Department of Chemical Science and Technologies

An article co-authored with the University of South China, with Prof. Enrico Traversa among the co-authors, has just been published in Energy and Environmental Science (IF = 30.5).

The article can be downloaded at this link and has been featured on the Front cover.

The published results set a new benchmark for proton-conducting solid oxide fuel cells (H-SOFC) cathodes and provides an efficient route to overcome compatibility-driven bottlenecks in next-generation electrochemical devices, aligning with the broader goals of sustainable energy conversion and the circular economy.

From 14 to 18 September 2026, the Italian Electrochemistry Days – GEI 2026, the annual national conference of the Electrochemistry Division of the Italian Chemical Society (SCI), will be held in Milan at Palazzo Brera.

The conference will bring together Italian and international researchers to discuss the latest developments in electrochemistry, with contributions covering, among other topics, electrochemical materials and devices, energy conversion and storage, electrocatalysis, and sensors. The 2026 edition will also be dedicated to the upcoming bicentenary of Alessandro Volta.

 Representing the University of Rome Tor Vergata, Dr. Williane Freitas contributed to the organization of the conference as a member of the SCI Young Group

Click here to visit the official conference website and find further information about the programme and activities.

On April 20^th, 2026, during the 6^th meeting, Professor Marilena Carbone was re-elected International President of the Tattoo Ink Commission of the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) for the 2026–2029 term.

The Commission represents an international reference point for risk assessment and regulatory aspects related to tattoo inks, operating at the interface between scientific research, public health, and regulation.

This re-election acknowledges the scientific and institutional contributions made in this field and strengthens the role of the Department of Chemical Science and Technologies in the international landscape of research on materials safety and health protection.

From June 16^th to 19^th, 2026, the 4th National Meeting of the Division of Chemistry for Technologies of the Italian Chemical Society (SCI-DTC 2026) will be held in Rome. The event is dedicated to the chemical foundations applied across various fields of technology, with particular focus on materials, their properties, and their environmental impact.

The scientific program is structured into several thematic areas, including micro- and nano-structured materials, innovative chemical process technologies, polymeric and composite materials, systems for energy conversion and storage, chemical, physical, and biological sensors, materials for environmental monitoring, and biomedical applications.

The initiative is organized by faculty members from Sapienza University of Rome, the University of Rome Tor Vergata, Roma Tre University, and Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome. For the University of Rome Tor Vergata, the organizing committee includes Professors Alessandra D’Epifanio, Larisa Lvova, Barbara Mecheri, Sara Nardis, and Manuela Stefanelli.

Click here and visit the official website for further information and details about the program.

From June 10^th to 12^th, 2026, the International School of Electrocatalysis 2026 (ISECAT 2026) will be held in Bressanone. This international school is dedicated to the latest developments in electrocatalysis and electrochemical technologies for energy conversion and storage.

The school focuses on cutting-edge developments in electrocatalysis and electrochemical technologies for energy conversion and storage, aiming to bridge the gap between academic research and industrial applications. The initiative provides an up-to-date overview of the state of the art in the field through thematic modules covering key topics, including fuel cells, electrolyzers, CO₂ reduction, and advanced characterization techniques.

The program includes contributions from internationally renowned experts from leading universities and research centers, and is aimed at master’s students, PhD candidates, and early-career researchers interested in the challenges of the energy transition.

The initiative is organized under the patronage of the University of Rome Tor Vergata and involves faculty members from the Department of Chemical Sciences and Technologies: Professor Barbara Mecheri, a member of the organizing committee, and Professor Alessandra D’Epifanio, a member of the scientific committee.

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Prof. Marilena Carbone, full professor of General and Inorganic Chemistry in our Department, has been confirmed as a member of the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), Tattoo Ink Section, for the four-year period 2026–2029.

On December 18, 2025, starting at 2:30 p.m., the third annual meeting of the X-CHEM project of excellence will be held at the Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Natural Sciences of the University of Rome “Tor Vergata,” in the Aula Magna “Gismondi”.

The meeting will open with a seminar by Prof. Graca Vicente of Louisiana State University (USA). This will be followed, at 4:00 p.m., by a poster session on the Department’s research activities, presented by our doctoral students.

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