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• Development of inorganic, organic and composite nanomaterials • Heterogeneous catalysis • Preparation of thin films with catalytic properties • Advanced oxidation processes in the liquid and gaseous phase • Development of edible films and coatings • Obtaining and characterizing plant extracts for the valorization of natural compounds • Removal of pollutants from water using adsorption processes • Analytical methods: HPLC, GC, GC-MS, TOC, etc. • Determination of surface and volume properties: BET, XRD, FTIR, Raman
PhD
The Faculty of Chemistry
Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry and Catalysis
Papers
- Petrescu, S.; Avramescu, S.; Musuc, A.M.; Neatu, F.; Florea, M.; Ionita, P. Crown-ether functionalized graphene oxide for metal ions sequestration. Materials Research Bulletin 2020, 122, doi:10.1016/j.materresbull.2019.110643.
- Negut, I.; Grumezescu, V.; Grumezescu, A.M.; Bîrcă, A.C.; Holban, A.M.; Urzica, I.; Avramescu, S.M.; Gălăţeanu, B.; Hudiţă, A. Nanostructured thin coatings containing anthriscus sylvestris extract with dual bioactivity. Molecules 2020, 25, doi:10.3390/molecules25173866.
- Fierascu, I.; Dima, S.O.; Avramescu, S.M.; Caloian, F.; Fierascu, R.C. Facile removal of pesticides from aqueous solutions using magnetic nanocomposites II. Adsorption experiments and kinetic study. Revista de Chimie 2020, 71, 213-219, doi:10.37358/RC.20.1.7834.
- Chokki, M.; Cudalbeanu, M.; Zongo, C.; Dah-Nouvlessounon, D.; Ghinea, I.O.; Furdui, B.; Raclea, R.; Savadogo, A.; Baba-Moussa, L.; Avamescu, S.M., et al. Exploring antioxidant and enzymes (A-Amylase and B-Glucosidase) inhibitory activity of Morinda Lucida and Momordica charantia leaves from Benin. Foods 2020, 9, doi:10.3390/foods9040434.
- Balanescu, F.; Mihaila, M.D.I.; Cârâc, G.; Furdui, B.; Vînătoru, C.; Avramescu, S.M.; Lisa, E.L.; Cudalbeanu, M.; Dinica, R.M. Flavonoid profiles of two new approved romanian ocimum hybrids. Molecules 2020, 25, doi:10.3390/molecules25194573.
- Avramescu, S.M.; Butean, C.; Popa, C.V.; Ortan, A.; Moraru, I.; Temocico, G. Edible and functionalized films/coatings-performances and perspectives. Coatings 2020, 10, doi:10.3390/coatings10070687.
- Avramescu, S.; Petrescu, S.; Culita, D.C.; Tudose, M.; Hanganu, A.; Zarafu, I.; Ionita, P. A mixed organic functionalized silica-graphene oxide as advanced material for pollutant removal. Journal of Nanoparticle Research 2020, 22, doi:10.1007/s11051-020-04935-2.
- Sutan, N.A.; Vilcoci, D.S.; Fierascu, I.; Neblea, A.M.; Sutan, C.; Ducu, C.; Soare, L.C.; Negrea, D.; Avramescu, S.M.; Fierascu, R.C. Influence of the Phytosynthesis of Noble Metal Nanoparticles on the Cytotoxic and Genotoxic Effects of Aconitum toxicum Reichenb. Leaves Alcoholic Extract. Journal of Cluster Science 2019, 30, 647-660, doi:10.1007/s10876-019-01524-9.
- Fierascu, R.C.; Ortan, A.; Avramescu, S.M.; Fierascu, I. Phyto-nanocatalysts: Green synthesis characterization, and applications. Molecules 2019, 24, doi:10.3390/molecules24193418.
- Fierascu, R.C.; Fierascu, I.; Avramescu, S.M.; Sieniawska, E. Recovery of natural antioxidants from agro-industrial side streams through advanced extraction techniques. Molecules 2019, 24, doi:10.3390/molecules24234212.
- Sutan, N.A.; Manolescu, D.S.; Fierascu, I.; Neblea, A.M.; Sutan, C.; Ducu, C.; Soare, L.C.; Negrea, D.; Avramescu, S.M.; Fierascu, R.C. Phytosynthesis of gold and silver nanoparticles enhance in vitro antioxidant and mitostimulatory activity of Aconitum toxicum Reichenb. rhizomes alcoholic extracts. Materials Science and Engineering C 2018, 93, 746-758, doi:10.1016/j.msec.2018.08.042.
