Select Projects All ProjectsCore ProjectsPNCDI IIPNCDI IIICEEX ProgramsSectorial programsEuropean ProjectsInfrastructure Projects Nucleu Project 2023-2026Essential environmental research to support the green, sustainable transition and adaptation to the principles of the circular economy, acronym ENVIRON-RES 2019-2022Environmental research – Priority in sustainable industrial development based on knowledge and innovation – ECO MEDIND 2019-2022 Code: PN 19 04 2018Medium and Long-Term Research and Development Strategy of INCD ECOINDFramework for Implementing the Core Program: Environmental Research as a Tool for Sustainable Development in the Context of the Circular Economy – PRO MEBIOCIDE – From legislation to ecological impactExperimental research on the application of technologies of treatment/drinking and water purge to improve their management – ELFIT Innovative research to support the achievement of national targets aligned with EU policy regarding waste management in the context of the concept of circular economy –INODES Research regarding soil quality in different intensively agricultural areas of Romania in the context of climate changes–CLIMASOL Development of advanced analytical methodologies for the detection and identification of emerging contaminants and their biodegradation products from environmental factors (water, soil, sewage sludge) and biota – EMERGMET New approaches regarding techniques and methodologies for assessment of air quality in the context of climate change and of the international environmental regulations updating – BATC-AER Innovative solutions for water quality conservation and protection using conventional and nonconventional processes – SINOVAP Transition of the Occupational Health and Safety Management System to the requirements of the new ISO 45001: 2018 standard and its integration with the quality and environmental management systems implemented according to ISO 9001: 2015 and ISO 14001: 2015 2016-2017The application of the experimental phytoremediation model of the energy crops on polluted or degraded natural lands Ensuring an effectively, efficiently and economically management by the development and implementation of the internal/ managerial control system in accordance with the order 400/2015 Environmental research – priority in sustainable industrial development based on knowledge and innovation – ECO MEDIND – Code: PN 16 25 – Final report Researches on application procedures sonochemical in degradation of organic compounds from wastewaterResearch on the chemical composition of atmospheric deposition Researches on new methods for the determination of Sulphur content in solid and liquid fuels Researches concerning the matrices specifics of contamination of groundwater in the area of tailings pondResearch on reaction systems for mine water treatmentDetection and quantification of indoor air organic pollutants in residential and non-industrial buildingsDeveloping and testing of electrochemical methods for the removal of toxic chemicals from industrial effluents and ground waterBiological removal of inorganic nitrogen compounds from raw water intended for human consumptionBioaccumulation potential assessment of heavy metals in aquatic organisms and highlighting of stress biomarkersEvidentierea biomarkerilor de adaptare la nivel transcriptional si translational ca urmare a expunerii microorganismelor la actiunea toxica indusa de substantele farmaceuticeDetection of adaptive biomarkers induced in microorganisms by the toxic effect of pharmaceutical compoundIdentification and quantification of toxic organic contaminants, included in the Directive of the priority substances, in environmental samplesDynamic Olfactometry method implementation for the assessment of the odour generated by industrial activitiesInvestigating the pathogenicity and antibiotic resistance profiles of microorganisms potential involved in the outbreak of nosocomial infectionsRecycling fly ash in phytoremediation processes of soils polluted with oil productsAdvanced control solutions of granular sludge biological processes in order to improve the wastewater treatment processTechnology for the treatment by sonolysis of active sludge resulted from the treatment of municipal wastewaterUsing of corticol lichens as biosensors in the monitoring of environmental pollution with heavy metalsBioindicators used to evaluate pollution and to monitor the quality of underground water 2009-2015Diagnostic analysis for the evaluation of pollution matrix related to noncompliant parameters from the category of compounds with nitrogen content and treatment possibilities of groundwater sourcesResearch to develop new effective methods of determining the volatile metals (selenium, tellurium and bismuth) emissions from stationary sources in accordance with the requirements of environmental legislation in forceResearches on the accumulation of substances priority / hazardous soil, water and sediments in the area of complex industrial platformResearch regarding the development of methods for determining in water of some nitro-aromatic compounds and some pesticides with sulfur and phosphorus, included in the list of priority substancesResearch regarding development of methods for hazardous organic