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Mr. ioan Stamatin

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professor - UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI

Researcher | Teaching staff | Scientific reviewer | Consultant | PhD supervisor

Curriculum Vitae (19/09/2021)

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Synthesis, screening and controlled release of some novel thiazole, bithiazole and thiazolidin-4-one compounds with antioxidant, antiproliferative and antimicrobial activity Call name: Joint Applied Research Projects - PCCA 2013 - call
PN-II-PT-PCCA-2013-4-2075 2014 - 2017

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEHNOLOGII CRIOGENICE SI IZOTOPICE - I.C.S.I. RAMNICU VALCEA

Project partners: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEHNOLOGII CRIOGENICE SI IZOTOPICE - I.C.S.I. RAMNICU VALCEA (RO); UNIVERSITATEA DE MEDICINA SI FARMACIE (U.M.F) Cluj-Napoca (RO); UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI (RO); BIOLUMIMEDICA SRL (RO)

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI (RO)

Project website: http://www.icsi.ro/synthiazo.html

Abstract:

The SYNTHIAZO project is a multidisciplinary approach with some important interdisciplinary valences aiming to bring its contribution in the solving of generic problems identified within the framework of Research Domain No. 6. BIOTECHNOLOGIES, with specific fit in the Research direction 6.1 Biotechnologies: 6.1.1 Design and development of new drugs with maximal efficiency and minimal secondary effects.

The final aim of the SYNTHIAZO project is to develop new thiazole, bithiazole and thiazolidin-4-one compounds with controlled delivery and antioxidant/antiproliferative effects and/or specific antitumoral activity, and antimicrobial properties in order to respond at two recurring problems in clinical medicine: a) multiple drug resistance (MDR) of infectious agents; b) the proliferation and metastasis of drug-resistant tumor cell lines, combined with an insufficient specificity of current anticancer drugs.

Starting from the logical postulation that efficacy can never be totally separated from safety, we will pay an extreme attention to the balance between efficacy and safety, a general bottleneck in the discovery of new drugs, and we will simultaneously monitor changes that influence the ADMET (absorption/administration, distribution, metabolism, excretion, toxicity) properties and efficacy (binding affinity and potency) for development of:

a) antimicrobial thiazole derivatives against resistant bacterial strains;

b) antioxidant thiazole derivatives with secondary anti-inflammatory and/or antiproliferative properties able to selectively inhibit the inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2);

c) antitumoral/antiproliferative thiazole derivatives with selective inhibitory effects against enzymes overexpressed in cancer cells, such as: DNA topoisomerase IIα (TOP2A), matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), tenascin C (TNC, only in adults), serine/threonine-protein kinase B-Raf (B-Raf), human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2), MDR-associated protein (MRP1), breast cancer type 1 susceptibility protein isoform 1 (BRCA1).

Moreover, in the design process of the novel thiazole derivatives we will insert special functional groups in their scaffold to make them ready for conjugation with heterobifunctional cross-linkers (for development of therapeutic immunoconjugates) and functionalized carriers (for development of antimicrobial and antioxidants biohybrids) – to protect them from premature degradation and increase their bioavailability, especially of those too lipophilic.

In the challenging process of new drug discovery, the partners tasked themselves not only with solving a whole range of difficult scientific and technical problems but even dissemination of project’s without affecting the allocation of intellectual property rights. Therefore, partners will work together and the outcomes of the project will be promoted at national and EU level. Dissemination at EU scale will provide a supplementary opportunity for licensing (will benefits from revenues from licenses for the production and distribution) and establishment of the local and EU business partnerships. The private partner (SME) will participate at elaboration of technical specifications and development of functional prototypes of the most promising drug candidates.

Following the implementation of the SYNTHIAZO project, the SME, as first beneficiary of the research results, will increase its level of confidence on national and EU market and will create new workplaces, concomitantly with enlargement of its area of activity.

