Dr. Sara Cerra – Nanochemistry – Best Researcher Award

Dr. Sara Cerra – Nanochemistry – Best Researcher Award

Sapienza University of Rome Italy

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🎓 Academic Background

Dr. Sara Cerra earned her Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences in 2022 from Sapienza University of Rome. Currently, she is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Department of Chemistry, Sapienza University of Rome (Italy), where she continues her groundbreaking research in nanomaterials synthesis and characterization.

🔬 Research Focus & Expertise

Dr. Cerra’s research is dedicated to the synthesis and characterization of noble metal nanoparticles, metal oxide nanoparticles, polymeric nanoparticles, and nanohybrids. She specializes in their surface functionalization using both hydrophilic and hydrophobic ligands, enabling structure-property correlation studies and improving their physicochemical properties. Her research has applications in optoelectronics, sensing, nanomedicine, and biotechnology. During her Ph.D. and postdoctoral work, she pioneered the surface functionalization of colloidal nanoparticles, revealing critical insights into their surface properties. One of her major achievements includes the synthesis of nanoparticles with mixed functionalization, enhancing their colloidal stability. Additionally, she explored the design of bifunctional organic and organometallic ligands, leading to the creation of covalent nanoparticle networks with unique optoelectronic properties.

🏆 Recognitions & Awards

Dr. Cerra has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to nanomaterials research. In 2022, she received the prestigious “FareRicerca” award. Furthermore, her paper, “Hydrophilic Gold Nanoparticles as Anti-PD-L1 Antibody Carriers: Synthesis and Interface Properties,” was honored with the “Top Cited Article 2021-2022” recognition by the journal Part. Part. Syst. Charact..

🏛 Professional Memberships

Dr. Cerra is an active member of the Inorganic Chemistry Division of the Italian Chemical Society (SCI) since 2019. Through her membership, she continues to engage with the scientific community, contributing to advancements in nanoscience and material chemistry.

🚀 Impact & Future Contributions

Dr. Sara Cerra’s innovative research in nanoparticles and nanohybrids is paving the way for new materials with advanced applications in healthcare, electronics, and sustainable technologies. Her contributions to nanomedicine, optoelectronics, and sensing technologies highlight her role as a pioneer in the field of functional nanomaterials.

Notable Publications📖


📖Ag-Decorated Titania Nanoparticles for Antibacterial Applications
  • Authors: Martina Mercurio, Farid Hajareh Haghighi, Francesca Ubaldi, Sara Cerra, Maria Luisa Astolfi, Roberto Matassa, Chiara Battocchio, Martina Marsotto, Cinzia De Angelis, Sara Della Monaca et al.

  • Journal: ACS Applied Nano Materials

  • Year: 2024

📖Biochar/Biopolymer Composites for Potential In Situ Groundwater Remediation
  • Authors: Marco Petrangeli Papini, Sara Cerra, Damiano Feriaud, Ida Pettiti, Laura Lorini, Ilaria Fratoddi

  • Journal: Materials

  • Year: 2024

📖Micro and Nanostructured Carbon-Phenolic Ablators Modified by PVP Addition
  • Authors: Laura Paglia, Rita Bottacchiari, Flavio Cognigni, Sara Cerra, Virgilio Genova, Marco Rossi, Ilaria Fratoddi, Francesco Marra, Giovanni Pulci

  • Journal: Materials & Design

  • Year: 2024

📖Biochar/Biopolymer Composites for In-Situ Groundwater Remediation
  • Authors: Marco Petrangeli Papini, Sara Cerra, Damiano Feriaud, Ida Pettiti, Laura Lorini, Ilaria Fratoddi

  • Journal: Preprint

  • Year: 2024

📖Nanoscale Solutions: The Transformative Applications of Functionalized Nanomaterials in Environmental Remediation
  • Authors: Sara Cerra, Ilaria Fratoddi

  • Journal: Applied Nano

  • Year: 2024

 

Dr. Wenjie Yan | Triboelectric Nanogenerator | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Wenjie Yan | Triboelectric Nanogenerator | Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at College of Mathematics & Physics, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, China

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🎓 Academic & Professional Background

Yan Wenjie, a lecturer at the College of Mathematics & Physics, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, holds a master’s degree from Capital Normal University (2016) and a doctorate from Beijing Institute of Technology (2020). He completed his post-doctoral research at the Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, CAS, in 2022. His research focuses on triboelectric nanogenerators, sensors, and 2D micro-devices, where he received the China Postdoctoral Fund and led an enterprise-commissioned project. With 17 SCI papers (500+ citations), including in Nature Communications, Advanced Materials, and Advanced Energy Materials, he holds 2 patents and teaches 2 courses. His contributions to triboelectric nanogenerators and strong academic collaborations have earned him significant recognition.

🔬 Areas of Research

Triboelectric Nanogenerator (TENG): Wenjie Yan made groundbreaking discoveries, such as the contact enhancement phenomenon, which increases output energy by prolonging contact time. He also invented a flexible film discharge switch, enhancing energy conversion efficiency and used aerodynamics to improve device robustness. Additionally, his work on the asymmetric structure capacitor effect broke traditional surface charge density limitations.

Sensor Research: Yan achieved remarkable advancements in strain sensors, boasting an ultra-high gauge factor, and gas sensors with ultra-high sensitivity using optical effects, demonstrating his expertise in sensor development.

Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS): In the SERS field, Yan discovered the secondary photoreaction and, combining it with microfluidics, developed a highly repeatable single molecule detection microfluidic chip. This breakthrough was widely recognized, with Advanced Science News covering the achievement.

Publications Top Noted 📝

Giant Gauge Factor of Van der Waals Material Based Strain Sensors

Authors: Yan, W., Fuh, H.-R., Lv, Y., Chang, C.-R., Wu, H.-C.

Journal: Nature Communications

Year: 2021

Enhanced NO2 Sensitivity in Schottky-Contacted n-Type SnS2 Gas Sensors

Authors: Yan, W., Lv, C., Zhang, D., Chang, C.-R., Wu, H.-C.

Journal: ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces

Year: 2020

Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering on Ion-Beam-Deposited TiNx/Si Substrates

Authors: Zhao, S., Zhao, Y., Ran, Y., Zhang, D., Wang, Z.

Journal: Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research, Section B: Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms

Year: 2020

Electrical Contact Barriers Between a Three-Dimensional Metal and Layered SnS2

Authors: Lv, C., Yan, W., Shieh, T.-H., Hung, K.-M., Wu, H.-C.

Journal: ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces

Year: 2020

Sub-Millimeter Size High Mobility Single Crystal MoSe2 Monolayers Synthesized by NaCl-Assisted Chemical Vapor Deposition

Authors: Li, J., Yan, W., Lv, Y., Arora, S.K., Wu, H.-C.

Journal: RSC Advances

Year: 2020