Synthesis of monomers and polymeric materials by several polymerization techniques and their functionalization. The obtained polymers are characterized by spectroscopic, thermal, mechanical and morphological techniques, with particular attention to the structure-properties correlations
Preparation of new polymers at high electron delocalization which are soluble in non-toxic solvents, for the building-up of green photovoltaic solar cells on a large scale.
Study of biocompatible conducting polymers for the assembly of implantable electrodes, membranes and artificial nerves.
Production of nanofibrous membranes by electrospinning for applications in composite laminates with structural (hindering delamination and increasing damping) and functional (flame retardancy, self-sensing, acoustic barrier) purposes.
Characterization of polymeric materials and their compounds.
Production and characterization of functional polymeric compounds by extrusion, injection and thermforming technologies.
Recycling and recovery of polymeric and composite materials through pyrolysis and pyrogasification processes with the aim to add value to their end-of-life (Circular Economy).
Development of new additives and polymeric materials from renewable resources.
Development of new materials for light-weighting and energetic transition.
Upcycling of secondary raw materials for the production of sustainable items.
Additive Manufacturing (3D-Printing) for the development of thermoplastic matrix composite materials reinforced with sustainable fillers (recycled materials, production scraps or bio-fillers).
Production of polymeric materials with NLO properties.
Stabilization of metallic particles and their use as catalysts.
Study of new packaging materials in the frame of Circular Economy.
Production of materials with controlled structure for the removal of water pollutant.
Determination of volatile and semi-volatile compound in polymeric matrices.
ERC sectors
PE4_17 Characterization methods of materials
PE5_1 Structural properties of materials
PE5_14 Macromolecular chemistry
PE5_15 Polymer chemistry
PE7_5 Micro- and nanoelectronics, optoelectronics
PE8_9 Materials engineering (biomaterials, metals, ceramics, polymers, composites…
PE8_12 Sustainable design (for recycling, for environment, eco-design)
PE8_13 Lightweight construction, textile technology
Scientific Coordinator
Prof. Loris Giorgini
Group members
Prof. Daniele Caretti , Prof. Elisabetta Salatelli , Prof. Maurizio Toselli, Prof. Tiziana Benelli, Prof. Laura Mazzocchetti , Prof. Massimiliano Lanzi; Dr. Emanuele Maccaferri
Other members
Dr. Martina Marinelli (Post-Doc), Dr. Jacopo Ortolani (PhD), Dr. Stefano Scurti (PhD), Dr. Francesco Prandi (PhD), Dr. Vittoria Bottau (PhD), Dr. Francesco Scorcioni (PhD), Dr.ssa Paola Natali (PhD), Dr.ssa Giulia Lucarini (PhD); Dr. Gianluca Gatti (PhD), Dr. Tommaso Amadori (PhD), Eleonora Previati (PhD), Matteo dalle Donne (PhD), Dr. Daniele Natali (PhD), Jessica Castellucci (Post Grad).
National collaborations
University of Calabria; University of Milan, University of Trento; University of Rome La Sapienza, Politecnico di Torino, CNR, INRIM, Consorzio INSTM, University Roma 3, Politecnico di Milano, University of Genova, University of Piemonte Orientale, ICB-CNR Catania, ISOF-CNR of Bologna
International collaborations
Department of Chemical Engineering, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ (USA); Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials (Groeningen, The Netherlands); Univeridad National del Litoral (Santa Fe, Argentina); Polymat, University of the Basque Country, San Sebastian (Spain); Universidade NOVA de Lisboa (Portugal); Institut de Science et d'Ingénierie Supramoléculaires, Universitè de Strasbourg (France).
Scientific production
For the main scientific publications, please refer to the sites of the members of the research group.
Prof. Loris Giorgini
Prof. Daniele Caretti
Prof. Elisabetta Salatelli
Prof. Maurizio Toselli
Prof. Massimiliano Lanzi
Prof. Tiziana Benelli
Prof. Laura Mazzocchetti
Dr. Emanuele Maccaferri