M. Lucia Curri, PhD                                                           

 

Senior Researcher

Institute for Physical and Chemical Processes

(Istituto per i Processi Chimico Fisici)

IPCF CNR, Bari Division (Italy)

c/o Chemistry Department, Via Orabona 4, I-70126, Bari Italy

 

tel: +390805442027 fax: +390805442128

email address: lucia.curri@ba.ipcf.cnr.it

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dr M. Lucia Curri, PhD in Chemistry 1997, is Senior Researcher at the Italian National Council Institute for Physical and Chemical Processes, Bari Division, Italy (CNR IPCF).

Currently she is responsible at CNR IPCF Bari Division for the material chemistry activities aiming to design, fabricate and process inorganic solids at the nanoscale.

Her activities are devoted to design and fabricate inorganic nanocrystals and process them in nanostructured and multifunctional materials for optoelectronic, photocatalytic and life science applications.

She is involved in development of synthetic strategies for preparation of colloidal nanocrystal based materials (metal, semiconductors and oxides), and tailoring of their physical and chemical properties towards photocatalytic, optoelectronic and (bio)sensing applications. In addition she has developed functionalization of the nanoparticles with diverse surface chemistry modification procedures, including bioconjugation, in order to organize the prepared nano-objects in mesoscopical structures (films, 2/3 D assemblies, with tailored functional collective properties. A consistent background is also present on the design and preparation of nanocomposites, based of nanocrystals and nanoparticles, for micro and nanofabrication.

She is responsible for CNR IPCF Bari in 6th and 7th European Framework Programme projects and has been involved in several national projects.

M. Lucia Curri has been reviewer for many high impact journals, expert evaluator of international project proposals and member of conference committees.

She is also active in teaching and tutorial activities, being co-tutor of several PhD and Master theses since 2000. She has co-authored over100 papers, more than 70 on JCR journal, and contributed to many conferences, also with invited talks.

 

H index= 21 (September 2010)

 

 

Research management and other scientific activities

 

Scientific responsible for CNR IPCF Bari in the following projects:

·          EU FP7 METACHEM “Nanochemistry and self assembly routes to metamaterials for visible light”, (NMP 2.2.2 Nanostructured Metamaterials)(2009-2013)

·          Strategic Project “Protection, consolidation and cleaning of stones characteristic of Apulia region: experimental analysis of environmental friendly products and monitoring of the treatments.” within the Regional Framework Program for Scientific Research (Italy)

·          “NANOPLATFORM” “Interfacing single nanoparticles embedded in ultra thin polymers layers” Bilateral action within frame of the Cooperation Agreement between tra CNR and CSIC (Spain) (2009-2010)

·          “RELA-VALBIOR” “Network of laboratories  to  support research in the area of “Innovative technologies for the valorisation of residual biomass of the productive sectors of Apulia Region” within the frame of Regional Framework Program for Scientific Research

·          Integrated Project of 6th EU FP NaPa “Emerging Nanopatterning Methods” (contr. N. 500120), for the activities related to modification of polymers with nanoparticle having functional properties and for the nanoparticle synthesis for self-assembly purposes and soft lithography applications

·          STREP Project of 6th EU FP NOVOPOLY “Novel functional polymer materials for MEMS and NEMS applications” (contr. N. STRP 013619) for activities linked to the synthesis, functionalization and characterization of nanoparticles for modification of functional polymers.

 

·          Member of the Editoral Board of: Micro & Nano Letters and The Open Process Chemistry Journal

·          Member of the CNR IPCF Institute Committee from 2003 to 2007

·          Member of Advisory board of the Physical Chemistry Division of the Italian Chemical Society (2010-2011)

·          Member of Scientific Committee of XXXIX Italian National Congress of Physical Chemistry

·          Member of the International Advisory Board Member of the 1st and 2nd International Conference "Disclosing Materials at Nanoscale" of CIMTEC 2006 and CIMTEC 2010

·          Member of the Technical Programme Committee (TPC) for the 4th IEEE-NEMS Conference, 5-8 January 2009 Shinzen China

·          Member of the Technical Programme Committee (TPC) for the 4th IEEE-NEMS Conference, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, February 20-23 2011

·          Expert Evaluator for European Project proposals

·          Paper reviewer for high impact factor journals

·          Member of “PHANTOMS” Network of Excellence EU 5th FP

 

Invited talks

 

·          “Titania nanorods stabilized noble metal nanoparticle and their properties” 4th International Workshop on the Utilization and Commercialization of Photocatalytic Systems, Coatings, and Water and Air Purification Methods Saarbrucken 10-12 October 2004 (Germany)

 

·          “Photocatalytically active nanoparticles” Cimtec International Ceramics Congress Acireale Italy 4-9 June 2006

 

·          "Colloidal Nanoparticles: Novel Perspective for Nanopatterning" Litho 2006 Conference Marseille (France) 26-30 June 2006

 

·          “Polymer nanocomposites based on colloidal nanocrystals as novel functional materials towards systems and devices” Nanoforum Conference 27-28 September 2006 Milan (Italy)

 

·          “Luminescent colloidal nanocrystals: novel perspective for optical investigation of biological systems” BioImaging and Optic Platform Workshop EPFL Lausanne Switzerland  6-7 September 2007.

