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Maria Daniela Stelescu

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- INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEXTILE SI PIELARIE - INCDTP BUCURESTI

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Curriculum Vitae (23/07/2024)

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Thermoplastic elastomers from recycled polyolefins and tires Call name: PNCDI IV, PN4GENERIC-ERANET-2023
ERANET-M-3-ERANET-HERO-1 2024 - 2027

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEXTILE SI PIELARIE - INCDTP BUCURESTI

Project partners: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEXTILE SI PIELARIE - INCDTP BUCURESTI (RO); Budapest University of Technology and Economics (HU); Hochschule für Technik und WirtschaftDresden (DE)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEXTILE SI PIELARIE - INCDTP BUCURESTI (RO)

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Abstract:

The project proposal HERO combines the scientific excellences of Germany, Hungary, and Romania in plastic waste recycling and preparation of high-performance composites from recycled plastic waste. It promotes the transnational cooperation between Germany, Hungary, and Romania as well as the innovation process regarding energy- and cost-efficient recycling processes for mixed polyolefin waste and scrap tires. This will lead to a reduction of plastic waste and enhanced resource productivity in the EU, while also helping to establish a circular economy.

The world's annual synthetic and natural rubber production is estimated at 30 million tonnes and is on the rise. With this increase, the amount of waste generated also increases greatly, but they pose a serious environmental problem. The vast majority of elastomers are rarely cross-linked, so they cannot be processed by traditional melting technologies, which makes their recycling challenging. Development of new, economically favourable methods for the treatment of elastomeric waste, are needed. It is also important that the European Union's waste management directives set a goal of eliminating landfills by 2030 in order to create a circular economy.

HERO aims on producing high-performance composites having tailored thermal and mechanical properties to be used for engineering applications in transportation and construction. These composites are produced from polymeric waste and are recyclable. Consequently, HERO will support the further transfer to circular economy of the European Union. HERO addresses functionalisation and characterisation for improved interfacial adhesion, the use of recycled materials, determination of properties after multiple recycling, new design and recycling strategies for waste polymer containing composites.

Based on a formulated technology concept and application (TRL 2) as well as experimental successful proof of concept (TRL 3) feasibility studies are planned for ecological methods, for surface activation of rubber particles and an innovative efficient separation technology for the recovery of mixed polyolefins. To strengthen the whole innovation chain, HERO covers plastic waste materials, recycling processes such as sorting and mechanical recycling, processing by injection moulding, the application of thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) produced for transportation and construction, and their multiple recycling. Consequently, two universities, one research institute and nine SME’s are involved in HERO to cover the whole innovation chain as well as to perform the validation in real environments (TRL 5), the life cycle assessment, life cycle cost analysis, and cost-benefit analysis. Nine SME’s belong to advisory board. These companies advise on work packages and RRI, support project-specific subtasks by providing materials (rubber powder, mixed polyolefin waste) and/or technical equipment for demonstration in real environments (sorting, processing of surface modified rubber powder).

HERO will support the European Green Deal and the Sustainable Development Goals by addressing aspects such as design from recycling, design for recycling, safe by design, and process efficiency as well as industrial innovation, sustainable production processes, and reduced waste generation. Socio-ecological benefits and benefits to the research community will be generated by addressing the reduction of environmentally pollution as well as by generation of knowledge, by access to novel infrastructure, and by applying new strategies. The expected scientific, economic, societal and environmental impacts are proved knowledge on new strategies, novel eco-friendly and efficient validated recycling technologies for sorting of mixed polyolefins and surface activation of waste rubber particles as well as lower environmental impact by reduced plastic waste deposition, saving petrol-based resources and reduced CO2 emissions.

Superior recovery of recycled polyethylene by compounding with chemically modified starch and nanopowders in order to obtain materials with antimicrobial properties for RepRap 3D printers Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect experimental - demonstrativ
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2021-3177 2022 - 2024

Role in this project: Project coordinator

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEXTILE SI PIELARIE-I.N.C.D.T.P. BUCURESTI SUCURSALA BUCURESTI INSTITUTUL DE CERCETARE PIELARIE - INCALTAMINTE I.C.P.I.

Project partners: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEXTILE SI PIELARIE-I.N.C.D.T.P. BUCURESTI SUCURSALA BUCURESTI INSTITUTUL DE CERCETARE PIELARIE - INCALTAMINTE I.C.P.I. (RO); UNIVERSITATEA NAŢIONALĂ DE ŞTIINŢĂ ŞI TEHNOLOGIE POLITEHNICA BUCUREŞTI (RO); MONOFIL S.R.L. (RO)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEXTILE SI PIELARIE-I.N.C.D.T.P. BUCURESTI SUCURSALA BUCURESTI INSTITUTUL DE CERCETARE PIELARIE - INCALTAMINTE I.C.P.I. (RO)

Project website: https://incdtp.ro/icpi/proiecte.html

Abstract:

Recovery of resources originating from waste is a topical interest of our society. In this context, producing new materials and technologies starting from waste as a raw material, particularly from thermoplastics, is a constant scientific interest of the academic and industrial environment.

The aim of the project is to develop new added-value products for additive technologies, using recycled plastic, chemically-modified starch and functionalized nanopowders.

Obtaining new materials with high durability, suitable properties and at an advantageous price, involves the use of innovative methods and technologies in the field of advanced materials, such as: chemical modification of starch in order to improve its behaviour at high temperatures, compatibilization methods, melt intercalation method, dynamic vulcanization, etc.

