Research contract: 93/2010, Project code TE_229
Project manager: Dr. Bogdana Mitu, mitub@infim.ro
Financing Authority: Executive Unit for Financing Higher Education, Research, Development and Innovation (UEFISCDI)
Institutions involved in the project:
National Institute for Lasers, Plasma and Radiation Physics (NILPRP)
Low Temperature Plasma Laboratory
Plasma Processes for Funtional Materials and Surfaces
Abstract
The development of nanoscience and nanotechnology has encountered important progress in the last years, one of the propulsing engines being reprezented by the metal-polymer nanocomposite materials. the physical properties of the metallic system are highly affected by the dimensional quantum effects, having the capability to present, at nano-cluster level, properties like chromatism due to plasmonic absorption, photo and thermoluminescence, ferromagnetism or superparamagnetism, intense catalytic activation, and so on. This project proposes the development of specific plasma synthesis methods of metal-polymer nanocomposites, by utilizing combined plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition/physical vapor deposition (pecvd/pvd) techniques, methods that conduct to nanomaterials with predetermined properties. The aim of the research is to obtain and characterize metal-polymer nanocomposites with controlled surface plasmon resonant frequency, and also nanocomposites with antimicrobial and/or biocompatibility properties. The control of the combined synthesis process is realized by identifying and monitoring the species that sustain the synthesis, species which are generated in the sequential or simultaneous operation of the plasma sources. The team proposed by the present project, from the national institute for lasers, plasma and radiation, is composed from one young researcher with experience and recognition at international level, and phd young researchers that are due to complete their doctoral thesis during the project implementation.
Project objectives
Considering the above presented international context and the particularities orelated to the use of the combined system of plasma sources, the project foreseen the achievement of the following objectives:
- Synthesis by combined plasma PECVD/PVD techniques of metal-polymer nanocomposites for applications in optics, based on the surface plasmon resonance control
- Synthesis by combined plasma PECVD/PVD techniques of metal-polymer nanocomposites with antimicrobial and/or biocompatibility properties
- Identification and monitoring of atomic, ionic and molecular plasma species generated in the combined PECVD/PVD system, responsible for the synthesis control of metal - polymer nanocomposites
The list with the members of the research team
- Dr. Bogdana Mitu - Project Manager, Senior scientist 1st degree
- Veronica Satulu - PhD since 07.12.2011
- Maximilian Vlad Teodorescu - PhD since 20.02.2013
- Cristian Stancu - PhD since 19.12.2012
Working plan. Objectives and activities (scientific and complementary)
Stage I. Configuration of the experimental set-up with combined magnetron sputtering and plasma polymerization (PECVD / PVD) for deposition of metal-polymer composites and preliminary experiments on obtaining metal nanoparticles.
Deadline: December 2010
Total value for stage I: 92.200,00 lei
Stage II. Investigation of species present in polymerization plasma (PECVD) and in magnetron sputtering plasma (PVD); Synthesis, by means of sequential PECVD/PVD deposition, of metal-polymer nanocomposites materials with controlled surface plasmon resonance frequency, using various metals.
Deadline: December 2011
Total value for stage II: 275.000,00 lei
Stage III. Synthesis, using simultaneous PECVD/PVD deposition, of metal-polymer nanocomposites materials with controlled surface plasmon resonance frequency. Studies of the interaction between the species generated by PECVD and PVD plasma sources under simultaneous functioning; Synthesis of metal-polymer nanocomposites materials with antimicrobial or/and biocompatibility properties using sequential or simultaneous deposition in the hybrid PECVD/PVD system.
Deadline: December 2012
Total value for stage III: 297.800,00 lei
Stage IV. Conclusions regarding the experimental parameters controlling the optical and biointeraction properties of the metal polymer nanocomposites; final experiments.
Deadline: August 2013
Total value for stage IV: 85.000,00 lei
Scientific papers in ISI journals:
1. B. Mitu, V. Satulu, G. Dinescu, "Mass spectrometry diagnostic during RF plasma polymerization of thiophene vapors", ROMANIAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICS 56, 120-125, (2011) 
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2. V. Satulu, C. Stancu, V. Ion, M. Filipescu, B. Mitu, G. Dinescu, "Sequential PECVD/PVD technique used for the synthesis of copper-polypyrrole nanocomposites with surface plasmon resonance effect", ROMANIAN REPORTS IN PHYSICS 64, 1345-1353, (2012) PDF
3. R. Birjega, A. Matei, B. Mitu, M.D. Ionita, M. Filipescu, F. Stokker-Cheregi, C. Luculescu, M. Dinescu, R. Zavoianu, O.D. Pavel, M.C. Corobea, "Layered double hydroxides/polymer thin films grown by matrix assisted pulsedlaser evaporation", Thin Solid Films (2013) http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tsf.2013.02.120 PDF
4. L. Rusen, C. Mustaciosu, B. Mitu, M. Filipescu, M. Dinescu, V. Dinca, "Protein-resistant polymer coatings obtained by matrix assisted pulsed laser evaporation", Applied Surface Science 278, 198–202, (2013) PDF
5. S. Somacescu, R. Scurtu, G. Epurescu, R. Pascu, B. Mitu, P. Osiceanu, M. Dinescu, "Thin films of SnO2–CeO2 binary oxides obtained by pulsed laser deposition for sensing application", Applied Surface Science 278, 146-152, (2013) PDF
6. L. Kravets, A. Gilman, M. Yablokov, V. Elinson, B. Mitu and G. Dinescu, "Surface and Electrochemical Properties of Plasma-Treated Polypropylene Track Membrane", Plasma Process. Polym. 2013, 10, 603–618, DOI: 10.1002/ppap.201200084 PDF
7. L. Rusen, V. Dinca, B. Mitu, C. Mustaciosu and M. Dinescu, "Temperature responsive functional polymeric thin films obtained by Matrix Assisted Pulsed Laser Evaporation for cells attachment-detachment study", Applied Surface Science, 302, 134–140, (2014) PDF
Invited lectures:
1. S. Vizireanu, S.D. Stoica, B. Mitu, C.R. Luculescu, L.C. Nistor, G. Dinescu, PECVD synthesis of 2D nanostructured carbon materials, European Materials Research Symposium, Nisa, France 8-15/05/2011
2. B. Mitu, Plasma Diagnostics by Optical Emission Spectroscopy and Mass Spectrometry Techniques, Summer school: Plasma diagnostics by electrical probes and lasers, Iasi & Sucevita, Romania, 21-28 September 2011
3. B. Mitu, S.D. Stoica, S. Vizireanu, M. Bazavan, Plasma deposition of carbon-based materials: diagnostic studies, ESCAMPIG XXI, Viana do Castelo, Portugal, July 10-14 2012 –TL7
4. B. Mitu, V. Satulu, S. Vizireanu, T. Acsente, A. Lazea-Stoyanova, L.C. Nistor , G. Dinescu, Plasma deposition of composite materials with metallic inclusions, Eighteenth International Summer School on Vacuum, Electron and Ion Technologies, 7 - 11 October 2013, Sozopol, Bulgaria
Proceedings in extenso at international conferences:
1. Mitu B., Satulu V., Dinescu G., Plasma diagnostics during synthesis of copper organosilicon composites films, Proceedings of 19th International Symposium on Plasma Chemistry, Philadelphia, USA, July 24-29, 2011 PDF
2. Mitu B., Stoica S.D., Vizireanu S., Plasma deposition of carbon-based materials: diagnostic studies, Proceedings of ESCAMPIG XXI, Viana do Castelo, Portugal, July 10-14 2012, Ed. P.G.C. Almeida, L.L. Alves, V. Guerra, ISBN: 2-914771-74-6 PDF
3. V. Satulu, I. Sarbu, D. Pelinescu, S. Somacescu, B. Mitu, G. Dinescu, Copper-polysiloxane composites obtained by combined PVD/PECVD techniques working in sequential and simultaneous modes, 21st International Symposium on Plasma Chemistry, 4-9 August 2013 Cairns, Australia PDF
4. M.D. Ionita, B.G. Daşan, M. Teodorescu, M. Mutlu, B. Mitu, G. Dinescu, Surface modification of polystyrene beads using RF atmospheric pressure plasma jet, proceedings of 21st International Symposium on Plasma Chemistry, 4-9 August 2013 Cairns, Australia PDF
Poster presentations at international conferences:
1. B. Mitu, V. Satulu, G. Dinescu, Plasma diagnostics during synthesis of copper organosilicon composites films, 20th International Symposium on Plasma Chemistry - ISPC 20, Philadelphia, USA, July 24-29, 2011, poster presentation number POL 18
2. V. Satulu, V. Ion, G. Aldica, B. Mitu, G. Dinescu, Properties of in-situ iodine doped polythiophene like thin films prepared by RF plasma, Symposium K : Protective coatings and thin films of the E-MRS 2011 Spring & Bilateral Meeting, Nice (France) 9 - 13 May, 2011, Code: P-9 4
