Articles published in ISI ranked journals
1. E.S. Dragan, M.M. Lazar, M.V. Dinu, F. Doroftei, Macroporous composite hydrogels based on poly(acrylamide) and chitosan with tuned swelling and sorption of cationic dyes, Chem. Eng. J. 204-206, 198-209, 2012; IF = 4.321
2. E.S. Dragan, D.F. Apopei, Multiresponsive macroporous semi-IPN composite hydrogels based on native or anionically modified potato starch, Carbohydr. Polym. 92, 23-32, 2013; IF = 4.074
3. M.V. Dinu, M. Pradny, E.S. Dragan, J. Michalek, Ice-templated hydrogels based on chitosan with tailored porous morphology, Carbohydr. Polym. 94, 170-178, 2013; IF = 4.074
4. F. Bucatariu, C.A. Ghiorghita, F. Simon, C. Bellmann, E.S. Dragan, Poly(ethyleneimine) cross-linked multilayers deposited onto solid surfaces and enzyme immobilization as a function of the film properties, Appl. Surf. Sci. 280, 812-819, 2013; IF = 2.711
5. E.S. Dragan, D.F. Apopei, Enhanced sorption of Methylene Blue from aqueous solutions by semi-IPN composite cryogels with anionically modified potato starch entrapped in PAAm matrix, Chem. Eng. J. 234, 211-222, 2013; IF = 4.321
6. E.S. Dragan, M.V. Dinu, Design, synthesis and interaction with Cu2+ ions of ice templated composite hydrogels, Res. J. Chem. Env. 17(10), 4-10, 2013
7. M.V. Dinu, M. Pradny, E.S. Dragan, J. Michalek, Morphogical and swelling properties of porous hydrogels based on poly(hydroxyethyl methacrylate) and chitosan modulated by ice-templating process and porogen leaching, J. Polym. Res., 20(11) Art. 285, 2013; IF = 1.92
8. E.S. Dragan, Design and applications of interpenetrating polymer network hydrogels. A review, Chem. Eng. J. 243, 572-590, 2014; IF = 4.321
9. C.A. Ghiorghita, F. Bucatariu, E.S. Dragan, Loading and release of a model cationic dye onto/from chitosan/poly(acrylic acid) polyelectrolyte multilayers, Cellulose Chem.Technol. 48(3-4), 247-253, 2014; IF = 0.675
10. E.S. Dragan, A.I. Cocarta, M.V. Dinu, Facile fabrication of chitosan/poly(vinyl amine) composite beads with enhanced sorption of Cu2+. Equilibrium, kinetics and thermodynamics, Chem. Eng. J. 255, 659-669, 2014; IF = 4.321
11. C.A. Ghiorghita, F. Bucatariu, G. Hitruc, M. Mihai, E.S. Dragan, Polyelectrolyte Multilayers Composed of Chitosan and Poly(acrylic acid). I. Deposition conditions and post-treatment strategies, Mat. Plast. 51(3), 323-327, 2014; IF = 0.824
12. A.I. Cocarta, E.S. Dragan, Composite microspheres based on chitosan and poly(vinyl amine) and their sorption capacity for Cu2+, Cellulose Chem. Technol. 48(5-6), 495-501, 2014; IF = 0.675
13. E.S. Dragan, D.F. Apopei, A.I. Cocarta, Efficient Sorption of Cu2+ by Composite Chelating Sorbents Based on Potato Starch-graft-Polyamidoxime Embedded in Chitosan Beads, ACS Appl. Mater. & Interfaces 6, 16577-16592, 2014; IF = 6.723
14. E.S. Dragan, Advances in interepenetrating polymer network hydrogels and their applications, Pure Appl. Chem. 86 (11) 1707-1721, 2014; IF = 2.492
15. F. Bucatariu, C.A. Ghiorghita, E.S. Dragan, Sorption and release of drugs in/from cross-linked poly(ethyleneimine) multilayer films deposited onto silica microparticles, Colloids Surf. B: Biointerfaces 126, 224-231, 2015; IF = 4.152
16. C.A. Ghiorghita, F. Bucatariu, E.S. Dragan, Polyelectrolyte Multilayers Composed of Chitosan and Poly(acrylic acid). II. Sorption/Release of Methylene Blue, Mat. Plast. 52(1) 51-54, 2015; IF = 0.824
17. F. Bucatariu, C.A. Ghiorghita, E.S. Dragan, Sorption/release of bioactive species in/from cross-linked poly(ethylene imine)/poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) films constructed onto solid surfaces, High Perform. Polym. 27(5) 563-570, 2015; IF = 1.286
18. E.S. Dragan, F. Bucatariu, Design and characterization of anionic hydrogels confined in Daisogel silica microspheres and their application in sustained release of proteins, Colloids Surf. A 489, 46-56, 2016, IF = 2.752
19. E.S. Dragan, A.I. Cocarta, M. Gierszewska, Designing novel macroporous composite hydrogels based on methacrylic acid copolymers and chitosan and in vitro assesment of Lysozyme controlled delivery, Colloids Surf. B: Biointerfaces 139, 33-41, 2016, IF = 4.152
20. E.S. Dragan, A.I. Cocarta, Smart macroporous IPN hydrogels responsive to pH, temperature, and ionic strength: Synthesis, characterization, and evaluation of controlled release of drugs, ACS Appl. Mater. & Interfaces 8, 12018-12030, 2016, IF = 6.723
21. E.S. Dragan, D.F. Apopei Loghin, A.I. Cocarta, M. Doroftei, Multi-stimuli-responsive semi-IPN cryogels with native and anionic potato starch entrapped in poly(N,N-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate) matrix and their potential in drug delivery, React. Funct. Polym. 105, 66-77, 2016, IF = 2.515
22. C.A. Ghiorghita, F. Bucatariu, E.S. Dragan, Sorption/release of diclofenac sodium in/from free-standing poly(acrylic acid)/poly(ethyleneimine) multilayer fiulms, J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 133(31), Art. 43752, 2016, IF = 1.768
23. M.M. Lazar, C.D. Varganici, M. Cazacu, E.S. Dragan, Cationic hybrids from poly(N,N-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate) covalently cross-linked with chloroalkyl silicone derivatives effective in binding anionic dyes, J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 133, Art. 43942, 2016, IF = 1.768
24. M.V. Dinu, A.I. Cocarta, E.S. Dragan, Synthesis, characterization and drug release properties of 3D chitosan/clinoptilolite biocomposite cryogels, Carbohydr. Polym. 153, 203-211, 2016, IF = 4.219
25. F. Bucatariu, C.A. Ghiorghita, A.I. Cocarta, E.S. Dragan, Cross-linked multilayer-dye films deposited onto silica surfaces with high affinity for pepsin, Appl. Surf. Sci. 390, 320-327, 2016, IF = 3.15
Total IF = 74.76
Articles published in BDI journals
1. E.S. Dragan, M.V. Dinu, Progress in Polysaccharide/Zeolites and Polysaccharide Hydrogel Composite Sorbents and Their Applications in Removal of Heavy Metal Ions and Dyes, Curr. Green Chem., 2, 342-353, 2015.
