“Microplastics in our oceans:
how to get a realistic picture of the extent and consequences of this emerging form of pollution?”
Prof. Valter Castelvetro is an associate professor in Industrial and Macromolecular Chemistry at the Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry at Università degli Studi di Pisa. His research activity focuses on polymeric materials, with special reference to their environmental impact and sustainability.
He has authored more than 100 papers, 7 patents and over 200 communications at conferences. He is also cofounder a spin-off company (Spin-PET srl).