List of published papers in ISI journals
Cumulated Impact Factor (IF) according to Web of Science (September 2016): 81.8
Book
POLYMER MATERIALS WITH SMART PROPERTIES (book website)
Editor: Maria Bercea
Nova Science Publishers, Inc., 2013, ISBN: 978-1-62808-876-2
Chapter 1 - Recent Trends in Smart Polymer Materials (Maria Bercea)
Chapter 2 - Thermoreversible Injectable Polyurethane Hydrogels: Future Challenges for Biomedical Applications (Luiza Madalina Gradinaru, Constantin Ciobanu, Federico Quaini, Caterina Frati, Denise Madeddu, Stelian Vlad, Oana Petreus)
Chapter 3 - Hybrid Sensitive Hydrogels for Medical Applications (Manuela Tatiana Nistor, Cornelia Vasile, Aurica P. Chiriac, Alina Rusu, Cristina Zgardan, Loredana Elena Nita, Iordana Neamtu)
Chapter 4 - Nanocomposite Hydrogels Based on Clays (Simona Morariu)
Chapter 5 - Composites Based on Polymers – Layered Double Hydroxides Anionic Clays (Livia - Elena Bibire, Gabriela Carja)
Chapter 6 - Smart Materials in Decision Making Systems (Monica Diana Bercea, Andreea Nicoleta Donici)
Chapter 7 - Xanthan: Physicochemical Properties And Applications In Separation Processes (Cristina-Eliza Brunchi, Luminita Ghimici)
Chapter 8 - Sol-Gel Technique Implemented for Biomedical Applications (Loredana Elena Nita, Aurica P. Chiriac, Iordana Neamtu)
The work was supported by the following projects:
Chapters 1, 4, 5, 6, 7 – entirely supported by:
- Polymer Materials with Smart Properties, grant of the Romanian National Authority for Scientific Research, CNCS-UEFISCDI, project number PN-II-ID-PCE-2011-3-0199 (contract 300/2011).
Chapter 2 supported by 2 projects:
- Polymer Materials with Smart Properties, grant of the Romanian National Authority for Scientific Research, CNCS-UEFISCDI, project number PN-II-ID-PCE-2011-3-0199 (contract 300/2011)
- Seventh Framework Programme (FP7), NMP-2007-2.3-1, BIOactive highly porous and injectable Scaffolds controlling stem cell recruitment, proliferation and differentiation and enabling angiogenesis for Cardiovascular ENgineered Tissues - BIOSCENT, No. 214539, 2009 – 2013.
Chapter 3 supported by 2 projects:
- Polymer Materials with Smart Properties, grant of the Romanian National Authority for Scientific Research, CNCS-UEFISCDI, project number PN-II-ID-PCE-2011-3-0199 (contract 300/2011)
- Interdisciplinary research on multifunctional hybrid particles for bio-requirements grant of the Romanian National Authority for Scientific Research, CNCS-UEFISCDI, project number PN-II-211/2012.
Chapter 8 – entirely supported by:
- Interdisciplinary research on multifunctional hybrid particles for bio-requirements grant of the Romanian National Authority for Scientific Research, CNCS-UEFISCDI, project number PN-II-211/2012.
Book Chapter
Teodorescu M., Morariu S., Bercea M., Chap. Advanced Materials based on Multicomponent Polymeric Systems, in Multiphase Polymer Systems: From Micro to Nano-Structural Evolution in Advanced Technologies, Editors: Barzic I.A., Ioan S., CRC Press, Taylor & Francis, 59-78 (2016) (web page of the book)
List of papers published in Proceedings
1. S. Morariu, M. Bercea; Effect of poly(ethylene glycol) addition on the thixotropy of clay aqueous dispersions; Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Polymeric Materials, Martin-Luther Universitat Halle-Wittenberg, September 12th -14th (2012)
2. S. Morariu, M. Bercea; Rheological and electrokinetic investigation of Laponite RD-poly(ethylene glycol)-chitosan mixtures in water; Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Polymeric Materials, Martin-Luther Universitat Halle-Wittenberg, September 12th -14th (2012)
3. C.E. Brunchi, S. Morariu, M. Bercea; Viscometric study of chitosan solutions. Effect of sovent pH; Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Polymeric Materials, Martin-Luther Universitat Halle-Wittenberg, September 12th -14th (2012)