Considering that among the end users of the project results there are many children and young people eager to make their own toys and conceptual models, the filaments for 3D printing will have antimicrobial properties by introducing functionalized zinc oxide nanoparticles in the composition, in order to induce photocatalytic activity in the visible field. The technology developed within the project will give the new toys & functional prototypes self-cleaning as well as antimicrobial properties.

New types of materials for 3D printing by the FDM method will have a competitive price and at the same time they will respect requirements regarding sustainability (they contain recycled material, have ecological attributes and at the end of their life cycle they can be recycled).

The research teams involved in the project will use their knowledge and accumulated experience to recover recycled plastics and create new sustainable products and technologies to improve the health of the environment and increase the quality of life.

Lightweight reinforced thermoPLASTic MATerials for vacuum thermoformed encapsulation applications in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect experimental - demonstrativ
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2021-0951 2022 - 2024

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE AEROSPATIALA "ELIE CARAFOLI" - I.N.C.A.S. BUCURESTI

Project partners: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE AEROSPATIALA "ELIE CARAFOLI" - I.N.C.A.S. BUCURESTI (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEXTILE SI PIELARIE-I.N.C.D.T.P. BUCURESTI SUCURSALA BUCURESTI INSTITUTUL DE CERCETARE PIELARIE - INCALTAMINTE I.C.P.I. (RO)

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Project website: https://old.incas.ro/images/stories/PN-III/PlastMatUAV/index.html

Abstract:

The project is designed to support the constantly evolving field of unammened aerial vehicles and their continously increasing requirements, strongly connected to aviation, military and national security areas as well as socio-economical and sanitary areas. The topic aims to develop a lightweight, durable and strong solution based on thermoformable materials, designed to act as protective cover for different electronic parts of UAVs, achieved through a simple, low cost technology. The scope of the project comes from a necesity identified by INCAS in customized UAVs, that requires the protection of the sensitive and expensive electronic elements of UAV body against envirnomental phenomena (rain, snow, wind, dust, extreme temperatures etc) and unexpected incidents (obstacles crashes, bird collisiond etc), all while keeping the cover added weight gain to a minimum. The preliminary solutions consisted of easily procesable and lightweight materials, but with mechanical performance below standards of the target application. The project proposes the development of protective covers based on thermoplastic polymers (grafted polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate) loaded with uniformly dispersed Kevlar nanofibers, previously subjected to surface modification treatments for enhancing chemical bonding and mechanical interlocking between the two phases. The technological process will consist of nanofilled composite sheets development followed by vacuum thermoforming of the sheets into complex shape cover according to the encapsulation geometry requirements. Extensive characterization and testing of the nanofilled thermoplastic will be performed in order to evaluate the materials performance and anticipate their behaviour during vacuum thermoforming, that will ease the parameters setting during this stage. The topic supports the achievement of sustainable development goals addressing environmental considerations, energy efficient technologies and long-term stability.

Technologies for elastomeric nanocomposites development for low temperature and radiation resistant O-rings manufacturing, with potential applications in space, aeronautics, security and other related fields Call name:
PCDI – STAR – ROSA 140/2017 2017 - 2019

Role in this project: Project coordinator

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEXTILE SI PIELARIE-I.N.C.D.T.P. BUCURESTI SUCURSALA BUCURESTI INSTITUTUL DE CERCETARE PIELARIE - INCALTAMINTE I.C.P.I.

Project partners: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEXTILE SI PIELARIE-I.N.C.D.T.P. BUCURESTI SUCURSALA BUCURESTI INSTITUTUL DE CERCETARE PIELARIE - INCALTAMINTE I.C.P.I. (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA LASERILOR, PLASMEI SI RADIATIEI - INFLPR RA (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE AEROSPATIALA "ELIE CARAFOLI" - I.N.C.A.S. BUCURESTI (RO)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEXTILE SI PIELARIE-I.N.C.D.T.P. BUCURESTI SUCURSALA BUCURESTI INSTITUTUL DE CERCETARE PIELARIE - INCALTAMINTE I.C.P.I. (RO)

Project website: http://icpi.ro/icpi/nanoelasto/

Abstract:

Sealing solutions play a crucial role in any space application. O-rings are rubber seals used as "sealing solution" to prevent unwanted loss of gas or liquid. For our purposes, the materials used for O-rings, must be tested in different specific operating conditions of the outer space. Due to the insufficient low-temperature testing of the materials used for O-rings, January 28, 1986, one tragic O-ring failure happened in the framework of NASA’s space shuttle program. Seven astronauts were killed when the Challenger exploded at just over a minute after the launch. After this catastrophe the research, development and innovation activities were intensified, in order to obtain new and advanced elastomeric materials to manufacture O-rings used in the manned space programs, for the achievement of good seals, to provide high stability at low / high temperatures in different environments, ozone, radiation, amongst others. This project proposal is included in the same direction of research.

The main objective of the proposal is to improve seal characteristics of the material in order to apply it in aerospace and space field, through a new concept of technology and chemical composition. To achieve this objective, we will pursue the development of some advanced materials based on ethylene-propylene -diene terpolymers (EPDM), butyl rubber (IIR) and nano-fillers (silicon carbide - SiC, organically modified montmorillonite - OMMT) with enhanced properties (high stability to radiation, ageing and temperature, low temperature flexibility, long-term compression properties, very good physical, mechanical and chemical properties etc.), designed to obtain O-rings with potential use in space, aeronautics, security and related areas.

