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Mr. Andrei Honciuc

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Senior Scientist - INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI"

Researcher | Scientific reviewer | PhD supervisor

Andrei Honciuc, Ph.D., is a Senior Researcher (CS I) at the “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Iași, Romania, and former Professor and Group Leader at Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), Switzerland. His research covers functional materials, surface and interface chemistry, colloids, polymeric and Janus nanoparticles, Pickering emulsions, organic electronics and environmental materials. He has authored 57 ISI-indexed papers, 9 international patents, a Springer chapter and the Elsevier monograph Chemistry of Functional Materials Surfaces and Interfaces, in over 200 academic libraries worldwide and used in Master’s and doctoral curricula. His distinctions include an Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship, Outstanding Dissertation Award, Metrohm Foundation Endowment and Best Paper/Poster Awards. He led projects funded by SNSF, UEFISCDI and AdvanSix Inc. He is Co-Editor-in-Chief of Smart Materials and Methods (Taylor & Francis) and holds editorial and evaluator roles.

Web of Science ResearcherID: https://publons.com/researcher/2962950/andrei-honciuc/

Curriculum Vitae (23/09/2026)

Expertise & keywords

Employing “PEmPTech” in the Synthesis of Ion-Imprinted Polymer Architectures for Metal Ion Extraction from Wastewaters and Hydro Mining Call name: P 4 - Proiecte de cercetare exploratorie - PCE-2021
PN-III-P4-PCE-2021-0306 2022 - 2024

Role in this project: Project coordinator

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI"

Project partners: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI" (RO)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI" (RO)

Project website: https://icmpp.ro/projects/l7/about.php?id=55

Abstract:

In this proposal we aim at expanding the application potential of Pickering Emulsion Polymerization Technology (PEmPTech) to produce advanced ion-imprinted polymer (IIP) architectures ranging from colloidosomes, microparticles, monoliths, films for metal ion extraction and recovery from wastewaters and hydro mining. The key elements differentiating PEmPtech from all other ion-imprinting technologies is the use of Pickering emulsions which are stabilized by amphiphilic Janus nanoparticles (JNPs). JNPs with tunable amphiphilic balance can emulsify virtually any liquid monomers, monomer mixtures and ligands to produce ultrastable emulsions suitable for subsequent polymerization. While the existing synthesis emulsification, precipitation and suspension polymerization technologies to produce IIPs are limited to trial-and-error process of identification of a particular set of monomer and ligand monomers that work in suitable synthetic conditions, we intend to demonstrate at the proof-of-concept level that PEmPTech utilizing amphiphilic JNPs can become a universal platform for facile production of various IIP architectures. The IIPs will be tested in laboratory conditions for metal ion absorption and extraction efficiency and selectivity from simple and complex ion matrices.

Flexible and nanostructured Organic Field Effect Transistor for UV-VIS detection Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect experimental - demonstrativ
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2021-3165 2022 - 2024

Role in this project: Partner team leader

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE - DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA MATERIALELOR BUCURESTI RA

Project partners: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE - DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA MATERIALELOR BUCURESTI RA (RO); INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI" (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA LASERILOR, PLASMEI SI RADIATIEI - INFLPR RA (RO)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE - DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA MATERIALELOR BUCURESTI RA (RO)

Project website: https://infim.ro/project/tranzistor-cu-efect-de-camp-organic-flexibil-si-nanostructurat-pentru-detectie-uv-vis/

Abstract:

The organic phototransistors (OPTs) are optical transducer with many applications in industrial, military, environmental and biological sectors, based on organic field effect transistors (OFETs) showing good absorption in a specific domain and high efficiency of photocurrent generation.

The project is focused on obtaining OFET structures on flexible substrate with improved properties, sensitive to UV-VIS illumination, avoiding the use of expensive and limited resources raw materials (indium). In the frame of this project will be developed original ideas concerning: the active layer for OFET from oligomers/polymers based on arylaminic derivatives; transistor channel type bulk heterojunctions (BHJs), mixed layers from the above mentioned donors and a non-fullerene perylene diimide derivative acceptor; transparent gate electrode indium-free made from Al doped ZnO; control of the surfaces/interfaces properties by nanostructuring.

For an increase from TRL 2 (concept of OFET sensible to UV-VIS radiation) to TRL 3 (experimental demonstrator of a flexible OFET with reproducible electrical parameters in dark and response under illumination) are proposed the following objectives: 1. Preparation of active layers from new organic compounds and transparent gate electrode for OFET structures. 2. Realization of new nanostructured flexible OFET structures sensible to UV-VIS radiation

The project feasibility is sustained by the preliminary experimental results, expertise concerning the synthesis of the compounds (PPIMC/P1), transparent conductor electrodes (INFLPR/P2), organic thin film (CO+P2) and nanostructuring (CO), research strategy and infrastructure of the partners. CO will be in charge with the realization of the OFETs and their characterization in dark and at illumination, P1 with the synthesis, purification and characterization of the compounds for channel material and P2 with the deposition of transparent conductor electrode and of the mixed layer (BHJ).

