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  Publications: a selected list from 1997 to 2009

2009

F.Cataldo, G.Patanè, G.Compagnini “Synthesis of HCN Polymer from Thermal Decomposition of Formamide” Journal of Macromolecular Science A Vol. 46, pp.1039-1048 (2009)

G.Compagnini, F.Giannazzo, S.Sonde, V.Raineri, E.Rimini “Ion irradiation and defect formation in single layer graphene” Carbon vol.47, pp.3201-3207 (2009)

G.Grasso, L.D’Urso, E.Messina, F.Cataldo, O.Puglisi, G.Spoto, G.Compagnini “The interaction between carbon nanowires and noble metals: a mass spectrometric and SERS study” Carbon vol.47, pp.2611-2619 (2009)

V. Scuderi, S. Scalese, S. Bagiante, G. Compagnini, L. D’Urso, V. Privitera “Direct observation of the formation of linear C chain/carbon nanotube hybrid systems” Carbon vol.47, pp.2134-2137 (2009)

G.Arrabito, C.Musumeci, V.Aiello, S.Libertino, G.Compagnini, B.Pignataro “On the relationship between jetted inks and printed bio-patterns: molecular-thin functional micro-arrays of glucose oxidase” Langmuir vol. 25, pp. 6312-6318 (2009)

G.Compagnini, E.Messina, R.S.Cataliotti, A.Grillo, G.Giaquinta “Diffusion Dynamics of Laser Ablated Noble Metal Nanoparticles in Liquids” Philosophical Magazine Letters vol.89, pp. 250 – 256 (2009)

G.Compagnini, L.D’Urso, O.Puglisi, G.A.Baratta, G.Strazzulla “On the irradiation of solid hydrocarbons and the formation of linear carbon chain” Carbon vol. 47, pp.1605–1607 (2009)

2008

G.Compagnini, G.Patanè, L.D’Urso, O.Puglisi, R.S.Cataliotti, B.Pignataro “On the interaction of carbon nanowires with noble metals through a study of their Surface Enhanced Raman Spectra” J.Phys.Chem. C vol.112, pp.20301-20306 (2008)

G.Compagnini, E.Messina, O.Puglisi “Formation and properties of metal colloids and colloidal nano-alloys by laser ablation and irradiation of metals in liquids”. Radiation Effects and Defects in Solids vol.163, pp.271-276 (2008)

G.Compagnini, L.D’Urso, P.Russo, S.Scalese, V.Scuderi, V.Privitera “Raman spectroscopy of carbon nanotubes and nanowires prepared by arc discharge in liquid nitrogen” Proceedings of the XXIst International Conference on Raman Spectroscopy p.578 (R.Withnall and B.Z.Chowdhry edts., IM-Publications 2008)

G.Compagnini, R.S.Cataliotti, E.Messina, O.Puglisi, V.Nicolosi “Spectroscopic evidence of a core-shell structure in the earlier formation stages of Au-Ag nanoparticles by pulsed laser ablation in water” Chem.Phys.Lett. vol.457, pp.386-390 (2008)

F.Cataldo, G.Compagnini, A.Scandurra, G.Strazzulla, “Silver and Copper Polyynides: A Study with HPLC, FT-IR and XPS Spectroscopy” Fullerenes, Nanotubes, and Carbon Nanostructures vol.16, pp. 126-141 (2008)

F.Cataldo, G.Compagnini, L.D'Urso, V.Mita, G.Strazzulla, O.Ursini, G.Angelini, “Adsorption of Dinitrogen Tetroxide (N2O4) on Multi-walled Carbon Nanotubes (MWCNTs)” Fullerenes, Nanotubes, and Carbon Nanostructures vol.16, pp.154-164 (2008)

G.Compagnini “Raman spectroscopy and related techniques: state of the art and future directions in Italy” J. Raman Spec. vol.39 pp.131-133 (2008)

G.Compagnini, V.Mita, L.D’Urso, R.S.Cataliotti, O.Puglisi “Spectroscopic study of polyynes obtained by laser ablation in liquids” J. Raman Spec. vol.39 pp.177-181 (2008)

R.S.Cataliotti, G.Compagnini “The role of dangling bonds in the electronic and vibrational properties of hydrogenated amorphous silicon nitrides (a-Si1-xNx:H)” J. Raman Spec. vol.39 pp.186-191 (2008)

2007

L.D’Urso, G.Comapgnini, O.Puglisi, A.Scandurra, R.S.Cataliotti “Vibrational and photolelectron investigation of amorphous fluorinated carbon films” Journal of Physical Chemistry C vol. 111 pp.17437-17441 (2007)

