Stefano Gazzotti
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View article: Geographical distribution of plastic items in the mountains of Lombardy region–Northern Italy
Geographical distribution of plastic items in the mountains of Lombardy region–Northern Italy Open
Mountain environments are becoming receptacles for plastic pollution due to the increasing use and improper disposal of plastic products. However, data on plastic occurrence in mountain ecosystems remains scarce. This study fills this gap …
View article: Multi-level approach to investigate sublethal effects caused by synthetic and natural microfibers on <i>Daphnia magna</i>
Multi-level approach to investigate sublethal effects caused by synthetic and natural microfibers on <i>Daphnia magna</i> Open
Microplastic (MP) contamination is pervasive across all the ecosystems worldwide. Among MPs, fibers, specifically microfibers, represent the main shape commonly identified in diverse environmental matrices. In the environment, these fibers…
View article: Unlocking the chemistry of PLA-based copolymers: activated benzaldehyde-DOX monomers from biobased α-hydroxy fatty acids as versatile comonomers to highly-loaded functional materials
Unlocking the chemistry of PLA-based copolymers: activated benzaldehyde-DOX monomers from biobased α-hydroxy fatty acids as versatile comonomers to highly-loaded functional materials Open
View article: Latitudinal patterns of microplastic contamination in remote areas
Latitudinal patterns of microplastic contamination in remote areas Open
View article: Transgenerational effects of water-soluble polymers on Daphnia magna at environmentally relevant concentrations: The role of multigenerational plasticity
Transgenerational effects of water-soluble polymers on Daphnia magna at environmentally relevant concentrations: The role of multigenerational plasticity Open
The widespread use of water-soluble polymers (WSPs) like polyethylene glycol (PEG) and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) across multiple industrial and household uses has recently raised concerns about their environmental persistence and potential t…
View article: μ-FTIR Reflectance Spectroscopy Coupled with Multivariate Analysis: A Rapid and Robust Method for Identifying the Extent of Photodegradation on Microplastics
μ-FTIR Reflectance Spectroscopy Coupled with Multivariate Analysis: A Rapid and Robust Method for Identifying the Extent of Photodegradation on Microplastics Open
Understanding the origins of microplastics (MPs) and evaluating the consequences of plastic pollution require precise chemical information. Moreover, MPs undergo chemical changes due to photoaging, which are worth investigating since they …
View article: Potato Peels as Biobased Fillers for Poly Butylene Succinate Composites: The Role of Pla-Based Compatibilizing Agents Towards New-Generation Food Packaging Materials
Potato Peels as Biobased Fillers for Poly Butylene Succinate Composites: The Role of Pla-Based Compatibilizing Agents Towards New-Generation Food Packaging Materials Open
View article: Unlocking the Chemistry of Pla-Based Copolymers: Activated Benzaldehyde-Dox Monomers from Biobased Α-Hydroxy Fatty Acids as Versatile Comonomers to Highly-Loaded Functional Materials
Unlocking the Chemistry of Pla-Based Copolymers: Activated Benzaldehyde-Dox Monomers from Biobased Α-Hydroxy Fatty Acids as Versatile Comonomers to Highly-Loaded Functional Materials Open
View article: Upcycling of Postconsumer <scp>PET</scp> Using Serinol: Green Preparation of a New Multifunctional Initiator for <scp>PLA</scp>
Upcycling of Postconsumer <span>PET</span> Using Serinol: Green Preparation of a New Multifunctional Initiator for <span>PLA</span> Open
Chemical recycling is attracting more and more interest as it can transform a plastic scrap into a high‐value material. This work shows that the aminolysis of postconsumer poly(ethyleneterephthalate) (PET) with serinol, a nontoxic and bios…
View article: Microplastics originated from Plasmix-based materials caused biochemical and behavioral adverse effects on Daphnia magna
Microplastics originated from Plasmix-based materials caused biochemical and behavioral adverse effects on Daphnia magna Open
View article: Multi-level toxicity assessment of polylactic acid (PLA) microplastics on the cladoceran Daphnia magna
Multi-level toxicity assessment of polylactic acid (PLA) microplastics on the cladoceran Daphnia magna Open
View article: Altitudinal variation of microplastic abundance in lakeshore sediments from Italian lakes
Altitudinal variation of microplastic abundance in lakeshore sediments from Italian lakes Open
View article: Exposure to Microplastics Made of Plasmix-Based Materials at Low Amounts Did Not Induce Adverse Effects on the Earthworm Eisenia foetida
Exposure to Microplastics Made of Plasmix-Based Materials at Low Amounts Did Not Induce Adverse Effects on the Earthworm Eisenia foetida Open
The implementation of recycling techniques represents a potential solution to the plastic pollution issue. To date, only a limited number of plastic polymers can be efficiently recycled. In the Italian plastic waste stream, the residual, n…
View article: Comparison of the potential toxicity induced by microplastics made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polylactic acid (PLA) on the earthworm Eisenia foetida
Comparison of the potential toxicity induced by microplastics made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polylactic acid (PLA) on the earthworm Eisenia foetida Open
A growing number of studies have demonstrated that microplastic (MP) contamination is widespread in terrestrial ecosystems. A wide array of MPs made of conventional, fossil-based polymers differing in size and shape has been detected in so…
View article: Unveiling the multilevel impact of four water-soluble polymers on Daphnia magna: From proteome to behaviour (a case study)
Unveiling the multilevel impact of four water-soluble polymers on Daphnia magna: From proteome to behaviour (a case study) Open
View article: Latitudinal Patterns of Microplastic Contamination in Remote Areas
Latitudinal Patterns of Microplastic Contamination in Remote Areas Open
View article: Poly(alditol sebacate)-PLA copolymers: enhanced degradability and tunable surface properties
Poly(alditol sebacate)-PLA copolymers: enhanced degradability and tunable surface properties Open
The synthesis of aliphatic, degradable polyesters based on biobased alditols was investigated.
