Valentina Sessini

Valentina Sessini is a Researcher at the Department of Organic Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry, Universidad de Alcalá (UAH), as part of the Ramón y Cajal Fellowship Program. Her research focuses on sustainable catalytic processes involving organometallic compounds and the development of biodegradable polymeric materials with advanced functionalities like piezoelectricity and shape-memory effects.

Key projects include the design of multifunctional bioplastics for energy harvesting applications (2023-2027, funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science) and tailoring biopolymer systems for piezoelectric composites (2022-2024). She also participates in the EU-funded PRIORITY COST Action (2021-2025) addressing plastic pollution solutions.

Her research interests span catalytic polymerization, green chemistry, and the synthesis of biodegradable materials with applications in energy, packaging, and biomedical fields. Notable contributions include studies on poly-L-lactic acid (PLA) modifications, nanocomposite design, and catalyst development for sustainable polymer production.

Publications highlight advancements in shape-memory polymers, piezoelectric bioplastics, and catalytic processes for renewable monomers. Her work often integrates experimental and mechanistic studies to advance the scalability of eco-friendly materials.