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Romania
Ph.D. degree award:
2001
Mrs.
Mihaela
(Badea) Doni
Dr. , Senior Researcher 1st degree
Senior Researcher grade I
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Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti
Researcher | Scientific reviewer | Manager
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Curriculum Vitae (26/03/2023)
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Bioanalysis
Flow analysis
Biosensors
Enzymology
Biotechnology
Public aquisitions
Infrastructure
Public administration
Research and education
Project management
Microbiology
Mycotoxins
Biofuels
Biocides
Biomass
Projects
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Reviewer section
INNOVATIVE FULLERENOL - HYDROGELS BASED NANOMATERIALS FOR HEALTH DIAGNOSTIC AND CARE APPLICATIONS
Call name:
P 3 - SP 3.2 - Proiecte ERA.NET - COFUND
COFUND-M-ERANET-3-FULSENS-GEL
2022
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2024
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); CHIMGRUP S.R.L. (RO); Ordu University (TR); Metrohm Dropsens, S.L. (ES)
Affiliation:
Project website:
https://www.fulsens-gel.ro/
Abstract:
The project aims to develop an innovative nanomaterial with tunable network structures and improved electrochemical/ mechanical/ optical properties, with active surface for sensing applications. The innovative objectives aims to develop: a) new fullerenol(FL)-Hydrogel nanomaterials with better functionality and opto-electrochemical performances; b) (bio)sensitive FL-Hydrogels with higher stability, selectivity and sensitivity; c) flexible, wearable FL-Hydrogels multiplex patches for rapid and efficient health status screening.
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BIOGENIC AMINES DETECTION IN FOOD BASED ON AN INNOVATIVE OPTO-ELECTROSENSITIVE PLATFORM
Call name:
P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect experimental - demonstrativ
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2021-1942
2022
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2024
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); EPI-SISTEM S.R.L. (RO)
Affiliation:
Project website:
https://ami-food.ro
Abstract:
The AMI-FOOD project aims to develop cost-effective and robust miniaturized opto-electrosensitive platforms based on an innovative fullerenol (FL) nanomaterial, with enhanced electrochemical, optical and mechanical properties, for specific and sensitive determination of biogenic amines (BAs) in food. The specific objectives of the project are: To develop a novel FL nanomaterial with tailored structure and enhanced functionality, electrochemical and optical properties; To develop bioselective layers based on FL and specific aptamers, with higher stability, selectivity and sensitivity for histamine and histidine determination; To develop miniaturized opto-electrosensitive bioanalytical tools for rapid and efficient screening of BAs in food. The integrated opto-electrosensitive platforms equipped with novel nanostructured FL material and specific aptamers will show higher sensitivity, specificity and stability comparing to existing commercial ones, responding to the urgent need of a tool for food quality monitoring and controlling of food spoilage/degradation in real time. The originality of this project consists in the design of new versatile (apta)sensors based on the synergistic combination of FL and luminescent based nanomaterials with specific aptamers. The outcomes of AMI-FOOD project are: (i) Innovative functionalized FL nanomaterials; (ii) highly sensitive and selective biosensing materials based on FL and aptamers; (iii) Prototype of opto-electrosensitive platforms based on FL and aptamers for BAs determination in food (TRL4) and (iv) Optimized method for BAs detection in food by using the developed FL-aptamer based bioanalytical tools. This project will have a high socio-economic impact on the safety food and health quality, contributing to reducing and eliminating the contaminated food from the market.
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MANUFACTURING OF A PORTABLE SYSTEM FOR NITRITE MONITORING IN SOIL BASED ON AN INNOVATIVE SENSOR
Call name:
P 3 - SP 3.2 - Proiecte ERA.NET
ERANET-MANUNET-NITRISENS
2020
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2022
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); ECONIRV SRL (RO); EPI-SISTEM S.R.L. (RO); Metrohm Dropsens, S.L. (ES)
Affiliation:
Project website:
http://www.nitrisens.ro/
Abstract:
The NITRISENS project aims to develop a method for manufacturing of a portable system for nitrite monitoring in soil based on an innovative electrochemical sensor inserted in a 3D printed soil solution extractor.
Specific objectives of the project are:
- To manufacture of a new cost-effective and robust SPE sensor integrated in a 3Dprinted soil solution extraction system for nitrite determination in soil
- To design and manufacture of an wireless portable detector for nitrite determination in soil using the new nitrite sensors
- To demonstrate the functionality of the nitrite monitoring system for the fast and precise monitoring of nitrite in soil, as well as the soil nitrification process
The integrated platform for on-field measuring of nitrite directly in soil responds to the urgent need of a tool for soil nitrification monitoring and controlling in real-time.
Benefits and market impact: real-time monitoring of soil pollution; reducing of amount of N-fertilizers; potential to introduce on the market of cost effective tools for precision agriculture strategies; widening the range of products of the SMEs involved in project; increasing of the international collaboration in ERA.
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Biotechnological strategies for innovative construction materials incorporating bacterial bioproduct
Call name:
P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect experimental - demonstrativ
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2019-0991
2020
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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); CEPROCIM S.A. (RO)
Affiliation:
Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO)
Project website:
https://icechim.ro/bioconstrmater; https://icechim.ro/bioconstrmater-en
Abstract:
The fabrication of materials from living organisms (bacteria, fungi, etc) could represent a significant domain of biotechnological investigation, with consequence in reducing the negative impact of concrete industry over environment. Microbial induced calcium carbonate precipitation can be incorporate into a technology with beneficial effects on remediation of cement fractures and cracks, improving the durability and reducing the costs with replacement of damaged construction materials.
The project scope is to obtain an innovative bioproduct, used to deliver bacteria to concrete matrix, in order to produce sustainable building materials with enhanced durability.
The degree of project novelty consists in the use of by-products from agro-industry as adjuvants to sustain the bacterial cells survival in mixtures for building materials.
The proposal starts at TRL2, by formulating the technology concept - to obtain an innovative bacterial bioproduct as bacterial cells formulated with agro-industrial by-products, and the application – by incorporating the bacterial bioproduct in mixtures for construction materials in order to improve their durability. The specific objectives envisaged: to optimize the bio precipitation of calcium carbonate at selected strain; to improve the bacterial cells survival in mixtures by adding agro-industrial by-products; to obtain the improvement of construction materials; to test and validate the material improvement on laboratory level, through elaborated technology.
The project is experimentally highly feasible due to the significant biotechnological expertise of the work group of coordinator (INCDCP-ICECHIM), specialized in the obtainment of microbial bioproducts, and partner experience (CEPROCIM SA) to prepare composite materials based on cement and environmentally friendly products from renewable raw materials. From scientific point of view, this approach represents an interdisciplinary connection between biotechnology and engineering.
