Curriculum Vitae of Gianluca Cicala
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Index PERSONAL DATA ........................................................................................................................................................... 3 ACADEMIC TITLES......................................................................................................................................................... 3 DIDACTICT ACTIVITIES ................................................................................................................................................ 4 AWARDS ........................................................................................................................................................................... 4 RESEARCH ACTIVITIES ................................................................................................................................................ 5 FUNDED PROJECTS ........................................................................................................................................................ 5 REFEREE ACTIVITIES .................................................................................................................................................... 6 RESEARCH EXPERIENCES WITHIN INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CENTRES ................................................... 6 OTHER SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES.................................................................................................................................. 7 PAPERS ON REFEERED JOURNALS ............................................................................................................................ 8 PATENTS......................................................................................................................................................................... 10 PROCEEDINGS ON NATIONAL AND INTERNATION CONFERENCES ................................................................ 11 2 / 14
PERSONAL DATA
Gianluca Cicala born in Piazza Armerina (EN) the 15/Aprile/1975.
Civil Status: married
ACADEMIC TITLES
Assistant Professor at the Engineering Faculty of the University of Catania in the scientific sector
ING-IND/22 “Science and Technology of Materials” since 02/01/2004.
PhD title in “Polymeric materials for special uses” at the University of Catania. The subject of his
PhD studies has been the toughening of epoxy and cyanate ester resins for adhesives and RTM
formulations by the use of novel thermoplastic polymers. From 08/01/2001 to 31/01/2002 He
carried out a stage within the research group of Cytec Engineered Materials at the Wilton
International Research Centre. Within this stage He has actively participated to the development of
novel resin formulations for advanced composite materials for aerospace and formula one
applications. In particular the main topics of his research were the development of epoxy systems
for low temperature curing, the study of crashworthiness of composite materials and the
development of novel RTM techniques.
Degree in mechanical engineering (110 Magna cum Laudae). Title Degree Thesis : “ Novel
thermoplastic soluble fibers as toughening agent for epoxy resins : a new technology for Resin
Transfer Moulding” (Academic Supervisor Prof.A. Recca, Industrial Supervisor Dr. J.T.Carter).
The thesis has been carried out during a stage at the Wilton International Research Centre (UK)
within the Strategic Technology Group of ICI (Imperial Chemical Industries)
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DIDACTICT ACTIVITIES
•
He has taught "Science and technology of polymeric materials" within the degree course of
Mechanical Engineering in the academic years 2007/2008, 2006/2007, 2005/2006.
•
He has taught "Chemistry and Technology for the environment" within the degree course of
Environmental Engineering in the academic years 2007/2008, 2006/2007, 2005/2006,
2004/2005.
•
In the academic year 2005/2006 He has taught "Technology and processing of polymeric
materials” in the academic years 2005/2006, 2008/2009.
•
In the academic year 2003/2004 He has taught “Principle of Chemical Engineering :
fundamental of transport phenomena” in the academic years 2003/2004, 2008/2009.
He has served as instructor in the following specialistic courses and masters:
•
“Material Chemistry” I e II within the master entitled “Consulente tecnico bioedile” managed
by Istituto di Sociologia “L.Sturzo” di Caltagirone;
•
“Mechanical properties of Polymeric materials” within the master entitled “Esperti nel settore
dei materiali polimerici per l’imballaggio e il trasferimento tecnologico” managed by Istituto di
Chimica e Tecnologia dei Polimeri, CNR;
•
“Casting, Spin Coating, Dipping” within the Corso di Formazione OF.1 –Progetto PLAST_ICS.
managed by Consorzio Catania Ricerche;
•
“Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Polymeric Materials” within the Corso di Formazione
OF.2-Progetto PLAST_Ics managed by MedSpin.
AWARDS
ƒ 2008 He has won, with his team, the International business plan competition Polymer Challenge
2008 with an innovative technology for the production of Auxetic composites materials by RTM.
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RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
Dr.Cicala research activities are focused on the following themes:
¾ Synthesis and characterization of toughened thermoset blends;
¾ Process technology of polymeric fibre-reinforced composites;
¾ Auxetic composites;
¾ Synthesis and characterization of aromatic copolymers.