 

·          "Colloidal nanocrystals at work: tailoring the properties of original functional materials for novel science and technology opportunities” Invited Seminar at Centro de Fisica de Materiales CSIC Universidad del Pais Vasco 10 September 2007, San Sebastian (Spain)

 

·          “Nanoparticles as functional building blocks for tailored materials towards device applications” 33rd International Conference on Micro- and Nano-Engineering 23-26 September 2007, Copenhagen Denmark 23-26 September 2007

 

·          “Colloidal nanocrystals as tailored building blocks for functional materials: strategies for polymer nanocomposites and assemblies" in the series of seminars “Advances in Materials” of the Materials Institute of the EPFL Lausanne Switzerland 19 November 2007

 

·          “Colloidal nanocrystals as tailored building blocks for nanocomposites and assemblies: original opportunities for functional materials” 37th Conference of the Italian Physical Chemical Society, Camogli (Genova) – Italy 24-29 February 2008.

 

·          “Towards emergence of new function by engineering materials: colloidal nanocrystal based structures for opto-electronic, sensing and biomedical applications” 4th IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems Shenzen, China 5-8 January 2009.

 

·          “Patterning and assembling colloidal nanocrystal-based functional materials for biomedical applications “New materials for medicine” Puglia - South Australia Scientific Workshop Bari – Italy September 15th, 2009

 

·          “Towards Emergence of New Function by Engineering Materials: Colloidal Nanocrystals as Building Blocks for Nanocomposites and Assemblies” AVS 56th International Symposium San Jose California 8-13 November 2009

 

·          "Colloidal chemistry routes for fabrication of nanoparticle based metamaterials" SPIE Photonics Europe  Brussels, Belgium 12 - 16 April 2010

 

·          “Towards Emergence of New Function by Engineering Materials: Colloidal Nanocrystals as Building Blocks for Nanocomposites and Assemblies” Hybrid Optoelectronic and Photovoltaic Devices for Renewable Energy San Sebastian Spain 26 – 27 April 2010

 

·          “Emergence of new functions in nanostructured materials: engineering colloidal nanocrystals for nanocomposites and assemblies” Workshop "Fourth Black Forest Focus in Soft Matter" Titisee (Black Forest) (Germany) 20-23 July 2010.

 

 

List of Publications

 

Peer reviewed JCR papers

 

2010

 

·         E. Fanizza, L. Malaquin, T. Kraus, H. Wolf, M. Striccoli, N. Micali, A. Taurino, A. Agostiano, M. L. Curri “Precision patterning with luminescent nanocrystal functionalized beads”(2010) Langmuir, 26, 14294–14300.

 

·         D. Altamura, M. Corricelli, L. De Caro, A. Guagliardi, A. Falqui, A. Genovese, A. Nikulin, M. L. Curri, M. Striccoli, C. Giannini "Structural investigation of 3D self-assembled PbS binary superlattices" (2010) Cryst. Growth Des. 10, 3770–3774

 

·         M. L. Curri, R. Comparelli, M. Striccoli, A. Agostiano “Emerging methods for fabricating functional structure by patterning and assembling engineered nanocrystals” (2010) Phys. Chem. Chem.l Phys. 12, 11197–11207.

 

·         C. Ingrosso, E. Sardella, S. Keller, S. Dohn, M. Striccoli, A. Agostiano, A. Boisen, M. L. Curri “Surface functionalization of epoxy resist based microcantilevers with iron oxide nanocrystals” (2010) Advanced Material 22, 3288-3292.

 

·         M. Anni, E. Alemanno, A. Creti, C. Ingrosso, A. Paniello, M. Striccoli, M. L. Curri, M. Lomascolo "Interplay between Amplified Spontaneous Emission, Foerster Resonant Energy Transfer and Self Absorption in Hybrid Poly(9,9-dioctylfluorene)-CdSe/ZnS Nanocrystal Thin Films" (2010)  J. Phys. Chem. A, 114, 2086–2090.

 

2009

·         F. Giannici, T. Placido, M. L. Curri, M. Striccoli, A. Agostiano, R. Comparelli, “The fate of silver ions in the photochemical of gold nanorods: an extended X-ray absorption fine structure analysis” (2009) Dalton Transaction 10367–10374

 

·         T. Placido, R. Comparelli, F. Giannici, P. D. Cozzoli, G. Capitani, M. Striccoli, A.Agostiano, M. L. Curri “Photochemical Synthesis of Water-Soluble Gold Nanorods: the Role of Silver in Assisting Anisotropic Growth” (2009) Chem. Mater. (18), 4192-4202

 

·         C. Ingrosso, M. L. Curri, P. Fini, G. Giancane, A. Agostiano, L. Valli “Functionalized copper-phthalocyanine in solution and as thin film: photochemical and morphological characterization towards applications” (2009) Langmuir 25 (17), 10305–10313

 

·         E. Sardella, F. D. Liuzzi, R. Comparelli, N. Depalo, M. Striccoli, M. L. Curri, A. Agostiano, P. Favia, R. d’Agostino “Chemically directed assembly of functionalized luminescent nanocrystals onto plasma modified substrates toward sensing and optoelectronic applications” (2009) Plasma Processes & Polymer 6 S870-S875

 

·         M. Fittipaldi, M. L. Curri, R. Comparelli, M. Striccoli, A. Agostiano, N. Grassi, S. Sangregorio, D. Gatteschi “A multifrequency EPR study on organic-capped anatase TiO2 nanocrystals” (2009) J. Phys. Chem. C 2009, 113 (15)

 

·         J. Y.Kim, C. Ingrosso, V. Fakhfouri, M. Striccoli, A. Agostiano, M. L. Curri, J. Brugger “Multi-color inkjet printing of highly luminescent nanocrystal based nanocomposites” (2009) Small 5, 1051-1057.

