I am a curious chemist who strongly values multidisciplinary approaches, working at the intersection of archaeometry, nanomaterials, and advanced analytical techniques. I enjoy exploring complex problems from multiple perspectives and collaborating across disciplines to better understand and preserve ancient glass, while developing innovative nanotechnologies with applications extending to modern glass systems.
Research center
CCHT@Treviso
About
Education
Title: Master in Conservation and restoration of historical-artistic Heritage
Institute: Istituto per l'Arte e il Restauro-Palazzo Spinelli
Location: Florence
Country: Italy
From: 2023 To: 2023
Title: Master Degree in Clinical, forensic and anti-doping chemistry
Institute: University of Turin
Location: Turin
Country: Italy
From: 2019 To: 2022
Title: Bachelor Degree in Technology for conservation and restoration
Institute: Ca' Foscari University of Venice
Location: Venice
Country: Italy
From: 2014 To: 2018
Certificate
Title: Esame di Stato per l'abilitazione alla professione di Chimico, Sez. A
Description: null
Date: 25-07-2022
All Publications
2026
Molinaro S., De Luca E., Zanini R., De Trizio L., Liu Z., Franceschin G., Moglianetti M., Cattaruzza E., Gigli G., Traviglia A.
Confocal microscopy combined with perovskite/m-SiO2 composites for high-resolution imaging of ancient glass alteration
International Congress Chemistry for Cultural Heritage
Poster
Conference
2026
Molinaro S., De Luca E., Zanini R., De Trizio L., Liu Z., Franceschin G., Moglianetti M., Cattaruzza E., Gigli G., Traviglia A.
Confocal microscopy combined with perovskite/m-SiO2 composites for high-resolution imaging of ancient glass alteration
XXII Congresso Nazionale della Divisione di Chimica dell'Ambiente e dei Beni Culturali
Conference Paper
Conference
2026
Molinaro S., Zanini R., Tsampa K., Cattaruzza E., Karydas A. G., Traviglia A.
Evaluating analytical methods for ancient glass: Validation of micro-XRF quantitative data through comparison with LA-ICP-MS
Spectrochimica Acta Part B: Atomic Spectroscopy, vol. 237
2026
Zanini R., Molinaro S., Leoncino L., Lauciello S., Drago F., Brescia R., Cattaruzza E., Moglianetti M., Traviglia A.
Novel, green, fast, and scalable method for producing dendritic mesoporous silica nanoparticles (DMSNs) with high channel accessibility
ACS Omega, vol. 11, (no. 28), pp. 42197–42207
2026
Molinaro S., Zanini R., Welle A., Lauciello S., Cattaruzza E., Traviglia A.
Protection treatment for glass surfaces based on amine-functionalised dendritic mesoporous silica nanoparticles
XXII Congresso Nazionale della Divisione di Chimica dell'Ambiente e dei Beni Culturali
Poster
Conference
Scientific Talks
2025
Zanini R., Molinaro S.
Archaeo-inspiration to develop new technologies for cultural heritage conservation
Joint Research Centre (European Commission) | JRC Ispra
Institute
2025
Molinaro S.
Multiscale investigation of glass corrosion mechanisms for the development of innovative protection and stabilisation treatments for ancient glass
Karlsruhe Nano Micro Facility (KNMFi) User Meeting 2025
Conference
Oral presentations
2026
Molinaro S., De Luca E., Zanini R., De Trizio L., Liu Z., Franceschin G., Moglianetti M., Cattaruzza E., Gigli G., Traviglia A.
Confocal microscopy combined with perovskite/m-SiO2 composites for high-resolution imaging of ancient glass alteration
XXII Congresso Nazionale della Divisione di Chimica dell'Ambiente e dei Beni Culturali
Conference
2026
Molinaro S., Zanini R., Welle A., Lauciello S., Cattaruzza E., Traviglia A.
Protection treatment for glass surfaces based on amine-functionalised dendritic mesoporous silica nanoparticles
International Congress Chemistry for Cultural Heritage
Conference
2024
Molinaro S., Zanini R., Cattaruzza E., Giummolè F., Traviglia A.
Exploring secondary glass production in Roman Aquileia: an extensive archaeometric study towards new evidence
30th European Association of Archeologists Annual Meeting
Conference
Awards and Achievements
2025
Zanini R., Molinaro S., Cattaruzza E., Moglianetti M., Traviglia A.
NFFA-EUROPE Proposal n. 834 Nano-scale investigation of glass corrosion mechanisms on historical glass for the development of an innovative stabilization treatment
Colleagues of Cultural Heritage Technologies
