Ph.D. candidate in Scienza E Tecnologia Dei Materiali , 40th cycle (2024-2027)
Department of Applied Science and Technology (DISAT)
Docente esterno e/o collaboratore didattico
Department of Applied Science and Technology (DISAT)
Profile
PhD
Research topic
Setup and validation of an experimental protocol for assessing the degradation extent of plastic waste
Tutors
Research interests
Biography
Specifically, the research aims to analyse the degradation processes experienced by different polymeric materials in various environments and conditions to identify the most effective recycling strategies. A key aspect of the project is the evaluation of the influence of other materials, fillers, and additives on the properties of recycled polymers, with a particular focus on processing technologies such as compounding, extrusion, and injection molding. For all studied materials, formulation optimization will be carried out through the analysis of structure-processing relationships. The project also includes the production of components using different transformation technologies and the subsequent assessment of the mechanical and functional properties of recycled materials, investigating their microstructure and morphology.
My academic journey began with a bachelor's degree in Energy Engineering at the Polytechnic of Turin, followed by a master's degree in Materials Engineering, which I completed with a final grade of 109/110. After my master's degree, I worked for two years as a research fellow within the European MINAGRIS project (Horizon 2020), whose aim is to evaluate micro- and nanoplastics in agricultural soils. Within this research, I focused on the qualitative and quantitative assessment of macro-, meso- and nanoplastics using various characterization techniques.
Teaching
Teachings
Master of Science
- Degradazione e riciclo dei materiali polimerici. A.A. 2024/25, INGEGNERIA DEI MATERIALI PER L'INDUSTRIA 4.0. Collaboratore del corso
- Tecnologia dei materiali polimerici. A.A. 2024/25, INGEGNERIA DEI MATERIALI PER L'INDUSTRIA 4.0. Collaboratore del corso
- Degradazione e riciclo dei materiali polimerici. A.A. 2023/24, INGEGNERIA DEI MATERIALI PER L'INDUSTRIA 4.0. Collaboratore del corso
- Tecnologia dei materiali polimerici. A.A. 2023/24, INGEGNERIA DEI MATERIALI PER L'INDUSTRIA 4.0. Collaboratore del corso
- Tecnologia dei materiali polimerici. A.A. 2022/23, INGEGNERIA DEI MATERIALI PER L'INDUSTRIA 4.0. Collaboratore del corso
Publications
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- Gnoffo, Chiara; Arrigo, Rossella; Frache, Alberto (2025)
Mechanical recycling of HDPE-based packaging: Interplay between cross contamination, aging and reprocessing. In: POLYMER DEGRADATION AND STABILITY, vol. 236. ISSN 0141-3910
Contributo su Rivista - Gnoffo, Chiara; Bernagozzi, Giulia; Arrigo, Rossella; Frache, Alberto (2025)
Processing-Microstructure-Properties Relationships in PLA/Talc Composite Films. In: Polymer Blends & Eurofillers 2025, Lione (Francia), 27-30 gennaio 2025, pp. 39-39
Contributo in Atti di Convegno (Proceeding) - Arrigo, Rossella; Bernagozzi, Giulia; Gnoffo, Chiara; Svanberg, Christer; Frache, Alberto (2025)
Towards effective plastic circularity: novel reactive recycling routes for manipulating r-polymers microstructure. In: Polymer Blends & Eurofillers 2025, Lione (Francia), 27-30 gennaio 2025, pp. 68-69
Contributo in Atti di Convegno (Proceeding) - Gnoffo, Chiara; Arrigo, Rossella; Frache, Alberto (2024)
An Upcycling Strategy for Polyethylene Terephthalate Fibers: All-Polymer Composites with Enhanced Mechanical Properties. In: JOURNAL OF COMPOSITES SCIENCE, vol. 8. ISSN 2504-477X
Contributo su Rivista - Gallina, Lorenzo; Chaji, Salah; Manzoli, Maela; Cravero, Fulvia; Gnoffo, Chiara; Gesti, ... (2024)
Preparation of hemp-based biocomposites and their potential industrial application. In: POLYMER COMPOSITES, pp. 1-12. ISSN 1548-0569
Contributo su Rivista