Materials and Processes for Micro & Nano Technologies

Projects

• Title: Advanced nanosystems for a new era in molecular oncology (NEWTON)
  Years: 2011-2015
  Description: NEWTON is a interdisciplinary consortium aimed to exploit 3D models connected with innovative technologies designed to improve sensitivity and specificity of biomarker assays. The in vitro platform will set up the 3D models building a 3D Lab-on-a-Chip. The technological platform will provide: 1) new technologies to increase sensitivity and specificity of biosassay based on Micro Electro-Mechanical System and photonic crystals; 2) micro-scaffold for 3D models, with capability to tune physical, chemical and mechanical properties as well as to tailor bioactive characteristics by introduction of matricellular cues, or more in general, bioactive moieties; 3) the integration of the technological devices to produce a 3D-LOC.
  Framework: FIRB 2010 (Accordo ex art.7 del D.M. 378 del 26/03/04)
  Partners: : Universita' di Torino, Politecnico di Torino,Universita' di Ferrara, Universita' di Genova, Universita' di Napoli "Federico II", CNR-ITB, CNR-IMCB, Fondazione B Kessler, Istituto Europeo di Oncologia, Olivetti I-Jet SpA, Istituto Nazionale per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori di Milano, Fondazione Piemontese per la Ricerca sul Cancro di Candiolo-Torino
  Status: Running

• Title: Diamond Microchip for "drug screeninig" and biomedical applications (MicroDiBi)
  Years: 2011-2013
  Description: : The main scope of the project is the improvement of the functionalities of two devices, made of nano- and monocrystallline diamond, characterized by conductive nanostructures, and showing biocompatibility, electrical conductivity and optical transparency properties and so allowing the monitoring of electrical and optical signals of cells and neurons and the several biomolecules released by them after excitation in vivo and in vitro. The novelty of the project stays in the integration of the device into a biochip equipped with a microfluidic packaging for the management of the liquids containing the cells to be monitored and coupled with A/D convertors for data transduction to computerized analysis systems.
  Framework:Poli di Innovazione della Regione Piemonte 2010
  Partners: : Universita' di Torino, Politronica Inkjet Printing S.r.l., Politecnico di Torino, iNRiM, Crisel Instruments, Bionica Tech S.r.l.
  Status: Running

• Title: Sensors for waterworks and sewage system
  Years: 2011-2012
  Description: The project is aimed to the development of two prototypes of automatic, remote controlled and miniaturized analysers for the detection of pollutants such as organic solvents and metals ions, based on two different spectroscopic working principles, for the drinkable water and the sewage real-time monitoring.
  Framework:Partnership Agreement SMAT - POLITECNICO DI TORINO
  Partners: Gruppo SMAT, Politecnico di Torino, Microla S.r.l.
  Status: Running

• Title: : Ricerca applicativa di Microcontrollistica (MEMS) per il monitoraggio delle condizioni operative del pneumatico di un carrello di atterraggio
  Years: 2011-2013
  Description: Development of a MEMS-based systems for the monitoring of the operating conditions in the aircraft tires
  Framework: Industrial Project
  Partners: Politecnico di Torino, Microla, TTLab
  Status: Running

• Title: Piattaforma sensorizzata per ispezione interna di pipeline mediante foam-pig strumentati
  Years: 2011-2012
  Description: : Development of a sensorised system integrated in a foam-Pig for the monitoring of the hydrocarbon pipelines
  Framework: Industrial Project
  Partners: Politecnico di Torino, Microla, Eni S.p.A.
  Status: Running

• Title: An iNnovative mAnufacturing TEchnology for MAgnets (ANATEMA)
  Years: 2011-2013
  Description: The main goal of ANATEMA is the development of innovative production processes for production of magnets for high end applications. The specific innovation objectives of the present proposal, consistent with the goal, are two: the experimentation of a radically new technology, the Inkjet Printing (IjP), for the production of permanent magnets with extremely high energy product, for unprecedented efficiency electrical motors / generators, and the introduction of the improved Powder Injection Moulding (PIM) manufacturing technology for the production of permanent magnets with particular complex shapes.
  Framework: Manunet call 2010.
  Partners: Politronica Inkjet Printing S.r.l., Magsis D.o.o., Politecnico di Torino, iNRiM, CNR-ISM
  Status: Running

• Title: DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF A SENSOR FAMILY FOR QUALITY/SAFETY STANDARS MONITORING IN DRINKING WATER
  Years: 2010-2012
  Description: Main goal of the project is the development of a microfluidic-based platform for the detection of heavy metal ions in drinking water through the implementation of the C4D technique.
  Framework: Industria 2015, New Technologies for Made in Italy Call, Italian Ministry for the Economical Development (MSE).
  Partners: Microla S.r.l, Politecnico di Torino, Ribes Ricerche, ChemiRicerche, Biodiversity
  Status: Running

