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Expanding cellulose’s boundaries towards the fabrication of superior proton conductive membranes for fuel cells
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EXECUTION STAGE 1/2021

 

Synthesis and characterization of cellulose-based derivatives: the future matrix for N-heterocyclic compounds incorporation

 

All the deliverables for the EXECUTION STAGE 1/2021 have been fulfilled 100%, as follows:

 

Publications

1. S. Coseri, Insights on Cellulose Research in the Last Two Decades in Romania, Polymers, 2021, 13, 689. IF = 4.329

2. R.I. Baron, G. Biliuta,V. Socoliuc, S. Coseri, Affordable magnetic hydrogels prepared from biocompatible and biodegradable sources, Polymers, 2021, 13, 1693. IF = 4.329

3. M. Ciopec, G. Biliuta, A. Negrea, N. Duteanu, S. Coseri, P. Negrea, M. Ghangrekar, Testing of chemically activated cellulose fibers as adsorbents for treatment of arsenic contaminated water, Materials, 2021, 14, 3731. IF = 3.623

 

Participations at scientific events

1. G. Biliuta, R.I. Baron, S. Coseri, Advancements on the selective oxidation of cellulose, via non-persistent phthalimide N-oxyl radical, Bucharest Polymer Conference 2nd Edition, June 10 - 11,  2021, Bucharest, Romania – oral communication

2. S. Coseri, Proton conductive membranes for fuel cells: challenges when cellulose replace nafion, 13th International Conference on Physics of Advanced Materials, September 24-30, 2021, Sant Feliu de Guixols, Spain – oral communication

3. M. Asandulesa, M.E. Culica, S. Coseri, Dielectric spectroscopy investigation of novel hybrid composites obtained from cellulose derivatives doped with 1-hydroxybenzotriazole, 13th International Conference on Physics of Advanced Materials, September 24-30, 2021, Sant Feliu de Guixols, Spain – oral communication

4. G. Biliuta, R.I. Baron, S. Coseri, Cellulose-carbon nanotubes hybrid materials acting as electromagnetic shielding materials, Advanced Materials in Modern Medicine – International Congress ”By promoting excellence we prepare the future”, March 1–3, 2021, Iasi, Romania - poster

5. R.I. Baron, M.E. Culica, G. Biliuta, S. Coseri, Hybrid cellulose - carbon nanotubes composites with electromagnetic shielding properties, The 1st National Conference with international participation, One Health Approach in a Changing World, November 4-5, 2021, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova – poster

6. M.E. Culica, G. Biliuta, S. Coseri, Cellulose functionalization for technical applications: fuel cell membranes, The 1st National Conference with international participation, One Health Approach in a Changing World, November 4-5, 2021, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova – poster

7. G. Biliuta, S. Coseri, New pathways in cellulose-derivative production with applications for hybrid materials, The 1st National Conference with international participation, One Health Approach in a Changing World, November 4-5, 2021, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova – poster

 

 

EXECUTION STAGE 2/2022

 

Fabrication of hybrid composite membranes from cellulose-based matrices and different N-heterocyclic compounds

 

According to the project proposal, the following deliverables were provided for the year 2022:

  •  2 scientific works sent for publication;
  •  2 oral presentations and 4 posters by participating in conferences;
  •  Initiation of a special issue by the project director as "Guest editor" at "Energies" journal.

