National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry
ICECHIM
Published papers
Toma, D.-I.; Manaila-Maximean, D.; Fierascu, I.; Baroi, A.M.; Matei, R.I.; Fistos, T.; Chican, I.E.; Fierascu, R.C.
Applications of Natural Polymers in the Grapevine Industry: Plant Protection and Value-Added Utilization of Waste.
Polymers 2025, 17, 18.
001393417500001
Doni M, Fierascu I, Fierascu RC.
Recent Developments in Materials Science for the Conservation and Restoration of Historic Artifacts.
Applied Sciences. 2024; 14(23):11363.
001376279700001
Marcu Spinu, S.; Dragoi Cudalbeanu, M.; Avram, I.; Fierascu, R.C.; Rosu, P.M.; Morosanu, A.-M.; Cimpeanu, C.L.; Babeanu, N.; Ortan, A.
Antibacterial and Antitumoral Potentials of Phytosynthesized Silver/Silver Oxide Nanoparticles Using Tomato Flower Waste.
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2024, 25, 9871.
001323261800001
Luțu, O. A., Soare, L. C., Fierăscu, I., Fierăscu, R.-C., Dobrescu, C. M., Păunescu, A., Ponepal, C. M., Topală, C. M., Vîjan, L. E., Deliu, I., Negrea, A. D., Vîlcoci, D. Ștefania, Cîrstea, G., Aldea, F., Honțaru, S. O., & Șuțan, A. N.
Phytotoxicity, cytogenotoxicity and antimicrobial potential of extracts with gold-silver bimetallic nanoparticles obtained from pteridophyte spores.
Caryologia, 2024, 77(1), 65–82.
https://doi.org/10.36253/caryologia-2424
Fistos, T.; Fierascu, I.; Manaila-Maximean, D.; Fierascu, R.C. Advancements in Stone Object Restoration Using Polymer-Inorganic Phosphate Composites for Cultural Heritage Preservation.
Advancements in Stone Object Restoration Using Polymer-Inorganic Phosphate Composites for Cultural Heritage Preservation.
Polymers 2024, 16, 2085.
001277178300001
Cocoș, F.-I.; Anuța, V.; Popa, L.; Ghica, M.V.; Nica, M.-A.; Mihăilă, M.; Fierăscu, R.C.; Trică, B.; Nicolae, C.A.; Dinu-Pîrvu, C.-E.
Development and Evaluation of Docetaxel-Loaded Nanostructured Lipid Carriers for Skin Cancer Therapy.
Pharmaceutics 2024, 16, 960.
001277322800001
Matei, R.I.; Baroi, A.M.; Fistos, T.; Fierascu, I.; Grapin, M.; Raditoiu, V.; Raduly, F.M.; Nicolae, C.A.; Fierascu, R.C.
Clam Shell-Derived Hydroxyapatite: A Green Approach for the Photocatalytic Degradation of a Model Pollutant from the Textile Industry.
Materials 2024, 17, 2492.
001245598300001
Lupuliasa, A.I.; Prisada, R.M.; Matei, R.I.; Avramescu, S.M.; Vasile, B.Ș.; Fierascu, R.C.; Fierascu, I.; Voicu-Bălașea, B.; Meleșcanu Imre, M.; Pițuru, S.-M.; et al.
Development of Biologically Active Phytosynthesized Silver Nanoparticles Using Marrubium vulgare L. Extracts: Applications and Cytotoxicity Studies.
Nanomaterials 2024, 14, 895.
001231438500001
Lungulescu, E.-M.; Fierascu, R.C.; Stan, M.S.; Fierascu, I.; Radoi, E.A.; Banciu, C.A.; Gabor, R.A.; Fistos, T.; Marutescu, L.; Popa, M.; et al.
Gamma Radiation-Mediated Synthesis of Antimicrobial Polyurethane Foam/Silver Nanoparticles.
Polymers 2024, 16, 1369.
001231200600001
Baroi, A.M.; Fierascu, I.; Ghizdareanu, A.-I.; Trica, B.; Fistos, T.; Matei, R.I.; Fierascu, R.C.; Firinca, C.; Sardarescu, I.D.; Avramescu, S.M.
Green Approach for Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles with Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Properties from Grapevine Waste Extracts.
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2024, 25, 4212.
001210426600001
Lupuliasa, A.I.; Baroi, A.-M.; Avramescu, S.M.; Vasile, B.S.; Prisada, R.M.; Fierascu, R.C.; Fierascu, I.; Sărdărescu, D.I.; Ripszky Totan, A.; Voicu-Bălășea, B.; et al.
Application of Common Culinary Herbs for the Development of Bioactive Materials.
Plants 2024, 13, 997.