• Title: Development Miniaturised system for the automatic processing and assembly of biomedical microtools (BioMicroFab)
  Years: 2010-2012
  Description: Main goal of the project is the development of a miniaturised automatic system for the processing and assembly of platinum markers onto cardiac stents.
  Framework: Poli di Innovazione della Regione Piemonte 2009.
  Partners: Microla S.r.l, Politecnico di Torino, Ribes Ricerche, Mager, Hexacom, CID
  Status: Running
  
  

• Title: Technological innovation, automation and innovative analytical controls for quality and safety of Piedmont food products (ITACA)
  Years: 2010-2012
  Description: On of the main goal of the proposal is the development of innovative methods for food safety (in particular, toxins) monitoring by means of nanobiosensors.
  Framework: Piattaforma Agroalimentare della Regione Piemonte 2009.
  Partners: Agroinnova, Ferrero SpA, GBV Impianti Srl, La Gentile Srl, Lavazza SpA, Lovati, Millbo SpA, Monte Regale, Politecnico di Torino, SaPiSe, Soremartec, Tecnogranda, Universita' degli Studi di Torino
  Status: Running

• Title: Development of innovative methods and technologies for production, conservation, transformation and valorization of Piedmont horticultures (SAFE_FOOD)
  Years: 2010-2012
  Description: On of the main goal of the proposal is the development of innovative methods for food safety (in particular spoilage and toxins), monitoring by means of nanobiosensors.
  Framework: Piattaforma Agroalimentare della Regione Piemonte 2009.
  Partners: Agroinnova, Universita' degli Studi di Torino, Politecnico di Torino, CreSO, F.lli Sacla' SpA, Galfrè Srl, Agrindustria Snc, Sandenvendo SpA, Giuso Guido SpA, Centrale del Latte di Torino SpA, Ponzio Srl, Lagnasco Group Arl.
  Status: Running

• Title: Development of a diagnostic method to detect hidden estrogens in bovine serum and tissues (CanEstro)
  Years: 2010-2011
  Description: Main goal of the project is the development of a cantilever-based diagnostic method to detect hidden estrogens in bovine serum at extremely low concentration (ppt level), combining competences form public institutions and private enterprises.
  Framework: Poli di Innovazione della Regione Piemonte 2009.
  Partners: Biodiversity S.r.l., Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Piemonte, Liguria e Valle d'Aosta, Techfab S.r.l., Microla S.r.l, Trustech S.r.l, Politecnico di Torino.
  Status: Running

• Title: Development of nanotechnogical methods (biosensors) to detect hidden allergens in animal and vegetable origin food
  Years: 2010-2011
  Description: The principal aims of this project are related to the setting up of novel and shareable analytical methods for the detection of allergenic substance, present in trace, in food and improve scientific knowledge in population. In particular, our unit will be involved in developing a cantilever-based biosensor system for the detection of allergenic polypeptidic chain (milk) in multi ingredient food.
  Framework: Programma per la Ricerca Sanitaria 2008.
  Partners: Azienda Ospedaliera della Carita' Novara, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche - ISPA, Istituto Superiore di Sanita', Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Lazio e della Toscana, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Mezzogiorno, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Piemonte, Liguria e Valle d'Aosta, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Lombardia e dell'Emilia Romagna, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Sardegna, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Sicilia, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale delle Venezie, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell'Umbria e delle Marche, Politecnico di Torino, Universita' del Piemonte Orientale
  Status: Running

• Title: Sviluppo di mescole polimeriche nanocaricate per riparazioni strutturali
  Years: 2010-2011
  Description: Development of CNT based polymer nanocomposites for aircraft repair
  Framework: ---
  Partners: Politecnico di Torino , TTLab
  Status: Running

• Title: Caratterizzazione di film carboniosi con cui vengono ricoperti devices impiantabili critici
  Years: 2010-2011
  Description: Analysis of thin film coatings for vascular stents
  Framework: ---
  Partners: CID Cardiovascular
  Status: Running

• Title: Functionalities of bismuth based nanostructures
  Years: 2010-2011
  Description:
  Framework: FP7-NMP-EU-Mexico
  Partners: UPJV, Universita' de Coimbra, Fraunhofer-Munich, University of Liverpool, INRIM, Politecnico Torino, Universidad Nacional de Columbia, UNAM, ININ, UAM, CENAM, Farmaquimia, …
  Status: Running

