INSTM, a consortium for material science

and technologyConsorzio Interuniversitario Nazionaleper la Scienza e Tecnologiadei Materiali

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About INSTM

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INSTM:

groups all the Italian Universities (47) where research on Materials is carried out

more than 2.000 scientists

integrates a “critical mass” of knowledge

What INSTM aims to achieve

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INSTM:

promotes and supports the research on Materials Science and Technology

develops and improves exchanges between Universities and Industries

supports technological transfer, spin-off activities and training for enterprises

promotes the public understanding of Materials Science and Technology

INSTM structure

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Administration Board(46 members)

Scientific Council

(9 members)

Research Units

President Teodoro Valente

DirectorAndrea Caneschi

Executcive Board

(3 members + Director +President)

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1. High mechanics, construction and transportDirector: Prof. Tiziano Manfredini, University of Modena e Reggio Emilia

2. Energy and environmentDirector: Prof. Fabrizio Cavani, University of Bologna

3. Systems for processing, transmission and storage of informationDirector: Prof. Enrico Dalcanale, University of Parma

4. Healthcare and foodDirector: Prof. Riccardo Pietrabissa, Polytechnic of Turin

INSTM scientific sections

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1. Conservation and valorization of cultural heritageDirector: Prof. Francesco Paolo La Mantia, University of Palermo

2. Computational calculusDirector: Prof. Orlando Crescenzi, Federico II University, Naples

INSTM ad hoc committees

INSTM Research Centres

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1. Transformation technology for polymeric and composite materialsCoordinator: Prof. D. Acierno, Federico II University, Naples

2. Surfaces and nanostructured interphasesCoordinator: Prof. A. Zecchina, University of Turin

3. CRIMSON - Reference Centre for the modelling and simulation of molecular organisations and nanosystemsCoordinator: Prof. C. Zannoni, University of Bologna

4. Bioactive polymeric materials forbiomedical and environmental applicationsCoordinator: Prof. E. Chiellini, University of Pisa

5. Research centre of nanosized materials for microelectronic and related applicationsCoordinator: Prof. I. L. Fragalà, University of Catania

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6. LINCE - Laboratory of technology and engineering of ceramic materialsCoordinator: Prof. L. Montanaro, Polytechnic of Turin

7. Reference Centre for controlled porosity materialsCoordinator: Prof. P. Innocenzi, University of Sassari

8. NIPLAB - Laboratory of nanocomposites andmultifunctional polymeric hybrid materialsCoordinator: Prof. J. M. Kenny, University of Perugia

9. LAMM - Laboratory for molecular magnetismCoordinator: Prof. D. Gatteschi, University of Florence

10. CASPE - Laboratory of catalysts forsustainable production and energyCoordinator: Prof. G. Centi, University of Messina

11. Semi-crystalline polymeric materialsCoordinator: Prof. G. Guerra, University of Salerno

INSTM Research Centres

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12. LASCAMM - Laboratory of synthesis and characterization of organometallic-based molecular materialsCoordinator: Prof. M. Ghedini, University of Calabria

13. VILLAGE - Virtual italian laboratory for large-scale applications in a geographically distributed environmentCoordinator: Prof. O. Crescenzi, Federico II University, Naples

14. LITS - Laboratory of surface treatments engineeringCoordinator: Prof. T. Valente, La Sapienza University, Rome

15. PREMIO - Centre for the preparation of innovative materials with optimised chemical-physical propertiesCoordinator: Prof. G. Flor, University of Pavia

INSTM Research Centres

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71,3% research projects

1,7% FFO27% other

78,6% research projects

2,9% FFO18,5% other

27% other5% FFO

68% research projects

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INSTM industrial contracts - 1

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INSTM industrial contracts - 2

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INSTM patents applications

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INSTM publications

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VQR 2004-2010

ANVUR (National Agency for the Evaluation of Research and Universities) evaluation of INSTM research (2004-2010), Area 03 – Chemical Sciences, Interuniversity Consortia Category:

ANVUR evaluation of INSTM research (2004-2010), Area 09 – Industrial and Interuniversity Engineering, Consortia Category:

INSTM in FP6: Networks of Excellence

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1. Molecular approach to nanomagnets and multifunctional materials (MAGMANet, concluded in 2009)INSTM Coordinator: Prof. D. Gatteschi, University of Florence

2. Integrated design of catalytic nanomaterials for sustainable production (IDECAT, concluded in 2010)INSTM Coordinator: Prof. G. Centi, University of Messina

3. Nanostructured and functional polymer-based materials and nanocompositeds (Nanofun-poly, concluded in 2008)INSTM Coordinator: Prof. J. M. Kenny, University of Perugia

From NoE to European Institutes

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MAGMANet

IDECAT

Nanofun-poly

European Institute of Molecular Magnetism (EIMM)

European Research Institute of Catalysis (ERIC)

European Centre for Nanostructured Polymers (ECNP)

INSTM in FP7: Nanosciences, nanotechnologie, materials and new production technologies

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1. Innovative catalytic technologies and materials for next gas to liquid processes (NEXT-GTL, FP7-NMP-2008-LARGE-2)Coordinator: INSTM, Prof. G. Centi, University of Messina

2. Integration of nanoreactor and multisite catalysis for a sustainable chemical production (INCAS, FP7-NMP-2009-3.2-1)Coordinator: INSTM, Prof. S. Perathoner, University of Messina

3. Nanocrystalline Permanent Magnets Based on Hybrid Metal-Ferrites (NANOPYME, NMP.2012.4.1-3) Coordinator: Fundacion IMDEA Nanociencia

4. Biomaterials for Tracheal Replacement in Age-related Cancer via a Humanly Engineered Airway (BIOTRACHEA, NMP.2011.2.2-2)Coordinator: Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi

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INSTM in FP7: Nanosciences, nanotechnologie, materials and new production technologies

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5. Visible-Light Active Metal Oxide Nano-catalysts for Sustainable Solar Hydrogen Production (SOLAROGENIX, NMP.2012.1.1-1) Coordinator: University of Cologne

6. Consolidation of the European Centre for Nanostructured Polymers (ECNP-GROWTH, FP7-NMP3-SA-2012-290490)Coordinator: INSTM, Prof. M. J. Kenny, University of Perugia

7. Development of injection and blow extrusion molded biodegradable and multifunctional packages by nanotechnology: improvement of structural and barrier properties, smart features and sustainability (DIBBIOPACK, FP7-NMP4-LA-2012-280676)Coordinator: Fundacion AITIIP

INSTM in FP7: Nanosciences, nanotechnologie, materials and new production technologies

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8. Bottom-up fabrication of nano carbon-inorganic hybrid materials for photocatalytic hydrogen production (CARINHYPH, NMP.2012.1.4-2) Coordinator: Fundación IMDEA Materiales

9. A novel and efficient method for the production of polyhydroxyalkanoate polymer-based packaging from olive oil waste water (OLI-PHA, NMP.2011.2.3-1)Coordinator: Innovació i Recerca Industrial i Sostenible (IRIS)

10. High-frequency ELectro-Magnetic technologies for advanced processing of ceramic matrix composites and graphite expansion (HELM, NMP.2011.4.0-1) Coordinator: INSTM, Prof. A. Lazzeri, University of Pisa

11. Self-Assembly in Confined Space (SACS, NMP.2012.1.4-2) Coordinatore: K.U. Leuven

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INSTM in FP7: Security

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1. Drugs and precursor sensing by complementing low cost multiple techniques (CUSTOM, FP7-SEC-2009-1)Coordinator: Selex Sistemi Integrati

2. Rapid screening and identification of illegal Drugs by IR absorption spectroscopy and gas chromatography (DIRAC, FP7-SEC-2009-1)Coordinator: Consorzio CREO Centro Ricerche Elettro-Ottiche

