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Mirela Ioana Iorga

Scientific Researcher III

Researcher - INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA

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Curriculum Vitae (04/11/2024)

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Quantum electrochemistry with carbon without a carbon footprint (”CLICK-C0C”) Call name:
PN 23-27 01-02 2023 - 2026

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 ()

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Visible-to-Ultraviolet Light Conversion Technology for the Cost-Effective Fight Against Infectious Diseases Call name:
C9-I8-C28 2023 - 2026

Role in this project:

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: https://lightechaid.ro/en/

Abstract:

In this project, we intend to develop novel up-conversion phosphors for UVC light-emitting diodes (UVC-LEDs), antimicrobial surface coatings, and membranes.

This could improve the antimicrobial ultraviolet C (UVC) radiation applications. The obtained results will form the basis for a future EU Horizon proposal to expand

the applicability of these technologies to devices for the successful combat of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases. In addition, the outcomes will improve the

quality of Romanian science in the field and contribute to the growth of the innovative competencies of students. The project envisions the creation of new Pr3+-doped

phosphors with an efficient upconversion of visible light to UVC radiation. The host materials will be chosen using a novel method that combines machine learning/artificial intelligence (ML/AI)

and high-throughput calculations. In the first step, an ML/AI model will be built from existing literature data using a combination of compositional and structural descriptors.

The calculations will then be applied to the large number of compositions stored in Pearson's Crystal Database, and the resulting descriptors will be fed into the ML/AI model,

which will predict the relevant optical properties. Finally, the best crystal hosts will be chosen based on chemical stability, bandgap, 4f2 → 4f15d1 Pr3+ transition energy,

and a few other parameters for synthesizing effective phosphors. The selected crystal hosts and Pr3+ combinations will be synthesized as fine crystalline powders using conventional chemical methods

and thoroughly characterized structural and optical. For the UVC-LED, surface coating, and membrane fabrications, three of the best Pr3+ phosphors will be used. The UVC-LEDs will be covered with Pr3+ phosphors

in UV transparent resin coating on the chip surface. Biodosimetry will be used to figure out how well UVC-LEDs, surface coatings, and membranes kill microorganisms.

From electroconductive smart ink to electronic self-disinfecting surfaces Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect experimental - demonstrativ
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2021-2541 2022 - 2024

Role in this project:

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 NAŢIONALĂ DE ŞTIINŢĂ ŞI TEHNOLOGIE POLITEHNICA BUCUREŞTI (RO); UNIVERSITATEA DE MEDICINA SI FARMACIE "IULIU HATIEGANU" (RO)

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Project website: https://www.newmaterials.ro

Abstract:

The presence of septic surfaces in hospitals, buses and other public spaces can lead to infections with antibiotic resistant bacteria and is an ongoing public health problem. Therefore, this project aims to obtain and validate self-adhesive, elastic and complex membranes with variable self-disinfecting properties.

An important objective of this project is to retain in the country the researchers from the Diaspora and the engagement of the PhD students with a young dynamic team. The application proposed through this project continues the previous studies carried out over seven years that led to the development of electroconductive inks based on functionalized silver nanowires, prepared today for the technological transfer stage.

The inks developed by the “Electroconductive Smart Ink” team within the “Innovation Labs” program allowed the fabrication during this year of several demonstrators with unique applications in the paint, electronics and sensor industries as well as the publication of the scientific results in prestigious journals.

Development of innovative technologies using artificial intelligence to capitalize on biomass in lake areas in order to sustain green energy Call name:
1PS/2021 2021 - 2023

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MASINI SI INSTALATII DESTINATE AGRICULTURII SI INDUSTRIEI ALIMENTARE - INMA (); INSTITUTUL NAŢIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE "DELTA DUNĂRII"-I.N.C.D.D.D. TULCEA (); Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (); UNIVERSITATEA "DUNAREA DE JOS" (); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA (); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU INGINERIE ELECTRICA ICPE - CA BUCURESTI ()

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA ()

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Advanced technologies for materials dedicated to the energy sectors Call name:
PN 19 22 01 01 2019 - 2022

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: http://www.incemc.ro

Abstract:

The project aims the manufacture, the characterization of three-dimensional nano- and microstructures and their use in various applications such as: membranes and electrocatalysts for combustion cells, metallic aerogels, supercapacitors, varistors.

Graphentronics with quantum spin electrochemistry Call name:
PN 19 22 01 02 2019 - 2022

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: http://www.incemc.ro

Abstract:

The project aims to realize microcircuits based on graphene deposited controlled, in lamellar multilayer, coupled quantum and functionalized with molecular machines, in matrix configurations (innovative compared to the present cross-sectional heterojunction).

