David Chiaramonti è Ingegnere Meccanico, Dottore di Ricerca in Energetica, Professore a contratto presso l’Università di Firenze per il corso Tecnologie e Processi per la Conversione Energetica delle Biomasse (Laurea in Ing.Meccanica ed Ing.Ambiente e Territorio), dove insegna anche al Master in Bioenergia ed Ambiente (IMES). Nel 2010 è stato elettro presidente del Consorzio di Ricerca e la Dimostrazione sulle Energie Rinnovabili (RE-CORD), un ente di ricerca no-profit che gestisce un laboratorio chimico specialistico per le rinnovabili ed i biofuel.

Si è specializzato in Energia ed in Energie Rinnovabili (principalmente nei settori Bioenergia e Biocarburanti, Eolico ed Idroelettrico) e Tecnologie Innovative, con particolare attenzione alla produzione di energia in zone rurali. Si è occupato di Trasferimento di Tecnologie e Know-how verso i Paesi Terzi (Cina ed India), Dissalazione (in combinazione con Fonti Rinnovabili di Energia), e Valutazione di Impatto Ambientale (Inquinamento Atmosferico).

I suoi principali interessi scientifici sono diretti alla produzione e all’uso di biomasse, sia liquide e/o gassose che solide. Le sue attività di ricerca coprono i processi di conversione termochimica (pirolisi e gassificazione, oltre che combustione) ed i BTL (Biomass To Liquid), e quelli di tipo biochimico quali i processi per il bioetanolo da biomassa lignocellulosica. E' autore di oltre 120 pubblicazioni, capitoli di libri e studi, articoli su riviste specializzate ed membro dell'editorial board di riviste internazionali. È/è stato chairman e membro del comitato Scientifico di numerosi convegni internazionali, dove opera anche come Session o Track Organiser.

E’ membro di diverse Associazioni, tra cui rappresentante nazionale nell’International Energy Agency (IEA-Bioenergy), ed ISES-Italia.

 E’ stato ed è coordinatore e partner di diversi progetti e studi supportati dalla Commissione Europea, dalla World Bank (Asian Development Bank-GEF) e da Enti Nazionali (Min.Ambiente ed Agricoltura, Regioni, Province) nell’ambito dei settori di competenza, sviluppando competenze specifiche relativamente alla preparazione, presentazione, gestione e coordinamento di progetti Europei. Svolge assistenza alla la Commissione Europea per la valutazione ed il monitoraggio di progetti R&D e di programmi Comunitari, nonché al Ministero dell’Ambiente, al CRA-MIPAF, ed alla Regione Toscana.

Curriculum Vitae: http://www.re-cord.org/php/chiaramonti.staff.consortium.ita.php?layout=00

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David Chiaramonti is specialised in Renewable Energies (and in particular bioenergy/biofuels and bio-products) and innovative energy technologies. He has also been working on desalination systems integrated with renewable energies.

He is Contract Professor of Biomass Energy Conversion Processes and Technologies at the University of Florence, expert on energy conversion and energy use, including the evaluation of environmental and socio-economic impact of energy policies and technology transfer.

His main scientific interest is on the production and the use of biofuels, either liquid, gaseous or solid. His research works cover thermochemical biomass conversion processes as well as liquid biofuel production and use. He has published more than 160 scientific contributions in these fields, among journal articles, chapters in books, studies, as well as articles in specialised magazines. He is member of the editorial boards of several scientific journals. He is/has been chairman and Member of Steering Committees, International Organising Committees, and Scientific Committees of various International Conferences, where is also acting as Session or Track Organiser.

He manages and carry out research on bioenergy and biofuels at CREAR, the Research Center for Renewable Energies of the Depat.of Industrial Engineering, University of Florence, and RE-CORD. He became President of the no-profit research institution RE-CORD, constituted in 2010, which owns a specialised chemical lab for biomass and renewable energy, as well as operates several pilot and demo bioenergy/biofuel/biochemical unit.

He has been involved as a Project Manager and Scientific Responsible in a large number of R&D and Validation projects supported by EC (XII-RTD, XIII, XVII-ENER, ENV, JRC-Ispra), as well as co-operation projects (Asian Development Bank, EC, It.Min.for Environment). He acted as expert for proposal evaluation, project monitoring and programme assessment by the European Commission. He is/was member of several associations, as IEA-Bioenergy, Italian and European Biofuel Technology Platforms, Accademia dei Georgofili, UN ICAO CAEP Alternative Fuels Task Force (AFTF), Eur.Sust.Biofuel Forum (ESBF), Ital.Sust.Aviation Fuel Forum, etc.

He is CEPAS certified expert on Environmental Management System (UNI-EN ISO 14000) and has professional experience on Quality Assurance Systems and Project Management Techniques.

Curriculum Vitae: http://www.re-cord.org/php/chiaramonti.staff.consortium.ita.php?layout=00

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

2002 CEPAS qualification as External Auditor for ISO 14000 norms.

1997   Seminar: “THERMIE-B: Enterprise Training Seminars on PV and Wind Energy”, Tenerife (Spain), 20-21and 24-25 February, 1997.

1996   PhD in Energetics, Energetics Dept. “Sergio Stecco”, University of Florence, (Nov. 1992 - Nov. 1995). Title of the thesis: “ Air Pollution Simulation Models from Energy Conversion Plants”.

1995   Workshop: “European Bioenergy Cooperation Workshop”, Sollefteå, Sweden, (4-6 Dec., 1995).

1994   Course: “Computational Fluid Dynamics”, Von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics, Rhode Saint-Genese, Belgium (21-25 March, 1994).

1994   Workshop: “3rd Workshop on Air Pollution Model Evaluation”, VITO Research Centre, Mol, Belgium, (21-24 Nov., 1994).

1993   Course: “Gas Turbines for Industry”, Consortium UETP/Tuscany - Aerospace Dept. of Pisa, ENEL-CRT, Pisa (29 Nov. - 2 Dec. 1993).

1993   Workshop: “2nd Workshop on Air Pollution Model Evaluation”, Zurich CTH, Manno, Lugano, Switzerland (Sept., 1993).

1991 Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Energetics Dept. “Sergio Stecco”, University of Florence, 107/110. Title of the Thesis: “Advanced European Propulsion Space Systems: A.T.E., a New Generation Engine”, in collaboration with the European Space Agency ESA (19 Dec. 1991).

1990COMETT-UETP Toscana scholarship (training program between Universities and European Community Industries and Firms). Stage at ESTEC - Technical Centre of the European Space Agency (ESA), Noordwijk, Nederland, on space propulsion concepts in the Advanced Technology Engine Program ATE (Technical Report “Pump Code for Rocket Engine - Optimisation Routine SUMT” in English).

1986   First Certificate in English, Univ. of Cambridge (at the British Institute of Florence).

MILITARY SERVICE

71° AUC Course of the Corpo Tecnico dell’Esercito (Military Technical Corps). Liutenant at STAVECO (Production and Maintenance of Military Tanks and Trucks) and IGM (Programmer of Raster and Vectorial Digital Maps in VAX and UNIX OS)

MEMBERSHIPS AND ROLES

• Member and former Chairman of the European Biofuel Sustainable Forum (ESBF) in representation of EABA (European Algae Biomass Association).
• Chairmanof the Research Advisory Council - RAC of the German Biomass Research Center (DBFZ) (formerly member since 2008 and Deputy Chairman since 2012)
• Country representative in the International Energy Agency (IEA-Bioenergy, Task 39 – Commercialising 1^st and 2^nd generation biofuels, since Jan 2011; former member of Task 34 – Biomass Pyrolysis, 2005-2008)
• Member of the EABA (European Algae Biomass Association) Steering Board, leading the EABA Biofuel Working Group.
• National expert (nominated by ENAC) within the UN ICAO CAEP (Int.Civil Aviation Organisation – Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection), Alternative Fuels Task Force (AFTF).
• Member of the EU Biofuel Technology Platform, WG4, Sustainability.
• Member Italian Biofuel Technology Platform, WG2, Conversion.
• Member of the Steering Committee of the Italian Sustainable Aviation Fuel Forum (ISAFF) and chair of the Technology Group
• Member of the International Organising Committee (IOC) of ISAF (International Symposium on Alcohol Fuels), and National Chairman of the XIX ISAF (2010).
• Member of the Steering Committee and the Scientific Committee of the EU Biomass Conference, and Topic Organiser for the Biorefinery Session
• Member of the Organising Committee of the Lignocellulosic Ethanol Conferences (ICLE)
• Member of the Scientific Committee of the International Conference on Applied Energy (ICAE)
• Member of the Accademia dei Georgofili. (nominated Accademico Corrispondente on 11 April 2008)
• 2012-2013: Technical Secretary (science and technology) of the Leaders of Sustainable Biofuels, which groups the major industries working on technologies and processes for second generation biofuels
• Expert and Coordinator Biofuel Chain of the commitee ” R&D and Statistics” of the Bioenergy Chain Committee MIPAAF (IT Ministry for Agriculture, Food and Forestry)
• Former General Secretary of SIBA (Italian Society for Bioenergy and Agroindustry)
• Former member of EUBIA (European Biomass Industry Association), AICQ (Associazione Italiana Controllo Qualità), ESHA (European Small Hydropower Association), FAO (Food and Agriculture Organisation) Sustainable Rural Environment and Energy Network, ATI (Associazione Termotecnica Italiana).
• Professional Association of Engineers Province of Florence, n° 3705

LANGUAGE SKILLS

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

2010- present         President and Managing Director of the research consortium RE-CORD (Renewable Energy Consortium for R&D) of the University of Florence

RE-CORD merges CREAR, the University Farm Montepaldi SrL (where an experimental area dedicated to bioenergy/biofuels is located), Pianvallico SpA (where an analytical lab dedicated to biomass is being installed – 2Q 2011), and the start-up Spike Renewables SrL, an engineering company based in Florence.

2002- present         Contract Professor of the courses "Biomass Energy Conversion Technology" and formerly (2002-2013) "Renewable Energy Systems", and Researcher at the Research Center for Renewable Energy (CREAR, c/o Energy Engineering Dept. “Sergio Stecco”, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering), and former researcher with CSGI (Consorzio Sistemi a Grande Interfase, Chemistry Dept.), University of Florence.

Research work focuses on:

• Production, upgrading and use of biofuels for transport and energy generation
• Renewable energy (biomass, wind, hydro) conversion systems

1994-2002     Senior Scientist and Project Manager at ETA S.r.L.

Co-ordination and Project Manager for National and International Projects supported by the European Commission Projects (Directorate Generals I, VI, XII, XIII, XVII, JRC-Ispra) and the Asian Development Bank. Expert for proposal evaluation and Programme assessment for EC-DG Tren and DG Res.

Work has included study of schemes for the development of Renewable Energies and local resources at both small and large scale level, techno-economic assessment of renewable energies, thermochemical conversion processes, co-operation projects, environmental analysis, environmentally friendly agro-industrial process design, brackish and seawater desalination systems combined with bioenergy, innovative desalination technologies, rehabilitation of contaminated land, rescuing lands from desertification, organisation of International Conferences and Workshops.

1995-2000     Consultant at PRIMAQ S.r.L. on Quality Systems

Design and implementation of Quality Assurance Systems (ISO 9000, QS9000, ..).

PATENTS

1. “Impianto a pressione idrostatica per la concentrazione/estrazione di liquidi, ad esempio acqua dissalata, mediante membrane ad osmosi inversa” , Inventor, Pat. Applic. N. FI98A000124, 25/5/98 and “Hydrostatic pressure plant for separation/concentration/desalination of liquids, in particular sea or brackish water, via reverse osmosis”, Inventor, EP0968755
2. “Apparato a combustione di etanolo o miscele di etanolo per cucine, stufe ed illuminazione ad uso domestico” , Inventor, Pat. Applic. N. FI98/A/42, 24/2/98.
3. “Engine fuels consisting of an emulsion comprising mineral and/or natural oils, their preparation and use in internal combustion engines”, Inventor, PCT WO 01/02516 A1.
4. “Impianto turbogas combinato, con ciclo di recupero di anidride carbonica”, Inventore, Pat. Applic. N. BO2005A000497.
5. “Processo ed impianto per la produzione di bioetanolo”, Inventor, Pat. Applic. N. FI2009A000232.
6. “Microturbina alimentata ad olio vegetale”, Inventor, Pat. Applic. N. FI2011A000228.

