Research Experience

  • Synthesis and characterization of mesoporous materials.
  • Synthesis of mesoporous materials by self-assembling method assisted by surfactants and hydrothermal treatment ( MCM-41 molecular sieves, MCM-41 molecular sieves with transitional metals incorporated, transitional metal oxides based yttria stabilized zirconia (YSZ) modified with TiO2, CeO2 and NiO , rear earth oxides).
  • Chracterization of mesoporous materials by X-ray diffraction, BET measurements, Thermal Gravimetric Analysis, Scanning electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy .
  • Study on catalytic oxidation of hydrocarbons and volatile organic compouns (VOC)

Positions

  • Senior Researcher I

    April 2019 to Present

    Institute of Physical Chemistry

     

  • Senior Researcher II

    July 2016 to April 2019

    Institute of Physical Chemistry

     

  • Senior Researcher III

    September 2013 to July 2016

    Institute of Physical Chemistry

  • Scientist Researcher

    May 2010 to September 2013

    Institute of Physical Chemistry

  • Research Assistant

    February 2003 to May 2010

    Institute of Physical Chemistry

      • Education

    • Ph.D. in Chemistry

      August 2009

      Institute of Physical Chemistry

      Thesis entitle: "Mesostructured transitional metal oxides with catalytic activity in the oxidation of hydrocarbons in SOFC".

    • Master of Science

      2004

      Faculty of Chemistry, Catalysis Department, University of Bucharest

    • Bachelor of Science

      2000

      Faculty of Chemistry, Chemical Technology and Catalysis, University of Bucharest

        • Working stages and training sessions

        1. 2006/June-Sptember and 2007/July, Laboratory of Inorganic Materials Chemistry (CMI), University of Namur, Belgium
          Nano-composites membrane materials based transitional metal oxides with catalytic activity in the oxidation reactions of hydrocarbons for in fuel cells applications
        2. 11-12 november 2010, National Institute for Research and Development in Microtechnologies
          Microfabrication Processes, European EuroTraining partner FSRM Swiss Foundation for Research in Microtechnology
        3. 2012/February – April, “Self-assembled nanostrutures for  toxic gas detection”, Instituto de Tecnología Química (UPV-CSIC), Valencia, Spain
        4. 2013/ May”, Instituto de Tecnología Química (UPV-CSIC), Valencia, Spain

          PATENTS

          1. 1.Inventor(s): Piscureanu, A. A.; Varasteanu, D. S.; Parvulescu, V.; Ene R;  Somacescu, S., “Set of bimetallic phosphates based ethoxylation catalysts consists of gelled and homogenized products incorporating ammonium salt derivatives”
            Patent Number(s): RO122023-B1, OSIM, Romania

          2. Inventor(s): Somacescu, S; Parvulescu V “Synthesis process of  mesostructured oxides with electrocatalytic properties for the SOFCs electrodes”, RO 127596 B1, OSIM, Romania

            List of Publications

             

            LIST OF PUBLICATION 28th July 2021

            https://publons.com/researcher/2809089/simona-somacescu/

            2010-2021 - ISI ARTICLES AS CORRESPONDING AUTHOR/FIRST AUTHOR- 18 ISI papers with overall impact factor = 78,763 and average Impact Factor ~ 4.4/paper

            ARTICLE

            IF

            S. Somacescu*, N. Cioatera, P. Osiceanu, J. M. Calderon-Moreno, C. Ghica, F. Neatu, M. Florea

            NiO / Sr doped Ce(0.85)Pr0.10 Er0.05O(2-delta) mesoarchitectured catalyst for partial oxidation of CH4 and anode fueled by H2

            Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, , Volume 323, Article Number 111171, Published AUG 2021

            5.455

            I.Dascalu, J.M. Calderon-Moreno, P. Osiceanu, V. Bratan, C. Hornoiu, S. Somacescu*

            Amorphous ZnO modified anatase TiO2 thin films templated by tripropylamine and their electrical properties,

            Thin Slod Films, Volume 729 Article Number138697, Published JUL 1 2021

            2.183

            S. Somacescu, A. Stanoiu, V.I. Dinu, J.M Calederon-Moreno, O.G. Florea, M. Florea, P. Osiceanu,  C.E. Simion, CuWO4 with CuO and Cu(OH)(2) Native Surface Layers for H2S Detection under in-Field Conditions, Materials, Volume14, Issue2