Book Chapters:
1. M.V. Dinu, E.S. Dragan, Biopolymer-Zeolite Composites as Biosorbentes for Separation Processes, In: "Advanced Separations by Specialized Sorbents", Ed. E.S. Dragan, CRC Press, pp 145-175, 2015
2. E.S. Dragan, M.V. Dinu, Interpenetrating Network Composite Hydrogels and Their Applications in Separation Processes, In: "Advanced Separations by Specialized Sorbents", Ed. E.S. Dragan, CRC Press, pp 285-313, 2015
3. E.S. Dragan, M.V. Dinu, Interpenetrating polymer network composite cryogels with tailored porous morphology and sorption properties, In: "Affinity Chromatography: Methods and Protocols, Methods in Molecular Biology", Chapter 20, Springer 2015.
Books:
1. C.A. Ghiorghita, F. Bucatariu, E.S. Dragan, Recent Strategies and Applications of Polyelectrolyte Films, Ed. Tehnopress, Iasi, 2014, ISBN 978-606-687-100-6
Presentations at national and international scientific meetings
Invited and plenary lectures:
1. Macroporous Ionic Composite Hydrogels with Tuned Swelling and Sorption Properties, Ecaterina Stela Dragan, Maria Valentina Dinu, Diana Felicia Apopei, The Fifth Cristofor I. Simionescu Symposium Frontiers in Macromolecular and Supramolecular Science, June 11-13, 2012, Bucharest, Romania
2. Design, Synthesis and Interaction with Ionic Species of Porous Composite Hydrogels, Ecaterina Stela Dragan, 11th Conference on Colloids and Surface Chemistry, May 9-11, 2013, Iasi, Romania
3. Advances in interpenetrating polymer network hydrogels and their applications, Ecaterina Stela Dragan, IUPAC Conference, Polymers and Organic Chemistry-2014 (POC2014), June 10-13, Timisoara, Romania
4. Metal loading on chelating polymers and polymer composites. Characterization and benefits, Ecaterina Stela Dragan, 16th IUPAC International Symposium on Macromolecular Complexes , August 10-14, 2015, Wroclaw, Poland
5. Composite Macroporous Hydrogels and Their Applications in Sorption/Release of Bioactive Species, Ecaterina Stela Dragan, 9th National Affinity Techniques Symposium with International Contributions, September 4-12, 2015, Koycegiz, Mugla, Turkey
6. Sorption/release of model drugs in/from compozite systems, Ecaterina Stela Dragan, Florin Bucatariu, Ana-Irina Cocarta, Claudiu Augustin Ghiorghita, Zilele Academice Iesene, MACRO 2015, 24-26 Sept. 2015, Iasi, Romania
7. Cryogels - Superporous gels with remarkable features, M.V. Dinu, E.S. Dragan, 8th Cristofor I. Simionescu Symposium, Frontiers in Macromolecular and Supramolecular Science, 31.05-03.06, 2016, Iasi, Romania
8. Metal ions sorption on cross-linked chelating architectures, M.V. Dinu, D.F. Apopei Loghin, E.S. Dragan, "Al. I. Cuza" University Days, 27-29 October 2016, Iasi, Romania
Oral communications:
7th International Conference on Nanostructured Polymers and Nanocomposites, Praga, Republica Ceha, 24-27 aprilie 2012
1. SUPERPOROUS IONIC COMPOSITE HYDROGELS BASED ON POLYACRYLAMIDE AND CHITOSAN WITH TUNED SWELLING AND SORPTION PROPERTIES, E. S. Dragan, M. V. Dinu, M. M. Perju
2. Semi-interpenetrating polymer networks based on polyacrylamide and starch or modified starch, D.F. Apopei, E.S. Dragan
3. Ionic composite hydrogels based on polyacrylamide and dextran sulfate as potential drug delivery systems, M.V. Dinu, M.M. Perju, E.S. Drăgan
Septième Colloque Franco-Roumain de Chimie Appliquée, Bacău, Roumanie, 27 – 29 Juin 2012
1. Hydrogels ioniques macroporeaux á base de polyacrylamide et de chitosane et leurs propriétés de sorption, E.S. Dragan, M.M. Lazar, M.V. Dinu
2. Immobilisation d’enzymes sur de microparticules hybrides silice//[poly(éthylenèimines)]n, F. Bucatariu, F. Simon, E. S. Dragan
3. Des effets du post-traitement sur les films minces composite multicouche à base de polyélectrolytes faibles, C.A. Ghiorghita, F. Bucatariu, E.S. Dragan
4. Sorption of metylene blue onto polyacrylamide/dextran sulfate hydogels: kinetics, equilibrium and thermodynamics, M.V. Dinu,
M.M. Perju, E.S. Drăgan
5. Preparation et caracterisation des réseaux polymèriques semi-ipn à base de polyacrylamide et l’amidon, D.F. Apopei, E.S. Dragan
4th Bilateral Symposium on Functional Heterocyclic and Heterochain Polymers for Advanced Materials, Iasi, 2-7 sept. 2012
Enzymes immobilization onto single polyelectrolyte cross-linked multilayers, F. Bucatariu, C.A. Ghiorghita, F. Simon, E.S. Dragan
9th International Conference on Physics of Advanced Materials, Iasi, 20 - 23 sept. 2012
Morphology maps of ice-templated hydrogels based on chitosan, M.V. Dinu, M.Pradny, E.S. Drăgan, J. Michalek
11th Conference on Colloid and Surface Chemistry, Iasi, Romania, May 9-11, 2013
POROUS POLYELECTROLYTE MULTILAYERS TAILORED BY DEPOSITION CONDITIONS AND POST-TREATMENT EFFECTS
C.A. Ghiorghita, F. Bucatariu, E.S. Dragan
European Polymer Federation Congress, EPF2013, 16-21.06.2013, Pisa, Italy
Ice templated chitosan based hydrogels with tuned swelling and sorption properties, E.S. Dragan, M.V. Dinu
6th International Congress of Chemistry and Environment (ICCE-2013), 8-10 July, 2013, Antwerp, Belgium
1. Design, synthesis and interaction with ionic species of ice-templated composite hydrogels, E.S. Dragan, M.V. Dinu, D.F. Apopei
2. Removal of ionic dyes by interpenetrating network composite cryogels, E.S. Dragan, M.V. Dinu, D.F. Apopei
3. Composite microspheres based on chitosan and their sorption capacity for heavy metal ions, E.S. Dragan, A.I. Cocarta, M.V. Dinu
