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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

2024

Nanostructured materials with biomedical applications

O.M. 4355/30.04.2024
AUTHOR: Andrada-Elena ALECU
SUPERVISOR: Cristina BUSUIOC
  ABSTRACT

Design, Economic Evaluation and Control of Olefin Metathesis Processes

O.M. 5090/26.06.2024
AUTHOR: Maxim-Andrei ANDREI
SUPERVISOR: Costin Sorin BÎLDEA
  ABSTRACT

Therapeutic biomaterials for chronic wound healing

O.M. 7737/16.12.2024
AUTHOR: Alexandra Cătălina BÎRCĂ
SUPERVISOR: Ecaterina ANDRONESCU
  ABSTRACT

Analysis, modelling and simulation of ethanol conversion to 1,3-butadiene process

O.M. 5500/10.07.2024
AUTHOR: Alma Valentina BROSTEANU
SUPERVISOR: Grigore BOZGA
  ABSTRACT

Polymeric materials for applications in hemodialysis and osseointegration

O.M. 3782/11.02.2024
AUTHOR: Madalina CALARASU (OPREA)
SUPERVISOR: Ștefan Ioan VOICU
  ABSTRACT

Optimization in Nanoparticle Synthesis Methods for Drug Delivery Systems

O.M. 3782/13.02.2024
AUTHOR: Cristina CHIRCOV (UNCU)
SUPERVISOR: Ecaterina ANDRONESCU
  ABSTRACT

Graphene-based nanomaterials for biomedical applications

O.M. 7722/12.12.2024
AUTHOR: Elena Alina CHITICARU
SUPERVISOR: Mariana IONIȚĂ
  ABSTRACT

Waste glass valorisation in materials for passive fire protection

O.M. 3782/13.02.2024
AUTHOR: Nicoleta Florentina CIRSTEA
SUPERVISOR: Alina Ioana BĂDĂNOIU
  ABSTRACT

FABRICATION OF 3D PRINTED SCAFFOLDS BASED ON STRONTIUM-CONTAINING HYDROXYAPATITE COMBINED WITH POLY(Ε-CAPROLACTONE) AND GELATIN METHACRYLOYL FOR BONE GRAFTING APPLICATIONS

O.M. 7737/16.12.2024
AUTHOR: Iulian Cosmin CODREA
SUPERVISOR: Anton FICAI
  ABSTRACT

Investigations on the spatial variability of heavy metals in surface sediments and bivalve molluscs from the northwestern continental shelf of the Black Sea

O.M. 7737/16.12.2024
AUTHOR: Andra-Ştefania COROIU (BUCŞE)
SUPERVISOR: Oana Cristina PÂRVULESCU
  ABSTRACT

Valorification of chitosan from marine sources for obtaining new agents in wastewater treatment

O.M. 5500/10.07.2024
AUTHOR: Marinela-Victoria DUMITRU
SUPERVISOR: Horia IOVU
  ABSTRACT

Bioactive antibacterial coatings for bone tissue regeneration

O.M. 3670/30.01.2024
AUTHOR: Denisa-Alexandra FLOREA
SUPERVISOR: Ecaterina ANDRONESCU
  ABSTRACT

Intensification of processes with the help of microwaves and ultrasound

O.M. 5500/10.07.2024
AUTHOR: Daniela GHIMPETEANU
SUPERVISOR: Ioan CĂLINESCU
  ABSTRACT

Physico-chemical study of tissue samples and the impact of pre-analytical variables in Pathological Anatomy

O.M. 7737/16.12.2024
AUTHOR: Daniela GOLOGAN
SUPERVISOR: Liane Gloria Raluca STAN
  ABSTRACT

Mass Transfer In The Corrosion Of Oil Terminals

O.M. 3670/30.01.2024
AUTHOR: Marius Ciprian ILIE
SUPERVISOR: Tănase DOBRE
  ABSTRACT

Collagen, piroxicam and ciprofloxacin-based sponge materials for surgical applications

O.M. 7737/16.12.2024
AUTHOR: Daniel Cristian IOAN
SUPERVISOR: Ileana RĂU
  ABSTRACT

O.M. 3670/30.01.2024
AUTHOR: Roberta IRODIA
SUPERVISOR: Cristian PÎRVU
  ABSTRACT