• Title: Development of a technological platform for molecular recongnition sensing and advanced optical microscopy
  Years: 2009-2010
  Description: The research activity is focused on two main activities, aimed to a performance increase of detection techniques of outstanding importance in biology: optical microscopy and molecular sensing. Within this project the performances of cellular optical imaging will be improved setting up of a multiplexed detection technique with little or no overlap between each channel, enhancing the optical signal. Moreover, the development of mass detector biosensor based on microcantilever systems will permit to shift from qualitative data to quantitative measurements of key molecules involved in physiological processes. This can lead crucial informations to characterize complex mechanisms such as angiogenesis and tumor progression.
  Framework: PRIN 2007 - Programmi di Ricerca Scientifica di Rilevante Interesse Nazionale.
  Partners: Universita' di Torino, Politecnico di Torino, Universita' degli Studi di NAPOLI "Federico II" , Universita' degli Studi di BRESCIA, Universita' degli Studi di BARI
  Status: Completed

• Title: Improving nanomechanical performances and surface functionalization of cantilevers for a novel class of chemical-specific mass sensors
  Years: 2009-2010
  Description: Main goal of the project is to understand how the functionalization of micro and nano cantilever surfaces affect their mechanical characteristic through a combined experimental and theoretical approach.
  Framework: PRIN 2007 - Programmi di Ricerca Scientifica di Rilevante Interesse Nazionale.
  Partners: Politecnico di Torino, Universita' degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche Universita' degli Studi di Torino
  Status: Completed

• Title: Photonic Biosensors for Early cancer dIagnosticS (PHOENICS)
  Years: 2009-2012
  Description: This project deals with the fabrication of biosensors constituted by periodic multilayers as artificial materials sustaining Surface Electromagnetic Waves (SEWs) upon laser excitation aimed to detect tumor biomarkers and miRNA expression signature in Malignant Mesothelioma.
  Framework: CIPE 2007 - Bando Converging Technologies
  Partners: Politecnico di Torino (Coordinator), IRCC-University of Torino, University of Oriental Piedmont, Biodiversity S.p.A., Inpeco S.p.A., Polimatica S.r.l.
  Status: Running

• Title: Metrology on a cellular and macromolecular scale for regenerative medicine (METREGEN)
  Years: 2009-2011
  Description: This project, which involves University, National Research Centre and industrial partners, is addressed to a field of research novel at both European and International level, the metrology in nanomedicine and more specifically in regenerative medicine, a field where the convergence of nanotechnology and biotechnology will provide a significant contribution to current and future progress.
  Framework: CIPE 2007 - Bando Converging Technologies
  Partners: Politecnico di Torino, Universit egli Studi di Torino, ETG RIOSORSE E TECNOLOGIA SRL, TECNOLAB DEL LAGO MAGGIORE SRL, CONSORZIO TECNOPARCO CONGRESSI, Azienda Sanitaria Ospedaliera San Giovanni Battista di Torino
  Status: Running

• Title: Nano-materials and -technologies for intelligent monitoring of safety, quality and traceability in confectionery products (NAMATECH).
  Years: 2009-2011
  Description: The aims of the project concern with: 1) preservation of quality with improved packaging systems, taking into account mainly the sustainability of the materials employed; 2) enhanced control on the flux of information and automation along the whole chain, considering primarily the traceability of food products; 3) wide application of nanosystems and nanodevices for higher degree of automation and improved controls to ensure the best safety of products, taking into account the industrial requirements for more rapid, sensible, low-cost and, possibly, user-friendly devices.
  Framework: CIPE 2007 - Bando Converging Technologies
  Partners: Politecnico di Torino (Coordinator), University of Torino, INRIM Institute, Tecnogranda Scientific and Technological Park, Ferrero SpA, Ferrero Ingegneria S.p.A., SOREMARTEC Italia S.r.l., Unicomp Informatica S.r.l.
  Status: Running

• Title: SOLHYDROMICS: Nanodesigned electrochemical converter of solar energy into hydrogen hosting natural enzymes or their mimics
  Years: 2009-2011
  Description: The development of an artificial device capable of splitting water to produce hydrogen at ambient temperature including an electrode exposed to sunlight carrying Photosystem II or a PSII-like chemical mimic and a membrane enabling transport of both electrons and protons via carbon nanotubes or TiO2, and ion-exchange resins like Nafion.
  Framework: Collaborative Project - EU Framework Program 7th
  Partners: Politecnico di Torino (Coordinator), Imperial College - London, Biodiversity (Italy),GKSS Research Center Geestacht (German),Solaronix (Switzerland),Hysytech (Italy), Nanocyl (Belgium)
  Status: Running

• Title: BtoFAIM - Innovative mechanical packaging method and interconnection process system for power semiconductor modules
  Years: 2009-2011
  Description: The project allows to complete the mechanical design of power semiconductor modules, completely define and test the new process flow and design the production equipments. During the project the new solution will be extended to number of other module families.
  Framework: BANDO REGIONALE "RICERCA INDUSTRIALE E/O SVILUPPO SPERIMENTALE NELL'AMBITO DEI SISTEMI AVANZATI DI PRODUZIONE - 2008"
  Partners: VISHAY S.p.A., Chiaro Macchine Speciali S.r.l., Politecnico di Torino (DISMIC)
  Status: Running