G.Compagnini, E.Messina, O.Puglisi, V.Nicolosi “Laser synthesis of Au/Ag colloidal nano-alloys: Optical properties, structure and composition” Appl.Surf.Sci. vol.254 pp.1007-1011 (2007)

G.Compagnini, V.Mita, R.S.Cataliotti, L.D’Urso, O.Puglisi “Short polyyne chains produced by pulsed laser ablation of graphite in water” Carbon vol.45 pp.2456-2458 (2007)

G.Compagnini, L.D’Urso, R.S.Cataliotti, O.Puglisi, A.Scandurra, P.La Fata ‘Properties of Au/Si nanostructured films obtained by jet cooled cluster beam deposition’ J.Phys.Chem. C vol.111, pp.7251-7255 (2007)

S. Scalese, V. Scuderi, C. Bongiorno, F. Simone, A. Pennisi, G. Compagnini, V. Privitera “Carbon aligned nano-columns grown by RF-Magnetron sputtering” Physica E vol.37, pp.231-235 (2007)

V.Nicolosi, P.D.Nellist, S.Sanvito, E.C.Cosgriff, S.Krishnamurthy, W.J.Blau, M.L.H.Green, D.Vengust, D.Dvorsek, D.Mihailovic, G.Compagnini, J.Sloan, V.Stolojan, J.D.Carey, S.J.Pennycook, J.N.Coleman “Observation of van der Waals Driven Self-Assembly of MoSI Nanowires into a Low-Symmetry Structure Using Aberration-Corrected Electron Microscopy” Advanced Materials vol.19, p.543-547 (2007)

D.N.McCarthy, V.Nicolosi, D.Vengust, D.Mihailovic, G.Compagnini, W.J.Blau, J.N.Coleman “Dispersion and Purification of Mo6S3I6 Nanowires in Organic Solvents” J.Appl.Phys. vol.101, p.014317-(1-10) (2007)

2006

G.Strazzulla, G.A.Baratta, G.Compagnini, S.Battiato, “Ion irradiation of solid carbons” in “Polyynes: synthesis, properties and applications” (F.Cataldo Editor, Dekker, NY, 2006)

G.Compagnini, O.Puglisi, G.Baratta, G.Strazzulla “Vibrational spectroscopy in ion irradiated carbon thin films” in “Carbon: the future material for advanced technology applications”, Topics in Applied Physics, vol. 100 pp.505-520 (Springer-Verlag, 2006)

G.Compagnini, L.D’Urso, A.A.Scalisi, B.Pignataro, O.Puglisi “Structural and "in situ" vibrational study of luminescent cluster assembled silicon thin films” Thin Solid Films vol.495, p.343 (2006)

G. Compagnini, A.A. Scalisi, O. Puglisi “Spectroscopic Characterization of core and shell regions in monolayer protected gold nanoparticles” Surface Science vol.600, p.L1 (2006)

G.Compagnini, L.D’Urso, A.A.Scalisi, C.Altamore, O.Puglisi: “Formation, evolution and degradation of nanostructured covalent thin films deposited by Low Energy Cluster Beam Deposition” Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings vol.887 pp.47-58 (2006).

G.Compagnini, A.A.Scalisi, O.Puglisi “Size Control and Spectroscopic Characterization of Monolayer Protected Gold Nanoparticles Obtained by Laser Ablation in Liquids” Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings vol.887 pp.221-226 (2006)

O.Puglisi, G.Compagnini, M.Chipara: “Raman and Electron Spin Resonance Investigations of as Prepared and Thermal Annealed Cluster Beam Deposited Carbon Thin Films” Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings vol.887 pp.15-19 (2006)

V.Bertani, L.D’Urso, A.A.Scalisi, G.Compagnini, O.Puglisi “Degradation of Assembled Silicon Nanostructured Thin Films: a Theoretical and Experimental Study” Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings vol.887 pp.165-170 (2006)

G.Compagnini, L.D’Urso, O.Puglisi “Mass and velocity distributions of supersonic cluster beams” Mat.Sci.&Eng. C vol.26 p. 1082 (2006)

L.D’Urso, A.A.Scalisi, C.Altamore, G.Compagnini: “Formation, evolution and degradation of nanostructured covalent thin films deposited by Low Energy Cluster Beam Deposition” Journal of Materials Research vol.21, p.1638 (2006).

