• Papers Submitted and Accepted for Presentation at International Scientific Events
      Heterogeneous catalyst activation and process intensification of biodiesel synthesis using ultrasound
      Petre CHIPURICI, Alexandru VLAICU, Ioan CALINESCU, Mircea VINATORU, Nicoleta Daniela IGNAT, Georgeta VOICU, Aurel DIACON
      5th Green and Sustainable Chemistry Conference 2020, 10 - 11 november 2020, Dresden, GERMANY

      Abstract

      Biodiesel synthesis through heterogeneous catalysis using organic bases supported on magnetic silica nanoparticles
      A. Vlaicu, A. Diacon, E. Rusen, C. Busuioc, P. Chipurici, N.D. Ignat, I. Calinescu, M. Vinatoru
      5th Green and Sustainable Chemistry Conference 2020, november 2020, Dresden, GERMANY

      Abstract

      Antimicrobial textiles impregnated with cooper and zinc oxides nanoparticles
      Ioan Călinescu, Mircea Vinatoru, Petre Chipurici, Aurel Diacon
      5th International Conference on Nanomaterials, Nanodevices, Fabrication and Characterization (ICNNFC’20), 11 - 13 october, 2020, Lisabon, PORTUGAL

      Abstract

      Microwave and ultrasound - the advantages and limitations of combined use
      I., Calinescu
      22nd International Conference Materials, Methods & Technologies, 29 august – 01 september, 2020, Burgas, BULGARIA

      Abstract

      A reactor designed for the ultrasonic stimulation of enzymatic esterification
      A., Vartolomei, I., Calinescu, I-A., Gavrila, M., Vinatoru, T. J., Mason
      4th International Caparica Conference on Ultrasonic-based Applications: from analysis to synthesis 2020, 01–04 june, 2020, Costa de Caparica, PORTUGAL

      Abstract

      Temperature measurement in the ultrasonic bath
      D. Ghimpețeanu, I. Călinescu, M. Vinatoru
      4th International Caparica Conference on Ultrasonic-based Applications: from analysis to synthesis 2020, 01–04 june, 2020, Costa de Caparica, PORTUGAL

      Abstract

      The effect of ultrasounds on enzymatic transesterification
      Adina Ionuta Gavrila, Anamaria Vartolomei, Mircea Vinatoru, Ioan Calinescu
      4th International Caparica Conference on Ultrasonic-based Applications: from analysis to synthesis 2020, 01–04 june, 2020, Costa de Caparica, PORTUGAL

      Abstract

      Ultrasonic, hydrodynamic and microwave biodiesel synthesis – A comparative study for continuous process
      I. Călinescu, M. Vinatoru, P. Chipurici, A. Vlaicu, Nicoleta Daniela Ignat, T.J. Mason
      4th International Caparica Conference on Ultrasonic-based Applications: from analysis to synthesis 2020, 01–04 june, 2020, Costa de Caparica, PORTUGAL

      Abstract

      Proposal for Predictive Rules in Sonochemistry
      Mircea Vinatoru, Timothy J. Mason
      4th International Caparica Conference on Ultrasonic-based Applications: from analysis to synthesis 2020, 01–04 june, 2020, Costa de Caparica, PORTUGAL

      Abstract

      Study on the effects of microwaves on the lipid content and fatty acid profile of Nannochloris sp. when applied throughout the growth process
      A.C.N. Vintila, , I. Calinescu, A-M. Galan, A. Paulenco, S. Velea
      Chemisty Conference for Young Scientists - ChemCYS 2020, 19–21 february, 2020, Blankenberge, Belgium

      Abstract

      New microwave resonant applicator vs multimomode and monomode applicators
      D. Ghimpețeanu, V. Lavric, I. Călinescu, M. Pătrașcu
      Chemisty Conference for Young Scientists - ChemCYS 2020, 19–21 february, 2020, Blankenberge, Belgium

      Abstract

      Activation with ultrasounds of Lipozyme 435 for esterification and transesterification reactions
      A. Vartolomei, I. Calinescu, A.I. Gavrila, M. Vinatoru
      Chemisty Conference for Young Scientists - ChemCYS 2020, 19–21 february, 2020, Blankenberge, Belgium

