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Mrs. RODICA MARIANA ION

Professor, Conducator Doctorat

Professor - UNIVERSITATEA "VALAHIA" TARGOVISTE

Other affiliations

Team leader - Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (Romania)

Member of Scientific Committee - European Commission, Directorate General SANTE, Scientific Committee of Health, Environment and Emerging Risks (Luxembourg)

Researcher | Teaching staff | Scientific reviewer | Manager

Short biographical presentation: (i) member of European Commission - DG SANTE, SCHEER-EU, Luxembourg; (ii) President of Commission 6 – Heritage and Cultural Identity, CCCDI-MCID, Romania; (iii) Scientific researcher I degree, a specialist in chemistry (photochemistry), analytical investigation techniques, nanomaterials and nanotechnologies usable in the conservation and restoration of objects and monuments of cultural heritage; (iv) Professor at the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism (Heritage Restoration and Regeneration), Polytechnic University of Timisoara; (v) CSUD Director / Vice-Rector at the Wallachia University of Targoviste; (vi) Doctoral supervisor at the Wallachia University of Targoviste (OM 2400/15.10.2007); (vii) Member of Commission 7 – Engineering and Materials Science – CNATDCU - Ministry of Education; Expertise: Diagnosis of various materials involved in cultural heritage; a new method of their restoration based on nanomaterials for artifact preservation.

Web of Science ResearcherID: http://www.researcherid.com/rid/C-1180-2009

Curriculum Vitae (19/04/2024)

Expertise & keywords

3D technologies and experimental solutions for cultural heritage diagnosis and preservation Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect experimental - demonstrativ
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2021-3885 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 OVIDIUS (RO)

Affiliation:

Project website: https://icechim.ro/project/ped-687-2022/

Abstract:

This project will materialize in transdisciplinary collaboration between the team of specialists: archaeologists, archaeometry, and computer scientists and will lead to the development of 3D technologies (3D laser scanners and photogrammetric methods) for storing information in digital format about the Dobrogean medieval heritage built of stone (Sacidava Fortress) which has not been investigated so far. The new 3D technologies proposed to be used for scanning, photography and moving, will serve to map the archaeological site and will be supplemented with physicochemical and biological studies, through analytical techniques of structural, compositional, and morphological characteristics to assess chromatic uniformity, degradation status, and other information related to the period, geographical location, shape, construction material, level of degradation. It is known that the artifacts are particularly vulnerable, and their release from the environment where they were buried accelerates the processes of corrosion and degradation, which can lead to the destruction of archaeological evidence.

The characterization of historical materials will include non-destructive methods in situ and in the laboratory: chromatic analysis, UV-Vis and FTIR spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction and fluorescence, Raman spectroscopy, optical microscopy, SEM / EDS, thermal analysis, compressive strength, strength to frost, the crystallization of salts. Based on the results obtained, tests will be performed on model substrates prepared in the laboratory and on real samples (received from site archaeologists, in compliance with legislation) by using nanomaterials (substituted hydroxyapatite derivatives) that meet the criteria of compatibility with historical materials. The mapping of this archeological site, its degradation state, the elaboration of new solutions for the conservation of the stone surfaces exposed in the atmosphere and humidity due to the proximity of the Danube, will be achieved.

Innovative solutions for the protection and preservation of book and manuscript paper Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect experimental - demonstrativ
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2019-3183 2020 - 2022

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: COMPLEXUL MUZEAL NAŢIONAL "MOLDOVA" IAŞI

Project partners: COMPLEXUL MUZEAL NAŢIONAL "MOLDOVA" IAŞI (RO); 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: http://www.aspirationped.ro

Abstract:

ASPIRATION will create a strong relationship between cultural heritage, conservation, technological innovation, economic development and competitiveness, contributing to the safeguarding and understanding of cultural property, in its aesthetic and historical meanings, physical integrity, context and social aspects. The project will respond to serious preservation/restoration problems of paper historical objects, offering solutions through a new multi-steps preservation process, such as cleaning fragile cellulose-based documents, metal-inks ‘corrosion’, conservation treatments by mass de-acidification, creating an alkaline reserve, a proper storage environment for the treated bio-based materials (books, papers, textiles, leather, wood) within archives or museum collections, combining the eco-friendly solvents and nanotechnology and with a protection process for storing the artefacts in an oxygen depleted atmosphere. The project will offer a clear presentation and argumentation of TRL, the solutions already patented being transferred from the experimental proof of concept (TRL3) (EP2626464 B1) technology validated in lab (TRL4) through testing and validation of the whole treatment process: non aqueous de-acidification, significant improvements of paper cleaning surface (by gellan, psyllium and synthetic silicate colloidal gels), dye corrosion, strengthen with polysaccharide compounds (CMC) with a minimal stress. Also, will be a transferring process from technology formulated concept (TRL2) to (TRL4), for the storage steps in order to reduce the degradation for a long time (> 20 years) by setting a protective oxygen depleted atmosphere storage process, to avoid the impact of degradation due to the presence of atmospheric oxygen and with low protection costs. In integrum, will be a concerted treatment/cleaning/storage technology of conservation for the books and manuscripts paper from library and archive materials.

