Microalgae Sentinels: A Biodetection Tool for Heavy Metal Contamination in Water

A research team from the Institute of Applied Sciences and Intelligent Systems ‘E. Caianiello’ of the CNR, with the contribution of the Anton Dohrn Zoological Station, has carried out an optical test to quantify the presence of copper in the waters of the Sarno river, evaluating its effects on microalgae. The study is published in the journal Scientific Reports.

Outline of the new method for heavy metal identification using biosensors.