Publications

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1. “Synthesis and characterization of block copolymers based on poly(p-benzamide) and poly(terephthalamide of p-aminobenzhydrazide)”, E. Marsano, E. Bianchi, G. Conio, A. Mariani, S. Russo, Polym. Commun. 1991, 32, 45 (London, UK).1991PolymerComm

2. “Direct synthesis of aromatic polyamides using the imidazole-triphenylphosphite system”, I. I. Ponomarev, A. Mariani, S. Russo, Polymer Comm. 1992, 33, 4197 (London, UK).1992PolymerComm

3. “High molecular weight aromatic polyamides by direct polycondensation”, S. Russo, A. Mariani, V. N. Ignatov, I. I. Ponomarev, Macromolecules 1993, 26, 4984-4985 (Washington DC, USA).1993Macromolecules

4. “Synthesis of block copolymers based on poly(p-benzamide) with a polyamide benzimidazole”, G. Conio, A. Tealdi, E. Marsano, A. Mariani, I.I. Ponomarev, Polymer Comm. 1994, 35, 1115 (London, UK).1994Polymer

5. “Role of reaction parameters in the direct synthesis of aromatic polyamides”, A. Mariani, S. L. E. Mazzanti, S. Russo, Can. J. Chem. 1995, 73, 1960 (Ottawa, Canada).1995CanJChem

6. “The fast activation of epsilon-caprolactam polymerization in quasi-adiabatic conditions”, S. Russo, A. Imperato, A. Mariani, F. Parodi, Macromol. Chem. Phys. 1995, 196, 3297 (Basel, CH).1995MacromolChemPhys

7. “Direct synthesis of aromatic polyamides”, S. Russo, A. Mariani, S.L.E. Mazzanti, Macrom. Symp. 1997, 118, 73 (Basel, CH).1997MacromolSymp1

8. “Synthesis of poly(p-phenylene terephthalamide) in presence of polymer matrices”, S. Russo, A. Mariani, G. Ruggeri, G. Conio, Macrom. Symp. 1997, 122, 1-6 (Basel, CH).1997MacromolSymp2

9. “Synthesis of hyperbranched aromatic polyamides by direct polycondensation”, S. Russo, A. Boulares, A. Mariani, Macromol. Symp. 1998, 128, 13 (Basel, CH).

10. “Hyperbranched aramids by direct polyamidation of two reactant systems: synthesis and properties”, S. Russo, A. Boulares, A. DaRin, A. Mariani, M.E. Cosulich, Macromol. Symp. 1999, 143, 309 (Basel, CH).1999MacromolSymp

11. “Performance evaluation of hyperbranched aramids as potential supports for protein immobilization”, M.E. Cosulich, S. Russo, S. Pasquale, A. Mariani, Polymer, 2000, 41, 4951 (London, UK).2000Polymer2

12. “Synthesis and characterization of epsilon-caprolactam/L-phenylalanine copolymers”, A. Demicheli, S. Russo, A. Mariani, Polymer, 2000, 41, 1481 (London, UK).2000Polymer

13. “Synthesis, Characterization and Properties of a Hyperbranched Aromatic Polyamide: Poly(ABZAIA)”, O. Monticelli, R. Mendichi, S. Bisbano, A. Mariani, S. Russo, Macromol. Chem. Phys. 2000, 201, 2123 (Basel, CH).2000MacromolChemPhys

14. “A Study on the N-Allylation Reaction of Aromatic Polyamides. 1. Poly(p-phenylene terephthalamide)”, S. Russo, E. Bianchi, A. Congiu, A. Mariani, R. Mendichi, Macromolecules, 2000, 33(12), 4390-4397 (Washington DC, USA).2000Macromolecules

15. “Hyperbranched aramids by the A2+B3 vs. AB2 approach: influence of the reaction conditions on structural development”, O. Monticelli, A. Mariani, B. Voit, H. Komber, R. Mendichi, V. Pitto, D. Tabuani, S. Russo, High Perform. Polym., 2001, 13, S45-S59 (London, UK).2001HighPerforPolym

16. “Frontal Ring-Opening Metathesis Polymerization (FROMP) of Dicyclopentadiene”, A. Mariani, S. Fiori, Y. Chekanov, J. A. Pojman, Macromolecules 2001, 34, 6539-6541 (Washington DC, USA).2001Macromolecules