The International Conference dedicated to the 55th anniversary from the foundation of the Institute of Chemistry of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova (28 - 30 May 2014, Chisinau, MOLDOVA)
1. Composite microspheres based on chitosan and poly(vinyl amine) with sorption properties controlled by the synthesis conditions, A.I. Cocarta, E.S. Dragan
XI-eme Colloque Franco-Roumain sur les Polymeres (27-29 August, 2014, Pitesti, Romania)
1. Sorption of Cu2+ on composite beads on chitosan and poly(vinyl amine), A.I. Cocarta, E.S. Dragan, M.V. Dinu
XXXIII-rd Romanian Chemistry Conference (October 1-3, 2014, Calimanesti-Caciulata, Valcea, Romania
1. Polycationic cross-linked multilayer films deposited onto silica microparticles for sorption of model compounds, C.-A. Ghiorghita, F. Bucatariu, E. S. Dragan
2. Bioactive compounds immobilization onto single polyelectrolyte cross-linked multilayers deposited onto silica microparticles, F. Bucatariu, C.-A. Ghiorghita, E. S. Dragan
7th Cristofor I. Simionescu Symposium, Frontiers in Macromolecular and Supramolecular Science, 04-05 June, 2015, Iasi, Romania
Composite Interpenetrating Polymer Network Cryogels based on Methacrylic Acid Copolymers and Chitosan, A.I. Cocarta, E.S. Dragan
European Polymer Congress (EPF 2015), 21-26 June 2015, Dresden, Germany
Sorption/release of bioactive species in/from cross-linked poly(ethyleneimine) multilayer films deposited onto Daisogel microparticles, F. Bucatariu, C.-A. Ghiorghita, E. S. Dragan
19th Romanian International Conference on Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (RICCCE 19), 02-05.09.2015, Romania,
Sibiu, Romania,Sibiu, Romania
Cross‐linked bi‐ and tricomponent multilayer films deposited onto Daisogel microparticles used in sorption/release of charged ionic species,F. Bucatariu, C.-A. Ghiorghita, E. S. Dragan
Academic Days MACRO 2015, 24-26 Sept. 2015, Iasi, Romania
Synthesis and characterization of some novel ionic hybrids based on PDMAEM and siloxane derivatives with chloroalkyl groups, M.M. Lazar, D.C. Varganici, M. Cazacu, E.S. Dragan
"Alexandru Ioan Cuza" University Days, 29-31 October 2015, Iasi, Romania
1. Ionic hybrid materials based on poly(dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate) and chloroalkyl-functionalized silicone derivatives: Preparation and characterization, M.M. Lazar, M. Cazacu, E.S. Dragan
3. Poly(ethylene imine) based multilayer films constructed onto silica microparticles as drug delivery systems, C.A. Ghiorghita, F. Bucatariu, E.S. Dragan
4. Macroporous Semi-IPN composite hydrogels based on native or anionically modified starch, D.F. Apopei Loghin, E.S. Dragan
Zilele Universitatii "Apollonia" din Iasi, 3-5 martie 2016, Iasi, Romania
1. Novel semi-IPN composite hydrogels based on poly(N,N-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate) and starch, D.F. Apopei Loghin, E.S. Dragan
2. Ice templated methacrylic acid composite hydrogels and their potential biomedical applications, A.I. Cocarta, E.S. Dragan
12th Internationbal Conference on Colloid and Surface Chemistry, May 16-18, 2016, Iasi, Romania
1. Designing and characterization of novel IPN composite cryogels based on poly(N,N-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate) and poly(acrylamide), E.S. Dragan, A. I. Cocarta
2. Sorption/release of ionic compounds in/from poly(ethyleneimine)/poly(acrylic acid) multilayer films, C.A. Ghiorghita, F. Bucatariu, E.S. Dragan
3. Macroporous semi-IPN composite hydrogels based on poly(N,N-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate) and starch, D.F. Apopei Loghin, E.S. Dragan
8th Cristofor I. Simionescu Symposium, Frontiers in Macromolecular and Supramolecular Science, 31.05-03.06, 2016, Iasi, Romania
Smart macroporous IPN hydrogels responsive to pH, temperature and ionic strength. Evaluation of uptake and controlled release of drugs, A.I. Cocarta, E.S. Dragan
3rd International Conference on Analytical Chemistry, ROICAC, August 28 - 31, 2016, Iasi, Romania
Composite microparticles used in selective separation of pepsin, C.A. Ghiorghita, F. Bucatariu, E.S. Dragan
3rd International Conference Bioinspired and Biobased Chemistry and Materials, NICE2016, Italy
Novel Multi-Stimuli-Responsive IPN Cryogels Based on Poly(N,N-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate) for Sustained Release of Drugs, E.S. Dragan, A.I. Cocarta
"Alexandru Ioan Cuza" University Days, 27-29 October 2016, Iasi, Romania
Alginate/clinoptilolite composite microspheres with enhanced sorption properties for Methylene Blue, M.M. Lazar, M.V. Dinu, E.S. Dragan
Posters:
7th International Conference on Nanostructured Polymers and Nanocomposites, Praga, Republica Ceha, 24-27 aprilie 2012
1. Metal ions sorption capacity of the novel semi-IPN composite cryogels based on polyacrylamide and native or modified starch, D.F. Apopei, M.V. Dinu, E.S. Dragan
2. pH-Sensitive semi-IPN composite cryogels based on native and modified potatoes starch and their interaction with ionic species, E.S. Dragan, D.F. Apopei
3. Swelling and morphological properties of semi-IPN hydrogels based on polyacrylamide and either dextran or dextran sulphate, M.V. Dinu, M.M. Perju, E.S. Drăgan
Septième Colloque Franco-Roumain de Chimie Appliquée, Bacău, Roumanie, 27 – 29 Juin 2012