ECO-NANO-MATERIALS FOR INJECTED SOLES RESISTANT TO AGGRESSIVE CHEMICALS Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Cecuri de inovare
PN-III-P2-2.1-CI-2018-1071 2018 - 2018

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: PUNTO SUOLA ROM SRL

Project partners: PUNTO SUOLA ROM SRL (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEXTILE SI PIELARIE-I.N.C.D.T.P. BUCURESTI SUCURSALA BUCURESTI INSTITUTUL DE CERCETARE PIELARIE - INCALTAMINTE I.C.P.I. (RO)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEXTILE SI PIELARIE-I.N.C.D.T.P. BUCURESTI SUCURSALA BUCURESTI INSTITUTUL DE CERCETARE PIELARIE - INCALTAMINTE I.C.P.I. (RO)

Project website: http://icpi.ro/icpi/ecosole/

Abstract:

The project aims to exploit the expertise and technical-scientific competences of the provider, in order to elaborate and implement new products and “low cost” continuous flow manufacturing processes, environmental and quick, adapted to existing equipment and installations for the beneficiary. The aim is to create new types of advanced eco-nano-materials based on ethylene-propylene-terpolymer (EPDM), polyethylene (PE), plasticized starch and organically modified montmorillonite (OMMT), without toxic ingredients or with minimal amounts of such ingredients. These may be processed by injection method using the existing equipment available to the beneficiary, thus eliminating the curing operation in which toxic gases are released and which is a high electricity consuming operation. The new materials will fulfil required criteria for manufacturing injected protective soles resistant to aggressive chemicals both due to the composition (EPDM and PE are highly water, acid and concentrated alkali resistant, etc.), and to obtaining technologies (melt compounding, dynamic curing, melt intercalation in order to obtain nanocomposites, suitable compatibilisation methods) leading to materials with advanced properties. There will be a great market demand for the new range of soles for protective footwear because: (1) they can successfully stand out on an organized market, in bids, compared to other similar products, many of which are low quality or counterfeit, because they meet conditions set by standards in the field and EU requirements, (2) “eco” products are favoured on the market because they lead to the development of sustainable economy and ensures environmental protection. The provider's implementation team is made up of: 2 I degree scientific researchers, 1 III degree scientific researcher, 2 technicians and 1 plastics processing technician, with relevant experience and expertise in the area of the project topic.

Thermoplastic polymer and nano/micro particle-based fireproof protection sole for firefighters Call name:
PN-III-P2-2.1-CI-2018-1056 2018 - 2018

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: PROTECT STYL INDUSTRY S.R.L.

Project partners: PROTECT STYL INDUSTRY S.R.L. (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEXTILE SI PIELARIE-I.N.C.D.T.P. BUCURESTI SUCURSALA BUCURESTI INSTITUTUL DE CERCETARE PIELARIE - INCALTAMINTE I.C.P.I. (RO)

Affiliation: PROTECT STYL INDUSTRY S.R.L. (RO)

Project website: http://icpi.ro/icpi/protectstyl/

Abstract:

The overall objective of the project is to increase the competitiveness of SC Protect Styl Industry SRL by experimenting and developing a fireproof material based on styrene-butadiene-styrene rubber (SBS) reinforced with nano (micro) particles of CaCO3/MgCO3 and halloysite (a thermally stable alumino-silicate) functionalized with organo-inorganic groups, intended for making protective shoe soles for firefighter's footwear, which comply with product and environmental standards (EN 15090 CE and EN ISO 20345 CE) in force. Due to the extremely high flammability of SBS, without the addition of specific fire retardants, this type of rubber cannot be used in applications requiring high temperatures. In the case of fire-resistant footwear, the sole must withstand up to 300°C for at least 60 seconds. Currently, the most efficient and inexpensive additives for fireproofing various types of elastomers are generally chlorinated and brominated compounds in combination with Sb2O3. Given that antimony trioxide is classified as potentially carcinogenic, and chlorinated and brominated compounds are considered toxic, persistent in the environment and bioaccumulative in the body, it is necessary to replace these additives with healthier ones. However, attempts to replace them with intumescent agents, such as hydroxides, mica, etc., fail to deliver flame retardancy/optimal mechanical properties. For these reasons, the project will use CaCO3/MgCO3 additives as fire retardants, which at temperatures of 400°C decompose with the formation of CO2. Furthermore, functionalizing the surface of flame retardants and halloysite with titanium isopropoxide/polydimethylsiloxan e will improve the dispersibility, thermal, mechanical, chemical and UV stability of SBS. From this composite, INCDTP-ICPI will make shoe soles by injection and the beneficiary will make and promote the firefighter boots.

ECO-NANO-MATERIALS FOR INJECTED SOLES RESISTANT TO AGGRESSIVE CHEMICALS Call name:
PN-III-P2-2.1-CI-2018-1071 2018 - 2018

Role in this project: Partner team leader

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEXTILE SI PIELARIE - INCDTP BUCURESTI

Project partners: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEXTILE SI PIELARIE - INCDTP BUCURESTI (RO); PUNTO SUOLA ROM SRL (RO)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEXTILE SI PIELARIE - INCDTP BUCURESTI (RO)

Project website: http://icpi.ro/icpi/ecosole/

Abstract:

Recovery of recycled thermoplastic polymers by reinforcement with functionalized natural fibres to obtain new added value products Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect de transfer la operatorul economic
PN-III-P2-2.1-PTE-2016-0156 2016 - 2018

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: MONOFIL S.R.L.

