National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry
ICECHIM
G11: Evaluation and conservation of cultural heritage
Portable FTIR spectrometer
The equipment is necessary for field evaluation of monuments materials in order to evaluate the composition, structure and deterioration stage.
Portable Colorimeter, Spectra Magic NX, CR-410
The equipment is necessary for field evaluation of monuments in order to evaluate the deterioration stage.
Turbidimeter TURB 550
Laboratory turbidity meter with infrared LED in accordance with ISO 7027.
Multiparameter kit C 932 T CONSORT
Determination pH, Conductivity, Resistivity, Salinity, TDS, Dissolved Oxygen, Temperature.
Portable Hygropin PROCEQ for cements
Relative Humidity according to ASTM F2170-09
Kjeldahl system
Modules: Unit of disaggregation; Scrubber and water recirculation pump; Unit by steam distillation – is useful for quantitative determination of organic nitrogen in chemical substances like ammonia
Portable Pin Free Moisture Meter Model MO280
Max. Measurement depth: 20mm (0.75”), Sensor area: 40 x 40mm (1.6” x 1.6”), Battery type: 9V (rear compartment), Display: LCD with sleep mode, Operating conditions: 0ºC to 50ºC (32ºF to 122ºF) 0 to 60%RH (non-condensing). Non-invasive measurement to monitor moisture in wood and other building materials. Select from 10 wood types and measurement ranges. Measurement depth to 0.75″ (20mm) below the surface. LCD displays % moisture of wood or material being tested. Electro-magnetic testing technology.
Portable Heavy Duty CFM-CMM Thermo-Anemometer With built-in non-contact IR Thermometer and Laser Pointer Model HD300 EXTECH
This handheld meter measures and displays air velocity, air flow (volume), temperature of air, and surface temperature (using the built-in non-contact IR thermometer).
SilverSchmidt Hammerlink
The SilverSchmidt is primarily used to assess the uniformity of concrete strength within a structure and to localize areas of inferior quality. Heavily textured surfaces, soft surfaces or surfaces with loose mortar should be prepared with the grinding stone to provide a smooth test surface.
Portable hardness tester Dyna Pull Off Tester – Dyna ESTRICH, PROCEQ
The Dyna pull off tester is used: to determine the surface strength of concrete and other materials testing it directly on the component allowing the use of any measuring point. Additionally for the measuring of the adhesive strength of applied coatings such as plastic coatings, concrete coats, and mortars and plasters. Measures the adhesive strength of applied coatings e.g. plastic or concrete coatings, mortars, plasters, bituminous coats. Determining the surface strength of concrete and other materials. The pull off tester is ideal for the evaluation of tensile strength in concrete renovation.
Resipod Resistivity Meter
Resipod is a fully integrated 4-point Wenner probe, designed to measure the electrical resistivity of concrete in a completely non-destructive test. Surface resistivity measurement provides extremely useful information about the state of a concrete structure.
Corrosion Analyzing Proceq, Canin+
For the localization and measuring of active corrosion of the building. Corrosion Analyzing Instrument in a fast and easy way using any PC.
Spectrophotometer UV-VIS Specord M400
For solid samples. ATR, Fluorescence and mathematical processing models. Double beam and monochromator rANGE: 180-1000 nm.
Spectrophotometer UV-VIS Specord M40
Solid, liquid and gaseous samples.
Optical microscope NOVEX BTS
Interpupillary distance 55-75 mm, Tube 160 mm, Halogen lamp, DDC camera.
VoltaLab 10, PGZ100, Electrochemical laboratory
Voltammetry and Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy
Laser dioLZR
Low Level Laser Therapy, 40 mW, 680 nm
Digital refractometer Abbe
Refractive Index
RV 10 Basic Rotary evaporator
Universal heating bath. The condenser unit has specially designed glass tubes that utilize the 1500 cm² surface extremely efficient. Heating temperature max.: 180°C. Heat output: 1300W. Power input: 1400W. Speed min.: 20 rpm Speed max.: 280 rpm. Type of cooling: vertical. Permissible relative humidity: 80%. Reversible direction of rotation.
