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University of Pisa

Microplastic research output and top contributors from University of Pisa.

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116
Papers
3
Tier 1 Papers
3,722
Citations
70% of papers are collaborative — co-authored with researchers from other institutions. Only 35 papers list University of Pisa as the sole institution. How attribution works →

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Author Papers
Valter Castelvetro 33
Francesca Modugno 30
Andrea Corti 27
Jacopo La Nasa 26
Alessio Ceccarini 17
Greta Biale 16
Marco Mattonai 14
Tommaso Lomonaco 10
Virginia Vinciguerra 10
Monica Ruffini Castiglione 9
Carmelina Spanò 9
Stefania Bottega 8
Stefano Viaroli 7
Antonella Manariti 7
Viviana Ré 6
Ilaria Degano 6
Stefania Giannarelli 5
Antonella Cecchettini 5
Denise Biagini 5
Enrico Manco 5
Maria‐Beatrice Coltelli 4
Silvia Ghimenti 4
Sabrina Bianchi 4
Patrizia Cinelli 3
Maurizia Seggiani 3
Chiara Ippolito 3
Fabio Di Francesco 3
Antonio Pratelli 3
Elena Balestri 3
Virginia Menicagli 3
Claudio Lardicci 3
Tommaso Nacci 3
Filippo Petri 3
Giovanna Strangis 3
Debora Fontanini 2
Luca Paoli 2
Carlo Pretti 2
Enrico Mugnaioli 2
Gabriele Paoli 2
Roberto Giannecchini 2
Isabella Pecorini 2
Costanza Ceccanti 2
Giulia Lauria 2
Lucia Guidi 2
Marco Landi 2
Massimiliano Petri 2
Ileana Federigi 2
Marco Verani 2
Annalaura Carducci 2
Fabio Bulleri 2