Project partners: MONOFIL S.R.L. (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEXTILE SI PIELARIE-I.N.C.D.T.P. BUCURESTI SUCURSALA BUCURESTI INSTITUTUL DE CERCETARE PIELARIE - INCALTAMINTE I.C.P.I. (RO); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEXTILE SI PIELARIE-I.N.C.D.T.P. BUCURESTI SUCURSALA BUCURESTI INSTITUTUL DE CERCETARE PIELARIE - INCALTAMINTE I.C.P.I. (RO)

Project website: http://www.monofil.ro

Abstract:

The high volume of plastic waste particularly from the food industry and from inadequate management leads to many environmental and public health issues at global scale. Uncontrolled waste storage, as well as toxic emissions released durin incineration (dioxins, furans, HCl, CO, CO2) pollute the food we eat, the water we drink, the air we breathe, threatening the supreme right of human beings, that of living. In the EU, approximately 8 million tons of waste are uncontrolledly landfilled, endangering the environment and public health. Romania is still among countries where the landfill is the first option for waste disposal, far from the level of developed countries such as Switzerland, Germany, where landfilling is less than 10%.

In this regard, to reduce the volume of waste and protect the environment, members of the project (CO-SC MONOFIL SRL, P1-INCDTP and P2-UPB) propose a viable solution, namely recycling waste and turning it into new products. Thus, the goal of the project is to develop new added value composites based on recycled PET (polyethylene terephthalate) reinforced with flax fibres (long or short) functionalized with titanates or aluminates. Based on this technology, the new composites will have improved physical-mechanical properties and resistance to fungal attack. Moreover, due to the equipment available at CO-SC MONOFIL SRL, that enables adding flax fibres directly in the melted polymer mass, fibre degradation during processing is avoided. This new methodology will reduce waste disposal in the landfill in Romania by 1.5%. Material resources necessary for the project constitute all the exsiting facilities available for the partners, namely laboratories, equipment, etc.

New nanostructured polymeric composites for centre pivot liners, centre plate and other components for the railway industry Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect de transfer la operatorul economic
PN-III-P2-2.1-PTE-2016-0146 2016 - 2018

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: RONERA RUBBER SA

Project partners: RONERA RUBBER SA (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEXTILE SI PIELARIE-I.N.C.D.T.P. BUCURESTI SUCURSALA BUCURESTI INSTITUTUL DE CERCETARE PIELARIE - INCALTAMINTE I.C.P.I. (RO); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEXTILE SI PIELARIE-I.N.C.D.T.P. BUCURESTI SUCURSALA BUCURESTI INSTITUTUL DE CERCETARE PIELARIE - INCALTAMINTE I.C.P.I. (RO)

Project website: http://icpi.ro/icpi/ronerananostruct/

Abstract:

The goal of the project is to increase the competitiveness of the economic environment, beneficiary of the project – SC RONERA SA, by assimilating RDI results available to INCDTP Division ICPI of Bucharest - Rubber Research Department and Politehnica University of Bucharest – Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science - Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, in order to transfer these results to the domestic and global markets. SC RONERA RUBBER SA is a joint-stock company (1997) that currently produces 23 rubber and plastic components for the railway industry, authorized by AFER. SC Electroputere Pascani SA, requested 5 components, among which the most urgent are bearing seals, contact and sliding plate, important parts in the bogie ensemble. An order of min. 10.000 pcs./year of each type is significant, as these parts are not produced in Romania. At the same time, Bombardier and Alstom companies have also requested these components. The necessity of the current project emerged due to numerous problems related to the raw materials required for these components. The general objective of the project is to develop new nanostructured polymer composites from polyamide/oxidized carbon fibres-PA/CFO and polyamide/oxidized graphite nanoparticles-PA/GO to manufacture, by injection, bearing seals, contact plates, and other components for the railway industry, with shock resistance higher than 5-8 kJ/m², wear resistance below100 mm3, resistance to temperatures of -40 - 240oC, resistance to impact and to outdoor applications, with temperatures ranging from -40 to +60oC, in rain, snow or sunshine. Polymer materials will be injection molded into prototypes of bearing seals, and contact and sliding plates at the worksite of SC RONERA SA.

Multiphase elasto-plastic architectures dynamically vulcanized and reinforced with nanoparticles for specific products used in food and pharmaceutical industries Call name: P 3 - SP 3.2 - Proiecte ERA.NET
ERA-MANUNET-ARHNANOTPV 2015 - 2018

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEXTILE SI PIELARIE - INCDTP BUCURESTI

Project partners: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEXTILE SI PIELARIE - INCDTP BUCURESTI (RO); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO); CARDINAL S.R.L. (RO); ROSU S.R.L. (RO)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEXTILE SI PIELARIE - INCDTP BUCURESTI (RO)

Project website:

Abstract:

Many new multicomponent polymeric materials have been developed during the past two decades. The large number of scientific papers, industrial patents, scientific meetings and exhibitions devoted to this class of materials is a sufficient testimony to their strategic importance. Polymer architectures have been identified as the most versatile and economical method to produce new multiphase polymeric materials that are able to meet the complex demands for performance. The food and pharmaceutical field is of interest for the economy and is a state problem in processing medicinal products and food under hygiene and safety conditions. The topic necessity emerged due to market demand for elastomeric components used in processing equipment by domestic companies that generally use products imported from other countries, inaccessible in terms of time and price.