L.D’Urso, G.Compagnini, O.Puglisi “sp/sp2 bonding ratio in sp rich amorphous carbon thin films” Carbon vol.44 p. 2093 (2006)

S.Scalese, V.Scuderi, F.Simone, A.Pennisi, G.Compagnini, V.Privitera   “Growth of aligned CNx nanocolumns on silicon by RF-magnetron sputtering.”    Carbon   vol.44,  p.3123 (2006)

2005

G.Compagnini “Raman spectroscopy for carbon based amorphous thin films” Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings vol.851, p.41 (2005).

V.Nicolosi, D.Vrbanic, A.Mrzel, J.McCauley, S.O'Flaherty, C.McGuinness, G.Compagnini, D.Mihailovic, W.Blau, J.N.Coleman, “Solubility of Mo6S4.5I4.5 Nanowires in Common Solvents: A Sedimentation Study” J.Phys.Chem. B109, 7124 (2005)

G.Compagnini, S.Battiato, O.Puglisi, G.A.Baratta, G.Strazzulla “Ion Irradiation of sp rich amorphous carbon thin films: a vibrational investigation” Carbon vol. 43, p.3025 (2005)

G.Faraci, S.Gibilisco, P.Russo, A.R.Pennisi, G.Compagnini, S.Battiato, R.Puglisi, S.La Rosa “Si/SiO2 core shell clusters probed by Raman spectroscopy” Europ Phys. J. vol.B46, p.457 (2005)

2004

A.A.Scalisi, G.Compagnini, L.D’Urso, O.Puglisi: “Nonlinear optical activity in Ag-SiO2 nanocomposite thin films with different silver concentration” Appl.Surf.Sci. vol. 226, p.237, (2004)

L.D’Urso, V.Nicolosi, G.Compagnini, O.Puglisi: “Size distribution of silver nanoclusters induced by ion, electron, laser beams and thermal treatments of an organometallic precursor” Appl.Surf Sci. vol. 226, p.131 (2004)

G.Compagnini: “Noble metal particles for polymer-based nanostructured thin films” Appl.Surf.Sci. vol.226, p.216 (2004).

A.Baratta, G.Compagnini, G.Strazzulla: “Raman and luminescence study of ion beam irradiated porous silicon: a case study for the astrophysical Extended Red Emission?” Appl.Surf.Sci. vol.226, p.57 (2004)

G.Compagnini, A.A.Scalisi, O.Puglisi, C.Spinella “Synthesis of gold colloids by laser ablation in thiol alkane solutions” J.Mater.Res. vol.19, p.2795 (2004)

G.Compagnini “Raman spectroscopy for thin and ultrathin films” Proceedings of the XVIII Congress of the National Group of Discussion on Raman Spectroscopy and non linear effects (Morlacchi Editore) p.59 (2004)

M.Ombelli, R.S.Cataliotti, G.Compagnini, A.Morresi, P.Sassi  “Gold nanoclusters in bold-based catalysic beds: size determination and polarization effects by low-frequency Raman scattering” Proceedings of the XVIII Congress of the National Group of Discussion on Raman Spectroscopy and non linear effects (Morlacchi Editore) p.134 (2004)

2003

V.Nicolosi, L.D’Urso, G.Compagnini, O.Puglisi: “The Effect of polymer molecular weight on the formation and evolution of silver polymer nanocomposite thin films” Mat.Sci.&Eng. C vol.23, p.307 (2003)

A.Scandurra, G.Indelli, G.Compagnini, S.Pignataro: ”Electrical transconduction through organic layers Si-C bonded to silicon substrates” Microelectronic Engineering 69, 532 (2003)

A.Gulino, G.Compagnini,A.A.Scalisi: “Large non linear optical properties of cadmium oxide thin films” Chem.Mater. vol.15, p.3332 (2003)

A.Scalisi, G.Compagnini, O.Puglisi: “Production of gold nanoparticles by laser ablation in liquid alkanes“ J.Appl.Phys. vol.94, p.7874 (2003)

A.R.Pennisi, P.Russo, S.Gibilisco, G.Compagnini, S.Battiato, R.Puglisi, S.La Rosa, G.Faraci: “High resolution spectroscopy of metal and semiconductor clusters” , Conference Proceedings - Italian Physical Society vol.84, p.183-199 (2003)

2002

G.Compagnini, L.D’Urso, O.Puglisi “Structure and properties of silver nanoparticles dispersed in SiO2 thin films obtained by in situ self reduction” Mat.Sci.Eng. C vol.19 p.295 (2002)

R.S.Cataliotti, A.Morresi, M.Ombelli, G.Compagnini “Application of the low frequency raman modes for size determination of gold nanoclusters in gold-based catalytic beds” Mat.Sci.Eng. C vol.19, p.181 (2002)

