Dr. F. Parodi  -  Industrial R&D Expert

Publications, Lectures & Seminars

extensive list

 

 Monographs:  extensive list

  1. F. Parodi, "Chemical Aspects of Polymer Processing", Proceedings of the 10th AIM Meeting-School "Polymeric Materials" (Gargnano, Garda Lake, Italy, June 5-10, 1988), Pacini Publ., Pisa, Italy, 1988, pp. 131-156 (in Italian).

  2. F. Parodi and S. Russo, "Polycondensation and Related Reactions", in Comprehensive Polymer Science, Vol. 5 (Step Polymerization), eds. G. Eastmond, A. Ledwith, S. Russo and P. Sigwalt, Pergamon Press (Elsevier Sci. Publ.), Oxford, 1989, chapter 1 (pp. 1-9).

  3. F. Parodi, "Isocyanate-Derived Polymers", in Comprehensive Polymer Science, Vol. 5 (Step Polymerization), eds. G. Eastmond, A. Ledwith, S. Russo and P. Sigwalt, Pergamon Press (Elsevier Sci. Publ.), Oxford, 1989, chapter 23 (pp. 387-412).

  4. F. Parodi, "Polysulfones", in Comprehensive Polymer Science, Vol. 5 (Step Polymerization), eds. G. Eastmond, A. Ledwith, S. Russo and P. Sigwalt, Pergamon Press (Elsevier Sci. Publ.), Oxford, 1989, chapter 33 (pp. 561-591).

  5. F. Parodi, "Thermoset Matrix Composite Materials", Proceedings of the 11th AIM Meeting-School "Structural Polymeric Materials" (Gargnano, Garda Lake, Italy, June 11-16, 1989), Pacini Publ., Pisa, Italy, 1989, pp. 165-227 (in Italian).

  6. F. Parodi, "Step-Growth Polymerization", in The Encyclopedia of Advanced Materials, eds. D. Bloor, R.J. Brook, M.C. Flemings and S. Mahajan, Pergamon (Elsevier Sci. Publ.), Oxford, 1994, Vol. 4, pp. 2665-2679  [web link].

  7. F. Parodi and S. Russo, "Step Polymerization Catalysts", in Polymeric Materials Encyclopedia, ed. J.C. Salamone, CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, USA, 1996, Vol. 10, pp. 7923-7944;  also published as condensed version in the Concise Polymeric Materials Encyclopedia, ed. J.C. Salamone, CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, USA, 1999, pp. 1502-1505.

  8. F. Parodi, "Physics and Chemistry of Microwave Processing", in Comprehensive Polymer Science, 2nd Supplement, eds. S.L. Aggarwal and S. Russo, Pergamon (Elsevier Sci. Publ.), Oxford, 1996, chapter 19 (pp. 669-728).

  9. F. Parodi, "Microwave Heating: Polymerization Processes and Organic Syntheses", Chemistry & Industry (Milan), 80(1), 55-61 (1998).

  10. F. Parodi, "Fillers and Reinforcing Agents", Proceedings of the 24th AIM Meeting-School "Additives for Polymeric Materials" (Gargnano, Garda Lake, Italy, May 27-31, 2002), Pacini Editore Publ., Pisa, Italy, 2002, pp. 223-286 (in Italian).

  11. F. Parodi, "Modifiers of Electrical and Dielectric Properties", Proceedings of the 24th AIM Meeting-School "Additives for Polymeric Materials" (Gargnano, Garda Lake, Italy, May 27-31, 2002), Pacini Editore Publ., Pisa, Italy, 2002, pp. 397-426 (in Italian).

 

Technical Papers:  extensive list

  1. A. Turturro, G.L. Semeghini, M. Besio and F. Parodi, "An Investigation on Interfaces between Polymer Matrices", Proceedings of the 5th Italian Conference of Macromolecular Science (Milan, Italy, October 19-23, 1981), pp. 384-389 (in Italian).

  2. G.L. Semeghini, V. Rizzotto and F. Parodi, "Glass Fiber-Coupled, Reinforced Polypropylene", Proceedings of the 5th National and 2nd International Meeting on Composite Materials (Milan, Italy, April 20-22, 1983) (in Italian).

  3. S. Massirio, F. Parodi and A. Turturro, "Mechanical and Thermodynamic Properties of Interfaces between Polyamide-6 and Aliphatic Polyurethanes", Proceedings of the 6th Italian Conference of Macromolecular Science (Pisa, Italy, October 10-14, 1983), vol. 2, pp. 237-242 (in Italian).