Sonorex RK 510 H ultrasonic bath
High-power ultrasonic cleaning bath for aqueous cleaning solutions. Oscillating tank – Interior dimensions: 300 × 240 × 150 mm, l × w × d. Capacity: 9.7 litres. Operating volume: 6.6 litres. Filling level mark. Tank material: stainless steel AISI 304. Ultrasound Ultrasonic peak output: 640 W corresponds to 4 times ultrasonic nominal output. Ultrasonic nominal output: 160 W. Ultrasonic frequency: 35 kHz. Control: turning knob. Timer: 1 – 15 min. Temperature control Built-in heater 30 – 80 °C. Thermostatically adjustable. Heating power: 400 W.
Arex Vertex heating magnetic stirrer
Magnetic stirrer with a heating plate manufactured by aluminum casting. The heating plate is covered by a special protection assuring a very uniform heating distribution on the whole surface with a high resistance to chemicals. The instrument is equipped by a connection for a contact Vertex thermostat for the direct control of temperature of the stirred liquid. Electronic speed control: 50 ÷ 1300 rpm Heating setting by means of a thermos-element from room temperature to 370°C. Diameter of heating plate: 155 mm. Sample temperature control with ± 0.5°C precision Stirring capacity (H2O): up to 20 liter.
Diaphragm Pump ILMVAC MPC 201 Tp
Three-stage chemically resistant diaphragm pumps. Suction/pressure flanges: hose nozzle DN 8. Ultimate pressure < 2 bar. Pumping speed 60/60 Hz: 2.0/2.2 m3/h; 33/36 l/min. Dimensions (W/D/H): 200/260/150 mm. Moto-power: 90 W
Digital stirrer IKA –RW20
Speed min.: 60 rpm. Speed max.: 2000 rpm. Frequency: 50/60 Hz. Stirring quantity max. (H2O): 20 L. Viscosity max.: 10000 mPas. Two speed ranges for universal use from 60 – 2.000 rpm. Dimensions: 88 x 212 x 294 mm (WxDxH)
R.M. Ion, L. Iancu, M.E. David, R.M. Grigorescu, B. Trica, R. Somoghi, S.F. Vasile, I.D. Dulama, A.I. Gheboianu, S. Tincu
Multi-Analytical Characterization of Corvins’ Castle—Deserted Tower. Construction Materials and Conservation Tests
Heritage, 3
https://doi.org/10.3390/heritage3030051
I.R. Suica-Bunghez, R.M. Ion
CHARACTERIZATION, PHYTOCHEMICAL AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF THREE TYPES OF HOT PEPPER (CAPSICUM ANNUUM L.)
Journal of Science and Arts
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I.-P. Laszló, M. R. Laszló, V. Toma, I. Baldea, D. Olteanu, L. David, B. Moldovan, R. M. Ion, R. Moldovan, G. A. Filip, G. K., C. Cainap, S. Clichici, A. Muresan
The in vivo modulatory effects of Cornus mas extract on photodynamic therapy in experimental tumors
Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pdpdt.2020.101656
R. M. Ion, B.A. Bakirov, S. E. Kichanov, D. P. Kozlenko, A. V. Belushkin, C. Radulescu, I. D. Dulama, I. A. Bucurica, A. I. Gheboianu, R. M. Stirbescu, S. Teodorescu, L. Iancu, M. E. David, R. M. Grigorescu
Non-Destructive and Micro-Invasive Techniques for Characterizing the Ancient Roman Mosaic Fragments
Applied Sciences
https://doi.org/10.3390/app10113781
M. E. David, R.M. Ion, R. M. Grigorescu, L. Iancu, E. R. Andrei
Nanomaterials Used in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage: An Up-to-Date Overview
Materials
https://doi.org/10.3390/ma13092064
M.E. David, R.-M. Ion, E.R. Andrei, R.M. Grigorescu, L. Iancu, M.I. Filipescu
Superhydrophobic Coatings Based On Cellulose Acetate For Pinewood Preservation
Journal of Science and Art
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W.H. de Jong, R. Bertollini, T. Borges, P. de Voogt, R. Duarte-Davidson, P. Hoet, R.M. Ion, R. Kraetke, D. Panagiotakos, A. Proykova, T. Samaras, M. Scott, R. Slama, E. Testai, T. Vermeire, M. Vighi, S. Zacharov, U. Bernauer, C. Rouselle, Sté. Bégué, H.M. Kopperud, M.R. Milana, T. Schmidt