The project aims to develop dynamically vulcanized elastic-plastic multiphase polymer architectures, reinforced with nanoparticles for specific products used in food and pharmaceutical industries, a new variety of composite material based on elastomer (butadiene-co-acrylonitrile - NBR, ethylene-propylene-terpolymer - EPDM and bromo-butyl - BIIR rubber) and nanofillers (ZnO, TiO2 and chemically functionalized silica mineral clay - MMT) dispersed in plastomer matrix (polypropylene - PP and low density polyethylene - LDPE). The nanometric dispersion in plastomer matrix of elastomers and nanofillers will lead to developing an advanced polymer material with multifunctional features (rubber and thermoplastic) and specific processing properties for plastics. Also, during processing, elastomers will be dynamically crosslinked in the plastomer matrix using conventional systems of vulcanization with sulfur and accelerators, with peroxides and peroxides in the presence of vulcanization coagent, zinc dimethacrylate - ZDMA. Accelerators used, namely tert-butyl-2-benzothiazyl sulphenamide -Vulkacit NZ and benzothiazyl-2-dicyclohexyl sulphenamide - Vulcacit DZ, both recently manufactured by Bayer company, are eco-friendly and do not release aromatic nitrosamines, which are carcinogenic, in the dynamic vulcanization process.

Contribution of partners to the technical and scientific development of the field is substantial, given the partners, as follows: CO-INCDTP-ICPI Rubber Research Department has done research in the field of the project (dynamically vulcanized PP/EPDM microstructured composites, elastomer or plastomer compounds reinforced with Na montmorillonite and will develop dynamically vulcanized elastic-plastic multiphase architectures, reinforced with nanoparticles for specific products used in food and pharmaceutical industries, will perform physico-mechanical characterization and will developing products, analyzed in terms of morphological and structural properties by P2-UPB, laboratory synthesis and characterization of ZnO and TiO2 nanoparticles and nanoparticle based composite materials by P5 – Istanbul Arel University of Turkey, carrying out the ZnO and TiO2 nanoparticles synthesis and develop demonstration models in the pilot plant from the composites of these nano particles by P6-SERBAY ORTHOPAEDY of Turkey, P3-SC CARDINAL SRL will develop demonstrative models in the pilot plant and INCDTP-ICPI and P4-SC ROSU SRL will demonstrate the usefulness of new polymer materials on products with applications primarily in the food and pharmaceutical industries.

The overall objective of the project is to develop dynamically vulcanized elastic-plastic multiphase polymer architectures, reinforced with nanoparticles for products with high-performance predetermined characteristics such as: low wear, antiseptic, antibacterial, antifungal, thermal stability, resistance to aggressive chemicals (acids, alkalis, vegetable, minerals and animal fats, solvents), semi-rigid, rigid or flexible - depending on the end use, dynamic stability, non-toxicity etc., specific for use in food and pharmaceutical fields. The project also aims at synthesizing nanoparticles used in reinforcing the polymer architectures and at developing new technologies of high complexity, leading to advanced materials for competitive products, namely polymer architectures and the resulting finished products. Using these materials will lead to environmental protection and safety of operators in processes related to their production and use, it will enhance the infrastructure development and will be intended for important niche sectors, namely the food and pharmaceutical industries, of high priority for the Romanian economy.

By implementation, the project will stimulate harmonisation of applied research and technological progress in Romania and Turkey with the national and global evolution and socio-economic requirements, by creating original products, internationally competitive advanced development technologies, and having major socio-economic impact. Applying the project objectives will stimulate private sector spending in research - development for activities ensuring the viability of new innovative products, technologies and services and their transfer to the specific market.

SERBAY ORTHOPAEDY, the third co-financer, will have the following benefits by implementing nanoparticles into production, increasingly used in technological processes.

SC CARDINAL SRL, first of the co-financers, will be the beneficiary of the technology for developing dynamically vulcanized elasto-plastic multiphase architectures and will have the right to exploit it. By applying a proper marketing strategy, the developed technology, with high potential for commercial exploitation, will lead to marketing the resulting products. The first beneficiaries of the project will be INCDTP-ICPI, which will produce elastomeric components (seals, gaskets, wheels, soles, etc.) and products (stoppers for drug bottles, hoses, tourniquets etc.), and SC ROSU SRL, which will process the resulting polymeric materials, equipment and shoes with specific properties that will be marketed by companies in the food and pharmaceutical industries, as well as other industries.

The main targets in terms of applying the multiphase polymer architectures in the food and pharmaceutical industries are small manufacturers of elastomeric components and manufacturers of equipment using these components. Using dynamically vulcanized elastomeric materials is a current policy for reduction of volatile and solid emissions by eliminating the vulcanization process (carcinogenic nitrosamines and burrs from the manufacturing process with a long lifespan), falling within the European standards of environmental protection and the promotion of clean and sustainable production. The target niche market for the first applications is that of elastomeric components for food industry equipment, stoppers for drug bottles and soles for shoes used in the food and pharmaceutical industry.

The "Rubber and plastics manufacturing" sector includes 2,900 companies (2010). In terms of turnover, the first 5 companies achieved 38% and the top 20, a share of 50%, which is high relative to the total number of enterprises. In the economic sector, CARDINAL had a market share of 0.16% in total and 1.27% in the category of companies with 20-49 employees (where it was included). The average revenue per employee in 2010 was 0.54 million, about 2.5 times higher than the average of enterprises with 20-49 employees.

