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Mr. VALENTIN RADITOIU

Dr.

Senior Researcher I - Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti

Researcher

Web of Science ResearcherID: C‐4095‐ 2011

Curriculum Vitae (03/03/2024)

Expertise & keywords

Through nanotechnology towards the next generation dental restorative materials Call name: P 4 - Proiecte de cercetare exploratorie - PCE-2021
PN-III-P4-PCE-2021-0292 2022 - 2024

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti

Project partners: Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO)

Affiliation: Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO)

Project website: https://icechim.ro/project/nanodent_en/

Abstract:

The acidic attack from cariogenic bacteria found in dental plaque biofilm growth over the tooth is responsible for dental caries, also known as tooth decay, which is a biofilm-dependent infectious disease that damages teeth by minerals loss and presents a high incidence of clinical restorative polymeric fillings. The complexity of oral biofilms contributes to the difficulty in developing effective novel dental materials. Oral cavity represents an ideal environment for the microbial cell growth, persistence, and dental plaque establishment. When the complexity and volume of biofilms from the gingival crevice increase, chronic pathological conditions such as gingivitis and periodontitis can occur, predisposing to a wide range of complications. In this context, nanotechnology has potential to be explored in the development of bioactive dental materials to reduce or modulate the activities of caries-related bacteria. The project NanoDent proposes an original recipe based on nanometric phosphatic compounds enriched with phytosynthesized metallic nanoparticles and natural bioactive compounds, with simultaneous antibacterial and enhanced mechanical properties as a potential dental restorative material. The validation of the proposed technologies to obtain novel materials will be obtained via third-parties studies, performed through subcontracting.

Design of new nanocellulose-based gas-carrier systems Call name: P 4 - Proiecte de cercetare exploratorie - PCE-2021
PN-III-P4-PCE-2021-0435 2022 - 2024

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti

Project partners: Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO)

Affiliation:

Project website: https://icechim.ro/celgas-en/

Abstract:

Severe oxygen deprivation can cause significant problems in chronic wounds, during organ preservation and implantation, or in cases of trauma, hemorrhagic shock, or viral pneumonia. Oxygen prevents wound infection, increases cell viability after implantation and could be an effective treatment in viral pneumonia. Currently, there is no viable solution to deliver oxygen to the grafts during the healing period and to administrate a large volume of oxygen to patients who suffered profound oxygen deprivation. The scope of the CELGAS project is to develop innovative oxygen-carrying systems capable of supplying oxygen in a controlled manner to injured tissue/ implants or intravenously. The innovative oxygen-carrying systems will ensure controlled release of oxygen for long periods of time, will have a high stability, biodegradability, will not be cytotoxic and will have a nanometric size, essential for intravenous administration to avoid vascular obstruction. In CELGAS, the problem will be addressed using nanocellulose and nanocellulose/biopolymer to encapsulate oxygen-generating species or to obtain oxygen-containing nanobubbles. The biopolymers to be used are selected from poly (3-hydroxybutyrate), medium chain length polyhydroxyalkanoates and polylactic acid. The design of the new systems will be based on improved methods and an efficient characterization that will allow the achievement of the objectives.

Formulations of protective cosmetic products obtained by applying integrated and sustainable bioeconomy approaches Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect experimental - demonstrativ
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2021-0273 2022 - 2024

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti

Project partners: Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO); UNIVERSITATEA NAŢIONALĂ DE ŞTIINŢĂ ŞI TEHNOLOGIE POLITEHNICA BUCUREŞTI (RO)

Affiliation:

Project website: https://icechim.ro/project/bioprotect_ro/

Abstract:

Fruit processing industries contribute more than 0.5 billion tons of

waste worldwide, and grape crops and its industrial products are one of

the main agro-economic activities in the world, with more than 60

million tons produced globally every year. The grape industry,

specifically the wine industry, is generating by-products rich in

nutrients, which are underutilized and often end up being polluters of

the environment. After grape juice extraction, the remaining materials

are currently not valued as highly profitable waste, being mainly

discarded in open areas, potentially causing environmental problems.

Chronic exposure of human skin to solar UV radiation is widely

recognized as the key factor responsible for photo-ageing. For these

reasons, the role of photoprotection is critical to avoid skin cancer and

others undesired effects.

