The European Ceramic Society

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Italy

Raman and Energy group –Department of Engineering and Architecture, University of Trieste

Research and education on advanced technical ceramics

Director : Prof. Valter Sergo

Email : sergo@units.it

Address : Department of Engineering and Architecture Via Valerio 6/a I-34127 Trieste

Website : www.units.it

Director : Dr Eng. Vanni Lughi

Research topics :

  • Spectroscopic characterization of ceramics: phase and stress analysis by means  of Raman and fluorescence spectroscopy; determination of active ceramics for bone substitution and drug delivery systems.

Contact information

Prof. Valter Sergo

sergo@units.it

tel : +39 040 5583702

  • Materials for energy applications: synthesis and characterization of nanostructured functional materials, based on colloidal ceramic nanopowders, with engineered optoelectronic properties

Contact information:

Dr Eng. Vanni Lughi

vlughi@units.it

Tel: +39 040 5583769

Exceptional facilities :

  • Raman microprobe in back scattered configuration with mappaing capability and 4 excitation lines (420, 513, 633 and 785 nm).
  • Facility for synthesis and characterization nanostructured colloidal materials
  • Laboratory for characterization of photovoltaic devices under real testing conditions

Financial support programmes :

  • LONGLIFE EU program 2012-2015

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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