We design and develop sustainable biocomposites for diverse applications, with a focus on balancing performance and environmental impact.
Our aim is to create advanced biocomposites by combining renewable polymers with natural or bio-based reinforcements, achieving enhanced mechanical, thermal, and barrier properties, together with tailored biodegradability. By playing with material composition and processing strategies, we seek to establish structure-property relationships that drive innovation in biocomposite design. Beyond optimizing performance, we prioritize sustainability. Our research integrates experimental and modeling approaches with LCA to ensure that our biocomposites are not only high-performing but also environmentally responsible.
People
Giovanni Filippone
Martina Salzano de Luna
Veronica Ambrogi
Angela Marotta
Natalia Victoria dos Santos
Lucia Gioiella
Relevant projects
– GREENCO “Untapping the potential of GREEN COmposites by combining performance and environmental sustainability” – PRIN 2022
Selected publications
– Vitiello, L., Carroccio, S. C., Ambrogi, V., Podda, E., Filippone, G.*, & Salzano de Luna, M.. (2024). Degradation kinetics of PLA/hemp biocomposites: Tradeoff between nucleating action and pro-hydrolytic effect of natural fibers. Composites Science and Technology, 257, 110806 (open access).
– Vitiello, L., Salzano de Luna, M., Ambrogi, V., & Filippone, G.* (2024). A simple rheological method for the experimental assessment of the fiber percolation threshold in short fiber biocomposites. Composites Science and Technology, 245, 110345 (open access).
– Muccilli, V., Maccarronello, A. E., Rasoanandrasana, C., Cardullo, N., Salzano de Luna, M., Pittala, M. G., … & Scamporrino, A. A. (2024). Green3: A green extraction of green additives for green plastics. Heliyon, 10(2) (open access).
– Mazzanti, V., Salzano de Luna, M., Pariante, R., Mollica, F., & Filippone, G.* (2020). Natural fiber-induced degradation in PLA-hemp biocomposites in the molten state. Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 137, 105990 (link).