In this context, the general objective of the project “Formulations of

protective cosmetic products obtained by applying integrated and

sustainable bioeconomy approaches - BioProtect” is to propose the use

of nanomaterials both as active ingredient and delivery system of

bioactive compounds (mixtures of phenolic compounds-rutin and

quercitin) recovered from grape by-products for development of UV

blocking cosmetic products. Target molecules obtained through green

technologies from grapes by-products can be used as potential active

UV blockers in cosmetic formulations being delivered by substituted

hydroxyapatite (with Fe - FeHAP). The use of FeHAP has a double role:

active ingredient with UV protection properties and delivery system for

the bioactive molecules.

The project starts from TRL 2 and aims to the validation at laboratory

scale of the technology (TRL 4). Validation of the proposed technical

solution will be performed by third parties.

Innovative multifunctional composites for the protection of cultural heritage objects Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect experimental - demonstrativ
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2021-0627 2022 - 2024

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti

Project partners: Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO); UNIVERSITATEA NAŢIONALĂ DE ŞTIINŢĂ ŞI TEHNOLOGIE POLITEHNICA BUCUREŞTI (RO); UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI (RO)

Affiliation: Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO)

Project website: https://icechim.ro/project/inheritage_ro/

Abstract:

In the last decades, new perspectives have emerged among both specialists, and the general public, regarding the preservation and enhancement of the cultural heritage. Conservation-restoration contribute to the safeguarding and understanding of the cultural property that benefits present and future generations, in its historical and aesthetic sense, in its physical integrity, its context and its uses. In the last years, the specialists in the field of materials science proposed a series of innovative materials and methodologies, applied in different areas, including the diagnosis and conservation state monitoring or preventive measures, implemented in order to reduce the need for interventions. However, as the degradation processes of cultural heritage objects remain inevitable, the continuous development of advanced materials able to counteract specific degradation processes is also necessary. Thus, are needed thorough scientific studies in order to develop tailored formulation, in order to protect, preserve, and restore cultural heritage objects, and this represents a continuous challenge for the scientists, aiming to replace the current rather serendipitous approaches in restoration. In this context, the project “Innovative multifunctional composites for the protection of cultural heritage objects” (INHERITAGE) aims to develop novel multi-layer composite materials with multiple functions (consolidation, self-cleaning and anti-microbial) applicable for the conservation of different inorganic substrates.

Desulfurarea prin piroliza catalitica a pudretei de cauciuc in vederea modificarii bitumului rutier Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect de transfer la operatorul economic
PN-III-P2-2.1-PTE-2021-0552 2022 - 2024

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: ATICA CHEMICALS S.R.L.

Project partners: ATICA CHEMICALS S.R.L. (RO); Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO)

Affiliation:

Project website: https://www.aticachemicals.ro/index.php/proiecte/proiecte-cercetare

Abstract:

The diminution of the deterioration of the road infrastructure and the prevention of the appearance of phages is realized by modifying the road bitumen with polymers of elastomeric type that ensures the elastic return of the asphalt. The aim of the project is to develop an innovative technology on an industrial pilot scale for the manufacture of an elastomer for the modification of road bitumen by devulcanizing the used rubber powder. The innovative character of the project proposal is given by the proposed method for the devulcanization of spent rubber, respectively slow catalytic pyrolysis in the presence of an acid nanostructured catalyst, and the reactive adsorption of the sulfur resulting on nanostructured adsorbents. The improvement of the thermal and mass transfer in the extruder type pyrolysis reactor and implicitly the reduction of the temperature gradient, will be achieved by the use of an aromatic petroleum solvent, with low volatility, solvent that will solubilize the desulfurized elastomer. The metal sulfides resulting from the reactive adsorption will be removed by extraction in a polar solvent. By applying the procedure from this project proposal there is no toxic waste or gas, and the process of modifying the road bitumen will be simplified.

Integrated Technology for the Advanced Removal of the Heavy Metals and of Arsenic from Complex Pollutants Matrices by Using Adsorbing Nanomaterials Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect de transfer la operatorul economic
PN-III-P2-2.1-PTE-2021-0309 2022 - 2024

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: I.C.P.E. BISTRITA S.A.

