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Mrs. Monica Florentina Raduly

PhD

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

Researcher | Scientific reviewer

Web of Science ResearcherID: AAA-3758-2019

Curriculum Vitae (03/05/2026)

Expertise & keywords

BIO-INSPIRED SYSTEMS BASE ON INTERFERENCE PIGMENTS USED AS EXTENDED UV-LIGHT SHIELDING MATERIALS Call name: PNCDI IV, SP 5.7.1 - Proiect experimental demonstrativ
PN-IV-P7-7.1-PED-2024-0838 2025 - 2027

Role in this project: Project coordinator

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); PANAIT INTL SRL (RO)

Affiliation:

Project website: https://icechim.ro/project/sisteme-bio-inspirate-bazate-pe-pigmenti-de-interferenta-utilizati-ca-materiale-de-ecranare-a-luminii-uv-extinsa-bisuvshield

Abstract:

The theme of the project proposes the synthesis of new hybrid organic-inorganic materials with multiple optical and free radical scavenging properties. These materials will be made by modifying the inorganic-mica matrix, by two methods of reducing the particle size, top-down (grinding, ultrasonic, hydrothermal) and/or by the bottom-up method by modifying the surface following the grafting of hydrophilic/hydrophobic functional groups . Both methods aim to increase the affinity of the host matrix towards the coumarin-derived fluorophore compounds. Obtaining the new hybrid materials aims at the design of multicomponent structures that, through the architecture of the support matrix, are capable of hosting natural or synthetic coumarin compounds with absorption in the 280-500 nm range and fluorescent emission. The resulting hybrid materials will screen light in the intended dimension through cumulative processes of interference, reflection, absorption and fluorescence, thus being able to be used as protective screens against UV light and blue light.

Transdisciplinary approach for the modern formulation of construction materials, a paradigm shift in the protection of immovable cultural heritage Call name: PNCDI IV, SP 5.7.1 - Proiect experimental demonstrativ
PN-IV-P7-7.1-PED-2024-0286 2025 - 2027

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); CEPROCIM S.A. (RO)

Affiliation:

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

Abstract:

Ancient monuments and structures endorse our historical past, bearing testimony to past events, concerns for the preservation and enhancement of the cultural heritage in the past decade being a challenge for the specialists. The main scientific objective of the project is to propose a promising, cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to the currently used solutions, with multi-valent use (both for cultural heritage protection and for civil constructions with special requirements, such as hospitals, etc.) based on development of technologies for obtaining constructions materials (plastering mortars, cement, plaster) with biocidal and photocatalytic properties, due to its enrichment with natural compounds and metallic nanoparticles obtained via “green chemistry routes” from natural resources (plant extracts). The challenge of the project is to obtain tuned morphologies of the metallic nanoparticles and to find optimal ratio of the component of the construction material (ratio solid: liquid), in order to obtain a maximum antibacterial effect (an important factor is the tendency of nanoparticles to aggregate and agglomerate, which significantly influences their effectiveness; the optimal use and dispersion of nanoparticles, in quantities that ensure the antibacterial properties of the building material, while maintaining the mechanical parameters at least at the same level).

Unlocking data content of Organ-On-Chips Call name: P 5.8 - SP 5.8.1 - Parteneriate și misiuni europene
PN-IV-P8-8.1-PME-2024-0037 2024 - 2027

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: DDS DIAGNOSTIC S.R.L.

