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Alexandru Ivanov

- INSTITUTUL GEOLOGIC AL ROMANIEI

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Integrated monitoring solution for natural and anthropogenic phenomena triggering societal risks, for the safety of the population in the affected area - Slănic Town, Prahova County Call name: P 5.6 - SP 5.6.3 - Solutii
PN-IV-P6-6.3-SOL-2024-4-0330 2025 - 2026

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Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA PAMANTULUI - INCDFP RA

Project partners: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA PAMANTULUI - INCDFP RA (RO); INSTITUTUL GEOLOGIC AL ROMANIEI (RO); UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE AEROSPATIALA "ELIE CARAFOLI" - I.N.C.A.S. BUCURESTI (RO); SOFTWARE IMAGINATION & VISION S.R.L. (RO)

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Abstract:

The GEOMONITOR project proposes an innovative integrated solution for monitoring and managing the risks associated with natural and anthropogenic phenomena in Slănic, Prahova County. Given that the town of Slănic was built on a salt massif with insertions of clay and sand deposits, the vulnerability of this area to phenomena such as subsidence, landslides and subsidence is high. Thus, the project aims to conduct investigations based on advanced geophysical, geological, hydrogeological, and remote sensing techniques and to develop a multidisciplinary real-time monitoring system.

The project methodology includes investigation techniques such as electrical tomography (ERT), refraction and reflection seismic, microgravimetry, radar interferometry (InSAR), LiDAR scanning, and aerial photogrammetry. The collected data will be integrated into an interactive portal to visualize data and research products. The system will include a monitoring network with GNSS stations, seismic stations, and building sensors, facilitating rapid ground and building deformation detection.

Project deliverables include the production of a detailed geological map, developing a working prototype of the monitoring system, and the implementing an automatic alerting mechanism for authorities and an application for the population, allowing both receiving and providing information/alarm signals to experts.

Electrochemical system for mercury ions detection Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect experimental - demonstrativ
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2019-0730 2020 - 2022

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Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE -DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ECOLOGIE INDUSTRIALA - ECOIND (RO)

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO)

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

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The scope of the research project entitled: Electrochemical system for mercury ions detection, acronym ELSYMED, is to obtain new devices based on screen printed electrodes (SPEs) modified with selective complexing polymeric film and coupled with a hand-held potentiostat for Hg(II) electroanalysis. Thus, the project corresponds to the aim of PN-III-CERC-CO-PED-2-2019 devoted to developing and testing demonstration models (functional experimental) for new systems with significant improvements, especially for metal ions detection from aqueous environmental samples.

The new system can fulfil essential tasks for on-site mercury ions detection such portability, low cost, rapid response and excellent sensitivity. ELSYMED project is based on our previous tested modified electrodes (laboratory tested) with 2,2'-(ethane-1,2-diylbis((2-(azulen-2-ylamino)-2-oxoethyl)azanediyl)) diacetic acid (L) which present selective behaviour towards Hg(II) ions. The ligand L will allow, by electropolymerization, to obtain selective SPs modified electrodes for Hg(II). Thus, by combining SPEs modified electrodes with portable potentiostat that runs with our unique electrochemical card (which contain the electroanalytical parameters) new electrochemical system for on site Hg(II) ions electroanalysis will be obtained.

INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES FOR IRRIGATION OF AGRICULTURAL CROPS IN ARID, SEMIARID AND SUBHUMID-DRY CLIMATE Call name: P 1 - SP 1.2 - Proiecte complexe realizate in consorții CDI
PN-III-P1-1.2-PCCDI-2017-0254 2018 - 2021

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MASINI SI INSTALATII DESTINATE AGRICULTURII SI INDUSTRIEI ALIMENTARE - INMA

Project partners: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MASINI SI INSTALATII DESTINATE AGRICULTURII SI INDUSTRIEI ALIMENTARE - INMA (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU INGINERIE ELECTRICA ICPE - CA BUCURESTI (RO); STATIUNEA DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU CULTURA PLANTELOR PE NISIPURI (RO); INSTITUTUL NAŢIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU PROTECŢIA MEDIULUI BUCUREŞTI (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU OPTOELECTRONICA INOE 2000 INCD (RO); UNIVERSITATEA DE STIINTE AGRONOMICE SI MEDICINA VETERINARA (RO); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO); STATIUNEA DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU POMICULTURA CONSTANTA (RO)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL NAŢIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU PROTECŢIA MEDIULUI BUCUREŞTI (RO)

