National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry

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Published papers

Marinela Bostan, Mirela Mihaila, Georgiana Gabriela Petrica-Matei, Nicoleta Radu, Razvan Hainarosie, Cristian Dragos Stefanescu, Viviana Roman and Carmen Cristina Diaconu

Resveratrol Modulation of Apoptosis and Cell Cycle Response to Cisplatin in Head and Neck Cancer Cell Lines

Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2021, 22, 6322

doi.org/ 10.3390/ijms22126322

Melania-Liliana Arsene, Iuliana Raut, Mariana Calin, Maria-Luiza Jecu, Mihaela Doni and Ana-Maria Gurban

Versatility of Reverse Micelles: From Biomimetic Models to Nano (Bio)Sensor Design

Processes 2021, 9, 345

doi.org/10.3390/pr9020345

Iuliana Raut, Mariana Calin, Zina Vuluga, Florin Oancea, Jenica Paceagiu, Nicoleta Radu, Mihaela Doni , Elvira Alexandrescu, Violeta Purcar, Ana-Maria Gurban, Ionela Petre and Luiza Jecu 1,*

Fungal Based Biopolymer Composites for Construction Materials

Materials 2021, 14, 2906

doi.org/ 10.3390/ma14112906

Iuliana Raut, Mariana Calin, Luiza Capra, Ana-Maria Gurban , Mihaela Doni, Nicoleta Radu and Luiza Jecu

Cladosporium sp. Isolate as Fungal Plant Growth Promoting Agent

Agronomy 2021, 11, 392

doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11020392

M.E. David, R.M. Ion, R.M. Grigorescu, L. Iancu, A.M. Holban, A.I. Nicoara, E. Alexandrescu, R. Somoghi, M. Ganciarov, G. Vasilievici, A. I. Gheboianu

Hybrid Materials Based on Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes and Nanoparticles with Antimicrobial Properties

Nanomaterials 2021, 11(6), 1415

https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11061415

Irina Fierascu, Radu Claudiu Fierascu, Camelia Ungureanu, Oana Alexandra Draghiceanu, Liliana Cristina Soare

Application of Polypodiopsida Class in Nanotechnology–Potential towards Development of More Effective Bioactive Solutions

Antioxidants 2021, 10(5), 748; https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox10050748

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Radu Claudiu Fierascu, Irina Fierascu, Anda Maria Baroi, Alina Ortan

Selected Aspects Related to Medicinal and Aromatic Plants as Alternative Sources of Bioactive Compounds

International Journal of Molecular Sciences 2021, 22(4), 1521; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms22041521

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Radu Claudiu Fierascu, Irina Fierascu, Alina Ortan, Alina Paunescu

Plantago media L.—Explored and Potential Applications of an Underutilized Plant

Plants 2021, 10(2), 265; https://doi.org/10.3390/plants10020265

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Camelia Ungureanu, Irina Fierascu, Radu Claudiu Fierascu, Teodora Costea, Sorin Marius Avramescu, Mirela Florina Călinescu, Raluca Somoghi,Cristian Pirvu

In Vitro and In Vivo Evaluation of Silver Nanoparticles Phytosynthesized Using Raphanus sativus L. Waste Extracts

Materials 2021, 14(8), 1845; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14081845

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Diana Constantinescu-Aruxandei, Carmen Lupu, Florin Oancea

Siliceous Natural Nanomaterials as Biorationals—Plant Protectants and Plant Health Strengtheners

Agronomy

10.3390/agronomy10111791

Elisaveta Apostolova, Paolina Lukova, Alexandra Baldzhieva, Plamen Katsarov, Mariana Nikolova, Ilia Iliev, Lyudmil Peychev, Bogdan Trica, Florin Oancea, Cédric Delattre, Vesela Kokova

Immunomodulatory and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Fucoidan: A Review

Polymers

10.3390/polym12102338

Simona Savin, Oana Craciunescu, Anca Oancea, Daniela Ilie, Teodora Ciucan, Loredana Stefania Antohi, Agnes Toma, Alina Nicolescu, Calin Deleanu, Florin Oancea

