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A structural analysis of olive oil organogelation

Filippelli L., Gentile L., Lupi F.R., Rossi C.O., Baldino N., Ranieri G.A., Gabriele D., University of Calabria, IT

Organogels based on liquid vegetable oils are possible replacers of saturated or hydrogenated fats in the food industry. There is still a lack of information about the link between macroscopic parameters and material microstructure. By [...]

Multifunctional Ceramic Thin Films for High-Performance Orthopaedic Implants

Bianchi M., Lopomo N., Boi M., Maltarello M.C., Liscio F., Marcacci M., Russo A., Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, IT

We describe here the deposition via a novel sputter-based electron deposition technique of functional ceramic thin films on the surface of the two main components of an orthopaedic implant: the load-bearing component and the segment [...]

High Performance Supercapacitors Based on Thermal Reduced Graphene Oxide

Perego D., Franz S., Bestetti M., Borioli C., Politecnico di Milano, IT

THERMALLY REDUCED GRAPHENE OXIDE BASED SUPERCAPACITORS HAVE BEEN FABRICATED AND TESTED. ELECTRODES BASED ON METAL SUBSTRATE (TI, AISI304, NI, AL) WERE FABRICATED BY EITHER BY ELECTROPHORESIS AND SPRAY COATING OF GRAPHENE OXIDE SOLUTIONS. ELECTROCHEMICAL TEST [...]

Life Cycle Assessment of a Nano TiO2 Coating Self-Cleaning Float Glass

Pini M., University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, IT

Ecodesign of nanoTiO2 self-cleaning float glasses with the LCA (life Cycle Assessment) methodology.

Evaluation of PCM-cardboard composite materials in dynamic thermal conditions

Musitelli M., Garbagnoli P., Diamanti M.V., Del Curto B., Pedeferri M., Politecnico di Milano, IT

In recent years, the use of smart materials to resolve environmental problems in building applications has been increasingly widespread. In particular, Phase Change Materials (PCMs) are used to improve thermal performance of air conditioning system [...]

Self-cleaning ability and cooling effect of TiO2-containing mortars

Diamanti M.V., Paolini R., Zinzi M., Ormellese M., Fiori M., Pedeferri MP., Politecnico di Milano, IT

This work focuses on the characterization of a self-cleaning and photocatalytic system for building façades, aimed at improving urban surfaces and the surrounding air quality, and decreasing energy consumption. Mortars containing anatase TiO2 nanopowders were [...]

Development of Innovative Packaging Characterized by Active Thermal Insulation Properties

Garbagnoli P., Altomare L., Del Curto B., De Nardo L., Del Curto B., Cigada A., Politecnico di Milano, IT

An innovative composite material based on cellulose matrix has been developed. Active thermal insulation properties have been conferred to the material through the integration of Phase Change Materials (PCM) into the matrix. Processing techniques of [...]