Emerging technologies for the industrial capitalization of 2D structures (graphene and nongraphenic) Call name: P 1 - SP 1.2 - Proiecte complexe realizate in consorții CDI
PN-III-P1-1.2-PCCDI-2017-0387 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); UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA LASERILOR, PLASMEI SI RADIATIEI - INFLPR RA (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEHNOLOGII IZOTOPICE SI MOLECULARE I N C D T I M (RO); UNIVERSITATEA DIN CRAIOVA (RO)

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

Project website: http://icechim-rezultate.ro/proiect.php?id=49

Abstract:

EMERG2Ind is a complex solution that responds to the needs of Romanian research on one side through a institutional management and development mechanism, but at the same time it is a complex interface tool for the Romanian automotive industry as a development engine and integrator for the horizontal and vertical integration of the Romanian economic resources. International expertise is available in an attempt to develop concrete solutions in the country. Emerging technologies are being developed up to TRL4 and TRL5, through complementary harmonization of three strategic subprojects. The complex project approach is regional and institutional with cumulative indicators that fully meet the requirements and seeks to maximize the use of the funding instrument.

NEW DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE CONSERVATION AND REVITALIZATION OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL COMPONENTS FROM NATIONAL CULTURAL HERITAGE Call name: P 1 - SP 1.2 - Proiecte complexe realizate in consorții CDI
PN-III-P1-1.2-PCCDI-2017-0476 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); UNIVERSITATEA OVIDIUS (RO); INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE FIZICA - ILIE MURGULESCU (RO); UNIVERSITATEA "VALAHIA" TARGOVISTE (RO)

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

Project website: https://icechim.ro/project/tehnologii-noi-de-diagnoza-si-tratament-pentru-conservarea-si-revitalizarea-componentelor-arheologice-ale-patrimoniului-cultural-national-arheocons/

Abstract:

The cultural heritage, as a source of national historical and cultural authenticity, is subjected to deterioration, and for stopping it, some specific procedures are required: cleaning, replacement of old materials and application of new protective materials compatible with the original, and advanced monitoring with sustainability assessment. The consortium of the present project has a unique expertise in Romania, recognised in Europe, through the many published papers, essential projects in Romania (Basarabi Churches, Potlogi Palace, etc.), OSIM and EPO patents, technology transfer, nanomaterials in chemical and biological preservation for cultural heritage objects and objectives; the partner institutions complement each other on a regional basis in the working plan of the whole project.

The overall objective of the project is to develop new materials, new methods and technologies that obey the principles of authenticity, reversibility and value, with a strong impact on immobile cultural heritage objects (fresco, basreliefs and mosaic) and mobile (decorative artefacts from ceramics, glass, metal, bone, objects of art and archaeology). Specific objectives: Developing innovative technologies for protecting national cultural heritage, multidisciplinary cross-sectoral approach, encouraging young professionals as leaders in heritage preservation, exploitation of research results for new jobs, promoting heritage education, professional expertise among all factors involved in the patrimony protection system.

The project, with a high degree of innovation and originality, applies unique technologies in Romania based on new materials compatible with the original materials and develops new techniques practical applied to: Roman Mosaic and Hypogeum Tomb, Constanta, Adamclisi Museum (basreliefs), Constanta County, Corvin’s Castle (Fresca Loggia Mathia) and Archaeology Museum, Hunedoara.

Increasing the institutional bioeconomic research capacity for innovative exploitation of local plant resources to obtain horticultural products with high added value Call name: P 1 - SP 1.2 - Proiecte complexe realizate in consorții CDI
PN-III-P1-1.2-PCCDI-2017-0332 2018 - 2021

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA PITESTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA PITESTI (RO); INSTITUTUL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU POMICULTURA MARACINENI (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU BIOTEHNOLOGII IN HORTICULTURA STEFANESTI-ARGES (RO); Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO); STATIUNEA DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU POMICULTURA CONSTANTA (RO); UNIVERSITATEA DE MEDICINA SI FARMACIE CRAIOVA (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE IN SUDURA SI INCERCARI DE MATERIALE - ISIM TIMISOARA (RO)

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

Project website: https://www.upit.ro/ro/academia-reorganizata/facultatea-de-stiinte-educatie-fizica-si-informatica/departamente-la-nivelul-facultatii-de-stiinte-educatie-fizica-si-informatica/departamentul-stiinte-ale-naturii2/proiect-biohortinov

Abstract:

The complex project Increasing the institutional bioeconomic research capacity for innovative exploitation of local plant resources to obtain horticultural products with high added value comprises the following four projects:

Project 1."Complex electronic system with intelligent algorithms for data processing used for monitoring the developing conditions of water and biocenotic stresses, for warning about their presence and preventing them in horticulture"

