52nd ROME International Conference on Green Chemistry, Ecological Agriculture & Public Health (GCEAPH-26) Dec. 14-16, 2026 Rome (Italy)

GCEAPH-26


Analytical Chemistry Biochemistry Chemical & Material Sciences (General) Chemical Kinetics & Catalysis Public Health Ecology



Topics



All Abstracts, Reviews, short articles, Full articles, Posters are welcomed related with any of the following research fields:



1. Green Chemistry



Green Chemistry focuses on the design of products and processes that minimize or eliminate the use and generation of hazardous substances.





  • Principles of Sustainable Synthesis





    • Atom Economy: Maximizing the incorporation of all materials used in the process into the final product.




    • Bio-based Feedstocks: Transitioning from petroleum-based precursors to renewable biological sources.




    • Catalysis vs. Stoichiometric Reagents: Reducing waste through the use of reusable catalytic agents.






  • Green Solvent Systems





    • Supercritical fluids (e.g., CO2 extraction).




    • Aqueous-phase chemistry (water as a solvent).




    • Ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents.






  • Design for Degradation





    • Biodegradable polymers and bioplastics.




    • Molecular design to prevent bioaccumulation in fatty tissues.




    • Non-persistent pesticide formulations.






  • Energy Efficiency in Chemical Manufacturing





    • Microwave-assisted synthesis.




    • Photochemical and electrochemical processes.







2. Ecological Agriculture



Ecological agriculture (Agroecology) applies ecological principles to the design and management of sustainable food systems.





  • Soil Health and Carbon Sequestration





    • The Soil Microbiome: Role of fungi and bacteria in nutrient cycling.




    • Regenerative Tillage: Minimizing soil disturbance to maintain structure and carbon stores.




    • Cover Cropping and Green Manures: Natural nitrogen fixation and erosion control.






  • Biodiversity-Based Pest Management





    • Integrated Pest Management (IPM): Reducing reliance on broad-spectrum synthetic toxins.




    • Biological Controls: Using natural predators and pheromone traps.




    • Polycultures and Intercropping: Using plant diversity to break pest cycles.






  • Closed-Loop Nutrient Management





    • Composting and anaerobic digestion of farm waste.




    • Precision Agriculture: Using sensors to reduce fertilizer runoff (preventing eutrophication).




    • Circular bio-economy in livestock and crop integration.







3. Public Health



Public health in this context focuses on the prevention of disease and the promotion of wellness through a healthy environment.





  • Environmental Epidemiology





    • Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs): Studying the impact of pesticides and plastics on human hormones.




    • Chronic Low-Dose Exposure: Assessing the "cocktail effect" of multiple chemical residues.




    • Respiratory Health: Impacts of agricultural burning and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).






  • Nutritional Toxicology and Food Safety





    • Nutrient Density: Comparison of mineral content in ecological vs. industrial soils.




    • Pesticide Residue Limits: Setting safety thresholds for vulnerable populations (infants/pregnant women).




    • Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR): The link between sub-therapeutic antibiotic use in livestock and human "superbugs."






  • Social and Occupational Health





    • Farmworker Protection: Reducing acute poisoning through green chemistry alternatives.




    • Environmental Justice: Addressing the disproportionate impact of chemical runoff on marginalized communities.







4. Interrelated Cross-Cutting Themes



These topics exist at the "overlap" where the three fields merge into one cohesive strategy.





  • One Health Initiative





    • A collaborative approach recognizing that the health of people is closely connected to the health of animals and our shared environment.






  • The Biorefinery Concept





    • Using Green Chemistry to turn agricultural waste (Ecological Agriculture) into medicines or non-toxic chemicals (Public Health).






  • Ecotoxicology





    • The study of how green chemical design affects the broader ecosystem, which eventually cycles back into the human food chain.






  • Policy and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)





    • Measuring the "cradle-to-grave" impact of a product, from the farm/lab to human consumption and eventual disposal.






  • Sustainable Food Systems





    • Aligning chemical safety, agricultural productivity, and human nutrition to meet global food security goals.