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Mr. Radu Banica

PhD

Researcher - INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA

Researcher | Scientific reviewer

Curriculum Vitae (17/10/2019)

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Nanostructured carbon materials for advanced industrial applications Call name:
PN-III-P1-1.2-PCCDI-2017-0619 2018 - 2020

Role in this project: Partner team leader

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE- DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD

Project partners: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE- DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD ()

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE- DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MICROTEHNOLOGIE - IMT BUCURESTI INCD ()

Project website: https://uefiscdi.gov.ro/resource-87809?&wtok=&wtkps=XY1RDoIwEAXvst+C3ZZKWe5gTDwBaatU0QIF0RjvLjQmRv8mm5l9FW3oGUgQBGegnKkgQDkNQ9cVrRZ13Xi8d5k+BZQJ9iFvC5YYfR6zx6IjgYsZAVfiQ9oEKB0h5ouRExjTXnf7tcgZV1wxqRaRz+33suKIUiAKjF9Qxmr71yCbd35ETjDZuDvTxZuxsanvj+loDy5o49Kb

Abstract:

Mobile pilot plant for wastewater treatment using solar energy Call name:
PN-II-PT-PCCA-2013-4-1708, Project no. 50/2014 2014 - 2017

Role in this project: Project coordinator

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA

Project partners: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA ()

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA ()

Project website: http://old.uefiscdi.ro/userfiles/file/PARTENERIATE/Competitie%202013/Rezultate%20finale/D2%20-%20Energie.pdf

Abstract:

General objective: design and construction of a Modular Mobile Pilot Plant (MMPP) for wastewater treatment using solar energy.
Specific objectives:
1. Improving energy efficiency of wastewater treatment by electrocoagulation (EC) process, with the recovery of hydrogen (H2) produced at the cathode and its valorization (electricity production with H2-air fuel cell).
2. Recovery of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) toxic gas resulting from anaerobic fermentation using solar energy in a closed cycle without producing waste and with obtaining purified biogas, hydrogen (via photocatalysis using solar energy) and marketable chemicals (Na2SO4, Na2SO3). Resulted hydrogen will be used in the fuel cell for electricity generation.
3. Generation of electricity directly from sunlight (photovoltaic).
4. Electricity storage (obtained from H2 in fuel cell and photovoltaics) and its use in EC process.
5. Modular design and construction on a mobile platform of MMPP which will include:
• module for EC treatment with hydrogen recovery;
• module for H2S recovery from gases using solar energy,
• module for H2 production by photocatalysis using sunlight;
• module for H2 (resulted from electrocoagulation and recovered H2S) valorization into electricity (fuel cell)
• module for direct electricity production by solar energy (photovoltaic)
• module for power supply and storage,
• mechanical and electrical connections between modules, automation.
Implementation: Consortium of five institutions (three research organizations, one SME with R&D activities and one NGO).
The project final products will be:
1. MMPP for water purification using EC process with recovery of hydrogen produced in the process and use of sunlight to increase efficiency.
2. Prototype modules for the absorption of H2S from biogas (using modified ChemSweet technology) and of sulfur dioxide (SO2) from gases.
3. Prototype system of capture, concentration and use of sunlight for:
a) hydrogen production by photocatalysis;
b) electrical energy production (photovoltaic);
c) regeneration of spent absorbent, used in the absorption of hydrogen sulphide.
4. Innovative service for determining the optimal parameters of wastewater treatment by EC technique and of H2S absorption from biogas using the MMPP, transportable to the beneficiary site.
Measurable criteria for success:
• Decrease by more than 85% of suspended solids and turbidity in wastewater by using EC process for treatment.
• Extracting H2S from biogas by a modified ChemSweet technology, to a level below 5 ppm, without producing wastes.
• Recovery of more than 90% of the H2 produced at the cathode of EC cell and its oxidation of in a fuel cell with getting a part of electricity needed to run the EC cell.
• Publication of at least three scientific papers in ISI journals with a cumulative impact factor of 4, the submission of at least one patent application and development of at least 2 dissertations that use part of the project research results.
Sustenability of the proposed technology:
- The project promotes clean energy technologies, environmental protection measures and reduction of greenhouse gases emissions.
- The processes proposed to be realized in the project are sustainable (using solar energy, the recovery and use of wastes - H2, H2S, regeneration and recycling of sorbent ZnO).
Expressed interests for application of project results on the market:
1. The company co-financing the project intends to develop this type of facility for the market after IPMM functional model constructed in the project will be effective.
2. There is interest in the SOLWATCLEAN project results from Romanian textile industry potential beneficiaries (3 letters of intent attached to "other documents").

Improved multifunctional crednerite type oxides: from magnetism to catalysis Call name: Projects for Young Research Teams - RUTE -2014 call
PN-II-RU-TE-2014-4-2179 2015 - 2017

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA

Project partners: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA (RO)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA (RO)

Project website: http://cremm.icmct.ro/

Abstract:

Layered 3d metal ABO2 oxides have recently attracted a lot of interest due to their variety of properties. Continued efforts are made to study such transition metal oxides ABO2 especially for oxygen insertion, essential in many applications, such as energy conversion, oxygen sensing or oxygen storage. Among these multifunctional materials, the crednerite Cu1+xMn1-xO2 solid solution presents rich physics and promising applications. Considering its complexity, the aim of this project is to give more information about the impurity effects (oxygen excess/nonstoichiometry, substitution with nonmagnetic elements) upon the relationship structures/properties in these materials. Our study will be a step forward in understanding the stability of these materials and even a possibility of tuning their properties.