substances / priority hazardous emissions from stationary sources determination: PAHs, phenols and halogenated organic compoundsResearch on the assessment of pollution of soil and vegetation with heavy metals in the vicinity of road traffic zonesResearch on the evolution of pollution induced by the physical and chemical processing activities metalliferous oresResearch on the impact of urban air pollution on air quality inside museums and other historical sites in order to protect and mitigate effect of heritage objectsRemoval of fluoride ion from aqueous systems by electrochemical processesResearches on the influence of organochlorine substances on the environment (water, sediment, biota)Research on mathematical modeling of acoustic intensity corresponding industrial sources in order to cut noise pollutionResearches concerning the nature of the ionic species of dangerous pollutants – existing metals in surface waters and transformations undergone by theseCorrelations between noise level and pollutants concentration in order to assess the level of air pollution induced by heavy trafficDetection and quantification of some emerging micropollutants in different categories of waterDetection of antibiotic resistance profile of the bacterial strains from deltaic aquatic ecosystemsDetection of microbial toxic concentrations on 11 microbial lyophilized strains – validation compared to MARA’s testThe development of innovative technologies based on photoinduced advanced degradation processes of xenobiotic compounds (chlorine substituted anilines) from waterDevelopment of hybrid technologies based on advanced oxidation – membrane processes for a better recovery / reuse of wastewaterDeveloping a complex methodology of ecotoxicological characterization of some commercial detergents, in accordance with European Regulation EC648 / 2004 and subsequent amendmentsElaboration of an integrated management of wastewater/chemical sludge with heavy metal contentAdvanced treatment of effluents originated from pharmaceutical industry by electrochemical processes and/or photocatalysisEvaluating the quality of the environment and ground water in an ecosystem characterized by seasonal growth and development of tourism activitiesAssessment of tangible and intangible components of environmental costs in the aim to optimize managerial decisionEco toxicity assessment of hazardous substances on sediment / soil microorganisms using microbiotest methodsAssessment of adverse effects of some pharmaceuticals products on aquatic organisms and ecological risk characterization, in accordance with international regulationsAssessment of the odour level generated by industrial activities through quantitative determination using dynamic olfactometryEvaluation of metallic elements pollution of aquatic ecosystems and soils contaminated by mining activitiesThe environmental risk assessment using pollution indicesRisk assessment of some priority hazardous chemicals in the aquatic environment, as required by European regulation REACH – determination of acute and chronic toxic effects of aniline and aromatic nitroderivate compoundsThe safety assessment of drinking water distribution systems by tracking metal concentrations compliance with the requirements of 98/83 / EC DirectiveHighlighting the anthropic pressures on urban edaphic layer. Case StudyPhytoremediation of areas polluted with oil products using organic fertilizers type of sewage sludgeFormation of environmental responsible in accordance with the occupational standardManagement of material flows and energy for sustainable development organizationThe Guide for reporting the environmental performance in accordance with EMAS III regulationThe identification and quantification of some pharmaceutical residues in wastewater treatment plant influents and effluents and assessing the riskIdentification and determination of some genotoxic and carcinogenic pollutants from nitrosamine group in treated waterAdvanced removal of organic micro pollutants and microbial load from aqueous systems by sonolysis coupled with classical AOPs processesChromatographic methods for the identification and determination of some plant treatment agents, introduced into the list of dangerous substancesRapid analysis methods of chemical oxigen demand by coupling oxidation reaction with luminol chemiluminescence systemElectrochemical methods based on stripping voltammetry speciation techniques used in evaluating of priority hazardous metals in surface and waste waterDevelopment of analytical methods for the determination and evaluation of air quality inside buildingsMethodology for application of industrial eco-systems integrated managementThe methodology for determining the dangerousness of waste based on identifying the characteristics of the component compoundsPrediction methodology for pollution concentration wave using Rough Set Theory capabilities.The methodology for transposing the requirements of the standards of quality and environmental management in order to increase quality of service in local governmentThe methodology of the transition quality management systems to the new requirements on risk-based approach in business processesMulticriterial methodology for the selection of gyps