 

·         C. Ingrosso, J. Y. Kim, E. Binetti, V. Fakhfouri, M. Striccoli, A. Agostiano, M. L. Curri, J. Brugger “Drop-on-Demand inkjet printing of highly luminescent CdS and CdSe@ZnS nanocrystal based nanocomposites” (2009) Microelectronics Engineering 86 (2009) 1124–1126.

 

2008

·         Convertino, G. Leo, M. Striccoli, G. Dimarco, M. L. Curri “Effect of shape and surface chemistry of TiO2 colloidal nanocrystals on the organic vapor absorption capacity of TiO2/PMMA composite” (2008) Polymer 49,(25) 5526-5532.

 

·         N. Depalo, A. Mallardi, R. Comparelli, M. Striccoli, A. Agostiano, M. L. Curri “Luminescent Nanocrystals in Phospholipid Micelles for Bioconjugation: an Optical and Structural Investigation” (2008) Journal of Colloid and Interface Science 325, 558–566.

 

·         Sciancalepore, T. Cassano, M L Curri, D. Mecerreyes, A. Valentini, A. Agostiano, R. Tommasi, M. Striccoli “TiO2 nanorods / PMMA co-polymer based nanocomposites: highly homogeneous linear and non linear optical material (2008) Nanotechnology 19  205705-205713 .

 

·         Petrella, M. Tamborra, P. Cosma, M. L. Curri, M. Striccoli, R. Comparelli, A. Agostiano “Photocurrent generation in a CdS nanocrystals  /poly[2-methoxy-5-(2'-ethyl-exyloxy)phenylene vinylene] electrochemical cell” (2008) Thin Solid Film 516  5010–5015.

 

·         P. Fini, N. Depalo, R. Comparelli, M. L. Curri, M. Striccoli, M. Castagnolo, A. Agostiano “Interactions between surfactant capped CdS nanocrystals and organic solvent” (2008) Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry 92, (1), 271-277.

 

·         M. Tamborra, M. Striccoli, M. L. Curri, A. Agostiano “Hybrid Nanocomposites Based on Luminescent Colloidal Nanocrystals in PMMA: a Spectroscopical and Morphological Investigation” (2008) Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnnology 8, 628-634.

 

·         V. Reboud, N. Kehagias, M. Zelsmann, M. Striccoli, M. Tamborra, M. L. Curri, A. Agostiano, M. Fink, F. Reuther, G. Gruetzner, C. M. Sotomayor Torres “Modification of spontaneous emission of (CdSe)ZnS nanocrystals embedded in nanoimprinted photonic crystals” (2008) Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnnology 8, 535-539 (cover page)

 

2007

·         Ingrosso, V. Fakhfouri, M. Striccoli, A. Agostiano, A. Voigt, G. Gruetzner, M. L. Curri, J. Brugger ”Luminescent nanocrystal modified epoxy photoresist for the fabrication of 3-D high aspect-ratio microstructures” (2007) Adv. Funct. Mater. 17, 2009–2017 (Cover page).

 

·         V. Reboud , N. Kehagias M. Striccoli, T. Placido, A. Panniello, M. L. Curri, M. Zelsmann, C. Schuster, F. Reuther, G. Gruetzner, G. Redmond, C. M. Sotomayor Torres “Photoluminescence enhancement in metallic nanocomposite printable polymer” (2007) J. Vacuum Science and Technology B 25, 2642. selected for publication on the Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science and Technology.

 

·         M. G. Manera, P. D. Cozzoli, G. Leo, M. L. Curri, A. Agostiano, L. Vasanelli, R. Rella “Shape and Surface Coating for Surface Plasmon Resonance Alcohol Vapour Sensing” (2007) Sensors and Actuators B 126 (2007) 138–143.

 

·         V. Reboud, N. Kehagias, M. Zelsmann, M. Striccoli, M. Tamborra, M. L. Curri, A. Agostiano, D. Mecerreyes, J. A. Alduncín, C. M. Sotomayor Torres “Nanoimprinted photonic crystals for the modification of the (CdSe)ZnS nanocrystals light emission” (2007) Microelectronic Engineering 84, 1574–1577.

 

·         M. Tamborra, M. Striccoli, M. L. Curri, J. A. Alducin, D. Mecerreyes, J. A. Pomposo, N. Kehagias, V. Reboud, C. M. Sotomayor Torres, A. Agostiano “Nanocrystal Based Luminescent Composites for Nano Imprinting Lithography” (2007) Small 3, 822 – 828.

