Profile

Paolo Mariani obtained the Master Degree in Physics at the University of Rome "La Sapienza" by defending a thesis on "Phase transitions and stochastic transitions in finite systems with short and long-range interactions" (www.infn.it/thesis/PDF/getfile.php?filename=5804-Mariani-specialistica.pdf), under the supervision of prof. A. Giansanti. Statistical mechanics was the main research field with particular attention to molecular dynamics, implemented by computational simulations. Then, he has oriented his scientific interest in applied research by attending the second-level professional master's programmes in Photovoltaics Engineering at University of Rome “Tor Vergata”. In April 2012, Paolo Mariani defended a thesis on “Analysis and optimization of production process of DSSC photovoltaic devices”, under the supervision of prof. F. Giannini. By virtue of this experience, he started working at Dyepower Consortium, where he was involved in the development of large-area DSSC (Dye Sensitized Solar Cell), from October 2011 to December 2015. From May 2013 to April 2014, he was research fellow in the Electronic Engineering Department of University of Rome "Tor Vergata". Research program was the identification, deposition and optimization of materials for the production of DSSC photovoltaic panels. In April 2018, Paolo Mariani got Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering (University of Rome “Tor Vergata”) defending a thesis on “Novel classes of Dye Sensitized Solar Modules”, under the supervision of prof. Aldo Di Carlo. From July 2018, he is a research fellow (postdoctoral) in the Electronic Engineering Department of University "Tor Vergata" within the C.H.O.S.E. lab.

Research Activity

The research activity of Paolo Mariani is focused on the development of hybrid organic/inorganic large area solar cell. Currently, he is involved in the Graphene Flagship Project as research fellow (postdoctoral) under the supervision of Prof. Aldo Di Carlo (University of Rome Tor Vergata). Main topic is the study, the optimization and the characterization of Photovoltaic Modules Graphene/Perovskite. In particular, he studies both the replacement of metal counter-electrode in PSC (Perovskite Solar Cell) technology with carbon-graphene pastes and the overall encapsulation strategies. Moreover, he investigates the metallization process in order to realize metal grids for PSMs (Perovskite Solar Modules) also in the perspective of applying them in perovskite silicon tandem solar cell. All these explorations are based on original combination of GRMS (Graphene and Related Materials) ad hoc developed by IIT (Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia). He is  also involved in the realization of Perovskite Photovoltaic‐Thermoelectric Hybrid Devices in collaboration with University of Milano Bicocca and with MIT. During his PhD, the activity has been focusing on the realization and characterization of novel classes of Dye-Sensitized Solar Modules (DSSMs) involving 2D materials or flexible substrates. Key words of him research are: "deposition techniques", "up-scaling", “large-area devices”, "2D materials" and "stability".

Publications

• JOURNAL ARTICLES
• P.Mariani, L. Vesce and A. Di Carlo, "The role of printing techniques for large-area dye sensitized solar cells"; Semiconductor Science and Technology 2015, vol. 30, 104003 https://doi.org/10.1088/0268-1242/30/10/104003 (This article has been selected by Editorial Board of Semiconductor Science and Technology for inclusion in 2015 Article Highlights collection)
• G.Calogero, J. Barichello, I. Citro, P. Mariani, L. Vesce, A. Bartolotta, A. Di Carlo and G. Di Marco, “Photoelectrochemical and spectrophotometric studies on dye-sensitized solar cells (DSCs) and stable modules (DSCMs) based on natural apocarotenoids pigments”; Dyes and Pigments 2018, vol. 155, pp. 75-83 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dyepig.2018.03.021
• M.Bonomo, P. Mariani, F.Mura, A. Di Carlo and D. Dini “Nanocomposites of Nickel Oxide and Zirconia for the Preparation of Photocathodes with Improved Performance in p-Type Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells”; Journal of The Electrochemical Society 2019, vol 166, 8, pp. D290-D300 https://doi.org/10.1149/2.0691908jes
• A.Dessì, M. Calamante, A. Sinicropi, M.L. Parisi, L. Vesce, P. Mariani, B. Taheri, M. Ciocca, A. Di Carlo, L. Zani, A. Mordini, G. Reginato, “Thiazolo [5,4-d] thiazole-based organic sensitizers with improved spectral properties for application in greenhouse-integrated dye-sensitized solar cells”; Sustainable Energy & Fuels 2020 https://doi.org/10.1039/D0SE00124D
• M.Ciocca, P.Giannakou, P.Mariani, L.Cinà, A.Di Carlo, M.O.Tas, H.Asari, S.Marcozzi, A.Camaioni, M.Shkunov & T. M. Brown “Colour-sensitive conjugated polymer inkjet-printed pixelated artificial retina model studied via a bio-hybrid photovoltaic device”. Scientific Reports, Nature Publishing Group 10, 21457 (2020) https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-77819-z
• P.Mariani, A.Agresti, L.Vesce, S.Pescetelli, A L.Palma, F.Tomarchio, P.Karagiannidis, A.C.Ferrari, and A.Di Carlo, “Graphene-Based Interconnects for Stable Dye-Sensitized Solar Modules” ACS Applied Energy Materials” 2021 4 (1), 98-110 https://doi.org/10.1021/acsaem.0c01960

