loid)s from geopolymers produced from mine waste. Presented at the International Conference on Heavy Metals in the Environment (ICHMET), Seoul, S. Korea/Virtual, 26 Oct 2020-28 Oct 2020.  

Cappuyns, V., Van Campen, A., Helser, J. (2020). Chemical and mineralogical heterogeneity of mining waste at Plombières (East-Belgium). (136-136). Presented at the International Conference on Heavy Metals in the Environment (ICHMET), Seoul, South Korea/virtual, 25 Oct 2020-29 Oct 2020.  

Cappuyns, V., Van Campen, A. (2020). Antimony in soils and mine waste heaps around the Mau Due antimony mine, North-Vietnam. (137-137). Presented at the International Conference on Heavy Metals in the Environment (ICHMET), Seoul, South Korea/Virtual, 25 Oct 2020-29 Oct 2020.  

Helser, J., Cappuyns, V. (2020). Environmental and Health Impacts of Heavy Metal(loid)s from Mine Waste through Bioaccessibility and Leaching Studies. Presented at the International Conference on Heavy Metals in the Environment (ICHMET), Seoul, S. Korea/ virtual, 26 Oct 2020-28 Oct 2020.  

Cappuyns, V., Van Campen, A. (2020). Antimony in soils and mine waste at the Mau Due mine, North-Vietnam. Presented at the Goldschmidt2020, Virtual, 21 Jun 2020-26 Jun 2020. 

Helser, J., Cappuyns, V. (2020). Leaching of heavy metals from waste rock and tailings from a Cu-Pb-Zn mine. Presented at the Goldschmidt 2020, Hawaii, USA (participated virtually), 21 Jun 2020-26 Jun 2020.  

Cappuyns, V. (2020). Excavated soil as a secondary resource. Presented at the Intersoil 2020: International conference on soils, sediments and water, Brussels, Belgium, 02 Mar 2020-03 Mar 2020.  

Huysegoms, L., Rousseau, S., Cappuyns, V., Cappuyns, V. (contr.) (2020). Chemical or Natural? Including LCA in Social CBA to Compare Remediation Alternatives for a Dry-Cleaning Facility. Presented at the Intersoil 2020: International conference on soils, sediments and water., Brussels, Belgium, 02 Mar 2020-03 Mar 2020. 

Cunha Soares Veiga Simão, F., Chambart, H., Cappuyns, V. (2020). Sustainable use of (cleaned) sulfidic mining waste in ceramics. Presented at the SULTAN Network-Wide Event 3, Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon, Portugal, 11 Feb 2020-14 Feb 2020. doi: 10.13140/RG.2.2.15655.06567  

Cunha Soares Veiga Simão, F., Chambart, H., Vandemeulebroeke, L., Cappuyns, V. (2019). Sustainable use of sulfidic tailing residues in the production of ceramic roof tiles. In: Programme and Book of Abstracts of The 13th Conference for Young Scientists in Ceramics (CYSC 2019), (13), (Abstract No. OT-73), (97-98). Presented at the 13th Conference for Young Scientists in Ceramics, Faculty of Technology, University of Novi Sad, Serbia, 16 Oct 2019-19 Oct 2019. [ISBN 978-86-6253-104-9] (professionally oriented) 

Dung, T.T T., Cappuyns, V., LINH, T.M. (contr.), Hoang, T.M. (contr.) (2019). Trace Element Contamination Status In Core Sediments In A Coastal District In Ho Chi Minh City, South Of Vietnam. In: Abstract book 35th International Conference on Geochemistry and Health. Presented at the 35th International Conference on Geochemistry and Health, Manchester (UK), 01 Jul 2019-05 Jul 2019.  

Huysegoms, L., Cappuyns, V., Rousseau, S. (2019). Indicator use in soil remediation investments: views from policy, research and practice. Presented at the AquaConSoil 2019 - Sustainable Use and Management of Soil, Sediment and Water Resources, Antwerp, 20 May 2019-24 May 2019.  