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INNOVATIVE 3D PRINTED NANOCOMPOSITE CONSTRUCTIONS OBTAINED FROM MARINE RESOURCES (ALGINATE, SALECAN) AND NATURAL CLAY WITH SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS IN BONE REGENERATION - 3D_ALSAC
Call name:
P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect experimental - demonstrativ
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2019-4216
2020
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2022
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 POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO); GENETIC LAB S.R.L. (RO)
Affiliation:
Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO)
Project website:
https://www.icechim-pd.ro/en/syst_heter/sisteme_heterogene_3dalsac_en.html
Abstract:
The scope of 3D_ALSAC project is to develop and test demonstrative models for a new product and its associated technology, namely an efficient and improved printing formulation based on an innovative biomaterial, followed by the construction of a multifunctional 3D implant designed for bone tissue regeneration. Based on a solid foundation built from the theoretical and experimental results previously obtained by the partners of the Consortium, thus justifying TRL2, the objective of this project is to target TRL4, where an innovative 3D printed product based on biopolymer-clay nanocomposite will be developed, tested and validated. The concept of the 3D_ALSAC project resonates with the long-term vision of the research teams and especially that of the economic agent, of developing custom extracellular matrices for bone regeneration using the patient's stem cells. Thus, the 3D_ALSAC project opens new possibilities for collaboration with the economic environment in order to implement efficient and cost-effective solutions. The 3D_ALSAC project will lead to the evolution of the fields of materials science and regenerative medicine by repairing parts of the skeleton of the human body using innovative biomaterial based inks and 3D printing techniques and obtaining personalized implants, serving as the basis for new therapies used for bone tissue regeneration. The 3D_ALSAC project will closely monitor the improvement of the Romanian research performance internationally through an intensive and qualitative dissemination plan aimed at publishing at least 4 scientific papers in prestigious and open-access journals, with a cumulative impact factor greater than 15, at least 10 presentations at scientific events, 2 work-shops, 2 patent applications and, in addition, contributions to the development of 2 PhD/master/bachelor theses, according to the intellectual property agreement previously signed between the partners of the Consortium.
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Advanced nanoparticle-based materials with synergistic effect on neuronal oxidative stress and beta-amyloid fibrillation for preventive treatment in Alzheimer's disease
Call name:
P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect experimental - demonstrativ
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2019-4657
2020
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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://www.icechim-pd.ro/ro/syst_heter/sisteme_heterogene_nanonerves.html
Abstract:
This project aims to develop and to validate a new product and its technology with application in preventive treatment of Alzheimer's disease. This new product includes bioactive ingredients with effect on neuronal oxidative stress (curcumin) and beta-amyloid fibrillation (Ag and ZnO functionalized nanoparticles), and a nanocarrier (PEG-functionalized silica particles), that can act itself as a beta-amyloid fibrillation inhibitor. The main project novelty is related to: (i) study of the interaction of new formulations based on Ag or ZnO NPs and Curcumin encapsulated in functionalized silica NPs with beta amyloid fibrils and (ii) a sistematic and rational scientific approach to strike a balance between the effect of modifying the kinetics of amyloid beta fibril formation and the prevention of toxic effects (otherwise known) on neurons. Project objectives are: (i) to optimize product components and to improve their compatibility; (ii) to develop demonstration model, through components integration and (iii) to test and to validate the demonstration model, on laboratory conditions. Objectives are related to different TRLs: improved compatibility and optimal composition of new formulations based on Ag or ZnO NPs and Curcumin encapsulated in functionalized silica NPs (1st objective) allow properties analysis and improvement (TRL 3). Components integration (2nd objective) and product testing in laboratory conditions (3rd objective) permit technological development up to TRL 4.
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Separation, fractionation and isolation of biologically active natural substances from corn oil and other side streams
Call name:
P 3 - SP 3.6 - Premierea participării în Orizont 2020
PN-III-P3-3.6-H2020-2020-0024
2020
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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)
Affiliation:
Project website:
https://icechim.ro/project/premierea-participarii-la-orizont-2020/
Abstract:
The EXCornsEED project aims to exploit the convergence between science, chemistry, biology, engineering and biotechnology tools for the creation of new knowledge and innovative applications to develop and validate an integrated process of innovative and highly sustainable extraction, purification and concentration technologies to be applied to biorefineries side streams.
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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
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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); 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.
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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
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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); 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).
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Closing the bioeconomy value chains by manufacturing market demanded innovative bioproducts
Call name:
P 1 - SP 1.2 - Proiecte complexe realizate in consorții CDI
PN-III-P1-1.2-PCCDI-2017-0569
2018
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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 DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI" (RO); UNIVERSITATEA "DUNAREA DE JOS" (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU STIINTE BIOLOGICE (RO); UNIVERSITATEA AUREL VLAICU ARAD (RO)
Affiliation:
Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO)
Project website:
http://icechim-rezultate.ro/proiect.php?id=51&lang=ro
Abstract:
Agriculture and food industry in Romania generates large amounts of co/by-products, which are not used and turn into wastes, with negative impacts. The approach of the project PRO-SPER is to develop integrated processes, flexible and interconnected, to transform a number of agro-food by-products in bio-products, with market demand. This approach facilitates the achievement of project goals, complex-coordination and linking of the research organizations that are members of the Consortium, INCDCP-ICMPP, UDJ, ICECHIM, INCDSB and UAV, for improving their institutional performance in the field of nano-and bio-technologies of their application into bioeconomy.
The overall objective of the project PRO-SPER is to increase the impact of research and development activities and innovation of the RDI institutions, by developing and harnessing innovative technological solutions for bio-nano-processing of several by-products from the bioeconomy value chains, for recovering and/or formation of value-added components and their use in order to obtain products with high added value.
Expected results through the implementation of the project (21 new jobs, 23 national patent applications and international patent applications 6 EPO/WIPO; 10 technologies/new products resulting from the project, at a level of technological maturity to enable taking over by the operators, 5 services research and technological research services 10 cheques, 10 experiments cheques services
80 internship of young researchers from and within partner institutions, 50 visits for developing new techniques for working jointly in the Consortium, 30 training internships for new employees, 28scientific papers, 1 joint program CDI, in line with the development plan of institutional partners) have a significant impact on the capacity-building of the partners in the Consortium.
