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Florina Rus

Doctor of Science

Researcher II - INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA

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Researcher - NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY (United Kingdom)

Researcher

Publons/ResearcherID: E-8465-2016

Curriculum Vitae (12/06/2020)

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Transnational Access Programme for a Pan-European Network of HPC Research Infrastructures and Laboratories for scientific computing Call name: EC - H2020
H2020-210184-730897 2017 - 2022

Role in this project: Project coordinator

Coordinating institution: CINECA CONSORZIO INTERUNIVERSITARIO

Project partners: CINECA CONSORZIO INTERUNIVERSITARIO (IT); NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND GALWAY (IE); KUNGLIGA TEKNISKA HOEGSKOLAN (SE); NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURES FOR RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY (EL); SURFSARA BV (NL); UNIVERSITY OF STUTTGART (DE); CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE CNRS (FR); THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH (UK); BARCELONA SUPERCOMPUTING CENTER - CENTRO NACIONAL DE SUPERCOMPUTACION (ES); CSC-TIETEEN TIETOTEKNIIKAN KESKUS OY (FI)

Affiliation: CINECA CONSORZIO INTERUNIVERSITARIO (IT)

Project website: http://www.hpc-europa.eu

Abstract:

Development of methods with high sensitivity for detecting ultra low levels of toxic elements from surfaces and biological matrices Call name:
PN-III-P1-1.1-MC-2019-1374 2019 - 2019

Role in this project: Project coordinator

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 ()

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA ()

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Abstract:

The general objective of the proposed research project was achieved by accumulating new knowledge regarding the experimental methods of detecting elements with negative impact on public health, and deepening new techniques to determine the low and ultra-low concentrations of these toxic elements.
The exposure markers investigated in this project will be toxic elements sampled from different matrices. Therefore, the new methods used in the study have brought more accurate information on the worker's exposure to toxic elements and have contributed to the improvement of the professional risk assessment and, consequently, to the adapting risk management measures. The innovative Agilent 4210 MP-AES system present within INCEMC offers greater sensitivity and faster transfer capabilities than atomic absorption through the flame. This training course on advanced techniques for detecting toxic elements such as mass spectrometry technique allows me to develop knowledge regarding the methods of operation and interpretation of results.
The primary objective of this research project was to know and use independently the new techniques learned in KU Leuven, techniques that in the future will represent a valuable source of information that will contribute to the development of scientific research works through high quality innovative ideas. . This project served as a catalyst for the development and improvement of the applicant, an employee of INCEMC Timisoara, by specializing in advanced analysis techniques such as mass spectrometry methods, high sensitivity methods for detecting trace levels of toxic elements in air samples and solutions.

Mobility project: Skills development for obtaining advanced photovoltaics materials with controllable properties using Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) Call name:
PN-III-P1-1.1-MC-2018-0561 2018 - 2018

Role in this project: Project coordinator

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)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA (RO)

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Abstract:

The overall objective of this proposal was to improve the applicant through the specialization in the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) technique, existing equipment in the institution for which it is necessary to acquire new experiences, namely the development of skills for obtaining the advanced materials with controllable properties.

Development of advanced skills in the use of optical, morphological and structural characterization methods Call name:
PN-III-P1-1.1-MC-2017-0791 2018 - 2018

Role in this project: Project coordinator

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)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA (RO)

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Abstract:

The recently isolated two-dimensional (2D) atomic crystals provide an attractive material platform for exploring the fundamentals of atomically thin semiconductors, as well as presenting exciting prospects for future advances in fields as diverse as sensors and catalysis, energy storage, optoelectronics, spintronics and valleytronics.
The realm of properties and applications is further enriched by artificially integrating 2D monolayers in vertical and lateral heterostructures, which enable the engineering of novel architectures with a rich combination of properties for multifunctional systems with enhanced performance. Given the astonishing developments in the field, the project focuses on investigating key aspects associated with 2D materials and their heterostructures, from fundamentals to applications.

Advanced research regarding development of fast method and techniques for pesticides detection from food chain Call name: Joint Applied Research Projects - PCCA 2013 - call
PN-II-PT-PCCA-2013-4-0826 2014 - 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); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE- DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD (RO); UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI (RO); ECONIRV SRL (RO)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA (RO)

Project website: http://pesti-senz.icmct.ro

Abstract:

Pesticide pollution of the environment is an actual acute problem, with expansion on a global scale and tends to rise. These contaminants are released into the air, water and soil from where are taken by organisms. By ingestion, organophosphorus pesticides get in human and animal body where they cause serious diseases such as irreversible damage to the immune system, cancer, genetic disorders. For the safety and security of the population, devices and advanced techniques for pollutants detection and monitoring in food and agriculture, are necessary.
The project PESTI-SENZ meets these needs and proposes the development of micro-biosensors based on lead-free piezoelectric materials, undoped and doped with different ions (Na, K, Bi, Zr) with selective properties and high sensitivity for the detection and monitoring of pesticides in agriculture and food.
Piezoelectric biosensors are being increasingly investigated because such devices allow direct label-free biological detection by monitoring target molecules in real time.
Detecting and tracking the compound of interest is very important in order to study the function and behavior of biological systems. In this sense, the purpose of PESTI-SENZ project is to get the environment friendly piezoelectric materials (lead free) and deposited to different substrates in order to be used to build FBAR-type piezoelectric arrays microsensor, functionalized with sensitive biomolecules for detection of organophosphorus compounds in aqueous media.
The main objective of the project is films and membranes obtaining based on piezoceramic materials free lead, in order to make devices for analysis and detection of biochemical compounds using innovative laboratory processes and technologies. The specific objectives of the project will pursue solving important theoretical and experimental issues which will contribute to the development of micro-sensors devices which incorporates demonstrator device based on new nanocrystalline piezoceramic with similar characteristics like PZT, and will provide guarantee of a safe exploitation environment.
Methodologies, materials and techniques used in project take into consideration requirements and international standards regarding environmental protection, avoiding the potential damage of property, natural resources, research staff and population health.
The project research team aims to merge skills and complementary expertise of consortium partners, to develop innovative technologies to achieve high efficiency for a sensing device with global applications.
The original aspects of the project, partners expertise combined to achieve a specific aim correlated with the current needs of modern society, provides the foundation for national research network consisting of multidisciplinary teams capable to collaborate synergic and complementary to exploit the extensive research results designed to lead to the realization of a device to ensure safe operation without adverse effects on human health.
Also we propose that the scientific and technical results that we obtain to bring added value to national and international scientific and, as well economic value at least at the national level in the first stage.
Scientific and technical activities carried out within the project by the consortium members will be widely disseminated among national and international scientific community through scientific papers, participation in specialized scientific conferences, patents, presentations at meetings of business people.

Mobile pilot plant for wastewater treatment using solar energy Call name: Joint Applied Research Projects - PCCA 2013 - call
PN-II-PT-PCCA-2013-4-1708 2014 - 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); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA TIMIŞOARA (RO); INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE (RO); BEESPEED AUTOMATIZARI SRL (RO); CLUSTERUL DE ENERGII SUSTENABILE DIN ROMANIA ROSENC/ROMANIAN SUSTAINABLE ENERGY CLUSTER ROSENC - ASOCIATIE (RO)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA (RO)

Project website: http://solwatclean.incemc.ro/

Abstract:

Project Title: Mobile pilot plant for wastewater treatment using solar energy - SOLWATCLEAN

General objective: design and construction of a Modular Mobile Pilot Plant (MMPP) for wastewater treatment using solar energy.

Specific objectives:
1. Improving energy efficiency of wastewater treatment by electrocoagulation (EC) process, with the recovery of hydrogen (H2) produced at the cathode and its valorization (electricity production with H2-air fuel cell).
2. H2 production by photocatalysis using solar energy. Resulted H2 will be used in the fuel cell for electricity generation.
3. Generation of electricity directly from sunlight (photovoltaic).
4. Electricity storage (obtained from H2 in fuel cell and photovoltaics) and its use in EC process.
5. Modular design and construction on a mobile platform of MMPP which will include:
• module for EC treatment with hydrogen recovery;
• module for H2 production by photocatalysis using sunlight;
• module for H2 (resulted from electrocoagulation and photocatalysis) valorization into electricity (fuel cell)
• module for direct electricity production by solar energy (photovoltaic)
• module for power supply and storage,
• mechanical and electrical connections between modules, automation.
Implementation: Consortium of five institutions (three research organizations, one SME with R&D activities and one NGO).

The project final products will be:
1. MMPP for water purification using EC process with recovery of hydrogen produced in the process and use of sunlight to increase efficiency.
2. Prototype system of capture and use of sunlight for:
a) hydrogen production by photocatalysis;
b) electrical energy production (photovoltaic);
3. Innovative service for determining the optimal parameters of wastewater treatment by EC technique using the MMPP, transportable to the beneficiary site.

Measurable criteria for success:
• Decrease by more than 85% of suspended solids and turbidity in wastewater by using EC process for treatment.
• Recovery of more than 90% of the H2 produced at the cathode of EC cell and its oxidation of in a fuel cell with getting a part of electricity needed to run the EC cell.
• Publication of at least 2 scientific papers in ISI journals with a cumulative impact factor of minimum 2, the submission of at least one patent application and development of at least one dissertation that use part of the project research results.

Sustenability of the proposed technology:
- The project promotes clean energy technologies, environmental protection measures and reduction of greenhouse gases emissions.
- The processes proposed to be realized in the project are sustainable (using solar energy, the recovery and use of H2 wastes.

Expressed interests for application of project results on the market:
1. The company co-financing the project intends to develop this type of facility for the market after IPMM functional model constructed in the project will be effective.
2. There is interest in the SOLWATCLEAN project results from Romanian textile industry potential beneficiaries (3 letters of intent attached to "other documents").

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