Cappuyns, V. (2019). Soil and circular Economy: state of the art on the reuse of excavated soil in Europe. Presented at the Aquaconsoil 2019. Sustainable Use and Management of Soil, Sediment and Water Resources, Antwerp (Belgium), 20 May 2019-24 May 2019.  

Huysegoms, L., Rousseau, S., Cappuyns, V. (2019). Indicator use in soil remediation investments: Views from policy, research and practice. Presented at the Soil Works 2019, Brussels. (professionally oriented)  

Helser, J., Cappuyns, V. (2019). Environmental and Health Impacts of Hazardous Metals from Sulfidic Mine Tailings. In: Goldschmidt Abstracts. Presented at the Goldschmidt, Barcelona, Spain, 18 Aug 2019-23 Aug 2019. 

Stough, T., Brent, B. (contr.), Boudiny, K. (contr.), Cappuyns, V. (contr.), Ceulemans, K. (contr.) (2018). Curricular Assessments for Sustainability in Higher Education. Presented at the Future Forward Summit, Brussels, Belgium, 17 Oct 2018-19 Oct 2018.  

Pauwels, J., Salah, S., Bos, S., Cappuyns, V. (2018). Evaluation of mineralogical and radiological data obtained at the geothermal plant in Mol, Belgium. Presented at the 6th Geologica Belgica meeting, Leuven, 12 Sep 2018-14 Sep 2018.  

Claes, H., Cappuyns, V., Swennen, R. (2018). Towards arsenic background and remediation threshold values in rocks, sediments and soils of southwest Luxembourg. Presented at the 6th geologica Belgica Meeting, Leuven, 12 Sep 2018-14 Sep 2018.  

Pauwels, J., Salah, S., Vasile, M., Laenen, B., Bos, S., Cappuyns, V. (2018). Geothermal potential of the lower carboniferous limestone group of the campine basin, Belgium. Presented at the European Geothermal PhD days, Zurich, 14 Mar 2018-16 Mar 2018. 

Cappuyns, V., Schepens, L. (2017). Geochemical quality of public parks and playgrounds in Brussels. In: Thematic day of the Soil Science Society of Belgium. Book of Abstracts, (12-12). Presented at the Thematic day of the Soil Science Society of Belgium, Brussels, 05 Dec 2017-05 Dec 2017.  

Cappuyns, V., Geris, P., Swennen, R. (2017). Environmental implications of black shale weathering in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. In: 14th International Conference on Sustainable Use and Management of Soil, Sediment and Water Resources-Book of abstracts, (Abstract No. 696). Presented at the AquaConsoil 2017- Sustainable Use and Management of Soil, Sediment and Water Resources, Lyon, 26 Jun 2017-30 Jun 2017.  

Huysegoms, L., Cappuyns, V. (2017). Monetization coupled with Life Cycle Assessment compared to Cost Benefit Analysis: a site remediation case study. In: 14th International Conference on Sustainability Use and Management of Soil, Sediment and Water Resources - Book of abstracts. Presented at the AquaConSoil 2017 - Sustainable Use and Management of Soil, Sediments and Water Resources, Lyon, 26 Jun 2017-30 Jun 2017. 

Huysegoms, L., Rousseau, S., Cappuyns, V. (2017). Monetization coupled with Life Cycle Assessment compared to Cost Benefit Analysis: a site remediation case study. Presented at the Sustainability Assessments for the Low-Carbon Economy: Interdisciplinary PhD expert course for young researchers, Hasselt, 30 May 2017-01 Jun 2017. 

Cappuyns, V. (2017). Recent advances in Life Cycle Assessment for soil and sediment remediation. In: SETAC Europe 27th Annual Meeting Abstract Book, (Abstract No. WE207), (267-267). Presented at the SETAC Europe Annual Meeting, Brussels, 07 May 2017-11 May 2017.  

Huysegoms, L., Cappuyns, V. (2017). Efficiently performing a consequential Life Cycle Assessment on site remediation alternatives. In: SETAC Europe 27th Annual Meeting Abstract Book, (Abstract No. WE212), (277-277). Presented at the SETAC Europe Annual Meeting, Brussels, 07 May 2017-11 May 2017. 