• Title: HYBRAKE - Intelligent Hybrid Materials for Brake Applications
  Years: 2009-2011
  Description: The project is focused on hybrid matrix composites for brake applications such as automotive brakes, railways and aerospace. The hybrid matrix will be composed of different grades of carbon matrix (inorganic) intimately formed in an original phenolic resin matrix (organic), which has the function of binder. The utilization of a flexible thermal treatment, based on the combination of microwave heating superimposed to a convective heating, will allow us to vary continuously, depending on the energy absorbed, the extension of the pyrolysed carbon phase, making the material suitable for different applications.
  Framework: BANDO REGIONALE "RICERCA INDUSTRIALE E/O SVILUPPO SPERIMENTALE NELL'AMBITO DEI SISTEMI AVANZATI DI PRODUZIONE - 2008"
  Partners: ITT SpA, Politecnico di Torino (DISMIC, DISPEA)
  Status: Running

• Title: ASK - Innovative auxiliary steering knob including vehicle function activation for drivers with disabilities
  Years: 2009-2010
  Description: The project aims to develop an innovative auxiliary device for drivers with disabilities (one-armed people), that permits the activation of wipers, directional indicators, headlights, warning lights, washers and the horn holding the steering wheels. It consists of a user interface unit, placed inside a steering knob, and a central unit located near the steering columns: the first one receives the user's indications and transmits them, by a Radio Frequency media, to the second that is connected to the vehicle CAN or LIN, avoiding alterations of the vehicle harness. Then it translates the user's requests into network frames towards the activation nodes. The steering knob will be equipped with an integrated biometric sensor, based on the nanotechnology approach, that permits to detect the driver's health state, advicing him about the possible danger.
  Framework: BANDO REGIONALE "RICERCA INDUSTRIALE E/O SVILUPPO SPERIMENTALE NELL'AMBITO DEI SISTEMI AVANZATI DI PRODUZIONE - 2008"
  Partners: Pegaso srl, Politecnico di Torino (DISMIC, DIMEC)
  Status: Completed

• Title: INNOVATIVE CHOCOLATE CONCHING PROCESS WITH NEW ENERGY TRANSFER TECHNOLOGY
  Years: 2009-2011
  Description: This project is focused on the reduction of time and energy consumption in conching phase of the production of chocolate
  Framework: BANDO REGIONALE "RICERCA INDUSTRIALE E/O SVILUPPO SPERIMENTALE NELL'AMBITO DEI SISTEMI AVANZATI DI PRODUZIONE - 2008"
  Partners: Politecnico di Torino, Ferrero Ingegneria S.p.a., SOREMARTEC, BOEMA S.p.A., CHIARLONE OFFICINE s.r.l.
  Status: Running

• Title: Sviluppo di una matrice carboniosa per l'estrazione e la purificazione di DNA genomico in micro-chip per la diagnostica
  Years: 2009-2011
  Description: This project is focused on the development of carbon coated magnetic nanoparticles for DNA extaction
  Framework: Fondazione CARITRO
  Partners: Politecnico di Torino, FBK, CNR Trento, Universita' Trieste
  Status: Running

• Title: AUDAX - Automation of a Device based on APEX technology
  Years: 2009-2011
  Description: This project aims to automate the sample preparation and processing for multiplexed analysis, on a new polymeric microfluidic cartridge (Lab-on-a-Chip (LOC)) and a new microarray platform. This platform will exploit the Arrayed Primer Extension (APEX) technology for DNA fluorescent detection, using an already available optical system that allows for the simultaneous detection of four colours. The platform is devised to perform a cost-saving low-to-medium density analysis of DNA Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) and mutations, suitable for detecting simultaneously sets of genetic markers associated with a number of clinical applications.
  Framework: FP7, MANUNET ERA-Net, Transnational Call 2008
  Partners: Biodiversity S.p.A. (Coordinator), Inpeco S.p.A., Microla s.r.l., Asper Biotech, Politecnico di Torino (subcontractor)
  Status: Running

• Title: Ink Jet printing technology for advanced electronics applications (printTAG)
  Years: 2009-2010
  Description: Aim of the project is the optimisation of the ink-jet deposition technique for the realisation of radio frequency identification tags (RFID), exploiting both thermal and piezoelectric printer heads. Electrically conductive inks will be formulated and tested. A new category of magnetic nanocomposite thin films will be realised and tested.
  Framework: Bando Sistemi Avanzati di Produzione 2008, Regione Piemonte
  Partners: Olivetti i-Jet (Coordinator), Politecnico of Torino, INRIM, Politronica Inkjet Printing S.r.l.
  Status: Completed

