A5006638888- Asthma and respiratory diseases
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Corrosion Behavior and Inhibition
- Microstructure and mechanical properties
- Force Microscopy Techniques and Applications
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Metal and Thin Film Mechanics
- Hydrogen embrittlement and corrosion behaviors in metals
- Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Electrochemical Analysis and Applications
- Surface and Thin Film Phenomena
- Advancements in Battery Materials
- Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies
- Extraction and Separation Processes
- Supercapacitor Materials and Fabrication
- Advanced Fiber Optic Sensors
- Mechanical and Optical Resonators
- Non-Destructive Testing Techniques
- Copper Interconnects and Reliability
- Aluminum Alloy Microstructure Properties
- Ion-surface interactions and analysis
- Anodic Oxide Films and Nanostructures
- Nanopore and Nanochannel Transport Studies
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri
2023-2025
TU Wien
2019-2020
Max-Planck-Institut für Nachhaltige Materialien
2016-2020
University of Vienna
2019
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
2019
The molecular-scale structure and dynamics of confined liquids has increasingly gained relevance for applications in nanotechnology. Thus, a detailed knowledge the on molecular length scales is great interest fundamental applied sciences. To study structures under dynamic conditions, we constructed an situ X-ray surface forces apparatus (X-SFA). This novel device can create precisely controlled slit-pore confinement down to dimensions 10 nm scale by using cylinder-on-flat geometry first...
The interfacial decomposition products forming the so-called solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) significantly determine destiny of a Li-ion battery. Ultimate knowledge its detailed behavior and better control are required for higher rates, longer life-time, increased safety. Employing an electrochemical surface force apparatus, it is possible to growth investigate mechanical properties SEI in lithium-ion battery environment. This new approach here introduced on gold model system reveals...
Accurate diagnosis and management of bronchial asthma are complex processes guided by national international guidelines, particularly the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA). However, adherence to these guidelines is often suboptimal, varying across healthcare professionals countries, which can lead poor control increased costs. In this observational study, we assessed alignment GINA recommendations in among 15 primary care physicians two metropolitan areas Campania region, Southern Italy....
Multiple beam interferometry (MBI) evolved as a powerful tool for the simultaneous evaluation of thin film thicknesses and refractive indices in Surface Forces Apparatus (SFA) measurements. However, analysis has relied on simplifications providing fast or simplified recorded interference spectra. Here, we describe implementation new optics generalized fitting approach to 4 × transfer matrix method simulations SFA. Layers are described by dispersive complex indices, thicknesses, Euler angles...
Severe eosinophilic asthma (SEA) is often linked to a dysregulation in the Interleukin-(IL)-5 axis. Mepolizumab, humanized monoclonal antibody, reduces eosinophils by directly binging IL-5, potentially restoring homeostatic eosinophil biology, with significant impact on quality of life, acute exacerbations and oral corticosteroids (OCS) elimination SEA patients. While its short- middle-term effects are well described, no study has so far investigated long-lasting The aim our was therefore...
Corrosion driven delamination of coatings is crucially determined by the rate cathodic oxygen reduction reaction at buried metal-organic coating interface. Quantitative measurement this such interfaces conventional techniques impeded due to blocking ion transport coating. A new approach where hydrogen permeation used as a tool measure underneath has been recently introduced. This based potentiometry measures correlating open circuit potential established consequence dynamic electrochemical...
: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with subclinical atherosclerosis and endothelial dysfunction, which can be assessed non-invasively through flow-mediated dilation (FMD). In this study, we evaluated the potential impact of inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) therapy on FMD COPD patients undergoing rehabilitation (PR).
Abstract Localized surface reactions in confinement are inherently difficult to visualize real‐time. Herein multiple‐beam‐interferometry (MBI) is extended as a real‐time monitoring tool for corrosion of nanometer confined bulk metallic surfaces. The capabilities MBI demonstrated, and the initial crevice mechanism on nickel Ni 75 Cr 16 Fe 9 model material compared. initiation visualized real time during linear sweep polarization 1 × 10 −3 m NaCl solution. Pre‐ post‐experiment analysis...
Crevice corrosion (CC) of engineering metals remains a serious concern for structural materials. Yet combining both, real-time and high-resolution in-situ visualization within confined geometries very challenging. In this contribution, we will discuss how multiple-beam interferometry (MBI) simultaneous microscopy can be utilized to directly visualize processes in with Ångstrom resolution well-defined confinement geometries. Here compare results accelerated tests Aluminum Nickel surfaces...
The unsatisfactory behaviour of the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) on silicon-based anodes still prevents commercial introduction silicon in lithium-ion batteries – a milestone which would be huge leap forward towards sustainable energy use.[1] Our group has recently developed an mixture improving cycling performance battery. For understanding stabilizing effect this novel SEI, advanced characterization techniques had to employed, such as modified Surface Forces Apparatus (SFA) and...
Tuning chemical structure and molecular layering of ionic liquids (IL) at solid interfaces offers leverage to design performance ILs in emerging technologies including super-capacitors, heterogeneous catalysis or lubrication. Recent experimental interpretations suggest that containing cations with long hydrophobic tails form well-ordered bilayers interfaces. Here we demonstrate interfacial bilayer formation is insignificant not an intrinsic quality ILs. In contrast, triggered by boundary...
Corrosion of nickel and its alloys in confined areas remains a serious concern for the safety structural materials. We uniquely combined white light interferometry microscopy with high spatial time resolution real-time study corrosion mechanism surfaces alkali metal chloride ( e.g ., NaCl) electrolytes (c = 1 – 100 mM) at pH 7. A mica surface is used as crevice former electrochemical forces apparatus to establish 600-1000 µm 2 dry on extended surfaces. NaCl wetting medium zones electrolyte...
Wafer curvature measurements reported in literature for polycrystalline (often textured) and epitaxial fcc metal thin films on hard substrates show a characteristic "signature" the stress-temperature evolution either type of films. While reveal elastic - ideal plastic deformation with no dislocation storage highly repeatable cycles, considerable hardening upon cooling addition to relaxation by diffusional creep at elevated temperatures. In present study, we study characteristics an electron...