The European Ceramic Society
Laboratory sheet
							Italy
University of Rome Tor Vergata
Research group MAterials for Device and Energy (MADE)
Director : Prof.SilviaLicoccia
Email : licoccia@uniroma2.it
Address : Department of Chemical Science and Technologies Via della Ricerca Scientifica 1 00133 Rome, Italy
Research topics :
- Functional ceramics for solid oxide fuel cells and gas sensors:perovskite oxides from powder synthesis to single cell fabrication and electro chemical testing.
 
Contact information:
Prof.Elisabetta Di Bartolomeo
Tel:+39-0672594495
Financial support programmes :
- National fundings: PRIN2017 Direct utilization of bio-fuels in solid oxide fuel cells for sustainable and decentralised production of electric power and heat (DIRECTBIOPOWER) 2019-2022.
 - Regional fundings: Fondazione CARITRO (Fondazione della Cassa di Risparmio di Trento e Rovereto) BioplanarSOFC
 - National fundings: PRIN2010-11:Intermediate temperature solid oxide fuel cells fed by bio-fuels(BIOITSOFC)2013-2016.
 - Regional funding: INSTM-Regione Lombardia: Lanthanumferrites for new energy sources 2013-2015.
 - National fundings: MAE (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)ITALY-JAPAN Joint Labon materials nanoarchitectonics for sustainable development 2010-2012.
 - National fundings PRIN2008PC-SOFCs, Protonic Conductors Solid Oxide Fuel Cells based on nanostructured protonconductors: from materials synthesis to prototype fabrication 2010-2012.
 
Any other relevant information :
PhD students
- Leonardo Duranti (XXXIII Cycle): Strctural stability of perovskite oxides in oxidizing and reducing conditions
 - Mariarita Santoro (XXXIV Cycle): Structured catalysts for indirect internal reforming of methane in solid oxide fuel cells
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Martina Marasi (XXXV Cycle): Innovative perovskite oxides for IT-SOFCs
 
Latest news
Obituary - Professor Athena Tsetsekou
The Greek Scientific Community mourns the loss of our dear colleague Professor Athena Tsetsekou (64), Professor at the National Technical University of Athens, at the School of Mining and Metallurgical Engineering, and President of the Hellenic Ceramic Society.
2026 ECerS International Ceramist Student Exchange Program – 1st call!
In the frame of the 2026 ECerS International Student exchange program, ECerS is opening a call to allow grants to European Students to attend the 50th ICACC (International Conference and Expo on Advanced Ceramics and Composites) that will be held from 25th to 30th January 2026 in Daytona Beach - Florida - United States!
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