Dipartimento di Chimica, Materiali e Ingegneria Chimica “Giulio Natta” (CMIC) Materials for Energy and Environment Group Mat4En2 Laboratory
Research Fields FUEL CELLS ORGANOCLAYS PEM-FCs LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS HYBRID ORGANIC-INORGANIC MATERIALS PEM-FCs LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS SOFCs MATERIALS PREPARATION & CHARACTERIZATION SUSTAINABILITY AND GREEN PRODUCT DESIGN
People Prof. Giovanni Dotelli Prof. Cinzia Cristiani Prof. Antonino Giarrusso Dr. Paola Gallo Stampino, staff researcher Dr. Luca Zampori, temporary researcher Dr. Renato Pelosato, temporary researcher Dr. Saverio Latorrata, temporary researcher Dr. Luca Omati, PhD student
Research Fields FUEL CELLS PEM-FCs SOFCs ORGANOCLAYS MATERIALS PREPARATION & CHARACTERIZATION FUEL CELLS PEM-FCs SOFCs ORGANOCLAYS HYBRID ORGANIC-INORGANIC MATERIALS SUSTAINABILITY AND GREEN PRODUCT DESIGN LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS
Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells PEM COMPONENTS MATERIALS Polymeric Membranes physicochemical and electrical characterization* Gas Diffusion Layers (GDL) Microporous layers Formulation Rheologic characterization of inks Deposition (Spray, Doctor Blade) Microstructural and electrical Characterization Catalytic Layer In cooperation with Malaga University (Spain), development of new catalysts Deposition, microstructural and electrical characterization Modeling and Simulation of Cell performance *Cooperation with Pavia University for future development of new polymer electrolyte materials
Typical MPL preparation route Ink formulation rheology deposition Thermal treatment MPL
PEM TEST BENCH + - Impedance Spectroscopy Polarization curves VAC IAC AC Perturbation Solartron SL1260 IAC VAC Electronic Load + -
Research Fields FUEL CELLS PEM-FCs SOFCs ORGANOCLAYS MATERIALS PREPARATION & CHARACTERIZATION FUEL CELLS PEM-FCs SOFCs ORGANOCLAYS HYBRID ORGANIC-INORGANIC MATERIALS SUSTAINABILITY AND GREEN PRODUCT DESIGN LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS
Solid Oxide Fuel Cells SOFCs COMPONENTS MATERIALS Preparation techniques for SOFC Materials Structural and microstructural characterization X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) InfraRed Spectroscopy (FT-IR) ThermoGravimetric analysis (TG) Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) Electrical Characterization Impedance Spectroscopy (IS) in cooperation with Milano Bicocca University
SOFC Materials preparation route MPL Impedance Spectroscopy Co-precipitation synthesis Structural and microstructural characterization: Rietveld and SEM-EDS Thermal treatment Standard characterization: XRD, TG, IR
Research Fields FUEL CELLS PEM-FCs SOFCs ORGANOCLAYS MATERIALS PREPARATION & CHARACTERIZATION FUEL CELLS PEM-FCs SOFCs ORGANOCLAYS HYBRID ORGANIC-INORGANIC MATERIALS SUSTAINABILITY AND GREEN PRODUCT DESIGN LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS
ORGANOCLAYS Preparation of modified clays Quaternary ammonium salt exchanged (ionic) Polymers exchanged (non ionic) Structural and microstructural characterization X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) InfraRed Spectroscopy (FT-IR) in cooperation with Genova University ThermoGravimetric analysis (TG) Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) Sorption characterization Adsorption / desorption isotherms in cooperation with Perugia University Fields of interest Environmental Biomedical and Biological
Orthochlorophenol (OCP) Organoclays Orthochlorophenol (OCP) Nitrobenzene (NB) + Characterization: XRD, TG, IR
Research Fields FUEL CELLS PEM-FCs SOFCs ORGANOCLAYS MATERIALS PREPARATION & CHARACTERIZATION FUEL CELLS PEM-FCs SOFCs ORGANOCLAYS HYBRID ORGANIC-INORGANIC MATERIALS SUSTAINABILITY AND GREEN PRODUCT DESIGN LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS
Life Cycle Assessment Compilation and evaluation of the inputs, outputs and potential environmental impacts of a product system throughout its life cycle * Use of LCA data: Materials selection Process Optimization Green Marketing Eco-labeling * In cooperation with industry
LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT fertilizers Refinery Farm dairy Life Cycle Analysis of a Glass of Milk market