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Papers by Pasquale Giungato
British Food Journal, Feb 7, 2023
Purpose-International outbreak of the SARS-CoV-2 infection has fostered the Italian government to... more Purpose-International outbreak of the SARS-CoV-2 infection has fostered the Italian government to impose the FFP2 protective facial masks in closed environments, including bar, restaurants and, more in general, in the food sector. Protective facial masks are rocketing, both in mass and in costs, in the food sector imposing efforts in fostering reuse strategies and in the achievement of sustainable development goals. The scope of the present paper is to depict possible strategies in manufacturing and reuse strategies that can reduce the carbon footprint (CF) of such devices. Design/methodology/approach-To implement circular economy strategies in the protective facial masks supply chain, it was considered significant to move towards a study of the environmental impact of such devices, and therefore a CF study has been performed on an FFP2 facial mask used in the food sector. Different materials besides the mostly used polypropylene (PP) (polyethylene (PE), polycarbonate (PC), poly (lactic acid) (PLA), cotton, polyurethane (PUR), polystyrene (PS) and nylon 6,6) and different sanitisation alternatives as reuse strategies (both laboratory and homemade static oven, ultraviolet germicidal irradiation) readily implemented have been modelled to calculate the CF of a single use of an FFP2 mask. Findings-The production of textiles in PP, followed by disposal was the main contributor to CF of the singleuse FFP2 mask, followed by packaging and transportations. PP and PE were the least impacting, PC, cotton and Nylon 6-6 of the same weight results the worst. PLA has an impact greater than PP and PE obtained from CF of FFP2 protective facial masks
Environmental Chemistry Letters, Jun 1, 2014
This manuscript has been mpmdwd from the m M l m master. UMI films the text diredly from the orig... more This manuscript has been mpmdwd from the m M l m master. UMI films the text diredly from the original or copy submitted, Thus, some thesis and dissertation copies are in QpmmiW face, while ottws may be from any type of computer prinder. The qualiafthk reproduction b d e p~u p o n t) w q u r l i t y a f t h e c o p y s u b m~. Broken or i n d i i print cdored or poor quality illustrations and photographs, print Meedtnrough, substandard margins, and improper alignment can adversely affied raprodudion, In the unlikely event that the author did not send UMI a complete manuscript and there are missing pages, these will be noted. Also, if unauthorized copyfight material had to be mmoved, a note will indicate the deletiarr. Oversize-ab (e.g., maps, dmuings, charts) are repFbduoed by sectioning the original, beginning at the upper left-hand comer and continuing from left do right in equal sedions with small overlaps, Photographs included in the original manuscript have been Feproduoed xerographically in this copy. Higher quality 6, x 9' black and white photographic prints are available for any photographs or illusftations appearing in this copy for an additional charge. Contad UMI dirsctly to order.
Due to the continuous expansion of urban areas, the problem of emissions in the atmosphere of odo... more Due to the continuous expansion of urban areas, the problem of emissions in the atmosphere of odors from solid industrial waste composting plants, are often cause of dissatisfaction and complaints by the communities surrounding emission sources. Characterization of emission sources by electronic noses is becoming a valuable approach in the management of odor emission, as are required high time resolution instrumental approaches and fast intervention on identified critical wastes, by using abatement systems. In this paper the authors compare complementary technologies: MOSs and polymer/black carbon (Nano Composite Array – NCA) based sensors electronic noses to monitor odors emitted from an industrial solid waste composting plant, in the aim to implement integrated policies for a better management of composting operations. 10 MOS sensors in the PEN3 (Airsense), operating at high temperature and 32 polymer/black carbon (Nano Composite Array – NCA) based sensors in the Cyranose 320 (Sen...