      Abstract

      Study on the effects of microwave and/or ultrasound during the pretreatment with DMP of wet Nannochloris sp. biomass
      A. Vlaicu, P.Chipurici, I.Calinescu, A.Diacon, A.C.N. Vintila, M. Vinatoru
      Chemisty Conference for Young Scientists - ChemCYS 2020, 19–21 february, 2020, Blankenberge, Belgium

      Abstract

      Intensification of Biodiesel Synthesis through Ultrasound Assisted Heterogeneous Catalyzed Transesterification
      Petre Chipurici, Aurel Diacon, Alexandru, Vlaicu Ioan Calinescu, Mircea Vinatoru
      International Chemical Engineering & Catalysis Conference (Chemical Engineering & Catalysis-2019), 12 - 13 decembrie 2019, London, UK

      Abstract

      Biodiesel Synthesis by Ultrasound Assisted Enzymatic Transesterification
      Adina Ionuta Gavrila, Anamaria Vartolomei, Ioan Calinescu, Mircea Vinatoru
      International Chemical Engineering & Catalysis Conference (Chemical Engineering & Catalysis-2019), 12 - 13 decembrie 2019, London, UK

      Abstract

      Ultrasonically Assisted Extraction in Food Processing and the Challenges of Integrating Ultrasound into the Food Industry
      M. Vinatoru and T.J. Mason
      21st Romanian International Conference on Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (RICCCE), 4 - 7 september 2019, Constanta-Mamaia, ROMANIA

      Abstract

      Treatment of biomass wastes with MW and US for additional recovery of active compounds
      Vasile Staicu, Cristina Luntraru, Ioan Calinescu, Ciprian Chisega-Negrila, Mircea Vinatoru
      21st Romanian International Conference on Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (RICCCE), 4 - 7 september 2019, Constanta-Mamaia, ROMANIA

      Abstract

      Optimization of Ultrasound - Assisted Extraction (UAE) of Lycopene from Tomato Skins
      P.Chipurici, A.Diacon, I. Calinescu, M.Vinatoru, A.Trifan, A.Vlaicu
      21st Romanian International Conference on Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (RICCCE), 4 - 7 september 2019, Constanta-Mamaia, ROMANIA

      Abstract

      Optimization of ultrasound - assisted extraction (UAE) of biocomponents from microalgal biomass
      A. Vlaicu, P.Chipurici, A. Trifan, I.Calinescu, M.Vinatoru, A.C.N. Vintila, A.Diacon
      21st Romanian International Conference on Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (RICCCE), 4 - 7 september 2019, Constanta-Mamaia, ROMANIA

      Abstract

      Microwaves and ultrasound - a stunning combination - applications in the food industry
      Ioan Călinescu, Mircea Vinatoru
      21st Romanian International Conference on Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (RICCCE), 4 - 7 september 2019, Constanta-Mamaia, ROMANIA

      Abstract

      Microwave Assisted Pretreatment of Lignocellulosic Biomass
      Adrian Trifan, Ioan Calinescu, Mircea Vinatoru, Adina Ionuta Gavrila
      21st Romanian International Conference on Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (RICCCE), 4 - 7 september 2019, Constanta-Mamaia, ROMANIA

      Abstract

      Lypozyme 435 esterification activity improvement using short term treatments with ultrasounds
      Anamaria Vartolomei, Ioan Calinescu, Mircea Vinatoru, Adina I. Gavrila
      21st Romanian International Conference on Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (RICCCE), 4 - 7 september 2019, Constanta-Mamaia, ROMANIA

      Abstract

      Effect of MW and US treatment on microalgae growth
      A.C.N. Vintila, I. Calinescu, A-M. Galan, A. Paulenco, S. Velea
      21st Romanian International Conference on Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (RICCCE), 4 - 7 september 2019, Constanta-Mamaia, ROMANIA

      Abstract

      Conventional and Ultrasound Assisted Extraction (UAE) of Lycopene from Siriana F1 hybrid and Pontica 102 Tomatoes
      A. Diacon, A. Vlaicu, C. Boscornea, I. Călinescu, M. Vînătoru, P. Chipurici
      21st Romanian International Conference on Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (RICCCE), 4 - 7 september 2019, Constanta-Mamaia, ROMANIA