Advanced stationary energy supply based on Fuel Cells for bio-organic farming in greenhouses Call name: Joint Applied Research Projects - PCCA 2013 - call
PN-II-PT-PCCA-2013-4-1102 2014 - 2017

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEHNOLOGII CRIOGENICE SI IZOTOPICE - I.C.S.I. RAMNICU VALCEA (RO); E-LABORATOR FEERIA SRL (RO); TECHNO VOLT S.R.L. (RO)

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI (RO)

Project website: http://www.3nanosae.org/fc-farm-46-2014/

Abstract:

The proposal addresses two key issues in the field of sustainable energy, particularly standalone energy sources: 1kW-fuel cell stack as low risk solution for supplying energy to a demonstrative greenhouse and bipolar ionic exchange membrane fuel cell- advanced prototype (proof of concept)- high risk solution. An innovative idea is proposed -twining two promising fuel cells: proton exchange membrane fuel cells and alkaline fuel cells using a bipolar ionic exchange membrane. A boost of the actual state of the art in the field towards high power density at low cost and non-precious catalysts is expected.

This comes as a request from the Company S.C. E-LABORATOR FEERIA SRL that intends to implement a new greenhouse concept based on sustainable energy- fuel cells, solar energy, biomass- and recirculated water without pesticide, herbicide and similar toxics. Bioorganic vegetable farmers in association with S.C. E-LABORATOR FEERIA SRL, in Baleni- Dimbovita County, well known as suppliers all-around of South –EAST Romania, decided to implement the concept “from farm to fork”. The major drawbacks for vegetable farmers is winter time when high combined heat and power are needed to sustain the ambient conditions such as temperature (minimum 15oC), humidity, solarization, water and fertilizer temperature. In this context, designing a sustainable energy system for the greenhouse based on fuel cells and additional systems: solar cells, biomass reactor is the first Romanian initiative to implement renewable energy sources for new greenhouse concept.

Considering the above, the present proposal is subordinated to the expertise domain 2- Energy, Research Field: 2.1- Sustainable energy systems and technologies; energetic security, Thematic Area: 2.1.4- Promoting clean energy technologies, measures for environmental protection and reduction of greenhouse gas.

The consortium: 2 research organisations- University of Bucharest and ICSI Ramnicu Valcea and 2 private partners: SC TechnoVolt SRL and SC E-laborator Feeria SRL as beneficiaries proposes:

1)to develop the concept of greenhouse powered by sustainable energy sources: fuel cells and a local hydrogen production through a electrolysis process, roofs of the buildings being covered of photovoltaic solar cells able to supply power for the electrolysis along with a biomass reactor.

2)to demonstrate the feasibility of the use of the FC in greenhouses applications a minimum of 1kW power operating off-grid. Power generation system using Fuel Cell technology and H2 will be tested for a significant period.

3)To elaborate a new concept of ion exchange membrane for increased performances of the fuel cells by twining proton exchange membrane with anion membranes based on new emergent technology of the bipolar membranes aiming to reduce the platinum catalyst under o.5mg/cm2 (proof of concept). Different synthesis methods will be implied: layer by layer deposition using multilayer spin coating, sol-gel technics. An innovative approach - solution precursor plasma spraying will be considered.

The key aspect is the implementation of such a design by the bioorganic vegetable farmers, resulting in a demonstrative model of bioorganic greenhouse supported by renewable energy systems. The main advantage of this system is the modularity, once developed is just a matter of rescaling individual components (adding solar panels, fuel cell modules) for increasing the energy generated, and therefore, the greenhouse dimensions. Using this experimental model, farmers can develop greenhouse projects at larger scale, and, hopefully, they can apply for EU Structural Funding (increasing the winter vegetable production and also contributing to the increase of the adsorbtion rate). The economic objective of the project FC-Farm is to improve the competitiveness of SMEs participating in the market by introducing new concepts with high potential, competitive in cost, at European standards.