Project website: http://smartirrig.inma.ro

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This Complex Project is part of the National Strategy for Research, Development and Innovation 2014-2020 in the field of intelligent specialization Energy, Environment and Climate Change, on optimal use of conventional and unconventional water resources and in the National Strategy for Sustainable Development of Romania Horizons 2013- 2020-2030 on anticipating the effects of climate change and developing early crisis plans for natural or anthropic phenomena. Some areas with endemic drought tend to be affected by aridation (deepwater level) and even desertification (vegetative carpet disappearance and soil degradation). In southern Dolj county there are approx. 105.000 hectares covered by sand dunes, the area being called "Sahara Olteniei". The purpose of the Complex Project is to increase the institutional performance of research - development - innovation in the field of innovative technologies for irrigation in arid, semiarid and sub - dry climates, by using and developing the research infrastructure of the consortium partners. Consortium consist of 8 public research organizations: INMA, ICPE-CA, INCDPM, INOE 2000-IHP, UPB, USAMV, CCDCPN Dabuleni and SCDP Constanta. The expected results of the complex project are: 13 new research jobs; 7 national patent applications; The realization and transfer in the economic environment of 6 new products, 1 significantly improved product, 3 new technologies, 1 improved technology and 3 new research services; The research services offer for A1 and A2 checks presented on the Erris platform; Internships for young researchers and work visits for experienced researchers B-type; Training the new human resource engaged in C checks; Joint RDI program in the field of irrigation intelligent technologies, correlated with the institutional development plan of each partner.

A click chemistry approach for new complexing modified electrodes Call name: P 1 - SP 1.1 - Proiecte de cercetare pentru stimularea tinerelor echipe independente
PN-III-P1-1.1-TE-2016-0860 2018 - 2020

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO)

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO)

Project website: http://click-moeltd.chimie.upb.ro

Abstract:

Heavy metal pollution is one of the most serious environmental problems, and regulations are becoming stricter. Many efforts have been made to develop sensors for monitoring heavy metals in the environment. In this regard, the proposed research project entitled: A click chemistry approach for new complexing modified electrodes, can have a notable significance to the development of sensors for detection of heavy metals from environmental waters.

Thus, the project aims to devise a straightforward strategy for tailored synthesis of functional ligands, with consist of thiosemicarbazone receptors possessing an azide group which will allow covalent attachment to the electrode surface using "click chemistry" concept. These new modified electrodes will be used in the electroanalysis of metal traces from aqueous environment.

The project objectives are related to the synthesis and physico-chemical characterization of new molecular receptors based on thiosemicarbazone, outlining their electrochemical recognition properties towards metal ions (and especially heavy metals), their immobilization on electrode surfaces through a "click chemistry" protocol for obtaining modified electrodes and testing them as sensor materials for metallic ions detection, validation of the method, and application of these electrodes for the detection of heavy metals in water.

SENSORS FOR METALS BASED ON AZULENES MODIFIED ELECTRODES FOR WATER QUALITY MONITORING Call name: Joint Applied Research Projects - PCCA 2013 - call
PN-II-PT-PCCA-2013-4-2151 2014 - 2017

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO); CENTRUL DE CHIMIE ORGANICA AL ACADEMIEI ROMANE "C.D.NENITESCU" (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU OPTOELECTRONICA INOE 2000 INCD (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE -DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ECOLOGIE INDUSTRIALA - ECOIND (RO); ANALIST SERVICE SRL (RO)

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO)

Project website: http://SEMEMA.inoe.ro

Abstract:

Electroanalytical chemistry can play a very important role in the protection of our environment. In particular, electrochemical sensors and detectors are very attractive for on-site monitoring of priority pollutants, as well as for addressing other environmental needs. Such devices satisfy many of the requirements for on-site environmental analysis. They are inherently sensitive and selective towards electroactive species, fast and accurate, compact, portable and inexpensive. Such capabilities have already made a significant impact on decentralized clinical analysis. Yet, despite their great potential for environmental monitoring, broad applications of electrochemical sensors for pollution control are still in their infancy.

