Attilio Citterio
Professor of Chemistry
Green Chemistry Group
Contact details:
Department: CMIC “Giulio Natta”
Politecnico di Milano
Via Mancinelli 7
20131 Milano (I)
Room: 5.1.15
Tel.: +039 02-23993082
E-mail: attilio.citterio@polimi.it
Laboratory: Mancinelli (labs: 5.1.10, 5.1.11, 4.1.1)
Research Interest.
Broad-based organic research ranging from the development of new synthetically useful reactions to elucidation of mechanistic details of reactions and reactivity of transient intermediates, to analytical investigations with a focus on industrial applications and solving problems at the interface of materials, biochemistry and environmental chemistry. The underlying philosophy of the research is to use approaches and methodologies of physical organic chemistry to rationally predict new modes of chemical reactivity and to guide the design/development of new, synthetically useful and eco-compatible reactions, benign products and effective analytical methodologies. A specific focus has been addressed to separation of bio-molecules and to proteomics.
Areas of specific interest:
1) Synthetic Chemistry Related to Energy and Environment: a) environmentally friendly product and processes, b) biomass exploitation and chemistry of bio-based building blocks, c) green chemistry and green metrics; d) selective oxidation of poly-functional organic molecules by use of elemental oxidants (O2, H2O2, S8); e) microwaves in organic synthesis, f) reactions/separations with ionic liquids and resins.
2) Mechanistic and Kinetic Studies of Homolytic Reactions: a) inter- and intra-molecular addition of carbon free radicals to olefins, b) homolytic aromatic and heteroaromatic substitution, c) radical sources and interactions between radicals and metal ions/metal complexes, d) regio- and stereo-control in radical reactions, e) role of organic additives in polymeric materials.
3) Analytical Chemistry: a) 2D-electrophoresis and capillary electrophoresis, b) gas and liquid chromatography, c) preparation by “Solid Phase Organic Synthesis” of polymeric beads coupled to peptide ligands and their use for analysis of low abundance proteins, d) proteomics; e) dyes analyses.
4) Surface Chemistry and Interfacial Engineering: a) covalent and temporary modifications of silica by QAT salts, b) surface coating by nanometric oxides, c) polymer/inorganic fillers composites and multi-phase composite materials, d) surface modification by atmospheric plasma; e) carbon nanotubes and nanomaterials: synthesis and functionalization, f) rubber chemistry.
Publications (2010-2018)
178 – Zanini, S.; Leonardi, G.; Citterio, A.; Riccardi, C.
“Characterization of atmospheric pressure plasma treated wool/cashmere textiles: treatment in nitrogen”
Applied Surface Science, 427, 90-96 (2018). http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2017.07.280.
177 – Musto, S.; Barbera, V.; Cipolletti, V., Citterio, A.; Galimberti
“Master curves for the sulphur assisted crosslinking reaction of natural rubber in the presence of nano- and nano-structured sp2carbon allotropes”
eXPRESS Polymer Letters, 11(6), pp. 435-448 (2016). https://doi.org/10.3144/expresspolymlett.2017.42
176 – Rosengart, A.; Bertran, M.-O.; Manenti, F.; Woodley, J. M.; Gani, R.; Citterio, A.
“Computer Aided Synthesis of Innovative Processes: Renewable Adipic Acid Production”
Computer Aided Chemical Engineering 2017, 40, 709–714. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-444-63965-3.50120-3
175 – Rosengart, A.; Capelli, S.; Pirola, C.; Citterio, A.; Bianchi, C. L.; Prati, L.; Villa A.
“Bio-adipic acid production by catalysed hydrogenation of muconic acid: analytical assessment, catalytic reaction and kinetic study”
Chemical Engineering Transactions, 2017, 57, 931-936. http://doi.org/10.3303/CET1757156.
174 – Capelli, S.; Rosengart, A.; Villa, A.; A. Citterio, A.; Di Michele, A.; Bianchi, C.L.; Prati, L.; Pirola, C.;
“Bio-adipic acid production by catalysed hydrogenation of muconic acid: analytical assessment, catalytic reaction and kinetic study”
Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 218, 220-229, (2017). http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apcatb.2017.06.060.
173 – Rosengart, A.; Vizzi, M.; Manenti, F.; Citterio, A.
“Development of an ultrafiltration predictive model to estimate the cost of downstream in biorefineries: Effects of epistemic experimental uncertainties”
Energy Conversion and Management, 149, 875-884 (2017). http://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2017.03.043
172 – Barbera, V.; Musto, S.; Citterio, A.; Conzatti, L.; Galimberti, M.
Polyether from a biobased Janus molecule as surfactant for carbon nanotubes
eXPRESS Polymer Letters, 10(7), pp. 548-558 (2016). DOI: 10.3144/expresspolymlett.2016.52.
