Prof. Marco Fontana Profile

Prof. Marco Fontana

Associate Professor at Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna

Area of Expertise:

electroactive polymer , thermally active actuators , mechatronics , energy harvesting , robotics

Publications (21)

Proceedings Article | 28 April 2023 Presentation

Stadium-shape dielectric elastomer generator for submerged ocean wave energy converter

Marco Caselli, Amedeo Carloni, Lorenzo Agostini, Marco Fontana, Rocco Vertechy

Proceedings Volume PC12482, PC124820E (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2658282

KEYWORDS: Dielectrics, Manufacturing, Wave propagation, Silicon carbide, Silicon, New and emerging technologies, Electrodes, Design for manufacturability

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Proceedings Article | 20 April 2022 Presentation + Paper

Multidirectional hemispherical dielectric elastomer proximity sensor for collision avoidance in human-robot interaction applications

Lorenzo Agostini, Eugenio Monari, Marco Caselli, Marco Fontana, Rocco Vertechy

Proceedings Volume 12042, 1204202 (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2612864

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Electrodes, Robots, Manufacturing, Capacitance, Silicon, Dielectrics, Collision avoidance, Shape analysis, Safety

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Proceedings Article | 20 April 2022 Presentation + Paper

Finite element modelling of the vibro-acoustic response in dielectric elastomer membranes

Giacomo Moretti, Gianluca Rizzello, Marco Fontana, Stefan Seelecke

Proceedings Volume 12042, 120420C (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2612784

KEYWORDS: Acoustics, Systems modeling, Dielectrics, Velocity measurements, Electrodes, Finite element methods, Electroactive polymers, Dielectric elastomer actuators

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Proceedings Article | 22 March 2021 Presentation + Paper

A multi-domain dynamical model for cone-shaped dielectric elastomer loudspeakers

Giacomo Moretti, Gianluca Rizzello, Marco Fontana, Stefan Seelecke

Proceedings Volume 11587, 115871K (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2581718

KEYWORDS: Acoustics, Dielectrics, Vibrometry, Vibration control, Superposition, Prototyping, Materials science, Manufacturing, Control systems, Actuators

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Proceedings Article | 22 March 2021 Presentation + Paper

Experimental characterization of a multilayer silicone-based electroactive patch for gripper applications

M. Caselli, N. Berdozzi, L. Agostini, M. Fontana, I. Fassi, L. Molinari Tosatti, R. Vertechy

Proceedings Volume 11587, 115871S (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2582950

KEYWORDS: Silicon, Electrodes, Thin films, Thin film manufacturing, Thin film devices, Silicon carbide, Rapid manufacturing, New and emerging technologies, Manufacturing, Fabrication

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Proceedings Article | 22 March 2021 Presentation

Electrostatic Bellow Muscle (EBM): flexible multipurpose electrostatic actuator and energy harvester based on fluid dielectric

Ion-Dan Sirbu, Giacomo Moretti, Rocco Vertechy, Sandra Dirè, Luca Fambri, Marco Fontana

Proceedings Volume 11587, 115871M (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2583271

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Dielectrics, Electron beam melting, Robots, Switching, Switches, Robotic systems, Polymers, Liquids, Lead

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Proceedings Article | 22 March 2021 Presentation

Demo - Multifunctional actuators and energy harvester based on the Electrostatic Bellow Muscle (EBM)

Ion-Dan Sîrbu, Giacomo Moretti, Marco Bolignari, Luca Fambri, Rocco Vertechy, Marco Fontana

Proceedings Volume 11587, 115870G (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2589548

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Proceedings Article | 19 May 2020 Presentation + Paper

Inkjet printed thin-film electro-adhesive device: manufacturing and characterization

N. Berdozzi, Y. Chen, L. Luzi, G. Bocchieri, M. Fontana, I. Fassi, L. Molinari Tosatti, R. Vertechy

Proceedings Volume 11375, 113751Y (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2558761

KEYWORDS: Electrodes, Manufacturing, Capacitance, Dielectrics, Thin film devices, Thin films, Thin film manufacturing, Inkjet technology

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Proceedings Article | 27 April 2020 Presentation

Design and experimental evaluation of a large stroke, styrenic-based, dielectric elastomer actuator (Conference Presentation)

Giacomo Moretti, Lorenzo Agostini, Rocco Vertechy, Giovanni Berselli, Marco Fontana

Proceedings Volume 11375, 113751L (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2558774

KEYWORDS: Dielectric elastomer actuators, Actuators, Dielectrics, Silicon, Mechatronics, Transducers, Sensors, Reliability, Prototyping, Material characterization

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Proceedings Article | 19 March 2019 Presentation + Paper

Electrostatic actuator for tactile display based on hydraulically coupled dielectric fluids and soft structures

Ion-Dan Sîrbu, Giacomo Moretti, Sandra Dirè, Luca Fambri, Rocco Vertechy, Devid Meniglio , Marco Fontana

Proceedings Volume 10966, 109662D (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2514279

