Del Curto B. – TechConnect Briefs

Waterborne Hybrid Silica-Alumina Coating to Increase Poplar Wood Application Opportunities

Del Curto B., Politecnico di Milano, IT

Environmental sustainability and health issues are important factors to be considered in developing new coating materials. Sol-gel is a widely studied procedure that represents also a sustainable one, due to the mild process temperature and [...]

Poly-Paper: an Innovative Thermoplastic Eco-Composite Material Recyclable with Paper and Cardboard

Del Curto B., Politecnico di Milano, IT

Environmental, economic, technical and legislative issues can be considered drivers for the development of bio-based and/or biodegradable plastics. According to this numerous studies have been focused on the development of packaging materials based on circular [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

TiO2-based photocatalytic and antimicrobial coatings: comparison between sol-gel and electrodeposited silver/TiO2 nano-composites

Diamanti M.V., Magagnin L., Del Curto B., Candiani G., Pedeferri MP., Politecnico di Milano, IT

Among possible ways to improve air quality in urban atmospheres, the use of nanostructured TiO2 films as photocatalysts is an excellent way to mitigate the problem, although it cannot offer a complete solution. TiO2 also [...]

TiO2-based photocatalytic and antimicrobial coatings: comparison between sol-gel and electrodeposited silver/TiO2 nano-composites

Diamanti M.V., Magagnin L., Del Curto B., Candiani G., Pedeferri MP., Politecnico di Milano, IT

Among possible ways to improve air quality in urban atmospheres, the use of nanostructured TiO2 films as photocatalysts is an excellent way to mitigate the problem, although it cannot offer a complete solution. TiO2 also [...]

A comparative study over the photocatalytic activity of nanostructured TiO2 layers for air purifiers

Diamanti M.V., Del Curto B., Pedeferri MP., Cigada A., Politecnico di Milano, IT

The research presents an investigation over the efficiency of nanostructured TiO2 films as photocatalysts either in air purification systems or to be integrated in light devices, based on the exploitation of UV or Vis irradiation [...]

A comparative study over the photocatalytic activity of nanostructured TiO2 layers for air purifiers

Diamanti M.V., Del Curto B., Pedeferri MP., Cigada A., Politecnico di Milano, IT

The research presents an investigation over the efficiency of nanostructured TiO2 films as photocatalysts either in air purification systems or to be integrated in light devices, based on the exploitation of UV or Vis irradiation [...]