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Mrs. Ancuta Balla

Dr. Ing.

Researcher - INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEHNOLOGII IZOTOPICE SI MOLECULARE I N C D T I M

Researcher

Dr. Eng. Ancuța Balla is a Recognised Researcher (R2) at the National Institute for Research and Development of Isotopic and Molecular Technologies, Cluj-Napoca, Romania. She obtained her PhD in Chemistry in 2015 from Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Her expertise lies in heterogeneous catalysis for the synthesis of organic and inorganic compounds. Her current research focuses on sustainable biochar-based materials for adsorption, catalysis, and electroanalytical applications.

Web of Science ResearcherID: https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/AAX-3600-2021

Curriculum Vitae (09/09/2026)

Expertise & keywords

Implementation of new solutions in the production and practical use of light stable isotopes Call name:
PN 36/2019 2019 - 2022

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEHNOLOGII IZOTOPICE SI MOLECULARE I N C D T I M

Project partners: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEHNOLOGII IZOTOPICE SI MOLECULARE I N C D T I M ()

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEHNOLOGII IZOTOPICE SI MOLECULARE I N C D T I M ()

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Abstract:

The general objective of the project is the optimization of the 13C and 18O isotope separation processes, the use of isotopes produced in INCDTIM for

obtaining chemical and biological compounds isotopically labeled for specific applications.

Design and development of new solutions for process optimization in stable isotope separation Call name:
PN16-30 02 06 2016 - 2017

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEHNOLOGII IZOTOPICE SI MOLECULARE I N C D T I M

Project partners: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEHNOLOGII IZOTOPICE SI MOLECULARE I N C D T I M ()

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEHNOLOGII IZOTOPICE SI MOLECULARE I N C D T I M ()

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The project aimed to optimize the isotopic separation process for increasing the efficiency of the 15N isotope production plant, at 99 at.% concentration.

Advanced fuels for Generation IV Reactors: Reprocessing and Dissolution Call name:
EC-GA No. 295825 2012 - 2016

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: Chalmers University of Technology

Project partners: Chalmers University of Technology (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEHNOLOGII IZOTOPICE SI MOLECULARE I N C D T I M (RO); Forschungszentrum Julich GmbH (RO); Instytut Chemii i Techniki Jadrowej (RO); National Nuclear Laboratory Limited (RO); Paul Scherrer Institut (RO); Nuclear Research and Consultancy Group (RO); Karlsruher Institut fur Technologie (RO); Commissariat a l´énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives (RO); Ceske Vysoke Uceni Technicke (RO); Kungliga Tekniska Hoegskolan (RO); Evalion s.r.o. (RO); Westinghouse Electric Sweden (RO); University of Leeds (RO); University of Manchester (RO); University of Cambridge (RO)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEHNOLOGII IZOTOPICE SI MOLECULARE I N C D T I M (RO)

Project website: http://asgardproject.eu/about-project

Abstract:

ASGARD is a Large Scale Integrated Project supported by the EU within 7th Framework Programme, focusing on research of advanced/novel nuclear fuels fabrication and their respective reprocessing issues for Generation IV reactors.

It is coordinated by Chalmers Technical University (Prof. Christian Ekberg).

ASGARD seeks integration between reactor, fuel and recycling communities, which today is lacking. In some cases it results in discrepancies between the reactor design on one hand, and the technological feasibility of fabricating, dissolving and reprocessing the selected fuel on the other hand.

ASGARD is an integrated effort of 16 institutions from 9 European countries.

Research on methods of producing stable isotopes and modified electrodes with graphene and metal nanoparticles Call name:
2014 - 2015

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEHNOLOGII IZOTOPICE SI MOLECULARE I N C D T I M

Project partners: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEHNOLOGII IZOTOPICE SI MOLECULARE I N C D T I M ()

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEHNOLOGII IZOTOPICE SI MOLECULARE I N C D T I M ()

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Objectives: Use of the isotopic exchange in the (NO, NO2) (g) - HNO3 (s) system under pressure in the final column of the 15N isotope production plant; Development

of modified electrodes with graphene or gold nanoparticles with medical applications; The study of heterogeneous catalysis isotope exchange between different

isotopic species of CO; Study on the simultaneous enrichment of stable 18O and 15N isotopes by NO-HNO3 isotopic exchange and cryogenic distillation of NO

Researches on isotope separation by chemical exchange and automatic control of separation plants by advanced numerical methods Call name:
PN 09 – 44 01 05 2009 - 2011

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEHNOLOGII IZOTOPICE SI MOLECULARE I N C D T I M

Project partners: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEHNOLOGII IZOTOPICE SI MOLECULARE I N C D T I M ()

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEHNOLOGII IZOTOPICE SI MOLECULARE I N C D T I M ()

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Objectives: Modeling the 15N isotope separation by isotopic exchange in the Nitrox system; Design and implementation of the 235U enrichment plant by exchange

chromatography; Research and development of a computerized control system of the separation plant by chemical exchange chromatography; Improving dynamic

behavior of separation facilities using adaptive neural networks.

