appendix 9scientific presenta

ANNUAL REPORT of

THE NATIONAL RESEARCH &DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE

FOR TEXTILES AND LEATHER

2012

ANNUAL REPORT of

The National Research and Development Institute for Textiles and Leather 2012

Vol. 4, 2013

ISSN 1843-0236

Coordinator: Carmen Ghituleasa

Authors:

Textiles: Carmen Ghituleasa, Lucretia Miu, Emilia Visileanu, Sorina Pestritu, Carmen Mihai, Alexandra Ene, Alina Popescu, Daniela Bucur, Iuliana Dumitrescu, Claudia Niculescu, Eftalea Carpus, Sabina Olaru, Marilena Niculescu, Adriana Subtirica, Gheorghe Nicula, Radu Popescu, Floarea Bumbas, Elena Vancea, Elena Musatoiu, Marius Iordanescu

Leather: Luminita Albu, Viorica Deselnicu, Ioana Pivniceru, Gheorghe Coara, Doina Serb, Madalina Albu, Carmen Gaidau, Viorica Rosculet, Dana Gurau, Dana Deselnicu, Elena Ninciuleanu

Design: Florin Prisecaru

2013

1. I.N.C.D.T.P. Identity Information ............................................................................................... 12. Short Presentation ....................................................................................................................... 23. Management Structure ................................................................................................................ 54. Economic and Financial Activities of I.N.C.D.T.P. .................................................................... 75. Human Resources in the Research & Development Field ........................................................ 106. Research and Development Infrastructure ................................................................................ 176.1. Advanced Products and Technologies for the Textile Field .................................................... 176.2. Advanced Products and Technologies for the Leather-Footwear-Rubber goods domain ....... 236.3. Advanced Materials and Processes for Increasing Life Quality ............................................. 296.4. Biomaterials and medical devices for improvement of health and quality of life ................. 35 6.5. Clean Technologies for the Textile Field ................................................................................ 416.6. Clean Technologies for the Leather Sector ............................................................................. 526.7. Support Instruments for RDI Capacity Increase in the textile-clothing field .......................... 596.8. Support instruments for increasing RDI capacity and industrial policies of the leather-footwear- rubber goods sectors .................................................................................. 706.9. Advanced research for preservation/restoration of cultural heritage ...................................... 776.10. Marketing, Production and Services ................................................................................... 866.11. Standardization and Quality Management ........................................................................... 956.12. Information and documentation activity ............................................................................ 1016.13. Accredited/Non-accredited Testing Laboratories ............................................................... 1076.14. Technology and business Incubator “ITA TEXCONF” ...................................................... 1087. The results of the research-development activity .................................................................... 1128. Measures taken to increase the prestige and visibility of I.N.C.D.T.P. .................................... 1139. Conclusions ............................................................................................................................ 12910. Perspectives .......................................................................................................................... 131Appendix 01 – Organization diagram.......................................................................................... 133Appendix 02 – Economic-financial presentation of I.N.C.D.T.P. ................................................ 134Appendix 03 – Personnel structure ............................................................................................. 136 Appendix 04 – List of latest equipment and research devices .................................................... 137Appendix 05 – Scientific papers published in ISI rated magazines ............................................. 144Appendix 06 – Invention Patents ................................................................................................ 147Appendix 07 – Products/services/technologies resulted from the research activity .................. 149Appendix 08 – Scientific papers published in non ISI rated magazines ...................................... 153Appendix 09 – Presentations at international conferences .......................................................... 155Appendix 10 – Prospective studies and technology, regulations, procedures, methodologies and technical plans, new or improved, ordered or used by the beneficiary ......... 167Appendix 11 – Copyrights protected by ORDA or other similar systems .................................. 171Appendix 12 – Members in editorial boards of ISI magazines (or included in international databases) and in international editorial boards ................................................. 172Appendix 13 – Members in editorial boards of national magazines ........................................... 172Appendix 14 – International Awards obtained by a selection process ..............................…...... 173Appendix 15 – Nationale Awards (Romanian Academy, CNCSIS, others) ............................... 174

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CONTENT

The National Research & Development Institute for Textiles and Leather – Bucharest was founded in 1996, by the merge of the Textile Research Institute with the Leather - Footwear Research Institute. The main activity domain is Research-development in other natural sciences and engineering – CAEN code 7219.

I.N.C.D.T.P. is an active and dynamic player on the national and European research market; it promotes and conducts multidisciplinary applicative research in textiles – clothing and leather – footwear – rubber consumer goods for the enterprises in this field and in connected fields.

I.N.C.D.T.P.’s identity, able to cover cutting-age research, is defined as a link between the research and technological transfer, stimulating partnerships with the economic agents, on the national and European level, having an impact on competitiveness and increasing their technological innovation through multifunctional products, advanced technologies and services.Promoting technological innovation as a tool for increasing competitiveness undertakings, research results are applied in various industrial sectors, such as: environmental protection; medicine - invasive and non-invasive medical devices, bandages for orthopaedics, collagen dressings for treating wounds; special domains – woven fabrics for parachutes, paragliders, protection equipment, conservation/restoration of patrimony objects.

I.N.C.D.T.P.’s scientific research activity is continuously evolving, being a dynamic and flexible process, correlated with the national industry demands and the European development objectives. The main research directions approached in 2012 were enrolled in the theme established by the National Research Plan and priority research areas, in accordance with the EU strategy, respectively the technological platform, and followed these main objectives:

- new functionalities for high performance materials;- increasing the flexibility and efficiency in product development and materials by design; - zero impact on the environment and human health - green, greener, greenest;- performance, through the ability of changing or adapting to demands - differential research;- new processes for functionalization – multi-disciplinarity, convergence.

The scientific performance is represented through the dynamic of the results achieved in the research - development - innovation:

- 85 on going projects, in 2012 - 48 national, 30 European (FP VII, ERA-NET CROSSTEXNET, Eureka/Eurostars, CIP-IEE, Bilateral Cooperations) and 7 financed through Structural Funds;

- 59 products, 17 technologies, 4 services, 44 articles, 9 patents, 11 patents applications.

The research activity is characterized by flexibility and dynamism, accessing new national and European programs, and exploiting the new opportunities offered by FP VII, ERA-NET Crosstexnet and Manunet, Leonardo da Vinci, CIP-IEE-2011 Intelligent Energy Europe (IEE), Eureka/Eurostars, COST actions. Thus, in 2012 were submitted 88 proposals for new projects, representing partnerships with universities, research centers and national and European economical agents.