waste sustainable management alternatives from the energetic industry based on coalNew methodology for the assessment of ecologic risk based on Rough Set Theory with applied example on the Olt river.Decission model based on the algorithm Analytical Hierarchy Process and the indicators types stated in ISO 14031:2013 and EMAS III for managing the environmental risk within the environmental management systemsThe methodology for determining the dangerousness of waste based on identifying the characteristics of the component compoundsHydrochemical model of urban ecology. Study on lakes water quality in the area of BucharestMonitoring the ecological diversity of aquatic Danube Delta system in terms of spatial-temporal relationship. Study case: South-Eastern area of Danube DeltaNew techniques for the mine water treatment using sludge reprocessing and manipulation: dense sludge process and ettringite reuseEconomic and social progress in harmony with the environment, through knowledge based developmentIntegrated system for the assessment of ecological status and diversity Danube Delta lotic aquatic systemsManagement systems for the metallurgical industry-specific waste administration – the first step towards a circular economy (strategy of “zero waste”)Alternative solution for wastewater treatment by using the microalgae – activated sludge systemAerobic granular sludge biotechnological solutions for wastewater treatmentBiotechnological solution for high organic load municipal/industrial wastewater treatment based on aerobic granular sludge systemsFlexible biotechnological solutions for wastewater treatment – sequential bioreactors for advanced treatment in aerobic / anoxic wastewater with complex organic contaminantsStrategies in order to improve the nitrification efficiency of bio filters fed with groundwater sourcesAnalytical studies for establishing performant methods for determination of xenobiotics from the class of substituted anilines, from wastewaters and surface waterStudies on phytostabilisation / phytoremediation heaps of slag and ash using energy plantsThe study of effects induced by municipal wastewater treatment plants in the vicinity of the site and protected areas. Case studiesGeochemical study of the underground waters at regional level. Case StudyThe mobility study of some priority hazardous substances in the sediments of rivers polluted by industrial human activitiesAssisted Passive Technology For The Mine Water TreatmentThe use of quality management systems, environmental and occupational health and safety as a tool for implementing the principles of “Responsible Care”Using global parameters of characterization in order to assess the organic matter dissolved in water.Harnessing the purpose of vegetation municipal sludge slag heaps specific plants of meadowsExploiting natural products in industrial wastewater treatment field containing hydrocarbons PNCDI IIResearches regarding elaboration of new technology for gold ore processingImpact assessment respirable particulate pollution PM 2.5 in urban areas with intense traffic on the health of the populationSpatial-temporal evolution of the aquatic ecosystems – criteria for establishing the ecological dynamicsSustainable management for valorization of organic sludge from municipal wastewater treatment plants – post treatment of anaerobically stabilized sludge – NPTTIntegrated water management on the industrial unitsMinimizing and integrated monitoring of pollutants in the leather industry for a sustainable production – SUSTAINLEATHERModernization Of Collection, Transport, Treatment And Disposal Of Industrials Wastewater From Power Stations, Respecting The Quality Conditions Required By Romanian Standards In Line With EU NormsPolysulfone – polyaniline functionalised nanocomposites for bio – analyses and bio-separations.Oxide nanomaterials with photocatalytic properties applied in advanced degradation of xenobiotic compounds from waterObtaining the consumption egg with low cholesterol, new product on the Romanian market – VITAOUEnvironmental friendly polyelectrolytes based on biopolymers, obtained by induced grafting with electron beam, for improving of quality parameters of surface waters and wastewaterHybrid biotechnological procedure for treatment of wastewater with high ammonium load – HIBROXPromotion of photo-induced based green technologies for water treatment with pesticides content – FENPESTRealization of poultry products using new recipes, structured on raw materials obtained in ecological conditionsAdvanced recovery of useful products from spent catalysts waste – REMACAT PNCDI IIIInstitutional development project of INCD ECOIND – ECOSOFTINDBioreactor with granular aerobic sludge fed in continuous flow for wastewater treatmentSelection and dissemination of antibiotic resistance genes from wastewater treatment plants into the aquatic environment and clinical reservoirsAdvanced investigations on microalgae-bacteria relationships within the newly developed granular wastewater treatment system. Acronym: ALBARELSelection and dissemination of antibiotic resistance genes from wastewater treatment plants into the aquatic environment and clinical sector – RADARInstitutional Development Project of INCD-ECOIND – acronym