innovation
The SUSTAINANO project develops sustainable processes to transform bacterial cellulose into nanofillers for biodegradable packaging, cementitious mortars and specialty paper. Using innovative mechanical techniques, it aims to enhance material performance and promote more sustainable industrial applications.
How can Alpine mountain huts become more sustainable? The ReNoN project explores the integration of photovoltaic panels, small wind turbines, batteries, hydrogen and heat pumps, developing intelligent algorithms to optimise energy supply, reduce CO₂ emissions and keep costs under control.
The DefHent project brings together DII and IIT Delhi to develop high-entropy solid electrolytes for safer, more efficient batteries. Combining experiments, thermodynamic modelling and machine learning, the partnership advances materials science research and strengthens international cooperation.
Research conducted with the Universities of Bologna and Ferrara proposes an approach to coordinate inbound transportation in industrial supply chains. Analysis of more than 80,000 movements identified recurring flow structures and transformed them into templates for daily planning, reducing costs by almost 10% and computation times by more than 70%.
The AGO (Agents, Goals, Objects) methodology proposes a new way to analyze and manage business processes by focusing on agents, goals, and objects rather than individual activities. Combined with a formal knowledge base and agentic AI, AGO aims to make business processes more understandable, verifiable, collaborative, and adaptable.
Researchers at the University of Trento investigated natural rubber for sustainable solid-state cooling. By controlling crosslink density and adding organomodified nanoclays, they significantly improved elastocaloric performance, with up to a 12 °C temperature change and a 45% increase in heat absorbed per refrigeration cycle.
The research by Matteo Tomasi and Daniele Bortoluzzi contributes to the development of the new GPRM for the LISA mission. Dynamic modelling, experimental testing and mechanical design were used to identify the causes of LISA Pathfinder anomalies and develop solutions for a more precise and robust test-mass release.
Research at the University of Trento explores additively manufactured titanium lattice structures for future hip implants. Geometry, porosity and surface treatment are optimized to balance mechanical strength, fatigue resistance and bone integration, with the goal of creating implants that behave more like natural bone.
Silk and gelatin give rise to nanoparticles capable of recognizing and sequestering cytokines, the proteins that govern inflammation. This is the biomimetic technology of bioMIPs, born from the collaboration between the BIOtech Research Centre at the University of Trento and the Department of Biotechnology at the University of Verona.
The Green Co-Driver project developed a driving assistance system that balances energy efficiency and user acceptance. Tests with 72 participants showed up to 34% lower energy consumption and over 50% greater vehicle range.
Discover how LPSQ-based polymer nanocomposites containing functionalized alumina nanoparticles enhance heat transport in thermal interface materials (TIMs). The study highlights the role of interfacial interactions in designing flexible, highly thermally conductive materials for advanced thermal management of high-performance electronic devices.
The research group led by Ye Jixing, Gian-Franco Dalla Betta, and Lucio Pancheri develops advanced 3D silicon sensors with exceptional radiation hardness for particle physics experiments. From the LHC to the future FCC, these technologies aim to enhance detector precision, timing performance, and reliability under extreme radiation conditions.