            Article Number 465, Published JAN 2021

            3.623

            L. Preda, N. Spataru, J.M. Calderon-Moreno, S. Somacescu*, M. Marcu

            Graphene Incorporation as a Propitious Approach for Improving the Oxygen Reduction Reaction (ORR) Activity of Self-assembled Polycrystalline NiCo2O4–NiO

            Electrocatalysis, Volume 11, Issue 4, Page 443-453, Published 2020

            2.587

            S. Somacescu*, N. Cioatera, P. Osiceanu, J. M. Calderon-Moreno, C. Ghica, F. Neațu, M. Florea

            Bimodal mesoporous NiO/CeO2-δ-YSZ with enhanced carbon tolerance in catalytic partial oxidation of methane - potential IT-SOFCs anode,

            Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, Volume 241, February 2019, Pages 393-406

            16.683

            S. Somacescu,  C. Ghica, C.E. Simion, A. C.Kuncser, A. M.Vlaicu, M. Stefan, D. Ghica, O. G.Florea, I. F.Mercioniu, A. Stanoiu

            Nanoclustered Pd decorated nanocrystalline Zn doped SnO2 for ppb NO2 detection at low temperature, 

            SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL   Volume: 294   Pages: 148-156   Published: SEP 1 2019

            7.100

            Stanoiu, A., Simion, C.E., Sackmann, A, Baibarac, M., Florea, O.G., Osiceanu, P., Teodorescu, V.S., Somacescu, S*,
            Networked mesoporous SnO2 nanostructures templated by Brij®35 with enhanced H2S selective performance
            Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, 270, pp. 93-101 , 2018

            4,182

            Stanoiu, A., Simion, C.E., Calderon-Moreno, J.M., Osiceanu, P., Florea, M., Teodorescu, V.S., Somacescu, S*
            Sensors based on mesoporous SnO2-CuWO4with high selective sensitivity to H2S at low operating temperature
             Journal of Hazardous Materials, 331, pp. 150-160, 2017

            6,434

            Neațu, F., Trandafir, Marcu, M*. Preda, L., Calderon-Moreno, J.M, Neațu, Ș., Somacescu*, S., Florea, M*, 

            Potential application of Ni and Co stabilized zirconia as oxygen reduction reaction catalyst

            Catalysis CommunicationsVolume 93, 2017, Pages 37-42

            3,463

            Somacescu, S; Navarrete, L ; Florea, M ; Calderon-Moreno, JM ; Serra J.M.

             Self-assembled (Ni/Cu, Ti)-YSZ with potential applications for IT-SOFCs: Catalytic and electrochemical assessment, ectrochemical assessment

            Journal of Alloys and Compounds, Volume 690, 2017, Pages 873-883

            3,779

            S. Somacescu*, M. Florea, P. Osiceanu, J.M. Claderon-Moreno, C. Ghica, J. M. Serra

            Ni doped (CeO2-δ)-YSZ mesoarchitectured with nanocrystalline framework: the effect of thermal treatment on structure, surface chemistry and catalytic properties in the partial oxidation of methane (CPOM),

            Journal of Nanoparticle Research, Vol 17, issue 11,  (2015) Pages 1-16

            2,184

            R. Scurtu, S. Somacescu*, J. M. Calderon-Moreno, D. C. Culita, I. Bulimestru, N. Popa, A. Gulea, P. Osiceanu
            Nanocrystalline Sm0.5Sr0.5CoO3-δ synthesized using a chelating route for use in IT-SOFC cathodes: Microstructure, surface chemistry and electrical conductivity,
            Journal of Solid State Chemistry 210 (1), 2014,  pp. 53-59

            2,2

            S. Somacescu*, P. Osiceanu, J. M. Calderon-Moreno, A. Sackmann, C. E. Simion, A. Stanoiu

            Sn0.9-xIn0.1Cu x (I)O2-δ gas sensors with selectivity to H2S working under humid air conditions

            Microporous and  Mesopororous orous Materials, Volume 197, October 2014, Pages 63–71

            3,453

            S. Somacescu*, P.  Osiceanu, J. M. Calderon Moreno*, L. Navarrete, J. M.l Serra*
            Mesoporous nanocomposite sensors based on Sn1- xCexO2-δ metastable solid solution with high percentage of Ce3+ valence state for selective detection of H2 and CO

            Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, Volume 179, 15 September 2013, Pages 78–88

