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Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, Department of Chemistry

General Information

Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro
Department of Chemistry
Via Edoardo Orabona 4 - 70126 Bari (BA)
Web site: http://https://www.uniba.it/en?set_language=en
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Contacts
Prof. Gerardo PALAZZO
+39 0805442028

Prof.ssa Lucia D'Accolti (Delegate 3rd mission) - +39 3954442068

Detailed information

Staff
14 Full Professors
25 Associate Professors
23 Researchers
2 Structured Technicians
16 Administrative Technicians
Registered students
400 (Academic year 2023/2024)
Post Lauream Training
40 enrolled in Doctorates in Chemical and Molecular Sciences
14 Research fellows 
Patents
6
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THIRD PARTY RESEARCH

R&D activities detail

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Biofuels

Valorization of steel slag in the development of catalytic systems for biofuels
Michele Casiello (+39 3200883359)
michele.casiello@uniba.it
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Bioplastics

Innovative materials from wastes
Lucia D'Accolti (+39 0805442068)
lucia.daccolti@uniba.it
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Nanosystems

Preparation and characterization of lipid and/or polymer-based nanosystems for biomedical and environmental applications
Lucia Catucci (+39 0805442055)
lucia.catucci@uniba.it
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Organic chemistry

Study and development of innovative and sustainable synthetic methodologies in ionic solvents of natural origin
Antonio Salomone
antonio.salomone@uniba.it
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Lipidomics

Characterization of lipid molecules in biological or food matrices by mass spectrometry
Ilario Losito (+39 0805442506)
ilario.losito@uniba.it
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Hybrid materials

Preparation of hybrid organic and biomimetic materials, based on microalgae, for environmental bioremediation and tissue engineering
Danilo Vona
danilo.vona@uniba.it
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Renewable energies

Development of catalysts for water splitting, fuel cells, batteries and solar cells
Antonella Milella (+39 3803617260)
antonella.milella@uniba.it
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Proteomics

Study of proteins in biological, food and industrially relevant matrices by mass spectrometry
Cosima Damiana Calvano (+39 0805442018)
cosimadamiana.calvano@uniba.it
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Materials

Design and characterization of perovskite based solar cells
Andrea Listorti (+39 0805442009)
andrea.listorti@uniba.it
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Hydrogels

Hydrogels derived from biopolymers used for drug delivery
Cosma Pinalysa (+39 0805443443)
pinalysa.cosma@uniba.it
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NIR processes

Synthesis and characterization of NIR absorbing organic dyes
Maria Annunziata Capozzi (+39 0805442076)
maria.capozzi@uniba.it
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Materials

Synthesis and advanced analytical characterization of (nano)materials for applications in food, health, and cultural heritage
Rosaria Anna Picca (+39 0805442115)
rosaria.picca@uniba.it
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Biomaterials

Use of biocompatible thermoresponsive matrices, functionalized for the controlled release of drugs in proximity to the organ/tissue in pathological conditions
Emiliano Altamura (+39 3200612884)
emiliano.altamura@uniba.it
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Decarbonization

Development of processes and catalytic systems for photoreduction of CO2
Lucia D'Accolti (+39 0805442068)
lucia.daccolti@uniba.it
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Biopolymers

Dissolution of biopolymers in natural solvents and formation of fibers (formulation and mechanical and structural characterization)
Luigi Gentile (+39 0805442033)
luigi.gentile@uniba.it
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Carbon recycle

Development of innovative processes for carbon recycling to energy products
Angela Dibenedetto (+39 0805443606)
angela.dibenedetto@uniba.it
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Circular economy

New strategies of Biofuel and lubricant fluid production from organic urban wastes
Pietro Cotugno
pietro.cotugno@uniba.it
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Bioreactors

Construction of compartmentalized lipid systems engineered with membrane and/or hydrophilic enzymes as micrometric bioreactors for the synthesis of biomolecules
Fabio Mavelli (+39 3395616402)
fabio.mavelli@uniba.it
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Protective coatings

