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Ph.D. degree award:
2008
Mrs.
Alexandra-Ioana
Bucur
Dr Chem.
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INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA
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Web of Science ResearcherID:
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Curriculum Vitae (15/02/2024)
Expertise & keywords
Hydroxyapatite
Bioceramics
Hydrothermal synhtesis
Projects
Publications & Patents
Entrepreneurship
Reviewer section
Composites of natural materials and hydroxyapatite for enhanced biomass growth in biofilters
Call name:
P 1 - SP 1.1 - Proiecte de cercetare pentru stimularea tinerelor echipe independente
PN-III-P1-1.1-TE-2019-2116
2020
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2022
Role in this project:
Project coordinator
Coordinating institution:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA
Project partners:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA (RO)
Affiliation:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA (RO)
Project website:
http://bioreactoare-scoici.incemc.ro
Abstract:
Quality drinking water is a desire of the modern world and therefore the purpose of extensive research. Chlorination is the last step in the treatment of drinking water, leading to a disinfected, quality product. The positive effect of disinfection is unfortunately doubled by the formation of reaction by-products (DBPs) that are often carcinogenic and harmful. A solution for reducing the amount of DBP is represented by the decrease in the concentration of dissolved organic carbon, which leads to a lower concentration of chlorinated carcinogenic compounds in drinking water. The use of biofiltration before chlorination is a solution both for reducing the concentration of carcinogenic chlorinated compounds and for adsorption/absorption of pesticides from water and heavy metal ions, depending on the biofilter construction.
A major problem of biofilters is their sensitivity to environmental factors such as water temperature and composition, the slow rate of development of the bacterial biofilm that consumes dissolved organic compounds (COD), and the relatively low flow of purified water.
In this project, with a multidisciplinary team, young and experienced, we propose the synthesis of a new type of substrate for biofilters. It is based on natural materials such as shells that have a large specific surface area, modified with hydroxyapatite to increase the growth rate of the biofilm due to the phosphorus contribution. Due to the special two-dimensional shape of the shells, their superstructure at the microscopic level and the open pores, the constructed biofilters will have a low-pressure drop. Furthermore, the value of the empty bed contact time (EBCT) parameter will be strongly increased compared to the substrates currently used, increasing the efficiency of biofiltration.
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Smart buildings adaptable to the climate change effects
Call name:
P 1 - SP 1.2 - Proiecte complexe realizate in consorții CDI
PN-III-P1-1.2-PCCDI-2017-0391
2018
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2021
Role in this project:
Key expert
Coordinating institution:
UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA TIMIŞOARA
Project partners:
UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA TIMIŞOARA (RO); UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DE CONSTRUCTII BUCURESTI (RO); UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DIN CLUJ - NAPOCA (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU INGINERIE ELECTRICA ICPE - CA BUCURESTI (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA (RO)
Affiliation:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA (RO)
Project website:
https://www.icer.ro/cercetare/proiecte-de-cercetare/cia-clim
Abstract:
In the construction domain, the energy represents the key-point in achieving efficient buildings.
The project proposes the improvement or institutional performances between three universities and two research institutes for the revival of the research activities and transfer of knowledge between partners.
The 4 proposed projects, centred on the efficient energy buildings, are focused on two principal research directions: (i) use of smart facades with low-thermal transfer, actively integrated for the enhancement of internal comfort and possessing a passive control of energy (by using the solar energy) and (ii) smart energy efficiency through building automatization and solar energy collectors. The resulted system, the smart house, is conceived thus to minimize the input energy for maintenance.
The Project 1 has as main objective the determination of mechanical properties of cellular materials used as thermal insulations in smart façade systems, through mechanical compression, bending and toughness fracture testing of such cellular materials.
Project 2 is focused on obtaining, characterizing and testing of high-property materials used for smart facades as thermal insulation materials and as support for special property layers: photo-catalytic layers and with reduced absorption/reflexion of UV-VIS-IR radiation.
The Project 3 has as main objective the theoretical and experimental investigation of the implementation of the electric power distribution in direct current for individual households or in small communities (smart-grid), with renewable energy sources integration.
The scope of the Project 4 is to implement the knowledge and data resulted from projects no. 1-3 through a modular laboratory demonstrative application. The project will perform an integrated study on the influence of the facades and the energetic contribution to the internal comfort of the building by considering different façade systems and respectively by integrating a smart-grid energy system.
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Influence of the physicochemical and structural properties on catalytic activity of phosphonates metal organic frameworks with environmental impact
Call name:
Projects for Young Research Teams - RUTE -2014 call
PN-II-RU-TE-2014-4-1398
2015
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2017
Role in this project:
Key expert
Coordinating institution:
INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE
Project partners:
INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE (RO)
Affiliation:
INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE (RO)
Project website:
http://acad-icht.tm.edu.ro/granturi/PHOSPHONATE-MOF.html
Abstract:
The project main objective is to perform researches based on combination of the new structural and synthetic concepts of phosphonates metal organic frameworks for the development and characterization of some new catalytic, gas storage or absorption materials with specific properties, better than conventional materials used in environmental protection. The proposed research presents both scientifically and technically interest. Structurally, the project follows 24 months and it is approaching two distinct phases: synthesis and structural characterization phase following the first 12 months and the applicative phase in the last 12 months of this proposal.
During the first phase, the methodology is initially developed using hydrothermal conditions reaction. Phosphonate metal organic frameworks formation depends on numerous synthetic parameters related to the reaction conditions: temperature, time, reactant molar ratio, pH, pressure. The characterization of resulting phosphonate metal organic framework will be performed by modern methods using the existing and relevant infrastructure (X-ray diffraction, FTIR, TGA, DSC) equipments.