New Trends in Sustainable Business and Consumption, Jun 8, 2023
The approval of national specific legislative acts and the subsequent elaboration of the regional... more The approval of national specific legislative acts and the subsequent elaboration of the regional Water Protection Plans have raised attention on reclaimed wastewater as an abundant usable resource for irrigation or industrial purposes in the Apulia region. Among interesting cultivation pomegranate represent a commodity with niche market share among consumers paying attention to healthy way of life. In the present paper the objective of evaluating the environmental impact and nutritional efficiency of this resource was achieved by comparing 3 treatment scenarios: a) Irrigation with conventional water and fertilization capable of satisfying 100% of the expected nutritional requirements; b) Irrigation with reclaimed urban wastewater and fertilization capable of satisfying 100% of the expected nutritional requirements and c) Irrigation with refined urban waste water and fertilization capable of satisfying 50% of the expected nutritional requirements. The methodology to evaluate the impact assessment was the Life Cycle Assessment. Findings indicate the reclaimed wastewater scenario as the lowest impacting due to electricity consumption for the pumping system of the irrigation infrastructure of pomegranate. Fertirrigation of pomegranate using reclaimed wastewater with 50% lower fertilization does not satisfy the nutrient needs and this supplement should be commensurate to the reclaimed wastewater nutrient content. Results provide to stakeholders the sustainable decision support and this represent the practical implication of this study. Moreover the case study represents an original subject both for the crop, fertirrigation and the location choice of the cultivation and the methodology used.
Rivista Italiana Delle Sostanze Grasse, 2003
The excitation-emission matrix of virgin olive oil (OV), lamp oil (OL) and refined oil (OR) solut... more The excitation-emission matrix of virgin olive oil (OV), lamp oil (OL) and refined oil (OR) solutions, has been measured in order to identify the nature of substances responsible for the fluorescence, in particular, the one azure of (OL)'s during refining steps and to clarify formation mechanism, an issue not studied by previous researchers. EEM results of various olive oil samples of certified origin, showed that, among substances responsible for their fluorescence, besides tocopherols and chlorophyll, only found in (OV)'s and in (OR)'s obtained by refining (OL)'s, there is also parinaric acid.
Chemosphere, 2017
A careful experimental design was developed for assessing the impact of industrial sources. An in... more A careful experimental design was developed for assessing the impact of industrial sources. An intensive monitoring campaign of PAHs was performed around steel plant. High BaP concentrations were detected when B/T ratio values exceeded 1. High PAHs concentrations were measured at all receptor sites downwind to the steel plant. B[a]P apportionment was quite similar for urban and industrial sites.
Euroconference on University and Enterprise - Società Italiana di Merceologia, 2002
New Trends in Sustainable Business and Consumption, 2021
Purpose/objectives: in the last ten years, the implementation of blockchain (BC) technology offer... more Purpose/objectives: in the last ten years, the implementation of blockchain (BC) technology offers many opportunities for all economic sectors such as finance, health, trade, agriculture, etc. This technology based on distributed digital ledger collects and stores data permanently and in an ordered way, allowing stakeholders to have access to information cryptologically protected. Since 2014, the blockchain technology has been introduced in the tourism industry with the goal to improve this sector. In this contest the present study intents to: 1) carrying out a systematic literature review (SLR) on the implementation of BC technology in tourism economic sector; 2) providing an analysis of its advantages and future challenges.-Design/methodology: The SLR was conducted using detailed criteria to identify scientific papers. Moreover, specific keywords and databases were chosen. The time frame considered included the years 2017-2021 (31 st March).-Findings: the review analysis indicates that the use of BC technology contributes to increase transparency and safety of the services provided and decrease cost above all of tourist. However, some challenges remain open which further studies could try to solve.-Originality/value: to date the academic literature published on this topic is limited, so these aspects have not yet been adequately analyzed. Therefore, the present article intends to show an update framework about BC technology and its impact on tourism industry.-Possible practical implications: results might be helpful for stakeholders understand the potential impact of this technology on the business tourism ecosystem and for scholars to better define future research areas and trend less explored in this field.
New Trends in Sustainable Business and Consumption, 2021
Purpose/objectives: many of the products and services we use are designed and developed following... more Purpose/objectives: many of the products and services we use are designed and developed following International Standards like ISO (The International Organization for Standardization, ISO). Standards affect most of the global trade and represent a fundamental driving force for new technologies. Standards provide an adaptive and responsive approach to manage innovation in the new economy, for this reason, the creation and use of consistent standards, through the input of both the private sector and governments, is fundamental for the medium to the long-term sustainable development of the new economy. Design/methodology: in this paper, a qualitative analysis of standards developments in blockchain and in AI have been performed, focusing on the new economy paradigms. Possible practical implications: these initiatives will surely foster the development of two key technologies for the new economy, with practical implications in Industry 4.0 and the Internet of Things (IoT).