CARBON DIOXIDE METHANIZER DESIGN FOR SUSTAINABLE LOW CARBON ENERGY SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect experimental - demonstrativ
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2019-2350 2020 - 2022

Role in this project:

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 DIN BUCURESTI (RO)

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO)

Project website: https://www.incemc.ro/IB/CO2toCH4.html

Abstract:

The project aims to design a carbon dioxide methanizer for low carbon energy systems sustainable development. The experimental model shall be validated through particular testing and validation procedures. Furthermore, innovative integration perspectives will be investigated in order to ensure depolluting of traditional fuel fed plants. Thus, the current proposal falls within the scope of Eco-nano-technologies and advanced materials domain, Decontaminating technologies subdomain. Enabling the power sector transition towards reduced emissions generation is a highly complex matter. In a greater environmentally restricted and increasingly uncertain power generation context, the project addresses the design and validation of methanation tank possibly coupled to a diesel generator, considering a further innovative and integrative approach within hybrid energy systems. Sustainable development is tackled worldwide, regulatory and decision factors leading towards higher levels of energy security and climate change mitigation, mostly through measures comprising RES integration, decarbonization facilities implementation and technology efficiency improvement. Low CO2 emissions power generation scenarios are thoroughly investigated, most of the time comprising decarbonization installations. CO2 utilization, not widely employed currently, reduces the need of its storage (from CCS approach). Therefore, CO2 methanation represents a better alternative to reduce harmful emissions and tackle with multiple safety and economic issues related to the storage section of a CCS installations. Moreover, the project aims an innovative approach in the field of decarbonization technologies, both nationally and worldwide, further research and demonstration being required. The scope of the project follows a multi-perspective sustainable development pathway, its outcomes contributing to improve the actual energy framework.

Nanostructured carbon based materials for advanced industrial applications Call name: P 1 - SP 1.2 - Proiecte complexe realizate in consorții CDI
PN-III-P1-1.2-PCCDI-2017-0619 2018 - 2021

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE- DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD

Project partners: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE- DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU OPTOELECTRONICA INOE 2000 INCD (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA LASERILOR, PLASMEI SI RADIATIEI - INFLPR RA (RO); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO); UNIVERSITATEA TRANSILVANIA BRASOV (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: http://www.imt.ro/nanocarbon+/

Abstract:

Our proposal (NANOCARBON+) is focused on a highly technologically relevant unifying topic: the exploitation of the recently demonstrated extreme properties of a specific class of carbon nanomaterials - nanostructured graphene, used in specific morphologies and compositional categories - towards the development of innovative technologies for essential eco-industrial areas (failure monitoring, pollutant detection/decontamination in air/water, green energy). The proposal is split in four composing projects, all of them aiming at exploring the use of these unique nanomaterials for the development of innovative and/or improved sensing devices in a range of applications with strong industrial impact.

The consortium behind this proposal has a good regional coverage and suitable research and development resources, both in terms of researchers and appropriate equipment. The consortium comprises of four National R&D Institutes and two Universities, distributed in three adminstrative regions.

The central objective of this complex proposal is an efficient integration of the scientific expertise and experimental capabilities, complementarities and synergies of the six consortium member organizations, towards augmenting their overall organizational performance.

The objectives of the proposal go well beyond the academic research; from the very begining of the execution, we aim at achieving a very good connection with SMEs and other industrial partners in order to understand market requirements and to be able to transfer suitable innovatibe technologies and further support the development of new products. Developing new technologies and services is one part of the expected output, contributing to the development of the partner's capabilities by opening new research areas; in addition, a special attention is devoted to the increase and development of the human resources involved in research. In this respect, the consortium does commit to creating 11 new research positions.

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 - 2021

Role in this project:

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

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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.

Development of advanced platforms for the analysis and modeling of complex biological systems Call name: P 1 - SP 1.2 - Proiecte complexe realizate in consorții CDI
PN-III-P1-1.2-PCCDI-2017-0046 2018 - 2021

Role in this project:

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); INSTITUTUL DE BIOCHIMIE (RO); UNIVERSITATEA DE STIINTE AGRICOLE SI MEDICINA VETERINARA CLUJ-NAPOCA (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE - DEZVOLTARE CHIMICO - FARMACEUTICA - I.C.C.F. BUCURESTI (RO)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA (RO)

Project website: https://www.incemc.ro/index.php?page=AZ/PN-III-P1-1.2-PCCDI-2017-0046.html

Abstract:

The complex project 'Development of advanced platforms for the analysis and modeling of complex biological systems' (TEHNOBIOSIST) coordinated by INCEMC Timisoara, in collaboration with IBAR Bucuresti, USAMV Cluj-Napoca and ICCF Bucuresti consists of 3 projects with the following objectives: 1. designing and functionalization of a bioanalytical platform in multiplex system for microfluidics-mass spectrometry coupling and its applications in modern glycoproteomics; 2. development of proteomic methods employing microfluidic and bioinformatic technologies for pharmacological assays; 3. implementation of these advanced systems for authenticity and quality assessment of Romanian vegetal oils.

