Rick Fabretto

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Dr Rick Fabretto

Future Industries Institute

Future Industries Institute

Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD - email supervisor to discuss availability.

Rick Fabretto received his honours degree in physics from Flinders University in 1988, after which he spent 10 years in private industry as an instrumentation physicist for a large multinational associated with the mining sector. He worked on numerous international projects involving companies in Australia, India, Africa, and South America. In 2004 he received his PhD (minerals and materials) from the Ian Wark Research Institute at the University of South Australia. He joined UniSA in 2004 and is currently a Research Fellow within the Future Industries Institute working in the Energy and Advanced Manufacturing strand with a special interest in inherently conducting and electroactive polymers, and thin film deposition, for use in electrochromic and energy related devices. The work focuses on both fundamental issues connected with polymer synthesis, structure and performance, as well as maintaining a strong applied interest which is conducive with the needs of commercialisation within the private sector. His work has resulted in the filing of 3 PCT patent applications and numerous publications since joining UniSA.

Electromaterials : fundamental and applied aspects of conducting and electroactive polymers including PEDOT, PMAS, PPy, PANI etc., and their incorporation into “smart” devices.,Thin Film Coating Technology: including plasma modified surfaces, in-situ polymerisation, sputter coating, spray coating, dip coating, spin coating.,Material Characterisation and Analysis : AFM, XPS, SEM, XRD, DSC, 4-point probe.