4. C.-E. Brunchi, L. Ghimici; Viscometric Study of PEO and Its Block Copolymer (Pluronic F127 and F68) Solutions: Effect of Salt Nature and Concentration; Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Polymeric Materials, Martin-Luther Universitat Halle-Wittenberg, September 12th -14th (2012)
5. L.M. Gradinaru, C. Ciobanu, S. Vlad, M. Bercea, M. Popa; Thermoreversible hydrogels based on polyurethanes; Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Polymeric Materials, Martin-Luther Universitat Halle-Wittenberg, September 12th -14th (2012)
6. M. Bercea, L.M. Gradinaru, S. Morariu, R.N. Darie, L.E. Nita; Formulation of stimuli responsive hydrogels based on multicomponent polymer systems; Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Polymeric Materials, Martin-Luther Universitat Halle-Wittenberg, September 12th -14th (2012)
7. M.D. Bercea, Anatomy of methodologies for measuring consumer behaviour in neuromarketing research, Proceedings of the LCBR European Marketing Conference, August 2012, Munich, Germania, Hosted by the Lupcon Center for Business Research (online article)
Participation at international scientific meetings
Oral presentations:
1. M. Bercea, L.M. Gradinaru, S. Morariu, R.N. Darie, L.E. Nita, Formulation of stimuli responsive hydrogels based on multicomponent polymer systems, 15th International Conference on Polymeric Materials September 12-14, 2012, Halle(Saale), Germania
2. M.D. Bercea, Anatomy of methodologies for measuring consumer behaviour in neuromarketing research, LCBR European Marketing Conference, 9-10 August 2012, Munich, Germania
3. L.E. Bibire, G. Carja, M. Bercea, Hybrid materials based on poly(vinyl alcohol) – hydrotalcites like clays: studies on their rheological characteristics, 11th Conference on Colloid and Surface Chemistry, May 9–11, 2013, Iasi, Romania
4. L.M. Gradinaru, M. Drobota, C. Ciobanu, S. Vlad, M. Bercea, F. Quaini, Injectable thermoreversible polyurethane hydrogels, 11th Conference on Colloid and Surface Chemistry, May 9–11, 2013, Iasi, Romania
5. L.E. Bibire, G. Carja, M. Bercea, Viscoelastic behavior of new clay – polymer hybrid materials based on layered double hydroxides – poly(vinyl alcohol) blends, 11th Romanian International Symposium on Cosmetic and Flavor Products, June 4–7, 2013, Iasi, Romania
6. L.E. Bibire, M. Bercea, S. Morariu, G. Carja, Hybrid nanoarchitectonics based on polymers-layered double hydroxides, European Workshop Polymer Science at Nanoscale, 22-23.10.2013, Iasi, Romania
7. C.-E. Brunchi, S. Morariu, M. Bercea, Thermodynamic aspects concerning the xanthan behavior in dilute solution, The 2nd CEEPN Workshop on Polymer Science, Iasi, Romania, 24-25.10.2014
8. M. Teodorescu, M. Bercea, S. Morariu, Physical hydrogels of poly(vinyl alcohol/poly(vinylpyrrolidone), The 2nd CEEPN Workshop on Polymer Science, Iasi, Romania, 24-25.10.2014
9. L.E. Bibire, M. Bercea, M. Puscasu, G. Carja, Hybrid nanoarchitectures based on polymers/layered double hydroxides for applications in innovative technologies, 2nd International Conference on Chemical Engineering “Inovative Materials and Processes”, Iasi, Romania, 5-8.11.2014
10. M. Teodorescu, M. Bercea, S. Morariu, Tailorable poly(vinyl alcohol)/poly(N-vinyl pyrrolidone) hydrogels for biomedical applications, Congresul International al Universitatii „APOLLONIA” din Iasi Pregatim Viitorul Promovând Excelenta, Editia a XXVI-a, Iasi, Romania, 3-5.03.2016
Posters:
ICR 2012 – XVIth International Congress on Rheology, Lisbon, Portugalia, August 5-10, 2012
1. Dynamic behavior of chitosan in solvents with different ionic strength; S. Morariu, C.E. Brunchi, M. Bercea
2. Rheology of poli(vinyl alcohol) in water: from very dilute solutions to gel; M. Bercea, S. Morariu, R.N. Darie, L. Bibire
3. Temperature responsive hydrogels based on Pluronic F127; M. Bercea, R.N. Darie, L.E. Nita, S. Morariu
15th International Conference on Polymeric Materials, Halle(Saale), Germania, September 12-14, 2012