• Title: LOC implementation of a FISH protocol
  Years: 2008-2009
  Description: This project aims to design and fabricate PDMS microfluidic chips for the implementation of a FISH (Fluorescence in Situ Hybridization) protocol for the DNA analysis, adapted to proprietary substrates belonging to the customer.
  Framework: Industrial Project
  Partners: Tethis s.r.l., Politecnico di Torino
  Status: Completed

• Title: Fabrication of a MEMS microrelay
  Years: 2008-2009
  Description: This project aims to design and fabricate MEMS piezoelectric microrelays based on PZT as actuating material. The main application is in the field of industrial automatic control.
  Framework: Industrial Project
  Partners: Ribes Ricerche s.r.l., Politecnico di Torino
  Status: Running

• Title: Optimization of laser processes on silicon cylinders
  Years: 2008-2011
  Description: This project aims to optimize laser processes on silicon cylinders for serigraphic decorating system.
  Framework: Industrial Project
  Partners: System SpA., Politecnico di Torino
  Status: Running

• Title: New functional SU8 photoresist for Life Science and Nanomedicine applications.
  Years: 2008-2009
  Description: In this work the use of new functional SU8 photoresist will be the key to develop a new class of nanocomposite materials that will be suitable for micro-nanosystems and nanomedicine technologies, in order to establish a new processing tool.
  Framework: Italy-Israel R&D Cooperation Program
  Partners: Politecnico di Torino (Coordinator), Biodiversity S.p.A.
  Status: Completed

• Title: Smart PLAsmonic Surfaces for Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy in Biological Assays (SPLASERBA)
  Years: 2008-2009
  Description: Within the present project we intend to model and fabricate photonic surfaces, i.e. nanopatterned metallic films supporting localized Surface Plasmon Polaritons (SPP) and experimentally demonstrate their suitability for microscopic SERS application in biology and medicine.
  Framework: CIPE 2006 - Bando regionale per la ricerca industriale e lo sviluppo precompetitivo
  Partners: Politecnico di Torino (Coordinator), University di Torino, Renishaw S.p.A.
  Status: Completed

• Title: Studio sull’origine dell’alta conduttivita' elettrica nei materiali carboniosi a tre nanofasi drogati con azoto.
  Years: 2008-2009
  Description: Study of the high electrical conductivity showed by carbon nanomaterials such as diamond, graphite and poliacethylene doped with nitrogen
  Framework: "ASP-RFBR JOINT CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR JOINT PIEDMONT-RUSSIAN RESEARCH PROJECTS "
  Partners: Politecnico di Torino , General Physics Institute di Russian Academy di Science
  Status: Completed

• Title: Engineered micro-cantilever surfaces with enhanced sensing capabilities: a combined theoretical/experimental study of fundamental mechanisms.
  Years: 2008-2009
  Description: The main goal of this proposal is to combine a theoretical and an experimental approach in order to design a very hygroscopic surface coating for cantilevers used for gas sensing
  Framework: US NSF - International Research and Education in Engineering (IREE)
  Partners: Politecnico di Torino, US NSF - International Research and Education in Engineering (IREE)
  Status: Completed

• Title: Nano-optics/spectroscopy of nanostructures and single nanoparticles for biosensing applications’
  Years: 2008-2009
  Description: This project is focused on the understanding of elementary optical processes in isolated and clustered nanoparticles
  Framework: "ASP-RFBR JOINT CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR JOINT PIEDMONT-RUSSIAN RESEARCH PROJECTS "
  Partners: Politecnico di Torino, University of Moscow
  Status: Completed

• Title: CNT4SIC Power device efficiency improvement of innovative SiC structures using Carbon Nanotubes as direct interconnect layer.
  Years: 2007-2010
  Description: The aim of the project is the integration of Carbon Nanotubes in high power electronic devices based on Silicon Carbide semiconductor
  Framework: CIPE 2006 - Bando regionale per la ricerca industriale e lo sviluppo precompetitivo
  Partners: Politecnico di Torino (Coordinator), Vishay Semiconductor Italiana Spa
  Status: Running

• Title: Quality and safety monitoring of fruit supply chain: new technologies for post-harvest management (FRUITFUL)
  Years: 2007-2010
  Description: In this project, which involves acedemic and industrial partners, we intend to apply new generation of sensor based on micron and nano technologies in agro-food sector.
  Framework: CIPE 2006 - Bando regionale per la ricerca industriale e lo sviluppo precompetitivo
  Partners: University of Torino (Coordinator), Politecnico di Torino,ORTOFRUIT ITALIA, FLORAMO CORPORATION,TECNOGRANDA S.P.A.
  Status: Running

