Publications by authors named "Federica Cocco"
Article Synopsis
- The study analyzes how brass surfaces change when exposed to artificial saliva and phosphate buffer solutions, simulating real-world conditions of playing brass instruments.
- The researchers used X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to examine the characteristics of the surface film after different exposure times.
- Findings revealed that the saliva created a thick protective layer, while the buffer solution led to a thinner, non-evolving layer, impacting the corrosion and protection mechanisms of the alloys.
Int J Public Health
April 2017
Article Synopsis
- The study analyzed cancer trends in a cohort from Sardinia, Italy, focusing on data from 1995 to 2013 and examining the impact of age, birth cohort, and time period.
- Out of 10,546 patients, 5.1% were diagnosed with cancer, with higher rates in men; significant associations were found between cancer rates and age/birth cohort, but not time period.
- Findings suggest that population aging and increased cancer risk factor exposure are key drivers of rising cancer rates in younger generations, informing potential healthcare strategies for prevention and screening.
Water Sci Technol
August 2010
Article Synopsis
- The study explores laccase activity in Bacillus spores from a soil where olive mill wastewater (OMW) is permitted, highlighting their potential in degrading OMW phenols and preventing groundwater pollution.
- Laccase activity was found for the first time in strains of Bacillus pumilus, B. cereus, and B. amyloliquefaciens, which, along with B. subtilis, make up 93% of the Bacillus isolates in the area.
- Given that Bacillus spores are significantly more abundant than white-rot fungi in the soil, they may play a crucial role in the in-situ breakdown of OMW phenols when diluted by rainwater.