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Development of a demonstrator to produce next generation plant biostimulants based on root exudates
Call name:
P 3 - SP 3.2 - Proiecte ERA.NET - COFUND
COFUND-MANUNET III-DEMETRE
2018
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2020
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); CHEMI CERAMIC F SRL (RO); RODAX IMPEX S.R.L. (RO)
Affiliation:
Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO)
Project website:
http://icechim-rezultate.ro/proiect.php?id=47&lang=ro
Abstract:
Plant biostimulants are a new class of agricultural inputs, which increase nutrient uptake and nutrient use efficiency, improve plant tolerance to abiotic stress and enhance crop quality. The DEMETRE project aims to develop and to validate devices, tooling and equipment needed to (bio)manufacture a new product, from the (emerging) next generation of plant biostimulants. The proposed new plant biostimulants product is based on concentrated bioactive compounds from root exudates. The main innovation overcurrent state-of-the art is related to the new, flexible (bio)manufacturing method, which join two known products in a two-in-one synergic product. During its use, the proposed two-in-one product will fulfill two functions: as soil conditioner and as reservoir for the slow release of the selected bioactive compound(s). The needs addressed by the project DEMETRE are related to: (i) agricultural market requirements for new inputs, reducing the consumption and the environmental impact of agrochemicals while maintaining / increasing profitability; and (ii) societal requirements for a circular (bio)economy, wherein the loop is closed due to the valorization of agroindustrial byproducts. In the last years the interest of the economic agents and researchers for the development of new, more active plant biostimulants have been growing. Such active ingredients were proposed to be searched among exosignals, which regulate the plant – beneficial microbes interactions. Root exudates are a source of chemical signals shaping rhizosphere interactions, thus are a logical target to produce next generation plant biostimulant.
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Manufacturing of new analytical systems for toxin hazard assessment in diary industry
Call name:
P 3 - SP 3.2 - Proiecte ERA.NET
ERANET-MANUNET II -TOX-HAZ-ASSESS
2017
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2019
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); EPI-SISTEM S.R.L. (RO)
Affiliation:
Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO)
Project website:
http://tox-haz-assess.ro/
Abstract:
Project aims to develop a new manufacturing method for an analytical system, based on an innovative combined surface-plasmon resonance - electrochemical platform integrated into an on-line flow analysis configuration. The project is co-ordinated by ICECHIM, the biggest R&D institute in chemistry field from Romania. Partners are DropSens, a very successful SME from Asturias, Spain and Epi Sistem, an ambitious SME from Romania. Partners’ expertise, capabilities and market share complete each other in a synergic way, due to the research subject complexity and interdisciplinarity: from immunoassay concept to flow immunoanalyzer design and optimisation; from manufacturing of devices to final integration of the analytical system for toxin hazard assessment in dairy industry.
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A next generation plant biostimulants product
Call name:
P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect experimental - demonstrativ
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2016-0253
2017
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2018
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); CHEMI CERAMIC F SRL (RO)
Affiliation:
Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO)
Project website:
http://icechim-rezultate.ro/proiect.php?id=33
Abstract:
This project aims to develop and to validate a new product, from the (emerging) next generation of plant biostimulants. This new product includes concentrated active ingredients, from a new bio-resource, and a carrier, acting itself as a plant biostimulants. Plant biostimulants assure sustainable intensification of agricultural production, in face of major challenges. The main project novelty is related to: (i) the active ingredient concentration process, from a new bio-resource, assisted by a new electrochemical technique, for peroxynitrite determination and (ii) the formulation process, wherein a carrier with biostimulants characteristics is used. The existing category of non-microbial plant biostimulants are extracts of organic fertilizers / organic amendments, traditionally used in agriculture. Organic non-microbial plant biostimulants shall contain “carbon of solely animal or plant origin” (COM (2016) 157), thus the next generation of more active and more efficient plant biostimulants will be concentrated bioactives from the present / existing extracts. Project NEXUS objectives are: (i) to optimize product components and to improve compatibility; (ii) to develop demonstration model, through components integration and (iii) to test and to validate demonstration model, on laboratory conditions. Objectives are related to different TRL. Improved compatibility and optimal composition of microalgae extract (1st objective) allow critical function and/or characteristic analysis and improvement (TRL 3). Components integration (2nd objective) and product testing in laboratory conditions (3rd objective) permit technological development till TRL 4. The project work plan is divided into 6 activities (Work Packages): WP1 Humic acids loaded macroporous ceramics; WP2 Optimized microalgae concentrated extract; WP3 Concentrated bioactives inclusion into humic acids – porous ceramic; WP4 Bioassay of biostimulant activities; WP5 Dissemination and exploitation; WP6 Management.
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Conversion of phytogenic silica reach food industry by-products into value-added products
Call name:
P 3 - SP 3.2 - Proiecte ERA.NET
ERA IB2 ERANET-ERA-IB-15-129-Convert-Si
2016
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2018
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 DE STIINTE AGRONOMICE SI MEDICINA VETERINARA (RO); LABORATOARELE MEDICA S.R.L. (RO)
Affiliation:
Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO)
Project website:
http://icechim-rezultate.ro/proiect.php?id=48&lang=ro
Abstract:
Convert-Si project aims to develop optimized processes for a total conversion of industrial plants by-products into value-added products. Main innovative contribution is related to the introduction of a (pre)treatment step based on new microbial products: non-catalytic small proteins from cerato-platanin family (CP), which weaken (ligno)cellulose structure, metabolites from silicon solubilizing microorganisms (SiM) and super-active ligno-cellulolytic enzymes Convert-all project integrated approach is intended to close a biomimetic industrial symbiosis. The by-products of one conversion process represent raw material for other conversion steps. Convert-Si proposed cascade process is applied to two value-added chains: cereal husks and/or bran, fruit/grape pomace. From these the following ingredients are recovered: anti-oxidant polyphenols and/or feruloylated oligosaccharides, useful for new cosmetics and dietary supplement products; essential oil terpenes and (brassino)steroids, trapped and/or bounded by/to lignocellulose network, with plant growth stimulating and/or insects repellent activities; biosilica (BSi); fermentable carbohydrates, recalcitrant lignin. BSi, fermentable carbohydrates and recalcitrant lignin are converted into mesoporous silica nanoparticles, value added fermented food / feed (probiotics) supplements and, respectively, substrate for plant biostimulants formulation. Mesoporous silica nanoparticles are used for the “ smart”, controlled released formulation of the recovered polyphenols, essential oils, and (brassino)steroids. Recalcitrant lignin, together with the biomass of CP producing microorganisms and, respectively, SiM will be used for the production of a complex plant biostimulant. Safety and efficacy of biosilica nano-particles and “smart” formulated phytoextracts will be tested by state of the art high through-output cell assay.
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Development and optimization of the manufacturing tehnology for porous ceramics used in horticulture
Call name:
P 2 - SP 2.1 - Transfer de cunoaștere la agentul economic „Bridge Grant”
PN-III-P2-2.1-BG-2016-0157
2016
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2018
Role in this project:
Coordinating institution:
UNIVERSITATEA BABES BOLYAI
Project partners:
UNIVERSITATEA BABES BOLYAI (RO); Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO); CHEMI CERAMIC F SRL (RO)
Affiliation:
Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO)
Project website:
http://www.ceram-f.ro
Abstract:
Porous ceramic granules are one of the most efficient products used in soil conditioning. Soil conditioning products based on porous ceramic determine: an optimal maintenance of the air, water and nutrients in the area of radicular system, it reduce the compaction, improve the drainage and soil structure. Due to these characteristics, porous ceramics determine a stimulation of the growth of plants radicular system, it improve the resistance to the water stress and a greater resistance to the stepping and detachment. Those are ideal for sports fields and green spaces. A product accessible for the soils conditioning / substrates of growth is important not only for horticulture intended for recreational use but also for the production of the vegetables and flowers seedlings or for vegetables cultivation in protected areas.