3. B. Mitu, V. Satulu, R. Birjega, L. Nistor, G. Dinescu, Simultaneous PECVD/PVD technique used for the synthesis of metal-polymer nanocomposites, Symposium K : Protective coatings and thin films of the E-MRS 2011 Spring & Bilateral Meeting, Nice (France) 9 - 13 May, 2011, Code: P-9-5
4. A. Matei, R. Birjega, A. Nedelcea, D. Ionita, B. Mitu, G. Dinescu, R. Zavoianu, O.D. Pavel, E. Angelescu, M. Dinescu, Plasma surface modifications of layered double hydroxides thin films deposited by laser techniques, Symposium K : Protective coatings and thin films of the E-MRS 2011 Spring & Bilateral Meeting, Nice (France) 9 - 13 May, 2011, Code: P1-11
5. T. Acsente, B. Mitu, E.C. Stancu, A. Segal, G. Dinescu, Study of the degradation of a-C:H/Al composite films during exposure to ambient air components, Symposium K : Protective coatings and thin films of the E-MRS 2011 Spring & Bilateral Meeting, Nice (France) 9 - 13 May, 2011, Code: P5-2
6. V. Satulu, V. Ion, A.I. Lazea, L.C. Nistor, B. Mitu, G. Dinescu, Plasma synthesis of copper-polythiophene nanocomposites and their characterization, Symposium U : Carbon- or Nitrogen-Containing Nanostructured Thin Films, E-MRS 2012, Spring Meeting, Strasbourg (France) May 14 to 18, 2012. UP-14-14
7. S. Somacescu, R. Pascu, B. Mitu, M. Dinescu, Cerium –doped tin oxide obtained by chemical and pulsed laser deposition methods for sensing application, Symposium V: Laser materials processing for micro and nano applications, E-MRS 2012 Spring Meeting, Strasbourg (France) May 14 to 18, 2012.V-P1-51
8. V. Dinca, C. Mustaciosu, A. Palla-Papavlu, L. Rusen, B. Mitu, M. Filipescu, M. Dinescu, Protein resistant polymer coatings obtained by Matrix Assisted Pulsed Laser Evaporation, Symposium V: Laser materials processing for micro and nano applications, E-MRS 2012 Spring Meeting, Strasbourg (France) May 14 to 18, 2012.V-P2-50
9. B. Mitu, V. Satulu, C. Stancu, S. Somacescu, G. Dinescu, Hybrid PVD/PECVD synthesis of Cu-polysiloxane nanocomposites, 13th Int. Conf.on Plasma Surface Engineering, PSE 2012, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, September, 10 – 14, 2012, COD PO4077
10. V. Satulu, M. Bacalum, B. Mitu, G. Dinescu, Biocompatibility behavior of the Ti and Cu polisiloxane nanocomposites synthesized in a hybrid PECVD/PVD system, Symposium S : Protective coatings and thin films’13, E-MRS 2013 Spring Meeting, Strasbourg (France) May 27 to 31, 2013, code S.PII.34
11. V. Dinca, B. Mitu, V. Satulu, M. Bacalum, M. Filipescu, G. Dinescu, Cells behaviors on plasma treated PNIPAM thin films, Symposium S : Protective coatings and thin films’13, E-MRS 2013 Spring Meeting, Strasbourg (France) May 27 to 31, 2013,code S.PII.9
12. V. Dinca, L. Rusen, A. Palla-Papavlu, C. Mustaciosu, B. Mitu, M. Filipescu, M. Dinescu, Matrix assisted pulsed laser evaporation of bioactive factors for stimulated cell adhesion interfaces, Symposium V: Laser materials intercations for micro and nano applications, E-MRS 2013 Spring Meeting, Strasbourg (France) May 27 to 31, 2013, code V.PI-31
13. A. Vlad, R. Birjega, A. Matei, C. Luculescu, B. Mitu, M. Dinescu, R. Zavoianu, O.D. Pavel, Retention of heavy metals on layered double hydroxides thin films deposited by pulsed laser deposition, Symposium V: Laser materials intercations for micro and nano applications, E-MRS 2013 Spring Meeting, Strasbourg (France) May 27 to 31, 2013, code V.PI-26
14. L.I. Kravets, A. Gilman, N. Shmakova, M.D. Ionita, B. Mitu, G. Dinescu, Atmospheric pressure plasma modification of polypropylene track membrane by a dielectric barrier discharge, 16 th International Conference on Plasma Physics and Applications:, Magurele, Romania, 20-25/06/2013, code P4-21
15. V. Satulu, V. Dinca, M. Bacalum, C. Mustaciosu, I. Sarbu, D. Smarandache, B. Mitu, G. Dinescu, Cell adhesion control on plasma treated PNIPAM thin films, 16 th International Conference on Plasma Physics and Applications:, Magurele, Romania, 20-25/06/2013, code P5-3
16. M.D. Ionita, B.G. Daşan, M. Teodorescu, M. Mutlu, B. Mitu, G. Dinescu, Surface modification of polystyrene beads using RF atmospheric pressure plasma jet, 21st International Symposium on Plasma Chemistry , 4- 9 August 2013 in Cairns, Australia, paper number 116
17. V. Satulu, S. Somacescu, D. Smarandache, B. Mitu, G. Dinescu, Copper-polysiloxane composites obtained by combined PVD/PECVD techniques working in sequential and simultaneous modes , 21st International Symposium on Plasma Chemistry , 4- 9 August 2013 in Cairns, Australia, paper number 28