001200833600001
Ajaikumar Samikannu, Jyri-Pekka Mikkola, Alina Tirsoaga, Vlad Tofan, Radu Claudiu Fierascu, Aurore Richel & Marian Nicolae Verziu
The activation of C–O bonds in lignin Miscanthus over acidic heterogeneous catalysts: towards lignin depolymerisation to monomer units
Biomass Conv. Bioref. 14, 9723–9737 (2024).
000828950800001
Șuică-Bunghez, I.R.; Senin, R.M.; Sorescu, A.A.; Ganciarov, M.; Răut, I.; Firincă, C.; Constantin, M.; Gifu, I.C.; Stoica, R.; Fierăscu, I.; et al.
Application of Lavandula angustifolia Mill. Extracts for the Phytosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles: Characterization and Biomedical Potential.
Plants 2024, 13, 333.
001159383800001
Todan Ligia, Culita Daniela, Soare Mirabela E., Ion Rodica M., Fierascu Radu C., Maganu Maria
Immobilization of natural betalain pigments in inorganic hosts
Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society 2024 Volume 89, Issue 1, Pages: 29-38
001162015200010
Marchidan, I.G.; Ortan, A.; Marcu Spinu, S.; Avramescu, S.M.; Avram, I.; Fierascu, R.C.; Babeanu, N. Chemical Composition and Biological Properties of New Romanian Lavandula Species
Chemical Composition and Biological Properties of New Romanian Lavandula Species
Antioxidants 2023, 12, 2127.
001132528000001
Fierascu, R.C.; Lungulescu, E.-M.; Fierascu, I.; Stan, M.S.; Voinea, I.C.; Dumitrescu, S.I.
Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticle Incorporation in Polyurethane Foams: A Solution for Future Antimicrobial Materials?
Polymers 2023, 15, 4570.
001116640800001
Fierascu, R.C.; Fierascu, I.; Matei, R.I.; Manaila-Maximean, D.
Natural and Natural-Based Polymers: Recent Developments in Management of Emerging Pollutants.
Polymers 2023, 15, 2063.
000987381900001
Fierascu, I.C.; Fierascu, I.; Baroi, A.M.; Ungureanu, C.; Spinu, S.; Avramescu, S.M.; Somoghi, R.; Fierascu, R.C.; Dinu-Parvu, C.E.
Phytosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Leonurus cardiaca L. Extracts.
Materials 2023, 16, 3472.
000987672800001
Velescu, B.Ș.; Ilie, M.I.; Amzăr, A.I.; Lupașcu, R.E.; Marandiuc, I.M.; Apetroaei, M.-M.; Arsene, A.L.; Blejan, E.I.; Nedea, O.A.; Fistos, T.; et al.
Development and Experimental Evaluation of Some Silver Nanoparticles with Antimicrobial Potential.
Processes 2023, 11, 1212.
000979109200001
Gîfu, I.C.; Ianchiș, R.; Nistor, C.L.; Petcu, C.; Fierascu, I.; Fierascu, R.C.
Polyelectrolyte Coatings—A Viable Approach for Cultural Heritage Protection.
Materials 2023, 16, 2873.
000969817700001
Vizitiu, D.E.; Sardarescu, D.I.; Fierascu, I.; Fierascu, R.C.; Soare, L.C.; Ungureanu, C.; Buciumeanu, E.C.; Guta, I.C.; Pandelea, L.M.
Grapevine Plants Management Using Natural Extracts and Phytosynthesized Silver Nanoparticles
Materials, 2022, 15, 8188.
000887359200001
Răut, I.; Constantin, M.; Suică-Bunghez, R.; Firincă, C.; Alexandrescu, E.; Gîfu, I.C.; Doni, M.; Zamfir, L. G.; Gurban, A.M.; Jecu, L.
Extracellular Biosynthesis, Characterization and Antimicrobial Activity of Silver Nanoparticles Synthesized by Filamentous Fungi
J. Fungi
https://doi.org/10.3390/jof10110798
Stefaniu A.; Neagu, G.; Albulescu A.; Radu, N.; Pirvu, L.C
In silico comparison of quantum and bioactivity parameters of a series of natural diphenyl acetone analogues; in vitro Caco-2 studies on three main chalcone derivates
Symmetry, 3222087, 2024
https://doi.org/10.3390/sym16101383
Idu, A.-A.; Albu Kaya, M.G.; Rău, I.; Radu, N.; Dinu-Pîrvu, C.-E.; Ghica, M.V.