The proposed research project entitled SENSORS FOR METALS BASED ON AZULENES MODIFIED ELECTRODES FOR WATER QUALITY MONITORING, acronyme SEMEMA can have a notable significance to the development of the knowledge in this area. Its theme regards the development domain of some electrochemical sensors based on modified electrodes with polyazulene complexing films, being a domain of major interested in the international research. The propose research regards the way to obtain some amperometric sensors sensitive to pollutants as the heavy metals, especially mercury, copper, lead and cadmium, but not limited to these species.

The project fits the global research in macrocyclic and macropolicyclic host systems, like crown eters and cryptands. From relevant molecules in supermolecular chemistry, capable to selectively link organic or inorganic species, either charged or not, there are some that can be considered elementary. They feature recognition properties on which, after functionalization, a thin layer of sensor can be obtained through electropolymerization. Typically, the transposition of properties from homogenous to a heterogeneous system has the following advantages: usage of a significantly smaller amount of ligand as compared with the same system in a homogenous state, the possibility of automating the analysis method in a technological flow (on-line system), miniaturization of the detection system.

This project fits the domain of materials, processes and innovative products (7), Technologies and high precision mechanical products and mechatronic systems (7.3), Equipment and high precision devices for testing and controlling the environmental parameters and primary food quality (7.3.10) and proposes research in obtaining new electrochemical sensors for metals in water. The project is based on research synergy of partners with multidisciplinary talents from two universities University Politehnica of Bucharest - coordinator CO, Ovidius University of Constanta – partner P2, three research and development institutes - the C.D. Nenitescu Centre for Organic Chemistry of the Romanian Academy – partner P1, the National R&D Institute for Optoelectronics – INOE 2000– partner P3, and Romanian National Research and Development Institute ECOIND– partner P4, as well as an economical agent interested in research in physical and chemical sciences SC ANALIST SERVICE SRL – partner P5.

The coordinator and its partners have a material infrastructure well suited for completing the project objectives and the necessary human resources (43 persons involved, out of which 30% are young). The described activities are matched with the human and material resources of partners, specifically: synthesis and characterization of organic compounds (P1), determination of electrochemical properties and film formation expertise (CO, P1), recognition properties in homogeneous phase (P2), experience in manufacturing and testing prototypes and patenting (P3), experience in testing and validation of new methods (P4), practical/current experience in testing water content using classical and advanced analytical methods (P5).

The project entitled MODIFIED ELECTRODES FOR ANALYTICAL APPLICATIONS aims the development of new materials for electrochemical sensors. This project Call name: Exploratory Research Projects - PCE-2011 call
PN-II-ID-PCE-2011-3-1067 2011 - 2016

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA BUCURESTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA BUCURESTI (RO)

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Project website: http://remorese.chim.upb.ro/idei/

Abstract:

The project entitled MODIFIED ELECTRODES FOR ANALYTICAL APPLICATIONS aims the development of new materials for electrochemical sensors. This project is focused on modifying solid electrodes with polymer films by electropolymerisation of monomers (with one or more complexing groups based on pyrrole/azulene derivatives), or by enzymes adsorbtion. These modified electrodes will be used in the electroanalysis of metal traces or in bioanalysis. This project aims mainly: synthesis and characterisation of new molecular receptors based on pyrrole or azulene derivatives, and their use in molecular recognition; coating the electrode surface with polymer films in order to obtain modified electrodes, and testing them as selective electrochemical sensors. Thus, the project developes the research elaborated by the University Politehnica of Bucharest in collaboration with Joseph Fourier University (UJF), Grenoble, France, which produced several research international contracts, and it resulted in papers published in prestigious journals. A parallel aproach is the creation of biochemical sensors on the basis of enyzmes immobilisation, this research being in the frame of an ongoing international contract with UJF. The proposed project has an interdisciplinary character, covering analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, electrochemistry, organic chemistry and environmental engineering.

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