4. Hydrogels composites sensibles au pH à base d’amidon natifs et modifiés et leur interaction avec des colorants cationiques, E.S. Dragan, D.F. Apopei
5. Semi-IPN a base de l’amidon natif ou modifié et polyacrylamide. préparation et la capacité de sorption d’ions metalliques, D.F. Apopei, M.V. Dinu, E.S. Dragan
4th Bilateral Symposium on Functional Heterocyclic and Heterochain Polymers for Advanced Materials, Iasi, 2-7 sept. 2012
6. Construction and characterization of chitosan and poly(acrylic acid) multilayers deposited onto planar substrates, C.A. Ghiorghita, F. Bucatariu, G. Hitruc, E.S. Dragan
7. Semi-IPN composite cryogels based on native or anionically modified potatoes starch, D.F. Apopei, F. Doroftei, E.S. Dragan
11th Conference on Colloid and Surface Chemistry, Iasi, Romania, May 9-11, 2013
1. Synthesis, characterization and sorption properties of composite beads based on chitosan and poly(vinyl amine), A.-I. Cocarta, M.V. Dinu, M. Gierszewska-Druzynska, E.S. Dragan
2. Enzymes immobilization onto single polycation cross-linked multilayers deposited onto silica microparticles and silicon wafers, C.A. Ghiorghita, F. Bucatariu, E.S. Dragan
3. Pprous polyelectrolyte multilayers tailored by deposition conditions and post-treatment effects, C.A. Ghiorghita, F. Bucatariu, E.S. Dragan
4. Synthesis and characterization of some P(MAA-co-AAm) cryogels, A.-I. Cocarta, M. Gierszewska-Druzynska, E.S. Dragan
European Polymer Federation Congress, EPF2013, 16-21.06.2013, Pisa, Italy
5. Composite microspheres based on natural and synthetic polycations and their sorption capacity for heavy metal ions, A.-I. Cocarta, M.V. Dinu, E.S. Dragan
6. Ionic composites based on chitosan and polyamidoxime grafted potato starch and their sorption properties for Cu2+, D.F. Apopei, E.S. Dragan
7. Layer-by-layer thin films based on weak polyelectrolytes with morphologies modulated by the film construction and post-treatment strategy, E.S. Dragan, C.A. Ghiorghita, F. Bucatariu
Separation Science - Theory and Practice - 2013, June 9-13, Wroclaw, Poland
8. KINETIC STUDY OF Cu2+ SORPTION ONTO SOME COMPOSITE SORBENTS BASED ON CHITOSAN, A.-I. Cocarta, M. Gierszewska-Druzynska, E.S. Dragan
9. SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF SOME ICE‑TEMPLATED METHACRYLIC ACID BASED HYDROGELS, M. Gierszewska-Druzynska, A.-I. Cocarta, E.S. Dragan
The International Conference dedicated to the 55th anniversary from the foundation of the Institute of Chemistry of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova (28 - 30 May 2014, Chisinau, MOLDOVA)
1. Removal of Cu2+ using a composite sorbent based on chitosan and a synthetic polycation, A.I. Cocarta, E.S. Dragan
Polymers and Organic Chemistry 2014 (10 - 13 June 2014, Timisoara, ROMANIA)
2. Macroporous ice-templated hydrogels with fast responsivity, E.S. Dragan, A.I. Cocarta, M.V. Dinu
3. Composite beads based on chitosan and a synthetic polycation with sorption properties modulated by the crosslinking strategy, autori: E.S. Dragan, A.I. Cocarta
XI-eme Colloque Franco-Roumain sur les Polymeres (27-29 August, 2014, Pitesti, Romania)
4. Anionic macroporous ice-templated hydrogels with fast responsivity based on methacrylic acid, A.-I. Cocarta, E.S. Dragan
5. Composite sorbents based on chitosan and amidoximated potato starch, A.-I. Cocarta, E.S. Dragan
European Polymer Congress (EPF 2015), 21-26 June 2015, Dresden, Germany
Polyelectrolyte multilayers composed of chitosan and poly(acrylic acid) with sorption properties modulated by deposition conditions and post-treatment strategies, C.-A. Ghiorghita, F. Bucatariu, E. S. Dragan
16th IUPAC International Symposium on Macromolecular Complexes , August 10-14, 2015, Wroclaw, Poland
1. Efficient binding of Cu2+ by composite chelating beads based on chitosan, E.S. Dragan, A.-I. Cocarta, D.F. Apopei Loghin
2. Macroporous ionic composite hydrogels and their potential biomedical applications, A.-I. Cocarta, E.S. Dragan
8th Cristofor I. Simionescu Symposium, Frontiers in Macromolecular and Supramolecular Science, 31.05-03.06, 2016, Iasi, Romania
Novel ionic organic/inorganic hybrids and their interaction with methyl orange, M.M. Lazar, C.D. Varganici, M. Cazacu, E.S. Dragan
PhD Theses which have mentioned the project as a financial support
1. Diana Felicia Apopei Loghin, Contributions to the functionalization (and diversification of applications) of some polysaccharides, October 2012
2. Claudiu Augustin Ghiorghita, Micro- and nanocomposites sensitive to the external stimuli, October 2013
3. Ana Irina Cocarta, Polymer composites with sorption properties for ionic species. Synthesis and applications, November 2014
1. E.S. Dragan, M.M. Lazar, M.V. Dinu, F. Doroftei, Macroporous composite hydrogels based on poly(acrylamide) and chitosan with tuned swelling and sorption of cationic dyes, Chem. Eng. J. 204-206, 198-209, 2012; IF = 4.321
2. E.S. Dragan, D.F. Apopei, Multiresponsive macroporous semi-IPN composite hydrogels based on native or anionically modified potato starch, Carbohydr. Polym. 92, 23-32, 2013; IF = 4.074
3. M.V. Dinu, M. Pradny, E.S. Dragan, J. Michalek, Ice-templated hydrogels based on chitosan with tailored porous morphology, Carbohydr. Polym. 94, 170-178, 2013; IF = 4.074