ECOEFIND 2022-2024Electrochemical System for Mercury Ion Detection (ELSYMED) Microplastics – Ecotoxicological effects and mechanisms of action in Cyprinus carpio fish – Acronym: MicroPlasFish CEEX ProgramsConsolidating and expanding regional and European partnership for the application of electrochemical methods in the monitoring and treatment of wastewaterContributions regarding the synthesis, characterization, and utilization of nanostructured materials in the electrochemical and/or photoassisted degradation of pollutants.Extending the accreditation of the environmental testing laboratory through the implementation of new methods for analyzing priority/priority hazardous substances in accordance with transposed EU Directives.Implementing EU Directives and Romanian legislation regarding the determination of volatile organic compounds from emissions of stationary sources in the form of total organic carbon or individual compounds.Promoting innovative and sustainable technologies for treating water intended for human consumption (PROAQUA)REMSOL – innovative combined technologies for the protection and in-situ remediation of soils polluted with metals aiming to reduce their bioavailability.Testing and implementing high-performance methods for determining metals in atmospheric emission particulates, including those from incinerators, in accordance with European Community directives.Using nanostructured materials for AOPs processes for the advanced oxidation of priority pollutants in wastewater, FOTOX Sectorial ProgramsOptimizing the utilization of industrial by-products through the development of innovative nutritional strategies for farm animals that are friendly to animals, humans, and the environment, as a component of sustainable agriculture.Identifying technical solutions for reducing the pollution impact on environmental components (soil, water) generated by mine water/waste with heavy metal content.Possibilities for implementing the “High Density Sludge” (HDS) technology in mine water treatment plants.Possibilities for reducing the pollution impact on environmental factors (soil, water) generated by mine water/waste with heavy metal content.Forecasting of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, volatile organic compounds, and ammonia emissions resulting from industrial activities (including energy) in the medium term (2010) and long term (2020).Study on the implications of implementing measures to reduce emissions and use of mercury as outlined in the EU Mercury Strategy. European ProjectsHorizon 2020 – Proto-Opto-Electro-Mechanical Hybrid Systems for Generation-Next Bionic Devices – PROGENYProjects description2021 anouncements – LCA Workshop PromoPOC – PARTENER ECOIND Promoting, identifying, and establishing partnerships for knowledge transfer in the field of industrial ecology.Developing an environmental cadastre and an ecological action plan for the Crisul Alb and Crisul Negru basins (CRISKOR).EUREKA EUROSTARS – Research and development of methods for the removal of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) (POPELIM).EUREKA – Removal of arsenic and pesticides from water through an efficient, safe, and compact separation system (SEPAR).FP7 – Sustainable improvement of soil quality through a cost-effective biogeochemical remediation approach.HORIZON 2020 – Innovative on-site ecological purification system with water and resource recovery – INNOQUAImplementing environmentally friendly technologies in four private companies in Romania.LIFE – Applying industrial ecosystem principles in regional development. Duration: 2009-2011.EEA Grants – Water quality monitoring system for drinking water produced and distributed by companies in Romania, 2009-2011.PHARE – Harmonization of Romanian agricultural and environmental statistics with European norms and standards.POSDRU – Development and accreditation of an adult competency assessment and certification center in the environmental protection sector – PROMEDIUPOSDRU – PRO-COMPETENT! Qualifications and Certifications of Competences for Sustainable DevelopmentPOSDRU – SOMEDIU – Developing the Capacity of the Sectoral Committee for Vocational Training in the Environmental Protection Field to support the improvement of the quality of continuous vocational training in Romania.REACT – Integrated dynamic monitoring and warning system for technological risks in the Romania-Bulgaria cross-border area.EEA Grants – Production of electricity for own consumption from the exploitation of renewable energy sources at the level of INCD-ECOIND.EEA Grants – Wastewater treatment technology and resource recovery based on granular sludge with microalgae Graalrecovery. Infrastructure ProjectsPOS-CCE – INFRAECO – “Development of the research infrastructure of INCD ECOIND to extend and diversify research in the field of industrial ecology”. Project no. 115/2600; Financing Contract no. 08 / 01.03.2009POS-CCE – MEDIND – “Center for Advanced Interdisciplinary Research for Environment and Industry”. Project no. 1881/48693; Financing Contract no. 657 / 07.08.2014Program “CAPACITIES” – Improvement of research capacity in the field of environmental factors control (air, water, soil, wastes) by modernizing/extending existing infrastructure.