171 – Arnoldi, A.; Aiello, G.; Boschin, G.; Lammi, C., Citterio, A.; Zanoni, C.
Proteomic characterization of hempseed (Cannabis Sativa L.)
Journal of Proteomics; 147, 187-96 (2016). DOI:10.1016/j.jprot.2016.05.033.
170 – Zanini, S.; Freti, S.; Citterio, A.; Riccardi, C.
Characterization of hydro- and oleo-repellent pure cashmere and wool/nylon textiles obtained by atmospheric pressure plasma pre-treatment and coating with a fluorocarbon resin
Applied Surface Science, Vol. 292, 155–160 (2016). ISSN: 0169-4332, DOI: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2015.05.010.
169 – Pellegrino, L.; Daghetta, M.; Calloni, M.; Dellavedova, T.; Mazzocchia, C.; Citterio, A.
Process optimization and kinetic study of multiwalled carbon nanotube synthesis”
Chemical Engineering Transactions, 43, 709-714 (2015). ISSN 2283-9216; DOI: 10.3303/CET1543119.
168 – Galimberti, M.; Tiné, L.; Cipolletti, V.; Barbera, V.; Casillo, S.; Citterio, A.
Multifunctional use of ionic liquids in natural rubber based compounds
Rubberword.com – November 29-33 (2015).
167 – Galimberti, M.; Barbera, V.; Citterio, A.; Conzatti, L.; Mendichi, R.
Supramolecular interactions of carbon nanotubes with biosourced polyurethanes from 2-(2,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrrol-1-yl)-1,3-propanediol
Polymer, 63, 17655, pp. 62.
166 – Zanini, S.; Grimoldi, E.; Citterio, A.; Riccardi C.
Characterization of atmospheric pressure plasma treated pure cashmere and wool/cashmere textiles: Treatment in air/water vapor mixture
Applied Surface Science 05/2015; 349. DOI: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2015.05.010.
165 – Righetti, P. G.; Candiano, G.; Citterio, A.; Boschetti, E.
“Combinatorial Peptide Ligand Libraries as a “Trojan Horse” in Deep Discovery Proteomics”
Anal. Chem., 87 (1), pp 293–305 (2015).
164 – Chabukswara, V. V.; Hornea, A. S.; Bhavsara, S. V.; Handorea, K. N.; Chhattisea, P. K.; Pandulea, S. S.; Walunja, D. T.; Shisodiab, S. U.; Citterio, A.; Dallavalle, S.; Mohited K. C.; Gaikwade, V. B.
“A Novel Enhancement of Nano Structure by Organic Acid Dopants in Emulsion Polymerization of Poly(o-toluidine)”
Journal of Macromolecular Science, Part A: Pure and Applied Chemistry 51 (5), 435-440 (2014). DOI:10.1080/10601325.2014.893141.
163 – Shisodia, S. U.; Auricchio, S.; Citterio, A.; Grassi, M.; Sebastiano, R.
“New examples of template catalysis based processes: glycerol-like units as efficient promoters for dehydrative nucleophilic substitutions of ferrocenylmethanol”
Tetrahedron Letters, 55(4), 869-873 (2014).
162 – Fasoli E.; Colzani M.; Aldini G.; Citterio A.; Righetti, P. G.
“ Lemon peel and Limoncello liqueur: a proteomic duet”
BBA – Proteins and Proteomics 1834, 1484-1491, (2013).
161 – Fasoli, E.; D’Amato, A.; Cunsolo, V.; Citterio, A.; Righetti, P. G.
“The ‘hidden’ proteome of cow’s and Jennys’ milk as revealed by combinatorial peptide ligand libraries”.
In: (Ed.: A. de Almeida,D. Eckersall,E. Bencurova,S. Dolinska,P. Mlynarcik,M. Vincova,M. Bhide), Farm animal proteomics 2013. p. 84-88, Springer, ISBN: 9789086867769, Kosice, Slovakia, 25-26 April 2013. DOI: 10.3920/978-90-8686-776-9_24.
160 – Santucci, L.; Candiano, G.; Petretto, A.; Lavarello, C.; Bruschi, M.; Ghiggeri, G. M.; Citterio, A.; Righetti, P. G.
“ Combinatorial ligand libraries as a two-dimensional method for proteome analysis”
Journal of Chromatography A 1297, 106–12, (2013). DOI:10.1016/j.chroma.2013.04.065.
159 – D’Amato, A.; Clara, E.; Fasoli, E.; Citterio A.; Righetti, P. G.
“Proteomic analysis of Lycium barbarum (Goji) fruit via combinational peptide ligand libraries“
Electrophoresis 34, 1729-1736 (2013). DOI: 10.1002/elps.201200643.