17. “Synthesis, characterization, and properties of a novel acrylic terpolymer with pendant perfluoropolyether segments”, E. Casazza, A. Mariani, L. Ricco and S. Russo, Polymer 2002, 43, 1207-1214 (London, UK).2002Polymer

18. “Poly(p-phenylene terephthalamide)-based nanocomposites obtained by matrix polycondensation. Synthesis and solid state NMR characterization”, R. Simonutti, A. Mariani, P. Sozzani, S. Bracco, M. Piacentini, S. Russo, Macromolecules 2002, 35(9), 3563-3568 (Washington DC, USA).2002Macromolecules

19. “Interpenetrating polydicyclopentadiene/polyacrylate networks obtained by simultaneous non-interfering frontal polymerization”, S. Fiori, A. Mariani, L. Ricco, S. Russo, e-Polymers 2002, 029, 1-10 (rivista on-line con referee).2002e-polymers029

20. “Fast-Activated Anionic Polymerization of epsilon-Caprolactam in Suspension, 1. Role of the Continuous Phase on Characteristics and Properties of Powdered PA6”, L. Ricco, O Monticelli, S. Russo, A. Paglianti, A. Mariani, Macromol. Chem. Phys. 2002, 203, 1436-1444 (Basel, CH).2002MacromolChemPhys

21. “Synthesis and Characterization of a Polyester/Styrene Resin Obtained By Frontal Polymerization”, S. Fiori, G. Malucelli, A. Mariani, L. Ricco, E. Casazza, e-Polymers, 2002, 057, 1-10 (rivista on-line con referee).2002e-polymers057

22. “First Synthesis of a Polyurethane by Frontal Polymerization”, S. Fiori, A. Mariani, L. Ricco, S. Russo, Macromolecules 2003, 36, 2674 (Washington DC, USA).2003Macromolecules

23. “Synthesis and Characterization of a Polyurethane Prepared by Frontal Polymerization”, A. Mariani, S. Bidali, S. Fiori, G. Malucelli, E. Sanna, e-Polymers 2003, 44, 1-9 (rivista on-line con referee).2003e-polymers044

24. “Synthesis, characterisation and properties of aramid copolymers prepared from AB and AB2 monomers”, O. Monticelli, S. Fiori, A. Mariani, S. Russo, H. Komber, e-Polymers, 2003, 055, 1-18 (rivista on-line con referee).2003e-polymers055

25. “Relevance of purification procedures in the direct synthesis of poly(p-phenylene terephthalamide) from its dimer”, A. Mariani, O. Monticelli, S. Fiori, S. Russo, e-Polymers, 2003, 059, 1-7 (rivista on-line con referee).2003e-polymers059

26. “Frontal Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization of tri(ethylene glycol) dimethacrylate”, S. Bidali, S. Fiori , G. Malucelli, A. Mariani, e-Polymers, 2003, 060, 1-12 (rivista on-line con referee).2003e-polymers060

27. “Synthesis and characterization of unsaturated polyester resins cured by frontal polymerization”, S. Fiori, A. Mariani, S. Bidali, G. Malucelli, e-Polymers 2004, 01, 1 (rivista on-line con referee).2004e-polymers001

28. “UV-ignited Frontal Polymerization of an Epoxy Resin”, A. Mariani, S. Bidali, S. Fiori, M. Sangermano, G. Malucelli, R. Bongiovanni, A. Priola, J. Polym. Sci. Polym. Chem. Ed., 2004, 42(9), 2066-2072 (Hoboken, USA).2004JPolymSciA

29. “Design and synthesis of novel dihydroxyindole-2-carboxylic acids as HIV-1 integrase inhibitors”, M. Sechi, G. Angotzi, R. Dallocchio, A. Dessì, F. Carta, L. Sannia, A. Mariani, S. Fiori, T. Sanchez, L. Movsessian, C. Plasencia, N. Neamati, Antiviral Chemistry & Chemotherapy, 2004, 15(1), 67-82 (Blackwell Scientific Publications, Oxford, UK).2004AntChem

30. “New Vistas in Frontal Polymerization”, A. Mariani, S. Fiori, S. Bidali, G. Malucelli, L. Ricco, Macromol. Symp. 2004, 218, 1-9 (Basel, CH).2004MacromolSymp

