Research Assistant
Department of Applied Science and Technology (DISAT)
Adjunct lecturer/Adjunct instructor
Department of Applied Science and Technology (DISAT)
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Biography
I have always been drawn to science, with particular interest in the environmental impact of our society and the challenges linked to fossil fuel dependence. This motivated me to focus my academic path on hydrogen as a clean energy carrier. I earned both my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Genoa (UNIGE), working on metallic interconnects for SOFCs. My bachelor thesis included an internship at Aperam S.A. (Isbergues, France), where I studied high temperature oxidation of ferritic stainless steels. My master’s thesis at UNIGE focused on sol gel coatings to mitigate corrosion in interconnects. To deepen my expertise in ceramics and high temperature electrochemical devices, I moved to Barcelona to join the group of Prof. Albert Tarancón, a leader in ceramics, advanced manufacturing, and SOECs. After a short internship, I began my PhD at the Catalan Institute for Energy Research (IREC) and the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) within the Nanoionics and Fuel Cells group. I defended my thesis, “Advanced strategies for Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cells,” in 2021. My research focused on hybrid additive manufacturing (robocasting, inkjet printing) to fabricate SOECs while reducing production time and cost, and on developing nanocomposite electrodes to improve performance and durability. During my PhD, I also completed a research stay at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) under Prof. Vincenzo Esposito, gaining further experience in advanced ceramic processing. After finishing my PhD, I stayed at IREC as a postdoctoral researcher, working on formulating slurries with innovative materials for stereolithography (SLA) 3D printing and expanding my expertise in complex ceramic components. In 2022, I moved to Italy for a postdoctoral position at Politecnico di Torino (POLITO). My work focuses on depositing glass ceramic sealants for high temperature energy devices (electrolysers and batteries) and developing a pilot plant for recycling functional ceramic materials for SOFCs. In the same year, I prepared a Marie Sklodowska Curie Actions (MSCA) proposal, Pressuriz3D, which was awarded funding. The project officially started in July 2023 and targets the additive manufacturing of proton ceramic electrochemical cells, combining innovative materials and advanced fabrication to advance next generation hydrogen technologies.
Research topics
- Since joining Politecnico di Torino, my research has focused on the additive manufacturing of advanced ceramic and glass‑ceramic materials for high‑temperature electrochemical energy systems. I develop and optimize 3D‑printing strategies to fabricate complex, high‑performance components for Protonic Ceramic Electrochemical Cells (PCEC) and Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cells (SOEC). My work aims to enhance device efficiency, enable innovative geometries, support scalable production routes, and facilitate the integration of these components into SRUs and full stacks. In parallel, I investigate recycling and recovery processes for critical raw materials used in SOEC technologies, promoting sustainability and circular‑economy approaches in next‑generation energy conversion systems.
Skills
ERC sectors
SDG
Teaching
Teachings
Master of Science
- Ceramici avanzati. A.A. 2025/26, INGEGNERIA DEI MATERIALI PER L'INDUSTRIA 4.0. Collaboratore del corso
- Advanced Materials for Energy. A.A. 2024/25, INGEGNERIA ENERGETICA E NUCLEARE. Collaboratore del corso
- Ceramici avanzati. A.A. 2024/25, INGEGNERIA DEI MATERIALI PER L'INDUSTRIA 4.0. Collaboratore del corso
- Advanced Materials for Energy. A.A. 2023/24, INGEGNERIA ENERGETICA E NUCLEARE. Collaboratore del corso
- Ceramici avanzati. A.A. 2023/24, INGEGNERIA DEI MATERIALI PER L'INDUSTRIA 4.0. Collaboratore del corso
