Recent Publications

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The PhD Committee of Sciences of Matter and Nanomaterials (SciMano) is active on basic and applied research lines, many of which concern strategic themes identified by the Link identifier #identifier__128878-2National Research Program (PNR). Below is a selection of recent results achieved by SciMano PhD students.

Link identifier #identifier__85875-3Liquid-Processed 2d Aromatic Amorphous Carbon: Defect Engineering and Universal Transport Scaling
F. Liscio, A. Fondacaro, G. Petrone, F. Chianese, J. Rikkert Plaisier, S. Fiori, O. Castellano, A. Apponi, N. Galvani, V. Montes García, V. Valentini, S. Iacobucci, D. Ricciarelli,
G. Fisicaro, A. Lamagna, G. M. Vinai, E. Placidi, A. Bellucci, D. M. Trucchi, P. Samorì, A. Ruocco, S. Lara Avila, and A. Liscio
Small, in press (2026). https://doi.org/10.1002/smll.202512128
Link identifier #identifier__157169-4Attenuation analysis of an underwater optical wireless communication system, based on red light-emitting diodes, in turbid water with preliminary uncertainty analysis

G. Satta, F. Pieroni, R. de Francesco, and F. Leccese
Acta IMEKO 15, 1 (2026). https://doi.org/10.21014/actaimeko.v15i1.2255
Link identifier #identifier__163363-5Stability of highly hydrogenated monolayer graphene in ultra-high vacuum and in air
A. Apponi, O. Castellano, D. Paoloni, D. Convertino, N. Mishra, C. Coletti, A. Casale, L. Cecchini, A. G. Cocco, B. Corcione, N. D’Ambrosio, A. Esposito, A. Ferella, M. Messina,
F. Pandolfi, F. Pofi, I. Rago, N. Rossi, S. Tayyab, R. P. Yadav, F. Virzi, C. Mariani, G. Cavoto, and A. Ruocco
Applied Surface Science 723,165658 (2026). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2025.165658
Link identifier #identifier__22008-6Modern pigments in street art: stability of monoazo and isoindoline yellows mixed with 2PbCO₃‧Pb(OH)₂, ZnO, and TiO₂ white pigments
A. De Carlo, V. Graziani, A. Privitera, E. Marconi, E. Colantoni, G. Iorio, A. Sodo, P. Antici, and L. Tortora
Dyes and Pigments 244, 113122 (2026). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dyepig.2025.113122
Link identifier #identifier__25150-7Reconstructing Galileo’s Inclined Plane Experiments: Problems of Time Measurements
G. Schirripa Spagnolo, G. Satta, F. Fina, I. De Angelis, and Fabio Leccese
IMEKO TC26, 604 (2025). https://doi.org/10.21014/tc26-2025.113.
Link identifier #identifier__182314-8Controlling sloppiness in two-phase estimation with a tunable weak measurement
G. Bizzarri, M. Parisi, M. Manrique, I. Gianani, A. Chiuri, M. Rosati, V. Giovannetti, M. G. A. Paris, and M. Barbieri
Optica Quantum 3, 432 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1364/OPTICAQ.563646
Link identifier #identifier__60733-9Structural Instability of Human Serum Albumin during Microparticles Synthesis
E. Fardelli, G. De Simone, R. Georgieva, Y. Xiong, M. Di Gioacchino, S. Sotgiu, A. Nucara, A. Tavella, L. Baldassarre, A. Sodo, A. Ricci, T Gasperi, P. Ascenzi, H. Bäumler,
A. di Masi, and G. Capellini
ACS Applied Bio Materials 8, 9907 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1021/acsabm.5c01228
Link identifier #identifier__39490-10Multispectral LED Sensors as Sea Wave Detector
F. Fina, M. Piotto, S. Contardi and F. Leccese
2025 IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for the Sea; Learning to Measure Sea Health Parameters (MetroSea), 544 (2025).
https://doi.org/10.1109/MetroSea66681.2025.11245719.
Link identifier #identifier__48853-11Polyoxazoline functionalized magnetic spinel iron oxide nanoparticles for efficient removal of pharmaceuticals and heavy metal ions from water
