2nd REUNICE Workshop "MULTIFUNCTIONAL MATERIALS and SUSTAINABILITY" Catania 3-5 July 2024

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Workshop Programme

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Time

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03-Jul (common programme with the Summer School)

12:30-

 

Shuttle transfer from Piazza Repubblica (https://maps.app.goo.gl/RJSBf5aiHwwjFhpw5

one stop at Piazza Borgo (https://maps.app.goo.gl/LscquxXhNmwVRNPY6)

to Scuola Superiore Catania (https://maps.app.goo.gl/jZmDyW8pX3QkQBqV6)

13:00-14:30

 

Registration + Lunch break

14:30-14:45

 

Welcome address

Prof. Francesco Priolo, Rector UNICT

Prof. Salvatore Baglio, Deputy Rector Research UNICT

Prof. Lucia Zappalà, Deputy Rector Internationalization UNICT

Prof. Daniele Malfitana, President SSC

14:45-15:40

 

Invited Keynote

IK1

Materials and systems for green hydrogen production and storage: challenges and opportunities
Sabrina SartoriUniversity of Oslo

15:40-17:30

poster session in the courtyard, open coffee break during the whole session

poster P1

Application of aluminium-coated membranes for the immobilization of enzymes: model reactions for the evaluation of enzyme activity
Aleksandra RybakPoznan University of Technology

poster P2

Solid-state modification of poly(butylene terephthalate) with a photoreactive Cinnamamide monomer
Jacques Kevin Wandji, University of Mons

poster P3

Novel multimetallic complexes as precursors for fluoride functional materials
Claudia BarbagalloUniversity of Catania

poster P4

Single-Ion Counting with an Ultra-Thin-Membrane Silicon Carbide Sensor for Quantum Applications
Enrico SangregorioUniversity of Catania

poster P5

Boron doped Zinc Oxide thin film as ETL alternative candidate in Perovskite single-junction solar cell
Fiorella Tringali, University of Catania

poster P6

250 µm thick detectors for neutron detection: design, electrical characteristics, and detector performances
Gabriele TrovatoUniversity of Catania

poster P7

Earth-abundant nanostructures for energy storage applications
Maria Chiara SpadaroUniversity of Catania

poster P8

Work function evaluation of thin films for solar cells by Ambient Pressure Photoemission
Vanna Torrisi, University of Catania

poster P9

Manufacture and optimisation of ZnO-based high-frequency transducers
Reda AitayadUniversité Polytechnique Hauts-de-France

poster P10

Can surface-active ionic liquids based on caprylic acid be a green alternative to surfactants in detergent production?
Marta WojcieszakPoznan University of Technology

poster P11

Enzymatic membrane reactor supported with ionic liquid as an efficient platform for removal of estrogens
Oliwia DegórskaPoznan University of Technology

poster P12

Mechanochemical Synthesis as a Proecological Approach of Production of MOF-type materials 
Weronika BadzińskaPoznan University of Technology

poster P13

Synthesis of modern hydrogel polymer electrolytes
Wiktoria ŻyłaPoznan University of Technology

poster P14

Mechanism of aqueous electrolyte uptake by the hydrophilic lignin gel and its application as electrolyte for supercapacitor
Ameila KlimekPoznan University of Technology

poster P15

Ionic liquids comprising alkyl betainate cation and iodosulfuron-methyl anion as novel effective herbicides with reduced environmental impact 
Adriana OlejniczakPoznan University of Technology

poster P16

Interaction of surfactants of natural origin with phospholipid membrane 
Adam GrzywaczykPoznan University of Technology

poster P17

Precipitation of Platinum Group Metal Nanoparticles in Bioinspired Systems
Wiktoria Stachowicz,Poznan University of Technology

poster P18

Impact of potentially protective agents on lactic acid bacteria in probiotic formulations 
Natalia BurlagaPoznan University of Technology

poster P19

Perovskite-based surfaces as photoanodes for an enhanced solar-driven CO2 reduction to formate 
Jose Antonio Abarca, University of Cantabria

poster P20

Potential integration of osmotic pumps and magnetic nanoparticles in the development of novel drug delivery systems
David Navarro Tumar, University of Cantabria

poster P21

Valorization of polluted biomass waste for the fabrication of Gas Diffusion Electrodes for CO2 electroreduction to formate
Iker Uriarte-Porres,  University of Cantabria

poster P22

Photoelectrochemical conversion of CO2 with perovskite-based materials
Mario Alonso MuñozUniversity of Cantabria

poster P23

Enhancing Electrochemical CO2 Reduction: Improved Performance of a Three-Compartment Reactor for Formic Acid Production
Mario Coz-CruzUniversity of Cantabria

poster P24

Sustainable technologies for the extraction and separation of strategic raw materials for lithium-ion batteries: an innovative development.
Nerea García GómezUniversity of Cantabria

poster P25

Ni-decorated CaTiO3/WO3/BiVO4 layered photoanodes for
photoelectrochemical applications
Sara CrespoUniversity of Cantabria