Year Citation
2024 Salah, M., Hall, C., Yap, P. L., & Fabretto, M. (2024). Silicon-tin thin-film anodes for low and high power-density lithium-ion batteries. Thin Solid Films, 796(140332), 140332-1-140332-14.
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2022 Salah, M., Hall, C., Francis, C., Rollo Walker, G., & Fabretto, M. (2022). Binary silicon-based thin-film anodes for lithium-ion batteries: a review. Journal of Power Sources, 520(230871), 1-16.
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2022 Salah, M., Pathirana, T., Alvarez de Eulate, E., Hall, C., Kerr, R., & Fabretto, M. (2022). Effect of vinylene carbonate electrolyte additive and battery cycling protocol on the electrochemical and cyclability performance of silicon thin-film anodes. Journal of Energy Storage, 46(article no. 103868), 1-13.
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2021 Salah, M., Pathirana, T., Alvarez De Eulate, E., Hall, C., Stoehr, B., Rudd, S., . . . Fabretto, M. (2021). Physical vapor deposition cluster arrival energy enhances the electrochemical performance of silicon thin-film anodes for Li-ion batteries. ACS Applied Energy Materials, 4(11), 12243-12256.
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2021 Salah, M., Hall, C., Murphy, P., Francis, C., Kerr, R., Stoehr, B., . . . Fabretto, M. (2021). Doped and reactive silicon thin film anodes for lithium ion batteries: a review. Journal of Power Sources, 506(230194), 1-16.
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2020 Alder, F. A., Charrault, E., Zuber, K., Fabretto, M., Patil, A., Murphy, P., & Llusca, M. (2020). Fabrication of robust solar mirrors on polymeric substrates by physical vapor deposition technique. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 209(110476), 1-7.
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2020 Salah, M., Hall, C., Alvarez de Eulate, E., Murphy, P., Francis, C., Kerr, R., . . . Fabretto, M. (2020). Compressively stressed silicon nanoclusters as an antifracture mechanism for high-performance lithium-ion battery anodes. ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 12(35), 39195-39204.
DOI Scopus12 WoS12 Europe PMC1
2019 Salah, M., Murphy, P., Hall, C., Francis, C., Kerr, R., & Fabretto, M. (2019). Pure silicon thin-film anodes for lithium-ion batteries: a review. Journal of power sources, 414, 48-67.
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2018 Zuber, K., Shere, H., Rehmen, J., Wheaton, V., Fabretto, M., Murphy, P. J., & Evans, D. R. (2018). Influence of Postsynthesis Heat Treatment on Vapor-Phase-Polymerized Conductive Polymers. ACS Omega, 3(10), 12679-12687.
DOI Scopus15 WoS13 Europe PMC1
2018 Sharma, A., Andersson, G., Rivnay, J., Alvino, J. F., Metha, G. F., Andersson, M. R., . . . Fabretto, M. (2018). Insights into the Oxidant/Polymer Interfacial Growth of Vapor Phase Polymerized PEDOT Thin Films. Advanced Materials Interfaces, 5(18), 8 pages.
DOI Scopus19 WoS17
2017 Brooke, R., Cottis, P., Talemi, P., Fabretto, M., Murphy, P., & Evans, D. (2017). Recent advances in the synthesis of conducting polymers from the vapour phase. Progress in materials science, 86, 127-146.
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2016 Brooke, R., Fabretto, M., Krasowska, M., Talemi, P., Pering, S., Murphy, P., & Evans, D. (2016). Organic energy devices from ionic liquids and conducting polymers. Journal of Materials Chemistry C, 4(7), 1550-1556.
DOI Scopus19 WoS18
2016 Pering, S., Nicholas, J., Bayatsarmadi, B., Evans, D., Fabretto, M., Blencowe, A., . . . Talemi, P. (2016). The effect of block copolymer additives for a highly active polymeric metal-free oxygen reduction electrode. RSC Advances, 6(34), 28809-28814.
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2015 Brooke, R., Fabretto, M., Pering, S., Switalska, E., Reeks, L., Evans, D., & Murphy, P. (2015). Diffuse color patterning using blended electrochromic polymers for proof-of-concept adaptive camouflage plaques. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 132(26), 1-7.
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2015 Talemi, P., Delaigue, M., Murphy, P., & Fabretto, M. (2015). Flexible polymer-on-polymer architecture for piezo/pyroelectric energy harvesting. ACS applied materials & interfaces, 7(16), 8465-8471.
DOI Scopus46 WoS44 Europe PMC14
2015 Brooke, R., Fabretto, M., Vucaj, N., Zuber, K., Switalska, E., Reeks, L., . . . Evans, D. (2015). Effect of oxidant on the performance of conductive polymer films prepared by vacuum vapor phase polymerization for smart window applications. Smart Materials and Structures, 24(3), 1-9.
DOI Scopus24 WoS18
2015 Caruso, D., Fabretto, R., Field, S., Evans, D., Murphy, P., & Hall, C. (2015). Market evaluation, performance modelling and materials solution addressing short wavelength discomfort glare in rear view automotive mirrors. Translational materials research, 2(3), 1-13.
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2014 Fabretto, M., Hall, C., Evans, D., Zuber, K., Switalska, E., Reeks, L., . . . Murphy, P. (2014). Optical coatings for automotive applications: a case study in translating fundamental materials science into commercial reality. Translational Materials Research, 1(2), 1-18.
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2014 Bubnova, O., Khan, Z., Wang, H., Braun, S., Evans, D., Fabretto, M., . . . Crispin, X. (2014). Semi-metallic polymers. Nature Materials, 13(2), 190-194.
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2014 Brooke, R., Fabretto, M., Hojati-Talemi, P., Murphy, P., & Evans, D. (2014). Evidence for 'bottom up' growth during vapor phase polymerization of conducting polymers. Polymer, 55(16), 3458-3460.
DOI Scopus33 WoS33
2014 Vucaj, N., Quinn, M., Baechler, C., Notley, S., Cottis, P., Hojati-Talemi, P., . . . Evans, D. (2014). Vapor phase synthesis of conducting polymer nanocomposites incorporating 2D nanoparticles. Chemistry of Materials, 26(14), 4207-4213.
DOI Scopus32 WoS25
2014 Bubnova, O., Khan, Z. U., Wang, H., Braun, S., Evans, D. R., Fabretto, M., . . . Crispin, X. (2014). Erratum: Semi-metallic polymers (Nature Materials (2014) 13 (190-194)). Nature Materials, 13(6), 662.
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2014 Cottis, P., Evans, D., Fabretto, M., Pering, S., Murphy, P., & Hojati-Talemi, P. (2014). Metal-free oxygen reduction electrodes based on thin PEDOT films with high electrocatalytic activity. RSC Advances, 4(19), 9819-9824.
DOI Scopus36 WoS38
