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After receiving his high school diploma in Classical Studies, Andrea Basso Peressut followed his passion for science and technology and enrolled at Politecnico di Milano, where he majored with honours in Materials Engineering and Nanotechnology. Strongly interested to the study of environmental issues and to the field of alternative techniques for energy generation, Andrea joined the Mat4En2 laboratory in 2018 to carry out his master thesis. He is currently getting his PhD in Materials Engineering, specializing in the development of innovative graphene oxide-based electrolytes for proton exchange membrane fuel cells. He is also working as teaching assistant in master degree courses, taught to students of the School of Industrial and Information Engineering, dealing with materials for energy-related applications.
Research topics:
- FUEL CELLS
- WATER TREATMENT
Detailed topics:
The core of Andrea Basso Peressut’s research activity is devoted to the preparation of self-assembling graphene oxide-based membranes to be studied as novel proton conductors. His work deals with the investigation of different functionalization routes aimed at improving both ionic conductivity and structural stability of graphene oxide, by introducing specific sulfonating, plasticizing and cross-linking agents. The ultimate goal is to develop a self-standing membrane which can provide an efficient fuel cell operation in conditions of elevated temperatures and reduced humidity, which would both enhance reaction kinetics and favour the management of byproduct water.
Andrea is also collaborating on the production, characterisation and testing of innovative filters based on reduced graphene oxide, which are investigated for water treatment applications concerning both the removal of heavy metal ions from industrial wastewater and water softening for household appliances.