The European Ceramic Society

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Italy

Department of Industrial Enginnering – University of Trento

Research and education on glass and ceramics

Director : Prof. Vincenzo M. SGLAVO

Email : vincenzo.sglavo@unitn.it

Phone : +39 0461 281921

Address : Polo Scientifico e Tecnologico « F. Ferrari » Via Sommarive 9 38123 Trento

Website : http://web.unitn.it/en/dii

Research topics :

  • Mechanical properties of glass and advanced ceramics: indentation fracture mechanics, fatigue behaviour of glass, design of brittle materials insensitive to surface defects, strengthening of glass by ion-exchange, production of ceramic laminates.
  • Materials and processes for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC): production of planar and tubular SOFC by colloidal processes (tape casting, extrusion, screen printing).
  • Electric field assisted sintering of ceramics: FAST and FLASH sintering, SPS.
  • Bioceramics:  production  and  in-vitro  characterization  of  bioceramics  (HA,  TCP), synthesis of CaP nanopowders

Contact information:

Prof. Vincenzo M. SGLAVO

Tel : +39 0461 282468

vincenzo.sglavo@unitn.it\

Financial support programmes :

  • National funding (PRIN)
  • Industrial projects
  • UE funding (LIFE)

Latest news

YCN Newsletter 27 - YCN Committee member - Welcome to Aleksandra Milojkovic

It is a true honor to introduce myself as the new Committee Member of the Young Ceramists Network.

Jun 26, 2025
YCN Newsletter 27 - Expert opinion - Nicola Döbelin, PhD

Why Crystal Structure Matters: Decoding the Performance of Calcium Phosphate Biomaterials

In the world of calcium phosphate biomaterials, crystal structure is often the silent driver behind a material’s success—or failure. Whether we are developing bone graft substitutes or studying bioceramic interactions at the tissue interface, understanding the underlying crystal lattice isn’t just helpful—it’s essential.

Jun 24, 2025

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