Pietro Riello
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Pietro Riello’s research sits at the intersection of sustainable materials and advanced sensor technology, with a primary focus on developing eco-friendly piezoelectric systems. His most notable contribution, the 2025 paper “Enhanced Piezoelectricity in Sustainable-By-Design Chitosan Nanocomposite Soft Thin Films for Green Sensors,” has already garnered 12 citations—a strong early indicator of its impact. In this work, Riello dramatically amplifies the piezoelectric response of chitosan, a biodegradable biopolymer, by incorporating chitin and surface-deacetylated chitin nanofillers. This breakthrough enables the creation of soft, flexible thin films that convert mechanical stress into electrical signals without relying on toxic or non-renewable components. By engineering a “sustainable-by-design” nanocomposite, Riello addresses a critical challenge in green electronics: how to achieve high performance without compromising environmental integrity. His work paves the way for next-generation biodegradable sensors, energy harvesters, and wearable devices that can safely degrade at end-of-life. Riello’s research is particularly compelling for students and researchers interested in merging materials science, polymer engineering, and environmental sustainability to create functional devices that are both powerful and planet-friendly.
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