Project partners: I.C.P.E. BISTRITA S.A. (RO); Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO); UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI (RO); AQUATIM S.A. (RO)

Affiliation:

Project website: https://icpebn.ro/uploads/cms/2022_OXYADS/Oxyads_RST_Etapa3.pdf

Abstract:

The project goal is to transfer (towards ICPE Bistrita S.A.) and develop an innovative technology for depolluting the waters coming from drinking sources containing heavy metals and As into a complex pollutants matrix. The technology will be developed at the TRL 6 technological level, and implemented as a pilot plant at the headquarters of an important regional operator in the field of water treatment and supply (Aquatim S.A.). Considering a complex water pollution both by metals (Fe, Mn) and nitrogen compounds (e.g.the ammonium ion NH4+) and in the presence of a natural organic matrix, the elimination of such pollutants simultaneously with the removal of arsenium is a task nearly impossible to carry out via the actual technologies under reasonable operational and energetic efficiency circumstances. It is proposed an innovative integrated technology using synergic stages of advanced oxidation (catalytic ozonation) with on-site produced oxidising agents, integrated with a filtering / biofiltering stage (for the removal of ammonium and the retention of the oxidising products) and of an adsorption step based of adsorbing nanomaterials for the targeted elimination of As. An additional element of novelty is represented by the utilisation of the nanomaterials based on modified apatite systems, with a nanowire-type morphology, as adsorbing material for the efficient inexpensive removal of the arsenic species. The technology on which the project is based depart from a technology developed and validated at the laboratory level by the ICECHIM team, ensued from a Research Project within the NUCLEU programme - Nanotechnologies with Applications for Monitoring and Protecting the Environment (PN.19.23.03.02), which is the subject of an invention patent request - CBI A00380/2019- (OSIM) 'An Adsorbing Agent with Magnetic Properties, Based on an Apatite Material, for Treating the Waters Impurified by Organic and Inorganic Compounds, and the Method for Obtaining the Same'.

Improved technology to fabricate holographic marks with encapsulated thermochrome system Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect de transfer la operatorul economic
PN-III-P2-2.1-PTE-2021-0339 2022 - 2024

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: OPTOELECTRONICA - 2001 S.A.

Project partners: OPTOELECTRONICA - 2001 S.A. (RO); Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO); UNIVERSITATEA NAŢIONALĂ DE ŞTIINŢĂ ŞI TEHNOLOGIE POLITEHNICA BUCUREŞTI (RO)

Affiliation: Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO)

Project website: https://holterm.optoel.ro/

Abstract:

The usefulness of the project is justified by 1) increasing demand for holographic marks with a high degree of security in the conditions of accentuated multiplication of counterfeit products, 2) identification of new areas of application which require a strict control of the storage and transport conditions (eg. at negative temperature), 3) proposing green technologies as an important pillar of the EU's Green Agenda.

In this context, the PURPOSE OF THE HOLTERM PROJECT is to increase the competitiveness of S.C. OPTOELECTRONICA 2001 SA and gaining a new market segment by knowledge transfer and assimilating in fabrication of innovative solutions to increase the security of holographic marks:

i) proposing an ecological technology for manufacturing holographic marks using biopolymer plates at the hot embossing processing phase, ensuring the faithful transfer of the micro-relief for the correct formation of the final optical effects;

ii) introduction of a control element (encapsulated thermochrome system - TSI), with the role of a sensor to signal non-compliance with the negative temperature conditions necessary for the storage and handling of certain food or pharmaceutical products.

The necessity for OPTO to improve the technological phases and to introduce new security elements unknown to counterfeiters, in accordance with the market requirements for the detection of counterfeiting with safe but simple methods, led to the final results of the HOLTERM project with innovative aspects:

--Prototype of a Holographic mark with Encapsulated Thermochrome System, addressing food products, medicines, vaccines that require storage and transport at negative temperatures. The TSI component can also be used separately on products, without a holographic mark.

--Ecological technology to obtain PHSTI based on biopolymers and new industrial process parameters with the aim of increasing the resolution of the micro-relief on the final holographic mark and obtaining clear optical effects.

