Research Outputs
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Scientific Publications in Peer-Reviewed Journals
- Arianna Bini, Sofia Salerno, Stefano Protti, Federica Pollastro, Antonella Profumo, Luca Morini, Daniele Merli. Photodegradation of Cannabidiol (CBD) and Δ9-THC in Cannabis Plant Material. Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences, 2024. LINK
- Stefano Protti, Arianna Bini, Mariella Mella, Daniele Merli. Photochemical Vs Thermal Acid Catalysed Cyclization of Cannabigerol (CBG): An Unexpected Selectivity. ChemPhotoChem, 2024. LINK
- Martina Giangrossi, Stefano Salamone, Aurora Camola, Orazio Taglialatela-Scafati, Giuseppina Chianese, Ernesto Gargiulo, Massimo Nabissi, Federica Pollastro. Biomimetic synthesis of rare cannabigerol-type cannabinoids and evaluation of their cytotoxic effect on human glioblastoma cell lines. Fitoterapia, 2025. LINK
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Conferences and Workshops
- ACS Spring 2024_March 17-21, 2024_Antonella Profumo, Arianna Bini, Daniele Merli_”GC-MS as a straightforward approach to evaluate cannabinoids stability in smokable Cannabis preparations”. LINK
- UTEG_Galliate, 8 May, 2024_Federica Pollastro_”Cannabis e canapa”. LINK
- International Conference on the Science & Practice of Medical Cannabis (CT-Cann2024)_29-30 May 2024_Clarissa Caroli, Virginia Brighenti, Matilde Marani, Lorenzo Corsi, Federica Pellati_”Extraction and chemical characterisation of bioactive compounds from non-psychoactive Cannabis sativa and assessment of their antiproliferative activity against human glioblastoma cell lines”. LINK
- 2° Congresso intersocietà sui prodotti vegetali per la salute: Il ruolo delle piante medicinali nella medicina moderna_Napoli 10-12 Aprile 2025_Bini A., Protti S., Pollastro F., Bonesi S., Merli D._"Photochemical behavior and degradation products of natural cannabinoids". LINK
- 2° Congresso intersocietà sui prodotti vegetali per la salute: Il ruolo delle piante medicinali nella medicina moderna_Napoli 10-12 Aprile 2025_Maria Eleonora Foletti, Aurora Kupe, Gianni Sacchetti, Massimo Tacchini_"Hemp byproducts: optimizing supercritical extraction and unveiling antimicrobial potential". LINK
- 120° Congresso della Società Botanica Italiana_Gorizia 03-06 Settembre 2025_Aurora Kupe, Maria Eleonora Foletti, Gianni Sacchetti, Massimo Tacchini_"From Cannabis Sativa L. (Cannabaceae) By-Products To Bioactive Agents: Extraction And Biological Potential". LINK
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Dissemination
NOrCa at Interno Verde 2024
During the day, the project's objectives and first results were presented, focusing on the sustainable valorisation of Cannabis sativa L. waste and its potential in the context of the circular bioeconomy. Visitors learned first-hand about green extraction methodologies, research on bioactive compounds, and possible applications in the nutraceutical, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical fields.
The initiative represented a valuable opportunity for scientific dissemination, bringing the public closer to applied research and sustainable innovation.
NOrCa at the European Researchers’ Night in Ferrara
On September 26, 2025, from 6 p.m. to midnight, in Piazza Castello in Ferrara, on the occasion of the annual European Researchers’ Night – an event promoted by the European Commission within the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, aimed at highlighting the role of research in society and fostering research careers in Europe – the NOrCa project (Not Ordinary Cannabis) took part in the initiative together with researchers from the University of Ferrara.
The project was included in the event (Hidden Treasures: when supply chain by-products become a source of well-being and sustainability) and showcased through a dedicated exhibition space hosted by the Department of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, where some results and insights on hemp were presented.
This initiative represented yet another valuable opportunity for science outreach, bringing the public closer to the world of applied research and sustainable innovation.