Guidelines on the benefit-risk assessment of the presence of phthalates in certain medical devices covering phthalates which are carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic to reproduction (CMR) or have endocrine-disrupting (ED) properties
Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.yrtph.2019.104546
P. Ghioca, R.M. Grigorescu, L. Iancu, R.M. Ion, M. E. David, M. I. Filipescu, E. R. Andrei, B. Spurcaciu, C.A. Nicolae, R. Gabor
Composites of styrene-butadiene block-copolymer reinforced with waste printed circuit boards (WPCB)
Materiale Plastice
https://doi.org/10.37358/MP.0.0.531
R. M. Grigorescu, P. Ghioca, L. Iancu, M. E. Grigore, R. E. Andrei, R.M. Ion, C-A Nicolae, R. Gabor
Composites of styrene-butadiene block-copolymers reinforced with WEEE polystyrene fraction
Materiale Plastice
https://doi.org/10.37358/MP.19.3.5219
M.A. ILIE, C. CARUNTU, M. TAMPA, S.R. GEORGESCU, C. MATEI, C. NEGREI, R.M. ION, C. CONSTANTIN, M. NEAGU, D. BODA
Capsaicin: Physicochemical properties, cutaneous reactions and potential applications in painful and inflammatory conditions (Review)
Exp Ther Med. 18(2): 916–925.
10.3892/etm.2019.7513
R.M. Ion
Analytical Investigations and Advanced Materials for Damage Diagnosis and Conservation of Monument’s Stucco
In Advanced Materials for the Conservation of Stone, 2018
978-3-319-72259-7
P. Topala, V. Besliu, L. Marin
Graphite films deposited on metal surface by pulsed electrical discharge machining
In: Nanostructures and Thin Films for Multifunctional Applications
978-3-319-30198-3
R-M Ion, S. T., M-L Ion
Raman spectroscopy for non-destructive analysis of some pigments, glazes and coloured glasses
In: ArheoVest, No. III: ArheoVest Symposium, 3rd Edition: In Florin Medelet Memoriam, Interdisciplinarity in Archeology and History, Timisoara
978-963-315-264-5
RM Ion, IR Suica-Bunghez
Oxidative Stress-Based Photodynamic Therapy with Synthetic Sensitizers and/or Natural Antioxidants
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology » “Basic Principles and Clinical Significance of Oxidative Stress”, book edited by Sivakumar Joghi Thatha Gowder
978-953-51-2200-5
R.M. Ion
Photodynamic Nanomedicine Strategies in Cancer Therapy and Drug Delivery
In book: “Advances in Bioengineering”, Edition: 1, Chapter: Photodynamic Nanomedicine Strategies in Cancer Therapy and Drug Delivery, Publisher: InTech, Editors: Pier Andrea Serra, pp.253-287
978-953-51-2141-1
RM Ion, RC Fierascu, I. Fierascu, RM Senin, ML Ion, M. Leahu
Influence of Fântânita Lake (Chalk Lake) Water on the Degradation of Basarabi–Murfatlar Churches
In: Engineering Geology for Society and Territory, volume 8
978-3-31938-423-8
R-M Ion, S. M. Doncea, M-L Ion
Nanomaterials for Chemical and Biological Restoration of Old Books
In: New Approaches to Book and Paper Conservation and Restoration, edited by Patricia Engel, Joseph Schirò, René Larsen, Elissaveta Moussakova and Istvan Kecskeméti, Wien/Horn: Verlag Berger 2011
978-3-85028-518-6
R.M. Ion
The use of phthalocyanines and related complexes in photodynamic therapy
In: Photosensitizers in Medicine, Environment, and Security, Springer, Nyokong, Tebello; Ahsen, Vefa (Eds.), 1st Edition., 2011
978-90-481-3870-8
R.M. Ion, R.C. Fierascu, I. Dumitriu
Fullerenic nanomaterials
Transversal Targoviste publisher, Bucharest, 2011
978-606-8042-87-9
I. Dumitriu, R.M. Ion, R.C. Fierascu
Support materials archaeometry