Project 2."Multisensory quantification of water and biocenotic stress in horticulture through phytomonitoring and early warning in climate change conditions"

Project 3."Development of plant extracts and innovative phytosynthesized nanostructured mixtures with phytotherapeutical applications aimed at eliminating the biocenotic stress in horticultural crops"

Project 4."Innovative technologies for advanced processing of plant resources from pomiculture and viticulture"

The objectives of the project aim to develop the research capacity of the public organizations involved. Thus, upon the completion of the projects these organizations should meet the following outcome indicators: 1) employing new staff in research positions; 2)training the new and old employees through initial research training courses and specialist courses offered by each of the partners in their own field of competence (using the logistics of the learning resource centers); 3)obtaining new or significantly improved products/technologies/services; 4)structuring the offer for research and technological services and presenting it on the platform www.erris.gov.ro; 5)strengthening the capacity of the partner institutions through recovery strategies such as training programmes (research)/specialization programmes and visits (short-term); 6)offering and performing research services using the available research infrastructure; 7)creating a common programme for the learning resource centers, correlated with the institutional development plan of each partner

Closing the bioeconomy value chains by manufacturing market demanded innovative bioproducts Call name: P 1 - SP 1.2 - Proiecte complexe realizate in consorții CDI
PN-III-P1-1.2-PCCDI-2017-0569 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 DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA "PETRU PONI" (RO); UNIVERSITATEA "DUNAREA DE JOS" (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU STIINTE BIOLOGICE (RO); UNIVERSITATEA AUREL VLAICU ARAD (RO)

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

Project website: http://icechim-rezultate.ro/proiect.php?id=51&lang=ro

Abstract:

Agriculture and food industry in Romania generates large amounts of co/by-products, which are not used and turn into wastes, with negative impacts. The approach of the project PRO-SPER is to develop integrated processes, flexible and interconnected, to transform a number of agro-food by-products in bio-products, with market demand. This approach facilitates the achievement of project goals, complex-coordination and linking of the research organizations that are members of the Consortium, INCDCP-ICMPP, UDJ, ICECHIM, INCDSB and UAV, for improving their institutional performance in the field of nano-and bio-technologies of their application into bioeconomy.

The overall objective of the project PRO-SPER is to increase the impact of research and development activities and innovation of the RDI institutions, by developing and harnessing innovative technological solutions for bio-nano-processing of several by-products from the bioeconomy value chains, for recovering and/or formation of value-added components and their use in order to obtain products with high added value.

Expected results through the implementation of the project (21 new jobs, 23 national patent applications and international patent applications 6 EPO/WIPO; 10 technologies/new products resulting from the project, at a level of technological maturity to enable taking over by the operators, 5 services research and technological research services 10 cheques, 10 experiments cheques services

80 internship of young researchers from and within partner institutions, 50 visits for developing new techniques for working jointly in the Consortium, 30 training internships for new employees, 28scientific papers, 1 joint program CDI, in line with the development plan of institutional partners) have a significant impact on the capacity-building of the partners in the Consortium.

Multidisciplinary complex project for the monitoring, conservation, protection and promotion of the Romanian cultural heritage Call name: P 1 - SP 1.2 - Proiecte complexe realizate in consorții CDI
PN-III-P1-1.2-PCCDI-2017-0413 2018 - 2021

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: AGENTIA SPATIALA ROMANA

Project partners: AGENTIA SPATIALA ROMANA (RO); Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO); UNIVERSITATEA DE STIINTE AGRONOMICE SI MEDICINA VETERINARA (RO); MUZEUL NATIONAL AL UNIRII ALBA IULIA (RO); MUZEUL CIVILIZATIEI DACICE SI ROMANE (RO)

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

Project website: http://ro-cher.rosa.ro

Abstract:

The Cultural Heritage (CH) can represent one of the decisive factors for the standard of living and for the quality of life specific of different communities, can contribute to the prevention of cultural globalization, can support the cultural diversity and can positively influence the economic development. The protection of the CH represents a major concern for decision-makers, local communities and European citizens. At the European Union level, the year 2018 has been declared The European Year of Cultural Heritage. In the same time, Romania faces a very important historical celebration: The Centenary of the Great Union from 1918. The RO-CHER project proposes a multi-disciplinary innovative methodology that integrates high level scientific knowledge for safeguarding the cultural heritage and that targets the development of synergetic scientific activities in the framework of the 4 complementary component projects by: monitoring the CH objectives with the aid of space technologies; development of materials and innovative techniques based on soft nanomaterials for safeguarding the cultural heritage; recommendation of an integrated management system (conservation, restauration, protection) for mobile and immobile CH objectives; promoting CH by using state-of-the-art technologies of digital reconstruction. The specific results indicators, predicted since the pre-implementation phase, are: new jobs in research (7); patent requests (6); results validation and transfer to the economic environment; design and development of the services offer and the research infrastructure; mutual access of partners at equipments and technology; institutional capacity building by internships/training sessions and working visits; joint R&D&I programme, correlated with the development strategy of each partner, all of these leading to the creation of a knowledge cluster, being able to successfully access national and international funding.

