The European Ceramic Society

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Italy

Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Ceramics

Department of Chemical and Geological Sciences- University of Modena and Reggio Emilia

Director : Prof. Maria Franca Brigatti

Research topics :

  • Characterization of materials: as pigments for ceramic Inks, raw materials for ceramic body and glazes
  • Characterization of defects: on ceramic products and plant materials
  • Functionalization of ceramic surfaces : to obtain, through the utilization of propter nano particles, self-cleaning effects, self-hygienizing effects, photo-catalytic effects etc.
  • Characterization of hot and cold emissions : to study and help to prevent indoor and outdoor pollution

Utilized techniques: X-ray Fluorescence (XRF), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Scanning electron microscopy (SEM, ESEM, EDS), Inductively Coupled Plasma (AOS-ICP),  UV-vis, FTIR and MicRaman Spectroscopies, Thermal Analysis (TGA, DTA, TMA), Chromatography as GC-MS, HPLC-MS, IC.

Financial support programmes :

Mostly research contracts with private companies.

Grants or  founds from regional, italian or international projects

Any other relevant information :

Contact information:

Prof Paolo Zannini

Tel: +39-059205.5035 - .8634

paolo.zannini@unimore.it

Dr. Giorgia Ferrari

Latest news

Next JECS Trust Call for projects: IMPORTANT CHANGES

We draw your attention on the following decisions from the JECS Trust Board:

  • The deadline for submission of Mobility only projects of 31st August 2026 is cancelled
  • The deadline for submission of Mobility and General Activity projects of 31st May is postponed to 30th June 2026
  • Only students members of ECerS can apply for Mobility projects 
May 18, 2026
Result of the JECS Trust Call 02/2026

38 applications for Mobility projects were submitted to the JECS Trust by the deadline of 28th February 2026.

May 4, 2026

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