FUNDED PROJECTS
Dr.Cicala received funding within national funded research program and through grants funded by
private industries:
ƒ (2008-2010) National Coordinator of the project entitled “Development of selective
polymeric membranes for gas separation: optimization by the integrated use of the
synthesis, the characterization and the multiscale molecular modeling techniques.” (PRIN
prot. 2007CNJTAH)
ƒ
(2007-2008) Project “Design and testing of protective materials for robot used for
inspection purposes in critical areas” Research Grant funded by EUROCONSULT s.a.s e
GESIND srl. (Role Scientific Coordinator)
ƒ
(2007-2009) Project “High Tg Thermoplastic Block-Copolymers” Research Project funded
by Cytec Engineered Materials (Role: Scientific Supervisor)
ƒ
(2006-2009) Project PLAST_Ics “Laboratorio pubblico-privato per lo sviluppo di
tecnologie di processo e dimostratori di circuiti elettronici ad alte prestazioni e basso costo
di fabbricazione realizzati su substrati plastici” Obiettivo OR1.1 “Ricerca ed individuazione
di film polimerici con funzioni di barriera per dispositivi TFT on Plastic” (Unit Coordinator)
ƒ
(2006-2007) “Polymeric Materials and Technologies for RTM (Resin Transfer Moulding)
production” Research Grant funded by Holson Impianti Spa (Role: Scientific Coordinator).
ƒ
(2004-2006) “Synthesis and development of nanocomposites for packaging based on novel
functionalised copolymers of PET and PEN” National Project PRIN prot. 2004099185_004
(Role: Local Coordinator).
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He has participated as co-worker to the following programs coordinated by Prof.A.Recca.
• (2005-2006) “Stampi ed iniezione componente campana Elicottero di classe medio”
research contract funded by Agusta Westland;
• (2003-2006) “Development of novel aromatic copolymers and their use for advanced
composites”, research contract funded by Cytec Engineered Materials;
• (2003-2005) PRISMA Riciclaggio, mediante processi innovativi, di materiali plastici e
gomme derivate da pneumatici e loro utilizzo in combinazione con fibre naturali N° prot
PC-4/2003 .
REFEREE ACTIVITIES
He acts as referee for several international journals as:
• Polymer;
• Polymer Engineering and Science;
• Macromolecular Rapid Communication;
• Macromolecular Materials and Engineering;
• Journal of Applied Polymer Science;
• Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics;
• Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research;
• European Polymer Journal;
• Polymer Bulletin;
• Material and Design;
• Iranian Polymer Journal.
•
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers - Part L: Journal of Materials:
Design and Applications.
• Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers - Part B: Journal of Engineering
Manufacture.
• Indian Journal of Engineering & Materials Sciences.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCES WITHIN INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CENTRES
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From 07/07/2008 to 31/08/2008 visiting scientist at institute PUK of TU Clausthal for a cooperative
research entitled “Development of thermoplastic interleaf films which build up a controlled
morphology for toughening of RTM resins” with the group directed by Prof.Ziegmann.
From 02/06/2003 to 29/08/2003 he has worked in the product development group of Cytec
Engineered Materials (Wrexham, Galles(UK)) within his PhD project. During this stage he has
worked with Cytec research scientists and technologists on the development of production process
to integrate stitching technologies with RTM (Resin Transfer Moulding) techniques.
From 08/01/2001 to 31/01/2002 he has worked at the Wilton International Centre within the
research group of Cytec Engineered Materials. This stage was carried out within his PhD project.
During the stage his research was focalized on the development of thermoset formulations for
advanced composite applications in the aerospace and F1 sectors. In particular, most of the research
was focused on epoxy resins for low temperature curing, on impact resistance of fibrereinforced
composites and RTM techniques.
From 10/04/200 to 20/12/2000 he has worked on a contract as experimental scientist within the
research group of ICI-Strategic Technology Group. His work was focused on the development of
epoxy formulations as protective coatings and matrices for fiber reinforced materials.
