Chemical Research Handbook

University of Milano – Bicocca , Department of Materials Science

General Information

University of Milano – Bicocca
Department of Materials Science
Via Roberto Cozzi 55 - 20125 Milano (MI)
Web site: http://www.mater.unimib.it/en
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Contacts
Prof.ssa Anna VEDDA
+39 0264485162

Detailed information

Staff
20 Full Professors
20 Associate Professors
28 Researchers
2 Technologists
11 Structured Technicians
Registered students
952 (Academic year 2022/2023)
Post Lauream Training
63 enrolled in doctoral programs in Materials Science and Nanotechnology
20 Research fellows
9 fellows
Patents
71
10 active and available patent families and 61 unavailable or discontinued patent families

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THIRD PARTY RESEARCH

R&D activities detail

Small molecules

Electron-poor heterocyclic compounds for optoelectronic applications (e.g. n–type semiconductors, electroluminescent compounds) and water splitting
Antonio Papagni (+39 0264485324)
antonio.papagni@unimib.it
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Multifunctional nanomaterials

Optical spectroscopy of semiconductors
Emiliano Bonera (+39 0264485033)
emiliano.bonera@unimib.it
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Sustainable materials

Characterization of materials between nano and micro scales: accessibility of hierarchical porous systems, description of polymeric networks also for the optimization of production processes, support for the development of materials from agricultural waste

Functional materials

Oxides, nanostructures and glass-based materials for optics and optoelectronics and photocatalysis
Roberto Lorenzi (+39 0264485221)
roberto.lorenzi@unimib.it
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Sustainable electronics

Organic synthesis in water of active materials for optoelectronic devices (e.g. organic solar cells and electrochromic devices for smart windows)
Luca Beverina (+39 0264485229)
luca.beverina@unimib.it
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Recycling

Recycling of waste lithium ion batteries

Carbon capture

Inorganic materials for photovoltaic applications and CO2 capture (MIB-SOLAR Solar Energy Research Centre)
Maurizio Acciarri (+39 0264485136)
maurizio.acciarri@unimib.it
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Photocatalysis

Kesterite nanoparticles as photocatalysts for the degradation of water micropollutants
Giorgio Tseberlidis (+39 0264485114)
giorgio.tseberlidis@unimib.it
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Functional materials

SEFI Lab. Hydrophobic materials for anti-icing applications and selective oil absorption. Polysaccharide-based materials and coatings (cellulose and chitosan) for engineering applications and medical devices. 3D printing via DLP (digital light processing) through photopolymerization of pure resins, as well as ceramic and metallic suspensions

Energy

Synthesis and characterization of anionic and proton-conducting polymeric membranes for fuel cells and electrolysers. Assembly of MEA. Synthesis and characterization of solid and semisolid electrolytes for lithium and post-lithium batteries. Development of processes for the recycling-reuse of lithium batteries
Piercarlo Mustarelli (+39 0264485176)
piercarlo.mustarelli@unimib.it
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Energy

Electrochemical Energy Storage group. Preparation, characterization and functional characterization of materials for rechargeable batteries, capacitors and supercapacitors. Development, characterization and prototyping of electrochromic devices
Riccardo Ruffo (+39 0264485153)
riccardo.ruffo@unimib.it
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Multifunctional nanomaterials

NanoMat@Lab: Chemistry of inorganic and hybrid materials. The mission of NanoMat@Lab is the synthesis of innovative inorganic and hybrid nanomaterials looking at the economic, environmental sustainability and at the replacement if critical and toxic materials
Roberto Scotti (+39 0264485133)
roberto.scotti@unimib.it
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Energy efficiency

Inorganic materials for thermoelectrics
Dario Narducci (+39 0264485137)
dario.narducci@unimib.it
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Functional materials

Fabrication and study of semiconductor quantum nanostructures (EpiLab)
Stefano Sanguinetti (+39 0264485156)
stefano.sanguinetti@unimib.it
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Photocatalysis

Production of sustainable fuels (hydrogen, methanol, methane) and chemical intermediates by reduction of CO2 and water and nitrogen fixation to green ammonia, via sunlight (artificial photosynthesis) (Solar Energy Research Center MIB-SOLAR)
Alessandro Abbotto (+39 0264485227)
alessandro.abbotto@unimib.it
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Functional materials

Porous Materials: design, synthesis, structural characterization and switchable molecular dynamics for hydrogen and methane storage and purification as well as CO2 capture
Angiolina Comotti (+39 0264485140)
angiolina.comotti@unimib.it
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Catalysis

