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University of Palermo

Microplastic research output and top contributors from University of Palermo.

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141
Papers
3
Tier 1 Papers
3,139
Citations
83% of papers are collaborative — co-authored with researchers from other institutions. Only 24 papers list University of Palermo as the sole institution. How attribution works →

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Author Papers
Rosolino Ingraffia 16
Dario Giambalvo 10
Gaetano Amato 9
Alfonso Salvatore Frenda 9
Massimo Iovino 8
Massimiliano Scalici 8
Dario Savoca 6
Cristina Panti 5
María Cristina Fossi 5
Laura Corbari 5
Gianluca Sarà 5
Vincenzo Bagarello 5
Francesco Giuseppe Carollo 5
Francesco Paolo La Mantia 4
Elisa Bergami 4
Giorgio Mannina 4
Delia Francesca Chillura Martino 4
Cristina Coccia 4
Fulvio Capodici 4
Giuseppe Ciraolo 4
Andrea Pace 4
Nadka Tzankova Dintcheva 4
Antonella Maccotta 4
Vincenzo Arizza 4
Paolo Ruisi 3
Maria Giulia Lionetto 3
Silvia Galafassi 3
Matteo Baini 3
Roberto Scaffaro 3
Sara Di Lonardo 3
Simona Ceschin 3
Dario Autovino 2
Lucia Pittura 2
Giuseppe Arrabito 2
Ilaria Corsi 2
Francesco Cappello 2
Sara Amata 2
Antonio Palumbo Piccionello 2
Carla Rizzo 2
Carola Murano 2
Maria Chiara Mistretta 2
Cinzia Corinaldesi 2
Marco Guida 2
Francesco Nardi 2
Antonio Carapelli 2
Laura Marri 2
Francesco Frati 2
Elisabetta Morici 2
Mariano Licciardi 2
Chiara Martino 2