 

All the deliverables for the EXECUTION STAGE 2/2022 have been fulfilled 100%, as follows:

 

Publications

1. M.E. Culica, R. Rotaru, D. Bejan, A. Coroaba, T. Mohan, S. Coseri*, Cellulose surface modification for improved attachment of carbon nanotubes, Cellulose, 2022, 29, 6057–6076. IF = 6.123; https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-022-04640-4 

2. M.E. Culica, A.L. Chibac-Scutaru, M. Asandulesa, V. Melinte, C. Cojocaru, S. Coseri*, Convertible cellulosic platforms with manageable loads of 1-hydroxybenzotriazole: their preparation and conductive behavior, Cellulose, 2022, 29, 9847-9863. IF = 6.123; http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10570-022-04865-3 

3.  M. Asandulesa, A.L. Chibac-Scutaru*, M.E. Culica, V. Melinte, S. Coseri*, Cellulose-based films with enhanced load of nitrogen containing heterocycles: the impact on the surface morphology and proton conductivity, Applied Surface Science, 2023, 607, 1550771. IF = 7.392; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2022.155077 

* corresponding author

 

Papers under review

1. Y. Liu, S. Zhang*, L. Li, S. Coseri, Cellulose nanofibers extraction from unbleached kraft pulp for paper strengthening, Cellulose, 2022 (under review)

 

Oral communications at conferences

1. G. Biliuta, R.I. Baron, S. Coseri, Oxidation of cellulose under mild and selective conditions employing phthalimide N-oxyl radical, Congresul internaţional pregătim viitorul promovând excelenţa, Ediția a XXXII-a, February 28 - March 2, 2022, Iasi, Romania.

2. A.L. Chibac-Scutaru, M.E. Culica, M. Asandulesa, S. Coseri, Carboxylic groups enriched cellulose surfaces for advanced proton exchange membranes, Polymer Network Group-PNG2022, June 12-16, 2022, Rome, Italy.

3. I.S. Trifan, V. Melinte, A.L. Chibac-Scutaru, S. Coseri, Effect of functionalization degree of celulose derivatives on their properties and photopolymerization profile; XXXVI-a National Chemistry Conference, October 4-7, 2022, Calimanesti-Caciulata, Valcea, Romania.

4. M.E. Culica, A.L. Chibac-Scutaru, V. Melinte, S. Coseri, Versatile composite films based on cellulosic derivatives and they photocatalytic behavior, International Chemical Engineering and Material Symposium, SICHEM 2022, November 17-18, 2022, Bucuresti, Romania.

5. I.A. Duceac, S. Coseri, Advances in magnetic nanocomposites: synthesis and characterization of new chitosan/pullulan/MNPs materials, International Chemical Engineering and Material Symposium, SICHEM 2022, November 17-18, 2022, Bucuresti, Romania.

6. I.S. Trifan, V. Melinte, A.L. Chibac-Scutaru, S. Coseri, Photopolymerization profile of modified cellulose, ICMPP - Open Door to the Future Scientific Communications of Young Researchers, MacroYouth 2022, November 18, 2022, Iasi, Romania.

 

Poster communications at conferences

1. M.E. Culica, A.L. Scutaru, M. Asandulesa, S. Coseri, Cellulose-derived platforms for emergent energetic applications, Polymer Network Group-PNG2022, June 12-16, 2022, Rome, Italy.

2. M.E. Culica, A.L. Scutaru, S. Coseri, Tuning cellulose surfaces for better, more efficient and robust proton exchange membranes in fuel cells,  Polymer Network Group-PNG2022, June 12-16, 2022, Rome, Italy.

3. M.E. Culica, A.L. Chibac-Scutaru, S. Coseri, Insights on the cellulose-based surfaces with conductive properties, XXXVI National Chemistry Conference, October 4-7, 2022, Calimanesti-Caciulata, Valcea, Romania

4. M.E. Culica, A.L. Chibac-Scutaru, V. Melinte, S. Coseri, Cellulose-based films with controlled load of 1-hydroxybenzotriazole applied in fuel cell technology, XXXVI National Chemistry Conference, October 4-7, 2022, Calimanesti-Caciulata, Valcea, Romania

5. A.L. Chibac-Scutaru, M.E. Culica, V. Melinte, M. Asanduleasa, S. Coseri, Influence of 1-hydroxybenzotriazole loading on surface morphology and proton conductivity of cellulose-based films, XXXVI National Chemistry Conference, October 4-7, 2022, Calimanesti-Caciulata, Valcea, Romania

Initiation of a special issue by the project director as "Guest editor" at "Energies" journal.

