Research

In this section a brief description the ongoing research projects of the Surface Analysis, Electrochemistry and Corrosion group is given. More details in the respective web-sites.

1) European project MIRTHIL “Development of permeation barrier coatings for steels in hydrogen applications“, starting date october 1st 2025, duration 42 month, responsible Prof. A. Rossi

2) European Union NextGenerationEU under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) of Ministero dell’Università e della Ricerca (MUR), Project code PE0000021, Network 4 Energy Sustainable Transition, NEST. Spoke 9 WP 9.1 “Novel materials and innovative and efficient synthesis of sustainable materials for energy applications” Materials as steels with improved surface properties (hydrogen permeation barriers – HPB” responsible Prof. A. Rossi

3) Ecosystem of Innovation for Next Generation Sardinia (e.INS) Spoke 7 – Low Carbon Technologies for efficient energy system WP2 – Green hydrogen and fuels, Task T2.1 – Green hydrogen production and Task T 2.2 – Green Fuels and Carbon sequestration, green hydrogen storage and transportation in steel pipelines and containers with efficient coatings to avoid hydrogen uptake responsabile Prof. A. Rossi.

4) IDROSTOP: Development of an analytical method and a dual-chamber prototype to study coatings that reduce hydrogen permeation into steel under real-world conditions. Proof of Concept (PoC) to promote technological innovation and energy transition within the framework of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), funded by the European Union – NextGenerationEU. Mission 4 – Education and Research – Component 2 – From Research to Business – Investment Line 1.5 – Creation and Strengthening of “Innovation Ecosystems for Sustainability,” and the establishment of “Territorial R&D Leaders.” Innovation Ecosystem e.INS – Ecosystem of Innovation for Next Generation Sardinia (ECS00000038). Executing Entity and Spoke Leader: University of Cagliari. Project Code (CUP): F53C22000430001, Project Lead: Dr. D. Biggio.

5) National Project – Ministry of the Environment (MASE)  Valorization of marble processing residues through surface functionalization for the sustainable treatment of contaminated water, Scientific Coordinator: Prof. A. Rossi, Participants: Davide Atzei, Nicola Careddu, Guido Ennas, Marzia Fantauzzi, Andrea Porcheddu, Mariano A. Scorciapino. This project was submitted under the 2021 Call for Co-financing of Research Projects aimed at developing technologies for the prevention, recovery, recycling, and treatment of waste not covered by existing supply chain consortia, as well as for product ecodesign and the proper management of related waste.

6) Progetto Europeo / NEST European Union NextGenerationEU under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) of Ministero dell’Università e della Ricerca (MUR), Project code PE0000021, Network 4 Energy Sustainable Transition, NEST. Spoke 9 WP 9.4 “Materials characterization and testing” project Multi-analytical approach for characterizing hydrogen permeation barriers (HPB) responsible Prof. A. Rossi

7) Progetto Europeo / NEST European Union NextGenerationEU under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) of Ministero dell’Università e della Ricerca (MUR), Project code PE0000021, Network 4 Energy Sustainable Transition, Spoke 9 WP 9.1 “Novel materials and innovative and efficient synthesis of sustainable materials for energy applications” Strategies for recyclable materials. responsible Prof. A. Rossi

8) Progetto Bando PRIN 2022 “Recover and Separation of Rare Earth Elements (REE) by economically and environmentally sustainable methods”, Piano Nazionale di Ripresa e Resilienza (PNRR) – Missione 4 “Istruzione e Ricerca” – Componente 2 “Dalla Ricerca all’Impresa” Investimento 1.1 “Fondo per il Programma Nazionale di Ricerca e Progetti di Rilevante Interesse Nazionale (PRIN)” responsible Prof. M. Fantauzzi.