Innovative technologies for advanced recovery of waste materials from IT and telecommunication equipment Call name: P 1 - SP 1.2 - Proiecte complexe realizate in consorții CDI
PN-III-P1-1.2-PCCDI-2017-0652 2018 - 2021

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DIN CLUJ - NAPOCA

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DIN CLUJ - NAPOCA (RO); UNIVERSITATEA BABES BOLYAI (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU OPTOELECTRONICA INOE 2000 INCD (RO); UNIVERSITATEA 1 DECEMBRIE 1918 ALBA IULIA (RO); UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICĂ "GHEORGHE ASACHI" IAŞI (RO); 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://tradeit.utcluj.ro/

Abstract:

Although in 2016, at global level, the quantity of WEEE was over 45Mt (increasing 3-5% yearly), the estimated recycling rate only reaches 15-20%. Out of the total WEEE quantity, IT and telecommunication equipment waste (WEITT) represents c.a.15%, while printed circuit board waste, albeit only 3-6% of the total DEIT waste, concentrates 40% of the recoverable metals. At international level, the usual industrial technologies are mainly based on physical-mechanical and pyro-metallurgic procedures, but require high energy consumption and generate toxic by-products. At national level, reported research on WEITT processing is limited to the laboratory, while industrial processing agents only collect DEIT for export.

The consortium, composed of the Technical and Babeș-Bolyai universities of Cluj-Napoca, "1 Decembrie 1918" of Alba Iulia, Technical "Gheorghe Asachi" of Iași, INDO-INOE 2000 Research Institute for Analytical Instrumentation subsidiary ICIA and the National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry, will elaborate, test and validate a complex of installations and optimised technologies for the integral reclaiming of WEITT materials, based on the following principles: 1) minimal energy consumption and reduced quantities of secondary waste, with reduced environmental impact, 2) smart disassembling and separation (mechanical, electrical and electrochemical) in order to obtain new or recycled materials with high purity and high economical value, 3) valorification of resulted plastic materials through non-polluting chemical technologies and their reintroduction in the production process, 4) development of a platform for monitoring environmental impacts and for learning reclaiming technologies for DEIT material 5) transfer of the developed technologies to companies in the Romanian reclaiming and recycling industry.

Removal of hardly biodegradable organic compounds (Endocrine Disruptors) from water by using Advanced Oxidation Processes based on new innovative catalysts Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect de transfer la operatorul economic
PN-III-P2-2.1-PTE-2016-0063 2016 - 2018

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: I.C.P.E. BISTRITA S.A.

Project partners: I.C.P.E. BISTRITA S.A. (RO); UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI (RO); 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: http://www.icpe-bn.ro/pagini/60-oxydep.html

Abstract:

Hardly biodegradable organic compounds, in particular endocrine disruptors, is an important component of pollution of the aquatic environment and water resources with a major impact on ecosystems and human health, which can not be addressed by conventional remediation technologies. These pollutants originate from chemical synthesis compounds resulting from the the various branches of the economy. An important source of these compounds consists of pharmaceutical, personal care products and pesticides. A laboratory validated technology for remediation of water containing hardly biodegradable organic compounds will be transferred to industrial partner, and as a result of the project, this technology will be validated in industrial environment. Also the functionality and the efficiency of this technology will be proved. The core of this technology is based on Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOP- in particular catalytic ozonation) using of innovative new catalysts previously developed by research organizations partners. The industrial research activities will result in the catalysts activity optimization and also in the development of a new advanced oxidation reactor. Based of this technology, a prototype of an new water remediation module will be developed with the industrial partner contribution. As a result of solid experience in the field of water treatment systems and production of specific equipment of the industrial partner, the prototype will be a fully automated operational one. The new developed technology, targeted to all organic pollutants, will be an environmentally friendly one and will display a high efficiency, a low energy consumption, with low operational costs. This technology is both addressed to wastewater treatment plants and to drinking water treatment plants.

