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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

Electroceramics XX - 12th to 15th October 2026 - Novi Sad, Serbia

The Electroceramics XX conference will be held at the University of Novi Sad, Serbia from 12th to 15th October 2026 ! It will be organized by the University of Novi Sad (Faculty of Technology and Institute BioSense), the European Ceramic Society and the Serbian Society for Ceramic Materials.

Feb 19, 2026
ECerS Refractory Network Webinar - 9th March - 14:00 PM CET

The ECerS Refractory Network proudly presents its 2nd Webinar organized in connection with the International Women's Day (8th March) :

"Across Borders, Beyond Barriers: Women in the Ceramic Sector"

ECerS Refractory Network & Women@Refractories

Feb 15, 2026

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