SCIENTIFIC, TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND DISSEMINATION PROJECTS

(A) As Project Co-ordinator of the following R&D and dissemination projects and EC tenders:

• 2010-2014:BIOLYFE. Second generation BIOethanol process: demonstration scale for the step of Lignocellulosic hYdrolysis and Fermentation. 7FP GA nr 239204, EC DG ENER.
• 2009-2011:MAMBO (MicroAlghe: Materia prima per Bio Olio), Oils from Algae. NOVAL (leader of a network of 7 biodiesel industries) and Assocostieri (Ital.Biodiesel Ind.Assoc.).
• 2006-2009:VOICE-Vegetable Oil Initiative for a Cleaner Environment, LIFE06 ENV/IT/257, DG Env.
• 2006-2009:BIO-MGT Innovative Small Scale Polygeneration System Combining Biomass and Natural Gas in a Micro Gas Turbine, Sust.Dev.Programme, TREN/05/FP6EN/S07.61881/019675, DG Tren.^{(1) (2)}
• 2005-2006: Use of pure vegetable oil for agricultural transports. Province of Florence.⁽²⁾
• 2005-2006:Solar Cooling for tourist resorts and reclaimed areas, It.Min.for Environment, IT-Egypt cooperation.
• 2005-2006:BISC – Building Integrated Solar Collector, It.Min.for Environment, IT-Israel cooperation.
• 2001-2002: (DGResearch), ECHI-T: Large scale ethanol production from Sweet Sorghum in Italy and China.
• 2001-2002: (Italian Ministry of Environment), Projects “Renewable Energy Sources” and “Sustainable Mobility” for the island of Pantelleria.
• 1998-1999: SME-1842-98-IT (DGXVII), Biomass Powered Desalination Schemes.
• 1998-1999: DIS-1556-97 (DGXVII), Dissemination Action to Promote Small Hydro Power (SHP) in Italy and Portugal.
• 1997: SME-1419-97-IT (DGXVII), ECOSPRINTER in Transports.
• 1995-1997: DIS/0486-95-IT (DG XVII), Mini hydropower generation in urban and suburban areas. An assessment study of site and conditions for implementation.
• 1995-1997: JOR3CT 95-006 (DGXII), DESERESCUE: Small agro-energy farm scheme implementation for rescuing deserting land in small Mediterranean islands, coastal areas, having water and agricultural land constraints. Feasibility study.

(B) As Project Partner:

• 2015:Template for first of a kind commercial sustainable biofuel project feasibility studies. Tender from the European Commission, DG Energy, Contract N° ENER/C2/2013/626/SI2.697227.
• 2014:From the Sugar Platform to biofuels and biochemicals. Tender from the European Commission, DG Energy, Contract N° ENER/C2/2012/423-1.
• 2012-2015:Itaka - Initiative Towards sustAinable Kerosene for Aviation. 7FP GA 308807, DG Research.
• 2010-2013:BIOALGAESORB Enabling European SMEs to Remediate wastes, Reduce GHG Emissions and Produce Biofuels via Microalgae Cultivation. 7FP GA 243752-2, DG Research.
• 2010-2011:OVEST Oli Vegetali Esterificati (Estherified Vegetable Oils for Energy). Grant by Tuscany Region, Gen.Directorate for Land and Environmental Policies, PR CREO FESR 2007-2013.
• 2009-2012:PRIT Sviluppo di una tecnologia di pretrattamento italiana per la produzione di bioetanolo di seconda generazione (Development of an Italian pretratment technology for second generation bioethanol), Industria 2015 – Energy Efficiency, Ministry for Economic Development (MSE).
• 2009-2011:BIOLIQUIDS-CHP Engine and turbine combustion for combined heat and power production. 7FP GA 227303, DG Research.
• 2009-2010:S.I.En.A. Olio Vegetale, on the use of pure vegetable oil in rural transports and energy generation. Grant by Tuscany region and MPS.
• 2008-2010:EUBIONET III, EACI (Exec.Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation), GA IEE/07/777SI2.499477.
• 2008-2009:S.I.En.A. Biodiesel, on the use of high concentration of biodiesel in diesel for public transports. Grant by Tuscany region and MPS.
• 2005-2007:THERMALNET An integrated network on thermal biomass conversion for power, heat and transport fuels. Intell.Energy for Europe, EIE 2003-159, IEE Agency (DG Tren).
• 2005-2007:BIOSOUTH Techno-economical assessment of the production and use of biofuels for heating and cooling applications in South Europe. EIE/047255/S07.38609, IEE Agency (DG Tren).
• 2002-2006:COMBIO-A New Competitive Liquid Biofuel for Heating. ENK5-CT-2002-00690, DG Res.
• 2002: DGXII, JOULE, OPRODES - renewable energy for desalination
• 2001-2003:BIOSIT –Una Metodologia GIS per lo sfruttamento efficiente e sostenibile della risorsa “biomassa” a fini energetici, DG DG ENV, LIFE 00 ENV/IT/000054.
• 2000-2001:TA PRC 3370 (Asian Devel. Bank): Efficient use of agricultural wastes in China.
• 1998-2000: JOR3-CT98-0307 (DGXII), BIOEMULSION: Development of a Bio Crude Oil / diesel Oil Emulsion.
• 1998-1999: SME-1472-97-DE (DGXVII), ENTERPRISE INITIATIVE: Preparing European SMEs for the challenges of the global renewable energy markets.
• 1998-1999: SME-1471-97-DE (DGXVII), The ElectricHome: Forging local alliances on rural electrification through the organisation of Workshops in Italy, Portugal and Greece.
• 1997-2000: IN2 0519 D (DGXIII), RODSS: Reverse Osmosis Deep Sea System
• 1997: SME/1466/97 (DGXVII), Creation of a Forum of Know-how Transfer for European Biomass SMEs and Industry and dissemination of acquired progress in bioenergy technology on the occasion of the 10th European Biomass Conference and Technology.
• 1994-1996: RENA CT 94-0018 (DGXII), PRODESAL- Detailed Concept and Pilot Operation for a Large-Scale Development of Decentralised Water Desalination.
• 1995: IN 10226 D (DGXIII), Bio-Crude-Oil up-grading by electronic stimulation of a mixture of bio oil vapours and secondary gas (Plasma chemical processing technology)
• 1995: IN 10225 D (DGXIII), H2 production by electronic stimulation of ethanol/steam mixture from RTD results on plasma chemical processing technology
• 1994: RENA-CT94-0045, ELECTRICHOME - Assessment of All Non-Electrified Houses in Southern Europe and Development of Standard Systems for Accelerated Large-Scale Deployment of Renewable Energies

(C) As Expert for the EU Commission, Ministries, Regions, etc:

• 2014-15: Expert for proposal evaluation submitted to the Advanced Biofuel Competition, UK Min for Transport
• 2014: Expert for proposal evaluation of BioFuelNet, Canada
• 2012: Expert for the Ital.Min. for Instruction, University and Research (MIUR) - National Operational Programme “Research and Competition” (PON “R&C”) 2007-2013 (D.D. Prot. 254/Ric. 18.05.2011), for the technical-scientific verification of project activities and adequacy and relevance of costs
• 2012: Expertfor the National Agency for the Evaluation of the University and Research system (ANVUR), MIUR projects 2004-2010 (VQR 2004-2010).
• 2012: Expert for the EU Commission, monitoring of Research for the Benefit of SMEs projects, DG-RTD.
• 2010: Expert for the Pyrolysis Challenge, Carbon Trust (UK)
• 2008-9-10: Expert for the EU Commission, monitoring of 7PQ Integrated Projects, DG-RTD.
• 2008: Included in the list of experts of CRA (Research Institution of MIPAF, Min.for Agriculture), mail. 2165/1 del 17/3/08.
• 2007: Expert for the EU Commission, evaluation of R&D 7PQ, 2nd Generation Biofuels, FP7-ENERGY-RTD.
• 2007: Expert for the Ital.Min.for Environment, Land and Sea for the evaluation of projects on Renewable Energies (Call:”Promozione delle fonti rinnovabili per la produzione di energia elettrica e/o termica tramite agevolazioni alle piccole e medie imprese, ai sensi del DM n.337/2000, art.5”).
• 2007: Member of theTuscany Region Commission for the evaluation of projects submitted to the call on Renewable Energies in Rural Areas (Call: “Programma degli investimenti sulla produzione di energia per le aree rurali” - decreto della Giunta RT n° 715 del 20 Febbraio 2007).
• 2005: Expert for the EU Commission, evaluation of R&D EESD-6PQ proposals, Alternative Motor Fuels FP6-2004-TREN-3.
• 2003: EU CommissionPTA Expert (DG TREN), Contract NNE5-PTA-2002-006, lot 36: “Stationary Applications of Liquid Biofuels”
• 2002: Expert for the EU Commission, evaluation of the 4th Framework EC R&D Programme, DGTREN.
• 2002: Expert for the EU Commission, evaluation of R&D EESD-5FP proposals, EC-DGTREN, Bioenergy, January 2002.
• 2001: Expert for the EU Commission, evaluation of R&D EESD-5FP proposals, EC-DGTREN, Bioenergy, FP6-2002-TREN-1, March 2001.
• 1999-:included in the list of project evaluators for EC DGXVII (5^o FP, Other Renewables)
• 1997-: included in the list of project evaluators for EC DGXVII
• 1996-: included in the list of project evaluators for EC DGXIII

A large number of presentations at International and National Conferences and Seminars (see attached list of publications)

Awards related to Chiaramonti’s research work:

• Award “Rinnova 2006” (Legambiente, Confindustria, Kyoto Club, Sole 24 Ore) to Ing.Filippo Vanni (Thesis Supervisors Chiaramonti, Riccio, Martelli), about the “Impianto di Microturbina a Gas alimentato a Biomasse” (external combustion biomass gas turbine).
• Award Rotary Club 2006 di Firenze to Ing. Filippo Vanni, (Thesis Supervisors Chiaramonti, Riccio, Martelli), about “Impianto di Microturbina a Gas alimentato a Biomasse” (external combustion biomass gas turbine).
• “Enti Locali per Kyoto” Award, 2006 (Ecomondo, Kyoto Club, ANCI, Coordinamento Agenda 21, Legambiente) to the Province of Florence.
• Applied Energy Award: Best Reviewer 2009, by Applied Energy, Elsevier.
• Zdenek Burianec Memorial Award. Process Analysis and Modelling for Second Generation Lignocellulosic Ethanol Production. PRES’11, Florence 2011
• American Chemical Society publications. Certificate of Appreciation. December 2011.

JOURNAL REVIEWER AND EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBERSHIPS

• Applied Energy (Elsevier) - Editorial Board Member
• Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery (Springer) - Editorial Board Member
• Biofuels, Editorial Board Member(Future Science) - Editorial Board Member
• International Journal of Oil, Gas, and Coal Technology (Inderscience Publisher) - Editorial Board Member
• Biomass & Bioenergy (Elsevier)
• Bioresource Technology (Elsevier)
• Fuels (Elsevier)
• Fuel Processing Technology (Elsevier)
• Process Biochemistry (Elsevier)
• Journal of Cleaner Production (Elsevier)
• Energy & Fuels (American Chemical Society)
• Energy Conversion and Management (Elsevier)
• Biotechnology for Biofuels (BioMed Central)
• Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science (Sage Publications)
• International Journal of Sustainable Energy (Taylor & Francis)
• Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology (Emerald)
• Polish Journal of Environmental Studies

Editor of Journal Special Issues:

• Applied Energy special issue on Algae for Biofuels LCA Workshop (Elsevier)
• Biomass & Bioenergy special issue on the 1st Lignocellulosic Ethanol Conference (Elsevier)
• Applied Energy special issue on XIX ISAF (Int.Synposium on Alcohol Fuels) (Elsevier)
• Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery special issue on XIX ISAF (Int.Synposium on Alcohol Fuels) (Spinger)

TEACHING

-2015: MSc Sustainable Energy Futures (Imperial College, London)

-2013: MSc Sustainable Energy Futures (Imperial College, London)

-2013/today: Biomass Energy Conversion Technologies (Univ.of Florence, Degree in Energetics)

-2003/213: Renewable Energy Technologies (Univ.of Florence, Mechanical Engineering Degree)

-2002/today: 1) Renewable Energies, 2) Biomass Combustion, Pyrolysis, Gasification, 3) Biofuels (Univ.of Florence, 1^st level Master IMES)

-2010/2013: LUISS Guido Carli University - 2nd Level Master on Management and regulation for Sustainable Energy. "Bioenergy and Biofuels"

-Coordinator of ISES courses on Biomass and Bioenergy

-Various Training Courses to Farmers’ Association as CIA and Coldiretti.

