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Alessio Langella

Alessio Langella

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Earth Science

D-Index
38
Citations
3801
World Ranking
6662
National Ranking
213

Overview

Alessio Langella is affiliated with the University of Sannio in Italy and has contributed extensively to research in fields bridging Arts and Humanities with Earth and Planetary Sciences. Their work primarily focuses on topics related to building materials and conservation, cultural heritage materials analysis, and conservation techniques and studies.

Their research spans a variety of specific areas, including:

  • Building materials and conservation
  • Cultural Heritage Materials Analysis
  • Conservation Techniques and Studies
  • Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal
  • Paleopathology and ancient diseases
  • Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis Treatments
  • Pharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental Impacts

Langella has published multiple papers on topics related to environmental science, cultural heritage, and materials analysis. Notable recent papers include:

  • Removal of emerging contaminants from water by zeolite-rich composites: A first approach aiming at diclofenac and ketoprofen (2020), published in Microporous and Mesoporous Materials
  • External reflectance FTIR dataset (4000-400 cm−1) for the identification of relevant mineralogical phases forming Cultural Heritage materials (2020), published in Infrared Physics & Technology
  • Removal of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs from water by zeolite-rich composites: The interference of inorganic anions on the ibuprofen and naproxen adsorption (2021), published in Journal of Environmental Management
  • Soil organic matter stability and microbial community in relation to different plant cover: A focus on forests characterizing Mediterranean area (2021), published in Applied Soil Ecology
  • Unveiling the secrets of Roman craftsmanship: mortars from Piscina Mirabilis (Campi Flegrei, Italy) (2020), published in Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences

The scientist's frequent co-authors include Mariano Mercurio, Francesco Izzo, Chiara Germinario, Celestino Grifa, and Piergiulio Cappelletti. This reflects a collaborative research approach across multiple studies.

Langella's publications are typically found in journals such as:

  • Applied Clay Science
  • Environmental Geochemistry and Health
  • Construction and Building Materials
  • Data in Brief
  • Microporous and Mesoporous Materials

In addition to journal articles, Langella has contributed to academic literature through book publications. Notably, they authored Mineralogical Analysis Applied to Forensics, published in 2022 by Springer International Publishing.

The research areas covered also extend into archeology, earth-surface processes, conservation, water science and technology, and pulmonary and respiratory medicine, illustrating a broad interdisciplinary scope.

Best Publications

  • Cu2+, Zn2+, Cd2+ and Pb2+ exchange for Na+ in a sedimentary clinoptilolite, North Sardinia, Italy

    A. Langella;M. Pansini;P. Cappelletti;B. de Gennaro

  • Zeolitic tuffs as raw materials for lightweight aggregates

    R. De'gennaro;P. Cappelletti;G. Cerri;M. De'gennaro

  • Genesis of zeolites in the Neapolitan Yellow Tuff: geological, volcanological and mineralogical evidence

    Maurizio de'Gennaro;Piergiulio Cappelletti;Alessio Langella;Annamaria Perrotta

  • Italian zeolitized rocks of technological interest

    M. de'Gennaro;A. Langella

  • Different shades of red: The complexity of mineralogical and physico-chemical factors influencing the colour of ceramics

    Alberto De Bonis;Giuseppe Cultrone;Celestino Grifa;Alessio Langella

  • Neapolitan Yellow Tuff as raw material for lightweight aggregates in lightweight structural concrete production

    R. de Gennaro;P. Cappelletti;G. Cerri;M. de'Gennaro

  • The art of building in the Roman period (89 B.C. – 79 A.D.): Mortars, plasters and mosaic floors from ancient Stabiae (Naples, Italy)

    Francesco Izzo;Anna Arizzi;Piergiulio Cappelletti;Giuseppe Cultrone

  • Porosity as key factor in the durability of two historical building stones: Neapolitan Yellow Tuff and Vicenza Stone

    C. Di Benedetto;P. Cappelletti;M. Favaro;S.F. Graziano

  • Urban geology: relationships between geological setting and architectural heritage of the Neapolitan area

    Vincenzo Morra;Domenico Calcaterra;Piergiulio Cappelletti;Abner Colella

  • Post-eruptive processes in the Campanian Ignimbrite

    P. Cappelletti;G. Cerri;A. Colella;M. de’Gennaro

  • Removal of emerging contaminants from water by zeolite-rich composites: A first approach aiming at diclofenac and ketoprofen

    Danijela Smiljanić;Bruno de Gennaro;Francesco Izzo;Alessio Langella

  • Use of zeolite-rich rocks and waste materials for the production of structural lightweight concretes

    R. de Gennaro;A. Langella;M. D'Amore;M. Dondi

  • Evaluation of phillipsite as cation exchanger in lead removal from water

    M. Pansini;C. Colella;D. Caputo;M. de'Gennaro

  • Zeolites in Closed Hydrologic Systems

    A. Langella;P. Cappelletti;Roberto de’ Gennaro

  • Clays from the Bay of Naples (Italy): New insight on ancient and traditional ceramics

    Alberto De Bonis;Giuseppe Cultrone;Celestino Grifa;Alessio Langella

  • Building stone and related weathering in the architecture of the ancient city of Naples

    Maurizio de’ Gennaro;Domenico Calcaterra;Piergiulio Cappelletti;Alessio Langella

  • METHODS OF DETERMINING CATION EXCHANGE CAPACITIES FOR CLINOPTILOLITE-RICH ROCKS OF THE LOGUDORO REGION IN NORTHERN SARDINIA, ITALY

    Guido Cerri;Alessio Langella;Michelle Pansini;Piergiulio Cappelletti

  • Campanian Ignimbrite as raw material for lightweight aggregates

    R. de Gennaro;P. Cappelletti;G. Cerri;M. de' Gennaro

  • External reflectance FTIR dataset (4000–400 cm−1) for the identification of relevant mineralogical phases forming Cultural Heritage materials

    Francesco Izzo;Chiara Germinario;Celestino Grifa;Alessio Langella

  • Surface modified natural zeolite as a carrier for sustained diclofenac release: A preliminary feasibility study.

    Bruno de Gennaro;Lilia Catalanotti;Piergiulio Cappelletti;Alessio Langella

  • Removal of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs from water by zeolite-rich composites: The interference of inorganic anions on the ibuprofen and naproxen adsorption.

    Danijela Smiljanić;Bruno de Gennaro;Aleksandra Daković;Barbara Galzerano

  • Multi-analytical and non-invasive characterization of the polychromy of wall paintings at the Domus of Octavius Quartio in Pompeii

    Chiara Germinario;Izzo Francesco;Mariano Mercurio;Alessio Langella

  • New insights into the mineralogical facies distribution of Campanian Ignimbrite, a relevant Italian industrial material

    A. Langella;D.L. Bish;P. Cappelletti;G. Cerri

Frequent Co-Authors

Piergiulio Cappelletti
Piergiulio Cappelletti University of Naples Federico II
Vincenzo Morra
Vincenzo Morra University of Naples Federico II
Michele Dondi
Michele Dondi National Research Council (CNR)
David L. Bish
David L. Bish Indiana University
George E. Rottinghaus
George E. Rottinghaus University of Missouri
Massimo D'Antonio
Massimo D'Antonio University of Naples Federico II
Igor M. Villa
Igor M. Villa University of Milano-Bicocca
Jean-Pierre Brun
Jean-Pierre Brun University of Rennes
Patrick Baud
Patrick Baud University of Strasbourg
Fulvia Bovera
Fulvia Bovera University of Naples Federico II

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