Latest Advances in Multi-modal Microscopy

	Latest Advances in Multi-modal Microscopy September 27-28, Sala degli Affreschi
Zeiss, as microscopy technology leader, provides the unique complete imaging solution ranging from light, confocal, electron, ion and Xray modalities with a complete and straightforward correlative workflow. In these workshops ZEISS will present an overview of different technologies, with a special focus on the 3D Imaging techniques ranging from Light Microscopy to Electron Microscopy, Ion Beam and X-Ray. We will show through various applications from the fields of Biology and Materials how the different microscopy complements each other, adding further information to gain a deeper understanding of the scientific application
27 September
Multi-scale challenges in Material Science and Nanotechnology How to bridge X-Ray, Light, Electron and other sources of information
09:00 - 10:30 Keynote Session on Advanced Characterization Techniques WS.I.A - HT.I.B
Chair: Giulio LAMEDICA, Carl Zeiss Italia
WS.I.A.1 HT.I.B.1	Marco CANTONI EPFL, ENT-R-CIME, Lausanne, Switzerland Focused Ion Beam Nano-Tomography and 3D EDX: What can you expect and where are the limits
WS.I.A.2 HT.I.B.2	Pasqualantonio PINGUE NEST Scuola Normale Superiore, Pisa Lithography and characterization of nanostructures by scanning electron microscopy based techniques
10:30 - 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 - 12:30 Microscopy methods for Material Science WS.I.B - TT.I.A
Chair: Marco CANTONI, EPFL
WS.I.B.1 TT.I.A.1	Giulio LAMEDICA Carl Zeiss Italia Welcome and Introduction
WS.I.B.2 TT.I.A.2	Lars-Oliver KAUTSCHOR Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH X-Ray Microscopy - 3D and 4D Imaging for Materials Science
WS.I.B.3 TT.I.A.3	Andrea CAVALLO CERTEMA, Grosseto Nanostructuration of fault rocks during an earthquake: a micro - analytical FESEM based platform to disclose chemical composition and structural attributes
WS.I.B.4 TT.I.A.4	Alessandro DI NICOLA Carl Zeiss Italia Optical Microscopy for Geoscience
12:30 - 14:00 Light Lunch
14:00 - 15:30 Microscopy methods for Nanotechnology and Nanofabrication WS.I.C - TT.II.A
Chair: Luca ORTOLANI, CNR IMM
WS.I.C.1 TT.II.A.1	Lars-Oliver KAUTSCHOR Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH Extending the Frontiers of Nanotechnology - ORION NanoFab – Technique and Applications
WS.I.C.2 TT.II.A.2	Massimo CUSCUNA' CNR NANOTEC, Lecce Nanostructures for Photonics
WS.I.C.3 TT.II.A.3	Matthias VAUPEL Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH Comparing Confocal and Interference Contrast Microscopy in Topography, Roughness, and Film Thickness Measurement
15:30 - 16:00 Coffee Break
16:00 - 17:30 Free Practical Session: 3D Microscopy in Virtual Reality and Optical Microscopy WS.I.D
3D Virtual Reality station: explore 3-Dimensional datasets of XRM or FIBSEM acquisitions of Materials Science samples. Light Microscopy station: ZEISS Polarization and widefield microscopes and Imaging softwares.
28 September
Life Science From fluorescence to nanometer-scale tomography
11:00 - 12:30 3D Correlative Microscopy in Life Science - part I WS.I.E - TT.IV.C
Chair: Francesco BIANCARDI, Carl Zeiss Italia
WS.I.D.1 TT.IV.C.1	Giulio LAMEDICA Carl Zeiss Italia Welcome and Introduction
WS.I.D.2 TT.IV.C.2	Lars Oliver KAUTSCHOR Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH Applications for 3D characterization in the life sciences - Illumination correlative research using light, X-ray, and electron microscopy
WS.I.D.3 TT.IV.C.3	Giulia BOLASCO EMBL Rome Microglia-neurons interactions: a new nanoscale perspective
WS.I.D.4 TT.IV.C.4	Alessandro COMETTA Carl Zeiss Italia LSM Airyscan and Superresolution
12:30 - 14:00 Light Lunch
14:00 - 15:30 3D Correlative Microscopy in Life Science - part II WS.I.E - TT.V.C
Chair: Giulia BOLASCO, EMBL Rome
WS.I.E.1 TT.V.C.1	Francesco BIANCARDI Carl Zeiss Italia Correlative Workflows in Life Science
WS.I.E.2 TT.V.C.2	Roman POLISHCHUK TIGEM, Pozzuoli CLEM: bridging the light and electron microscopy
WS.I.E.3 TT.V.C.3	Francesco MURA CNIS, Sapienza University of Rome Multiscale microscopy supporting the microbiological investigations on Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus
15:30 - 16:00 Coffee Break
16:00 - 17:30 Free Practical Session: 3D Microscopy in Virtual Reality and Optical Microscopy WS.I.F
3D Virtual Reality station: explore 3-Dimensional datasets of XRM or FIBSEM acquisitions of Materials Science samples. Light Microscopy station: ZEISS Polarization and widefield microscopes and Imaging softwares.

