Publications by authors named "Gaetano Valastro"
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- The study assessed five descriptors of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) in Augusta harbour, focusing on marine litter, non-indigenous species, and pollutants to understand their impact on benthic biodiversity.
- Researchers identified 38 plastic debris fragments, with microplastics being the most prevalent, and found six non-indigenous species present in the area.
- The results indicated a generally disturbed ecological status, with notable correlations detected between chemical pollutants and biodiversity indices, underscoring the relevance for environmental regulations.
The potential ability of microwave heating (MWH) for the remediation of marine sediments affected by severe hydrocarbon (HC) contamination was investigated. Decontamination effectiveness and environmental sustainability through a comparative Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) were addressed. Main results revealed that the application of a 650-W MWH treatment resulted in a rapid (15min) HC removal.
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