The aim of the IMPACT project is to enhance the ability to track and quantify the fragmentary and fibrous nano-microplastic (N/MPs) in aquatic environments and biota via development of novel Raman spectroscopy approaches based on the enhanced signature of both plastic’s polymers and pigments.

Moreover, our results will fill the gap of the knowledge on the possible interactions and effects of naturally aged N/MPs by phyto/zooplankton species and deepen the understanding of the potential interactions and impacts of N/MPls on aquaculture shellfish production focusing on key stone species and natural food webs interactions with an implication on human nutrition.