Elisa MORETTI

Position
Associate Professor
Telephone
041 234 6745
E-mail
elisam@unive.it
Academic discipline
General and Inorganic Chemistry [CHEM-03/A]
Website
https://www.unive.it/web/en/19197/people/elisam(personal record)
Office
Department of Molecular Sciences and Nanosystems
Website: https://www.unive.it/dep.dsmn
Where: Campus scientifico via Torino
Room: room 1S20 (ETA building, 1st floor) / research lab 1L13, 15, 17 (ETA building, 1st floor); research lab 2 (BETA building, 2nd floor)
Research Institute
Research Institute for Green and Blue Growth
Safety Role
Preposto di Laboratorio
Responsabile dell’Attività di Didattica e Ricerca in Laboratorio (RDRL)

Office hours

Please, email the professor (elisa.moretti@unive.it)

Teaching activity current year

Teaching activity previous years

Activities and research skills

Academic discipline
Chimica generale e inorganica [CHEM-03/A]
Settore Scientifico Disciplinare (SSD) affine
FONDAMENTI CHIMICI DELLE TECNOLOGIE [CHIM/07]
Geographic areas in which the research experience mainly applies
Internazionale: Europa, America Settentrionale, America Latina, Estremo Oriente
Known languages
Inglese (scritto: avanzato parlato: avanzato)
Spagnolo (scritto: avanzato parlato: avanzato)
Francese (scritto: base parlato: base)
Participation in editorial boards of scientific journals/book series
2020 Guest Editor of the Special Issue "Catalysis by Silica and Related Materials" of the International Scientific Journal "Catalysts" (ISSN 2073-4344).
2017 Guest Editor of the Special Issue "Mesoporous Silica Catalysts" of the International Scientific Journal "Materials" (ISSN 1996-1944).
2016 Guest Editor of the Special Issue "Ceria-based Catalysts" of the International Scientific Journal "Catalysts" (ISSN 2073-4344).

I am active in organizing workshops and symposia in the field of materials and technologies for energy & environment, among which: European Materials Research Society (E-MRS), Materials Research Society (MRS) Fall Meetings, American Nuclear Society (ANS), American Ceramic Society. I also regularly organize Summer and Winter Workshops for the International PhD Programme in Chemistry and seminars with international invited speakers at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice.



Participation as referees of national and international research projects
I am regularly acting as a reviewer for international highly qualified funding agencies and Institutions, including: Foundation for Science and Technology FCT (PT), National Science Centre (PL), Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research (SE), National Research and Development Agency (ANID) of the Ministry of Science, Technology, Knowledge and Innovation of Chile, Chilean National Science and Technology Commission (RCH), Italian Ministry of University and Research (IT), University of Insubria (IT), University of Verona (IT).
I am regularly acting as an expert/external/internal member/committee member for PhD defenses, selections for positions as researcher (both RTDa and RTDb, and post-doc). I have been requested my services from the following Institutions: University of Malaga (ES), University-CSIS of Seville (ES), Luleå University of Technology (SE), Ca’ Foscari University of Venice (IT), University of Milano-Bicocca (IT), University of Padova (IT), University of Catania (IT).
Main departmental research areas and fields
Area: Chimica Fisica e Materiali Linea: Catalisi
Area: Chimica Fisica e Materiali Linea: Fisica dei materiali
Area: Chimica Fisica e Materiali Linea: Green Chemistry
Area: Chimica Fisica e Materiali Linea: Materiali inorganici
Area: Chimica Fisica e Materiali
Progettazione e caratterizzazione di materiali compositi nanostrutturati per fotocatalisi
Description:
Design and characterization of nanostructured composite materials for photocatalysis
Keywords:
Inorganic chemistry, Nanosystems, Photochemistry
ATECO code:
[72] - ricerca scientifica e sviluppo
Preparazione e caratterizzazione di sistemi ossidici nanostrutturati per la purificazione di H2 a bordo dei veicoli
Description:
Synthesis and characterization of nanostructured oxide systems for the on-board H2 purification
Keywords:
Inorganic chemistry, Nanotechnology, Fuel cell technology
ATECO code:
[72] - ricerca scientifica e sviluppo
Composite nanostructures for electrochemical water splitting
SSD:
CHEM-03/A
Development of multi-component photoactive nanosystems for the CO abatement under solar light irradiation (photo-CO PROX)
SSD:
CHIM/03
Other members of the research group:
Letizia LICCARDO
Materiali (nanostrutturati e non) per fotonica e tecnologie solari
SSD:
FIS/01
Other members of the research group:
Elti CATTARUZZA
Francesco GONELLA
Enrico TRAVE
Alberto VOMIERO
Nanostructured oxide-based systems for the on-board H2 production and purification to feed PEMFCs
SSD:
CHIM/03
Other members of the research group:
Letizia LICCARDO
Aldo TALON
Titania-based homo and heterojunctions for the photodegradation of drugs and dyes for wastewater treatment
SSD:
CHIM/03
Other members of the research group:
Letizia LICCARDO
Development of DSSC photovoltaic cells for energy production through the recovery of by-products deriving from wine processing activities
Funding body:
European Social Fund (Fondo Sociale Europeo 2018 - Bando Regione Veneto)
Type:
POR FESR (2014-2020)
Role in the project:
LD
Starting date:
Year: 2018 Length in months: 12
Nanostructured photo/electro composites for the production of H2 and high added-value chemicals by water splitting and CO2 reduction (Nano-Plus)
Funding body:
MUR - Progetto finanziato dall’Unione Europea – NextGenerationEU Piano Nazionale di Ripresa e Resilienza (PNRR) Missione 4 Componente 2 Investimento 1.3
Type:
Bando Cluster Tecnologici Nazionali
Role in the project:
LD
Starting date:
Year: 2025 Length in months: 12

