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R&D areas on which Department of Civil,
Chemical, Environmental and Materials
Engineering (DICAM) can host foreign PhD
students and Post-Docs for 3-4 year projects
Francesco Ubertini, Head of DICAM
[email protected]
Fabio Fava, Deputy Head of DICAM
[email protected]
Ezio Mesini, DICAM Delegate for International Relations
[email protected]
Alessandro Paglianti, Coordinator of DICAM Research committee
[email protected]
Bologna, August 3, 2012
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Climate Changes
Hydrology, climate processes and water resources management.
The selected R&D topic mainly focus on:
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The development and testing of innovative techniques for improving hydrological predictions in
ungauged and scarcely gauged catchments,
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analysis of historical hydrological time-series (rainfall and discharges) aimed at checking the
possible presence of changes in the frequency regime and the impacts of such alterations on the
surface water availability.
Contact person
Alberto Montanari
DICAM Costruzioni idrauliche
Viale Risorgimento, 2
40136 Bologna (Italy)
Ph: +39-0512093366
E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.unibo.it/docenti/alberto.montanari
Funding
• EU COST Action ES0901 "FloodFreq" - European Procedures for Flood Frequency
Estimation http://www.cost-floodfreq.eu.
• MIUR, 2010-2011. "Analisi dell'incertezza di osservazioni di precipitazione e deflusso
fluviale ed effetti sulla gestione delle emergenze idriche" National Interest Research
Projects (http://prin.cineca.it/) 2008, 08, Bologna, Montanari
• PUB Prediction in Ungauged Basins. Coordinamento (A. Montanari) e Gruppo di Lavoro su
"Design Flow Estimation in Ungauged Basins"
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References
• Koutsoyiannis D, Montanari A, 2007: Statistical analysis of hydroclimatic time series:
Uncer-tainty and insights. WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH, Vol.43 (5) DOI:
10.1029/2006WR005592
• Di Baldassarre G, Montanari A, 2009. Uncertainty in river discharge observations: a
quantitative analysis. HYDROLOGY AND EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCES, 13 (6), 913-921
• Bloschl G, Montanari A, 2010. Climate change impacts-throwing the dice?. Hydrological
Processes, 24 (3), 374-381. DOI: 10.1002/hyp.7574
• Castellarin A, 2007. Probabi-listic envelope curves for design flood estimation at ungauged
sites. WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH, 43 (4), 12pp. DOI: 10.1029/2005WR004384
• Di Baldassarre G, Castellarin A, Montanari A, Brath A, 2009. Probability-weighted hazard
maps for comparing different flood risk management strategies: a case study. NATURAL
HAZARDS, 50 (3), 479-496. DOI: 10.1007/s11069-009-9355-6
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Sanitary & Environmental Engineering
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Wastewater treatment and plant management
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Finishing, recovery and reuse of treated urban wastewater
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Sea pollution and wastewater outfall
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Mitigation of odour emissions from biological treatment plants of wastewater and solid
wasteWater distribution and drainage systems.
Ongoing research activities:
Full scale investigations about finishing by FWS phytotreatment systems and facultative lagoons
Laboratory investigations on WWTP control parameters pointed out by artificial neural network.
Monitoring and modelling of freshwater coastal dispersion coming from direct sea outfalls and from
from mouth of harbour channels
Contact person
Maurizio Mancini
DICAM Idraulica
viale Risorgimento, 2
Ph: +39 0512093752
http://www.unibo.it/docenti/maurizio.mancini
Funding
• Italian projects with industrial partners:
OPPIMITTI S.p.A (2009-2010)
FURIA s.r.l (2010-2011)
• Regional projects:
REGIONE EMILIA ROMAGNA- CIRI –Edilizia e Costruzioni- Fluidodinamica per le
applicazioni civili energetiche ed ambientali - http://www.edilizia-costruzioni.unibo.it/ricerca
References
• .Bragadin G.L., Mancini M.L., Turchetto A. (2009). Wastewater discharge by estuarine
transition flow and thermoaline conditioning in shore habitat near Cesenatico breakwaters.
Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on Coastal Structures.-Venice. July 2-4,
2007. (vol. II, pp. 1101 - 1112). World Scientific Publishing Company Pte Ltd. ISBN: 978981-4280-99-0.
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• Mancini M.L. (2008). Wastewater finishing by combined algal and bacterial biomass in a
tidal flow channel. Modeling and field experiences in Cesenatico. Proceedings of the
International Symposium on Sanitary and Environmental Engineering-SIDISA 08-Florence
(Italy). 24-27 june 2008. (vol. 1, pp. 50/1 - 50/8). ISBN: 978-88-903557-0-7.
• Bragadin G.L., Mancini M.L. (2010). Stormwater tanks option in remediation of Candiano
head channel area at Ravenna: functions, design, environmental impact. Proceedings of the
34th IABSE-International Symposium on large structures and infrastructures for
environmentally constrained and urbanized areas.VENICE.22-24 sept.2010.(vol.1,pp.790/1790/8).ISBN: 978-3-85748-122-2.
• Luccarini L., Bragadin G.L., Colombini G., Mancini M., Mello P., Montali M., Sottara D.
(2010). Formal veriﬁcation of wastewater treatment processes using events detected from
continuous signals by means of artiﬁcial neural networks.Case study:SBR plant.
International Review: ENVIRONMENTAL MODELLING & SOFTWARE.vol.25,pp.648 660 ELSEVIER Ltd. May 2010 ISSN: 1364-8152.
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C. C. Borghi, M. Fabbri, M. Fiorini, M. Mancini, P. L. Ribani. (2011). Magnetic removal of
surfactants from wastewater using micrometric iron oxide powders. International
Review:SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY. vol. 83, pp. 180 - 188.
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Marine Engineering
Maritime hydraulics and costal engineering.
Ongoing research activity:
Coastal zone monitoring and management; flood risk analysis.
Wave energy exploitation;Wind energy exploitation, either with mini installation or offshore wind
platform.
Contact person
Alberto Lamberti
DICAM Idraulica
Ph: +39 0512093749
http://www.unibo.it/docenti/alberto.lamberti
Funding
• EU-FP7, 2008-2011. CORES “Components for Ocean Renewable Energy Systems”;
http://hmrc.ucc.ie/cores/
• MIUR, 2010-2011. National Interest Research Projects, (http://prin.cineca.it) 2008, 08,
Bologna, Lamberti “Tools for the assessment of coastal zone vulnerability related to the
foreseen climate change”
References
• Archetti R & Romagnoli C, 2011. Analysis of the effects of different storm events on
shoreline dynamics of an artificially embayed beach. Earth Surface Processes and
Landforms. doi: 10.1002/esp.2162.
• Archetti R & Zanuttigh B, 2010. Integrated monitoring of the hydro-morphodynamics of a
beach protected by low crested detached breakwaters. Coastal Engineering, 57 (10), 879891.
• Davidson M., M. Van Koningsveld, A. de Kruif, J. Rawson, R. Holman, A. Lamberti, R.
Medina, A. Kroon, S. Aarninkhof, 2007.The CoastView project: developing video-derived
coastal state indicators in support of coastal zone management. Coastal Engineering, 54 (67), 463-475
• Zanuttigh B, Martinelli L, Lamberti A, 2008. Wave overtopping and piling-up at permeable
low-crested structures, COASTAL ENGINEERING 55 (6), 484-498
• Martinelli L, Lamberti A, Frigaard P, 2007. Effect of shortcrestedness and obliquity on non
breaking and breaking wave forcesapplied to vertical caisson breakwaters. Coastal
Engineering Journal, 49 (2), 173-203.
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Sustainable Development (1)
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Water distribution and drainage systems.
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River and torrent hydraulics and landscape defence.
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Groundwater mechanics and hydraulics.
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Risk analysis of hydraulic systems.
Ongoing research activity:
Monitoring and numerical modeling of river hydromorphodynamics.
Reliability and life cycle assessment of urban hydraulic systems.
Stochastic groundwater hydraulics and probabilistic risk assessment in groundwater.