31. “Visualization of monomer and polymer inside porous stones by using X-ray tomography”, A. Brunetti, E. Princi, S. Vicini, S. Pincin, S. Bidali, A. Mariani, Nucl. Instr. and Meth. B 2004, 222, 235-241 (Amsterdam, NL).2004NuclInstrMethB

32. “Preparation and characterization of a new nanocomposite system based on dendrimer/carbon nanotubes pair”, L. Ricco, J. Alongi, L. Valentini, I. Armentano, A. Mariani, S. Russo, J. M. Kenny Journal of Nanostructured Polymers and Nanocomposites 2005, 1, 5-12.2005JNanostructPolymNanocomp

33. “Interaction of oxygen with nanocomposites made of n-type conducting polymers and carbon nanotubes: Role of charge transfer complex formation between nanotubes and poly(3-octylthiophene)”, L. Valentini, I. Armentano, J.M. Kenny, S. Bidali, A. Mariani,Thin Solid Films 2005, 476 (1), 162-167 (Losanna, CH).2005ThinSolidFilms

34. “Numerical modeling and experimental study of the frontal polymerization of the diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A/diethylenetriamine epoxy system”, E. Frulloni, M. M. Salinas , L. Torre , A. Mariani , J. M. Kenny, J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2005, 96, 1756-1766 (Hoboken, USA).2005JApplPolymSci

35. “Frontal polymerization of acrylic monomers for the consolidation of stone”, S. Vicini, A. Mariani, E. Princi, S. Bidali, S. Pincin, S. Fiori, E. Pedemonte, A. Brunetti, Polym. Adv. Technol. 2005, 16(4), 293-298 (Chichester, UK).2005PolymAdvTechnol

36. “Self-Ignition of Polymerization Fronts with convection: the ‘Rainstorm Effect’” S. Bidali, A. Ducrot, A. Mariani, M. Rustici, e-Polymers 2005, no. 044 (rivista on-line con referee).2005e-polymers044

37. “Selective Interaction of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes with Conducting Dendrimer”, L. Valentini, I. Armentano, L. Ricco, J. Alongi, G. Pennelli, A. Mariani, S. Russo, J. Kenny, Diamond and Related Materials, 2006, 15, 95-99 (Raleigh, NC, USA).2006DiamondRelMat

38. “Enhancement of photoelectrical properties in polymer nanocomposites containing modified single walled carbon nanotubes by conducting dendrimer” L. Valentini, F. Mengoni, I. Armentano, J. M. Kenny, L. Ricco, J. Alongi, M. Trentini, S. Russo, and A. Mariani, J. Appl. Phys. 2006, 99, 114305-114309.2006JApplPhys

39. “Hyperbranched Molecular Structures with Potential Antiviral Activity: Derivatives of 5,6-Dihydroxyindole-2-Carboxylic Acid”, M. Sechi, F. Casu, I. Campesi, S. Fiori, A. Mariani, Molecules, 2006, 11, 968-977.2006Molecules

40. “Synthesis and Characterization of Epoxy Resin-Montmorillonite Nanocomposites Obtained by Frontal Polymerization” A. Mariani, S. Bidali, G. Caria, O. Monticelli, S. Russo, J. M. Kenny, Journal of Polymer Science: Part A: Polymer Chemistry, 2007, 45, 2204.2007JPolymSciA2

41. “Polymeric nanocomposites containing polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes prepared via frontal polymerization”, A. Mariani, V. Alzari, O. Monticelli, J.A. Pojman, G. Caria, Journal of Polymer Science: Part A: Polymer Chemistry, 2007, 45, 4514-4521.2007JPolymSciA1

42. “Synthesis and Photoelectrical Properties of Carbon Nanotube–Dendritic Porphyrin Light Harvesting Molecule Systems”,  L. Valentini, M. Trentini, F. Mengoni, J. Alongi, I. Armentano, L. Ricco, A. Mariani, J.M. Kenny, Diam. Relat. Mater. 2007, 16, 658.2007DiamondRelMat

43. “X-ray tomography as an estimation technique for wood consolidation by frontal polymerization” A. Brunetti, A. Mariani, S. Bidali, Il Nuovo Cimento C, 2007, 30, 407-413 (Roma, Italy).2007NuovoCimentoC