G.Compagnini, C.Galati, C.Miliani, R.S.Cataliotti “Dependence of the photoemission of amorphous silicon nitride thin films on their composition” Surf.Coat.&Tech. vol.151-152, p.268 (2002)

R.S.Cataliotti, G.Compagnini, A.Morresi, M.Ombelli, P.Sassi “Polarization properties of low frequency inelastic scattering by acoustic phonons in gold nanoclusters” Phys.Chem.Chem.Phys. vol.4, p.2774 (2002)

G.Compagnini, A.A.Scalisi, O.Puglisi “Ablation of noble metals in liquid: a method to obtain nanoparticles into a thin polymeric film” Phys.Chem.Chem.Phys vol.4, p.2787  (2002)

S.Sortino, S.Petralia, G.Compagnini, S.Conoci and G.Condorelli: “Light-controlled nitric oxide generation from a novel self-assembled monolayer on gold surface”, Angewandte Chemie – International Edition vol.41, p.1914 (2002)

S.Conoci, L.Valli, R.Rella, G.Compagnini, R.S.Cataliotti: “A SERS study of self-assembled (4-methilmercapto) benzaldeyde thin films” Mat.Sci.&Eng. C vol.22 p.183 (2002)

2001

G.Compagnini, G.G.N. Angilella, A.Raudino, O.Puglisi:  “Memory effect on ion beam induced depolymerisation of PMMA” Nucl.Instr.Meth. B vol.175, p.559 (2001)

G.Compagnini,M.E.Fragalà,L.D’Urso,C.Spinella, O.Puglisi: “Formation and characterization of high density silver nanoparticles embedded in silica thin films by “in situ” self reaction” J.Mater.Res. vol.16, p.2934 (2001).

G.Compagnini, A.De Bonis and R.S.Cataliotti: “The effect of self assembled nanometric spacers on surface enhanced Raman spectra of terthiophene ultrathin films” Mat.Sci.Eng.C vol.15, p.37 (2001);

R.S.Cataliotti, G.Compagnini, C.Crisafulli, S Minicò, B.Pignataro, P.Sassi, S.Scirè “Low-frequency modes and Atomic Force Microscopy for the size determination of catalytic gold clusters supported on iron oxide” Surface Science vol.494, p.75 (2001)

S.Conoci, L.Valli, G.Compagnini, R.Rella “Self assembled dipyrromethane thin films: SERS characterization and application in the methanol vapours recognition through SPR technique” Proceeding of the VI Conference on Sensors and Microsystems, C.Di Natale, A.D’Amico and P.Dario Edts., p. 69 World Scientific Publ. (2001)

2000

P.Musumeci, L.Calcagno, A.Makhtari, P.Baeri, G.Compagnini and F.Pirri: “Ion beam effects on the hydrogen bonds of amorphous silicon carbide” Nucl. Instr.&Methods vol.B166-167, p.404 (2000);

O.Puglisi, M.Chipara, W.Enge, G.Compagnini, J.Reyes-Romero, U.Bacmeister and M.D.Chipara “Spectroscopic investigations on ion beam irradiated polycarbonate” Nucl. Instr.&Methods vol.B166-167, p.944 (2000);

G.Compagnini, A.De Bonis and R.S.Cataliotti: “The use of self assembled monoleyrs as a nanometric spacers in Surface Enhanced Raman experiments” Proceedings of the XVIIth International Conference on Raman Spectroscopy p.288 (Shu-Lin Zhang and Bang-fen Zhu edts., Wiley 2000);

G.Compagnini, A.De Bonis, R.S.Cataliotti, G.Marletta “Spectroscopic evidences for adsorption induced polymerisation of terthiophene at silver surfaces” Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics vol.2, p. 5298 (2000);

B.Pignataro, A.De Bonis, G.Compagnini, P.Sassi and R.S.Cataliotti: “The role of micro- and nanomorphology of rough silver surfaces of different nature in SERS effect. A combined study of Scanning Force Microscopy and low-frequency Raman modes” J.Chem.Phys. vol.113, p.5947 (2000)

1999

B.Pignataro, C.Consalvo, G.Compagnini and A.Licciardello: “Barium stearate Langmuir-Blodget films investigated by mapping adhesion forces with Atomic Force Microscopy” Chemical Physics Letters vol.299, p.430 (1999);

G.Compagnini, S.Pignataro and O.Puglisi: “Vibrational Analysis of Ion Irradiated Self-Assembled Monolayers” NanoStructured Materials vol.12, p.345 (1999);