• Title: Development of a Magnetic Tunneling Transistor demonstrator based on hybrid ferromagnet – semiconductor nanostructures.
  Years: 2007-2009
  Description: Aim of the present project is the realization and characterization of magnetic tunnelling junctions (MTJs) produced by RF / magnetron sputtering; Co/MgO/Co junctions will be coupled to the standard semiconductors commercially available, in order to develop a demonstrator of magnetic tunnelling transistor. The possibility of injecting hot spin-polarized electrons into a silicon diffusion layer will be explored, exploiting both the cost-effectiveness and the very high spin lifetime that characterize this semiconductor.
  Framework: CIPE 2006 - Bando regionale sulla ricerca scientifica applicata (2007-2009)
  Partners: Politecnico di Torino, Istituto Nazionale di Ricerca Metrologica – Divisione Materiali
  Status: Completed

• Title: Superconductive detectors for single photon counting
  Years: 2007-2009
  Description: The project deals with the fabrication of Nb-based micro-bolometers aimed to single photon detection
  Framework: CIPE 2004 - Bando regionale sulla ricerca scientifica applicata
  Partners: INRIM (Coordinator), Politecnico di Torino
  Status: Completed

• Title: Development of a photobioreactor for hydrogen production
  Years: 2007-2008
  Description: The project concerns with the design and fabrication of a reactor for hydrogen production yielded by algae photoactivation
  Framework: Industrial project
  Partners: Politecnico di Torino, Biodiversity S.p.A.
  Status: Completed

• Title: NANO-LICHT: light induced charge transfer at the nanoscale
  Years: 2006-2009
  Description: The project regards the study of InN nanostructures with applications in third generation potovoltaic cells
  Framework: NANOSCI-ERA
  Partners: University of Goettingen, University of Valencia, Hebrew University of Jerusalem
  Status: Completed

• Title: Funzionalizzazione di nanotubi di carbonio per la rilevazione di gas ambientali
  Years: 2006-2009
  Description: Functionalization of CNTs grown in Politecnico lab and investigation of their properties as gas sensors
  Framework: Bando regionale sulla ricerca scientifica applicata per l’anno 2004 nei settori: Salute e scienze mediche, Qualita' e sicurezza alimentare, Ambiente, Nanotecnologie e nanoscienze, Aeronautica e spazio.
  Partners: Politecnico di Torino (Coordinator), University di Torino,
  Status: Completed

• Title: Nanotechnologies applications for competitiveness companies improvement. Quality and security in agro-food produce and supply chain traceability.
  Years: 2006-2008
  Description: Technological development for agrofood industies innovation
  Framework: DOCUP 2000/2006 – Misura 3.4 - Regione Piemonte
  Partners: Tecnogranda SpA. Politecnico di Torino, La frutta, Rivoira, La Manta, Valgrana
  Status: Completed

• Title: Biosensors and Neuron-Nanostructured Surfaces Integration
  Years: 2006-2008
  Description: Aim of the project is the development of a multielectrode array (MEA) for the registration and excitation of neuronal culture activity
  Framework: CIPE 2004 - Bando regionale sulla ricerca scientifica applicata
  Partners: University of Torino (Coordinator), Politecnico di Torino
  Status: Completed

• Title: Oral implantology: improvement of osteointegration quality by the application of nanostructured coatings
  Years: 2006-2008
  Description: Improvement of osteointegration quality by the application of nanostructured coatings to dental implants
  Framework: Research funding from Piemonte Region, 2005-2006
  Partners: Politecnico di Torino, University of Torino
  Status: Completed

• Title: Plasma modification of nanocomposite polymer films for food packaging applications
  Years: 2006-2008
  Description: Development of novel plasma modification processes applied to nanocomposite polymer films for food packaging applications
  Framework: Research funding from Piemonte Region, 2005-2006
  Partners: Politecnico di Torino
  Status: Completed

• Title: Development of a PDC reactor for the control of air pollution in the paint industry
  Years: 2006-2008
  Description: Application of a PDC reactor technology to the control of air pollution in the paint industry
  Framework: Industrial collaboration
  Partners: MI s.a.s
  Status: Completed

• Title: Protective coatings for use in the textile industry
  Years: 2006-2008
  Description: Application of plasma-assisted growth of protective coatings in the textile industry
  Framework: Industrial collaboration
  Partners: LameLedal S.p.A.
  Status: Completed

• Title: Integrated MEMS and NEMS Biosensors for Genomic, Proteomic and Molecular Analysis
  Years: 2006-2007
  Description: The goal of the proposal is the development of a cantilever-based detection platform for rapid, sensitive, low-cost and label-free detection of bio-molecules
  Framework: CIPE 2004 - Bando regionale sulla ricerca scientifica applicata
  Partners: Politecnico di Torino (Coordinator), Universita' of Torino, Universita' del Piemonte Orientale, INRIM
  Status: Completed