44. “Frontal polymerization of Diurethane Diacrylates”, A. Mariani, S. Fiori, S. Bidali, V. Alzari, G. Malucelli, J Polym Sci, Part A: Polym Chem, 2008, 46, 3344.2008JPolymSciA1

45. “Phosponium-based ionic liquids as a new class of radical initiators and their use in gas-free frontal polymerization”, A. Mariani, D. Nuvoli, V. Alzari, M. Pini, Macromolecules 2008, 41, 5191-5196 (web release: June 21, 2008).2008Macromolecules

46. “Frontal polymerization as a convenient technique for the consolidation of Tuff”, A. Mariani, S. Bidali, P. Cappelletti, G. Caria, A. Colella, A. Brunetti, V. Alzari, e-Polymers 2009, 064, 1-12.2009e-Polymers

47. “Poly(N,N-dimethylacrylamide) Hydrogels obtained by frontal polymerization”, G. Caria, V. Alzari, O. Monticelli, D. Nuvoli, J.M. Kenny, A. Mariani, J Polym Sci, Part A: Polym Chem, 2009, 47(5), 1422- 1428.2009JPolymSciA

48. “Frontal polymerization as a new method for developing drug controlled release systems (DCRS) based on polyacrylamide”, E. Gavini, A. Mariani, G. Rassu, S. Bidali, G. Spada, M.C. Bonferoni, P. Giunchedi, Eur. Polym. J. 2009, 45, 690-699. (Oxford, UK).2009EurPolymJ

49. “Synthesis and evaluation of different fatty acid esters formulated into Precirol® ATO-based lipid nanoparticles as vehicles for topical delivery”, V. Sanna, A. Mariani, G. Caria, M. Sechi Chem. Pharm. Bull. 2009, 57(7), 680-684.2009ChemPharmBull

50. “Stimuli responsive hydrogels prepared by frontal polymerization”, V. Alzari, O. Monticelli, D. Nuvoli, J.M. Kenny, A. Mariani, Biomacromolecules 2009, 10(9), 2672-2677 (Washington DC, USA).2009Biomacromolecules

51. “New sets of solubility parameters of linear and crosslinked aromatic polyamides” S. Fiori, O. Monticelli, V. Alzari, A. Mariani, J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2010, 115(6), 3155-3160 (published online: November 2nd, 2009).2009JApplPolymSci

52. “Frontal Cationic Curing of Epoxy Resins” S. Scognamillo, A. Mariani, C. Bounds, M. Luger, J.A. Pojman, J Polym Sci, Part A: Polym Chem 2010, 48, 2000-20052010JpolSciA

53. “Thermoresponsive Super Water Absorbent Hydrogels Prepared by Frontal Polymerization” S. Scognamillo, V. Alzari, D. Nuvoli, A. Mariani J Polym Sci, Part A: Polym Chem 2010, 48, 2486-2490.2010JPolymSciA_2

54. “Effect of lipid nanoparticles containing alcohols having different chain length on the ex vivo skin permeability of Econazole nitrate” V. Sanna, G. Caria, A. Mariani Powder Technology 2010, 201, 32-36.2010PowderTechnology

55. “Hybrid Organic /Inorganic Epoxy Resins Prepared by Frontal Polymerization”, S. Scognamillo, V. Alzari, D. Nuvoli, A. Mariani J Polym Sci, Part A: Polym Chem 2010, 48, 4721–4725.2010JPolymSciA_3

56. “Stimuli-Responsive Polymer Hydrogels Containing Partially Exfoliated Graphite”, V. Alzari, A. Mariani, O. Monticelli, L. Valentini, D. Nuvoli, M. Piccinini, S. Scognamillo, S. Bittolo Bon, J. Illescas, J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Pol. Chem., 2010, Vol. 48, 5375–5381.2010JPolymSciA_4

57. “Investigation of furo[2,3-h]- and pyridazino[3,4-f]cinnolin-3-ol scaffolds as substrates for the development of novel HIV-1 integrase inhibitors” M. F. Y. Gomaa, N. Pala, M. Derudas, J. A.-E. Hasanen, E.-S H. E.-Tamany, P. Casule, A. Mariani, Mario Sechi, Arkivoc, 2011, IX, 1-142011Arkivoc