-Lecturer to a several other courses and training on Renewable Energies and Biomass/Bioenergy.

PROFESSIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC EXPERIENCE

• 1994-present: Supervisor of several Degree and PhD Thesis on Energy and Environment (in italian) at the Energetics Dept. “Sergio Stecco”, Univ. of Florence.
• 2013: Session Organiser (Biorefinery), Referee and Member of the Scientific Committee of the 21st European Biomass Conference and Exhibition, Copenhagen, 3-7 June, Denmark.
•   2013-2012: LUISS Guido Carli University - 2nd Level Master on Management and regulation for Sustainable Energy. "Bioenergy and Biofuels"
•   2012: Track Organiser ECOS 2012, Perugia, Italy
•   2012-2011: LUISS Guido Carli - Master Universitario di Secondo Livello in Management e Regolazione per l'Energia Sostenibile. "Bioenergia, Biocombustibili, e filiere Agroindustriali"
•   2011: National Chairman and organiser of XIX ISAF (International Symposium on Alcohol Fuels), Verona, 10-14 October 2011, Italy.
•   2011: Organiser of the 2nd Lignocellulosic Ethanol Conference (with the European Commission DG ENER, Brasilian Government, Mossi&Ghisolfi), Verona, 13-14 Ottobre 2011, Italia.
•   2011: Session Organiser, Referee and Member of the Scientific Committee of the 19th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition, Berlin, 6-10 June, Germany.
•   2011-2010: LUISS Guido Carli Guido Carli University - 2nd Level Master on Management and regulation for Sustainable Energy. "Bioenergy and Biofuels"
•   2010: and Member of the Technical Committee of the 18th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition, Lyon, 3-7 Maggio 2010, France.
• 2009: Referee and Member of the Technical Committee of the 17th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition, Hamburg, 29 June – 30 July 2009, Germany.
• From 2008: Nominated as“Accademico Corrispondente” by the Accademia dei Georgofili, 11^th of April 2008
• 2008: Member of the Scientific Committe of the XVII ISAF - International Symposium on Alcohol Fuels, 13-16 October 2008, Taiyuan, China
• 2008: Referee and Member of the Technical Committee of the 16th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition, Valencia, 2-6 June 2008, Spain.
• 2005: Contract Professor at the University of Florence (Renewable Energy Systems).
• 2004: Referee and Member of the Technical Committee of the 14^th European Biomass Conference, Paris, October 17-21, France.
• 2003-2006: Lecturer at the courses: (i) “Renewable Energy” Faculty of Engineering, (ii) IMES-International Master on Bioenergy and Environment”
• 2003: Referee and Member of the Technical Committee of the 2nd World Conference and Exhibition on Biomass for Energy and Industry (13^th EU Biom.Conf.), Paris, October 17-21, Italy.
• 2002: Referee and Member of the Technical Committee of the 12^th European Biomass Conference, Amsterdam, June 17-21, The Netherland.
• 2002: Qualified by CEPAS as External Auditor for ISO 14000 Environ. Management Systems
• 2000: Co-editor of the Proceedings of the 1^st World Conference and Exhibition on Biomass for Energy and Industry, Seville, June 5-9, Spain.
• 2000: Organiser and Member of the Paper Review Committee for the 1^st World Conference and Exhibition on Biomass for Energy and Industry, Seville, June 5-9, Spain.
• 2000: Researcher on “Energy Demand of Desalination”, Energetic Dept. “S.Stecco”, EC-OPRODES Project.
• 2000: Consultancy on “Techno-Economic Analysis of Gas Cogeneration in a Plastic Bag Industry”, Industria Plastica Toscana S.c.a.r.l.
• 2000: Consultancy on “Air Pollution Modeling from a 5 MW_el Biomass Fired Plant in Tuscany”, EnergiAgri S.r.L.
• 1999: Lecturer at the course of “Progetti di Macchine” on “Environmental Impact and Renewable Energies”, Energetics Dept., University of Florence.
• 1999-: included in the list of potential Project Evaluators for DGXVII (5^th Framework Progr., Other Renewables)
• 1999: Lecturer at “Gestione Ambientale e Sistema Normativo” (Environmental Management and Regulatory System), Luiss Management School, Rome.
• 1998: Member of the Conference Committee of “REBUILD: The European Cities of Tomorrow”.
• 1997-: included in the list of potential Project Evaluators for DGXVII
• 1997: Referee for the International Conference “FLOWERS’97” on Energy Use.
• 1997: Participation to the FAO SREN Working Group (Food and Agriculture Organisation - Sustainable Rural Energy and Environment Group)
• 1996-: included in the list of potential Project Evaluators for DGXIII
• 1996: Lecturer for the professional training course “Ambiente ed Industria”, University of Florence, PIN-CIR Ambiente, Prato, Italy.
• 1994¸1995:

ü  Applicability of Photochemical Model to Florence (Contract Energetic Dept.-CNA of Florence).

ü  Seminar: “An Eulerian Approach to Atmospheric Flows in Complex Orography: Numerical Simulation of the RUSVAL Experiment”, at the Fluid Modeling Facilities – EPA (Environm. Protect. Agency), dr. B. Snyder director, Res. Tr. Park, North Carolina, USA.

ü  Responsible on behalf of the Commissario ad Acta of Prato for the analysis of transport and diffusion of pollutant by Incineration Plants: Environmental Impact Assessment of the Prato Incineration Plant.

• 1992¸1995: Research scientist in the Environment-Contract ENEL-CNR (National Electric Power Comp. and National Research Council), aimed to design and develop numerical models for fluid-dynamic, aerodynamic and air pollution applications. Analysis of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) models.

ü  1995: “Steam Turbines” (in italian), chapter of the “Mechanical Handbook”, Ed. Cremonese, Italy.

ü  1994: Lecturer on “Air Pollution and Environmental Impact of Energy Sources” for the professional training course “Corso tecnici per la gestione dei rifiuti aziendali e tecnici per la protezione e pianificazione ambientale”, IBIEF-GEIE, Proj. EUROFORM n° 917005/I/8.

ü  1994: Referee for the International Conference “FLOWERS’94” on Energy Use.

COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE

• Operating systems: MS-DOS, UNIX, OS/2 and Windows 3.11, 95 and NT.
• Programming: FORTRAN 77, QUICK-BASIC, VISUAL BASIC.
• Hardware: PC, Workstations IBM RISC/6000, CRAY-YMP e CRAY-C94.

UNI EN ISO9000 AND QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEMS

• 1995-2000: Consultant at PRIMAQ-Consulting (UNI EN ISO 9001, cert. nr. SQ-1312-IT, DNV: Erogazione di servizi di progettazione ed attuazione di Sistemi Qualità e supporto tecnico alla certificazione di prodotto) for designing and implementing Quality Assurance systems in the following sectors: automotive industry - including QS9000 and ANFIA AVSQ94 -, high-tech machines for physiotherapy and rehabilitation, plastics, off-set printing, distribution of components, textiles, services. All these Companies/Organisations have been or are going to be certified according to UNI EN ISO 9001-2 (by DNV, SGS, IIP, etc.). Experience in Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques and in some TQM methodologies.

References in Quality Assurance (in Italian)

• COMMERCIALIZZAZIONE E DISTRIBUZIONE (Sirio: Commercializzazione di componenti ed apparecchiature elettriche ed elettroniche per automazioni e regolazioni industriali, UNI EN ISO 9002, cert. nr. CERT-02004-97, DNV).
• TESSILE (Centro Controllo Tessile: Controllo tessile per conto terzi, UNI EN ISO 9002, cert. SQ-1094-IT, DNV).
• SERVIZI (Assoservizi S.r.L., soc. di servizi dell’Ass.Ind. di Siena: Progettazione ed erogazione dei servizi di traduzione ed interpretariato, contabilità, gestione paghe, consulenza fiscale/export, consulenza in materia di sicurezza sul lavoro, UNI EN ISO 9001, cert. nr 97.002, SGS).
• STAMPAGGIO MATERIE PLASTICHE (Gelli: Stampaggio ad iniezione di materiali termoplastici, UNI EN ISO 9002, cert. nr. 240, IIP).
• STAMPA OFFSET (Isolotto: Produzione e personalizzazione a stampa offset di prodotti in carta, cartoncino e cartone per scatole di piccola e media dimensione per il confezionamento e presentazioni pubblicitarie, UNI EN ISO 9002, cert. nr. CERT-01933-97, DNV).
• IMPIANTI PER STOCCAGGIO (Cavalzani Inox S.r.L.: Progettazione, produzione ed installazione di impianti per stoccaggio di prodotti liquidi, granuli e polveri per i settori agroalimentare, chimico, farmaceutico e cosmetico, UNI EN ISO 9001, cert, nr. CERT-02061-97, DNV)
• APPARECCHI ELETTROMEDICALI (Easytech: Progettazione, produzione e vendita di dispositivi elettromedicali per ipertermia fisioterapica riabilitativa, UNI EN ISO 9001, cert. nr. CERT-02795-98-AQ-BOL-SINCERT, DNV).
• MACCHINE AUTOMATICHE DI PROCESSO (ATOP S.p.A.: Progettazione, montaggio, vendita ed assistenza di macchine per la costruzione di rotori e statori, UNI EN ISO 9001, cert, nr. 95.061, SGS).
• SETTORE AUTOMOBILISTICO E MECCANICO: AVVISATORI ACUSTICI – incluso normative QS9000 ed ANFIA (Stebel S.p.A.: Progettazione e realizzazione avvisatori acustici destinati all’industria dell’auto, certificata UNI EN ISO 9001, DNV).
• SETTORE AUTOMOBILISTICO E MECCANICO: STAMPAGGIO A FREDDO – incluso normative QS9000 ed ANFIA (UNI EN ISO 9002: Automatic Press, B&B, certificata).
• COSTRUZIONE STAMPI (UNI EN ISO 9001: GPG, certificata).
• TRASPORTI (UNI EN ISO 9002: SITA S.p.A. gruppo Sogin: Autolinee Italiane/Europee, certificata).
• IMPIANTI ELETTRICI E CIVILI (UNI EN ISO 9001: Mannelli S.r.L.: Impianti elettrici e quadri per la distribuzione di energia elettrica, certificata)

Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Total Quality Management (TQM) methods (Creative Problem Solving Techniques, Quality Function Deployment).

2002 - Qualified by CEPAS as External Auditor for UNI EN ISO14000 norm.

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

Journal (ISI Indexed)

1. Chiaramonti D, Prussi M, Buffi M, Tacconi D. Sustainable bio kerosene: Process routes and industrial demonstration activities in aviation biofuels. Applied Energy, 12/2014; 136:767-774. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2014.08.065

IMPACT FACTOR: ISI (2013): 3,772.

2. Lehto J, Oasmaa A, Solantausta Y, Kytö M, Chiaramonti D. Review of fuel oil quality and combustion of fast pyrolysis bio-oils from lignocellulosic biomass. Applied Energy. Volume 116, December 2013, Pages 178-190 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2013.11.040

IMPACT FACTOR: ISI (2013): 3,772.

3. Balan V, Chiaramonti D, Kumar S. Review of US and EU initiatives toward development, demonstration, and commercialization of lignocellulosic biofuels. Biofuels, Bioprod. Bioref. (2013). DOI: 10.1002/bbb.1436.

IMPACT FACTOR: ISI (2013): 3,772.

4. Prussi M, Chiaramonti D, Recchia L, Martelli F, Guidotti F, Pari L. Alternative feedstock for the biodiesel and energy production: The OVEST project. Energy (2013) 58:2-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2013.02.058

IMPACT FACTOR: ISI (2013): 3,651.

