A5017818282- Microbial Community Ecology and Physiology
- Microbial bioremediation and biosurfactants
- Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
- Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies
- biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties
- Microbial Metabolic Engineering and Bioproduction
- Biofuel production and bioconversion
- Microbial Fuel Cells and Bioremediation
- Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth
- Electrochemical sensors and biosensors
- Fermentation and Sensory Analysis
- Yeasts and Rust Fungi Studies
- Inhalation and Respiratory Drug Delivery
- Probiotics and Fermented Foods
- Asthma and respiratory diseases
- Algal biology and biofuel production
- Botanical Research and Chemistry
- Toxic Organic Pollutants Impact
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
- Graphene and Nanomaterials Applications
- Surface Treatment and Coatings
- Protist diversity and phylogeny
- Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Production
- Recycling and Waste Management Techniques
- Milk Quality and Mastitis in Dairy Cows
University of Bucharest
2012-2023
Novartis (Switzerland)
2014-2020
Institute of Microbiology and Biotechnology
2019-2020
Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy
2019
ASM International
2019
University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest
2015-2017
Monmouth Medical Center
2008
High-throughput screening (HTS) methods for characterization of microbial production polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) are currently under investigated, despite the advent such systems in related fields. In this study, phenotypic microarray by Biolog PM1 Halomonas sp. R5-57 and Pseudomonas MR4-99 identified 49 54 carbon substrates to be metabolized these bacteria, respectively. Growth on 15 ( R5-57) 14 MR4-99) was subsequently characterized 96-well plates using medium with low nitrogen...
DNA isolation represents the basic and probably most important step in molecular biology for microbial strains, even more, community analyses. Despite development of protocols isolation, there are still many drawbacks dependent samples composition, commercially available genomic kits have significant limitations recovering high amounts, especially from soil samples. Our study is aiming to compare optimize a total protocol polluted samples, estimating amount purity per g soil, versus time...
The replacement of fossil-based plastics with biobased and biodegradable alternatives has become an important research challenge in recent years, aiming to eliminate the negative environmental impact persistent nature. In this report, design experiments was successfully exploited develop efficient sustainable method for extracting intracellular PHA from Photobacterium ganghwense C2.2 using dihydrolevoglucosenone (Cyrene) ethanol as solvents obtainable sources. extraction conditions were...
Anode modification with carbon nanomaterials is an important strategy for the improvement of microbial fuel cell (MFC) performance. The presence nitrogen in network, introduced as active functional groups, considered beneficial anode modification. In this aim, nitrogen-containing nanostructures (NCNs) different morphologies were obtained via carbonization polyaniline and further investigated modifiers MFCs. present study investigates influence NCN morphology on changes anodic community MFC...
The goal of this paper is to assess the use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) among children with cystic fibrosis (CF) communication primary care physician.The based on data from surveys mailed 97 patients recruited Monmouth Medical CF Center. questionnaire was anonymous included 47 questions referring demographic (age, sex, number years since diagnosed, state residence, pancreatic enzymes, overall lung function general health) as well all types CAM practices: whole medical...
Bacterial contamination during fuel storage can lead to biodegradation (biodeterioration) or infrastructure problems (i.e., microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC), biofouling, etc.).Jet A-1 tank samples were screened, and 23 morphologically distinct bacterial strains isolated.6 isolates revealed biofilm initiation capacity.For 12 the alkane monooxygenase gene (alkB) was successfully detected.The alkB-possessing 16S rDNA sequences identified as belonging Bradyrhizobium, Sphingomonas,...
Flow cytometry is recognized as a useful tool in environmental microbiology studies, regarding oil contamination sites. This study was focused on cytometric analysis of cellular growth P. fluorescens S7A strain, previously isolated from polluted soil, order to assess bacterial response different n-hexadecane and, respectively, standard concentration using two fluorescent tracers. In the same time, we measured cell by spectrophotometric and colorimetric method. Cytometry analysis, propidium...
Abstract Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are biodegradable bioplastics that can be manufactured sustainably and represent a promising green alternative to petrochemical‐based plastics. Here, we describe the complete genome of new marine PHA‐producing bacterium— Photobacterium ganghwense (strain C2.2), which have isolated from Black Sea seashore. This isolate is psychrotolerant accumulates PHA when glycerol provided as main carbon source. Transmission electron microscopy, specific staining with...
Understanding the microbial communities responses to biopile procedures is an essential step in field of ecology and bioremediation applications.In order estimate metabolic dynamics at a community level, we used Biolog Ecoplates.Assays showed that bacterial from all samples were capable utilizing great variety 31 carbon substrates.Shannon's diversity index values between 2.711±0.303 August 3.262±0.062in April, recording general variation 0.5 similar other studies.Statistical analysis good...
The release of xenobiotic compounds as petroleum and its derivatives still represents a problematic not fully manageable consequence various anthropogenic activities.Thus, endogenous microbial communities facing such pollutants are constantly adapting to new conditions, their evaluation being an important asset for environmental preservation.This study analyzes structural metabolic shifts in soil community following kerosene pollution.Metabolic profiles from Biolog EcoPlate, analyzed guild...