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Mihaela Cristina Lite

Dr.

- INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEXTILE SI PIELARIE - INCDTP BUCURESTI

Researcher

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Bio-Gamma Advanced Reduction and Oxidation for Sustainable Reuse of Water in textile industry Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect experimental - demonstrativ
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2021-4363 2022 - 2024

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE - DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA SI INGINERIE NUCLEARA " HORIA HULUBEI " - IFIN - HH

Project partners: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE - DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA SI INGINERIE NUCLEARA " HORIA HULUBEI " - IFIN - HH (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEXTILE SI PIELARIE - INCDTP BUCURESTI (RO)

Affiliation:

Project website: https://www.nipne.ro/proiecte/pn3/68-proiecte.html

Abstract:

Textile dyeing determines a significant water consumption and produce contaminated aqueous wastes, facing numerous challenges. The textile industry has a High impact on the environment, especially in relation to the effluents that are released, with intense color and increased values of chemical oxygen demand (COD) and suspended solids. Because of the complexity of the textile wastewater and the residual color resulted from dyeing processes, the wastewater color removal is a major priority for the textile industry. Removal of dyes from industrial wastewaters is a global concern, because dyes cause many problems in aqueous environments, significantly affecting photosynthesis activity of aquatic plants by reduction of light penetration and may also be toxic to some aquatic life due to the presence of aromatic compounds, metals, chloride etc. In this context, the project purpose is to investigate the performances of an advanced wastewater treatment method resulting from the combination of Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOP) induced by technological irradiation (gamma or e-beam ionizing radiation) and biological treatments. Advanced wastewater treatment system will be focused on eliminating refractory compounds resulted from dyeing processes (dyes, heavy metals and chemical auxiliary agents, many also known as persistent organic pollutants or POPs), as well as on obtaining of a higher wastewater treatment yield and on possibly to reuse the wastewater treated in production process. A demonstrative model of laboratory wastewater treatment will be developed and tested, by combining the biological and advanced oxidation radiation processes (BIO-AOP), emphasizing both bioremediation potential of microbial strains before and after gamma radiation AOP treatment. Technical and economic advantages over classical wastewater treatment methods will be highlighted.

Development of novel textile materials with micro-encapsulated bio-active compounds. Call name: P 3 - SP 3.5 - Proiecte EUREKA Tradiţional (Network), EUREKA-Cluster, Eurostars
PN-III-P3-3.5-EUK-2017-02-0084 2020 - 2022

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: HOFIGAL EXPORT IMPORT SA

Project partners: HOFIGAL EXPORT IMPORT SA (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEXTILE SI PIELARIE - INCDTP BUCURESTI (RO)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEXTILE SI PIELARIE - INCDTP BUCURESTI (RO)

Project website: http://novaheal.ro/

Abstract:

The objective of the project is to develop multi-functional antimicrobial textile materials to prevent bacteria spreading and to create an antimicrobial shield for human body.

The innovations will be consisting of using natural bio-active compound in different incorporated forms: in blue clay or micro-encapsulated. By using these processes will be able to avoid the side effects of the usual antibiotics and also to develop properties such as: reducing the risk for bacteria to develop, disinfection of the skin and even the possibility to tissue regeneration. Another innovative thing will be the use of blue clay, which is recognized as a leader regarding the oligo-elements concentration. And last but not least one of the main innovations is the engineered antimicrobial nano-fibers with active compound that can be controlled released.

Innovative medical device for emergency and operational medicine Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect experimental - demonstrativ
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2019-3396 2020 - 2022

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEXTILE SI PIELARIE - INCDTP BUCURESTI

Project partners: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEXTILE SI PIELARIE - INCDTP BUCURESTI (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE MEDICO-MILITARA „CANTACUZINO” (RO); SANIMED INTERNATIONAL IMPEX S.R.L. (RO)

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Project website: http://www.incdtp.ro/cellmatrix.html

Abstract:

Wound healing is a multiphase and multifactorial physiological process. The complexity of this phenomenon makes the healing process very difficult and painful due to several abnormalities. As a response to this problematic issue, as primary or secondary dressing, a complex composite matrix for hemostasis and connective tissue regeneration will be design, developed and validated. The demonstrative model will consist in three layers, namely semi-adherent or a non-adherent layer, absorptive layer and bacterial barrier layer. For the first layer, different textile structures based on conventional and non-conventional technology will be developed. The textile structures will be made from synthetic, artificial and/or bioresorbable polymers (PGA, PLA) and will be design so that to ensure a pore diameter of 50 µm, considering as being enough to permit the free passage of exudates into the secondary absorbent layer but too small to allow the ingress of granulation tissue. The perforated structure prevents the dressing from adhering to the surface of the wound while the holes allow the passage of exudates to the absorbent layer. The second layer will comprise an absorbent material for absorbing exudates, blood, moisture and other fluid materials from the inner layer and maintains the wound in moist environment. A collagen or collagen cellulosic matrix containing a super-absorbent, e.g., carboxymethyl cellulose/ sodium polyacrylate etc., by electrospinning technologies deposition will be used for absorbent layer in the composite dressing. The third or outer layer comprises a bacterium-impermeable and air-permeable cover film. The cover film also consists of a layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive in its peripheral. The bacterial barrier layer will comprise a flexible, waterproof and breathable material (e.g. polyurethane film of approximately 0.5–1.5 mm thickness, polypropylene or polyethylene such as a low-density, opaque polyethylene film).

Far Infrared Rays and Anion Releasing Fabrics Call name: P 3 - SP 3.5 - Proiecte EUREKA Tradiţional (Network), EUREKA-Cluster, Eurostars
PN-III-P3-3.5-EUK-2017-02-0044 2020 - 2021

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: MONOFIL S.R.L.