Contact person
Vittorio Di Federico
DICAM-Hydraulics
Tel. (+39) 051 2093750
Fax (+39) 051 2093263
http://www.unibo.itdocenti/vittorio.difederico
Funding
• EU-FP7 2009-2012. CLARIS-LPB «Hydroclimate and society in La Plata Basin»;
http://www.claris-eu.org/
• EU-FP7, 2011-2015. TRUST “Transition to the Urban Water Services of Tomorrow”;
http://www.trust-i.net
References
• Di Federico V, M Pinelli, R Ugarelli, 2010. Estimates of effective permeability for nonNewtonian fluid flow in randomly heterogeneous porous media, Stochastic Environmental
Research and Risk Assessment, 24(7), 1067–1076. DOI 10.1007/s00477-010-0397-9.
• Ugarelli R, V Di Federico, 2010. Optimal scheduling of replacement and rehabilitation in
wastewater pipeline networks, ASCE J. of Water Resources Planning and Management,
136(3), 348-356, doi:10.1061/(ASCE)WR.1943-5452.0000038.
• Ugarelli R, SM Kristensen, J Røstum, S Sægrov, V Di Federico, 2009. Statistical analysis
and definition of blockages-prediction formulae for the wastewater network of Oslo by
evolutionary computing, Water Science & Technology, 59(8), 1457–1470,
doi:10.2166/wst.2009.152.
• Guerrero M, RN Szupiany, M Amsler, 2011. Comparison of acoustic backscattering
techniques for suspended sediments investigation. Flow measurement and Instrumentation
(2011), doi:10.1016/j.flowmeasinst.2011.06.003
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• Zanuttigh B, Lamberti A, 2007. Instability and surge development in debris flows.
REVIEWS OF GEOPHYSICS, 45 (3), RG3006.
Sustainable Development (2)
Geomatics and land survey:
- geodetic techniques and applications;
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techniques for environmental and landscape applications;
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techniques for cultural heritage applications;
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applied geology
Contact person
Gabriele Bitelli
DICAM Geomatics Engineering;
Viale Risorgimento, 2;
40136 Bologna BO; Italy
Ph: +39 0512093104
http://www.unibo.it/docenti/gabriele.bitelli
Funding
• EU-FP7 2010-2013. SubCoast “Assessing and monitoring sbsidence hazards in coastal
lowland around Europe” (http://www.subcoast.eu/)
• EU CENTRAL 2010-2013. EnergyCity “Reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions
in cities across Central Europe” (http://www.energycity2013.eu/)
• PNRA Italian Antarctic Research Program (http://www.pnra.it/)
• ASI
Italian
Space
Agency
2010-2012:
(https://eopi.asi.it/asi/asi?aoname=cosmo&cmd=aodetail)
Cosmo
SkyMed
AO
• MIUR National Interest Research Projects http://prin.cineca.it/:
2007,08, Bologna “Geoma-tics for Public Admini-stration Government”
2007,08, Modena, “Rilievo ed analisi … dei movimenti e delle deformazioni di aree
soggette a rischio territoriale”
2008,08, Torino, “MAPPER Procedures for multisour-ce data acquisition and processing for
risk management”
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References
• Bitelli G, Girelli VA: "Metrical use of declassified satellite imagery for an area of
archaeological interest in Turkey", Journal of Cultural Heritage, vol. 10S, 35-40, ISSN
1296-2074, doi:10.1016/j.culher.2009.08.004, Elsevier, 2009
• Borgatti L, L Vittuari, A Zanutta: “Geomatic Methods for Punctual and Areal Control of
Surface Changes due to Landslide Phenomena”, in: Landslides: Causes, Types and Effects,
Hauppauge, NY, Nova Science Publishers Inc., 2010, pp. 133 - 176
• Dawson J, P Sarti, GM Johnston, L Vittuari: "Indirect approach to invariant point
determination for SLR and VLBI systems: an assessment", «JOURNAL OF GEODESY»,
2007, 81(6-8), pp. 433-441
• Gandolfi S, Barbarella M, Ronci E, Burchi A: "Close photogrammetry and laser scanning
using a mobile mapping system for the high detailed survey of a high density urban area",
“Int. Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences”,
2008, XXXVII, pp.909-914
• Zanutta A, Vittuari L, Gandolfi S, 2008: "Geodetic GPS-based analysis of recent crustal
motions in Victoria Land (Antarctica)", Global and Planetary Change, 62, pp.115-131
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Petroleum, Gas, and Mineral Energy
Earth resources and mining:
• characterization of mineral, energetic and environmental resources;
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techniques and numerical models for escavation and mining;
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oil field and aquifer engineering;
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raw materials exploitation and recycling;
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exploitation of geothermal resources
Contact person
Roberto BRUNO
DICAM, Georisorse
Via Terracini, 28
40100 Bologna.
Ph: +39 3355468613 / 0512090238
http: www.unibo.it/docenti/roberto.bruno
Funding
• EuropeAid, 2005-2009
• ALFA-FARO - Formaçao Avançada no sector das Rochas Ornamentais
http://serwebdicma.ing.unibo.it/alfa_faro/
• Tuscany Region, 2008-2010. MACGEO – “Mathematical Modelling of Geothermal
Systems for Defining Decision Tools aimed to Monitor the Geothermal Permits”
http://macgeo.math.unifi.it/~macgeo/
• MIUR, National Interest Research Project, http://prin.cineca.it/ :
2007, 09, Bologna, Berry. “Advanced Technologies Application to Geo-mining
Characterization to Optimize the Design, Recovery, Safety and Environmental Protection of
Quarrying”.
2006 008, 08, Torino, Barla, "Tunnel design under seismic conditions"
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References
• ezende Freitas C, Bruno R & Mourao Moura AC (2009) – Técnicas de processamento
digital de imagens aplicadas à classificação das rochas ornamentais: Uso de componentes
principais para cálculo do variograma, in “Formação avançada no Sector das Rochas
Ornamentais e do Geoprocessamento Chapter 4 - Pina P, Saraiva J & Bandeira L Eds –
CERENA/IST, Lisboa, Portugal, pp. 29-40
• De Lucia M, De Fouquet Ch, Lagneau V & Bruno R (2009) – Equivalent block
transmissivity in an irregular 2D polygonal grid for one-phase flow: A sensitivity analysis Comptes Rendus Geoscience 341, Académie des sciences. Published by Elsevier Masson
SAS, pp. 327–338.
• Coli N, Berry P, Boldini D (2011): “In situ non-conventional shear tests for the mechanical
characterisation of a bimrock”. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining
Sciences, vol. 48(1): 95-102.
• Berry P, Bonduá S, Bortolotti V, Cormio C TOUGH2VIEWER: POST-PROCESSING
TOOL FOR INTERACTIVE VISUALIZATION OF GEOTHERMIC MODELS, P.
Computer and Geosciences (submitted)
• Graziani A, Boldini D (2011): “Influence of hydro-mechanical coupling on tunnel response
in clays”. Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering,
doi:10.1061/(ASCE)GT.1943-5606.
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Civil Engineering (1)
Structural and geotechnical engineering:
- mechanics of solids and structures;
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mechanics of materials, with special attention to new conception materials;
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fracture mechanics;
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computational mechanics.
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non-destructive techniques and smart monitoring for structural safety.
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integration of structural and energetic aspects in sustainable building renovation
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advanced diagnose of problematics in historical and existing buildings and infrastructures
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non-invasive diagnose of buildings envelope, floor and wall coverings
Contact person
Francesco Ubertini
DICAM Scienza delle Costruzioni
viale Risorgimento, 2;
40136 Bologna BO; Italy
Ph: +39-0512093513
http://www.unibo.it/docenti/francesco.ubertini
Funding
• EU FP7, 2009-2011 SmooHS, Smart Monitoring of Historic Structures
http://www.smoohs.eu/
• EU FP7, 2010-2014 3ENCULT, Efficent Energy for EU Cultural Heritage http://www.3encult.eu/
• EU FP7, 2011-2015 SARISTU, Smart Intelligent Aircraft Structures, www.saristu.eu
• MIUR, 2009-2010 Verification in Computational Structural Mechanics - National Interest
Research Projects http://prin.cineca.it/, 2007, 08, Padova, Maiorana
• MIUR, 2009-2010 Modellazione ed analisi, su base prestazionale, di strutture non lineariNational Interest Research Projects http://prin.cineca.it/, 2007, 08, Calabria, Casciaro
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References
• De Miranda S, M Mancuso, F Ubertini, 2010. Time discontinuous Galerkin methods with
energy decaying correction for non-linear elastodynamics, International Journal for
Numerical Methods in Engineering, 83, 323-346.
• Daghia F, S de Miranda, F Ubertini, E Viola, 2008. A hybrid stress approach for laminated
composite plates within the First-order Shear Deformation Theory, International Journal of
Solids and Structures, 45, 1766-1787.