• L.A.Castriotta, F.Matteocci, L.Vesce, L Cinà, A.Agresti, S.Pescetelli, A.Ronconi, M.Löffler, M.M.Stylianakis, F. Di Giacomo, P. Mariani et al. “Air-Processed Infrared-Annealed Printed Methylammonium-Free Perovskite Solar Cells and Modules Incorporating Potassium-Doped Graphene Oxide as an Interlayer” ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 2021, 13, 10, 11741–11754  https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.0c18920
• P.Mariani, L.Najafi, G.Bianca, M. I.Zappia, L. Gabatel, A. Agresti, S. Pescetelli, A. Di Carlo, S. Bellani, and F. Bonaccorso, “Low-Temperature Graphene-Based Paste for Large Area Perovskite Solar Cells” ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 2021, 13, 19, 22368–22380 https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.1c02626
• B. Lorenzi, P. Mariani, A.Reale, A. Di Carlo, G.Chen. and D. Narducci “Practical development of efficient thermoelectric – photovoltaic hybrid systems based on wide-gap solar cells”  Applied Energy, 300, 2021, 117343 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2021.117343
  
• M.Giordano, G.Volpi, M.Bonomo, P.Mariani, C.Garino and G.Viscardi "Methoxy-substituted copper complexes as possible redox mediators in dye-sensitized solar cells"  New J. Chem., 2021,45, 15303-15311 https://doi.org/10.1039/D1NJ02577E
  
• M.Caleffi, P. Mariani, G. Bertoni, G. Paolicelli, L. Pasquali, A. Agresti, S. Pescetelli, A. Di Carlo, V. De Renzi, S. D’Adddato: “Ag/MgO Core-Shell Nanoparticles via Gas Aggregation Nanocluster Source for Perovskite Solar Cells Engineering” Materials. 2021; 14(19):5507 https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14195507
• J.Barichello, L.Vesce, P. Mariani, E.Leonardi, R.Braglia, A.Di Carlo, A.Canini, A.Reale: “Stable Semi-Transparent Dye-Sensitized Solar Modules and Panels for Greenhouse Application” Energies. 2021; 14(19):6393 https://doi.org/10.3390/en14196393
• BOOK CHAPTERS
• L.Vesce, A. Guidobaldi, P. Mariani, A. Di Carlo, M. L. Parisi, S. Maranghi, R. Basosi, “Scaling-up of Dye Sensitized Solar Modules”, in book World Scientific Reference of Hybrid Materials 2019, World Scientific, pp. 423-485 https://doi.org/10.1142/9789813270541_0013
• CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
• P.Mariani, L.Vesce and A.Di Carlo, “A Novel Class of Dye-Sensitized Solar Modules. Glass-Plastic Structure for Mechanically Stable Devices”; 2018 IEEE 4th International Forum on Research and Technology for Society and Industry (RTSI) Proceedings, pp. 1-5, Palermo (Italy)     https://doi.org/10.1109/RTSI.2018.8548439
• ORAL CONTRIBUTIONS
• P.Mariani, A.Agresti, L.Vesce, S.Pescetelli, F.Tomarchio, A.Ferrari and A.Di Carlo: “Graphene-based interconnections for a novel class of Dye Sensitized Solar Modules (DSSMs)”. Dresden, June 27, 2018, Graphene Conference 2018, Dresden June 26-29, 2018
• P.Mariani, L.Vesce and A.Di Carlo: “A novel class of dye-sensitized solar modules. Glass-plastic structure for mechanically stable devices”. Palermo, September 11, 2018, RTSI 2018 ─ 4th International Forum on Research and Technologies for Society and Industry, Palermo September 2018, 10-14
• P.Mariani, B.Taheri, M.Esmaeilzadeh, L.Vesce, S.Pescetelli, A.Agresti and A.Di Carlo: “A novel deposition method of graphene-based bl-TiO₂ for large-area Perovskite Solar Devices”. Roma, June 27, 2019, Graphene Conference 2019, Roma June 25-28, 2019
• P.Mariani, L.Najafi, S.Bellani, M.I.Zappia, N.Y.Nia, S.Pescetelli, A.Agresti, F.Bonaccorso and A.Di Carlo: “Graphene-based Back Electrodes for Cost-effective, Efficient and Large-area Gold-free Perovskite Solar Cells”. Online, October 20, 2020, Graphene Conference, October 19-23, 2020
• P.Mariani, L. Najafi, G.Bianca, M. I. Zappia, L. Gabatel, A. Agresti, S. Pescetelli, A. Di Carlo, S. Bellani and F. Bonaccorso: “Ambient Temperature Graphene Paste for Large-Area Carbon Perovskite Solar Cells: Towards Wafer-Like Concepts”. Grenoble, October 28, 2021, Graphene Conference 2021, Grenoble October 26-29, 2021 (PLENARY SESSION)
• POSTER CONTRIBUTIONS
• P.Mariani, B. Taheri, M. Esmaeilzadeh, S. Pescetelli, A. Agresti and A. Di Carlo: “Automatized low temperature deposition of blocking TiO₂ layer for large area Perovskite Solar Devices”. Roma, May 11, 2019, International Conference on Hybrid and Organic Photovoltaics (HOPV19), Roma, 13-15 May, 2019
• P.Mariani, L.Najafi, S.Bellani, M.I.Zappia, G.Bianca, N.Y.Nia, S.Pescetelli, A.Agresti, F.Bonaccorso and A.Di Carlo: “Graphene-based counter-electrode for large area gold-free perovskite solar devices”. Online, May 27, 2020. Graphene Industrial Forum&2DM, May 27, 2020