4. Effect of poly(ethylene glycol) addition on the thixotropy of clay aqueous dispersions; S. Morariu, M. Bercea
5. Rheological and electrokinetic investigation of Laponite RD-poly(ethylene glycol)-chitosan mixtures in water; S. Morariu, M. Bercea
6. Viscometric study of chitosan solutions. Effect of solvent pH; C.E. Brunchi, S. Morariu, M. Bercea
7. Viscometric study of PEO and its block copolymer (Pluronic F127 and F68) solutions; Effect of salt nature and concentration; C.-E. Brunchi, L. Ghimici
8. Thermoreversible hydrogels based on polyurethanes; L.M. Gradinaru, C. Ciobanu, S. Vlad, M. Bercea, M. Popa
9. Thermodynamic behaviour of xanthan solutions, C.-E. Brunchi, M. Bercea, S. Morariu, 11th Conference on Colloid and Surface Chemistry, May 9–11, 2013, Iasi, Romania
10. Characterization of some polyurethane membranes and the nystatin delivery study, M. Mandru, L.M. Gradinaru, C. Ciobanu, S. Vlad, M. Bercea, M. Butnaru, M. Popa, 11th Conference on Colloid and Surface Chemistry, May 9–11, 2013, Iasi, Romania
11. Effect of adsorbed poly(ethylene glycol) on the rheological properties of clay aqueous dispersions, S. Morariu, M. Bercea, 11th Romanian International Symposium on Cosmetic and Flavor Products, June 4–7, 2013, Iasi, Romania
12. C.-E. Brunchi, M. Bercea, S. Morariu, Dynamic behaviour of xanthan solutions in different shear regimes, 11th Romanian International Symposium on Cosmetic and Flavor Products, June 4–7, 2013, Iasi, Romania
13. Hydrodynamic and separation properties of PEG and Pluronic block copolymers (F68 and F1227), C.-E. Brunchi, L. Ghimici, 11th Romanian International Symposium on Cosmetic and Flavor Products, June 4–7, 2013, Iasi, Romania
14. Rheological behaviour of poly(vinyl alcohol) gels, M. Bercea, S. Morariu, 11th Romanian International Symposium on Cosmetic and Flavor Products, June 4–7, 2013, Iasi, Romania
International Soft Matter Conference 2013, 15-19 Septembrie 2013, Roma, Italia
15. Rheological behavior of Laponite RD-poly(ethylene glycol)-chitosan mixtures in water; S. Morariu, M. Bercea
16. Hydrogels of poly(vinyl alcohol) and chitosan: crosslink kinetics and rheological properties, S. Morariu, M. Bercea
17. Gelation of Pluronic F127 in the presence of long chains of poly(vinyl alcohol), chitosan or xanthan; M. Bercea, S. Morariu
18. Physical gelation of poly(vinyl alcohol) solutions; M. Bercea, S. Morariu
XIème Colloque Franco-Roumain sur les Polymères, Piteşti, Romania, 27-29.08.2014
19. D. Rusu, M. Bercea, S. Morariu, Etude rhéologique d’hydrogels à base de poly(alcool vinylique) obtenus par congélation/décongélation/vieillissement
EMRS Fall Meeting 2014, Inorganic nanoarchitectonics : from design and fabrication to sustainable solutions, Warsaw, Poland, 15-19.09.2014
20. L.E. Bibire, M. Bercea, S. Morariu, G. Carja, LDHs/polymer as hybrid nanoarchitectonics: fabrication and studies on their rheological properties
The 2nd CEEPN Workshop on Polymer Science, Iasi, Romania, 24-25.10.2014
21. C.-E. Brunchi, Effect of salt and heat treatment on aqueous xanthan solutions
Advances in cellulose processing and applications – Research goes to industry, Iasi, Romania, 10-11.03.2015
22. Rheology of hydroxypropylcellulose in dilute solutions, M. Bercea, P. Navard
Participation at national scientific meetings
Oral presentations:
1. L.E. Bibire, M. Bercea, S. Morariu, G. Carja, Investigarea compatibilității chitosan-poli(alcool vinilic) și elaborarea de nanomateriale în amestec cu hidroxizi dublu lamelari, Zilele Academice Iesene - Progrese în Stiinta Compusilor Organici şi Macromoleculari, A XXIV-a Sesiune de Comunicari Stiintifice a Institutului de Chimie Macromoleculara „Petru Poni” 3-5.10.2013, Iasi, Romania
- Morariu S., Brunchi C.E., Bercea M., The behaviour of chitosan in solvents with different ionic strengths, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 51(39), 12959-12966 (2012), DOI: 10.1021/ie301309g, IF = 2,567