• De Miranda S, L Molari, F Ubertini, 2008. A consistent approach for mixed stress finite
element formulations in linear elastodynamics, , Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics
and Engineering, 197, 1376-1388.
• Bocchini P, A Marzani, E Viola, 2011. A Graphical User Interface for guided acoustic
waves, Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering 25(3), 202-210.
• De Marchi L, A Marzani, N Speciale, E Viola, 2011. A passive monitoring technique based
on dispersion compensation to locate impacts in plate-like structuresSmart Materials and
Structures, 20, 035021 (9 pp).
• theories and techniques for conception and design of safe structures;
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theories and techniques for design and rehabilitation of structures in seismic areas;
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theories and techniquest for the intervention on cultural heritage buildings.
Contact person
Marco Savoia
DICAM Tecnica delle costruzioni
40136 Bologna BO;
Italy
Ph: +39-0512093254
http://www-unibo.it/docenti/marco.savoia
Funding
• EU-FP7, 2010-2013.
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• Research Fund for Coal and Steel: FADLESS, Fatigue damage control and assessment for
road and railway bridges
References
• Buratti N., Ferracuti B., Savoia M. (2010). Response Surface with random factors for
seismic fragility of reinforced concrete frames. STRUCTURAL SAFETY. vol. 32, pp. 42 51.
• Ferracuti B., Pinho R., Savoia M., Francia R. (2009). Verification of Displacement-based
Adaptive Pushover through multi-ground motion incremental dynamic analyses.
ENGINEERING STRUCTURES. vol. 31, pp. 1789 - 1799.
• Mazzotti C., Savoia M. (2009). Experimental tests on intermediate crack debonding failure
in FRP-strengthened RC beams. ADVANCES IN STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING. vol.
12, pp. 625 - 637.
• Mazzotti C., Savoia M. (2009). FRP-concrete bond behaviour under cyclic debonding force.
ADVANCES IN STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING. vol. 12, pp. 771 - 780.
• Savoia M., Ferracuti B., Vincenzi L. (2009). Inverse analysis for calibration of FRPconcrete interface law. ADVANCES IN STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING. vol. 5, pp. 613 625.
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Advanced methods for river banks stability analyses in seismic conditions.
Contact person
Guido Gottardi
DICAM Geotecnica
40136 Bologna BO;
Italy
Ph: +39-0512093524
http://www.unibo.it/docenti/guido.gottardi2
Funding
Research Contract with “Autorità di bacino del fiume Po” (River Po Basin Authority): “Verifiche
sismiche degli argini in sponda destra del fiume Po nel tratto compreso tra Ro (FE) e Boretto (RE)”
Seismic analysis of Po river banks between Ro (FE) and Boretto (RE).
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References
• Pastor, M., Fernández Merodo, J.A, Herreros, I., Mira, P., González, E., Haddad, B.,
Quecedo, M., Tonni, L. & Drempetic, V. (2008). “Mathematical, constitutive and numerical
modelling of catastrophic landslides and related phenomena”. Rock Mechanics and Rock
Engineering, Vol. 41 (1): 85-132.
• Fernández-Merodo, J.A., Mira, P., Pastor, M. & Tonni, L. (2008). “Modélisation numérique
des mécanismes de rupture”. In: Micromécanique de la rupture dans les milieux granulaires.
François Nicot & Richard Wan (eds), Chap. 10: 355 – 392. Lavoisier, Paris.
• Mira, P., Tonni, L., Pastor, M. & Fernández-Merodo, J.A. (2009). “A Generalized midpoint
algorithm for the integration of a Generalized Plasticity model for sands”. International
Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, Vol. 77, pp. 1201-1223.
Roads construction and safety
Pavement bituminous materials advanced characterization.
Recycling waste materials in pavements: new materials, innovative technologies.
Binder and mastics rheology. Computer aided modelling.
Road safety: driver behaviour, safety barriers and systems.
Contact person
Giulio Dondi
DICAM Roads
Ph: +39 0512093531
http://www.unibo.it/docenti/giulio.dondi
Funding
• DICAM-Ecopneus Research Agreement 2012-2013: “Use of crumb rubber from scrap tires
for new base bituminous bound materials with Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement.”
• DICAM-Concave Research Agreement 2012-2013: “Valorisation of Construction and
Demolition waste materials for the construction of embankments, foundations and base
layers in pavements.”
• DICAM-Province of Bologna Research Agreement 2012-2013: "Safety analysis of traffic
calming devices for rural roads"
References
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DONDI G., C. SANGIORGI, C. LANTIERI, R. CANCELLIERI, P. VIOLA, Experimental
comparative analysis of laboratory compaction methodologies for stabilized soils, ICTI –
iSMARTi, 2nd International Conference on Transport Infrastructures, São Paulo, Brazil, 4-6
August 2010.
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DONDI G., SIMONE A., VIGNALI V., MANGANELLI G., “Discrete Particle Element
Analysis of Aggregate Interaction in Granular Mixes for Asphalt: Combined DEM and
Experimental Study” 7TH RILEM – International Conference on Cracking in Pavements,
Delft Olanda 20 – 22 giugno 2012. Scarpas et al. (Eds), pp 389 – 398, RILEM 2012, ISSN
2211-0844 – ISBN 978-94-007-4565-0, Springer.
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PETTINARI M., SANGIORGI C., PETRETTO F., PICARIELLO F., “Comparison between
2PB and 4PB methodologies based on the dissipated energy approach”, 7TH RILEM –
International Conference on Cracking in Pavements, Delft Olanda 20 – 22 giugno 2012.
Scarpas et al. (Eds), pp 31 – 39, RILEM 2012, ISSN 2211-0844 – ISBN 978-94-007-45650, Springer.
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DONDI G., LANTIERI C., VIGNALI V., MANGANELLI G., "Effects of Flickering
Seizures on Road Drivers and Passengers", 5th International Congress Sustainability of
Road Infrastructures, Rome, Italy 29-31 October 2012.
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BUCCHI A. Traffic psychology and driver behaviour, 5th International 5th International
SIIV Congress Sustainability of Road Infrastructures, Rome, Italy 29-31 October 2012.
Civil Engineering: New Materials
Material science and technology: ceramic materials
• building ceramic materials
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advanced technical ceramics
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ceramic raw materials and bodies
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ceramic technology and processes
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characterisation methods and standardisation
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application of ceramic materials
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new functionalised ceramics
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ceramics and sustainability
Contact person
Giorgio Timellini
DICAM
Via Terracini, 28 - 40131 Bologna
http://www.unibo.it/docenti/giorgio.timellini
Centro Ceramico Bologna
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Via Martelli 26 – 40138 Bologna
http://www.cencerbo.it
ph: +39 051 534015
[email protected]
Funding
• FP7-SME-2011Industrial implementation of processes to redner RCS safer in manufacturing
processe - SILICOAT
• Ministero Sviluppo Econo-mico – Industria 2015 – Efficienza Energetica Progetto BIPV –
Building Integrated Photo Voltaics
• Ministero Sviluppo Economico – Industria 2015 – “Made in Italy” Innovazione e tradizione
per l’avanzamento tecnologico dei laterizi e l’internaziona-lizzazione del costruire italiano
• Ministero Sviluppo Economi-co – FIT – Legge 46/82 Lastre in grès porcellanato ad elevato
livello di decoro e costituite interamente da materiale tecnico multi-strato a tutta massa
• REGIONE EMILIA ROMAGNA Bando “Dai distretti produtti-vi ai distretti tecnologici”
-InProCer: Laboratorio per l’innovazione di prodotto e processo ceramico
-CerPosa: Lab. “Posa delle piastrelle di ceramica”
-TECNOLATER: Centro di Competenze su Tecnologia dei Laterizi ed Energetica delle
Costruzioni
References
• Gombia M, P Fantazzini, E Rambaldi, A Tucci, L Esposito, G Timellini. (2008). Water 1H
NMR technique to analyse the porous structure of ceramics. ADVANCED ENGINEERING
MATERIALS. vol.10(3), pp. 235-240.
• Bernardo E, L Esposito, S Hreglich, E Rambaldi, G Timellini, A Tucci. (2008). Tailored
waste based glasses as secondary raw materials for porcelain stoneware. ADVANCES IN
APPLIED CERAMICS. vol. 107, pp. 322 - 328.
