Jacopo Nicoletti
TUTORIAL
Chitosan-based bioelectronic devices for health and environmental monitoring
Jacopo Nicoletti
Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Italy
ABSTRACT
This tutorial presents advanced measurement techniques for the characterization of flexible biomaterials, with a focus on biocompatible, antibacterial, and biodegradable systems such as chitosan thin films. Key topics include a refined method for antibacterial testing, the use of advanced Piezoelectric Force Microscopy (PFM) to accurately measure the piezoelectric coefficient (d₃₃), and precise Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) antenna characterization using Vector Network Analyzers (VNA) to minimize artifacts in electromagnetic performance. These methods aim to enhance the understanding of the mechanisms behind the development of next-generation wearable devices for environmental and health monitoring.
SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY
Jacopo Nicoletti graduated in Biomedical Engineering in 2020 from the University of Tor Vergata in Rome, with a thesis titled “Thermal Characterization of Nano-Fractured Gold Thin Films for Epidermal Devices”. From January 2022 to December 2024, He pursued a PhD at Ca' Foscari University of Venice with focus on biocompatible and biodegradable electronic sensors, with emphasis on chitosan thin film piezoelectricity and skin-like antibacterial smart patches. Currently, Jacopo is a Research Fellow at Ca' Foscari University of Venice still working on sustainable materials and devices.
