Participation in conferences and seminars:
Invited paper "Z-Scheme Photocatalytic Materials with Application in Photocatalysis" presented by Andronic Luminita at the 1st Workshop Novel Nanomaterials for Photocatalytic Applications, Alicante, Spain, November 21-23, 2021, organized by the project coordinator Joaquin Silvestre-Albero.
11th European Conference on Solar Chemistry and Photocatalysis: Environmental Applications (SPEA), Turin, Italy, during the travel period of June 4-11, 2022. Paper: "Carbonaceous @TiO2 heterojunctions for simultaneous photocatalysis of pesticides and pharmaceutical pollutants" Authors: Andronic Luminita, Cazan Cristina, Isac Luminita, Enesca Alexandru.
International Conference on Sustainable Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials (ICONN-2022), August 25-26, 2022 (online conference). Paper: "Z-Scheme Copper Sulphide/RGO/TiO2 photocatalysts for environmental applications" Authors: Luminita Andronic, Cristina Cazan.
Carbon Chemistry and Materials (CCM-2022), Rome, Italy, during the travel period of October 8-13, 2022. Paper: "Photo catalyst loaded onto activated carbon support from wood waste for visible light photocatalysis" Authors: Luminita Andronic, Cristina Cazan (oral presentation).
As part of the Graphene Flagship, in which we are associate members along with other consortium partners, we participated in the seminar "Pioneering 2D Materials for Semiconductor Industry: Integration of 2D materials into photonic platforms," which was conducted online (2022).
"XXIInd SGEM GeoConference - Green Sciences for Green Life," Vienna, Austria, during the travel period of December 4-9, 2022. Paper: "Z-scheme TiO2-reduced graphene oxide-copper sulphide heterostructure towards full solar-spectrum photocatalysis." Author: Luminita Andronic (oral presentation).
E-MRS 2023 SPRING MEETING held at the Exhibition & Convention Center in Strasbourg (France) from May 29 to June 2, 2023. A contribution entitled "Design of Z-scheme photocatalytic systems and studies of their photocatalytic activity in wastewater and air pollutants degradation" was presented as oral contribution. Authors: Luminita Andronic, Coset Abreu Jauregui, Joaquin Silvestre Albero
IXth International Conference on Carbon for Energy Storage and Environmental Protection, Budapest, Hungary, 24-28 September 2023. A contribution entitled " Multifunctional carbon-based materials synthesized via layer-by-layer 2d printing for simultaneous CO2 adsorption and conversion " was presented as an oral contribution. Authors: Luminita Andronic, Coset Abreu Jaureguí , Petru Epure, Joaquin Silvestre-Albero
Articles in ISI journals:
Adochite Cristina, Andronic Luminita, Toxicity of a Binary Mixture of TiO2 and Imidacloprid Applied to Chlorella vulgaris. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2021, 18, 7785. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18157785
Cazan Cristina, Enesca Alexandru, Andronic Luminita, Synergic Effect of TiO2 Filler on the Mechanical Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites, Polymers 2021, 13 (12), 2017 https://doi.org/10.3390/polym13122017
Enesca Alexandru, Andronic Luminita, The Influence of Photoactive Heterostructures on the Photocatalytic Removal of Dyes and Pharmaceutical Active Compounds: A Mini-Review, Nanomaterials 2020, 10 (9), 1766; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10091766 - 07 Sep 2020
Enesca Alexandru, Cristina Cazan, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) Removal from Indoor Air by Heterostructures/Composites/Doped Photocatalysts: A Mini-Review, Nanomaterials 2020, 10 (10), 1965; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10101965
The presentation of the paper "Synthesized Carbonaceous Materials from Wood Waste Used in Pesticide Adsorption Processes" took place at the student conference "Absolvenți în fața Companiilor-AFCO 2021" (afco.unitbv.ro) on May 18, 2021, in Brasov. During the conference, Marin Luiza, under the guidance of project members Luminița Andronic (supervisor) and Adochițe Cristina (research assistant), presented her bachelor's thesis in the form of a poster in front of major companies in Brasov.
Bachelor's and Master's thesis topics:
Master's - Product Design for Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection,
Student: Karla Gaibor Velasco, Topic: Carbonaceous materials with large specific surface area for the treatment of water pollutants, Year of graduation: 2021
Student: Alexandra Stan, Topic: Life cycle of carbonaceous materials used in water purification processes, Year of graduation: 2022
Bachelor's - Environmental Engineering and Protection in Industry,
Student: Luiza Marin, Topic: Evaluation of the photocatalytic performances of activated carbon-TiO2 materials, Year of graduation: 2021
Student: NEACȘU Larisa Andreea, Topic: Selection of wastewater treatment technology based on life cycle assessment for water reuse in agriculture, Year of graduation: 2023
Student: BOBOIA Laura Georgiana, Topic: Porous materials used for CO2 emissions reduction, Year of graduation: 2023
Student: BERARU Denisa Maria, Topic: Continuous flow advanced oxidation processes for wastewater treatment, Year of graduation: 2023
Proposed bachelor's thesis topics for Environmental Engineering and Protection in Industry for the academic year 2022-2023:
Chromatographic methods for the determination of volatile organic compounds in the environment.
The project has provided valuable opportunities for young researchers to contribute to environmental engineering and protection actively. Through their Bachelor's and Master's thesis topics, these researchers have explored diverse areas such as the treatment of water pollutants, the life cycle of carbonaceous materials, evaluation of photocatalytic performances, the selection of wastewater treatment technologies, and the reduction of CO2 emissions. Their involvement in the project demonstrates their commitment to scientific research and dedication to finding innovative solutions for environmental challenges. These young researchers are making significant contributions to the project and are shaping the future of environmental engineering through their knowledge and expertise.
Meetinguri de proiect:
primul meeting de proiect din Etapa 2022 s-a desfășurat on-line in data de 4 martie 2022 cu participarea tuturor partenerilor implicați în proiect
al doilea meeting de proiect s-a desfășurat în perioada 26 iunie-3 iulie 2022 la Alicante cu participarea a 3 parteneri (Universitatea din Alicante, Universitatea Transilvania din Brasov si EPI System), partenerul din Brazilia a participat on-line la meetingul din data de 28 iulie 2022.
Al 3-lea meeting de proiect se va desfășura la Brașov în perioada 14-16 decembrie cu prezența partenerului din Alicante și EPI system din Romania, partenerul din Brazilia va participa on-line.
From 2019 to 2021, Adochite Cristina Stefania actively participated as a full-time young researcher. She demonstrated a strong passion for research and made valuable contributions to the projects she was involved in. Adochite Cristina Stefania consistently exhibited a high level of professionalism and showed great enthusiasm for exploring innovative solutions. As a young researcher, Adochite Cristina Stefania continuously sought opportunities to expand her knowledge and skills. Her eagerness to learn and grow was evident in her ability to adapt to new methodologies and approaches. Throughout her involvement, Adochite Cristina Stefania demonstrated exceptional teamwork and collaboration.