The European Ceramic Society

Laboratory sheet

Italy

Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics

Scientific excellence and technological solutions for ceramic and composite materials

Director : Anna Tampieri

Email : director@istec.cnr.it

Phone : +39 0546 699711

Address : Via Granarolo 64, 48018 Faenza Italy

Website : www.istec.cnr.it

Research topics :

  • Ultra-high temperature  ceramics for space, industrial and energy  applications: ISTEC has developed products and processing technologies for Ultra-High Temperature Ceramics (UHTCs) which are so defined as for their high melting points between 3000 and 4000 K. UHTCs consist of borides and carbides of the IV and V group transition metals, like Ti, Zr, Hf, Ta.

    Contact information:

    Contact name: Frédéric T. Monteverde, Diletta Sciti

    Tel.: +390546699758, +390546699748

    Email: frederic.monteverde@istec.cnr.it, diletta.sciti@istec.cnr.it

  • Ceramic monolithics and composites: The development of ceramic composites that are electrical conductors and display good high-temperature structural properties is of great interest for a wide range of applications. Composites made of insulating ceramics (such as alumina, silicon nitride, aluminum nitride, silicon carbide) and variable amounts of electro-conductive phases (metallic, intermetallic or ceramic) can fulfil these requirements.

    Contact information:

    Contact name: Diletta Sciti

    Tel.: +390546699748

    Email: diletta.sciti@istec.cnr.it

  • Transparent ceramics: Cubic isotropic MgAl2O4 spinel can be regarded as an almost ideal transparent ceramic material. It is an attractive material in the aerospace sector for several applications under severe conditions such as hard front layer in transparent protection and rugged optical windows operating in harsh environment. Polycrystalline YAG (Y3Al5O12) doped with rare earth elements (REE) is a strategic functional material as laser source for high power Diode Pumped Solid State Lasers (DPSSL).

    Contact information:

    Contact name: Laura Esposito

    Tel.: +390546699763

    Email: laura.esposito@istec.cnr.it

  • Geopolymers for transport, insulation and heat exchange, waste recycling: Geopolymerization is an aqueous based process able to produce chemically consolidated ceramics. ISTEC works to develop this technology, by studying raw materials reactivity, in particular metakaolin, and by functionalizing the compositions with secondary phases such as natural or inorganic fibres and ceramic particles. Industrial wastes and by-products can be recycled as raw materials or inert fillers.

    Contact information:

    Contact name: Valentina Medri

    Tel.: +39 0546699751

    Email: valentina.medri@istec.cnr.it

  • Ceramic Structures with Functional Porosity: ISTEC realizes ceramic or hybrid architectures with functional porosity (from the nano- to milli-metric size, globular or unidirectional, isotropic or anisotropic, graded, etc.) on the basis of the requirements imposed by the specific application areas (absorbers, filters, bone substitutes, dispensers of specific agents, catalysis, weight lightening, insulation, recycling, etc).

    Contact information:

    Contact name: Elena Landi

    Tel.: +390546699757

    Email: elena.landi@istec.cnr.it

  • Joining of ceramic materials: Joining techniques permit to build complex and potentially multimaterial structures that cannot be obtained directly with the densification process. Bonding is necessary to fully exploit the potential of several hi-tech ceramics.

    Contact information:

    Contact name: Laura Esposito

    Tel.: +390546699763

    Email: laura.esposito@istec.cnr.it

  • Synthesis and design of nanomaterials: The present  activity is addressed to the synthesis, characterization and application of nanodispersed colloidal systems. Three main topics are addressed: i) synthesis and functionalization of nanosols and/or nanopowders; ii) nanosols formulation (pH, amount of inorganic phase and additives); iii) processes of solid surfaces functionalization through the deposition of ceramic nanosols.