Innovative treatments based on silver nanoparticles against the biodegradation of heritage textiles

O.M. 3670/30.01.2024
AUTHOR: Mihaela Cristina LITE
SUPERVISOR: Nicoleta BADEA
  ABSTRACT

Iron oxide-based nanostructures with applications in oncology

O.M. 3782/13.02.2024
AUTHOR: Iulia LUNGU
SUPERVISOR: Ecaterina ANDRONESCU
  ABSTRACT

Nutraceuticals encapsulation into nanostructured lipid carriers for development of advanced food supplements

O.M. 4355/30.04.2024
AUTHOR: Teodora-Alexandra MANASIA (IORDACHE)
SUPERVISOR: Ioana LĂCĂTUȘU
  ABSTRACT

Functionalized silver nanoparticles for antimicrobial and antifungal protection

O.M. 7737/16.12.2024
AUTHOR: Liliana MARINESCU (ALEXANDRESCU)
SUPERVISOR: Ecaterina ANDRONESCU
  ABSTRACT

Application of chemical engineering concepts and tools to model some essential pathways of the central carbon metabolism in living cells with application to optimizaton of industrial bioreactors

O.M. 5090/26.06.2024
AUTHOR: Marina MIHALACHI (MUSCALU)
SUPERVISOR: Gheorghe MARIA
  ABSTRACT

Superior valorization of the apiculture products

O.M. 4355/30.04.2024
AUTHOR: Maria-Madalina NICHITOI
SUPERVISOR: Vasile LAVRIC
  ABSTRACT

O.M. 3782/13.02.2024
AUTHOR: Angela OLARU
SUPERVISOR: Cristian PÎRVU
  ABSTRACT

Nanobiomaterials

O.M. 3782/13.02.2024
AUTHOR: Alexandra Elena OPREA (STOICA)
SUPERVISOR: Ecaterina ANDRONESCU
  ABSTRACT

Influence of dopant rare-earth ions on the photoluminesce characteristics of hydroxyapatite for biomedical uses

O.M. 3670/30.01.2024
AUTHOR: Viorel Andrei PADURARU
SUPERVISOR: Ecaterina ANDRONESCU
  ABSTRACT

Nanocomposite hydrogels with applications in biomedical and chemical defense domain

O.M. 4355/30.04.2024
AUTHOR: Ionela Alice PODARU
SUPERVISOR: Mariana IONIȚĂ
  ABSTRACT

Supercritical fluid extraction of bioactive compounds from tomatoes

O.M. 4355/30.04.2024
AUTHOR: Mihaela POPESCU
SUPERVISOR: Costin Sorin BÎLDEA
  ABSTRACT

Functionalized nanoparticle systems for cancer therapy

O.M. 3782/13.02.2024
AUTHOR: Rebecca Alexandra PUIU
SUPERVISOR: Ecaterina ANDRONESCU
  ABSTRACT

Sustainable ways of using renewable natural resources to obtain products with added value respecting the principles of green chemistry

O.M. 4581/04.06.2024
AUTHOR: Andrei-Iulian SLABU
SUPERVISOR: Liane Gloria Raluca STAN
  ABSTRACT

Plant extracts and their utilization. Obtaining bioactive compounds from plant waste and medicinal plants, using ultrasound and microwave.

O.M. 4582/04.06.2024
AUTHOR: Vasile STAICU
SUPERVISOR: Ioan CĂLINESCU
  ABSTRACT

Processing of microalgae

O.M. 4582/04.06.2024
AUTHOR: Alin Cristian Nicolae VINTILA
SUPERVISOR: Ioan CĂLINESCU
  ABSTRACT
2023

Valorization of renewable starting materials for obtaining performant materials

O.M. 3140/25.01.2023
AUTHOR: Raluca-Sanda AELENII (KOMARTIN)
SUPERVISOR: Liane Gloria Raluca STAN
  ABSTRACT

New anti-corrosion coatings based on renewable raw materials

O.M. 3140/25.01.2023
AUTHOR: Raluca-Sanda AELENII
SUPERVISOR: Liane Gloria Raluca STAN
  ABSTRACT