Semiconducting Nanocomposites Based on Conjugated Polymers and Multifunctional Janus Nanoparticles as Novel Type of Filler Call name: P 1 - SP 1.1 - Proiecte de cercetare pentru stimularea tinerelor echipe independente - TE-2021
PN-III-P1-1.1-TE-2021-1332 2022 - 2024

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI"

Project partners: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI" (RO)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI" (RO)

Project website: https://icmpp.ro/projects/l7/about.php?id=62

Abstract:

The research aim of this project is the synthesis, characterization and study of performances of novel nanocomposites containing multifunctional Janus nanoparticles (JNPs) as filler. The scientific merit is the use of amphiphilic snowman-type and semiconducting Janus nanoparticles for development of facile solvent-free synthesis of nanocomposites, homogeneity of the filler distribution in the nanocomposites and enhanced electrical conductivity of the final product with respect to that of the constituting polymer components. The first key target of the current proposal is the synthesis of snowman-type JNPs comprising one semiconducting and hydrophobic lobe and one electrically insulating and hydrophilic lobe. The second key target is related to fabrication of semiconducting nanocomposites, ensuring a homogeneous dispersion of the multifunctional JNPs in the polymer matrix. The third key target is evaluation of nanocomposites performances. As follows, the polymer nanocomposites varying in the JNPs loading will be investigated by means of differential scanning calorimetry and dielectric relaxation spectroscopy. We will attempt to correlate the experimental data in order to shed light on molecular motions, interactions between JNPs and polymer matrix, and on transport processes in semiconducting nanocomposites. What is more, we will evaluate the resistivity of designed polymer nanocomposites in a printed electronic element on a solid support.

“NanoTraPPED” – Development of a Method for Measuring the Surface Energy of Nanoparticles Call name:
200021_188465 2021 - 2022

Role in this project: Project coordinator

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI"

Project partners: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI" ()

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI" ()

Project website: https://data.snf.ch/grants/grant/188465

Abstract:

Surface functional groups may determine the reactivity, and the collective behavior of nanoparticles in powders, such as ability to aggregate, disperse in water and air, stick onto surfaces, to flow in air, toxicity, etc., but also the ability to process them in pellets or disperse them in solvents or in fluidized bed reactors. Currently there is no universal parameter describing the physicochemical state of the surface of nanoparticles or nano-powders, thus enabling their ranking and classification. Surface energy and its components could be an essential physicochemical parameter to describe the surface state of the nanoparticles. The surface energy could enable a holistic classification of nano-powders into various categories, for example: highly dispersible in air, highly reactive, highly hydrophilic or hydrophobic, with potential for aggregation in air, highly adhesive, good for pelleting, dispersible in water, and even more. In the current proposal we want to develop a new method for determining the surface energy of nanoparticles by employing a new technology “Nanoparticles Trapped on Polymerized Pickering Emulsion Droplets” (NanoTraPPED). The method consists of trapping the nanoparticles at an oil-water interface in Pickering emulsions and measuring their interfacial immersion depth. The interfacial immersion depth of a particle at an oil-water interface depends on the wettability of each phases with the surface of the nanoparticle. When the polarity of each phases is known the surface energy of the nanoparticle can also be determined from its interfacial immersion depth.

Development of surfactants synthesized from aminoacids Call name:
2019 - 2020

Role in this project: Project coordinator

Coordinating institution: Zurich University of Applied Sciences

Project partners: Zurich University of Applied Sciences (); Advansix ()

Affiliation: Zurich University of Applied Sciences ()

Project website:

Abstract:

Intensified by Design® for the intensification of processes involving solids handling Call name: EC - H2020
H2020-198370-680565 2015 - 2018

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: IRIS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, SOCIEDAD LIMITADA

Project partners: IRIS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, SOCIEDAD LIMITADA (ES); UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE (GB); TEKNOLOGIAN TUTKIMUSKESKUS VTT OY (FI); UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS (GB); ZURCHER HOCHSCHULE FUR ANGEWANDTE WISSENSCHAFTEN (CH); ACONDICIONAMIENTO TARRASENSE ASSOCIACION (ES); HOCHSCHULE OFFENBURG (DE); TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITEIT EINDHOVEN (NL); OULUN YLIOPISTO (FI); STIFTELSEN SINTEF (NO); ASOCIACION DE INVESTIGACION DE LASINDUSTRIAS CERAMICAS AICE (ES); DYNAMIC & SECURITY COMPUTATIONS SL (ES); FREEMAN TECHNOLOGY LIMITED (GB); REAY DAVID (GB); DECHEMA GESELLSCHAFT FUR CHEMISCHETECHNIK UND BIOTECHNOLOGIE (DE); ASHE MORRIS LTD (GB); ALMIRALL SA (ES); SANOFI AVENTIS SA (ES); METSO FINLAND OY (FI); MBN NANOMATERIALIA SRL (IT); MATRES SCRL (IT); EUROATOMIZADO SA (ES); PYHASALMI MINE OY (FI); INDUSTRIAS FARMACEUTICAS ALMIRALL SA (ES); SINTEF AS (NO)

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Project website: http://www.ibd-project.eu

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