 

·         Convertino, G. Leo, M. Tamborra, C. Sciancalepore, M. Striccoli, M. L. Curri, A. Agostiano “TiO2 colloidal nanocrystals functionalization of PMMA: a tailoring of optical properties and chemical adsorption” (2007) Sensors and Actuators B, 126 138–143.

 

·         V. Reboud, N. Kehagias, M. Zelsmann, M. Striccoli, M. Tamborra, M. L. Curri, A. Agostiano, M. Fink, F. Reuther, G. Gruetzner, C. M. Sotomayor Torres “Spontaneous emission control of colloidal nanocrystals using nanoimprinted photonic crystals” Appl. Phys. Lett. 2007, 90, 011115 selected for publication on the January 22, 2007 issue of Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science &Technology.

 

·         G. Mascolo, R. Comparelli, M. L. Curri, G. Lovecchio, A. Lopez, A. Agostiano “Photocatalytic Degradation of Methyl-Red by TiO2: Comparison of the Efficiency of Immobilized Nanoparticles vs Conventional Suspended Catalyst” (2007) Journal of Hazardous Materials 142 130–137.

 

·         E. Fanizza, P. D. Cozzoli, M. L. Curri, M. Striccoli, E. Sardella, A. Agostiano “UV-light driven immobilization of surface-functionalized oxide nanocrystals onto silicon” (2007) Advanced Functional Materials, 17 201-211.

 

2006

·         R. Buonsanti, V. Grillo, E. Carlino, C. Giannini, M. L. Curri,  C. Innocenti, C. Sangregorio, K. Achterhold, F.G. Parak, A. Agostiano, P. D. Cozzoli  “Seeded growth of asymmetric binary nanocrystals made of a semiconductor TiO2 rod-like section and a magnetic γ-Fe2O3 spherical domain” (2006) Journal of Americam Chemical Society; 128(51); 16953-16970.

 

·         Ingrosso, A. Petrella, P. Cosma, M. L. Curri, M. Striccoli, A. Agostiano “Hybrid junctions of Zn(II) and Mg(II) phthalocyanine with wide band gap semiconductor nano-oxides: spectroscopical and photoelectrochemical characterization” (2006) J. Phys. Chem. B 110(48); 24424-24432

 

·         N. Depalo, R. Comparelli, M. Striccoli, M. L. Curri, P. Fini, L. Giotta, A. Agostiano “a-Cyclodextrin functionalized CdS nanocrystals for fabrication of 2/3 D Assemblies” J. Phys. Chem B (2006), 110, 17388-17399

 

·         Ingrosso, A. Petrella, M. L. Curri, M. Striccoli, P. Cosma, P. D. Cozzoli, A. Agostiano “Photoelectrochemical properties of hybrid junctions based on zinc phthalocyanine and semiconducting colloidal nanocrystals” (2006) Electrochimica Acta, 51, 5120–5124

 

·         R. Marcilla, M. L. Curri, P. D. Cozzoli, M. T. Martínez, I. Loinaz, H. Grande, J. A. Pomposo, D. Mecerreyes “Nano-objects on a round trip from water to organics by a polymeric ionic liquid vehicle” (2006) Small, 2, 507 – 512.

 

·         P. D. Cozzoli, M. L. Curri, C. Giannini, A. Agostiano “Synthesis of TiO2-Au Composites by Titania Nanorod-Assisted Generation of Gold Nanoparticles at Aqueous/Nonpolar Interfaces" Small (2006) 2, 413-421.

 

·         M. G.Manera, G. Leo, M. L. Curri, R. Comparelli, R. Rella, A. Agostiano, L. Vasanelli “Determination of optical parameters of colloidal TiO2 nanocrystals-based thin films by using surface plasmon resonance measurments for sensing applications” Sensors and Actuators B (2006) 115, 365-373.

 

2005

·         P. D. Cozzoli, M. L. Curri, A. Agostiano “Efficient charge storage in photoexcited TiO2 nanorod-noble metal nanoparticle composite systems”Chem Comm (2005) 3186-3188.

 

·         R. Comparelli, M. L. Curri, E. Fanizza, P. D. Cozzoli, G. Mascolo, A. Agostiano “UV-induced Photocatalytic Degradation of Azo Dyes by Organic-Capped ZnO Nanocrystals Immobilized onto Substrate” Applied Catalysis B: Environmental (2005) 60, 1–11.

 

·         P. D. Cozzoli, L Manna, M. L. Curri, S. Kudera, C. Giannini, M. Striccoli, A. Agostiano “Shape and Phase Control of Colloidal ZnSe Nanocrystals” Chemistry of Materials (2005) 17, 1296-1306.

 

·         N. Depalo, R. Comparelli, M. L. Curri, M. Striccoli, A. Agostiano “Cyclodextrin mediated phase transfer in water of organic capped CdS nanocrystals” Synthetic Metals (2005) 148, 43-46.

 

·         P.D. Cozzoli, E. Fanizza, M. L. Curri, D. Laub, A. Agostiano “Low-dimensional chainlike assemblies of TiO2 nanorod-stabilized Au nanoparticles” Chem Comm (2005) 942-944.

