Matteo Gigli
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Matteo Gigli is a leading researcher at the intersection of sustainable materials science and green nanotechnology, with a primary focus on developing eco-friendly functional polymers for next-generation sensors. His most impactful work centers on enhancing the piezoelectric properties of biodegradable biopolymers, particularly chitosan, to create "sustainable-by-design" soft thin films. In his highly cited 2025 study, Gigli demonstrated a breakthrough method to dramatically amplify chitosan’s piezoelectric response by incorporating chitin and surface-deacetylated chitin nanofillers, achieving a performance leap that makes these biocompatible films viable for green sensor applications. This contribution, which has already garnered 12 citations in its first year, addresses a critical challenge in the field: reconciling high-performance electromechanical properties with full biodegradability. Gigli’s work is notable for its dual impact—advancing fundamental understanding of biopolymer piezoelectricity while offering a practical pathway to replace toxic lead-based piezoelectrics in wearable and environmental sensors. His research exemplifies a growing movement toward circular materials design, where functionality and environmental stewardship are not trade-offs but integrated goals.
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