    Contact information:

    Contact name: Anna Costa

    Tel.: +390546699718

    Email: anna.costa@istec.cnr.it

  • Ceramic textiles: new prospect for a mature sector
    The immobilization of Inorganic Nanoparticles (NPs) into textile fibers, let to obtain new organic-inorganic nano structured composites, joining both properties of traditional ceramic and textile materials.

    Contact information:

    Contact name: Anna Luisa Costa

    Tel.: +390546699718

    Email: anna.costa@istec.cnr.it

  • Safety  by  design:  new  approach  to  face  nanomaterials  risk  management:  The  experience gained in the field of colloidal science has been fruitfully transferred to the control of nano particles (NPs) confinement and surface chemistry, opening new challenges towards the control of potentially adverse health impact of nanomaterials.

    Contact information:

    Contact name: Anna Luisa Costa

    Tel.: +390546699718

    Email: anna.costa@istec.cnr.it

  • Colloidal suspensions: ISTEC deals with the study of the stability and rheology of colloidal systems from both a purely scientific point of view, in order to understand the mechanisms that underlie the observed behaviors, and from the technological viewpoint, in order to design effective formulations for new materials, improve yields of manufacturing processes, increase product quality, solve plant-management problems.

    Contact information:

    Contact name: Davide Gardini

    Tel.: +390546699749

    Email: davide.gardini@istec.cnr.it

  • Ceramic systems with functional surfaces: The focus on the surfaces’  performances  within ISTEC CNR is a hot topic so that different research lines are active on: self-cleaning surfaces (superhydrophilic and superhydrophobic); oleophobic surfaces that can repel liquids with low surface tension; photocatalytic surfaces, active in the decomposition of organic dyes, VOCs and NOx; surfaces with implemented aesthetic features (obtained by deposition of nanometric inks, nanosuspensions of oxide metals and core-shell structured alloys).

    Contact information:

    Contact name: Mariarosa Raimondo

    Tel.: +390546699721

    Email: mariarosa.raimondo@istec.cnr.it

  • Industrial materials with functional surfaces. Superhydrophobic, de-icing, anti-fouling properties and friction reduction: The functionalization of surfaces generates considerable interest in various industrial fields from ceramics to metals and composite materials for aerospace and marine application, to textile fibers, etc. The objective of ISTEC activities has been to modify the surface reactivity of materials through the design and deposition of coatings – in the form of thin films – with the aim of modulating their wettability, and, in particular, significantly increasing their repellency against water.

    Contact information:

    Contact name: Mariarosa Raimondo

    Tel.: +390546699721

    Email: mariarosa.raimondo@istec.cnr.it

  • Ceramic materials for building and construction: technological process and technical properties: ISTEC has many years of experience in research and development activities for the ceramic industry for building and construction. Innovative technological solutions are offered for wall and floor tiles, ceramic slabs, bricks and roof tiles, lightweight aggregates, refractories, sanitaryware, tableware, etc.

    Contact information:

    Contact name: Chiara Zanelli

    Tel.: +390546699741

    Email: chiara.zanelli@istec.cnr.it

  • Ceramic raw materials and waste recycling: Both the behaviour during processing and the technical properties of ceramic products depend on the characteristics of raw materials (chemical and mineralogical composition, particle size distribution and specific surface area, plasticity and fusibility, etc). In this field, ISTEC is involved not only in prospecting, characterizing and developing new deposits and uses of raw materials for ceramics, but also in modelling their properties and technological behaviour.

    Contact information:

    Contact name: Michele Dondi

    Tel.: +390546699728

    Email: michele.dondi@istec.cnr.it

  • Ceramic pigments and digital decoration: ISTEC is contributing to set up new decoration technologies by developing inks and their functionalization and synthesis procedures, in order to improve yield, stability and performance in the ceramic process. ISTEC is developing novel pigments, in collaboration with universities and companies in Italy and abroad, in order  to improve optical properties, stability in the ceramic process, industrial manufacturing and cost, health and safety.