From 11/07/1999 to 10/01/2000. He has worked within an industrial training scheme within the
research laboratory of I.C.I. (Imperial Chemical Industries) – Strategic Technology Group. Within
this stage he has filed his master degree thesis. During this stage he also got experienced on several
experimental techniques such as: rheometry, hot stage microscopy, scanning electron microscopy,
tensile and fracture mechanics testing.
OTHER SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES
He has been supervising 36 master degree tesi for the degrees of Mechanical Engineering,
Environmental Engineering, Industrial Chemistry.
In 2009 he has been nominated in the Scietific Board of INSTM (Consorzio Interuniverisitario
Nazionale per la Scienza e Tecnologia dei Materiali).
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In the academic year 2007/2008 he has been nominated in the scientific board of the consortioum
Consiglio Catania Ricerche.
In the academic year 2007/2008 he has been nominated as Scietific Coordinator of the project
Bridgeconomiesapproved within the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework (11/04/08,
prot.25/08).
In the academic year 2007/2008 he has promoted the Spin Off called “Spin Tech Srl” within the
University of Catania.
He has participated to the Organization Comitee of
XVIII Convegno Italiano di Scienza e
Tecnologia delle Macromolecole.
PAPERS ON REFEERED JOURNALS
[R1] CICALA G., RECCA G. (2010) “Thermomechanical and morphological properties of epoxy
blends with hyperbranched polyester: Effect of the pseudo-generation number”, JOURNAL
OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE, 115(3), 1395-1406
[R2] G. CICALA, RECCA G., OLIVERI L. (2009) “Polimeri a comportamento Auxetico: un
innovazione o un evoluzione naturale?” AIM Magazine, Vol.64, ISSN 1974-9635, pp.13-22.
[R3] CICALA G., RECCA G., GRUBE D.J. (2009) “I materiali compositi auxetici: proprietà ed
applicazioni” COMPOSITI MAGAZINE, Anno IV, 13, pp.8-18.
[R4] ABATE L., BLANCO I., CICALA G., RECCA G., SCAMPORRINO A. (2009) “The
influence of chain ends on the thermal and rheological properties of some 40/60 PES/PEES
copolymers”, POLYMER ENGINEERING & SCIENCE, 49(8), pp 1477-1483.
[R5] CICALA G., G.CRISTALDI, G.RECCA, G.ZIEGMANN, A. EL-SABBAGH, M.DICKERT
(2009) “Properties and performances of various hybrid glass/natural fibre composites for
curved pipes”, MATERIALS AND DESIGN 30(7),pp. 2538-2542.
[R6] CICALA G., RECCA G., CARCIOTTO S., RESTUCCIA C.L., (2009) “Development of
epoxy/hyperbranched blends for RTM and VARTM applications: effect of a reactive diluent”
POLYMER ENGINEERING & SCIENCE 49(3), pp.577-584.
[R7] CICALA G., RECCA G., (2008) “Studies on epoxy blends modified with a hyperbranched
polyester” POLYMER ENGINEERING & SCIENCE 48(12), pp.2382-2388.
[R8] CICALA G., MAMO A., RECCA G., RESTUCCIA C.L., (2007) “Study on
Epoxy/Thermoplastic Blends Based on the Addition of a Novel Aromatic Block Copolymer”
POLYMER ENGINEERING & SCIENCE 47(12), pp.2027-2033.
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[R9] F.SAMPERI, C.PUGLISI, R.MESSINA, T.FERRERI, G.CICALA, A.RECCA, C.L.
RESTUCCIA, A.SCAMPORRINO (2007) “Thermal decomposition products of
copoly(arylene ether sulhone)s characterized by Direct Pyrolysis Mass Spectrometry”,
POLYMER DEGRADATION & STABILITY 92(7), pp.1304-1315.
[R10] CICALA C, MAMO A., RECCA G., RESTUCCIA C.L., (2007) “Synthesis and Thermal
Characterization of Some Novel ABA Block Copolymers”
MACROMOLECULAR
MATERIALS AND ENGINEERING 292(5), pp.588-597.
