Dr. F. Parodi  -  Industrial R&D Expert

Patents, Publications, Lectures & Seminars

on microwave & RF physics, chemistry & processing

 

 Microwave & Radio Frequency Chemistry, Physics & Processing 

Patents, Publications, Lectures, Seminars & Technical Reports

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  1. M.T. DeMeuse, C.L. Ryan, Jr. and F. Parodi, "Microwave Processing of Carbonate Monomers", U.S. Patent US-5,237,032 (Aug. 17, 1993; to Istituto Guido Donegani SpA and EniChem SpA);  European Patent EP-0595381 (B1) (Dec. 4,1996; to EniChem SpA).

  2. M.T. DeMeuse and F. Parodi, "Process for Curing Polymerizable Liquid Compositions Based on Polyisocyanates and Epoxides", U.S. Patent US-5,314,983 (May 24, 1994; to EniChem SpA);  Japan. Patent Appl. JP-06-199985 (A) (Jul. 19, 1994; to EniChem SpA).

  3. F. Parodi, R. Gerbelli and M.T. DeMeuse, "Microwave Polymerizable Isocyanate-Epoxy Compositions for Heavy-Duty Applications", U.S. Patent US-5,489,664 (Feb. 6, 1996; to EniChem SpA and EniRicerche SpA);  European Patent EP-0655472 (B1) (Jul. 29, 1998; to EniChem SpA and EniRicerche SpA);  Japan. Patent Appl. JP-7-216046 (A) (Aug. 15, 1995; to EniChem SpA).

  4. F. Parodi, R. Gerbelli and M.T. DeMeuse, "Liquid Reactive Thermosetting Compositions and Process for their Cross-linking", U.S. Patent US-5,650,477 (Jul. 22, 1997; to EniChem SpA);  European Patent EP-0720995 (B1) (Oct. 7, 1998; to EniChem SpA);  Japan. Patent Appl. JP-8-245757 (A) (Sep. 24, 1996; to EniChem SpA).

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

  6. 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, England, 1996, chapter 19 (pp. 669-728).

  7. 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 program, p. 14.

  8. F. Parodi, "Microwave Heating: Polymerization Processes and Organic Syntheses", Chim. Ind. (Milan), 80(1), 55-61 (1998).

  9. 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].

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

  11. F. Parodi, "Microwaves in Chemical Syntheses", Chim. Ind. (Milan), 81(10), 1271-1277 (1999) (in Italian).

  12. 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).

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

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

  15. 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).

  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, "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 Publ., Pisa, Italy, 2002, pp. 397-426 (in Italian).

  18. 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 including 23 patent documents) [Assotec Technical Report; in Italian].

  19. F. Parodi and R. Alessio, "Polymeric Compositions Rapidly Heatable Under Electromagnetic Irradiation, Their Uses and Processing Methods", World Pat. Appl. WO-2004-048463 (A1) (Jun. 10, 2004; to F. Parodi);  Australian Pat. Appl. AU-2003-288732 (A1) (Jun. 18, 2004; to F. Parodi);  Italian Pat. IT-1,334,163 (May 24, 2006; to F. Parodi) [published as Ital. Pat. Appl. ITGE20020104 (A1) (May 23, 2004)].

  20. A. Milani and F. Parodi, "Device and Method for Heating, Drying and/or Crystallizing Plastic Materials", World Pat. Appl. WO-2004-113812 (A1) (Dec. 29, 2004;  to AMUT SpA);  Australian Pat. Appl. AU-2003-242286 (A1) (Jan. 21, 2005;  to AMUT SpA).

  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, invited seminar, given at Next Technology Tecnotessile - National Research Society (Prato, Italy, April 28, 2005) (in Italian).

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