5. Chiaramonti D, Lidén G, Yan Y. Advances in sustainable biofuel production and use. The XIX international symposium on alcohol fuels. Applied Energy. Volume 102, February 2013, Pages 1-4 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2012.09.021

IMPACT FACTOR: ISI (2013): 4,783.

6. Chiaramonti D. New findings in alcohol fuels production and utilization: The XIX International Symposium on Alcohol Fuels (ISAF). Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery (2013) 3:1–2. DOI 10.1007/s13399-012-0068-9

IMPACT FACTOR: ISI (2013): not yet. INDEXED in: Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS), Google Scholar, EI-Compendex, OCLC, Summon by Serial Solutions

7. Maniatis K,Chiaramonti D. (2013). Framework and perspectives of industrial lignocellulosic ethanol deployment: Introduction to the 1st International Conference on Lignocellulosic Ethanol. BIOMASS & BIOENERGY, vol. 46, p. 1-4, ISSN: 0961-9534, doi: 10.1016/j.biombioe.2012.10.001

IMPACT FACTOR: ISI (2013): 3,931.

8. Rizzo A.M., Prussi M., Bettucci L, Marsili Libelli I, Chiaramonti D. Characterization of microalga chlorella as a fuel through thermogravimetric analysis and batch pyrolysis. Applied Energy, Volume 102, February 2013, Pages 24-31.http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2012.08.039

IMPACT FACTOR: ISI (2013): 4,783.

9. Chiaramonti D., Prussi M., Casini D., Tredici M.R., Rodolfi L., Bassi N., Chini Zittelli G, Bondioli P. Review of energy balance in raceway ponds for microalgae cultivation: Re-thinking a traditional system is possible. Applied Energy, Volume 102, February 2013, Pages 101-111.http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2012.07.040

IMPACT FACTOR: ISI (2013): 4,783.

1. Porzio, G.F., Prussi, M, Chiaramonti, D, Pari, L, Modelling lignocellulosic bioethanol from poplar: estimation of the level of process integration, yield and potential for co-products, Journal of Cleaner Production (2012), doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2012.01.028

    IMPACT FACTOR: ISI (2013): 3,587

1. Oasmaa A., Källi A., Lindfors C., Elliott D.C., Springer D., Peacocke C., Chiaramonti D. Guidelines for Transportation, Handling, and Use of Fast Pyrolysis Bio-Oil. 1. Flammability and Toxicity. Energy & Fuels (American Chemical Society), 2012, 26 (6), pp 3864–3873. DOI: 10.1021/ef300418d

    IMPACT FACTOR: ISI (2012): 2,853.

2. Bondioli P, Della Bella L, Rivolta G., Chini zittelli G., Bassi N., Rodolfi L., Casini D., Prussi M., Chiaramonti D., Tredici M.R. Oil production by the marine microalgae Nannochloropsis sp. F&M-M24 and Tetraselmis suecica F&M-M33. Bioresource Technology 114 (2012) 567–572. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2012.02.123

    IMPACT FACTOR: ISI (2013): 5,172.

3. Chiaramonti D., Prussi M., Ferrero S., Oriani L., Ottonello P., Torre P., Cherchi F. Review of pretreatment processes for lignocellulosic ethanol production, and development of an innovative method. Biomass & Bioenergy (2012). Accepted, in Press, Available online 23 May 2012

IMPACT FACTOR: ISI (2013): 3,931.

4. Prussi M, Chiaramonti D, Pari L. Assessment of the EU target on renewable energy for transport in the framework of the European vegetable oil sector. Int. J. Oil, Gas and Coal Technology, Vol. 5, No. 1, 2012

IMPACT FACTOR: ISI (2013): 0,209

5. Chiaramonti D., Rizzo A.M., Spadi A., Prussi M., Riccio G., Martelli F. Exhaust emissions from liquid fuel micro gas turbine fed with diesel oil, biodiesel and vegetable oil. Applied Energy (2012), doi:10.1016/j.apenergy.2012.01.066

IMPACT FACTOR: ISI (2013): 4,783.

6. Prussi M, Chiaramonti D, Riccio G, Martelli F, Pari L. Straight vegetable oil use in Micro-Gas Turbines: System adaptation and testing. Applied Energy 89 (2012) 287–295

IMPACT FACTOR: ISI (2013): 4,783.

7. Porzio, G.F., Prussi, M, Chiaramonti, D. Process analysis and modelling for 2nd generation lignocellulosic bioethanol production.Chemical Engineering Transactions 25 , pp. 869-874, 2011.
8. Chiaramonti D, Recchia L. Is life cycle assessment (LCA) a suitable method for quantitative CO2 saving estimations? the impact of field input on the LCA results for a pure vegetable oil chain, Biomass and Bioenergy (2010), Volume 34, Issue 5, May 2010, Pages 787-797

IMPACT FACTOR: ISI (2013): 3,931.

9. Riccio G., Chiaramonti D.Design and simulation of a small polygeneration plant cofiring biomass and natural gas in a dual combustion micro gas turbine (BIO_MGT). Biomass and Bioenergy 33 (2009)1520 – 1531, Elsevier.

IMPACT FACTOR: ISI (2013): 3,931.

1. Chiaramonti D., Prussi M. Pure vegetable oil for energy and transports.Int. J. Oil, Gas and Coal Technology, Vol. 2, No. 2, 2009. (Papers Specially Selected by the Editor to Represent the Range and Quality of Int. J. of Oil, Gas and Coal Technology - IJOGCT: http://www.inderscience.com/www/info/epicks.php?find=ijogct)

    IMPACT FACTOR: ISI (2013): 0,209

1. Chiaramonti D., Oasmaa A. Solantausta Y. Power generation using fast pyrolysis liquids from biomass, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, 11 (2007) 1056-1086.

    IMPACT FACTOR: ISI (2013): 6,577.

2. Chiaramonti D., Bonini M., Fratini E., Tondi G., Gartner K., Bridgwater A. V., Grimm H. P., Soldaini I., Webster A. and Baglioni P. Development of emulsions from biomass pyrolysis liquid and diesel and their use in engines – Part 2: tests in diesel engines. Biomass and Bioenergy, Volume 25, Issue 1, July 2003, Pages 101-111, Elsevier.

IMPACT FACTOR: ISI (2013): 3,931.

3. Chiaramonti D., Bonini M., Fratini E., Tondi G., Gartner K., Bridgwater A. V., Grimm H. P., Soldaini I., Webster A. and Baglioni P.. Development of emulsions from biomass pyrolysis liquid and diesel and their use in engines – Part 1 : emulsion production. Biomass and Bioenergy, Volume 25, Issue 1, July 2003, Pages 85-99, Elsevier.

IMPACT FACTOR: ISI (2013): 3,931.

4. Pacenti P., Reali M., Brambilla N., Elli A., Helm P., Janssen R., Chiaramonti D., Gaertner S.O., Deployment of a Submarine Reverse Osmosis Desalination Prototype Plant (RODSS): Field Tests and Preliminary Technical Evaluations., Elsevier, Desalination, 138 (2001) 181.

    IMPACT FACTOR: ISI (2013): 2,751.

5. Chiaramonti, D., Grimm, H.P., El Bassam, N., Cendagorta, M. Energy Crops and Bioenergy for Rescuing Deserting Coastal Area by Desalination: Feasibility Study. Elsevier, Bioresource Technology, Vol. 72 (2), pp.131-146, December 1999.

IMPACT FACTOR: ISI (2013): 5,172.

6. Tondi, G., Chiaramonti, D. Small hydro in Europe help meets the CO2 target, International Water Power and Dam Construction 51 (7) , pp. 36-40, 1999.
7. Pacenti P., De Gerloni M., Reali M., Chiaramonti D., Gaertner S.O., Helm P., Sthoer M. Submarine Seawater Reverse Osmosis Desalination System. Elsevier, Desalination, 126 (1999) 213-218.

    IMPACT FACTOR: ISI (2013): 2,751.

Conference Proceedings (ISI Indexed)

1. Chiaramonti D, Martelli F, Balan V, Kumar S. Industrial Initiatives Towards Lignocellulosic Biofuel Deployment: an Assessment in US and EU. CETChemical Engineering Transaction, Editors E.Ranzi, K.Kohe-Hoingaus, Vol.37, pp. 313-318, Florence, 5-7 May 2014. ISBN 978-88-95608-28-0; ISSN 2283-9216. DOI: 10.3303/CET1437053.
2. Nistri R, Rizzo AM, Chiaramonti D. Intermediate batch pyrolysis of lignin for bio-products and energy. Proceedings of the 13^th International Conference on Polygeneration Strategies, Wien, Austria, (2013).
3. Chiaramonti D., Oasmaa A. Solantausta Y. Fast pyrolysis oil for power generation. Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo, Barcellona, Spain, (2006) 79-86.
4. Chiaramonti, D; Berti, M; Fiaschi, D. Development of a biomass slow pyrolysis rotary kiln model. Proceedings of ECOS 2005, Vols 1-3: Shaping our future energy systems, 793-799, 2005
5. Chiaramonti D., Riccio G., Martelli F. Preliminary design and economic analysis of a biomass fed micro - Gas turbine plant for decentralised energy generation in Tuscany. Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo, Wien , Austria (2004) 7 , pp. 79-86
6. Tondi, G., Chiaramonti D., Marziali, L, Taviani, M., Martelli, F., “Rehabilitation of a Middle-Age Fulling-Mill Through Hydropower: an Environmentally Friendly Energy Production on River Arno”, Proceedings of the REBUILD Conference, Florence, Pages 364-367, Italy, 1-3 April, 1999.
7. Pérez F., Garcia B., Oramas M., Valera P., Chiaramonti, D., Grimm, H.P., and El Bassam, N. The Test Bank for Energy Crops at Iter for Deserting Coastal Areas. Proceedings of the “10th European Bioenergy Conference and 1st European Energy from Biomass Technology Exhibition - Biomass for energy and industry, Pages: 1020-1022 , Wurzburg (Germany), 8-11 June 1998.
8. Chiaramonti D., Mariani, V., Grassi, A., Porcaro, A., Stoehr, M., “Ecosprinter: an Innovative Approach Towards Sustainable Urban Mobility”, Proceedings of the REBUILD Conference, Florence, Pages: 388-392, Italy, 1-3 April, 1999.
9. Taviani M, Chiaramonti D, Tondi G, Pasquali, L.Hydrogen and electric city-cars for urban sustainable mobility.Proceedings of the REBUILD Conference, Florence, Pages: 393-396, Italy, 1-3 April, 1999.
10. Chiaramonti, D., Grimm, H.P., Cendagorta, M., and El Bassam, N., “DESERESCUE: Results of the Feasibility Study,” Proceedings of the “10th European Bioenergy Conference and 1st European Energy from Biomass Technology Exhibition”, Pages: 1259-1262, Wurzburg (Germany), 8-11 June 1998.
11. Chiaramonti, D. e Martelli, F. Urban air pollution problem: application of the PBM model to the Florentine area. International Conference on Air Pollution - Proceedings 3 , pp. 17-24, ed. by N. Moussiopoulos, H. Power e C.A. Brebbia, Comput. Mech. Publications, Sept. 1995.
12. Chiaramonti D., Michelassi V. and Bemporad G.A. An Eulerian Dispersion Model for Air Pollution Problems over Complex Terrain. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Fluids Engineering Division (Publication) FED 186 , pp. 65-70, 1994.

Magazines and other journals

1. Chiaramonti, D., Grassi G., “Rural Village Strategy: Biomass for Rural Development - China”, Renewable Energy World, James & James, Vol.3, nr. 3, May-June 2000.
2. Chiaramonti, D., Grassi G., Tondi G., Martelli F., “Biofuels: Environment and Energy Aspects and Future Prospects,” (in italian) La Termotecnica, Mar. 2000.
3. Cameron, M., Stierstoffer, J., Chiaramonti, D., “Financing Renewable Energy”, Renewable Energy World, James & James, Vol.2, nr. 5, September 1999.
4. Tondi, G., Chiaramonti, D., “Hydropower in Italy”, Renewable Energy World, James & James, Vol.2, nr. 3, May 1999.
5. Chiaramonti, D., Pardelli Taddei, P. and Barbaro, A. “Mixing Height Modelling and Air Quality in Florence,” (in italian) Acqua-Aria, Jan 1997.
6. Chiaramonti, D., and Corti, A. “Integrated Approach to Energy and Air Pollution,” (in italian) La Termotecnica, Jan-Feb 1997.
7. Chiaramonti, D. e Milazzo, A., “Air Pollution from Vehicle Sources in the City of Florence,” (in italian) La Termotecnica, Jan-Feb 1995.