• Parente P, Ferro G, Tucci A, Esposito L, Timellini G (2009). Positron Annihilation Lifetime
Spectroscopy in the analysis of microstructural changes of Y-TZP ceramics.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MATERIALS & PRODUCT TECHNOLOGY. vol. 35,
pp. 311 - 323.
• Salem A, SH Jazayeri, E Rastelli, G Timellini. (2009). Effect of nepheline syenite on the
colorant behaviour of porcelain stoneware body. JOURNAL OF CERAMIC PROCESSING
RESEARCH. vol.10, pp.1- 7.
• Rambaldi E, A Tucci, D Naldi, G Timellini. (2010). Nano-oxides to improve the surface
properties of ceramic tiles. BOLETIN DE LA SOCIEDAD ESPANOLA DE CERAMICA
Y VIDRIO. vol. 49 (4), pp. 253-258.
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Applied Chemistry
Material science and technology: polymeric materials.
Contact persons
Andrea Munari
DICAM
[email protected]
Annamaria Celli
DICAM
[email protected]
Within the broad field of structure-property relations in polymers and polymeric materials, the
following research topics are currently investigated:
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Development of novel biomaterials for biomedical applications with special attention
devoted to the fabrication of tridimensional scaffolds for tissue engineering and to the
fabrication of biocompatible/biodegradable polymeric nanocarriers for smart and intelligent
drug delivery.
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Synthesis and characterization of novel fully biodegradable aliphatic polyesters and
copolyesters with suitable mechanical strength, barrier and optical properties to be utilized
in food packaging applications.
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Development of polymeric nanomaterials for sustainable building.
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Investigation of crystallization process of semicrystalline polymers, with special attention
devoted to process kinetics and morphology.
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Development of chemical strategies for the production of fine chemicals from agriculture
and industrial biowastes and their employment as building blocks for the synthesis of novel
biobased polyesters and copolymers. Characterization of the new materials and their
modification to fit specific applications according to industrial inputs.
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Preparation of polymeric composites and nanocomposites with natural fibers and nanoclays
by melt mixing, in situ polymerization and compression moulding in order to improve
mechanical performances, thermal stability, barrier properties and to reduce environmental
impact.
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Functionalization of polymers, fibers and fillers to get specific properties (antibacterial
propertes, superhydrophilicity, UV resistance, biodegradability, etc.) for smart material
production.
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Funding
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EU Project BIOCLEAN (New Biotechnological approaches for biodegrading and promoting
the environmental biotransformation of synthetic polymeric materials), 2012-2015
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PON NAMASTE (Nanomaterials for sustainable building), 2013-2016
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TETRAPAK Spa, 2010-2013 Research activity on polyamide and other gas barrier resin
blends
• CYTEC ITALY S.r.l., 2012-2013. Synthsis of novel and sustainable polyesters for powder
coating applications
• ONDAPLAST S.p.a., 2012-2013 Preparation of composites and nanocomposites of
polypropylene in order to improve specific properties, such as mechanical performances and
fire resistance
• Calzaturificio Dal Bello Srl. 2012 New advanced material for ski-boots production
References
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Gigli M., Lotti N., Gazzano M., Finelli L., Munari A., “Novel eco-friendly random
copolyesters of poly(butylene succinate) containing ether-linkages”, Reactive Functional
Polymers, 2012,72, 303.
Gualandi C., Soccio M., Saino E., Focarete ML., Lotti N., Munari A., Moroni L., Visai L.,
“Easily synthesized novel biodegradable copolyesters with adjustable properties for
biomedical applications”, Soft Matter, 2012, 8 (20), 5466.
Sanz A., Nogales A., Ezquerra T., Soccio M., Munari A., Lotti N., "Cold Crystallization of
Poly(trimethylene terephthalate) as revealed by simultaneous WAXS, SAXS and Dielectric
Spectroscopy", Macromolecules, 2010, 43(2), 671.
Celli A., Marchese P., Sullalti S., Berti C., Barbiroli G., Commereuc S., Verney V.,
Preparation of new biobased polyesters containing glycerol and their photodurability for
outdoor applications, Green Chemistry, 2012, 14, 182.
Colonna M., Berti C., Fiorini M., Binassi E., Mazzacurati M., Vannini M., Karanam S.,
Synthesis and radiocarbon evidence of terephthalate polyesters completely prepared from
renewable resources, Green Chemistry, 2011, 13, 2543.
Berti C., Fiorini M., Sisti L., Synthesis of poly(butylene terephthalate) nanocomposites
using anionic clays, European Polymer Journal , 2009, 45, 70.
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Material Science and Technology
• Sustainable cementing materials: from supplementary cementing materials (SCM) to
geopolymers
The need for binders that can be produced with low CO2 emission and energy impact is
becoming more and more strategic. This research aims at selecting industrial and/or urban
waste that can be used either for their pozzolanic activity for the production of blended
cement or for the production of geopolymers. The research activity involves:
- Chemical characterization, binding behavior in mortars and concretes both in fresh and
hardened conditions and the durability of the obtained composites are topics of this
project.
- By-products of the ceramic industries, waste glass of different composition from the
urban collection and by-products of the steel making process have already been
investigated.
• Materials and the environment: sustainable building materials from waste, efficient thermoinsulating materials, environmental assessment tools, recycling, durability of metals in
aggressive environments
• Materials for architectural heritage: new consolidating and protecting materials for stone,
brick and concrete; diagnostic and remediation of rising damp in ancient masonry walls
Contact person
Maria Chiara Bignozzi
maria.bignozzi @unibo.it
DICAM
Funding
• Acciaieria di Rubiera: recycling electric arc furnace slags for the production of new
materials and cement-based composites
• Torggler S.p.A.: new sustainable binders for the building industry
• CMF Technology S.p.A: development of new boards made of sustainable composite
materials
• CTS Srl: consolidating materials for stone in architectural restoration
• Florim Ceramiche S.p.A.: development of a new systems for exterior facades
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• Fiori Group S.p.A.: development of a new processes for on-site manufacturing of concrete
References
• Saccani A, F Sandrolini, F Andreola, I Lancellotti, L Barbieri, A Corradi, 2005: Influence of
the pozzolanic fraction onbtained from vitrified bottom ashes from MSWI on the properties
of cementitiuos composites” Materials and Structures, 38 (277), 367-371.
• Bignozzi MC, A Saccani, F Sandolini, 2009: “Matt waste from glass separated collection: an
eco-sustainable addition for new building materials” Waste Managment 29, 329-334.
• Saccani A, MC Bignozzi, 2010: “ASR expansion behavior of recycled glass fine aggregates
in concrete” Cement and Concrete Research 40(4), 531-536.
• Bignozzi MC, A Saccani, F Sandrolini, 2010: “Matt waste from glass separated collection as
filler in self-compacting concrete: fresh and hardened behavior” Construction and Building
Materials 24(11), 2194-2199.
• Franzoni E, Sandrolini F, Bandini S, 2011: “An experimental fixture for continuous
monitoring of electrical effects in moist masonry walls” Construction and Building
Materials 25 (2011) 2023–2029.
• Bignozzi MC, Bonduà S, 2011: “Alternative blended cement with ceramic residues:
Corrosion resi stance” Cement and Concrete Research. vol. 41, pp. 947 – 954.
• Kamseu E, Ceron B, Tobias H, Leonelli C, Bignozzi MC, Muscio A, Libbra A, 2012:
“Insulating behaviour of Metakaolin-based Geopolymer Materials assess with Heat Flux
Meter and Laser Flash Techniques” Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, vol. 108,
pp. 1189 – 1199.
• Pigino B, Leemann A, Franzoni E, Lura P, 2012: “Ethyl silicate for surface treatment of
concrete – Part II: Characteristics and performance” Cement and Concrete Composites, 34
(3) (2012) 313-321.
