FHERITALE - Technologies and services used for research on micro/nanoplastic and bioplastics

Inventory of existing services and technologies that address challenges related to artificial materials in the food, health, and environment sectors, with a particular focus on micro/nanoplastics (MNPs) and bioplastics. The dataset was collected as part of the FHERITALE project, (WP 5, Milestone 6). The FHERITALE (Food, Health and Environment Research Infrastructures to Tackle Emerging Priorities) project (2024–2026) is an EU-funded initiative tackling the impact of synthetic materials on health, food, and the environment [1]. It aims to improve research infrastructure collaboration across Europe. The development of the comprehensive inventory was conducted through a systematic literature review methodology. Initially, an extensive survey addressed to related EU service was deployed to capture prevailing practices, technological applications, and methodological approaches in MNPs and bioplastics research [Mandemaker L. et al.]. This primary data collection was supplemented by a desk-based review of peer-reviewed scientific literature [Murgioni E. et al.], and project reports, official documents and publications from the CUSP cluster of projects and other EU projects such as COST Actions PRIORITY and ICPlastic. Subsequently, SciSpace, an AI-powered literature analysis tool, was employed to efficiently manage and analyze extensive literature data. Optimized queries specifically targeting technologies and technological needs, coupled with manual controls and checks for ensuring soundness, facilitated accurate data extraction from SciSpace [https://scispace.com/]. Data were rigorously validated through literature consultation, categorized, and then reviewed.