    Contact information:

    Contact name: Michele Dondi

    Tel.: +390546699728

    Email: michele.dondi@istec.cnr.it

  • Dye sensitized solar cell (DSSC): ISTEC is mainly involved in the design and optimization of the semiconductor ceramic layers for both rigid and flexible DSSC studying either the material and the deposition  techniques. Moreover, the  competences on glass ceramic systems are used to develop suitable sealing systems.

    Contact information:

    Contact name: Alessandra Sanson

    Tel.: +390546699742

    Email: alessandra.sanson@istec.cnr.it

  • Solid Oxide Electrolyzer (SOEC): SOEC are produced at ISTEC starting from powders obtained by conventional solid state synthesis or chemical routes (precipitation, sol-gel, etc.). The cell fabrication consists in depositing the cell elements onto a supporting-element produced by tape casting. The other layers are applied onto the tape cast supporting element via screen printing and or atmospheric spray.

    Contact information:

    Contact name: Alessandra Sanson

    Tel.: +390546699742

    Email: alessandra.sanson@istec.cnr.it

  • Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC): ISTEC activities mainly deal with the study and optimization of those ceramic processes cheap and easily scalable able to produce the abovementioned ceramic devices in an easy and envinronmental friendly way. The main purpose is the optimization of the whole ceramic process, starting from the powders synthesis to their forming and sintering as well as their chemic-physical and microstructural characterization

    Contact information:

    Contact name: Alessandra Sanson

    Tel.: +390546699742

    Email: alessandra.sanson@istec.cnr.it

  • Synthesis of nanopowders and nanolubricants for energetics and tribological applications: ISTEC has implemented conventional synthesis method applying innovative heating systems (i.e. microwaves, infrared) for the production of ceria-based powders with high chemical-physical reactivity and high purity and morphological control. These systems have been exploited for catalytic applications and as high-efficient electrolytic powders for SOFC/SOEC applications. For the production of lubrication fluids, ISTEC has developed an innovative single step synthesis method to obtain apolar high performant and stable products.

    Contact information:

    Contact name: Alessandra Sanson

    Tel.: +390546699742

    Email: alessandra.sanson@istec.cnr.it

  • High Temperature Ceramic Batteries (ZEBRA): ISTEC mainly deals with the ad-hoc study of the production process of ZEBRA batteries (Zero Emission Battery Research Activities), from the powders synthesis to the shaping and sintering needed to obtain β”-alumina membranes either in tubolar and planar configuration with suitable morphological-structural characteristics. The research is deeply focused on the production of high efficient planar membranes with thicknesses < 2 mm exploiting the die pressing or the tape casting processes. Contact information:

    Contact name: Elisa Mercadelli

    Tel.: +390546699743

    Email: elisa.mercadelli@istec.cnr.it

  • High temperature gas separation membranes: These devices are ceramics or ceramic-metallic bilayers constituted of a supporting element and an active layer. Separation membranes are produced at ISTEC starting from commercial or synthesized powders by tape casting or /and screen printing. Substrates and active layers for this application were developed with different compositions.

    Contact information:

    Contact name: Angela Gondolini

    Tel.: +390546699732

    Email: angela.gondolini@istec.cnr.it

  • Piezoelectric materials for electromechanical applications: materials and components with several compositions in lead based (PZT) and lead-free systems for sensors, actuators, transducers for energy conversion, domotics, mechatronics are designed and produced. Prototype samples or small batches of i) bulk dense or porous materials ii) miniaturized components iii) thick films (1-50μm) are processed from powder synthesis, shaping by pressing, tape casting, screen printing, sintering and finishing (cutting, deposition, electroding  and  poling);  the functional characterization (piezoelectric constants, mechanical and electrical hysteresis etc.) is performed as well.