G.Compagnini, C.Galati, S.Pignataro: “Distance Dependence of Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering Probed by Alkanethiol Self Assembled Monolayers”, Phys.Chem.Chem.Phys. vol.1, p.2351 (1999);

C.Consalvo, S.Panebianco, B.Pignataro, G.Compagnini and O.Puglisi: “Thermal Stability of Stearic Acid – Barium Stearate Langmuir-Blodgett Monolayers on Plasma Oxidised Silicon Substrate Probed by Atomic Force Microscopy”, J.Phys.Chem vol.103, p.4687 (1999);

M.E.Fragalà, G.Compagnini and O.Puglisi: “Ion beam enhanced thermal depolimerisation of poly(methil methacrylate)” J.Material Research vol.14, p.228 (1999);

A.Raudino, M.E.Fragalà, G.Compagnini and O.Puglisi: “Modelling of low temperature depolimerisation of poly(methylmethacrylate) promoted by ion beams”, J.Chem.Phys. vol.111, p.1721 (1999);

A.De Bonis, G.Compagnini, R.S.Cataliotti and G.Marletta: “Adsorption induced conformational transition in 2,2’ bipyridine on silver surfaces: a Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering study” Journal of Raman Spectroscopy vol.30, p.1067 (1999);

M.E.Fragalà, G.Compagnini, G.Malandrino, C.Spinella and O.Puglisi: “Silver nanoclusters dispersed in polyimide thin film matrix” The European Physical Journal D vol.9, p.631 (1999);

A.Gulino, G.Compagnini, R.G.Egdell and I.Fragalà: “Tetragonal Bi doped zirconia novel thin films: deposition, characterisation and thermal behaviour” Thin Solid Films vol.352, p.73 (1999)

1998

M.E.Fragalà, G.Compagnini, A.Licciardello, and O.Puglisi: “Track Overlap Regime in Ion Irradiated PMMA”  Journal Polymer Science (Polymer Physics) vol.36, p.655 (1998);

G.Compagnini and G.Foti, A.Makhtari: “Vibrational analysis of compositional disorder in amorphous silicon carbide alloys” Europhysics Letters vol.41, p.225 (1998);

G.Compagnini, B.Pelligra and B.Pignataro: “A SERS study of 1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone adsorbed on active silver surfaces” Chemical Physics Letters vol.285, p.266 (1998);

M.E.Fragalà, G.Compagnini, L.Torrisi, and O.Puglisi: “Ion beam assisted unzipping of PMMA” Nuclear Instruments & Methods vol.B141, p.169 (1998);

G.Compagnini and G.Foti: “The effect of bonding disorder on the vibrational features of amorphous carbon based binary alloys” Mat.Res.Soc.Symp.Proc. Vol.498 p.89 (1998);

G.Compagnini B.Pelligra and B.Pignataro: “SERS active nanoparticles in plasma treated silver surfaces” Mat.Res.Soc.Symp.Proc. Vol.501 p.109 (1998);

G.Strazzulla, G.A.Baratta, G.Compagnini, M.E.Palumbo and M.A.Satorre “Si-H bonds produced by ion implantation of silicon and frozen silanes” Astronomy and Astrophysics vol.338, p.292 (1998)

1997

A.Licciardello, G.Compagnini, M.E.Fragalà, and O.Puglisi: “Cross section of ion polymer interaction used to individuate single track regime” Nuclear Instruments & Methods vol.B122, p.598 (1997);

A.Gulino, R.G.Egdell, G.A.Baratta and G.Compagnini: “Surface segregation and effect of mechanical stress on Sb stabilised tetragonal zirconia” Journal Material Chemistry vol.7, p.1023 (1997);

G.Compagnini and G.Foti: “1430 cm-1 line in ion implanted carbon rich amorphous silicon carbide” Nuclear Instruments & Methods vol.B127/128, p.639 (1997);

G.Compagnini: “Vibrational spectrosopy in amorphous carbon-based materials” International School “E.Fermi” Proc. Course CXXXV p.255 (Amsterdam, 1997);

G.Compagnini, B.Pignataro and B.Pelligra: “Nanomorphology and SERS activity in plasma prepared silver surfaces” Chemical Physics Letters vol.272, p.453 (1997);

G.Compagnini, G.Foti, O.Puglisi: “Raman Spectra of Virgin and Damaged Graphite Edge Planes” Carbon vol.35, p.1793 (1997);

J.R.Brucato, G.A.Baratta, G.Compagnini and G.Strazzulla: “Implantation of reactive and unreactive ions in silicon” Material Science Forum Vols.258-263, p.611 (1997);

 

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