MODIFIED ELECTRODES FOR ELECTROCATALYTIC OXIDATION OF WATER AND FOR DETECTION OF HEAVY METALS

O.M. 3140/25.01.2023
AUTHOR: Veronica ANASTASOAIE
SUPERVISOR: Eleonora-Mihaela UNGUREANU
  ABSTRACT

Application of ultrasound and microwaves in the catalyst’s synthesis, catalytic processes development and extraction of active principles

O.M. 4455/13.06.2023
AUTHOR: Ciprian-Gabriel CHISEGA-NEGRILA
SUPERVISOR: Ioan CĂLINESCU
  ABSTRACT

Ecological technologies with membranes

O.M. 3140/25.01.2023
AUTHOR: Anca-Maria CIMBRU (ANDREI)
SUPERVISOR: Gheorghe NECHIFOR
  ABSTRACT

Smart nanocomposite materials for drug delivery systems

O.M. 6895/27.12.2023
AUTHOR: Georgiana DOLETE
SUPERVISOR: Ecaterina ANDRONESCU
  ABSTRACT

MODIFIED ELECTRODES BASED ON AZULENIC COMPOUNDS AND 1D NANOSTRUCTURES WITH APPLICATIONS IN THE DETECTION OF HEAVY METALS AND MEDICAL INTEREST COMPOUNDS

O.M. 3140/25.01.2023
AUTHOR: Laura-Bianca ENACHE
SUPERVISOR: Eleonora-Mihaela UNGUREANU
  ABSTRACT

POLYMERIC BIOMATERIALS WITH SPECIAL APPLICATIONS

O.M. 3140/25.01.2023
AUTHOR: Minodora MARIN
SUPERVISOR: Horia IOVU
  ABSTRACT

High-pressures phase equilibria in binary and ternary systems of carbon dioxide and organic compounds

O.M. 6895/27.12.2023
AUTHOR: Mihaela MIHAI
SUPERVISOR: Catinca SECUIANU
  ABSTRACT

Biodegradable Antimicrobial Packagings

O.M. 3977/19.04.2023
AUTHOR: Ludmila MOTELICA
SUPERVISOR: Anton FICAI
  ABSTRACT

ASSESING AND OPTIMIZATION OF BIOGAS PRODUCTION FROM AGRO-INDUSTRIAL WASTE

O.M. 3140/25.01.2023
AUTHOR: Andreea Daniela NISTOR (DIMA)
SUPERVISOR: Oana Cristina PÂRVULESCU
  ABSTRACT

Nanostructured materials

O.M. 6600/01.11.2023
AUTHOR: Vera SPIRESCU
SUPERVISOR: Ecaterina ANDRONESCU
  ABSTRACT

EXPRESSION OF THE ssCCMV CAPSID COAT PROTEIN AND MOLECULAR DYNAMICS SIMULATIONS ON THE ssCCMV CAPSID

O.M. 4155/10.05.2023
AUTHOR: Janos SZOVERFI
SUPERVISOR: Szabolcs LANYI
  ABSTRACT

Phosphate cements based on calcined dolomite. Obtention, properties and utilizations

O.M. 3773/03.03.2023
AUTHOR: Cristina VIJAN
SUPERVISOR: Alina Ioana BĂDĂNOIU
  ABSTRACT

FIBER REINFORCED POLYMER COMPOSITE MATERIALS WITH SELFHEALING PROPERTIES

O.M. 3140/25.01.2023
AUTHOR: Ionut Sebastian VINTILA
SUPERVISOR: Horia IOVU
  ABSTRACT
2022

Selective composite membranes with biological application

O.M. 6333/05.12.2022
AUTHOR: Cristina BARDACA (URDUCEA)
SUPERVISOR: Gheorghe NECHIFOR
  ABSTRACT

O.M. 3466/23.03.2022
AUTHOR: Alexa Maria CROITORU
SUPERVISOR: Anton FICAI
  ABSTRACT

Hybrid bioproducts based on fish collagen and natural extracts

O.M. 3981/08.06.2022
AUTHOR: Elena DĂNILĂ
SUPERVISOR: Liane Gloria Raluca STAN
  ABSTRACT

Products of biological interest with biomedical implications separated by membrane processes