Project partners: DDS DIAGNOSTIC S.R.L. (RO); MICROFLUIDIC CHIPSHOP GMBH (DE); FRAUNHOFER GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FORDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG EV (DE); HUN-REN CENTRE FOR ENERGYRESEARCH (HU); UNIVERSIDAD DEL PAIS VASCO (ES); FUNDACIO INSTITUT DE BIOENGINYERIA DE CATALUNYA (ES); PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NEDERLAND BV (NL); MULTI CHANNEL SYSTEMS MCS GMBH (DE); NETHERLANDS ORGANISATION FORAPPLIED SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH (NL); INTERUNIVERSITAIR MICRO-ELECTRONICA CENTRUM (BE); TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITEIT DELFT (NL); UNIVERSITEIT MAASTRICHT (NL); BEONCHIP SL (ES); EUROPEAN INFRASTRUCTURE OF OPEN SCREENING PLATFORMS FOR CHEMICAL BIOLOGY (DE); STICHTING IMEC NEDERLAND - IMEC-NL (NL); ALVEOLIX AG (CH); JOBST TECHNOLOGIES GMBH (DE); UNIVERSIDAD DE ZARAGOZA (ES); UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK - NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND (IE); CYTES BIOTECHNOLOGIES SL (ES); EBERS MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY SL (ES); MICRONIT BV (NL); CARL ZEISS MICROSCOPY GMBH (DE); NUROMEDIA GMBH (DE); OST - OSTSCHWEIZER FACHHOCHSCHULE (CH); INESC MICROSISTEMAS E NANOTECNOLOGIAS - INSTITUTO DE ENGENHARIA DE SISTEMAS E COMPUTADORES PARA OS MICROSISTEMAS E AS NANOTECHNOLOGIES (PT); SILICONGATE LDA (PT); INESC ID - INSTITUTO DE ENGENHARIADE SISTEMAS E COMPUTADORES, INVESTIGACAO E DESENVOLVIMENTO EM LISBOA (PT); LOCSENSE B.V. (NL); LIPOTYPE (DE); OKOLAB SRL (IT); UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI PAVIA (IT); DEMCON SYNC BIOSYSTEMS BV (NL); ABBVIE IRELAND NL BV (NL); I+MED S COOP (ES); VISCOFAN ESPANA S.L. (ES); FUNDACION DE LA COMUNIDAD VALENCIANA CENTRO DE INVESTIGACION PRINCIPEFELIPE (ES); UNIVERSIDAD DE SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA (ES); IHS WEIGLING SOCIEDAD LIMITADA (ES); FUNDACION INSTITUTO DE INVESTIGACION SANITARIA ARAGON (ES); CORE LIFE ANALYTICS BV (NL); TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITAET BRAUNSCHWEIG (DE); STELAR SECURITY TECHNOLOGY LAW RESEARCH UG (HAFTUNGSBESCHRANKT) GMBH (DE); LIONIX INTERNATIONAL BV (NL); CSEM CENTRE SUISSE D'ELECTRONIQUE ET DE MICROTECHNIQUE SA - RECHERCHE ET DEVELOPPEMENT (CH); INSPHERO AG (CH); Spiden AG (CH); HAUTE ECOLE SPECIALISEE DE SUISSE OCCIDENTALE (CH)

Affiliation:

Project website: https://ddsdiagnostic.com/unlocking-data-content-of-organ-on-chips/

Abstract:

The launch of a novel drug to the market is preceded by clinical testing and validation both on animal in vitro and in vivo models. Animal models used in drug development have known methodological drawbacks leading to the failure of drugs. Further, animal tests are associated with ethical issues. Moreover, a strong bias in in-human testing still overlooks major population groups e.g. children, women, different ethical groups. It is estimated that 197,000 deaths per year in the EU are caused by Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) and the total cost to society of ADRs is €79 billion. The emerging Organ-on-Chip (OOC) field, an alternative to animal test, brings great potential for safe testing and validation: An OOC-systems consists of a 3D- microstructured channel network embedded on a small plastic device that simulates the mechanics and physiological response of an entire organ or organs. Project UNLOOC will develop, optimize, and validate a multitude of ECS-based tools to build OOC-models to replace animal and in-human testing. UNLOOC aims to combine three important characteristics for routine use of OOC models, i.e platforms that combine ECS-based

technologies with established biological material, capitalize on AI, parallelized test set-ups allowing efficient high-throughput demands, and standardized procedures enabling reliable results. UNLOOC will develop ECS-based hardware and software tools and validate them in five Use Cases (UCs) performed in 10 European countries. The applications developed and validated will be used by academia and pharma industry to drive drug development, create cosmetics without animal test, personalized medicine and gain new insights into disease. Given the large OOC market, these solutions have great economic value, on average it would result in cost reduction of up to $169M and $706M per new drug reaching the market and will put Europe at the forefront of this booming research field.

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:

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)

Affiliation:

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).