Theory of oxide surfaces, interfaces, and supported clusters
Gianfranco Pacchioni (+39 0264485219)
gianfranco.pacchioni@unimib.it
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Polymers

Synthesis and characterization of novel polymeric nanostructures (POSYLIFE)
Roberto Simonutti (+39 0264485132)
roberto.simonutti@unimib.it
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Sustainable materials

Low cost chemical deposition processes of inorganic thin films of kesterites and perovskites for photovoltaic applications
Simona Binetti (+39 0264485177)
simona.binetti@unimib.it
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Functional materials

Advanced spectroscopy of functional nanomaterials
Francesco Meinardi (+39 02644885181)
francesco.meinardi@unimib.it
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Nanotechnologies

Electronic structure calculations and molecular dynamics simulations of bidimensional materials (graphene, transition metal chalcogenides, and hexagonal boron nitride) and nanoparticles (oxide semicondutors) for fuel cells, water splitting, photocatalysis, photoelectrochemistry, and nanomedicine
Cristiana Di Valentin (+39 0264485235)
cristiana.divalentin@unimib.it
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Electrocatalysts

Electrocatalysis and Bioelectrocatalysis LAB (EBLAB). Synthesis and characterization of Platinum Group Metal-free (PGM-free) electrocatalysts for hydrogen production and conversion, CO2 ER and N2 RR. Bioelectrochemical systems for wastewater treatment and hydrogen production

Other R&D organizations

MIB-SOLAR Solar Energy Research Centre
MIB-SOLAR is a research centre to promote and encourage study and research of new materials and devices related to solar energy in its various forms: photovoltaic processes; photocatalytic effects of different processes
Contacts: Simona Binetti (+39 0264485177) - simona.binetti@unimib.it
Web site: https://mibsolar.unimib.it/en/
CORIMAV - Consortium for research on materials
CORIMAV is a consortium funded between the University of Milano – Bicocca and Pirelli Company for research on advanced materials. CORIMAV aim is the development of innovative technologies in the field of materials for tyre applications, on the basis of the scientific and technologic know-how of the University and Pirelli Company. CORIMAV funds three scholarships per year for the industrial curriculum of the doctorate in Materials Science and Nanotechnologies
Contacts: Barbara Di Credico, Supervisor of research activity and PhD students (+39 0264485189) - barbara.dicredico@unimib.it
Web site: https://www.mater.unimib.it/en/research/research-and-enterprise/consortia/corimav
L-NESS - Inter-University Center for Nanometric Epitaxial Structures on Silicon and Spintronics
The Laboratory for Epitaxial Nanostructures on Silicon and Spintronics (L-NESS) is an Inter-University research center of the University of Milano - Bicocca and the Polytecnico di Milano University aimed at the development and study of devices realized by the integration of semiconductors of the IV-IV and III-V groups for microelectronic, optoelectronic, quantum photonics and energy applications
Contacts: Stefano Sanguinetti (+39 0264485156) - stefano.sanguinetti@unimib.it
Web site: http://lness.como.polimi.it/index.php
Interdepartmental Spectroscopy Network
The Interdepartmental Spectroscopy Network brings together numerous researchers and a wide range of instruments from three different departments in the Science Area (Materials Science, Environmental and Earth Sciences and Biotechnology and Biosciences). The Interdepartmental Spectroscopy Network manages all the equipment available to both internal and external users in a coordinated manner. The skills developed over the years enable measurements on any type of material (powders, solids, liquids, biological materials, etc.) even under controlled conditions of temperature and atmosphere, and the design of new experimental procedures for in situ and in operando characterisations.
Contacts: Adele Sassella (+39 0264485160) - adele.sassella@unimib.it
Web site: https://www.mater.unimib.it/it/ricerca/research-facilities/laboratori-ricerca/laboratori-interdipartimentali/rete-interdipartimentale-spettroscopia

Collaborations with companies

  • Baker Hughes
  • Bugnion S.p.A.
  • Chimar S.r.l.
  • CRPI S.r.l.
  • ENI S.p.A.
  • Fluorsid S.p.A.
  • GemaTEG Italia S.r.l.
  • Intercos S.p.A.
  • ISC S.r.l.
  • MEMC Electronic Materials S.p.A.
  • Midac S.p.A.
  • Pirelli S.p.A.
  • Solvay Group
  • Volta Structural Energy S.r.l.
  • X-Nano S.r.l.

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