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Mario Pagliaro's Lab - MPL

The research group of Mario Pagliaro at Italy's CNR based in Palermo (MPL) works in close partnership with leading researchers based in 10 Countries (and with companies) at the development of new functional materials for a multiplicity of applications, ranging from organic synthesis to protection of cultural heritage.

Studies have a strong theoretical input and are aimed at producing devices based on the understanding of the relations between structure and activity of materials.

Research topics include:

All the work gets regularly published in the international chemistry literature of higher impact factor including journals, books chapters, books and patents. A selection of numbers renders the MPL's achievements.

Chemical and hi-tech companies

The team has made several discoveries whose practical applications are actively transferred to companies in fields as diverse as oxidation catalysis for the production of fine chemicals to oxygen sensing; from the conversion of glycerol and cellulose into value-addded products to catalysis in supercritical CO2 and much else. Contact Dr. Pagliaro now if your are interested to start collaboration.

Young scientists

The education of young researchers is strongly orientated to the creation of socioeconomic value. The MPL accesses ten well equipped labs, braodband Internet connections, multimedial equipment and is highly interested in hosting young, talented chemists: send your CV to mario.pagliaro@ismn.cnr.it  

Collaborations include eminent scientists worldwide:

Palermo's nice sea of Mondello is 10 minutes away from the MPLSicily: An unique place for your science

Palermo is a surprisingly nice place for carrying out multidisciplinary research at the interface between chemistry, biology and materials science: The MPL indeed pratices a modern à-la-Deming approach to work unifying 3 things that traditionally have been separated: work, learning and fun.

The cost of living is the lowest among Italy's big cities, and Palermo -- entirely in front of the sea and inhabitated by open and hospitable people -- is among Italy's finest cities, with an intense cultural and night life.

Public sport infrastructures such as the athletic stadium and both indoor and outdoor olympic swimpools are easily reached in 10 minutes from the Cnr; which is also close to the excellent surfing location of Mondello beach.

From Palermo, you will be able to vistit its nice province (Monreale, Cefalù, the Mount Jato Archaeological Park), reach out Sciacca or be in 40 minutes ferrying in the island of Ustica and visit its marine Reserve.

In 1 hour cycling -- Sicile is ideal place also for motobiking -- you will reach Segesta to visit on of the world's finest temples (and amphitheater). After 40 min only of flight from Trapani (priced at 18 euro) there is Pantelleria while the 7 Aeolian Islands are only a couple of hours of ferrying from Palermo.

Finally, it takes only 3 hours to reach Mount Etna - Europe's biggest and most fascinating volcano. 

Further information

A brief printable profile (PDF).

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