Applied interdisciplinary implementation and toxicological evaluation of new pharmaceutical formulations of capsaicin. Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Transfer de cunoaștere la agentul economic „Bridge Grant”
PN-III-P2-2.1-BG-2016-0443 2016 - 2018

Role in this project:

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

Project partners: UNIV.DE MEDICINA SI FARMACIE - CAROL DAVILA (RO); Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO); TIS FARMACEUTIC S.A. (RO)

Affiliation:

Project website: http://carolinanegrei.wixsite.com/nanocaptox

Abstract:

The proposed project aims to develop a new technology and new products for the TIS FARMACEUTIC given the need to develop this technology in society and expand the range of products that use capsaicină.Vor be involved in the project team 12 high qualified persons UMF Carol Davila from 5 persons from ICECHIM. The project will involve young doctoral result of their participation will be materialized in the development of doctoral dissertations and theses postdoctoral research of high scientific level and experience gained through participation in competitive research at national and possibly in-ternational will lead their managerial skills development. Scheme embodiment comprises: 1.Sintezis, the characteristics, formulation of micro-size and nano-materials on the basis of capsaicin, 2.Obtaining a new pharmaceutical formulations which contain capsaicin new transportation system, and the active substance as such, 3. Testingboth in vitro capsaicin new transport system and the new pharmaceutical formulations with in vivo confocal microscopy 4.Studies of the vasodilatory capacity of the new formulation of capsaicin; studies on sensory nerve endings and Merkel cell concentration in patients with neuropathic diabet 5.Project Management 6.Scientific diseminatin and exploitation of results

Innovative ferrite/beta-cyclodextrin core-shell nanocomposites for removal of inorganic and organic pollutants from aqueous effluents Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect experimental - demonstrativ
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2016-0251 2017 - 2018

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI (RO); 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: http://www.unibuc.ro/prof/avramescu_s_m/NanoFerDeX.php

Abstract:

Adsorption process is effective in removing certain organics but a large part of inorganic and organic pollutants cannot be removed using existing adsorbents Nanotechnology is an enabling technology that can help address key needs relating to energy, environment, health and agriculture all over the world.

This project proposes a new and innovative class of nanoadsorbents with core–shell morphology. These nanoadsorbents will be made from ferrite particles (core) and cyclodextrin moieties (shell) in order to benefit from outstanding properties of both materials: magnetic properties of ferrites nanoparticles and high adsorption capacity of cyclodextrin molecules. These nanoadsorbents will be used in treatment of wastewaters containing organic and inorganic pollutants. After thorough assessment of operational parameters at laboratory scale the prepared core-shell adsorbents will be tested at pilot scale in order to confirm, through their physical-structural and chemical properties the utility of these materials in water treatment processes.

Innovative apatitic materials with enhanced antimicrobial activity for building materials and cultural heritage conservation Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect experimental - demonstrativ
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2016-0198 2017 - 2018

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

Project website: http://www.icechim-rezultate.ro/proiect.php?id=27

Abstract:

The main goal of the project is the development of an innovative and versatile solution (consisting of hydroxyapatite derivatives), solution that could be applied either by incorporation into the building material (primary objective) or by surface spraying (secondary objective). From the project will emerge new solutions to an increasing problem, respectively the microbial loading of various buildings and stone. Either we are speaking of hospitals, where the antimicrobial property of the building itself will be a tremendous help in fighting hospital infections, or historical building belonging to our national or international heritage that needs consolidation and/or surface treatment or stone monuments that needs only surface treatment. The solutions developed in this project will represent not only an alignment to the international level of research, but also a very important technical solution, that will contribute to the project sustainability after the implementation period.

The project proposes the use of metal-substituted hydroxyapatite as antimicrobial component for building materials. This solution will be viable for multiple applications related to its use for new buildings with special requirements related to microbiological loading (such as hospital buildings) and for consolidation of cultural heritage constructions; also the use of substituted hydroxyapatites for protection of stone artefacts against environmental factors (acidic rain) and biodeterioration through spraying on their surface will also be evaluated. The validation of the proposed technologies will be obtained via third-parties studies.

The previous obtained results allows the consortium to define daring targets, while the experience of the researchers involved ensures their fulfilment; in the same time, the potential of the solutions offered at the end of the project will ensure the future development of the project idea towards higher technology readiness levels.

INNOVATIVE SOLUTION FOR OPAQUING AND PHOTOCHEMICAL PROTECTION OF SURFACES PAINTED WITH ACRYLIC PAINTS Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Cecuri de inovare
PN-III-P2-2.1-CI-2017-0599 2017 - 2017

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: DECOBOX INTERNATIONAL SRL

Project partners: DECOBOX INTERNATIONAL SRL (RO); Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO)

Affiliation:

Project website: http://icechim-rezultate.ro/proiect.php?id=36&lang=ro

Abstract:

For wood finishing, both for practical and aesthetic purposes, some paint layers are applied, the obtained film being able to improve the wood surfaces strength to crush, spots and scratches. Depending on the quality of products used in decoration and used technology a matte or a glossy film are obtained. The acrylics paints are now considered to be some of the most important solutions for such applications, being appreciated for the color intensity, quick drying and high solubility. Because the glossy surfaces are susceptible to photodegradation induced by exposure to light, it is necessary to find a solution for preventing the painted layer deterioration with long lasting effects of pictorial art and cultural heritage preservation.