Publication highlights

Lushaj, Edlind; Bordin, Matteo; Akbar, Kamran; Liccardo, Letizia; Barroso-Martín, Isabel; Rodríguez-Castellón, Enrique; Vomiero, Alberto; Moretti, Elisa; Polo, Federico Highly Efficient Solar-Light-Driven Photodegradation of Metronidazole by Nickel Hexacyanoferrate Nanocubes Showing Enhanced Catalytic Performances in SMALL METHODS, vol. 9 (ISSN 2366-9608)
DOI 2025, Journal Article - ARCA card: 10278/5051702

Belay Ibrahim, Kassa; Ahmed Shifa, Tofik; Zorzi, Sandro; Getaye Sendeku, Marshet; Moretti, Elisa; Vomiero, Alberto Emerging 2D materials beyond mxenes and TMDs: Transition metal carbo-chalcogenides in PROGRESS IN MATERIALS SCIENCE, vol. 144, pp. 101287 (ISSN 0079-6425)
DOI - URL correlato 2024, Journal Article - ARCA card: 10278/5065381

Ibrahim K.B.; Shifa T.A.; Moras P.; Moretti E.; Vomiero A. Facile Electron Transfer in Atomically Coupled Heterointerface for Accelerated Oxygen Evolution in SMALL, vol. 19, pp. 2204765-2204775 (ISSN 1613-6829)
DOI 2023, Journal Article - ARCA card: 10278/5013428

Letizia Liccardo; Matteo Bordin; Polina M. Sheverdyaeva; Matteo Belli; Paolo Moras; Alberto Vomiero; Elisa Moretti Surface Defect Engineering in Colored TiO2 Hollow Spheres Toward Efficient Photocatalysis in ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS, vol. 33 (ISSN 1616-301X)
DOI 2023, Journal Article - ARCA card: 10278/5025500

Taranova, Anastasiia; Akbar, Kamran; Yusupov, Khabib; You, Shujie; Polewczyk, Vincent; Mauri, Silvia; Balliana, Eleonora; Rosen, Johanna; Moras, Paolo; Gradone, Alessandro; Morandi, Vittorio; Moretti, Elisa; Vomiero, Alberto Unraveling the optoelectronic properties of CoSbx intrinsic selective solar absorber towards high-temperature surfaces in NATURE COMMUNICATIONS, vol. 14, pp. 7280 (ISSN 2041-1723)
DOI - URL correlato 2023, Journal Article - ARCA card: 10278/5065402

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Curriculum vitae

CURRENT ACADEMIC POSITION

Since 2018 Associate Professor in Inorganic Chemistry at the Department of Molecular Sciences and Nanosystems, DSMN. Ca’ Foscari University of Venice (Italy).

Since 2024 UNESCO Chair-holder of "Aid4GEA - Technologies & Materials for Green & Energy Applications" Chair.

PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS

2011–2018 Researcher (junior and senior) at the Department of Molecular Sciences and Nanosystems, DSMN. Ca’ Foscari University of Venice (Italy).

2006-2011 Post-doctoral researcher at the Department of Chemistry. Ca' Foscari University of Venice.

2002-2004 Winner of a Fellowship from INSTM (Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per la Scienza e Tecnologia dei Materiali).

EDUCATION

2002-2005 Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences. Ca’ Foscari University of Venice.

1997-2002 Master’s Degree in Industrial Chemistry with full marks and Honours (110/110 cum Laude). Ca’ Foscari University of Venice.

1995-1997 Master's Degree as restorer of frescoes, wall paintings and stone materials (full marks). International University of Arts (UIA) of Venice.

1990-1995 High School Diploma in scientific studies.

RESEARCH ABROAD

2024 Visiting Professor at the Qingdao International Center for semiconductor Photoelectric nanomaterials, Qingdao University (China).

2004-Present Invited and Visiting Researcher at the Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Crystallography and Mineralogy, University of Málaga (Spain).

2012 Visiting Researcher at the Materials Science Institute-CSIC (National Research Council/University) of Seville (Spain).

2010-Present Funded research periods at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) of Grenoble (France) and ELETTRA Synchrotron of Trieste (Italy).

NATIONAL SCIENTIFIC HABILITATION (ASN)


In 2018 National Academic Habilitation as a Full Professor in Inorganic Chemistry, CHIM/03 (03/B1 – Fondamenti delle Scienze Chimiche e Sistemi Inorganici).