The institute’s assertion, both in the research area, as well as innovative solutions with applications in industry, was acknowledged at national and European level, obtaining 7 gold medals and 2 silver medals at the International Inventions Saloons from Geneva, Nurenberg, Bruxelles, as well as the AGIR 2011 award.

The strategy of I.N.C.D.T.P. at the horizon of 2020 aims at strengthening its position as an active and dynamic national and European market operator for scientific research, increasing the scientific performance, increasing the technology transfer to businesses in the sector as well as increasing their competitiveness and innovative capacity.

GENERAL DIRECTOR,Eng. Carmen Ghituleasa, PhD

INTRODUCTION

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1. IDENTITY INFORMATION

1.1. Name: National Research and Development Institute for Textiles and Leather 1.2. Establishment act with subsequent modifications: HG 1304/1996, modified by HG1463/2004 1.3. Registration number in the Registry of Potential Contractors: 1920 1.4. General Director: Dr. Eng. Carmen Ghituleasa 1.5. Adress: 16, Lucretiu Patrascanu Street, sector 3, Bucharest 030508 1.6. Contact information: - telephone: 40 21.340.49.28 - fax: 40 21.340.55.15 - website: www.certex.ro - e-mail: [email protected]

2. SHORT PRESENTATION OF I.N.C.D.T.P.

2.1. History In 2011, I.N.C.D.T.P. celebrated 60 years of uninterrupted activity dedicated to supporting increased competitiveness of the enterprises in the field and of the research excellence. A look back to the institute evolution during the years highlights the landmarks of its activity. The institute is today a dynamic and flexible player on the national and European market.

The Research Institute for Textiles, Leather and Rubber (fig. 1) was established in 1951. It had spinning, weaving, knitting and finishing sections, chemical fibres synthesis units, laboratories for the pre-industrial treatment of cotton and bast fibres, testing laboratories, one technological sector for mineral and vegetal tanning, one laboratory for chemical and physical tests on leather etc.

During 1951-1956 the institute was led by a scientific council whose members were personalities in the field (fig. 2) and it focused on training of research specialists, creation and development of material resources, approach of immediately applicable research subjects on factories’ requests, technical assistance for industry.

In 1953 the First Research Plan and Research Methodology were elaborated and the research results materialized in production.In 1956, due to a serious increase of the activity in the two fields, the institute divided in two distinct units: the Research Institute for Textiles and the Research Institute for Leather, Rubber and Glass (ICPCS).In 1960, when glass research was set apart in an independent specialized institute, due to the expansion and diversification of the research (plastic materials and collagen - 1967) the name of ICPCS changed to Research Institute for Textiles, Rubber and Plastic Materials (1960-1973).

Fig. 2. Scientific Council - 1951

Fig. 1. The Research Institute for Textiles, Leather and

Rubber - 1951

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During 1973 - 1991 the institute operated under the name Research Institute for Leather - Footwear (ICPI). In 1975 the Research Institute for Textiles (ICT) had new facilities (fig. 3) and a management team of prestigious scientific personalities, as well as a new vision on research that addressed to all the sectors of the Romanian textile industry.During 1975-1990 ICT carried on fundamental and applicative research, with remarkable results in technologies, equipment and textile products:

- technologies for the processing of recoverable waste materials collected from the population;- experiments with new chemical fibres;- technologies for producing technical textiles – acoustic chambers, sieves, filtrating bags, woven fabrics for thermal insulation, medical articles, knitted and collagen impregnated vascular prosthesis (Prof. Dr. Ioan Pop de Popa);- solutions for a superior valorisation of the local raw

materials (wool, silk, synthetic fibres etc.);- design and development of new knitting equipment – linear knitting machine JAR 202, R42 (Prof. Eng. Aristide A. Dodu);- nonconventional spinning technologies - OE, air dynamics etc.;- experiments with equipment for textile materials and clothing; - development and experimentation of chemical auxiliaries etc.

In 1990 according to HG 100, ICT was organized in a commercial company, under the name S.C. Certex S.A.During 1991-1996 the Research Institute for Leather and Footwear (I.C.P.I.) operated under the name CERPI S.A. In 1996 through the merge of the Textiles Research Institute - CERTEX S.A. with the Leather and Footwear Research Institute - CERPI S.A. the National Research Institute for Textiles and Leather (I.N.C.D.T.P.) was established and within it, the Research Institute for Leather and Footwear (I.C.P.I.) was a branch, respectively a subsidiary of I.N.C.D.T.P since 2004. (fig. 4 and 5).

According to its establishment decision (H.G. 1304/25.11.1996), I.N.C.D.T.P. has the following main activities:- Fundamental and applicative research, technology development in textile-leather field;- Unique and short series for special purposes;- Regulations, technical and economic norms of public and national interest referring to

fulfilling the fundamental requirements imposed to technologies and materials processing and to the processing of textile and leather products, regulations referring to life safety,

Fig. 3. ICT headquarters - 1975

Fig. 5. I.C.P.I - 2012 Fig. 4. I.N.C.D.T.P. headquarters - 2012

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health and environment protection etc. The organizational structure of the institute was a flexible instrument that permitted a prompt and efficient reaction to the short term or long term demands of the textile and leather industry. Thus, in 2004, based on HG 1463/2004, the organizational structure of I.N.C.D.T.P. changed to respond to the new RDI conditions, for the achievement of the scientific and technological objectives set by the National Programmes for scientific research and technology development and by the Nucleus Programme. Scientific research in I.N.C.D.T.P. is continuously evolving, as a dynamic and flexible process, correlated with the demands of the national industry and with the European development objectives. 2.2. Organizational chart of I.N.C.D.T.P.1 - Annex 1According to the provisions of article 11, letter b, in the Regulation of Organization and Operation, approved by H.G. 1463/2004, the organizational structure of the National Research and Development Institute for Textiles and Leather – I.N.C.D.T.P. – Bucharest was up-dated according to the Order of MECI no. 5130/09.09.2009.

2.3. Field of Specialization of I.N.C.D.T.P.: a. according to UNESCO classification: 5312.10 - Research - development; 5306.01 – Economy of experimental research and development; 5306.02 – Technology Innovation; 5306.03 – Technology Transfer; 5311.05 - Marketing (commercialization); 5311.07 – Operational Research; 5311.09 – Production Organization; 5312.11 - Commerce. b. according to CAEN classification: 7219 - Research - development in other natural and engineering sciences.