KEYWORDS: Dielectrics, Electrodes, Actuators, Liquids, Polymers, Transducers, Electroactive polymers, Sensors, Solids, Magnesium

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Proceedings Article | 13 March 2019 Presentation + Paper

Continuum electro-mechanical damage modelling for dielectric elastomer

Lorenzo Agostini, Gianluca Rizzello, Marco Fontana, Rocco Vertechy, Stefan Seelecke

Proceedings Volume 10966, 109660Y (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2514107

KEYWORDS: Dielectrics, Mechanics, Electrodes, Electrical breakdown, Failure analysis, Reliability, Stochastic processes, Data modeling, Thermodynamics

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Proceedings Article | 13 March 2019 Presentation + Paper

Fatigue life performances of silicone elastomer membranes for dielectric elastomer transducers: preliminary results

Yi Chen, Lorenzo Agostini, Giacomo Moretti, Giovanni Berselli, Marco Fontana, Rocco Vertechy

Proceedings Volume 10966, 1096616 (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2515312

KEYWORDS: Electrodes, Dielectrics, Transducers, Electrical breakdown, Manufacturing, Failure analysis

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Proceedings Article | 27 March 2018 Presentation + Paper

Analysis of dielectric fluid transducers

Giacomo Moretti, Mattia Duranti, Michele Righi, Rocco Vertechy, Marco Fontana

Proceedings Volume 10594, 105940W (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2297082

KEYWORDS: Dielectrics, Transducers, Electrodes, Capacitance, Actuators, Solids, Polymers, Microfluidics, Silicon, Wind energy

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Proceedings Article | 10 May 2017 Presentation

Experimental test of a dynamically tuned wave energy converter based on inflatable dielectric elastomer generators (Conference Presentation)

Giacomo Moretti, Rocco Vertechy, Marco Fontana

Proceedings Volume 10163, 101632F (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2259983

KEYWORDS: Dielectrics, Prototyping, Mathematical modeling, Systems modeling, Intelligence systems, Polymers, Smart structures, Nondestructive evaluation, Ocean optics, Photonics

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Proceedings Article | 10 May 2017 Presentation

Preliminary results on the fatigue life characterization of a styrenic dielectric elastomer (Conference Presentation)

Yi Chen, Rocco Vertechy, Marco Fontana

Proceedings Volume 10163, 101630F (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2260158

KEYWORDS: Dielectrics, Transducers, Electrical breakdown, Data acquisition, Electroactive polymers, Actuators, Current controlled current source

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Proceedings Article | 1 April 2015 Paper

Experimental characterization of a new class of polymeric-wire coiled transducers

Giacomo Moretti, Antonello Cherubini, Rocco Vertechy, Marco Fontana

Proceedings Volume 9432, 94320P (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2084338

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Polymers, Manufacturing, Temperature metrology, Polymeric actuators, Transducers, Heat treatments, Glasses, Mechanics, Photography

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Proceedings Article | 1 April 2015 Paper

Electromechanical characterization of a new synthetic rubber membrane for dielectric elastomer transducers

R. Vertechy, M. Fontana

Proceedings Volume 9430, 94300K (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2084337

KEYWORDS: Dielectrics, Electrodes, Transducers, Resistance, Latex, Actuators, Carbon, Sensors, Energy harvesting, Capacitance

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Proceedings Article | 8 March 2014 Paper

In-tank tests of a dielectric elastomer generator for wave energy harvesting

R. Vertechy, M. Fontana, G. Rosati Papini, D. Forehand

Proceedings Volume 9056, 90561G (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2045046

KEYWORDS: Prototyping, Dielectrics, Electrodes, Energy harvesting, Water, Energy efficiency, Polymers, Energy conversion efficiency, Electroluminescence, Resistance

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Proceedings Article | 8 March 2014 Paper

Open-access dielectric elastomer material database

R. Vertechy, M. Fontana, G. Stiubianu, M. Cazacu

Proceedings Volume 9056, 90561R (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2045053

KEYWORDS: Dielectrics, Electrodes, Databases, Electromechanical design, Aluminum, Sensors, Actuators, Neodymium, Amplifiers, Transducers

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Proceedings Article | 8 March 2014 Paper

Loading system mechanism for dielectric elastomer generators with equi-biaxial state of deformation

M. Fontana, G. Moretti, B. Lenzo, R. Vertechy

Proceedings Volume 9056, 90561F (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2045086

KEYWORDS: Dielectrics, Capacitors, Capacitance, Iron, Motion models, Transducers, Polymers, Electrodes, Data modeling, Motion analysis

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Proceedings Article | 9 April 2013 Paper

Oscillating-water-column wave-energy-converter based on dielectric elastomer generator

R. Vertechy, M. Fontana, G. Rosati Papini, M. Bergamasco

Proceedings Volume 8687, 86870I (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2012016

KEYWORDS: Dielectrics, Energy harvesting, Polymers, Systems modeling, Electroluminescence, Numerical analysis, Corrosion, Transducers, Chemical elements, Instrument modeling

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