- Gradinaru L.M., Ciobanu C., Vlad S., Bercea M., Popa M., Thermoreversible poly(isopropyl lactate diol)-based polyurethane hydrogels: effect of isocyanate on some physical properties, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 51(38), 12344-12354 (2012), DOI: 10.1021/ie301690e, IF = 2,567
- Bercea M., Nita L.E., Eckelt J., Wolf B.A., Polyelectrolyte complexes: phase diagram and intrinsic viscosities of the system water/poly(2-vinylpyridinium-Br)/poly(styrene sulfonate-Na), Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics, 213 (23), 2504-2513 (2012), DOI: 10.1002/macp.201200445, IF = 2,495
- Morariu S., Bercea M., Effect of temperature and aging time on the rheological behaviour of aqueous poly(ethylene glicol)/Laponite RD dispersions, The Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 116, 48-154 (2012), DOI: 10.1021/jp208136g, IF = 3,187
- Nita L.E., Chiriac A.P., Bercea M., Neamtu I., The magnetic field effect during preparation of an interpenetrated hybrid polymeric composite, Polymer Composites, 33(10), 1816-1823 (2012), DOI: 10.1002/pc.22322, IF = 2,004
- Gradinaru L.M., Ciobanu C., Vlad S., Bercea M., Popa M., Synthesis and rheology of thermoreversible polyurethane hydrogels, Central European Journal of Chemistry, 10(6), 1859-1866 (2012), DOI: 10.2478/s11532-012-0100-8, IF = 1,207
- M. Bercea, S. Morariu, and D. Rusu, In-situ gelation of aqueous solutions of entangled poly(vinyl alcohol), Soft Matter 9(4), 1244–1253 (2013), DOI: 10.1039/c2sm26094h, IF = 3,798
- Nita L.E., Chiriac A.P., Bercea M., Wolf B.A., Synergistic behavior of poly(aspartic acid) and Pluronic F127 in aqueous solution as studied by viscometry and dynamic light scattering, Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, 103, 544–549 (2013), DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2012.10.054, IF = 3,902
- Ghimici L., Brunchi C.-E., Titanium dioxide separation from water by PEG and Pluronic type polymers, Separation and Purification Technology, 103, 306-312 (2013), http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2012.10.045, IF = 3,299
- Nistor M.T., Chiriac A.P., Nita L.E., Vasile C., Bercea M., Semi-interpenetrated polymer networks of hyaluronic acid modified with poly(aspartic acid), Journal of Polymer Research, 20(2), Nr. 86 (2013), DOI: 10.1007/s10965-013-0086-8, IF = 1,969;
- C.-E. Brunchi, L. Ghimici, PEG in aqueous salt solutions. Viscosity and separation ability in a TiO2 Suspension, Revue Roumaine de Chimie, 58(2-3), 183-188 (2013) WOS:000331782400011, IF = 0,25
- Morariu S., Bercea M., Thixotropy and yield stress evaluation for clay aqueous dispersions, Revue Roumaine de Chimie, 58(2-3), 145-152 (2013) WOS:000331782400006, IF = 0,25
- Nistor M.T., Chiriac A.P., Nita L.E., Neamtu I., Vasile C. Semi-interpenetrated network with improved sensitivity based on poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) and poly(aspartic acid), Polymer Engineering and Science, 53(11), 2345-2352 (2013) DOI: 10.1002/pen.23488, IF = 1,719
- Brunchi C.-E., Morariu S., Bercea M., Intrinsic viscosity and conformational parameters of xanthan in aqueous solutions: Salt addition effect,Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces 122, 512–519 (2014), DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2014.07.023, IF = 3,902
- Bercea M., Wolf B.A. Thermodynamics of copolymer solutions: How the pair of interactions can contribute to the overall effect, The Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 118, 9414-9419 (2014), DOI: 10.1021/jp505155e, IF = 3,187
- Morariu S., Bercea M., Sacarescu, L. Tailoring of clay/poly(ethylene oxide) hydrogel by chitosan incorporation, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 53(35), 13690-13698 (2014), DOI: 10.1021/ie501891t, IF = 2,567
- Nita L.E., Chiriac A.P., Bercea M., Effect of pH and temperature upon self-assembling process between poly(aspartic acid) and Pluronic F127, Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces 119, 47–54 (2014), DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2014.04.023, IF = 3,902