 

·         M. Tamborra A. Petrella, M. L. Curri, M. Striccoli, P. Cosma, P. D. Cozzoli, A. Agostiano “Colloidal TiO2 nanocrystals / MEH-PPV: nanocomposites: (Photo)electrochemical study” J. Phys. Chem. B. (2005) 109, 1554 – 1562.

 

·         M.G. Manera, P. D. Cozzoli, M. L. Curri, G. Leo, R. Rella, A. Agostiano, L. Vasanelli “TiO2 nanocrystal films for sensing applications based on surface plasmon resonance” Synthetic Metals (2005) 148, 25-29.

 

·         Ingrosso, A. Petrella, M. L. Curri, M. Striccoli, P. Cosma, P. D. Cozzoli, A. Agostiano “Photoelectrochemical properties of Zn(II)phthalocyanine/ ZnO nanocrystals heterojunctions: nanocrystal surface chemistry effect”Applied Surface Science (2005) 246, 367–371.

 

·         R. Comparelli, E. Fanizza, M. L. Curri, P. D. Cozzoli, G. Mascolo, R. Passino, Agostiano “Photocatalytic Degradation of Azo Dyes by Organic-Capped Anatase TiO2 Nanocrystals Immobilized onto Substrates” Applied Catalysis B: Environmental (2005) 55, 81-91.

 

2004

·         P. D. Cozzoli, R. Comparelli, E. Fanizza, M. L. Curri, A. Agostiano, D. Laub “Role of Metal Nanoparticles in TiO2/Ag Nanocomposite-Based Homogeneous Photocatalysis” J. Phys. Chem. B (2004) 108(28); 9623-9630.

 

·         L. E. Depero, M. L. Curri "Inorganic Self –Assembly" Current Opinion in Solid State and Material Science (2004) 8/2, 103-109.

 

·         R. Comparelli, P. D. Cozzoli, M. L. Curri, A. Agostiano, G. Mascolo, G. Lovecchio “Photocatalytic degradation of methyl-red by immobilized nanoparticles of TiO2 and ZnO” Water Science and Technology (2004) 49 183-188.

 

·         M.G. Manera, G. Leo, M. L. Curri, P. D. Cozzoli, R. Rella, P. Siciliano, A. Agostiano, L. Vasanelli "Investigation On Alcohol Vapours/TiO2 Nanocrystal Thin Films Interaction By SPR Technique For Sensing Application" Sensors and Actuators B (2004) 100, 75–80.

 

·         Petrella, P. D. Cozzoli, M. L. Curri, M. Striccoli, P. Cosma, A. Agostiano "Photoelectrochemical study on photosynthetic pigments-sensitized nanocrystalline ZnO films" Bioelectrochemistry (2004) 63, 99-102.

 

·         Petrella, M. Tamborra, P. D. Cozzoli, M. L. Curri, M. Striccoli, P. Cosma, G. Farinola, F. Babudri, F. Naso, A. Agostiano "TiO2 Nanocrystals - MEH-PPV Composite Thin Films as Photoactive Material" Thin Solid Films (2004) 451/452, 64-68.

 

·         P. D. Cozzoli, R. Comparelli, E. Fanizza, M. L. Curri, A. Agostiano, D. Laub ”Photocatalytic Synthesis of Ag Nanoparticles Stabilized by TiO2 Nanorods: a Semiconductor/Metal Nanocomposite in Homogeneous Nonpolar Solution” J. Am. Chem. Soc. (2004) 126(12); 3868-3879.

 

·         M. Tamborra, M. Striccoli, R. Comparelli, M. L. Curri, A. Petrella, A. Agostiano "Optical Properties Of Hybrid Composites Based On Highly Luminescent CdS Nanocrystals In Polymer" Nanotechnology (2004) 15, S240–S244.

 

Earlier publications

·         P. Fini, M. L. Curri, M. Castagnolo, F. Ciampi, A. Agostiano "Calorimetric Study of CdS Nanoparticle Formation in W/O Microemulsions" Mat. Sci. & Eng. C. (2003) 23, 1072-1081.

 

·         P. D. Cozzoli, R. Comparelli, E. Fanizza, M. L. Curri, A. Agostiano "Photocatalytic Activity Of Organic-Capped Anatase TiO2 Nanocrystals In Homogeneous Organic Solutions" Mat. Sci. & Eng. C. (2003) 23, 707-713.

 

·         R. Comparelli, F. Zezza, M. Striccoli, M.L. Curri, R. Tommasi, A. Agostiano "Improved Optical Properties of CdS Quantum Dots by Ligand Exchange" Mat. Sci. & Eng. C. (2003) 23, 1083-1086.

 

·         Zezza, R. Comparelli, M. Striccoli, M.L. Curri, R. Tommasi, A. Agostiano, M. Della Monica High quality CdS nanocrystals: surface effects" Synthetic Metal (2003) 139, 597–600.

 

·         M. L. Curri, A. Petrella, M. Striccoli, P. D. Cozzoli, P. Cosma, A. Agostiano "Photochemical sensitisation process at photosynthetic pigments/Q-sized colloidal semiconductor hetero-junctions" Synthetic Metal (2003) 139, 593–596.

