1. INSTM, a consortium for material science and technology
Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale
per la Scienza e Tecnologia
dei Materiali i

2. INSTM:
groups all the Italian Universities (45) where research on Materials is carried out
more than scientists
integrates a “critical mass” of knowledge
About INSTM i

3. What INSTM aims to achieve
promotes and supports the research on Materials Science and Technology
develops and improves exchanges between Universities and Industries
supports technological transfer, spin-off activities and training for enterprises
promotes the public understanding of Materials Science and Technology
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4. (3 members + Director +President)
Administration Board
(45 members)
Executcive Board
(3 members + Director +President)
President
Teodoro Valente
INSTM structure
Director
Andrea Caneschi
Scientific Council
(9 members)
Research Units i

5. INSTM scientific sections
1. High mechanics, construction and transport Director: Prof. L. Montanaro, Polytechnic of Turin
2. Energy and environment Director: Prof. G. Centi, University of Messina
3. Systems for processing, transmission and storage of information Director: Prof. E. Dalcanale, University of Parma
4. Healthcare and food Director: Prof. C. Migliaresi, University of Trento
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6. INSTM ad hoc committees
1. Conservation and valorization of cultural heritage Director: Prof. M. Matteini, CNR-ICVBC, Florence
2. Computational calculus
Director: Prof. A. Polimeno, University of Padova
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7. INSTM Research Centres
1. Transformation technology for polymeric and composite materials
Coordinator: Prof. D. Acierno, University of Naples Federico II
2. Surfaces and nanostructured interphases Coordinator: Prof. A. Zecchina, University of Turin
3. CRIMSON - Reference Centre for the modelling and simulation of molecular organisations and nanosystems
Coordinator: Prof. C. Zannoni, University of Bologna
4. Bioactive polymeric materials for
biomedical and environmental applications
Coordinator: Prof. E. Chiellini, University of Pisa
5. Research centre of nanosized materials for microelectronic and related applications
Coordinator: Prof. I. L. Fragalà, University of Catania
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8. INSTM Research Centres
6. LINCE - Laboratory of technology and engineering of ceramic materials
Coordinator: Prof. L. Montanaro, Polytechnic of Turin
7. Reference Centre for controlled porosity materials
Coordinator: Prof. P. Innocenzi, University of Sassari
8. NIPLAB - Laboratory of nanocomposites and
multifunctional polymeric hybrid materials
Coordinator: Prof. J. M. Kenny, University of Perugia
9. LAMM - Laboratory for molecular magnetism
Coordinator: Prof. D. Gatteschi, University of Florence
10. CASPE - Laboratory of catalysts for
sustainable production and energy
Coordinator: Prof. G. Centi, University of Messina
11. Semi-crystalline polymeric materials
Coordinator: Prof. G. Guerra, University of Salerno
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9. INSTM Research Centres
12. LASCAMM - Laboratory of synthesis and characterization of organometallic-based molecular materials
Coordinator: Prof. M. Ghedini, University of Calabria
13. VILLAGE - Virtual italian laboratory for large-scale applications in a geographically distributed environment
Coordinator: Prof. O. Crescenzi, University of Naples Federico II
14. LITS - Laboratory of surface treatments engineering
Coordinator: Prof. T. Valente, University of Rome La Sapienza
15. PREMIO - Centre for the preparation of innovative materials with optimised chemical-physical properties
Coordinator: Prof. G. Flor, University of Pavia
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10. Keuro
Keuro
INSTM annual budget-1 i

11. INSTM annual budget-2 2012 2011 2010 i www.instm.it 1,7% FFO 27% other
71,3% research projects
5% FFO
27% other
2011
INSTM annual budget-2
68% research projects
18,5% other
2,9% FFO
2010
78,6% research projects i

12. INSTM annual budget-3 2010 2011 2012 i www.instm.it FFO 1.102 k€

13. INSTM industrial contracts
Keuro
INSTM industrial contracts i

14. Numbers of patents applications
2010
2 european + PCT
INSTM patents applications
2011
1 italian, 2 european + PCT
2012
7 italian, 4 european + PCT i

