PROJECT TITLE: Polymeric and hybrid systems for exploring and intensifying the removal of organic pollutants from contaminated waters

PROJECT CODE: PN-IV-P1-PCE-2023-0144

ACRONYM: POLHSYS

CONTRACT NUMBER: 86PCE/2025

STARTING DATE: 15.07.2025

DURATION: 36 months

FUNDING PROGRAMME: PNCDI IV - Programme 5.1 - Ideas 

SUBPROGRAM: Exploratory Research Projects - 2023 Call 

CONTRACT AUTHORITY: Executive Agency for Higher Education, Research, Development and Innovation Funding (UEFISDCI)

TOTAL BUDGET: 1.147.368,00 lei

Abstract: The current project, entitled “Polymeric and hybrid systems for exploring and intensifying the removal of organic pollutants from contaminated waters” (acronym: POLHSYS), is implemented at the “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry (ICMPP) from Iasi that belongs to the Romanian Academy. The project is carried out by a dynamic team composed of the principal investigator,  experienced scientists, postdoctoral researchers, a Ph.D. student, and a Master’s student. The competence and skills of the researchers are relevant to the successful implementation of the project as planned. The main goal of this proposal involves the development of high-performance systems based on new polymeric and hybrid materials that will be applied in the advanced treatment processes to intensify the water purification yield. Such new materials include polymer-based hybrid membranes with adsorption and photoactive properties. The significance of the proposed research is based on multidisciplinary explorations that encompass both experimental and modeling/optimization approaches. In addition, computer-aided simulations will play a role in unveiling specific interactions between molecular entities of interest. The expected results imply the development of advanced materials for environmental applications, as well as the dissemination of the research outputs on international platforms with high visibility.