 

·         P. D. Cozzoli, M. L. Curri, A. Agostiano, G. Leo, M. Lomascolo "ZnO Nanocrystals by a Non-hydrolytic Route: Synthesis and Characterization" J. Phys. Chem. B (2003) 107, 4756-4762.

 

·         M. L. Curri, R. Comparelli, P. D. Cozzoli, G.Mascolo, A. Agostiano "Colloidal Oxide nanoparticles for the photocatalytic degradation of organic dye" Mat. Sci. & Eng. C. (2003) 23, 285-289.

 

·         M. L. Curri, A. Agostiano, G. Leo, A. Mallardi, P. Cosma, M. Della Monica “Development of a novel enzyme/semiconductor nanoparticles system for biosensor application” Mat. Sci. & Eng. C. (2002) 22, 423-426.

 

·         M. L. Curri, A. Agostiano, F. Mavelli, M. Della Monica "Reverse micellar systems: self organised assembly as effective route for the synthesis of colloidal semiconductor nanocrystals" Mat. Sci. & Eng. C. (2002) 22, 449-452.

 

·         M. L. Curri, G. Leo, M. Alvisi, A. Agostiano, M. Della Monica, L. Vasanelli "CdS nanocrystals from a quaternary water-in-oil microemulsion: preparation and charcterization of self-assembled layers" J. Colloid. Inteface Sci. (2001) 243, 165-170.

 

·         Agostiano A., M. Catalano M., M. L. Curri, L. Chiavarone, M. Della Monica, P. M. Lugarà, L. Manna, V. Spagnolo "CdS nanoclusters synthesis and characterisation in a quaternary microemulsion: the role of the co-surfactant" J. Phys. Chem. B. (2000) 104, 8391-8397.

 

·         Leo, M. L. Curri, Cola A., Catalano M., Lomascolo M., Manna L., Quaranta F., Agostiano A., Farinola G. M., Babudri F., Naso F., Della Monica M., Vasanelli L. "Preparation and characterisation of organic-inorganic heterojunction based on BDA-PPV/CdS nanocrystals" Mat. Sci. & Eng. B (2000) 74, 175-179.

 

·         Agostiano, M. Catalano, M. L. Curri, M. Della Monica, L. Manna, L. Vasanelli “Synthesis and structural characterisation of CdS nanoparticles prepared in a four components water in oil microemulsion” Micron (2000) 31, 253-258.

 

·         P. Bruno, M. Caselli, M. L. Curri, A. Genga, R. Striccoli, A. Traini "Chemical characterisation of ancient pottery from South of Italy by ICP-OES. Statistical multivariate analysis of data" Analytica Chimica Acta (2000) 410, 193-202.

 

·         R. J. H. Clark, M. L. Curri “The identification by Raman microscopy and x-ray diffraction of iron-oxide pigments and of the red pigments found on Italian pottery fragments” J. Molecular Structure (1998), 440, 105‑111.

 

·         R. J. H. Clark, M. L. Curri, C. Laganara “Raman Microscopy: The Identification of Lapis Lazuli on Medieval Pottery Fragments from the South of Italy” Spectrochim. Acta, Part A (1997) 53, 597-603.

 

·         R. J. H. Clark, M. L. Curri, G. S. Henshaw, C. Laganara “Characterisation of Brown Black Pigment in Glazed Pottery Fragments from Castel Fiorentino (Foggia - Italy) by Raman Microscopy, X-Ray Powder Diffraction and X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy” J. Raman Spectroscopy (1997) 28,105-109.

 

·         P. Bruno, M. Caselli, M. L. Curri, P. Favia, C. Laganara, A. Traini “Surface Examination of Red Painting on Medieval Pottery from South of Italy” Annali di Chimica (1997) 87, 539‑553.

 

·         P. Bruno, M. Caselli, M. L. Curri, P. Favia, R. Lamendola, C. Laganara, A. Mangone, A.Traini "XPS, ICP, DPASV Analysis of Medieval Pottery. Statistical Multivariate Treatment of Data"Fresenius J. Anal. Chem. (1994) 350, 168-177

 

 

Peer reviewed not-JCR papers

 

·         Ingrosso, A. Panniello, R. Comparelli, M. L. Curri, M. Striccoli “Colloidal Inorganic Nanocrystals based Nanocomposites: Functional Materials for Micro and Nanofabrication” (2010) Materials, 3, 1316-1352

 

·         E. Bianchino, S. Piotto, F. Mavelli, M. L. Curri, M. Striccoli “DPD simulations of PMMA-Oleic acid mixture behaviour in organic capped nanoparticle based polymer nanocomposite” (2009) Macromol. Symp. 2009, 286, 156–163.