RFID device for food traceability Call name: Joint Applied Research Projects - PCCA 2013 - call
PN-II-PT-PCCA-2013-4-1268 2014 - 2017

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE- DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD (RO); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO); OPTOELECTRONICA - 2001 S.A. (RO)

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI (RO)

Project website: http://www.3nanosae.org/p/foodtrack/

Abstract:

“RFID device for food traceability (Food track)” aims specifically to develop a self-sustainable RFID device, equipped with a sensor, which allows, not only the traceability of a certain food package, but also the level of freshness of its content. The need for active intelligent packaging equipped with nano-systems that can monitor the conditions of the food during transportation and storage has led the scientific community to the development of a novel based on the electronics on plastic. Electronic circuits supported on a cheap, flexible polymeric support that can be miniaturized up to micro and nano level promise to assure a fast and inexpensive quality control available for everyone. Radio frequency identification tags (RFID) are the most important development field today, based on the implementation of conductive polymers onto a flexible plastic support; they are similar to bar codes and have been used in food industry traceability, inventory management and security. But RFID systems can carry much more complex information, like temperature, relative humidity, gases and electroactive species, when equipped with a specific sensor and have the ability to transmit information up to 50 m. Thanks to their low-level complexity and cost, RFID have the potential to become the leading market in food control, especially if they integrate chemical sensor. This RFID-sensor assembly is the central component of the intelligent packaging system which, in contrast to active packaging does not influence properties of the food products, but collects the information about its state and transmits it to retailers, manufacturer, food authorities or customer.

Wireless sensor and sensor networks are the state-of-the-art in detection technologies; their use varies from homeland security to environmental protection. The key requirements for a sensor refer to sensitivity (the minimal level of analyte to detect), selectivity (exclusion of “false alarms” and the identification of a specific analyte) and response time (high-speed electronics are preferred since they provide a real-time analysis). The challenges which have to be overcome refer to finding a single technology that can unify the multitude of fabrication methods for different kind of sensitive layers, cheap materials, moderate costs, easy to use and long-time batteries.

The proposed instrument will be comprised of a self-sustainable source, a micro-RFID device and an electrochemical sensor with four sensitive functions, modulated for each type of food. The main component of the instrument is the sensor-RFID assembly. The sensitive layer of the sensor will be design to detect a broad range of properties, characteristic for the qualitative control of food: temperature, relative humidity, pH, number of refreezing cycles, volatile organic compounds and biogenic amines. The micro-RFID device will store and transmit the information collected from the sensor. The system will be powered by two metallic electrodes, chosen from the appropriate position in the table of chemical reactivity; the electrolyte solution will be provided by the food itself (internal, organic juices that will diffuse through a permissive membrane and connect the two electrodes).

The novelty of this project is the incorporation of an interdigitized sensor, laser-printed on a cheap, flexible polymer, combined with a micro-RFID device and an incorporated self-sustainable battery for use if food industry and quality control.

Mandibular implant supported microelectronic system with contact nanosensors, intended for monitoring and treatment of insufficient salivary flow rate Call name: Joint Applied Research Projects - PCCA 2013 - call
PN-II-PT-PCCA-2013-4-2183 2014 - 2017

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: UNIV.DE MEDICINA SI FARMACIE - CAROL DAVILA

Project partners: UNIV.DE MEDICINA SI FARMACIE - CAROL DAVILA (RO); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO); UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI (RO); TEHNOMED IMPEX CO S.A. (RO); STOMATOLOGIE ITALIA SRL (RO)

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI (RO)

Project website: http://www.microsal.ro

Abstract:

The project entitled "Mandibular implant supported MICROelectronic system with contact nanosensors, intended for monitoring and treatment of insufficient SALivary flow rate" (acronym MICROSAL) fits in domain no. 1 – Information technology and communications, research direction 1.7 – Nanoelectronics, fotonics and integrated microsystems, research theme 1.7.6 - Microfluidics, micro/nano biosensors, laboratories on a chip, microarrays, micro- and nano structures and micro and nanosystems for medical diagnose and treatment (nanomedicine included). The project has as main objectives to stimulate applied research activities developed in partnership between universities and private companies and to contribute to the Romanian technological research progress by developing an innovative prototype which is a miniaturized medical device used to treat insufficient saliva flow rate (xerostomia). The aim of this project is to develop a treatment method intended for improving the quality of life for patients suffering from decreased saliva flow rate. Basically, the project intends to deliver an active medical micro-device, anchored in the oral cavity by a dental implant. The device (prototype) will be supported by a specially designed dental implant model, inserted in the third lower molar area. The device has two purposes: 1. to trigger an "artificial saliva reflex" for patients suffering from salivary secretion failure using low voltage electro-stimulation of bucal and lingual nerves only when sensors detect a decrease in salivary flow rate or a critic pH value; 2. to assess the saliva flow rate and the treatment success, using an external device which communicates with the intra-oral counterpart (the primary data processing unit). Information will be sent to a server which will communicate with the physician's smartphone through a specially designed software application. In this way, the physician may remotely monitor the patient treatment. The device will be clinically tested, respecting the law, after obtaining the patient’s informed consent and a specially designed clinical protocol, both approved by the "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Ethics Committee.