      Abstract

      Calorimetric determination of microwave energy absorption in - resonant or multimod applicators in a continuous-flow reactor
      D. Ghimpețeanu, V. Lavric, I. Călinescu, M. Pătrașcu
      21st Romanian International Conference on Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (RICCCE), 4 - 7 september 2019, Constanta-Mamaia, ROMANIA

      Abstract

      Alkaline pretreatment of ligno-cellulosic biomass
      Adina Ionuţa Gavrilă, Anamaria Vartolomei, Ioan Călinescu, Mircea Vinatoru
      21st Romanian International Conference on Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (RICCCE), 4 - 7 september 2019, Constanta-Mamaia, ROMANIA

      Abstract

      VERSATILE RESONANCE-BASED MICROWAVES APPLICATOR. LOW VS HIGH LOSS TANGENT FLUIDS BEHAVIOR
      V. Lavric, I. Călinescu, D. Ghimpețeanu, M. Pătrașcu
      17th International Conference on Microwave and High Frequency Heating: AMPERE 2019, 9 – 12 september 2019. Valencia, SPANIA

      Abstract

      OPTIMIZATION OF MICROWAVE ASSISTED DELIGNIFICATION OF WOOD RESIDUES BY SURFACE RESPONSE METHODOLOGY
      A. Trifan, I. Calinescu,, M. Vinatoru, A. I. Gavrila
      17th International Conference on Microwave and High Frequency Heating: AMPERE 2019, 9 – 12 september 2019. Valencia, SPANIA

      Abstract

      GROWTH OF NANNOCHLORIS ALGAE IN THE PRESENCE OF MICROWAVES (CONTINUOUS REACTOR)
      I. Calinescu, A. Vintila, A. Diacon, M. Vinatoru, Ana-Maria Galan, Sanda Velea
      17th International Conference on Microwave and High Frequency Heating: AMPERE 2019, 9 – 12 september 2019. Valencia, SPANIA

      Abstract

      MICROWAVE AND ULTRASOUNDS TOGETHER – A CHALLENGE
      M. Vinatoru, I. Calinescu
      17th International Conference on Microwave and High Frequency Heating: AMPERE 2019, 9 – 12 september 2019. Valencia, SPANIA

      Abstract

      Ultrasonic and hydrodynamic biodiesel synthesis-energetic considerations for continuous reactor
      Ioan Calinescu, Mircea Vinatoru, Alexandru Vlaicu, Petre Chipurici, Adrian Trifan
      4th Asia-Oceania Sonochemical Society Conference, 19 – 21 september 2019, Nanjing, CHINA

      Abstract

      Exploring Alternative Mechanisms and Pathways in Sonochemistry
      Dr. Mircea Vinatoru, Emeritus Professor Timothy J. Mason
      4th Asia-Oceania Sonochemical Society Conference, 19 – 21 september 2019, Nanjing, CHINA

      Abstract

      Effects of processing parameters on ultrasound-assisted carotenoids and chlorophyll extraction from Nannochloris sp. and Arthrospira platensis dry biomass determined by factorial experiment design
      A.Vlaicu, P. Chipurici, A. Vintilă, I. Călinescu, M. Vînătoru, A. Trifan, A. Diacon
      4th Green and Sustainable Chemistry Conference 2019, 5 - 8 may 2019, Dresda, GERMANIA

      Abstract

      EFFECTS OF MICROWAVE EXPOSURE ON CELL VIABILITY OF SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE DURING GLUCOSE FERMENTATION
      Alexandru VLAICU, Petre CHIPURICI, Ioan CALINESCU
      The international symposium "Priorities of Chemistry for a Sustainable Development - PRIOCHEM", 10 – 12 October 2018, Bucharest, ROMANIA

      Abstract

      IS ULTRASOUND AND MICROWAVE COUPLING A VIABLE SOLUTION FOR PROCESS INTENSIFICATION?
      CALINESCU Ioan, VINATORU Mircea
      The international symposium "Priorities of Chemistry for a Sustainable Development - PRIOCHEM", 10 – 12 October 2018, Bucharest, ROMANIA

      Abstract

      Optimisation of the ultrasonic assisted lipase catalysed reaction of acetic acid with isoamyl alcohol
      Anamaria VARTOLOMEI, Ioan CALINESCU, Adina-Ionuta GAVRILA, Mircea VINATORU
      International Symposium of Chemical Engineering and Materials SICHEM 2018, 6 – 7 September, Bucharest, ROMANIA