 

International Conference Proceedings

 

·         M. Corricelli; M. Striccoli; R. Comparelli; M. L. Curri “Colloidal chemistry routes for fabrication of nanoparticle-based metamaterials” Proc. SPIE vol. 7711, Metamaterials V, N. P. Johnson; E. Özbay; R. W. Ziolkowski; N. I. Zheludev Eds, 2010, 77111A-1-77111A-7

 

·         Panniello A.; Curri M. L.; Placido T.; Reboud V.; Kehagias N.; Sotomayor Torres C. M.; Mecerreyes D.; Agostiano A.; Striccoli M. “Au Based Nanocomposites Towards Plasmonic Applications” AIP Conference Proceedings 2010;1255(1):92 – 94

 

·         Binetti E.; Ingrosso C.; Striccoli M.; Cosma P.; Agostiano A.; Kim J. Y.; Brugger J.; Curri M. L. “Conjugated Polymer and Luminescent Nanocrystals for Ink-Jet Printing” AIP Conference Proceedings 2010;1255(1):89 - 91

 

·         Ingrosso, M. Striccoli, A. Agostiano, E. Sardella, S. Keller, G. Blagoi, A. Boisen, M. L. Curri “Surface Functionalization of Micro Mechanical Cantilever Sensors by Organic Capped TiO2 and Fe2O3 Nanocrystals” Procedia Chemistry 1 (2009) 32–35, Proceedings of the Eurosensors XXIII Conference 6- September 2009 Lausanne (Switzerland)

 

·         Ingrosso, C. Martin, A. Llobera, F. Perez Murano, C. Innocenti, C. Sangregorio, A. Voigt, G. Gruetzner, J. Brugger, M. Striccoli, A. Agostiano, M. L. Curri “Magnetic Nanocrystals Modified Epoxy Photoresist for Microfabrication of AFM probes” Procedia Chemistry 1 (2009) 580–584, Proceedings of the Eurosensors XXIII Conference 6- September 2009 Lausanne (Switzerland)

 

·         Kim, J.Y., Fakhfouri, V., Ingrosso, C, Striccoli, M., Curri, M.L., Brugger, J “Drop-on-demand ink-jet printing of functional materials: case studies of SU8 and NC based polymer nanocomposites” (2008) International Conference on Digital Printing Technologies, 269-273.

 

·         Bianchino, E., Piotto, S., Concilio, S., Sciancalepore, C., Curri, M.L., Agostiano, A., Striccoli, M., Mavelli, F. “Investigation of morphology of nanocrystal based nanocomposites. Theoretical and computational analysis” IV International Conference Times of Polymers (Top) and Composites; AIP Conference Proceedings vol. 1042, 2008, 261-262

 

·         Reboud, V.; Kehagias, N.; Zelsmann, M.; Striccoli, M.; Tamborra, M.; Curri, M.L., Agostiano, A.; Reuther, F.; Gruetzner, G.; Alducin, J.A.; Mecerreyes, D.; Torres, C.M.S. “Nanoimprinted photonic component for light extraction applications” Microprocesses and Nanotechnology, 2007 Digest of papers (2007) 20th International Microprocesses and Nanotechnology Conference, MNC, art. no. 4456279, pp. 412-413.

 

·         R. Comparelli, A. Panniello, M. Corricelli, E. Fanizza, M. Striccoli, G. Mascolo, V. Locaputo, A. Agostiano, M. L. Curri “Colloidal nanocrystal films as catalysts for environmental applications” Proceeding of RILEM Symposium 2007 Edited by Baglioni and Cassar RILEM publication SARL, Bagneux 259-266.

 

·         Panniello, R. Comparelli, D. Diso, A. Licciulli, G. Mascolo, A. S. Franza, M. Striccoli, A. Agostiano, M. L. Curri “Semiconducting nanocrystalline films for environmental photocatalysis: effect of the substrate type/composition and deposition techniques” Proceeding of RILEM Symposium 2007 Edited by Baglioni and Cassar RILEM publication SARL Bagneux, 65-75.

 

·         M. Tamborra, R. Comparelli, M. L. Curri, M. Striccoli, A. Petrella. A. Agostiano “Hybrid Nanocomposites Based On CdS and CdSe Colloidal Nanocrystals In Organic Polymers” Proc. SPIE vol. 5838, 236-244, Nanotechnology II, P. Lugli Ed. 2005.

 

·         N. Depalo, R. Comparelli, M. Striccoli, M. L. Curri, L. Catucci, A. Agostiano “Water Phase Transfer of Oleic Capped Semiconductor Nanocrystals Mediated by α-Cyclodextrins Proc. SPIE vol. 5838, 245-251, Nanotechnology II, P. Lugli Ed. 2005.

 

·         M.G. Manera, M. L. Curri, D. Cozzoli, G. Leo, L. Vasanelli, A. Agostiano, R. Rella “Colloidal TiO2 rod and dot based thin films for chemical sensors based on Surface Plasmon Resonance” Proc. SPIE Vol. 5836, 27-34, Smart Sensors, Actuators, and MEMS II; C. Cane Ed. 2005.

 

·         M. L. Curri, M.G. Manera, P. D. Cozzoli, G. Leo, L. Vasanelli, A. Agostiano, R. Rella “TiO2 dot and rod nanocrystals for S ed sensing applications” Proceeding of XVIII Eurosensors Conference Rome 13-15 September 2004.

 

·         M. L. Curri, A. Agostiano, M. Della Monica, G. Leo, M. Lomascolo, L. Vasanelli "Structural, optical and chemical properties of ZnS and CdS nanoparticles obtained by an improved colloidal chemistry synthetic route." Proceedings MRS 2001 Spring Meeting (2001) Vol. 676, Y2.4.1-6.