A. Ricci, L. Stefanuto, S. Del Galdo, S. Pepi, V. Graziani, S. Casciardi, S. Slimani, G. Varvaro, D. Peddis, L. Tortora, B. Capone, C. Rossi, D. Tofani, G. Masci, and T. Gasperi
Nanoscale 17, 23425 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1039/D5NR02457A
Link identifier #identifier__8486-12Quantitative correlation between carbon nanotube tip morphology and field emission properties at cryogenic temperature
L. Cecchini, C. Pepe, B. Corcione, O. Castellano, D. Paoloni, F. Malnati, G. Cavoto, M. Carminati, C. Fiorini, G. Pettinari, R. P. Yadav, I. Rago, A. Apponi, A. Puiu, C. Mariani,
M. Rajteri, A. Ruocco, and F. Pandolfi
Nanoscale 17, 21260 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1039/D5NR02221E
Link identifier #identifier__158289-13Chiral Gold Nanoparticles via L- or D-Cysteine Functionalization: Synthesis and Characterization
M. Ranaldi, M. Parisi, C. Battocchio, G. Iucci, I. Khalakhan, I. Fratoddi, S. Cerra, C. Fasolato, S. Grande, A. Palma, I. Gianani, M. Barbieri, and I. Venditti
ChemPlusChem 90, e202500027 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1002/cplu.202500027
Link identifier #identifier__158223-14Experimental protocol for qubit-environment entanglement detection
G. Bizzarri, L. Sansoni, E. Stefanutti, I. Gianani, M. Barbieri, K. Roszak, and A. Chiuri
AVS Quantum Sci. 7, 031401 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1116/5.0277965
Link identifier #identifier__49155-15Generating a Stable Higher-Symmetry CsPbI₃ Perovskite Phase in Ambient Conditions: Unveiling the Stabilization Mechanism
R. Ali Saha, A. Papadopoulou, R. Ariza, G. Degutis, I. Skvortsova, T. Braeckevelt, F. De Angelis, E. Solano, J. P. de Sousa Gouveia dos Anjos, M. I. Pintor Monroy, I. Mongilyov, B. Goderis, J. Rubio-Zuazo, J. Genoe, C. Meneghini, J. A. Steele, S. Bals, V. Van Speybroeck, J. Hofkens, and M. B. J. Roeffaers
ACS Nano 19, 28540 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.5c07700
Link identifier #identifier__163211-16EXAFS sheds light on short-range ordering in Ge1−xSnx heteroepitaxial layers grown by MBE and CVD
S. Gougam, F. De Angelis, C. Meneghini, and O. Concepción
Physical Review Materials 9, 064601 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevMaterials.9.064601
Link identifier #identifier__77013-17Technological advancements in zein-based nano-colloids: Current emerging trends in sustainable packaging and their potential in enhancing shelf-life of fresh fruits
J. Ashraf, N. Ismail, T. Tufail, J. Zhang, J. Chen, A. Rehman, Z. Ahmed, and B. Xu
Food Packaging and Shelf Life 49, 101523 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fpsl.2025.101523
Link identifier #identifier__1209-18Fabrication of novel pullulan/carboxymethyl chitosan-based edible film incorporated with ultrasonically equipped aqueous zein/turmeric essential oil nanoemulsion for effective preservation of mango fruits
J. Ashraf, N. Ismail, T. Tufail, J. Zhang, M. Awais, Q. Zhang, Z. Ahmed, Y. Qi, S. Liu, and B. Xu
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 294,139330 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.139330
Link identifier #identifier__184895-19Quasiprobability distributions with weak measurements
G. Bizzarri, S. Gherardini, M. Manrique, F. Bruni, I. Gianani, and M. Barbieri
Quantum Science and Technology 10, 045008 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1088/2058-9565/adf573