            3,365

            S. Somacescu*, A. Dinescu, A. Stanoiu, C. E. Simion, J. M.Calderon Moreno, Hydrothermal synthesis of ZnO-Eu 2O 3 binary oxide with straight strips morphology and sensitivity to NO 2 gas, Materials LettersVolume 89, 15 December 2012, Pages 219-222

            2,307

            S. Somacescu* , V. Parvulescu, J. M. Calderon-Moreno, S-H Suh , P. Osiceanu, B-L Su, Uniform nanoparticles building Ce 1-x Pr x O 2-δ mesoarchitectures: Structure, morphology, surface chemistry, and catalytic performance, Journal of Nanoparticle Research, (2012) 14:885, (6): 1-17

            2,175

            S. Somacescu*, V. Parvulescu, P. Osiceanu, J. M. Calderon Moreno and B-L. Su Structure and surface chemistry in crystalline mesoporous (CeO2-δ)-YSZ

             Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, Volume 363, Issue 1, 1 November 2011, Pages 165-1744

            3,07

            S. Somacescu*, J. M. Calderon Moreno, P. Osiceanu, B-L Su , V Parvulescu, Single-Phase Solid Solution (TiO2)x-(YSZ)1-x Mesoporous Nanoparticles with Catalytic Activity in the Oxidation of Methane

            Journal of Physical Chemistry CVolume 114, Issue 45, 18 November 2010, Pages 19365-19372

            4,52

             

            78,763

             

             

            ISI ARTICLES AS CO-AUTHOR WITH XPS EXPERTIZE

            A.Stanoiu, A.C. Kuncser, D. Ghica, O.G. Florea, S. Somacescu, C.E. Simion

            Sensing Properties of NiO Loaded SnO2 Nanoparticles-Specific Selectivity to H2S

            CHEMOSENSORS, Volume 9, Issue 6, Article Number 125, Published JUN 2021

            3.398

            D. Gingasu, I. Mandru, D.C. Culita, G. Marinescu, S. Somacescu, A. Ianculescu, V. A. Suedu, S. Preda, O. Oprea, B.S. Vasile

            Mentha piperita-mediated synthesis of cobalt aluminate nanoparticles and their photocatalytic activity

            JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS, Volume 32, Issue 8, Page11220-11231, Published APR 2021.

            2.478

            M. Tudose, R. D. Baratoiu-Carpen, , E.M. Anghel, M. Voicescu, S. Somacescu, D.C.  Culita, A. Hanganu, A. Kuncser, A. Radoi

            A novel composite based on pyrene thiazole grafted on graphene oxide: physico-chemical characterization and electrochemical investigations

            MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS, Volume 262, Article Number 124315, Published APR 1 2021

            4.094

            M. Tudose, E.M. Anghel, E.N. Hristea, M. Voicescu, S. Somacescu, D.C.  Culita, A.M. Musuc, F. Dumitrascu, A. Hanganu, A. Kuncser, F.L. Zorila, M. Alexandru, M. A. Acasandrei, D. I. Savu

            Benzofurazan derivatives modified graphene oxide nanocomposite: Physico-chemical characterization and interaction with bacterial and tumoral cells

            MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING C-MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS, Volume 123, Article Number 112028, Published APR 2021

            7.328

            G. Patrinoiu, J.M. Calderon-Moreno, S. Somacescu, A.M. Musuc, T. Spataru, P. Ionita, O. Carp

            Rational Functionalization Towards Redox-Active TEMPO Stable Free-Radical-Hydrochar Composites

            CHEMSUSCHEM, Volume 14, Issue 9, Page 2042-2049, Published MAY 6 2021

            8.928

            S.  Neatu, F.  Neatu, V.  Constantin Diculescu, M. M. Trandafir, N. Petrea, S. Somacescu, F.  Krumeich, J. T. C. Wennmacher, A.  J. Knorpp,  J. Anton van Bokhoven, Mihaela Florea

            Undoped SnO2 as Support for Ni Species to Boost the Oxygen Generation through Alkaline Water Electrolysis

            ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces , Publication Date:March 27, 2020, https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.9b19541

            8.758

            A Staerz, S Somacescu, M Epifani, T Kida, U. Weimar,  N. Barsan, WO3-Based Gas Sensors: Identifying Inherent Qualities and Understanding the Sensing Mechanism , ACS Sensors 2020, https://doi.org/10.1021/acssensors.0c00113