The gas chromatography-olfactometry (GC-O) technique couples traditional gas chromatographic anal... more The gas chromatography-olfactometry (GC-O) technique couples traditional gas chromatographic analysis with sensory detection in order to study complex mixtures of odorous substances and to identify odor active compounds. The GC-O technique is already widely used for the evaluation of food aromas and its application in environmental fields is increasing, thus moving the odor emission assessment from the solely olfactometric evaluations to the characterization of the volatile components responsible for odor nuisance. The aim of this paper is to describe the state of the art of gas chromatography-olfactometry methodology, considering the different approaches regarding the operational conditions and the different methods for evaluating the olfactometric detection of odor compounds. The potentials of GC-O are described highlighting the improvements in this methodology relative to other conventional approaches used for odor detection, such as sensoristic, sensorial and the traditional gas chromatographic methods. The paper also provides an examination of the different fields of application of the GC-O, principally related to fragrances and food aromas, odor nuisance produced by anthropic activities and odorous compounds emitted by materials and medical applications.
The paper presents a procedure and a methodology of research which aimed at assessing and compari... more The paper presents a procedure and a methodology of research which aimed at assessing and comparing the effectiveness of different variants of labels in communicating life cycle based environmental information (EU ecolabel, draft PEF labels). Based on a survey, an electroencephalography (EEG) and an eye-tracking, the information regarding consumers’ ecological awareness, their neurological reaction and a visual attention is gathered and used for identifying the ecolabels’ elements with the highest communication potential. A potential target audience of the project is not limited to the specialists in the environmental labelling, but includes also the readers involved in green marketing, Product Environmental Footprint and Life Cycle Assessment practitioners.
British Food Journal, Feb 7, 2023
Purpose-International outbreak of the SARS-CoV-2 infection has fostered the Italian government to... more Purpose-International outbreak of the SARS-CoV-2 infection has fostered the Italian government to impose the FFP2 protective facial masks in closed environments, including bar, restaurants and, more in general, in the food sector. Protective facial masks are rocketing, both in mass and in costs, in the food sector imposing efforts in fostering reuse strategies and in the achievement of sustainable development goals. The scope of the present paper is to depict possible strategies in manufacturing and reuse strategies that can reduce the carbon footprint (CF) of such devices. Design/methodology/approach-To implement circular economy strategies in the protective facial masks supply chain, it was considered significant to move towards a study of the environmental impact of such devices, and therefore a CF study has been performed on an FFP2 facial mask used in the food sector. Different materials besides the mostly used polypropylene (PP) (polyethylene (PE), polycarbonate (PC), poly (lactic acid) (PLA), cotton, polyurethane (PUR), polystyrene (PS) and nylon 6,6) and different sanitisation alternatives as reuse strategies (both laboratory and homemade static oven, ultraviolet germicidal irradiation) readily implemented have been modelled to calculate the CF of a single use of an FFP2 mask. Findings-The production of textiles in PP, followed by disposal was the main contributor to CF of the singleuse FFP2 mask, followed by packaging and transportations. PP and PE were the least impacting, PC, cotton and Nylon 6-6 of the same weight results the worst. PLA has an impact greater than PP and PE obtained from CF of FFP2 protective facial masks
Environmental Chemistry Letters, Jun 1, 2014
This manuscript has been mpmdwd from the m M l m master. UMI films the text diredly from the orig... more This manuscript has been mpmdwd from the m M l m master. UMI films the text diredly from the original or copy submitted, Thus, some thesis and dissertation copies are in QpmmiW face, while ottws may be from any type of computer prinder. The qualiafthk reproduction b d e p~u p o n t) w q u r l i t y a f t h e c o p y s u b m~. Broken or i n d i i print cdored or poor quality illustrations and photographs, print Meedtnrough, substandard margins, and improper alignment can adversely affied raprodudion, In the unlikely event that the author did not send UMI a complete manuscript and there are missing pages, these will be noted. Also, if unauthorized copyfight material had to be mmoved, a note will indicate the deletiarr. Oversize-ab (e.g., maps, dmuings, charts) are repFbduoed by sectioning the original, beginning at the upper left-hand comer and continuing from left do right in equal sedions with small overlaps, Photographs included in the original manuscript have been Feproduoed xerographically in this copy. Higher quality 6, x 9' black and white photographic prints are available for any photographs or illusftations appearing in this copy for an additional charge. Contad UMI dirsctly to order.