The project development has three stages: 1 - Preliminary settings of the individuals and the training for clinical investigation 2 - Developing the implant supported special designed model, the internal device (encapsulated and having sensors integrated), the external device, and the software applications; 3 - Clinical researches for testing the device and developing a strategy for protection the intellectual property rights, according to legislation and using a patient's informed consent model and a clinical methodology, both approved by the "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Ethics Committee.

The project will be conducted in a solid partnership of a high scientific class consists of three prestigious universities and two private companies. The consortium will be led by the "Carol Davila", University of Medicine and Pharmacy through Faculty of Dentistry, in collaboration with the University Politehnica of Bucharest, through Faculty of Automatic Control and Computer Science, and the University of Bucharest, through 3 Nano-SAE Research Center from Faculty of Physics. This consortium will also include two private companies: TEHNOMED IMPEX CO SA, a company that produces dental implants by its own production line and Stomatologie Italia SRL, one of the most awarded dental clinics in Bucharest, dealing with oral implantology and surgery.

The project manager, Cristian Funieru (DMD, PhD), from "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest, is a specialist in project management, specialist in general dentistry and oral surgery.

Hybrid installation for water treatment using low pressure reverse osmosis and denitrification of the wastewater with bio-fuel cells Call name: Joint Applied Research Projects - PCCA 2013 - call
PN-II-PT-PCCA-2013-4-0742 2014 - 2017

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO); UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI (RO); INOE 2000 - FILIALA INSTITUTUL DE CERCETARI PENTRU HIDRAULICA SI PNEUMATICA BUCURESTI RA (RO); TEHNOPREST-2001 SRL (RO); ARMAX GAZ S.A. (RO)

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI (RO)

Project website: http://ipoiden-upb.azurewebsites.net/

Abstract:

Hybrid installation for water treatment using low pressure reverse osmosis and denitrification of the wastewater with bio-fuel cells.

Because of the significant pollution of water resources, from ground or surface water, rural communities are consuming poor quality water with an increased risk to human health.

This project aims to provide research and development of an "environmentally friendly" installation in order to provide drinking water for rural communities where water sources are compromised or in a stage of vulnerability.

The project aims to produce a complex installation - functional model - for purification of water collected from groundwater and surface sources. The unit will operate on the principle of reverse osmosis using ultra-low pressure membranes, it will be equipped with a water post-processing system using microbial electrolysis cells in order to reduce the concentration of nitrates in the waste water and will be energy optimized in order to obtain a low cost of drinking water. The installation will be designed for a range of small (and medium) flows up to 25 m3/h, for which the reverse osmosis has competitive advantage over other known methods. The post-processing phase will ensure a reduction in nitrate concentration below the value corresponding to the point of entry (POE).

Using ultra-low pressure membranes will reduce the pressure required for filtration to approx. 4 ... 6 bar increasing the water flow, while maintaining the pretreatment phase through nanofiltration. The membranes cleaning problem will be considered by implementation of a double vibrator system that combines two methods: one by which shear forces are inserted in front of the membrane in order to avoid clogging the pores (VSEP-Vibratory Shear Enhanced Process) and one ultrasonic process.

The post-processing component of the system consists of batteries of microbial electrolysis cells formed in the divisions of a wastewater storage tank. In the biofuel cell systems, using microbial metabolism is obtained in addition to electricity a reduction of pollutant organic substances such as nitrates, sulphates, carbonates and chlorides in the environment [1].