- Fierascu, R.C.; Georgiev, M.I.; Fierascu, I.; Ungureanu, C.; Avramescu, S.M.; Ortan, A.; Georgescu, M.I.; Sutan, A.N.; Zanfirescu, A.; Dinu-Pirvu, C.E., et al. Mitodepressive, antioxidant, antifungal and anti-inflammatory effects of wild-growing Romanian native Arctium lappa L. (Asteraceae) and Veronica persica Poiret (Plantaginaceae). Food and Chemical Toxicology 2018, 111, 44-52, doi:10.1016/j.fct.2017.11.008.
- Fierascu, I.; Ungureanu, C.; Avramescu, S.M.; Cimpeanu, C.; Georgescu, M.I.; Fierascu, R.C.; Ortan, A.; Sutan, A.N.; Anuta, V.; Zanfirescu, A., et al. Genoprotective, antioxidant, antifungal and anti-inflammatory evaluation of hydroalcoholic extract of wild-growing Juniperus communis L. (Cupressaceae) native to Romanian southern sub-Carpathian hills. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2018, 18, doi:10.1186/s12906-017-2066-8.
- Fierascu, I.; Fierascu, R.C.; Somoghi, R.; Ion, R.M.; Moanta, A.; Avramescu, S.M.; Damian, C.M.; Ditu, L.M. Tuned apatitic materials: Synthesis, characterization and potential antimicrobial applications. Applied Surface Science 2018, 438, 127-135, doi:10.1016/j.apsusc.2017.08.087.
- Fierascu, I.; Georgiev, M.I.; Ortan, A.; Fierascu, R.C.; Avramescu, S.M.; Ionescu, D.; Sutan, A.; Brinzan, A.; Ditu, L.M. Phyto-mediated metallic nano-architectures via Melissa officinalis L.: Synthesis, characterization and biological properties. Scientific Reports 2017, 7, doi:10.1038/s41598-017-12804-7.
- Fierascu, I.; Avramescu, S.M.; Petreanu, I.; Marinoiu, A.; Soare, A.; Nica, A.; Fierascu, R.C. Efficient removal of phenol from aqueous solutions using hydroxyapatite and substituted hydroxyapatites. Reaction Kinetics, Mechanisms and Catalysis 2017, 122, 155-175, doi:10.1007/s11144-017-1197-8.
- Fierascu, I.; Avramescu, S.M.; Fierascu, R.C.; Ortan, A.; Vasilievici, G.; Cimpeanu, C.; Ditu, L.M. Micro-analytical and microbiological investigation of selected book papers from the nineteenth century. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry 2017, 129, 1377-1387, doi:10.1007/s10973-017-6370-9.
- Florea, A.M.; Iordache, T.V.; Branger, C.; Ghiurea, M.; Avramescu, S.; Hubca, G.; Sârbu, A. An innovative approach to prepare hypericin molecularly imprinted pearls using a "phyto-template". Talanta 2016, 148, 37-45, doi:10.1016/j.talanta.2015.10.061.
- Fierascu, R.C.; Padure, I.M.; Avramescu, S.M.; Ungureanu, C.; Bunghez, R.I.; Ortan, A.; Dinu-Pirvu, C.; Fierascu, I.; Soare, L.C. Preliminary assessment of the antioxidant, antifungal and germination inhibitory potential of Heracleum sphondylium L. (Apiaceae). Farmacia 2016, 64, 403-408.
- Fierascu, R.C.; Avramescu, S.M.; Vasilievici, G.; Fierascu, I.; Paunescu, A. Thermal and spectroscopic investigation of Romanian historical documents from the nineteenth and twentieth century. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry 2016, 123, 1309-1318, doi:10.1007/s10973-015-5089-8.
- Comorosan, S.; Farcasanu, I.; Polosan, S.; Avramescu, S.; Apostol, M.; Ionescu, E.; Paslaru, L.; Popescu, I. Protective effect of green light against the deleterious effects of UV irradiation on cellular systems. Journal of Translational Medicine and Research 2016, 21, 193-200, doi:10.21614/jtmr-21-3-93.
- Ortan, A.; Fierascu, I.; Ungureanu, C.; Fierascu, R.C.; Avramescu, S.M.; Dumitrescu, O.; Dinu-Pirvu, C.E. Innovative phytosynthesized silver nanoarchitectures with enhanced antifungal and antioxidant properties. Applied Surface Science 2015, 358, 540-548, doi:10.1016/j.apsusc.2015.07.160.
- Fierascu, I.; Ungureanu, C.; Avramescu, S.M.; Fierascu, R.C.; Ortan, A.; Soare, L.C.; Paunescu, A. In Vitro Antioxidant and Antifungal Properties of Achillea millefolium L. Romanian Biotechnological Letters 2015, 20, 10626-10636.