Due to the continuous expansion of urban areas, the problem of emissions in the atmosphere of odo... more Due to the continuous expansion of urban areas, the problem of emissions in the atmosphere of odors from solid industrial waste composting plants, are often cause of dissatisfaction and complaints by the communities surrounding emission sources. Characterization of emission sources by electronic noses is becoming a valuable approach in the management of odor emission, as are required high time resolution instrumental approaches and fast intervention on identified critical wastes, by using abatement systems. In this paper the authors compare complementary technologies: MOSs and polymer/black carbon (Nano Composite Array – NCA) based sensors electronic noses to monitor odors emitted from an industrial solid waste composting plant, in the aim to implement integrated policies for a better management of composting operations. 10 MOS sensors in the PEN3 (Airsense), operating at high temperature and 32 polymer/black carbon (Nano Composite Array – NCA) based sensors in the Cyranose 320 (Sen...
New Trends in Sustainable Business and Consumption, Jun 8, 2023
The approval of national specific legislative acts and the subsequent elaboration of the regional... more The approval of national specific legislative acts and the subsequent elaboration of the regional Water Protection Plans have raised attention on reclaimed wastewater as an abundant usable resource for irrigation or industrial purposes in the Apulia region. Among interesting cultivation pomegranate represent a commodity with niche market share among consumers paying attention to healthy way of life. In the present paper the objective of evaluating the environmental impact and nutritional efficiency of this resource was achieved by comparing 3 treatment scenarios: a) Irrigation with conventional water and fertilization capable of satisfying 100% of the expected nutritional requirements; b) Irrigation with reclaimed urban wastewater and fertilization capable of satisfying 100% of the expected nutritional requirements and c) Irrigation with refined urban waste water and fertilization capable of satisfying 50% of the expected nutritional requirements. The methodology to evaluate the impact assessment was the Life Cycle Assessment. Findings indicate the reclaimed wastewater scenario as the lowest impacting due to electricity consumption for the pumping system of the irrigation infrastructure of pomegranate. Fertirrigation of pomegranate using reclaimed wastewater with 50% lower fertilization does not satisfy the nutrient needs and this supplement should be commensurate to the reclaimed wastewater nutrient content. Results provide to stakeholders the sustainable decision support and this represent the practical implication of this study. Moreover the case study represents an original subject both for the crop, fertirrigation and the location choice of the cultivation and the methodology used.
Rivista Italiana Delle Sostanze Grasse, 2003
The excitation-emission matrix of virgin olive oil (OV), lamp oil (OL) and refined oil (OR) solut... more The excitation-emission matrix of virgin olive oil (OV), lamp oil (OL) and refined oil (OR) solutions, has been measured in order to identify the nature of substances responsible for the fluorescence, in particular, the one azure of (OL)'s during refining steps and to clarify formation mechanism, an issue not studied by previous researchers. EEM results of various olive oil samples of certified origin, showed that, among substances responsible for their fluorescence, besides tocopherols and chlorophyll, only found in (OV)'s and in (OR)'s obtained by refining (OL)'s, there is also parinaric acid.
Chemosphere, 2017
A careful experimental design was developed for assessing the impact of industrial sources. An in... more A careful experimental design was developed for assessing the impact of industrial sources. An intensive monitoring campaign of PAHs was performed around steel plant. High BaP concentrations were detected when B/T ratio values exceeded 1. High PAHs concentrations were measured at all receptor sites downwind to the steel plant. B[a]P apportionment was quite similar for urban and industrial sites.