  4. F. Parodi and C. Belgiovine, "Coupling Glass Fibers for Polypropylene Reinforcement", Proceedings of the 6th National Meeting on Composite Materials (Milan, Italy, May 8-9, 1985), Pitagora Editrice Publ., Bologna, Italy, 1985, pp. 105-114 (in Italian);  Macplas, 84, 95-97 (1987) (in Italian);  Macplas International, Jul. 1987, pp. 119-120.

  5. S. Russo, G. Bontà, A. Imperato and F. Parodi, "Chemical Aspects in the Synthesis of ε-Polycaprolactam for the RIM Process", in Integration of Fundamental Polymer Science and Technology - 2, eds. P.J. Lemstra and L.A Kleintjens, Elsevier Sci. Publ., London, UK, 1988, pp. 17-29.

  6. F. Parodi, "High-Performance Glass Fibers for Polypropylene Reinforcement", Plastik & Kauçuk (Istanbul, Turkey), Mar.-Apr. 1989, pp. 4-5 (in Turkish).

  7. R. Gerbelli, C. Aratari, G. Merli and F. Parodi, "A Series of Wholly-Aromatic Copolyesters from p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid, Terephthalic Acid and 1,6-Dihydroxynaphthalene", The 14th International Liquid Crystal Conference (Pisa, Italy, June 21-26, 1992), conference abstracts, vol. 1, p. 490.

  8. M.T. DeMeuse, F. Parodi, R. Gerbelli and A.C. Johnson, "Microwave Processing of Isocyanate/Epoxy Composites", 39th International SAMPE Symposium (Anaheim, California, USA, April 11-14, 1994), conference proceedings, vol. 1, pp. 13-23  [web link].

  9. M.T. DeMeuse, J.K. Gillham and F. Parodi, "Evolution of Properties of an Isocyanate/Epoxy System During Cure. I. Continuous Heating Time-Temperature-Transformation (CHT) Cure Diagram", ibidem, pp. 272-285.

  10. M.T. DeMeuse, J.K. Gillham and F. Parodi, "Evolution of Properties of an Isocyanate/Epoxy System During Cure. II. Time-Temperature-Transformation (TTT) Cure Diagram", ibidem, pp. 286-296.

  11. S. Russo, A. Imperato, A. Mariani and F. Parodi, "The Fast Activation of ε-Caprolactam Polymerization in Quasi-Adiabatic Conditions", Macromolecular Chemistry & Physics, 196(10), 3297-3303 (1995)  [web link].

  12. M.T. DeMeuse, J.K. Gillham and F. Parodi, "Evolution of Properties of a Thermosetting Isocyanate/Epoxy/Glass Fiber Composite Model System with Increasing Conversion", Polymer Preprints, American Chemical Society, Division of Polymer Chemistry, 36(1), 781-782 (1995);  Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 64(1), 27-38 (1997)  [web link].

  13. M.T. DeMeuse, J.K. Gillham and F. Parodi, "Evolution of Properties of an Isocyanate/Epoxy Thermosetting System During Cure: Continuous Heating (CHT) and Isothermal Time-Temperature-Transformation (TTT) Cure Diagrams", Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 64(1), 15-25 (1997)  [web link].

  14. S. Russo and F. Parodi, "Polymeric Materials: Evolution and Research Opportunities", Chemistry & Industry (Milan), 81(3), 315-316 (1999) (in Italian).

  15. F. Parodi, "Microwave Heating and the Acceleration of Polymerization Processes", in Polymers and Liquid Crystals, ed. A. Wlochowicz, Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optics and Photonics, 4017, 2-17 (1999)  [web link].

  16. F. Parodi, "Microwaves in Chemical Syntheses", Chemistry & Industry (Milan), 81(10), 1271-1277 (1999) (in Italian).

  17. F. Parodi, "Microwave Processing of Plastic Materials, Resins and Rubbers", Proceedings of the Assotec | Assolombarda workshop "Microwave Heating in Industrial Processes" (Assolombarda, Milan, Italy, October 18, 2001), pp. 23-53 (in Italian).