BOOKS

1. Jani Lehto, Anja Oasmaa, Yrjö Solantausta, Matti Kytö & David Chiaramonti. Fuel oil quality and combustion of fast pyrolysis bio-oils. VTT Technology 87. Espoo 2013. 79 pp. ISBN 978-951-38-7929-7 and ISBN 978-951-38-7930-3. Available at http://www.vtt.fi/inf/pdf/technology/2013/T87.pdf
2. I biocombustibili e le ripercussioni sui prezzi agricoli. Energia Idroelettrica. Energia Solare, Energia Eolica. Capitoli in: In T. Pievani, & N. Eldredge (a cura di), Ecosphera: Il futuro della Terra, Torino : UTET-DeAgostini.
3. Chiaramonti. Gassificazione. In Fantozzi F., Chiaramonti D.”Processi di conversione energetica di tipo termochimico”, Quaderno dei Georgofili – Fonti Biologiche Rinnovabili per produzione di Energia (2008)
4. Chiaramonti D., “Bioethanol: role and production technologies” Chapter 8 in P.Ranalli (ed.): Improvement of Crop Plants for Industrial End Uses, 209-251, 2007, Springer-Verlag.
5. Chiaramonti D., Riccio G., Maltagliati S., “La produzione di energia da biomassa” Chapter 3 in BIOSIT, una metodologia GIS per lo sfruttamento efficiente e sostenibile della “risorsa biomassa” a fini energetici”, a cura di I.Bernetti e C.Fagarazzi, 49-92, 2003.

EDITOR OF PROCEEDINGS (Proceedings, Studies, Reports, etc)

1. Editor of the Proceedings of the “XIX International Symposium on Alcohol Fuels”, Verona, (Italy), 10-14 October 2011: editors Chiaramonti D., Raina VN. ISBN 978-88-7743-369-5.
2. Editor of the Proceedings of the “1^st World Conference on Biomass for Energy and Industry”, Seville, (Spain), 5-9 June 2000: editors Kyritsis S., Beenackers A.A.V.V., Helm P., Grassi A., Chiaramonti D.

OTHER STUDIES AND REPORT

1. “From the Sugar Platform to biofuels and biochemical”. Final report for the European Commission Directorate-General Energy n° ENER/C2/423-2012/SI2.673791. E4TECH, RE-CORD, Wageningen Univ., April 2015. Avail. at: https://ec.europa.eu/energy/sites/ener/files/documents/EC%20Sugar%20Platform%20final%20report.pdf
2. Chiaramonti D., Tondi G. “Stationary Application of Liquid Biofuels”. Final Report EC PTA Contract nr NNE5-PTA-2002-006, 2004. Available at http://europa.eu.int/comm/energy/res/sectors/bioenergy_publications_en.htm
3. Tondi G., Chiaramonti D., Whittington H., Baguenier H, “Small Hydropower in Italy and Portugal: Exemplar Cases of Good Practice in Small Hydro Rehabilitation,” (versions in English, Italian and Portoguese) Thermie Brochure, 25 pages, ETA-CEEETA-ESG, 1999.
4. Martelli F., Michelassi V., and Chiaramonti D., “Atmospheric Dispersion Models: Flow and Diffusion Solvers - Final Report (Jan. 1995),” (in italian) Contract Report ENEL-Ambiente, Energetics Dept., University of Florence.

