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Dipartimento di Chimica, Materiali e Ingegneria
Chimica Giulio Natta (CMIC)
Materials for Energy and Environment Group
Mat4En2 Laboratory
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Research Fields
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People
Prof. Giovanni Dotelli
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
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Research Fields
MATERIALS PREPARATION CHARACTERIZATION
FUEL CELLS
PEM-FCs
SOFCs
ORGANOCLAYS HYBRID ORGANIC-INORGANIC MATERIALS
SUSTAINABILITY AND GREEN PRODUCT DESIGN
LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS
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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
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Typical MPL preparation route
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PEM TEST BENCH
Impedance Spectroscopy
Polarization curves
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Research Fields
MATERIALS PREPARATION CHARACTERIZATION
FUEL CELLS
PEM-FCs
SOFCs
ORGANOCLAYS HYBRID ORGANIC-INORGANIC MATERIALS
SUSTAINABILITY AND GREEN PRODUCT DESIGN
LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS
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Solid Oxide Fuel CellsSOFCs 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

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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
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Research Fields
MATERIALS PREPARATION CHARACTERIZATION
FUEL CELLS
PEM-FCs
SOFCs
ORGANOCLAYS HYBRID ORGANIC-INORGANIC MATERIALS
SUSTAINABILITY AND GREEN PRODUCT DESIGN
LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS
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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

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Organoclays

Characterization XRD, TG, IR
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Research Fields
MATERIALS PREPARATION CHARACTERIZATION
FUEL CELLS
PEM-FCs
SOFCs
ORGANOCLAYS HYBRID ORGANIC-INORGANIC MATERIALS
SUSTAINABILITY AND GREEN PRODUCT DESIGN
LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS
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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
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LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT