Tailoring Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles via Microwave-Assisted Hydrothermal Synthesis for Enhanced Antibacterial Properties

Authors: Irina Elena Doicin, Manuela Daniela Preda, Ionela Andreea Neacsu, Vladimir Lucian Ene, Alexandra Catalina Birca, Bogdan Stefan Vasile, Ecaterina Andronescu

Source: Applied Sciences, Vol 14, Iss 17, p 7854 (2024)

Subject Terms: zinc oxide, microwave-assisted hydrothermal method, antimicrobial activity, particle size, Technology, Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General), TA1-2040, Biology (General), QH301-705.5, Physics, QC1-999, Chemistry, QD1-999

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Antimicrobial Hydroxyethyl-Cellulose-Based Composite Films with Zinc Oxide and Mesoporous Silica Loaded with Cinnamon Essential Oil

Authors: Ludmila Motelica, Denisa Ficai, Gabriela Petrisor, Ovidiu-Cristian Oprea, Roxana-Doina Trușcǎ, Anton Ficai, Ecaterina Andronescu, Ariana Hudita, Alina Maria Holban

Source: Pharmaceutics, Vol 16, Iss 9, p 1225 (2024)

Subject Terms: hydroxyethyl cellulose, ZnO, biodegradable packaging, MCM-41, cinnamon essential oil, antibacterial, Pharmacy and materia medica, RS1-441

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A Two-Step Surface Modification Methodology for the Advanced Protection of a Stone Surface

Authors: Liliana Marinescu, Ludmila Motelica, Denisa Ficai, Anton Ficai, Ovidiu Cristian Oprea, Ecaterina Andronescu, Alina-Maria Holban

Source: Nanomaterials, Vol 14, Iss 1, p 68 (2023)

Subject Terms: antimicrobial surface, decoration with silver nanoparticles, stone protection, silanization of natural stone, biofilm inhibition, Chemistry, QD1-999

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Phase Formation in Heterovalent Equimolar Quinary Oxide Systems of ZrO2-HfO2-CeO2-Nb2O5-RE2O3 Type (RE = Y, Yb, Nd, Gd)

Authors: Vasile-Adrian Surdu, Ecaterina Andronescu

Source: Ceramics, Vol 4, Iss 3, Pp 476-485 (2021)

Subject Terms: ceramics, X-ray diffraction, electron microscopy, solid-state reaction, Technology, Chemical technology, TP1-1185

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2571-6131/4/3/35; https://doaj.org/toc/2571-6131

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Laser Pyrolysis of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles and the Influence of Laser Power

Authors: Iulia Ioana Lungu, Ecaterina Andronescu, Florian Dumitrache, Lavinia Gavrila-Florescu, Ana Maria Banici, Iuliana Morjan, Anca Criveanu, Gabriel Prodan

Source: Molecules, Vol 28, Iss 21, p 7284 (2023)

Subject Terms: laser pyrolysis, nanoparticles, experimental parameters, Organic chemistry, QD241-441

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Antibacterial Activity of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Loaded with Essential Oils

Authors: Ludmila Motelica, Bogdan-Stefan Vasile, Anton Ficai, Adrian-Vasile Surdu, Denisa Ficai, Ovidiu-Cristian Oprea, Ecaterina Andronescu, Gabriel Mustățea, Elena Loredana Ungureanu, Alina Alexandra Dobre

Source: Pharmaceutics, Vol 15, Iss 10, p 2470 (2023)

Subject Terms: ZnO, citronella, orange, thyme, lavender, grapefruit, Pharmacy and materia medica, RS1-441

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Graphene derivatives and organic polymers nanocomposites for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine

Authors: Cristina Chircov, Anton Ficai, Ecaterina Andronescu

Source: Memoirs of the Scientific Sections of the Romanian Academy, Vol XLIII, Pp 93-108 (2020)

Subject Terms: graphene, graphene oxide, polymer nanocomposites, tissue engineering, Medicine (General), R5-920, Science (General), Q1-390

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Relation: http://mss.academiaromana-is.ro/mem_sc_st_2020/7_Chircov_Andronescu%20%20-%20GRAPHENE%20.pdf; https://doaj.org/toc/1224-1407; https://doaj.org/toc/2343-7049

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Usnic Acid-Loaded Magnetite Nanoparticles—A Comparative Study between Synthesis Methods

Authors: Cristina Chircov, Alexandra Cătălina Bîrcă, Lorena Alexandra Dănciulescu, Ionela Andreea Neacșu, Ovidiu-Cristian Oprea, Roxana-Doina Trușcă, Ecaterina Andronescu

Source: Molecules, Vol 28, Iss 13, p 5198 (2023)

Subject Terms: magnetite nanoparticles, usnic acid, anticancer, co-precipitation, microwave-assisted hydrothermal synthesis, Organic chemistry, QD241-441

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Microwave-Assisted Hydrothermal Treatment of Multifunctional Substituted Hydroxyapatite with Prospective Applications in Bone Regeneration

Authors: Alexandra-Cristina Burdusel, Ionela Andreea Neacsu, Alexandra Catalina Birca, Cristina Chircov, Alexandru-Mihai Grumezescu, Alina Maria Holban, Carmen Curutiu, Lia Mara Ditu, Miruna Stan, Ecaterina Andronescu

Source: Journal of Functional Biomaterials, Vol 14, Iss 7, p 378 (2023)

Subject Terms: hydroxyapatite, magnesium, cerium, bone regeneration, Biotechnology, TP248.13-248.65, Medicine (General), R5-920

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/14/7/378; https://doaj.org/toc/2079-4983

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Multifunctional Polymeric Biodegradable and Biocompatible Coatings Based on Silver Nanoparticles: A Comparative In Vitro Study on Their Cytotoxicity towards Cancer and Normal Cell Lines of Cytostatic Drugs versus Essential-Oil-Loaded Nanoparticles and on Their Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Activities

Authors: Rebecca Alexandra Puiu, Alexandra Cătălina Bîrcă, Valentina Grumezescu, Liviu Duta, Ovidiu Cristian Oprea, Alina Maria Holban, Ariana Hudiță, Bianca Gălățeanu, Paul Cătălin Balaure, Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu, Ecaterina Andronescu

Source: Pharmaceutics, Vol 15, Iss 7, p 1882 (2023)

Subject Terms: cancer therapy, silver nanoparticles, MAPLE, essential oil, nanocoatings, cytostatic drugs, Pharmacy and materia medica, RS1-441

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4923/15/7/1882; https://doaj.org/toc/1999-4923

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Electrospun Fibrous Silica for Bone Tissue Engineering Applications

Authors: Alexandra Elena Stoica (Oprea), Alexandra Cătălina Bîrcă, Oana Gherasim, Anton Ficai, Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu, Ovidiu-Cristian Oprea, Bogdan Ștefan Vasile, Cornel Balta, Ecaterina Andronescu, Anca Oana Hermenean

Source: Pharmaceutics, Vol 15, Iss 6, p 1728 (2023)

Subject Terms: fibrous silica, electrospinning, tissue regeneration, Pharmacy and materia medica, RS1-441

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Synergistic Antimicrobial Activity of Magnetite and Vancomycin-Loaded Mesoporous Silica Embedded in Alginate Films

Authors: Georgiana Dolete, Cornelia-Ioana Ilie, Cristina Chircov, Bogdan Purcăreanu, Ludmila Motelica, Alina Moroșan, Ovidiu Cristian Oprea, Denisa Ficai, Ecaterina Andronescu, Lia-Mara Dițu

Source: Gels, Vol 9, Iss 4, p 295 (2023)

Subject Terms: antimicrobial wound dressings, hybrid nanostructured alginate films, synergistic activity, dual release mechanism, mesoporous silica, magnetite, Science, Chemistry, QD1-999, Inorganic chemistry, QD146-197, General. Including alchemy, QD1-65

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H2O2-PLA-(Alg)2Ca Hydrogel Enriched in Matrigel® Promotes Diabetic Wound Healing

Authors: Alexandra Cătălina Bîrcă, Cristina Chircov, Adelina Gabriela Niculescu, Herman Hildegard, Cornel Baltă, Marcel Roșu, Bianca Mladin, Oana Gherasim, Dan Eduard Mihaiescu, Bogdan Ștefan Vasile, Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu, Ecaterina Andronescu, Anca Oana Hermenean

Source: Pharmaceutics, Vol 15, Iss 3, p 857 (2023)

Subject Terms: alginate-hydrogel-based dressing, oxygen-enriched polylactic acid microspheres, Matrigel, skin, wound healing, Pharmacy and materia medica, RS1-441

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4923/15/3/857; https://doaj.org/toc/1999-4923

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Cristofor Simionescu – a MAN in the service of his nation

Authors: Ecaterina Andronescu

Source: Memoirs of the Scientific Sections of the Romanian Academy, Vol XLIII, Pp 171-173 (2020)

Subject Terms: cr. i. simionescu, recollections, school of chemistry of iasi, institute of macromolecular chemistry, Medicine (General), R5-920, Science (General), Q1-390

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Lipid Nanoparticles and Liposomes for Bone Diseases Treatment

Authors: Alexandra-Cristina Burdușel, Ecaterina Andronescu

Source: Biomedicines, Vol 10, Iss 12, p 3158 (2022)

Subject Terms: lipid nanoparticles, bone disease, liposome, osteoporosis, Biology (General), QH301-705.5

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Influence of the Alcohols on the ZnO Synthesis and Its Properties: The Photocatalytic and Antimicrobial Activities

Authors: Ludmila Motelica, Bogdan-Stefan Vasile, Anton Ficai, Adrian-Vasile Surdu, Denisa Ficai, Ovidiu-Cristian Oprea, Ecaterina Andronescu, Dan Corneliu Jinga, Alina Maria Holban

Source: Pharmaceutics, Vol 14, Iss 12, p 2842 (2022)

Subject Terms: ZnO, solvothermal, alcohol, photocatalysis, antimicrobial, methylene blue, Pharmacy and materia medica, RS1-441

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4923/14/12/2842; https://doaj.org/toc/1999-4923

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Synergic Effect of Honey with Other Natural Agents in Developing Efficient Wound Dressings

Authors: Angela Spoială, Cornelia-Ioana Ilie, Denisa Ficai, Anton Ficai, Ecaterina Andronescu

Source: Antioxidants, Vol 12, Iss 1, p 34 (2022)

Subject Terms: honey, bioactive compounds, biological activity, mechanisms of action, synergic effect, wound healing, Therapeutics. Pharmacology, RM1-950

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/12/1/34; https://doaj.org/toc/2076-3921

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Current Development in Biomaterials—Hydroxyapatite and Bioglass for Applications in Biomedical Field: A Review

Authors: Diana Georgiana Filip, Vasile-Adrian Surdu, Andrei Viorel Paduraru, Ecaterina Andronescu

Source: Journal of Functional Biomaterials, Vol 13, Iss 4, p 248 (2022)

Subject Terms: bioceramics, biomaterials, 45S5 Bioglass®, hydroxyapatite, Biotechnology, TP248.13-248.65, Medicine (General), R5-920

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Magneto-Mechanically Triggered Thick Films for Drug Delivery Micropumps

Authors: Georgiana Dolete, Cristina Chircov, Ludmila Motelica, Denisa Ficai, Ovidiu-Cristian Oprea, Marin Gheorghe, Anton Ficai, Ecaterina Andronescu

Source: Nanomaterials, Vol 12, Iss 20, p 3598 (2022)

Subject Terms: magnetic polymer thick films, magneto-mechanical triggering, drug delivery, BioMEMs, Chemistry, QD1-999

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/12/20/3598; https://doaj.org/toc/2079-4991

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Magnetite Microspheres for the Controlled Release of Rosmarinic Acid

Authors: Cristina Chircov, Diana-Cristina Pîrvulescu, Alexandra Cătălina Bîrcă, Ecaterina Andronescu, Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu

Source: Pharmaceutics, Vol 14, Iss 11, p 2292 (2022)

Subject Terms: magnetite, rosmarinic acid, anticancer, natural biocompounds, polyphenols, polyethylene glycol, Pharmacy and materia medica, RS1-441

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4923/14/11/2292; https://doaj.org/toc/1999-4923

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