Conference and Workshop Proceedings

1. Prando D, Rizzo A, Vakalisa S, Patuzzi F, Gasparella A, Chiaramonti D, Baratieri M. Monitoring of two CHP systems based on biomass in northern Italy: boiler-ORC and gasifier-ICE. Proceedings of the 5^th International Conference on Engineering for Waste and Biomass Valorization, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, (2014)
2. Vakalisa S, Prando D, Patuzzi F, Mimmo T, Gasparella A, Tirler W, Mairb K, Voto G, Chiaramonti D, Rizzo A, Pettorali M, Prussi M, Dal Savio S, Andreasi D, Baratieri M. Assessment of a test methodology suitable for small scale gasification systems. Proceedings of the 22nd European Biomass Conference and Exhibition, Hamburg, Germany, (2014) 579-584
3. Vakalisa S, Prando D, Patuzzi F, Mimmo T, Gasparella A, Tirler W, Chiaramonti D, Prussi M, Baratieri M. Experiences in biomass gasification in south-tyrol: the “GAST” project. Proceedings of the 21st European Biomass Conference and Exhibition, Copenhagen, Denmark, (2013) 891 - 901. ISBN: 978-88-89407-53-0.
4. Chiaramonti, D., Rizzo, A.M., Spadi, A., Prussi, M. Effect of Feedstock Composition on Quality and Yield of Bio-oil from the Pyrolysis of Three Microalgae Species from Open Pond and Closed Photobioreactor. Proceedings of the 21st European Biomass Conference and Exhibition, Copenhagen, Denmark, (2013) 494 - 499. ISBN: 978-88-89407-53-0. DOI: 10.5071/21stEUBCE2013- 2BO.7.5
5. Chiaramonti, D., Rizzo, A.M., Spadi, A., Prussi, M. Testing of Pyrolysis Oil, Vegetable Oil and Biodiesel in a Modified Micro Gas Turbine: Preliminary Result. Proceedings of the 21st European Biomass Conference and Exhibition, Copenhagen, Denmark, (2013) 514 - 516. ISBN: 978-88-89407-53-0. DOI: 10.5071/21stEUBCE2013- 2BO.10.5.
6. Barisano, D., Nanna, F., Freda, C., Villone, A., Nistri, R., Chiaramonti, D., Rizzo, A.M. Energy Valorization of Hydrolytic Lignin Residue via Steam/Oxygen Gasification. Proceedings of the 21st European Biomass Conference and Exhibition, Copenhagen, Denmark, (2013) 430 – 434. ISBN: 978-88-89407-53-0. DOI: 10.5071/21stEUBCE2013- 2AO.4.2
7. Chiaramonti, D., Dasappa, S., Mussi, R., Rizzo, A.M., Nistri, R., Buffi, M., Prussi, M., Subbukrishna, D.N., Gopinath, H.V. Small Scale Gasification of Agricultural Residues for Power Generation. Proceedings of the 21st European Biomass Conference and Exhibition, Copenhagen, Denmark, (2013) 480 - 484. ISBN: 978-88-89407-53-0. DOI: 10.5071/21stEUBCE2013- 2BO.4.4
8. Chiaramonti, D., Giovannini, A., Frattini, A., Ferrero, S. Biolyfe: Industrial Demonstration of 2G Bioethanol Production in Italy. Proceedings of the 21st European Biomass Conference and Exhibition, Copenhagen, Denmark, (2013) 1425 - 1431. ISBN: 978-88-89407-53-0. DOI: 10.5071/21stEUBCE2013-3EO.3.2
9. Chiaramonti D, Rizzo A, Prussi M, Valerio V, Zimbardi F. Braccio G, Viola E., Taddei Pardelli P. An experimental investigation of torrefaction as pretreatment for lignocellulosic ethanol. XIX International Symposium on Alcohol Fuels (ISAF), 10-14 October 2011, Verona, Italy.
10. Andrea Maria Rizzo, David Chiaramonti, Lorenzo Bettucci, Ilaria Marsili Libelli. Characterization of microalga chlorella as a fuel and its thermogravimetric behaviour. XIX International Symposium on Alcohol Fuels (ISAF), 10-14 October 2011, Verona, Italy.
11. Matteo Prussi, David Chiaramonti, Lucia Recchia, Francesco Martelli, Fabio Guidotti. The OVEST project - vegetable oils from waste as alternative feedstock for biodiesel production. XIX International Symposium on Alcohol Fuels (ISAF), 10-14 October 2011, Verona, Italy.
12. Lucia Recchia, David Chiaramonti, Renato Nistri, Leonardo Nibbi. Evaluation of the environmental sustainability of the biomethane production. XIX International Symposium on Alcohol Fuels (ISAF), 10-14 October 2011, Verona, Italy.
13. David Chiaramonti, Cecilia Torti, Alessandra Frattini,Aldo Iacomelli, Paolo Taddei, Guido Saracco. BIODIET: development and test of lignocellulosic bioderivatives for diesel engines to reduce emissions in the urban environment. XIX International Symposium on Alcohol Fuels (ISAF), 10-14 October 2011, Verona, Italy.
14. M. Prussi, D. Chiaramonti, D. Casini,   L. Rodolfi, N. Bassi, F. Bacci, P. Bondioli, L. Della Bella, G. Rivolta, G. Chini Zittelli, M.R. Tredici. Improved raceway ponds for microalgae production. XIX International Symposium on Alcohol Fuels (ISAF), 10-14 October 2011, Verona, Italy.
15. Prussi, M., Chiaramonti, D., Casini, D., Rodolfi, L., Bassi, N., Bacci, F., Bondioli, P., Della Bella, L., Rivolta, G., Chini Zittelli, G., Tredici, M.R. Optimization of the Algae Production in Innovative Ponds - The MAMBO Project.19th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition, 6-10 June 2011, Berlin, Germany.
16. Chiaramonti, D., Giovannini, A., Frattini, A., Ferrero, S. Industrial Demonstration of Second Generation Bioethanol Production in Italy: the BIOLYFE Project.19th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition, 6-10 June 2011, Berlin, Germany.
17. Prussi, M., Chiaramonti, D., Recchia, L., Martelli, F., Guidotti, F. OVEST Project: Use of Vegetable Oils from Waste for Energy Production.19th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition, 6-10 June 2011, Berlin, Germany.
18. Rizzo, A.M., Chiaramonti, D., Prussi, M. Oily Products from Pyrolytic Processing Of Microalgae: An Overview.19th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition, 6-10 June 2011, Berlin, Germany.
19. Spadi, A., Riccio, G., Chiaramonti, D., Martelli, F. Performaces Analisys Based on Experimental Campaign of a Micro CHP Plant with Microgas Turbine Supplied by Wood Chips.19th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition, 6-10 June 2011, Berlin, Germany.
20. Chiaramonti, D., Rizzo, A.M., Peruzzi, N., Bonini, M., Fratini, E., Baglioni, P. Preliminary Investigation of Pyrolysis Oil Upgrading Via Emulsification with Biodiesel.19th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition, 6-10 June 2011, Berlin, Germany.
21. Chiaramonti, D., Rizzo, A.M., Spadi, A., Prussi, M., Riccio, G., Martelli, F. Exhaust Emissions from Liquid Fuel Micro Gas Turbine Fed with Vegetable Oil and Biodiesel.19th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition, 6-10 June 2011, Berlin, Germany.
22. Nistri, R., Chiaramonti, D., Recchia, L., Cini, E. Impact of Data Variability on Sustainability of Sunflower Biodiesel Chain in Italy in Accordance with the Directive 2009/28/CE.19th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition, 6-10 June 2011, Berlin, Germany.
23. Chiaramonti, D., Nistri, M. Lignin rich residues valorisation via pyrolysis, combustion and gasification technologies: a preliminary review. Third International Conference on Applied Energy - 16-18 May 2011 - Perugia, Italy.
24. Chiaramonti, D., Rizzo, A.M., Riccio, G., Cappelletti, A., Prussi, M., Martelli, F. Adaptation of a micro gas turbine to biofuels and preliminary tests with diesel fuel. Third International Conference on Applied Energy - 16-18 May 2011 - Perugia, Italy.
25. Porzio, G.F., Prussi, M., Chiaramonti, D. Process Analysis and Modelling for 2nd Generation Lignocellulosic Bioethanol Production. PRESS 2011 Conference, Florence, May 2011.
26. Riccio, G., Spadi, A., Chiaramonti, D., Martelli, F. Theck, G., Brunner, T., Obernberger, I. Development and Test Results of a Micro Gas Turbine CHP Plant Externally Supplied by Biomass. Central EU Biomass Conference, January, 2011.
27. Chiaramonti D., Rizzo, A.M., Prussi, M., Tedeschi, S., Zimbardi, F., Viola, E., Braccio, G., Taddei Pardelli, P.2^nd Gen Lignocellulosic Bioethanol: is Torrefaction a Possible Approach to Biomass Pretreatment? ICPS10 – International Conference on Polygeneration Strategies with Special Focus on Biorefineries, 7-9 September 2010, Leipzig, Germany.
28. Riccio, G., Spadi, A., Chiaramonti, D., Martelli, F. Micro Gas Turbine Supplied by Wood Chips: Assembling, Commissioning and Test of the BIO_MGT. 65° Congresso ATI – Domus De Maria (CA), 13-17 September, 2010.
29. Riccio, G., Spadi, A., Chiaramonti, D., Martelli, F. Assembling, Commissioning and First Start-Up of a Micro Gas Turbine CHP Plant Supplied by Biomass (BIO_MGT). 18^th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition, 3-7 May 2010, Lyon, France.
30. Chiaramonti, D., Giovannini, A., Frattini, A., Oriani, L. Industrial Demonstration of Second Generation Bioethanol Production in Italy: The BIOLYFE Project. 18^th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition, 3-7 May 2010, Lyon, France.
31. van de Beld, B., Vos, J., Florijn, J., Kronberg, A., Glouchenkov, M., Sprenkeler, M., Chiaramonti, D., Rizzo, A.M., Kirillov, V., Khripach, N., Lezhnev, L., Papkin, B., Bridgwater, A.V., Wylde, E., Alcala, A., Silin, S. Using Biomass-Based Fuels Including Pyrolysis Liquids for Power and CHP Production. 18^th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition, 3-7 May 2010, Lyon, France.
32. Bondioli, P., Della Bella, L., Rivolta, G., Casini, D., Prussi, M., Chiaramonti, D., Chini Zittelli, G., Bassi, N., Rodolfi, L., Tredici, M.R. Oil Production by the Marine Microalga Nannochloropsis sp. F&M-M24. 18^th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition, 3-7 May 2010, Lyon, France.
33. Chiaramonti, D., Rizzo, A.M., Prussi, M., Riccio, G., Massoli, P., Calabria, R. Liquid Biofuels for Stationary Energy Generation - The Bioliquids-CHP EU-Russia Project. 18^th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition, 3-7 May 2010, Lyon, France.
34. Chiaramonti, D., Prussi, M., Martelli, F. Results from the 3-Year VOICE Project on Full-Chain of Pure Vegetable Oil in S. Europe: Production and Use in Technologies. 18^th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition, 3-7 May 2010, Lyon, France.
35. Chiaramonti, D., Recchia, L., Nistri, R. Critical Analysis of Field Data Versus LCA Results for GHG Saving Assessment through LCA of Sunflower Biodiesel Chain in Italy. 18^th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition, 3-7 May 2010, Lyon, France.
36. Chiaramonti, D., Rizzo, A.M., Tedeschi, S., Zimbardi, F., Braccio, G., Taddei Pardelli, P. Torrefaction as Biomass Pretreatment Step for Lignocellulosic Ethanol Production. 18^th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition, 3-7 May 2010, Lyon, France.
37. Chiaramonti D., Rizzo A.M., Prussi M. Liquid Biofuels for Stationary Energy Generation – the BIOLIQUIDS-CHP EU-Russia project. Proceedings of the XVIII International Symposium on Alcohol Fuels (ISAF), 9-12 March 2010, New Delhi, India.
38. Chiaramonti D., Rhys Renaldy T., Prussi M. Modelling of Lignin-Rich Residue Valorization for Energy Production in the Second Generation Bioethanol Process. Proceedings of the XVIII International Symposium on Alcohol Fuels (ISAF), 9-12 March 2010, New Delhi, India.
39. Chiaramonti D., Giordano D., Ferrero S., Frattini A., Pescarolo S. Second generation Bioethanol demonstration scale in Italy: from Energy crops to fermentation alcohol via enzymatic route. Proceedings of the XVIII International Symposium on Alcohol Fuels (ISAF), 9-12 March 2010, New Delhi, India.
40. Fagarazzi C., Sacchelli S., Chiaramonti D., Prussi M., Recchia L. Socio-Economic and Environmental Aspects Related to Development of Agro-Energetic Chain: the Case of the Tuscany Region. Proceedings of the 17th European Biomass Conference & Exhibition, 29 June – 3 July 2009, Hamburg, Germany.
41. Prussi M., Chiaramonti D., Riccio G. Numerical and Practical Experiences on a 30 kW MGT fed with Pure Vegetable Oil. Proceedings of the 17th European Biomass Conference & Exhibition, 29 June – 3 July 2009, Hamburg, Germany.
42. Prussi M., Chiaramonti D., Spadi A. Theoretical and Practical Experiences in the Use of Sunflower Pure Oil for Heat Production. Proceedings of the 17th European Biomass Conference & Exhibition, 29 June – 3 July 2009, Hamburg, Germany.
43. Spadi A., Chiaramonti D., Martelli F. Experimental Investigation on Biodiesel Blends in Truck Engines for Public Transports and Waste Collection. Proceedings of the 17th European Biomass Conference & Exhibition, 29 June – 3 July 2009, Hamburg, Germany.
44. Chiaramonti D., Recchia L. Life Cycle Analysis of Biofuels: Can it be the Right Tool for Project Assessment? Proceedings of the 17th European Biomass Conference & Exhibition, 29 June – 3 July 2009, Hamburg, Germany.
45. Chiaramonti D., Prussi M., Braccio G., Sharma V.H. Investigation on Short Bioenergy Chains Based on the Direct Use of Pure Vegetable Oil. Proceedings of the 6th International Biofuel Conference, 4-5 March 2009, New Delhi, India.
46. Chiaramonti D., Riccio G. F.Martelli. Small-scale biomass fired microturbine system. Proceedings of the Central European Biomass Conference, 16-19 January, Graz, Austria, 2008.
47. Prussi M., Riccio G., Chiaramonti D., Martelli F. Evaluation of a micro gas turbine fed by blends of biomass producer gas and natural gas. Proceedings of ASME Turbo Expo 2008, 9-13 June, Berlin, Germany.
48. Nibbi L, Chiaramonti D., Luxmore C., Bridgwater T. Education and Training in Bioenergy: Offer and Demand at European Level. Proceedings of the 16th European Biomass Conference, 2-6 June 2008, Valencia, Spain.
49. Palchetti E., Sinatora A., Manzelli M., Chiaramonti D., Benedettelli S., Vecchio V. High Oleic Sunflower Varieties Screening in Central Italy for Pure Vegetable Oil Short Chain Development. Proceedings of the 16th European Biomass Conference, 2-6 June 2008, Valencia, Spain.
50. Prussi M., Chiaramonti D. Comparison between numerical simulation models for a high temperature solar cooling plant. Proceedings of the 2^nd International Conference Solar Air Conditioning. October 18-19, Tarragona, Spain, 2007.
51. Chiaramonti D., Elliot D. Biorefinery Workshop Report. Proceedings of Success and Vision for Bioenergy: Thermal processing of biomass for bioenergy, biofuels and bioproducts, March 2007, Salzburg, Austria.
52. Chiaramonti D., Riccio G., Prussi M., Braccio G. Combined heat and power from biomass, based on small gasification technology. Proceedings of Success and Vision for Bioenergy: Thermal processing of biomass for bioenergy, biofuels and bioproducts, March 2007, Salzburg, Austria.
53. Chiaramonti D., Nibbi L., Prussi M., Luxmore C., Bridgwater T. Education and training in bioenergy. Proceedings of the 15th European Biomass Conference, 7-11 May 2007, Berlin, Germany.