    Contact information:

    Contact name: Elisa Mercadelli

    Tel.: +390546699743

    Email: elisa.mercadelli@istec.cnr.it

  • Multiferroic materials and composites: Multifunctional composites are developed by combining a magnetic material with a dielectric or ferroelectric material. Therefore the process parameters for the production of individual materials are  optimized, particularly magnetic materials are produced such as Co, Ni, Ba, -ferrite, etc., which are then coupled to the ferroelectric dielctric material with different architectures (bulk materials or thick film). Current applications involve miniaturization of microwave devices.

    Contact information:

    Contact name: Elisa Mercadelli

    Tel.: +390546699743

    Email: elisa.mercadelli@istec.cnr.it

  • Porous implants and biomimetic apatites: Development of porous 3D scaffolds made of hydroxyapatite and bioactive calcium phosphates for regeneration of critical size bone defects. Reinforced composite scaffolds including silicates and titania are also developed. The scaffolds are produced by various approaches, i.e. replica, direct foaming, freeze casting, thus exhibiting open and interconnected macroporosity, and mechanical strength in the range of trabecular bone. Blending with resorbable polymers further increases mechanical stability. Biomimetic nano- apatites are developed by wet methods enabling controlled crystal order and bio-competent ionic substitution and are developed as powders or granulates to fill bone defects.

    Contact information:

    Contact name: Simone Sprio

    Tel.: +39 0546 699759

    Email: simone.sprio@istec.cnr.it

  • Injectable pastes and biomimetic bone cements, based on ion-substituted nano-apatites, are obtained by hydrolysis processes and designed for mini-invasive surgery. Injectable pastes with biomimetic composition and tailored viscosity are addressed to the treatment of bone defects upon traumas or idiopatic diseases such as osteonecrosis. Self-setting bioactive and osteointegrative cements are designed with specific anti-osteoporotic effect so to be adequate for regeneration of load-bearing bones.

    Contact information:

    Contact name: Simone Sprio

    Tel.: +39 0546 699759

    Email: simone.sprio@istec.cnr.it

  • Hybrid nano-composites for the regeneration of multi-functional anatomical regions, obtained by bio-inspired processes of assembling/3D organization of building blocks obtained by Biomineralization, thus yielding hybrid fibrous constructs of collagen/hydroxyapatite with high mimesis of bone and multifunctional regions such as osteochondral and periodontium.  The process can be directed to achieve superparamagnetic implants able to stimulate the regenerative cascade. The process is also carried out by using composite bio-polymeric templates to enhance mechanical performances.

    Contact information:

    Contact name: Monica Sandri

    Tel.: +39 0546 699761

    Email: monica.sandri@istec.cnr.it

  • Biomorphic scaffolds obtained by multi-step morphosynthesis processes enabling the complete conversion of ligneous structures into porous implants of biomimetic hydroxyapatite with bone-mimicking, hierarchically organized structure. These implants exhibit unique biomimetic chemical, morphological and mechanical features thus being very promising as new-generation scaffolds regenerating long, load-bearing bone segments, which is still an unmet clinical need of huge impact.

    Contact information:

    Contact name: Andrea Ruffini

    Tel.: +39 0546 699756

    Email: andrea.ruffini@istec.cnr.it

  • Implants for regeneration of soft tissues and organs, based on bio-polymeric matrices, subjected to bio-inspired assembling to obtain 2D and 3D constructs with high mimesis of the stroma of soft tissues and organs. Basing on the general concept that 3D topology can instruct cells towards tissue-specific differentiation, various processes are applied to develop organomorphic implants for regeneration of heart, ligament, as well as endocrine and lympho- haemopoietic organs.

