Maurizio NATALI

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Dipartimento di Ingegneria Civile ed Ambientale
University of Perugia, UdR INSTM
Strada di Pentima, 4 - 05100 Terni (TR) ITALY
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Maurizio NATALI

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Short Bio

Maurizio Natali has a proven experience in the development, production, testing of traditional and nanostructured polymers and composite materials. After degree in physics, he has got a Ph.D. in material science working on a thesis related to the development of a nanostructured ablative bulk molding compound. He spent last five years of his career in the field of ablative materials earning a wide experience in the formulation and advanced characterization of polymeric heat shielding materials: he strictly cooperates with industrial and academic partners involved in the space sector. In collaboration with AVIO space (the company building the Vega rocket launcher), as a part of the VEga Consolidation and Evolution Preparation Programme (VECEP),  he studied and tested an elastomeric ablative compound for solid rocket motors with an improved ablation resistance. In cooperation with European Space Agency (ESA), he participated at the development of a high temperature nanostructured adhesive for carbon/carbon composites used in solid rocket nozzles. The produced adhesive exhibited a higher adhesive capability and an improved thermal-dimensional stability than commercial counterparts. He also strictly cooperates with Dr. J. Koo - at University of Texas at Austin - which is a worldwide recognized scientist in the field of ablative materials: during last six years a new class of TPU based elastomeric ablatives for solid rocket motors was developed. He also identified a low-cost, real-time, erosion rate technique for ablative materials to be used in the heat shield of space vehicles or in solid rocket nozzles. The cooperation with Dr. Koo also involved the developed of high enthalpy facilities able to simulate the extreme conditions in which the ablative materials must operate: the building of these devices involved the necessity to design and build precise controls enabling the proper implementation of the testing conditions. He conducted a series of studies on the possibility to characterize and evaluate the strength of charred ablative materials and its adhesion to the virgin substrate. The obtained results were presented at the scientific community via conferences (such as AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference) or peer-reviewed papers. He successfully contributed at the preparation of research proposals for agencies such as NASA and ESA.

 

