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Removal of Heavy Metals from Wastewaters: A Challenge from Current Treatment Methods to Nanotechnology Applications by Vidu, Ruxandra, Matei, Ecaterina, Predescu, Andra Mihaela, Alhalaili, Badriyah, Pantilimon, Cristian, Tarcea, Claudia, Predescu, Cristian

“…Removing heavy metals from wastewaters is a challenging process that requires constant attention and monitoring, as heavy metals are major wastewater…”
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Synthesis and characterization of dextran-coated iron oxide nanoparticles by Predescu, Andra Mihaela, Matei, Ecaterina, Berbecaru, Andrei Constantin, Pantilimon, Cristian, Drăgan, Claudia, Vidu, Ruxandra, Predescu, Cristian, Kuncser, Victor

“…Synthesis and characterization of iron oxide nanoparticles coated with a large molar weight dextran for environmental applications are reported. The first…”
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Natural Polymers and Their Nanocomposites Used for Environmental Applications by Matei, Ecaterina, Predescu, Andra Mihaela, Râpă, Maria, Țurcanu, Anca Andreea, Mateș, Ileana, Constantin, Nicolae, Predescu, Cristian

“…The aim of this review is to bring together the main natural polymer applications for environmental remediation, as a class of nexus materials with advanced…”
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Bioactive Collagen Hydrolysate-Chitosan/Essential Oil Electrospun Nanofibers Designed for Medical Wound Dressings by Râpă, Maria, Gaidau, Carmen, Mititelu-Tartau, Liliana, Berechet, Mariana-Daniela, Berbecaru, Andrei Constantin, Rosca, Irina, Chiriac, Aurica P., Matei, Ecaterina, Predescu, Andra-Mihaela, Predescu, Cristian

“…In this study, lemon balm (Melissa officinalis L.) and dill (Anethum graveolens L.) essential oils (EOs) were encapsulated into collagen hydrolysates extracted…”
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Walnut Shell Biowaste Valorization via HTC Process for the Removal of Some Emerging Pharmaceutical Pollutants from Aqueous Solutions by Țurcanu, Anca Andreea, Matei, Ecaterina, Râpă, Maria, Predescu, Andra Mihaela, Berbecaru, Andrei-Constantin, Coman, George, Predescu, Cristian

“…This research emphasizes the performance of some eco-friendly carbon materials as hydrochars (HC) obtained by the hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) process…”
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An Evaluation of Glycerol Acetalization with Benzaldehyde over a Ferromagnetic Heteropolyacid Catalyst by Rami Doukeh, Maria Râpă, Ecaterina Matei, Doina Prodan, Romuald Győrgy, Ancuta Trifoi, Ionut Banu

“…Tungstophosphoric acid (H3PW12O40) supported on silica-coated magnetite nanoparticles has been prepared and used as a heterogeneous acid catalyst…”
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TiO2–Based Nanofibrous Membranes for Environmental Protection by Covaliu-Mierlă, Cristina Ileana, Matei, Ecaterina, Stoian, Oana, Covaliu, Leon, Constandache, Alexandra-Corina, Iovu, Horia, Paraschiv, Gigel

“…Electrospinning is a unique technique that can be used to synthesize polymer and metal oxide nanofibers. In materials science, a very active field is…”
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Conversion of Animal-Derived Protein By-Products into a New Dual-Layer Nanofiber Biomaterial by Electrospinning Process by Gaidău, Carmen, Râpă, Maria, Stefan, Laura Mihaela, Matei, Ecaterina, Berbecaru, Andrei Constantin, Predescu, Cristian, Mititelu-Tartau, Liliana

“…The aim of this study was to design a dual-layer wound dressing as a new fibrous biomaterial based on the valorization of animal-derived proteins. The first…”
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Multifunctional Membranes-A Versatile Approach for Emerging Pollutants Removal by Matei, Ecaterina, Covaliu-Mierla, Cristina Ileana, Ţurcanu, Anca Andreea, Râpă, Maria, Predescu, Andra Mihaela, Predescu, Cristian

“…This paper presents a comprehensive literature review surveying the most important polymer materials used for electrospinning processes and applied as…”
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Donkey Gelatin and Keratin Nanofibers Loaded with Antioxidant Agents for Wound Healing Dressings by Râpă, Maria, Gaidau, Carmen, Stefan, Laura Mihaela, Lazea-Stoyanova, Andrada, Berechet, Mariana Daniela, Iosageanu, Andreea, Matei, Ecaterina, Jankauskaitė, Virginija, Predescu, Cristian, Valeika, Virgilijus, Balčiūnaitienė, Aistė, Cupara, Snezana

“…Acute and chronic wounds present a significant healthcare challenge, requiring innovative solutions for effective treatment. The exploitation of natural…”
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An Overview of the Current Trends in Marine Plastic Litter Management for a Sustainable Development by Râpă, Maria, Cârstea, Elfrida M., Șăulean, Anca A., Popa, Cristina L., Matei, Ecaterina, Predescu, Andra M., Predescu, Cristian, Donțu, Simona I., Dincă, Alexandra G.