  18. F. Parodi, "Ultrasound and Microwave Power Treatments: a Comparison of their Effects on Chemical Processes", Proceedings of the Federchimica workshop "Green Processes by Means of Ultrasound Energy: Applications in the Sectors of Pharmaceuticals and Foods" (Congress Center FAST, Milan, Italy, December 3, 2001)  (in Italian).

  19. F. Parodi, "E-beam Crosslinking of Plastic Materials and Rubbers for Fast and Smart Manufacturing Processes", Proceedings of the Assotec | Assolombarda workshop "The Electron Beam Technology for Polymeric Materials Processing and Innovation" (Assolombarda, Milan, Italy, December 14, 2004)  (in Italian).

  20. F. Parodi, "Fast-Curing, High-Performance Isocyanate-Epoxy Resins for Structural Composites and Heavy-Duty, Electrical & Electromechanical Applications", Proceedings of "The Technologies' Club" meeting "New Applications of Functional Materials", sponsored by Federchimica, Assolombarda, National Research Council (CNR), Chambers of Commerce of Milan and Turin (Milan Chamber of Commerce, Milan, Italy, January 19, 2005)  (in Italian).

 

Lectures & Seminars :  extensive list

  1. F. Parodi, "Coupling Glass Fibers for Polypropylene Reinforcement", invited lecture given at the 6th National Meeting on Composite Materials (Milan, Italy, May 8, 1985) (in Italian).

  2. F. Parodi, "Polyurethanes: Chemistry, Structure and Applications", 4-hour seminar, held at the University of Sassari, Department of Chemistry (Sassari, Italy, May 7-8, 1987) (in Italian).

  3. F. Parodi, "Chemical Aspects of Polymer Processing", invited lecture given at the 10th AIM Meeting-School "Polymeric Materials" (Gargnano, Garda Lake, Italy, June 7, 1988) (in Italian).

  4. F. Parodi, "Thermoset Matrix Composite Materials", invited lecture, given at the 11th AIM Meeting-School "Structural Polymeric Materials" (Gargnano, Garda Lake, Italy, June 14, 1989) (in Italian).

  5. F. Parodi, "Chemistry of Polymers from Isocyanates", 3-hour seminar, held at the "International School of Advanced Studies in Polymer Science", University of Ferrara (Ferrara, Italy, October 11, 1990).

  6. F. Parodi, "Thermoset Resin Matrix Composites", 3-hour seminar, held at the "International School of Advanced Studies in Polymer Science", University of Ferrara (Ferrara, Italy, October 12, 1990).

  7. F. Parodi, "High-Performance Thermoplastic Polymers: Chemistry, Properties and Uses", 4-hour seminar, held at the University of Sassari, Department of Chemistry (Sassari, Italy, May 7-8, 1991) (in Italian).

  8. F. Parodi, "Thermosetting Polymer Matrices for Composite Materials, and Interface Problems with Reinforcing Fibers", 2-hour seminar, Polytechnic Institute of Milan, Department of Aerospace Engineering (Milan, Italy) (in Italian): => May 5, 1994; April 27, 1995;  May 14, 1996;  May 5, 1997;  April 20, 1998;  May 13, 1999.

  9. F. Parodi, "Thermosets: Urea-Formaldehyde Resins (Aminoresins and Aminoplastics)", seminar held for the program "Plastics and Architecture", University of Rome "La Sapienza", Faculty of Architecture (Rome, Italy, April 10, 1995) (in Italian).

  10. F. Parodi, "Polymerization Processes under Microwave Irradiation", invited lecture given on June 4, 1996 at the 4th AIM Conference on Advanced Topics in Polymer Science: "Chemical Modification of Polymers and Reactive Processing" (Gargnano, Garda Lake, Italy, June 3-7, 1996), conference programme, p. 14.

  11. F. Parodi, "Engineering Polymers: Chemical Structure, Properties and Applications", 2-hour seminar, Polytechnic Institute of Milan, Department of Aerospace Engineering (Milan, Italy, May 11, 1998) (in Italian).

  12. F. Parodi, "Microwave Heating and the Acceleration of Polymerization Processes", invited lecture given on September 25, 1998 at the 5th International Conference on Dielectric and Related Phenomena (Szczyrk, Poland, September 24-27, 1998).

  13. F. Parodi, invited lectures given at the Federchimica Forum "Microwaves in Chemical Syntheses"  (Federchimica, Milan, Italy, June 11, 1999):  a) "An Introduction to the Subject";  b) "Microwave-Accelerated Polymerizations" (in Italian).