The purpose of this project is to increase the performance and competitiveness of the economic agent (Chemi Ceramic F Srl Sfantu Gheorghe), using the existing expertise of the public organizations partners in this project (UBB and INCDCP - ICECHIM) for the development and optimization of the modern technology of macroporous ceramics production, in order to obtain products with increased nutrient load and a significant biostimulant effect due to gradual release of soluble silicon.
The successful implementation of the project will have a significant impact on increasing the performance and competitiveness of economic operators and farmers users. The project will provide a framework for strengthening the practical training of M.s. and Ph.D. students from the science and engineering environment areas, contributing to the development of the involved researchers entrepreneurial skills. The project will increase the cooperation between UBB, INCDCP-ICECHIM and economic agent. The cooperation will continue even after the project ends.
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Novel anti-corrosion and anti-icing ZnO nanostructured materials obtained by ecofriendly methods – NOCORIC
Call name:
P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect experimental - demonstrativ
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2016-1332
2017
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2018
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 BUCURESTI (RO)
Affiliation:
Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO)
Project website:
http://www.icechim-pd.ro/ro/syst_heter/sisteme_heterogene_nocoric.html
Abstract:
NOCORIC project consists in designing of new nanostructured organic-inorganic hybrid materials for coating of metallic surfaces (e.g. zinc, aluminium, copper). Techniques used in this project for the synthesis of coatings for metallic substrates, are the sol-gel process and the ecofriendly synthesis - supercritical fluids. These technologies will not affect the quality of the environment, thus are included in the category “ecological and high tech”. The project aims to identify the success factors and the difficulties in obtaining of coatings on metals with protection against corrosion and anti-icing, and their influence on economic activities. The approach is original, combining the production of coatings from zinc oxide type materials and organic-inorganic hybrids with physical properties of surfaces. Depending on the stability of the dispersions obtained from the sol-gel process, silica precursors with various functionalities will be used. Both the Coordinator (ICECHIM) and Partner 1 (UB) have experience and results in synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles through sol-gel process and characterization of nanoparticles morphology. Another novelty is corroboration of sol-gel synthesis (easy composition control, film homogeneity, low cost, facile fabrication) with supercritical fluid method, which tends to be closer with “green chemistry”. Currently, this „eco-friendly” method is not investigated enough for zinc oxide materials and organic-inorganic hybrids. Partner 1(UB) has experience in synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles through ecofriendly supercritical fluids synthesis. Nanostructured materials characterization will be realized to assess the hydrophobic and morphological characteristics: dynamic light scattering, environmental scanning and transmission electron microscopy, FT-IR spectroscopy, contact angle measurements etc. The corrosion resistance of obtained hybrid films deposited onto metal substrates will be studied by a third partner.
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MULTIFUNCTIONAL AND INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS FOR SAFE AND BIOENHANCED FUNCTIONAL FOOD FROM NEWLY CULTIVATED PLANTS IN ROMANIA
Call name:
Joint Applied Research Projects - PCCA 2013 - call
PN-II-PT-PCCA-2013-4-0995
2014
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2017
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 PENTRU STIINTE BIOLOGICE (RO); HOFIGAL EXPORT IMPORT SA (RO); CHEMI CERAMIC F SRL (RO)
Affiliation:
Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO)
Project website:
http://produse.multifunctionale.icechim.ro
Abstract:
Thematic area of the project proposal is in the field of functional foods destinated to maintain human health in concordance with research theme 5.1.6. Functional foods to maintain human health and prevent diseases, Domain 5. Agriculture, food safety and security.
The general project objective is to develop multifunctional and innovative products for protection of nutraceutical plants newly introduced in Romania (Momordica charantia and Passiflora incarnata) and to stimulate concomitantly formation of biologically-active compounds in these plants, at stable levels and with reproducible biological effects. The specific innovative project objectives are: 1. development of multifunctional for treatments of soil and in vegetation, based on: (a) consortia of Trichoderma strains; (b) porous ceramics with high bioavailability of silica; (c) essential oils included in mesoporous silica; 2. Testing products, developing methods of application and integrating them with the sustainable cultural technology of nutraceutical plants; 3. characterization of functional foods through in vitro alternative tests on human cell cultures and highlighting the biological role of silica forms accumulated in treated plants in animal cells; 4. results exploitation by protection of intellectual innovative solutions after techno-economical analysis and opportunities of results exploitation.
Products based on consortia of Trichoderma strains and essential oils have multiple actions as: plant protection agents towards biotic stresses (phytopathogens, pests), elicitors of plant defence response, limiting agents for the negative effects of ethylene on roots and growth promotor of plant nutrition, mainly with nitrogen.
Porous ceramics containing silicaxerogel, applied as soil treatment, work as a matrix for controlled release of nutrients with high bioavailability and have role to compensate losses of plant metabolic energy due to the synthesis of secondary metabolites and to supply orthosilicates with high bioavailability.
Silicon with high bioavailability supplies also mesoporous silica as a carrying for controlled release of essential oils. The silicon’s role as an important element for plants is to activate and balance - concomitantly and non-antagonistically – the different ways of plant defence system and of stress hormones biosynthesis (salicylic acid, jasmonic acid and ethylene/abscisic acid) in plant pathosystems.
This project proposes for the first time to study interaction of silicon, Trichoderma and essential oils treatments, protection agents with multiple roles, which activates simultaneously plant defence response. It is the first proposal aiming the development of some products with applicability directly into practice, in which silicon is controlled released from supports, having concomitantly the functional role as a matrix, from which nutrients and volatile oils are smart-delivered, in this why pointing out the possibility of practical use of silicon in order to balance the main signalling pathways in plant defence response, integrated with elicitors for obtaining high productions with raised phytonutrients level.
The highlight of silicon’s role in animal and plant organisms (having into account the unity in diversity of the life world), the (meso)porous silica forms as a support for controlled release of some active ingredients and of bioavailable silicon, compatibility of the Trichoderma consortia with the other products for the directed activation of plant resistance, will be the coagulation axis of this trans-disciplinary approach, revealing - also - the existence of synergies between partners in the frame of MAIA Project.