            7.333

            A Stanoiu, C Ghica, S Somacescu, AC Kuncser, A. M. Vlaicu, I.F. Mercioniu, O. G. Florea, C. E. Simion,  Low temperature CO sensing under infield conditions with in doped Pd/SnO2, Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical Volume 308, 1 April 2020, 127717

            7.100

            Marinescu, G.; Culita, D. C.; Romanitan, C.; Somacescu, S.; Ene, C. D.; Marinescu, V.; Negreanu, D. G.; Maxim, C.; Popa, M.; Marutescu, L,  Novel hybrid materials based on heteroleptic Ru (III) complexes immobilized on SBA-15 mesoporous silica as highly potent antimicrobial and cytotoxic agents, Applied Surface Science, Volume 520, 1 August 2020, 146379

            6.182

            M Florea, S Somacescu, G Postole, A Urdă, F. Neatu, S. Neatu, L. Massin, P. Gélin, La 0.75 Sr 0.25 XO 3 (X= Fe, Mn or Cr) with coking tolerance for CH 4/H 2 O reaction: effect of H 2 S on catalytic performanc, Catal. Sci. Technol., 2019,9, 2351-2366

            5,726

            M Tudose, EM Anghel, DC Culita, S Somacescu, J.M. Calderon-Moreno, V. Tecuceanu, F. Dumitrascu, O. Dracea, M. Popa, L. Marutescu, C. Bleotu, C. Curutiu, M. C. Chifiriuc Covalent coupling of tuberculostatic agents and graphene oxide: A promising approach for enhancing and extending their antimicrobial applications,  APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE   Volume: 471   Pages: 553-565   Published: MAR 31 2019

            6.182

            A Staerz, S Somacescu, M Epifani, T Russ, U. Weimar, N. Barsan, WO3 Based Gas Sensors, Proceedings of Eurosensors, 2(13), 826; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2130826

             

            I. Atkinson, E. Anghel, S.Petrescu,A. M. Seciu, L. M. Stefan, O.C. Mocioiu, L. Predoana, M. Voicescu, S. Somacescu, D. Culita, M. Zaharescu, Cerium-containing mesoporous bioactive glasses: Material characterization, in vitro bioactivity, biocompatibility and cytotoxicity evaluation, Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, Volume 276, 1 March 2019, Pages 76-88

            4.551

            I. Atkinson, V. Parvulescu, J. Pandele Cusu, E. M. Anghel, M. Voicescu, D. Culita, S.Somacescu, C.Munteanu, M.Šćepanović, Z.V.Popovic, V.Fruth, Influence of preparation method and nitrogen (N) doping on properties and photo-catalytic activity of mesoporous SrTiO3, Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry, Volume 368, 1 January 2019, Pages 41-51

            3.306

             Romanitan, C., Varasteanu, P., Mihalache, I, Culita, D., Somacescu, S., Pascu, R., Tanasa, E., Eremia, S.A.V., Boldeiu, A., Simion, M., Radoi, A., Kusko, M., High-performance solid state supercapacitors assembling graphene interconnected networks in porous silicon electrode by electrochemical methods using 2,6-dihydroxynaphthalen, Scientific Reports, Volume 8, Issue 1, 1 December 2018, Article number 9654

            4,259

            C. Solís, F. Toldra‐Reig, M. Balaguer, S. Somacescu, J. Garcia‐Fayos, E. Palafox,  José M. Serra, Mixed Ionic–Electronic Conduction in NiFe2O4–Ce0.8Gd0.2O2−δ Nanocomposite Thin Films for Oxygen Separation, CHEMSUSCHEM, Volume11, Issue16, August 22, 2018, Pages 2818-2827

            7,411

            Dascalu, I., Somacescu, S., Hornoiu, C., Calderon-Moreno, J.M., Stanica, N., Stroescu, H., Anastasescu, M., Gartner, M., Sol-gel Zn, Fe modified SnO2powders for CO sensors and magnetic applications, Process Safety and Environmental ProtectionVolume 117, July 2018, Pages 722-729

            3,441

            Mureseanu, M., Filip, M., Somacescu, S., Baran, A., Carja, G., Parvulescu, V., Ce, Ti modified MCM-48 mesoporous photocatalysts: Effect of the synthesis route on support and metal ion properties, Applied Surface ScienceVolume 444, 30 June 2018, Pages 235-242