58. “High Concentration Few-layer Graphene Sheets Obtained by Liquid Phase Exfoliation of Graphite in Ionic Liquid”, D. Nuvoli, L. Valentini, V. Alzari, S. Scognamillo, S. Bittolo Bon, M. Piccinini, J. Illescas, A. Mariani, J. Mater. Chem., 2011, 21, 3428-3431.2011JMaterChem_1

59. “Graphene-containing thermoresponsive nanocomposite hydrogels of poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) prepared by frontal polymerization”, V. Alzari, D. Nuvoli, S. Scognamillo, M. Piccinini, E. Gioffredi, G. Malucelli, S. Marceddu, M. Sechi, V. Sanna, A. Mariani, J. Mater. Chem., 2011, 21, 8727-8733, DOI: 10.1039/C1JM11076D.2011JMaterChem_2

60. “Novel docetaxel-loaded nanoparticles based on poly(lactide-co-caprolactone) and poly(lactide-co-glycolide-co-caprolactone) for prostate cancer treatment: formulation, characterization, and cytotoxicity studies” V. Sanna, A.M. Roggio, A.M. Posadino, A. Cossu, S. Marceddu, A. Mariani, V. Alzari, S. Uzzau, G. Pintus, M. Sechi, Nanoscale Research Letters 2011, 6, 2602011NanoscaleResLett

61. “Thermoresponsive Super Water Absorbent Hydrogels Prepared by Frontal Polymerization of N-Isopropyl Acrylamide and 3-Sulfopropyl Acrylate Potassium Salt”, S. Scognamillo, V. Alzari, D. Nuvoli, J. Illescas, S. Marceddu, A. Mariani, J. Polym. Sci. Part A: Polym. Chem., 2011, 49(5), 1228-1234.2011JPolymSciA2

62. “Wettability and switching of electrical conductivity in UV irradiated graphene oxide films” S. Bittolo Bon, M. Piccinini, A. Mariani, J.M. Kenny, L. Valentini, Diamond Rel. Mater. 2011, 20(7), 871-874.2011DiamondRelMat1

63. “Synthesis and characterization of poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate copolymers containing azobenzene groups prepared by frontal polymerization” J. Illescas, Y.S. Ramirez-Fuentes, E. Rivera, O.G. Morales-Saavedra, A. A. Rodríguez-Rosales, V. Alzari, D. Nuvoli, S. Scognamillo, A. Mariani J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem., 2011, 49, 3291-3298 – DOI: 10.1002/pola.24765.2011JPolymSciA1

64. “In situ production of high filler content graphene-based polymer nanocomposites by reactive processing”, V. Alzari, D. Nuvoli, R. Sanna, S. Scognamillo, M. Piccinini, J.M. Kenny G. Malucelli, A. Mariani, J. Mater. Chem., 2011, 21, 16544-16549. DOI: 10.1039/c1m12104a.2011JMaterChem_3

65. “Synthesis and Optical Characterization of Photoactive Poly(2-phenoxyethyl acrylate) Copolymers Containing Azobenzene Units, Prepared by Frontal Polymerization Using Novel Ionic Liquids as Initiators” J. Illescas, Y.S. Ramirez-Fuentes, E. Rivera, O.G. Morales-Saavedra, A. A. Rodríguez-Rosales, V. Alzari, D. Nuvoli, S. Scognamillo, A. Mariani J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem., 2012, 50, 821-830 – DOI: 10.1002/pola.258372012JPolymSciA1

66. “Polymer Hydrogels of 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate and Acrylic Acid Obtained by Frontal Polymerization” Roberta Sanna, Valeria Alzari, Daniele Nuvoli, Sergio Scognamillo, Salvatore Marceddu, Alberto Mariani J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem., 2012, 50, 1515–1520 – DOI: 10.1002/pola.25913.2012JPolymSciA2

67. “Preparation and Optical Characterization of Two Photoactive Poly(bisphenol A ethoxylate diacrylate) Copolymers Containing Designed Amino-Nitro-Substituted Azobenzene Units, Obtained via Classical and Frontal Polymerization, Using Novel Ionic Liquids as Initiators” Javier Illescas, Jesus Ortız-Palacios, Jair Esquivel-Guzman, Yessica S. Ramirez-Fuentes, Ernesto Rivera, Omar G. Morales-Saavedra, Antonio A. Rodrıguez-Rosales, Valeria Alzari, Daniele Nuvoli, Sergio Scognamillo, Alberto Mariani J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem., 2012, 50, 1906–1916 – DOI: 10.1002/pola.259622012JPolymSciA3