O.M. 6415/15.12.2022
AUTHOR: Ioana Alina DIMULESCU (NICA)
SUPERVISOR: Gheorghe NECHIFOR
  ABSTRACT

Multifunctional Bionanostructured Materials

O.M. 3466/23.03.2022
AUTHOR: Mariana Oana Mihaela FUFĂ (GHERASIM)
SUPERVISOR: Ecaterina ANDRONESCU
  ABSTRACT

Hybrid Materials Based on Polymers and Porous Clay Heterostructures

O.M. 3677/03.05.2022
AUTHOR: Anda-Ionelia MIHAI (VOICU)
SUPERVISOR: Horia IOVU
  ABSTRACT

Procedures of Titanium Recovery from Residual Materials Resulted in Industrial Processing of Materials with High Content of Titanium

O.M. 3677/03.05.2022
AUTHOR: Laura Eugenia MOLDOVEANU (BĂRBULESCU)
SUPERVISOR: Cristian PÎRVU
  ABSTRACT

Composite and derivatized membranes for the extraction of gadolinium from moderator’s virgin heavy water

O.M. 3677/03.05.2022
AUTHOR: Oana Steluţa MUHULEŢ (ȘERBĂNESCU)
SUPERVISOR: Ștefan Ioan VOICU
  ABSTRACT

Biosynthesis and interaction studies of apoptosis modulating proteins

O.M. 6415/15.12.2022
AUTHOR: Katalin NAGY (MOLNáR-NAGY)
SUPERVISOR: Szabolcs LANYI
  ABSTRACT

Production and content analysis of natural extracts used as food supplements

O.M. 4259/15.07.2022
AUTHOR: Andreea Miruna NEAGU
SUPERVISOR: Liane Gloria Raluca STAN
  ABSTRACT

(Nano)composite hydrogels with poly(methacrylic acid) network

O.M. 4259/15.07.2022
AUTHOR: Claudia Mihaela NINCIULEANU
SUPERVISOR: Mircea TEODORESCU
  ABSTRACT

Development of real time analytical platforms based on chemical, electrochemical and optical sensors for monitoring, evaluation and control of pollution impact on waters quality from water resources

O.M. 3677/03.05.2022
AUTHOR: Cristian OMOCEA
SUPERVISOR: Eleonora-Mihaela UNGUREANU
  ABSTRACT

Waste inertization in binding matrix

O.M. 3677/03.05.2022
AUTHOR: Carmen-Lidia OPROIU (GHEORGHE)
SUPERVISOR: Georgeta VOICU
  ABSTRACT

Obtaining and characterization of polyphenolic extracts from aromatic plants and their encapsulating in mesoporous inorganic matrices

O.M. 6415/15.12.2022
AUTHOR: Mioara PRUNDEANU
SUPERVISOR: Daniela Cristina BERGER
  ABSTRACT

US and/or MW intensification of esterification and transesterification processes using enzyme or resin catalysts

O.M. 4259/15.07.2022
AUTHOR: Anamaria SĂULESCU
SUPERVISOR: Ioan CĂLINESCU
  ABSTRACT

Metabolic Engineering of Escherichia Coli for Obtaining 1,4-Butanediol from Glucose and Glycerol

O.M. 6415/15.12.2022
AUTHOR: Réka SINKLER
SUPERVISOR: Szabolcs LANYI
  ABSTRACT

Valorisation of end-of -life materials in the production of value-added construction materials

O.M. 6415/15.12.2022
AUTHOR: Cristina Lucretia VADUVA (DIMA)
SUPERVISOR: Alina Ioana BĂDĂNOIU
  ABSTRACT

Evaluation of properties from quantum mechanics calculations azulene compounds in

O.M. 6415/15.12.2022
AUTHOR: Alina-Alexandra VASILE (CORBEI)
SUPERVISOR: Eleonora-Mihaela UNGUREANU
  ABSTRACT

Unconventional techniques for intensifying the synthesis of liquid biofuels

O.M. 4259/15.07.2022
AUTHOR: Alexandru VLAICU
SUPERVISOR: Ioan CĂLINESCU
  ABSTRACT
2021

Obtaining of materials based on nat ural chromophores and biopolymers with optoelectronic properties