Top Papers

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Microplastic Incorporation into Soil in Agroecosystems
2017 Tier 2 660 citations
A Review of Bioplastics and Their Adoption in the Circular Economy
2021 Tier 2 300 citations
Enhanced high-quality biomethane production from anaerobic digestion of primary sludge by corn stover biochar
2020 Tier 2 140 citations
Resource or waste? A perspective of plastics degradation in soil with a focus on end-of-life options
2018 Tier 140 citations
Microplastics and the functional traits of fishes: A global meta‐analysis
2021 Tier 1 134 citations
Nano- and microplastics commonly cause adverse impacts on plants at environmentally relevant levels: A systematic review
2023 Tier 1 100 citations
Polyester microplastic fibers in soil increase nitrogen loss via leaching and decrease plant biomass production and N uptake
2022 Tier 2 92 citations
Effects of microplastics on the functional traits of aquatic benthic organisms: A global-scale meta-analysis
2021 Tier 1 75 citations
Polyester microplastic fibers affect soil physical properties and erosion as a function of soil type
2022 Tier 2 73 citations
Occurrence of Microplastics in Waste Sludge of Wastewater Treatment Plants: Comparison between Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) and Conventional Activated Sludge (CAS) Technologies
2022 Tier 2 63 citations
Nile Red lifetime reveals microplastic identity
2020 Tier 2 63 citations
Microplastics removal in wastewater treatment plants: A review of the different approaches to limit their release in the environment
2024 Tier 2 58 citations
Recycled (Bio)Plastics and (Bio)Plastic Composites: A Trade Opportunity in a Green Future
2022 Tier 2 44 citations
Indoor spectroradiometric characterization of plastic litters commonly polluting the Mediterranean Sea: toward the application of multispectral imagery
2020 Tier 2 44 citations
Relationships between plastic litter and chemical pollutants on benthic biodiversity
2018 Tier 2 44 citations
Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs) and Human Health: Effects on Metabolism, Diabetes and Cancer
2023 Tier 2 40 citations
Contemporary Drift in Emerging Micro(nano)plastics Removal and Upcycling Technologies from Municipal Wastewater Sludge: Strategic Innovations and Prospects
2023 Tier 2 36 citations
Plastic leachate-induced toxicity during sea urchin embryonic development: Insights into the molecular pathways affected by PVC
2022 Tier 2 34 citations
First record of microplastic in the environmental matrices of a Mediterranean marine cave (Bue Marino, Sardinia, Italy)
2022 Tier 2 33 citations
Freshwater plastisphere: a review on biodiversity, risks, and biodegradation potential with implications for the aquatic ecosystem health
2024 Tier 2 32 citations
First Assessment of Plasticizers in Marine Coastal Litter-Feeder Fauna in the Mediterranean Sea
2021 Tier 2 32 citations
Bioplastics: A new analytical challenge
2022 Tier 2 31 citations
Passive biomonitoring of airborne microplastics using lichens: A comparison between urban, natural and protected environments
2024 Tier 2 30 citations
Identification of microplastics using 4‐dimethylamino‐4′‐nitrostilbene solvatochromic fluorescence
2021 Tier 2 29 citations
Trophic transfer of microplastics from producer (Lemna minuta) to primary consumer (Cataclysta lemnata) in a freshwater food chain
2023 Tier 2 28 citations
Environmental Aspect Concerning Phthalates Contamination: Analytical Approaches and Assessment of Biomonitoring in the Aquatic Environment
2023 Tier 2 26 citations
(Micro-)Plastics in Saturated and Unsaturated Groundwater Bodies: First Evidence of Presence in Groundwater Fauna and Habitats
2024 Tier 2 25 citations
Multifunctional 3D-printed composites based on biopolymeric matrices and tomato plant (Solanum lycopersicum) waste for contextual fertilizer release and Cu(II) ions removal
2024 Tier 23 citations
Trophic niche influences ingestion of micro- and mesoplastics in pelagic and demersal fish from the Western Mediterranean Sea
2023 Tier 2 23 citations
Oceanographic and anthropogenic variables driving marine litter distribution in Mediterranean protected areas: Extensive field data supported by forecasting modelling
2023 Tier 2 22 citations
Polymer aging affects the bioavailability of microplastics-associated contaminants in sea urchin embryos
2022 Tier 2 22 citations
Monitoring plastic pollution using bioindicators: a global review and recommendations for marine environments
2024 Tier 20 citations
Traditional and biodegradable plastics host distinct and potentially more hazardous microbes when compared to both natural materials and planktonic community
2023 Tier 2 20 citations
Progress in selecting marine bioindicators for nanoplastics ecological risk assessment
2023 Tier 2 20 citations
Nitrogen fertilization and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi do not mitigate the adverse effects of soil contamination with polypropylene microfibers on maize growth
2023 Tier 2 19 citations
Risk assessment of natural and synthetic fibers in aquatic environment: A critical review
2024 Tier 2 18 citations
An Overview of the Sustainable Depolymerization/Degradation of Polypropylene Microplastics by Advanced Oxidation Technologies
2024 Tier 2 17 citations
Monk seal faeces as a non-invasive technique to monitor the incidence of ingested microplastics and potential presence of plastic additives
2023 Tier 2 17 citations
Functional Trait-Based Evidence of Microplastic Effects on Aquatic Species
2023 Tier 2 17 citations
Monitoring macroplastics in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems: Expert survey reveals visual and drone-based census as most effective techniques
2024 Tier 16 citations
Integrating Plastic Waste into Concrete: Sustainable Solutions for the Environment
2024 Tier 2 15 citations
Exploring the Feasibility of Polysaccharide-Based Mulch Films with Controlled Ammonium and Phosphate Ions Release for Sustainable Agriculture
2024 Tier 15 citations
Exploring the infiltrative and degradative ability of Fusarium oxysporum on polyethylene terephthalate (PET) using correlative microscopy and deep learning
2023 Tier 2 15 citations
Influence of Different Environments and Temperatures on the Photo-Oxidation Behaviour of the Polypropylene
2022 Tier 2 15 citations
Controlled uptake of PFOA in adult specimens of Paracentrotus lividus and evaluation of gene expression in their gonads and embryos
2022 Tier 2 15 citations
Sustainable control of microplastics in wastewater using the electrochemically enhanced living membrane bioreactor
2024 Tier 2 14 citations
Current Concerns about Microplastics and Nanoplastics: A Brief Overview
2024 Tier 2 14 citations
Cellular effects of microplastics are influenced by their dimension: Mechanistic relationships and integrated criteria for particles definition.
2024 Tier 2 14 citations
The Other Side of Plastics: Bioplastic-Based Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery Systems in the Brain
2023 Tier 2 14 citations
Multiple approach for assessing lagoon environmental status based on water bodies quality indices and microplastics accumulation
2023 Tier 2 14 citations