Antioxidant, Cytotoxic and Antimicrobial Activity of Chitosan Preparations Extracted from Ganoderma Lucidum Mushroom

Chemistry & Biodiversity

10.1002/cbdv.202000175

Tatiana Eugenia Sesan, Anca Olguta Oancea, Laura Mihaela Stefan, Vasile Sorin Manoiu, Marius Ghiurea, Iuliana Raut, Diana Constantinescu-Aruxandei, Agnes Toma, Simona Savin, Adriana Florina Bira, Cristian Mihai Pomohaci, Florin Oancea

Effects of foliar treatment with a Trichoderma plant biostimulant consortium on Passiflora caerulea L. yield and quality

Microorganisms

10.3390/microorganisms8010123

Miruna S. Stan, Smaranda Badea, Anca Hermenean, Hildegard Herman, Bogdan Trica, Beatrice G. Sbarcea and Anca Dinischiotu

New insights into the cell death signaling pathways triggered by long-term exposure to silicon-based quantum dots in human lung fibroblasts

Nanomaterials: 11 (2), February 2021, DOI: 10.3390/nano11020323

10.3390/nano11020323

Irina Fierascu, Lia-Mara Ditu, Anca Nicoleta Sutan, Oana Alexandra Drăghiceanu, Radu Claudiu Fierascu, Sorin Marius Avramescu, Eduard-Marius Lungulescu, Nicoleta Nicula, Liliana Cristina Soare

Influence of gamma irradiation on the biological properties of Asplenium scolopendrium L. hydroalcoholic extracts

Radiation Physics and Chemistry, 2021, 181, 109175

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Nicoleta Anca Şuţan, Irina Fierăscu, Claudiu Şuţan, Liliana Cristina Soare, Angela Monica Neblea, Raluca Somoghi, Radu Claudiu Fierăscu

In vitro mitodepressive activity of phytofabricated silver oxide nanoparticles (Ag2O-NPs) by leaves extract of Helleborus odorus Waldst. & Kit. ex Willd

Materials Letters, 2021, 286, 129194

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M. E. David, R.M. Grigorescu, L. Iancu, E.R. Andrei, R, Somoghi, A.N. Frone, I. Atkinson, L. Predoana, A. I. Nicoara, R.M. Ion

Synthesis and characterization of multi-walled carbon nanotubes decorated with hydroxyapatite

Fullerenes, Nanotubes and Carbon Nanostructures

https://doi.org/10.1080/1536383X.2020.1854743

Doina Dimonie, Laura Nicoleta Dragomir

Melt Rheology of Renewable Polymers and of New Materials Based on them as Tool in Controlling the 3D/4D Printability

MATERIALE PLASTICE, Volume 368, No. 2, 2020, DOI: 10.37358/MP.20.4.5408

10.37358/MP.20.4.5408

Georgiana Cornelia Ispas, Raluca Manea, Roxana Ioana Brazdis, Anda Maria Baroi, Toma Fistos, Radu Claudiu Fierascu, Monica Florentina Raduly

Iron oxide/phosphatic materials composites with potential applications in environmental protection

Materials, 2020, 13(21), 5034

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Radu Claudiu Fierascu, Ioana Catalina Fierascu , Cristina Elena Dinu-Pirvu , Irina Fierascu, Alina Paunescu

The application of essential oils as a next-generation of pesticides: recent developments and future perspectives

Zeitschrift für Naturforschung C: A Journal of Biosciences, 75(7-8), 183-204

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L. Iancu, R.M. Ion, R.M. Grigorescu, M.E. David, M. Ghiurea, G. Vasilievici, R. M. Stirbescu, I. D. Dulama

Double Substituted Carbonated Hydroxyapatite for Stone Consolidation

JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND ARTS, 3

https://doi.org/10.46939/J.Sci.Arts-20.3-b03

Raditoiu, V ; Purcar, V ; Raditoiu, A ; Raduly, MF ; Frone, AN ; Anastasescu, M ; Stoica, M ; Alexandrescu, E ; Somoghi, R ; Manea, R ; Ispas, GC ; Wagner, LE ; Caprarescu, S

Sol-gel hybrid films based on organosilanes with long alkyl chains

JOURNAL OF COATINGS TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH, JUL 2020, DOI: 10.1007/s11998-020-00359-8

