BrainMap

Mr. Mihai Andrusca

PhD. Eng.

Lecturer - UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICĂ "GHEORGHE ASACHI" IAŞI

Researcher | Teaching staff | Scientific reviewer | Consultant

Web of Science ResearcherID: AAB-1922-2019

Expertise & keywords

Double-sided bio-treatment of polymeric foil for food packaging using coupled DBD-Corona non-thermal plasma Call name: P 3 - SP 3.2 - Proiecte ERA.NET
ERANET-MANUNET-PlasmaPack 2020 - 2022

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICĂ "GHEORGHE ASACHI" IAŞI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICĂ "GHEORGHE ASACHI" IAŞI (RO); PROSUPPORT CONSULTING SRL (RO); Istanbul Technical University (TR); Poşetsan Ambalaj San. Ve Tic A.Ş. (TR)

Affiliation:

Project website: http://www.plasmapack.ieeia.tuiasi.ro/

Abstract:

The advantages of polymeric food packaging are widely recognized but the improper sterilization and/or disinfection of inner surface of polymer in contact with food may represent a major risk in food safety. On the other hand, the next generation of food packaging should be suitable for incorporating e-labels and smart labels in order to improve the traceability of the food products. The most important issue is related to both inner and outer surfaces of polymeric foil treatment, playing an important role in packaging and should satisfy the expectations in respect to food safety and labelling quality. In this regard, non-thermal plasma (NTP) emerged as technology capable of increasing the surface energy of polymers, enhancing adhesion and printability, and has been successfully applied for surface decontamination of both food products and food packaging. Accordingly, PlasmaPack aims to develop a technology based on NTP plasma (coupled DBD-Corona discharges) for double-sided treatment of polymeric foil used in food packaging. This will lead to proper disinfection (sterilization) of inner surface and facilitates smart labels printing on outer surface.

Experimental model for demonstrating the feasibility of increasing the therapeutic potential of wheat sprouts by treating them with non-thermal plasma activated water (PAW) Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect experimental - demonstrativ
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2019-0556 2020 - 2022

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICĂ "GHEORGHE ASACHI" IAŞI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICĂ "GHEORGHE ASACHI" IAŞI (RO); UNIVERSITATEA DE MEDICINA SI FARMACIE "GRIGORE T. POPA" DIN IAŞI (RO); UNIVERSITATEA DE STIINTE AGRICOLE SI MEDICINA VETERINARA "ION IONESCU DE LA BRAD" (RO); CODALB-M.V. SRL (RO)

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICĂ "GHEORGHE ASACHI" IAŞI (RO)

Project website: http://www.phytopaw.ieeia.tuiasi.ro/

Abstract:

The scope of this project is to develop an experimental device meant to demonstrate the feasibility of increasing the therapeutic potential of wheat sprouts (Triticum aestivum) by treating them with non-thermal activated water (PAW). The effect of natural products in the prophylaxis or even in the treatment of diseases is well known, since, in most cases, they have no side effects on the human body. Excellent results have been obtained following the introduction into the diet of natural products, even in cases considered incurable. Wheat sprouts are a rich source of nutrients (proteins, lipids, fibers, vitamins) and bioactive phytochemicals (BFT) (polyphenols, gamma-aminobutyric acid, etc.). The project propose the utilization of a non-thermal plasma-based technology (NTP) to produce plasma-activated water (PAW) aiming to increase the bioactive phytochemicals in wheat sprouts with benefits for human health and well-being. The technological innovation currently has been tested, as a small single laboratory unit, which can produce low concentrations of NO3- and H2O2 in water treated by non-thermal plasma. In order to bring this innovation to market, the key technical challenges of the proposal are referring to: the reactor/power supply scale-up to a laboratory complex equipment for PAW production, power supply optimization, long time tests of the complete system and correlation between the electrical parameters of the NTP with BFT produced by wheat sprouts.