[R11] BLANCO I., CICALA G., LOFARO C., MOTTA O., RECCA G. (2006)
“Thermomechanical and morphological properties of epoxy resins modified with
functionalized hyperbranched polyester” POLYMER ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE,
Vol.46(11), pp.1502-1511.
[R12] AMBROGI V., COSCO S., CARFAGNA C., CICALA G., OLIVERI L., RECCA A. (2006)
“Comparison of the effect of epoxy microspheres on the thermomechanical and rheological
properties of an epoxy resin” POLYMER ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE, Vol.46(12),
pp.1739-1747
[R13] BARONE L., CARCIOTTO S., CICALA G., RECCA A. (2006) “Thermomechanical
properties of epoxy/poly(ε-caprolactone) blends”. POLYMER ENGINEERING AND
SCIENCE, VOL.46(11), PP.1576-1582.
[R14] ABATE L., BLANCO I., CICALA G., RECCA A.,RESTUCCIA C.L. (2006) “Thermal and
rheological
behaviour
of
some
aromatic
amino-ended
Polyethersulfone/Polyetherethersulfone copolymers” POLYMER DEGRADATION AND
STABILITY , VOL. 91, PP.3230-3236
[R15] CICALA G., R.LA SPINA, S.STURIALE, A.RECCA. (2006) “Influence of copolymer’s end
group and molecular weight on the rheological and thermomechanical properties of
epoxy/thermoplastic blends” JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE. vol. 101, pp.
250-257.
[R16] I. BLANCO, CICALA G., M. COSTA, A. RECCA. (2006) “Development of an epoxy system
characterised by low water absorption and high thermomechanical performances”
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE. vol. 100, pp. 4880.
[R17] L. ABATE, I. BLANCO, CICALA G., RITA LA SPINA, C.L.RESTUCCIA. (2006)
“Thermal and rheological behaviour of some random aromatic PES/PEES copolymers”
POLYMER DEGRADATION AND STABILITY. vol. 91, pp. 924-930.
[R18] CICALA G., ORIANA MOTTA, ANTONINO RECCA, CARMELO LUCA RESTUCCIA.
(2006). “Thermal and viscoelastic properties of epoxy blends modified with nano modifier for
RTM applications”. RIVISTA ITALIANA DI COMPOSITI E NANOTECNOLOGIE. vol. 1,
pp. 65-71 ISSN: 1826-4697.
[R19] PUGLISI C., SAMPERI F., CICALA G., RECCA A., RESTUCCIA C.L. (2006) “Combined
MALDI-TOF MS and NMR characterizations of Copoly(arylen ether sulphone)s”
POLYMER. vol. 47, pp. 1861-1874.
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[R20] CICALA G., A.RECCA, AND C.RESTUCCIA. (2005) “Influence of hydroxy-functionalised
hyperbranched polymers on the thermomechanical and morphological properties of epoxy
resins” POLYMER ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE. vol. 45(2), pp. 225-237.
[R21] C. CARFAGNA, V. AMBROGI, CICALA G., A. POLLICINO, A. RECCA, G. COSTA.
(2004) “Reactive microspheres as active fillers for epoxy resins” JOURNAL OF APPLIED
POLYMER SCIENCE. vol. 93(5), pp. 2031-2044 .
[R22] I.BLANCO, CICALA G., O.MOTTA AND A.RECCA. (2004) “Influence of the selected
hardener on the phase separation in epoxy/thermoplastic polymer blends” JOURNAL OF
APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE. vol. 94, pp. 361-371.
[R23] IGNAZIO BLANCO, CICALA G., CARMELO LO FARO, ANTONIO RECCA. (2003)
“Development of a toughened DGEBS/DDS system toward improved thermal and mechanical
properties by the addition of a tetrafunctional epoxy resin and a novel thermoplastic”.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE. vol. 89, pp. 268-273.
[R24] I. BLANCO, CICALA G., C. LO FARO, A. RECCA. (2003) “Improvement of
thermomechanical properties of a DGEBS/DDS system blended with a novel thermoplastic
copolymer by realization of a semi-IPN network” JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER
SCIENCE. vol. 88, pp. 3021-3025.
