Media

CHIMICA 4.0 - Strategie di depurazione delle acque 

With Prof. Vione and Prof. Bruzzoniti

What are quaternary water treatments? Mariella Bruzzoniti and Davide Vione explain how chemical research is developing new and effective systems to remove residues of pharmaceutical compounds, perfumes, and other elusive compounds from wastewater that elude traditional purification processes. These lines of research, which aim to degrade or remove these so-called emerging pollutants, fall within the project's Environment theme (WP2).

CHIMICA 4.0 - Cosa fa un chimico dell’Ambiente? 

With Prof. Vione and Prof. Bruzzoniti

What happens to pollutants released into the environment by human activities? How can we monitor their trends? How can we clean up water to protect human health, the environment itself, and reuse it safely? Mariella Bruzzoniti and Davide Vione explain these problems and the role of research and environmental chemists in addressing and resolving them, for the well-being of society as a whole and the planet.

MOLECOLE IN SCATOLA - Farmaci, acque reflue e ambiente 

With Prof. Vione and Prof. Minella

After being taken, drugs embark on a complex journey within our bodies: some are transformed through metabolic processes, while others are excreted unchanged. But what happens when these substances end up in wastewater?

Many of these molecules are poorly biodegradable. This means that, even after treatment processes, they can persist in the environment, potentially posing risks to ecosystems and human health.

Guiding us through this fascinating and highly relevant topic are Professor Vione and Professor Minella.

MOLECOLE IN SCATOLA - Le carote di ghiaccio, la vaniglia e... lo sterco di vacca 

With Dr. Carena and Prof. Fabbri

Vanilla is one of the most expensive spices in the world—but do you know why? And did you know that vanillin, one of the key molecules behind its distinctive aroma, has even been extracted from cow dung?

Luca Carena and Debora Fabbri take us on a fascinating journey into the chemistry of vanilla, revealing surprising origins and unexpected applications. From flavor to science, they explore how this remarkable molecule can even serve as a marker of forest fires preserved in ice.

Conferenze prima di cena - Pseudoscienza e scienza, come convivere con le fake news

With Prof. Sordello

The "Conferenze prima di cena" organized by the Department of Chemistry at the University of Turin (Unito) explore the theme "Pseudoscience and Science: How to Coexist with Fake News." This public engagement initiative addresses the impact of scientific misinformation (especially on climate and health) and teaches participants how to recognize real science in public debate.

Conferenze prima di cena - Dalle plastiche alle microplastiche

With Dr. Rivoira

The series of meetings "Conferenze prima di cena" organized by the Departments of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Science and Technology at the University of Turin, addressed the topic of plastic pollution, with a specific focus on the evolution and challenges of plastics for a sustainable future.

Microplastiche: destino ed impatto ambientale 

With Prof. Passananti

In the 2021-2022 academic year, the Academy of Sciences, in collaboration with the Fondazione I Lincei per la Scuola and the Ministry of Education, University and Research (MIUR), organized a course for secondary school teachers entitled "Teaching Chemistry in the Century of Environmental Emergency." Prof. Monica Passananti gave a lecture entitled "Microplastics: Fate and Environmental Impact."

Open Days 2022. 

Informative video on micro and nanoplastic pollution presented at the Department of Chemistry during the Open Days in May 2022. 

ETN AQUAlity (European Training Network), thanks to the cooperation of 18 partners located in 7 European countries, it aims to train 15 highly motivated scientists able of tackling the problem of contamination of water resources by refractory and potentially dangerous substances for people and ecosystems. The ultimate goal of the project is the development of innovative and integrated technologies, cheap and with low environmental impact capable of effectively removing these substances. 

Monica Passananti wins the European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant

The NaPuE project by Monica Passananti, professor of Environmental Chemistry at the Department of Chemistry at the University of Turin, will study the effects of nanoplastics on the ocean surface and in the atmosphere.

Listen to the Unito News interview to find out more!