ALl-Polymer
Specific mission
The research activities of the All-polymer-group are focused on different aspects of polymer engineering, including the design and formulation of new compounds based on thermoplastic matrices (also biopolymers or recycled polymers) suitable for specific applications, the investigation of structure-property-processing relationships in polymers, polymer blends and polymer composite systems and the overall rheological, physico-chemical, thermal, mechanical and fire characterization of polymer-based systems (bulk materials, thin films, foams, and fabrics).
Main research Topics
ALL-POLYMER GROUP is developing the following research topics:
- Polymer processing: research activities in this topic include the evaluation of the effects of different processing techniques on the final properties of the formulated materials, the optimization of the processing conditions (also with the utilization of simulation software for injection molding and compounding), the setup of processing-rheology relationships, the design of polymer-based materials suitable for specific processing operations (such as film blowing or 3D-printing).
- Development of polymer-based systems and investigation on the structure-property relationships: this research activity concerns the design, preparation, and characterization of polymer blends and composite materials containing micro- or nano-fillers (such as talc, silica, calcium carbonate, nanoclays, graphene and graphene-like materials).
- Surface and bulk flame retardant treatments performed on different polymeric substrates (films, foams and fabrics): different additives and flame retardants, also including bio-sourced products are designed, applied, and assessed. (Nano)particle absorption, sol-gel methods and layer by layer depositions are exploited and the fire performance is thoroughly evaluated by means of flammability (UL94 and LOI) and forced combustion (cone calorimetry) tests.
- Design, preparation and characterization of UV- and UV-LED curable coatings: multifunctional coatings showing enhanced thermo-mechanical, flame retardant, electrical and barrier properties are investigated. This research topic also includes the formulation of recipes suitable for Stereolithography and the overall characterization of their performances.
- Development of sustainable polymer-based materials: studies in this topic concern the design, preparation, and characterization of polymer systems based on bio-derived and/or bio-degradable polymers (also suitable for applications at industrial level), formulation of biopolymer-based blends, design of composite systems containing fillers derived from industrial and agro-industrial wastes, utilization of polymers recovered from recycling processes and up-cycling strategies.
Main partnerships
- Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Tarragona, Spain;
- National Engineering Research Center of Flame Retardant Materials, School of Materials, Beijing Institute of Technology P.R.China;
- Centre Català del Plàstic (CCP) - Unversitat Politècnica de Catalunya BarcelonaTech (EEBE-UPC);
- Università di Genova;
- Università di Sassari;
- Università di Bergamo;
- Università di Parma;
- Università di Bologna;
- CNR-IPCB Portici;
- CNR-ISMAC Milano;
- CNR-STEMS Torino;
- ENEA Centro ricerche Casaccia
- Consorzio Proplast
Projects and publications
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Selected funded research projects
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MICRO- AND NANO-PLASTICS IN AGRIRICULTURAL SOILS: SOURCES, ENVIRONMENTAL FATE AND IMPACTS ON ECOSYSTEM SERVICES AND OVERALL SUSTAINABILITY
FRACHE ALBERTO
2021 - 2026 (Current) -
RECIPLAST - APPROCCIO ALL'ECONOMIA CIRCOLARE NEI SETTORI PACKAGING E AUTO PER IL RICICLO DI PRODOTTI IN PLASTICA DA SCARTO INDUSTRIALE E FINE VITA
FRACHE ALBERTO, ZANETTI MARIACHIARA
2019 - 2021 (Completed) -
BIOMACROMOLECULES FROM MUNICIPAL SOLID BIO-WASTE FRACTIONS AND FISH WASTE FOR HIGH ADDED VALUE APPLICATIONS
