The Chemistry Section is involved both in basic and applied experimental research.
The main research themes are:
- development of analytical methods, sensors, and biosensors for food, environmental, and diagnostic control, also using green strategies, materials, and methods. Study of reaction mechanisms through electrochemical pathways;
- development of synthesis and green catalytic applications of ruthenium complexes through traditional and innovative procedures (mechanochemistry and photochemistry);
- development of new strategies for the synthesis of molecules of biological and industrial interest and development of smart-molecules;
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skills in organic synthesis, extraction, purification of complex mixtures and characterization of biomolecules;
- development and validation of analytical methods to verify the purity and quality of foods and to determine the presence of bioactive compounds and contaminants.
Chemistry is a basic discipline for the study at a molecular level of many of the research topics in the agri-food, environmental and medical sectors and this has favored the development of several collaborations within the Department and the University.
The presence of skills, laboratories and instruments for research in the chemical field constitutes an important asset for the Department and a great opportunity for research collaborations on multidisciplinary topics.