3. Detection of olfactory traces by orthogonal gas identification technologies (DOGGIES, SEC-2011.3.4-2) Coordinator: III V Lab Gie

INSTM in FP7: Research for the benefit of SMEs

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1. Sustainable technologies for the production of biodegradable materials based on natural chitin-nanofibrils derived by waste of fish industry, to produce food grade packaging (n-CHITOPACK, SME-2012-1) Coordinator: Mavi Sud Srl

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INSTM in FP7: Marie Curie Action

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1. Electron Spin Noise Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (ESNSTM, FP7-PEOPLE-2011-IAPP) Coordinator: Ben Gurion University

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INSTM and MiUR: FIRB Projects

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1. Surface assisted selective transfection (SAST)INSTM Coordinators: Dr. G. Candiani, Polytechnic of Milan, Dr. M. Valente, University of Rome La Sapienza, Dr. C. Punta, Polytechnic of Milan, Dr. G. Raffaini, Polytechnic of Milan, Dr. M. Tommasini, Polytechnic of Milan

2. Italian research net for nanoscience (ItalNanoNet)INSTM Coordinators: Prof. R. Bozio, University of Padua, Prof. I. Fragalà, University of Catania

3. Studio del flusso di energia e di carica in nuovi sistemi multicromoforici sintetizzati ad hoc, di complessità controllata e crescente: verso sistemi intelligenti per la fotovoltaica organica INSTM Coordinators: Dr. C. Cappelli, University of Pisa

4. Nuove sfide nel nanomagnetismo molecolare: dalla dinamica di spin al quantum-information processing INSTM Coordinator: Dr. L. Sorace, University of FlorenceFurther informations: http://www.instm.it/test_new_version/index.php?targetpage=include-ricerca-progetti.php

INSTM and MiUR: FIRB Projects

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5. Supramolecularly templated synthesis of homochiral carbon nanotubes for photovoltaic applications (SUPRACARBON) INSTM Coordinators: Dr. G. Di Santo, University of Trieste – Sincrotrone Trieste

6. Tera-Fermi. Una linea di luce TH2 sul laser a elettroni liberi Fermi INSTM Coordinators: Dr. A. Perucchi, University of Trieste – Sincrotrone Trieste

7. Rete Integrata per la Nano Medicina (RINAME)INSTM Coordinators: Prof. D. Gatteschi, University of Florence, Prof. G. Condorelli, University of Catania, Prof. A. Lascialfari, University of Milan

8. Approcci nanotecnologici per la teragnostica dei tumoriINSTM Coordinators: Dr. L. Casalis, University of Trieste – Sincrotrone Trieste

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INSTM and MiUR: PON Projects

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1. Ambition power e formazione di ricercatori esperti nello sviluppo di package, front end e applicazioni industriali di moduli elettronici ad alta densità di potenzaINSTM Coordinators: Prof. T. Valente, La Sapienza University, Rome, Prof. G. R. Compagnini, University of Catania

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INSTM Italian and international partners

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Collaboration agreements has been signed between INSTM and: Kyoto Institute of Technology

Aviospace

Regione Lombardia

Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT)

Sincrotrone Trieste SCpA

INSTM collaborates with: CNR

AIRI

NANOTEC IT

Veneto Nanotech SCpA

GE Oil & Gas – Nuovo Pignone

Association Stichting Dutch Polymer Institute

INSTM contact points

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Department of Chemistry, University of Florence, Via della Lastruccia, 3 50019 Sesto Fiorentino (Italy)Tel. +39 055 4573327 E-mail: andrea.caneschi@unifi.it

ICMMPM Departement, La Sapienza University of Rome, Via Eudossiana, 18 00184 Rome (Italy)Tel: +39 06 44585893 E-mail: teodoro.valente@.uniroma1.it ; tvalente@instm.it

INSTM Consortium, Via Giusti, 9 50121 Florence (Italy)Tel. +39 055 233871 E-mail: cbetta@instm.it