SC ROSU SRL is specialized in the design and manufacture of stainless steel equipment used in meat processing industry, as excellent manufacturers in the slaughterhouse construction and equipment field, on the market for 12 years. The share of equipment manufacturing from the total production is about 70%, the remaining 30% representing the production of work safety and protective footwear. SC ROSU SRL was the starting point of the project, as they have demanded polymer materials with resistance to sterilization, to aggressive chemical agents, antiseptic and antibacterial properties, the company having, in turn, requests from renowned beneficiaries on the market, such as INTERAGRO.

The three co-financing companies have sufficient resources, portfolio of beneficiaries and organizational flexibility to take orders, including short series ones.

Given the above-mentioned facts and vast experience of managers (project directors and project managers from partners) in producing and marketing polymer materials and products made thereof, to which are added the degree of novelty and the intrinsic value of expected results, we can say that the products will distinguish themselves in their market, namely food and pharmaceutical industry. This will be possible only by adopting a unified smart marketing strategy during the project development.

The strengths of the project are: interest in efficient solutions in production of polymeric materials and new processing technologies, existing skills and professional experience for project development, new equipment, suitable for the project, possessed by the partners, the best qualified personnel in research-development and production, experience in cooperation on international markets, being part of economic growth sectors of the national economy, EU market development.

The big winner of this project is undoubtedly, the citizens because the final products leads to an increasing safety (if thinking about the antimicrobial packages based on .multiphase elasto-plastic architectures dynamically vulcanized and reinforced with antimicrobial nanoparticles and/or self-cleaning agents (TiO2). These materials can lead to increased foot safety and shell life of the foods. Between the biomedical applications, the most envisaged applications are related to the orthopaedic shoesbut, due to the composition, it can be expected that antimicrobial, antifungal shoes can be obtained. On the other hand, the implementation of this proposal will be beneficial for the entire consortium from scientific and both applicative point of view. More then, this transnational call will permit new common experiences and, most probably, will be further developed as applications for Horizon 2020 program

The project is viable and there are no major risks or bottlenecks. Viability of the project is ensured through the development of technologies/methodologies, performing analyses/tests in accordance with European standards, the existence of high-performance specific machines and equipment, the experience and expertise of the project partners and the quality of the team of experts proposed in the personnel list. The project is also justified by current international interests in developing new advanced polymeric materials.

Preventing gait defficiencies and improving biomechanical parameters for the elderly population by designing and developing customized footwear Call name: Joint Applied Research Projects - PCCA 2013 - call
PN-II-PT-PCCA-2013-4-1508 2014 - 2017

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEXTILE SI PIELARIE-I.N.C.D.T.P. BUCURESTI SUCURSALA BUCURESTI INSTITUTUL DE CERCETARE PIELARIE - INCALTAMINTE I.C.P.I.

Project partners: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEXTILE SI PIELARIE-I.N.C.D.T.P. BUCURESTI SUCURSALA BUCURESTI INSTITUTUL DE CERCETARE PIELARIE - INCALTAMINTE I.C.P.I. (RO); UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICĂ "GHEORGHE ASACHI" IAŞI (RO); UNIV.DE MEDICINA SI FARMACIE - CAROL DAVILA (RO); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO); KFP PROD IMPEX SRL (RO)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEXTILE SI PIELARIE-I.N.C.D.T.P. BUCURESTI SUCURSALA BUCURESTI INSTITUTUL DE CERCETARE PIELARIE - INCALTAMINTE I.C.P.I. (RO)

Project website: http://icpi.ro/icpi/?param=2

Abstract:

The project aims to scientifically design and develop footwear for older people in Romania, based on specific pathologies of this age group, affecting the size and shape of feet using innovative manufacturing technologies. The special purpose of this type of footwear aims at preventing foot deformation and compensating dysfunctions/disabilities caused by aging processes, with the purpose of facilitating gait. This type of footwear must fulfill the role for which it was designed and built, which is to protect the foot from disruptive external factors, through the optimal correlation between foot sizes and shoe, by increasing foot support both in orthostatic position and during gait to ensure the biped position of the body, to diminish the effort of osteoarticular and musculo-ligamentous system while exercising their functions and, last but not least, design factors considering anatomical elements, the materials used, the upper and lower assembly design, as well as adopted technologies and the compatibility between these elements.

The project is divided into three main stages: research, analyzing the current situation of pathologies (morpho-functional changes) characteristic for feet of elderly population and the situation of the footwear market regarding the requirements of the elderly; the development phase, analyzing anthropometric and biomechanical parameters of feet of elderly population, types of deformities and diseases, their frequency, severity and consequences. Based on these data, prototypes will be made combining 3D last modeling techniques with 3D foot scanning and shoe design in CAD/CAM system to ensure the proper shape and size inside the footwear. In the third phase dimensional and functional comfort will be tested by wearing sample footwear and making the necessary corrections as a result of the observations made, and then footwear for the elderly will be developed by the SME.

