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Mrs. Tanta Spataru

Ph.D

Researcher - INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE FIZICA - ILIE MURGULESCU

Researcher | Scientific reviewer

Sept. 1995- Dec. 2001 - PhD in Chemistry - University Politehnica of Bucharest, by studying the electrochemistry at liquid/liquid interfaces and electroanalytical methods. 2002 -2007 - Researcher in bioelectrochemistry, electroanalysis, 2007 - 2013 senior researcher III and from 2013 - present senior researcher II - Institute of Physical Chemistry of Romanian Academy, with the main research activity in the field of electrochemistry: electrocatalysis, electrosynthesis of electrodic materials for energy, photoelectrochemical processes, electrochemistry of diamond, electroanalysis and pseudocapacitors. 2015 - "Ilie Murgulescu" Romanian Academy Award for the "Platinum / metal oxide composite with electrocatalytic and photocatalytic properties by electrochemical synthesis" - group of published papers - results from disemination work as a key person in the project - PN-II-ID-PCE-2011-3-0272 (2011 -2016 implementation). 1997-present - over 60 ISI papers of which over 60% Q1 & Q2.

Web of Science ResearcherID: GDM-4859-2022

Curriculum Vitae (28/03/2025)

Expertise & keywords

Bioethanol-fuel cells with metal-free anode for portable devices Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect de transfer la operatorul economic
PN-III-P2-2.1-PTE-2021-0592 2022 - 2024

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: STIMPEX S.A.

Project partners: STIMPEX S.A. (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE - DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA MATERIALELOR BUCURESTI RA (RO); INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE FIZICA - ILIE MURGULESCU (RO)

Affiliation:

Project website: https://stimpex.ro/research/bioenergcell-celule-de-combustie-cu-anozi-fara-metale-nobile-alimentate-cu-bioetanol-pentru-dispozitive-portabile/

Abstract:

Fuel cells are notable for their potential to efficiently convert blocked energy into chemical bonds into electricity, while reducing pollutant emissions. Within this project, considering the challenges identified by the research team, we decided to make the technological transfer of a fuel cell powered by bioethanol from two research institutes, ICF and INCDFM, to the economic operator STIMPEX SA.

Thus, the main objective of the BIOENERGCELL proposal is to develop an industrial prototype (generically called BEC) - a fuel cell powered by bioethanol, using as anode an oxide without noble metals, economically competitive and dedicated to powering portable devices.

The specific objectives of our proposal are the following:

OS1 Scaling up of cheaper and more efficient oxide electrocatalysts, containing no noble metals, with increased activity, improved stability and increased tolerance to carbon deposition from CO formation as a reaction intermediate.

OS2 Technology transfer from the research institutes involved in the project (INCDFM and ICF) to the private company (SC STIMPEX SA) in order to create an industrial prototype (BEC) - polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEMFC), electricity generator from renewable sources, used in portable devices.

Given the composition of the consortium, two research institutes and a company with experience in the project, and with a long history of collaboration, we are confident that the project is feasible and will bring progress in the field of innovative membrane fuel cell technology, and also environmental protection. In the long run, fuel cell technology can bring about major changes in the quality of life.

Advanced materials and laser / plasma processing technologies for energy and depollution: increasing the applicative potential and scientific interconnection in the field of eco-nanotechnologies Call name: P 1 - SP 1.2 - Proiecte complexe realizate in consorții CDI
PN-III-P1-1.2-PCCDI-2017-0755 2018 - 2021

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA LASERILOR, PLASMEI SI RADIATIEI - INFLPR RA

Project partners: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA LASERILOR, PLASMEI SI RADIATIEI - INFLPR RA (RO); INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE FIZICA - ILIE MURGULESCU (RO); UNIVERSITATEA PITESTI (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE - DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA MATERIALELOR BUCURESTI RA (RO)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE FIZICA - ILIE MURGULESCU (RO)

Project website: https://malasent46.wixsite.com/malasent

Abstract:

The MALASENT project proposes the development of research competencies of the consortium members in the field of advanced materials and their novel processing technologies, as well as a potential transfer towards industrial beneficiaries, for the energy production and complex decontamination of water and air. The scientific objectives associated this project proposal are the following:

- development of catalytic systems based on advanced materials processed by laser techniques and plasma, for complex processes of decontamination of residual waters and reduction of toxic exhaust gases emitted by internal combustion engines.

- development of heterostructures of advanced materials obtained by laser techniques and plasma for the production of energy through photolytic dissociation of the water molecule or photovoltaic.

- integration of the advanced materials through laser/plasma techniques in photocatalytic and photovoltaic applications at the industrial level.

The project proposal aims to consolidate, numerically and professionally, the human resources of the consortium, especially for the partner institution with recovery possibilities. Moreover, the project pursues an increase in the service providing capabilities for research services and in the establishment of consolidated collaborations with industrial beneficiaries, as well as in the visibility at the national and international level of the consortium members.