2.4. Directions of research - development A. Main research – development fields a. in the National Plan for Research - Development and Innovation: 1. basic and oriented fundamental research, with the purpose to increase the level of

technical – scientific knowledge referring to the fundamental processes of textile, leather and rubber processing;

2. applicative research for the improvement or development of new products, technologies and services for the textile industry, leather-footwear and rubber consumption goods:

2.1. design and development of generic technologies, with the role to support applicative researches in chemistry, to obtain new textile fibres and yarns, dyes, chemical auxiliary products; 2.2. reduction of environmental pollution through technologies that valorise the textile, leather and rubber waste, waste water treatment, adapting Best Available Technologies - BAT and Integrated Prevention Pollution Control – IPPC principles to the textile and leather industry;

2.3. biotechnologies; 2.4. development of textile materials, leather and polymers with high performance for the protection and/or training equipment;

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2.5. design and development of the woven and nonwoven textile materials, leather, substitutes with technical applications in the field of civil and industrial construction, agriculture, transports, chemistry, metallurgy, petro-chemistry, extractive industry etc.;

2.6. medical biocompatible and biodegradable, destined for human and veterinary medicine;

2.7. design and development of systems and equipment for national defence - personal landing parachutes, parachute systems with damping platform for landing the military equipment, safety parachutes, rescue equipment and systems, survival and camouflage, special footwear etc.;

2.8. design and development of laboratory apparatus and technology equipment for the textile and leather – footwear industry;

2.9. applications of information technology in the textile, leather and footwear and rubber goods industry;

2.10. testing of the fibres, yarns, woven, knitted, nonwoven articles, composites, leather and substitutes according to harmonized European and national standards, technical product specifications etc;

2.11. harmonization of Romanian and European standards and/or ISO and the elaboration of new standards referring to the methods to investigate the quality of raw materials, auxiliary products and finished products in textiles, leather and rubber.

b. In the sectoral plans and the research – development nucleus programme: re-launch and increase of the competitiveness of textile and leather – footwear industry through technical economic and market studies, design and development of new products and technologies aimed at increasing the performance and quality level of the products.

c. Participation in the elaboration of the field strategy: elaboration of strategies, diagnosis and prognosis referring to the development of the textile and leather – footwear industry taking into account the worldwide trends, development of the raw materials resources, textile products market, leather and rubber, trends and developments in the processing technologies, equipment, machines and installations for the textile and leather industry, the impact of textile and leather – footwear industry on the environment. .

B. Secondary research fields 1. Technology development (pre-competitive and/or competitive), comprising activities to apply and transfer research results to the enterprises:

1.1. Modernization of technologies in the textile industry, leather – footwear and rubber consumer goods; 1.2. Increase of the automation and computerization degree of technological processes and technical – productive activities; 1.3. Rational use of material, power and human resources; 1.4. Implementation of quality management systems, environmental and risk management in industry; 1.5. Provision of information systems for the design of textile, leather and rubber structure, printing design, patterns, footwear patterns, scheduling and supervision of the production.

C. Services/ micro-production1. Scientific and technological services for the interested beneficiaries consisting in the provision of databases specific to the textile and leather – footwear industry, for raw materials, dyes, auxiliary products, accessories, machines and equipment, technologies, energy consumption, textile and leather waste and various elastomers;

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2. Testing of textile, leather, footwear products according to Romanian, international, European standards, as well as the regulations, norms or technical norms approved by the state organizations; 3. Evaluation of the conformity of textile and leather products through inspection (according to SR EN 45004/97) and product certification (according to SR EN 45011/99).

3. MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE of I.N.C.D.T.P.3.1. Managing Board

According to the provisions of Governmental Decision 1304/25.11.1996, modified through H.G. 1463/ 09.09.2004, the main management instrument of I.N.C.D.T.P. is the Managing Board composed of President, Vice-President and members.

In 2012 the structure of the Managing Board was the following: President: General Director Carmen GhituleasaVice-President: President of the Scientific Council Luminita AlbuMembers:

- Representative of the National Authority for Scientific Research Narcisa Melania Tanase

- Representative of the Ministry of Public Finances Roxana Petrescu- Representative of the Ministry of Labour, Family and Social Protection Andreea Neacsu (Jan – Feb 2012) Liliana Anghel (March – July 2012) Daniela Aurora Bratu (31 July 2012) - Specialist, Counsellor of the Minister of Economy, Trade and Business Environment Mariana Voicu - Specialist, UPB Professor Horia Iovu

The activity of the Managing Board in 2012 was conducted in accordance with the provisions of H.G.1463/09.09.2004 and the Internal Regulations approved in 2008.

3.2. Scientific CouncilAccording to HG 1304/1996, I.N.C.D.T.P. is managed by the Managing Board, General Director, Management Committee and the Scientific Council. The Scientific Council takes part in achieving the scientific and technological objectives of I.N.C.D.T.P. and is formed of: President, Vice-President, 12 members, 1 secretary and 7 consultants.The activity agrees with the Regulations of Organization and Functioning according to HG 1463/09.09.2004 and is presented in the annex to the Report of activity of I.N.C.D.T.P.

3.3. Management Committee According to the provisions of H.G. 1304/25.11.1996, modified by H.G. 1463/ 09.09.2004, the management of I.N.C.D.T.P. is secured by the Management Committee whose structure was up-dated by decision no. 172/07.09.2011. In I.C.P.I. the Management Committee was organized and activates monthly under the presidency of the subunit director.The Management Committee has attributions and responsibilities within the competences set by the General Director. The activity of the Management Committee in 2012 was carried out in accordance with the adopted activity programme – establishment of concrete actions necessary to achieve the objectives

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according to: • Strategy of I.N.C.D.T.P. development programmes; • Annual research – development programme; • Income and expenses budget; • Investment programme; • Quality assurance system.In 2012, the Management Committee performed its activities in 12 ordinary meetings led by the president and attended by a majority of the members and by the union leaders who were invited to attend. The meetings took place each month, mainly within the first ten days of the month and their main objective was the analysis of specific problems in the basic activity and in connected activities.In 2012 the themes discussed by the Management Committee were very diverse. The agenda consisted in analysis and debates on highly important fields – legal activity, human resources management, standardization, marketing, editorial activity, investments etc. When the agenda included the presentation of RDI results and other specific aspects, the meetings were also attended by heads of departments, experts, researchers etc. The presentation of the materials was an opportunity for the participants to express comments, observations and proposals that were all registered in the Minutes and in the Decisions of the Management Committee.

