Full Professor
Department of Energy (DENERG)
- Member of Interdepartmental Center CWC - CleanWaterCenter@PoliTo
Profile
Research interests
Research topics
- Development of models for characterization of thermophysical properties of PCM in the presence of additives for the enhancement of heat transfer
- We are part of the BIG-MAP consortium. Here below the abstract of the project. Energy production and transport are evolving rapidly to meet today’s growing demand and environmental goals. However, low-cost and high-performance solutions are lacking when it comes to energy storage. To address the absence of innovative battery technologies, the EU-funded BIG-MAP project aims to develop a modular, closed-loop infrastructure and methodology to bridge physical insights and data-driven approaches. To this end, it will cohesively integrate machine learning, computer simulations and AI-orchestrated experiments and synthesis to accelerate the discovery and optimisation of sustainable battery materials. The project will play a role in the creation of a versatile and chemistry-neutral European Materials Acceleration Platform that can significantly increase the rate of discovery of new battery materials and interfaces.
- We propose a radical breakthrough by developing economically viable solar fuel production technology, exploiting the surfactant self-assembly & proton transport properties of soap films. Producing renewable solar fuel by Artificial Photosynthesis (AP) is globally recognized as a promising solution to modern energy & environmental crisis with decisive social impacts, but there are critical roadblocks in technology development. SoFiA aims to initiate & consolidate a baseline of feasibility for soap film based AP technology and its future uses by establishing the essential proofs-of principle & foundational scientific underpinnings. We propose the concept of an economic artificial photosynthetic membrane in form of soap film with photo-catalytic functional surfaces, formed at the junction between dis-symmetric soap bubble pairs. Our technology is made scalable by the design concept of a dynamic stream of regenerative soap bubbles capable of handling large volumes of gas, continuously flowing through a light exposed conduit. SoFiA bridges three mutually exclusive disciplines of surfactant science, renewable energy and fundamental science of water at nanoscale, supported by micro-systems engineering, and by actively engaging artists who are working with large soap film installations. The high risk is countered by engaging pioneering scientists and globally leading young researchers in an interdisciplinary research plan. An External Advisory Board composed of program managers from large industry and EU policy experts will guide the research deliverable towards commercial exploitation. Our long-term vision is to decisively alter Europe’s position in the world economic map as the leading green energy producer. Developed technology will be jointly exploited by European energy and detergent industries, kick-starting new ventures & production facilities. Major environmental impact is expected as SoFiA is devoted to transform the primary greenhouse gas (CO2) into fuel.
Skills
ERC sectors
SDG
Editorial boards
- SCIENTIFIC REPORTS (2016-), Editorial board member
- ENTROPY (2016-), Editorial board member
Other research or teaching roles outside Politecnico
- Visiting Researcher, presso Princeton University (20/1/2013-20/8/2013)
- Ricercatore, presso Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule (ETH) Zürich (4/3/2009-31/7/2009)
- Dottorando, presso Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule (ETH) Zürich (1/1/2006-3/3/2009)
Teaching
PhD Boards
- ENERGETICA, 2021/2022 (38. ciclo)
Politecnico di TORINO - ENERGETICA, 2020/2021 (37. ciclo)
Politecnico di TORINO - ENERGETICA, 2019/2020 (36. ciclo)
Politecnico di TORINO - ENERGETICA, 2018/2019 (35. ciclo)
Politecnico di TORINO
Courses of Study Boards
Teachings
Master of Science
- Fundamentals of energy conversion, transport and storage. A.A. 2022/23, INGEGNERIA CHIMICA E DEI PROCESSI SOSTENIBILI. Titolare del corso
- Applicazioni avanzate di fisica tecnica/Modelli e metodi numerici (modulo di Applicazioni avanzate di fisica tecnica). A.A. 2017/18, INGEGNERIA MECCANICA. Titolare del corso
- Applicazioni avanzate di fisica tecnica/Modelli e metodi numerici (modulo di Applicazioni avanzate di fisica tecnica). A.A. 2018/19, INGEGNERIA MECCANICA. Titolare del corso
- Applicazioni avanzate di fisica tecnica/Modelli e metodi numerici (modulo di Applicazioni avanzate di fisica tecnica). A.A. 2019/20, INGEGNERIA MECCANICA. Titolare del corso
- Applicazioni avanzate di fisica tecnica/Modelli e metodi numerici (modulo di Applicazioni avanzate di fisica tecnica). A.A. 2020/21, INGEGNERIA MECCANICA. Titolare del corso
