Michela Alfè
Senior Researcher
michela.alfe(at)stems.cnr.it
+39 3478099947
Via Guglielmo Marconi, 4 - 80125
Napoli (NA)
- Research Activities
- Biographical Notes
- Laboratories/Service
production of Graphene Related Materials (GRM) through wet chemical approaches (carbonaceous colloidal nanoparticles, graphene-like (GL) layers, carbon nanodots (CND));
one-pot synthesis of hybrid water-stable electrically conductive metal-organic framework (MOF)/GL, metal doped MOF (M@MOF) and related hierarchical structures grown on scaffolds;
synthesis of magnetic composites and hybrids (magnetic core, magnetic shell and GRM embedded);
synthesis of porous oxides and related hybrids (also photoactive) from MOFs and related structures;
processing of nanoparticles suspensions as thin films;
synthesis of bioinspired GRM based conductive interfaces;
methodologies for functionalization, purification and characterization of complex carbon-based nanomaterials, including char;
biomass and end-of-life materials valorisation in into value-added products;
pre-treatment and characterization of biomass feedstocks;
solvent fractionation and characterization of pyrolysis oils, pitches and crude oils;
characterization of biocrude and char;
study of the chemical-physical properties of carbon-based nanomaterials and nanosized pollutants
Michela Alfè is a Senior Researcher at CNR-STEMS. She holds a degree in Chemistry and a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. Her research focuses on Materials Science and Energy & Environment areas, including the synthesis and characterization of low-cost materials and composites for energy applications. These research activities are highly interdisciplinary, spanning the fields of engineering, chemistry, and physics. In addition to coordinating and participating in numerous national and international research projects, and collaborating with several research centers, Michela is also active in research networking as a member of scientific societies, including COST Actions. She serves as an EBM of indexed journals and engages in outreach activities. Currently, she is the CNR delegate to the EERA CCS JP International Board and is responsible for the MADE4CO2-Lab, the IR node part of the European CCUS Research Infrastructure ECCSEL ERIC for CO2 Capture, Utilization, Transport, and Storage. She has authored more than 100 papers published in ISI journals and as book chapters.
- Active Projects
- Closed Projects
3WASPS (Advancements in the recycling processes of three common polymeric Wastes in Asphalt Pavements) within Ecosister “Ecosystem for Sustainable Transition in Emilia-Romagna” PNRR MUR – NextGenerationEU.
HORIZON-MSCA-2021-SE-01- action panel Chemistry (CHE) “Novel optical nanocomposite sensors for analysis of micro and macro elements in corn plants (SENS4CORN)”.
STREETS TO THE SQUARE-ERN 2024-25 (HORIZON-MSCA-2023-CITIZENS-01 S.T.R.E.E.T.S. "Science Technology Research for Ethical Engagement Translated in Society").
reThebes - REchargeable THErmochemical Energy Battery for Energy Storage from renewable sources, PRIN 2022 PNRR.
PNRR MUR “Creation of new research infrastructures, strengthening of existing ones and their networking for Scientific Excellence under Horizon Europe: Development of ECCSEL-R.I. ItaLian facilities: usEr access, services and loNg-Term sustainability (ECCSELLENT).
Accordo Di Programma MiTE – ENEA “Research and Development on Hydrogen” – NextGenerationEU.
PNRR MUR - “NEST - Network 4 Energy Sustainable Transition”– NextGenerationEU”
progetto@CNR “ReScA” “Recovery of waste from pyrolysis of municipal waste to upgrade and restore asphalts”.
STREETS-ERN 2022-23 (HORIZON-MSCA-2022-CITIZENS-01 - S.T.R.E.E.T.S. "Science Technology Research for Ethical Engagement Translated in Society")
IV AdP MiSE/CNR Electrochemical Storage Technologies/Electrochemical Energy Storage Systems."
CERIC-ERIC grant. Investigating structural and electronic fingerprints of enhanced photocatalytic efficiency in TiO2/graphene and N-doped TiO2 nanostructures.
IV AdP MiSE/CNR Mi-BESt Micro co/tri generation of Efficient and Stable Bioenergy.
III AdP MiSE/CNR “Clean use of fossil fuels for energy saving".
CERIC-ERIC grant. Combined morphological structural characterization of novel eumelanin-graphene -like hybrids (MGLH).
CERIC-ERIC grant. Structural characterization of HKUST-1 intercalated with conductive graphene-like layers.
IIT SEED project. Nanoparticle Impact on Pulmonary Surfactant Interfacial Properties (NIPS).