 

Book Chapters

 

·         M.Striccoli, M. L. Curri, R. Comparelli “Nanocrystal based polymer composites as novel functional materials"  in “Toward Functional Nanomaterials” Series: Lecture Notes in Nanoscale Science and Technology , Vol. 5 Wang, Zhiming M. (Ed.) Springer 2009 ISBN: 978-0-387-77716-0

 

·         M. L. Curri, R. Comparelli, N. Depalo, E. Fanizza, M. Striccoli “Patterning and Assembling of Inorganic Nanocrystals” in Nanomaterials: Inorganic And Bioinorganic Perpectives Edited by C. M. Lukehart and R. A. Scott, Chichester, 2008 UK John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, pp 327-356 ISBN: 978-0-470-51644-7

 

·         Comparelli, M. L. Curri, P. D. Cozzoli, M. Striccoli “Optical Biosensing Based on Metal Semiconductor Colloidal Nanocrystals” in Nanomaterials for Biosensors Vol. 8 Nanotechnologies for the Life Sciences Edited by C. S. S. R. Kumar WILEY-VCH, Weinheim 2006 pp 123-174. ISBN-10: 3-527-31388-5, ISBN-13: 978-3-527-31388-4

 

·         P .Bruno, M. Caselli, M. L. Curri, R. Laviano, A. Mangone, D. Manigrassi, A. Traini “Indagine archeometrica sui materiali: caratterizzazione chimico-fisica dei rivestimenti, dei pigmenti e dei corpi ceramici” in La ceramica medievale di Castel Fiorentino. Dallo scavo al museo Adda, Bari 2004 107-129. ISBN: 8880825615, ISBN-13: 9788880825616

 

 

Publications on National Journals and Conference Proceedings

 

·         Petrella, C.Ingrosso, M. L. Curri,  P. Cosma, M. Striccoli, S. Rochira, M. Putrella, G. Boghetich, A. Agostiano “Nanocrystals Applied To Energy Photo-Conversion:The Role Of The Sensitizer” Proceedings VIII AIMAT Conference Palermo (Italy) 27 June - 1 July 2006.

 

·         Petrella A., Cozzoli P. D., Tamborra M., Curri M. L., Striccoli M., Cosma P., Farinola G.M., Babudri F., Naso F., Petrella M., Agostiano A. “Studio dei sistemi ibridi costituiti da semiconduttori inorganici nanostrutturati e polimeri organici per applicazioni nel campo della fotoconversione dell’energia” Proceedings VII AIMAT Conference Ancona (Italy) 29 June - 2 July 2004.

 

·         D’Aresta, C. Giannotta, A. Mangone, M. L. Curri, R. Laviano, C. Laganara, P. Bruno, M, Caselli, A. Traini. “Ritrovamenti ceramici medievali dal sito archeologico di Siponto aspetti tecnologici e provenienza: influenze mediorientali” Proceedings 7th Archaeometry of Ceramic Day 2003 Lucera (Foggia- Italy).

 

·         Caselli M., Curri M. L., Traini A., Laganara L., Mangone A., Spagnolo V. “Caratterizzazione del rivestimento e delle decorazioni in reperti di ceramica “protomaiolica” nell’Italia meridionale: individuazione di una nuova tipologia” Proceedings 3rd Archaeometry of Ceramic Day Faenza (Bologna – Italy) 30 March 1999, University Press Bologna, 49-57.

 

·         Striccoli R., Pennetta L., Curri M. L., Traini A. “Ciotolo dipinto di età neolitica” Archivio Storico Pugliese, (1999), LII, 209-225.

 

·         Bruno P., Caselli M., Curri M. L., de Gennaro G., Mangone A., Traini A. “Un modello per la diffusione di CO prodotto da traffico autoveicolare per la città di Bari” Inquinamento (1999), 11, 34-37.

 

·         Agostiano A., Curri M. L., Della Monica M. “Synthesis and characterization of Q-sized CdS particles in a four-components “water in oil” microemulsion” Proceedings of the Eighth Meeting “Syntheses and Methodologies in Inorganic Chemistry” Brixen (Bolzano - Italy) 15-18 December 1998, ed. Daolio S., Fabrizio M. et al., vol. 8, 261-264.

 

·         Curri M. L “Archeometria della Ceramica Mediterranea” PhD Thesis Bari (Italy) 1997.

 

·         Curri M. L., Laganara C., Traini A. “Un minerale prezioso in oggetti di uso comune. Contributo archeometrico allo studio di alcune ceramiche medievali del sito di Castel Fiorentino” Atti 18° Convegno Nazionale Preistoria, Protostoria e Storia della Daunia: “La Capitanata tra medioevo ed età moderna (secc. XIII-XVII) San Severo (Foggia - Italy) 29-30 November 1997.

 

·         Bruno P., Caselli M., Curri M. L., Favia P., Laganara C., Traini A. “Medieval pottery in Southern Italy: an archaeometrical approach” Proceedings of 1st International Congress on: “Science and Technology for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage in the Mediterranian Basin” Catania, 27 November - 2 December 1995, vol. 1,771-776.

 

·         Bruno P., Caselli M., Curri M. L., Traini A. “Il rosso in alcuni esempi pugliesi di ceramica 'RMR' e 'graffita'” Faenza LXXXI (1995), 3-4, 182-196.