    Contact information:

    Contact name: Anna Tampieri

    Tel.: +39 0546 699753

    Email: anna.tampieri@istec.cnr.it

  • Biomimetic and superparamagnetic nano-powders are developed, as multi-substituted hydroxyapatite nano-phases reproducing the chemical composition of mineral bone and teeth and acting as nano-cues instructing cells to follow the adequate regenerative cascade. Nano-apatites with intrinsic superparamagnetic properties (Fe-HA) are obtained by controlled substitution with Fe2+/Fe3+  ions and can act for different purposes in regenerative medicine and theranostics, i.e.

    stimulation  of  bone  regeneration,  contrast  media  in  NMR-based  diagnosis,  cell  guiding  and transfection. Moreover they can act as switching media for activation of smart drug delivery mechanisms. The high flexibility of use makes Fe-HA as a promising biomaterial for a variety of applications that can also replace the current use of cytotoxic superparamagnetic iron oxides. Contact information:

    Contact name: Anna Tampieri

    Tel.: +39 0546 699753

    Email: anna.tampieri@istec.cnr.it

  • Functionalized nanosystems are designed as biomaterials with surface decoration aimed at triggering specific regenerative or anti-cancer activity. Nanosystems are also developed as smart drug delivery systems (DDS) in the form of micro or nano-spheres with full or hollow structure that can exhibit various and tailored release profiles. The smart DDS can be endowed also with stimuli-responsive ability and remote activation mechanisms, thus enabling on demand release of therapeutic factors that can be pivotal for more efficient and personalized therapies, also reducing the recourse to systemic administration.

    Contact information:

    Contact name: Michele Iafisco

    Tel.: +39 0546 699730

    Email: michele.iafisco@istec.cnr.it

  • Ceramics from circular economy for the green chemistry. The recovery of valuable compounds from byproducts is at present a priority topic for social, environmental, and economic reasons. The activities involved the conversion of fish industry byproducts, namely fish bones (whose mineral component is mainly represented by calcium phosphate) and shellfish shells (materials linked to calcium carbonate) into materials with high added value to be used in the cosmetic and agricultural fields. For the cosmetic sector, these natural ingredients have been used to be used as sun protection factor (SPF) boosters, scrubbers, opacifiers and as anti-aging agents in skin care products. For the agricultural sector, intelligent fertilizers with controlled release of nutrients and stimulants (humic acids) and materials for the photoprotection of leaves and fruits have been produced.

    Contact information:

    Contact name: Michele Iafisco

    Tel.: +39 0546 699730

    Email: michele.iafisco@istec.cnr.it

  • Filtering systems for medical use are developed in the form of ceramic or hybrid constructs, obtained by self-assembling/organization of organic templates towards complex structures enabling enhanced ability in capturing the Most Penetrating Nanoparticles, and reduced pressure

    drop. The 3D constructs can be mineralized by bio-inspired methods to achieve enhanced purification and bactericide ability. Interference mechanisms triggered by the nucleation of superparamagnetic phases further enhances the filtration efficiency and provide ability of heating/moisturizing medical gases to prevent adverse phenomena related to their administration to patients.

    Contact information:

    Contact name: Monica Sandri

    Tel.: +39 0546 699761

    Email: monica.sandri@istec.cnr.it

  • Substituted nano-apatites for energy production and adsorption are developed by low temperature processes to provide distortion of apatite lattice enabling photoelectronic properties. This feature enables the development of new DSSCs as new wearable energy sources, by incorporation of fibrous DSSCs, obtained by heterogeneous nucleation of functional nano- apatites onto natural fibers, in fabrics. The same nano-apatites can function also as new biocompatible sunscreens, to be incorporated in cream/emulsion formulations, thus possibly overcoming the concerns related to the currently used nanosystems based on titanium and zinc oxide.

    Contact information:

    Contact name: Anna Tampieri

    Tel.: +39 0546 699753

    Email: anna.tampieri@istec.cnr.it

  • Evaluation of cell-biomaterial interaction: the laboratory of Nano-Biomagnetism is addressed to evaluation of biocompatibility and biofunctionality of novel 3D biomaterials for regenerative medicine and theranostics, in relationship to cytotoxicity, biocompatibility, cell proliferation, differentiation, protein and gene expression in static and dynamic systems.

