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The initiative is a thematic Symposium dedicated to micro- and nanoplastics, with particular attention to their sources, environmental fate, analytical methodologies for identification and quantification, treatment in wastewater systems, environmental and health impacts, as well as implications for integrated water services. The program features contributions from faculty members and researchers from various universities and national research institutions, fostering a multidisciplinary exchange on one of the most pressing emerging environmental challenges. The event is intended for researchers, faculty, PhD students, students, and professionals interested in environmental chemistry, polymeric materials, and sustainability.

Date
February 20th, 2026

Program Schedule

  • 10:00
    Opening
    Prof. Virgilio D’Antonio (Rector of the University of Salerno)
    Prof. Carmine Capacchione (Director of the Dept. of Chemistry and Biology, Unisa)
    Prof. Vincenzo Belgiorno (Director of C.U.G.R.I.)
    Prof. Antonio Buonerba (DCB, UniSA) Symposium chairman
    Salvatore Negro (Student Representative of the Dept. of Chemistry and Biology, Unisa)
  • 10:30
    History and role of plastics in modern society
    Prof. Rocco Di Girolamo (UniNA)
    Rocco Di Girolamo
  • 10:50
    Fate of plastics
    Prof. Maria Rosaria Acocella (UniSA)
    Maria Rosaria Acocella
  • 11:10
    Analytical Strategies for the Detection and Quantification of Micro and Nanoplastics: Current Capabilities and Future Directions
    Prof. Pasquale Iovino (UniCampania)
    Pasquale Iovino
  • 11:30
    Coffee Break
  • 11:50
    Detection and Mitigation of Microplastics and Microfibres released from Textile
    Prof. Mariacristina Cocca (Italian National Research Council)
    Mariacristina Cocca
  • 12:10
    Fate of microplastics in wastewater treatment plants: role of process configurations and polymers properties in contaminants removal
    Prof. Giuseppina Oliva (UniSA)
    Giuseppina Oliva
  • 12:50
    Integrated Water Utilities and Microplastics: the ASIS reality
    Dr. Valentina Cieri (ASIS)
    Valentina Cieri
  • 13:10
    Microplastics in the environment: potential risks and control strategies
    Prof. Alessandra Cesaro (UniNA)
    Alessandra Cesaro
  • 13:30
    Micro- and Nanoplastics as Emerging Factors in Infectious Disease
    Prof. Veronica Folliero (UniLink)
    Veronica Folliero
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Organizers

The academic and professional figures who made this event possible.

Organizing Committee

Antonio Buonerba Prof. Antonio Buonerba
David Lamparelli Dr. David Lamparelli
Alessia Giannattasio Dr. Alessia Giannattasio
Salvatore Impemba Dr. Salvatore Impemba
Angelica Rosolia Angelica Rosolia
Luca Casillo Luca Casillo
Filippo Voria Filippo Voria
Francesco Fattorusso Francesco Fattorusso

Scientific Committee

Alfonso Grassi Prof. Alfonso Grassi
Gaetano Guerra Prof. Gaetano Guerra
Giuseppe Milano Prof. Giuseppe Milano
Vincenzo Naddeo Prof. Vincenzo Naddeo
Daniela Pappalardo Prof. Daniela Pappalardo
Paola Rizzo Prof. Paola Rizzo
Vincenzo Venditto Prof. Vincenzo Venditto
Vincenzo Venditto Prof. Raffaele Cucciniello
Vincenzo Venditto Prof. Stefano Milione

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