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4. ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES OF I.N.C.D.T.P.

The financial situation of I.N.C.D.T.P. for the year 2012 is as follows:a. Total revenues amounted to 19 034 461 lei. As compared with 2011, an increase by 20.37%

was registered (fig. 6). The structure of total revenues achieved by the Institute in 2012 is the following:

• Revenues from RDI 15 122 588 lei; • Revenues from other activities (microproduction, services) 971 274 lei;• Other revenues (rent and utilities) 1 352 178 lei;• Other revenues (exploitation, favourable differences in the exchange rate, interests) 1 363 870 lei.

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b. Total turnover amounted to 17 446 040 lei. As compared with 2011, it was an increase by 37,32%.Structure and share of revenues from the economic activities in the turnover achieved in 2012, as compared with 2011 are shown in figure 7.

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The structure of revenues from RDI activity is shown in figure 8. The share of revenues from RDI activity was achieved from the funding of the following projects:- Nucleus Programme 35%;- Partnership Programme 8%;- Structural Funds 23%- Capacities Programme (Bilateral Cooperation, FP7 co-financing) 1%;- CrossTexNet 8%;- Innovation Programme (Eureka, Eurostars, innovation circles) 4%; - FP 7 6%;- Other programmes represent 1% or less.

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Fig. 8. The structure of revenues from RDI activity

The incomes from the RDI activity, in the amount of 15 122 588 lei, derive from the projects undertaken from national programs (60%): PNCDI – 23%, Nucleus - 35%, other programs - 2% and international programs (40%), out of which: FP7 6%, structural funds 23%, other programs (Era Net, CROSTEXNET, Eureka, Bilateral) 11%.

In 2012, the share of domestic financing was 52% of the turnover, the European financing 35%, and the income from other economic activities (micro production, services, rentals etc) of 13%.

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Revenues derived from economic activities, services, microproduction and others (fig. 10), recorded in 2012 amounted to 2 323 452 de lei, as follows:- microproduction: 421 125 lei 58,20%;- services: 559 149 lei 24,07%;- others – rent and utilities: 1 352 178 lei 58,20%.Revenues derived from economic activities (services, microproduction etc.) recorded in 2011 (fig. 11) amounted to 2 472 600 lei, as follows:- microproduction: 492 909 lei 19,92%;- services: 583 948 lei 23,62%;- others – rent and utilities: 1 395 743 lei 56,46%.

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Despite all the efforts of INCDTP staff and management, the decreased value of revenues from the economic activity of production, services and rents could not be avoided.Share of RDI activities and other economic activities in the total income was of 79.45% and 12.21%, respectively; the remainder of 8.34% is represented by financial revenues and other operating revenues (fig. 12).

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In 2012 the total expenditure amounted to 18 984 336 lei with a gross profit of 50 125 lei.

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5. HUMAN RESOURCES IN THE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT FIELD

Human resources are also called “the most valuable asset” of an organization, although this term is not found in books and accounting records. The success of the organization depends, however, on how its members put into practice its objectives; therefore, capacity and quality of human resources are crucial for the results of that organization. Working with people requires taking into account the sensitivity and emotions of each individual. People have ambitions and aspirations, need a measure of their performance and also have complex needs.It is very important to increase the level of theoretical knowledge and practical skills of managers of organizations in the textile – leather field, managers and operational staff of human resources departments and the staff in general by developing a training and evaluation strategy aimed at improving both human resources management, and the human resources, especially in the RDI units.Nowadays human resources are considered to be strategic and therefore the human resources department came to be in a position of “referee” between economic objectives of the institute and human and social imperatives.The human resources department is responsible for providing the necessary human resources, maintaining at the same time an effective operation of the entire staff and compliance with the desire for equity, security and individual development of each staff member.As part of the human resources department, the following services are provided:• Recruitment services, such as: advertising the job vacancies, scheduling written tests

and interviews, drawing up requirements for candidates, selection, correspondence with candidates etc.;

• employment services - establishing employment procedures, informing employees and management on new jobs, reviewing job information, drafting employment contracts etc.;

• starting the procedure of evaluation of employees;• communication with employees, informing the employees on the amendment of legal issues

etc.;• personnel training services - information on training courses, development, monitoring and

control of training programs.Organizational structure of human resources specialist position and human resources department depends on a number of factors such as: organization size, the role of human resource management activities, organization history, business sector, trade union membership etc.

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5.1. Personnel structure of I.N.C.D.T.P. in 2012 is shown in table 1.

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2 35-45 years 30 13 12 - - 5 2 - - - 1 4 18

3 45-55 years 73 29 44 1 6 10 1 - - - 3 23 29

4 55-60 years 43 10 17 - 2 4 - - - 1 1 9 26

5 60-65 years 28 14 19 6 1 4 - - 1 - 1 6 9

6 > 65years 2 2 2 - - 1 - - - - 1 - -

7 Total 208 95 117 7 9 28 10 3 1 1 13 45 91 A number of 117 employees work in the research-development activity, which is the main activity of I.N.C.D.T.P. 59 of them are attested by degree and research positions. The number of RDI personnel in 2012 as compared with 2011 is shown in table 2.

Table 2Crt. no.

RDI personnel - education 2011 2012

1 Attested scientific researchers 59 592 Unattested higher education personnel 12 133 Research workers and technicians 42 454 Total personnel 113 117

The table shows a growing tendency, compared with 2011. Figure 13 shows the evolution of RD personnel.


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Structure of attested RD personnel and its evolution in years 2012/2011 is shown in figure 14.