- Bercea M., Morariu S., Nita L.E., Darie R.N., , Investigation of poly(vinyl alcohol)/Pluronic F127 physical gels, Polymer Plastics Technology and Engineering, 53, 1354-1361 (2014), DOI: 10.1080/03602559.2014.909460, IF = 1,511
- Bercea M., Wolf B.A. Dependence of solvent quality on the composition of copolymers: Experiment and theory for solutions of P(MMA-ran-t-BMA) in toluene and chloroform, Soft Matter, 11(3), 615-621 (2015), DOI: 10.1039/c4sm02568g; IF = 3,798
- Bercea M., Bibire E.L., Morariu S., Teodorescu M., Carja G., pH influence on rheological and structural properties of chitosan/poly(vinyl alcohol)/layered double hydroxide composites, European Polymer Journal, 70(12),147−156 (2015), DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2015.07.013, IF = 3,485
- Bercea M., Bibire E.L., Morariu S., Carja G., Chitosan/PVA/LDH biocomposites with pH-sensitive properties, International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials, 64(12), 628−636 (2015), DOI: 10.1080/00914037.2014.996712; IF = 1,667
- Morariu S., Bercea M., Brunchi C.-E., Effect of cryogenic treatment on the rheological properties of chitosan/poly(vinyl alcohol) hydrogels, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 54, 1475−11482 (2015), DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.5b03088; IF = 2,567
- Gradinaru L.M., Ciobanu C., Vlad S., Drobota M., Butnaru M., Saint-Pierre G., Thermal behavior, surface energy analysis, and hemocompatibility of some polycarbonate urethanes for cardiac engineering, High Performance Polymers, 27(5), 637-645 (2015), DOI: 10.1177/0954008315584173; IF = 1,045
- Teodorescu M., Bercea M., Review: Poly(vinylpyrrolidone) – A versatile polymer for biomedical and beyond medical applications, Polymer Plastics Technology and Engineering, 54, 923-943 (2015), DOI: 10.1080/03602559.2014.979506; IF = 1,511
- Bercea M., L.E. Nita, Morariu S., Chiriac A., In-situ gelling system based on Pluronic F127 and poly(vinyl alcohol) for smart biomaterials, Revue Roumaine de Chimie, 60(7-8), 787−795 (2015), WOS:000366442100018, IF = 0,25
- Morariu S., Bercea M., Viscoelastic properties of Laponite RD dispersions containing PEO with different molecular weights, Revue Roumaine de Chimie, 60(7-8), 777-785 (2015), WOS:000366442100017, IF = 0,25
- Ciobanu C., Gradinaru L.M., Drobota M., Quaini F., Falco A., Frati C., Graiani G., Madeddu D., Lagrasta C., Vlad S., Bercea M., Sacarescu L. Injectable thermoreversible hydrogels based on amphiphilic polyurethanes: structure-property correlations, Journal of Hydrogels, 1(1), 12-24 (2015), DOI:10.1166/jh.2015.1004
- Ciobanu C., Gradinaru L.M., Drobota M., Vlad S., Bercea M., Popa M., Influence of diisocyanate structure on properties of some thermoreversible polyurethane hydrogels, Journal of Hydrogels, 1(1), 41-49 (2015), DOI: doi:10.1166/jh.2015.1011
- Teodorescu M., Morariu S., Bercea M., Sacarescu L., Viscoelastic and structural properties of poly(vinyl alcohol)/ poly(vinylpyrrolidone) hydrogels, RSC Advances, 6, 39718-39727 (2016), DOI: 10.1039/c6ra04319d, IF = 3,289
- Brunchi C.-E., Bercea M., Morariu S., Dascalu M., Some properties of xanthan gum in aqueous solutions: effect of temperature and pH, Journal of Polymer Research, 23, 123 (2016), DOI: 10.1007/s10965-016-1015-4, IF = 1,969
- Bercea M., Morariu S., Teodorescu M., Rheological investigation of poly(vinyl alcohol)/poly(N-vinyl pyrrolidone) mixtures in aqueous solutions and hydrogel state, Journal of Polymer Research, 23, 142 (2016), DOI: 10.1007/s10965-016-1040-3, IF = 1,969
- Bercea M., Airinei A., Hamciuc V., Temperature influence on the behavior of polysulfone-b-poly(alkylene oxide)-b-poly(dimethylsiloxane) triblock copolymers in a selective solvent, Polymer and Engineering Science (2016), DOI: 10.1002/pen.24400, IF = 1,719
