Carmine Lubritto

From Recycled End-of-Life Tires to Smart Circular Livestock Infrastructures: Development and Proof-of-Concept Validation of the SenseMat Platform

Antonio Masiello, Iolanda Galante, Antonio Spagnuolo, Carmela Vetromile et autres

This study presents SenseMat, a modular sensing infrastructure based on recycled end-of-life tire (ELT)-derived rubber flooring that integrates continuous body-weight (BW) estimation, environmental monitoring and Internet-of-Things (IoT) connectivity into a single structural livestock infrastructure. Designed as a modular engineering platform, SenseMat provides …

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Microplastics in human lung tissue from autopsy samples collected in 1991 and 2024: a comparative post-mortem study

Raffaele Marfella, Francesco Prattichizzo, Rosalba La Grotta, Valeria Pellegrini et autres

Background: Environmental accumulation and human exposure to microplastics MPs are increasing. It is not known whether there is a higher bioaccumulation of microplastics (MPs) in human lungs collected recently and compared with those collected decades ago. We aimed to assess changes in …

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A multidisciplinary bioarchaeological approach to diet at Oplontis (Pompeii): evidence for predominantly terrestrial resources

Valentina Giacometti, Simona Altieri, Noemi Mantile, Maria Rosa di Cicco et autres

Cigarette smoke drives polystyrene nanoparticles-associated airway epithelial damage and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-like features

Davida Mirra, Francesca Panico, Yiannis De Meersman, Giuseppe Spaziano et autres

Cigarette smoke (CS) is a major driver of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), however also exposure to polystyrene nanoparticles (PS-NPs) may contribute to COPD development. This study investigated how cigarette smoke extract (CSE) influences epithelial responses to PS-NPs in vitro using BEAS-2B …

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Sequential valorisation of Galdieria daedala biomass for C-phycocyanin extraction and rare earth elements recovery from waste of electric and electronic equipment leachates

Elio Pozzuoli, Concetta Auciello, Manuela Iovinella, Maria Rosa di Cicco et autres

Rare Earth Elements (REEs) recovery from Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) requires sustainable alternatives to conventional, energy-intensive extraction processes. This study proposes an integrated biorefinery strategy based on the extremophilic red microalga Galdieria daedala for sequential C-phycocyanin (C-PC) extraction and subsequent …

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The Castles project: reconstructing chronologies of castles and seigneuries in medieval Italy

Richard Hodges, Andrea Arrighetti, Mauro Paolo Buonincontri, Maria Ginatempo et autres

‘The Castles’ project was completed in late 2025 ( https://castles.unisi.it ) and its innovative, multidisciplinary approach is revealing a revised chronological and typological sequence for the phenomenon of incastellamento in Italy. The results show an earlier appearance of large stone structures and …

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The discovery and forensic investigation of two early medieval burials

Dario Innocenti, Francesco Simonit, Maurizio Perogio, Ugo Da Broi et autres

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The Time of Castles Project: Characterization of Mortar Raw Materials for ¹⁴C Dating in Medieval Castles of Northern and Central Italy

Sara Calandra, Elena Pecchioni, Carlo Alberto Garzonio, Teresa Salvatici et autres

The transformation of medieval castles in Italy, especially between the 11th and 12th centuries during the process of incastellamento, represents a crucial yet complex phase in European history. The transition from early wooden fortifications to durable stone structures is often poorly documented …

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The Times of Castles Project: A Combined Study of Rocks and Mortars for Geological Provenance

Emanuele Intrieri, Elena Pecchioni, Sara Calandra, Carlo Alberto Garzonio et autres

The PRIN 2020 CASTLES Project focuses on studying mediaeval castles in Italy, particularly their chronology and dating through archaeometric analysis of castles walls mortars. The project is based on a multidisciplinary approach and aims at establishing a new chronology for the construction …

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Temporal Trend in Accumulation of Microplastics in Decedent Human Lungs

Raffaele Marfella, Francesco Prattichizzo, Rosalba La Grotta, Valeria Pellegrini et autres

Environmental accumulation and human exposure to micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) are increasing as plastic production rises, yet whether this has been paralleled by greater bioaccumulation in human lungs remains unclear. We conducted a comparative study of paraffin-embedded lung tissues collected post mortem …

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Making and Meaning in the Bronze and Iron Ages

Mark Pearce, Anna Depalmas, Carmine Lubritto, Rita T. Melis et autres

Making and Meaning in the Bronze and Iron Ages brings together a wide-ranging selection of papers from the METALAGES2024 colloquium, offering new perspectives on chronology, material culture, and social life across prehistoric Europe and the Mediterranean. While grounded in the technical challenges …

Chemical and Radiometric Profiling of Indoor Particulate Matter in a Cultural Heritage Site: The Case of Saronno’s Sanctuary

Andrea Bergomi, F. Caridi, Antonio Spagnuolo, Valeria Comite et autres

Ensuring good air quality in indoor environments of historical and artistic significance is essential not only for protecting valuable artworks but also for safeguarding human health. While many studies in this field tend to focus on the preservation of cultural heritage, fewer …

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