Link identifier #identifier__46326-20On the local structural modifications in iso-valent substituted barium titanate based relaxors : Study of BaTi0.6Hf0.4O3 ceramic
M. Dhanetwal, R. Mirshahi, A. Surampalli, D. Prajapat, C. Meneghini, and V. Raghavendra Reddy
Journal of Alloys and Compounds 1040, 183338 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2025.183338
Link identifier #identifier__188526-21Synthesis, structural characterization, and investigation of anti-glioblastoma activity of copper complexes supported by bis (pyrazol-1-yl)acetate ligands functionalized with memantine
M. Caviglia, F. Del Bello, C. Santini, S. Migani, W. Quaglia, J. Del Gobbo, F. Matteucci, M. B. Morelli, L. Zeppa, C. Aguzzi, G. Bozzuto, A. Stringaro, C.Battocchio, G. Iucci, I. Venditti, C. Meneghini, S. Amatori, A. Dolmella, and M. Pellei
Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry 273, 113035 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jinorgbio.2025.113035
Link identifier #identifier__39196-22One-Pot Synthesis of Zinc-Doped Mesoporous Silica
H. Jabkhiro, M. L. Naitana, E. Marconi, F. Bertelà, G. Iucci, I. Carlomagno, C. Battocchio, C. Meneghini, and L. Tortora
Crystals 15, 100 (2025). https://doi.org/10.3390/cryst15020100
Link identifier #identifier__186076-23Ecofriendly Synthesis of Titanium Dioxide for Glyphosate Adsorption
E. Marconi, A. Lopez, F. Bertelà, C. Meneghini, C. Battocchio, D. Mirabile Gattia, G. Vanga, T. Skála, P. Centomo, M. Zecca, V. Rizzotto, S. Pettenuzzo, M. Roverso,
S. Bogialli, U. Simon, P. Chen, and L. Tortora
European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry 28, e202400496 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1002/ejic.202400496
Link identifier #identifier__153147-24Sustainable battery components from biomass-derived lignin and cellulose extracted using deep eutectic solvents
A. Tsurumaki, L. Stefanuto, V. Liberti, C. Zamparelli, A. Gentili, T. Gasperi, and M. A. Navarra
Electrochimica Acta 538, 146961 (2025) . https://doi.org/10.1016/j.electacta.2025.146961
Link identifier #identifier__15383-25Engineering GO-pAmOx: A Polyoxazoline-Functionalized Graphene Oxide Composite for Selective Removal of NSAIDs and Organic Pollutants from Water
L. Stefanuto, A. Ricci, E. Fardelli, S. Del Galdo, S. Pepi, V. Graziani, L. Tortora, C. Rossi, V. Arena, C. Bongiorno, E. Smecca, G. Capellini. B. Capone, D. Tofani, and T. Gasperi
ACS Omega 10, 30087 (2025). https://doi: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2009.02.072
Link identifier #identifier__169336-26Exploring the Solubility Characteristics of a Biocompatible Polymer: The Case of PAmOx in Water
S. Del Galdo, A. Ricci, L. Stefanuto, C. A. De Filippo, G. Masci, F. Bruni, T. Gasperi, and B. Capone
Journal of Applied Polymer Science 142, e57722 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1002/app.57722
Link identifier #identifier__188425-27Water-peptide interactions in presence of a ionic liquid. A structural study of a glutathione-water-BMIMI ternary solution
R. S. Panigrahy, O. L. G. Alderman, S. Catalini, M. Di Gioacchino, and F. Bruni
Journal of Molecular Liquids 426, 127277 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2025.127277
Link identifier #identifier__122676-28Design LED Sensors for Fire Prevention in Aircraft Cabins
F. Fina, I. Nannipieri, A. Ria, and F. Leccese
2025 IEEE 12th International Workshop on Metrology for AeroSpace (MetroAeroSpace), 379 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1109/MetroAeroSpace64938.2025.11114636
Link identifier #identifier__80125-29Red light in underwater measurement applications: a short review