O.M. 3902/14.06.2021
AUTHOR: Mirela Adina ANASTASIU (ANTON)
SUPERVISOR: Ileana RĂU
  ABSTRACT

Improving the quality of cider with the help of natural antioxidant agents

O.M. 3902/14.06.2021
AUTHOR: Boris BREZAN
SUPERVISOR:
  ABSTRACT

Composite materials based on thermoplastic and termoreactive resins with low environmental impact

O.M. 4640/18.08.2021
AUTHOR: Alina-Elena COMAN
SUPERVISOR:
  ABSTRACT

Biocomposites based on natural polymers with medical applications

O.M. 5999/31.12.2021
AUTHOR: Mihaela-Cristina DIACONU (BUNEA)
SUPERVISOR: Horia IOVU
  ABSTRACT

Compatible/mimetic polymeric materials with biologic substrates with potential medical applications

O.M. 3902/14.06.2021
AUTHOR: Anca DIBLĂ (ALDEA)
SUPERVISOR: Ileana RĂU
  ABSTRACT

Molecularly imprinted polymers for biomimetic sensors

O.M. 5999/31.12.2021
AUTHOR: Elena-Bianca GEORGESCU (STOICA)
SUPERVISOR: Horia IOVU
  ABSTRACT

Control of anaerobic processes from obtaining biofuels

O.M. 4076/05.07.2021
AUTHOR: Claudia Ana Maria PATRICHI
SUPERVISOR: Tănase DOBRE
  ABSTRACT

Multicomponent nanosystems with applications in pathologies with cardio-cerebro-vascular risk

O.M. 4640/18.08.2021
AUTHOR: Fawzia SHA`AT
SUPERVISOR: Gheorghe NECHIFOR
  ABSTRACT

ω-polyunsaturated fatty acid derivatives production from natural products

O.M. 4076/05.07.2021
AUTHOR: Nicoleta Gabriela ȘTEFAN
SUPERVISOR: Ioan CĂLINESCU
  ABSTRACT

Phytocompounds with antitumor activity

O.M. 4076/05.07.2021
AUTHOR: Rodica TATIA
SUPERVISOR: Ioan CĂLINESCU
  ABSTRACT
CHEMISTRY

CHEMISTRY

2024

Optimization of vertical graphene growth and its integration into a medical application

O.M. 3670/30.01.2024
AUTHOR: Elena Simona ANGHEL (COTORCEANU)
SUPERVISOR: Ioana DEMETRESCU
  ABSTRACT

A modern approach of pathology and clinical analysis

O.M. 5500/10.07.2024
AUTHOR: Alexandru-Adrian BRATEI
SUPERVISOR: Raluca Ioana VAN STADEN
  ABSTRACT

Spectro-electrochemical studies in analysis of pharmaceutic compounds

O.M. 3980/11.03.2024
AUTHOR: Monica DAESCU
SUPERVISOR: Alina Catrinel ION
  ABSTRACT

Integrated analytical systems for evaluating modern and contemporary textile museum collections

O.M. 7737/16.12.2024
AUTHOR: Elena Cornelia MITRAN (TĂNĂSESCU)
SUPERVISOR: Gabriel Lucian RADU
  ABSTRACT

Analytical evaluation of chemical/biochemical markers of the nutritional quality of milk

O.M. 4581/04.06.2024
AUTHOR: Alexandra-Gabriela OANCEA
SUPERVISOR: Gabriel Lucian RADU
  ABSTRACT

Assessment of the presence in the environment of inorganic pollutants in areas affected by anthropogenic activities

O.M. 3980/11.03.2024
AUTHOR: Nicoleta VASILACHE
SUPERVISOR: Elena DIACU
  ABSTRACT

Selective recovery of some metals from waste rezulted from mining industry

O.M. 4322/24.04.2024
AUTHOR: Alexandra VASILE
SUPERVISOR: Aurelia MEGHEA
  ABSTRACT

INTERFACES IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION OF BIODEGRADABLE AND NON BIODEGRADABLE METAL ALLOY

O.M. 3811/15.02.2024
AUTHOR: Manuela-Elena VOICU
SUPERVISOR: Ioana DEMETRESCU
  ABSTRACT
2023

