Nanoplastics and plants interactions

We investigate how nanoplastics interact with plant systems. Our research combines Raman spectroscopy, surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS), and molecular analysis techniques to study the metabolic changes induced by exposure to nanoplastics and gain insights into their potential risks and effects on plant physiology.

We focus on understanding the interactions between nanoplastics and plant systems, with an emphasis on uptake, transport and the resulting physiological, metabolic and genetic responses.

To study these effects, we use Raman spectroscopy and surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) to detect subtle molecular and metabolic changes in plant tissue.

Our aim is to establish reliable protocols for monitoring nanoplastic-induced stress responses in plants and assessing their potential environmental risks.