    Contact information

    Contact name: Silvia Panseri

    Tel.: +39 0546 699759

    Email: silvia.panseri@istec.cnr.it

  • Bioinert ceramics for prostheses: ISTEC has developed bioinert ceramics for minimal wear articular surfaces, load bearing implants, crowns, abutments and endoosteal implants, osteointegrated by bioactive coatings, electroconductive ceramic composites that  can be machined in complex shapes by electrical Discharge Machining - EDM.

    Contact information:

    Contact name: Valentina Medri

    Tel.: +390546699751

    Email: valentina.medri@istec.cnr.it

  • Ceramics, mosaics and mortars in the Cultural Heritage: Archaeometric characterisation of ceramics, mosaics, stones and glass in order to obtain information about provenance studies and working technologies. Development of geopolymers to be used in the restoration of ceramics and stones and for reproducing missing parts. Development of hydraulic mortars based on natural hydraulic lime (NHL) or slaked lime and meta-kaolin.

    Contact information:

    Contact name: Michele Macchiarola, Sabrina Gualtieri

    Tel.: +390546699773, +390546699772

    Email: michele.macchiarola@istec.cnr.it , sabrina.gualtieri@istec.cnr.it

  • Archaeometry and Diagnostics: Archaeometry allows us to “extract" from cultural heritage the history of which they are keepers. In recent years, the awareness of this has permitted to come back to look at this science with more interest and also promoting innovations in analytical techniques less invasive. Diagnostic studies are the natural consequence of the archaeometric ones focusing their attention on the forms and deterioration products, meaning the modifications involving the find when is used or when in disuse.

    Contact information:

    Contact name: Sabrina Gualtieri

    Tel.: +390546699772

    Email: sabrina.gualtieri@istec.cnr.it

  • Conservation: materials and innovative techniques: ISTEC develops products for the conservation of the natural and artificial stone materials in the Cultural Heritage which must be fit for the restoration function that they must perform. In addition they must be compatible with the materials on which you operate and durable in different  environmental  contests. Geopolymers, hydraulic mortars based on slaked lime or natural hydraulic lime NHL and meta kaolin meet all these requirements.

    Contact information:

    Contact name: Michele Macchiarola

    Tel.: +390546699773

    Email: michele.macchiarola@istec.cnr.it

Financial support programmes :

European funding: *ISTEC as Coordinator

  • BFUNTEX: NMP-201-2-3-3 Networking of materials laboratories and innovation actors in various industrial sectors for product or process innovation

  • BIO-INSPIRE: PITN-GA-2013-607051 (2013-17) Bio inspired bone regeneration

  • C3HARME: H2020-NMP-19-2015-RIA-685594 (2016-2021) Next generation ceramic composites for combustion harsh environments and space

  • E2PHEST2US: ENERGY.2009.2.5.1 (2010-12) Enhanced energy production of heat and electricity by a combined solar thermionic-thermoelectric unit system.

  • EUCERMAT: 2015-1-FR01-KA203-015209 (2015-2018) European ceramic materials

  • EVOLVE: FCH-JU-2011-1 303429 (2012-2016) Evolved materials and innovative design for high performance, durable and reliable SOFC cell and stack

  • IDEAL-CELL: ENERGY-2007-1.1-03 (2007-11) Innovative dual membrane fuel cell

  • LIGHT-TPS: SPACE-2013-1 Super light-weight thermal protection system for space application

  • MAGISTER: NMP3-LA-2008-214685 (2008-13) Magnetic Scaffolds For In Vivo Tissue Engineering 

  • NANoREG: contract n. 310584 (2012-15) A common European approach to the regulatory testing of Manufactured Nanomaterials

  • OPHIS*: NMP-FP2466373-2 (2010-14) Composite Phenotypic Triggers For Bone and Cartilage Repair.

  • SANOWORK*: NMP4-SL-2012-280716 Safe nano worker exposure scenarios.