10.1007/s11998-020-00359-8

Spatarelu, CP ; Chiriac, AL ; Cursaru, B ; Iordache, TV ; Gavrila, AM ; Cojocaru, CT ; Botez, RE ; Trica, B ; Sarbu, A ; Teodorescu, M ; Tofan, V ; Perrin, FX ; Zaharia, A

Composite Nanogels Based on Zeolite-Poly(ethylene glycol) Diacrylate for Controlled Drug Delivery

NANOMATERIALS, 2020 Feb, 10(2): 195, doi: 10.3390/nano10020195

10.3390/nano10020195

Bostan M., Petrică-Matei G. G., Radu N., Hainarosie R., Stefanescu C. D., Diaconu C. C., Roman V.

The Effect of Resveratrol or Curcumin on Head and Neck Cancer Cells Sensitivity to the Cytotoxic Effects of Cisplatin

Nutrients, Vol 12, 2596, August 2020, doi:10.3390/nu12092596

doi:10.3390/nu12092596

R. M. Grigorescu, P. Ghioca, L. Iancu, M.E. David, E.R. Andrei, M.I. Filipescu, R. M. Ion, Z. Vuluga, A. Ion, l. E. Sofran, C. A. Nicolae, A. R. Gabor, A. Gheboianu, I. A. Bucurica

Development of thermoplastic composites based on recycled polypropylene and waste printed circuit boards

Waste Management, 118, 391-401

Ioan D.-C.; Rău I.; Albu Kaya M.G.; Radu N.; Bostan M.; Zgârian R.G.; Tihan G.T.; Dinu-Pîrvu C.-E.; Lupuliasa A.; Ghica M.V.

Ciprofloxacin-Collagen-Based Materials with Potential Oral Surgical Applications

Polymers, Vol 12(9), 1915, doi:10.3390/polym12091915

10.3390/polym12091915

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

Radu C. Fierascu, Elwira Sieniawska, Alina Ortan, Irina Fierascu, Jianbo Xiao

Fruits By-Products – A Source of Valuable Active Principles. A Short Review

Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology 2020, 8, 319, DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2020.00319

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Irina Fierascu, Ioana Catalina Fierascu, Roxana Ioana Brazdis, Anda Maria Baroi, Toma Fistos, Radu Claudiu Fierascu

Phytosynthesized metallic nanoparticles-between nanomedicine and toxicology. A brief review of 2019s findings

Materials, 2020, 13(3),574, DOI: 10.3390/ma13030574

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Radu Claudiu Fierascu, Irina Fierascu, Eduard Marius Lungulescu, Nicoleta Nicula, Raluca Somoghi, Lia Mara Diţu, Camelia Ungureanu, Anca Nicoleta Sutan, Oana Alexandra Drăghiceanu, Alina Paunescu, Liliana Cristina Soare

Phytosynthesis and radiation-assisted methods for obtaining metal nanoparticles

Journal of Materials Science, 2020, 55(5), 1915-1932, DOI: 10.1007/s10853-019-03713-3

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Irina Fierascu, Radu Claudiu Fierascu, Alexandru Stirban, Denis Mihaela Panaitescu, Cristian Andi Nicolae, Valentin Raditoiu, Maria-Similia Zgarciu, Ariana Codruta Leahu

Chemical and mineral characterization of Romanian book paper materials (XVII–XIXth century)

Microchemical Journal 152,104307, DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2019.104307

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Radu Claudiu Fierăscu, Mihaela Doni, Irina Fierăscu

Selected Aspects Regarding the Restoration/Conservation of Traditional Wood and Masonry Building Materials: A Short Overview of the Last Decade Findings

Applied Sciences 2020, 10(3), 1164, DOI: 10.3390/app10031164

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Ion-Ebrasu, D., Pollet, B.G., Caprarescu, S., Chitu, A., Trusca, R., Niculescu, V., Gabor, R., Carcadea, E., Varlam, M., Vasile, B.S.