Carbon based nanomaterials in natural waters treatment

O.M. 4900/27.06.2023
AUTHOR: Daniela Elisabeta ALEXANDRU (BOGDAN)
SUPERVISOR: Alina Catrinel ION
  ABSTRACT

MODERN METHODS FOR DETECTION OF GASTRIC CANCER

O.M. 3977/19.04.2023
AUTHOR: Iuliana Mihaela BOGEA
SUPERVISOR: Raluca Ioana VAN STADEN
  ABSTRACT

Electrosynthesis and characterization of carbon-based nanocomposite layers with applications in chemo/sensor development

O.M. 3773/03.03.2023
AUTHOR: Mihaela COSTACHE (SAVIN)
SUPERVISOR: Alina Catrinel ION
  ABSTRACT

Electrochemical behaviour of dental alloys based on Ni, Cr, Co, Mo and rare elements

O.M. 3773/03.03.2023
AUTHOR: Florentina Gina IONAȘCU
SUPERVISOR: Ioana DEMETRESCU
  ABSTRACT

Innovative methods for diagnosing breast cancer

O.M. 5277/04.08.2023
AUTHOR: Oana-Raluca MUSAT
SUPERVISOR: Raluca Ioana VAN STADEN
  ABSTRACT

Electrosynthesis and characterization of carbon based nanocomposites

O.M. 3773/03.03.2023
AUTHOR: Mihaela SAVIN
SUPERVISOR: Alina Catrinel ION
  ABSTRACT

CHEMICALLY MODIFIED ELECTRODES WITH APPLICATIONS IN THE CONTROL OF SOIL AND PLANT POLLUTION WITH INORGANIC POLLUTANTS IN THE SLATINA INDUSTRIAL AREA

O.M. 6444/28.09.2023
AUTHOR: Adina Maria SPIRIDON (PĂUN)
SUPERVISOR: Elena DIACU
  ABSTRACT
2022

Development of New Biohybrids Based on Silver Nanoparticles and Plant Extracts Using Green Chemistry

O.M. 6471/28.12.2022
AUTHOR: Daniela Valentina BEȘLIU
SUPERVISOR: Aurelia MEGHEA
  ABSTRACT

Nanocarrier Systems Based on Natural Actives with Antiobesity and Antioxidant Actions

O.M. 3677/03.05.2022
AUTHOR: Lucia Marina Cristina COC
SUPERVISOR: Aurelia MEGHEA
  ABSTRACT

Innovative methods for detecting specific biomarkers of cerebral tumors

O.M. 3677/03.05.2022
AUTHOR: Sorin Sebastian GHEORGHE
SUPERVISOR: Raluca Ioana VAN STADEN
  ABSTRACT

Single layer graphene from synthesis to integration in medical applications

O.M. 3131/14.02.2022
AUTHOR: Bianca-Cătălina ȚÎNCU (ADIACONIȚĂ)
SUPERVISOR: Ioana DEMETRESCU
  ABSTRACT
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

2024

Study of the removal of Bisphenol A from waters by sustainable methods

O.M. 4322/24.04.2024
AUTHOR: Alina Marilena DURĂ (PAHONȚU)
SUPERVISOR: Daniela Simina ȘTEFAN
  ABSTRACT

Photo-oxidative degradation of organic compounds from wastewater

O.M. 3670/30.01.2024
AUTHOR: Giovanina-Iuliana LUPU (IONICĂ)
SUPERVISOR: Cristina ORBECI
  ABSTRACT

Environmentally friendly geopolymeric materials based on industrial waste and subproducts

O.M. 4581/04.06.2024
AUTHOR: Nicolaie MARIN
SUPERVISOR: Cristina ORBECI
  ABSTRACT

Recovery of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) waste in the context of circular economy

O.M. 3782/13.02.2024
AUTHOR: Adriana Cornelia MÂRȘOLEA (CRISTEA)
SUPERVISOR: Cristina ORBECI
  ABSTRACT

Research on the effects of compost fertilization of Aronia melanocarpa (Michx) Elliott and Ribes rubrum L crops.

O.M. 4322/24.04.2024
AUTHOR: Georgica PANDELEA (VOICU)
SUPERVISOR: Daniela Simina ȘTEFAN
  ABSTRACT