“…This review summarizes recent data related to the management of marine plastic litter to promote sustainable development. It discusses the distribution and…”
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In Vitro Degradation of PHB/Bacterial Cellulose Biocomposite Scaffolds by Râpă, Maria, Zaharia, Cătălin, Stănescu, Paul Octavian, Cășărică, Angela, Matei, Ecaterina, Predescu, Andra Mihaela, Pantilimon, Mircea Cristian, Vidu, Ruxandra, Predescu, Cristian, Cioflan, Horia

“…The present work reported the preparation of biocomposites based on poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB), plasticizer, and bacterial cellulose (BC) by melt processing…”
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Development of Bionanocomposites Based on PLA, Collagen and AgNPs and Characterization of Their Stability and In Vitro Biocompatibility by Râpă, Maria, Stefan, Laura Mihaela, Zaharescu, Traian, Seciu, Ana-Maria, Țurcanu, Anca Andreea, Matei, Ecaterina, Predescu, Andra Mihaela, Antoniac, Iulian, Predescu, Cristian

“…Bionanocomposites including poly(lactic acid) (PLA), collagen, and silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were prepared as biocompatible and stable films. Thermal…”
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Recycled Polypropylene Improved with Thermoplastic Elastomers by Predescu, Cristian, Pantilimon, Cristian, Predescu, Andra Mihaela, Andras, Árpád Andor, Râpă, Maria, Matei, Ecaterina, Pica, Alexandra

“…The use of recycled polypropylene (RPP) as raw material for various industries has been known. However, the mechanical and thermal properties of recycled…”
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Experiments in use of bentonite for energy recovery of used oils by Dragne, Mihai, Pop, Elena, Covaliu, Cristina Ileana, Matei, Ecaterina, Pîşă, Ionel

“…The paper proposes the development of advanced, integrated technologies for materials with properties of adsorbents (e.g. bentonite), and the use of these…”
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Template-Assisted Co-Ni Nanowire Arrays by Vidu, Ruxandra, Predescu, Andra M, Matei, Ecaterina, Berbecaru, Andrei, Pantilimon, Cristian, Dragan, Claudia, Predescu, Cristian

“…A comparison was performed between Co-Ni thin films and template-assisted nanowires arrays obtained by electrochemical co-deposition. To reduce the effects of…”
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Induced wettability and surface-volume correlation of composition for bovine bone derived hydroxyapatite particles by Maidaniuc, Andreea, Miculescu, Florin, Voicu, Stefan Ioan, Andronescu, Corina, Miculescu, Marian, Matei, Ecaterina, Mocanu, Aura Catalina, Pencea, Ion, Csaki, Ioana, Machedon-Pisu, Teodor, Ciocan, Lucian Toma

“…[Display omitted] •Bovine hydroxyapatite morphology, composition and wettability are evaluated.•Particle size and forming method influenced hydroxyapatite…”
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Revealing the Influence of Microparticles on Geopolymers’ Synthesis and Porosity by Burduhos Nergis, Dumitru Doru, Vizureanu, Petrica, Ardelean, Ioan, Sandu, Andrei Victor, Corbu, Ofelia Cornelia, Matei, Ecaterina

“…Geopolymers are zeolites like structures based on hydrated aluminosilicates units of SiO4 and AlO4. These units, known as poly(sialate), poly(sialate)-siloxo…”
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Valorization of Agri-Food Wastes as Sustainable Eco-Materials for Wastewater Treatment: Current State and New Perspectives by Matei, Ecaterina, Râpă, Maria, Predescu, Andra Mihaela, Țurcanu, Anca Andreea, Vidu, Ruxandra, Predescu, Cristian, Bobirica, Constantin, Bobirica, Liliana, Orbeci, Cristina

“…The paper addresses environmental protection by valorizing an important agri-food waste category, namely fruit and vegetables with focusing on the main…”
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ZnO nanostructured matrix as nexus catalysts for the removal of emerging pollutants by Matei, Ecaterina, Șăulean, Anca Andreea, Râpă, Maria, Constandache, Alexandra, Predescu, Andra Mihaela, Coman, George, Berbecaru, Andrei Constantin, Predescu, Cristian

“…Water pollution stands as a pressing global environmental concern, elevating the significance of innovative, dependable, and sustainable solutions. This study…”
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