Graphene inclusion effect on anion-exchange membranes properties for alkaline water electrolyzers

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2020

10.1016/j.ijhydene.2020.04.195

Panaitescu D.M., Vizireanu S.I., Stoian A.S., Nicolae C.-A., Gabor A.R., Daminan C., Trusca R., Carpen L.G., Dinescu G.

Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) modified by plasma and TEMPO-oxidized celluloses

Polymers 2020, 12(7), 1482

10.3390/polym12071510

Levinta, N.; Corobea, M.C.; Vuluga, Z.; Nicolae, C.-A.; Gabor, A.R.; Raditoiu, V.; Osiac, M.; Teodorescu, G.-M.; Teodorescu, M.

Bio-Based Polyamide 1010 with a Halogen-Free Flame Retardant Based on Melamine–Gallic Acid Complex

Polymers, Vol 12, Issue 7, 2 July 2020

10.3390/polym12071482

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

Oprea, M., Voicu, S.I.

Recent advances in composites based on cellulose derivatives for biomedical applications

Carbohydrate Polymers, Vol 247, 2020, 116683

10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.116683

Radu Claudiu Fierascu, Irina Fierascu, Alina Ortan, Milen I. Georgiev, Elwira Sieniawska

Innovative approaches for recovery of phytoconstituents from medicinal/aromatic plants and biotechnological production

Molecules, 2020, 25(2), 309, DOI: 10.3390/molecules25020309

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Alina Paunescu, Cristina Maria Ponepal, Magdalena Cristina Zagardan, Cristina Florentina Plesa, Roxana Maria Nemes, Camelia Nicolae, Alina Bisoc, Magdalena Diaconu, Irina Fierascu, Radu Claudiu Fierascu, Monica Marilena Tantu, Cristina Liliana Soare

Evaluation of histophysiological alterations associated with ketoprofen administration in albino NMRI mice

Naunyn-Schmiedeberg’s Archives of Pharmacology, 2020, 393(6), 1033-1039, DOI: 10.1007/s00210-019-01806-z

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Oprea, M., Panaitescu, D.M., Nicolae, C.A., Gabor, A.R., Frone, A.N., Raditoiu, V., Trusca, R., Casarica, A.

Nanocomposites from functionalized bacterial cellulose and poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)

Polymer Degradation and Stability, Vol 179, September 2020

10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2020.109203

R. Ianchis, C.M. Ninciuleanu, I.C. Gifu, E. Alexandrescu, C.L. Nistor, S. Nitu, C. Petcu

Hydrogel-clay nanocomposites as carriers for controlled release

Curr.Med.Chem., 2020, 27(6), 919-954. DOI: 10.2174/0929867325666180831151055

10.2174/0929867325666180831151055

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

Oprea, M., Voicu, S.I.

Recent Advances in Applications of Cellulose Derivatives-Based Composite Membranes with Hydroxyapatite

Materials, Vol 13, 2020, 2481

10.3390/ma13112481

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

Radu Claudiu Fierascu, Georgeta Temocico, Irina Fierascu, Alina Ortan, Narcisa Elena Babeanu

Fragaria genus: Chemical composition and biological activities

Molecules, 2020, 25(3) ,498, DOI: 10.3390/molecules25030498

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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

Muñoz-Pascual, S., Saiz-Arroyo, C., Vuluga, Z., Corobea, M.C., Rodriguez-Perez, M.A.

Foams with enhanced ductility and impact behavior based on polypropylene composites

Polymers, Vol 12, Issue 4, 1 April 2020

10.3390/polym12040943

Florian, G., Gabor, A.R., Nicolae, C.A., Rotaru, A., Stănică, N., Bîzdoacă, N.G., Rotaru, P.

Thermomechanical, calorimetric and magnetic properties of a Ni–Ti shape-memory alloy wire

Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, Vol 140, Issue 2, 1 April 2020, p. 527-544

10.1007/s10973-019-08869-3

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

Radu Claudiu Fierascu, Irina Fierascu, Anda Maria Baroi, Roxana Ioana Brazdis, Toma Fistos, Cristian-Andi Nicolae, Valentin Raditoiu, Ioan Constantin, Inel, Victor Sava

Characterization of historical ceramics: A case study

Romanian Reports in Physics, 2020, 72(1), 801

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