158 – Truscello, A. M.; Gambarotti, C.; Lauria M.; Auricchio, S.; Leonardi, G.; Shisodia, S. U.; Citterio, A.
“One-pot Synthesis of Aryloxypropanediols from Glycerol: Towards Valuable Chemicals from Renewable Sources”
Green Chem., 15(3), 625-628 (2013), DOI: 10.1039/C2GC36793A.
157 – Pellegrino, L.; Daghetta, M.; Pelosato, R.; Citterio, A.; Mazzocchia, C.V.
“Searching for Rate Determining Step of CNT Formation: The Role of Cementite”
Chemical Engineering Transactions, 32, 739-744 (2013). DOI: 10.3303/CET1332124.
156 – Righetti, P. G.; Citterio A.; Sebastiano, R.
“Capillary electrophoresis and isoelectric focusing in peptide and protein analysis: a tutorial”
Proteomics 13(2), 325-340, (2013).
155 – Salzano, de Luna M.; Tito, A.; Citterio, A.; Mazzocchia, C.; Acierno, D.; Flippone, G.
“Effect of the aggregate morphology on the dispersability of MWCNTs in polymer melts”
6th International Conference on Times of Polymers (TOP) and Composites Book Series: AIP Conference Proceedings Volume: 1459 Pages: 350-352. Ischia, ITALY, JUN 10-14, 2012.
154 – Fasoli, E.; D’Amato; A.; Citterio A.; Righetti, P. G.
“Anyone for an aperitif? Yes, but only a Braulio DOC with its certified proteome”
Journal of Proteomics 75(11), 3374–9 (2012).
153 – Esteve; C.; D’Amato A.; Marina M. L.; García M. C.; Citterio A.; Righetti, P. G.
“Identification of olive (Olea europaea) seed and pulp proteins by nLC-MS/MS via combinatorial peptide ligand libraries“
Journal of Proteomics, 75, 2396–2403 (2012).
152 – Fasoli, E.; D’Amato, A.; Citterio, A.; Righetti, P. G.
“Ginger Rogers? No, Ginger Ale and its invisible proteome”
Journal of Proteomics, 75(6), 1960–1965 (2012).
151 – Castiglione, F.; Baggioli, A.; Citterio, A.; Mele, A.; Raos, G.
“Organic Peracids: A Structural Puzzle for 17O NMR and ab Initio Chemical Shift Calculations”
In “Journal of Physical Chemistry” 116, 1814-19 (2012).
150 – Sebastiano, R.; Contiello, N.; Senatore, S.; Righetti, P. G.; Citterio, A.
“Analysis of Commercial Metal-Complex Acid Dyes by Micellar Electrokinetic Chromatography”
In “Dyes and Pigments”, 94, 258-265. (2012).
149 – Galimberti, M.; Citterio, A.; Cozzi, D.; Giannini, L.
“Chemistry of Rubber/Organoclay Nanocomposites” Ch 5.
In “Rubber Clay Nanocomposites” M. Galimberti Ed., Wiley & Son N.Y. (2011) book chapter.
148 – Fasoli, E.; D’Amato, A.; Kravchuk, A. V.; Citterio, A.; Righetti, P. G.
“In-depth proteomic analysis of non-alcoholic beverages with peptide ligand libraries. I: almond milk and orgeat syrup”
Journal of Proteomics, 74, 1080–1090 (2011).
147 – Fasoli, E.; Aldini, G.; Regazzoni, L.; Kravchuk, A. V.; Citterio, A.; Righetti, P. G.
“ Les Matres de l’Orge: The Proteome Content of Your Beer Mug”
Journal of Proteome Research, 9, 5262–5269 (2010).
146 – Sebastiano, R.; Knob, R.; Citterio, A.; Righetti, P. G.
“Analysis of trace degradation products (decarboxylated diastereoisomers) of S-adenosylmethionine by electrophoresis in capillaries with cationic coatings (N-methylpolyvinylpyridinium or divalent barium)”
Electrophoresis. 31, 3592-3596 (2010).
145 – D’Amato, A.; Bachi, A.; Fasoli, E.; Boschetti, E.; Peltre, G.; Sénéchal, H.; Citterio, A.; Righetti, P. G.
“In-depth exploration of Hevea brasiliensis latex proteome and “hidden allergens” via combinatorial peptide ligand libraries”
Journal of Proteomics, 73, 1368-1380 (2010).
144 – Righetti, P.G.; Boschetti, E.; Zanella, A.; Fasoli, E.; Citterio, A.
“Plucking, pillaging and plundering proteomes with combinatorial peptide ligand libraries”
Journal of Chromatography A 1217, 893-900 (2010).