Novel Collagen Membrane Formulations with Irinotecan or Minocycline for Potential Application in Brain Cancer
Materials 2024, 17, 3510.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17143510
Bostan, I.S.; Mihaila, M.; Roman, V.; Radu, N.; Neagu, M.T.; Bostan, M.; Mehedintu, C
Landscape of Endometrial Cancer: Molecular Mechanisms, Biomarkers, and Target Therapy
Cancers 2024, 16, 2027
https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16112027
C Firincă, LG Zamfir, M Constantin, I Răut, L Capră, Diana Popa, ML Jinga, AM Baroi, RC Fierăscu, NO Corneli, C Postolache, M Doni, AM Gurban, Luiza Jecu, TE Șesan,
Microbial Removal of Heavy Metals from Contaminated Environments Using Metal-Resistant Indigenous Strains,
J. Xenobiot
https://doi.org/10.3390/jox14010004
C.D. Uşurelu, A.N. Frone, G.M. Oprică, M.F. Raduly, M. Ghiurea, E.I. Neblea, C.A. Nicolae, X. Filip, M. Teodorescu, D. M. Panaitescu
Preparation and functionalization of cellulose nanofibers using a naturally occurring acid and their application in stabilizing linseed oil/water Pickering emulsions
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 262(1), 2024, 129884, doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129884
001182398200001
F. M. Raduly, V. Rădițoiu, A. Rădițoiu, M. Grapin, M. Constantin, I. Răut, C. A. Nicolae, A. N. Frone
Ag0–Ginger Nanocomposites Integrated into Natural Hydrogelated Matrices Used as Antimicrobial Delivery Systems Deposited on Cellulose Fabrics
Gels 2024, 10(2), 106, doi.org/10.3390/gels10020106
001175112200001
C.D. Niţu, M. Mernea, R.I. Vlasceanu, B. Voicu-Balasea, M.A. Badea, F.M. Raduly, V. Rădiţoiu, A. Rădiţoiu, S. Avram, D.F. Mihailescu, I. C. Voinea, M. S. Stan
Biomedical Promise of Sustainable Microwave-Engineered Symmetric Curcumin Derivatives
Pharmaceutics 2024, 16(2), 205, doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics16020205
001172426000001
Ghizdareanu A.-I., Pasarin D., Banu A., Enascuta C.E., Ionita A., Vlaicu A.
Accelerated Shelf-Life and Stability Testing of Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Films
Polymers
WOS:000941711100001
Pasarin D., Lavric V., Enascuta C.E., Ghizdareanu A.-I.Matei C.
Optimal Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Sweet Lupine Protein towards Food Ingredients
Fermentation
WOS:000958045300001
Pasarin D., Ghizdareanu A.-I., Enascuta C.E., Matei C., Bilbie C., Paraschiv-Palada L., Veres P.-A.
Coating materials to increase the stability of liposomes
Polymers
WOS: 000929631100001
Raditoiu, A.; Raditoiu, V.; Raduly, M.F.; Gabor, A.R.; Frone, A.N.; Grapin, M.; Anastasescu, M.
Cellulose Fabrics Functionalized with Sol-Gel Photocatalytic Coatings Based on Iron (III) Phthalocyanine Tetracarboxylic Acids-TiO2-Silica Hybrids
Gels 2023, 9, 860. https://doi.org/10.3390/gels9110860
001114323000001
Adriana N. Frone, Catalina D. Usurelu, Gabriela M. Oprica, Denis M. Panaitescu, Augusta R. Gabor, Cristian A. Nicolae, Florin Ciuprina, Celina M. Damian
Contribution of the Surface Treatment of Nanofibrillated Cellulose on the Properties of Bio-Based Epoxy Nanocomposites Intended for Flexible Electronics
International Journal of Molecular Sciences
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms24076544
Denis M. Panaitescu, Adriana N. Frone, Cristian A. Nicolae, Augusta R. Gabor, Dana M. Miu, Mariana G. Soare, Bogdan S. Vasile, Irina Lupescu
Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) nanocomposites modified with even and odd chain length polyhydroxyalkanoates
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125324
Oprică, G.M.; Panaitescu, D.M.; Lixandru, B.E.; Uşurelu, C.D.; Gabor, A.R.; Nicolae, C.-A.; Fierascu, R.C.; Frone, A.N
Plant-Derived Nanocellulose with Antibacterial Activity for Wound Healing Dressing
Pharmaceutics
https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics15122672
Denis M. Panaitescu, Marius S. Popa, Florin Ciuprina, Laura Enache, Adriana N. Frone, Cristian A. Nicolae, Augusta R. Gabor, Roxana Trusca, Valentin Raditoiu, Bogdan Trica, Marius Ghiurea
Role of polyaniline coating on nanosilica particles in polyvinylidene fluoride nanocomposites for energy storage
Surface and Interfaces
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfin.2022.102546
Oprică, G.M.; Panaitescu, D.M.; Usurelu, C.D.; Vlăsceanu, G.M.; Stanescu, P.O.; Lixandru, B.E.; Vasile, V.; Gabor, A.R.; Nicolae, C.-A.; Ghiurea, M; Frone, A.N.
