Current Position
Junior Researcher in General and Inorganic Chemistry (CHEM/03) at the Department of Chemistry "Giacomo Ciamician" of the University of Bologna.
Education
2022 Ph.D. in "Chemical Sciences" at the University of Camerino. Thesis title: Investigation of Interfacial and Transport Properties of LIBs/NIBs Anodes and Commercial SOFCs. Final grade: Excellent. Supervisor: Prof. Francesco Nobili.
2017 Master's degree in "Química" at the Instituto Superior Técnico of Lisbon. Thesis title: Iron-Oxide Based Anodes for Li-ion Batteries: Synthesis and Characterization. Final grade: 18/20. Supervisors: Prof. Maria de Fátima Grilo da Costa Montemor, Prof. Francesco Nobili.
2017 Master's degree in "Chemistry and Advanced Chemical Methodologies" at the University of Camerino. Thesis title: Iron-Oxide Based Anodes for Li-ion Batteries: Synthesis and Characterization. Final grade: 110L/110. Supervisor: Prof. Francesco Nobili.
2015 Bachelor's degree in "Chemical Sciences" at the University of Camerino. Thesis title: Electrochemical Characterization of Green Electrodes Based on Li4Ti5O12. Final grade: 110L/110. Supervisor: Prof. Francesco Nobili.
Professional Experience and Main Research Interests
2022-2023 Post-doc Researcher at the University of Camerino in the LabMATES research group (Prof. Francesco Nobili). Development of Sn-based anode materials and Prussian blue analog-based cathode materials for Na-ion batteries. Electrochemical characterization using impedance spectroscopy and calculation of the relaxation time distribution function of solid oxide cells (SOC, in collaboration with the University of Perugia - Prof. Linda Barelli). Development of direct and soft-hydrometallurgical recycling processes for spent Li-ion batteries (in collaboration with the company Midac S.p.A.).
Jan 2018 - Sep 2018 R&D Chemist at Orim S.p.A., Piediripa (MC). Development of hydrometallurgical processes for the recovery of valuable non-ferrous metals from special waste (spent catalysts, batteries, WEEE).
Dr. Antunes Staffolani's research activity focuses on the development of innovative, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly materials for Li-ion, Na-ion, and next-generation batteries (gen4 - solid-state Li batteries). Development of electrochemical characterization methodologies and diagnosis of reversible solid oxide cells (rSOC) through electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and calculation of the distribution (function) of relaxation times (DRT). Development of recycling methodologies for spent Li-ion batteries through direct and soft-hydrometallurgical processes.
Member of the Italian Chemical Society - Electrochemistry Division and the International Society of Electrochemistry (ISE).
Author and co-author of 14 articles, 2 book chapters, and 1 patent, in addition to 27 participations in national/international conferences through oral presentations and/or posters.
Reviewer for scientific journals: Materials (MDPI), Applied Sciences (MDPI), Batteries (MDPI), Materials Research Bulletin (Elsevier), Advanced Engineering Materials (Wiley-CH).
Research Projects
2023-present Researcher, Spoke 13, CN-MOST action - National Center for Sustainable Mobility (PNRR, NextGenerationEU). Development of materials for Li-ion and next-generation batteries, high-power devices, and PEM-FC. Recycling of spent Li-ion batteries and technology transfer.
2019-2021 Electric system research - Energy storage systems and their interfaces with networks - electrochemical storage. Synthesis and characterization of innovative anode materials for Li- and Na-ion batteries. Study of the electrode/electrolyte interface.
2021 Cross-sectoral Solutions for the Climate Transition (HORIZON-CL5-2021-D2-01) - Not funded. Be-CYCLIC project focused on the development of Gen 3b Li-ion batteries and their recycling.
Teaching Activities
Supervisor of 1 master's thesis, co-supervisor of 11 master's and bachelor's theses, and co-supervisor of 3 Ph.D. theses.
2023-2026 "General and Inorganic Chemistry" course - 56h - Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage (LMR/02) - University of Bologna.
2021 Tutor for "Physical Chemistry Laboratory I" - 27h - Chemical Sciences (L27) - University of Camerino.
2018 Tutor for "Analytical Chemistry Laboratory II" - 40h - Chemical Sciences (L27) - University of Camerino.
2017 Tutor for "Analytical Chemistry Laboratory II" - 42h - Chemical Sciences (L27) - University of Camerino.
2017 Tutor for "General and Inorganic Chemistry" - 14h - Nutrition Biology (L13) - University of Camerino.
International Experience
2024 PI of the teaching mobility project with the École Polytechnique de Montréal - Electrochemistry of processes occurring at the electrode/electrolyte interface, particularly in Ion-gated transistor systems.
