Contact:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bianca-dal-pont-b29195275/
Ciclo: XXXIX
Curriculum: Chemical and Materials Engineering
Title of the PhD project:
Green challenges: sustainable laminate composites development by processes optimization
Supervisor(s):
Dr.ssa Laura Aliotta, Dr. Vito Gigante, Prof. Andrea Lazzeri
Abstract of the PhD project:
The research revolves around the green challenge of developing sustainable laminate composites through process optimization. The work focuses on studying natural-based composite laminates, placing considerable emphasis on raw material selection and manufacturing processes. Currently, various types of natural fibres are being investigated for reinforcement, and both thermoplastic and thermoset materials are being explored as matrices. The research adopts a dual approach to optimization, employing distinct methodologies for thermoplastics and thermosets. Utilizing the LUDOVIC software, simulations of the extrusion process have been conducted for thermoplastic matrices, leading to a comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing extrusion. Conversely, for thermosets, an analysis using finite element analysis will be conducted retrospectively.
Teaching experiences
- Fondo Giovani 2023/2024 per l’incentivazione delle attività di tutorato, didattiche-integrative, propedeutiche e di recupero, Insegnamento: LABORATORIO DI PROCESSAZIONE E CARATTERIZZAZIONE DI MATERIALI POLIMERICI E COMPOSITI presso il CdL Ingegneria Chimica (20h)
Publications
Scopus: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=58367994300
Orcid: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-0483-5443
Aliotta, A.; Sergi, C.; Dal Pont, B.; Coltelli, M.B.; Gigante, V.; Lazzeri, A.;
Sustainable 3D printed poly (lactic acid) (PLA)/Hazelnut shell powder bio composites for design applications; Materials Today Sustainability
2024 | journal-article
DOI: 10.1016/j.mtsust.2024.100780
Aliotta, L.; Dal Pont, B.; Gigante, V.; Russo, P.; Passaro, J.; Lazzeri, A,
Investigation of new Poly(lactic acid) (PLA)/Poly(butylene succinate-co-adipate) (PBSA) thermoplastic composites reinforced with different amount of twill hemp fabrics; Journal of Materials Science
2024 | journal-article
DOI: 10.1007/s10853-023-09231-7
Dal Pont, B.; Gigante, V.; Panariello, L.; Canesi, I.; Aliotta, L.; Lazzeri, A, Investigation of Novel Flax Fiber/Epoxy Composites with Increased Biobased Content; Polymers
2023 | journal-article
Gigante, V.; Aliotta, L.; Dal Pont, B.; Titone, V.; Botta, L.; La Mantia, F.P.; Lazzeri, A. Tailoring morphology and mechanical properties of PLA/PBSA blends optimizing the twin-screw extrusion processing parameters aided by a 1D simulation software; Polymer Testing
2023 | journal-article
DOI: 10.1016/j.polymertesting.2023.108294
Aliotta, L.; Gigante, V.; Dal Pont, B.; Miketa, F.; Coltelli, M.-B.; Lazzeri, A., Tearing fracture of poly(lactic acid) (PLA)/ poly(butylene succinate-co-adipate) (PBSA) cast extruded films: Effect of the PBSA content; Engineering Fracture Mechanics
2023 | journal-article