1. Dipartimento di Chimica, Materiali e Ingegneria Chimica “Giulio Natta” (CMIC)
Materials for Energy and Environment Group
Mat4En2 Laboratory

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. Typical MPL preparation route
Ink formulation
rheology
deposition
Thermal treatment
MPL

7. PEM TEST BENCH + - Impedance Spectroscopy Polarization curves VAC IAC
AC Perturbation
Solartron SL1260
IAC
VAC
Electronic Load + -

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. Orthochlorophenol (OCP)
Organoclays
Orthochlorophenol (OCP)
Nitrobenzene (NB) +
Characterization: XRD, TG, IR

14. 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

15. 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

16. LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT fertilizers Refinery Farm dairy
Life Cycle Analysis of a Glass of Milk
market