4. F. Bucatariu, C.A. Ghiorghita, F. Simon, C. Bellmann, E.S. Dragan, Poly(ethyleneimine) cross-linked multilayers deposited onto solid surfaces and enzyme immobilization as a function of the film properties, Appl. Surf. Sci. 280, 812-819, 2013; IF = 2.711
5. E.S. Dragan, D.F. Apopei, Enhanced sorption of Methylene Blue from aqueous solutions by semi-IPN composite cryogels with anionically modified potato starch entrapped in PAAm matrix, Chem. Eng. J. 234, 211-222, 2013; IF = 4.321
6. E.S. Dragan, M.V. Dinu, Design, synthesis and interaction with Cu2+ ions of ice templated composite hydrogels, Res. J. Chem. Env. 17(10), 4-10, 2013
7. M.V. Dinu, M. Pradny, E.S. Dragan, J. Michalek, Morphogical and swelling properties of porous hydrogels based on poly(hydroxyethyl methacrylate) and chitosan modulated by ice-templating process and porogen leaching, J. Polym. Res., 20(11) Art. 285, 2013; IF = 1.92
8. E.S. Dragan, Design and applications of interpenetrating polymer network hydrogels. A review, Chem. Eng. J. 243, 572-590, 2014; IF = 4.321
9. C.A. Ghiorghita, F. Bucatariu, E.S. Dragan, Loading and release of a model cationic dye onto/from chitosan/poly(acrylic acid) polyelectrolyte multilayers, Cellulose Chem.Technol. 48(3-4), 247-253, 2014; IF = 0.675
10. E.S. Dragan, A.I. Cocarta, M.V. Dinu, Facile fabrication of chitosan/poly(vinyl amine) composite beads with enhanced sorption of Cu2+. Equilibrium, kinetics and thermodynamics, Chem. Eng. J. 255, 659-669, 2014; IF = 4.321
11. C.A. Ghiorghita, F. Bucatariu, G. Hitruc, M. Mihai, E.S. Dragan, Polyelectrolyte Multilayers Composed of Chitosan and Poly(acrylic acid). I. Deposition conditions and post-treatment strategies, Mat. Plast. 51(3), 323-327, 2014; IF = 0.824
12. A.I. Cocarta, E.S. Dragan, Composite microspheres based on chitosan and poly(vinyl amine) and their sorption capacity for Cu2+, Cellulose Chem. Technol. 48(5-6), 495-501, 2014; IF = 0.675
13. E.S. Dragan, D.F. Apopei, A.I. Cocarta, Efficient Sorption of Cu2+ by Composite Chelating Sorbents Based on Potato Starch-graft-Polyamidoxime Embedded in Chitosan Beads, ACS Appl. Mater. & Interfaces 6, 16577-16592, 2014; IF = 6.723
14. E.S. Dragan, Advances in interepenetrating polymer network hydrogels and their applications, Pure Appl. Chem. 86 (11) 1707-1721, 2014; IF = 2.492
15. F. Bucatariu, C.A. Ghiorghita, E.S. Dragan, Sorption and release of drugs in/from cross-linked poly(ethyleneimine) multilayer films deposited onto silica microparticles, Colloids Surf. B: Biointerfaces 126, 224-231, 2015; IF = 4.152
16. C.A. Ghiorghita, F. Bucatariu, E.S. Dragan, Polyelectrolyte Multilayers Composed of Chitosan and Poly(acrylic acid). II. Sorption/Release of Methylene Blue, Mat. Plast. 52(1) 51-54, 2015; IF = 0.824
17. F. Bucatariu, C.A. Ghiorghita, E.S. Dragan, Sorption/release of bioactive species in/from cross-linked poly(ethylene imine)/poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) films constructed onto solid surfaces, High Perform. Polym. 27(5) 563-570, 2015; IF = 1.286
18. E.S. Dragan, F. Bucatariu, Design and characterization of anionic hydrogels confined in Daisogel silica microspheres and their application in sustained release of proteins, Colloids Surf. A 489, 46-56, 2016, IF = 2.752
19. E.S. Dragan, A.I. Cocarta, M. Gierszewska, Designing novel macroporous composite hydrogels based on methacrylic acid copolymers and chitosan and in vitro assesment of Lysozyme controlled delivery, Colloids Surf. B: Biointerfaces 139, 33-41, 2016, IF = 4.152
20. E.S. Dragan, A.I. Cocarta, Smart macroporous IPN hydrogels responsive to pH, temperature, and ionic strength: Synthesis, characterization, and evaluation of controlled release of drugs, ACS Appl. Mater. & Interfaces 8, 12018-12030, 2016, IF = 6.723
21. E.S. Dragan, D.F. Apopei Loghin, A.I. Cocarta, M. Doroftei, Multi-stimuli-responsive semi-IPN cryogels with native and anionic potato starch entrapped in poly(N,N-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate) matrix and their potential in drug delivery, React. Funct. Polym. 105, 66-77, 2016, IF = 2.515
22. C.A. Ghiorghita, F. Bucatariu, E.S. Dragan, Sorption/release of diclofenac sodium in/from free-standing poly(acrylic acid)/poly(ethyleneimine) multilayer fiulms, J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 133(31), Art. 43752, 2016, IF = 1.768
23. M.M. Lazar, C.D. Varganici, M. Cazacu, E.S. Dragan, Cationic hybrids from poly(N,N-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate) covalently cross-linked with chloroalkyl silicone derivatives effective in binding anionic dyes, J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 133, Art. 43942, 2016, IF = 1.768
24. M.V. Dinu, A.I. Cocarta, E.S. Dragan, Synthesis, characterization and drug release properties of 3D chitosan/clinoptilolite biocomposite cryogels, Carbohydr. Polym. 153, 203-211, 2016, IF = 4.219
25. F. Bucatariu, C.A. Ghiorghita, A.I. Cocarta, E.S. Dragan, Cross-linked multilayer-dye films deposited onto silica surfaces with high affinity for pepsin, Appl. Surf. Sci. 390, 320-327, 2016, IF = 3.15
Total IF = 74.76
Articles published in BDI journals
1. E.S. Dragan, M.V. Dinu, Progress in Polysaccharide/Zeolites and Polysaccharide Hydrogel Composite Sorbents and Their Applications in Removal of Heavy Metal Ions and Dyes, Curr. Green Chem., 2, 342-353, 2015.