[R25] I.BLANCO, CICALA G., C.LOFARO, A.RECCA. (2003) “Thermomechanical properties
and morphology of blends of a novel thermoplastic co-polymer and epoxy resin” JOURNAL
OF POLYMER ENGINEERING. vol. 23 (3), pp.163.
PAPERS ON BOOKS
[BB1]
G.CICALA,
A.MAMO,
G.RECCA
AND
C.L.
RESTUCCIA
(2009)
“Thermoset/Thermoplastic blends: The effect of block copolymers”in "Special Topics on Materials
Science and Technology – An Italian Panorama", BRILL Publisher, Editors D.Acierno, D.Caputo,
R.Cioffi, A.D’Amore ISBN 978 90 04 17224 1.
PATENTS
[B1] G.CICALA, G.MELI, G.RECCA, S.URSINO (2009) “Device and method for the production
of cellular materials” WO 2009/109863 A2
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PROCEEDINGS ON NATIONAL AND INTERNATION CONFERENCES
[C1] G RECCA, G CICALA, L.OLIVERI, A LORATO (2009) “Delopments of Novel Composite
Cellular Materials based on the Auxetic Concept” , 17th International Conference on
Composite materials 27-31 July 2009, Edinburgh pp. 10-18.
[C2] G.CICALA,G.RECCA,G.ZIEGMANN,S.NIEMEYER
(2009)
“Development
of
Thermoplastic Interleaf Films Which Build up a Controlled Morphology for Toughening of
RTM Resins 17th International Conference on Composite materials 27-31 July 2009,
Edinburgh pp. 51-57.
[C3] G.CICALA, G.CRISTALDI, G.RECCA, G.ZIEGMANN A. ELSABBAGH AND M.
DICKERT (2009) “Solution for FRP Pipes: Technical and Economic Advantages of Natural
Fibers and of RTM Processing” 17th International Conference on Composite materials 27-31
July 2009, Edinburgh pp. 111-112.
[C4] G.CICALA, A.MAMO, A.RECCA, A.SCAMPORRINO (2009) “Amino terminated
polyethersulphones copolymers bearing bisphenylenic units in the backbone: synthesis and
characterization”, Atti del XIX Convegno Italiano di Scienza e Tecnologia delle
Macromolecole, Milano, 13-17 Settembre 2009, pp.2.20.
[C5] F.SAMPERI, G.CICALA, V.ASARISI, I.BLANCO (2009) “Synthesis and characterization
of disulfonated Poly(arylene ether sulfone) copolymers” Atti del XIX Convegno Italiano di
Scienza e Tecnologia delle Macromolecole, Milano, 13-17 Settembre 2009, pp.2.59.
[C6] G. CICALA , G.RECCA, F.SCARPA, A.LORATO (2009) “Novel cellular materials
showing auxetic behaviour: RTM processing and properties” Atti del XIX Convegno Italiano
di Scienza e Tecnologia delle Macromolecole, Milano 13-17 settembre 2009, pp.4.17.
[C7] G.CICALA, G.RECCA, F.SCARPA, A.LORATO (2009) “Composite cellular materials
showing auxetic behavior: a novel technology” Atti del VII Convegno Nazionale Sulla Scienza e
Tecnologia dei Materiali Tirrenia (PI) 9-12 Giugno 2009 pp.CO35.
G.CICALA, A.RECCA (2009) “Sulfonated
polyethersulfones: chemical structure and thermal properties” Atti del VII Convegno Nazionale Sulla Scienza
[C8] L.ABATE,
V.ASARISI,
I.BLANCO,
e Tecnologia dei Materiali Tirrenia (PI) 9-12 Giugno 2009 pp.P011.
[C9] G.CICALA, G.RECCA, G.CRISTALDI (2009) “Composites reinforced with natural fibres: influence
of the surface treatment and of the fiber form” Atti del VII Convegno Nazionale Sulla Scienza e Tecnologia
dei Materiali Tirrenia (PI) 9-12 Giugno 2009 pp.P044.