At the same time, for aesthetic reasons of certain painted objects, it is desirable to have opaque surfaces, or to convert the matte surface into glossy one. This is reflected in the necessity / objective of this project: solving a problem of the economic agent linked to lack of a solution of opaquing the shiny surfaces by offering of a solution suspension based on nanoparticles - a metal oxide TiO2 and hydroxyapatite, which concerted provides both opacity of a glossy painted surface, their photostabilization due to the effects of photocatalyst titanium dioxide and getting the remediation effects induced by hydroxyapatite through its antimicrobial capacity and its ability to cover the pores generated by the degradative effects induced by light on painted surfaces (in case of painted works of art).

Innovative architectures of controlled drug released systems based on Hesperidin and Related Flavonoids for chronic leg ulcers wounds treatment Call name: Joint Applied Research Projects - PCCA 2013 - call
PN-II-PT-PCCA-2013-4-1386 2014 - 2017

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE IN DOMENIUL PATOLOGIEI SI STIINTELOR BIOMEDICALE "VICTOR BABES" RA

Project partners: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE IN DOMENIUL PATOLOGIEI SI STIINTELOR BIOMEDICALE "VICTOR BABES" RA (RO); Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE DIABET, NUTRITIE SI BOLI METABOLICE''PROF.DR.N.PAULESCU''BUCURESTI (RO); CENTRUL MEDICAL CAROL SRL (RO)

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Project website: http://www.ivb.ro/cercetare/PCCA%20ctr%20185_web%20data%202014.pdf

Abstract:

Chronic leg ulcers can have an arterial, venous, mixt or diabetes etiology. Is an invalidating disease that affects annually in SUA up to 2 million individuals and in Europe 1% form the population. Its incidence is rising with age, and over 2/3 from the patients have a history of ulcers more than 5 years. The co-morbidities are multiple, amputation and even death being frequent. The cost of the therapy can be in the developed countries up to 1-3% out of the total health care budget. The incidence of chronic leg ulcers is rising in Romania influenced by the arterial, venous or diabetes dysfunctions as well as by alcoholism, smoking and obesity.

The proposed project aims to obtain an innovative medical product as a dressing-patch embedding vasoactive and anti-oxidants compounds, (nano)hesperidin/flavonoids that have a controlled release. The innovative dressing is designed for topical application of chronic skin lesions developed in patients with leg ulcers. The final product formulated in this project matches the Priority Domain 6 Biotechnology (subdomain 6.1.1), thus improvement of healing process in post-surgery treatment chronic leg ulcer

The project is proposed by a consortium of 3 partners, “Victor Babeş” National Institute of Pathology, National Institute for Research in Chemistry - ICECHIM, „N. Paulescu” National Institute for Diabetes and Nutrition and a medical SME Medical Center Carol.

Among the flavonoids used in oral administration in chronic leg ulcer, hesperidin is a glucozid that is abundant in citrus fruits. Recently, formulating hesperidin in nanocristals, has provided its dermatological application, assessing its antioxidant effect. In vitro studies have shown its clear antioxidant properties, and using them as nutrients has shown its vaso-protective action.

The project proposes the following specific objectives:

• Obtaining and complex physical-chemical characterization of hesperidin/flavonoids compounds.

• In vitro testing of the obtained compounds in cellular systems for toxicological profile and regenerative capacity evaluation.

• In vivo testing of the formulated compounds in murine model for testing the efficacy of nanostructured hesperidin/flavonoids dressing-patches.

• Evaluation of the selected nanostructured hesperidin/flavonoids dressing-patches on adult human subjects diagnosed with chronic leg ulcers according to the national laws.

The project also intends to disseminate results in form of publications and scientific communications.

Technologies and smart products for prevention and treatment of mastitis in productive ruminants, based on green chemistry of the composites for veterinary public health (GREENVET) Call name: Joint Applied Research Projects - PCCA 2013 - call
PN-II-PT-PCCA-2013-4-0415 2014 - 2017

Role in this project: Key expert

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 PENTRU TEXTILE SI PIELARIE-I.N.C.D.T.P. BUCURESTI SUCURSALA BUCURESTI INSTITUTUL DE CERCETARE PIELARIE - INCALTAMINTE I.C.P.I. (RO); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO); ROMVAC COMPANY S.A. (RO)

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Project website: http://www.icechim.ro/polimeri/proiecte/greenvet/

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GREENVET project is a multidisciplinary answer for mastitis treatment in productive ruminants by integrating scientific research from outside discipline, inside the veterinary public health. The solution consists in innovative composites using green chemistry, supramolecular structures and intelligent materials using natural sources for one of the most expensive and health risky disease in livestock production. A final treatment will be developed as product, for internal market but with high export potential. The product consists in an integrated complex system with natural bioactive components (essential oils) as cure for sustaining or alternative to classical antibiotics, anti-inflammatories and cicatrizants with high impact on quality of life: problems of food supplies and quality, health and sustainable resources. GREENVET assumes a consortium (2 unique and large national research institutes, the largest technical university from Romania and the largest producer in Romania for veterinary products) with both experienced and young researchers. The management consist in the classical: planning, organizing and controlling in order to attain a minimum risk for project implementation (specific risk in multidisciplinary research), but is based on latest trend in the field -less graphs and more people- concept, by motivational approach and a proven background history of the collaboration between partners. GREENVET consortium experience in biomedical solutions is focused on the project working plan and provides outputs in terms of experimental models, prototype set, innovative technology, patent claim, dissemination in ISI journals and scientific events, documentation for product registration/or product notification. The budget breakdown and plan is well balanced to the resources to be committed in work complexity and less in time length of the task for people with different skills in multidisciplinary research.