Formulations of protective cosmetic products obtained by applying integrated and sustainable bioeconomy approaches Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect experimental - demonstrativ
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2021-0273 2022 - 2024

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); UNIVERSITATEA NAŢIONALĂ DE ŞTIINŢĂ ŞI TEHNOLOGIE POLITEHNICA BUCUREŞTI (RO)

Affiliation:

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

Abstract:

Fruit processing industries contribute more than 0.5 billion tons of

waste worldwide, and grape crops and its industrial products are one of

the main agro-economic activities in the world, with more than 60

million tons produced globally every year. The grape industry,

specifically the wine industry, is generating by-products rich in

nutrients, which are underutilized and often end up being polluters of

the environment. After grape juice extraction, the remaining materials

are currently not valued as highly profitable waste, being mainly

discarded in open areas, potentially causing environmental problems.

Chronic exposure of human skin to solar UV radiation is widely

recognized as the key factor responsible for photo-ageing. For these

reasons, the role of photoprotection is critical to avoid skin cancer and

others undesired effects.

In this context, the general objective of the project “Formulations of

protective cosmetic products obtained by applying integrated and

sustainable bioeconomy approaches - BioProtect” is to propose the use

of nanomaterials both as active ingredient and delivery system of

bioactive compounds (mixtures of phenolic compounds-rutin and

quercitin) recovered from grape by-products for development of UV

blocking cosmetic products. Target molecules obtained through green

technologies from grapes by-products can be used as potential active

UV blockers in cosmetic formulations being delivered by substituted

hydroxyapatite (with Fe - FeHAP). The use of FeHAP has a double role:

active ingredient with UV protection properties and delivery system for

the bioactive molecules.

The project starts from TRL 2 and aims to the validation at laboratory

scale of the technology (TRL 4). Validation of the proposed technical

solution will be performed by third parties.

Improved technology to fabricate holographic marks with encapsulated thermochrome system Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect de transfer la operatorul economic
PN-III-P2-2.1-PTE-2021-0339 2022 - 2024

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: OPTOELECTRONICA - 2001 S.A.

Project partners: OPTOELECTRONICA - 2001 S.A. (RO); Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO); UNIVERSITATEA NAŢIONALĂ DE ŞTIINŢĂ ŞI TEHNOLOGIE POLITEHNICA BUCUREŞTI (RO)

Affiliation:

Project website: https://holterm.optoel.ro/

Abstract:

The usefulness of the project is justified by 1) increasing demand for holographic marks with a high degree of security in the conditions of accentuated multiplication of counterfeit products, 2) identification of new areas of application which require a strict control of the storage and transport conditions (eg. at negative temperature), 3) proposing green technologies as an important pillar of the EU's Green Agenda.

In this context, the PURPOSE OF THE HOLTERM PROJECT is to increase the competitiveness of S.C. OPTOELECTRONICA 2001 SA and gaining a new market segment by knowledge transfer and assimilating in fabrication of innovative solutions to increase the security of holographic marks:

i) proposing an ecological technology for manufacturing holographic marks using biopolymer plates at the hot embossing processing phase, ensuring the faithful transfer of the micro-relief for the correct formation of the final optical effects;

ii) introduction of a control element (encapsulated thermochrome system - TSI), with the role of a sensor to signal non-compliance with the negative temperature conditions necessary for the storage and handling of certain food or pharmaceutical products.

The necessity for OPTO to improve the technological phases and to introduce new security elements unknown to counterfeiters, in accordance with the market requirements for the detection of counterfeiting with safe but simple methods, led to the final results of the HOLTERM project with innovative aspects:

--Prototype of a Holographic mark with Encapsulated Thermochrome System, addressing food products, medicines, vaccines that require storage and transport at negative temperatures. The TSI component can also be used separately on products, without a holographic mark.

--Ecological technology to obtain PHSTI based on biopolymers and new industrial process parameters with the aim of increasing the resolution of the micro-relief on the final holographic mark and obtaining clear optical effects.

New biocompatible products shagaol and curcuminoid-like type used as adjuvants in cancer radiotherapy Call name:
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2019-1471 2020 - 2022

Role in this project: Project coordinator

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 (); UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI ()

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

Project website: https://icechim.ro/project/canradioprotect-ro

Abstract:

The project has as a general objective to obtain the natural and synthesis compounds with keto-enolic structure, analogues of shagaol and curcumin with superior antitumor activity than natural compounds will be used as adjuvants in cancer therapy.

