Vanessa Gatto

Vanessa Gatto is a researcher at the Department of Molecular Sciences and Nanosystems of Ca' Foscari University of Venice, focusing on Green Chemistry and Sustainable Materials. Her work spans biopolymer development, plastic waste valorization in construction, and eco-friendly tanning agents for the leather industry.

• Research Areas: Bioplastics from agri-food waste, end-of-life plastic recycling, catalysis, and cultural heritage restoration.
• Key Projects: 3S_4H SMART FOOD (Veneto Region POR-FESR 2020), Ecodesign of PPE (Veneto Region PORE-RDF 2014-2020), and SARR: Advanced Waste Recovery Systems.
• Collaborations: Works with Valentina Beghetto, Silvia Conca, and Stefano Paganelli on biopolymer synthesis and circular economy initiatives.

Her recent publications address sustainable polymer chemistry, with applications in plastic recycling and biodegradable materials. She is currently involved in EU-funded projects targeting carbon neutrality and industrial waste recovery.