Interactional and functional effects of the substrate on the electrochemical behavior of micro and nanostructured metallic and oxidic deposits Call name: Exploratory Research Projects - PCE-2011 call
PN-II-ID-PCE-2011-3-0272 2011 - 2016

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: Institutul de Chimie Fizica Ilie Murgulescu al Academiei Romane

Project partners: Institutul de Chimie Fizica Ilie Murgulescu al Academiei Romane (RO)

Affiliation: Institutul de Chimie Fizica Ilie Murgulescu al Academiei Romane (RO)

Project website: http://www.icf.ro/pr_2011/NS1/index.html

Abstract:

This project aims at systematically put into evidence interactional and functional effects of the substrate on the electrochemical performances of metallic (Pt) and oxidic (e.g., TiO2, RuO2, Co3O4) particles, estimated and quantified from their activity for O2 evolution and CH3OH oxidation. The choice of such materials (intensively studied in literature) and that of typical processes is justifiable because it allows focusing on the effects of the substrate, by avoiding the need for large amount of data on the electroactive material itself. A critical comparison of the results with those reported in literature will allow elucidating (at least partially) some controversial or contradictory aspects of the electrochemical properties of these materials. An important ab initio simplification results from the use of boron-doped diamond (BDD) as a substrate for electroactive particles. This enables neglecting capacitive and pseudo-capacitive influences, due to the outstanding features of BDD: low background current, high stability, and inertness to adsorption. The high overpotential for O2 evolution and the lack of activity for alcohols anodic oxidation are, in the context of this project, additional advantages. Since the influence of the substrate will be rather negligible, a more straightforward correlation between the specific properties of the deposited material and the overall electrochemical activity of the electrode system is expected.

3. Investigations on electrochemical obtained micro and nano structured composite materials for sustainable development applications, ELECTROCHIMAT, research project CEEX nr 309/2006 Call name:
2011 - 2015

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE FIZICA - ILIE MURGULESCU

Project partners: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE FIZICA - ILIE MURGULESCU (RO)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE FIZICA - ILIE MURGULESCU (RO)

Project website:

Abstract:

A NEW GENERATION OF PARADIGMS IN THE MOLECULAR MAGNETISM AND MATERIAL SCIENCES. THE MAGNETIC ANISOTROPY IN COMPLEX UNITS, SUPRAMOLECULAR SYSTEMS AND AT NANO-SCALE. Call name: Complex Exploratory Research Projects - PCCE-2008 call
PN-II-ID-PCCE-2008-0239 2010 - 2013

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA DIN BUCURESTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA DIN BUCURESTI (RO); UNIVERSITATEA OVIDIUS DIN CONSTANTA (RO); UNIVERSITATEA ALEXANDRU IOAN CUZA DIN IASI, CENTRUL DE EXCELENTA CNCSIS-CARPATH (RO); INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE FIZICA I.G.MURGULESCU AL ACADEMIEI ROMANE, LABORATORUL DE CHIMIE COORDINATIVA (RO); UNIVERSITATEA ALEXANDRU IOAN CUZA DIN IASI, CATEDRA DE CHIMIE FIZICA, TEORETICA SI CHIMIA MATERIALELOR (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU FIZICA MATERIALELOR, LABORATOR DE FIZICA TEMPERATURILOR JOASE SI SUPRACONDUCTIBILITATE (RO)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE FIZICA I.G.MURGULESCU AL ACADEMIEI ROMANE, LABORATORUL DE CHIMIE COORDINATIVA (RO)

Project website: http://stoner.phys.uaic.ro/projects/pcce_92010.html

Abstract:

The project draws a new axis among top subjects of the molecular magnetism, illuminating key factors such as spin coupling, magnetic anisotropy, relaxation and tunneling of magnetization, that govern special properties, like the single molecule and single chain magnet behavior. On the ground of recent achievements challenging such paradigms both in experiment (chemical synthesis, materials forging, physical measurements) and theory (quantum models and calculations) one delineates coherently new development areas. The structure of thematic and participations is interdisciplinary, well-tempered in the individual competences and collaboration links. The central idea stays in the detailed structure-property analysis in coordination spheres with intrinsic anisotropy (f- lanthanide complexes, d-transition metal ions like mn(iii), co(ii)) used as new building blocks in d-d, d-f and f-f systems. The project places on equal footing both the synthetic part, including the rational control of the assembling factors (in coordination, supramolecular or lattice systems) and the theoretical one, revealing the electron structure causalities of spin and orbital couplings, drawing landmarks on the way to engineering of special properties and applicability extensions in spintronics and nanodevices. By the attention devoted to the new case studies provided by the experimental part (coordination compounds and materials), we aim to fill the gaps separating the chemist’s vs. physicist’s approaches. The magnetic anisotropy understanding at microscopic and mesoscopic levels draws a new generation of problems in the modern magnetism. The team members have rich expertise, illustrated by series of papers published in journals of high impact, general (JACS, PHYS.REV) or specialized ones (coordination and theoretical chemistry, magnetism, materials), well perfected in international stages and having active interests in creating infrastructures for applied and academic research.

2. Nanohybride systems for electrocatalysis in the renewable fuel cells, research project PNCDI II, nr.21-058/2007. Call name:
2007 - 2009

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO); INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE FIZICA - ILIE MURGULESCU (RO)

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE FIZICA - ILIE MURGULESCU (RO)

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