The platforms designed within TEHNOBIOSIST will provide a major technical-economical and bioeconomical input derived from: i) complete automatization; ii) reducing the working time, sample consumption and analysis costs; iii) increase in the reproducibility, sensitivity of the experiment and accuracy of generated data; iv) development and updating of the existing databases with the newly identified biomarkers.

By the foreseen results, TEHNOBIOSIST has a marked bioeconomical impact: innovation in the analytical field which will enhance a thorough study of complex biological systems; hiring of young researchers; reorganization of R&D national system on modern and high performance bases; innovation, development and upgrading of the research infrastructure existing at the institutions involved in the project and last, but not least, providing (after patenting/publication) the pharmaceutical companies, the analytical system producers, bioclinical laboratories and the economical agents in charge with the control of food product quality with new and efficient techniques, optimized for a broad range of analyses and of new scientific results based on which they can focus their activity, their own research and production in the sense of improving the quality of life and products in Romania.

HOLISTICS OF THE RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES ON ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE Call name: P 1 - SP 1.2 - Proiecte complexe realizate in consorții CDI
PN-III-P1-1.2-PCCDI-2017-0404 2018 - 2021

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA MARITIMA DIN CONSTANTA

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA MARITIMA DIN CONSTANTA (RO); INSTITUTUL DE GEOGRAFIE (RO); UNIVERSITATEA "ŞTEFAN CEL MARE" DIN SUCEAVA (RO); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU INGINERIE ELECTRICA ICPE - CA BUCURESTI (RO); UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DIN CLUJ - NAPOCA (RO)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA (RO)

Project website: https://cmu-edu.eu/horesec/

Abstract:

The HORESEC project supports intelligent specialization in the energy field through a holistic analysis of renewable energy sources impact on climate change and on each other, fulfilling the objectives of sustainable development as well as advanced and progressive knowledge. Accelerate integration of RES set a new world record regarding grid’s capacity to absorb intermittent energy, which is specific to renewable energy production, was driven by a fast reduction of related technologies expenses. Increased share of RES in energy production greatly complicates the operation of current systems requiring new long-term storage solutions, developed in the HORESEC project. It will be carried out on a pilot plant test solutions for dynamic adaptation of the system to increase RES share in the energy production, including long-term storage solutions. The objectives are: Establishing the main climatological and environmental parameters with impact on RES and reciprocally. By realizing the mathematical model of the analyzed factors evolution, will be identified the climatological, environmental and social indicators associated with the RES dynamics, which will be subsequently verified on the developed pilot installation; Efficiency of energy production through new technologies and algorithms to optimize the RES response by developing new methods and measurement models; By analyzing complex compounds of biofuels, will be defined a matrix of biofuels, which shall be tested on a pilot combustion plant and on a diesel engine with the aim of obtaining new patentable technologies. The use of biomass will take place in an integrated stream with the production and storage of hydrogen and methanisation and ultimately sustainable reduction of CO2 emissions; Finding innovative storage solutions for medium and long term; Demonstration of project feasibility through experimental determinations on a pilot plant, facilitating the acquisition of research results by the industrial environment.

Fullerene Based Double-Graphene Photovoltaics Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect experimental - demonstrativ
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2016-0467 2017 - 2018

Role in this project:

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: https://www.incemc.ro/MVP/PED123.html

Abstract:

Observing the amplified or synergetic photovoltaic effect with fullerene based double graphene layers embedded in quantum dots heterojunctions is designed in two steps: testing and calibrating the photovoltaic responses of the fullerene based mono-layer graphene embedded within photoelectroactive quantum dot heterojunctions (objective 1, TRL3); it is followed by the second stage of assembling and testing the fullerene based double-graphene quantum dot heterojunctions photovoltaics (objective 2, TRL4). The project is supported by the promising hot results of experimentally obtaining and confirming of ozopolymeric fullerene based graphene, as well as the computationally prediction of enhancing of quantum signals (by bondons for graphene layers, and by bondots for inter-layers of graphene) due to the topo-defects propagation on graphene, which can be triggered by interaction with light as in photovoltaics. The experimental demonstration framework of the fullerene based double graphene photovoltaics (FG2PV) effect and product is fully supported by the exclusive top facilities in nano-sciences offered by the Laboratory of renewable energies – photovoltaics (LERF) hosted by INCEMC-Timisoara; it is envisaged to be unfolded by internationally recognized researchers and post-docs together with young, very much skilled, enthusiastic and gender equilibrated team. With an optimal scientific management, reasonable costs and anticipated risks and mitigation measures, the FG2PV project is designed to be a worthy success. It will provide a scientific leap in the field of quantum dot photovoltaics, at low fidelity in TRL4 but also at low costs in the lab, while offering an innovative route at regional, national and international levels (in the view of Horizon 2020 programs) for inclusively employing the green carbon nanostructures (as graphene is by default) with the nano-techniques and systems in renewable energies, the solar one in particular.

Photovoltaic sensitizers with graphene layers. From material’s nanostructure to supra-electroconductive function Call name:
PN 16 14 03 01 2016 - 2017

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: http://www.incemc.ro

Abstract:

The project aims to characterize graphene with topological defects modeled by bondons and the modeling of "honeycomb" nanostructures with topological defects "hole" type.

Mobile pilot plant for wastewater treatment using solar energy Call name: Joint Applied Research Projects - PCCA 2013 - call
PN-II-PT-PCCA-2013-4-1708 2014 - 2017

Role in this project:

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); INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE (RO); BEESPEED AUTOMATIZARI SRL (RO); CLUSTERUL DE ENERGII SUSTENABILE DIN ROMANIA ROSENC/ROMANIAN SUSTAINABLE ENERGY CLUSTER ROSENC - ASOCIATIE (RO)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA (RO)

Project website: http://solwatclean.incemc.ro/

Abstract:

Project Title: Mobile pilot plant for wastewater treatment using solar energy - SOLWATCLEAN

General objective: design and construction of a Modular Mobile Pilot Plant (MMPP) for wastewater treatment using solar energy.

Specific objectives:

1. Improving energy efficiency of wastewater treatment by electrocoagulation (EC) process, with the recovery of hydrogen (H2) produced at the cathode and its valorization (electricity production with H2-air fuel cell).

2. H2 production by photocatalysis using solar energy. Resulted H2 will be used in the fuel cell for electricity generation.

3. Generation of electricity directly from sunlight (photovoltaic).

4. Electricity storage (obtained from H2 in fuel cell and photovoltaics) and its use in EC process.

5. Modular design and construction on a mobile platform of MMPP which will include:

• module for EC treatment with hydrogen recovery;

• module for H2 production by photocatalysis using sunlight;

• module for H2 (resulted from electrocoagulation and photocatalysis) valorization into electricity (fuel cell)

• module for direct electricity production by solar energy (photovoltaic)

• module for power supply and storage,

• mechanical and electrical connections between modules, automation.

Implementation: Consortium of five institutions (three research organizations, one SME with R&D activities and one NGO).

The project final products will be:

1. MMPP for water purification using EC process with recovery of hydrogen produced in the process and use of sunlight to increase efficiency.

2. Prototype system of capture and use of sunlight for:

a) hydrogen production by photocatalysis;

b) electrical energy production (photovoltaic);

3. Innovative service for determining the optimal parameters of wastewater treatment by EC technique using the MMPP, transportable to the beneficiary site.

Measurable criteria for success:

• Decrease by more than 85% of suspended solids and turbidity in wastewater by using EC process for treatment.

• Recovery of more than 90% of the H2 produced at the cathode of EC cell and its oxidation of in a fuel cell with getting a part of electricity needed to run the EC cell.

• Publication of at least 2 scientific papers in ISI journals with a cumulative impact factor of minimum 2, the submission of at least one patent application and development of at least one dissertation that use part of the project research results.

Sustenability of the proposed technology:

- The project promotes clean energy technologies, environmental protection measures and reduction of greenhouse gases emissions.

- The processes proposed to be realized in the project are sustainable (using solar energy, the recovery and use of H2 wastes.

Expressed interests for application of project results on the market:

1. The company co-financing the project intends to develop this type of facility for the market after IPMM functional model constructed in the project will be effective.

2. There is interest in the SOLWATCLEAN project results from Romanian textile industry potential beneficiaries (3 letters of intent attached to "other documents").