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Environmental and industrial Biotechnology
Ongoing R&D activities are mainly focused on the areas listed below:
•
Development and assessment of non-conventional bioreactors (i.e., packed-bed biofilm
reactors) for the decontamination of industrial wastewaters polluted by (chlorinated) organic
pollutants;
•
Development and assessment of innovative strategies (intensification with biogenic
pollutant-bioavailability enhancing agents; bioaugmentation) and reactor configurations
(solid and semisolid-phase reactors) for the bioremediation of soils contaminated by PCBs
and (polycyclic aromatic) hydrocarbons;
•
Detection, characterization and tailored stimulation of microbial degradation processes vs.
polychlorinated aromatic compounds (mainly PCBs), petroleum hydrocarbons and synthetic
polymeric materials in anaerobic marine sediments;
•
Development and assessment of innovative/intensified biotech processes for the gasification
(with CH4 and/or H2 production) and disposal of agro-industrial effluents, wastes and
surplus;
•
Development and characterization of innovative anaerobic-aerobic biotech processes for the
production of microbial polymers, such as polyhydroxyalkanoates, from agro-industrial
effluents and wastes;
•
Development and characterization of physicochemical and biotechnological new strategies
for the recovery and/or production of “fine chemicals”, such as polyphenols and biovanillin,
from agroindustrial residues and surplus;
•
Selection of microorganisms from extreme non-conventional environments for the
production of biomolecules and fine chemicals.
Contact person
Fabio Fava
DICAM,
Via Terracini, 28.
I-40131, Bologna, Italy
Phone: 0039 051 2090330;
Mobile Phone: 0039 328 2394251; Fax: 0039 051 2090348/2090322
E-mail: [email protected];
http://fabiofava.people.ing.unibo.it;
Funding
•
EU FP7-KBBE-2010-4 ID. 265669 Project: ECOBIOCAP Ecoefficient Biodegradable
Composite Advanced Packaging (2011-2015) http://www.univ-montp2.fr/archivesactualites/presentation-du-projet-europeen-fp7-ecobiocap-2084/id-menu-1058
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EU FP7-ENV-2010 ROUTES Biopolymer production from sewage sludge. Web site under
implementation (2011-2014)
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•
EU FP7-KBBE-2009-3 ID 245267 Project: NAMASTE (New Advances in the integrated
Management of food processing wAste in India and Europe: use of Sustainable
Technologies for the Exploitation of byproducts into new foods and feeds) (coordination)
http://www.namaste-eu-india.org/ (2010-2013)
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EU FP7-KBBE-2010-4 Project ID. 265946: MINOTAURUS (Microorganism and enzyme
Immobilization: NOvel Techniques and Approaches for Upgraded Remediation of
Underground-, wastewater and Soil) (2011-2014) http://www.minotaurus-project.eu/
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EU FP7-KBBE-2010-4 Project ID. 266473: ULIXES (Unravelling and exploiting
Mediterranean Sea microbial diversity and ecology for xenobiotics’ and pollutants’ clean
up) (2011-2014)http://www.ulixes.unimi.it/ (still under implementation)
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EU FP7-KBBE.2012.3.5-02: BIOCLEAN (New biotechnological approaches for
biodegrading and promoting the environmental biotransformation of synthetic
polymeric materials) (2012 –2015)(Coordination)
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EU FP7-KBBE.2012.3.5-01: KILL SPILL (Integrated Biotechnological Solutions for
Combating Marine Oil Spills) (2013 – 2016)
•
EU FP7-KBBE-2012-6 WATER4CROPS (Integrating biotreated wastewater reuse and
valorization with enhanced water use efficiency (WEF) to support the Green Economy in
EU and India) (2012 – 2016)
References
• L. Bertin, F. Ferri, A. Scoma, L. Marchetti, F. Fava. (2011). Recovery of high added value
natural polyphenols from actual olive mill wastewater through solid phase extraction.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL. vol. 171, pp. 1287 - 1293.
• F. Ferri, L. Bertin, A. Scoma, L. Marchetti, F. Fava. (2011). Recovery of low molecular
weight phenols through solid-phase extraction. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL.
vol. 166, pp. 994 – 1001.
• L. Bertin, S. Lampis, D. Todaro, A. Scoma, G. Vallini, L. Marchetti, M. Majone, F. Fava.
(2010). Anaerobic acidogenic digestion of olive mill wastewaters in biofilm reactors packed
with ceramic filters or granular activated carbon. WATER RESEARCH. vol. 44 (15), pp.
4537 - 4549.
• Zanaroli G., Balloi A., Negroni A., Daffonchio D., Young L.Y., Fava F. (2010).
Characterization of the microbial community from the marine sediment of the Venice
lagoon capable of reductive dechlorination of coplanar polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. vol. 178, pp. 417 - 426.
• Zanaroli G., Di Toro S., Todaro D., Varese G.C., Bertolotto A., Fava F. (2010).
Characterization of two diesel fuel degrading microbial consortia enriched from a non
acclimated, complex source of microorganisms. MICROBIAL CELL FACTORIES. vol. 9,
pp.
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Mass transport in membranes and polymeric materials
This project is devoted to the study of mass transport properties of gases, vapors and liquids in
polymeric and composites membrane developed for a variety of applications ranging from different
gas separation, fuel cells and barrier materials for packaging. The project is based on the long term
experience of the research group in the field of characterization and modeling of mass transport
parameters such as diffusivity, solubility and permeability in complex systems such as glassy
polymers, including large free volume materials, nanocomposites obtained with glassy matrices and
perfluorosuphonated ionomers. The activity is based on the experimental characterization of
solubility, permeability and diffusivity; the different systems considered are mainly: CO2/CH4,
CO2/H2, CO2/N2, alkanes/olefins, hydrocarbons/fluorocarbons. Modeling of the separation
behavior, of solubility and diffusivity in the glassy membranes and mixed matrices is based on pure
penetrants as well as on mixtures behavior in new materials, as required to investigate their
potentiality in different applications.
Contact person
Giulio C. Sarti, DICMA, Alma Mater Studiorum-Università di Bologna
via Terracini 28, 40131 Bologna, Italy
[email protected], http://www.unibo.it/docenti/giulio.sarti
Funding
• European projects: SUSTAINPACK (2004-2008 ); http://www.sustainpack.com/
• MULTIMATDESIGN (2005-2008) STREP; http//multimatdesign.gkss.de/
• Italian projects: Research Project of National Interest (PRIN2008), ongoing till Sept 2012
a.i. ENEA grant funds
References
• M. Minelli, S. Campagnoli, M.G. De Angelis, F. Doghieri, G.C. Sarti. (2011). Predictive
Model for the Solubility of Fluid Mixtures in Glassy Polymers. MACROMOLECULES.
vol. 44, pp. 4852 - 4862.
• Ferrari M.C., Galizia M., De Angelis M.G., Sarti G.C. (2010). Gas and Vapor Transport in
Mixed Matrix Membranes Based on Amorphous Teflon AF1600 and AF2400 and Fumed
Silica. INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH. vol. 49, pp. 11920 11935.
• Hallinan DT, De Angelis MG, Giacinti Baschetti M, Sarti GC, Elabd Yossef A. (2010).
Non-Fickian Diffusion of Water in Nafion. MACROMOLECULES. vol. 43, pp. 4667 4678.
• V. Carlà, Y. Hussain, C. Grant, G.C. Sarti, R.G. Carbonell, F. Doghieri. (2009). Modeling
sorption kinetics of carbon dioxide in glassy polymeric films using the nonequilibrium
thermodynamics approach. INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH.
vol. 48, pp. 3844 - 3854.
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• M. Minelli, M. Giacinti Baschetti, F. Doghieri. (2009). Analysis of modeling results for
barrier properties in ordered nanocomposite systems. JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE
SCIENCE. vol. 327, pp. 208 - 215.
Membranes and membrane processes for the production of pure hydrogen
The research is focused on the development of new processes for hydrogen production using low
temperature reforming and membrane separation. The activity involves the production and
characterization of Pd-alloy based membranes on different supports, as well as the experimental
study of a membrane module with reforming gas. The study includes both experimental and
modeling activities aimed at the optimization of membrane production processes and membrane
modules efficiency. The new membranes, prepared through electroless plating technique, are tested
at different temperatures, pressures and feed gas composition; particular attention is paid to the
effect of poisoning substances such as CO or H2S. The modeling considers the development of
structure properties relationship for metallic membranes and is mainly focused on the description of
their performance in the permeation module or directly in a membrane reactor, for design purposes.
