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- Title
Celebrating Maurizio Prato's Passion, Talent and Imagination.
- Authors
Bianco, Alberto; Bonchio, Marcella; Bonifazi, Davide; Da Ros, Tatiana; Maggini, Michele; Mateo‐Alonso, Aurelio; Tecilla, Paolo
- Abstract
This article introduces a special collection of papers dedicated to Maurizio Prato, a renowned scientist in the field of carbon nanostructures and molecular nanoscience. The collection showcases Prato's team's achievements in integrating complex frontier research with groundbreaking advancements in these fields. Prato's work focuses on designing and synthesizing carbon nanostructures for applications in regenerative medicine and solar energy research. The article highlights Prato's scientific journey, his contributions to sustainable materials, and his impact on shaping functional nano-interfaces through precision chemistry. The Prato lab has made significant contributions to nanotechnology, particularly in the area of functionalized carbon nanotubes (f-CNT). Their research has shown that f-CNT are more biocompatible and easily cleared from the body compared to nonfunctionalized CNT. The lab has applied this knowledge to develop solutions for challenging problems such as healing spinal cord injuries and using water as a solar fuel. Their work in regenerative medicine has shown promising results in repairing severe and irreversible nervous system lesions, while their research in energy conversion has explored the use of f-CNT for solar energy conversion. Maurizio Prato, the leader of the lab, has fostered an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment, encouraging his team to explore diverse research avenues and promoting intellectual freedom. His mentorship and open-mindedness have been instrumental in the lab's success.
- Subjects
YLIDES; NANOSCIENCE; MATERIALS science; PHOTOINDUCED electron transfer; EDUCATORS; ORGANIC reaction mechanisms; CHLOROPLASTS; ORGANIC chemistry
- Publication
Chemistry - A European Journal, 2024, Vol 30, Issue 16, p1
- ISSN
0947-6539
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/chem.202400127