Development of new materials for energy and environment Call name:
PN 16-14 02 04 2016 - 2016

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 ()

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA ()

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

Abstract:

The purpose of the present project is to extend the knowledge acquired so far starting from obtaining through different methods the materials defined as epitaxial thin films, determining the main parameters for obtaining epitaxial films, studies on the substrates and the optimum conditions required, analyzing the phenomena involved during the deposition, so that the structural and optical properties of the obtained films finally qualify them for applications in the energy and environment industry.

Renewable energies – Photovoltaics - Laboratory Call name:
cod SMIS-CSNR 907/14678 2010 - 2015

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: http://www.repvl.ro

Abstract:

The project was funded by the Operational Program: The Increase In The Economic Competitiveness SOP IEC, Priority Axis: AP2: Competitiveness Via Research, Technological Development Or Innovation, Intervention field: D.2.2 Investments in CDI infrastructure and development of administrative capability, Operation. O2.21. Developing the available C-D infrastructure and creating a new C-D infrastructure (labs, research centres), Thematic area of the project: ENERGY; it is a unique facility laboratory of research-innovation in the West area of Romania and even in the south-east of Central Europe, in the renewable/photovoltaics energy field, namely by: working on thematic area „Energy”; owning a new building with a total surface of 1,703 m2 built; having the specific new generation equipment, worth of 20,511,000.00 RON, which will make possible the conceive, developing, testing and studying the photovoltaic cells and photovoltaic/hybrid systems and processes under-purpose; allowing to elaborate, through different technologies, materials, structures and finally photovoltaics cells (Unit 1); these can be studied from the morphostructural characteristics, elemental composition, optoelectronic properties and specific performances point of view (Unit 2); assuring the development chain-research continuity, from concept to the pre-competitive products, which can be harness through technological transfer (Unit 3).

Quantum dots in sustainable systems. Electrochemical and Photovoltaic Applications Call name:
PN 09 34 02 08 2015 - 2015

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: http://www.incemc.ro

Abstract:

In line with the international developments in the field, the present project uses spin coupling information in quantum dots / QD in an innovative way: it aims to excite and control an electron pair with the coupled spin (parallel-opposite) in the photo-electrochemical circuit, realizing the so called photovoltaic / solar cell sensitized with quantum bi-dots or quantum bondot, aka quantum double dots sensitized solar cell (QDDSSC or QD2SSC).

Comparative characterization of deposits obtained by various mass transfer intensification methods Call name:
PN 09-34 03 03 2009 - 2011

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 ()

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA ()

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

Abstract:

The aim of the present project was to extend the knowledge acquired so far starting from the kinetics of electrode processes in the case of electrodeposition of metal ions in solutions, to the comparative characterization of the obtained deposit, depending on the way of intensifying the mass transfer.

Monitoring autonomous station with applications in photovoltaic energy field and environmental protection Call name:
PNCDI 22-101 2008 - 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 (); UNIVERSITATEA TRANSILVANIA BRASOV (); UNIVERSITATEA DE VEST TIMISOARA (); OXYGEN COMPUTERS S.R.L. ()

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA ()

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

Abstract:

The purpose of the project is to develop a monitoring station concept that will allow the monitoring of the weather and environmental parameters necessary for the elaboration of the feasibility study in order to install photovoltaic systems in the respective location, as well as for applications in the field of environmental protection.

Kinetic studies of electrode processes in metal ions recovery from solution by electrodeposition Call name:
PN 07-33 02 04 2007 - 2008

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 ()

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA ()

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

Abstract:

The purpose of the present project was to contribute to the in-depth understanding of the kinetics of the electrode processes in the electrodeposition of metal ions in dilute solutions and aimed at the following aspects: the process of electrodeposition of the metal ions in solutions, with the identification of the influence factors on the kinetics of the electrode processes; reviewing the main ways of intensifying mass transport with identifying the methods of controlling and increasing the efficiency of metal ions electrodeposition from dilute solutions; characterization of mass transport at stationary electrodes, in case of rotation, vibration and ultrasound.

Mass transfer study on electrodes particular cases in electrodeposition process Call name:
PN 08-33 02 07 2008 - 2008

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 ()

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA ()

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

Abstract:

The project realize a comparative study of the mass transfer according to the types of electrodes used in the electrodeposition process of metal ions in solutions; characterization of mass transfer according to the flow regime.

Building and Development of TIM SCIENCE PARK, Science and Technology Park Call name:
PCI Nr.4/08.11.2004 2004 - 2005

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 (); FUNDATIA PENTRU CULTURA SI INVATAMINT IOAN SLAVICI ()

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA ()

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

Abstract:

The objective of the project was the realization of a modern building with 5 levels, properly arranged and equipped with the utilities and functions demanded by the standards in the field, for carrying out educational, research and microproduction activities.

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