Use of nuclear techniques to determine the agrochemical and ecological efficiency of some non-conventional fertilizers Call name:
72201 2008 - 2011

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU PEDOLOGIE, AGROCHIMIE SI PROTECTIA MEDIULUI - ICPA BUCURESTI

Project partners: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU PEDOLOGIE, AGROCHIMIE SI PROTECTIA MEDIULUI - ICPA BUCURESTI (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEHNOLOGII IZOTOPICE SI MOLECULARE I N C D T I M (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE - DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA SI INGINERIE NUCLEARA " HORIA HULUBEI " - IFIN - HH (RO); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO); CHIMRO S.R.L. (RO)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEHNOLOGII IZOTOPICE SI MOLECULARE I N C D T I M (RO)

Project website: https://www.icpa.ro/proiecte/Proiecte%20nationale/TEHNUFEN/index.htm

Abstract:

Prezentul proiect isi propune sa foloseasca tehnici nucleare cu izotopi stabili (15N) si radioactivi (32P) pentru efectuarea de cercetari in domeniul agrochimic,

de determinare a eficientei agrochimice si ecologice a unor noi tipuri de fertilizanti, pentru aplicare foliara, care valorifica subproduse reziduale de la industria pielariei,

bogate in substante organice bioactive, fara incarcatura de elemente poluante (in special crom).

Development of 15N isotope separation technology at 99 at.% 15N required to obtain nitride type nuclear fuel Call name:
74/2006 2006 - 2008

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEHNOLOGII IZOTOPICE SI MOLECULARE I N C D T I M

Project partners: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEHNOLOGII IZOTOPICE SI MOLECULARE I N C D T I M (RO); UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA CLUJ-NAPOCA (RO); REGIA AUTONOMA PENTRU ACTIVITATI NUCLEARE DROBETA TR. SEVERIN RA SUCURSALA CERCETARI NUCLEARE PITESTI (RO); IPA SA (RO)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEHNOLOGII IZOTOPICE SI MOLECULARE I N C D T I M (RO)

Project website: https://www.itim-cj.ro/PNCDI/siasi/Index.htm

Abstract:

In proiect se propune elaborarea unei noi tehnologii pentru producerea izotopului 15N la concentraţia de 99% at. 15N şi in cantităţile cerute de utilizarea pentru

obţinerea combustibilului de tip nitrură. Pentru reactorii nucleari avansaţi şi Accelerator-Driven Systems se pune problema utilizării unui nou tip de combustibil nuclear

sub formă de nitrură de uraniu (de exemplu) cu 15N, (U15N). Nitrura de uraniu are conductivitate termică de 5 ori mai mare decat oxidul de uraniu, permiţand scăderea

presiunii gazelor de fisiune şi a altor fenomene care deranjează: fluajul, ruperea pastilelor de combustibil, etc. Acestea reprezintă avantaje importante pentru

combustibilul de tip nitrură şi permit diminuarea preţului combustibilului nuclear. Tinand cont de aceste dificultăţi se consideră că folosirea combustibilului

de tip nitrură este viabilă numai dacă se optează pentru izotopul 15N in nitrură, care este stabil şi are o secţiune foarte mică pentru captura de neutroni.

Research on isotope separation Call name:
PN06-39 01 01 2006 - 2008

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEHNOLOGII IZOTOPICE SI MOLECULARE I N C D T I M

Project partners: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEHNOLOGII IZOTOPICE SI MOLECULARE I N C D T I M ()

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEHNOLOGII IZOTOPICE SI MOLECULARE I N C D T I M ()

Project website:

Abstract:

The project objectives were: Influence of pressure and catalyst with variable valence on isotope enrichment 235U by isotopic exchange on anionite column and

process modeling; Separation of lithium isotopes by chemical exchange chromatography; Study and elaboration of a control configuration by fuzzy logic and

a system of sequential control of the interconnection valves of the isotopic separation columns; Study on the use of neural networks for automatic control of

isotopic separation facilities; Research and development of the interface for controlling the interconnection valves of the isotopic separation columns by

isotopic exchange chromatography; The applicability of the Romanian technology of fractional distillation of water to the separation of oxygen isotopes.

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