Project partners: MONOFIL S.R.L. (RO); TANEX S.R.L. (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEXTILE SI PIELARIE - INCDTP BUCURESTI (RO)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEXTILE SI PIELARIE - INCDTP BUCURESTI (RO)

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

Abstract:

The main objective of the project is the development of new textiles providing health and wellbeing to the users based on tailored multi-functional nanocomposites generating negative ions and far infrared rays and, protecting humans against UV-rays and bacterial infection.

IMPLEMENTATION AND EXPLOITATION OF THE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH RESULTS IN THE PRACTICE OF RESTORATION AND CONSERVATION OF CULTURAL GOODS Call name: P 1 - SP 1.2 - Proiecte complexe realizate in consorții CDI
PN-III-P1-1.2-PCCDI-2017-0878 2018 - 2021

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU OPTOELECTRONICA INOE 2000 INCD

Project partners: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU OPTOELECTRONICA INOE 2000 INCD (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL AL PATRIMONIULUI (RO); UNIVERSITATEA DE ARTA SI DESIGN CLUJ-NAPOCA (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEXTILE SI PIELARIE - INCDTP BUCURESTI (RO); UNIVERSITATEA NATIONALA DE ARTE DIN BUCURESTI (RO); UNIVERSITATEA "DUNAREA DE JOS" (RO)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEXTILE SI PIELARIE - INCDTP BUCURESTI (RO)

Project website: https://implement.inoe.ro/

Abstract:

The Complex Project refers to the valorization with maximum efficiency of the advanced results of high-level scientific research, with immediate applicability in the complex and vast field of Cultural Heritage. The project builds tools for corroborating experimental data and knowledge handled by scientific research institutes, profile universities and public institutions responsible for cultural patrimony management. Tools, which together with the joint work on case studies, will strengthen the research capacity, quality level, rigor imposed on interventions, and which likewise validate ongoing research. The project is innovative in concept also due to the development of new laboratories for new areas and functions, such as underwater archaeology, aerial investigation laboratories, new services of the mobile laboratory for control of biodegradations, and more. The entire program is, through its very content, a school for training restorers and conservators – valence which will be implemented at the three partner universities and presented as a validated offer.

Exploiting fungi potential for recalcitrant compounds removal from cellulosic wastewaters Call name: P 3 - SP 3.2 - Proiecte ERA.NET - COFUND
COFUND-MANUNET III-FUNCELL 2018 - 2020

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: DFR SYSTEMS S.R.L.

Project partners: DFR SYSTEMS S.R.L. (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEXTILE SI PIELARIE - INCDTP BUCURESTI (RO)

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Project website: http://fluensys.ro/funcell/?lang=en

Abstract:

FUNCELL consists is the development of an innovative mycobased tertiary treatment for tannery and papermill wastewaters efficient in removing tannins and absorbable organic halogen (AOX), not depleted by consolidated bacterial based processes. The costs of treatments for m3 of wastewaters will be reduced and qualitative improvements in the treatment of wastewater are envisaged. FUNCELL is based both on modern processes for biological treatment (Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor, MBBR) and on biological nonconventional processes catalyzed by fungi [WhiteRotFungi (WRF) and Ascomycota (ASC)]. An innovative carrier, based on polyethylene supports, will be developed for optimizing the fungal biomass growth in system where bacteria are competitive. A pilot of an innovative MBBR designed for fungi will be set up and tested. An innovative approach to monitor and automatize the reactor, based on a specifically designed differential respirometer, will be constructed. The TRL 6 level will be reached. FUNCELL’s objective is the (15-20)% reduction of the investments in wastewater treatment plants, compared to actual technologies, comprising anaerobic treatments dedicated to the depletion of AOX.

Graphenes as eco-heterogeneous catalysts for the eco-production of C4-dicarboxylic acids Call name: P 4 - Proiecte de Cercetare Exploratorie
PN-III-P4-ID-PCE-2016-0146 2017 - 2019

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI (RO)

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI (RO)

Project website: https://chimie.unibuc.ro/cercetare/cataliza/PN-III-P4-ID-PCE-2016-0146/

Abstract:

The GrafEco project challenges two very ambitious objectives: i) synthesis and investigation of Graphenes as eco-heterogeneous catalysts, and ii) the eco-production of C4-dicarboxylic acids. It envisages the production of graphene-based supports and catalysts for the selective direct production of three C4 di-acids ie fumaric, malic and itaconic acid derivatives from cellulose/glucose. Acids with additional keto- or hydroxyl-groups (like malic acid) are desirable building blocks for polyesters, while di-carboxylic acids (like fumaric acid) are used for the production of polyamides with advanced material properties. Fumaric acid is also used as a raw material for pharmaceutics. Itaconic acid is another C4 unsaturated dicarboxylic acid with a high potential as a platform for chemicals derived from sugars. As specific segments, the synthetic strategy of these acids will consider the in-situ transformation of the tartaric acid produced from cellulose/glucose: i) to fumaric acid via the didehydroxylation of vicinal diols; ii) the Wacker oxidation of fumaric double bond to a ketone followed by the in-situ enzymatic reduction of the C=O double bond to the asymmetric malic acid, and iii) the Sonogashira reaction of fumaric acid with acetylene and acetylene derivatives. For such a purposes Re, Cu, and Pd are envisaged as active species. The engineering of producing oriented nano-alloys will be as well investigated in these syntheses. Functionalization of graphenes with basic active components able to facilitate desorption of the carboxylic acids, the catalysts recycling and the transfer of the production of the targeted molecules from batch reactions to flow reactor conditions constitute additional challenging objectives. The present proposal is well fitting the Romanian National Plan for research, development and innovation for the period of 2015-2020.

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