Temi di ricerca

Materiali per l’aerospazio e le alte temperature

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List of publications

  1. M. Jaramillo, J. H. Koo, M. Natali, Compressive Char Strength of Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomer Nanocomposites, Polymers for Advanced Technologies, DOI: 10.1002/pat.3287.
  2. M. Natali, J. H. Koo, E. Allcorn, O. A. Ezekoye, An in-situ ablation recession rate sensor for carbon/carbon ablatives based on commercial ultra-miniature thermocouples, Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, Volume 196, June 2014, Pages 46–56, ISSN: 0925-4005, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.snb.2014.01.022
  3. M. Natali, M. Rallini, D. Puglia, J. M. Kenny, L. Torre, EPDM based Heat Shielding Materials for Solid Rocket Motors: a comparative study of different fibrous reinforcements, Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, Volume 98, Issue 11, November 2013, Pages 2131–2139, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2013.09.006
  4. M. Natali, M. Rallini, D. Puglia, J. M. Kenny, L. Torre, An Armadillo-Like Flexible Thermal Protection System for Inflatable Decelerators: a novel paradigm, Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, Volume 299, Issue 3, pages 379–390, March 2014, doi. 10.1002/mame201300267.
  5. M. Rallini, M. Natali, J. M. Kenny, L. Torre, Effect of boron carbide nanoparticles on the fire reaction and fire resistance of carbon fiber/epoxy composites, Polymer, Volume 54, Issue 19, 23 August 2013, Pages 5154–5165.     
  6. E. Bafekrpour, C. Yang, M. Natali, B. Fox, Functionally graded carbon nanofiber/phenolic nanocomposites and their mechanical properties, Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, Volume 54, November 2013, Pages 124–134.   
  7. J. H. Koo, M. Natali, J. Tate, E. Allcorn, Polymer nanocomposites as ablative materials—a comprehensive review, International Journal of Energetic Materials and Chemical Propulsion, 12 (2): 119–162 (2013).
  8. M. Rallini , M. Natali, M. Monti, J. M. Kenny, L. Torre, Effect of alumina nanoparticles on the thermal properties of carbon fibre reinforced composites, Fire and Materials, DOI: 10.1002/fam.2184.
  9. E. K. Allcorn, M. Natali, J. H. Koo. Ablation performance and characterization of thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer nanocomposites,Composites Part A. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2012.08.017
  10. M. Natali, M. Monti, D. Puglia, J. M. Kenny, L. Torre. Ablative properties of carbon black and MWNT/phenolic composites: A comparative study. COMPOSITES. PART A: APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING, vol. 43, p. 174-182, ISSN: 1359-835X
  11. M. Monti, M. Natali, L. Torre, J. M. Kenny. The alignment of single walled carbon nanotubes in an epoxy resin by applying a DC electric ?eld. CARBON, vol. 50, p. 2453 -2464, ISSN: 0008-6223, doi: doi:10.1016/j.carbon.2012.01.067
  12. M. Natali, M. Monti, J. M. Kenny, L. Torre (2011). A nanostructured ablative bulk molding compound: Development and characterization. COMPOSITES. PART A: APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING, vol. 42, p. 1197-1204, ISSN: 1359-835X, doi: doi:10.1016/j.compositesa.2011.04.022.
  13. M. Monti, M. Natali, R. Petrucci, J. M. Kenny, L. Torre (2011). Carbon Nano?bers for Strain and Impact Damage Sensing in Glass Fiber Reinforced Composites Based on an Unsaturated Polyester Resin. POLYMER COMPOSITES, vol. 32, p. 766-775, ISSN: 0272-8397, doi: DOI 10.1002/pc.21098.
  14. M. Monti, D. Puglia, M. Natali, L. Torre, J. M. Kenny (2011). Effect of carbon nano?bers on the cure kinetics of unsaturated polyester resin: Thermal and chemorheological modelling. COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, vol. 71, p. 1507-1516, ISSN: 0266-3538, doi: doi:10.1016/j.compscitech.2011.06.010
  15. M. Monti, M. Natali, R. Petrucci, J. M. Kenny, L. Torre (2010). Impact Damage Sensing in Glass Fiber Reinforced Composites Based on Carbon Nanotubes by Electrical Resistance Measurements. JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE, vol. 122, p. 2829-2836, ISSN: 1097-4628, doi: DOI 10.1002/app.34412
  16. M. Natali, M. Monti, J. M. Kenny, L. Torre (2010). Synthesis and Thermal Characterization of Phenolic Resin/Silica Nanocomposites Prepared with High Shear Rate-Mixing Technique. JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE, vol. 120, p. 2632-2640 , ISSN: 1097-4628, doi: DOI 10.1002/app.33494
  17. M. Monti, A. Terenzi, M. Natali, I. Gaztelumendi, N. Markaide, J. M. Kenny, L. Torre (2009). Development of Unsaturated Polyester Matrix – Carbon Nanofibers Nanocomposites with Improved Electrical Properties. JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE, vol. 117, p. 1658-1666, ISSN: 1097-4628, doi: DOI 10.1002/app.32042
  18. M. Natali, J. M. Kenny, L. Torre (2009). Phenolic matrix nanocomposites based on commercial grade resols: Synthesis and characterization. COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, vol. 70, p. 571-577, ISSN: 0266-3538, doi: doi:10.1016/j.compscitech.2009.12.005
  19. U. Marini-Bettolo-Marconi, M. Natali, G. Costantini, F. Cecconi (2006). Inelastic Takahashi hard-rod gas. THE JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL PHYSICS, vol. 124, p. 044507-1-044507-9, ISSN: 0021-9606, doi: doi: 10.1063/1.2161215

Book chapters

  1. M. Natali, L.Torre. Ablative materials - In: Encyclopedia of Composites. New York: Wiley, 2011, doi: 10.1002/9781118097298.weoc045
  2. M. Monti, M. Natali, R. Petrucci, D. Puglia, A. Terenzi, L. Valentini, J.M. Kenny. Advanced fiber reinforced composites based on nanocomposite matrices - In: -. Encyclopedia of Composites. New York: Wiley, doi: 10.1002/9781118097298.weoc025