G. Satta, G. Schirripa Spagnolo, E. de Francesco, L. Rampini, F. Pieroni, and F. Leccese
Acta IMEKO 14, 1 (2025). https://doi.org/10.21014/actaimeko.v14i2.2090
Link identifier #identifier__112970-30LEDs for Underwater Optical Wireless Communication

G. Schirripa Spagnolo, G. Satta, and F. Leccese
Photonics 12, 749 (2025). https://doi.org/10.3390/photonics12080749
Link identifier #identifier__176018-31Preliminary Evaluation of Machine Learning Approaches for PANTONE Color Classification with the SENSIPATCH wearable system
H. Mustafa, M. Vitelli, F. Milano, M. Molinara, L. Ferrigno, A. Ria, F. Fina, and F. Leccese
2025 IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference (I2MTC), 1 (2025). https://doi: 10.1109/I2MTC62753.2025.11079127.
Link identifier #identifier__103823-32Atomic deuterium bonding to multi-walled carbon nano tubes
S. Tayyab, A. Apponi, M. G. Betti, E. Blundo, O. Castellano, G. Cavoto, F. Pandolfi, A. Polimeni, I. Rago, A. Ruocco, R. Prakash Yadav, and C. Mariani
The Journal of Chemical Physics 162, 194704 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0250642
Link identifier #identifier__99637-33The LED’s spectrophotometry in precision agriculture: A brief survey
F. Fina and F. Leccese
Acta IMEKO 14, 1 (2025). https://doi.org/10.21014/actaimeko.v14i1.1970
Link identifier #identifier__89396-34Raman approach to investigate painted decorations and manufacture technology of fake Greek and Italic pottery: a contribution to authentication
A. Privitera, M. Sardara, and A. Sodo
The European Physical Journal Plus 140, 234 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1140/epjp/s13360-025-06168-5
Link identifier #identifier__199250-35Challenges in modulation doping of n-type Ge/SiGe heterostructures: The role of epitaxial and thermal strain
E. Campagna, E. Talamas Simola, L. Di Gaspare, D. Marian, M. H. Zoellner, F. Berkmann, L. Baldassarre, M. Ortolani, G. Capellini, M. Virgilio, and M. De Seta
APL Materials 13, 061112 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0259848
Link identifier #identifier__112444-36Topochemical reduction of FeCo-oxide to FeCo-alloy nanosystems into a SiO2 matrix
J. P. Miranda Murillo, A. Omelyanchik, G. Barucca, G. Varvaro, A. Ghary Haghighat, S. Laureti, A. Capobianchi, A. Comite, D. Colombara, N. Ntallis, K. N. Trohidou, F. Canepa,
P. Maltoni, and D. Peddis
Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics 27, 9504 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1039/D5CP00305A
Link identifier #identifier__187104-37Rock-site amplification on topography at Introdacqua, Central Italy: a rock-fracturing effect?
M. Pischiutta, F. Linsalata, A. Mercuri, F. Salvini, F. Fina, G. Cultrera, L. Minarelli, and G. Di Giulio
Acta Geophysica 73, 3147 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11600-024-01515-z
Link identifier #identifier__27706-38Comprehensive in-situ and ex-situ analysis of the phase evolution during the synthesis of CoO nanostructures in tetra-ethylene glycol
M. Baričić, R. Mirshahi, L. Gigli, J. Rikkert Plaisier, A. Maximenko, L. Alluhaibi, P. Centomo, S. Ammar, D. Peddis, and C. Meneghini
Journal of Materials Research 40, 153 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1557/s43578-024-01487-2
Link identifier #identifier__100483-39Molecularly Imprinted Poly(2-(3-(Amino)Propyl)-2-Oxazoline) for the Selective Removal of Ibuprofen from Aqueous Solutions

A. Ricci, L. Stefanuto, S. Del Galdo, E. Fardelli, S. Pepi, S. Casciardi, B. Capone, C. Rossi, D. Tofani, G. Capellini, G. Iucci, G. Masci, and T. Gasperi
ACS Applied Polymer Materials 7, 42 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1021/acsapm.4c02576

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