MALUCELLI GIULIO
2017 - 2020 (Completed) -
GAINING INSIGHTS IN THE MICROBIAL DEGRADATION OF POLYETHYLENE PLASTICS TO PROMOTE EFFICIENT BIOREMEDIATION STRATEGIES
FRACHE ALBERTO
2015 - 2019 (Completed)
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MICRO- AND NANO-PLASTICS IN AGRIRICULTURAL SOILS: SOURCES, ENVIRONMENTAL FATE AND IMPACTS ON ECOSYSTEM SERVICES AND OVERALL SUSTAINABILITY
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Selected recent publications
2022-
Anaerobic digestion and aerobic composting of rigid biopolymers in bio-waste treatment: fate and effects on the final compost
Article
Bandini, Francesca; Taskin, Eren; Vaccari, Filippo; Soldano, Mariangela; Piccinini, Sergio; Frache, Alberto; Remelli, Sara; Menta, Cristina; Sandro Cocconcelli, Pier; Puglisi, Edoardo
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
Elsevier
Vol.351 pp.11 ISSN:0960-8524 DOI:10.1016/j.biortech.2022.126934 -
Flame-retardant waterborne polyurethanes
Book chapter
Malucelli, Giulio
Eco-Friendly Waterborne Polyurethanes Synthesis, Properties, and Applications
CRC Press (STATI UNITI D'AMERICA)
pp.17 (pp.119-135) ISBN:9781003173526 DOI:10.1201/9781003173526 -
Mechanical, electrical, thermal and tribological behavior of epoxy resin composites reinforced with waste hemp-derived carbon fibers
Article
Bartoli, Mattia; Duraccio, Donatella; Faga, Maria Giulia; Piatti, Erik; Torsello, Daniele; Ghigo, Gianluca; Malucelli, Giulio
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
Springer
pp.16 ISSN:0022-2461 DOI:10.1007/s10853-022-07550-9 -
Preparation and characterization of 3D-Printed biobased composites containing micro- or nanocrystalline cellulose
Article
Palucci Rosa, Raphael; Rosace, Giuseppe; Arrigo, Rossella; Malucelli, Giulio
POLYMERS
MDPI
Vol.14 pp.21 ISSN:2073-4360 DOI:10.3390/polym14091886 -
FDM Printability of PLA Based-Materials: The Key Role of the Rheological Behavior
Article
Arrigo, Rossella; Frache, Alberto
POLYMERS
MDPI
Vol.14 pp.15 ISSN:2073-4360 DOI:10.3390/polym14091754
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Thermal, dynamic-mechanical and electrical properties of UV-LED curable coatings containing porcupine-like carbon structures
Article
Arrigo, Rossella; Bartoli, Mattia; Torsello, Daniele; Ghigo, Gianluca; Malucelli, Giulio
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
Elsevier
Vol.28 pp.9 ISSN:2352-4928 DOI:10.1016/j.mtcomm.2021.102630 -
Designing 3D printable polypropylene: Material and process optimisation through rheology
Article
Bertolino, M.; Battegazzore, D.; Arrigo, R.; Frache, A.
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
Elsevier B.V.
Vol.40 pp.9 ISSN:2214-8604 DOI:10.1016/j.addma.2021.101944 -
Dielectric spectroscopy of PP/MWCNT nanocomposites: Relationship with crystalline structure and injection molding condition
Article
Monti, M.; Zaccone, M.; Frache, A.; Torre, L.; Armentano, I.
NANOMATERIALS
MDPI AG
Vol.11 pp.14 (pp.1-14) ISSN:2079-4991 DOI:10.3390/nano11020550 -
Structure–property relationships in bionanocomposites for pipe extrusion applications
Article
Botta, Luigi; Paolo La Mantia, Francesco; Chiara Mistretta, Maria; Oliveri, Antonino; Arrigo, Rossella; Malucelli, Giulio
POLYMERS
MDPI
Vol.13 pp.13 ISSN:2073-4360 DOI:10.3390/polym13050782 -
Synthesis and characterization of UV-curable nanocellulose/ZnO/AlN acrylic flexible films: thermal, dynamic mechanical and piezoelectric response
Article
Assunta Signore, Maria; De Pascali, Chiara; Duraccio, Donatella; Malucelli, Giulio; Fioravanti, Ambra; Melissano, Enrico; Concetta Martucci, Maria; Masieri, Maurizio; Siciliano, Pietro; Francioso, Luca
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
Wiley
Vol.138 pp.15 ISSN:0021-8995 DOI:10.1002/app.49731
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Effect of injection molding conditions on crystalline structure and electrical resistivity of PP/MWCNT nanocomposites
Article
Zaccone, M.; Armentano, I.; Cesano, F.; Scarano, D.; Frache, A.; Torre, L.; Monti, M.