            4,439

             Filip, M., Todorova, S., Shopska, M., Ciobanu, M., Papa, F., Somacescu, S., Munteanu, C., Parvulescu, V., Effects of Ti loading on activity and redox behavior of metals in PtCeTi/KIT-6 catalysts for CH4 and CO oxidation, Catalysis TodayVolume 306, 15 May 2018, Pages 138-144

            4,667

            Simion, C.E., Somacescu, S., Teodorescu, V.S., Osiceanu, P., Stanoiu, A., H2S sensing mechanism of SnO2-CuWO4 operated under pulsed temperature modulation, Sensors and Actuators, B: Chemical, Volume 259, 15 April 2018, Pages 258-268

            6,393

            Dascalu, I., Hornoiu, C., Calderon-Moreno, J.M., Enache, M., Culita, D., Somacescu, S, Sol-gel synthesis of ZnO/Zn2-xFexTiO4 powders: structural properties, electrical conductivity and dielectric behavior, Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology, Volume 86, Issue 1, 1 April 2018, Pages 151-161

            1,745

            Marinescu, C., Ben Ali, M., Hamdi, A., Cherifi, Y., Barras, A., Coffinier, Y., Somacescu, S., Raditoiu, V., Szunerits, S., Boukherroub, R., Cobalt phthalocyanine-supported reduced graphene oxide: A highly efficient catalyst for heterogeneous activation of peroxymonosulfate for rhodamine B and pentachlorophenol degradation, Chemical Engineering Journal, Volume 336, 15 March 2018, Pages 465-475

            6,735

            Patrinoiu, G., Etacheri, V., Somacescu, S., Teodorescu, V.S., Birjega, R., Culita, D.C., Hong, C.N., Calderon-Moreno, J.M., Pol, V.G., Carp, O., Spherical cobalt/cobalt oxide - Carbon composite anodes for enhanced lithium-ion storage, Electrochimica Acta, Volume 264, 20 February 2018, Pages 191-202

            5,116

            Tudose, M; Culita, DC ; Musuc, AM; Somacescu, S; Ghica, C; Chifiriuc, MC; Bleotu, C, Lipoic acid functionalized SiO2@Ag nanoparticles. Synthesis, characterization and evaluation of biological activity, ;  MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING C-MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS, Volume: 79, Pages: 499-506,  Published: OCT 1 2017

            5,08

            Gingasu, D., Mindru, I., Patron, L., Marinescu, G., Preda, S., Calderon-Moreno, J.M., Osiceanu, P., Somacescu, S., Stanica, N., Popa, M., Saviuc, C., Chifiriuc, M.C., Soft chemistry routes for the preparation of Ag-CoFe2O4 nanocomposites, Ceramics InternationalVolume 43, Issue 3, 15 February 2017, Pages 3284-3291

            3,057

            Dascalu, I ; Culita, D ; Calderon-Moreno, JM ; Osiceanu, P ; Hornoiu, C ; Anastasescu, M ; Somacescu, S; Gartner, M, Structural, textural, surface chemistry and sensing properties of mesoporous Pr, Zn modified SnO2-TiO2 powder composites,  Ceramics InternationalVolume 42, Issue 13, October 2016, Pages 14992-14998

            2,986

            Tudose, M ; Culita, DC; Musuc, AM; Marinescu, G ; Somacescu, S ; Munteanu, C ; Bleotu, C; Chifiriuc MC, Multifunctional Silver Nanoparticles-Decorated Silica Functionalized with Retinoic Acid with Anti-Proliferative and Antimicrobial Properties, Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and MaterialsVolume 26, Issue 5, 1 September 2016, Pages 1043-1052

            1,577

            Stanoiu, A ; Somacescu, S ; Calderon-Moreno, JM; Teodorescu, VS ; Florea, OG ; Sackmann, A; Simion, CE, Low level NO2 detection under humid background and associated sensing mechanism for mesoporous SnO2,  Sensors and Actuators, B: Chemical, Volume 231, 1 August 2016, Pages 166-174

            5,401

            Avotina, L ; Marcu, A; Lungu, M ; Stancalie, A; Grigorescu, C ; Ilie, AG ; Porosnicu, C; Mihai, L ; Sporea, D ; Lungu, C; Somacescu, S ; Kizane, G ; Savastru, D; Antohe, S, Power density influence on laser-induced graphite structural modifications ;  Digest Journal of Nanomaterials and BiostructuresVolume 11, Issue 3, July-September 2016, Pages 973-981