15. Numbers of publications
2010
454
INSTM publications
2011
513
2012
517 i

16. CIVR (Committee for the Evaluation of Research established by the Ministry of Education, Universities and Research) evaluation of INSTM research ( ), Area 03 – Chemical Sciences:
Ranking
1st
INSTM research
CIVR evaluation of INSTM research ( ), Area 15c – Sciences and technologies of nano and microsystems:
Ranking
3rd i

17. INSTM in FP6: Networks of Excellence
1. Molecular approach to nanomagnets and multifunctional materials (MAGMANet, concluded in 2009)
INSTM Coordinator: Prof. D. Gatteschi, University of Florence
2. Integrated design of catalytic nanomaterials for sustainable production (IDECAT, concluded in 2010)
INSTM Coordinator: Prof. G. Centi, University of Messina
3. Nanostructured and functional polymer-based materials and nanocompositeds (Nanofun-poly, concluded in 2008)
INSTM Coordinator: Prof. J. M. Kenny, University of Perugia
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18. From NoE to European Institutes
MAGMANet
European Institute of Molecular Magnetism (EIMM)
IDECAT
European Research Institute of Catalysis (ERIC)
From NoE to European Institutes
Nanofun-poly
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19. 1. Innovative catalytic technologies and materials for next gas to liquid processes (NEXT-GTL, FP7-NMP-2008-LARGE-2)
Coordinator: INSTM, Prof. G. Centi, Università di Messina
2. Integration of nanoreactor and multisite catalysis for a sustainable chemical production (INCAS, FP7-NMP )
Coordinator: INSTM, Prof. S. Perathoner, Università di Messina
3. Nanocrystalline Permanent Magnets Based on Hybrid Metal-Ferrites (NANOPYME, NMP )
Coordinator: Fundacion IMDEA Nanociencia
4. Biomaterials for Tracheal Replacement in Age-related Cancer via a Humanly Engineered Airway (BIOTRACHEA, NMP )
Coordinator: Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi
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20. 5. Visible-Light Active Metal Oxide Nano-catalysts for Sustainable Solar Hydrogen Production (SOLAROGENIX, NMP )
Coordinator: University of Cologne
6. Consolidation of the European Centre for Nanostructured Polymers (ECNP-GROWTH, FP7-NMP3-SA )
Coordinator: INSTM, Prof. M. J. Kenny, Università di Perugia
7. Development of injection and blow extrusion molded biodegradable and multifunctional packages by nanotechnology: improvement of structural and barrier properties, smart features and sustainability (DIBBIOPACK, FP7-NMP4-LA )
Coordinator: Fundacion AITIIP
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21. 8. Bottom-up fabrication of nano carbon-inorganic hybrid materials for photocatalytic hydrogen production (CARINHYPH, NMP )
Coordinator: Fundación IMDEA Materiales
9. A novel and efficient method for the production of polyhydroxyalkanoate polymer-based packaging from olive oil waste water (OLI-PHA, NMP )
Coordinator: Innovació i Recerca Industrial i Sostenible (IRIS)
10. High-frequency ELectro-Magnetic technologies for advanced processing of ceramic matrix composites and graphite expansion (HELM, NMP )
Coordinator: INSTM, Prof. A. Lazzeri, Università di Pisa)
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22. INSTM in FP7: Security i www.instm.it
1. Drugs and precursor sensing by complementing low cost multiple techniques (CUSTOM, FP7-SEC )
Coordinator: Selex Sistemi Integrati
2. Rapid screening and identification of illegal Drugs by IR absorption spectroscopy and gas chromatography (DIRAC, FP7-SEC )
Coordinator: Consorzio CREO Centro Ricerche Elettro-Ottiche
3. Detection of olfactory traces by orthogonal gas identification technologies (DOGGIES, SEC )
Coordinator: III V Lab Gie
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23. INSTM in FP7: Research for the benefit of SMEs
1. Sustainable technologies for the production of biodegradable materials based on natural chitin-nanofibrils derived by waste of fish industry, to produce food grade packaging (n-CHITOPACK, SME )