      Abstract

      Sonochemie – son évolution, l’expansion et l’applications
      Mircea Vinatoru
      Dixième Colloque Franco-Roumain de Chimie Appliquée 27 – 29 Juin 2018, Bacau, ROUMANIE

      Abstract

      A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF HYDROCAVITATION AND ULTRASOUND ASSISTED BIODIESEL PRODUCTION
      Alexandru Vlaicu, Ioan Calinescu, Petre Chipurici, Mircea Vinatoru
      "Young Researchers" International Conference on Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (YRICCCE II), Budapest, Hungary, May 03–05, 2018

      Abstract

      ULTRASOUND ASSISTED ENZYMATIC SYNTHESIS OF ISO-AMIL ACETATE
      Anamaria Vartolomei, Ioan Calinescu, Adina I. Gavrila, Mircea Vinatoru
      "Young Researchers" International Conference on Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (YRICCCE II), Budapest, Hungary, May 03–05, 2018

      Abstract

      Biodiesel Synthesis Assisted by Ultrasound, Microwave and Hydrodynamic Cavitation – A Comparative Study
      Calinescu I., Vinatoru M., Chipurici P., Vlaicu A.
      16th Meeting of the European Society of Sonochemistry, Universite Bourgogne Franche-Comte, Besancon, April 15-19, 2018

      Abstract

      Effects of Ultrasound on Enzymatic Esterification
      Vinatoru M., Calinescu I. ,Vartolomei A-M, Gavrila I-A.
      16th Meeting of the European Society of Sonochemistry, Universite Bourgogne Franche-Comte, Besancon, April 15 -19, 2018

      Abstract

      SOME ASPECTS OF ULTRASONICALLY ASSISTED EXTRACTION (UAE) OF BIOACTIVE PRINCIPLES FROM HERBS
      Mircea Vinatoru
      The 6th International Conference of Pharmaceutical & Drug Industries Research Division "Research and development in drug industry in line with the sustainable development goals of Egypt vision 2030", Giza, Egypt, 23rd -24th October 2017

      Abstract

      Unconventional methods for enhancing the fermentation process
      Alexandru Vlaicu, Petre Chipurici, Vasile Lavric, Daniel Ighigeanu, Ioan Călinescu
      20th Romanian International Conference on Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Poiana Brasov, ROMANIA - September 6-9, 2017

      Abstract

      Process Intensification using Microwaves and Ultrasound
      Ioan Călinescu, Mircea Vinatoru
      20th Romanian International Conference on Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Poiana Brasov, ROMANIA - September 6-9, 2017

      Abstract

      Catalysts for Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis
      Adrian Trifan, Aurel Diacon, Bogdan Mirica, Ioan Calinescu
      20th Romanian International Conference on Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Poiana Brasov, ROMANIA - September 6-9, 2017

      Abstract

      Intensification of Enzymatic Synthesis of Esters in Ultrasound Assisted System
      Anamaria Vartolomei, Adina Ionuta Gavrila, Ioan Calinescu
      20th Romanian International Conference on Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Poiana Brasov, ROMANIA - September 6-9, 2017

      Abstract

      Supported nanocatalysts and their testing in organic synthesis
      Ciprian Chisega-Negrila, Ioan Calinescu, Aurel Diacon, Adrian Trifan
      20th Romanian International Conference on Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Poiana Brasov, ROMANIA - September 6-9, 2017

      Abstract

      Hydrodynamic cavitation – equipment and uses
      Alexandru Vlaicu, Petre Chipurici, Ioan Calinescu, Marin Vasilescu
      20th Romanian International Conference on Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Poiana Brasov, ROMANIA - September 6-9, 2017

      Abstract

      Modeling microwave heating in a multimod applicator – Comsol approach
      Vasile Lavric, Ioan Calinescu, Alexandru Vlaicu, Petre Chipurici
      20th Romanian International Conference on Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Poiana Brasov, ROMANIA - September 6-9, 2017

      Abstract

      ALCOHOLIC FERMENTATION IN THE PRESENCE OF MICROWAVES
      I. Calinescu, A. Vlaicu, P.Chipurici, V.Lavric, D. Ighigeanu
      16th International Conference on Microwave and High Frequency Heating AMPERE 2017, Delft, The Netherlands, September 18-21, 2017