The energy optimization of the installation consists in an increase of flexibility in operation at variable pressures depending on the nitrate concentrations in different sites, by designing an adjustable positive displacement pump, by using solar photovoltaic panels for energy supply in isolate sites and by automatic control of the entire system from the pre-treatment to the post-processing stage.

The project will be carried out in a partnership of two research entities from the academic environment, one national research-development institute and two economic agents.

Each partner's tasks are consistent with its skills and technical-scientific capacity. The amounts projected in the implementation plan are distributed among the partners according to the effort, contribution and importance of the activities performed during the project.

The risks of not reaching all the proposed results may occur in the project’s progress but there are relatively reduced and will be overcome by measures that do not affect the achievement of main project objectives.

The results of the research will be transferred to the economic agents who are co-financing the project. They will jointly produce the installations and provide them to local communities. The first beneficiaries of such installation - the object of the research - may be the almost 2,000 rural settlements which the environmental monitoring identified as affected by nitrate pollution from agricultural sources.

Fast evaluating of the meat freshness products, with high sensitive laser spectral device Call name: Joint Applied Research Projects - PCCA-2011 call, Type 2
PN-II-PT-PCCA-2011-3.2-0509 2012 - 2016

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI (RO); OPTOELECTRONICA - 2001 S.A. (RO)

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI (RO)

Project website: http://3nanosae.org/qualimeat/

Abstract:

Spectral device sensitive to fluoro-chemoluminicence and induced luminiscence to foodborne pathogens with direct or indirect response to a laser radiation. Common foodborne pathogens existing in fresh or minced meat are taken in account (5 species) and their response is evaluated either as pristine form, toxins resulted by meat degradation, or by interaction with a specific marker ( quantum dots, color-pH change, mass spectrometry, electronic nose)attached to food packaging or extern. The device will have ability to evaluate also treatment with excessive nitrites or other preservation chemicals. The device has aim to help clients and customer to check their self what kind of meat they buy and how long has been stored, level of freshness in usual limits ( max 20 days for minced meat). The novelty of this spectral device and nanomaterials associated will open a new way to help customers in making decision what kind of meat for his healthy need to buy.

Novel electrochemical micro-biosensors based on bio-catalytical nanostructures used for clinical diagnostic of patients with neuro-psychiatric diseas Call name: Exploratory Research Projects - PCE-2011 call
PN-II-ID-PCE-2011-3-0784 2011 - 2016

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: Universitatea din Bucuresti

Project partners: Universitatea din Bucuresti (RO)

Affiliation:

Project website: http://www.3nanosae.org/novel-electrochemical-micro-biosensors/

Abstract:

Brain research, or - in a broader sense - neuroscience, has an important role in the improvement of health and quality of life. Neurotransmitters play a major role in how the brain works and consequently how we function, in terms of our emotions and our behaviour. In the medical field there is a clear need to develop laboratory based methods for detection and monitoring of selected neurotransmitters for clinical diagnosis of brain disorders. A simple and efficient solution for detection of neurotransmitters will minimize the human brain disorders (social impact) and by this decreasing the cost of the treatment (economic impact). In our proposed technology for detection of neurotransmitters we will develop clinically relevant micro-biosensors which provide identification and detection of neurotransmitters in a much shorter time scale than classical techniques. If successful, the studies outlined in the Project may be expected to result in the development of new micro-biosensors devices for important analytes (neurotransmitters), which should present improved analytical performances compared with those described in literature, and the entry into an entirely new area of clinical diagnosis of neuro-psychiatric diseases based on electrochemical biosensors. Finally it would be possible to reach an approach that includes necessary and sufficient criteria for diagnosis and pursuit of treatment that addresses the specific mechanism underlying the neuro-chemical contribution to the pa

A NOVEL APPROACH TO REDUCE OXIDATIVE STRESS AT MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR LEVEL WITH APPLICATIONS IN REGENERATIVE MEDICINE Call name: Exploratory Research Projects - PCE-2011 call
PN-II-ID-PCE-2011-3-0769 2011 - 2016