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Fig. 14. Evolution of attested RD personnel

5.2. Human resources trainingHuman resources training and development represents one of the main objectives of I.N.C.D.T.P. management with the purpose of development new professional skills as well as the improvement of the existing ones.Human resources training is mainly performed by: undergraduate and postgraduate study programmes (master’s, doctoral, postdoctoral studies); training courses as part of national and European programmes; specialized professional courses; courses organized at European level (legislation, Community agreements etc.); training courses specific to various activity fields organized in the Institute; independent study at the workplace; completion of specialized higher education programmes. Human resources training is therefore a process that takes place systematically and whose purpose is to develop individual performance, which is significantly more than an usual learning process. During 2012, a total of 14 employees have completed higher education programmes, presented in


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Attested Not Attested Research Researchers Higher Education Techniciens and Workers

table 3. Table 3

I. POSTDOCTORAL PROGRAMMES

Crt. no. Name and surname Educational institution

1 Dr. Eng. Olaru Sabina/ Scientific researcher III

ASE - “Economy of knowledge transfer in sustainable development and environmental protection”

2 Dr. Chem. Albu Madalina National Postdoctoral School -” Applied biotechnologies with impact on Romanian bioeconomy”

II. DOCTORAL PROGRAMMES


1 Mocioiu Ana Maria Politehnica University of Bucharest

2 Alexandrescu Laurentia University of Bucharest

3 Vasilescu Ana Maria Politehnica University of Bucharest

III. MASTER’S PROGRAMMES

Crt. no. Name and surname Specialization

1 Burdusel Silviu Ciprian/ Public Procurement Expert Management and marketing of services

2 Simion Demetra/ Scientific researcher II Chemistry of advanced materials

3 Constantinescu Rodica Roxana/ Engineer Integrated approach of natural sciences

IV. UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES


1 Ihora Ileana Spiru Haret University – Faculty of Law

2 Crudu Andra ManuelaGh. Asachi Technical University - IasiFaculty of Textiles & Leather Engineering and Industrial Management

3 Floarea Georgeta Gh. Asachi Technical University - IasiFaculty of Textiles & Leather Engineering and Industrial Management

4 Grimm Nicolae Gh. Asachi Technical University - IasiFaculty of Textiles & Leather Engineering and Industrial Management

5 Ilie Florentina Gh. Asachi Technical University - IasiFaculty of Textiles & Leather Engineering and Industrial Management

6 Anghel JianGh. Asachi Technical University - IasiFaculty of Textiles & Leather Engineering and Industrial Management

Distribution by age groups of the personnel attending Bachelor’s programmes and Master’s programmes as well as graduates of Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes at the end of 2012 is presented in table 4.


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Table 4

Crt. no.

Age group

Personnel enrolled in

postdoctoral programmes

Graduates of doctoral

programmes

Candidates for a

doctor’s degree

Graduates of master’s

programmes

Master’s students

Under-graduate students

1 < 35 years 2 5 5 19 1 1

235-45 years

- 3 3 3 2 3

345-55 years

- 10 6 6 4 3

455-60 years

- 2 2 1 - -

560-65 years

- 6 2 - - -

6 > 65 years - - - - - -

7 Total 2 26 18 29 7 7

Details on the personnel attending Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes at the end of 2012 are presented in table 5. Table 5

Crt. no.

Name and surname/ Position Educational institution

I. DOCTORAL PROGRAMMES

1 Stan Mihai/ Scientific researcher III

″Gh. Asachi″ Technical University - IasiFaculty of Textiles - Leather

2 Toma Doina/ Scientific researcher III


3Surdu Lilioara/ Scientific researcher ″Gh. Asachi″ Technical University - Iasi

Faculty of Textiles - Leather

4 Salistean Adrian/ Scientific researcher III


5 Niculescu Claudia/ Scientific researcher III


6 Bucur Daniela/ Technology Development Engineer II

Politehnica University BucharestEngineering Sciences

7 Iordache Ovidiu George/ Scientific research assistant

University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary MedicineFaculty of Biotechnologies

8 Niculescu Olga/ Scientific researcher II

University of BucharestFaculty of Chemistry

9 Georgescu Mihai/ Scientific researcher

Politehnica University of BucharestFaculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Sciences

10 Dragomir Teodora/ Scientific research assistant


11 Pop Marlena/ Scientific researcher III

University of Art and Design, Cluj - Napoca Faculty of Decorative Arts and DesignTextile Arts and Textile Design Specialization


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12 Vilsan Mihaela/ Scientific research assistant


13 Petcu Daniel/ Scientific researcher III

The Romanian Academy″Francisc I. Rainer˝Anthropology Institute

14 Guta Sergiu Adrian Politehnica University of BucharestFaculty of Automatic Control and Computers

15 Berechet Mariana Daniela Politehnica University of BucharestFaculty of Industrial Chemistry

16 Pantazi Elena Mirela Beatrice/ Scientific researcher III


17 Chelaru Ciprian/ Scientific researcher


18 Constantinescu Rodica Roxana/Engineer


II. MASTER’S PROGRAMMES

1 Radulescu Ion Razvan Advanced Textiles″Gh. Asachi″ Technical University - Iasi

2 Clinciu Catalina Specialised Translation and InterpretingTechnical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest

3 Crudu Andra Manuela″Gh. Asachi″ Technical University - Iasi Faculty of Textiles & Leather Engineering and Industrial Management

4 Floarea Georgeta ″Gh. Asachi″ Technical University - Iasi Faculty of Textiles & Leather Engineering and Industrial Management

5 Grimm Nicolae ″Gh. Asachi″ Technical University - Iasi Faculty of Textiles & Leather Engineering and Industrial Management

6 Ilie Florentina ″Gh. Asachi″ Technical University - Iasi Faculty of Textiles & Leather Engineering and Industrial Management

7 Anghel Jian″Gh. Asachi″ Technical University - Iasi Faculty of Textiles & Leather Engineering and Industrial Management

III. UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

1. Musatoiu Elena″Gh. Asachi″ Technical University - Iasi Faculty of Textiles & Leather Engineering and Industrial Management

2. Bulgariu Maria″Gh. Asachi″ Technical University - Iasi Faculty of Textiles & Leather Engineering and Industrial Management

3. Neagu Valeria″Gh. Asachi″ Technical University - Iasi Faculty of Textiles & Leather Engineering and Industrial Management

4. Badea Ionela″Gh. Asachi″ Technical University - Iasi Faculty of Textiles & Leather Engineering and Industrial Management

5 Tanasescu Georgeta″Gh. Asachi″ Technical University - Iasi Faculty of Textiles & Leather Engineering and Industrial Management

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6 Nedelcu Loreti″Gh. Asachi″ Technical University - Iasi Faculty of Textiles & Leather Engineering and Industrial Management

7 Radulescu Clara University of BucharestFaculty of Chemistry

In order to develop their professional skills, 27 employees of I.N.C.D.T.P. participated in 2012 in training courses for a total of 181 days. Information on professional training courses is shown in table 6.