poster P26

Evaluation of photoexcited charge carriers of CdS/TiO2 heterojunction for photocatalytic hydrogen production
Gabriela García BastéUniversity of Cantabria

poster P27

Sodium alginate surface-modified magnetic materials for microplastics separation
Daniel Aragón, University of Cantabria

poster P28

Synthesis and multi-scale characterization of Zinc Oxide Nanowires
Imen BenkhaledUniversity of Mons

poster P29

On the Importance of a Correct Data Acquisition Protocol of the Electromechanical Properties of Materials for Energy Harvesting Applications: Piezoelectric Nanocomposites as a Case Study
Pierre NickmilderUniversity of Mons

poster P30

Synthesis of New Biocompatible Materials Based on Alginic Acid with Antibacterial Activity
Erika SacculloUniversity of Catania

poster P31

Root-associated microorganisms for optimizing biological control in tomato
Mariangela MilordoUniversity of Catania

poster P32

Nanostructuration of GaN: A Promising Route to Quantum Single-Photon Sources
Antouman SallahUniversity of Catania

poster P33

Enhancing Energy Consumption Forecasting Accuracy through Automated Machine Learning
Francesco ZitoUniversity of Catania

poster P34

Frontiers in nanomedicine: unlocking wound healing potentials with PVPcapped gold and silver nanoparticles and nanorods
Alice Foti, University of Catania

poster P35

Spin orbit coupling effects in a graphene Josephson junction
Federico BonaseraUniversity of Catania

poster P36

Circuit Quantum Electrodynamics with two-dimensional materials-based devices
Vincenzo VarricaUniversity of Catania

poster P37

Fully integrated galvanic isolation interface in GaN technology
Katia Samperi, University of Catania

poster P38

Towards sustainable polyester resins: from vitrimerization to bio-based additives for a greener thermoset and composite manufacturing
Giuliana Rizzo, University of Catania

17:40-

shuttle transfer from Scuola Superiore (https://maps.app.goo.gl/jZmDyW8pX3QkQBqV6) to Monastero Benedettini (https://maps.app.goo.gl/PrX4udpj5o7EHEgi8)

18:00-20:00

Guided tour of Monastero Benedettini

20:15-

Social dinner, city center (Idria Events Center)

 

 

 

 

04-Jul

09:00-

 

Shuttle transfer from Piazza Repubblica (https://maps.app.goo.gl/RJSBf5aiHwwjFhpw5)

one stop at Piazza Borgo (https://maps.app.goo.gl/LscquxXhNmwVRNPY6)

to Scuola Superiore Catania (https://maps.app.goo.gl/jZmDyW8pX3QkQBqV6)

09:30-10:10

Invited Talk IT1

Plastic sustainability : old methods – new trends
Rosica MinchevaUniversity of Mons

10:10-10:30

Oral O1

Sol-Gel elution synthesis of bismuth oxide thin film for high energy storage performance
Giovanna Pellegrino, University of Catania

10:30-10:50

Oral O2

Formation of an inorganic membrane-enzyme system for environmental applications
Oliwia RożnowskaPoznan University of Technology

10:50-11:10

Oral O3

Characterization of SiC free-standing membrane for X-rays intensity monitor in synchrotron radiation beamlines 
Gabriele Trovato, University of Catania

11:10-11:30

 

coffee break

11:30-11:50

Oral O4

Study of the carbon materials formation during the plasmolysis of methane in a gliding arc discharge
Assan Abdirakhmanov, University of Mons

11:50-12:10

Oral O5

Comprehensive Analysis of Energy Conversion in MOCVD-Deposited Eu-Doped Barium Fluoride Thin 
Francesca Lo Presti,  University of Catania

12:10-12:30

Oral O6

High-performance Graphene/PVA Spray-Coated Electrode for Wearable Triboelectric Nanogenerators
Hongyang Dang, University of Catania

12:30-14:30

 

lunch break

14:30-15:10

Invited Talk  IT2

Microneedle graphene field-effect transistors for wearable biosensing
Martin Holicky, Imperial College

15:10-15:30

Oral O7

Biocidal compounds – effects on cell membrane
Julia Sroczyńska, Poznan University of Technology

15:30-15:50

Oral O8

Production and characterization of nanostructured spinel ferrite mocvd films and their application for water splitting
Matteo Bombaci, University of Catania

15:50-16:10

Oral O9

Light-emitting Silicon nanowires array as versatile optical biosensors
Maria Josè Lo Faro, University of Catania

16:10-16:30

 

coffee break

16:30-16:50

Oral O10

Application of aluminium-coated membranes for the immobilization of enzymes: model reactions for the evaluation of enzyme activity
Aleksandra Rybak, Poznan University of Technology

16:50-17:10

Oral O11

Graphene and Copper Nanoparticles based electrochemical sensors for the detection of Glyphosate in Water
Uswah Yasin, University of Catania