In 2022 National Academic Habilitation as a Full Professor in Principles of Chemistry for Applied Technologies, CHIM/07 (03/B2 – Fondamenti Chimici delle Tecnologie).

FUNDED PROJECTS

Since 2002 I have been involved in a series of national and international research projects. I received funds from the following funding Agencies: Ministry of University and Research (IT), European Social Funds (Fondo Sociale Europeo), Spanish Ministry of Education, Research and Investigation (ES), Ca’ Foscari University strategic funds (IT), Italian private Companies (IT).

PATENTS

4 European and Italian Patents.

COMMISSION OF TRUSTS

I am regularly acting as a reviewer for international highly qualified funding agencies and Institutions, including: Foundation for Science and Technology FCT (PT), National Science Centre (PL), Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research (SE), National Research and Development Agency (ANID) of the Ministry of Science, Technology, Knowledge and Innovation of Chile, Chilean National Science and Technology Commission (RCH), Italian Ministry of University and Research (IT), University of Insubria (IT), University of Verona (IT).

I am regularly acting as an expert/external/internal member/committee member for PhD defenses, selections for positions as researcher (both RTDa and RTDb). I have been requested my services from the following Institutions: University of Malaga (ES), University-CSIS of Seville (ES), Luleå University of Technology (SE), Ca’ Foscari University of Venice (IT), University of Milano-Bicocca (IT), University of Padova (IT), University of Catania (IT).

ORGANIZATION OF INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND SYMPOSIA
I am active in organizing workshops and symposia in the field of materials and technologies for energy & environment, among which: European Materials Research Society (E-MRS), Materials Research Society (MRS) Fall Meetings, American Nuclear Society (ANS), American Ceramic Society. I also regularly organize Summer and Winter Workshops for the International PhD Programme in Chemistry and seminars with international invited speakers at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice.

ACADEMIC COMMITTEES AND INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

I have a 20-year experience of teaching at the university level and training of highly qualified personnel.

Since 2022 Member of the Board of the Doctoral Programme of National Interest in Design for Made in Italy: identity, innovation and sustainability”.
2021-2023 Coordinator of the bachelor’s degree Programme in Science and Technologies for Cultural Heritage, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice.

Since 2022 Member of the Board of the Doctoral Programme in Sustainable Chemistry, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice.

Since 2020 Deputy-Coordinator of the International Doctorate Program in Chemistry, Delegate for the University of Venice (Inter-University PhD Program Venice-Trieste).

2021-2022 Coordinator of the bachelor’s degree Programme in Science and Technologies for Cultural Heritage, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice.

Since 2020 Deputy-Coordinator of the International Doctoral Programme in Chemistry, Delegate for the University of Venice (Inter-University PhD Program Venice-Trieste).

Since 2021 Teaching board of the Master Degree Programme in Science and Technologies for Cultural Heritage, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice.

Since 2021 Teaching board of the Bachelor Degree Programme in Science and Technologies for Cultural Heritage, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice.

2018-20 Delegate for Communication of the Department of Molecular Sciences and Nanosystems, DSMN, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice.

Since 2018 Member of the Board of the International Doctoral School in Chemistry (University Venice-Trieste).

2018-2021 Committee member for the optimization and use of Didactic Laboratories, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice.

2017-2020 Research Committee member of the DSMN.

2017-2022 Teaching board of the Master’s Degree Course in Science and Technology of Bio- and Nanomaterials, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice.

Since 2011 Faculty member of the DSMN.

CONSULTING SERVICE

Since 2006 Consulting service for several Italian Companies.

SPINOFF – INNOVATIVE START-UP

2021-Present Founder and scientific supervisor of the Spinoff ChEERS srl - Circular Economy for Energy Recycling Solutions, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice (Italy), working on a sustainable upcycling and valorization of industrial and agri-food wastes. www.cheers2.life.

ChEERS has been strongly financed by private companies and has received several awards at national level for the innovative approach and preliminary results, among which the Italian “Innovation Business Award ANGI 2021” – IV Edition in the category “Energy & Environment”.

RESEARCH ACTIVITY

Her research activity deals with inorganic materials chemistry and is focused primarily on the design of 0-2D nanocomposite materials, with controlled size, morphology, porosity, crystalline phases and optical properties, for environmental and energy-related applications (on board hydrogen photo- and thermal production/purification, hydrogen production by water splitting, water purification by photodegradation of dyes and drugs).

MEMBERSHIPS OF SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES

Since 2023 Member of the International Sigma Xi, Scientific Research Honor Society.

Since 2022 Member of the Eletrochemical Society ECS - Energy Technology Division.

Since 2019 Member of the American Ceramic Society ACerS - Engineering Ceramics Division (ECD).

Since 2019 Member of the National Council CIRCC, Interuniversity Consortium on Reactivity and Catalysis.

Since 2005 Member of the Italian Chemical Society SCI – Division of Inorganic Chemistry.

Since 2002 Member of the Scientific Council INSTM, National Interuniversity Consortium of Materials Science and Technology.