Cristina Marcu | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award
Dr Cristina Marcu, National Institute for Research and Development of Isotopic and Molecular Technologies, Romania
Cristina Marcu, a dedicated chemist ๐งช, specializes in adsorption studies using anion exchange resins. Her research, conducted at PIM Cluj-Napoca ๐๏ธ, Romania, focuses on kinetics and thermodynamics of U(VI), Fe(III), and Cr(VI) adsorption. She has contributed significantly to understanding chemical exchange reactions and catalytic processes, presenting her findings at national and international conferences ๐. Marcu’s work underscores her expertise in environmental chemistry and sustainable technologies, notably in uranium isotope enrichment and pollutant removal from aqueous solutions. Her collaborations with Damian Axente and Ancuลฃa Balla highlight her impactful contributions to the field. ๐
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Based on the published papers, Cristina Marcu’s research focus revolves around environmental chemistry and chemical engineering, with a specialization in adsorption processes and oxidation reactions. Her work includes investigating adsorption isotherms and kinetics for various contaminants like chromium (VI) and uranium (VI), using materials such as anion exchange resins and Dowex-Marathon resin. Additionally, she explores the catalytic oxidation of carbon monoxide and processes related to isotope production and nitrogen separation. ๐ฟ๐ฌ Her studies contribute to environmental management and industrial processes involving chemical reactions and materials science.