Book Chapters:
1. M.V. Dinu, E.S. Dragan, Biopolymer-Zeolite Composites as Biosorbentes for Separation Processes, In: "Advanced Separations by Specialized Sorbents", Ed. E.S. Dragan, CRC Press, pp 145-175, 2015
2. E.S. Dragan, M.V. Dinu, Interpenetrating Network Composite Hydrogels and Their Applications in Separation Processes, In: "Advanced Separations by Specialized Sorbents", Ed. E.S. Dragan, CRC Press, pp 285-313, 2015
3. E.S. Dragan, M.V. Dinu, Interpenetrating polymer network composite cryogels with tailored porous morphology and sorption properties, In: "Affinity Chromatography: Methods and Protocols, Methods in Molecular Biology", Chapter 20, Springer 2015.
Books:
1. C.A. Ghiorghita, F. Bucatariu, E.S. Dragan, Recent Strategies and Applications of Polyelectrolyte Films, Ed. Tehnopress, Iasi, 2014, ISBN 978-606-687-100-6
Presentations at national and international scientific meetings
Invited and plenary lectures:
1. Macroporous Ionic Composite Hydrogels with Tuned Swelling and Sorption Properties, Ecaterina Stela Dragan, Maria Valentina Dinu, Diana Felicia Apopei, The Fifth Cristofor I. Simionescu Symposium Frontiers in Macromolecular and Supramolecular Science, June 11-13, 2012, Bucharest, Romania
2. Design, Synthesis and Interaction with Ionic Species of Porous Composite Hydrogels, Ecaterina Stela Dragan, 11th Conference on Colloids and Surface Chemistry, May 9-11, 2013, Iasi, Romania
3. Advances in interpenetrating polymer network hydrogels and their applications, Ecaterina Stela Dragan, IUPAC Conference, Polymers and Organic Chemistry-2014 (POC2014), June 10-13, Timisoara, Romania
4. Metal loading on chelating polymers and polymer composites. Characterization and benefits, Ecaterina Stela Dragan, 16th IUPAC International Symposium on Macromolecular Complexes , August 10-14, 2015, Wroclaw, Poland
5. Composite Macroporous Hydrogels and Their Applications in Sorption/Release of Bioactive Species, Ecaterina Stela Dragan, 9th National Affinity Techniques Symposium with International Contributions, September 4-12, 2015, Koycegiz, Mugla, Turkey
6. Sorption/release of model drugs in/from compozite systems, Ecaterina Stela Dragan, Florin Bucatariu, Ana-Irina Cocarta, Claudiu Augustin Ghiorghita, Zilele Academice Iesene, MACRO 2015, 24-26 Sept. 2015, Iasi, Romania
7. Cryogels - Superporous gels with remarkable features, M.V. Dinu, E.S. Dragan, 8th Cristofor I. Simionescu Symposium, Frontiers in Macromolecular and Supramolecular Science, 31.05-03.06, 2016, Iasi, Romania
8. Metal ions sorption on cross-linked chelating architectures, M.V. Dinu, D.F. Apopei Loghin, E.S. Dragan, "Al. I. Cuza" University Days, 27-29 October 2016, Iasi, Romania
Oral communications:
7th International Conference on Nanostructured Polymers and Nanocomposites, Praga, Republica Ceha, 24-27 aprilie 2012
1. SUPERPOROUS IONIC COMPOSITE HYDROGELS BASED ON POLYACRYLAMIDE AND CHITOSAN WITH TUNED SWELLING AND SORPTION PROPERTIES, E. S. Dragan, M. V. Dinu, M. M. Perju
2. Semi-interpenetrating polymer networks based on polyacrylamide and starch or modified starch, D.F. Apopei, E.S. Dragan
3. Ionic composite hydrogels based on polyacrylamide and dextran sulfate as potential drug delivery systems, M.V. Dinu, M.M. Perju, E.S. Drăgan
Septième Colloque Franco-Roumain de Chimie Appliquée, Bacău, Roumanie, 27 – 29 Juin 2012
1. Hydrogels ioniques macroporeaux á base de polyacrylamide et de chitosane et leurs propriétés de sorption, E.S. Dragan, M.M. Lazar, M.V. Dinu
2. Immobilisation d’enzymes sur de microparticules hybrides silice//[poly(éthylenèimines)]n, F. Bucatariu, F. Simon, E. S. Dragan
3. Des effets du post-traitement sur les films minces composite multicouche à base de polyélectrolytes faibles, C.A. Ghiorghita, F. Bucatariu, E.S. Dragan
4. Sorption of metylene blue onto polyacrylamide/dextran sulfate hydogels: kinetics, equilibrium and thermodynamics, M.V. Dinu,
M.M. Perju, E.S. Drăgan
5. Preparation et caracterisation des réseaux polymèriques semi-ipn à base de polyacrylamide et l’amidon, D.F. Apopei, E.S. Dragan
4th Bilateral Symposium on Functional Heterocyclic and Heterochain Polymers for Advanced Materials, Iasi, 2-7 sept. 2012
Enzymes immobilization onto single polyelectrolyte cross-linked multilayers, F. Bucatariu, C.A. Ghiorghita, F. Simon, E.S. Dragan
9th International Conference on Physics of Advanced Materials, Iasi, 20 - 23 sept. 2012
Morphology maps of ice-templated hydrogels based on chitosan, M.V. Dinu, M.Pradny, E.S. Drăgan, J. Michalek
11th Conference on Colloid and Surface Chemistry, Iasi, Romania, May 9-11, 2013
POROUS POLYELECTROLYTE MULTILAYERS TAILORED BY DEPOSITION CONDITIONS AND POST-TREATMENT EFFECTS
C.A. Ghiorghita, F. Bucatariu, E.S. Dragan
European Polymer Federation Congress, EPF2013, 16-21.06.2013, Pisa, Italy
Ice templated chitosan based hydrogels with tuned swelling and sorption properties, E.S. Dragan, M.V. Dinu
6th International Congress of Chemistry and Environment (ICCE-2013), 8-10 July, 2013, Antwerp, Belgium
1. Design, synthesis and interaction with ionic species of ice-templated composite hydrogels, E.S. Dragan, M.V. Dinu, D.F. Apopei
