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View article: Structural evolution of microfibers in seawater and freshwater under simulated sunlight: A small- and wide-angle X-ray scattering study
Structural evolution of microfibers in seawater and freshwater under simulated sunlight: A small- and wide-angle X-ray scattering study Open
Microfibers are pollutants of increasing concern, as they accumulate in aquatic environments and pose risks to living organisms. Once released, they undergo degradation processes that reduce their size and enhance their ability to interact…
View article: A pilot study to assess carabids (Coleoptera: Carabidae) as potential bioindicators of microplastics contamination in soils
A pilot study to assess carabids (Coleoptera: Carabidae) as potential bioindicators of microplastics contamination in soils Open
Microplastics are pervasive pollutants across ecosystems, posing environmental risks due to their bioavailability and toxicity. Monitoring microplastics presence in different environments is crucial, and employing simple, cost-effective me…
View article: Fast Detection and Classification of Microplastics by a Wide-Field Fourier Transform Raman Microscope
Fast Detection and Classification of Microplastics by a Wide-Field Fourier Transform Raman Microscope Open
A number of applications require methods to detect with high spatial resolution and chemical specificity microplastics (MPs) extracted from different matrices. Here we introduce a wide-field hyperspectral Fourier transform Raman microscope…
View article: Microfibers degradation processes in water under simulated solar irradiation: a small- and wide-angle X-ray scattering study
Microfibers degradation processes in water under simulated solar irradiation: a small- and wide-angle X-ray scattering study Open
Microfibers are pollutants of significant concern, reaching aquatic environments and posing threats to living organisms. In these environments, microfibers undergo various degradation processes, reducing their size and enabling interaction…
View article: Microplastics in urban water cycles: Looking for a more scientific approach for sampling and characterization in wastewater and drinking water treatment plants
Microplastics in urban water cycles: Looking for a more scientific approach for sampling and characterization in wastewater and drinking water treatment plants Open
View article: New insights into the impact of leachates from in-field collected plastics on aquatic invertebrates and vertebrates
New insights into the impact of leachates from in-field collected plastics on aquatic invertebrates and vertebrates Open
View article: The application of the Weight-Of-Evidence approach for an integrated ecological risk assessment of marine protected sites
The application of the Weight-Of-Evidence approach for an integrated ecological risk assessment of marine protected sites Open
The effective management of marine ecosystems in the face of growing anthropogenic pressures requires the integration of data from different ecological components. Holistic approaches to evaluate the ecological status of marine ecosystems …
View article: Cellular effects of microplastics are influenced by their dimension: Mechanistic relationships and integrated criteria for particles definition.
Cellular effects of microplastics are influenced by their dimension: Mechanistic relationships and integrated criteria for particles definition. Open
View article: Microplastics in Urban Water Cycles: A Methodological Approach for Sampling and Characterization in Wastewater and Drinking Water Treatment Plants
Microplastics in Urban Water Cycles: A Methodological Approach for Sampling and Characterization in Wastewater and Drinking Water Treatment Plants Open
View article: <i>Carassius auratus</i> as a bioindicator of the health status of Lake Trasimeno and risk assessment for consumers
<i>Carassius auratus</i> as a bioindicator of the health status of Lake Trasimeno and risk assessment for consumers Open
Fish are good bio-indicators of the health status of the aquatic environment and can be used as biomarkers to assess the aquatic behavior of environmental pollutants, the exposure of aquatic organisms, and the health risk for consumers. Go…
View article: Comparative microplastic load in two decapod crustaceans Palinurus elephas (Fabricius, 1787) and Nephrops norvegicus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Comparative microplastic load in two decapod crustaceans Palinurus elephas (Fabricius, 1787) and Nephrops norvegicus (Linnaeus, 1758) Open
View article: Occurrence, Characteristics and Removal Efficiencies of Microplastics in Urban Water Cycles: Normalized Protocol Proposal for Sampling and Analytical Procedures
Occurrence, Characteristics and Removal Efficiencies of Microplastics in Urban Water Cycles: Normalized Protocol Proposal for Sampling and Analytical Procedures Open
View article: First insights into leachate toxicity of field collected plastics towards marine zooplankton
First insights into leachate toxicity of field collected plastics towards marine zooplankton Open
Plastic pollution represents a global threat to marine ecosystems. Plastic litter can leach a variety of substances into marine environments; however, few studies are available on leachate toxicity on marine biota. In the frame of the JPI-…
View article: Microplastic distribution, abundance and composition in the water column, sediments and biota samples collected along the Tyrrhenian Coasts (Mediterranean Sea)
Microplastic distribution, abundance and composition in the water column, sediments and biota samples collected along the Tyrrhenian Coasts (Mediterranean Sea) Open
