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Mr. Madalin Damoc

Doctor of Philosophy

Assistant Researcher - INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI"

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Curriculum Vitae (09/03/2024)

Expertise & keywords

Light by Linear Imidazolin-2-iminate Coinage Metals Call name:
549397418 2024 - 2026

Role in this project: Project coordinator

Coordinating institution: Technische Universität Braunschweig, Institut für Anorganische und Analytische Chemie

Project partners: Technische Universität Braunschweig, Institut für Anorganische und Analytische Chemie ()

Affiliation: Technische Universität Braunschweig, Institut für Anorganische und Analytische Chemie ()

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Abstract:

Since their discovery, organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) have replaced inefficient and ecologically harmful lighting sources such as incandescent lamps, fluorescent tubes, liquid crystal displays, etc., and afforded a new generation of lighting devices and screening technologies. Due to their improved efficiency their demand all over the world is expected to increase within the next years. Nonetheless, they still suffer from low operational stability, brightness, and external quantum efficiency. Special attention should be paid to the electroluminescent layer, which converts the electrical energy into light. The replacement of precious metal complexes used as emissive layers in OLEDs, such as those of Pt, Ru, and Os, with relatively more abundant and economic metals is needed. Approaching these challenges, we propose new chemical and photophysical strategies for new generations of emissive layers with enhanced characteristics. The target electroluminescent complexes will be of type M(X)(L) in linear geometry with M = Cu(I), Ag(I), which are widely abundant metals, but also M = Au(I) due to several advantages associated with this metal. The ligand setup includes heteroleptic combinations of a neutral ligand L [N-heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs) or cyclic alkyl amino carbenes (CAACs)] and a monoanionic substituent X (imidazoline-2-iminate). This ligand environment around the coinage metal ions affords enhanced photostability, high quantum efficiencies, as well as efficient harvesting of the excited states. The proposal includes a full photophysical characterization of the obtained complexes as well as the construction of powerful OLED devices with identified promising compounds. Therefore, the project displays a strong interdisciplinary character. The results are highly relevant for industrial applications in OLED production and will contribute knowledge of high ecological and economic value.

Emerging 2D materials based on two-dimensional permethylated metal-organic networks Call name: P 4 - Proiecte de Cercetare Exploratorie, 2020
PN-III-P4-ID-PCE-2020-2000 2021 - 2023

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI"

Project partners: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI" (RO)

Affiliation:

Project website: https://2dpermosil.ro/

Abstract:

After the discovery of graphene with the set of properties that essentially distinguish it from other allotropes of carbon, ultra-thin layered materials, classified as 2D nanomaterials, enjoy a growing interest due to their unique properties. In this context, very recently become of interest 2D MOFs. But in the crystallization process, 2D layers stack on the basis of intermolecular interactions, leading to higher dimensional materials. To manifest behavioral particularities specific to a 2D material, they must be isolated individually or in multilayers with thickness/surface aspect ratio as small, which is a challenge that seek solutions through different approaches (top-down or bottom-up). The project idea is to design and synthesize two-dimensional metal-organic networks with extremely weak intermolecular interactions, which facilitate delamination in nanosheets. The originality and the key to success in this approach is the use of ligands containing permethylated silicon units which by their natural exposure shield the structure and prevent the establishment of noticeable interactions. New ligands and combinations thereof will be prepared and used to coordinate various metal ions or clusters. Nanosheets formed will be evaluated as such, but also the effect of their incorporation in silicone matrices for the development of materials responsive to stimuli. Their common nature creates the premises for a better compatibility and forming advanced composites.

Eco-innovative technologies for recovering of the platinum group metals from scrap catalytic convertors Call name: P 1 - SP 1.2 - Proiecte complexe realizate in consorții CDI
PN-III-P1-1.2-PCCDI-2017-0185 2018 - 2021

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI (RO); INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE "CORIOLAN DRĂGULESCU" (RO); INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI" (RO); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO); INSTITUTUL DE BIOLOGIE (RO); INOE 2000 - FILIALA INSTITUTUL DE CERCETARI PENTRU HIDRAULICA SI PNEUMATICA BUCURESTI RA (RO)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI" (RO)

Project website: http://www.3nanosae.org/ecotech-gmp/

Abstract:

Autocatalysts are used to convert vehicle exhaust (carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons, etc.) into less harmful products, such as: carbon dioxide and nitrogen. Platinum group metals (PGMs) are the active component in autocatalysts and consequently the auto industry is the largest PGM consumer. Limited PGM resources demands recycling to support an expanding auto market. Traditional recycling methods are using high temperatures and highly oxidative agents (e.g. aqua regia) making them large energy consumers and environmental pollutants. As a result, there is a need to develop alternative ways to recycle PGMs with a significant decrease in energy consumption and a reduced impact on the environment. ECOTECH-GMP project at hand draws from the knowledge, skills and competences of top leading Romanian research institutions in materials science, physics, chemistry and engineering for creating the know-how to develop the eco-technologies required to recycle PGM with zero emissions. There is currently no such technology available in the world. Four sub-projects are proposed to solve the issue of PGM eco-recycling, encompassing electrochemistry, coordination chemistry, hydrodynamics and bioelectrochemistry. The sub-projects are intertwined and function in synergy to deliver several solutions to the issue at hand. The potential of this project is mesmerizing for any interested company: small initial capital, low energy consumption and high throughput. The benefits for the society at large are thrilling: improved public health because of decreased toxic pollutants (chlorides, nitrates, nitrides, etc.) and creating new jobs owing to the potential of this technology to transform into an industry.

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