Katia Sparnacci

Katia Sparnacci is an Associate Professor at the University of Eastern Piedmont Amedeo Avogadro, affiliated with the Department of Science and Technological Innovation. Her research focuses on materials science, polymer chemistry, and nanotechnology, particularly in polycarbonate synthesis, nanoparticle design, and thin film engineering.

Research Highlights:

• Developing CO2-based telechelic polymers for sustainable materials.
• Stabilizing perovskite solar cells using chitosan derivatives.
• Investigating thermal degradation mechanisms in polymers.
• Engineering polystyrene brushes on silicon substrates.
• Creating conductive PEDOT nanostructured films.

Key Collaborations include partnerships with researchers like Monica Laus and Valentina Gianotti on projects funded by the European Commission and Italian regional bodies.