Coordinator: Mavi Sud Srl
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24. INSTM in FP7: Marie Curie Action
1. Electron Spin Noise Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (ESNSTM, FP7-PEOPLE-2011-IAPP)
Coordinator: Ben Gurion University
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25. INSTM and MiUR: FIRB Projects
1. Surface assisted selective transfection (SAST)
INSTM Coordinators: Dr. G. Candiani, Polytechnic of Milan, Dr. M. Valente, University of Rome La Sapienza, Dr. C. Punta, Polytechnic of Milan, Dr. G. Raffaini, Polytechnic of Milan, Dr. M. Tommasini, Polytechnic of Milan
2. Italian research net for nanoscience (ItalNanoNet)
INSTM Coordinators: Prof. R. Bozio, University of Padua, Prof. I. Fragalà, University of Catania
3. Studio del flusso di energia e di carica in nuovi sistemi multicromoforici sintetizzati ad hoc, di complessità controllata e crescente: verso sistemi intelligenti per la fotovoltaica organica
INSTM Coordinators: Dr. C. Cappelli, University of Pisa
4. Nuove sfide nel nanomagnetismo molecolare: dalla dinamica di spin al quantum-information processing
INSTM Coordinator: Dr. L. Sorace, Università di Firenze
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26. INSTM and MiUR: FIRB Projects
5. Supramolecularly templated synthesis of homochiral carbon nanotubes for photovoltaic applications (SUPRACARBON)
INSTM Coordinators: Dr. G. Di Santo, University of Trieste – Sincrotrone Trieste
6. Tera-Fermi. Una linea di luce TH2 sul laser a elettroni liberi Fermi
INSTM Coordinators: Dr. A. Perucchi, University of Trieste – Sincrotrone Trieste
7. Rete Integrata per la Nano Medicina (RINAME)
INSTM Coordinators: Prof. D. Gatteschi, University of Florence, Prof. G. Condorelli, University of Catania, Prof. A. Lascialfari, University of Milan
8. Approcci nanotecnologici per la teragnostica dei tumori
INSTM Coordinators: Dr. L. Casalis, University of Trieste – Sincrotrone Trieste
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27. INSTM and MiUR: PON Projects
1. Ambition power e formazione di ricercatori esperti nello sviluppo di package, front end e applicazioni industriali di moduli elettronici ad alta densità di potenza
INSTM Coordinators: Prof. T. Valente, University of Rome La Sapienza, Prof. G. R. Compagnini, University of Catania
2. Catalizzatori per l'energia e l'ambiente nanostrutturati (CLEAN)
INSTM Coordinators: Prof. T. Caronna, Università di Bergamo, Prof. G. Centi, Università di Messina
3. Sviluppo della tecnologia sol-gel per il miglioramento del benessere in ambienti indoor
INSTM Coordinators: Prof. A. Cigada, Politecnico di Milano, Prof. A. Montenero, Università di Parma
4. Sviluppo di materiali polimerici a memoria di forma per impieghi biomedicali (SMEMPOL)
INSTM Coordinators: Prof. T. Riccò, Università di Brescia, Prof. F. Pilati, Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia
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28. INSTM and SME: Industria 2015 projects Made in Italy Area:
1. Large light ceramic surfaces profusely decorated
INSTM Coordinator: Prof. E. Chiellini, University of Pisa
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29. INSTM Italian and international partners
Collaboration agreements has been signed between INSTM and:
Kyoto Institute of Technology
Aviospace
Regione Lombardia
Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT)
Sincrotrone Trieste SCpA
INSTM collaborates with:
CNR
AIRI
NANOTEC IT
Veneto Nanotech SCpA
GE Oil & Gas – Nuovo Pignone
Association Stichting Dutch Polymer Institute
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30. INSTM contact points President Teodoro Valente Director
ICMMPM Departement, La Sapienza University of Rome, Via Eudossiana, Rome (Italy) Tel: ;
Director
Andrea Caneschi
INSTM contact points
Department of Chemistry, University of Florence, Via della Lastruccia, Sesto Fiorentino (Italy) Tel
Secretariat
Claudia Bettaccini
INSTM Consortium, Via Giusti, Florence (Italy) Tel i