A sampling campaign promoted by Greenpeace Italia, was performed along the Thyrrenian Coasts (Mediterranean Sea), collecting surface water, sediments and biota samples from sites characterized by different level of anthropogenic pressure (…
View article: Adsorption of Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs) with Varying Hydrophobicity on Macro- and Microplastic Polyvinyl Chloride, Polyethylene, and Polystyrene: Kinetics and Potential Mechanisms
Adsorption of Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs) with Varying Hydrophobicity on Macro- and Microplastic Polyvinyl Chloride, Polyethylene, and Polystyrene: Kinetics and Potential Mechanisms Open
Microplastic particles are of concern to aquatic environments because their size enables them to be easily ingested by animals and they may become vectors of potentially harmful chemicals. This study focused on understanding the impact of …
View article: Cellular disturbance and thermal stress response in mussels exposed to synthetic and natural microfibers
Cellular disturbance and thermal stress response in mussels exposed to synthetic and natural microfibers Open
Textile microfibers (MFs) have natural (e.g. cotton, wool and silk) or synthetic origin (e.g. polyester and polyamide), and are increasingly documented in the marine environment. Knowledge on their biological effects in marine organisms is…
View article: Microplastics and Brominated Flame Retardants in Freshwater Fishes From Italian Lakes: Implication for Human Health
Microplastics and Brominated Flame Retardants in Freshwater Fishes From Italian Lakes: Implication for Human Health Open
Microplastics (MPs) and brominated flame retardants (BFRs) represent a synergic threat for aquatic environments and organisms' health status, with an additional concern over food quality and food security for species of commercial interest…
View article: Application of a Multidisciplinary Weight of Evidence Approach as a Tool for Monitoring the Ecological Risk of Dredging Activities
Application of a Multidisciplinary Weight of Evidence Approach as a Tool for Monitoring the Ecological Risk of Dredging Activities Open
The use of multidisciplinary investigations for the evaluation of aquatic ecosystems status is recommended by the European Directives, but it is still a challenging practice. In this study, we apply a quantitative weight of evidence (WOE) …
View article: Long‐lasting effects of chronic exposure to chemical pollution on the hologenome of the Manila clam
Long‐lasting effects of chronic exposure to chemical pollution on the hologenome of the Manila clam Open
Chronic exposure to pollutants affects natural populations, creating specific molecular and biochemical signatures. In the present study, we tested the hypothesis that chronic exposure to pollutants might have substantial effects on the Ma…
View article: Emerging environmental stressors and oxidative pathways in marine organisms: Current knowledge on regulation mechanisms and functional effects
Emerging environmental stressors and oxidative pathways in marine organisms: Current knowledge on regulation mechanisms and functional effects Open
Oxidative stress is a critical condition derived from the imbalance between the generation of reactive oxygen species and the sophisticated network of antioxidant mechanisms. Several pollutants and environmental factors can affect this sys…
View article: Do microplastic contaminated seafood consumption pose a potential risk to human health?
Do microplastic contaminated seafood consumption pose a potential risk to human health? Open
View article: Microplastics in real wastewater treatment schemes: comparative assessment and relevant inhibition effects on anaerobic processes
Microplastics in real wastewater treatment schemes: comparative assessment and relevant inhibition effects on anaerobic processes Open
The occurrence, fate and removal of microplastics (MPs) in a wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) in Central Italy were investigated together with their potential adverse effects on anaerobic processes. In the influent of the WWTP, 3.6 MPs.L-…
View article: Colonization of plastic debris by the long-lived precious red coral Corallium rubrum: New insights on the “plastic benefits” paradox
Colonization of plastic debris by the long-lived precious red coral Corallium rubrum: New insights on the “plastic benefits” paradox Open
View article: Microplastics in real wastewater treatment schemes: Comparative assessment and relevant inhibition effects on anaerobic processes
Microplastics in real wastewater treatment schemes: Comparative assessment and relevant inhibition effects on anaerobic processes Open
View article: Harmonized protocol for monitoring microplastics in biota. Deliverable 4.3.
Harmonized protocol for monitoring microplastics in biota. Deliverable 4.3. Open
Microplastic pollution is presently considered a high concern topic by scientists, policy makers, governmental bodies, non-governmental organizations and the general public. Microplastics are highly widespread in all environmental compartm…
View article: The fate of microplastics in an Italian Wastewater Treatment Plant
The fate of microplastics in an Italian Wastewater Treatment Plant Open
View article: Microplastics as Vehicles of Environmental PAHs to Marine Organisms: Combined Chemical and Physical Hazards to the Mediterranean Mussels, Mytilus galloprovincialis
Microplastics as Vehicles of Environmental PAHs to Marine Organisms: Combined Chemical and Physical Hazards to the Mediterranean Mussels, Mytilus galloprovincialis Open
The ubiquitous occurrence of microplastics (MPs) in the marine environment is raising concern for interactions with marine organisms. These particles efficiently adsorb persistent organic pollutants from surrounding environment and, due to…