            0,836

            Cioatera, N., Voinea, E.A., Panaintescu, E., Rolle, A., Somacescu, S., Spinu, C.I., Vannier, R.N., Changes in structure and electrical conductivity of rare-earth titanate pyrochlores under highly reducing atmosphere, Ceramics InternationalVolume 42, Issue 1, January 2016, Pages 1492-1500

            2,986

            Patrinoiu, G ; Calderon-Moreno, JM; Birjega, R  ; Culita, DC  ; Somacescu, S  ; Musuc, AM  ; Spataru, T  ; Carp, O,Sustainable one-pot integration of ZnO nanoparticles into carbon spheres: manipulation of the morphological, optical and electrochemical properties,   Physical Chemistry Chemical PhysicsVolume 18, Issue 44, 2016, Pages 30794-30807

            4,123

            Crişan, M., Rəileanu, M., Drəgan, N., Crişan, D., Ianculescu, A., Niţoi, I., Oancea, P., Şoməcescu, S., Stənicə, N., Vasile, B., Stan, C., Sol-gel iron-doped TiO2 nanopowders with photocatalytic activity,  Applied Catalysis A: GeneralVolume 504, 5 September 2015, Pages 130-142

            4,012

            Mureşeanu, M., Puşcaşu, M., Şomăcescu, S., Cârjă, G., Cu2+Sal-Ala)/CuAlLDH Hybrid as Novel Efficient Catalyst for Artificial Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) and Cyclohexene Oxidation by H2O2, Catalysis Letters, August 2015, Volume 145, Issue 8, pp 1529-1540

            2,307

             O. Carp,A. Tirsoaga, B. Jurca, R. Ene, S. Somacescu, A. Ianculescu, Biopolymer starch mediated synthetic route of multi-spheres and donut ZnO structures, Carbohydrate PolymersVolume 115, 22 January 2015, Pages 285-293

            4,219

            S. Escolastico, S. Somacescu, J. M. Serra, Tailoring mixed ionic-electronic conduction in H2 permeable membranes based on the system Nd5.5W1-xMoxO11.25-δ,Journal of Materials Chemistry A, Volume 3, Issue 2, 14 January 2015, Pages 719-731

            8,263

            R. Pascu,G. Epurescu, S. Somacescu, R. Birjega,  A. Moldovan, D. Colceag,  M. Dinescu, Optical and structural characterization of ni doped YSZ thin films deposited by excimer laser ablation, Romanian Reports in Physics, Volume 67, Issue 2, 2015, Pages 523-531

            1,367

             R. Pascu, S. Somacescu, G. Epurescu, M.Filipescu,  C. Luculescu, D.Colceag, P. Osiceanu,  R.Birjega, B. Mitu, Pulsed laser deposition of yttria stabilized zirconia based heterostructure, Thin Solid Films, Volume 553, 28 February 2014, Pages 98-103

            1,759

            S. Escolastico, S. Somacescu, J. M. Serra, Solid state transport and hydrogen permeation in the system Nd 5.5W1-xRexO11.25-δ, Chem. Mater., 2014, 26 (2), pp 982–992.

            8,354

            C. Solis, S. Somacescu, E. Palafox, M. Balaguer, J.M. Serra, Particular transport properties of NiFe2O4 thin films at high temperatures, Journal of Physical Chemistry C, Volume 118, Issue 42, 23 October 2014, Pages 24266-24273

            4,772

            G. Patrinoiu, J.M. Calderon-Moreno, S. Somacescu, N. Spataru, A.M. Musuc, R. Ene, R. Birjega, O. Carp, Carbonaceous spheres - Versatile intermediaries for metal oxide spherical structure synthesis,European Journal of Inorganic ChemistryIssue 6, 2014, Pages 1010-1019

            2,942

            N. Dragan, M. Crisan, M. Raileanu, D. Crisan, A. Ianculescu, P. Oancea, S. Somacescu, L. Todan, N. Stanica, B. Vasile, The effect of Co dopant on TiO2 structure of sol-gel nanopowders used as photocatalysts, Ceramics International, Volume 40, Issue 8 PART A, September 2014, Pages 12273-12284