POLYMERS
MDPI AG
Vol.12 pp.17 ISSN:2073-4360 DOI:10.3390/POLYM12081685 -
Is it possible to mechanical recycle the materials of the disposable filtering masks?
Article
Battegazzore, D.; Cravero, F.; Frache, A.
POLYMERS
MDPI AG
Vol.12 pp.18 (pp.1-18) ISSN:2073-4360 DOI:10.3390/polym12112726 -
Preparation and characterization of UV-LED curable acrylic films containing biochar and/or multiwalled carbon nanotubes: effect of the filler loading on the rheological, thermal and optical properties
Book chapter
Strongone, Valentina; Bartoli, Mattia; Jagdale, PRAVIN VITTHAL; Arrigo, Rossella; Tagliaferro, Alberto; Malucelli, Giulio
State-of-the-art polymer science and technology in Italy (2019,2020)
MDPI (ITALIA)
pp.15 (pp.241-255) ISBN:9783039431816 DOI:10.3390/books978-3-03943-181-6 -
Thermal and fire behavior of a bio-based epoxy/silica hybrid cured with methyl nadic anhydride
Article
Bifulco, Aurelio; Marotta, Angela; Passaro, Jessica; Costantini, Aniello; Cerruti, Pierfrancesco; Gentile, Gennaro; Ambrogi, Veronica; Malucelli, Giulio; Branda, Francesco
POLYMERS
MDPI
Vol.12 pp.13 (pp.1-13) ISSN:2073-4360 DOI:10.3390/polym12081661 -
Poly(lactic Acid)–Biochar biocomposites: effect of processing and filler content on rheological, thermal, and mechanical properties
Article
Arrigo, Rossella; Bartoli, Mattia; Malucelli, Giulio
POLYMERS
MDPI
Vol.12 pp.13 ISSN:2073-4360 DOI:10.3390/polym12040892
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Multilayer cotton fabric bio-composites based on PLA and PHB copolymer for industrial load carrying applications
Article
Battegazzore, Daniele; Abt, Tobias; Lluisa Maspoch, Maria; Frache, Alberto
COMPOSITES. PART B, ENGINEERING
Elsevier Ltd.
Vol.163 pp.8 (pp.761-768) ISSN:1359-8368 DOI:10.1016/j.compositesb.2019.01.057 -
UV-curable acrylic coatings containing biomacromolecules: A new fire retardant strategy for ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers
Article
Malucelli, Giulio; Barbalini, Marco
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
Elsevier
Vol.127 pp.8 (pp.330-337) ISSN:0300-9440 DOI:10.1016/j.porgcoat.2018.11.039
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Sustainable and High Performing Biocomposites with Chitosan/Sepiolite Layer-by-Layer Nanoengineered Interphases
Article
Battegazzore, Daniele; Frache, Alberto; Carosio, Federico
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
American Chemical Society
Vol.6 pp.5 (pp.9601-9605) ISSN:2168-0485 DOI:10.1021/acssuschemeng.8b02907 -
Effects of the nanofiller size and aspect ratio on the thermal and rheological behavior of PEG nanocomposites containing boehmites or hydrotalcites
Article
Arrigo, Rossella; Ronchetti, SILVIA MARIA; Montanaro, Laura; Malucelli, Giulio
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
Springer
Vol.134 pp.14 (pp.1667-1680) ISSN:1588-2926 DOI:10.1007/s10973-018-7555-6 -
Relaxation Dynamics in Polyethylene Glycol/Modified Hydrotalcite Nanocomposites
Article
Arrigo, Rossella; Antonioli, Diego; Lazzari, Massimo; Gianotti, Valentina; Laus, Michele; Montanaro, Laura; Malucelli, Giulio
POLYMERS
MDPI
Vol.10 pp.10 (pp.1182-1191) ISSN:2073-4360
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Anaerobic digestion and aerobic composting of rigid biopolymers in bio-waste treatment: fate and effects on the final compost
Reference laboratories
- Chemical preparation laboratory - Alessandria
- Flame tests laboratory
- Polymer characterization Laboratory
- Surfaces Laboratory 1
- Surfaces Laboratory 2
- Technology Laboratory
- BERNAGOZZI GIULIA
- CRAVERO FULVIA
- DURACCIO DONATELLA
- GNOFFO CHIARA
- MATTA SAMUELE
- QUERO ALESSANDRA