  14. F. Parodi, "Microwave Processing of Plastic Materials, Resins and Rubbers", invited lecture given at the Assotec | Assolombarda workshop on "Microwave Heating in Industrial Processes" (Assolombarda, Milan, Italy, October 18, 2001) (in Italian).

  15. F. Parodi, "Ultrasound and Microwave Power Treatments: a Comparison of their Effects on Chemical Processes", invited lecture given at the Federchimica workshop "Green Processes by Means of Ultrasound Energy: Applications in the Sectors of Pharmaceuticals and Foods" (Congress Center FAST, Milan, Italy, December 3, 2001) (in Italian).

  16. F. Parodi, "Radio Frequency & Microwave Heat Processing of Polymers and Plastic Materials", invited lecture given at the workshop "Microwave Technology and Industrial Innovation", University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Department of Materials and Environmental Engineering  (Modena, Italy, March 15, 2002) (in Italian).

  17. F. Parodi, "Fillers and Reinforcing Agents", invited lecture given at the 24th AIM Meeting-School "Additives for Polymeric Materials" (Gargnano, Garda Lake, Italy, May 29, 2002) (in Italian).

  18. F. Parodi, "Modifiers of Electrical and Dielectric Properties", invited lecture given at the 24th AIM Meeting-School "Additives for Polymeric Materials" (Gargnano, Garda Lake, Italy, May 30, 2002) (in Italian).

  19. F. Parodi, "E-beam Crosslinking of Plastic Materials and Rubbers for Fast and Smart Manufacturing Processes", invited lecture given at the Assotec | Assolombarda workshop "The Electron Beam Technology for Polymeric Materials Processing and Innovation" (Assolombarda, Milan, Italy, December 14, 2004) (in Italian).

  20. F. Parodi, "Fast-Curing, High-Performance Isocyanate-Epoxy Resins for Structural Composites and Heavy-Duty, Electrical & Electromechanical Applications", invited lecture given at "The Technologies' Club" meeting "New Applications of Functional Materials", sponsored by Federchimica, Assolombarda, National Research Council (CNR), Chambers of Commerce of Milan and Turin (Milan Chamber of Commerce, Palazzo Affari ai Giureconsulti, Milan, Italy, January 19, 2005)  (in Italian).

  21. F. Parodi, "Fast Microwave and Radio Frequency Treatments on Textile Products: Synthetic and Natural Fibers, Sizing Compositions, Polymeric Coatings.  Physics, Chemistry, Devices and Processes", 4-hour lecture, given at Next Technology Tecnotessile - National Research Society (Prato, Italy, April 28, 2005)  (in Italian).

 

Technical Reports

  1. F. Parodi, "Feasibility Study on Systems for Microwave- or Radio Frequency-Activated Polymerizations in Ionic Liquid-Based Media", December 2000 (11 pages; 63 refs.):  hypertext, including 52 technical and patent documents  (in Italian).

  2. F. Parodi, "Polymeric Materials for Internal Lining of Vibro-Energy Mills for Ultrafine Grinding & Micronization of Pharmaceuticals", March 2001 (23 pages; 95 refs. + appendix containing 32 technical documents) (in Italian).

  3. F. Parodi, "Thermal Processing and Chemical Crosslinking of Polyolefins under Microwave Power Irradiation: A State-of-the-Art Survey", September 2001 [36 pages; 164 refs. + appendix containing 92 technical and patent documents] (in Italian).

  4. F. Parodi, "Crosslinking of Polymeric Materials by Electron Beam Irradiation: Fundamentals and Industrial Aspects",  May 2003 (72 pages; 138 refs. + appendix containing 32 patent documents)  [Assotec | Assolombarda Technical Report; in Italian].

  5. F. Parodi, "Analysis of the Effects of Radio Frequency and Microwave Power Treatments on Drying and Chemical Dyeing of Textiles", May 2003 (52 pages; 105 refs. + appendix containing 23 patent documents)  [Assotec | Assolombarda Technical Report; in Italian].

  6. F. Parodi, "Titanium, Zirconium and Hafnium Diborides:  Ceramic and Metal-Ceramic Materials Thereof, Techniques for Their Joining to Metals, and Related Uses as Tools for Intensive Metal Machining", July 2005 (48 pages; 108 refs.)  [Assotec | Assolombarda Technical Report; in Italian].

 

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