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DEVELOPMENT OF MULTIPLE AND SELECTIVE SENSOR FOR DETECTION OF REPRESENTATIVES EXPLOSIVES
Call name:
Joint Applied Research Projects - PCCA 2013 - call
PN-II-PT-PCCA-2013-4-0474
2014
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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 (RO); Academia Tehnica Militara (RO); Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO); MIRA TELECOM S.R.L. (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE- DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD (RO)
Affiliation:
Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO)
Project website:
http://sensorex.incemc.ro/
Abstract:
Globalization of terrorism became a reality that can not be disputed, a threat to national and international security and, thus, a phenomenon under the responsibility of the entire international community. Terrorist threat, theatres of operations with explosive traps everywhere, with the possibility of using biological weapons of various viruses, drugs, etc are a constant threat to the civilian population, unwittingly victim of varied interests. It is an ongoing concern of many laboratories in the world to detect traces of explosives in the atmosphere, in order to minimize the risks arising from them. To avoid or prevent serious incidents that could endanger people's lives, EU adopted new security rules. These rules apply to security checkpoints at airports, the senior public institutions, in the cultural and artistic events with massive participation, etc. However, there are situations in which all efforts to prevent terrorist acts are not sufficiently effective, creating holes that are exploited by potential attackers. Therefore, rapid detection of explosive compounds is of great interest given the need to prevent any human casualties and material damages caused by their use in different ways and for destructive purposes. The principle SENSOREX will bring an additional performance in the field of detection devices for dangerous substances with the low response time, high specificity, greater functionality and last but not least a low production price. Practical relevance of the project subject is to develop innovative products and manufacturing processes that underlie the development of sensitive, selective, reliable and low cost sensors detection of explosives. Appearance is very important from the perspective of efficient procedures for prevention of terrorism threats by using them in areas where existing equipment besides being very expensive, are almost impossible to use due to ergonomic aspects, reducing processing time suspicious persons and packages various strategic points and last but not least reduce additional costs. The main objective of SENSOREX project is to develop through this national partnership, a sensor with high sensitivity detection of explosives traces . Implementation status of this sensitive platform will be a sensor – demonstrator model tested and calibrated with low response time, high sensitivity and specificity, easy to use and interpreted by a non-specialist user and not least a low cost. Progresses that SENSOREX project brings through its results are: innovative methodologies for obtaining titanium dioxide films and molecularly imprinted polymers; creating scientific premises for serial production of a device with high sensitivity to reduce the most important barriers to personal and group security; final product of the project, sensor – demonstrator model, by its future implementation in production strategy of the private company, partner in this project, it will cover a hole on external and internal market of the profile products.
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ECOLOGICAL PRODUCTS BASED ON DIATOMACEOUS EARTH AND ESSENTIAL OILS FOR THE RESIDUES AND CONTAMINANTS REDUCTION FROM THE FOOD CHAIN
Call name:
Joint Applied Research Projects - PCCA 2013 - call
PN-II-PT-PCCA-2013-4-0425
2014
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2017
Role in this project:
Coordinating institution:
INSTITUTUL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU PROTECTIA PLANTELOR
Project partners:
INSTITUTUL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU PROTECTIA PLANTELOR (RO); Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO); INSTITUTUL GEOLOGIC AL ROMANIEI (RO); AGROTEHNIC S.R.L. (RO)
Affiliation:
Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO)
Project website:
http://www.pediol.ro
Abstract:
Diminution of residues and contaminants from the whole food chain is a great challenge for the world developed society. One of the most dangerous risk factors is represented by the agricultural insect pests and fungal diseases which destroy the crop plants in the field and post harvested yield in storage, generating huge economical losses every year. Mycotoxins produced by pathogenic fungi in cereal crops are transferred from field to storage, in feed, animal bodies and finally in food products obtained from these, such as eggs, milk and meat, producing human health disorders. Chemical means (insecticidal fungicidal products and storage fumigants)from risk management programs implemented in agricultural practice to reduce storage insect populations and mycotoxins transfer from storage to animal diet were not able to completely destroy pests or mycotoxigenic fungi, nor in field or storage. Technical solution proposed by the project is an innovative approach of treatment in the sequence of food chain from storage to animal body grown in farm, with ecological products obtained from bioactive diatomaceous earth and essential oils from renewable vegetal sources with insecto-fungicidal properties. Project consortium consists of three complementary Research and Development Institutions covering the multidisciplinary thematic domain of the project (mineralogy, plant protection and chemistry of bioresources for bioproducts obtanation) and an agrotechnical farm as a small enterprise and co-financier. Experienced research specialists of the implementation team of the project will select the best bioactive diatomaceous earth from Romanian local deposits, the most efficacy natural principles from essential oils and the best recipes to obtain modern formulations of ecological products (encapsulated slow release granules and tablets). To attain such ambitious objectives, the mineralogists from RGI will collect, identify, characterize and select the most appropriate mineral constituent for the ecological formulations and the NIRDCP Partner will develop laboratory technologies for obtaining vegetal bioactive principles and formulation of original ecological products for grain storage treatment and veterinary feed supplement to be patented and transferred for a larger scale micropilot production. Raw materials, intermediates and final products will be subject to biological screening for selection of the most effective against insects and mycotoxigenic fungi infesting stored grains, in controlled conditions by RDIPP and in production conditions of storage by the farm Agrotehnic. Patented procedure of use and a new guide of good practices in the management of contamination risk in storehouses will be provided. The mycotoxin contamination and the diminution degree of the mycotoxin concentration on stored grains as an effect of the treatment with the ecological product will be quantified by chromatographic, biochemical or electrochemical methods. For antimycotoxin antidote efficacy of veterinary feed supplements, an accredited institution for biological evaluation services on model animals will be subcontracted. Project results which are not object of intellectual or industrial property rights will be disseminated on a wide scale at national and international scientific events. Agrotehnic farm has a great potential for cereal production and proper grain storage, a guaranty for the implementation of the project results and good perspective for agro-technological development, with interest and excellent chances to gain a better position on the national and international market with new agro-veterinary products, cheaper, easy available for farmers, rapidly biodegradable, non-toxic for mammalians, eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic insecticides and fungicides.
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Higher Valorisation of Vegetal By-Products and Wastes to Support Sustainable Use of Natural Resources
Call name:
Joint Applied Research Projects - PCCA 2013 - call
PN-II-PT-PCCA-2013-4-0361
2014
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2017
Role in this project:
Coordinating institution:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU STIINTE BIOLOGICE
Project partners:
INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU STIINTE BIOLOGICE (RO); UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI (RO); CENTRUL DE CERCETARE SI PRELUCRARE A PLANTELOR MEDICINALE PLANTAVOREL SA (RO); COSFEL ACTUAL S.R.L. (RO)
Affiliation:
UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI (RO)
Project website:
http://www.incdsb.ro/p/HIVEGRES/index_ro.html
Abstract:
The project Higher Valorisation of Vegetal By-Products and Wastes to Support Sustainable Use of Natural Resources - HIVEGRES- proposes, in general terms, new technologies able to improve the natural resources use (wastes and by-products) and to increase the efficiency of bio-products formulation in terms of process control and formulation technology. The project frames in the general field of Industrial Green Technology aiming to acquire, by safe methods, an enhanced content of high quality natural nutraceutics to be used as supplements and additives in obtaining efficient functional phyto-products.