      Abstract

      MODELING THE TEMPERATURE FIELD DYNAMICS DURING THE MICROWAVES ASSISTED EXTRACTION OF ACTIVE PRINCIPLES FROM VEGETABLES
      V. Lavric, I. Calinescu
      16th International Conference on Microwave and High Frequency Heating AMPERE 2017, Delft, The Netherlands, September 18-21, 2017

      Abstract

  • Published Papers
      Can sonochemistry take place in the absence of cavitation? – A complementary view of how ultrasound can interact with materials
      Mircea Vinatoru, Timothy J.Mason
      Ultrasonics Sonochemistry (2019), doi: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1350417718311337?via%3Dihub
      Ultrasonic, hydrodynamic and microwave biodiesel synthesis – A comparative study for continuous process
      Petre Chipurici, Alexandru Vlaicu, Ioan Calinescu, Mircea Vinatoru, Marin Vasilescu, Nicoleta Daniela Ignat, T.J.Mason
      Ultrasonics Sonochemistry (2019), doi: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1350417719303189?via%3Dihub
      A reactor designed for the ultrasonic stimulation of enzymatic esterification
      I. Calinescu, A. Vartolomei, I-A. Gavrila, M. Vinatoru, T.J. Mason
      Ultrasonics Sonochemistry (2019), doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ultsonch.2019.02.018
      Intensification of the Enzymatic Esterification Process by Ultrasounds
      ANAMARIA VARTOLOMEI, IOAN CALINESCU, MIRCEA VINATORU, ADINA IONUTA GAVRILA
      Revista de Chimie, No. 1, 2019

      Paper

      Biodiesel Production from Waste Oil and Its Blends with Glycerol Ketals
      Petre Chipurici, Alexandru Vlaicu, Cristian Eugen Raducanu, Stefania Daniela Bran, Adina Ionuta Gavrila
      Revista de Chimie, No. 7, 2018

      Paper

      Renewable Energy from Agricultural Waste
      Stefania Daniela Bran, Petre Chipurici, Mariana Bran, Alexandru Vlaicu
      Revista de Chimie, No. 6 , 2018

      Paper

      ALCOHOLIC FERMENTATION IN THE PRESENCE OF MICROWAVES
      Ioan Calinescu, Alexandru Vlaicu, Petre Chipurici, Daniel Ighigeanu, Vasile Lavric
      Chemical Engineering and Processing - Process Intensification (2018), doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cep.2018.02.008
      Ultrasonically Assisted Extraction (UAE) and Microwave Assisted Extraction (MAE) of Functional Compounds from Plant Materials
      M. Vinatoru, T.J. Mason, I. Calinescu
      TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry (2017), doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trac.2017.09.002
      Comments On The Use Of Loop Reactors In Sonochemical Processes
      Mircea Vinatoru, Timothy Mason
      Ultrasonics Sonochemistry (2017), doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ultsonch.2017.04.033
  • Patent applications resulting from the project published in B.O.P.I.
      INSTALAŢIE PENTRU UTILIZAREA COMBINATĂ A ULTRASUNETELOR ŞI MICROUNDELOR ÎN VEDEREA INTENSIFICĂRII PROCESELOR FIZICO - CHIMICE
      patent application no. A00236/2020

      Abstract

      METODĂ DE PRETRATAMENT ALCALIN AL BIOMASEI LIGNOCELULOZICE ÎN PREZENŢA ESTERILOR METILICI AI ACIZILOR GRAŞI (FAME)
      patent application no. A00714/2019

      Abstract

      PROCEDEU PENTRU OBŢINEREA ESTERILOR METILICI AI ACIZILOR GRAŞI DIN BIOMASĂ ALGALĂ UMEDĂ
      patent application no. A00709/2019

      Abstract

      SOLVENT BIODEGRADABIL ŞI NETOXIC PENTRU EXTRACŢIA PRINCIPIILOR NATURALE LIPOSOLUBILE
      patent application no. A00938/2018

      Abstract

      INSTALAŢIE CU ULTRASUNETE DESTINATĂ STUDIULUI REACŢIILOR ENZIMATICE
      patent application no. A00800/2018

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