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Mr. Sorin Dolana

scientific research assistant

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

Student | PhD student

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Curriculum Vitae (22/11/2021)

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Next-generation biodegradable filters for water purification and desalination Call name: PNCDI IV, P 5.8 - SP 5.8.1 - COFUND-2023
COFUND-WATER4ALL-WATER-BIOFIL-1 2024 - 2026

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); EDAS-EXIM SRL (RO); Adam Mickiewicz University (PL); PRESSEKO Spolka zo.o. (PL); University of Toulon (FR); MARINE TECH S.A.S (FR)

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

Abstract:

Water is the most abundant and indispensable resource of our planet. However, freshwater distribution is very different from region to region, which brings with it a very problematic scenario for drinking water availability, especially following hydro-climatic extreme events. One viable and low-cost solution to provide direct access to drinking water, refers to implementing Point-Of-Use (POU) systems for water purification and desalination. Yet, before doing so, the issues identified by end-users/ consumers regarding filters disposal and recycling should be properly addressed. Thereby, the aim of the WATER-BIOFIL project proposal is to design& assemble& test next generation compostable filters, prepared from biodegradable polymers and/or bio-sourced polymers, which can be thereafter integrated in regular POU systems, and further serve their purpose as first-aid tools to cope with hydro-climatic extreme events, while diminishing the environmental impact of hazardous materials. Considering the proposed aim of the project and the transdisciplinary character of the foreseen activities, the project consortium is joining three renowned RDI entities, from Romania, France and Poland, with expertise in materials science and functional biomaterials (as technology developers), and other three SMEs from Romania, France and Poland (as technology integrators), with expertise on water purification and waste management. The six Partners are developing complementary activities according to their expertise and skills to ensure further development and/or build-up a multidisciplinary knowledge in a long-term perspective innovation, value creation and assistance in solving societal challenges. The project proposal addresses the required Polish, French, Romanian and EU impacts, with respect to the objectives of WATER4ALL, on ensuring water security for all and reducing environmental hazards.

Molecularly imprinted-solid phase extraction technology for catechin tannins from shrub wooden parts Call name: PNCDI IV, SP 5.7.1 - Proiect experimental demonstrativ
PN-IV-P7-7.1-PED-2024-2055 2025 - 2026

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); HOFIGAL EXPORT IMPORT SA (RO)

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Plantele cu taninuri sunt folosite pentru a strânge țesuturile, pentru a usca secrețiile apoase excesive, pentru a proteja pielea deteriorată, pentru a opri sângerarea, pentru a menține infecția în frâu. Cu toate acestea, randamentul, puritatea și compoziția fitoextractelor sunt puternic influențate de sursă și de tehnica de extracție. Prin urmare, proiectul „CATAN-MISPE” intenționează să obțină extracte de taninuri catechinice mai pure și concentrate utilizand tehnici inovatoare cunoscute precum Molecularly Imprinted - Solid Phase Extraction (MISPE). În acest sens, fitoextractele primare din întregul lemn a 3 specii de arbuști (Rosa canina L., Hippophae rhamnoides L., Prunus spinosa L.) vor fi purificate cu polimeri imprenați molecular (MIP) prin extracție în fază solidă (SPE). În general, pentru fiecare moleculă țintă este nevoie de un nou MIP; astfel, etapa primară a proiectului se va concentra pe pregătirea MIP-urilor adecvate pentru taninuri. În timp ce a doua etapă va cuprinde dezvoltarea metodelor de obținere a fitoextractelor primare îmbogățite în taninuri catechinice si a extractelor pure și concentrate prin MISPE. Fezabilitatea proiectului este susținută de expertiza ICECHIM - cunoștințe avansate in MIP și SPE, și a Companiei HOFIGAL - cunoștințe complementare privind fitoextracte din plante. Rezultatele cheie ale proiectului vizează validarea a 4 tehnologii inovatoare de laborator, 2 cereri de brevet, 3 lucrări ISI, 6 comunicări științifice și site-ul web.