TECHNIQUES AND INNOVATIVE MATERIALS FOR CONSERVATION/ RESTORATION OF STUCCO WORKS AND DECORATIVE MASONRY FROM HERITAGE BUILDINGS Call name: Joint Applied Research Projects - PCCA 2013 - call
PN-II-PT-PCCA-2013-4-0831 2014 - 2017

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Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA "VALAHIA" TARGOVISTE

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA "VALAHIA" TARGOVISTE (RO); Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO); DANART IMPORT EXPORT SRL (RO)

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Project website: http://fimmr.valahia.ro/STUCCO-MAT.html/

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The stucco work façades of buildings, represent one of the most artistic expressions developed by the different cultures, are essential for the Cultural Heritage. During time, these have been exposed to outdoor adverse conditions being severe affected. That’s why, some conservation/restoration works are necessary, without reconstruction of the historical building, and without affecting the original aspect. The project will be focused on historical buildings study, architectural surfaces and stucco work decorations, and will aim: investigations of used materials, typical damage phenomena, identifying the degradation phenomena, evaluation of the conservative state and recommending the conservation and preservation possibilities by using some systems based on nanomaterials embedded into polymer matrixes (patch), for conservation/restoration market.

Firstly, an analysis of microclimatic and air quality data of the building’s surroundings will be performed to evaluate the environmental effects and the possible degradation causes. Then the stucco workes will be characterized in order to identify their composition and possible presence of organic additives, to determine their pore size distribution and to assess their conservation state. Will be analyzed and evaluated stucco work (gypsum/cement), with specific solutions for every one of them.

In this context, the general objective of our project aims at developing solutions for biological disinfection, cleaning, consolidation and conservative preservation with color revival of the stucco work monuments by nanomaterials-based methods, using innovative materials (nanomaterials embedded into polymers) and specific techniques (easier application in liquid state without any destructive intervention). Also, this project deals with the description of stucco with the historical inventory and classification (decorative plasterwork) and pigments used in some monuments from Romania.

To fulfil this aim, following specific objectives are formulated:

O1. Achievement of artistic, architectural, historical and cultural complex research studies on different stucco work’s Romanian buildings, and achievement a collection-catalog for stucco works in the period 1800-1945.

O2. Physical-chemical investigations and chemical composition of the samples prelevated from different buildings (with stucco works and their correlation with climate and environmental factors.

O3. Development of new solutions based on nanomaterials (hydroxyapatite, HAp) for biological disinfection of the investigated stucco works

O4. Development of new technical and scientific solutions for preventive conservation, providing long-term protection for indoor and outdoor stucco work decorations, as a nanocomposite system based on HAp, other minerals or clays nanoparticles embedded into carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) polymer, creating some patch-gels for cleaning stucco work decorations, by retention of organic contaminants and their consolidating.

O5. Complex studies of painting color revival by creating a new system based on HAp functionalized with fatty acids (FA) with or without pigments and stucco work techniques employed: from a simple palette of blue, red and black, to a more varied palette of red, blue, green, black and gold. There will be a portable kit containing: a HAp suspension for biological disinfection, a patch-gel based on CMC with inorganic nanostructures, for cleaning and restoration the microstructures of decorative stucco and new pasta based on HAp/FA with or without pigments, for the color revival of the stucco works restoration as close as possible to the original. The new materials will be tested on stone decorative dislocated fragments from Vacaresti church building (pieces without patrimony value) and similar pieces (without patrimony value, too) from other monuments.

An integrated approach for Reinforcement of historical chalk monuments by means of nano-materials-based treatment - a revolutionary concept Call name: Joint Applied Research Projects - PCCA-2011 call, Type 2
PN-II-PT-PCCA-2011-3.2-1640 2012 - 2016

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 POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO); UNIVERSITATEA OVIDIUS (RO); INSTITUTUL DE CERCETARI PRODUSE AUXILIARE ORGANICE S.A. (RO)

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

Project website: http://www.icechim.ro/analize/proiecte/chalk-restore/

Abstract:

Modern civilization's inherited artworks have a powerful impact on society, from political, sociological, and anthropological points of view, so the conservation of our Cultural Heritage is fundamental for conveying to future generations our culture, traditions, and ways of behaving. In this context, the general objective of our project aims at developing solutions for preservation and restoration of patrimony chalk monuments both on site by nanotechnology and virtual by digitalization.