Table 6

Subject Organizer Course duration No. of trained persons

Training the Trainers Course Training Centre for Information Technologies 10 days/pers. 3

Project Management RENITT 6 days/pers. 3Financial ManagementStrategic ManagementSales Management

RENITT 9 days /pers. 2

Project Manager RENITT 6 days 1Public Relations and Communication Assistant RENITT 4 days/pers. 2

Communication in English RENITT 12 days/pers. 2Innovation Manager RENITT 12 days/pers. 2Quality Systems Manager RENITT 6 days/pers. 2Human Resources Manager RENITT 6 days/pers. 2Marketing Manager (contracts, rates, acquisitions) RENITT 6 days/pers. 2

Technology Broker RENITT 6 days 1Intellectual Property Pre-diagnosis ANCS & OSIM 1 day/pers. 2

Human Resources Manager POSDRU Project „FRUMOS” 2 days/pers. 2Specialization in thermography ITCC 5 days 1

Total 181 27

Results of professional training are materialized in:

- acquisition of advanced knowledge, modern methods and procedures required to achieve professional activities;

- obtaining professional qualifications needed to run the business;- opportunities for getting a scientific career in the textile & leather field.

The main strategic objectives for the year 2013 are: - increasing the number of accredited researchers by organizing accreditation competitions

for research and development professional positions and degrees;- attracting and maintaining experienced researchers in the Institute;- employment of young researchers, especially those holding a doctor’s degree;- involving candidates for a doctor’s degree in research projects, as well as financial support

of 50% of annual fee, in conformity with Collective Labour Agreement of I.N.C.D.T.P.;- supporting employees in order to continue their undergraduate/postgraduate studies, by

flexible programmes;- organization of professional training courses for employees with specialists of I.N.C.D.T.P

in various fields of activity.


6.1. ADVANCED PRODUCTS AND TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE TEXTILE FIELD

Research directions/fields approached by the team with projects that highlight the multidisciplinary, innovative scientific character In a permanently changing world, where research and technology globalization speeds up and there is a danger of new scientific and technological powers, convergent research is now more than ever a pillar of the knowledge society. In such a society, research, education, training and innovation are mobilized to respond to the economic, social and environmental requirements of the EU and of the citizens. Multidisciplinary research of the solutions based on nanotechnologies, new functionalization techniques, processes based on knowledge that include bioprocesses, innovative products based on new fibres and composites, biomedical sensors, microelectronics, mobile communication and telemedicine have led to the development of textile products and of the markets characterised by added value and potential.In the following decades there will be a gradual convergence of nanotechnology, biotechnology, information technology and cognitive technologies.To become a leader on global markets, the European textile and clothing industry relied on research and innovation. These two factors shall become more and more important for ensuring permanent industrial competitiveness. Research and innovation are priorities for the European strategy of economic growth and labour force occupation. Research and support of the development of smart, interactive textile systems have as a starting point the general objectives of the EU in the textile – clothing field: - New fibres and specialized composite yarns for innovative textile products;- Functionalization of textile materials;- Biomaterials, biotechnologies and environmental friendly textile processing;- New textile products for human performance (medical, protective and sports products);- New textile products for technical applications (transportation, constructions and geotextiles

etc.);- Adaptation to client requirements in fashion/clothing (production technologies, logistics);- New concepts and technologies for the product design;- Concepts of the new complete cycle of life and total quality management.In order to formulate a new conceptual model to approach an intelligent design we need to impose a definition of interdependency of convergent NPD elements/processes, trends, life style, preferences, convergent criteria, new knowledge, corporate culture, components of intelligent clothing.Functionalized, intelligent or interactive products represent a new market segment that results from the necessity of specific products, as new textiles are invented. In this context, the research fields approached by the team in the spirit of “freedom” of creation in the textile field were the following: - Insertion of visible/invisible functionalities in the textile structure;- Use of functional elements as part of the clothing piece;- Virtual modelling of the textile structures’ behaviour.

Presentation of the team (from a quantitative and qualitative point of view) Multidisciplinary research team (Textile Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Aeronautical Engineer, Mechanical Engineers, Mathematicians) consists of 20 persons:

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- 11 persons with scientific competences; - 9 persons not employed in research.

InfrastructureA. Information Technology – software licences (Kaledo Collection, Modaris 3D FIT, CFD-Fluent

6.3.26, Powershape, Adobe Dreamweaver CS4WIN.V10 etc.);B. Infrastructure/research facilities (Spinlab 900 S, Laserscan, Fx 3300 - CK, H5 KT 50 N - 250 KN, H 10 KC with 2 cells etc.);C. Experimental facilities –Optimax weaving machine, NF Spezial weaving machine, Jakob

Mueller weaving machine for elastic yarns, non-absorbable suture yarns braiding machine; non-absorbable surgical suture yarns braiding machine - Melitrex/ France, “Seamless” SM8-Top 2 circular knitting machine, dyeing machine LA T.I. Jet Thenflow OF HT 5 - Scholl-Then etc.

Scientific performances In 2012, team members participated in the implementation of 15 projects for the development of textile products and technologies, either as coordinators or as partners.

RDI activity carried out in 2012 materialized in products and technologies based on patents, homologations or own innovations as follows:

• Products – woven/knitted fabrics with phase changing materials (PCM) content for the fabrication of PPE; knitted fabrics with metal fibre content for the electrostatic protection; sensory system/device for the monitoring of biological motility; sensor for the monitoring of a human physiological parameter; hosiery and lingerie with monitoring/control role; woven and knitted bed linen and lingerie fit for high comfort requirements; mathematical - electronic model for woven and knitted fabrics with interactive surface;

• Technologies – design technology for the lifting parachute adapted to the system;• Procedures, methodologies – procedures for testing, verification and calibration of the

system; PPE design methodology with active and/or intelligent functions used in various aggressive environments (physical, chemical and/or biological) – projects for 2 PPE models; technical plan for the enzymes treatment systems of the textile materials.

Dissemination of results obtained in research – developmentThe exchange of ideas and the identification of European and international trends, the set-up of partnerships and the development of projects in RDI national and European programmes, technology transfer, the increase of the SMEs innovation degree were the main objectives of the participation of the team’s specialists in local and international scientific events.In 2012, the team members participated in national and international events with 2 scientific communications.Two patent demands were registered with OSIM:

• Textile support with inbuilt thermoregulation properties - no. A/00913/2012;• Polifunctionalized fabric for building temporary shelters - no. A/00912/29.11.2012.