The approach developed in project’s first phase including results form synthesis and characterizations will be applied in the second stage of the project, namely catalytic properties using on methylation, oxidation or etherification reactions, gas storage using 129Xe-NMR measurements or absorption of hazardous materials with environmental impact.
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PHOSPHONATE METAL ORGANIC FRAMEWORKS: COMPLEXITY AND DIVERSITY IN STRUCTURES AND APPLICATIONS
Call name:
Projects for Young Research Teams - TE-2011 call
PN-II-RU-TE-2011-3-0092
2011
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2014
Role in this project:
Key expert
Coordinating institution:
Institutul de Chimie Timisoara al Academiei Romane, Departamentul de Chimie Organica
Project partners:
Institutul de Chimie Timisoara al Academiei Romane, Departamentul de Chimie Organica (RO)
Affiliation:
Institutul de Chimie Timisoara al Academiei Romane, Departamentul de Chimie Organica (RO)
Project website:
http://acad-icht.tm.edu.ro/granturi/visa81.htm
Abstract:
Research on phosphonates metal organic frameworks (MOF) has attracted enormous attention during the last two decades due to their fascinating network topology, structural flexibility and multiple special properties. Most of the phosphonates metal organic frameworks have a layered supramolecular structure in which the metal centers are bridged by the phosphonate group, although a variety of 1D chain, 2D layer, and 3D network with micropores, among which the 2D layer is the most common structural type.
In the framework of the project, we are planning to perform researches on two main directions.
• The first direction consists in the following objectives: synthesis, structural and textural characterization and quantochemical analyses of phosphonates metal organic frameworks. In order to predict the special properties (electrical properties, conductivity) and to compare calculated and experimental geometric properties, quantochemical calculations will be perform using RX geometries as starting models. The LUMO-HOMO energetic difference is a very good indication of the electric properties of these compounds.
• The main motivation of this project is the second direction of this research, namely potential: application of phosphonates metal organic frameworks as semiconductors, environmental sensors and actuators, chemo and biosensors, rechargeable batteries, solar cells or gas-liquid separation membranes.
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Advanced Piezoelectric Materials Functionalized for the Quality and Security Control of Food
Call name:
MNT 313/2009
2010
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2012
Role in this project:
Key expert
Coordinating institution:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA
Project partners:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA ()
Affiliation:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA ()
Project website:
Abstract:
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Development of magneto-dielectric nanostructured composites for creating intelligent cover with pronounced absorption of microwave
Call name:
PN II 32-155/2008
2008
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2011
Role in this project:
Key expert
Coordinating institution:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA
Project partners:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA (RO); UNIVERSITATEA DE VEST TIMISOARA (RO); LK-ELDUS S.R.L. (RO)
Affiliation:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA (RO)
Project website:
http://www.icmct.ro/activitate/proiecte/aaem
Abstract:
Materialele nanostructurate, cu o arie vasta de aplicatii in toate domeniile, ofera posibilitatea realizarii unui “scut” protector care absoarbe puternic radiatia electromagnetica din domeniul microundelor. Proiectul isi propune crearea de noi materiale avansate, absorbante electromagnetic, pentru anvelope cu proprietati predictiv-reactive (glet, zugraveli, etc.) pentru incintele din zonele expuse radiatiilor electromagnetice intense (ex. cele aflate in apropierea antenenelor de retransmitere pentru telefonia mobila). Vor fi astfel create materiale absorbante electromagnetic ce au inglobate nanostructuri feritice dopate cu ioni metalici.
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Photocatalytic production of hydrogen from industrial sulphurous waste using solar energy
Call name:
PNCDI II 22 124/2008
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Role in this project:
Key expert
Coordinating institution:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA
Project partners:
Affiliation:
Project website:
Abstract:
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Synthesis of zeolitic materials functionalized with doped titanium dioxide nanocrystals and testing in pilot water purification stations
Call name:
2007
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2010
Role in this project:
Key expert
Coordinating institution:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA
Project partners:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA (RO); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA TIMIŞOARA (RO)
Affiliation:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA (RO)
Project website:
Abstract:
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Using of some zeolite materials functionalized with TiO2 nanocrystals for wastewater treatment in order to recycle them
Call name:
2008
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2010
Role in this project:
Key expert
Coordinating institution:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA
Project partners:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA (RO); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA TIMIŞOARA (RO)
Affiliation:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA (RO)
Project website:
Abstract:
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Thermal behavior of materials with environmental impact
Call name:
CEEX-MENER 633/03.10.2005
2005
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2008
Role in this project:
Key expert
Coordinating institution:
UNIVERSITATEA DE VEST TIMISOARA
Project partners:
UNIVERSITATEA DE VEST TIMISOARA ()
Affiliation:
UNIVERSITATEA DE VEST TIMISOARA ()
Project website:
Abstract:
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Kinetic Analysis of the Thermal Behavior of Substances and Materials with Biological Action
Call name:
ET 128/2007
2007
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2007
Role in this project:
Key expert
Coordinating institution:
UNIVERSITATEA DE VEST TIMISOARA
Project partners:
UNIVERSITATEA DE VEST TIMISOARA ()
Affiliation:
UNIVERSITATEA DE VEST TIMISOARA ()
Project website:
Abstract:
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Thermal Stability of Substances of Pharmacological and Food Interest
Call name:
869/2005
2005
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2005
Role in this project:
Key expert
Coordinating institution:
UNIVERSITATEA DE VEST TIMISOARA
Project partners:
UNIVERSITATEA DE VEST TIMISOARA ()
Affiliation:
UNIVERSITATEA DE VEST TIMISOARA ()
Project website:
Abstract:
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FILE DESCRIPTION
DOCUMENT
List of research grants as project coordinator or partner team leader
Significant R&D projects for enterprises, as project manager
R&D activities in enterprises
Peer-review activity for international programs/projects
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