- Fierascu, I.; Ion, R.M.; Radu, M.; Dima, S.O.; Bunghez, I.R.; Avramescu, S.M.; Fierascu, R.C. Comparative study of antifungal effect of natural extracts and essential oils of ocimum basilicum on selected artefacts. Revue Roumaine de Chimie 2014, 59, 207-211.
- Charles, J.; Crini, G.; Morin-Crini, N.; Badot, P.M.; Trunfio, G.; Sancey, B.; De Carvalho, M.; Bradu, C.; Avramescu, S.; Winterton, P., et al. Advanced oxidation (UV-ozone) and cyclodextrin sorption: Effects of individual and combined action on the chemical abatement of organic pollutants in industrial effluents. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers 2014, 45, 603-608, doi:10.1016/j.jtice.2013.06.023.
- Bunghez, I.R.; Avramescu, S.M.; Marian, N.; Georgeta, R.; Rodica-Mariana, I. Obtaining of carotenoid extract from Lycium Chinense and characterization using spectrometric analysis. Digest Journal of Nanomaterials and Biostructures 2012, 7, 523-528.
- Ruta, L.; Paraschivescu, C.; Matache, M.; Avramescu, S.; Farcasanu, I.C. Removing heavy metals from synthetic effluents using "kamikaze" Saccharomyces cerevisiae cells. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology 2010, 85, 763-771, doi:10.1007/s00253-009-2266-3.
- Bradu, C.; Frunza, L.; Mihalche, N.; Avramescu, S.M.; Neaţǎ, M.; Udrea, I. Removal of Reactive Black 5 azo dye from aqueous solutions by catalytic oxidation using CuO/Al<inf>2</inf>O<inf>3</inf> and NiO/Al<inf>2</inf>O<inf>3</inf>. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental 2010, 96, 548-556, doi:10.1016/j.apcatb.2010.03.019.
- Sarbu, A.; Dima, S.O.; Dobre, T.; Udrea, I.; Bradu, C.; Avramescu, S.; Mihalache, N.; Radu, A.L.; Nicolescu, T.V.; Lungu, A., et al. Polystyrene wastes recycling by lightweight concrete production. Revista de Chimie 2009, 60, 1350-1356.
- Avramescu, S.M.; Mihalache, N.; Bradu, C.; Neata, M.; Udrea, I. Catalytic ozonation of acid red 88 from aqueous solutions. Catalysis Letters 2009, 129, 273-280, doi:10.1007/s10562-008-9812-y.
- Fǎrcǎşanu, I.C.; Paraschivescu, C.; Ruţǎ, L.; Oprea, E.; Avramescu, S. Manipulation of NI2+ tolerance of saccharomyces cerevisiae cells: A primary step to bioremediation by removal and recovery of NI2+ from contaminated waters. Revue Roumaine de Chimie 2008, 53, 647-651.
- Farcasanu, I.C.; Oprea, E.; Paraschivescu, C.; Ruta, L.; Avramescu, S. Characterization of Saccharomyces cerevisiae mutants resistant to high concentrations of Co2+: A primary step to bioremediation by removal and recovery of Co2+ from waste waters. Revista de Chimie 2008, 59, 1041-1044, doi:10.37358/rc.08.9.1965.
- Avramescu, S.M.; Bradu, C.; Udrea, I.; Mihalache, N.; Ruta, F. Degradation of oxalic acid from aqueous solutions by ozonation in presence of Ni/Al2O3 catalysts. Catalysis Communications 2008, 9, 2386-2391, doi:10.1016/j.catcom.2008.06.001.
- Avramescu, S.M.; Bradu, C.; Neaţa, M.; Udrea, I. Eliminarea unor coloranţi din soluţii apoase prin procedee de oxidare cataliticǎ. Revista de Chimie 2005, 56, 281-285.
- Udrea, I.; Bradu, C.; Avramescu, S.M. The 2-nitrophenol removal from water by catalytic ozonation with adsorption on activated carbon granules. Revista de Chimie 2004, 55, 877-881.
- Udrea, I.; Avramescu, S. Catalytic oxidation of SCN- and CN- ions from aqueous solutions. Environmental Technology 2004, 25, 1131-1141, doi:10.1080/09593332508618379.
- Avramescu, S.M.; Ruţǎ, F.; Bradu, C.; Udrea, I. The ozonization of orto-nitrophenol in aqueous solutions. The determination of the evolution degree of the reaction. Revista de Chimie 2004, 55, 711-714.