The R2ES group can give support to the development of research projects implementing:
Multi-Scale Life Cycle Impact Analysis
Calculation of environmental footprint of products and processes
Eco-Design
Development of eco-friendly and value-added materials/processes
Resource Efficiency Assessment
Sustainable use of critical raw materials
In Silico Design
Novel efficient materials for photovoltaic applications
R2ES lab research group has wide international scientific experience in various fields of physical and organic chemistry, especially for environmental applications.
The group has developed a robust expertise that goes from computational chemistry to Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) studies of energy systems.
Main fields of application concern renewable energy conversion systems, with a focus on innovative materials/processes and emerging technologies.
Current research is primarily focused on different types of energy production that use last generation renewable sources (such as dye sensitized solar cells and perovskite solar cells).
Latest NEWS !!!
!!!PhD position!!!
The call for applications for the Italian national Ph.D. program in Sustainable Development and Climate Change is open! This is a unique opportunity to undertake an interdisciplinary path of education and research, alongside high-qualified professors and colleagues from around the world. We are looking for highly motivated and talented students. Don’t miss this chance to be part of our growing community! The deadline to apply is November 14th, 2022.
The Candidate will work on the Eco-design of materials and technologies for sustainable energy production and storage.
Contact info: adalgisa.sinicropi@unisi.it, marialaura.parisi@unisi.it
Innovative photovoltaics
Emerging technology solutions allowing the decreasing of the modules costs and broadening the applicability of photovoltaic in order to compete with other energy production systems.
Industrial processes
Innovative solutions for production processes and products with the aim of supporting and improving the sustainable development and circular economy.
Computational Chemistry and Spectroscopy
In silico designing and computational modelling for providing valuable insights into the relevant processes and material properties for energy-related applications.
Geothermal energy
evelopment of thermal use with the aim of increasing the production of electricity from renewable sources, reducing fossil fuels consumptions and greenhouse gas emissions.