Transversal publisher, Bucharest, 2011
978-606-8042-86-2
R. M. Grigorescu, P. N. Ghioca, L. Iancu, Z. Vuluga, M. Iorga, R.-M. Ion, N. Ion, M.-E. Grigore, R. E. Andrei, M. I. Filipescu, G. I. Radu, B. N. Spurcaciu
Recycling method of the polystyrene fraction from waste electrical and electronic equipment as impact-strength polystyrene composite
24th International Exhibition of Inventics “INVENTICA 2020” Iasi, Romania
R. – M. Ion, L. Marin, N. Ion
Phonoabsorbant structure from polyurethane wastes
24th International Exhibition of Inventics “INVENTICA 2020” Iasi, Romania
R. M. Ion, N. Ion, L. Iancu, N. Radu
Antifungal composition for restoration / preservation of wood artifacts, and method of use
24th International Exhibition of Inventics “INVENTICA 2020” Iasi, Romania
R. M. Ion, D. Turcanu-Carutiu, L. Predoana, C. Radulescu
New diagnosis and treatment technologies for the conservation and revitalization of archaeological components from national cultural heritage
24th International Exhibition of Inventics “INVENTICA 2020” Iasi, Romania
R. M. Ion, P. N. Ghioca, R. M. Grigorescu, L. Iancu, M. E. David, N. Ion
Elastomeric films for the degradation of anti-tumor drug wastes in photocatalytic reactors
24th International Exhibition of Inventics “INVENTICA 2020” Iasi, Romania
A.A. Sorescu, A. Nuţă, R.M. Ion, N. Ion
Alginate microcapsules with encapsulated magnetite for photocatalytic degradation of anti-tumor drugs
24th International Exhibition of Inventics “INVENTICA 2020” Iasi, Romania
M-L Udrea, D-A Vasile, I-R Suica-Bunghez, R-M Ion
Fir wood sawdust as a cellulosic waste for the removal of congo red dye from waste water
NeXT-Chem 2nd edition 2020, Section: Innovative technologies and cultural heritage protection, 18-19 June 2020, Bucharest, Romania
D-A Vasile, R-M Ion
Morphology surface analyse on mural paintings from Corvin`s Castle
NeXT-Chem 2nd edition 2020, Section: Innovative technologies and cultural heritage protection, 18-19 June 2020, Bucharest, Romania
R.-M. Grigorescu, P. N. Ghioca, L. Iancu, R. M. Ion, N. Ion, M.-E. David, E. R. Andrei, M. I. Filipescu, B. Norocel, Spurcaciu
Recycling process of non-metallic wastes of printed circuit board and recovered polypropylene as shock-resistant composites
EUROINVENT, Iasi, Romania, 23 May 2020
R. M. Ion, P. N. Ghioca, R. M. Grigorescu, L. Iancu, M. E. David, N. Ion
Elastomeric films for the degradation of anti-tumor drug wastes in photocatalytic reactors
EUROINVENT, Iasi, Romania, 23 May 2020
R-M Ion; N. Ion; L. Iancu; N. Radu
Granted Patent – ANTIFUNGAL COMPOSITION FOR WOOD ARTIFACT RESTORATION/PRESERVATION, PROCESS FOR USING THE SAME
RO 134286
R. M. Ion, L. Iancu, R.-M. Grigorescu, M. E. David, N. Ion
Patent application – Carbonated hydroxyapatite co-substituted with strontium and zinc composition to consolidating heritage objectives
A 2020-00300/29.05.2020
P. N. Ghioca., L. Iancu, B. N. Spurcaciu, R. M. Grigorescu, M. Rapa, C. Cincu, A. Pica, R. Gardu, E. Matei, A. M. Predescu, C. Predescu
Process for obtaining recovered polypropylene composites with high impact strength
RO 132386/2020
R-M Ion; L. Marin; N. Ion
Patent application – Elastic structure, with anti-vibration properties and compressive strength, used as a floor in civil and industrial constructions
A2020-00241/05.05.2020
A. Nuţă, V. Rădiţoiu, A. A. Sorescu, R-M Ion
Granted Patent – PROCESS FOR PREPARING FLUOROPHORES AS 3-SUBSTITUTED BENZOCOUMARIN DERIVATIVES
RO 131042
R-M Ion; N. Ion; R. I. Suica Bunghez
