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Dr. Paola Rizzarelli: SKILLS AND COMPETENCES

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Dr. Paola Rizzarelli

NOVEMBER 1st 1997 -OCTOBER 31st 2000, University of Catania;

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PhD in Chemistry.
Thesis: Biodegradability of synthetic copolyesters. Tutor Prof. Giorgio Montaudo, University of Catania.

Principal occupational skills covered:

  • Synthesis of biodegradable polymers and copolymers;
  • Characterization of polymers by MALDI, NMR, SEC, TGA, DSC and WAXD;
  • Determination of molecular weight by viscometry, SEC and SEC / MALDI;
  • Enzymatic degradation of synthetic and commercial polymeric films
JUNE 2000, University of Cambridge

First Certificate in English.

OCTOBER 15th 1990 -APRIL 1st 1996, University of Catania

Summa cum laude Laurea in Chemistry (5 year Course), thesis: "Cultural Heritage: development of new protective chemicals for stone materials". Tutor Prof. Domenico Grasso, University of Catania.