The results of this research will lead to the development of functional and comfortable footwear products, properly adapted to the particularities and frequent variations of the foot, so as to restore normal functioning of feet for the elderly, and relieve problems caused by age-specific pathologies. Designing footwear for the elderly involves establishing the foot anthropometric parameters and decision making in the context of understanding normal and pathological gait biomechanics using a variety of tools and techniques such as measuring pressures in barefoot walking, postural analysis, measuring the ground reaction force using the force plate. The role of footwear for the elderly is to respect the morphology of the foot and modify the reaction vector of the supporting surface, so as to ensure an efficient gait in daily activities, maintaining mobility, autonomy, participation in social life, resulting in increased quality of life.

The consortium of this project consists of national research and development institute, three universities and a SME. The experience gained by research teams in the area of footwear development, anthropometry studies, biomechanics studies, medical studies and market studies, and understanding the need to develop advanced technologies for footwear manufacturing, justify the collaboration of these teams.

Supporting the SME in the consortium by introducing this technology is a strategic direction for development with significant potential in ensuring health and increasing quality of life for the population, as well as in developing this sector.

Tehnologii de obtinere a articolelor de piele cu proprietati de autoprotectie, prin functionalizarea suprafetei cu nanoparticule oxidice si metalice, pentru aplicatii avansate Call name: Joint Applied Research Projects - PCCA-2011 call, Type 2
PN-II-PT-PCCA-2011-3.2-1368 2012 - 2016

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEXTILE SI PIELARIE-I.N.C.D.T.P. BUCURESTI SUCURSALA BUCURESTI INSTITUTUL DE CERCETARE PIELARIE - INCALTAMINTE I.C.P.I.

Project partners: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEXTILE SI PIELARIE-I.N.C.D.T.P. BUCURESTI SUCURSALA BUCURESTI INSTITUTUL DE CERCETARE PIELARIE - INCALTAMINTE I.C.P.I. (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE - DEZVOLTARE PENTRU METALE NEFEROASE SI RARE - IMNR (RO); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO); EUROPLASTIC S.R.L. (RO)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEXTILE SI PIELARIE-I.N.C.D.T.P. BUCURESTI SUCURSALA BUCURESTI INSTITUTUL DE CERCETARE PIELARIE - INCALTAMINTE I.C.P.I. (RO)

Project website: http://www.icpi.ro/ICPI/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=169&Itemid=26

Abstract:

The aim of this project is to develop leather products with advanced surface properties (self-cleaning, self-sterilization of surface and the environment, antifogging, fire resistance etc.), by applying innovative technologies for finishing leather articles with composite products containing photocatalysts based on doped TiO2/ZnO nanooxides, active in the visible solar spectrum with multiple applications, both in the field of special purpose products (furniture upholstery in medical facilities, automotive, aircraft upholstery) and for obtaining leather products for daily use (furniture upholstery, clothing, leather goods, footwear), for export.

The project proposal is based on the photocatalysis concept of semiconductor oxides and "green chemistry" in the development of natural leather technologies and products with advanced properties. Scientific and technological objectives are to gain new knowledge in the field of photocatalysis and oxide semiconductor nanoscience, to develop innovative synthesis technologies by different advanced methods (electrochemical and hydrothermal) for functionalized semiconductor nanooxides (powders/solutions/suspensions) products obtaining, to develop advanced polymeric composites additivated with doped TiO2/ZnO nanooxides and to develop innovative technologies for leather surface finishing with self-protection properties. The new products and technologies are intended to increase companies’ competitiveness (chemical producers, leather, shoe, furniture manufacturers) by creating added value products for export, to improve the quality of life and environment.

Hybrid composite materials with thermoplastic matrices doped with fibres and disperse nano fillings for materials with special purposes Call name: Joint Applied Research Projects - PCCA-2011 call, Type 2
PN-II-PT-PCCA-2011-3.2-1392 2012 - 2016

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEXTILE SI PIELARIE-I.N.C.D.T.P. BUCURESTI SUCURSALA BUCURESTI INSTITUTUL DE CERCETARE PIELARIE - INCALTAMINTE I.C.P.I. (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE AEROSPATIALA "ELIE CARAFOLI" - I.N.C.A.S. BUCURESTI (RO); ICEFS COM S.R.L. (RO)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEXTILE SI PIELARIE-I.N.C.D.T.P. BUCURESTI SUCURSALA BUCURESTI INSTITUTUL DE CERCETARE PIELARIE - INCALTAMINTE I.C.P.I. (RO)

Project website: http://www.hybridmat.ficai.eu

Abstract:

The main objective of the project is the development of new hybrid composite materials with thermoplastic matrices doped with fibres and disperse nanofillings in order to obtain materials with special purposes (for chemical, petrochemical and auto industry as well as for producing new or improved consumer goods. The concept of the project is based on the possibility to design and develop some nanocomposite materials based on thermoplastic polymers (polypropylene-PP and polyamide) and inorganic fillers such as nanoparticles, nanotubes, whiskers and fibers which lead to maximized properties especially from the point of view of the compatibility of the phases, thermal and photo-stability and mechanical properties. Also PP and polyamide based laminated materials will be obtained containing glass fibers (GF) texture and carbon with heterogenic spatial properties, the purpose being that to obtain multifunctional materials for complex applications (lightweight composite materials with tribologycal and thermal performance close or similar to the metals on the surface and remarkable mechanical properties into their inner layers. to assure a better compatibilization between the phases, different coupling agents will be tested, having in view both matrix and fillers modifications.