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Smart Manufacturing in industry 4.0: where we stand?

	Smart Manufacturing in industry 4.0: where we stand? *September 28*
This session is aimed to survey the state of the art of the Smart Manufacturing innovation in Italy, with a specific focus on Additive Layer Manufacturing. Overviews from both industry and public research institutions will be offered, covering and discussing hot topics in different industrial sectors (automotive, aeronautic, aerospace, microelectronics, biomedical, etc.).
28 September
09:00 - 10:30 Special session on an Industrial view on ALM: current state, prospective and challenges WS.II.A - HT.II.C
Chair: Francesca NANNI University of Rome Tor Vergata
WS.II.A.1 HT.II.C.1	Daniele BASSAN CRF Additive Manufacturing (R)evolution: perspective: from prototype towards mass production
WS.II.A.2 HT.II.C.2	Vito LAMBERTINI CRF New materials for additive manufacturing: the automotive perspective
WS.II.A.3 HT.II.C.3	Luca BELTRAMETTI University of Genoa Economic aspects of Additive Manufacturing
10:30 - 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 - 12:30 The ALM matter in the context of the Public Research: an overview WS.II.B - TT.IV.D
Chair: Francesca NANNI University of Rome Tor Vergata
WS.II.B.1 TT.IV.D.1	Davide MALACALZA JABIL Accelerating Products to Marketing with Additive Manufacturing
WS.II.B.2 TT.IV.D.2	Alessandro GASBARRINI RIZZOLI 3D-printed titanium prosthesis at Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute: custom made reconstruction of the spine
WS.II.B.3 TT.IV.D.3	Roberto DE SANTIS IPCB-CNR Rapid prototyped nano composite magnetic scaffolds for osteochondral tissue regeneration
WS.II.B.4 TT.IV.D.4	Michele MUCCINI CNR Diagnostic and analytical techniques for advanced materials and nanostructures
WS.II.B.5 TT.IV.D.5	Jacopo TIRILLO' Sapienza University of Rome Prospective application of ALM in recently established FAB LAB Sapienza
WS.II.B.6 TT.IV.D.6	Marianna RINALDI University of Rome Tor Vergata The ALM of polymers, nancomposites and ceramics in a prospective view
12:30 - 14:00 Light Lunch
14:00 - 15:30 General Aspects of ALM Technology WS.II.C - TT.V.D
Chair: Francesca NANNI University of Rome Tor Vergata
WS.II.C.1 TT.V.D.1	Tommaso GHIDINI ESA/ESTEC Noordwijk ALM: our future in Space and in Earth
WS.II.C.2 TT.V.D.2	Francesco LUMACA Thales Alenia Space Problems Space Industry
WS.II.C.3 TT.V.D.3	Mario BRUTTINI Mecaer Aviation Group ALM: make it or buy?
15:30 - 16:00 Coffee Break

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General Overview

WS.I Latest Advances in Multi-modal Microscopy *September 27-28, Sala degli Affreschi*
*organized by*
Zeiss, as microscopy technology leader, provides the unique complete imaging solution ranging from light, confocal, electron, ion and Xray modalities with a complete and straightforward correlative workflow. In these workshops ZEISS will present an overview of different technologies, with a special focus on the 3D Imaging techniques ranging from Light Microscopy to Electron Microscopy, Ion Beam and X-Ray. We will show through various applications from the fields of Biology and Materials how the different microscopy complements each other, adding further information to gain a deeper understanding of the scientific application.

WS.II Smart Manufacturing in industry 4.0: where we stand? *September 28*
*organized by*
Si propone uno spaccato sullo stato dell’arte in Italia sulla tematica dello smart manufacturing, in particolare sull’Additive Layer Manufacturing, considerando 3 aspetti fra loro sinergici e complementari quali sono il punto di vista delle imprese appartenenti a diversi settori produttivi, le competenze della ricerca pubblica e l’ambito strumentale e ICT connessi a ALM.