Contact person:
Funding
Italian projects:
Accordo operativo Università di Bologna- Centro Interdipartimentale di Ricerca
Industriale su Energia ed Ambiente e la Provincia di Ravenna, “Programma
pilota per lo sviluppo sperimentale di tecnologie ad idrogeno per i primi mercati
e la de-carbonizzazione” (2011-2013)
FISR (2004-2009)
References
• J. Catalano, M. Giacinti Baschetti, G.C. Sarti (2010) Influence of water vapor on hydrogen
permeation through 2.5m PdeAg membranes THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF
HYDROGEN ENERGY, 36; 8658-8673,
• J. Catalano, M. Giacinti Baschetti, G.C. Sarti (2010). Hydrogen permeation in palladiumbased membranes in the presence of carbon monoxide. JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE
SCIENCE, 362; 221 – 233
• J. Catalano, M. Giacinti Baschetti, G. C. Sarti (2009). Influence of the gas phase resistance
on hydrogen flux through thin palladium–silver membranes. JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE
SCIENCE, 339; 57 - 67,
• M. Coroneo, G. Montante, M. Giacinti Baschetti, A.Paglianti (2009). CFD modelling of
inorganic membrane modules for gas mixture separation. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
SCIENCE, 64; 1085 – 1094
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• D. Pizzi, R. Worth, M. Giacinti Baschetti, G. C. Sarti, Ken-Ichi Noda (2008). Hydrogen
permeability of 2.5 micrometer palladium–silver membranes deposited on ceramic supports.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE, 325; 446 - 453
Purification of Biomolecules
The project considers the purification of different biomolecules (monoclonal antibodies, IgG, IgM,
lectins and several biomolecules) using mainly affinity membrane chromatography; membrane
development through immobilization of different ligands on different supports, use of different
spacer arms are important achievements; the affinity membranes are characterized through
adsorption isotherms both in batch as well in dynamic conditions; the complete affinity cycles are
studied at different flow rates and different concentrations, using model solutions as well as cell
culture supernatant or serum. The process is also simulated through a mathematical model
specifically developed for adsorption, washing and elution, which includes all the relevant physical
steps determining process kinetics; the model parameters are obtained from experimental
independent measurements.
Contact person
Funding
European projects: EU-FP6 AIMs (2004-2008),
http://cordis.europa.eu/search/index.cfm?fuseaction=proj.document&PJ_RCN=7
523014
Italian projects: Research Project of National Interest (PRIN2008), ongoing till Sept 2012
References
• S. Dimartino, C. Boi, G.C. Sarti, A validated model for the simulation of protein purification
through affinity membrane chromatography, J. Chrom. A, 1218 (2011) 1677–1690.
• C. Boi, S. Dimartino, S. Hofer, J. Horak, S. Williams, G.C. Sarti, W. Lindner, Influence of
different spacer arms on Mimetic LigandTM A2P and B14 membranes for human IgG
purification, J. Chrom. B, 879 (2011) 1633–1640.
• S. Dimartino, C. Boi, G.C. Sarti, Influence of protein adsorption kinetics on breakthrough
broadening in membrane affinity chromatography, J. Chrom. A, 1218 (2011) 3966–3972.
• C. Boi, V. Busini, M. Salvalaglio, C. Cavallotti, G.C. Sarti, Understanding ligand–protein
interactions in affinity membrane chromatography for antibody purification J. Chrom. A,
1216 (2009) 8687–8696.
• C. Boi, C. Algeri, G.C. Sarti, Preparation and characterization of polysulfone affinity
membranes bearing a synthetic peptide ligand for the separation of murine
immunoglobulins, Biotechnol. Prog. 2008, 24, 1304-1313.
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Dynamic Hazard and Risk Assessment for the identification of Atypical
Accidents in Oil&Gas Industry
The hazard and risk assessment process often does not capture “atypical” scenarios that do not
belong to the experience of the analysts. This omission may pave the way to low-probability high
severity events as the explosions that affected the Buncefield oil depot and the Toluose ammonium
nitrate factory. The research project will be devoted to the development of integrated techniques for
the dynamic hazard identification and the dynamic risk assessment. Dynamic hazard identification
will be specifically oriented to the capture of early warnings and risk notions in the analysis by a
recursive process. The hazard identification step will be related to dynamic risk assessment to
provide a screening of the relevance of the scenario. The final aim will be an evolution of current
hazard and identification techniques to next generation assessment of emerging risk.
Contact person
Valerio Cozzani, DICMA, Alma Mater Studiorum-Università di Bologna
[email protected], http://www.unibo.it/docenti/valerio.cozzani
Funding:
• TOSCA EC FP7 (2013-2015)
• iNTeg-Risk EC FP7 (2009-2013), http://www.integrisk.eu-vri.eu
References:
• N. Paltrinieri, N. Dechy, E. Salzano, M. Wardman, V. Cozzani: “Lessons learnt from
Toulouse and Buncefield disasters: from risk analysis failures to the identification of
atypical scenarios through a better knowledge management”. Risk Analysis (in press, 2012)
• N. Paltrinieri, K. Øien, V. Cozzani: “Assessment and comparison of two early warning
indicator methods in the perspective of prevention of atypical accident scenarios”.
Reliability Engineering and System Safety (in press, 2012)
• N. Paltrinieri, N. Dechy, E. Salzano, M. Wardman, V. Cozzani: “Towards a new approach
for the identification of atypical accident scenarios”. Journal of Risk Research (in press,
2012)
• A. Tugnoli, G. Landucci, E. Salzano, V. Cozzani: “Supporting process and plant design
choices by Inherent safety KPIs”. Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industry (in
press, 2012)
Assessment and Management of NaTech risk in the Energy and Process
Industry
Previous studies allowed the development of a comprehensive methodology for the quantitative risk
assessment of external hazard factors and the development of equipment vulnerability models for
the assessment of damage probability. The aim of this research project will be the development of
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tools for the quantitative assessment of the risk triggered by natural events (earthquakes, floods,
volcanoes, tsunamis, lightning, etc.) impacting on industrial sites, with particular reference to
energy infrastructures and facilities of the oil&gas, chemical and process industry. Hazard ranking
methods and quantitative methods for risk assessment will be further developed. A specific effort
will be dedicated to the development of models for equipment vulnerability. Mitigation and early
warning strategies will also be explored. Specific attention will be dedicated to the preparation of
protocols for stress tests and analysis of the results of stress tests.
Contact person
Funding:
• iNTeg-Risk EC FP7 (2009-2013), http://www.integrisk.eu-vri.eu
• Framework agreement DICMA - EC JRC IPSC 2011-2014
References:
• G. Landucci, G. Antonioni, A. Tugnoli, V. Cozzani: “Release of Hazardous Substances in
Flood Events: Damage Model for Atmospheric Storage Tanks”. Reliability Engineering and
System Safety (in press, 2012)
• E. Krausmann, V. Cozzani, E. Salzano, E. Renni: “Industrial accidents triggered by natural
hazards: an emerging risk issue”. Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences 11:921-929
(2011)
• E. Renni, E. Krausmann, V. Cozzani: “Industrial accidents triggered by lightning”. Journal
of Hazardous Materials 184:42-48 (2010)
• V. Cozzani, M. Campedel, E. Renni, E. Krausmann: “Industrial accidents triggered by flood
events: analysis of past accidents”. Journal of Hazardous Materials 175:501-509 (2010)
• G. Antonioni, S. Bonvicini, G. Spadoni, V. Cozzani: “Development of a general framework
for the risk assessment of Na-Tech accidents”. Reliability Engineering and Safety Systems
94:1442-1450 (2009)
Development of models and methods for the control and mitigation of risk due
to hazardous materials transportation
The research project aims to the further development of models for the assessment of risk due to
hazardous materials transportation by pipeline, road and rail. Methods for the calculation of risk due
to the transport of hazardous substances will be extended to scenarios involving environmental
contamination. Models will be further developed and applied to the analysis of specific scenarios,
as flash-fires and rapid phase transition explosions. Specific attention will be devoted to the analysis
of the performance of passive fire protections. In particular, the experimental characterization of the
performance of passive fire materials proposed for the protection of tanks used in the rail and road
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transport of hazardous materials will be carried out. The results obtained to date include the
extension of methods based on risk analysis applied to transport systems, the application of FEM
simulation to the assessment of time to failure of tanks exposed to fires, and the development of
performance indicators for the design of passive fire protection systems.
Contact person
Gigliola Spadoni, DICMA, Alma Mater Studiorum-Università di Bologna
[email protected], http://www.unibo.it/docenti/gigliola.spadoni
Funding:
Italian projects: Convenzione: DICMA-CONPRICI-Protezione Civile Nazionale (2010-2012).
