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
- Gigante, V., Pont, B.D., Cavallero, A., Sbrana, C., Fabbri, L. Gabriele, M., Aliotta, L.; Designing eco-friendly edible coatings, valorising agro-wastes, to extend the shelf-life of post-harvest strawberries; Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and ApplicationsOpen source preview, 2025 | journal-article DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carpta.2025.100984
• Gigante, V., Dal Pont, B., Montanelli, C., Aliotta, L., Lazzeri, A.; Development of Glass Fibers Laminates Toughened with Core–Shell Rubber Particles for Applications in Cold Environments; Polymers 2025 | journal-article
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/polym17121641
• Gigante, V., Cartoni, F., Dal Pont, B., Aliotta, L., Extrusion Parameters Optimization and Mechanical Properties of Bio-Polyamide 11-Based Biocomposites Reinforced with Short Basalt Fibers, Polymers 2024 | journal-article
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/polym16213092
• Dal Pont, B., Aliotta, L., Tognarelli, E., Gigante, V., Lazzeri, A.; Toughened Vinyl Ester Resin Reinforced with Natural Flax Fabrics; Applied Sciences 2024, journal-article
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/app142210459
• 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
DOI: 10.3390/polym15194030
• 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
DOI: 10.1016/j.engfracmech.2023.109450
Oral communications at conferences
• Bianca Dal Pont, Nora Hegyesi, Laura Aliotta, Vito Gigante, Bela Pukánszky, Andrea Lazzeri, Optimized enzymatic degradation of PLA/PBSA composites reinforced with natural fibers, INSTM Young Researchers’ Forum,9-10 October 2025 Napoli
• Bianca Dal Pont, Vito gigante, Laura Aliotta, Roger vardai, Dora Tatraaljai, Bela Pukanszky, Andrea Lazzeri - Micro- and macro-mechanical investigation of recycled PET based laminated composites reinforced with flax fibres, XVIII AIMAT 2025, 31Agoust-3September 2025, Ischia
• Bianca Dal Pont, Laura Aliotta, Vito gigante, Jessica Passaro, Bela Pukanszky, Dora Tatraaljai, Nora Hegyesi, Pietro Russo, Andrea Lazzeri; Water-Repellent Biomaterials: PLA/PBSA Composites Reinforced with Wax-Coated Hemp, ICNF25, 16-18 June 2025 Lisbon **
• Bianca Dal Pont, Laura Aliotta, Vito Gigante, Jessica Passaro, Pietro Russo and Andrea Lazzeri; Novel thermoplastic composites reinforced with various amount of twill hemp fabric: mechanical characterization and analytical modelling, BiPoCo2024, 1-6 September 2024, Estergom (Hungary)
** Winning the PhD student Grant Program