High performance phytosynthesized nanostructures as biosensor platforms for detecting pathogenic microorganism from food matrixe Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect experimental - demonstrativ
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2021-0042 2022 - 2024

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA NAŢIONALĂ DE ŞTIINŢĂ ŞI TEHNOLOGIE POLITEHNICA BUCUREŞTI (RO); Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO)

Affiliation:

Project website: http://nanobiopat.chimie.upb.ro

Abstract:

Present project proposal “High performance phytosynthesized

nanostructures as biosensor platforms for detecting pathogenic

microorganism from food matrixes” is based on a modern and “green ”

method of obtaining mono and bi metallic nanostructures (mono and

bimetallic gold, silver copper nanoparticles) with the help of natural

extracts from cruciferous vegetables, in order to obtain sensing

platforms with high selectivity and specificity able to detect microbial

pathogens from food matrixes. The absolute novelty of the proposed

solutions and the foreseen results allows us to hope that potential

stakeholders (identified during the project) will be eager to take over

and implement these technologies, leading to social and economic

benefits, together with an important contribution to the increase of life

quality. The formulated concept of the product (related to the obtaining

of mono and bimetallic phytosinthesized nanostructures) and the

technology (the development of the sensing platform for detecting

pathogenic microorganism from food matrixes) will be the basis of the

project development. In the project will take place the analytical and

experimental characterisation of the product and technology that will

be developed (referring to the obtaining of innovative nanostructures -

TRL 3), the project being finished with the validation of the proposed

technologies at laboratory scale, through analyses performed via

third-parties laboratories (TRL 4). After the project implementation

period and protection of the technologies through patents, the

consortium aims at large scale prototypes and demonstration of the

functionality of the proposed solutions in real-life systems (TRL 6).

New biocompatible products shagaol and curcuminoid-like type used as adjuvantes in cancer radiotherapy Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect experimental - demonstrativ
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2019-1471 2020 - 2022

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti

Project partners: Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO); UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI (RO)

Affiliation: Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO)

Project website: https://icechim.ro/canradioprotect-ro/

Abstract:

The proposal has as a general objective the obtaining of keto-enolic derivatives of natural origin and of synthesis. This project refers to an interdisciplinary field of research and aims to elaborate methods of synthesis and biological testing of new compounds, symmetrical β-di-ketones (curcumin derivatives) and asymmetric mono or di-ketones (shagaol derivatives). After morphostructural characterization, biocompatibility testing and establishing the structure-property relationship, biologically active products will be applied in the radiotherapy treatment of cancer. In this way it is expected that the new structures synthesized, analogues of shagaol and curcumin, have higher antitumor activity than that of natural compounds and be used as adjuvants in cancer therapy.

Green technology for pharmaceuticals removal from water using eco-friendly oxidation catalysts Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect experimental - demonstrativ
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2019-3166 2020 - 2022

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI (RO); Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO); I.C.P.E. BISTRITA S.A. (RO)

Affiliation: Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO)

Project website: https://www.avramescu-sorin-marius.eu/greencatox/#

Abstract:

Catalytic ozonation is a highly efficient process for removing most resistant organic pollutants from water and is a key process in wastewater treatment. Improving these technology in order to comply with green chemistry challenges is an important goal purification industry. Catalysts are the core of the process and, in the last decade, numerous studies and patents proposed a large range of materials for better ozone transformation into hydroxyl radicals and performing complete oxidation of the organic substrate. This project proposes a new and innovative class of ozonation catalysts with a morphology that assures an easy contact of ozone and pollutants with solid surface (thin-films) and green and cheaper technology for catalyst preparation using plant extracts instead of harmful chemical reagents (borohydride and organic solvents)

Emerging technologies for the industrial capitalization of 2D structures (graphene and nongraphenic) Call name: P 1 - SP 1.2 - Proiecte complexe realizate in consorții CDI
PN-III-P1-1.2-PCCDI-2017-0387 2018 - 2021

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti

Project partners: Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO); UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA LASERILOR, PLASMEI SI RADIATIEI - INFLPR RA (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEHNOLOGII IZOTOPICE SI MOLECULARE I N C D T I M (RO); UNIVERSITATEA DIN CRAIOVA (RO)

Affiliation: Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO)

Project website: http://icechim-rezultate.ro/proiect.php?id=49

Abstract:

EMERG2Ind is a complex solution that responds to the needs of Romanian research on one side through a institutional management and development mechanism, but at the same time it is a complex interface tool for the Romanian automotive industry as a development engine and integrator for the horizontal and vertical integration of the Romanian economic resources. International expertise is available in an attempt to develop concrete solutions in the country. Emerging technologies are being developed up to TRL4 and TRL5, through complementary harmonization of three strategic subprojects. The complex project approach is regional and institutional with cumulative indicators that fully meet the requirements and seeks to maximize the use of the funding instrument.