54. Nibbi L., Chiaramonti D., Martelli F. Biomass to Energy Chain Implementation for Central Heating in a Mountain Resort. Proceedings of the 15th European Biomass Conference, 7-11 May 2007, Berlin, Germany.
55. Chiaramonti D., Martelli F. VOICE: Vegetable Oil Initiative for Cleaner Environment. Proceedings of the 15th European Biomass Conference, 7-11 May 2007, Berlin, Germany.
56. Chiaramonti D., Martelli F., Fiaschi D. Development of a biomass slow pyrolysis rotary kiln model. Proceedings of the 15th European Biomass Conference, 7-11 May 2007, Berlin, Germany.
57. Riccio G., Chiaramonti D., Spadi A., Martelli F. Cofiring Biomass and Fossil Fuels in a Dual Combustion Micro Gas Turbine: Matching Analysis of the BIO_MGT System. Proceedings of the 15th European Biomass Conference, 7-11 May 2007, Berlin, Germany.
58. Chiaramonti D., Riccio G., Martelli F. BIO_MGT: Co-firing Biomass and Fossil Fuel in a Dual Combustion Micro Gas Turbine. Proceedings of the 14^th European Biomass Conference, 17-21 October 2005, Paris, France.
59. Chiaramonti D., Riccio G., Baglioni P. Bonini M.., Milani S., Soldaini I., Calabria R., Massoli P.. Spray of Biomass Pyrolysis Oil Emulsions: Modelling and Experimental Investigation – Preliminary Results. Proceedings of the 14^th European Biomass Conference, 17-21 October 2005, Paris, France.
60. Solantausta Y., Nieminen M., Oasmaa A., Gust S., Baglioni P., Chiaramonti D., Massoli P., Calabria R., Lindman E., Nyrönen T. Development of a Low Emission Biofuel Chain for Heat Boilers. Proceedings of the 14^th European Biomass Conference, 17-21 October 2005, Paris, France.
61. Chiaramonti D., Berti M., Fiaschi D. Developmentof a biomass slow pyrolysis rotary kiln model. Proceedings of ECOS 2005 (18th International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems), June 20-22, Vols 1-3   Pages: 793-799, 2005, Trondheim, Norway.
62. Chiaramonti D., Soldaini S., Milani S., Bonini M., Baglioni P. Testing of pyrolysis oil emulsions in small scale boiler pumps: preliminary results. In: Science in Thermal and Chemical Biomass Conversion, Ed. A.V.Bridgwater, Victoria, Vancouver (CA), 29 August – 2 September 2004.
63. Martelli F., Chiaramonti D., Maltagliati S., Santos-Oliveira J.F., Bridgwater A.V. IMES: International Master on Bioenergy and Environment. Proceedings of the 2nd World Conference on Biomass for Energy, Industry and Climate Protection, 10-14 May 2004, Rome, Italy.
64. Chiaramonti D., Fedi A., Riccio G., Martelli F. Barducci G. Optimization of a fludized bed wood chips boiler. Proceedings of the 2nd World Conference on Biomass for Energy, Industry and Climate Protection, 10-14 May 2004, Rome, Italy.
65. Nibbi L., Tondi G. Martelli F., Maltagliati S., Chiaramonti D., Riccio G., Bernetti I. Fagarazzi C., Fratini R. GIS methodology and tool to analyse and optimise biomass resources exploitation. Proceedings of the 2nd World Conference on Biomass for Energy, Industry and Climate Protection, 10-14 May 2004, Rome, Italy.
66. Solantausta Y., Gust S., Baglioni P., Chiaramonti D., Massoli P., Calabria R., Lindman E., Nyrönen T. Low Boiler Emission with a Cost Competitive Liquid Biofuel. Proceedings of the 2nd World Conference on Biomass for Energy, Industry and Climate Protection, 10-14 May 2004, Rome, Italy.
67. Chiaramonti D., Riccio G., Maltagliati S., “Biomass Supply for Decentralised Power Production in Tuscany: Preliminary Design of a Micro-Gas Turbine Plant”. International Nordic Bioenergy 2003 Conference, September 2003, Jyvaskyla, Finland.
68. Maltagliati S., Chiaramonti D., Martelli F., “Technical Study of a Reverse Osmosis Desalination Plant Powered by Solar Energy”. Proceedings of the Clean Air 2003 Conference: Seventh International Conference on Energy for a Clean Environment, 7-10 July 2003, Lisbon, Portugal.
69. Riccio G. Maltagliati S., Chiaramonti D., Martelli F., “A Critical Review of Renewable Electrical Power Sources in the EU 15”. Proceedings of the ECOS 2003 Conference, June 30-July 2 2003, Copenaghen, Denmark.
70. Thornley P, Chiaramonti D., “Power Production Workshop Report”. Chapter 72 (pp 697-702) in Pyrolysys and Gasification of Biomass and Waste, ed. A.V.Bridgwater, Strasbourg, 2003.
71. Chiaramonti D. Martelli F., Tondi G., Bonini M, Baglioni P., “Biomass Pyrolysis for Liquid Co-firing: Can Italy Be a Potential Market?”. Chapter 9 (pp 91-104) in Pyrolysys and Gasification of Biomass and Waste, ed. A.V.Bridgwater, Strasbourg, 2003.
72. Chiaramonti D., Agterberg A., Grassi G., Grimm H-P. Coda B. “Large Bioethanol Project from Sweet Sorghum in China and Italy (ECHIT): Description of Site, Process Schemes and Main Products”.12th European Conference on Biomass for Energy, Industry and Climate Protection, 17-21 June 2002, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
73. Martelli F., Maltagliati S., Riccio G., Bernetti I., Fagarazzi C., Fratini R., Chiaramonti D., Nibbi L. “GIS-based Planning Tool for Greenhouse Gases Emission Reductionthrough Biomass Exploitation in Tuscany”.12th European Conference on Biomass for Energy, Industry and Climate Protection, 17-21 June 2002, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
74. Baglioni P., Chiaramonti D., Bonini M., Soldaini I., “Bio Crude Oil /Diesel Oil Emulsification: Main Achievements of the Emulsification Process and Preliminary Results of Tests on Diesel Engines”,Proceedings of the Conference “Progress in Thermochemical Biomass Conversion”, Tyrol, (Austria), 17-22 September 2000, ISBN 0-632-05533-2.
75. Bachiller A.R., Mieres J.A., Nibbi L., Chiaramonti D., “Opportunities for Biomass to Energy Projects in La Rioja (Spain) and tuscany (Italy)”,Proceedings of the “ALTENER 2000 conference – Renewable Enrgy for Europe – Campaign for Take-Off”, Toulouse (France), 23-25 October 2000.
76. Haenel A., Weiss I., Helm P., Cameron M., Lutter E., Chiaramonti D., Grassi A., Ernst E., Zaehler G., “The Launch of an European PM Marketing and Information Campaign”,Proceedings of the “ALTENER 2000 conference – Renewable Energy for Europe – Campaign for Take-Off”, Toulouse (France), 23-25 October 2000.
77. Chiaramonti D., Helm P., Puig J., Zervos A., “REBUILD – Rebuilding the city of Tomorrow”,Proceedings of the “ALTENER 2000 conference – Renewable En2rgy for Europe – Campaign for Take-Off”, Toulouse (France), 23-25 October 2000.
78. Grassi G., Chiaramonti D., Trossero M.A., El Bassam N., Utria B., Wijewardene R., Joseph P.G., Mengjie W., “Biofuels and Food: Ways for a sustainable Approach”,Proceedings of the “1^st World Conference on Biomass for Energy and Industry”, Seville, (Spain), 5-9 June 2000.
79. Martelli F., Riccio G., Maltagliati S., Chiaramonti D., “Technical Study and Environmental Impact Evaluation of an External fired Gas Turbine Power Plant Fed by Solid Fuel”,Proceedings of the “1^st World Conference on Biomass for Energy and Industry”, Seville, (Spain), 5-9 June 2000.
80. Tondi G., Chiaramonti D., Baumann J., Grimm H.P., Touillet M., “Biomass Powered Desalination Schemes in Tuscany”,Proceedings of the “1^st World Conference on Biomass for Energy and Industry”, Seville, (Spain), 5-9 June 2000.
81. Grimm H.P., Helm P., Chiaramonti D., Grassi A., “Promotion of Biomass Utilisation in the Urban Environment”,Proceedings of the “1^st World Conference on Biomass for Energy and Industry”, Seville, (Spain), 5-9 June 2000.
82. Baglioni P., Chiaramonti D., Soldaini I., Gärtner K., Webster A.J., Tondi G., Bridgwater A.G., Grimm H.P., “BCO/Diesel Oil Emulsification: Preliminary Results and Perspectives from Experimental Activities”,Proceedings of the “1^st World Conference on Biomass for Energy and Industry”, Seville, (Spain), 5-9 June 2000.
83. Grassi G., Chiaramonti D., Tondi G., Lutter E., Helm P., “Bioenergy Village Strategy for Sustainable Development”,Proceedings of the “1^st World Conference on Biomass for Energy and Industry”, Seville, (Spain), 5-9 June 2000.
84. Helm P., Stöhr, M., Chiaramonti D., Grassi A., Mshana R.M., “Promoting the Role of Bioenergy Amongst Governments in Africa: Opening New Market Opportunities for European Industry”,Proceedings of the “1^st World Conference on Biomass for Energy and Industry”, Seville, (Spain), 5-9 June 2000.
85. Grimm H.P., Helm P., Grassi G., Chiaramonti D., Lutter E., Fjällström T., Dong W. “Fostering EU China Co-operation in the Development of the Biomass Heating and Cooking Stove Market in China”,Proceedings of the “1^st World Conference on Biomass for Energy and Industry”, Seville, (Spain), 5-9 June 2000.
86. El Bassam, N., Bacher W., Chiaramonti D., “The Agro-Energy Fram Concept of SREN-FAO”,Proceedings of the “1^st World Conference on Biomass for Energy and Industry”, Seville, (Spain), 5-9 June 2000.
87. Bachiller A.R., Mieres, J.A., Gärtner S.Ö., Chiaramonti D., Nibbi L., “Opportunities for Biomass to Energy in La Rioja (Spain) and Tuscany (Italy)”,Proceedings of the “1^st World Conference on Biomass for Energy and Industry”, Seville, (Spain), 5-9 June 2000.
88. Tondi G., Chiaramonti D., Martelli F., “Small Hydropower Along the River Arno. Techno-economic-environmental Analysis of Potential Sites”, Proceedings of the Hydroenergia Conference, Wien, Austria, 11-13 October, 1999.
89. Chiaramonti D., Gärtner S. Ö., Stöhr M., “Biofuels: Energetic and Environmental Aaspects and Prospects for the Future”, Proceedings of the REBUILD Conference, Barcelona, Spain, 4-6 October, 1999.
90. Chiaramonti, D., “Biocombustibili per il Trasporto nelle Aree Urbane” (in italian), Proceedings of the Workshop “Renewable Energies in the Urban Environment: Solar Energy in Buildings, Biomass in Urban Areas, Renewable Energies in Transport” (ALTENER Project), Milan, July, 1999.
91. Chiaramonti, D., “REBUILD Initiative: Shaping our Cities for the 21^st Century”, Proceedings of the Workshop “Renewable Energies in the Urban Environment: Legislation, Policies, Supporting Measures and Commercial Aspects” (ALTENER Project), Brussels, June, 1999.
92. Taviani, M., Chiaramonti D., Tondi, G., Pasquali, L., “Hydrogen and Electric City-Cars for Urban Sustainable Mobility”, Proceedings of the REBUILD Conference, Florence, Italy, 1-3 April, 1999.
93. Lutter, E., Tondi, G., Gärtner, S., Chiaramonti, D., “Economics of Wind Energy Projects. A Comparison: Italy - Germany”, Proceedings of the Workshop “Wind Finance Forum” (ALTENER Project), Nice, March, 1999.
94. Grassi, G., Lutter, E., Tondi, G., Chiaramonti D., “The Economy of Large Bioenergy Projects”, Proceedings of the 2^nd International Conference “Financing Renewable Energies”, Bonn, November 1998.
95. Martelli F., Chiaramonti D., Tondi G., “Feasibility Study of Minihydropower along the Arno River” Proceedings of the 2^nd International Minihydro Conference, Palinuro, Salerno (Italy), 5-7 September 1998.
96. Tondi G., Chiaramonti D., Mariani V., Grassi G., “Integrated Bioenergy Complex for the Production of Power, Heat and Bioethanol,” Proceedings of the POWER-GEN Europe ’98 Conference, Milan (Italy), 9-11 June 1998.
97. Grassi G., Sachau J., Chiaramonti D., “High Efficiency Power Energiser for Electric Vehicles Using H2 from Diluted Ethanol by Corona-Catalytic Reformer and PEM Fuel Cell,” Proceedings of the 31^st ISATA: International Symposium on Automotive Technology and Automation”, Düsseldorf (Germany), 2-5 June 1998.
98. Chiaramonti, D., Taviani, M., “Small Scale Combined Heat and Power through Sweet Sorghum Crop,” Proceedings of the “First International Sweet Sorghum Conference” International Conference, FAO, CAS, and FAL Organisers, Beijing (China), 14-19 September 1997.
99. Chiaramonti, D., Grimm, H.P., Cendagorta, M., and El Bassam, N., “DESERESCUE: An Approach towards Sustainable Management of Arid Regions,” Proceedings of the “Sustainable Agriculture for Food, Energy and Industry” International Conference, FAO, SSARM and FAL Organisers, Braunschweig (Germany), 22-28 June 1997.
100. Chiaramonti, D., Taviani, M., Grimm, H.P., and Camperio, A., “Assessment of a Small Bioenergy Farm Scheme against Desertification,” poster presentation at the “International Conference on Mediterranean Desertification - Research Results and Policy Implications”, Crete (Greece), 29 October - 1 November 1996.
101. Tiso, A., Chiaramonti, D., and Grimm, H.P., “Concepts, Feasibility and Implementation Studies on Large Scale Biomass Utilisation: Some Experience in Toscana Region,” Proceedings of the “9th European Bioenergy Conference and 1st European Energy from Biomass Technology Exibition”, Copenhagen (Denmark), 24-27 June 1996.
102. Pasquali, L., Taviani, M. and Chiaramonti, D., “Innovative Harvesting Machine and Sugar-Juice Separating Machine for Sweet Sorghum and Fiber Sorghum,” Proceedings of the “9th European Bioenergy Conference and 1st European Energy from Biomass Technology Exibition”, Copenhagen (Denmark), 24-27 June 1996.
103. Chiaramonti, D., Cendagorta, M., Grimm, H.P., and El Bassam, N., “DESERESCUE: Small Agro Energy Farm Scheme Implementation for Rescuing Deserting Land in Small Mediterranean Islands, Coastal Areas, Having Water and Agricultural Land Constraints. Feasibility Study.,” Proceedings of the “9th European Bioenergy Conference and 1st European Energy from Biomass Technology Exhibition”, Copenhagen (Denmark), 24-27 June 1996.
104. Chiaramonti, D., and Magni, S., “An Innovative Experiment on Desalination:Deep Water Reverse Osmosis,” Proceedings of the “1^st Regional Energy Conference” (in italian), Tuscany Region, 24-27 June 1996.
105. Chiaramonti, D., and Sala, M., “Research and Technology Development: Integration-Diffusion of Renewable Energies and Environment,” Proceedings of the “1^st Regional Energy Conference” (in italian), Tuscany Region, 24-27 June 1996.
106. Carnevale, E., Chiaramonti, D., Corti, A. and Martelli, F., “Energy and Air Pollution: Some Proposals on Energy And Environment Management,” Proceedings of the “1^st Regional conference on the Environment in Tuscany” (in italian), Tuscany Region, Nov. 1995.
107. Rodi W., "ERCOFTAC Workshop on Data Bases and Testing of Calculations Methods for Turbulent Flows", Workshop Proceedings, Karlsruhe, Germany, April 1995
108. Chiaramonti, D. and Corti, A., “Environmental Impact of an Incinerating Plant in an Urban Area,” (in italian) Proceedings of the VII National Conference “Tecnologie e Sistemi Energetici Complessi - Sergio Stecco” (in italian), Bologna (Italy), June 1995.