Cappuyns, V. (2016). Barium leaching from alluvial soils and certified reference materials. In: 18th International Conference on Heavy Metals in the Environment-Abstract Book, (Abstract No. 7420848). Presented at the International Conference on Heavy Metals in the Environment, Ghent, 12 Sep 2016-15 Sep 2016.  

Dung, T.T T., Cappuyns, V., Vassilieva, E., Phung, N.K., Swennen, R. (2015). POTENTIAL RELEASE OF TOXIC ELEMENTS FROM BOTTOM ASH IN HAZARDOUS WASTE INCINERATORS. In: Proceedings of the 41st Congress on Science and Technology of Thailand (STT41). Presented at the Congress on Science and Technology of Thailand (STT41), Nakhon Ratchasima (Thailand), 06 Nov 2015-08 Nov 2015.  

Cappuyns, V., Vande Cauter, L. (2015). Evaluation of social aspects within the sustainability assessment of soil remediation projects. In: Contaminated Site Management in Europe: Sustainable Remediation and Management of Soil, Sediment and Groundwater (CSME 2015)-Abstracts, (67-67). Presented at the Contaminated Site Management in Europe:, Brussels, 19 Oct 2015-21 Oct 2015.  

Huysegoms, L., Cappuyns, V., Rousseau, S. (2015). Review of Decision Support Tools for Sustainability Assessment of Site Remediation. In: 2015-Contaminated Site Management in Europe: Sustainable Remediation and Management of Soil, Sediment and Groundwater. Presented at the Contaminated Site Management in Europe, Brussels, 19 Oct 2015-21 Oct 2015.  

Dung, T.T T., Cappuyns, V., Vassilieva, E., Phung, N.K., Swennen, R. (2015). PTE contamination assessment in marine sediments and soils in Van Phong Bay. Presented at the Young soil scientists’ day, Brussels, 01 Apr 2015-01 Apr 2015.  

Cappuyns, V., Van Passen, G. (2014). Use of social and economic indicators for the selection of sustainable site remediation options. In: Abstracts of 3rd International Conference on Sustainable Remediation 2014. Presented at the International Conference on Sustainable Remediation, Ferrara (Italy), 17 Sep 2014-19 Sep 2014.  

Dung, T.T T., Cappuyns, V., Swennen, R., Vassilieva, E., Nguyen, K.P., Golreihan, A. (2014). Solid phase characteristics and leachability of heavy metals and metalloids from bottom ash in Southern Vietnam. In: Proceedings of 30th International Conference of the Society of Environmental Geochemistry and Health, (45-46). Presented at the 30th SEGH International Conference, Newcastle upon Tyne, 30 Jun 2014-04 Jul 2014.  

Cappuyns, V., Mallaerts, T. (2014). Background values of cobalt in Flemish and European Soils. Presented at the Young Scientists Day of the Belgian Soil Science Society, Brussels, 27 Feb 2014-27 Feb 2014.  

Cappuyns, V., Declercq, I. (2014). Monitored natural attenuation (MNA) of contaminated soils: state of the art in Europe – a critical evaluation. Presented at the Young Scientists Day of the Belgian Soil Science Society, Brussels, 27 Feb 2014-27 Feb 2014.  

Cappuyns, V., Slabbinck, E. (2014). Occurrence of Vanadium in Belgian and European Alluvial soils. Presented at the Young Scientists Day of the Belgian Soil Science Society, Brussels, 27 Feb 2014-27 Feb 2014.  

Cappuyns, V., Rousseau, S., Deweirt, V. (2013). Dredged sediments as a resource for brick production: legal, economic and technological possibilities and barriers. Presented at the Belgian Environmental Economics Day 2013, Leuven, 07 Feb 2013-07 Feb 2013. 