HIVEGRES project aims to provide industrial innovative solutions (sustained by a strong scientific basis) to cover the industrial activities which are supporting the base for launching new healthy products, conforming to EU regulations and claims, with lower processing and production costs while enhancing the natural resources sustainable use; the project is focusing mainly on the phyto-pharmaceutical products sector.
In the frame of present project the practical addressed issues are:
1) Improved, sustainable use of natural resources by recycling vegetal wastes and by-products, improving the production yields and, consequently saving material from disposal while improving the whole process
2) Introducing new tools to control and monitor the production process and to assess the products quality: nano-sized biosensors array and flow injection analysis (FIA) methods and device
3) To create new opportunities for functional phyto-products diversification and opening new prospects in the market segment for the involved Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
To achieve the main goals of the project within the proposed 24 months project, the following main active principles are envisaged: the most efficient xanthophylls (Lutein and Zeaxanthin), carotenoids and anthocyanins from vegetal by-products, respectively wastes. For each active principle a specific vegetal source will be addressed, accordingly to the existing by-products and wastes and to the expected content of compounds occurring in each source.
Targeted vegetal materials are: by-products resulted from Vaccinium vitis-idaea, (cowberry), Myrtilli fructus and leaves (bilberry), Cynosbati fructus and leaves (rosehip), Hippopheas fructus (sea-buckthorns) and leaves (wild and cultivated in Romania, mainly Northern part) and vegetables wastes resulted from cultivars (all over the country) of tomatoes, carrots and egg plants.
Two important innovative approaches are proposed by HIVEGRES: in the products quality control (raw material and final products) by introducing nano-sized sensors able to provide information which comply to EU claims, and in natural resources processing technology, by proposing an improved extraction technology able to lead to higher extraction yield of active principles.
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Complex management of plant residues on conservative agricultural systems
Call name:
Joint Applied Research Projects - PCCA 2013 - call
PN-II-PT-PCCA-2013-4-0846
2014
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2017
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 SAPIENTIA (RO); CORAX-BIONER CEU S.A. (RO); TESO SPEC SRL (RO); INSTITUTUL NAŢIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE AGRICOLĂ-FUNDULEA (RO)
Affiliation:
Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO)
Project website:
http://www.proiect-ceres.ro
Abstract:
The project proposes solutions to some of the issues which represent barriers for the current stage of conservation agriculture (CA) development. CA systems provide more environmental services compared to the traditional ones, based on intensive soil cultivation, and reduce the necessary inputs for the same level of yield. However, the CA systems have also negative impacts: development of soil borne plant pathogen agents, weed infestation, reduced availability of the nutrients, less aerated structure on heavy soil, lower soil temperature and delaying on the initial development of the cultivated plants.
Many of these adverse impacts of CA systems are determined by the presence of large amounts of plant residues on topsoil. Project aim to compensate these negative effects of CA systems, through the development of a management system of plant residues, which should assure their controlled decomposition, promoting plant beneficial microbiome and enhancing weed control. Plant beneficial microbiome will act as antagonist toward plant pathogens, will stimulate development of cultivated plant in the early stages and will increase nutrients bioavailability. A better placement of plant residues and their increased mechanical resistance will improve weed management, in a manner complementary to that of beneficial plants microbiome.
The specific objectives of the project are:
(i) development of the new inputs (including (a) selected multifunctional microbial consortia, with complex activities (MCA): antagonist to plant pathogens and/or specifically deleterious to weeds, with plant and/or beneficial soil biota development promoting activities, resulted mainly from their ability to actively colonize and decompose crop residues, releasing a significant amount of active compounds and nutrients; (b) new bioproducts, based on MCA consortia; (c) new, bioenhanced organic amendments (BOA), resulted from plant materials (mushroom spent substrate, winter cover crop mulch), colonized by MCA and reinforced by a tackifier, hydrogelifying anionic polyacrylamide; (d) new synthetic strigolactones analogs) and cultivation practices;
(ii) testing of the new inputs and cultivation practices and integration of these into a conservation agricultural system;
(iii) dissemination and exploitation of the new inputs and cultivation practices and of their integrated utilization into conservation agriculture.
In order to reach project objective was created a consortium which include: two National RD Institutes (INCDCP-ICECHIM, INCDA Fundulea), one university (Sapientia – FSUS) and two innovative SMEs (Corax Bioner CEU şi Teso Spec). ICECHIM and FSUS will co-operate for selection MCA consortia. For the development of new MCA bioproducts, CORAX will perform biosynthesis of the more resistant forms of microbes to formulation and will develop formulations where they have more expertise, micro-encapsulated proteobacteria. ICECHIM will focus on the innovative effervescent tablet and (micro)beads. Teso Spec will use their experience for synthesis of strigolactones analogs and on tailoring polyacrylamide for the enhancement of winter cover crop mulch. These new inputs are complementary to the microbial bioproducts developed by ICECHIM, FSUS and/or Corax. Strigolactones analogs will improve the management of beneficial plant microbiome proposed by this project. Screening of the biomimetic strigolactones will be done with the support of ICECHIM and INCDA. Tailored polyacrylamide will be used to increase survival of microbes applied on plant residues and to enhance the mechanical strength of the mulch. Agricultural practices development, testing new inputs on CA systems and their integration will be done by INCDA Fundulea, on their experimental platform for conservation farming management.
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Innovative solutions to increase energy efficiency of buildings and industrial equipments by using composite thermal insulating biodegradable materials
Call name:
Joint Applied Research Projects - PCCA 2013 - call
PN-II-PT-PCCA-2013-4-1709
2014
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2017
Role in this project:
Key expert
Coordinating institution:
UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI
Project partners:
UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO); Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO); CEPROCIM S.A. (RO)
Affiliation:
Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO)
Project website:
http://www.ir.ro/biotherm
Abstract:
The BIO-THERM project proposal refers to environmentally friendly products obtained from renewable raw materials, intended for insulating industrial buildings and equipment. The products submitted to be created by the project are biodegradable, with a high useful life and a low risk of bio-deterioration and fire. The project’s theme complies with Research theme 3.1.2, Environmentally friendly products (green chemistry), Research Direction 3.1, Means and mechanisms for reducing environmental pollution, Area 3, Environment.