17:10-17:30

Oral O12

Sputtered MoOx Films: A Dopant-Free Approach to Passivation and Hole Selectivity in SHJ Solar Cells
Salvatore La Manna, University of Catania

17:30-

 

Shuttle transfer from Scuola Superiore Catania (https://maps.app.goo.gl/jZmDyW8pX3QkQBqV6) to Piazza Repubblica (https://maps.app.goo.gl/RJSBf5aiHwwjFhpw5

18:00-

 

Free time, autonomous dinner

 

 

 

 

05-Jul (common programme with the Summer School)

09:00-

 

Shuttle transfer from Piazza Repubblica (https://maps.app.goo.gl/RJSBf5aiHwwjFhpw5)

one stop at Piazza Borgo (https://maps.app.goo.gl/LscquxXhNmwVRNPY6)

to Scuola Superiore Catania (https://maps.app.goo.gl/jZmDyW8pX3QkQBqV6)

09:30-10:10

Invited Talk IT3

Nature-mimicking intelligent micro/nanorobots
Mario UrsoUniversity of Catania

10:10-10:30

Oral O13

Facile synthesis of sulfurized MoO3 nanostructures from industrial waste powder for energy storage application
Federico UrsinoUniversity of Catania

10:30-10:50

Oral O14

On the Electromechanical Properties of Hybrid Piezolectric Nanocomposites by Scanning Probe Microscopy
Pierre NickmilderUniversity of Mons

10:50-11:10

Oral O15

Impact of rare earth doping in transition metal oxide nanoparticles and electrochemical sensing of aromatic alcohols in polluted wastewater
Angelo FerlazzoUniversity of Catania

11:10-11:30

 

coffee break

11:30-11:50

Oral O16

Utilizing contact lens-TiO2 Nanocomposites for sustainable wastewater remediation
Ernestino LufranoUniversity of Catania

11:50-12:10

Oral O17

Creative management of waste from production of sugar - glycine betaine as the future for the agrochemicals and surfactants market
Michał Niemczak, Poznan University of Technology

12:10-12:30

Oral O18

Fluka Monte-Carlo simulations of Neutron Detection for Fusion Reactors
Alfio Samuele Mancuso, University of Catania

12:30-12:50

Oral O19

New lidocaine derivatives showing antimicrobial activity as new APIs with low environmental impact
Adriana Olejniczak, Poznan University of Technology

12:50-14:30

 

lunch break

14:30-14:50

Oral O20

Exploring the Nanoscale Electromechanical Properties of Lead-free Thin Films and Nanostructures for Energy Harvesting Applications
Philippe Leclère, University of Mons

14:50-15:10

Oral O21

Cu Nanoparticles by Laser Ablation in Liquid for green hydrogen production
Cristiano Lo Po'University of Catania

15:10-15:30

Oral O22

Design of porous carbon electrodes for energy storage systems
Amelia Klimek, Poznan University of Technology

15:30-15:50

Oral O23

Iron Oxide based Nanocomposites for sustainable fertilization
Vanna TorrisiUniversity of Catania

15:50-16:10

Oral O24

Photocatalysts for Green Hydrogen Production: Electrochemical and Morphological Study
Gabriela García-Basté, University of Cantabria

16:10-16:30

 

coffee break

16:30-16:50

Oral O25

Intrinsic Doping and Ageing of Sputter Deposited In2O3 thin films
Andrea Lo Mastro, University of Catania

16:50-17:10

Oral O26

Magnetic nanoparticles with green surface modifications for the efficient capture of polyethylene microplastics
Daniel AragónUniversity of Cantabria

17:10-17:30

Oral O27

Photocatalytic Thermoplastic Coatings Layered onto Cement Surfaces for Gaseous Pollutants Abatement
Giulia Raciti, University of Catania

 

17:30-17:40

Closing works

 

17:40-

 

shuttle transfer from Scuola Superiore Catania (https://maps.app.goo.gl/jZmDyW8pX3QkQBqV6) to Piazza Repubblica (https://maps.app.goo.gl/RJSBf5aiHwwjFhpw5

 

18:00-

 

free time, autonomous dinner

 

SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

  • Prof. Antonio Terrasi – Department of Physics and Astronomy “Ettore Majorana” – University of Catania
  • Prof. Philippe Leclère – Institut Matériaux – University of Mons
  • Prof. Denis Rémiens– IEMN-Valenciennes – Université Polytechnique Hauts-de-France

 

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

  • Prof. Cristina Satriano – Department of Chemical Sciences – REUNICE Project Leader
  • Pasqua Meccariello - REUNICE Project Officer
  • Dr. Valentina Barbagallo - Coordinator International Relations Office  (UORI)
  • Gabriele Bonfanti, Giorgio Locicero, Francesco Messina - UNICT Eunice Student Board (ESB)
  • Marco Insolia - UNICT Information Systems Area  (ASI)
  • Rosario Agrò - UNICT Third Mission Area (ATM) 
  • Scuola Superiore di Catania (School of Excellence) - Mediterranean University Center