Fields of Interest and Expertise

Colloidal Systems.

Nanotechnologies in Cultural Heritage Conservation.

Microstructural Evolution in Cement Hydrates.

Nanomaterials for industrial application.

Soft matter application for cleaning of painted surface.

Textile chemistry.

Paper chemistry.

Wood chemistry.

Teaching

Chimica del Restauro (LT Diagnostica e Materiali per la Conservazione e il Restauro, Univ. Firenze)

Chimica del Restauro (LT Tecnologie per la Conservazione e il Restauro, Univ. Firenze)

Chimica per i Beni Culturali con Laboratorio (LT Scienze e Materiali per la Conservazione e il Restauro, Univ. Firenze)

Chimica per i Beni Culturali con Laboratorio (LT Scienze per la Conservazione e il Restauro, Univ. Firenze)

Recupero e Riciclo Materiali (LT Chimica - Tecnologie Chimiche, Univ. Firenze)

Curriculum Vitae

1996: Degree in Chemistry, at the University of Florence (107/110). Thesis title: "Calcium hydroxide suspensions. Applications in the conservation of Cultural Heritage". Advisor: Prof. L. Dei (University of Florence), co-advisor: Prof. E. Ferroni.

2000: PhD in in Science for the Conservation of Cultural Heritage at the University of Florence. Title: "Application of NMR tomography to the study of the structure and physico-chemical properties of stone materials used in Cultural Heritage” Advisor: Prof. P. Baglioni (University of Florence).

2006-present: Researcher at the Dept. of Chemistry of the University of Florence.

Unit

• Florence

Publications