Atmospheric pressure nonthermal plasma reactor for preTREATment of pOlymeric substrates used in printable FLEXible electronics manufacturing Call name: P 3 - SP 3.2 - Proiecte ERA.NET
ERANET-MANUNET-III-Treatoflex 2020 - 2022

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICĂ "GHEORGHE ASACHI" IAŞI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICĂ "GHEORGHE ASACHI" IAŞI (RO); PROSUPPORT CONSULTING SRL (RO); FUNDACION I+D AUTOMOCION Y MECATRONICA (ES); MATEPRINCS (ES)

Affiliation:

Project website: http://www.treatoflex.ieeia.tuiasi.ro

Abstract:

Flexible electronics also known as organic electronics is defining a category of electronic devices developed on a bendable substrate material (mainly polymers, but also paper) with the aim of addressing the current societal needs in terms of applications (e.g. increasing the energy production from renewable sources, improving energy efficiency, providing new diagnosis tolls for health system), targets which can be reached only by diminishing the production cost of the electronic and electrical devices. The herein proposal is aiming to foster the development of flexible printed electronics processes by proposing a solution to the disadvantages of the current manufacturing technology. Thus, the Consortium is proposing utilization of a plasma based technology for pretreating the surface of the polymeric substrate at atmospheric pressure and room temperature, in the absence of additional gases. The new technology which is to demonstrate high potential of being integrated at the level of screen printing and inkjet printing processes may impact significantly the economic situation of both SMEs and ensure their improved position within International supply chain.

Evaluation of the activated water produced by different non-thermal plasma reactors Call name: P 3 - SP 3.1 - Proiecte de mobilități, România-Franța (bilaterale)
PN-III-P3-3.1-PM-RO-FR-2019-0213 2019 - 2021

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICĂ "GHEORGHE ASACHI" IAŞI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICĂ "GHEORGHE ASACHI" IAŞI (RO); GREMI-Site de Bourges, UMR7344, CNRS/Université d'Orléans (FR)

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICĂ "GHEORGHE ASACHI" IAŞI (RO)

Project website: http://www.paw-ev.tuiasi.ro/

Abstract:

The main objective of the project is to obtain a complete evaluation of reactive species concentrations (especially NO3 and H2O2) into non-thermal plasma (NTP) activated water, PAW, when using different NTP reactors and different primary parameters (water flowrate, gas flowrate, electrical parameters). The obtained results will allow realizing a complete image in choosing the optimum conditions for producing PAW (reactor and primary operating parameters) for irrigating plants in different vegetation stages.

Increasing the Agricultural Production in Greenhouses using Non- Thermal Plasma Activated Water Technology for Irrigation Call name: P 4 - Proiecte de Cercetare Exploratorie
PN-III-P4-ID-PCE-2016-0277 2017 - 2019

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICĂ "GHEORGHE ASACHI" IAŞI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICĂ "GHEORGHE ASACHI" IAŞI (RO)

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICĂ "GHEORGHE ASACHI" IAŞI (RO)

Project website: http://www.awag.ieeia.tuiasi.ro/

Abstract:

The thematic of the project refers to the sustainable intensification of crop plants and systems of agriculture, by developing integrated, systems-based approaches to biomass increasing, organic pesticides and fertilizers, intensive land exploitation of greenhouses by using interdisciplinary and innovative technologies.

This project proposal aims implement some new methods of ecological and non-stressful treatment of plants for eliminating or reducing to a minimum of the quantity of chemical substances (pesticides) used for the protection of plants against the pathogen agents or for stimulating growth compounds (fertilizer).

The non-thermal plasma activated water (PAW) has a notable effect on the plants growing and pests elimination (bio-disinfection). PAW reduces the period of plants growing and increases the biomass and provides plants leaves disinfection and effective as bio fertilizer in the same time.

In addition, in order to obtain an intensive exploitation of greenhouses land use by increasing the biomass, the application of PAW treatments in the vegetation periods with high demand from the plant may have an increasing effect of biological resistance to the attacks of diseases (fungal and bacterial) manifested by crops grown in protected areas.

To emphasize the changes that occur due to PAW treatment on plant development stages specific horticultural tests and biochemical analysis in the leaves and fructification will be performed supplemented by numerous biometric phenological and production determinations.

It is expected to obtain stimulation of seeds germination, reducing the interval between sowing and growth Herbaceous energy annual crops species, a good development after planting, stimulating to increase foliar surface, increasing the number of flowers / plant, developing an immune system and finally the increasing economic competitiveness of plants yield.

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