To fulfil this aim, following specific objectives are formulated:

1.Achievement of artistic, architectural, historical and cultural complex research studies on Basarabi chalk church. Physical-chemical investigations and correlations with climate and environment factors for this national patrimony monument.

2.Valuing the historical monument by scanning and digitization procedures, performing a valuable digitally archive; development of new technical and scientific solutions for restoration and preventive conservation based on nanomaterials providing long-term protection for indoor and outdoor chalk monuments.

3.Development of original non-destructive physical-chemical methods, based on colloidal science, nanomaterials and nanotechnology for chalk monuments restoration and preventive conservation.

4.Elaboration of technology based on nanomaterials adequate for restoration and preventive conservation of chalk church. Technological transfer of chalk church scanning and digitization archive, for a potential touristic virtual tour objective.

5.To create a start-up company, together with consortium partners, which can perform the technology transfer of the developed nanotechnology to other archaeological sites and monuments of architecture from Romania.

One can conclude that our project objectives and expected results could bring valuable contributions to National and European Cultural Heritage with the perspective of including the Basarabi chalk monument into UNESCO list.

Avant-garde design of nanomaterials and nanosystems with practical applications in the scientific preservation of Romanian cultural heritage Call name: Postdoctoral Research Projects - PD-2011 call
PN-II-RU-PD-2011-3-0023 2011 - 2013

Role in this project: Key expert

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)

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Project website: http://www.icechim.ro/analize/proiecte/proiect23/

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Nowadays nanomaterials, in general, as a new research topic, have implications in all areas of science. One of the most complex topics in material science, conservation science requires expertises that cover archaeology, history of art and sophisticated physico-chemical and analytical methods. The methods based on materials compatible with the artifact are encouraged. Enzo Ferroni and Dino Dini established a well-known two-steps method that involved barium hydroxide for the removal of salts that threaten paintings, reinforcing at the same time the porous structure. The project proposal aims to develop and/or optimize new methods for the restoration and conservation of the cultural property through the use of nanomaterials. The most important aspects to be tackled are the synthesis and characterisation of new nanomaterials and the study of their application on the artifacts provided by private collectors and Romanian museums. To achieve this goal, there will be necessary multiple synthesis of nanomaterials (hydroxides, carbonates and methoxides of alkaline and alkaline earth metals and other compounds such as apatite derivatives) in order to select the most effective materials. At the end of the first activity, at least ten nanomaterials/nanosystems will be developed for the study on restoration/conservation of the artifacts, and at the end of the project, at least three new nanomaterials/nanosystems will be proposed for practical application.

Tincturi din plante medicinale dublu extrase Call name: Cecuri de Inovare - 2012
PN-II-IN-CI-2012-1-0161 2012 - 2012

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM, Bucuresti

Project partners: LABORATOARELE MEDICA SRL, Otopeni, Jud. Ilfov (RO); Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM, Bucuresti (RO)

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Necesitate. Folosirea cenuşilor de plante medicinale este o practică utilizată tradiţional în diferite culturi umane, din diferite zone geografice. Combinarea principiilor active din cenuşile plantelor cu maceratele hidroalcoolice din aceleaşi plante reprezintă o nouă formă de tincturi, care sunt practic dublu extrase, şi în care se regăsesc concentrate principiile active aflate în diferitele părţi ale plantelor. Pentru corecta evaluare a influenţei unor astfel de noi forme de tincturi asupra fiziologiei umane, ca şi pentru standardizarea necesară realizării unor astfel de produse la scară industrială, este necesară caracterizarea şi cuantificarea principiilor active folosind tehnici analitice avansate.

Descrierea serviciului de cercetare-dezvoltare. Include activităţi de cercetare industrială şi dezvoltare experimentală pentru obţinerea şi caracterizarea tincturilor dublu extrase: caracterizarea plantelor medicinale, dezvoltarea procedeului propus de dublă extracţie, stabilizarea tincturilor şi cuantificarea ingredientelor active. In afara acestor activităţi, necesare pentru realizarea produsului introducerea lui în fabricaţie, se va acorda asistenţă pentru protejarea drepturilor de proprietate intelectuală (referitoare la procedee de extracţie, compoziţii astfel rezultate şi/sau procedee de aplicare), la nivel naţional şi european.

Obiectivele proiectului: (i) elaborarea unui protocol de screening analitic fitochimic, incluzând vitamine B1, B2, B6, produşi de metabolism primar (acizii graşi) şi secundar (polifenoli, flavonoide) microelemente esenţiale (seleniu, fier, crom, zinc); (ii) identificarea şi cuantificarea unora din principiile active din plante de Aloe vera, Annona muricata, Phytolacca decandra; (iii) Realizarea tincturilor dublu extrase (iv) Caracterizarea şi stabilizarea tincturilor şi introducerea lor în fabricaţie; (v) Protejarea drepturilor de proprietate intelectuală prin depunerea a 2 cereri de brevet la OSIM şi EPO/WIPO.

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