The analytical chemistry laboratory of the University of Molise deals with the detection of persistent organic pollutants (PCB, PAH, Dioxins, Furans) and inorganic pollutants (heavy metals) in food and environmental matrices. For instance, the release of phthalates from plastic packaging in various foods (ham, hot drinks, honey, water, etc.) has been studied. In addition, the use of living organisms as bio-indicators of environmental health status was studied. The laboratory specialises in the development of extraction and analysis techniques with the aim of optimising the results obtained.
The analytical chemistry laboratory also deals with the analysis of outdoor and indoor atmospheric particulate matter from different geographical areas and environments.
Recently, studies have also been extended to the search for microplastics in food and, in collaboration with the University of Cassino and Lazio Meridionale, in the study of airborne dust emissions from braking systems, tyres and road surfaces.
To find out more about what we do, browse our Projects page.
We are excited to share our latest scientific publication: This review explores various extraction techniques for isolating persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in complex lipid-based environmental and food matrices. If you’re interested in analytical chemistry, food Leggi tutto…
We are glad to announce the release of our book on Microsplastics in agriculture and food sciences. Editors of the book prof. Pasquale Avino, Dr. Cristina Di Fiore and prof. Stefano Farris.
La SIIAQ il 6 maggio terrà un webinar informativo focalizzato sulla qualità dell’aria interna secondo la nuova direttiva EPDB “CASE GREEN”, insieme a discussioni approfondite sulla prevenzione della salute e della sicurezza sul luogo di Leggi tutto…
Dipartimento Agricoltura, Ambiente e Alimenti
University of Molise - Unimol
Via Francesco de Sanctis
86100 Campobasso, Italy
Email: avino@unimol.it
Phone: +39 0874 404634
Mobile phone: +39 3384672816
Mon - Fri, 8:00-22:00