68. “Synthesis and Characterization of Graphene-Containing Thermoresponsive Nanocomposite Hydrogels of Poly(N-vinylcaprolactam) Prepared by Frontal Polymerization”, Roberta Sanna, Davide Sanna, Valeria Alzari, Daniele Nuvoli, Sergio Scognamillo, Massimo Piccinini, Massimo Lazzari, Emilia Gioffredi, Giulio Malucelli, Alberto Mariani, J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem., 2012, 50, 4110-4118 – DOI: 10.1002/pola.26215.2012JPolymSciA4

69. Scognamillo S, Gioffredi E, Piccinini M, Lazzari M, Alzari V, Nuvoli D, Sanna R, Piga D, Malucelli G, Mariani A. Synthesis and Characterization of Nanocomposites of Thermoplastic Polyurethane with both Graphene and Graphene Nanoribbon Fillers. POLYMER, 2012, vol. 53, p. 4019-4024, ISSN: 0032-3861, doi: 10.1016/j.polymer.2012.07.020.2012Polymer

70. Sanna V, Roggio AM, Silani S, Piccinini M, Marceddu S, Mariani A, Sechi M. Development of novel cationic chitosan-and anionic alginate–coated poly(d,l-lactide-co-glycolide) nanoparticles for controlled release and light protection of resveratrol. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NANOMEDICINE, 2012, vol. 7, p. 5501-5516, ISSN: 1178-2013, doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/IJN.S36684.2012_International Journal of Nanomedicine

71. “The production of concentrated dispersions of few-layer graphene by the direct exfoliation of graphite in organosilanes” Nuvoli, D.; Alzari, V.; Sanna, R.; Scognamillo, S.; Piccinini, M.; Peponi, L.; Kenny, J.M.; Mariani, A., NANOSCALE RESEARCH LETTERS, 2012, 7, 1-7, DOI: 10.1186/1556-276X-7-6742012 Nanoscale Res Let

72. Daniele Nuvoli, Valeria Alzari, Roberta Sanna, Sergio Scognamillo, Jenny Alongi, Giulio Malucelli, Alberto Mariani “Synthesis and characterization of graphene-based nanocomposites with potential use for biomedical applications”, J Nanopart Res 2013, 15, 1512.2013JNanopartRes1

73. “Multistimuli-responsive hydrogels of poly(2-acrylamido-2-methyl-1-propanesulfonic acid) containing graphene”, Alzari, V., Nuvoli, D., Sanna, R., Peponi, L., Piccinini, M., Bittolo Bon, S., Marceddu, S., Valentini, L., Kenny, J. M., Mariani, A., Colloid and Polymer Science 2013, 291 (11), 2681-2687.2013ColloidPolymerScience

74. “Organic-Inorganic IPNs And Hybrid Polymer Materials Prepared By Frontal Polymerization”, Illescas, J., Sanna, R., Alzari, V., Nuvoli, D., Rivera, E., Mariani, A., J Polym Sci part A: Polym Chem 2013, 51 (21), 4618-46252013JPolymSci

75. “Poly(N-vinylcaprolactam) nanocomposites containing nanocrystalline cellulose: a green approach to thermoresponsive hydrogels”, Sanna, R., Fortunati, E., Alzari, V., Nuvoli, D., Terenzi, A., Casula, M.F., Kenny, J.M., Mariani, A., Cellulose 2013, 20 (5), 2393-2402.2013Cellulose

76. “Tailoring the physical properties of polymeric nanocomposite films by the insertion of graphene and other nanoparticles”, Alzari, V., Sanna, V., Biccai, S., Caruso, T., Politano, A., Scaramuzza, N., Sechi, M., Piccinini, M., Nuvoli, D., Sanna, R., Marceddu, S., Mariani, A., Composites: Part B 2014, 60, 29-352014CompositesPart B_1

77. “Frontal cationic curing of epoxy resins in the presence of defoaming or expanding compounds” Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Sergio Scognamillo, Chris Bounds, Suman Thakuri, Alberto Mariani, Qinglin Wu and John A. Pojman, 2014, 131(11), 40339-40349, DOI: 10.1002/app.403392014JApplPolymSci

