Fields of Interest and Expertise

Nanotechnologies

Homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis

Synthesis and characterization of inorganic/organic compunds

Synthesis and characterization of aliphatic polyesters

Curriculum Vitae

2017: Degree in Chemistry at the University of Salerno. (110/110). Thesis title: "Ossidazione di Derivati Furanici catalizzata da Nanoparticelle di oro”.

2018: Second level master's degree in forensic chemical and toxicological analyses at the Univerisy of Bologna. Thesis title: "Analisi di campioni di olio di oliva contraffatti". 

2018-2022: PhD in Chemical Sciences at the University of Salerno. Title: "New metal catalysts for Ring-Opening Polymerization of cyclic esters". Advisor: Prof. Stefano Milione (University of Salerno).

2022: post-Doc at the CNR-Iccom.

Publications

"Flash Powder: Introduction, Risks and Experimental Tests". Danilo Coppe, S. Impemba. Aspects in Mining & Mineral Science. DOI: 10.31031./AMMS.2024.12.000788.

"Group IV complexes with nitrogen based ligands in the ring opening polymerization of cyclic esters". S. Impemba, S. Milione. Inorganica Chimica Acta. DOI: 10.1016/j.ica.2024.122067. 

"Engineering the heterojunction between TiO2 and In2O3 for improving the solar-driven hydrogen production". S. Impemba, G. Provinciali, J. Filippi, C. Salvatici, E. Berretti, S. Caporali, M. Banchelli, M. Caporali. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.03.162. 

"Ring-Opening Polymerization of rac-B-Buryrolactone Promoted by New Tetradentate Thioether-Amide Ligand-Type Zinc Complexes". S. Impemba, G. Manca, I. Tozio, S. Milione. Polymers. DOI: 10.3390/polym15224366.

"Mono and bimetallic aluminum complexes supported by thioether-amide ligands: Synthesis, Characterization and Application in the Ring-Opening Polymerization of L-Lactide”. S. Impemba, I. Tozio, G. Roviello, S. Mameri, S. Dagorne, S. Milione. Organometallics. DOI:  10.1021/acs.organomet.3c00091.

“Electronic and Steric Effects on L-Lactide Ring-Opening Polymerization with NSSN-type Zr(IV) Complexes”. I. Ritacco, M. Voccia, S. Impemba, M. F. Camellone, S. Milione, L. Caporaso. European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry. DOI:  10.1002/ejic.202200588.

“NSSN-Type Group 4 Metal Complexes in the Ring-Opening Polymerization of L-Lactide”. S. Impemba, G. Roviello, S. Milione, C. Capacchione. Inorganic Chemistry. DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.1c01056.

“Cyclic Polyester Formation with an [OSSO]-Type Iron(III) Catalyst”. S. Impemba, F. Della Monica, A. Grassi, C. Capacchione, S. Milione. ChemSusChem. DOI: 10.1002/cssc.201902163.

“Polvere Flash”. D. Coppe, E. Scola, A. Spanu, S. Impemba. ISBN-13: ‎978-1695765702. ISBN-10: ‎1695765702.

“Aerobic Oxidation and Oxidative Esterification of 5-Hyfroxymethylfurfural by Gold Nanoparticles Supported on Nanoporous Polymer Host Matrix”. A. Buonerba, S. Impemba, A. Dentoni Litta, C. Capacchione, S. Milione, A. Grassi. ChemSusChem. DOI: 10.1002/cssc.201801560.

Unit

• Florence

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