WS.III Smart Textiles *September 29*
sponsored by PROTECT (project ID 720851, EU H2020-NMBP-PILOTS-2016) In collaboration with *KLOPMAN International* and with the participation of AICTC (Italian Association of Textile Chemistry and Coloristic)
The emergence of multidrug resistant pathogens is currently approaching an epidemic level. There is a pressing need for not only treating infected patients, but also for preventing hospital acquired (nosocomial) infections and community acquired transmission of infections to non-infected population. Such infections cause death, trauma, recurrent loss of work hours, and longer stay of patients after surgical procedures with a concomitant loss of billions of euros every year. Antibiotics or other antimicrobials, e.g. phenolic derivatives, or silver, have been used mainly for coating of textile based products, despite of the toxicity of some of these active agents and the risk or uncontrolled release of the coating during use. In addition to the enforcement of rigorous hygiene measures new approaches are required to restrict the spread of infections. PROTECT will develop a precommercial technological platform integrating innovative pilots for one-step durable antimicrobial/anti-biofilm coating of a broad range of 2D and 3D surfaces, especially textiles. Novel biocompatible NPs with proven antimicrobial efficiency will be coated on textiles and novel smart sensing functionality will be incorporated in the finished products to indicate the status of their antimicrobial efficacy, shelf life and in-use lifetime. Safety by design approaches to control potential risks during NPs coating and product use will be also implemented. Transferring these technologies to the relevant industrial production settings will rapidly realise their commercialisation potential.

WS.IV AgriNanoTechniques: Nanomaterials for products and application in agricultures *September 27*
*organized by* University of Bologna, University of Florence, University of Udine
With the world’s population expected to exceed nine billion by 2050, scientists are working to develop new ways to meet rising global demand for food, energy and water without increasing the strain on natural resources. Organizations including the World Bank and FAO are calling for more innovation to address these issues. Nanotechnology is emerging as a promising way to promote plant growth and development. This idea is part of the evolving science of precision agriculture, in which farmers use technology to target their use of water, fertilizer and other inpuTT. Engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) have become the focus of research into their potential for plant protection and fertilizing, mainly owing to their greater specific surface area. Some ENMs have been already proved to stimulate plant growth and improve their biochemical parameters. However, a side from the benefits, we still lack a systematic investigation about the impacts of these materials on the agroecosystem and the specific relationships between nanomaterials and crops has not been properly investigated yet.

Smart Textiles

	Smart Textiles September 29
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The emergence of multidrug resistant pathogens is currently approaching an epidemic level. There is a pressing need for not only treating infected patients, but also for preventing hospital acquired (nosocomial) infections and community acquired transmission of infections to non-infected population. Such infections cause death, trauma, recurrent loss of work hours, and longer stay of patients after surgical procedures with a concomitant loss of billions of euros every year. Antibiotics or other antimicrobials, e.g. phenolic derivatives, or silver, have been used mainly for coating of textile based products, despite of the toxicity of some of these active agents and the risk or uncontrolled release of the coating during use. In addition to the enforcement of rigorous hygiene measures new approaches are required to restrict the spread of infections. PROTECT will develop a precommercial technological platform integrating innovative pilots for one-step durable antimicrobial/anti-biofilm coating of a broad range of 2D and 3D surfaces, especially textiles. Novel biocompatible NPs with proven antimicrobial efficiency will be coated on textiles and novel smart sensing functionality will be incorporated in the finished products to indicate the status of their antimicrobial efficacy, shelf life and in-use lifetime. Safety by design approaches to control potential risks during NPs coating and product use will be also implemented. Transferring these technologies to the relevant industrial production settings will rapidly realise their commercialisation potential.
29 September
11:00 - 12:30 Functional antibacterial and antiflame nano-textiles WS.III.A - TT.VII.B
Chair: P. Mantecca University of Milano Bicocca
WS.III.A.1 TT.VII.B.1	Antonio ANDRETTA KLOPMAN INTERNATIONAL Industrial innovation and market opportunities for nano-enabled textiles
WS.III.A.2 TT.VII.B.2	Giuseppe ROSACE Università di Bergamo Applications of Nanosols for textile finishing: flame retardant and antibacterial properties improvement
WS.III.A.3 TT.VII.B.3	Alessio VARESANO CNR-ISMAC Natural and polypyrrole-based antibacterial finishing of textiles
WS.III.A.4 TT.VII.B.4	Massimo PERUCCA Project HUB 360 Economic and environmental sustainability of antimicrobial textiles
12:30 - 14:00 Light Lunch
14:00 - 15:30 Nano-Antibacterial textiles: improving efficacy and safety WS.III.B - TT.VIII.B
Chair: M. PERUCCA Project HUB 360
WS.III.B.1 TT.VIII.B.1	Kristina IVANOVA Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), Spain Sonochemical-enzymatic coating of medical textiles with antibacterial nanoparticles
WS.III.B.2 TT.VIII.B.2	Felice SIMEONE CNR-ISTEC Safe by Design approach for the control of nano-manufacturing process
WS.III.B.3 TT.VIII.B.3	Paride MANTECCA University of Milano Bicocca Concepts and tools for determining and improving the bio-safety of nano-antibacterial coated textiles
WS.III.B.4 TT.VIII.B.4	Magda BLOSI CNR ISTEC Safe alternatives for the use of antibacterial nanoparticles
15:30 - 16:00 Coffee Break
16:00 - 17:30 Sensor-integrated textiles WS.III.C - TT.IX.A
Chair: G. Rosace University of Bergamo
WS.III.C.1 TT.IX.A.1	Maria DIAZ Institut de Microelectrònica de Barcelona (CSIC), Spain Development of bioelectrochromic sensors for living bacteria sensing in textiles
WS.III.C.2 TT.IX.A.2	Maria Rosaria PLUTINO CNR- ISMN Development of wearable sensors based on hybrid functional coatings
WS.III.C.3 TT.IX.A.3	Sebania LIBERTINO CNR - IMM Miniaturized sensors for organic and inorganic contaminants detection
WS.III.C.4 TT.IX.A.4	Mariglen ANGJELLARI NanoShare Srl Integration of multifunctional carbon systems in textiles for flexible and wearable sensors