References
• H. Medina, J. Arnaldos, J. Casal, S. Bonvicini, V. Cozzani: “Risk-based optimization of the
design of on-shore pipelines shutdown systems”. Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process
Industry 25:489-493 (2012)
• S. Bonvicini, N. Paltrinieri, G. Spadoni, V. Cozzani: “Cost-Benefit Analysis of Passive Fire
Protections in Road LPG Transportation”. Risk Analysis 32:200-219 (2012)
• G. Landucci, A. Tugnoli, V. Busini, M. Derudi, R. Rota, V. Cozzani: “The Viareggio LPG
accident: lessons learnt”. Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries 24:466-476
(2011)
• N. Paltrinieri, G. Landucci, M. Molag, S. Bonvicini, G. Spadoni, V. Cozzani: “Risk
reduction in road and rail LPG transportation by passive fire protection”. Journal of
Hazardous Materials 167:332-344 (2009)
• G. Landucci, M. Molag, V. Cozzani: “Modeling the performance of coated LPG tanks
engulfed in fires”. Journal of Hazardous Materials 172:447-456 (2009)
Risk due to domino effect in the Oil&Gas industry
Models for domino effect risk assessment will be further developed. Specific attention will be
devoted to equipment damage probability models. Past accident analysis and data from advanced
models will be used to develop equipment vulnerability models. Specific attention will be devoted
to develop damage probability models for fire damage of equipment. The role of protective barriers
and the possible application of fireproofing will be analyzed in detail. Experimental characterization
of material performance under fire conditions will also be carried out. The results will be used to
improve the methods available for the assessment of risk caused by domino effect.
Results achieved to date allowed the development and application of a software for detailed risk
assessment of domino scenarios. A preliminary set of vulnerability models was also obtained.
Contact person
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Funding
Italian projects: Convenzione: DICMA - Agenzia Regionale di Protezione Civile Emilia-Romagna
(2010-2015)
References
• N. Khakzad, F. Khan, P. Amyotte, V. Cozzani: “Domino Effect Analysis using Bayesian
Networks”. Risk Analysis (in press, 2012)
• M. Gomez-Mares, A. Tugnoli, G. Landucci, V. Cozzani: “Performance Assessment of
Passive Fire Protection Materials”. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research 51:76797689 (2012)
• A. Di Padova, A. Tugnoli, V. Cozzani, Tiziana Barbaresi, Fabrizio Tallone: “Identification
of fireproofing zones in Oil&Gas facilities by a risk-based procedure”. Journal of Hazardous
Materials 191:83-93 (2011)
• V. Cozzani, A. Tugnoli, E. Salzano: “The development of an inherent safety approach to the
prevention of domino accidents”. Accident Analysis and Prevention 41:1216-1227 (2009)
• G. Antonioni, G. Spadoni, V. Cozzani: “Application of Domino Effect Quantitative Risk
Assessment to an Extended Industrial Area”. Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process
Industry 19:463-477 (2009)
• G. Landucci, G. Gubinelli, G. Antonioni, V. Cozzani: “The assessment of the damage
probability of storage tanks in domino events”. Accident Analysis and Prevention 41:12061215 (2009)
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Fluid-dynamics analysis of chemical process equipment
The research activity is mainly concerned with the investigation of equipments typically employed
in the chemical and process industries and characterized by a complex fluid dynamic behavior.
Research efforts are equally devoted to the development of experimental and computational
techniques for the characterization and the prediction of single and multiphase flows in different
process equipment – that range from stirred bio-reactors to stirred tanks for the production of microparticles, static mixers, fluidized beds, filter-press, membrane modules for gas mixture separations,
two-phase and three-phase inertial separators for oil and gas applications. Overall, special focus has
been given so far to fluid mixing problems. The studies in these areas are based on experimental
state-of-art techniques (Particle Image Velocimetry, Electrical Resistance Tomography) and
Computational Fluid Dynamics, on the development of mathematical and/or phenomenological
models and on the application of these modelling techniques to the design and rating of equipments.
Contact person
Alessandro Paglianti, DICMA, Alma Mater Studiorum-Università di Bologna
[email protected] , http://www.unibo.it/docenti/alessandro.paglianti
Funding
• Italian projects:
Research Project of National Interest (PRIN 2006) (2007-2008)
a.i. Italian Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MIPAAF) (2009-2012)
Diemme S.p.A (2009-2010)
Pittaluga s.r.l (2010)
Costacurta S.p.A. (2009)
Comart S.p.A (2010-2011)
SEBIGAS. SECI Gruppo Industriale Maccaferri (under negotiation) (2011-2012)
References
• G. Montante, A. Bakker, A. Paglianti, F. Magelli, Effect of the shaft eccentricity on the
hydrodynamics of unbaffled stirred tanks, Chemical Engineering Science, 61, (2006), 28072814.
• G. Montante, J.R. Bourne, F. Magelli, Scale-up of solids distribution in slurry, stirred
vessels based on turbulence intermittency, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research,
47, (2008), 3438-3443.
• A. Paglianti, Z. Liu, G. Montante, F. Magelli, Effect of macroinstabilities in single- and
multiple-impeller stirred tanks, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 47, (2008),
4944-4952.
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• M. Coroneo, G. Montante, J. Catalano, A. Paglianti, Modelling the effect of operating
conditions on hydrodynamics and mass transfer in a Pd-Ag membrane module for H2
purification , Journal of Membrane Science , 343, (2009), 34-41.
• M. Coroneo, L. Mazzei, P. Lettieri, A. Paglianti, G. Montante, CFD prediction of
segregating fluidized bidisperse mixtures of particles differing in size and density in gassolid fluidized beds, Chemical Engineering Science, 66, (2011), 2317-2327.
Biodegradation
production
of
recalcitrant
organics
and
biohydrogen/biomethane
The general goal of the project is the optimization of continuous-flow biofilm-based processes
aimed at the biodegradation of recalcitrant chlorinated hydrocarbons (1st research line) and at the
biological production of hydrogen and/or methane from urban and industrial wastes (2nd line). The
1st research line focuses on the application of aerobic cometabolism. Specific goals common to the
2 lines are: characterization of innovative supports for biofilm formation; selection and
characterization of high-performing microbial consortia; evaluation of the process robustness and
reliability; development and calibration of a model of aerobic cometabolism of chlorinated
hydrocarbons (1st line) or anaerobic digestion of organic wastes (2nd line) in biofilm reactors. Main
achievements: effective application of aerobic cometabolism for the biodegradation of chlorinated
solvents in biofilm reactors with 3 types of carriers; selection and testing of 3 alternative models of
aerobic cometabolism in biofilm reactors; effective production of bio-hydrogen in biofilm reactors
from 3 types of organic wastes.
Contact person
Dario Frascari, DICMA, Alma Mater Studiorum-Università di Bologna
[email protected], http://www.unibo.it/docenti/dario.frascari
Funding
• European projects: MINOTAURUS –EC FP 7 (2011-2013), http://www.minotaurusproject.eu/
• Italian projects: Research Project of National Interest(PRIN 2008) (2010-2012),
http://www.biomedexperts.com/Profile.bme/871392/Mauro_Majone
• Italian Ministry of Agriculture and
http://serwebdicma.ing.unibo.it/biohydro/
Forestry
(BIO-HYDRO)
(2010-2013)
References
• M. Cappelletti, G. Bucchi, J. De Sousa Mendes, A. Alberini, S. Fedi, L. Bertin, D. Frascari,
Biohydrogen production from glucose, molasses and cheese whey by suspended and
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attached cells of four hyperthermophilic Thermotoga strains. Journal of Chemical
Technology and Biotechnology, in press (2012). http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jctb.3782
• R. Ciavarelli, M. Cappelletti, S. Fedi, D. Pinelli, D. Frascari, Chloroform aerobic
cometabolism by butane-growing Rhodococcus aetherovorans BCP1 in continuous-flow
biofilm reactors. Bioprocess Biosystems Engineering, 35, (2012) 667-681.
• D. Frascari, M. Cappelletti, S. Fedi, A. Verboschi, R. Ciavarelli, M. Nocentini, D. Pinelli,
Application of the growth substrate pulsed feeding technique to a process of chloroform
aerobic cometabolism in a continuous-flow sand-filled reactor. Process Biochemistry, in
press (2012). http://dx.doi.org/ 10.1016/j.procbio.2011.08.019
• L. Bertin, C. Bettini, G. Zanaroli, D. Frascari, F. Fava, A continuous-flow approach for the
development of an anaerobic consortium capable of an effective biomethanization of a
mechanically sorted organic fraction of municipal solid waste as the sole substrate. Water
Research, 46, (2012) 413-424.
