Innovation in research on micro- and nanoplastics and their effects on human health

We are a multidisciplinary team with expertise in a wide range of fields including food sciences & technology, allergy, immunology, biomedicine, biology, chemistry, bioinformatics, machine learning, paediatrics and others, cooperating across Europe to investigate the relationship among micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) and allergic diseases.

The Project

Untangling the multifaceted relationship of exposure routes, risks and health impacts of MNPs.

Improving MNP detection

We plan to develop innovative tools to measure and characterize MNPs and potential contaminants in food, water and air.

MNPs combined with pollutants

We are committed to understanding the effect of MNPs combined with potentially harmful environmental contaminants adhering to their surfaces and finding their way into the human body.

The relationship with allergic diseases

We aim to examine a possible link between MNPs and their role in food allergy and allergic asthma.

CUSP Research Cluster

Imptox is one of five projects in the EU Horizon 2020 programme that collaborates with the European Commission's Joint Research Center to form The European Research Cluster to Understand the Health Impacts of Micro- and Nanoplastics, CUSP. It is the cluster’s overall goal to contribute with new scientific knowledge and know-how to the European Strategy for Plastics.

Discover by playing

Microplastic Madness: Catching PlastikPunk is an educational videogame for kids and adults alike. Through a captivating journey of question-solving and coding challenges, players can test their knowledge about microplastics, discover the research carried out in Imptox and help the iconic character NanoNinja to catch PlastikPunk and free the world from plastic trash. Don’t hesitate and sign up for this exhilarating advenuture!

Highlights

11/06/2025
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Imptox at FEED 2025 - Exploring the Role of Micro- and Nanoplastics in Feed Safety

At the upcoming FEED 2025 conference in Novi Sad in autumn this year, Imptox scientist Prof. Andreja Rajković will share new findings on how micro- and nanoplastics may influence feed safety through their interaction with other contaminants.

05/06/2025
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Green Week 2025: Circular Economy and Health-Smart Innovation at the Heart of Europe’s Strategic Future

The Green Week 2025 has opened with a powerful message: a circular economy is not just about waste reduction or resource efficiency, it is central to Europe’s strategic vision for health, sustainability, and competitiveness.

21/05/2025
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Imptox Scientists Engage with Global Community at SETAC 2025

At this year’s SETAC Europe Annual Meeting in Vienna, Imptox researchers from the University of Belgrade, Ghent University and Sciensano shared new findings on micro- and nanoplastics and their potential health effects, contributing to global discussions on environmental safety and public health.

13/05/2025
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Powering Up STEM Education: Imptox Videogame Featured at "Educating the Educators 2025"

At the fifth edition of the Educating the Educators conference in Cyprus, Imptox members from Promoscience shared how game-based tools can support educators in teaching complex science topics - inside the classroom and beyond.

The Imptox Team

Imptox is a multidisciplinary consortium of 12 partners from 8 European countries.