Tran Thi Tu, D., Cappuyns, V., Nguyen Ky, P., Swennen, R. (2012). Characterisation of heavy metal pollution in spent abrasive material and nearby marine sediment by using sediment quality indices and single extractions in Van Phong Bay - Vietnam. In: 9th International Symposium on Environmental Geochemistry: Book of abstracts. Presented at the 9th International Symposium on Environmental Geochemistry, Aveiro, Portugal, 15 Jul 2012-21 Jul 2012.  

Cappuyns, V., Van Acker, K., Jones, P.T., Van Gerven, T. (2012). Sustainable Materialization of Residues from Thermal Processes into Products - SMaRT-Pro². In: 7th conference of sustainable development of energy, water and environment systems book of abstracts. Presented at the conference of sustainable development of energy, water and environment systems, Ohrid, Macedonia, 01 Jul 2012-06 Jul 2012.  

Cappuyns, V., Coussement, W., De Cooman, W. (2012). Evaluatie en validering van de Phytotoxkit® test in het routinematig waterbodemmeetnet van de Vlaamse Milieumaatschappij. In: De verdoken schakel in het waterbeleid: Sediment samen aanpakken biedt vele kansen.. Presented at the Waterforum, Brussels, Belgium, 01 Jun 2012-01 Jun 2012.  

Cappuyns, V., Rousseau, S., De Weirt, V. (2012). Thermische Verwerking van Baggerspecie tot Baksteen: Mogelijkheden en Beperkingen vanuit Economie en Beleid. In: De verdoken schakel in het waterbeleid: Sediment samen aanpakken biedt vele kansen.. Presented at the Waterform, Brussels, Belgium, 01 Jun 2012-01 Jun 2012.  

Chiang, Y.W., Meesschaert, B., Martens, J., Ghyselbrecht, K., Santos, R., Van Gerven, T., Cappuyns, V. (2011). Removal of As, Cd, Zn and Pb from aqueous solution by zeolite-like materials synthesized from MSWI Residues. (Abstract No. 11). Presented at the 34th Annual British Zeolite Association Conference, Edinburgh, UK, 11 Apr 2011-13 Apr 2011. 

Chiang, Y.W., Meesschaert, B., Martens, J., Cappuyns, V., Van Gerven, T. (2010). Sustainable Materialization of Thermal Residues into Sorbents. Presented at the Enhanced Landfill Mining and the Transition to Sustainable Materials Management, Houthalen-Helchteren, Belgium, 04 Oct 2010-06 Oct 2010.  

Chiang, E., Meeschaert, B., Martens, J., Cappuyns, V., Van Gerven, T. (2010). Sustainable Materialization of Thermal Residues into Sorbents. In: Enhanced Landfill Mining and the Transition to Sustainable Materials Management. Presented at the Enhanced Landfill Mining and the Transition to Sustainable Materials Management, Houthalen Helchteren.  

Ceulemans, K., Cappuyns, V. (2010). The integration of environmental care, health and safety in Flemish higher education laboratories. Presented at the European Conference on Research in Chemistry Education (ECRICE), Krakow, Poland, 04 Jul 2010-06 Jul 2010.  

Cappuyns, V., Slabbink, E. (2010). 'Vanadium in soils and sediments: distribution and mobility under varying environmental conditions'. In: SEGH 2010 International Conference and Workshop-Environmentam quamity and Human Health-Proceedings. Presented at the SEGH 2010 International Conference and Workshop, Galway (Ireland), 27 Jun 2010-02 Jul 2010.  

Cappuyns, V., Swennen, R. (2010). A decision framework for the remediation of contaminated rivers. In: IInd International Symposium on Sediment Management-Conference Proceedings. Presented at the nternational Symposium on Sediment Management, Casablanca.  

Vervaeke, M., Cappuyns, V. (2010). Alternatives to solvent-borne coatings. Presented at the i-SUP 2010 - Innovation for Sustainable Production, Bruges.  

Cappuyns, V., Bouckenooghe, D., Van Breuseghem, L. (2009). Life Cycle Analysis of Soil Remediation Technologies. In: Contaminated site management in Europe. Presented at the Contaminated site management in Europe, Ghent, Belgium, 27 Oct 2009-29 Oct 2009.  

