Vasile TURA
| Name | Vasile TURA |
| Work Groups |
Work Group 1 - Synthesis Work Group 2 - Characterisation |
| Laboratory | Electrospinning and electrospray |
| Organisation | Faculty of Physics, Al. I. Cuza University of Iasi |
| Areas of Research | metal nanoparticles/polymer nanocomposites |
| Research Keywords | electrospinning, electrospray, nanoparticles, nanofibers |
| Areas of Future Interest | flexibilization of nanofibers: gelatin, chitin |
Selected Publications:
- B. A. Hagiu, V. Tura, Doina Mahaila, M. Fantanaru, O. C. Mungiu, Biocompatibility and effects of a composite nanomaterial containing silver, Therapeutics, Pharmacology and Clinical Toxicology, Vol XIII, Number 3, 266-269 (2009).
- V. Tura, F. Tofoleanu, I. Mangalagiu, T. Balau Mindru, F. Brinza, N. Sulitanu, I. Sandu, D. Raileanu, C. R. Ionescu, Electrospinning of gelatin/chitin composite nanofibers, J Optoelectron Adv M, 10(12), 3512–3516 (2008).
- F. Tofoleanu, T. Bălău Mîndru, F. Brînza, N. Suliţanu, I.G. Sandu, D. Răileanu, V. Floriştean, B.A. Hagiu, C.R. Ionescu, I. Sandu, V. Ţura, Electrospun gelatin nanofibers functionalized with silver nanoparticles, J Optoelectron Adv M, 10(12), 3505–351
- Melnig V., Apostu M.O., Tura V., Ciobanu C. Optimization of polyurethane membranes: Morphology and structure studies J Membr Sci 267(1-2), 58-67 (2005).
- Balau L., Lisa G., Popa M.I., Tura V., Melnig V. Physico-chemical properties of Chitosan films Cent Eur J Chem 2(4) 638-647 (2004).
Brief CV
Materials:
1) nanoparticles (Ag, Fe3O4)
2) nanofibers (gelatin, chitin, polyurethane, PVC)
Methods:
1) electrospinning
2) electrospray