Mobile pilot plant for wastewater treatment using solar energy Call name: Joint Applied Research Projects - PCCA 2013 - call
PN-II-PT-PCCA-2013-4-1708 2014 - 2017

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA

Project partners: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA (RO); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA TIMIŞOARA (RO); INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE (RO); BEESPEED AUTOMATIZARI SRL (RO); CLUSTERUL DE ENERGII SUSTENABILE DIN ROMANIA ROSENC/ROMANIAN SUSTAINABLE ENERGY CLUSTER ROSENC - ASOCIATIE (RO)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU ELECTROCHIMIE SI MATERIE CONDENSATA - INCEMC TIMISOARA (RO)

Project website: http://solwatclean.incemc.ro/

Abstract:

Project Title: Mobile pilot plant for wastewater treatment using solar energy - SOLWATCLEAN

General objective: design and construction of a Modular Mobile Pilot Plant (MMPP) for wastewater treatment using solar energy.

Specific objectives:
1. Improving energy efficiency of wastewater treatment by electrocoagulation (EC) process, with the recovery of hydrogen (H2) produced at the cathode and its valorization (electricity production with H2-air fuel cell).
2. H2 production by photocatalysis using solar energy. Resulted H2 will be used in the fuel cell for electricity generation.
3. Generation of electricity directly from sunlight (photovoltaic).
4. Electricity storage (obtained from H2 in fuel cell and photovoltaics) and its use in EC process.
5. Modular design and construction on a mobile platform of MMPP which will include:
• module for EC treatment with hydrogen recovery;
• module for H2 production by photocatalysis using sunlight;
• module for H2 (resulted from electrocoagulation and photocatalysis) valorization into electricity (fuel cell)
• module for direct electricity production by solar energy (photovoltaic)
• module for power supply and storage,
• mechanical and electrical connections between modules, automation.
Implementation: Consortium of five institutions (three research organizations, one SME with R&D activities and one NGO).

The project final products will be:
1. MMPP for water purification using EC process with recovery of hydrogen produced in the process and use of sunlight to increase efficiency.
2. Prototype system of capture and use of sunlight for:
a) hydrogen production by photocatalysis;
b) electrical energy production (photovoltaic);
3. Innovative service for determining the optimal parameters of wastewater treatment by EC technique using the MMPP, transportable to the beneficiary site.

Measurable criteria for success:
• Decrease by more than 85% of suspended solids and turbidity in wastewater by using EC process for treatment.
• Recovery of more than 90% of the H2 produced at the cathode of EC cell and its oxidation of in a fuel cell with getting a part of electricity needed to run the EC cell.
• Publication of at least 2 scientific papers in ISI journals with a cumulative impact factor of minimum 2, the submission of at least one patent application and development of at least one dissertation that use part of the project research results.

Sustenability of the proposed technology:
- The project promotes clean energy technologies, environmental protection measures and reduction of greenhouse gases emissions.
- The processes proposed to be realized in the project are sustainable (using solar energy, the recovery and use of H2 wastes.

Expressed interests for application of project results on the market:
1. The company co-financing the project intends to develop this type of facility for the market after IPMM functional model constructed in the project will be effective.
2. There is interest in the SOLWATCLEAN project results from Romanian textile industry potential beneficiaries (3 letters of intent attached to "other documents").

Development of 3D solar cells based on CuInS2 Call name:
BD- Type 2009 - 2016

Role in this project: Project coordinator

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA TIMIŞOARA

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA TIMIŞOARA ()

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA TIMIŞOARA ()

Project website:

Abstract:

New fabrication concept of silver nanowire/polyaniline transparent, conductive and flexible electrodes for solar cells Call name: Exploratory Research Projects - PCE-2012 call
PN-II-ID-PCE-2012-4-0398 2013 - 2016

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA "POLITEHNICA" DIN TIMISOARA

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA "POLITEHNICA" DIN TIMISOARA (RO)

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA "POLITEHNICA" DIN TIMISOARA (RO)

Project website: http://www.chim.upt.ro/ro/cercetare/proiecte-de-cercetare/147-pn-ii-id-pce-2012-4-0398

Abstract:

A great challenge in the actual research of solar-to-electricity conversion is the construction of flexible solar cells. Although indium tin oxide (ITO) deposited on plastic is traditionally used for organic solar cells and light emitting diodes, solutions are searched to replace the ITO layer and to manufacture cheap transparent conducting electrodes. Silver nanowires (AgNW) are a promising candidate to replace ITO due to their high electric conductivity and corrosion resistance, but there is still the issue of increased resistance on wire contacts. The aim of the project is to develop transparent, conductive and flexible electrodes for solar cells based on silver nanowire/polyaniline hybrid materials and to offer a new technical solution to decrease the sheet resistance of the silver nanowires embedded in the polymer matrix.

Manufacturing of solar cells based on semiconductor microjunctions Call name:
POSDRU/159/1.5/S/137070 PROGRAME, Project no. EN/001 2014 - 2015

Role in this project: Project coordinator

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA TIMIŞOARA

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA TIMIŞOARA ()

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA TIMIŞOARA ()

Project website: http://www.upt.ro/Informatii_posdru-159-15-s-137070_655_ro.html

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List of research grants as project coordinator
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R&D activities in enterprises
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