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PhD Polymer Chemist | Expert in Polymer Research, Materials Development, and Consulting

Profile Summary

Experienced PhD polymer chemist specializing in research and development of novel materials, biodegradable polymers, and nanocomposites. Proven track record in delivering industry-focused R&D solutions and technical consulting.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Polymer Chemistry
• ★ Bioplastics
• ★ Green Chemistry
• ☆ Chemical Reagent Development
• ☆ Catalysis
• ☆ Materials Science & Engineering
• ☆ Nanotechnology & Nanomaterials
• ☆ Natural Product Chemistry
• ☆ Physical Chemistry
• ☆ Biopolymers
• ☆ Agricultural Chemistry
• ☆ Carbon Materials
• ☆ Powders & Bulk Materials
• ☆ Thermochemistry
• ☆ Microscopy
• ☆ Electron Microscopy
• ☆ Environmental Science
• ☆ Environmental Policy
• ☆ Environmental Remediation
• ☆ Environmental Chemistry
• ☆ Food Chemistry

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI
• Product Development

Writing Technical Writing

Research Feasibility Study, Technology Scouting, Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review

Consulting Go-to-Market Strategy Consulting, Scientific and Technical Consulting, Manufacturing Consulting

Data & AI Data Visualization, Data Processing

Product Development Formulation, Deformulation, Stability/Shelf Life Testing, Product Evaluation, Material Sourcing, Manufacturing, Packaging Design, Reverse Engineering

Work Experience

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

- Present

Researcher

L.M.P.E.

October 2023 - Present

Scientific Staff, Other Support Staff, Externe medewerker

University of Groningen

April 2024 - October 2024

Education

PhD Chemistry

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen - RUG

May 2018 - October 2022

Industrial chemistry

University of Bologna (Italy)

October 2015 - March 2018

Industrial chemistry

University of Pisa (Italy)

September 2011 - June 2015

Certifications

• Effective LCA with SimaPro Desktop

  PRé Sustainability

  May 2022 - Present

• Cambridge certificate of Proficiency in English - CPE

  Cambridge English

  June 2010 - Present

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Mattia Lenti, Daniele Parisi, Patrizio Raffa (2024). Starch benzoylation in supercritical CO2. A novel sustainable route towards biodegradable hydrophobic polymeric materials . Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications.

Starch benzoylation in supercritical CO2. A novel sustainable route towards biodegradable hydrophobic polymeric materials @article{7387956b8fef4cb09a921caca047accf, title = "Starch benzoylation in supercritical CO2. A novel sustainable route towards biodegradable hydrophobic polymeric materials", abstract = "Starch is one of the best candidates to replace non-renewable plastics thanks to its plentiful availability in nature, and low cost. Food industry produces large amount of starch-containing waste, which are not utilizable as nutrients, therefore have potential for non-food applications. However, some of the physicochemical characteristics of starch, such as low thermal stability and high hydrophilicity are undesirable for many applications. Supercritical CO2 is an attractive alternative media for the chemical modification of starch due to its unique tuneable properties, non-toxicity and reduced cost. In this study we performed the benzoylation of starch using vinyl benzoate via a base-catalysed transesterification reaction in supercritical CO2 employing different reaction conditions (temperature, pressure, reaction time, reagents feed) obtaining a wide range of degrees of substitution (0.01-3.00), as determined via elemental analysis and NMR. The modified starches were fully characterized (FT-IR, TGA, DSC, SEM, contact angle, rheology), revealing an overall increased hydrophobicity and improved thermal stability while retaining most of their biodegradability potential. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of benzoylation of starch in supercritical CO2 (scCO2), paving the way for the industrial application of this novel solvent in the hydrophobization of starches.", keywords = "Bioplastics, Esterification, Hydrophobic starch, Starch, Supercritical CO, Sustainable polymers", author = "Mattia Lenti and Daniele Parisi and Patrizio Raffa", note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2024 The Authors", year = "2024", month = jun, doi = "10.1016/j.carpta.2024.100483", language = "English", volume = "7", journal = "Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications", issn = "2666-8939", } . Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications.

Mattia Lenti, Lorenzo Polgar, Francesco Criscitiello, Machiel van Essen, Rodrigo Araya-Hermosilla, Nicola Migliore, Patrizio Raffa, Francesco Picchioni, Andrea Pucci(2018). Thermoreversibly Cross-Linked EPM Rubber Nanocomposites with Carbon Nanotubes . Nanomaterials. 8. (2). p. 58. {MDPI} {AG}