Desing and manufacturing of sealing for novel Na-Zn batteries operating at high temperature in corrosive environments.Research activities:- alumina/alumina joining for >300°C operating solid-electrolyte Na-Zn batteries, from lab scale to industrial level production (TRL 5) [SOLSTICE project, funded by Horizon 2020 program]- ceramic/metal joints for Liquid Metal Batteries based on Na-Zn. From the design of the cells to the realization of the first lab-scale prototypes (TRL 4) [SOLSTICE project, funded by Horizon 2020 program]- early stage studies for the joining of ceramic and metallic components of Protonic ceramic electrolysis cells (PCEC)

Design, preparation and characterization of oxide and non-oxide based glassy materials, innovative glass-ceramics and their composites with metal or ceramic reinforcement. The materials of interest include both massive materials, joining materials, coating materials, porous materials, in the form of thin films or fibers. The application of the same in the industrial field will be studied with preparation of prototypes and performance simulation.

Improving an existent patent about optical sensing system for chemical species and developing a novel curing technique for epoxy adhesives.