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University of Florence

Microplastic research output and top contributors from University of Florence.

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167
Papers
2
Tier 1 Papers
6,213
Citations
78% of papers are collaborative — co-authored with researchers from other institutions. Only 37 papers list University of Florence as the sole institution. How attribution works →

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Author Papers
Alessandra Cincinelli 52
David Chelazzi 37
Tania Martellini 34
Costanza Scopetani 15
Saul Santini 10
Riccardo Gori 10
Ilaria Colzi 10
Cristina Gonnelli 10
Mirco Mancini 10
Luca Solari 10
Marco Dainelli 9
Andrea Coppi 9
Laura Sforzi 9
Serena Benedetta Cabigliera 8
Simona Francalanci 8
Stefano Cannicci 8
Chiara Sarti 7
Sara Falsini 7
David Baracchi 7
Claudio Lubello 7
Samuele Ciattini 6
Amedeo Amedei 6
Alberto Ugolini 6
Federica Ruggero 6
Sandra Ristori 5
Valentina Rimondi 5
Pilario Costagliola 5
Alessio Papini 5
Miriam Ascolese 5
Daniele Martuscelli 4
Federico Cappa 4
Federico Ferrante 4
Alessio Monnanni 4
Elena Niccolai 4
Paolo Bergese 4
Andrea Zendrini 4
Eleonora De Beni 4
Chiara Vergata 3
Luca Conti 3
Elisa Pasquini 3
Emiliano Carretti 3
Marco Laurati 3
Francesco Ciani 3
Lucia Paolini 3
Annalisa Radeghieri 3
Gabriele Bicocchi 3
Stefanía Venturi 3
Francesco Sarti 3
Cristiana Guerranti 3
Matteo Buti 2

