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Laura Tripaldi

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Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

PROFESSION

Materials Scientist

About

Laura Tripaldi is a freelance writer with expertise in Materials Science and Nanotechnology. Laura's academic background is inorganic chemistry. She recently completed her industrial Ph.D. in Materials Science and Nanotechnology at the University of Milan-Bicocca, where she worked on developing and testing advanced materials for sustainable tire technology. She published several papers, supervised many undergraduate and graduate students, and taught seminars and laboratories. She was a visiting researcher at Hamburg University and has worked in R&D for Procter&Gamble and Pirelli. As a writer, Laura published the book Parallel Minds. Discovering the Intelligence of Materials (Urbanomic, 2022). She routinely holds lectures, seminars, and workshops at prestigious academic and cultural institutions worldwide. Laura is passionate about literature, philosophy, contemporary art, and the history of technology. You can get in touch with her via e-mail: tripaldilaura@gmail.com

Latest Posts

Composites are materials composed of a matrix and reinforcement, offering unique advantages and properties derived from both components.

Engineering Thermoplastics Guide. Chapter 5. Thermoplastic Composites and Their Applications

Ongoing research in thermoplastic materials science since its inception has led to groundbreaking discoveries like nylon and Kevlar, and now focuses on innovative formulations and processing methods, pushing technological boundaries, as explored in this chapter on the latest advancements.

Engineering Thermoplastics Guide. Chapter 4: Advancements in Thermoplastic Materials Science

To enhance the applicability of thermoplastics across various industries, reinforcing additives are added to improve properties such as mechanical strength, UV resistance, and conductivity, contributing to the material's overall performance.

Engineering Thermoplastics Guide. Chapter 3. Performance Enhancement Strategies for Engineering Plastics Products

This chapter excerpt introduced an overview of the properties of different classes of thermoplastic materials, with special attention to engineering and advanced thermoplastics.

Engineering Thermoplastics Guide. Chapter 1: Properties and Classification of Engineering Plastic Products

3D printing offers drone makers an agile and low-cost method of manufacturing.

The Benefits of Additive Manufacturing for Drones

A deep dive into the intersection of laser powder bed fusion and advanced automation for enhanced precision, speed, and scalability.

Harnessing Laser Powder Bed Fusion and Automation for Unprecedented Precision and Efficiency