1° Ricercatore
Sede: Palermo
Tel.: +39 +390916809253
E-Mail: marialuisa.testa@cnr.it

Aree tematiche

CHIMICA VERDE ED ECONOMIA CIRCOLARE: metodologie legate alla chimica verde, ai materiali avanzati e ai processi per l’economia circolare, l’industria 5.0 e la sostenibilità

Area di competenza

MICRO- E NANO-TECNOLOGIE E SINTESI: metodologie innovative di micro- e nano-tecnologie, convenzionali ed ibride e di crescita e sintesi di materiali

Formazione ed esperienze professionali

BSc in Palermo Univ (Italy), European PhD in Valencia Univ (Spain). Academic teaching at Palermo Univ (2003/4 and 2006/7 a.y). Author of 57 publications, including reviews, 3 book chapters, 1 PCT Int. Appl. WO patent. Involved in European and National projects. Visiting researcher in Romania-UVT; India–CSIR; Spain-Cordoba and Valencia Univ; France–IRCELYON; Ireland– Cork Univ. Organizer of Chemistry related congresses. Supervisor of PhDs, Post-Doc, tutoring activity. Chemistry dissemination.

Attività di ricerca

Studies focus on the sustainable synthesis of nanomaterials for energy and environmental uses (heterogeneous catalysis, biomass conversion). Key areas in green and circular chemistry include: 1) waste as secondary raw materials, 2) eco-friendly chemicals and procedures (MW-assisted), and 3) process efficiency. Main applications involve bio-refineries: biofuels and additive production, converting waste cellulose into high-value chemicals, antimicrobials, and for wastewater decontamination.