Cappuyns, V., De Saedeleer, V., De Cooman, W., Swennen, R. (2009). Influence of major elements and geological substrate on heavy metal composition of river sediments. In: Geologica Belgica. Challenges for the Planet: Earth Sciences ' Perspective. Presented at the Geologica Belgica, Gent, 14 Sep 2009-15 Sep 2009.  

Cappuyns, V. (2009). Overbank sediments as a tool to reconstruct the pollution history of river catchments. In: WCEH 2009-Local Livelihoods And Global Challenges: Understanding Human Interaction With The Environment. Presented at the First World Conference of Environmental History, Copenhagen, 04 Aug 2009-08 Aug 2009.  

Cappuyns, V., Swennen, R. (2009). Fate of heavy metals in sediments contaminated by former industrial activities.: influence of grainsize en contamination source. In: Young Scientists Day of the Belgian Soil Science Society- Abstracts. Presented at the Young Scientists Day of the Belgian Soil Science Society, Brussels, Royal Academy for Science and Letters, 25 Feb 2009-25 Feb 2009. 

Cappuyns, V., De Saedeleer, V. (2009). Influence of major elements and geological substrate on heavy metal composition of river sediments. In: Young Scientists Day of the Belgian Soil Science Society-Abstracts. Presented at the Young Scientists Day of the Belgian Soil Science Society, Brussels, Royal Academy of Science and Letters, 25 Feb 2009-25 Feb 2009. 

Cappuyns, V., De Saedeleer, V. (2008). Invloed van substraatkarakteristieken op de samenstelling van riviersedimenten in Vlaanderen. Presented at the CIW Werkgroep Bagger en Ruimingsspecie, Brussels, 25 Nov 2008-25 Nov 2008.  

Cappuyns, V., Swennen, R., Blanco, I. (2008). Sediment characterization during oxidation and ripening and evaluation. Presented at the I2SM 2008, International Symposium on Sediment Management, Lille (France), 09 Jul 2008-11 Jul 2008.  

Cappuyns, V. (2008). Oxidatie en rijping van sedimenten: milieu-impact en mogelijkheden voor nuttige toepassingen. Presented at the CEDON Seminarie, Brussel, 11 Jan 2008-11 Jan 2008.  

Cappuyns, V., Swennen, R. (2008). Oxidation of anoxic soils and sediments: how can we evaluate the risk of heavy metal release? Presented at the Eurosoil 2008, Vienna (Austria), 25 Aug 2008-29 Aug 2008.  

De Schoenmaeker, I., Cappuyns, V. (2008). Rational use of energy: the Flemish strategy for implementation. Presented at the Debate with Honorary Doctor Claude Mandil, Leuven Arenberg Doctoral School, 15 Jan 2008-15 Jan 2008.  

Cappuyns, V. (2008). Evaluatie van het pH-afhankelijk uitlooggedrag van zware metalen uit bodems en sedimenten met pHstat testen. Presented at the Symposium Aardse Zaken, Leuven, 31 Jan 2008-31 Jan 2008.  

Cappuyns, V. (2008). Influence of soil texture, moisture regime and land use on carbon storage in Belgian soils. Presented at the Day of young soil scientists 2008, Brussels, 27 Feb 2008-27 Feb 2008.  

Science Outreach

Huysegoms, L., Rousseau, S., Cappuyns, V. (2019). Chemisch of natuurlijk? Integratie van LCA in een MKBA voor bodemsanering van voormalig droogkuisbedrijf. Nieuwsbrief Milieu & Economie, 33 (2). (professionally oriented)  

PhD Theses

Panzarella, F., Cappuyns, V. (sup.), Abelshausen, B. (cosup.), Turcanu, C. (cosup.) (2025). A Community Capitals Framework Approach to Sustainable Site Remediation. 

Cunha Soares Veiga Simão, F., Cappuyns, V. (sup.), Chambart, H. (cosup.) (2022). Sustainable use of (cleaned) sulphidic mining waste in building ceramics. 