Euroconference on University and Enterprise - Società Italiana di Merceologia, 2002
New Trends in Sustainable Business and Consumption, 2021
Purpose/objectives: in the last ten years, the implementation of blockchain (BC) technology offer... more Purpose/objectives: in the last ten years, the implementation of blockchain (BC) technology offers many opportunities for all economic sectors such as finance, health, trade, agriculture, etc. This technology based on distributed digital ledger collects and stores data permanently and in an ordered way, allowing stakeholders to have access to information cryptologically protected. Since 2014, the blockchain technology has been introduced in the tourism industry with the goal to improve this sector. In this contest the present study intents to: 1) carrying out a systematic literature review (SLR) on the implementation of BC technology in tourism economic sector; 2) providing an analysis of its advantages and future challenges.-Design/methodology: The SLR was conducted using detailed criteria to identify scientific papers. Moreover, specific keywords and databases were chosen. The time frame considered included the years 2017-2021 (31 st March).-Findings: the review analysis indicates that the use of BC technology contributes to increase transparency and safety of the services provided and decrease cost above all of tourist. However, some challenges remain open which further studies could try to solve.-Originality/value: to date the academic literature published on this topic is limited, so these aspects have not yet been adequately analyzed. Therefore, the present article intends to show an update framework about BC technology and its impact on tourism industry.-Possible practical implications: results might be helpful for stakeholders understand the potential impact of this technology on the business tourism ecosystem and for scholars to better define future research areas and trend less explored in this field.
New Trends in Sustainable Business and Consumption, 2021
Purpose/objectives: many of the products and services we use are designed and developed following... more Purpose/objectives: many of the products and services we use are designed and developed following International Standards like ISO (The International Organization for Standardization, ISO). Standards affect most of the global trade and represent a fundamental driving force for new technologies. Standards provide an adaptive and responsive approach to manage innovation in the new economy, for this reason, the creation and use of consistent standards, through the input of both the private sector and governments, is fundamental for the medium to the long-term sustainable development of the new economy. Design/methodology: in this paper, a qualitative analysis of standards developments in blockchain and in AI have been performed, focusing on the new economy paradigms. Possible practical implications: these initiatives will surely foster the development of two key technologies for the new economy, with practical implications in Industry 4.0 and the Internet of Things (IoT).
The gas chromatography-olfactometry (GC-O) technique couples traditional gas chromatographic anal... more The gas chromatography-olfactometry (GC-O) technique couples traditional gas chromatographic analysis with sensory detection in order to study complex mixtures of odorous substances and to identify odor active compounds. The GC-O technique is already widely used for the evaluation of food aromas and its application in environmental fields is increasing, thus moving the odor emission assessment from the solely olfactometric evaluations to the characterization of the volatile components responsible for odor nuisance. The aim of this paper is to describe the state of the art of gas chromatography-olfactometry methodology, considering the different approaches regarding the operational conditions and the different methods for evaluating the olfactometric detection of odor compounds. The potentials of GC-O are described highlighting the improvements in this methodology relative to other conventional approaches used for odor detection, such as sensoristic, sensorial and the traditional gas chromatographic methods. The paper also provides an examination of the different fields of application of the GC-O, principally related to fragrances and food aromas, odor nuisance produced by anthropic activities and odorous compounds emitted by materials and medical applications.
The paper presents a procedure and a methodology of research which aimed at assessing and compari... more The paper presents a procedure and a methodology of research which aimed at assessing and comparing the effectiveness of different variants of labels in communicating life cycle based environmental information (EU ecolabel, draft PEF labels). Based on a survey, an electroencephalography (EEG) and an eye-tracking, the information regarding consumers’ ecological awareness, their neurological reaction and a visual attention is gathered and used for identifying the ecolabels’ elements with the highest communication potential. A potential target audience of the project is not limited to the specialists in the environmental labelling, but includes also the readers involved in green marketing, Product Environmental Footprint and Life Cycle Assessment practitioners.