2. Removal of ionic dyes by interpenetrating network composite cryogels, E.S. Dragan, M.V. Dinu, D.F. Apopei
3. Composite microspheres based on chitosan and their sorption capacity for heavy metal ions, E.S. Dragan, A.I. Cocarta, M.V. Dinu
The International Conference dedicated to the 55th anniversary from the foundation of the Institute of Chemistry of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova (28 - 30 May 2014, Chisinau, MOLDOVA)
1. Composite microspheres based on chitosan and poly(vinyl amine) with sorption properties controlled by the synthesis conditions, A.I. Cocarta, E.S. Dragan
XI-eme Colloque Franco-Roumain sur les Polymeres (27-29 August, 2014, Pitesti, Romania)
1. Sorption of Cu2+ on composite beads on chitosan and poly(vinyl amine), A.I. Cocarta, E.S. Dragan, M.V. Dinu
XXXIII-rd Romanian Chemistry Conference (October 1-3, 2014, Calimanesti-Caciulata, Valcea, Romania
1. Polycationic cross-linked multilayer films deposited onto silica microparticles for sorption of model compounds, C.-A. Ghiorghita, F. Bucatariu, E. S. Dragan
2. Bioactive compounds immobilization onto single polyelectrolyte cross-linked multilayers deposited onto silica microparticles, F. Bucatariu, C.-A. Ghiorghita, E. S. Dragan
7th Cristofor I. Simionescu Symposium, Frontiers in Macromolecular and Supramolecular Science, 04-05 June, 2015, Iasi, Romania
Composite Interpenetrating Polymer Network Cryogels based on Methacrylic Acid Copolymers and Chitosan, A.I. Cocarta, E.S. Dragan
European Polymer Congress (EPF 2015), 21-26 June 2015, Dresden, Germany
Sorption/release of bioactive species in/from cross-linked poly(ethyleneimine) multilayer films deposited onto Daisogel microparticles, F. Bucatariu, C.-A. Ghiorghita, E. S. Dragan
19th Romanian International Conference on Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (RICCCE 19), 02-05.09.2015, Romania,
Sibiu, Romania,Sibiu, Romania
Cross‐linked bi‐ and tricomponent multilayer films deposited onto Daisogel microparticles used in sorption/release of charged ionic species,F. Bucatariu, C.-A. Ghiorghita, E. S. Dragan
Academic Days MACRO 2015, 24-26 Sept. 2015, Iasi, Romania
Synthesis and characterization of some novel ionic hybrids based on PDMAEM and siloxane derivatives with chloroalkyl groups, M.M. Lazar, D.C. Varganici, M. Cazacu, E.S. Dragan
"Alexandru Ioan Cuza" University Days, 29-31 October 2015, Iasi, Romania
1. Ionic hybrid materials based on poly(dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate) and chloroalkyl-functionalized silicone derivatives: Preparation and characterization, M.M. Lazar, M. Cazacu, E.S. Dragan
3. Poly(ethylene imine) based multilayer films constructed onto silica microparticles as drug delivery systems, C.A. Ghiorghita, F. Bucatariu, E.S. Dragan
4. Macroporous Semi-IPN composite hydrogels based on native or anionically modified starch, D.F. Apopei Loghin, E.S. Dragan
Zilele Universitatii "Apollonia" din Iasi, 3-5 martie 2016, Iasi, Romania
1. Novel semi-IPN composite hydrogels based on poly(N,N-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate) and starch, D.F. Apopei Loghin, E.S. Dragan
2. Ice templated methacrylic acid composite hydrogels and their potential biomedical applications, A.I. Cocarta, E.S. Dragan
12th Internationbal Conference on Colloid and Surface Chemistry, May 16-18, 2016, Iasi, Romania
1. Designing and characterization of novel IPN composite cryogels based on poly(N,N-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate) and poly(acrylamide), E.S. Dragan, A. I. Cocarta
2. Sorption/release of ionic compounds in/from poly(ethyleneimine)/poly(acrylic acid) multilayer films, C.A. Ghiorghita, F. Bucatariu, E.S. Dragan
3. Macroporous semi-IPN composite hydrogels based on poly(N,N-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate) and starch, D.F. Apopei Loghin, E.S. Dragan
8th Cristofor I. Simionescu Symposium, Frontiers in Macromolecular and Supramolecular Science, 31.05-03.06, 2016, Iasi, Romania
Smart macroporous IPN hydrogels responsive to pH, temperature and ionic strength. Evaluation of uptake and controlled release of drugs, A.I. Cocarta, E.S. Dragan
3rd International Conference on Analytical Chemistry, ROICAC, August 28 - 31, 2016, Iasi, Romania
Composite microparticles used in selective separation of pepsin, C.A. Ghiorghita, F. Bucatariu, E.S. Dragan
3rd International Conference Bioinspired and Biobased Chemistry and Materials, NICE2016, Italy
Novel Multi-Stimuli-Responsive IPN Cryogels Based on Poly(N,N-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate) for Sustained Release of Drugs, E.S. Dragan, A.I. Cocarta
"Alexandru Ioan Cuza" University Days, 27-29 October 2016, Iasi, Romania
Alginate/clinoptilolite composite microspheres with enhanced sorption properties for Methylene Blue, M.M. Lazar, M.V. Dinu, E.S. Dragan
Posters:
7th International Conference on Nanostructured Polymers and Nanocomposites, Praga, Republica Ceha, 24-27 aprilie 2012
1. Metal ions sorption capacity of the novel semi-IPN composite cryogels based on polyacrylamide and native or modified starch, D.F. Apopei, M.V. Dinu, E.S. Dragan