2014 Brooke, R., Evans, D., Hojati-Talemi, P., Murphy, P., & Fabretto, M. (2014). Enhancing the morphology and electrochromic stability of polypyrrole via PEG-PPG-PEG templating in vapour phase polymerisation. European Polymer Journal, 51(1), 28-36.
DOI Scopus18 WoS19
2013 Hojati-Talemi, P., Zou, L., Fabretto, M., & Short, R. (2013). Using oxygen plasma treatment to improve the performance of electrodes for capacitive water deionization. Electrochimica Acta, 106, 494-499.
DOI Scopus34 WoS34
2013 Hojati-Talemi, P., Evans, D., & Fabretto, M. (2013). Extending the utility of conducting polymers through chemisorption of nucleophiles. Chemistry of Materials, 25(9), 1837-1841.
DOI Scopus19 WoS17
2013 Brooke, R., Evans, D., Dienel, M., Hojati-Talemi, P., Murphy, P., & Fabretto, M. (2013). Inkjet printing and vapor phase polymerization: patterned conductive PEDOT for electronic applications. Journal of Materials Chemistry C, 1(20), 3353-3358.
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2013 Hojati-Talemi, P., Bächler, C., Fabretto, M., Murphy, P., & Evans, D. (2013). Ultrathin polymer films for transparent electrode applications prepared by controlled nucleation. ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 5(22), 11654-11660.
DOI Scopus49 WoS50 Europe PMC16
2013 Stewart, E. M., Fabretto, M., Mueller, M., Molino, P. J., Griesser, H. J., Short, R. D., & Wallace, G. G. (2013). Cell attachment and proliferation on high conductivity PEDOT-glycol composites produced by vapour phase polymerisation. Biomaterials science, 1(4), 368-378.
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2013 Oberli, L., Caruso, D., Hall, C., Fabretto, M., Murphy, P. J., & Evans, D. (2013). Condensation and freezing of droplets on superhydrophobic surfaces. Advances in colloid and interface science, 210, 47.
DOI Scopus279 WoS250 Europe PMC43
2012 Fabretto, M., Evans, D., Mueller, M., Zuber, K., Hojati-Talemi, P., Short, R., . . . Murphy, P. (2012). Polymeric material with metal-like conductivity for next generation organic electronic devices. Chemistry of Materials, 24(20), 3998-4003.
DOI Scopus228 WoS216
2012 Mueller, M., Fabretto, M., Evans, D., Hojati-Talemi, P., Gruber, C., & Murphy, P. (2012). Vacuum vapour phase polymerization of high conductivity PEDOT: role of PEG-PPG-PEG, the origin of water, and choice of oxidant. Polymer, 53(11), 2146-2151.
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2012 Evans, D., Fabretto, M., Mueller, M., Zuber, K., Short, R., & Murphy, P. (2012). Structure-directed growth of high conductivity PEDOT from liquid-like oxidant layers during vacuum vapor phase polymerization. Journal of materials chemistry, 22(30), 14889-14895.
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2011 Fabretto, M., Autere, J. P., Hoglinger, D., Field, S., & Murphy, P. (2011). Vacuum vapour phase polymerised poly(3,4-ethyelendioxythiophene) thin films for use in large-scale electrochromic devices. Thin solid films, 519(8), 2544-2549.
DOI Scopus49 WoS46
2011 Desai, S., Shepherd, R. L., Innis, P., Murphy, P., Hall, C., Fabretto, M., & Wallace, G. G. (2011). Gel electrolytes with ionic liquid plasticiser for electrochromic devices. Electrochimica acta, 56(11), 4408-4413.
DOI Scopus41 WoS38
2010 Fabretto, M., Mueller, M., Hall, C., Murphy, P., Short, R. D., & Griesser, H. J. (2010). In-situ QCM-D analysis reveals four distinct stages during vapour phase polymerisation of PEDOT thin films. Polymer, 51(8), 1737-1743.
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2009 Fabretto, M., Zuber, K., Hall, C., Murphy, P., & Griesser, H. J. (2009). The role of water in the synthesis and performance of vapour phase polymerised PEDOT electrochromic devices. Journal of materials chemistry, 19(42), 7871-7878.
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2009 Fabretto, M., Müller, M., Zuber, K., & Murphy, P. (2009). Influence of PEG-ran-PPG surfactant on vapour phase polymerised PEDOT thin films. Macromolecular rapid communications, 30(21), 1846-1851.
DOI Scopus53 WoS50 Europe PMC10
2008 Fabretto, M. V., Zuber, K., Hall, C. J., & Murphy, P. J. (2008). High conductivity PEDOT using humidity facilitated vacuum vapour phase polymerisation. Macromolecular rapid communications, 29(16), 1403-1409.
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2008 Zuber, K., Fabretto, M. V., Hall, C. J., & Murphy, P. J. (2008). Improved PEDOT conductivity via suppression of crystallite formation in Fe(III) Tosylate during vapor phase polymerization. Macromolecular rapid communications, 29(18), 1503-1508.
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2008 Fabretto, M. V., Hall, C. J., Valthlanathan, T., Innis, P., Mazurkiewicz, J., Wallace, G., & Murphy, P. J. (2008). The mechanism of conductivity enhancement in poly (3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)-poly(styrenesulfonic) acid using linear-diol additives : its effect on electrochromic performance. Thin solid films, 516(21), 7828-7835.
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2008 Fabretto, M. V., Valthlanathan, T., Hall, C. J., Mazurkiewicz, J., Innis, P., Wallace, G., & Murphy, P. J. (2008). Faradaic charge corrected colouration efficiency measurements for electrochromic devices. Electrochimica acta, 53(5), 2250-2257.
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2007 Fabretto, M. V., Valthlanathan, T., Hall, C. J., Murphy, P. J., Innis, P., Mazurkiewicz, J., & Wallace, G. (2007). Colouration efficiency measurements in electrochromic polymers: The importance of charge density. Electrochemistry communications, 9(8), 2032-2036.
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2004 Fabretto, M. V., Ralston, J., & Sedev, R. V. (2004). Contact angle measurements using the Wilhelmy balance for asymmetrically treated samples. Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, 18(1), 29-37.
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2004 Sedev, R. V., Fabretto, M. V., & Ralston, J. (2004). Wettability and surface energetics of rough fluoropolymer surfaces. Journal of Adhesion, 80(6), 497-520.
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1987 PADOVANI, R., CONTENTO, G., FABRETTO, M., MALISAN, M. R., BARBINA, V., & GOZZI, G. (1987). PATIENT DOSES AND RISKS FROM DIAGNOSTIC-RADIOLOGY IN NORTHEAST ITALY. BRITISH JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY, 60(710), 155-165.
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- TARRONI, G., BATTISTI, P., CASTELLANI, C. M., ARISI, M., AURICCHIO, S., BELLINTANI, R., . . . TICCONI, R. (n.d.). AN INTERCOMPARISON AMONG THE WHOLE-BODY COUNTER CENTERS OPERATING IN ITALY. PHYSICA MEDICA, 11(3), 103-110.