  • SENERES: REGPOT-2011-1 (2011-2014) Sustainable Energy research and development center

  • SMILEY*: NMP-2012-SMALL-6-310637 (2012-15) Smart nano-structured devices hierarchically assembled by bio-mineralization processes.

  • STAGE-STE: ENERGY.2013.10.1.10 (2014-2019) Scientific and technological alliance for guaranteeing the european excellence in concentrating solar thermal energySUN: NMP4-LA-2013-604305 Sustainable Nanotechnologies

  • TEM-PLANT: NMP4-CT-2006-033277 (2008-11) New bio-ceramization processes applied to vegetable hierarchical structures

  • THE PIEZOINSTITUTE: NMP-2011-CSA-5 (2010-14) European Expertise Centre for Multifunctional and Integrated Piezoelectric Devices

Regional fundings: POR FESR 2007-2013 and 2014-2020

  • EEE-CFCC: Evoluzione Economicamente ed Ecologicamente sostenibile di Compositi Fibrorinforzati a matrice Ceramica in forma Complessa

  • Energy Lab DSSC: Third generation photoconversion systems – DSSC cells.

  • Energy Lab, Ravenna district: Pilot program for the experimental development of hydrogen technologies for the market and the decarbonation.

  • HEAT: Nano coated heat exchangers with improved thermal performances.

  • HI-SCORE: HIgh Performances Sustainability and COst REduction in machine tool industry.

  • InProCer: Laboratory for the Product and Process Innovation of Ceramic Tiles.

  • INVOLUCRO: Sistemi innovativi, adattativi e sostenibili per l’involucro edilizio ad alte prestazioni energetiche ed acustiche.

  • IPERCER: Innovazione di processo per la filiera della piastrella ceramica sostenibile.

  • MATER_SOS: Materiali sostenibili per il ripristino e la realizzazione di nuovi edifici.

  • MEDFil: Filtri multifunzionali con elevate capacità di scambio di calore ed umidità (HMEf) e per l’identificazione precoce di infezioni delle vie respiratorie.

  • MITAI: Innovative Materials and Technologies for Industrial Applications.

  • NIPROGEN: La natura ispira processi innovativi per lo sviluppo di impianti per la medicina rigenerativa a elevato grado di vascolarizzazione e performance meccaniche.

  • TERMOREF: Integrazione di processi termochimici e reforming su biomasse di scarto e valorizzazione dei prodotti con un approccio a rifiuti zero

National fundings:

  • MAE-Progetto Grande Rilevanza (2016-2019) “Ultrahigh temperature ceramic matrix composites by additive manufacturing using polymer precursors”
    SUPERSOLAR: FIRB (2013-2017) “Ultra-refractory ceramic absorbers for thermodynamic solar energy generation at high temperature”

  • PROBIOPOL: Progetto Bandiera: La Fabbrica del Futuro, “Innovative and sustainable production of biopolymers”

  • MiSE-CNR Agreement “New materials and technologies for an internal combustion cogenerator prototype” (MATEC) (2011-2014).

  • MiSE-CNR Agreement (2007-2016) for the projects: “Fuel cells for stationary and cogenerative applications”; “Electrochemical systems for energy storage”; “Ceramic membranes for hydrogen permeation”.

  • PIACE, Smart platform integrated with high efficiency micro cogeneration for residential applications (2010-2015).

  • PRIN (From raw materials of the Earth system to technological applications: crystal chemistry and structural studies (2013-2015).

Latest news

New book by Prof. Suk-Joong Kang:

Prof. Kang is one of the foremost worldwide specialists in sintering and this book, presented as a series of questions and answers concerning sintering may be useful both to students of ceramics and also to teachers looking for questions to discuss with their students.

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We are proud to announce that Isabela Reis Lavagnini has been awarded the 2024 Capes Thesis Award for her outstanding work in Materials, titled "Flash Sintering of Zirconia, Hydroxyapatite, and Hydroxyapatite-Zirconia Composite." 

Oct 17, 2024

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