            2,605

             M. Răileanu,  M. Crișan, A.  Ianculescu,  D. Crișan,  N. Drăgan,  P. Osiceanu,  S. Somăcescu,  N. Stănică, L. Todan,  I.  Nițoi, The influence of Ni dopant on the structure and photocatalytic properties of sol-gel TiO2 nanopowders, Water, Air, and Soil PollutionVolume 224, Issue 11, November 2013, Article number 224

            1,748

            A. Stǎnoiu, C. E. Simion, S.  Somǎcescu, NO2 sensing mechanism of ZnO-Eu2O3 binary oxide under humid air conditions, Sensors and Actuators, B: Chemical, Volume 186, 2013, Pages 687-694

            3,535

            M. Filipescu, V. Ion, S. Somacescu, B. Mitu, M. Dinescu, Investigation of Ta2O5 and TaSixO y thin films obtained by radio frequency plasma assisted laser ablation for gate dielectric applications, , Applied Surface ScienceVolume 276, 1 July 2013, Pages 691-696

            2,112

            B. Mitu, S. Somacescu, P. Osiceanu, M. Filipescu, M. Dinescu, V. Parvulescu, G. Dinescu, RF assisted pulsed laser deposition of electrodes for YSZ based SOFCs, Journal of Optoelectronics and Advanced Materials, Volume 12, Issue 3, March 2010, Pages 723-730

            0,827

            S. Todorova, V. Pârvulescu, G. Kadinov, K. Tenchev, S. Somacescu, B-L Su, Metal states in cobalt- and cobalt-vanadium-modified MCM-41 mesoporous silica catalysts and their activity in selective hydrocarbons oxidation, Microporous and Mesoporous MaterialsVolume 113, Issue 1-3, 1 August 2008, Pages 22-30

            2,8

            Mitu, B., Somacescu, S., Filipescu, M., Osiceanu, P., Pârvulescu, V., Dinescu, M., Dinescu, Plasma and laser processing of YZT materials for sensor applications, , G., Journal of Optoelectronics and Advanced Materials, Volume 10, Issue 8, August 2008, Pages 2061-2067

            0,6

            Mitu, B., Vizireanu, S., Birjega, R., Dinescu, M., Somacescu, S., Osiceanu, P., Pârvulescu, V., Dinescu, G, Comparative properties of ternary oxides of ZrO2-TiO2-Y2O3 obtained by laser ablation, magnetron sputtering and sol-gel techniques, Thin Solid FilmsVolume 515, Issue 16 SPEC. ISS., 4 June 2007, Pages 6484-6488

            1,693

            Alifanti, M., Florea, M., Somacescu, S., Parvulescu, V.I., Supported perovskites for total oxidation of toluene, Applied Catalysis B: Environmental
            60 (1-2), pp. 33-39, 2005

            3,909

            S. Oprescu (Somacescu), V. Pârvulescu, A. Petride, M. D Banciu, V. I Pârvulescu, Hydrogenolysis of 1,1a,6,10b-tetrahydro-1,6-methanodibenzo [a,e]cyclopropa[c]-cycloheptene over silica- and zirconia-embedded Ru-colloids, Journal of Molecular Catalysis A-Chemical Volume: 186   Issue: 1-2   Pages: 153-161,  Published: JUL 22 2002

            1,17

             

            204.61

              Managerial Experience

                Managerial experience acquired as project manager:

                • Partenership project: “New chemical systems based on nanocrystalline  frameworks and porous architectures for Intermediate  Temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cells(IT-SOFC)operating with  biogas, Contract No:26/201, 2012-2015.
                  • Postdoctoral fellowship to the National Institute for Research Deveopment for Microtechonolgies, Bucharest, Romania - POSDRU/89/1.5/S/63700; 06/2010 – 12/2012: “Self-assembled nanostructures with applications as sensors for detection of the toxic gases”
                  • International grant - International Bilateral Cooperation between Institute of Physical Chemistry “Ilie Murgulescu” and Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, State University Republic of Moldova, No. 416/2010; 07/2010 – 11/2012): “Nanostructured materials as cathodes for intermediate temperature solid oxides fuel cells (IT-SOFC)”
                  • National grant for young researchers  (CNCSIS TD , No.148/2007; 10/2007 – 12/2008), “Mesostructured oxides of the transitional metals  with catalytic activity in the oxidation reactions of the hydrocarbons in solid oxides fuel cells (SOFC)”.

              Last update: October 2021