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P. (Patrizio) Raffa, Prof

Associate Professor in Smart and Sustainable Polymeric Products
Research interests Publications Press/media Sustainable Development Goals

Research interests

Patrizio Raffa is Associate Professor in Smart and Sustainable Polymeric Products. His current research aims at developing new multifunctional polymeric materials relevant for industrial applications. In particular, he is interested in amphiphilic and stimuli-responsive polymers obtained via controlled polymerization methods, and in the use of bio-derived building blocks for the synthesis of sustainable polymeric products. These can be used in various applications as rheology modifiers, emulsifiers, dispersants, binders for coatings, controlled release systems, and smart/multifunctional materials.

Publications

Antimicrobial amphiphilic random copolymers from bio-based methacrylates: Effect of chemical composition on activity and selectivity

Cheng, Z., Zaganelli, E., van Kooten, T., Presutti, C., Poolman, B., Mazzocchetti, L. & Raffa, P., 2-Jun-2026, In: Polymer Chemistry. 17, 21, p. 2153-2166 14 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review

Exploration of post-print modification of 3D photo-printed materials for microfabrication by means of RAFT polymerization

den Hoed, F. M., Chen, T. F., Mattoli, V., Ceseracciu, L. & Raffa, P., 23-Feb-2026, In: Materials Advances. 7, 4, p. 2103-2114 12 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review

Hydrogel-Based Functional Materials: Classifications, Properties, and Applications

Zhang, Z., Cheng, Z. & Raffa, P., 6-Apr-2026, In: Advanced Materials Technologies. 11, 7, 33 p., e02505.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

Sustainable enhanced oil recovery: A study on the performance of natural polymeric surfactants under harsh reservoir conditions

Navaie, F., Raffa, P. & Sharifi, M., Jun-2026, In: Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering. 14, 3, 21 p., 122104.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review

Bio-degradable, fully bio-based, thermally cross-linked superabsorbent polymers from citric acid and glycerol

Chen, J., Chan, D. Y., Yang, T. T., Parisi, D., Reuvers, B., Veldhuis, T., Picchioni, F., Wu, J., Raffa, P. & Koning, C., 2025, In: Green Chemistry. 27, p. 3234–3247 14 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review

Characterizing the Structural Conformation of Highly Charged Star-Linear Polyelectrolyte Mixtures in Solution

Gürel, U., Gjerapic, I. A., Arends, W. J. H., Mohamed Yunus, R. A., Guzik, A., Raffa, P., Parisi, D. & Giuntoli, A., 14-Oct-2025, In: Macromolecules. 58, 19, p. 10464-10474 11 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review

From design to application: Amphiphilic copolymers as antimicrobial materials

Cheng, Z. & Raffa, P., 7-Aug-2025, In: Materials Advances. 6, 15, p. 4939–4968 31 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

Fully Biobased, Biodegradable Superabsorbent Polymers Based on Citric Acid and Sorbitol

Chen, J., Chan, D. Y., Veldhuis, T., Reuvers, B., Brooijmans, T., Wu, J., Picchioni, F., Raffa, P. & Koning, C., 20-Aug-2025, In: ACS Applied Polymer Materials. 7, 17, p. 11105-11116 12 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review

Glass Transition and Yielding of Ultrasoft Charged Spherical Micelles

Mohamed Yunus, R. A., Gürel, U., Guzik, A., Dieudonné-George, P., Stuart, M. C. A., Likos, C. N., Raffa, P., Truzzolillo, D., Giuntoli, A. & Parisi, D., 23-Sept-2025, In: Macromolecules. 58, 18, p. 9724-9739 16 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review

Mechanistic Study on Citric Acid-Based Esterification: A Versatile Reaction for Preparation of Hydrophilic Polymers

Chen, J., Wu, J., Veldhuis, T., Picchioni, F., Raffa, P. & Koning, C. E., 13-Jan-2025, In: ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering. 13, 1, p. 559-570 12 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review

Press/media

Stretchy gel could make buildings more energy-efficient | Headline Science

Raffa, P.

24/04/2026

Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities › Academic

Science in pictures

Raffa, P.

23/06/2023

Press/Media: Research › Academic

Dr. Bose, Dr. Raffa and Prof. Picchioni partners in EU’s Horizon 2020 FET Open Program consortium

Raffa, P., Picchioni, F. & Bose, R.

13/10/2020

Press/Media: Research › Academic

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