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Roberto Scaffaro

Roberto Scaffaro

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Materials Science

D-Index
55
Citations
9159
World Ranking
8705
National Ranking
151

Overview

Roberto Scaffaro is affiliated with the University of Palermo in Italy, with a research focus predominantly in Materials Science and Engineering. Their work spans several subfields, notably Biomaterials, Biomedical Engineering, Polymers and Plastics, Pollution, and Automotive Engineering.

The scientist's research topics include biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties, electrospun nanofibers in biomedical applications, microplastics and plastic pollution, additive manufacturing and 3D printing technologies, advanced sensor and energy harvesting materials, graphene and nanomaterials applications, and natural fiber reinforced composites.

Recent publications reflect these areas of study. Notable papers are: "Green composites based on biodegradable polymers and anchovy (Engraulis Encrasicolus) waste suitable for 3D printing applications" (2022) published in Composites Science and Technology, "An Overview of Functionalized Graphene Nanomaterials for Advanced Applications" (2021) published in Nanomaterials, "Green Composites Based on PLA and Agricultural or Marine Waste Prepared by FDM" (2021) published in Polymers, "Matrix and Filler Recycling of Carbon and Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites: A Review" (2021) published in Polymers, and "Innovative, ecofriendly biosorbent-biodegrading biofilms for bioremediation of oil-contaminated water" (2020) published in New Biotechnology.

Frequent co-authors in their collaborations include Andrea Maio, Emmanuel Fortunato Gulino, Maria Clara Citarrella, Michele Gammino, and Francesco Paolo La Mantia. These partnerships have contributed to publications addressing diverse topics within sustainable materials and composite science.

The main publication venues for Roberto Scaffaro's work are:

  • Polymers
  • Composites Science and Technology
  • Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials
  • Materials
  • Composites Part A Applied Science and Manufacturing

Overall, Roberto Scaffaro's body of research emphasizes sustainable and biodegradable composite materials, integration of waste products into polymer matrices, and advances in additive manufacturing technologies. Their contributions cover a wide intersection of materials science and environmental engineering challenges.

Best Publications

  • Degradation of polymer blends: A brief review

    F.P. La Mantia;M. Morreale;L. Botta;M.C. Mistretta

  • Degradation and Recycling of Films Based on Biodegradable Polymers: A Short Review.

    Roberto Scaffaro;Andrea Maio;Fiorenza Sutera;Emmanuel Fortunato Gulino

  • Study on carvacrol and cinnamaldehyde polymeric films: mechanical properties, release kinetics and antibacterial and antibiofilm activities

    A. Nostro;R. Scaffaro;M. D’Arrigo;L. Botta

  • CuO nanoparticle filled vinyl-ester resin nanocomposites: Fabrication, characterization and property analysis

    Zhanhu Guo;Xiaofeng Liang;Tony Pereira;Roberto Scaffaro

  • Effect of adding wood flour to the physical properties of a biodegradable polymer

    M. Morreale;R. Scaffaro;A. Maio;F.P. La Mantia

  • Particle surface engineering effect on the mechanical, optical and photoluminescent properties of ZnO/vinyl-ester resin nanocomposites

    Zhanhu Guo;Suying Wei;Brian Shedd;Roberto Scaffaro

  • Polysaccharide nanocrystals as fillers for PLA based nanocomposites

    Roberto Scaffaro;Luigi Botta;Francesco Lopresti;Andrea Maio

  • Effect of small amounts of poly(lactic acid) on the recycling of poly(ethylene terephthalate) bottles

    F.P. La Mantia;L. Botta;M. Morreale;R. Scaffaro

  • Physical properties of virgin-recycled ABS blends: Effect of post-consumer content and of reprocessing cycles

    R. Scaffaro;L. Botta;G. Di Benedetto

  • PLA graphene nanoplatelets nanocomposites: Physical properties and release kinetics of an antimicrobial agent

    Roberto Scaffaro;Luigi Botta;Andrea Maio;Giuseppe Gallo

  • Formulation, characterization and optimization of the processing condition of blends of recycled polyethylene and ground tyre rubber : Mechanical and rheological analysis

    R. Scaffaro;N. Tzankova Dintcheva;M.A. Nocilla;F.P. La Mantia

  • PLA based biocomposites reinforced with Arundo donax fillers

    V. Fiore;L. Botta;R. Scaffaro;A. Valenza

  • Electrospun PCL/GO-g-PEG structures: Processing-morphology-properties relationships

    Roberto Scaffaro;Francesco Lopresti;Andrea Maio;Luigi Botta

  • Preparation of three-layered porous PLA/PEG scaffold: relationship between morphology, mechanical behavior and cell permeability

    R. Scaffaro;F. Lopresti;L. Botta;S. Rigogliuso

  • PLA based biocomposites reinforced with Posidonia oceanica leaves

    Roberto Scaffaro;Francesco Lopresti;Luigi Botta

  • Preparation, characterization and hydrolytic degradation of PLA/PCL co-mingled nanofibrous mats prepared via dual-jet electrospinning

    Roberto Scaffaro;Francesco Lopresti;Luigi Botta

  • A green method to prepare nanosilica modified graphene oxide to inhibit nanoparticles re-aggregation during melt processing

    Roberto Scaffaro;Andrea Maio

  • Reactive compatibilization of PA6/LDPE blends with an ethylene–acrylic acid copolymer and a low molar mass bis-oxazoline

    Roberto Scaffaro;Francesco P. La Mantia;Loredana Canfora;Giovanni Polacco

  • A novel approach to prevent graphene oxide re-aggregation during the melt compounding with polymers

    Andrea Maio;Roberto Fucarino;Reza Khatibi;Sergio Rosselli

  • Reprocessing of PLA/Graphene Nanoplatelets Nanocomposites

    Luigi Botta;Roberto Scaffaro;Fiorenza Sutera;Maria Chiara Mistretta

  • Nanocarbons in Electrospun Polymeric Nanomats for Tissue Engineering: A Review

    Roberto Scaffaro;Andrea Maio;Francesco Lopresti;Luigi Botta

Frequent Co-Authors

F. P. La Mantia
F. P. La Mantia University of Palermo
Zhanhu Guo
Zhanhu Guo Northumbria University
Domenico Acierno
Domenico Acierno University of Naples Federico II
Gaetano Giammona
Gaetano Giammona University of Palermo
Maurizio Bruno
Maurizio Bruno University of Palermo
H. Thomas Hahn
H. Thomas Hahn University of California, Los Angeles
Alberto Frache
Alberto Frache Polytechnic University of Turin
Jiaoxia Zhang
Jiaoxia Zhang University of Tennessee at Knoxville
Suying Wei
Suying Wei Lamar University
Philippe Dubois
Philippe Dubois University of Mons

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