View article: Biosourced Aromatic Derivatives in the Upcycling of Recycled PET: Mellophanic Dianhydride as a Chain Extender
Biosourced Aromatic Derivatives in the Upcycling of Recycled PET: Mellophanic Dianhydride as a Chain Extender Open
The synthesis of mellophanic dianhydride (MEDA) from biosourced 1,2,3,4-benzene tetracarboxylic derivatives and its use as a chain extender for mechanically recycled PET (R-PET) as an alternative to traditional oil-based pyromellitic dianh…
View article: Performance comparison of coatings based on cellulose nanocrystals and microfibrillated cellulose for food packaging
Performance comparison of coatings based on cellulose nanocrystals and microfibrillated cellulose for food packaging Open
View article: A comparison of the toxicity induced by the exposure to microplastics made of a conventional and a biodegradable polymer on the earthworm Eisenia fetida
A comparison of the toxicity induced by the exposure to microplastics made of a conventional and a biodegradable polymer on the earthworm Eisenia fetida Open
Microplastics (MPs) contamination represents a widespread environmental problem that affects both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Although several studies have highlighted the presence of MPs in the soil, the information on their toxic…
View article: Water-soluble polymers as new emerging concern: toxicity evaluation of polyvinyl alcohol
Water-soluble polymers as new emerging concern: toxicity evaluation of polyvinyl alcohol Open
Despite plastic pollution represents a well-known emerging global issue, no information about the impact on organisms of another emerging category of synthetic polymers, namely the water-soluble polymers (WSPs), are available. However, WSP…
View article: Biochemical and behavioral effects induced by conventional and bio-degradable plastics towards the cladoceran Daphnia magna
Biochemical and behavioral effects induced by conventional and bio-degradable plastics towards the cladoceran Daphnia magna Open
The accumulation in the environment of plastics raised a worrisome concern for natural ecosystems, pushing the society to look for sustainable solutions, including the transition from the use of fossil-based to bioplastics (BPs). However, …
View article: Synthesis and Characterization of Curcumin-Loaded Nanoparticles of Poly(Glycerol Sebacate): A Novel Highly Stable Anticancer System
Synthesis and Characterization of Curcumin-Loaded Nanoparticles of Poly(Glycerol Sebacate): A Novel Highly Stable Anticancer System Open
The research for alternative administration methods for anticancer drugs, towards enhanced effectiveness and selectivity, represents a major challenge for the scientific community. In the last decade, polymeric nanostructured delivery syst…
View article: A New Biocomposite Material Based on Wheat Waste and Suitable for 3D Printing Applications
A New Biocomposite Material Based on Wheat Waste and Suitable for 3D Printing Applications Open
Biopolymers, such as poly(lactic) acid (PLA), which is obtained through green synthesis pathways from renewable resources, has attracted considerable interest in recent years because of the increasing need to reduce petroleum‐based plastic…
View article: Microplastic contamination of supraglacial debris differs among glaciers with different anthropic pressures
Microplastic contamination of supraglacial debris differs among glaciers with different anthropic pressures Open
View article: Approaches for Management and Valorization of Non-Homogeneous, Non-Recyclable Plastic Waste
Approaches for Management and Valorization of Non-Homogeneous, Non-Recyclable Plastic Waste Open
The environmental accumulation of plastic wastes has become one of the most discussed topics in the scientific community. The development of new strategies to tackle this issue is of crucial importance, and different approaches are being i…
View article: Synthesis of Fluorine‐Containing, UV‐Responsive PLA‐Based Materials by Means of Functionalized DOX Monomer
Synthesis of Fluorine‐Containing, UV‐Responsive PLA‐Based Materials by Means of Functionalized DOX Monomer Open
1,3‐Dioxolan‐4‐ones (DOX) chemistry is exploited for the synthesis of UV‐curable, polylactic acid (PLA)‐based copolymers. DOX monomer functionalized with 4‐fluoro‐4′‐hydroxybenzophenone is synthesized and employed as comonomer with l ‐lact…
View article: Are “liquid plastics” a new environmental threat? The case of polyvinyl alcohol
Are “liquid plastics” a new environmental threat? The case of polyvinyl alcohol Open
View article: Biological Effects of Air Pollution on Sensitive Bioindicators: A Case Study from Milan, Italy
Biological Effects of Air Pollution on Sensitive Bioindicators: A Case Study from Milan, Italy Open
In this study, the physiological response of a sensitive lichen species (Evernia prunastri) exposed for three months in a complex urban area (Milan, Italy) was evaluated in order to verify if the air pollution abatement measures adopted ov…
View article: Highly diastereoselective entry to chiral oxindole-based β-amino boronic acids and spiro derivatives
Highly diastereoselective entry to chiral oxindole-based β-amino boronic acids and spiro derivatives Open
The Cu-catalysed addition of 1,1-diborylmethane to isatin ketimines, coupled with the application of Ellman's chiral auxiliary strategy, provides easy access to various boron-containing peptidomimetic derivatives and spirocyclic hemiboroni…