- Applicazioni avanzate di fisica tecnica/Modelli e metodi numerici (modulo di Applicazioni avanzate di fisica tecnica). A.A. 2021/22, INGEGNERIA MECCANICA. Titolare del corso
- Applicazioni avanzate di fisica tecnica/Modelli e metodi numerici (modulo di Applicazioni avanzate di fisica tecnica). A.A. 2022/23, INGEGNERIA MECCANICA. Titolare del corso
- Advanced engineering thermodynamics/Numerical modelling (modulo di Advanced topics of Engineering Thermodynamics). A.A. 2019/20, INGEGNERIA MECCANICA (MECHANICAL ENGINEERING). Titolare del corso
- Advanced engineering thermodynamics/Numerical modelling (modulo di Advanced topics of Engineering Thermodynamics). A.A. 2020/21, INGEGNERIA MECCANICA (MECHANICAL ENGINEERING). Titolare del corso
- Advanced engineering thermodynamics/Numerical modelling (modulo di Advanced topics of Engineering Thermodynamics). A.A. 2021/22, INGEGNERIA MECCANICA (MECHANICAL ENGINEERING). Titolare del corso
- Advanced engineering thermodynamics/Numerical modelling (modulo di Advanced topics of Engineering Thermodynamics). A.A. 2022/23, INGEGNERIA MECCANICA (MECHANICAL ENGINEERING). Titolare del corso
- Accumulo e trasporto di energia. A.A. 2017/18, INGEGNERIA ENERGETICA E NUCLEARE. Titolare del corso
- Accumulo e trasporto di energia. A.A. 2018/19, INGEGNERIA ENERGETICA E NUCLEARE. Titolare del corso
- Energy storage. A.A. 2019/20, INGEGNERIA ENERGETICA E NUCLEARE. Titolare del corso
- Energy storage. A.A. 2020/21, INGEGNERIA ENERGETICA E NUCLEARE. Titolare del corso
- Energy storage. A.A. 2021/22, INGEGNERIA ENERGETICA E NUCLEARE. Titolare del corso
- Energy storage. A.A. 2022/23, INGEGNERIA ENERGETICA E NUCLEARE. Titolare del corso
- Applicazioni energetiche dei materiali. A.A. 2019/20, INGEGNERIA ENERGETICA E NUCLEARE. Titolare del corso
- Applicazioni energetiche dei materiali. A.A. 2020/21, INGEGNERIA ENERGETICA E NUCLEARE. Titolare del corso
Bachelor of Science
- Termodinamica applicata e trasmissione del calore. A.A. 2018/19, INGEGNERIA MECCANICA. Titolare del corso
Research
Research groups
Research projects
Projects funded by competitive calls
- Battery Interface Genome – Materials Acceleration Platform BIG-MAP, (2020-2023) - Responsabile Scientifico
UE-funded research - H2020 - Cross-cutting activities - IND - Heat Transfer and Thermal Energy Storage Enhancement by Foams and Nanoparticles, (2019-2022) - Responsabile Scientifico
Nationally funded research - PRIN - Soap Film based Artificial Photosynthesis, (2019-2022) - Responsabile Scientifico
UE-funded research - H2020 - Excellent Science - FET
Projects funded by commercial contracts
- PROCESSI INDUSTRIALI E SOLUZIONI IMPIANTISTICHE PER LA FOTOCATALISI DELLE ACQUE MEDIANTE ENERGIA SOLARE EVENTUALMENTE CONCENTRATA, (2015-2017) - Responsabile Scientifico
Commercial Research
Supervised PhD students
- Alessandro Ribezzo. Programme in Energetica (cycle 36, 2020-in progress)
- Giovanni Trezza. Programme in Energetica (cycle 36, 2020-in progress)
- Gabriele Falciani. Programme in Energetica (cycle 35, 2019-in progress)
Thesis: Analysis and Modelling of Future Emerging Technologies for Solar Fuel Generation
Publications
Latest publications View all publications in Porto@Iris
- Chiavazzo, Eliodoro (2023)
Looking for massive carbon capture. In: NATURE SUSTAINABILITY, pp. 1-2. ISSN 2398-9629
Contributo su Rivista - Falciani, Gabriele; Bergamasco, Luca; Bonke, Shannon A.; Sen, Indraneel; Chiavazzo, ... (2023)
A novel concept of photosynthetic soft membranes: a numerical study. In: ?periodico?, vol. 18, pp. 1-15
Contributo su Rivista - Aghemo, Letizia; Lavagna, Luca; Chiavazzo, Eliodoro; Pavese, Matteo (2023)
Comparison of key performance indicators of sorbent materials for thermal energy storage with an economic focus. In: ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS, vol. 55, pp. 130-153. ISSN 2405-8297
Contributo su Rivista - Cappabianca, Roberta; DE ANGELIS, Paolo; Cardellini, Annalisa; Chiavazzo, Eliodoro; ... (2022)
Assembling Biocompatible Polymers on Gold Nanoparticles: Toward a Rational Design of Particle Shape by Molecular Dynamics. In: ACS OMEGA, vol. 7, pp. 42292-42303. ISSN 2470-1343
Contributo su Rivista - Chiavazzo, Eliodoro (2022)
Critical aspects to enable viable solar-driven evaporative technologies for water treatment. In: NATURE COMMUNICATIONS, vol. 13. ISSN 2041-1723
Contributo su Rivista
Society and Enterprise
Patents and other intellectual properties
- Dispositivo per la condensazione rigenerativa a film sottile. national and international Patent - Responsabile Scientifico
Commercial Research - Metodo e dispositivo per l'evaporazione a film sottile mediante energia solare. national and international Patent - Responsabile Scientifico
Commercial Research - Metodo e apparato per l'evaporazione in trappola cava mediante energia solare o altra radiazione diretta. national Patent - Responsabile Scientifico
Commercial Research