- Ochiuz L., Hortolomei M., Stoleriu I., Bercea M., Dermatocosmetics based on hydroxypropyl cellulose for acne treatment. Rheological and drug delivery behaviour, Cellulose Chemistry and Technology, 50 (5), 1-7 (2016), IF = 0,562
- Bercea M., Morariu S., Rheological investigation of Pluronic F127/PVA mixtures in aqueous solution and gel state, Journal of Hydrogels, (2016), DOI:10.1166/jh.2014.1014
- Brunchi C.-E., Bercea M., Morariu S., Avadanei M., Investigations on the interactions between xanthan gum and poly(vinyl alcohol) in solid state and aqueous solutions, European Polymer Journal, 84, 161-172 (2016), DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2016.09.006, IF = 3,485
- Morariu S., Bercea M., Teodorescu M., Avadanei M., Tailoring the properties of PVA/PVP hysrogels for biomedical applications, European Polymer Journal, acceptata (2016), IF = 3,485
- Gradinaru L. M., Ciobanu C., Vlad S., Bercea M., Rheological investigation of thermoreversible polyurethane hydrogels, Revue Roumaine de Chimie, 61(4-5), 413-419 (2016), IF = 0,25
- Teodorescu M., Bercea M., Morariu S., Review: Biomaterials of poly(vinyl alcohol and natural polymers,
Polymer Reviews, in curs de evaluare (2016), IF = 6,216
Cumulated Impact Factor (IF) according to Web of Science (September 2016): 81.8
Book
POLYMER MATERIALS WITH SMART PROPERTIES (book website)
Editor: Maria Bercea
Nova Science Publishers, Inc., 2013, ISBN: 978-1-62808-876-2
Chapter 1 - Recent Trends in Smart Polymer Materials (Maria Bercea)
Chapter 2 - Thermoreversible Injectable Polyurethane Hydrogels: Future Challenges for Biomedical Applications (Luiza Madalina Gradinaru, Constantin Ciobanu, Federico Quaini, Caterina Frati, Denise Madeddu, Stelian Vlad, Oana Petreus)
Chapter 3 - Hybrid Sensitive Hydrogels for Medical Applications (Manuela Tatiana Nistor, Cornelia Vasile, Aurica P. Chiriac, Alina Rusu, Cristina Zgardan, Loredana Elena Nita, Iordana Neamtu)
Chapter 4 - Nanocomposite Hydrogels Based on Clays (Simona Morariu)
Chapter 5 - Composites Based on Polymers – Layered Double Hydroxides Anionic Clays (Livia - Elena Bibire, Gabriela Carja)
Chapter 6 - Smart Materials in Decision Making Systems (Monica Diana Bercea, Andreea Nicoleta Donici)
Chapter 7 - Xanthan: Physicochemical Properties And Applications In Separation Processes (Cristina-Eliza Brunchi, Luminita Ghimici)
Chapter 8 - Sol-Gel Technique Implemented for Biomedical Applications (Loredana Elena Nita, Aurica P. Chiriac, Iordana Neamtu)
The work was supported by the following projects:
Chapters 1, 4, 5, 6, 7 – entirely supported by:
- Polymer Materials with Smart Properties, grant of the Romanian National Authority for Scientific Research, CNCS-UEFISCDI, project number PN-II-ID-PCE-2011-3-0199 (contract 300/2011).
Chapter 2 supported by 2 projects:
- Polymer Materials with Smart Properties, grant of the Romanian National Authority for Scientific Research, CNCS-UEFISCDI, project number PN-II-ID-PCE-2011-3-0199 (contract 300/2011)
- Seventh Framework Programme (FP7), NMP-2007-2.3-1, BIOactive highly porous and injectable Scaffolds controlling stem cell recruitment, proliferation and differentiation and enabling angiogenesis for Cardiovascular ENgineered Tissues - BIOSCENT, No. 214539, 2009 – 2013.
Chapter 3 supported by 2 projects:
- Polymer Materials with Smart Properties, grant of the Romanian National Authority for Scientific Research, CNCS-UEFISCDI, project number PN-II-ID-PCE-2011-3-0199 (contract 300/2011)
- Interdisciplinary research on multifunctional hybrid particles for bio-requirements grant of the Romanian National Authority for Scientific Research, CNCS-UEFISCDI, project number PN-II-211/2012.
Chapter 8 – entirely supported by:
- Interdisciplinary research on multifunctional hybrid particles for bio-requirements grant of the Romanian National Authority for Scientific Research, CNCS-UEFISCDI, project number PN-II-211/2012.