èDEGREE THESIS (SUPERVISOR)

1. BIOMASS: Miliotti Edoardo, “Progettazione di un banco prova di liquefazione idroterma di biomassa” (2015)
2. BIOMASS: Calzolai Enrico, “Modellazione e validazione sperimentale di un reattore di carbonizzazione a letto fisso” (2014)
3. BIOMASS: Carbone Roberto, 2014, Ingegneria Energetica, “Analisi del processo di metanazione della CO2 e progettazione di un impianto pilota”; (2014)
4. BIOMASS: Petrucci Massimiliano, Ingegneria Energetica, “Design of the modifications and testing of an intermediate pyrolysis reactor for bio-fuel production” (2013)
5. BIOMASS: Landi,T. “Studio sulla valorizzazione energetica dei coprodotti di un impianto di gassificazione di biomassa” (2012).
6. BIOMASS: Cafaggi, G. “Studio CFD di una Raceway Pond per la produzione di microalghe: valutazione del mixing e delle perdite di carico” (2011).
7. BIOMASS: Rosselli Del turco, J. “Digestione anaerobica di biomasse lignocellulosiche per la produzione di biogas” (2011).
8. SOLAR: Pettorali, M. “Analisi e sviluppo di un prototipo per un collettore solare termico a concentrazione innovativo” (2011).
9. BIOMASS: Rizzo, A.M. “Microgasturbine fed with liquid biofuels: conversion and testing” (2011).
10. SOLAR: Ravenni, G. “Sviluppo di un sistema innovativo per la concentrazione solare, studio di materiali alternativi” (2011).
11. BIOMASS: Ghelardini, G. “Characterization of biomass for intermediate pyrolysis by Py-GC/MS” (2011).
12. BIOMASS: Ferrari, P. “Lignocellulose conversion: simultaneous isomerization and fermentation” (2011) – Master IMES.
13. BIOMASS: Magnelli, N. “Progettazione di un reattore per la pirolisi della biomassa a fini energetici” (2011).
14. BIOMASS: Orlandini, M. “Sviluppo di un banco prova per una microturbina alimentata a biocombustibili liquidi” (2011).
15. BIOMASS: Brandaglia, D. “Analisi teorica e sperimentale di sistemi per la produzione massiva di microalghe a fini energetici” (2011).
16. BIOMASS: Bigozzi, L. “Produzione e caratteristiche di oli vegetali ri-esterificati” (2011).
17. BIOMASS: Prussi M, “Development of a Multi-Fuel Micro Gas Turbine for pure Vegetable Oil” (2010) – PhD Thesis.
18. BIOMASS: R.Nistri, “Sviluppo di un modello di simulazione per la produzione di biodiesel” (2010)
19. BIOMASS: C.Bianchi, “Sviluppo di un modello di simulazione per la produzione di biodiesel” (2010)
20. BIOMASS: D.Casini, “Analisi di Sistemi per la Produzione di Microalghe per Biocarburanti” (2009)
21. BIOMASS: G.Graziani, “Studio di Componenti e Sistemi per la Produzione di Microalghe a Fini Energetici” (2009)
22. BIOMASS: S.Scopetani, “Analisi delle Emissioni Inquinanti da Sistemi di Conversione Alimentati a Olio Vegetale Puro” (2009)
23. SOLAR: Romiti L., “Modellazione di Collettori Solari a Concentrazione Innovativi” (2009)
24. BIOMASS: Zagli R., “Caratterizzazione di una microturbina a gas per biocombustibili liquidi” (2009)
25. BIOMASS: S.Bacciottini, “Analisi di Sistemi per l’Estrazione di Proteine Vegetali da Panello di Girasole su Piccola Scala” (2008)
26. BIOMASS: M.Buffi, “Studio e Modifiche su una Microturbina Alimentata ad Olio Vegetale” (2008)
27. BIOMASS: A.M.Rizzo, “Charcoal gasification in small scale plants” (2008)
28. BIOMASS: F.Leoncini, “Produzione ed Utilizzo dell’Olio Vegetale in Filiera Corta” (2008)
29. BIOMASS: G.Betti, “Utilizzo di biodiesel ad elevata concentrazione per trasporti” (2008)
30. BIOMASS: S.Dalla Verde, “Modellazione di Pirolisi Lenta di Biomassa per Generazione di Energia” (2008)
31. BIOMASS-SOLAR: A.Ragusa, “Modellazione e Simulazione di Sistemi per la Coltura di Microalghe Destinate alla Produzione di Biofuels” (2008)
32. SOLAR: A.Presciani, “Metodologia per la progettazione di ricevitori solari per solar cooling” (2008)
33. SOLAR: G.Basile, “Analisi e modellizzazione di pannelli FV operanti in condizioni di funzionamento reali” (2008)
34. HYDROPOWER: E.Checcacci, “Indagine e studio delle risorse idrauliche residuali in Toscana con impianti Minihydro” (2007)
35. BIOMASS: E.Zamponi, “Characterization of a reactor for biomass gasification” (2006)
36. BIOMASS: S.Bitonti, “Analisi dello spray di emulsioni di biocombustibile mediante tecniche ottiche” (2006)
37. BIOMASS: G.Rosato, “Motori convertiti ad olio di girasole puro” (2006)
38. BIOMASS: F.Coralli, “Applicazione dello schema CDM ad un impianto innovativo a biomassa nell’industria dell’olio di palma” (2006)
39. BIOMASS: D.Fissi, “Generazione di energia elettrica da biomassa in una industria per la produzione di oli vegetali” (2006)
40. BIOMASS: F.Pulidori, “Generazione di energia da biomassa forestale nel polo produttivo di Pian Vallico” (2006)
41. SOLAR: G.Nucci, “Analisi e modellazione di un pannello fotovoltaico a concentrazione” (2006)
42. BIOMASS: S.Babbini, “Olio di girasole puro per la produzione di energia” (2006)
43. BIOMASS: G.Graziani, “Studio preliminare per la progettazione di un impianto di produzione di energia elettrica con utilizzo di olio di palma come biocombustibile” (2006)
44. SOLAR PV: G.F.Porzio, “Analisi Tecnico-Economica della Produzione di Celle Fotovoltaiche in Italia” (2006)
45. SOLAR COOLING: M.Prussi, “Development of a model for the simulation and optimization of solar cooling plants” (2006)
46. BIOMASS - Ristuccia S.; “Metodologie per la Razionalizzazione Energetica di Sistemi Produttivi di Piccola Taglia” (2006).
47. BIOMASS: F.Bellini, “Sviluppo di un impianto per la generazione distribuita di energia con gassificatore di biomassa” (2005)
48. BIOMASS - Bittoni M.; “Studio di un Impianto Innovativo con Microturbina a gas alimentato a Biomassa mediante un solutore dedicato” (2005)
49. BIOMASS: F.Morrone, “Utilizzo di emulsioni con bio/olio in caldaie domestiche” (2005)
50. BIOMASS: F.Lenzi, “Thermo-chemical conversion of straw - Haloclean ®- A performance enhanced low temperature pyrolysis” (2005)
51. ENERGY: R.McClintock, “Studio di un impianto innovativo ad ossicombustione in atmosfera di CO2” (2005)
52. BIOMASS: F.Tarani, “Analisi delle possibilità di impiego di energie rinnovabili in un’azienda agricola toscana” (2004)
53. BIOMASS: G.Venturini Del Greco, “Exploitation of Jatropha Curcas as Energy Crop” (2004)
54. BIOMASS: M.Berti, “Produzione di Energia Elettrica tramite Pirolisi Lenta di Biomassa” (2004)
55. BIOMASS: R.Galante, “Idrogeno da biomassa per turbine a gas : tecnologie di produzione” (2004)
56. BIOMASS: F.Vanni, “Impianto di Microturbina a Gas Alimentato a Biomassa” (2004)
57. BIOMASS: A.Fedi, “Studio di impianti a Biomassa Agroforestali per la produzione di Energia Elettrica” (2002)
58. BIOMASS: D.Guidi, “Biomass for integrated production of energy, bioethanol and food ” (2001)
59. BIOMASS: I.Soldaini, “Analisi Sperimentale di un Combustibile Alternativo per il Motore Diesel” (1999)
60. HYDROPOWER: G.Tondi, “Analisi delle potenzialità idroelettriche marginali in Toscana” (1997)
61. ENVIRON. IMPACT: P. Taddei Pardelli, “Sviluppo di modelli di simulazione per problematiche ambientali” (1997)
62. ENVIRON. IMPACT: M.Taviani, “Simulazione di flussi ambientali con fenomeni di galleggiamento” (1996)
63. ENVIRON. IMPACT: S.Magni, “Sviluppo di un modello per la simulazione dell’inquinamento sulla città di Firenze” (1995)
64. ENVIRON. IMPACT: G.Cilenti, “Valutazione dell’impatto sull’ambiente atmosferico provocato da impianti di grosse dimensioni” (1994)

Some publications on Magazines:

• Chiaramonti D, Prussi M. L’insostenibile incertezza. Qualenergia, Aprile/Maggio 2014.
• Prussi M, Chiaramonti , Tredici M, Rodolfi L, Bondioli P. Olio dalle Microalghe per produrre Biodiesel. Terra e Vita (Sole24Ore), Luglio 2012.
• Chiaramonti, D.. Innovazione tecnologica, serve impulso alla ricerca (Editoriale). L’Informatore Agrario, Supplemento al nr 16/2011.
• Chiaramonti, D.. Sono in arrivo i biocarburanti di seconda generazione. L’Informatore Agrario, Supplemento al nr 9/2011.
• Prussi, M., Chiaramonti, D. Il Progetto VOICE sull’Uso dell’Olio Vegetale Puro come Combustibile ad Chiaramonti, D., Prussi, M., Martelli F. Elettricità, Forza Motrice e Calore dall’Olio Vegetale. L’Informatore Agrario, nr 17/2010.
• Chiaramonti , D., Nibbi, L. Biomassa per Energia – Prospettive del Mercato. Terra e Vita (Sole24Ore), pp 26-30, nr 30/2010.
• AGRIENERGIE. Bioenergy International Italia, nr 4, Novembre 2009
• Chiaramonti, D., Zamponi, E. Il Settore Bioenergetico in Italia. Bioenergy International Italia, nr 1/2008.
• Chiaramonti, D. Avviata l’attività sull’Olio Vegetale Puro (Progetto VOICE) a Mondeggi. Bioenergy International Italia, nr 0/2008.
• Chiaramonti, D., Prussi, M. Olio di Girasole Puro: Concreta Alternativa al Diesel. L’Informatore Agrario, nr 47/2007.
• Chiaramonti, D. Progetto VOICE: l’Olio Puro nel Motore. Hi-Tech Ambiente, 2007.
• Chiaramonti, D., Cini, E., Daou, M., Rimediotti, M., Vieri, M., Bibbiani, d., Babbini, S., Martelli, F. Olio di Girasole nel Motore: il Test è Giusto. Terra e Vita (Sole24Ore), pp 52-57, nr 23/2006.

Publications on Il Sole 360 Gradi (ISES Italia Newsletter, Ital.Section of the Int.Solar Energy Society) – in Italian:

1. L’apporto della Bioenergia in Italia. D.Chiaramonti, E.Zamponi
2. Bioenergia: stato tecnologico ed attese degli agricoltori. D.Chiaramonti
3. Un conto Bio-Energia per i piccoli impianti a biomassa? D.Chiaramonti
4. Italia di fronte alla corte di giustizia Europea per la Direttiva Biocarburanti? D.Chiaramonti
5. Sempre maggior attenzione in Europa per la bioenergia: i risultati della Conferenza Europea a Parigi. D.Chiaramonti
6. Bioenergia in America Latina: due importanti eventi in Brasile. D.Chiaramonti
7. Un Piano di Azione Europeo per la Biomassa. D.Chiaramonti.
8. Filiere corte e conto Bio-Energia: novità per la biomassa nella nuova Finanziaria. D.Chiaramonti.
9. Dalla finanziaria 2006 nuove risorse per la bioenergia. D.Chiaramonti.
10. Intervista a William Gillett, capo unità dell’Intelligent Energy Executive Agency. D.Chiaramonti.
11. CREAR e ThermalNet: un indagine per la formazione nel settore bioenergetico. D.Chiaramonti.
12. LIFE VOICE: olio vegetale puro per trasporti ed energia. D.Chiaramonti.
13. Il progetto Europeo LIFE VOICE sull’olio vegetale puro muove i primi passi. D.Chiaramonti.
14. Bioenergia: quale futuro sulle spalle di un grande passato? D.Chiaramonti.

Video/Media: Progetto VOICE. Rai Uno, Linea Verde, January 2009.