National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry

ICECHIM

Published papers

Ioana Popa-Tudor, Naomi Tritean, Ștefan-Ovidiu Dima, Bogdan Trică, Marius Ghiurea, Anisoara Cimpean, Florin Oancea, Diana Constantinescu-Aruxandei

Kombucha Versus Vegetal Cellulose for Affordable Mucoadhesive (nano)Formulations

Gels 2025, 11(1), 37

001403836600001

Livia Teodora Ciobanu, Victoria Bînzari, Ștefan-Ovidiu Dima, Ileana Cornelia Farcasanu, Florin Oancea, Diana Constantinescu-Aruxandei

The Clothes Matter—Exploiting Agronomical Functions of Trichogenic Selenium Nanoparticles Sharing Activities with Biological Systems Wherein (Were) Formed

Agronomy 2024, 14(1), 190

001151978800001

Ioana-Alexandra Bala, Alina Nicolescu, Florentina Georgescu, Florea Dumitrascu, Anton Airinei, Radu Tigoianu, Emilian Georgescu, Diana Constantinescu-Aruxandei, Florin Oancea, Calin Deleanu

Synthesis and Biological Properties of Fluorescent Strigolactone Mimics Derived from 1,8-Naphthalimide

Molecules 2024, 29(10), 2283

001231288900001

Naomi Tritean, Bogdan Trică, Ştefan-Ovidiu Dima, Luiza Capră, Raluca-Augusta Gabor, Anisoara Cimpean, Florin Oancea, Diana Constantinescu-Aruxandei

Mechanistic insights into the plant biostimulant activity of a novel formulation based on rice husk nanobiosilica embedded in a seed coating alginate film

Frontiers in Plant Sciences 2024, 15:1349573

001237852100001

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

Steven J Brooks, Tânia Gomes, Ana Catarina Almeida, Maria Christou, Congying Zheng, Sergey Shaposhnikov, Daria G Popa, Florentina Georgescu, Florin Oancea

An ecotoxicological assessment of a strigolactone mimic used as the active ingredient in a plant biostimulant formulation

Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, Volume 275, 15 April 2024, 116244

001224554700001

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

Eliza Gabriela Brettfeld, Daria Gabriela Popa, Tănase Dobre, Corina Ioana Moga, Diana Constantinescu-Aruxandei, Florin Oancea

CO2 Capture Using Deep Eutectic Solvents Integrated with Microalgal Fixation

Clean Technologies 2023, 6(1), 32-48

001191918900001

Daria Gabriela Popa, Florentina Georgescu, Florea Dumitrascu, Sergiu Shova, Diana Constantinescu-Aruxandei, Constantin Draghici, Lucian Vladulescu, Florin Oancea

Novel Strigolactone Mimics That Modulate Photosynthesis and Biomass Accumulation in Chlorella sorokiniana

Molecules 2023, 28(20)

001099476300001

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