Contingency of CBRN hazards and improvement of national security resources Call name: P 1 - SP 1.2 - Proiecte complexe realizate in consorții CDI
PN-III-P1-1.2-PCCDI-2017-0395 2018 - 2021

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti

Project partners: Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO); Ministerul Apararii Nationale prin Centrul de Cercetare Stiintifica pentru Aparare CBRN si Ecologie (RO); Academia Tehnica Militara (RO); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO); CENTRUL DE CHIMIE ORGANICA AL ACADEMIEI ROMANE "C.D.NENITESCU" (RO); Centrul de Cercetare Stiintifica pentru Fortele Navale Constanta (RO)

Affiliation: Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO)

Project website: http://icechim-rezultate.ro/proiect.php?id=40&lang=ro si http://icechim-rezultate.ro/proiect.php?id=33&lang=en

Abstract:

SECURE-NET is a Complex Project designed to improve the institutional performance of the Consortium Research Partners (Institutions with Re-launch Capabilities in the Field of National Security). In this respect, the Complex Project proposes five research themes corresponding to the five Component Projects, which aim at: (i) contingency of chemical, biochemical, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) hazards by developing new decontamination products and by developing specific sensors for detecting chemical agents of combat, and (ii) improving national security by developing shock-absorbing composites, solid rocket fuel and multispectral camouflages. This Complex Project brings together institutions with tradition, having either similar specialisation or complementary specialisation, to strengthen scientific and technical competences in the field of National Security and Advanced Materials for military applications. The Project Consortium has a gender-balanced staff and promotes the involvement of a large number of teachers, researchers, doctoral students and post-doctoral students in all activities proposed by the Common Agenda. In addition, the project facilitates the transfer of scientific knowledge between participating institutions as well as the recruitment and training of new staff. The multitude of results generated by the implementation of SECURE-NET express the potential for significant influence upon (i) the scientific community through communication and dissemination of results (as a short- and medium-term impact), and (ii) the public and private environment by promoting new research services and new transferable products / technologies to the external environment of the Consortium, particularly to the national defence industry (as a long-term impact).

Increasing the institutional bioeconomic research capacity for innovative exploitation of local plant resources to obtain horticultural products with high added value Call name: P 1 - SP 1.2 - Proiecte complexe realizate in consorții CDI
PN-III-P1-1.2-PCCDI-2017-0332 2018 - 2021

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA PITESTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA PITESTI (RO); INSTITUTUL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU POMICULTURA MARACINENI (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU BIOTEHNOLOGII IN HORTICULTURA STEFANESTI-ARGES (RO); Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO); STATIUNEA DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU POMICULTURA CONSTANTA (RO); UNIVERSITATEA DE MEDICINA SI FARMACIE CRAIOVA (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE IN SUDURA SI INCERCARI DE MATERIALE - ISIM TIMISOARA (RO)

Affiliation: Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO)

Project website: https://www.upit.ro/ro/academia-reorganizata/facultatea-de-stiinte-educatie-fizica-si-informatica/departamente-la-nivelul-facultatii-de-stiinte-educatie-fizica-si-informatica/departamentul-stiinte-ale-naturii2/proiect-biohortinov

Abstract:

The complex project Increasing the institutional bioeconomic research capacity for innovative exploitation of local plant resources to obtain horticultural products with high added value comprises the following four projects:

Project 1."Complex electronic system with intelligent algorithms for data processing used for monitoring the developing conditions of water and biocenotic stresses, for warning about their presence and preventing them in horticulture"

Project 2."Multisensory quantification of water and biocenotic stress in horticulture through phytomonitoring and early warning in climate change conditions"

Project 3."Development of plant extracts and innovative phytosynthesized nanostructured mixtures with phytotherapeutical applications aimed at eliminating the biocenotic stress in horticultural crops"

Project 4."Innovative technologies for advanced processing of plant resources from pomiculture and viticulture"