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUTL CLINIC FUNDENI

Project partners: INSTITUTUTL CLINIC FUNDENI (RO)

Affiliation:

Project website: http://icfundeni.ro/a-novel-approach-to-reduce-oxidative-stress-at-molecular-and-cellular-level-with-applications-in-regenerative-medicine/

Abstract:

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) can react with many cellular biomolecules including proteins, lipid, and DNA to produce a variety of oxidative lesions. ROS can be produced by exposure of cells to exogenous environmental agents - ionizing radiation, light, chemicals, and metals but they are also produced by cellular metabolism. Many studies were focused on counteracting the effects of ROS at cellular level and thereafter in developing methods and equipments that impede its hazardous consequences and stimulate the antioxidant mechanisms of the cells. All the known antioxidant effects were obtained, until now, mainly through chemical agents. The main objective of the proposed project is to investigate the possibility to develop new in vitro cell culture models, in which antioxidant effects are induced at molecular and cellular level by externally applied electromagnetic fields in the frequency range of visible light (high density green photons – HDGP). Direct applications for increasing viability, functionality and expansion capabilities of stem cells and to minimize pancreatic islets cell damage caused by oxidative stress during isolation and purification steps will be investigated, by a large panel of validated molecular biology techniques. Within this proposal we also aim to translate the basic knowledge obtained from fundamental multi-disciplinary studies into clinical practice, by developing new techniques and tools for clinical applications.

Design of new advanced materials for Ionic Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells based on graphenes and superionic conductors Call name: Exploratory Research Projects - PCE-2011 call
PN-II-ID-PCE-2011-3-0815 2011 - 2016

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA din BUCURESTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA din BUCURESTI (RO)

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA din BUCURESTI (RO)

Project website: http://3nanosae.org/iemfc/

Abstract:

The proposal goes to transformative research and technology.All fuel cells have the same operation principle: For any couple fuel-oxidant there is an appropriate set of catalyst-electrolyte and a range of temperature to accomplish in two steps fuel oxidation and oxidant reduction at maximum efficiency to generate electrical energy and heat. Three types of fuel cells are taken in account: Proton electrolyte membrane fuel cells, PEMFC; Alkaline electrolyte membrane FC ( once with the new development of hydroxylated ionomers) and one of the most advanced generation Solid Acid Fuel cells where the ionic conductors are a class of hydrogenated salts which have propriety of superprotonic conductors.They work in a medium range of temperatures (up to 250C) with theoretical efficiency >80%.They have in common: Assemble electrolyte(membranes)-electrod-catalyst(MECA); the same fueling system;fuel-oxidant couple; bipolar and collector plate; similar catalysts; auxiliary systems.Each one, reached medium performances with materials such as catalyst supported on carbon nanotubes,sulfonated or carboxylated membranes or simple electrolytes,Pt or Ni catalysts. New advances in nanotechnology open a new perspective to be explored: Graphenes obtained by supercritical fluid, support for catalyst; nitrogen dopped graphenes potential metal free catalyst; new ion electrolyte membranes via sol -gel, microwave synthesis. The workpackages deal with designing of new MECA for high efficiency of 75%

New Generation of Fuel cells with electrolyte solid acids and superacids (SAFC), for exploitation at temperatures 200-3000C Call name:
CEEX-M1-C2-700 2006 - 2008

Role in this project: Project coordinator

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI ()

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI ()

Project website:

Abstract:

Implementation of a new fuel cells generation with electrolyte based on solid acids with super-proton conductivity and super acids, SAFC. The organization of a strong research centre in the filed of theory and applications of fuel cells

Technical and scientific goals: Experimentally models of SAFC for lab using new specific materials developed in this project

Fuel cells and Hydrogen storage Call name:
CNCSIS PD 7/3158 2005 - 2007

Role in this project: Project coordinator

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI ()

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI ()

Project website:

Abstract:

First initiative for a school at graduate level to develop proposals, projects, innovations, tools for teaching in this field.

Hydrogen&Fuel Cells are a promising alternative for electrical vehicles, transport, residentials. Perhaps in a decade batteries and Fuel cells will be the big challenge to the CO2 depletion

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