Micro-and nanotechnology-enabled sensors have made remarkable advancements in the
fields of biomedicine and the environment, enabling the sensitive and selective detection …

Plastics, due to their varied properties, find use in different sectors such as agriculture,
packaging, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and construction, to mention a few. Excessive use of …

Food analysis and food quality monitoring are vital aspects of the food industry, ensuring the
safety and authenticity of various food products, from packaged goods to fast food. In this …

The excess of free radicals causes numerous imbalances in the body that lead to premature
aging, the degradation of internal structures, and the appearance of numerous pathologies …

Quality of life, well-being, and psycho-emotional balance are closely related to the quality of
the diet, the level of physical activity, the quality of rest, but also the absence of the …

A new trend in the use of indole alkaloids from natural products is the preparation of topical
pharmaceutical formulations with applications in the field of regenerative medicine. These …

Contemporary living is continuously leading to poor everyday choices resulting in the
manifestation of various diseases. The benefits of plant-based nutrition are undeniable and …

Microplastics can cause physical, chemical, biological, and structural problems in soil. In this
study, microplastics were identified in the soil near two landfills where contamination by …

Background: Food waste (FW) in Romania is 70 Kg/capita/year, while 70% of food waste
comes from public catering, retail services, and households (over 50%–47 million tons). The …

Sixteen surface (5) and groundwater (11) samples were collected from the south-eastern
part of Attica, Greece, and analysed for physico-chemical parameters and microplastics …