The objectives of the project aim to develop the research capacity of the public organizations involved. Thus, upon the completion of the projects these organizations should meet the following outcome indicators: 1) employing new staff in research positions; 2)training the new and old employees through initial research training courses and specialist courses offered by each of the partners in their own field of competence (using the logistics of the learning resource centers); 3)obtaining new or significantly improved products/technologies/services; 4)structuring the offer for research and technological services and presenting it on the platform www.erris.gov.ro; 5)strengthening the capacity of the partner institutions through recovery strategies such as training programmes (research)/specialization programmes and visits (short-term); 6)offering and performing research services using the available research infrastructure; 7)creating a common programme for the learning resource centers, correlated with the institutional development plan of each partner

Multidisciplinary complex project for the monitoring, conservation, protection and promotion of the Romanian cultural heritage Call name: P 1 - SP 1.2 - Proiecte complexe realizate in consorții CDI
PN-III-P1-1.2-PCCDI-2017-0413 2018 - 2021

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: AGENTIA SPATIALA ROMANA

Project partners: AGENTIA SPATIALA ROMANA (RO); Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO); UNIVERSITATEA DE STIINTE AGRONOMICE SI MEDICINA VETERINARA (RO); MUZEUL NATIONAL AL UNIRII ALBA IULIA (RO); MUZEUL CIVILIZATIEI DACICE SI ROMANE (RO)

Affiliation: Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO)

Project website: http://ro-cher.rosa.ro

Abstract:

The Cultural Heritage (CH) can represent one of the decisive factors for the standard of living and for the quality of life specific of different communities, can contribute to the prevention of cultural globalization, can support the cultural diversity and can positively influence the economic development. The protection of the CH represents a major concern for decision-makers, local communities and European citizens. At the European Union level, the year 2018 has been declared The European Year of Cultural Heritage. In the same time, Romania faces a very important historical celebration: The Centenary of the Great Union from 1918. The RO-CHER project proposes a multi-disciplinary innovative methodology that integrates high level scientific knowledge for safeguarding the cultural heritage and that targets the development of synergetic scientific activities in the framework of the 4 complementary component projects by: monitoring the CH objectives with the aid of space technologies; development of materials and innovative techniques based on soft nanomaterials for safeguarding the cultural heritage; recommendation of an integrated management system (conservation, restauration, protection) for mobile and immobile CH objectives; promoting CH by using state-of-the-art technologies of digital reconstruction. The specific results indicators, predicted since the pre-implementation phase, are: new jobs in research (7); patent requests (6); results validation and transfer to the economic environment; design and development of the services offer and the research infrastructure; mutual access of partners at equipments and technology; institutional capacity building by internships/training sessions and working visits; joint R&D&I programme, correlated with the development strategy of each partner, all of these leading to the creation of a knowledge cluster, being able to successfully access national and international funding.

Innovative technologies based on polymers for the obtaining of new advanced materials Call name: P 1 - SP 1.2 - Proiecte complexe realizate in consorții CDI
PN-III-P1-1.2-PCCDI-2017-0428 2018 - 2021

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti

Project partners: Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE - DEZVOLTARE CHIMICO - FARMACEUTICA - I.C.C.F. BUCURESTI (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA (RO); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO); UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI (RO); INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI" (RO)

Affiliation: Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO)

Project website: http://icechim-rezultate.ro/proiect.php?id=41&lang=ro

Abstract:

The project is aimed at using the expertise that involved in consortium entities acquired in materials science. The consortium consists of three representative national institutes: INCD for Chemistry and Petrochemistry – ICECHIM Bucharest, INCD for Electrochemistry and Condensed Matter - INCEMC Timisoara and INCD of Chemical Pharmaceutical - ICCF Bucharest, and of two prestigious universities: University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest and the University of Bucharest and a remarkable institute of Romanian Academy: Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry – Petru Poni Iasi. Although having great tradition and noteworthy results, the first five institutions face a series of problems, from the lack of financial funds, equipment and the aging employees for ICCF and partly for INCEMC and ICECHIM, to the lack of highly qualified staff required for recent investments in equipment for all 5 institutions. In this respect, the project attempts relaunching the activity in the first 5 institutions of the consortium, by putting together the existing competencies, so as to develop new technologies in order to obtain new materials with high performance properties. Given that, 3 of the research teams are specialized in polymers (ICECHIM, Petru Poni and UPB) the developed technologies will use the polymers as intermediates or as a component in the finished product. To this end it is envisaged getting the titanium nitride for prosthetic coatings via inorganic-organic polymer nanocomposites, obtaining photocatalytic materials and antibacterial coatings by sol- gel reactions, obtaining of short-life or one-time use biomaterials from aliphatic polyesters and micro or nanocellulose and the development of new polyphase materials with medium or long life, based on biopolymers, through 3D printing. The project intends the full use of A1, A2, B and C checks in order to increase the institutional performance of partners.