Hydrophobic, anti-corrosion, barrier coatings for food packaging
Francesco Fracassi (+39 3477595161)
francesco.fracassi@uniba.it
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Nanoantimicrobials

Development of antimicrobial nanomaterials through ecocompatible processes and their industrial applications
Nicola Cioffi (+39 0805442020)
nicola.cioffi@uniba.it
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Biomaterials

Synthesis of synthetic nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite-based biomaterials for the local delivery of antitumor drugs
Nicola Margiotta (+39 0805442759)
nicola.margiotta@uniba.it
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Biomass

Development of innovative processes for the valorization of residual biomass
Francesco Nocito (+39 0805442086)
francesco.nocito@uniba.it
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Fuel gel

Formulation of gel systems for combustion
Luigi Gentile (+39 0805442033)
luigi.gentile@uniba.it
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LCA

Studies are underway to calculate the environmental impact of the life cycle of products such as, for example, protective facial masks and community masks, obtained by assembling different types of non-woven fabrics and evaluating different sanitization techniques, to develop the best strategies for reducing of the environmental burden
Pasquale Giungato
pasquale.giungato@uniba.it
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Water remediation

Removal of pollutants from water by using natural materials. Recycling of these materials by desorption or photocatalytic processes
Cosma Pinalysa (+39 0805443443)

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Bio-hybrid materials

Development, through sustainable synthetic strategies, of organic and bio-hybrid materials for electronics, optoelectronics, photonics and biomedicine
Gianluca Maria Farinola
gianlucamaria.farinola@uniba.it
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Carbon recovery

Chemical utilization of carbon dioxide. CO2 and carbonic acid diesters as succedaneous of phosgene. Chemical recycling of waste platics
Eugenio Quaranta (+39 0805442093)
eugenio.quaranta@uniba.it
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Circular economy

Chitosan and alginate to develop functional patches/masks in cosmetics and biomedicine
Jennifer Gubitosa (+39 0805443443)
jennifer.gubitosa@uniba.it
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Green formulations

Sustainable process for homecare and healtcare
Gerardo Palazzo (+39 0805442028)
gerardo.palazzo@uniba.it
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Artificial cells

Semi-synthetic approach to the implementation of artificial cells for health application and bioremediation
Fabio Mavelli (+39 3395616402)
fabio.mavelli@uniba.it
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Artificial photosynthesis

Synthetic biology approach for the reconstitution of systems capable of transducing light energy into chemical energy
Emiliano Altamura (+39 3200612884)
emiliano.altamura@uniba.it
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Mass spectrometry

Development of methods based on mass spectrometry for the analysis of biomolecules, bioactive compounds, food allergens
Tommaso Cataldi (+39 0805442015)
tommaso.cataldi@uniba.it
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Agro-food waste

Use of food wastes as multifunctional materials
Vito Rizzi

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Green chemistry

Synthesis of molecular multifunctional materials based on inert free radicals. Valorization of lignin derived from agri-food wastes
Davide Blasi
davide.blasi@uniba.it
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Organic chemistry

Development of new eco-sustainable methods in organic synthesis
Antonio Monopoli
antonio.monopoli@uniba.it
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Top chemicals

Valorization of waste materials for the production of chemical derivatives with high added value
Angelo Nacci (+39 0805442499)
angelo.nacci@uniba.it
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Water remediation

Development of catalysts for the reduction of organic pollutants in water
Antonella Milella (+39 3803617260)
antonella.milella@uniba.it
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Biomaterials

Bioactive coatings, antibacterial and/or non-fouling surfaces, drug release systems, cell activation, sterilization
Pietro Favia (+39 3403668024)
pietro.favia@uniba.it
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Plasmas

Surface treatments to improve the adhesion and nanostructuring of materials
Francesco Fracassi (+39 3477595161)
francesco.fracassi@uniba.it
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Advanced materials

Design and manufacture of inorganic and hybrid nanomaterials with size-dependent properties enabling original functions or improving the performance of systems and devices for environmental, biomedical and energy applications
Maria Lucia Curri (+39 3475330660)
marialucia.curri@uniba.it
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Sustainability