“Repere pentru industria alimentara realizate din arhitecturi polimerice pe baza de polipropilena si poliamida pentru produse utilizate in medii de lucru cu temperaturi ridicate (150 – 2000C) ” Call name: Cecuri de Inovare - 2012
PN-II-IN-CI-2012-1-0222 2012 - 2013

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Textile si Pielarie -Sucursala Institutul de Cercetari Pielarie Incaltaminte Bucuresti INCDTP-ICPI

Project partners: SC ROSU SRL (RO); Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Textile si Pielarie -Sucursala Institutul de Cercetari Pielarie Incaltaminte Bucuresti INCDTP-ICPI (RO)

Affiliation: Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Textile si Pielarie -Sucursala Institutul de Cercetari Pielarie Incaltaminte Bucuresti INCDTP-ICPI (RO)

Project website:

Abstract:

Domeniul alimentar este de interes pentru economie si reprezinta o problema de stat in procesarea alimentelor in mediu de igiena si securitate. Reperele elastomerice pentru industria alimentara sunt o parte importanta a echipamentelor de procesare a alimentelor, in special a carnii. Echipamentele de procesare sunt numeroase si cu elemente constructive variate (carucioare, celula de afumare, carlige, navete si tavi, cuier organe si preparate, dispozitiv de spalat si intors, dispozitiv de taiat, cimbare, malaxor, masa curatat, jgheab, presa sunca si preparate etc.). Aceste echipamente sunt utilizate in medii de lucru cu temperaturi ridicate (150–2000C), specific sterilizarii si procesarii si sunt dotate cu repere elastomerice, care datorita mediului se deterioreaza, se cumpara din strainatate si sunt realizate din materiale costisitoare. Reperele elastomerice utilizate in domeniul alimentar este foarte divers, precum: garnituri de etansare, chedere, furtunuri, dopuri, roti etc.

Necesitatea temei a aparut datorita cererii de piata a reperelor utilizate la echipamentele de procesare de catre firmele nationale ce utilizeaza repere exportate din alte tari, greu accesibile ca timp si pret. In Romania nu sunt firme care sa realizeze aceste produse.

Obiectivul proiectului este de a realiza o arhitectura polimerica pe baza de polipropilena, poliamida, compatibilizator de tip polipropilena maleinizata si aditivi. Utilizarea compozitului realizat va realiza un produs rezistent la temperature ridicate, stabil si usor de procesat in produse finite prin tehnologia de injectie in matrita. La procesare nu se obtin deseuri pentru ca materialul poate fi reutilizat fara sa isi piarda proprietatile initiale. Prin realizarea experimentarilor propuse se urmareste elaborarea recepturilor pentru arhitectura polimerica si procesarea acesteia in produse finite utilizate la echipamentele de procesare a carnii care sa respecte normele calitative si de toxicologie impuse de directive UE.

“Structuri polimerice pe baza de cauciuc cloroprenic si butadien-co-acrilonitril pentru talpi vulcanizate utilizate in medii de lucru cu risc termic” Call name: Cecuri de Inovare - 2012
PN-II-IN-CI-2012-1-0054 2012 - 2012

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Textile si Pielarie - Sucursala Institutul de Cercetari Pielarie Incaltaminte Bucuresti INCDTP-ICPI

Project partners: SC Protect Styl lndustry SRL (RO); Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Textile si Pielarie - Sucursala Institutul de Cercetari Pielarie Incaltaminte Bucuresti INCDTP-ICPI (RO)

Affiliation: Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Textile si Pielarie - Sucursala Institutul de Cercetari Pielarie Incaltaminte Bucuresti INCDTP-ICPI (RO)

Project website:

Abstract:

Protectia muncii este o problema de stat si cuprinde ansamblul normelor si regulilor de tehnica a securitatii si igiena a muncii, care au ca scop asigurarea celor mai bune conditii de munca, prevenirea accidentelor si îmbolnavirilor profesionale pentru persoanele care muncesc în conditii deosebite. In acest context s-a dezvoltat subiectul acestui proiect de realizare a unui material pentru talpi de incaltaminte de securitate si protectie pentru medii de lucru cu risc termic, precum locurile de munca cu podele calde, cu posibile contacte cu materiale calde sau cu materiale in stare de incandescenta la temperatura mediului de frecventa mare in sectoarele metalurgice, constructii de masini, petrolier, pompieri etc.

Necesitatea abordarii temei a aparut datorita cererii de piata a incaltamintei de protectie rezistenta la risc termic comoda si rezistenta minim 12 luni. Incaltamintea existenta pe piata, cel putin cea din Romania este incomoda si deficitara, cu durata de folosire mult sub cea prevazuta in normativul de distribuire a echipamentului de protectie, respectiv 5-6 luni fata de 12 luni. Este evidenta necesitatea realizarii unor talpi pentru bocanci cu expunere de durata la temperaturi excesive care sa aiba o durata de utilizare de peste 10 luni, pastrand in aceasta perioada un confort acceptabil si proprietatile initiale. In prezent, se utilizeaza incaltaminte cu talpa de lemn, piele sau cauciuc natural prelucrat si vulcanizat in presa.

Astfel, obiectivul proiectului este de a realiza un material pentru talpa vulcanizata care sa corespunda conditiilor de lucru in medii cu risc termic.

Prin realizarea experimentarilor propuse in proiect se urmareste elaborarea si experimentarea recepturilor pentru talpi, respectiv talpa vulcanizata in matrita, materiale pentru talpa intermediara, si realizarea de catre beneficiar a unui model de incaltaminte care sa respecte conditiile de purtare in medii de lucru cu risc termic.

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