Conference proceeding

  1. M. Natali, J. H. Koo, E. Allcorn, and O. A. Ezekoye, J. H. Koo, E. Allcorn, and O. A. Ezekoye, In-situ Ablation Recession Sensor Based on Ultra-Miniature Thermocouples - Part A: 0.25mm Diameter Thermocouples. In: 49th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, San Jose, CA, July 15-17, 2013.
  2. C. Yee, M. Ray, F. Tang, J. Wan, J. H. Koo, M. Natali, In-situ Ablation Recession Sensor Based on Ultra-Miniature Thermocouples - Part B: 0.50mm Diameter Thermocouples. In: 49th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, San Jose, CA, July 15-17, 2013.
  3. J. H. Koo, M. Natali, E. Allcom, and J. Tate. Advanced Polymeric Composites: An Overview of Thermal Protection. In: Proc. American Society for Composites 27th Technical Conference, Arlington, TX, Oct. 1-3, 2012.
  4. J.H. Koo, M. Natali, J. Tate, and T. Mensah, A Review of Polymer Nanocomposites as Advanced Thermal Protection Materials. In: SAMPE 2012 ISSE. Baltimore, MD, May 21-14, 2012.
  5. M. Rallini, M. Monti, M. Natali, D. Puglia, J.M. Kenny, L. Torre, Graphene nanoplatelets as conductive fillers for strain sensing in epoxy nanocomposite. In: -. SAMPE 2012. Baltimore (USA), Maggio 2012, Covina:SAMPE INTERNATIONAL, ISBN: 9781934551127.
  6. M. Rallini, L.M. Chiacchiarelli, M. Natali, D. Puglia, J. M. Kenny, L. Torre, Graphene nanoplatelets as conductive fillers for strain sensing in epoxy nanocomposite. In: 5th Young Researchers ECNP Conference, Praga, April 2012.
  7. J. H. Koo, M. Natali, J. Tate, and T. Mensah, Polymer Nanocomposites for Advanced Ablative Materials – A Comprehensive Review. In: 9th International Symposium on Special Topics in Chemical Propulsion, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, July 9-13, 2012.
  8. M. Rallini, M. Natali, J.M. Kenny, L. Torre, Thermal Barrier Properties of Carbon Fibre/Epoxy Composites based on Alumina Nanoparticles. In: XI Convegno Nazionale AIMAT, Settembre 2012.
  9. Luigi Torre, Marco Monti, M. Natali, Marco Rallini, José M. Kenny, Development of multifunctional advanced composites with polymer nanocomposite matrices . In: Conference Proceedings of 27th World Congress of the Polymer Processing Society, May 10-14, 2011 Marrakech, Morocco.
  10. E.K. Allcorn, J.H. Koo, M. Natali, Ablation Performance and Characterization of Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomer Nanocomposites. In: SAMPE Tech 2011, Fort Worth, Texas, October 17-20, 2011.
  11. M. Rallini, M. Monti, M. Natali, D. Puglia, J.M. Kenny, L. Torre, Carbon fibre/epoxy composites with improved fire resistance properties. In: -. SAMPE Tech 2011. Fort Worth (USA), Ottobre 17-20 2011, Covina:SAMPE INTERNATIONAL, ISBN: 9781934551103.
  12. E. Alcomp, J. H. Koo, M. Natali, et al., Designing, Fabrication, and Calibration of a Labscale Ablation Test Bed. In: AIAA/ASME/SAE Joint Propulsion Conference, San Diego, CA, Aug. 1-4, 2011.
  13. M. Rallini, M. Natali, M. Monti J. M. Kenny, L. Torre, Development of carbon fiber/epoxy composites based on alumina nanoparticles. In: 4th Young Researchers ECNP Conference, Lione, November 2011.
  14. M. Rallini, L.M. Chiacchiarelli, M. Monti, M. Natali, D. Puglia, J.M. Kenny, L. Torre (2011). Graphene nanoplatelets as a filler for epoxy nanocomposite. In: XX Convegno AIM, Terni, September 2011.
  15. J.M. Kenny, M. Monti, M. Natali, L. Torre, L. Valentini, Modelling of eletrical properties of polymer matrix nanocomposites with carbon nanoparticles. In: Capri, May 29th - June 1st 2011, pag. 34.
  16. J. C. Lee, M. Natali, J. H. Koo et al., Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomer Nanocomposite Ablatives: Characterization and Performance. In: AIAA/ASME/SAE Joint Propulsion Conference, San Diego, CA, Aug. 1-4, 2011.