Zirconium-modified magnetic sol-gel hybrid materials for advanced heavy metal removal from wastewater Call name: PNCDI IV, SP 5.7.1 - Proiect experimental demonstrativ
PN-IV-P7-7.1-PED-2024-1069 2025 - 2026

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); EDAS-EXIM SRL (RO)

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The project aims to achieve and test a demonstrative model for the technology of obtaining highly efficient materials to reduce the effect of water pollution with heavy metals (arsenic, chromium, and lead). Zirconium adsorbent materials are efficient for this purpose. Therefore, a technology for obtaining innovative hybrid materials, i.e., Zirconium-modified Sol-Gel Magnetic Particles (SGMPs-Zr), will be developed using a completely new approach. An advanced purification efficiency is estimated as adsorption properties synergize with magnetic ones. In addition, the magnetite allows a more straightforward recovery of the spent adsorbent. Sol-Gel Magnetic Particles (SGMPs) with magnetite content are first prepared and then modified with zirconium after being chemically activated by reaction with diamines (commercial or PET-derived). Thus, PET aminolysis will be assayed for financial benefits and eco-impact. The mechanism of action of SGMPs-Zr considers the targeted heavy metal, and therefore, validation will be carried out first by testing synthetic wastewater, then industrial wastewater. The complementarity of the two partners' knowledge creates adequate premises for a complete study with benefits for meeting the project goals. The results of the studies can be transferred to the economic agents on water, providing them with an eco-technology that replaces the classic technologies.

Illicit drugs and metabolites quick screening by innovative biomimetic sensors Call name: P 5.2 - SP 5.2.1 - Proiecte de cercetare pentru stimularea tinerelor echipe independente - Competiția 2023
PN-IV-P2-2.1-TE-2023-1293 2025 - 2026

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)

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Worldwide, illicit drug and metabolites use and abuse has wide-ranging impacts on security, environmental and public health, becoming a major problem in the modern society. Hence, a novel perspective is important for the effective monitoring of illegal drugs using highly sensitive detection sensors. Cocaine is a natural alkaloid cultivated widely in the Amazonian region being the Europe’s second most commonly used illicit stimulant drug with an estimated retail market value of 10 billion euros. In this respect, the project Drug-Scan unravel its original contribution by developing new generation of cost-effective biomimetic sensors for the quantitative and fast screening of 5 different illicit drugs and metabolites (cocaine and major metabolites benzoylecgonine and ecgoninemethylester, codeine, methamphetamine) in biological samples (saliva or urine). The project relies on a recognition phase based on the preparation and incorporation of molecularly imprinted nanoparticles selective for cocaine into sol-gel matrices to obtain sensitive films. Further, the cocaine films will be deposited onto gold nanoparticulated graphene-screen printed electrodes. The functionality and versatility (selectivity studies of drugs and metabolites) of the optimized sensors will be proved. The specific output of the project will lead to: 3 ISI papers, 6 communications, website (during project implementation) and new research themes, performance data, transferable knowledge (after project end).

Environmental responsible composite propellant for unguided propulsive systems Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect de transfer la operatorul economic
PN-III-P2-2.1-PTE-2021-0211 2022 - 2024

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: COMPANIA NATIONALA ROMARM S.A.

Project partners: COMPANIA NATIONALA ROMARM S.A. (RO); Academia Tehnică Militară „FERDINAND I” (RO); Ministerul Apărării Naționale prin Centrul de Cercetare și Inovare pentru Apărare CBRN și Ecologie (RO); Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Chimie si Petrochimie - ICECHIM Bucuresti (RO)

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Project website: https://romarm.ro/proiecte-cercetare/

Abstract:

Common unguided propulsion systems of great importance for any army include portable grenade/ missile launchers, rocket launchers placed on vehicles, aircrafts and boats. The main goal of this project is to recreate a vital capability of the national defense industry, by transferring from academia and research to the industrial partner C.N. ROMARM S.A. an innovative technology for the manufacture of a composite fuel for rocket engines, by development at industrial prototype level. The manufacture of the rocket fuels involve the use of an affordable oxidizer, with low sensitivity and minimal impact on the environment, and energy binder systems that can also include materials obtained by recycling PET. These new propellants have performances at least similar to those of double-based propellants (based on cellulose nitrates and glycerin trinitrate), while having a low sensitivity and a low impact on the environment. The solid composite fuel will have a dual use at national level in defense and civil propulsion applications, among which we mention the national system of interventions in the atmosphere with anti-hail missiles (also made by ROMARM SA), which currently uses obsolete and toxic fuels from import.

The consortium from the academic and research environment that developed and validated the experimental model and that will assist ROMARM SA in the development of this new technology encompasses prestigious institutions with long experience in research and development of military equipment and advanced materials: Military Technical Academy-Ferdinand I, Research-Innovation Center for CBRN Defense and Ecology and the National Research and Development Institute for Chemistry and Petrochemistry.

Ecotechnology for obtaining phytoingredients encapsulated in hydrogel based on bioactive complexes immobilized in a layer double hydroxide matrix Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect experimental - demonstrativ
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2021-1870 2022 - 2024

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); CENTRUL DE CERCETARE SI PRELUCRARE A PLANTELOR MEDICINALE PLANTAVOREL SA (RO)

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Project website: https://www.chimie.unibuc.ro/cercetare/cataliza/PN-III-P2-2_1-PED-2021-1870/DUACTIVMER.pdf

Abstract:

The project aims the development of integrated validated eco-technologies (TRL4) with double action: 1) obtaining hydrogel encapsulated bioactive ingredients based on phytocomplexes from 2 medicinal plants (e.g. Rhamnus frangula L (RfL) and Helianthus tuberosus L (HtL)) with increased biocompatibility and protected from degradation by immobilization in a layer double hydroxide (LDH) matrix, and 2) valorization of spent vegetal after extraction as cheap adsorbent of pollutants from wastewaters. The basic concept of the technology (TRL2) lays on preliminary results obtained by consortium partners in: i) extraction of RfL and HtL phytocomplexes; ii) immobilization of different organic anions in Mg/Al-LDH and Zn/Al-LDH matrices, iii) obtaining of hybrid hydrogels containing bioactive phytoextracts from Rosa Canina and Hypericum Perforatum L immobilized in natural zeolite and iv) treatment of wastewaters polluted with heavy metals and organic pollutants. This project extends the application of double-protected bioactive phytoextracts to new systems based on RfL and HtL phytoextracts incorporated in Mg,Ca/Al,Fe-LDH matrices and further encapsulated into hydrogels. The integrated technology ensuring minimum waste production, will allow the further utilization of obtained active ingrediends in food supplements with benefic effects for improving a lazy intestinal transit due to a constant low apport of glucofrangulins brought by RfL along with electrolytes such as Mg/Ca and Fe, while acting also as prebiotic and promoter of mineral absorption and cholesterol-lowering due to HtL. A benefit for wastewater treatment would also be brought. The use of the obtained products in food supplements could be benefic to people well-being, by reducing the negative effects of their chaotic lifestyle, with too many working hours, continuous stress and most important, poor dietary decisions, all leading to tremendous repercussions on the health of the digestive system.

Rational design of composite membranes for advanced heavy metal removal in wastewaters Call name: P 1 - SP 1.1 - Proiecte de cercetare pentru stimularea tinerelor echipe independente - TE-2021
PN-III-P1-1.1-TE-2021-0915 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)

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Project website: https://icechim.ro/project/ionmem-en/

Abstract:

Water pollution by heavy metal ions is becoming a major environmental problem because of the high toxicity of some of these elements and their tendency to accumulate through the food chain, affecting all living organisms in a given ecological system. The present project proposes a new concept for the water treatment membranes with improved features in terms of hydrophilicity, porosity and specific surface area and higher retention capacity at low concentration of heavy metal ions in effluent. In this respect, I-ON-MEM proposal describes a feasible and original method for preparing performant and low-cost composite membranes, based on functionalised MWCNTs and terpolymer formulations for advanced wastewater treatments. An original part of the project refers to selecting terpolymer formulations for preparing either 100% synthesic or biofriendly matrix. Another original aspect will be represented by addressing the possible effects of various functionalization agents and methods upon the WMCNT-copolymer compatibility pore size of membranes and retention efficiency of different heavy metals. Non-covalent functionalization of MWCNTs by surfactants and by silylation with various organosilica agents will be performed. The results will be disseminated as follows: at least 3 scientific publications in ISI journals; at least 3 scientific communications, and patenting of any original aspect.

RECYCLING CRUSTACEANS SHELL WASTES FOR DEVELOPING BIODEGRADABLE WASTEWATER CLEANING COMPOSITES Call name: P 3 - SP 3.2 - Proiecte ERA.NET - COFUND
COFUND-BLUEBIO-BIOSHELL 2020 - 2023

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); EDAS-EXIM SRL (RO); Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NO); University of Coimbra (PT); Brinova Bioquimica Lda. ID&T (PT)

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

Abstract:

Wastes from agriculture and fishery cause harmful effects on the environment and implicitly on humans. But, many of these wastes can be recycled. One of the current global issues refers to minimizing waste production, effective wastewater treatment, biosafe food production, and reducing hazards from the exposure to pathogens. Most of the threatening microorganisms especially emerging pathogens (EPs) derive from wastewater. Moreover, antibiotics residues present in wastewater lead bacterial pathogens to develop antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs). In addition, heavy metals are among the most harmful non-microbial pollutants due to their toxicity to humans. BIOSHELL aims at synergistically solving economic, environmental and health problems. The project focuses on utilizing the wastes from sea food preparation such as crustacean carcasses in the development of innovative and efficient inorganic-organic functionalized hydrogel nanocomposites, suitable to facilitate the sustainable wastewater purification technologies about heavy metals retention, antibiotics elimination, EPs and ARGs removal.

Screen-Printed Hybrid Electrodes for Detecting and Monitoring Lipopolysaccharides Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect experimental - demonstrativ
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2019-2443 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); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO); EPI-SISTEM S.R.L. (RO)

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Project website: https://icechim.ro/project/toxisens-en/

Abstract:

The project TOXINSENS refers to designing innovative, versatile and re-usable biosensors for the fast, qualitative and quantitative detection and monitoring of lipopolysaccharides (LPS- endotoxin derived from Gram-negative bacteria, GNB) in various biological, food or water samples. For this matter, a medium consortium was created taking into account the project interdisciplinary and complexity, which includes the Project Coordinator ICECHIM that owns the background of the Concept approached in this project proposal, a Partner with state-of-the art facilities for characterisation i.e. UPB and a SME Partner-EPI SISTEM SRL capable of testing the project prototypes, adsorbing the know-how of manufacturing and commercialise the resulted LPS-biosensors. The project on-set refers to the following bioinspired concept: Methodology for the preparation of LPS-sensitive films-TRL 2. The concept was originally proposed by the Project Leader and developed within the Advanced Polymer Materials & Polymer Recycling Group from ICECHIM on project TE123/2018 BACTERIOSENS. Starting from this point, TOXINSENS targets first the upgrade of this former concept by addition of electro-active nanoparticles to the precursor films solution. In this way, an electro-active hybrid paste will be generated and used to print LPS-hybrid films directly on blank ceramic electrodes (TRL 3). The prepared LPS-Screen-printed hybrid electrodes will be further tested in laboratory-relevant environments and the innovative technologies will be thus validated (TRL 4). The specific output of the project will lead to several outcomes during project implementation (short-term scenario: at least 3 publications, 3 communications at prestigious Symposia or Congresses and 1 patent claim), and also after project end (long-term scenario: research and development roadmaps, performance data, transferable knowledge).

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