PROJECT – Research and development of new functionalities for sports and health garments/Funmedtex 7-041/2011/ Research and development referring to new treatments and/or techniques for the functionalization of clothing used in the sports activities and/or assuring/maintenance of

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healthProgramme: ERA-NET CROSSTEXNETPeriod: 2011 - 2013Partnership: Romania - SpainConsortium in Romania: I.N.C.D.T.P. - Bucharest - coordinator. Partners: ICPE-CA - Bucharest, SC MAGNUM SX SRL - BucharestMain objective: research and development activities for textile products with technical applications in sports activities and healthExpected results for the partners in Spain:

• Fabrics with reflective index and ergonomic properties;• Textiles that absorb odours and are obtained through re-dyeing.

Expected results for the partners in Romania:• Intelligent system for vital signs monitoring.

Results obtained in 2012 by the consortium in Romania, according to the project plan:- Functional model for a sensory system/device for the monitoring of biological motility;- Functional model for a sensor for the monitoring of a human physiological parameter;- Stockings prototypes that satisfy the improved comfort requirements;- Lingerie prototypes that satisfy requirements of comfort and monitoring/control of the

defined physiological parameters;- Woven and knitted fabrics prototypes that satisfy requirements of comfort and monitoring/

control of the defined physiological parameters.

PROJECT – Core conductive fibre based ESD protective garmentsResearch Programme: ERA-NET - CROSSTEXNETPeriod: 2012-2014Partners: Gheorghe Asachi University - Iasi – coordinator; Partners: I.N.C.D.T.P. - Bucharest, SC INTELECTRO SRL - Iasi, E.D.Y. Ar-Ge Hizmetleri Ltd. – TurkeyObjectives:The project has as target the knitted fabrics made of conductive composite fabrics with improved ESD properties.Expected results:Experimental model of a clothing product with ESD properties, made by integral knitting Results obtained in 2012:• Comparative study of performances of the composite fibres on the market;• Integral knitting of the test panels for selected fibres. Equipment adaptation.

PROJECT – ESD garments made of two layer knitted conductive core fibres Period: 2012 – 2014Research Programme: PNCDI II - PartnershipsPartners: “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University - Iasi; ICPE-CA - Bucharest, S.C.TANEX S.A. - BucharestProject objective:Development of a functional model of ESD garment made of conductive core yarns knitted in two layers by:

- Electrical and micromechanical simulation;

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Fig. 15. Two layers knittedstructure

- Knitting of two layer test panels;- Determination of electrical impedance of the test panels at various frequencies;- TSDC measurement;- Evaluation of the efficiency of electrical isolation of - the two layer panels;- Analysis of the time of discharge of the electrostatically charged two layer panels;- Investigation of the two layer panels shielding efficiency.

Results obtained in 2012:- Determination of the type/structure of yarn/fibre based on the ESD/EMC analysis and tests

that ensure higher ESD properties to the two-layer knitted structure.

PROJECT – Integrated system for the nonconventional assembly of woven textile structures Research Programme: INOVARE/ Support services for innovation – Innovation ChequesPeriod: 2012Beneficiary: SC United Group Tex SRL - BucharestObjectives:

- Design and development of a functional model;- System experimentation on various textile structures;- Evaluation of the product quality and set-up of the potential technological modifications.

Project description:The developed integrated system allows for several simultaneous technological stages, consisting of taking over and positioning the woven structures edges, assembly of the edges by nonconventional seaming technologies and thermal finishing of the seam, with reduced operator intervention.The innovative aspect consists in the whole concept of integrated, fully automated system that makes accessories for clothing industry (waist bands for lady/man trousers, skirts, costumes/protective equipment etc.), with higher efficiency and productivity and responds to the technical and qualitative performance requirements of the finished products, in accordance with the final use and consumers (clothing manufacturers, customized clothing).Results: - Functional model “Integrated system for the nonconventional assembly of woven textile structures”.

PROJECT – New assortments of knitted textiles with bioactive functional propertiesResearch Programme: INOVARE/ Support services for innovation – Innovation ChequesPeriod: 2012Beneficiary: SC S & B SRL Izvoare, NeamtObjectives:

- Diversification of the assortment range of knitted products developed by the project beneficiary on electronic rectilinear machines through the development of new innovative products with bioactive functional properties;

- Development of a functional model of ESD clothing made of conductive core yarns knitted in two layers, using raw materials with higher hygiene-functional, antibacterial and anti allergy properties.

Results:- Launching into production of innovative clothing assortments made on electronic rectilinear

machines – knitted products with high added value and high performance antibacterial, anti allergy, antistatic, ecological and comfort characteristics, made of specific bioactive functional properties (Lenpur and Amicor).

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Fig. 16. Knitted products with antimicrobial properties made in the project

PROJECT – Integrated management system for the design, analysis and fabrication of the gliding parachute, evaluation of conformityResearch Programme: NUCLEUPeriod: 2009-2013Objectives:The project develops an integrated, innovative, modular system starting from the elaboration of methods of advanced computation, design, analysis and elaboration of fabrication technologies for decelerating systems and lift parachutes.The project seeks to improve the approach used in the conception of textile aircraft structure prototypes.

Fig. 17. Data import and modification interface, model generation source code and 3D generated model

Results: Computation programme:

Dimensional and aerodynamic programme for decelerating systems (subsonic, transonic and supersonic parachute);

Dimensional and aerodynamic programme for textile structure aircrafts (paraglider, lift parachute).

Hardware/software CAD/CAM interface for pattern design; Prototypes for a lift parachute using an integrated system; Testing, certification, homologation of the prototypes made in the system in order to validate

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the results.Results obtained in 2012:

• System testing, verification and calibration procedure;• System adapted design technology for lift parachutes;• Execution project for the demonstrator lift parachute.

PROJECT – Intelligent textiles for protectionProgramme: NucleusPeriod: 2009 - 2012Objectives:The main objective of the project is to make personal protective equipment with active and/or intelligent functions, used in physically, thermally, chemically and/or biologically aggressive environments by:

• Analysis of the conventional functions and synthesis of the intelligent functions of the protective equipment for aggressive environments;

• Identification of the instruments that simulate the interaction (PPE) - wearer;• Design and development of the composite textile materials with active and/or intelligent

functions; • Structural/technological design and development of PPE with active and/or intelligent

functions;• Evaluation of PPE protection performances in accordance with applicable standards.