Year Citation
2003 Fabretto, M. V., Sedev, R. V., & Ralston, J. (2003). Advancing, receding and vibrated contact angles on rough hydrophobic surfaces. In Proceedings of the 3rd International Symposium on Contact Angle, Wettability and Adhesion (pp. 161-173). Netherlands: Utrecht.
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1991 FABRETTO, M., & RINDI, A. (1991). RADIATION INTERACTIONS WITH MATTER - SOME GENERAL-CONSIDERATIONS ON THE IONIZING/NON-IONIZING BOUNDARY REGION. In M. GRANDOLFO, A. RINDI, & D. H. SLINEY (Eds.), LIGHT, LASERS, AND SYNCHROTRON RADIATION Vol. 242 (pp. 91-119). ITALY, ETTORE MAJORANA INT CTR SCI CULTURE, ERICE: PLENUM PRESS DIV PLENUM PUBLISHING CORP.
1990 TROMBA, G., RINDI, A., & FABRETTO, M. (1990). THE SHIELDING OF ELECTRON-ACCELERATORS - A MONTECARLO EVALUATION OF GAMMA-SOURCE TERMS. In P. MARIN, & P. MANDRILLON (Eds.), EPAC 90, VOLS 1 AND 2 (pp. 1389-1391). FRANCE, NICE: EDITIONS FRONTIERES.
1990 FABRETTO, M., RINDI, A., & TROMBA, G. (1990). HEALTH-PHYSICS APPROACH TO SYNCHROTRON RADIATION. In P. MARIN, & P. MANDRILLON (Eds.), EPAC 90, VOLS 1 AND 2 (pp. 1386-1388). FRANCE, NICE: EDITIONS FRONTIERES.

Year Citation
2013 Fabretto, M., Evans, D. R., & Muller, M. (2013). WO2013052993, Structure directed vapour phase polymerisation of conductive polymers.
2011 Mazurkiewicz, J. H., Wallace, G. G., Innis, C. P., Edwards, S. A., Murphy, P. J., Hall, C., . . . Zuber, K. (2011). US20110261430, Processes for producing electrochromic substrates and electrochromic articles made therefrom.
2010 Wallace, G. G., Innis, P. C., Deasi, S., Shepherd, R., Fabretto, M., & Edwards, S. (2010). EP2202826, Polymer electrolytes and devices containing them.

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