• M. Cappelletti, S. Fedi, D. Frascari, H. Ohtake, R.J. Turner, D. Zannoni, Analyses of both
the alkB gene transcriptional start site and alkB promoter inducing properties in
Rhodococcus sp. BCP1 as grown on n-alkanes. Applied Environmental Microbiology, 77,
(2011) 1619-1627.
• D. Frascari, M. Cappelletti, S. Fedi, D. Zannoni, M. Nocentini, D. Pinelli, 1,1,2,2Tetrachloroethane aerobic cometabolic biodegradation in slurry and soil-free bioreactors: a
kinetic study, Biochemical Engineering Journal, 52, (2010) 55-64.
• D. Frascari, D. Pinelli, M. Nocentini, E. Baleani, M. Cappelletti, S. Fedi, A kinetic study of
chlorinated solvent cometabolic biodegradation by propane-grown Rhodococcus sp. PB1,
Biochemical Engineering Journal, 42 (2008) 139-147.
• D. Frascari, A. Zannoni, D. Pinelli, M. Nocentini, Chloroform aerobic cometabolism by
butane-utilizing bacteria in bioaugmented and non-bioaugmented soil/groundwater
microcosms, Process Biochemistry, 42 (2007) 1218-1228.
• D. Frascari, D. Pinelli, M. Nocentini, Y. Pii, S. Fedi, D. Zannoni, Chloroform degradation
by butane-grown cells of Rhodococcus aetherovorans BCP1, Applied Microbiology and
Biotechnology, 73 (2006) 421-428.
• D. Frascari, D. Pinelli, M. Nocentini, A. Zannoni, S. Fedi, E. Baleani, D. Zannoni, A.
Farneti, A. Battistelli, Long-term aerobic cometabolism of a chlorinated solvent mixture by
vinyl chloride-, methane- and propane-utilizing biomasses, Journal of Hazardous Materials,
138 (2006) 29-39.
Chemical and biotechnological biodiesel production
The research is aimed at the optimization of the biodiesel production process and of the
development of innovative processes focused on alternative low-cost raw materials (wastes oils,
fats). The research group, formed in 2005, combines different expertises: catalysis, mixing in
multiphase reactors, liquid-liquid separation. The research activities, conducted both in small-scale
batch systems and in pilot-scale reactors, deal with different topics: 1) optimization of the
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homogeneous catalysis process with the specific objective to reduce the energy consumption; 2)
development of an innovative process in heterogeneous catalysis; 3) testing of biocatalysts for
biodiesel production; 4) optimisation of product separation: in particular, the group studies the use
of innovative coalescers to enhance the separation of the products of the biodiesel synthesis process.
The research group is particularly interested in testing processes of biodiesel production from waste
oils and greases, and from innovative oil sources such as algae or biological sludges.
Contact persons
Davide Pinelli, DICMA, Alma Mater Studiorum-Università di Bologna
[email protected], http://www.unibo.it/docenti/davide.pinelli
Funding
• European projects: BIOCARD – EC FP6 (2005-2008)
http://projects.tecnatom.es/opencms/opencms/Biocard/Web
References
D. Frascari, M. Zuccaro, A. Paglianti, D. Pinelli, Optimization of mechanical agitation and
evaluation of the mass-transfer resistance in the oil transesterification reaction for biodiesel
production. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 48, (2009) 7540-7549.
D. Frascari, M. Zuccaro, D. Pinelli, A. Paglianti, A pilot-scale study of alkali-catalysed sunflower
oil transesterification with static mixing and with mechanical agitation. Energy & Fuels, 22,
(2008) 1493-1501.
D. Frascari, M. Zuccaro, D. Pinelli, A. Paglianti, Utilization of static mixers in the oil
transesterification reaction for biodiesel production. In: Proceeedings of the 2009 AIChE Annual
Meeting (Nashville, TN; 8-13 November 2009), AIChE, New York. Paper 154262 (on CD).
ISBN: 978-0-8169-1058-6.
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Photocatalytic membrane reactors for the green synthesis of aromas
It has been demonstrated by our research group that a very large class of important fine chemicals
(aldehydes) can be easily produced by an integrated photocatalysis-pervaporation process which
shows many positive and important features, such as high yields, low energy demand, very simple
operation, mild conditions, no additives and possibility of using natural precursors. So, this process
represents a “truly green” and “eco-friendly” alternative route with many favorable characteristics
to produce aromatic flavor compounds. The method has been applied for instance to the production
of vanillin and benzaldehyde, the most important aromas in the food and cosmetic market.
The future objectives are to optimize the process by analyzing the interrelationships with establish
between photocatalysis and pervaporation and by studying the influence of the operative conditions.
Contact person
Giovanni Camera Roda, DICMA, Alma Mater Studiorum-Università di Bologna
[email protected] , http://www.unibo.it/docenti/giovanni.cameraroda
Funding
Italian projects: Research Project of National Interest (PRIN 2007) (2008-2010)
Research Project of National Interest (PRIN 2009, under revision)
Italian projects with industrial partners:
Askoll 2 "Development of an advanced photocatalytic filter for sea-water aquaria" (2008-2010)
Procter & Gamble (under negotiation) (2011-2012).
References
• G. Camera-Roda, F. Santarelli, V. Augugliaro, V. Loddo, G. Palmisano, L. Palmisano, S.
Yurdakal. (2011). Photocatalytic process intensification by coupling with pervaporation.
CATALYSIS TODAY. vol. 161, pp. 209 – 213.
• G. Camera-Roda, F.Santarelli. (2007). Intensification of Water Detoxification by Integrating
Photocatalysis and Pervaporation. JOURNAL OF SOLAR ENERGY ENGINEERING. vol.
129, pp. 68 - 73.
• G. Camera-Roda, F. Santarelli, M. Panico. (2009). Study and optimization of an annular
photocatalytic slurry reactor. PHOTOCHEMICAL & PHOTOBIOLOGICAL SCIENCES.
vol. 8, pp. 712 - 718.
• G. Camera Roda, F. Santarelli. (2007). Optimization of the thickness of a photocatalytic film
on the basis of the effectiveness factor. CATALYSIS TODAY. vol. 129, pp. 161 - 168.
• G. Camera Roda, F. Santarelli. (2007). A Rational Approach to the Design of Photocatalytic
Reactors. INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH. vol. 46, pp. 7637
- 7644.
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Membranes and membrane reactors for Process Intensification
The field is focused on the research and development of membrane-based processes for liquid
mixtures (micro/ultra/nano-filtration, reverse osmosis, electrodialysis, membrane-contactors,
forward osmosis). Main projects are aimed to the development of innovative separation and
reaction techniques based on the use of polymeric, inorganic as well as of composite membranes for
applications in food, energy and process industry. Purposes are achieved by experimental
characterization of membrane performances and by transport and partitioning phenomena modeling.
A wide research activity is being performing on Nanofiltration of aqueous solutions containing
electrolytes and/or sugars by polymeric/or inorganic membranes, with twofold purposes: membrane
and module characterization, process development on industrial scale.
Contact person
Serena Bandini, DICMA, Alma Mater Studiorum-Università di Bologna
[email protected]; http://www.it/docenti/serena.bandini
Funding
CARGILL s.r.l (SSE BUSINESS UNIT – Castelmassa (RO)) (2010-2011)
SAIPEM (under negotiation) (2011-2012)
References
• A.Szymczyk, P.Fievet, S.Bandini , On the Amphoteric Behavior of Desal DK Nanofiltration
Membranes at Low Salt concentrations , J. Membrane Sci. 355 (2010) 60-68
• C.Mazzoni, F.Orlandini, S.Bandini, Role of the electrolyte type on TiO2 ZrO2 nanofiltration
membranes performances, Desalination, 240 (2009) 227-235
• L.Bruni, S.Bandini, The role of the electrolyte on the mechanism of charge formation in
polyamide nanofiltration membranes, J. Membrane Sci. 308 (2008)136-151
• C.Mazzoni, L.Bruni, S.Bandini, Nanofiltration: role of the electrolyte and pH on Desal DK
performances, Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research Journal, 46 (2007) 22542262.
• C.Mazzoni, S.Bandini, On Nanofiltration Desal-5 DK performances with calcium chloridewater solutions, Separation & Purification Technology, 52 (2006) 232-240.
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