Helser, J., Cappuyns, V. (sup.) (2022). Environmental mobility and oral bioaccessibility of hazardous elements in mine waste and derived products. 

Pauwels, J., Cappuyns, V. (sup.), Muchez, P. (cosup.) (2021). Chemical and radiological assessment of deep brine-type geothermal groundwaters. 

Stough, T., Cappuyns, V. (sup.), Ceulemans, K. (cosup.) (2020). Integrating ethics, responsibility, and sustainability into management education. 

Huysegoms, L., Cappuyns, V. (sup.), Rousseau, S. (cosup.) (2020). Sustainability assessment of contaminated site remediation with emphasis on valuation.  

Tran, T.T D., Swennen, R. (sup.), Cappuyns, V. (cosup.), Nguyen, K.P. (cosup.) (2015). Potentially Toxic Elements (PTEs) in industrial solid waste: solid-phase characterization, leaching behavior and potential contamination of soils and sediments. 

Chiang, Y.W., Martens, J. (sup.), Meesschaert, B. (sup.), Cappuyns, V. (sup.), Meesschaert, B. (cosup.) (2013). Sustainable Materialization of Residues from Thermal Processes into Sorbents. 126

Ho, H.H., Swennen, R. (sup.), Cappuyns, V. (cosup.) (2012). Levels, fractionation and mobility of potentially toxic elements in sediments of Quang Ninh-Hai Phong coastal region, Vietnam. 125

Cappuyns, V., Swennen, R. (sup.) (2004). Het mobiliteitsgedrag van zware metalen in overstromings- sedimenten en geassocieerde bodems. 

Accepted PhD Theses

Abecia, V.M., Cappuyns, V. (sup.), Regenspurg, S. (cosup.), Salah, S. (cosup.) (2026). Influence of organic matter on the fractionation and mobility of naturally occurring radionuclides in geothermal systems. 

Pauwels, J., Cappuyns, V. (sup.), Muchez, P. (cosup.) (2021). Chemical and radiological assessment of deep brine-type geothermal groundwaters. 

Reports

Ceulemans, K., De Prins, M., Cappuyns, V., De Coninck, W. (2010). Educating for Sustainability and CSR: What is the role of business schools? Brussel, HUBrussel Research Paper 2010/34.  

Cappuyns, V., Swennen, R., Vasilieva, E. (2010). Uitvoeren van een laboratoriumonderzoek waarbij inzage wordt verkregen in de optredende geochemische processen van zware metalen in sediment van de Eindergatloop. OVAM-Mechelen. 

Cappuyns, V., Bouckenooghe, D. (2010). Kritische Evaluatie van een nieuwe bodemsaneringstechniek aan de hand van de REC- en de BATNEEC-methode. Brussel, HUB Research paper 2010/03.  

Swennen, R., Cappuyns, V., Vassiliera, E. (2009). OVOP Umicore RO-08-011 Uitvoeren van een laboratoriumonderzoek waarbij inzage wordt verkregen in de optredende geochemische processen van zware metalen in sediment van de zone “Bankei” te Balen. OVAM, Mechelen. 

Cappuyns, V. (2008). Estimation of heavy metal release during sediment oxidation. Hogeschool Universiteit Brussel, Brussels.  

Cappuyns, V., De Saedeleer, V., Swennen, R., De Cooman, W. (2008). Invloed van hoofdelementen en substraatkarakteristieken op de samenstelling van riviersedimenten in Vlaanderen. Brussels, Hogeschool Universiteit Brussel////Brussel, HUB Research paper 2008/55.  

Cappuyns, V., Swennen, R., Blanco, I. (2008). Sediment characterization during oxidation and ripening and evaluation of its potential reuse. Brussel, HUB Research paper 2008/25. 

Cappuyns, V., Swennen, R. (2007). Acid extractable metal concentrations in solid matrices: a comparison and evaluation of operationally defined extraction procedures and leaching tests. Brussel, HUB Research paper 2007/10.  

Cappuyns, V., Swennen, R. (2007). The application of pHstat leaching tests to assess the pH-dependent release of trace metals from soils, sediments and waste materials.  