A5000195442- Lignin and Wood Chemistry
- Wood Treatment and Properties
- biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties
- Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites
- Polymer composites and self-healing
- Advanced Cellulose Research Studies
- Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities
- Cultural Heritage Materials Analysis
- Biofuel production and bioconversion
- Fermentation and Sensory Analysis
- Flame retardant materials and properties
- Tannin, Tannase and Anticancer Activities
- Renewable energy and sustainable power systems
- Mass Spectrometry Techniques and Applications
- Supercapacitor Materials and Fabrication
- Thermochemical Biomass Conversion Processes
- Nuts composition and effects
- Plant Physiology and Cultivation Studies
- Wood and Agarwood Research
- Aerogels and thermal insulation
- Forest ecology and management
- Cellular and Composite Structures
- Forensic Fingerprint Detection Methods
- Polymer Nanocomposites and Properties
- Polymer Foaming and Composites
University of Padua
2019-2025
Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Laboratori Nazionali di Legnaro
2023
Salzburg University of Applied Sciences
2012-2021
Trees and Timber Institute
2018-2019
Kompetenzzentrum Holz
2016
University of Salzburg
2011-2015
Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement
2012
Université de Lorraine
2012
Institut Jean Lamour
2009-2012
Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
2009-2012
Fully biobased and biodegradable materials have attracted a growing interest in the food packaging sector as they can help to reduce negative impact of fossil-based plastics on environment. Moreover, addition functionalities these by introducing active molecules has become an essential requirement create modern able extend food's shelf-life while informing consumer about quality freshness. In this study, we present innovative bioplastic formulation for based poly(hydroxybutyrate-co-valerate)...
The remarkable biological properties of tannin-boron wood preservatives for outdoor applications have been investigated recently (Thevenon et al. in Eur. J. Wood Prod. 67:89, 2009). In the present paper mechanical and fire-proofing attributes these formulations are determined. Mechanical Scots pine beech specimens treated with tannin-based were examined compression bending strength tests surface hardness was tannin-hexamine reticulated into structure improve specimens. samples which...
The impregnation process of Scots pine and beech samples with tannin solutions was investigated. two materials involved in the (impregnation solution wood samples) are studied depth. Viscosity mimosa anatomical aspect were analysed correlated. viscosity presents a non-newtonian behaviour when its pH level increases, case addition hexamine as hardener, crosslinking flavonoids turns out to be great importance. During (Pinus sylvestris L.) (Fagus sylvatica L.), liquid solid uptakes monitored...
In recent years, the interest for bio-sources is rising exponentially and tannins extracts are one of most interesting, easily-available, phenolic building blocks. The condensed or proanthocyanidins already known their polymerization chemistry, which basis several natural-based materials (e.g., adhesives, foams). present work we aim to observe behavior extract Acacia Mimosa (Acacia mearnsii) when reacted with possible co-monomers at different relative amount, pH temperature conditions. more...
Polyfurfuryl alcohol (PFA) is one of the most intriguing polymers because, despite its easy polymerization in acid environment, molecular structure definitely not obvious. Many studies have been performed recent decades, and every time, surprising aspects came out. With present study, we aim to take advantage all findings previous investigations exploit them for interpretation completely cured PFA spectra registered with three powerful techniques characterization solid, insoluble polymers:...
Abstract Polyflavonoid tannin–formaldehyde–furfuryl alcohol rigid foams yield hardened, rigid, tridimensional networks in which there are covalently linked structures derived from the reaction of their main components. Thus, polyflavonoid tannin structures, tannin–formaldehyde furanic by self‐condensation furfuryl alcohol, and mixed tannin–furane tannin–furane–formaldehyde all present continuous foam networks. Some complex, involving tannin's flavonoid units, furan nuclei,...
Tannin-based rigid foams were shown to be good thermal insulating materials for use in the cavity of hollow-core wooden doors and other cavities.Their insulation capacity is comparable that totally synthetic, oil-derived foams, such as polyurethanes, but with advantage they do not burn thus emit toxic gases on burning.Exposure weather hollow core structures fi lled tannin-based confi rm wood contact foam affected by acidity due already previously demonstrated incorporation acid hardener used...
100% natural tannin-based rigid foams were synthesized. Tannin-furfuryl alcohol networks polymerized in an acid environment applying a temperature between 120° and 160°C. The process was developed two ways: ventilated oven the heated plates of press. produced showed high homogeneity both cases. By modifying formulation terms type amount components it possible to produce kinds foams: (1) light with density approximately 50 Kg/m³, (2) resistant having 180 Kg/m³. compression resistance water...
The actual chemical structure of polyfurfuryl alcohol (PFA) is still uncertain in spite several studies on the topic, variations during polymerization processes being one reason that must be addressed. use a limited set analytical techniques often insufficient to provide an exhaustive characterization. Moreover, it not possible exactly determine presence and amount each specific functional group polymeric structure. We employed both Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) Resonant...
Abstract In a growing context of green and circular economy, gaining knowledge the composition every crop is crucial, as this will allow for their full exploitation. Cherry ( Prunus avium L . ) widespread tree particular interest its fruits valuable timber. Its wood rich in extractives characterization to consider other applications feedstock. study, chipped cherry was extracted chemically analysed determine total phenolic content, condensed tannin, antioxidant capacity, polysaccharide...