[C10] G.CICALA, G.RECCA (2009) “Epoxy nanocomposites modified on nanosilica and hyperbrancehd
polymers” Atti del VII Convegno Nazionale Sulla Scienza e Tecnologia dei Materiali Tirrenia (PI) 9-12
Giugno 2009 pp.P106.
[C11] G.CICALA, G.CRISTALDI, G.RECCA, G.ZIEGMANN, AL EL-SABBAGH, M.DICKERT
(2008) “Fibre naturali come alternativa economica per materiali compositi: confronto della
tecnica dell’Hand Lay Up con il Light RTM ed esempi per nuove strutture”, Atti del
Convegno Internazionale Advancing with Composites 2008, 29-30 Ottobre 2008.
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[C12] G.CICALA, G.CRISTALDI, G.RECCA, G.ZIEGMANN, Al EL-SABBAGH, M.DICKER
(2008) “An hybrid glass/hemp fibers solution FRP pipes: technical and economic advantages
of hand lay up vs light RTM” AIP Conference Proceedings (2008), 1042(IVth International
Conference on Times of Polymers (TOP) and Composites, 2008), 263-265
[C13] L.ABATE, I.BLANCO, G.CICALA, G.RECCA, A.SCAMPORRINO (2008) “Influenza dei
gruppi terminali sulle proprietà termiche e reologiche dei copolimeri random PES/PEES
(40/60)” Atti del VI Convegno Nazionale AICIng, Ischia, 25-27 Settembre 2008 p.47.
[C14] G.CICALA, A.MAMO, G.RECCA, C.L.RESTUCCIA (2008) “Epossidi/Termoplastico
effetto dell’addizione di copolimeri aromatici sulle proprietà termoreologiche” Atti del VI
Convegno Nazionale AICIng, Ischia, 25-27 Settembre 2008 p.139.
[C15] G.CICALA, S.CARCIOTTO, A.RECCA, C.L. RESTUCCIA (2008) “Miscele
epossido/iperramificato: studio dell’effetto di un diluente reattivo per la formulazione di
sistemi per RTM” Atti del VI Convegno Nazionale AICIng, Ischia, 25-27 Settembre 2008
p.143.
[C16] G.CICALA, A.MAMO, G.RECCA, A.SCAMPORRINO (2008) “Sintesi e caratterizzazione
di polieterisolfoni aromatici contenenti unità difeniliche” Atti del VI Convegno Nazionale
AICIng, Ischia, 25-27 Settembre 2008 p.152.
[C17] R.CAPONETTO, G.CICALA, G.DONGOLA, F.FILIPPINO, G.RECCA (2008)
“Embedding intelligence for RTM processa and monitoring and control” Proceedings of the
3rd International Conference on Smart Materials, Structures and Systems Edit by
P.Vincenzini et al.Advances in Science and Technology Vol.54-61, 2008 TransTech
Pubblications Ltd, Switzerland, pp.530-533
[C18] G.CICALA, A.MAMO, G.RECCA, C.L.RESTUCCIA (2008) “Studio di miscele
epossido/termoplastico: confronto delle proprietà reologiche e termiche” Atti del 9°
Convegno Nazionale AIMAT, Piano di Sorrento 29Giugno-2Luglio 2008, p.185.
[C19] G.CICALA, F.SAMPERI, A.RECCA, V.ASARISI, (2008) “Sintesi e caratterizzazione di
poli(arilen eteri-solfoni) funzionalizzati” Atti del 9° Convegno Nazionale AIMAT, Piano di
Sorrento 29Giugno-2Luglio 2008, p.189.
[C20] G.CICALA, G.CRISTALDI, G.RECCA, G.ZIEGMANN, A.ELSABBAGH, M.DICKERT,
(2008) “Studio sulla sostituzione di fibre di vetro naturali in tubi plastici fibro-rinforzati:
vantaggi tecnici e economici” Atti del 9° Convegno Nazionale AIMAT, Piano di Sorrento
29Giugno-2Luglio 2008, p.193.
