Determination and minimization of environmental impact by application of Life Cycle Assessment, Carbon Footprint studies or Ecodesign. Study of new solutions for reducing the use of water in the textile sector. Exploitation of silk processing wastes. Supporting activity for the development of multifunctional textiles

Life Cycle Assessment and Carbon Footprint studies; Ecodesign. Study of new sustainable packaging solutions, particularly for food contact applications.

Study of new processes with low environmental impact, in particular for the textile, detergents and paint sectors. Improvement of the safety of chemical processes. Evaluation of the release of microplastics in processes and products.

Exploitation of wastes from industrial processes, particularly in the paper, agro-industrial and silk sectors.

Analytical studies of food contaminants originating from technological processes or farming treatments. Development of models for the determination and control of oxidation stability (Shelf life). Testing of migration of substances from materials in contact with food (MOCA)

Evaluation and study of new alternative fuels. Evaluation of the emission factors of air pollutants of fossil fuels and biofuels from both stationary and mobile sources. Development of original procedures of sampling and test of non-conventional pollutants. Research and experimental activity for investigating the influence of such factors as: properties of traditional and innovative fuels including biofuels; use of anti-pollution devices and fuel additives; motor vehicle traffic on air quality and climate change.