Book Chapter
Teodorescu M., Morariu S., Bercea M., Chap. Advanced Materials based on Multicomponent Polymeric Systems, in Multiphase Polymer Systems: From Micro to Nano-Structural Evolution in Advanced Technologies, Editors: Barzic I.A., Ioan S., CRC Press, Taylor & Francis, 59-78 (2016) (web page of the book)
List of papers published in Proceedings
1. S. Morariu, M. Bercea; Effect of poly(ethylene glycol) addition on the thixotropy of clay aqueous dispersions; Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Polymeric Materials, Martin-Luther Universitat Halle-Wittenberg, September 12th -14th (2012)
2. S. Morariu, M. Bercea; Rheological and electrokinetic investigation of Laponite RD-poly(ethylene glycol)-chitosan mixtures in water; Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Polymeric Materials, Martin-Luther Universitat Halle-Wittenberg, September 12th -14th (2012)
3. C.E. Brunchi, S. Morariu, M. Bercea; Viscometric study of chitosan solutions. Effect of sovent pH; Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Polymeric Materials, Martin-Luther Universitat Halle-Wittenberg, September 12th -14th (2012)
4. C.-E. Brunchi, L. Ghimici; Viscometric Study of PEO and Its Block Copolymer (Pluronic F127 and F68) Solutions: Effect of Salt Nature and Concentration; Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Polymeric Materials, Martin-Luther Universitat Halle-Wittenberg, September 12th -14th (2012)
5. L.M. Gradinaru, C. Ciobanu, S. Vlad, M. Bercea, M. Popa; Thermoreversible hydrogels based on polyurethanes; Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Polymeric Materials, Martin-Luther Universitat Halle-Wittenberg, September 12th -14th (2012)
6. M. Bercea, L.M. Gradinaru, S. Morariu, R.N. Darie, L.E. Nita; Formulation of stimuli responsive hydrogels based on multicomponent polymer systems; Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Polymeric Materials, Martin-Luther Universitat Halle-Wittenberg, September 12th -14th (2012)
7. M.D. Bercea, Anatomy of methodologies for measuring consumer behaviour in neuromarketing research, Proceedings of the LCBR European Marketing Conference, August 2012, Munich, Germania, Hosted by the Lupcon Center for Business Research (online article)
Participation at international scientific meetings
Oral presentations:
1. M. Bercea, L.M. Gradinaru, S. Morariu, R.N. Darie, L.E. Nita, Formulation of stimuli responsive hydrogels based on multicomponent polymer systems, 15th International Conference on Polymeric Materials September 12-14, 2012, Halle(Saale), Germania
2. M.D. Bercea, Anatomy of methodologies for measuring consumer behaviour in neuromarketing research, LCBR European Marketing Conference, 9-10 August 2012, Munich, Germania
3. L.E. Bibire, G. Carja, M. Bercea, Hybrid materials based on poly(vinyl alcohol) – hydrotalcites like clays: studies on their rheological characteristics, 11th Conference on Colloid and Surface Chemistry, May 9–11, 2013, Iasi, Romania
4. L.M. Gradinaru, M. Drobota, C. Ciobanu, S. Vlad, M. Bercea, F. Quaini, Injectable thermoreversible polyurethane hydrogels, 11th Conference on Colloid and Surface Chemistry, May 9–11, 2013, Iasi, Romania
5. L.E. Bibire, G. Carja, M. Bercea, Viscoelastic behavior of new clay – polymer hybrid materials based on layered double hydroxides – poly(vinyl alcohol) blends, 11th Romanian International Symposium on Cosmetic and Flavor Products, June 4–7, 2013, Iasi, Romania
6. L.E. Bibire, M. Bercea, S. Morariu, G. Carja, Hybrid nanoarchitectonics based on polymers-layered double hydroxides, European Workshop Polymer Science at Nanoscale, 22-23.10.2013, Iasi, Romania
7. C.-E. Brunchi, S. Morariu, M. Bercea, Thermodynamic aspects concerning the xanthan behavior in dilute solution, The 2nd CEEPN Workshop on Polymer Science, Iasi, Romania, 24-25.10.2014
8. M. Teodorescu, M. Bercea, S. Morariu, Physical hydrogels of poly(vinyl alcohol/poly(vinylpyrrolidone), The 2nd CEEPN Workshop on Polymer Science, Iasi, Romania, 24-25.10.2014
9. L.E. Bibire, M. Bercea, M. Puscasu, G. Carja, Hybrid nanoarchitectures based on polymers/layered double hydroxides for applications in innovative technologies, 2nd International Conference on Chemical Engineering “Inovative Materials and Processes”, Iasi, Romania, 5-8.11.2014
