Publications
Microplastic contamination pathways in the semi-enclosed freshwater basin of Lake Como, Italy
Microplastics (MPs) are ubiquitous contaminants increasingly detected in aquatic environments. This study investigates MP contamination pathways in the semi-enclosed Lake Como basin, assessing inputs from
Tracing PFAS in Lake Como Basin: from WWTPs to rivers and the lake
PFAS are persistent and mobile contaminants increasingly detected in aquatic environments. This study assesses PFAS contamination in the Lake Como basin, tracing inputs from WWTPs
Scientific article: Co-staining microplastics with Nile Red and Rose Bengal for improved optical quantification
Life Cascade partners are pleased to highlight the publication of their latest scientific article:“Co-staining microplastics with Nile Red and Rose Bengal for improved optical quantification”Find
Poster: A new active device for sampling microplastics in lakes: development of a floating sampling station – SETAC 2025
This study presents a new floating device designed to sample microplastics in lakes. Developed to overcome limits of traditional methods, it enables efficient large-volume sampling near pollution sources, supporting improved monitoring in Lake Como.
Poster: Enhanced digital quantification of Microplastics using sequential Nile Red and Rose Bengal co-staining – SETAC 2025
Microplastics analysis lacks standardized methods. This study proposes a sequential Nile Red and Rose Bengal staining approach to improve optical quantification and reliably distinguish synthetic from natural particles in environmental samples.
Poster: Non-Target Analysis of Wastewater Treatment Plant Samples: Comparison of Fingerprint of Inflow and Outflow Water – SETAC 2025
This study applies non-target analysis to wastewater treatment plant samples, comparing inflow and outflow to characterize chemical composition and identify a wide range of known and unknown contaminants not routinely monitored.