• Title: Nano-biosensors obtained with micro-electro-mechanical technology for genomic and proteomic analysis
  Years: 2006-2007
  Description: Aim of the project is the development of biomedical devices based on arrays of functionalized micro and nano-balances
  Framework: PRIN 2005 - Programmi di Ricerca Scientifica di Rilecante Interesse Nazionale
  Partners: Politecnico di Torino (Coordinator), University of Torino, Universita' Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Universita' of Brescia,
  Status: Completed

• Title: Patterned ferromagnetic thin films; ferromagnet-semiconductor hybrid films spintronics; magnetic tunneling transistor.
  Years: 2006-2007
  Description: Aim of the present project is the fabrication of patterned magnetic structures by electron beam / optical lithographies. The study of magnetic properties of different pattern geometries will be accomplished on standard and innovative ferromagnetic thin films. Furthermore, magnetic tunnelling junctions (MTJs) produced by RF / magnetron sputtering will be coupled to the standard semiconductors commercially available, in order to develop a demonstrator of magnetic tunnelling transistor.
  Framework: Programma di Ricerca Scientifica di Rilevante Interesse Nazionale MIUR (PRIN 2006-2007)
  Partners: University of Parma, IMEM-CNR Parma, University of Brescia, Politecnico di Torino, Istituto Nazionale di Ricerca Metrologica – Divisione Materiali
  Status: Completed

Title: NAMAMET: Processing of NAnostructured MAterials through METastable transformations Years: 2004-2007
Description: to synthesize nanostructured (nano-nano composite) materials through metastable multiphase transformation processing either as powders or as deposited coatings (laminates) on substrates.
Framework: STREP Project - EU Framework Program 6th
Partners: Politecnico di Torino, University of Barcelona, CNRS and University of Belfort (France), Technical University of Darmstadt, University of Cagliari, CNR-IENI (Bologna), University of Hetfordshire(UK), Instituto de Ceramica y Vidrio (Spain), Institute of Metal Cutting (Poland), INETI (Portugal), TEandM (Portugal), TMC (Spain) Status: Completed

• Title: ADVANCED PHOTONIC DEVICES FOR BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS
  Years: 2006-2007
  Description: The main task of this proposal is the study and realization of biophotonic devices capable to detect and analyse single (or few) molecules of biological and medical interest, with particular attention to early detection of cancer.
  Framework: PRIN 2005 - Programmi di Ricerca Scientifica di Rilecante Interesse Nazionale
  Partners: University of Catanzaro (Coordinator), Politecnico di Torino, University of Pavia, University of Trento
  Status: Completed

• Title: LATEMAR: Micro/nanotechnology Laboratory for Bioelectrochemical Diagnostics and Research (LAboratorio di Tecnologie Elettrobiochimiche Miniaturizzate per l'Analisi e la Ricerca)
  Years: 2005-2009
  Description: The Laboratory is aimed to develop/validate advanced devices and sensors for genomics, postgenomics and proteomics analyses.
  Framework: FIRB 2003 (art.8) D.D. 2187 - Ric/2003 del 12 dicembre 2003
  Partners: Politecnico di Torino (Coordinator), University di Brescia, Olivetti I-Jet, Universita' degli Studi di Bologna, FONDAZIONE TELETHON TIGEM, SOCIETA' DI RICERCA "TECNOBIOMEDICA", BIODIVERSITY S.R.L., Environment Park, IRST Trento, Universit? degli studi di Verona, Universit? degli studi di Viterbo, Euroclone S.r.l.
  Status: Completed

• Title: SISTEMI CATALITICI STRUTTURATI, ULTRA-COMPATTI E TERMICAMENTE INTEGRATI PER LA PRODUZIONE DI IDROGENO
  Years: 2005-2009
  Description: Synthesis of CNTs on SiC substrates to improve the micro-combustors performance
  Framework: PROGETTO FISR VETTORE IDROGENO 2004
  Partners: CRF (Coordinator), Politecnico di Torino, Universita' degli Studi de L'AQUILA, Universita' degli Studi di SALERNO, University di Torino, Universita' degli Studi di GENOVA, Universita' degli Studi di UDINE, Politecnico di MILANO
  Status: Completed

• Title: Nanostructures for Applied Photonics
  Years: 2005-2009
  Description: Design, fabrication and characterization ofSilicon based photonic crystal waveguides and three-dimensional photonic bandgap structures
  Framework: CIPE 2004 - Bando regionale sulla ricerca scientifica applicata
  Partners: Politecnico di Torino (Coordinator), INRIM, University di Pavia
  Status: Completed