10. M. Teodorescu, M. Bercea, S. Morariu, Tailorable poly(vinyl alcohol)/poly(N-vinyl pyrrolidone) hydrogels for biomedical applications, Congresul International al Universitatii „APOLLONIA” din Iasi Pregatim Viitorul Promovând Excelenta, Editia a XXVI-a, Iasi, Romania, 3-5.03.2016
Posters:
ICR 2012 – XVIth International Congress on Rheology, Lisbon, Portugalia, August 5-10, 2012
1. Dynamic behavior of chitosan in solvents with different ionic strength; S. Morariu, C.E. Brunchi, M. Bercea
2. Rheology of poli(vinyl alcohol) in water: from very dilute solutions to gel; M. Bercea, S. Morariu, R.N. Darie, L. Bibire
3. Temperature responsive hydrogels based on Pluronic F127; M. Bercea, R.N. Darie, L.E. Nita, S. Morariu
15th International Conference on Polymeric Materials, Halle(Saale), Germania, September 12-14, 2012
4. Effect of poly(ethylene glycol) addition on the thixotropy of clay aqueous dispersions; S. Morariu, M. Bercea
5. Rheological and electrokinetic investigation of Laponite RD-poly(ethylene glycol)-chitosan mixtures in water; S. Morariu, M. Bercea
6. Viscometric study of chitosan solutions. Effect of solvent pH; C.E. Brunchi, S. Morariu, M. Bercea
7. Viscometric study of PEO and its block copolymer (Pluronic F127 and F68) solutions; Effect of salt nature and concentration; C.-E. Brunchi, L. Ghimici
8. Thermoreversible hydrogels based on polyurethanes; L.M. Gradinaru, C. Ciobanu, S. Vlad, M. Bercea, M. Popa
9. Thermodynamic behaviour of xanthan solutions, C.-E. Brunchi, M. Bercea, S. Morariu, 11th Conference on Colloid and Surface Chemistry, May 9–11, 2013, Iasi, Romania
10. Characterization of some polyurethane membranes and the nystatin delivery study, M. Mandru, L.M. Gradinaru, C. Ciobanu, S. Vlad, M. Bercea, M. Butnaru, M. Popa, 11th Conference on Colloid and Surface Chemistry, May 9–11, 2013, Iasi, Romania
11. Effect of adsorbed poly(ethylene glycol) on the rheological properties of clay aqueous dispersions, S. Morariu, M. Bercea, 11th Romanian International Symposium on Cosmetic and Flavor Products, June 4–7, 2013, Iasi, Romania
12. C.-E. Brunchi, M. Bercea, S. Morariu, Dynamic behaviour of xanthan solutions in different shear regimes, 11th Romanian International Symposium on Cosmetic and Flavor Products, June 4–7, 2013, Iasi, Romania
13. Hydrodynamic and separation properties of PEG and Pluronic block copolymers (F68 and F1227), C.-E. Brunchi, L. Ghimici, 11th Romanian International Symposium on Cosmetic and Flavor Products, June 4–7, 2013, Iasi, Romania
14. Rheological behaviour of poly(vinyl alcohol) gels, M. Bercea, S. Morariu, 11th Romanian International Symposium on Cosmetic and Flavor Products, June 4–7, 2013, Iasi, Romania
International Soft Matter Conference 2013, 15-19 Septembrie 2013, Roma, Italia
15. Rheological behavior of Laponite RD-poly(ethylene glycol)-chitosan mixtures in water; S. Morariu, M. Bercea
16. Hydrogels of poly(vinyl alcohol) and chitosan: crosslink kinetics and rheological properties, S. Morariu, M. Bercea
17. Gelation of Pluronic F127 in the presence of long chains of poly(vinyl alcohol), chitosan or xanthan; M. Bercea, S. Morariu
18. Physical gelation of poly(vinyl alcohol) solutions; M. Bercea, S. Morariu
XIème Colloque Franco-Roumain sur les Polymères, Piteşti, Romania, 27-29.08.2014
19. D. Rusu, M. Bercea, S. Morariu, Etude rhéologique d’hydrogels à base de poly(alcool vinylique) obtenus par congélation/décongélation/vieillissement
EMRS Fall Meeting 2014, Inorganic nanoarchitectonics : from design and fabrication to sustainable solutions, Warsaw, Poland, 15-19.09.2014
20. L.E. Bibire, M. Bercea, S. Morariu, G. Carja, LDHs/polymer as hybrid nanoarchitectonics: fabrication and studies on their rheological properties
The 2nd CEEPN Workshop on Polymer Science, Iasi, Romania, 24-25.10.2014
21. C.-E. Brunchi, Effect of salt and heat treatment on aqueous xanthan solutions
Advances in cellulose processing and applications – Research goes to industry, Iasi, Romania, 10-11.03.2015
22. Rheology of hydroxypropylcellulose in dilute solutions, M. Bercea, P. Navard
Participation at national scientific meetings
Oral presentations:
1. L.E. Bibire, M. Bercea, S. Morariu, G. Carja, Investigarea compatibilității chitosan-poli(alcool vinilic) și elaborarea de nanomateriale în amestec cu hidroxizi dublu lamelari, Zilele Academice Iesene - Progrese în Stiinta Compusilor Organici şi Macromoleculari, A XXIV-a Sesiune de Comunicari Stiintifice a Institutului de Chimie Macromoleculara „Petru Poni” 3-5.10.2013, Iasi, Romania