  17. M. Monti, M. Natali, L. Torre, J. M. Kenny, Alignment of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes in an Epoxy Resin Induced by Electric Field. In: -. Proceedings of 6th International ECNP Conference on Nanostructured Polymers and Nanocomposites. MADRID, 28-30 April 2010.
  18. M. Monti, M. Natali, R. Petrucci, L. Torre, J.M. Kenny, Development of multifunctional advanced composites with polymer nanocomposite matrices for damage sensing applications. In: -. International Workshop on Processing of Nanostructured Ceramics,Polymers and Composites. Belgrado, Serbia, Nov. 2010.
  19. D. Puglia, M. Monti, M. Natali, J. M. Kenny, L. Torre, Effect of carbon nanofibers in the kinetic of cure of nanocomposites based on a polyester resin. In: -. Proceedings of 6th International ECNP Conference on Nanostructured Polymers and Nanocomposites. MADRID, 28-30 April 2010.
  20. Marco Monti, M. Natali, José M. Kenny, Luigi Torre, MWNT-Doped Epoxy Matrix for Detecting Impact Damages in Fiber Reinforced Composites by Electrical Resistance Measurements. In: Times of Polymers (TOP) and Composites, Ischia (Italy) June 20-23, 2010, pag. 348-351.
  21. M. Natali, M. Monti, L. Torre, J. Kenny, Nanostructured Ablative Thermal Protection Systems. In: -. Proceedings of 6th International ECNP Conference on Nanostructured Polymers and Nanocomposites. MADRID, ) 28-30 April 2010.
  22. M. Monti, M. Natali, L. Torre, J.M. Kenny, Nanostructured polymers for damage sensing in fiber reinforced composites. In: -. 3rd Young Polymer Scientists Conference. MADRID, 25-27 April 2010.
  23. M. Monti, M. Natali, R. Petrucci, L. Torre, J.M. Kenny, Carbon nanofibers as a tool for strain and damage sensing in glass fiber reinforced composites . In: -. - International Exhibition for Composites Technologies, Production and Processing” Compotec 2008. Marina di Carrara , October 21-23, 2009.
  24. M. Monti, L. Torre, M. Natali, R. Petrucci, J. M. Kenny, N. Markaide, Fiber reinforced nanocomposites based on carbon nanofibers for stress monitoring. In: -. V International Conference on Science and Technology of Composite Materials COMATCOMP09. San Sebastian (Spain), October 7-9 2009.
  25. M. Natali, J.M, Kenny, L. Torre, Highly loaded phenolic based nanocomposites for ablative rocket combustion chambers. In: Proceeding of 30th SAMPE EUROPE International Jubilee Conference. p. 134-139, Parigi:SAMPE EUROPE, ISBN: 9783952267776, Parigi, 31 Marzo-2 Aprile 2009.
  26. M. Natali, J.M. Kenny, L. Torre, Phenolic matrix nanocomposites based on commercial grade resols synthesis, characterization and comparison with microcomposites. In: -. AIP Conf. Proc. IV INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE TIMES OF POLYMERS (TOP) AND COMPOSITES. Ischia, August 28, 2008 , vol. 1042, p. 190-192.
  27. Maurizio Natali, Luigi Torre, Josè M. Kenny; Development of a ?bre reinforced composite based on nanosilica loaded phenolic matrix for ablative thermal protection systems - Polymerfest - 40 Years Of ”Polymer Research” At The University Of Palermo - Palermo, August 30-September 2, 2009.
  28. Maurizio Natali, Josè Kenny, Luigi Torre; Phenolic Matrix Nanocomposites Based On Commercial Grade Resols: Synthesis And Characterization – 2nd National Forum Of Young Researchers On Polymeric Materials And Biomaterilas; Genova, 4-5 Luglio 2008, Italy.
  29. M. Natali; Phenolic Matrix Nanocomposites Based On Commercial Grade Resols: Synthesis And Characterization - Schliekelmann Award, 29th International Sampe Europe Conference / Jec 2008 (Paris).