[C21] AURELIANO, G.CICALA, L.OLIVERI, G.RECCA, A.SCAMPORRINO (2008) “Studio
sull’effetto di di ammine a struttura rigida su resine epossidiche per applicazioni avanzate”
Atti del 9° Convegno Nazionale AIMAT, Piano di Sorrento 29Giugno-2Luglio 2008, p.45
[C22] CICALA G, A.MAMO, G.RECCA, C.L.RESTUCCIA (2007)
“Study on
epoxy/thermoplastic blends based on the addition of aromatic block copolymers”
Eurofiller2007, Zalagaros, Ungheria, 26-31 Agosto 2007
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[C23] CICALA G, G.RECCA (2007) “Studies of the effect of the generation number on the
properties of epoxy/hyperbranched blends” Eurofiller2007, Zalagaros, Ungheria, 26-31
Agosto 2007
[C24] G.CICALA, A.MAMO, G.RECCA, C.L.RESTUCCIA (2007) “Study on the thermal and
rheological properties of some epoxy blends modified with aromatic polymers as matrices for
advanced composites” XVIII Convegno Nazionale di Scienza e Tecnologia delle
Macromolecole. Catania, 16-20 Settembre, 2007
[C25] A. AURELIANO, G.CICALA, L.OLIVERI, G.RECCA, A.SCAMPORRINO (2007)
“Sviluppo di resine epossidiche reticolate con ammine a struttura rigida per applicazioni
avanzate” XVIII Convegno Nazionale di Scienza e Tecnologia delle Macromolecole.
Catania, 16-20 Settembre, 2007
[C26] CICALA G., G.MAGNANO, A. RECCA, C.L.RESTUCCIA, F. SAMPERI, C. PUGLISI.
(2005) “Sintesi e Caratterizzazione di polieterisolfoni” XVII Convegno Nazionale di Scienza
e Tecnologia delle Macromolecole. Napoli, 11-15 Settembre, 2005. (pp. 84).
[C27] RECCA A., CICALA G, RESTUCCIA C.L., MAGNAGNO G., CARCIOTTO S. (2005)
“Thermomechanical properties of epoxy/thermoplastic blends based on the addition of novel
aromatic block copolymers” Convegno INSTM (Consorzio interuniversitario Nazionale Per la
Scienza e Tecnologia dei Materiali) 26/29-09-2005 Calaserena Village Maracalagonis
(Cagliari) Flumini di Quartu S. Elena (CA)
[C28] CICALA G., ORIANA MOTTA, ANTONINO RECCA, CARMELO RESTUCCIA. (2005)
“Thermal and viscoelastic properties of pure hybrid inorganic-organic epoxy
nanocomposites” XVII Convegno Nazionale di Scienza e Tecnologia delle Macromolecole.
Napoli, 11-15 Settembre, 2005. (pp. 384).
[C29] CICALA G., R.LA SPINA, S.STURIALE, A.RECCA. (2005) “Rheological and
thermomechanical properties of epoxy/thermoplastic blends : influence of copolymer’s end
group and molecular weight”. XVII Convegno Nazionale di Scienza e Tecnologia delle
Macromolecole. Napoli, 11-15 Settembre, 2005,. (pp. 72).
[C30] C. LO FARO, CICALA G., A. RECCA, D.SANDERS. (2003) “Crash behaviour of
composite materials : a DOE and fracture mechanics approach” Sampe International
Confererence 2003, Paris.
[C31] G.CICALA, C.LO FARO (2002) "Understanding crash performance : a fundamental
approach" The COMPOSIT workshop on "The Crashworthiness of Composite Transportation
Structures", Crowthorne (UK),3 Ottobre 2002.
[C32] G.CICALA, C. LOFARO (2002) "The effects of resin properties, lay up and fibers on the
energy absorption of composite tubes for crashworthy applications" Conference Proceedings,
8° HIGH-TECH CARS AND ENGINES, Modena, 30-31 Maggio 2002.
[C33] C.LO FARO, G. CICALA (2002) "Crash performance of composite tubes for motorsport
application ", Faraday Advance "Innovations in Materials Technology for Motorsport ",
Cranfield (UK), 20 Marzo 2002.
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