 

EXECUTION STAGE 3/2023

 

Comprehensive characterization of the physical properties of the fabricated membranes

 

All the deliverables for the EXECUTION STAGE 3/2023 have been fulfilled 100%, as follows:

 

1. Y. Liu, S. Zhang*, L. Li, S. Coseri, Cellulose nanofiber extraction from unbleached kraft pulp for paper strengthening, Cellulose, 2023, 30, 3219–3235. IF = 5.7; https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-022-05008-4 

2. M. Asandulesa, A.L. Chibac-Scutaru*, M.E. Culica, V. Melinte, S. Coseri*, Cellulose-based films with enhanced load of nitrogen containing heterocycles: the impact on the surface morphology and proton conductivity, Applied Surface Science, 2023, 607, 1550771. IF = 6.7; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2022.155077 

3. I.A. Duceac,* S. Coseri*, Chitosan Schiff‐base hydrogels—A critical perspective review, Gels, 2022, 8, 779. IF = 4.6; https://doi.org/10.3390/gels8120779  

4. A.L. Chibac-Scutaru*, Sergiu Coseri*, Advances in the use of cellulose-based proton exchange membranes in fuel cell technology: A review, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2023, 247, 125810. IF = 8.2; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125810 

5. F. Zhang, S. Zhang,*, R. Lin, S. Cui, X. Jing, S. Coseri, Injectable multifunctional carboxymethyl chitosan/hyaluronic acid hydrogel for drug delivery systems, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2023,  249, 125801. IF = 8.2; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125801 

6. N. Li, S. Zhang*, Y. Liu, V. Nica, S. Coseri, Surficial modification of cellulose with oleic acid via amidation for developing water-resisting property, Industrial Crops and Products, 2023, 203, 117214. IF = 5.9; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2023.117214 

* corresponding author

 

Participations at scientific events

1. I.S. Trifan, S. Coseri, Flexible network formation by pullulan functionalization with versatile chromophores, Materials, Methods & Technologies, 25th International Conference, August 17-20, 2023, Burgas, Bulgaria - oral communication             

2. I.S. Trifan, S. Coseri, Increasing the chemical functionality of biopolymers using benzyl amines derivatives. The case of pullulan, Progress in Organic and Macromolecular Compounds (MACRO Iasi), 29th Edition, October 4 - 6, 2023, Iasi, Romania - oral communication 

3. S. Coseri, M.E. Culica, A.L. Chibac-Scutaru, Natural resource-based adaptable surfaces for the development of new proton-conducting membranes, EuChemS Conference on Green and Sustainable Chemistry,September 3-6,  2023, Salerno, Italy - poster             

4. M.E. Culica, A.L. Chibac-Scutaru, S. Coseri, Proton conductivity and proton dynamics in proton exchange membranes based on cellulose doped with N-heterocyclic compounds, 6th EuChemS Conference on Green and Sustainable Chemistry, September 3-6, 2023, Salerno, Italy - poster

5. S. Coseri, A.L. Chibac-Scutaru, G. Biliuta, Interaction between thin layers of polysaccharides studied by quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation (QCM-D), 6th International Conference on Nanotechnologies and Biomedical Engineering, ICNBME 2023, 16800737 / 978-303142774-9 - procceding paper        

6. G. Biliuta, R.-I. Baron, S. Coseri, Production of cellulose nanofibers from commercial sources, 6th EuChemS Conference on Green and Sustainable Chemistry, September 3-6, 2023, Salerno, Italy - poster     

7. I.A. Duceac, S. Coseri, Chemically cross-linked hydrogels: the case of dynamic imine bonds, 6th EuChemS Conference on Green and Sustainable Chemistry, September 3-6, 2023, Salerno, Italy - poster     

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