78. “Exfoliated Graphene into Highly Ordered Mesoporous Titania Films:Highly Performing Nanocomposites from Integrated Processing” Luca Malfatti, Paolo Falcaro, Alessandra Pinna, Barbara Lasio, Maria F. Casula, Danilo Loche, Andrea Falqui, Benedetta Marmiroli, Heinz Amenitsch, Roberta Sanna, Alberto Mariani, and Plinio Innocenzi, dx.doi.org/10.1021/am4027407, ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 2014, 6, 795−8022014 ACS Appl Mater Interfaces

79. “Preparation and characterization of polymeric nanocomposites containing exfoliated tungstenite at high concentrations” Nuvoli, D., Rassu, M., Alzari, V., Sanna, R., Malucelli, G., Mariani, A., Composites Science and Technology, 2014, 96, 97-102.2014_Composites Science and Technology

80. “Advances in the frontal ring opening metathesis polymerization of dicyclopentadiene” Andrea Ruiu, Davide Sanna, Valeria Alzari, Daniele Nuvoli and Alberto Mariani, J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem., 2014, 52(19), 2776-2780. Article first published online: 15 JUL 2014 | DOI: 10.1002/pola.27301.2014JPolymSciA1

81. “Sol–gel chemistry for graphene–silica nanocomposite films” Plinio Innocenzi, Luca Malfatti, Barbara Lasio, Alessandra Pinna, Danilo Loche, Maria F. Casula, Valeria Alzari and Alberto Mariani, New J. Chem. 2014, 38, 3777- DOI: 10.1039/c4nj00535j.2014NewJChem

82. “Three component terpolymer and IPN hydrogels with response to stimuli”, V. Alzari, A. Ruiu, D. Nuvoli, R. Sanna, J. Illescas Martinez, D. Appelhans, B. Voit, S. Zschoche, A. Mariani, Polymer 2014, 55, 5305 – 5313; DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2014.09.004.2014Polymer

83. “Single step green synthesis and characterization of gold-conjugated polyphenol nanoparticles with antioxidant and biological activities” Sanna V, Pala N, Dessì G, Manconi P, Mariani A, Rassu M, Crosio C, Iaccarino C, Sechi M. International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2014, 9, 4935–49512014_IntJNanoMedicine

84. “Graphene-mediated surface enhanced Raman scattering in silica mesoporous nanocomposite films” Davide Carboni, Barbara Lasio, Valeria Alzari, Alberto Mariani, Danilo Loche, Maria F. Casula, Luca Malfatti and Plinio Innocenzi, Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2014, 16(47), 25809-25818, DOI: 10.1039/c4cp03582h.2014_PhysChemChemPhys

85. “Poly(ionic liquid)s derived from 3-octyl-1-vinylimidazolium bromide and N-isopropylacrylamide with tunable properties”, J. Illescas, M. Casu, V. Alzari, D. Nuvoli, M. A. Scorciapino, R. Sanna, V.Sanna, A. Mariani, J Polym Sci part A: Pol Chem 2014, 52(24), 3521-35322014JPolymSciA2

86. “Preparation and interaction study between fullerene and graphene in a polymeric matrix”, Valeria Alzari, Gerardo Zaragoza-Galán, Daniele Nuvoli, Javier Illescas, Ernesto Rivera, Vanna Sanna, Alberto Mariani, Composites Science and Technology, 2015, 110, 217–223

87. “Polymeric nanoparticles encapsulating White tea extract for nutraceutical application” Sanna V, Lubinu G, Madau P, Pala N, Mariani A, Sechi M. J. Agric. Food Chem. 2015, 63, 2026−2032, DOI: 10.1021/jf505850q

88. “Effect of Chitosan concentration on PLGA microcapsules for controlled release and stability of resveratrol” Sanna V, Roggio AM, Pala N, Marceddu S, Lubinu G, Mariani A, Sechi M. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2015, 72, 531-536.2015_IntJournalBiolMacromolecules

89. “Synthesis and Characterization of Functionally Gradient Materials Obtained by Frontal Polymerization”, Daniele Nuvoli, Valeria Alzari, John A. Pojman, Vanna Sanna, Andrea Ruiu, Davide Sanna, Giulio Malucelli, and Alberto Mariani*, ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 2015, 7, 3600−3606; DOI: 10.1021/am507725k

90.