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Mr. Alexandru-Constantin Stoica

PhD

Research Assistant - INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI"

Researcher

Web of Science ResearcherID: HKE-7371-2023

Curriculum Vitae (23/07/2026)

Expertise & keywords

Soil mass monitoring with chain pressure sensors based on silicone capacitive stacks Call name: PNCDI IV, SP 5.7.1 - Proiect experimental demonstrativ
PN-IV-P7-7.1-PED-2024-2479 2025 - 2027

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI"

Project partners: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI" (RO); GEOTECHNICAL EXPERT SRL (RO)

Affiliation:

Project website: https://icmpp.ro/projects/l6/about.php?id=186

Abstract:

Landslides are between the most common natural disasters. The frequency and magnitude of landslides are directly correlated with the intensity of meteorological extreme conditions, which are being induced by ongoing climate changes. Strategies for landslide monitoring are utilizing satellite, aerial, and terrestrial remote sensing technologies, with the potential to decrease the time and expenses needed for the assembling and methodical revision of data. The project aims at developing a system for monitoring the state of stress in a quasi-stable or unstable soil mass to provide a realistic design input for designing stabilization measures. In order to do this, capacitive stack silicone sensor arrays will be constructed to track the changes in the stress condition of the soil masses during landslides. Silicone materials will be used as the dielectric, and conductive stretchable silicones or metal coatings will be tested as electrodes. Material formulations will be optimized to obtain required sensitivity and mechanical properties. The proposed method for measuring the state of stress in soils consists of a chain of sensors connected to the opposing faces of a flat stiff beam that can be driven into the soil by pressure or hammering. The advantage of the method will be that is going to provide a continuous profile of pressure values, being able to identify the position where the failure surface is located by the tell-tale modification of linearity.

Silsesquioxanes-based materials obtained by photo-induced thiol-ene reaction, for environmental applications (CO2 capture) Call name: PNCDI IV, P 5.8 - SP 5.8.3 - Proiecte de mobilitate, PM-RO-TR-2024
PN-IV-P8-8.3-PM-RO-TR-2024-0046 2025 - 2026

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI"

Project partners: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI" (RO); Bogazici University (TR)

Affiliation:

Project website: https://icmpp.ro/projects/l6/about.php?id=196

Abstract:

The project aims to develop, through a cost-reasonable approach, a method for obtaining new silsesquioxanes based materials using photo-induced thiol-ene reaction in order to use them for environmental applications, as active materials with user-controlled adaptability for integrated management of the CO2 gas separation.The eficient capture of CO2 due to the logical design of new silsesquioxanes-materials with enriched functionality is an important step in diminished CO2 emissions.The new materials synthesized in this project by using click photo-induced thiol-ene addition reaction between octavinyl-T8-silsesquioxane and thioalkylcarboxylic acids, and their transition metal complexes will be confirmed, characterized and applied as new hybrid materials for selective CO2 capture. Then they will be analyzed in terms of thermal stability, morphology and moisture, N2 and CO2 sorption, for determining the best conditions for designing the POSS materials with the highest CO2 adsorption performance. The possibilities of structural diversification are enhancing the application potential. The CO2 capture property attributed to the materials’ high microporosity and well-dispersed sulfur functionality throughout the carbon framework of the material can be improved. The new POSS-materials with heteroatom doping as efficient adsorbents for the selective capture of CO2, represent a good solution for effective CO2 mitigation.

Intelligent tools for design, processing and optimization of new PS-POSS-IL (polysulfone-silsesquioxanes impregnated with ionic liquids) type membranes applied in CO2 gas separation Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect experimental - demonstrativ
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2021-3900 2022 - 2024

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI"

Project partners: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI" (RO)

Affiliation:

Project website: https://icmpp.ro/aisynpposs/ro

Abstract:

Artificial intelligence tools (neural networks and genetic algorithms) will be used in order to find the most appropriate reaction conditions for obtaining and characterization of new polysulfone-silsesquioxanes membranes impregnated with ionic liquids (PS-POSS-IL) (with predetermined characteristics) as new materials suitable for CO2 capture and storage. Starting from a set number of experiments, in which new types of PS-POSS-IL will be prepared and characterized by changing the reaction conditions (including use of different polysulfones, different silsesquioxanes and a different content or different type of ionic liquid), a data base will be elaborated in order to use it further for modeling with artificial intelligence instruments (neural networks and genetic algorithms). In this way the best reaction conditions can be chosen for obtaining the best PS-POSS-IL membranes as superior materials for adsorbtion/ separation of the CO2. In the first stage of the project, the polysulfones will be obtained and characterized, then the needed silsesquioxanes. Thereupon the membranes will be elaborated from the previous obtained materials, using the phase inversion process. After the membranes will be prepared, they will be characterized for determining the most conducive conditions for manufacturing membranes with the highest CO2 adsorption performance, for their use in separation of CO2, using the artificial intelligence tools (especially neural networks).

Emerging 2D materials based on two-dimensional permethylated metal-organic networks Call name: P 4 - Proiecte de Cercetare Exploratorie, 2020
PN-III-P4-ID-PCE-2020-2000 2021 - 2023

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI"

Project partners: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI" (RO)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI" (RO)

Project website: https://2dpermosil.ro/

Abstract:

After the discovery of graphene with the set of properties that essentially distinguish it from other allotropes of carbon, ultra-thin layered materials, classified as 2D nanomaterials, enjoy a growing interest due to their unique properties. In this context, very recently become of interest 2D MOFs. But in the crystallization process, 2D layers stack on the basis of intermolecular interactions, leading to higher dimensional materials. To manifest behavioral particularities specific to a 2D material, they must be isolated individually or in multilayers with thickness/surface aspect ratio as small, which is a challenge that seek solutions through different approaches (top-down or bottom-up). The project idea is to design and synthesize two-dimensional metal-organic networks with extremely weak intermolecular interactions, which facilitate delamination in nanosheets. The originality and the key to success in this approach is the use of ligands containing permethylated silicon units which by their natural exposure shield the structure and prevent the establishment of noticeable interactions. New ligands and combinations thereof will be prepared and used to coordinate various metal ions or clusters. Nanosheets formed will be evaluated as such, but also the effect of their incorporation in silicone matrices for the development of materials responsive to stimuli. Their common nature creates the premises for a better compatibility and forming advanced composites.

Eco-innovative technologies for recovering of the platinum group metals from scrap catalytic convertors Call name: P 1 - SP 1.2 - Proiecte complexe realizate in consorții CDI
PN-III-P1-1.2-PCCDI-2017-0185 2018 - 2021

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI (RO); INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE "CORIOLAN DRĂGULESCU" (RO); INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI" (RO); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO); INSTITUTUL DE BIOLOGIE (RO); INOE 2000 - FILIALA INSTITUTUL DE CERCETARI PENTRU HIDRAULICA SI PNEUMATICA BUCURESTI RA (RO)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI" (RO)

Project website: http://www.3nanosae.org/ecotech-gmp/

Abstract:

Autocatalysts are used to convert vehicle exhaust (carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons, etc.) into less harmful products, such as: carbon dioxide and nitrogen. Platinum group metals (PGMs) are the active component in autocatalysts and consequently the auto industry is the largest PGM consumer. Limited PGM resources demands recycling to support an expanding auto market. Traditional recycling methods are using high temperatures and highly oxidative agents (e.g. aqua regia) making them large energy consumers and environmental pollutants. As a result, there is a need to develop alternative ways to recycle PGMs with a significant decrease in energy consumption and a reduced impact on the environment. ECOTECH-GMP project at hand draws from the knowledge, skills and competences of top leading Romanian research institutions in materials science, physics, chemistry and engineering for creating the know-how to develop the eco-technologies required to recycle PGM with zero emissions. There is currently no such technology available in the world. Four sub-projects are proposed to solve the issue of PGM eco-recycling, encompassing electrochemistry, coordination chemistry, hydrodynamics and bioelectrochemistry. The sub-projects are intertwined and function in synergy to deliver several solutions to the issue at hand. The potential of this project is mesmerizing for any interested company: small initial capital, low energy consumption and high throughput. The benefits for the society at large are thrilling: improved public health because of decreased toxic pollutants (chlorides, nitrates, nitrides, etc.) and creating new jobs owing to the potential of this technology to transform into an industry.

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