Top Papers

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Microplastic in the surface waters of the Ross Sea (Antarctica): Occurrence, distribution and characterization by FTIR
2017 Tier 2 651 citations
Microplastics in cosmetics: Environmental issues and needs for global bans
2019 Tier 2 369 citations
Impact of microplastics on growth, photosynthesis and essential elements in Cucurbita pepo L.
2021 Tier 2 361 citations
First evidence of microplastic ingestion by fishes from the Amazon River estuary
2018 Tier 2 317 citations
First account of plastic pollution impacting freshwater fishes in the Amazon: Ingestion of plastic debris by piranhas and other serrasalmids with diverse feeding habits
2018 Tier 2 216 citations
A potpourri of microplastics in the sea surface and water column of the Mediterranean Sea
2018 Tier 2 200 citations
Microplastics in the Black Sea sediments
2020 Tier 2 174 citations
Olive oil-based method for the extraction, quantification and identification of microplastics in soil and compost samples
2020 Tier 2 173 citations
Mangroves as unique but understudied traps for anthropogenic marine debris: A review of present information and the way forward
2020 Tier 2 140 citations
Fate and Effects of Macro- and Microplastics in Coastal Wetlands
2022 Tier 2 137 citations
Microplastic debris in sandhoppers
2013 Tier 2 127 citations
Soil Pollution from Micro- and Nanoplastic Debris: A Hidden and Unknown Biohazard
2020 Tier 2 116 citations
Hazardous contaminants in plastics contained in compost and agricultural soil
2022 Tier 2 113 citations
The sea anemone Bunodosoma cangicum as a potential biomonitor for microplastics contamination on the Brazilian Amazon coast
2020 Tier 2 112 citations
Assessment of microplastic pollution: occurrence and characterisation in Vesijärvi lake and Pikku Vesijärvi pond, Finland
2019 Tier 2 107 citations
Ingested microplastic as a two-way transporter for PBDEs in Talitrus saltator
2018 Tier 2 107 citations
Plastic litter in aquatic environments of Maremma Regional Park (Tyrrhenian Sea, Italy): Contribution by the Ombrone river and levels in marine sediments
2017 Tier 2 106 citations
Methodologies for Microplastics Recovery and Identification in Heterogeneous Solid Matrices: A Review
2020 Tier 2 105 citations
A Critical Review of SCWG in the Context of Available Gasification Technologies for Plastic Waste
2020 Tier 2 104 citations
Nano- and microplastics commonly cause adverse impacts on plants at environmentally relevant levels: A systematic review
2023 Tier 1 100 citations
A snapshot of microplastics in the coastal areas of the Mediterranean Sea
2018 Tier 2 98 citations
Degradation of Film and Rigid Bioplastics During the Thermophilic Phase and the Maturation Phase of Simulated Composting
2021 Tier 2 96 citations
Acute and chronic ingestion of polyethylene (PE) microplastics has mild effects on honey bee health and cognition
2022 Tier 2 94 citations
Encapsulation of volatile compounds in liquid media: Fragrances, flavors, and essential oils in commercial formulations
2021 Tier 2 94 citations
Self-contamination from clothing in microplastics research
2019 Tier 2 94 citations
Microplastics increase the marine production of particulate forms of organic matter
2019 Tier 2 83 citations
Microplastic and artificial cellulose microfibers ingestion by reef fishes in the Guarapari Islands, southwestern Atlantic
2021 Tier 2 79 citations
Feeding behavior is the main driver for microparticle intake in mangrove crabs
2020 Tier 2 76 citations
Ingestion of microplastics by Hypanus guttatus stingrays in the Western Atlantic Ocean (Brazilian Amazon Coast)
2020 Tier 2 73 citations
Interplay of plastic pollution with algae and plants: hidden danger or a blessing?
2022 Tier 2 65 citations
Plastic pretreatment: The key for efficient enzymatic and biodegradation processes
2024 Tier 62 citations
Occurrence and characterization of microplastic and mesoplastic pollution in the Migliarino San Rossore, Massaciuccoli Nature Park (Italy)
2021 Tier 2 62 citations
First assessment of microplastic and artificial microfiber contamination in surface waters of the Amazon Continental Shelf
2022 Tier 2 60 citations
Can microplastics threaten plant productivity and fruit quality? Insights from Micro-Tom and Micro-PET/PVC
2023 Tier 2 58 citations
Suspended sediments mediate microplastic sedimentation in unidirectional flows
2023 Tier 2 49 citations
Occurrence of Natural and Synthetic Micro-Fibers in the Mediterranean Sea: A Review
2022 Tier 2 49 citations
Microplastics reach the brain and interfere with honey bee cognition
2023 Tier 2 47 citations
Assessing the Impact of Polyethylene Nano/Microplastic Exposure on Human Vaginal Keratinocytes
2023 Tier 2 45 citations
Characterization of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polyamide (PA) true-to-life nanoplastics and their biological interactions
2023 Tier 2 42 citations
Microplastics in the Florence wastewater treatment plant studied by a continuous sampling method and Raman spectroscopy: A preliminary investigation
2021 Tier 2 42 citations
Knowledge about Microplastic in Mediterranean Tributary River Ecosystems: Lack of Data and Research Needs on Such a Crucial Marine Pollution Source
2020 Tier 2 42 citations
Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs) and Human Health: Effects on Metabolism, Diabetes and Cancer
2023 Tier 2 40 citations
Plastic is in the air: Impact of micro-nanoplastics from airborne pollution on Tillandsia usneoides (L.) L. (Bromeliaceae) as a possible green sensor
2022 Tier 2 39 citations
Microplastics Exposure Causes Negligible Effects on the Oxidative Response Enzymes Glutathione Reductase and Peroxidase in the Oligochaete Tubifex tubifex
2020 Tier 2 39 citations
Polyethylene Micro/Nanoplastics Exposure Induces Epithelial–Mesenchymal Transition in Human Bronchial and Alveolar Epithelial Cells
2024 Tier 2 31 citations
Health Risk Assessment of Potentially Toxic Elements, Persistence of NDL-PCB, PAHs, and Microplastics in the Translocated Edible Freshwater Sinotaia quadrata (Gasteropoda, Viviparidae): A Case Study from the Arno River Basin (Central Italy)
2021 Tier 2 31 citations
Polyethylene microplastics alter root functionality and affect strawberry plant physiology and fruit quality traits
2024 Tier 2 30 citations
Meso- and microplastic composition, distribution patterns and drivers: A snapshot of plastic pollution on Brazilian beaches
2023 Tier 2 29 citations
Investigations on microplastic infiltration within natural riverbed sediments
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