- Advanced Materials for Energy. A.A. 2022/23, INGEGNERIA ENERGETICA E NUCLEARE. Collaboratore del corso
Research
Research projects
Projects funded by competitive calls
- Pressuriz3D - 3D printing fabrication of tailored interfaces for pressurized Protonic Ceramic Electrolysis Cells, (2023-2025) - Componente gruppo di Ricerca
UE-funded research - HE - Excellent Science - MSCA
Publications
PoliTO co-authors
Last years publications
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Last years publications View all publications in Porto@Iris
- Porcarello, Matilde; Sangermano, Marco; Salvo, Milena; Smeacetto, Federico; Anelli, ... (2025)
3D printing of bio-based photocurable slurries prepared with waste-derived glass. In: SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGIES, vol. 45, pp. 1-10. ISSN 2214-9937
Contributo su Rivista - Moranti, Andrea; Ferrero, Domenico; Da Prato, Francesco; Anelli, Simone; Smeacetto, ... (2025)
2D multiphysics model for proton conductor ceramic technology investigating the effects of temperature, composition of reactants and electrolyte material. In: JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES, vol. 663, pp. 1-15. ISSN 0378-7753
Contributo su Rivista - Da Prato, Francesco; Anelli, Simone; Moranti, Andrea; Ferrero, Domenico; Santarelli, ... (2025)
Progress in the study of glass-based systems as sealants for proton ceramic electrolysis cell assembly. In: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY, vol. 140, pp. 119-130. ISSN 0360-3199
Contributo su Rivista - Anelli, S.; Baggio, A.; Ferrero, D.; Schmider, D.; Dailly, J.; Santarelli, M.; ... (2024)
Characterization and testing of glass-ceramic sealants for protonic ceramic electrolysis cells applications. In: CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL, vol. 50, pp. 17520-17531. ISSN 0272-8842
Contributo su Rivista - Saffirio, S.; Anelli, S.; Pylypko, S.; Rath, M. K.; Smeacetto, F.; Fiorilli, S. (2024)
Recycling and reuse of ceramic materials from components of waste solid oxide cells (SOCs). In: CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL, vol. 50, pp. 34472-34477. ISSN 0272-8842
Contributo su Rivista - Márquez, Santiago; Anelli, Simone; Nuñez, Marc; Lira, Maritta; Maria Asensio, Antonio; ... (2024)
3D printed electrolyte-supported solid oxide cells based on Ytterbium-doped scandia-stabilized zirconia. In: JPHYS ENERGY, vol. 6. ISSN 2515-7655
Contributo su Rivista - Kostretsova, Natalia; Pesce, Arianna; Anelli, Simone; Nuñez, Marc; Morata, Alex; ... (2024)
Single-step fully 3D printed and co-sintered solid oxide fuel cells. In: JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY. A, vol. 12, pp. 22960-22970. ISSN 2050-7488
Contributo su Rivista - Martos, A. M.; Márquez, S.; Pavlov, R. S.; Zambelli, W.; Anelli, S.; Nuñez, M.; ... (2024)
3D printing of reversible solid oxide cell stacks for efficient hydrogen production and power generation. In: JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES, vol. 609. ISSN 0378-7753
Contributo su Rivista - Sabato, A. G.; Nuñez Eroles, M.; Anelli, S.; Sierra, C. D.; Gonzalez-Rosillo, J. C.; ... (2023)
3D printing of self-supported solid electrolytes made of glass-derived Li1.5Al0.5Ge1.5P3O12 for all-solid-state lithium-metal batteries. In: JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY. A, vol. 11, pp. 13677-13686. ISSN 2050-7488
Contributo su Rivista - Ferrero, Domenico; Dealberti, Gabriele; Anelli, Simone; Baggio, Andrea; Schmider, ... (2023)
Modeling of a Single Repeating Unit for Protonic Ceramic Cell Applications. In: 243rd ECS Meeting, Boston, USA, May 28, 2023 - June 2, 2023, pp. 1185-1194. ISSN 1938-5862
Contributo in Atti di Convegno (Proceeding) - Tarancon, A.; Torrell, M.; Baiutti, F.; Bernadet, L.; Anelli, S.; Kostretsova, N.; Lira, ... (2023)
Emerging Trends in Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cells. In: High Temperature Electrolysis / Laguna-Bercero M.A., S.L., Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland, pp. 313-382. ISBN: 9783031225079
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