Nanocellulose Sponges Containing Antibacterial Basil Extract
International Journal of Molecular Sciences
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms241411871
Andreea Ionita (Afilipoaei), Zina Vuluga, Florin Oancea, George M. Teodorescu, Raluca A. Gabor, Cristian A. Nicolae, Malina Desliu – Avram, Jenica Puceagiu
Properties of Composites based on Recycled Polypropylene and Lignocellulosic Agricultural Waste
Revista Română de Materiale
https://solacolu.chim.upb.ro/pg94-100.pdf
George M. Teodorescu, Zina Vuluga, Florin Oancea, Andreea Ionita, Jenica Puceagiu, Marius Ghiurea, Cristian A. Nicolae, Augusta R. Gabor, Valentin Raditoiu
Properties of Composites Based on Recycled Polypropylene and Silico-Aluminous Industrial Waste
Polymers
https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15112545
Elena R. Radu, Denis M. Panaitescu, Laura Andrei, Florin Ciuprina, Cristian A. Nicolae, Augusta R. Gabor, Roxana Trusca
Properties of Polysiloxane/Nanosilica Nanodielectrics for Wearable Electronic Devices
Nanomaterials
https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12010095
Iuliana Raut, Mariana Constantin, Ionela Petre, Monica Raduly, Nicoleta Radu, Ana M. Gurban, Mihaela Doni, Elvira Alexandrescu, Cristian A. Nicolae, Luiza Jecu
Highlighting Bacteria with Calcifying Abilities Suitable to Improve Mortar Properties
Materials
https://doi.org/10.3390/ma15207259
Marius S. Popa, Adriana N. Frone, Denis M. Panaitescu
Polyhydroxybutyrate blends: A solution for biodegradable packaging?
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.02.185
Catalina D. Usurelu, Stefania Badila, Adriana N. Frone, Denis M. Panaitescu
Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) Nanocomposites with Cellulose Nanocrystals
Polymers
https://doi.org/10.3390/polym14101974
Madalina G. Oprica, Catalina D. Usurelu, Adriana N. Frone, Augusta R. Gabor, Cristian A. Nicolae, Valentin Vasile, Denis M. Panaitescu
Opposite Roles of Bacterial Cellulose Nanofibers and Foaming Agent in Polyhydroxyalkanoate-Based Materials
Polymers
https://doi.org/10.3390/polym14245358
Denis M. Panaitescu, Sergiu stoian, Adriana N. Frone, George M. Vlasceanu, Dora D. Baciu, Augusta R. Gabor, Cristian A. Nicolae, Valentin Raditoiu, Elvira Alexandrescu, Angela Casarica, Celina Damian, Paul Stanescu
Nanofibrous scaffolds based on bacterial cellulose crosslinked with oxidized sucrose
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.08.189
Ioana Chiulan, Denis M. Panaitescu, Andrada Serafim, Elena R. Radu, Gabriela Ionita, Valentin Raditoiu, Augusta R. Gabor, Cristian A. Nicolae, Marius Ghiurea, Dora D. Baciu
Sponges from Plasma Treated Cellulose Nanofibers Grafted with Poly(ethylene glycol)methyl Ether Methacrylate
Polymers
https://doi.org/10.3390/polym14214720
Maria Rapa, Bogdan N. Spurcaciu, Rodica M. Ion, Ramona M. Grigorescu, Raluca N. Darie – Nita, Lorena Iancu, Cristian A. Nicolae, Augusta R. Gabor, Ecaterina Matei, Cristian Predescu
Valorization of Polypropylene Waste in the Production of New Materials with Adequate Mechanical and Thermal Properties for Environmental Protection
Materials
https://doi.org/10.3390/ma15175978
Adriana N. Frone, Marius S. Popa, Catalina D. Usurelu, Denis M. Panaitescu, Augusta R. Gabor, Cristian A. Nicolae, Monica F. raduly, Anamaria Zaharia, Elvira Alexandrescu
Bio-Based Poly(lactic acid)/Poly(butylene sebacate) Blends with Improved Toughness
Polymers
https://doi.org/10.3390/polym14193998
Adriana N. Frone, Marius Ghiurea, Cristian A. Nicolae, Augusta R. Gabor, Stefania Badila, Denis M. Panaitescu
Poly(lactic acid)/Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) Biocomposites with Differently Treated Cellulose Fibers
Molecules
https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules27082390