New biocompatible products shagaol and curcuminoid-like type used as adjuvantes in cancer radiotherapy Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect experimental - demonstrativ
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2019-1471 2020 - 2022

Role in this project: Project coordinator

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); UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI (RO)

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

Project website: https://icechim.ro/canradioprotect-ro/

Abstract:

The proposal has as a general objective the obtaining of keto-enolic derivatives of natural origin and of synthesis. This project refers to an interdisciplinary field of research and aims to elaborate methods of synthesis and biological testing of new compounds, symmetrical β-di-ketones (curcumin derivatives) and asymmetric mono or di-ketones (shagaol derivatives). After morphostructural characterization, biocompatibility testing and establishing the structure-property relationship, biologically active products will be applied in the radiotherapy treatment of cancer. In this way it is expected that the new structures synthesized, analogues of shagaol and curcumin, have higher antitumor activity than that of natural compounds and be used as adjuvants in cancer therapy.

New materials based on polylactic acid with controlled flexibility Call name: P 1 - SP 1.1 - Proiecte de cercetare pentru stimularea tinerelor echipe independente
PN-III-P1-1.1-TE-2019-1333 2020 - 2022

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)

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

Project website: https://icechim.ro/project/flex4pla/

Abstract:

The present project fits into the stream of study and characterization of biobased materials, considering the need to improve their properties from a technological point of view to allow their wider use in final products. Currently, biopolymers have found applications in fields starting from packaging to automotive but an almost unexploited market segment is represented by materials intended for children goods. Most of the global produced toys and other goods for children are made with conventional plastics derived from non-renewable petrochemicals containing dangerous chemical additives to ensure flexibility, natural feel and easy coloring. Thus, the FLEX4PLA project aims the research and design of new biomaterials in which both polymers and additives are being derived from renewable resources. The approach of FLEX4PLA consists in the synthesis of new bioelastomers compatible with PLA from biobased resources and the design of a new technological route to ensure nanodispersion and an engineered interface in PLA/bioelastomers nanomaterials. The new nanomaterials will exhibit the good elasticity of the bioelastomer and the excellent processability of PLA and no more that 10% decrease in strength compared to neat PLA. Tensile properties, impact tests, melt flow index, fracture behavior and morphology will be performed in order to characterize the new biomaterials with the aim of correlating the composition to processability and thus establishing the final properties.

Contingency of CBRN hazards and improvement of national security resources Call name: P 1 - SP 1.2 - Proiecte complexe realizate in consorții CDI
PN-III-P1-1.2-PCCDI-2017-0395 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); Ministerul Apararii Nationale prin Centrul de Cercetare Stiintifica pentru Aparare CBRN si Ecologie (RO); Academia Tehnica Militara (RO); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO); CENTRUL DE CHIMIE ORGANICA AL ACADEMIEI ROMANE "C.D.NENITESCU" (RO); Centrul de Cercetare Stiintifica pentru Fortele Navale Constanta (RO)

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

Project website: http://icechim-rezultate.ro/proiect.php?id=40&lang=ro si http://icechim-rezultate.ro/proiect.php?id=33&lang=en

Abstract:

SECURE-NET is a Complex Project designed to improve the institutional performance of the Consortium Research Partners (Institutions with Re-launch Capabilities in the Field of National Security). In this respect, the Complex Project proposes five research themes corresponding to the five Component Projects, which aim at: (i) contingency of chemical, biochemical, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) hazards by developing new decontamination products and by developing specific sensors for detecting chemical agents of combat, and (ii) improving national security by developing shock-absorbing composites, solid rocket fuel and multispectral camouflages. This Complex Project brings together institutions with tradition, having either similar specialisation or complementary specialisation, to strengthen scientific and technical competences in the field of National Security and Advanced Materials for military applications. The Project Consortium has a gender-balanced staff and promotes the involvement of a large number of teachers, researchers, doctoral students and post-doctoral students in all activities proposed by the Common Agenda. In addition, the project facilitates the transfer of scientific knowledge between participating institutions as well as the recruitment and training of new staff. The multitude of results generated by the implementation of SECURE-NET express the potential for significant influence upon (i) the scientific community through communication and dissemination of results (as a short- and medium-term impact), and (ii) the public and private environment by promoting new research services and new transferable products / technologies to the external environment of the Consortium, particularly to the national defence industry (as a long-term impact).