Development of a sustainable process for the production of PLA and lactic acid-based materials
Maria Annunziata Capozzi (+39 0805442076)
maria.capozzi@uniba.it
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Circular economy

Synthesis and characterization of green shyntetized gold nanoparticles. Applications in nanomedicine
Vito Rizzi (+39 0805443443)
vito.rizzi@uniba.it
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Cosmetic

Development and physico-chemical characterization of potential cosmetic ingredients
Jennifer Gubitosa (+39 0805443443)
jennifer.gubitosa@uniba.it
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Active release

Release of active agents (drugs, RNA, phenols) from supramolecular structured systems (vesicular phases/LNPs/polymeric systems)
Luigi Gentile (+39 0805442033)
luigi.gentile@uniba.it
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Packaging

Development and characterization of food packaging systems biopolymers-based
Jennifer Gubitosa (+39 0805443443)
jennifer.gubitosa@uniba.it
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Organic chemistry

Organometallic synthesis of functional molecular materials
Angela Punzi
angela.punzi@uniba.it
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Sostanze naturali

Extraction and purification of natural substances as building blocks for the synthesis of biopolymers
Vincenzo De Leo (+39 0805442055)
vincenzo.deleo@uniba.it
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Circular economy

Valorization of industrial catalytic wastes in organic synthesis
Roberta Ragni
roberta.ragni@uniba.it
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Sustainability

Biomass degradation by white-rot fungi to produce organic molecules for industrial and environmental applications
Maria Annunziata Capozzi (+39 0805442076)
maria.capozzi@uniba.it
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Materials

Design and study of systems for the conversion of light energy into high value-added chemical species containing metal halide perovskites
Andrea Listorti (+39 0805442009)
andrea.listorti@uniba.it
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Immunotherapy

Activation of biological liquids for anti-cancer applications
Pietro Favia (+39 3403668024)
pietro.favia@uniba.it
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Bioactive molecules

Synthesis and structural characterization of sulfinyl compounds and chiral aminobenzylnaphthols
Maria Annunziata Capozzi (+39 0805442076)
maria.capozzi@uniba.it
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Sustainable agriculture

Active coatings of seeds and substrates for agriculture
Pietro Favia (+39 3403668024)
pietro.favia@uniba.it
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Other R&D organizations

SMART Inter-department Research Centre
Development of analytical methods based on advanced mass spectrometry techniques for application in research or third-party analyses
Contacts: Ilario Losito (+39 0805442406) - ilario.losito@uniba.it
Web site: https://www.uniba.it/it/ricerca/centri-interdipartimentali/smart
Interdepartmental Center on Environmental Methodologies and Technologies - METEA
The Center includes several departments of Bari University with the aim to develop new methodologies and technologies for environmental protection
Contacts: Eugenio Quaranta - secretariat.metea@uniba.it
Interuniversity Consortium on Chemical Reactivity and Catalysis - CIRCC
The CIRCC includes 17 Universities with the aim to develop new chemical reactions, new catalytic systems, and their possible industrial application
Contacts: Angela Dibenedetto (+39 0805442429) - angela.dibenedetto@uniba.it; circc@uniba.it
Web site: https://www.circc.it/en/home

Collaborations with companies

Agreements

Pubblicazioni

  • J. of In. B. 2021, 215, 111334 (DOI: 10.1016/j.jinorgbio.2020.111334).
  • J. Mater. Chem. B, 2020, 8, 2792 (DOI: 10.1039/d0tb00390e).
  • J. Mater. Chem. A, 2016,4, 17163-17170.
  • Journal of Chromatography A Volume 1639, 22 February 2021, 461920,  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chroma.2021.461920.
  • "Seel slag as low-cost catalyst for artificial photosynthesis to convert CO2 and water into hydrogen and methanol", Sci Rep 12, 11378 (2022).
  • Molecules 2017, 22(2), 333; (DOI: 10.3390/molecules22020333).
  • (2022) Cell Hypertrophy: A “Biophysical Roadblock” to Reversing Kidney Injury. Front. Cell Dev. Biol. 10:854998 (DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2022.854998).