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AgriNanoTechniques: Nanomaterials for products and application in agricultures

	AgriNanoTechniques: Nanomaterials for products and application in agricultures *September 27*
With the world’s population expected to exceed nine billion by 2050, scientists are working to develop new ways to meet rising global demand for food, energy and water without increasing the strain on natural resources. Organizations including the World Bank and FAO are calling for more innovation to address these issues. Nanotechnology is emerging as a promising way to promote plant growth and development. This idea is part of the evolving science of precision agriculture, in which farmers use technology to target their use of water, fertilizer and other inpuTT. Engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) have become the focus of research into their potential for plant protection and fertilizing, mainly owing to their greater specific surface area. Some ENMs have been already proved to stimulate plant growth and improve their biochemical parameters. However, a side from the benefits, we still lack a systematic investigation about the impacts of these materials on the agroecosystem and the specific relationships between nanomaterials and crops has not been properly investigated yet.
27 September
11:00 - 12:30 Regulating Nano innovation in the agri-food sector WS.IV.A - TT.I.F
Chair: Luca MARCHIOL (CV), University of Udine Co-Chair: Francesco CUBADDA, National Institute of Health
WS.IV.A.1 TT.I.F.1	Francesco CUBADDA National Institute of Health Opportunities and challenges of nanotech applications in the agri-food sector: need of a comprehensive approach for assessing the risks for human health and the environment abst
WS.IV.A.2 TT.I.F.2	Catia CONTADO University of Ferrara Combined analytical techniques for the physico-chemical characterization of hard and soft nanoparticles *abst*
WS.IV.A.3 TT.I.F.3	Valeria SODANO University of Napoli, Federico II Regulating nanotechnologies in the agri-food sector: economic and political challenges abst
WS.IV.A.4 TT.I.F.4	Paride MANTECCA University of Milano Bicocca Bio-interactions and effects of metal-based NPs: implications for a safe-by-design approach in the agri-food nanotech development
12:30 - 14:00 Light Lunch
14:00 - 15:30 Nanomaterials in Soil-Plant Environment: Perspectives and Concerns WS.IV.B - TT.II.F
Chair: Sandra RISTORI, University of Florence Co-Chair: Cristina GONNELLI, University of Florence
WS.IV.B.1 TT.II.F.1	Livia VITTORI ANTISARI University of Bologna Interaction between engineered nanoparticle and soil system abst
WS.IV.B.2 TT.II.F.2	Luca MARCHIOL CV University of Udine Phytonanotechnology: new opportunities and controversies abst
WS.IV.B.3 TT.II.F.3	Giorgio Mariano BALESTRA University of Tuscia Innovative nanotechnological tools in plant and food protection abst
WS.IV.B.4 TT.II.F.4	Giuseppe CICCARELLA University of Salento Nanotechnology-based strategies for active containment of Xylella fastidiosa
15:30 - 16:00 Coffee Break
16:00 - 17:30 AgriNanoTecnhiques Research Pathways WS.IV.C - TT.III.E
Chair: Livia VITTORI ANTISARI, University of Bologna Co-Chair: Luca MARCHIOL, University of Udine
WS.IV.C.1 TT.III.E.1	Ilaria COLZI University of Florence Gold nanoparticles from different plant extracts: a study on stability, shape and toxicity abst
WS.IV.C.2 TT.III.E.2	Enrico BRAIDOT University of Udine Plants as NPs bioreactors: physiological bases of the process and possible technological applications abst
WS.IV.C.3 TT.III.E.3	Laura CHIARANTINI University of Urbino Biogenerated ferric expolysaccharide as a new nanofertilizer to enhance Tuber borchii (Truffle) growth abst
WS.IV.C.4 TT.III.E.4	Sandra RISTORI University of Florence Lipid nanovectors for carrying phytohormones to rooting recalcitrant plants abst