The project’s overall goal is to obtain new biodegradable thermal insulating composite materials and their innovative use in order to increase the thermal efficiency of industrial buildings and equipment. The project’s specific goals are:
(i) The selection of fungus and bacteria groupings that efficiently form spongy structures from a mixture of lignocellulose, plastic and mineral materials;
(ii) The creation of inoculating bio-products for the fabrication of biodegradable thermal insulating composite materials;
(iii) Developing specific thermal insulating material forming procedures;
(iv) Determining the new materials’ characteristics;
(v) Setting the optimum usage methods for the thermal insulation of industrial buildings and equipment;
(vi) The intellectual protection of the innovative solutions;
(vii) The technical and economic and eco-efficiency analyses of the new biodegradable thermal insulating composite materials;
(viii) The wide-scale dissemination of the results obtained within the project
The project develops existing solutions for obtaining thermal insulating materials from spongy structures formed by fungi grown on lignocellulose waste, via contributions that reduce the disadvantages of the known solutions.
The goal of introducing thermal resistant recycled plastic materials (ex. polypropylene) is to reduce the bio-deterioration potential (by limiting the biocomposite’s bio-degradation speed) and to increase the mechanical strength by creating a framework of improved resistance.
Co-cultivating fungi with bacteria that stimulates their growth and forms biofilms on the plastic materials in the mixture aims to reduce the material fabrication time (and to increase the direct economic efficiency) and to achieve compatibility between the hydrophobic (recycled plastic materials) and hydrophilic (lignocellulose material) components.
The absorbing mineral materials (for ex.. kieselgur or zeolies) reduce water activity in the substrate (drying in the final fabrication stage), limiting the bio-deterioration potential, providing the required micro-elements to accelerate the growth of microorganisms in the cultivation stage and reducing the risk of fire.
Using the granular bio-preparation with fungus and bacteria spores allows the material to be fabricated in various shapes, by growing it into molds specially formed for the desired applications, by controlled development on the surfaces it was sprayed along with the growth substrate mixture, by directed in situ cultivation to fill cavities. Directed in situ cultivation provides the ability to repair the thermal insulating materials created using this process, increases its useful life and eco-efficiency.
The final drying of the resulting process down to less than 10% material humidity is meant to deactivate the microorganisms and to provide the thermal and physical characteristics needed for the intended uses.
By varying the lignocellulose and plastic material mixture composition, as well as using different microorganism groupings (fungi forming the spongy mycelium and bacteria that stimulate fungal growth and make the substrate compatible), materials with different properties, for various uses, may be obtained.
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Peroxynitrite: Relevance for Food Safety and Novel Electrochemical Detection
Call name:
Exploratory Research Projects - PCE-2011 call
PN-II-ID-PCE-2011-3-1076
2011
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2016
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)
Affiliation:
Project website:
http://peroxynitrite.icechim.ro/
Abstract:
Considering this toxicity potential of peroxynitrite formation in meat with impact for food safety, it is proposed herein to develop advanced tools to quantify the presence of peroxynitrite in food: meat, in real-time in situ. While there are several detection methodsavailable for peroxynitrite (e.g. oxidation of fluorescent probes, EPR spectroscopy, probe nitration, chemiluminescence, immun-histochemistry) these tend to be more elaborate and difficult to apply for real-time quantification, due to their inherent complexity. The electrochemical detection of peroxynitrite would be a simpler and more convenient technique.
Based on initial results and specific knowhow, the team final goals are to develop electrochemical ONOO- sensitive in situ methods, based on new/improved (metalloporphyrins and conjugated polymers) nanocomposies, for detection its dynamics in foods such as meat-fish tissue and use the results to better understand ONOO− implications for food quality and safety. Once perfected as analytical tools, the peroxynitrite microprobes could be studied for possible use in pharmacology and toxicology.
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Honey bee nutraceutical supplement, for activation of defense and detoxification systems
Call name:
Cecuri de Inovare 2013
PN-II-IN-CI-2013-1-0107
2013
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2014
Role in this project:
Coordinating institution:
Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti
Project partners:
TESO SPEC SRL (RO); 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:
Abstract:
Obiective: (i) Dezvoltarea unui supliment nutraceutic pentru albine, destinat activării sistemelor de apărare şi detoxifiere; (ii) Experimentarea compoziţiilor pe sisteme model şi determinarea capacităţii de inducere a citocrom P450 monooxigenazelor, implicate în detoxifiere, şi a peptidelor antimicrobiene; (iii) Caracterizarea analitică a compoziţiilor şi introducerea lor în fabricaţie; (iv) Protejarea drepturilor de proprietate intelectuală prin depunerea de cereri de brevet la OSIM şi la EPO/WIPO.
Descrierea serviciului de cercetare-dezvoltare. Activităţile CD vor avea ca scop dezvoltarea unei compoziţii inovative optimizate pe bază de: polifenoli care activează sistemul de detoxifiere şi apărare din albine; complecşi de cupru care sinergizează inducerea sistemelor de detoxifiere şi care blochează selectiv respiraţia acarienilor paraziţi; potenţiatori ai percepţiei feromonilor utilizaţi de albine pentru co-ordonarea sistemului de apărare care au şi efect anti-microbian. Se vor realiza şi servicii de caracterizare a compoziţiilor rezultate. Va fi acordată asistenţă pentru introducerea în fabricaţie a produsului şi protejarea drepturilor de proprietate intelectuală, la nivel naţional şi internaţional.
Necesitate. Sistemele de detoxifiere şi apărare din albine sunt induse preponderent de către compuşii polifenolici specifici peretului celular al polenului (Mao et al., 2013, PNAS, 110:8842-8846), fiind mult mai puţin induse de acaridele folosite pentru combaterea Varroa sau de către alţi poluanţi / contaminanţi xenobiotici. Hrana de substituţie larg utilizată pentru hrănirea albinelor, pe bază de zahăr şi/sau sirop de fructoză-glucoză, nu conţine astfel de compuşi nutraceutici care să susţină albinele în lupta împotriva paraziţilor, patogenilor şi poluanţilor xenobiotici. Este deci necesară realizarea unui supliment nutraceutic care să faciliteze activarea sistemelor de apărare şi de detoxifiere, atât la nivelul fiecărui individ, cât şi la nivelul întregii colonii.
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Complex exploitation of aromatic plant by sequential extraction assited by ultrasounds and microwaves and susequent processing of extracted material
Call name:
Cecuri de Inovare 2013
PN-II-IN-CI-2013-1-0049
2013
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2014
Role in this project:
Key expert
Coordinating institution:
Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti
Project partners:
PRIMOSAL S.R.L. (RO); 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:
Abstract:
Obiective: (i) Dezvoltarea procedeului de valorificare complexă a plantelor aromatice prin extracţie secvenţială; (ii) Caracterizarea produselor rezultate prin aplicarea procedeului; (iii) Protejarea drepturilor de proprietate intelectuală prin depunerea unei cereri de brevet la OSIM şi la EPO/WIPO.