Top Papers

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Exploring the interaction between polystyrene nanoplastics and Allium cepa during germination: Internalization in root cells, induction of toxicity and oxidative stress
2020 Tier 2 394 citations
Microplastics contamination of groundwater: Current evidence and future perspectives. A review
2022 Tier 2 225 citations
Release of harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from photo-degraded plastic debris: A neglected source of environmental pollution
2020 Tier 2 218 citations
The Hidden Microplastics: New Insights and Figures from the Thorough Separation and Characterization of Microplastics and of Their Degradation Byproducts in Coastal Sediments
2018 Tier 2 172 citations
A review on challenges and developments of analytical pyrolysis and other thermoanalytical techniques for the quali-quantitative determination of microplastics
2020 Tier 2 160 citations
Polystyrene nanoplastics affect seed germination, cell biology and physiology of rice seedlings in-short term treatments: Evidence of their internalization and translocation
2022 Tier 2 108 citations
Accumulation of airborne microplastics in lichens from a landfill dumping site (Italy)
2021 Tier 2 107 citations
Identification algorithm for polymer mixtures based on Py-GC/MS and its application for microplastic analysis in environmental samples
2020 Tier 2 100 citations
Recent advances and future technologies in nano-microplastics detection
2025 Tier 2 93 citations
Microplastics: A Matter of the Heart (and Vascular System)
2023 Tier 2 93 citations
Microwave-assisted solvent extraction and double-shot analytical pyrolysis for the quali-quantitation of plasticizers and microplastics in beach sand samples
2020 Tier 2 86 citations
New methodologies for the detection, identification, and quantification of microplastics and their environmental degradation by-products
2021 Tier 2 84 citations
Preparation and test of a reference mixture of eleven polymers with deactivated inorganic diluent for microplastics analysis by pyrolysis-GC–MS
2021 Tier 2 82 citations
A Systematic Study on the Degradation Products Generated from Artificially Aged Microplastics
2021 Tier 2 79 citations
Qualitative and quantitative analysis of mixtures of microplastics in the presence of calcium carbonate by pyrolysis-GC/MS
2021 Tier 2 78 citations
Seeping plastics: Potentially harmful molecular fragments leaching out from microplastics during accelerated ageing in seawater
2022 Tier 2 75 citations
Soil contamination by microplastics in relation to local agricultural development as revealed by FTIR, ICP-MS and pyrolysis-GC/MS
2022 Tier 2 75 citations
Microplastics and Antibiotic Resistance: The Magnitude of the Problem and the Emerging Role of Hospital Wastewater
2023 Tier 2 71 citations
Nylon 6 and nylon 6,6 micro- and nanoplastics: A first example of their accurate quantification, along with polyester (PET), in wastewater treatment plant sludges
2020 Tier 2 67 citations
Early evidence of the impacts of microplastic and nanoplastic pollution on the growth and physiology of the seagrass Cymodocea nodosa
2022 Tier 2 65 citations
Quantification of poly(ethylene terephthalate) micro- and nanoparticle contaminants in marine sediments and other environmental matrices
2019 Tier 2 65 citations
Microplastic pollution in groundwater: a systematic review
2024 Tier 1 59 citations
Plastic breeze: Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted by degrading macro- and microplastics analyzed by selected ion flow-tube mass spectrometry
2020 Tier 2 55 citations
Microplastics in fish meal: Contamination level analyzed by polymer type, including polyester (PET), polyolefins, and polystyrene
2020 Tier 2 54 citations
An In Situ Experiment to Evaluate the Aging and Degradation Phenomena Induced by Marine Environment Conditions on Commercial Plastic Granules
2022 Tier 2 48 citations
Dynamics of interaction and effects of microplastics on planarian tissue regeneration and cellular homeostasis
2019 Tier 2 46 citations
Detection of plastic particles in marine sponges by a combined infrared micro-spectroscopy and pyrolysis-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry approach
2022 Tier 2 45 citations
Synthetic materials in art: a new comprehensive approach for the characterization of multi-material artworks by analytical pyrolysis
2019 Tier 2 44 citations
Py–GC–MS analysis for microplastics: Unlocking matrix challenges and sample recovery when analyzing wastewater for polypropylene and polystyrene
2024 Tier 2 42 citations
Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs) and Human Health: Effects on Metabolism, Diabetes and Cancer
2023 Tier 2 40 citations
Selective determination of poly(styrene) and polyolefin microplastics in sandy beach sediments by gel permeation chromatography coupled with fluorescence detection
2018 Tier 2 40 citations
Accumulation and distribution of microplastics in coastal sediments from the inner Oslofjord, Norway
2021 Tier 2 39 citations
The sea cucumber Holothuria tubulosa does not reduce the size of microplastics but enhances their resuspension in the water column
2021 Tier 2 36 citations
Opportunities and Limitations in Recycling Fossil Polymers from Textiles
2023 Tier 2 35 citations
Multi-Analytical Approach to Characterize the Degradation of Different Types of Microplastics: Identification and Quantification of Released Organic Compounds
2023 Tier 2 35 citations
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), its additives, microplastic and human health: Unresolved and emerging issues
2025 Tier 2 34 citations
Beach pollution from marine litter: Analysis with the DPSIR framework (driver, pressure, state, impact, response) in Tuscany, Italy
2022 Tier 2 34 citations
A thermoanalytical insight into the composition of biodegradable polymers and commercial products by EGA-MS and Py-GC-MS
2023 Tier 33 citations
Plastic breath: Quantification of microplastics and polymer additives in airborne particles
2024 Tier 2 32 citations
Polyethylene microplastics alter root functionality and affect strawberry plant physiology and fruit quality traits
2024 Tier 2 30 citations
Leached degradation products from beached microplastics: A potential threat to coastal dune plants
2022 Tier 2 29 citations
Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Chemically Characterized Microplastics within the Protected Area of Pelagos Sanctuary (NW Mediterranean Sea): Focus on Natural and Urban Beaches
2020 Tier 2 28 citations
Natural Antioxidants: Advancing Stability and Performance in Sustainable Biobased and Biodegradable Plastics
2025 Tier 26 citations
Polymer Identification and Specific Analysis (PISA) of Microplastic Total Mass in Sediments of the Protected Marine Area of the Meloria Shoals
2021 Tier 2 25 citations
Polyethylene microplastics reduce filtration and respiration rates in the Mediterranean sponge Petrosia ficiformis
2022 Tier 2 23 citations
Tire rubber chemicals reduce juvenile oyster (Crassostrea gigas) filtration and respiration under experimental conditions
2022 Tier 18 citations
Type-specific inflammatory responses of vascular cells activated by interaction with virgin and aged microplastics
2024 Tier 2 17 citations
Mugilidae fish as bioindicator for monitoring plastic pollution: Comparison between a commercial port and a fishpond (north-western Mediterranean Sea)
2022 Tier 2 17 citations
Limits, challenges, and opportunities of sampling groundwater wells with plastic casings for microplastic investigations
2024 Tier 2 15 citations
Virgin and photo-degraded microplastics induce the activation of human vascular smooth muscle cells
2025 Tier 2 14 citations