• Title: "SISTEMI INNOVATIVI DI PRODUZIONE DI IDROGENO DA ENERGIE RINNOVABILI "
  Years: 2005-2008
  Description: Study of hydrogen storage properties in carbon nanotube's systems
  Framework: PROGETTO FISR VETTORE IDROGENO 2004
  Partners: "FN s.p.a. Nuove Tecnologie e Servizi Avanzati, Ciriaf - Centro Interuniversitario di Ricerca, Environment Park spa, Politecnico di Torino (Coordinator) "
  Status: Completed

• Title: Sistemi a base di carbonio nanostrutturato per applicazioni industriali
  Years: 2005-2008
  Description: Synthesis of CNTs
  Framework: "Bando regionale sulla ricerca scientifica applicata per l’anno 2004 nei settori: Salute e scienze mediche, Qualita' e sicurezza alimentare, Ambiente, Nanotecnologie e nanoscienze, Aeronautica e spazio."
  Partners: Politecnico di Torino , University of Torino (Coordinator),
  Status: Completed

• Title: Synthesis of Silicon-based photonic crystals
  Years: 2005-2006
  Description: In this project we have employed Silicon-based photonic crystals of different dimensionalities, in order to study various effects related to the control of light propagation and emission on a sub-micrometric scale.
  Framework: PRIN-PROGRAMMI DI RICERCA SCIENTIFICA DI RILEVANTE INTERESSE NAZIONALE
  Partners: University of Pavia (Coordinator), Politecnico of Torino, University of Trento, University of Firenze
  Status: Completed

• Title: Deposition and characterization of high-performance biocompatible thin-films for the performance improvement of dental prostheses
  Years: 2005-2006
  Description: Deposition and characterization of high-performance biocompatible thin-films for the performance improvement of dental prostheses
  Framework: Programma di Ricerca Scientifica di Rilevante Interesse Nazionale MIUR (PRIN 2004)
  Partners: Politecnico di Torino, University di Torino, University di Foggia, University di Genova
  Status: Completed

• Title: MATERIALI INNOVATIVI PER L'IMMAGAZZINAMENTO DI IDROGENO
  Years: 2005- 2008
  Description: Study of hydrogen storage properties in carbon nanotube's systems
  Framework:
  Partners: Politecnico di Torino, University di Torino (Coordinator),
  Status: Completed

• Title: Springboard - Feasibility of cantilever arrays for pressure measurement
  Years: 2004-2007
  Description: Design, fabrication and characterization of resonant silicon microcantilevers for vacuum measurement applications
  Framework: Industrial project
  Partners: Varian Inc., Olivetti I-Jet
  Status: Completed

• Title: Magnetic nanostructures for patterned quantized magnetic devices.
  Years: 2004-2005
  Description: Aim of the present project is the fabrication and the study of the functional and physical properties of magnetic thin films and multilayers, either continuous or patterned with regular nanomagnet arrays of wire, dots, and antidots.
  Framework: Programma di Ricerca Scientifica di Rilevante Interesse Nazionale MIUR (PRIN 2004-2005)
  Partners: Universita' di Brescia, Politecnico di Torino, Universita' di Pavia, Universita' di Parma
  Status: Completed

• Title: Three-dimensional Photonic Band Gap Structures
  Years: 2003-2004
  Description: The project deals with the fabrication and characterization of opaline Photonic crystals
  Framework: Bilateral Program of Scientific and Technological Cooperation between Italy and Russia
  Partners:
  Status: Completed

• Title: "Realizzazione di un reattore per la crescita di lingotti di Carburo di Silicio con la crescita HTCVD (Realization of dedicated reactor for the growth of Silicon Carbide ingots by HTCVD technique"
  Years: 2002-2005
  Description: Objective of the project was the realization of a HTCVD reactor for the growth of Silicon Carbide ingots.
  Framework: Industrial Collaboration
  Partners: Politecnico di Torino, LPE Spa
  Status: Completed

• Title: Study of processed, characterizations and simulations for SiC based power devices
  Years: 2002-2004
  Description: Aim of the activity was the investigation of silicon carbide semiconductor and the development of processes for the realizationof power electronic devices based on SiC. The main results achivied are reported in more than 15 papers published on International Journals.
  Framework: Industrial collaboration
  Partners: Politecnico di Torino, INFM and International Rectifier Corporation Italiana Spa (Borgaro,Torino)
  Status: Completed

• Title: Study of metal-Silicon Carbide interface for the fabrication of SiC based Schottky diodes
  Years: 2001-2002
  Description: In collaboration with International Rectifier Corporation Italiana Spa, a study on the realization of metal/SiC interface for the fabrication of Schottky diodes for high power application has been conducted.
  Framework: Industrial collaboration
  Partners: Politecnico di Torino and International Rectifier Corporation Italiana Spa (Borgaro,Torino)
  Status: Completed