Descrierea serviciului. Activităţile CD vor avea ca scop dezvoltarea unui procedeu de: (i) recuperare a pectinei, hemicelulozelor şi/sau a micro/nano-celulozei din materialul vegetal prin destructurarea matricei extracelulare vegetale cu lichide ionice şi ultra-sunete; (ii) optimizarea extracţiei secvenţiale a principiilor active expuse prin destructurarea matricei extracelulare, hidrofobe (uleiuri esenţiale) şi hidrofile (polifenoli), prin folosirea de micro-unde şi/sau ultasunete; prelucrarea hidro-termală, asistată de micro-unde, a lignocelulozei recalcitrante la (bio)cărbune. Se vor realiza şi servicii analitice de caracterizare a produselor rezultate din diferite etape. Va fi acordată asistenţă pentru protejarea drepturilor de proprietate intelectuală, la nivel naţional şi internaţional.
Necesitate. Prin procedeele uzuale se extrag specific din plantele aromatice fie fracţiile hidrofobe (uleiuri esenţiale), fie cele hidrofile (de ex. polifenolii anti-oxidanţi). Procedeele clasice implică consumuri energetice ridicate şi/sau de solvenţi organici. Noile procedee, ca de ex. extracţia cu fluide supercritice sau extracţia prin detentă controlată, extrag selectiv numai o categorie de principii active. Plantele aromatice conţin însă deseori compuşi activi din ambele categorii, fiind deci necesară dezvoltarea unor procedee de extracţie secvenţială, prin care să se recupereze toţi compuşii de interes, într-un timp cât mai scurt, cu randamente ridicate şi consumuri reduse de solvenţi şi energie. Pentru creşterea profitabilităţii este necesar şi un procedeu complementar, prin care din materialul vegetal să se recupereze şi alte bio-produse cu valoarea adăugată mare.
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Cascade process for superior exploitation of vinasse
Call name:
Cecuri de Inovare 2013
PN-II-IN-CI-2013-1-0028
2013
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2014
Role in this project:
Coordinating institution:
Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti
Project partners:
TRANSPROIECT ORGANIC SRL (RO); 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:
Abstract:
Obiective: (i) Dezvoltarea unui procedeu în cascadă pentru obţinerea din vinasă de furaje concentrate pentru peşti şi de fertiriganţi; (ii) Caracterizarea produselor rezultate prin utilizarea procedeului de valorificare a vinasei; (iii) Precizarea condiţiilor tehnologice necesare pentru ridicarea la scară a procedeului; (iv) Protejarea drepturilor de proprietate intelectuală prin depunerea unor cereri de brevet OSIM şi EPO/WIPO.
Descrierea serviciului. Va fi dezvoltat un procedeu în cascadă de: (i) separare avansată a drojdiei din vinasă, prin electro-floculare, nano-filtrare tangenţială pe suporturi ceramice şi presare, şi peletizarea ei împreună cu făinuri vegetale, pentru producerea de furaje concentrate pentru peşti; (ii) stabilizare a supernatantului prin tratament fotocatalitic şi adăugare de bio-cărbune şi acid fosforic, pentru obţinerea de fertiriganţi. Vor fi realizate servicii analitice de caracterizare a produselor rezultate. Se vor preciza condiţiile necesare pentru ridicare la scară a procedeului. Se va acorda asistenţă pentru protejarea drepturilor de proprietate intelectuală (referitoare la etapele procedeului şi caracteristicile lor inovative), la nivel naţional şi internaţional.
Necesitate. Vinasa este un sub-produs de la fabricarea (bio)etanolului din melasă – 9 hl vinasă la 1 hl (bio)etanol. Vinasa este foarte instabilă microbiologic datorită drojdiei de fermentaţie inactivate prin distilare, iar epurarea ei este înalt consumatoare de apă (minimum 5 m3 pentru fiecare m3 de vinasă) şi de energie pentru aerare. Procedeele uzuale de stabilizare prin evaporarea apei sunt energofage, necesită echipamente scumpe şi cresc conţinutul de compuşi melanoidici potenţial toxici. Sunt necesare procedee a căror aplicare industrială să nu necesite consumuri mari de energie şi costuri investiţionale mari, prin care să se valorifice superior componentele cu valoare biologică mare din vinasă, cu realizarea unor produse cu potenţial de piaţă ridicat.
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Ingrăşăminte complexe cu spori de endo-micoriză şi biostimulanţi ai simbiozelor micorizale
Call name:
Cecuri de Inovare - 2012
PN-II-IN-CI-2012-1-0211
2012
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2013
Role in this project:
Coordinating institution:
INSTITUTUL NAŢIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU CHIMIE ŞI PETROCHIMIE
Project partners:
SC EURO BIO SRL (RO); INSTITUTUL NAŢIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU CHIMIE ŞI PETROCHIMIE (RO)
Affiliation:
INSTITUTUL NAŢIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU CHIMIE ŞI PETROCHIMIE (RO)
Project website:
Abstract:
Necesitate: Biopreparatele biofertilizante cu spori de micoriză sunt din ce în ce mai folosite în horticultură pentru că simbiozele (endo)micorizale au efecte benefice asupra plantelor (îmbunătăţirea nutriţiei, creşterea rezistenţei plantelor la stresurile abiotice şi biotice) şi asupra structurii solului. Reproductibilitatea acţiunii biologice este însă redusă, datorită influenţei condiţiilor de mediu. Pentru asigurarea unei eficacităţi ridicate şi reproductibile este necesară complexarea sporilor de micoriză din biopreparate cu tulpini selectate de microorganisme din sol, care stimulează formarea simbiozelor micorizale şi acţionează ca un tampon al condiţiilor de mediu variabile.
Descrierea serviciului de cercetare-dezvoltare: Vor fi realizate activităţi de cercetare industrială şi dezvoltare experimentală pentru obţinerea şi testarea biopreparatului fertilizant / îngrăşământ complex, ca şi servicii analitice de caracterizare a produsului propus. In afara acestor activităţi necesare pentru introducerea în fabricaţie a îngrăşământului complex, se va acorda asistenţă pentru protejarea drepturilor de proprietate intelectuală (referitoare la tulpini microbiene cu activitate de biostimulare a micorizelor şi/sau compoziţii de îngrăşăminte complexe cu spori de micorize), la nivel naţional şi european.
Obiectivele proiectului: (i) Captarea sporilor de micoriză şi multiplicarea axenică a ciupercilor producătoare de micorize pe rădăcini de plante gazdă; (ii) Selecţia de tulpini de microorganisme care stimulează formarea de micorize şi formularea acestora ca granule cu eliberare controlată; (iii) Optimizarea procedeului de complexare a biofertilizantului cu spori de micorize cu biopreparatul cu eliberare controlată pe baza tulpinilor selectate de microorganisme biostimulante; (iv) Caracterizarea îngrăşământului complex şi introducerea lui în fabricaţie; (v) Protejarea drepturilor de proprietate intelectuală prin depunerea a 2 cereri de brevet la OSIM şi EPO/WIPO.
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