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Grigore Psenovschi

- Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti

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Bee-hive based active principles intensified extraction and smart encapsulation for controlled release: a synergistic bioeconomy and bioengineering approach Call name: PNCDI IV, SP 5.7.1 - Proiect experimental demonstrativ
PN-IV-P7-7.1-PED-2024-0973 2025 - 2027

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); ACTIV CPC&I SRL (RO)

Affiliation:

Project website: https://icechim.ro/project/beeprodcaps/

Abstract:

The scope of „Bee-hive based active principles intensified extraction and smart encapsulation for controlled release: a synergistic bioeconomy and bioengineering approach - BeeProdCaps” project is to develop and validate an efficient laboratory technology for the extraction and encapsulation of active principles from bee products. The capsules, endowed with an engineered active compound releasing time profile, should also have adequate qualities for human consumption as nutraceuticals. The demonstration model of the laboratory technology will cover the extraction procedure, the encapsulation step, and the controlled release in solutions at different values of pH. The extraction technology will be based on the experience of the project implementation team and aims to obtain concentrated extracts with high antioxidant activity using acceptable solvents for food processing. The encapsulation materials and techniques will be defined based on the capsules’ characterization and appropriate delivery capability of phenolic compounds and their antioxidant capacity, evaluated by in-vitro experiments simulating the gastro-intestinal conditions. Starting from proven experience in encapsulation of essential oils and omega 3 fatty acids (TRL 2) the project will develop an advanced technology for encapsulating polyphenolic derivatives, classic and using 3D printing, based on selected materials, and ensuring pH-controlled release (TRL4).

Science for Future Researchers: Experiments and Knowledge Call name: PNCDI IV, P 5.10 - Știință și societate - Știința în școli - SS-SC-2024
PN-IV-P10-SS-SC-2024-0045 2025 - 2026

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE FIZICA - ILIE MURGULESCU

Project partners: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE FIZICA - ILIE MURGULESCU (RO); Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO); UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI (RO)

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Project website: https://www.icf.ro/pr_2024/STIE/index.html ; https://icechim.ro/project/stie/ ; https://proiectulstie.blogspot.com/

Abstract:

Chemistry is one of the most important sciences because it is the basis of all industrial and technological processes that provide us nowadays many products that facilitate our communication and travel and increase our comfort. Thus, in the field of chemistry, studies are always necessary to help in developing of such new products. The ȘTIE project wants to: (a) contribute to the formation of the next generation of scientists in the field of chemistry; (b) bring researchers closer to pupils from gymnasium and high schools so that they understand better the role of science in our daily life; (c) contribute to support teachers in the process of their continuous professional development. The overall aim of the project is to bring together curious minds (regardless of their level of scientific training) and experts in chemistry and its related fields, to promote science and innovation, to show the impact of scientific research in our everyday lives, to increase the public recognition of science and to strengthen the link between research and education. This major objective will be achieved with the help of numerous activities involving visits to laboratories, lectures, debates, workshops, experiments or webinars that will take place both in schools and in the three partners’ spaces that participate at the project (ICF, ICECHIM and UB-Chimie).

Energetic efficiency biogas plants improvement by integrated system: biogas-microalgae-biofuels in frame of biorefinery concept (AlgalBiogasConceptEnergy) Call name: P 1 - SP 1.2 - Proiecte complexe realizate in consorții CDI
PN-III-P1-1.2-PCCDI-2017-0541 2018 - 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 NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU INGINERIE ELECTRICA ICPE - CA BUCURESTI (RO); UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU CARTOF SI SFECLA DE ZAHAR-BRASOV (RO); UNIVERSITATEA PETROL GAZE PLOIESTI (RO); UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICĂ "GHEORGHE ASACHI" IAŞI (RO)

Affiliation: Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO)

Project website: http://www.icechim-rezultate.ro/proiect.php?id=38&lang=ro; http://www.icechim-rezultate.ro/proiect.php?id=39&lang=en

Abstract:

The complex project propose the development and demonstration of innovative technologies to optimize the biogas plants by integrating the open ponds for microalgae cultivation using the digestate resulted from anaerobic digestion as a culture medium. The integral valorization of microalgae biomass consists in: obtaining of algal extracts (for co-digestion), lipid fraction (for biofuels) and spent biomass (co-digestion substrate); advanced separation and valorization of biogas by carbon dioxide conversion to biomethane; biorefining of the solid digestate and lipid fractions obtained from algal biomass into biochar, fuel components, bitumen fluxes, biohydrogen and liquefiable gaseous fractions. As results of this project will be: a demonstrated technology at TRL 6 level within the biogas-microalge integrated and an experimental stand for the evaluation of biomethane and liquefied gaseous hydrocarbons combustion efficiency and emission control.

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