New functionalized medical devices for surgical interventions in the pelvic cavity Call name: P 3 - SP 3.2 - Proiecte ERA.NET - COFUND
COFUND-MANUNET III-MedIn-1 2018 - 2019

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti

Project partners: Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO)

Affiliation: Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO)

Project website: http://icechim-rezultate.ro/proiect.php?id=37&lang=en

Abstract:

The incidence of cancer of all kinds is growing all over the world, and thereby the number of surgical

interventions in the field of oncological surgery records a continuous growth year after year. In some cases, the complete resection of one or more organic structures (rectum, uterus, ovaries, and bladder) from the pelvis is required. These surgical interventions, called pelvic exenteration or evisceration, are associated with a high postoperative morbidity and mortality. One of the complications is related to occlusions and fistulas, when the intestinal loops adhere to the perineal plain. The pelvic prosthesis developed in MedIn project will be designed to fill the empty excavation, support the intestinal loops and prevent any inflammatory phenomena caused by the adherence of perineal tissue. Other complications which may occur after pelvic exenterations refer to overall infectious, hemorrhagic complications, surgical infections. In general, wound infection associated with

pelvic exenterations is reported to be as high as 40%. This remained and unmet need will be covered through the innovative oxygenated wound dressing that will be developed within the scope of this project.

Anticorrosive colored epoxy coating systems Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Transfer de cunoaștere la agentul economic „Bridge Grant”
PN-III-P2-2.1-BG-2016-0059 2016 - 2018

Role in this project: Partner team leader

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO); Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO); CHIMCOLOR S.R.L. (RO)

Affiliation: Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO)

Project website: http://upb-coloranti.byethost3.com/BRIDGE-GRANT.htm

Abstract:

The presented project aims to change, based on the research team’s expertise, the CHIMCOLOR SRL’s manufacturing technology of anticorrosive epoxy primers for ferrous metal surfaces in order to realize new, innovative, low risk to the environment products by reducing or eliminating the use of zinc phosphate as a anticorrosive pigment and reducing material costs related to the use of other types of coatings for decorative purposes or eliminating the need for compatibility of including the two types of coatings in terms of color. In the case of currently used systems by CHIMCOLOR there are several drawbacks, tied primarily using zinc phosphate as anticorrosive agent. It’s usage is given by very effective action, is challenged all the more so by the environmental authorities worldwide because of the action of harmful phosphates on the environment, and manufacturers of anticorrosive paints due to price speculation there of in certain periods .

Along these difficulties there is a problem regarding the need to implement some additional coatings in addition to decorative pigments or adding other decorative purposed pigments in anticorrosion primers for getting anticorrosive colored coatings.

The overall objective of the project is providing the UPB and ICECHIM the necessary knowledge and analytical results for troubleshooting modification technology to obtain anticorrosive epoxy primers to CHIMCOLOR, consisting in selecting the commercial organic pigments (such as phthalocyanine metal) and inorganic (such as iron oxides), acting as a barrier agent type (passive protection) together with zinc salts of organic compounds, acting as a passivation agent (active protection) using the same system currently used for such products as coating.

New generation of photocatalytic self-cleaning systems for functionalization of technical textiles and architectural coatings Call name: Joint Applied Research Projects - PCCA 2013 - call
PN-II-PT-PCCA-2013-4-0864 2014 - 2017

Role in this project: Project coordinator

Coordinating institution: Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti

Project partners: Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO); INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE FIZICA - ILIE MURGULESCU (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE - DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA MATERIALELOR BUCURESTI RA (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA LASERILOR, PLASMEI SI RADIATIEI - INFLPR RA (RO); CHIMCOLOR S.R.L. (RO)

Affiliation: Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO)

Project website: http://www.cleanphotocoat.roit.ro

Abstract:

Pollution and its side effects on health, structural damage of materials, costs for maintenance, cleaning and replacement of damaged materials is one of the most important causes of severe human diseases and of great economic losses all over the world. The project is focused on the development of new photocatalytic coating materials for technical textiles and architectural finishing systems that can be used to decompose pollutants in the air and on the coated surfaces in order to maintain a clean and healthy environment and avoid economic loses. The objective of the project is to obtain stable, adherent, efficient and durable daylight photocatalytic self cleaning coatings for different types of substrates, such as flexible technical textiles and rigid construction structures. To accomplish the objective, issues that require skills in various fields are to be addressed, in view of: scientific research for designing new photocatalysts, innovation activity for the improvement of their efficiency by extending absorption in the visible range of the spectrum, and technological development in order to obtain photocatalytic coatings dedicated to a particular type of substrate. All these issues will be solved due to a multidisciplinary partnership formed of high rank specialists in materials physics, laser physics, physical-chemistry, polymer chemistry, dyestuffs chemistry, and chemistry of textile materials, constantly having in mind obtaining safety products and technologies and achieving economic advantages from the production stage up to the application by the end-users.The method used for the synthesis of semiconductor materials is a key factor that determines their efficiency, the main reason for developing comparative studies regarding the most important oxide type photocatalysts used in practice (TiO2 and ZnO) that could be obtained and doped by wet methods (hydrothermal,sol-gel) or by laser pyrolysis route. Investigations developed in the project comprise also sensitizing the photocatalysts at the surface or by obtaining composites in order to use more efficient visible light in the photocatalytic decomposition of pollutants. Thus, we aim to develop new and optimized photocatalytically materials exhibiting activity upon visible light with surface characteristics of improved performance and of the high chemical and physical stability, crucial for broader scale utilization of photocatalytic systems in commercial application. However, another important challenge will be to obtain film building materials containing photocatalysts specially designed for coating technical textiles or for architectural coatings. Technologies regarding photocatalytic coatings developed in the project present several barriers that can be lifted by carrying out this project. The photocatalytic coatings that will be obtained will be compatible with the substrates, protect them to self-degradation and maintain their initial physical-mechanical characteristics, presenting high photocatalytic efficiency in visible light and durability. The newly developed photocatalytic coatings during the project will decompose air pollutants and other contaminants in outdoor and indoor applications using sunlight or artificial light, especially after expanding widespread use of LEDs for interior or exterior lighting of buildings, tunnels, advertising materials, thus making possible an enhancement of the photocatalytic effect and thus providing significant benefits for the environment and human health. Photocatalytic materials obtained in project together with the development of technically applicable photocatalytic coating systems adaptable to different types of substrates will represent a step change in this field particularly regarding the economic viability of a range of potential processes.

Thermosensitive energy saving systems with tailored solar reflecting/absorbing properties for construction structures Call name: Joint Applied Research Projects - PCCA-2011 call, Type 2
PN-II-PT-PCCA-2011-3.2-1391 2012 - 2016

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti

Project partners: Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO); CHIMCOLOR S.R.L. (RO)

Affiliation: Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO)

Project website: http://www.thermosolar.roit.ro

Abstract:

In principle thermochromic and thermotropic systems can function as energy saving systems. For high temperatures, during summertime thermochromic coatings have the ability to reflect solar energy, reducing the surface’s temperature; while in wintertime absorb solar energy, increasing the surface’s temperature as reversible color change takes place. Applied thus on external building surfaces, they have the potential for the reduction of heating and cooling loads, contributing to the reduction of urban temperatures, fight heat island and reduce air pollution.

Color-changing compounds have become increasingly important in recent years in the study and the production of thermochromic coatings that is coatings which respond thermally to their environment, changing reversibly their color from darker to lighter tones as temperature rises. The novelty comes from the use concomitant of thermotropic hydrogels which respond thermally by changing transparency from total transparent to translucent. Combining these features of termotropic hydrogels and thermochromic dyes we can obtain complex thermosensitive systems that respond to an increase in temperature by switching the color hypsochromically while accompanied by a change in transparency of the hydrogels.

During the project we intend to develop thermosensitive energy saving coatings that action on the entire Vis-NIR range and are most typically applied to roofs but additionally can also be applied to exterior and interior walls in much the same way. Thermosensitive coatings that will aim to obtain change reflectivity and color as a function of temperature, present enhanced weathering and durability and may be in any suitable formulation for application on roofs or walls such as water-based, oil-based, epoxy-based or acrylic-based formulations.

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