Innovative technologies based on polymers for the obtaining of new advanced materials Call name: P 1 - SP 1.2 - Proiecte complexe realizate in consorții CDI
PN-III-P1-1.2-PCCDI-2017-0428 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 CHIMICO - FARMACEUTICA - I.C.C.F. BUCURESTI (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA (RO); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO); UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI (RO); INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI" (RO)

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

Project website: http://icechim-rezultate.ro/proiect.php?id=41&lang=ro

Abstract:

The project is aimed at using the expertise that involved in consortium entities acquired in materials science. The consortium consists of three representative national institutes: INCD for Chemistry and Petrochemistry – ICECHIM Bucharest, INCD for Electrochemistry and Condensed Matter - INCEMC Timisoara and INCD of Chemical Pharmaceutical - ICCF Bucharest, and of two prestigious universities: University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest and the University of Bucharest and a remarkable institute of Romanian Academy: Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry – Petru Poni Iasi. Although having great tradition and noteworthy results, the first five institutions face a series of problems, from the lack of financial funds, equipment and the aging employees for ICCF and partly for INCEMC and ICECHIM, to the lack of highly qualified staff required for recent investments in equipment for all 5 institutions. In this respect, the project attempts relaunching the activity in the first 5 institutions of the consortium, by putting together the existing competencies, so as to develop new technologies in order to obtain new materials with high performance properties. Given that, 3 of the research teams are specialized in polymers (ICECHIM, Petru Poni and UPB) the developed technologies will use the polymers as intermediates or as a component in the finished product. To this end it is envisaged getting the titanium nitride for prosthetic coatings via inorganic-organic polymer nanocomposites, obtaining photocatalytic materials and antibacterial coatings by sol- gel reactions, obtaining of short-life or one-time use biomaterials from aliphatic polyesters and micro or nanocellulose and the development of new polyphase materials with medium or long life, based on biopolymers, through 3D printing. The project intends the full use of A1, A2, B and C checks in order to increase the institutional performance of partners.

Anticorrosive colored epoxy coating systems Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Transfer de cunoaștere la agentul economic „Bridge Grant”
PN-III-P2-2.1-BG-2016-0059 2016 - 2018

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO); Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO); CHIMCOLOR S.R.L. (RO)

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

Project website: http://upb-coloranti.byethost3.com/BRIDGE-GRANT.htm

Abstract:

The presented project aims to change, based on the research team’s expertise, the CHIMCOLOR SRL’s manufacturing technology of anticorrosive epoxy primers for ferrous metal surfaces in order to realize new, innovative, low risk to the environment products by reducing or eliminating the use of zinc phosphate as a anticorrosive pigment and reducing material costs related to the use of other types of coatings for decorative purposes or eliminating the need for compatibility of including the two types of coatings in terms of color. In the case of currently used systems by CHIMCOLOR there are several drawbacks, tied primarily using zinc phosphate as anticorrosive agent. It’s usage is given by very effective action, is challenged all the more so by the environmental authorities worldwide because of the action of harmful phosphates on the environment, and manufacturers of anticorrosive paints due to price speculation there of in certain periods .

Along these difficulties there is a problem regarding the need to implement some additional coatings in addition to decorative pigments or adding other decorative purposed pigments in anticorrosion primers for getting anticorrosive colored coatings.

The overall objective of the project is providing the UPB and ICECHIM the necessary knowledge and analytical results for troubleshooting modification technology to obtain anticorrosive epoxy primers to CHIMCOLOR, consisting in selecting the commercial organic pigments (such as phthalocyanine metal) and inorganic (such as iron oxides), acting as a barrier agent type (passive protection) together with zinc salts of organic compounds, acting as a passivation agent (active protection) using the same system currently used for such products as coating.

New generation of photocatalytic self-cleaning systems for functionalization of technical textiles and architectural coatings Call name: Joint Applied Research Projects - PCCA 2013 - call
PN-II-PT-PCCA-2013-4-0864 2014 - 2017

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 DE CHIMIE FIZICA - ILIE MURGULESCU (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE - DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA MATERIALELOR BUCURESTI RA (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA LASERILOR, PLASMEI SI RADIATIEI - INFLPR RA (RO); CHIMCOLOR S.R.L. (RO)

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

Project website: http://www.cleanphotocoat.roit.ro

Abstract:

Pollution and its side effects on health, structural damage of materials, costs for maintenance, cleaning and replacement of damaged materials is one of the most important causes of severe human diseases and of great economic losses all over the world. The project is focused on the development of new photocatalytic coating materials for technical textiles and architectural finishing systems that can be used to decompose pollutants in the air and on the coated surfaces in order to maintain a clean and healthy environment and avoid economic loses. The objective of the project is to obtain stable, adherent, efficient and durable daylight photocatalytic self cleaning coatings for different types of substrates, such as flexible technical textiles and rigid construction structures. To accomplish the objective, issues that require skills in various fields are to be addressed, in view of: scientific research for designing new photocatalysts, innovation activity for the improvement of their efficiency by extending absorption in the visible range of the spectrum, and technological development in order to obtain photocatalytic coatings dedicated to a particular type of substrate. All these issues will be solved due to a multidisciplinary partnership formed of high rank specialists in materials physics, laser physics, physical-chemistry, polymer chemistry, dyestuffs chemistry, and chemistry of textile materials, constantly having in mind obtaining safety products and technologies and achieving economic advantages from the production stage up to the application by the end-users.The method used for the synthesis of semiconductor materials is a key factor that determines their efficiency, the main reason for developing comparative studies regarding the most important oxide type photocatalysts used in practice (TiO2 and ZnO) that could be obtained and doped by wet methods (hydrothermal,sol-gel) or by laser pyrolysis route. Investigations developed in the project comprise also sensitizing the photocatalysts at the surface or by obtaining composites in order to use more efficient visible light in the photocatalytic decomposition of pollutants. Thus, we aim to develop new and optimized photocatalytically materials exhibiting activity upon visible light with surface characteristics of improved performance and of the high chemical and physical stability, crucial for broader scale utilization of photocatalytic systems in commercial application. However, another important challenge will be to obtain film building materials containing photocatalysts specially designed for coating technical textiles or for architectural coatings. Technologies regarding photocatalytic coatings developed in the project present several barriers that can be lifted by carrying out this project. The photocatalytic coatings that will be obtained will be compatible with the substrates, protect them to self-degradation and maintain their initial physical-mechanical characteristics, presenting high photocatalytic efficiency in visible light and durability. The newly developed photocatalytic coatings during the project will decompose air pollutants and other contaminants in outdoor and indoor applications using sunlight or artificial light, especially after expanding widespread use of LEDs for interior or exterior lighting of buildings, tunnels, advertising materials, thus making possible an enhancement of the photocatalytic effect and thus providing significant benefits for the environment and human health. Photocatalytic materials obtained in project together with the development of technically applicable photocatalytic coating systems adaptable to different types of substrates will represent a step change in this field particularly regarding the economic viability of a range of potential processes.

Thermosensitive energy saving systems with tailored solar reflecting/absorbing properties for construction structures Call name: Joint Applied Research Projects - PCCA-2011 call, Type 2
PN-II-PT-PCCA-2011-3.2-1391 2012 - 2016

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); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO); CHIMCOLOR S.R.L. (RO)

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

Project website: http://www.thermosolar.roit.ro

Abstract:

In principle thermochromic and thermotropic systems can function as energy saving systems. For high temperatures, during summertime thermochromic coatings have the ability to reflect solar energy, reducing the surface’s temperature; while in wintertime absorb solar energy, increasing the surface’s temperature as reversible color change takes place. Applied thus on external building surfaces, they have the potential for the reduction of heating and cooling loads, contributing to the reduction of urban temperatures, fight heat island and reduce air pollution.

Color-changing compounds have become increasingly important in recent years in the study and the production of thermochromic coatings that is coatings which respond thermally to their environment, changing reversibly their color from darker to lighter tones as temperature rises. The novelty comes from the use concomitant of thermotropic hydrogels which respond thermally by changing transparency from total transparent to translucent. Combining these features of termotropic hydrogels and thermochromic dyes we can obtain complex thermosensitive systems that respond to an increase in temperature by switching the color hypsochromically while accompanied by a change in transparency of the hydrogels.

During the project we intend to develop thermosensitive energy saving coatings that action on the entire Vis-NIR range and are most typically applied to roofs but additionally can also be applied to exterior and interior walls in much the same way. Thermosensitive coatings that will aim to obtain change reflectivity and color as a function of temperature, present enhanced weathering and durability and may be in any suitable formulation for application on roofs or walls such as water-based, oil-based, epoxy-based or acrylic-based formulations.

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