2. pH-Sensitive semi-IPN composite cryogels based on native and modified potatoes starch and their interaction with ionic species, E.S. Dragan, D.F. Apopei
3. Swelling and morphological properties of semi-IPN hydrogels based on polyacrylamide and either dextran or dextran sulphate, M.V. Dinu, M.M. Perju, E.S. Drăgan
Septième Colloque Franco-Roumain de Chimie Appliquée, Bacău, Roumanie, 27 – 29 Juin 2012
4. Hydrogels composites sensibles au pH à base d’amidon natifs et modifiés et leur interaction avec des colorants cationiques, E.S. Dragan, D.F. Apopei
5. Semi-IPN a base de l’amidon natif ou modifié et polyacrylamide. préparation et la capacité de sorption d’ions metalliques, D.F. Apopei, M.V. Dinu, E.S. Dragan
4th Bilateral Symposium on Functional Heterocyclic and Heterochain Polymers for Advanced Materials, Iasi, 2-7 sept. 2012
6. Construction and characterization of chitosan and poly(acrylic acid) multilayers deposited onto planar substrates, C.A. Ghiorghita, F. Bucatariu, G. Hitruc, E.S. Dragan
7. Semi-IPN composite cryogels based on native or anionically modified potatoes starch, D.F. Apopei, F. Doroftei, E.S. Dragan
11th Conference on Colloid and Surface Chemistry, Iasi, Romania, May 9-11, 2013
1. Synthesis, characterization and sorption properties of composite beads based on chitosan and poly(vinyl amine), A.-I. Cocarta, M.V. Dinu, M. Gierszewska-Druzynska, E.S. Dragan
2. Enzymes immobilization onto single polycation cross-linked multilayers deposited onto silica microparticles and silicon wafers, C.A. Ghiorghita, F. Bucatariu, E.S. Dragan
3. Pprous polyelectrolyte multilayers tailored by deposition conditions and post-treatment effects, C.A. Ghiorghita, F. Bucatariu, E.S. Dragan
4. Synthesis and characterization of some P(MAA-co-AAm) cryogels, A.-I. Cocarta, M. Gierszewska-Druzynska, E.S. Dragan
European Polymer Federation Congress, EPF2013, 16-21.06.2013, Pisa, Italy
5. Composite microspheres based on natural and synthetic polycations and their sorption capacity for heavy metal ions, A.-I. Cocarta, M.V. Dinu, E.S. Dragan
6. Ionic composites based on chitosan and polyamidoxime grafted potato starch and their sorption properties for Cu2+, D.F. Apopei, E.S. Dragan
7. Layer-by-layer thin films based on weak polyelectrolytes with morphologies modulated by the film construction and post-treatment strategy, E.S. Dragan, C.A. Ghiorghita, F. Bucatariu
Separation Science - Theory and Practice - 2013, June 9-13, Wroclaw, Poland
8. KINETIC STUDY OF Cu2+ SORPTION ONTO SOME COMPOSITE SORBENTS BASED ON CHITOSAN, A.-I. Cocarta, M. Gierszewska-Druzynska, E.S. Dragan
9. SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF SOME ICE‑TEMPLATED METHACRYLIC ACID BASED HYDROGELS, M. Gierszewska-Druzynska, A.-I. Cocarta, E.S. Dragan
The International Conference dedicated to the 55th anniversary from the foundation of the Institute of Chemistry of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova (28 - 30 May 2014, Chisinau, MOLDOVA)
1. Removal of Cu2+ using a composite sorbent based on chitosan and a synthetic polycation, A.I. Cocarta, E.S. Dragan
Polymers and Organic Chemistry 2014 (10 - 13 June 2014, Timisoara, ROMANIA)
2. Macroporous ice-templated hydrogels with fast responsivity, E.S. Dragan, A.I. Cocarta, M.V. Dinu
3. Composite beads based on chitosan and a synthetic polycation with sorption properties modulated by the crosslinking strategy, autori: E.S. Dragan, A.I. Cocarta
XI-eme Colloque Franco-Roumain sur les Polymeres (27-29 August, 2014, Pitesti, Romania)
4. Anionic macroporous ice-templated hydrogels with fast responsivity based on methacrylic acid, A.-I. Cocarta, E.S. Dragan
5. Composite sorbents based on chitosan and amidoximated potato starch, A.-I. Cocarta, E.S. Dragan
European Polymer Congress (EPF 2015), 21-26 June 2015, Dresden, Germany
Polyelectrolyte multilayers composed of chitosan and poly(acrylic acid) with sorption properties modulated by deposition conditions and post-treatment strategies, C.-A. Ghiorghita, F. Bucatariu, E. S. Dragan
16th IUPAC International Symposium on Macromolecular Complexes , August 10-14, 2015, Wroclaw, Poland
1. Efficient binding of Cu2+ by composite chelating beads based on chitosan, E.S. Dragan, A.-I. Cocarta, D.F. Apopei Loghin
2. Macroporous ionic composite hydrogels and their potential biomedical applications, A.-I. Cocarta, E.S. Dragan
8th Cristofor I. Simionescu Symposium, Frontiers in Macromolecular and Supramolecular Science, 31.05-03.06, 2016, Iasi, Romania
Novel ionic organic/inorganic hybrids and their interaction with methyl orange, M.M. Lazar, C.D. Varganici, M. Cazacu, E.S. Dragan
PhD Theses which have mentioned the project as a financial support
1. Diana Felicia Apopei Loghin, Contributions to the functionalization (and diversification of applications) of some polysaccharides, October 2012
2. Claudiu Augustin Ghiorghita, Micro- and nanocomposites sensitive to the external stimuli, October 2013
3. Ana Irina Cocarta, Polymer composites with sorption properties for ionic species. Synthesis and applications, November 2014