Granted Patent – PASTE-GEL FOR DESULPHURIZATION OF CALCAREOUS STONE SURFACES AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING AND APPLYING THE SAME
RO 131218
L. MARIN; C. D. MARIN
Granted Patent – WEARPROOF SLIP-RESISTANT COATING WITH NANOCOMPOSITE POLYURETHANE STRUCTURE AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING THE SAME
RO 130245
R-M Grigorescu, P. N. Ghioca, L. Iancu, R-M Ion, N. Ion, M-E David, E. R. Andrei, M. I. Filipescu, B. N. Spurcaciu
Patent application – Recycling process of non-metallic wastes of printed circuit board and recovered polypropylene as impact strength composites
A 2020 -0080/17.02.2020
R. M. Ion, L. Marin, N. Ion
Patent application – Phonoabsorbant structure from polyurethane wastes
A2020-00057/07.02.2020
R-M Ion; N. Ion
Granted Patent – Composition for cleaning and consolidating the architectural elements of heritage buildings
RO133173
R. –M. Ion, L. Marin, N. Ion
Inventica Medal and Diploma of Achievement awarded at 24th International Exhibition of Inventics “INVENTICA 2020” Iasi, Romania for the patent application “Phonoabsorbant structure from polyurethane wastes”
R. –M. Ion, N. Ion, L. Iancu, N. Radu
Inventica Medal and Diploma of Excellence awarded at 24th International Exhibition of Inventics “INVENTICA 2020” Iasi, Romania for the patent application “Antifungal composition for restoration / preservation of wood artifacts, and method of use”
R. M. Ion, D. Turcanu-Carutiu, L. Predoana, C. Radulescu
Inventica Medal and Diploma of Excellence awarded at 24th International Exhibition of Inventics “INVENTICA 2020” Iasi, Romania for the patent application “New diagnosis and treatment technologies for the conservation and revitalization of archaeological components from national cultural heritage”
R. M. Ion, P. N. Ghioca, R. M. Grigorescu, L. Iancu, M. E. David, N. Ion
Inventica Medal and Diploma of Achievement awarded at 24th International Exhibition of Inventics “INVENTICA 2020” Iasi, Romania for the patent application “Elastomeric films for the degradation of anti-tumor drug wastes in photocatalytic reactors”
A.A. Sorescu, A. Nuţă, R.M. Ion, N. Ion
Inventica Medal and Diploma of Achievement awarded at 24th International Exhibition of Inventics “INVENTICA 2020” Iasi, Romania for the patent application “Alginate microcapsules with encapsulated magnetite for photocatalytic degradation of anti-tumor drugs”
R.M. Ion, S.M. Doncea
Gold Medal Henri Coanda awarded at the International Exhibition of Inventions – Inventica 2011, Iasi, Romania, for the patent “Composition and process for treatment, chemical restoration and biological disinfection of the surface of historical paper with hydroxyapatite nanoparticles”
R. M. Ion, P. N. Ghioca, R. M. Grigorescu, L. Iancu, M. E. David, N. Ion
Gold medal awarded at EUROINVENT, 2020 for the patent application “Elastomeric films for the degradation of anti-tumor drug wastes in photocatalytic reactors”
A.A. Sorescu, A. Nuţă, R.M. Ion, N. Ion
Silver medal awarded at EUROINVENT, 2020 for the patent application “Alginate microcapsules with encapsulated magnetite for photocatalytic degradation of anti-tumoral drugs”
R. –M. Ion, L. Marin, N. Ion
Gold medal awarded at EUROINVENT, 2020 for the invention patent “Phonoabsorbant structure from polyurethane wastes”
R.-M. Grigorescu, P. N. Ghioca, L. Iancu, R. M. Ion, N. Ion, M.-E. David, E. R. Andrei, M. I. Filipescu, B. Norocel, Spurcaciu
Gold medal awarded at EUROINVENT, 2020 for the patent application “Recycling process of non-metallic wastes of printed circuit board and recovered polypropylene as shock-resistant composites”