Results obtained in 2012:• Methodology for the design of PPE with active and/or intelligent functions used in various

(physically, chemically and/or biologically) aggressive environments – projects for 2 PPE models;

• Experimental models for composite textile materials with active and/or intelligent functions: Woven textile supports – made of yarns of artificial cellulose fibres with phase change

materials (PCM) that contribute to the wearers’ comfort through thermoregulation effect (cooling/heating);

Textile knitted supports – made of: - Yarns with content of Rhovyl polychlorvinyl and polypropylene fibres – that

contribute to the wearers’ comfort through high thermal insulation; - COOLMAX yarns that due to a special structure - PES fibres with four channels

symmetrically placed compared to the two axes - ensure a rapid transportation of humidity;

- Yarns of man made cellulose fibres with phase change material (PCM) content that contribute to the wearers’ comfort through thermoregulation effect (cooling/heating).

For the next period the following strategic directions were identified:• “Age friendly” textile materials;• Composite materials with multiple functionalities and various applications;• Individual equipment for strategic protection;• Creative textile materials.

To this purpose, in 2012, 5 project proposals were submitted, in the following competitions:- CROSSTEXNET (3);- Innovation cheques (1);- Programme for Research, Development and Innovation STAR (1).

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6.2. ADVANCED PRODUCTS AND TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE LEATHER - FOOTWEAR - RUBBER GOODS FIELD

Directions/areas of researchEuropean leather and footwear production is 25% of global production, constituting the engine of innovation and design, and one of the most dynamic consumer markets (www.euroleather.com).The need to increase competitiveness through innovation and research is emphasized in EC documents, through the Barcelona objectives (3% GDP) and Lisbon objectives (the most competitive knowledge-based economy). Romania remains a traditional leather item producer, having approximately 1 800 companies operating in the field, with significant contributions to export - 4.7% and 5.02% personnel working in the field (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Business Environment).Taking into account the European needs regarding advanced applications and increase of competitiveness in the leather, rubber and footwear industry, the areas of research and development approached by the team in 2012 were the following:

• Advanced products and technologies for smart properties - antistatic properties, anti-felting, dry cleaning with restoration effect. This research direction has led to technologies of developing leathers and furs with advanced properties for articles with added-value in terms of quality, sustainability, consumer protection, by using alternatives to carcinogenic solvents (PERC) or toxic materials (chromium salts). In this context, melamine-formaldehyde resins, chromium-free materials, were used to process toxicity-free furs with antistatic and anti-felting properties, and - for the first time - dry cleaning techniques based on silicone solvents, with colour, softness and size restoration properties for leather and fur articles. These technologies are in accordance with requirements for high quality products and dry cleaning services, ensuring consumer protection, sustainability of leather articles, principles stipulated by the European Ecolabel Directive EC Decisions 231/2002/EEC and HG 254/2004;

• Natural additives for leather processing and developing added-value articles - leathers and furs with therapeutic properties, leathers made by reducing carbon consumption. In this research direction, plant extracts with biocidal and therapeutic effects and affinity for keratin and collagen were selected, wellness items were developed from furs treated with plant extracts, which were then tested in health and recovery centres. Thymus vulgaris essential oil enabled to develop fur assortments with 1 year resistance to biocidal attack, using innovative application technologies. Leading research was carried out on carbon reduction technologies in the leather industry, which are targeted at a range of added-value products, such as leather for upholstery or ecologic footwear. This research direction has led to patenting new technologies based on membrane filters, for concentration and refinement of Tara extract, tested in the process of developing chromium-free leathers;

• Advanced materials and technologies for separation and refinement of by-products in the leather industry. In this research direction, alumina-based adsorbent materials were developed, with advanced Cr (III) retention from effluents and sludge resulting from the leather tanning process, technologies were developed for hydrolysis of by-products from the leather industry and for refinement using enzymes for separating and obtaining a bioactive protein additive. Research results proved the ability of the new materials and technologies of treating effluents and sludge according to the requirements of Law no. 107/1996, supplemented and amended by Law no. 310/2004 (NTPA-001/2002 and NTPA-002/2002) and of obtaining a protein additive with applications in seed treatment;

• Modern materials and technologies for the leather, rubber and footwear industries - nanomaterials, polymeric composites, materials resistant to temperature. In this research

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direction, methods of doping metal nanoparticles based on TiO2, ZnO, with photocatalytical activity in the UV-Vis range were developed in order to supplement materials for leather surface finishing, technologies were elaborated for developing hybrid polymeric composites with nanofillers, polymeric composites for pharmaceutical use, resistant to high temperatures or for developing components for use in the food industry.

Team presentationThe human resource which makes up the research team consists of 11 persons, attested researchers (6 doctors and 6 PhD students, 46% young researchers) and auxiliary personnel (technicians specialised in laboratory activity and pilot plant carrying out physico-chemical analysis and processing leathers, furs, footwear and rubber). The research team has multidisciplinary experience, as it comprises chemists, physicists, technologists, engineers with PhD theses on synthesis and characterisation of tanning metallic heterocomplexes, fatliquors, physical chemistry of surfactant materials, synthesis and characterisation of thermoplastic polymers for footwear components, PhD students in the field of elastomer technology, new hybrid polymeric materials, chemistry of leather surface finishing materials, synthesis and characterisation of ecologic adhesives for footwear, biomaterials doped with nanoparticles, graduates of Master’s programmes on material expertise, advanced materials, biomaterials, composite materials, advanced methods of separation and purification etc.

Infrastructure comprises:- equipment for synthesis and preparation of materials - synthesis vessels with automatic

monitoring of parameters, stirrer, electrically heated hydraulic press, Brabender Plasticorder

etc.;- equipment and techniques for characterisation of auxiliary materials, leathers and rubber

- UV-Vis, UV-Vis-NIR, FT-IR, AAS, GC-MS1, HPLC/diode array/UV-Vis/fluorescence spectrophotometers, climate chamber, Xenotest, instruments for mechanical analysis of leathers and rubber - dynamometers, Bally and De Mattia flexing machines, Satra permeameter, equipment for determining permeability to water vapours, ShA durometer, wear determination equipment and Monsanto rheometer;

- equipment for transfer of research results to micropilot and pilot scale, such as: Vallero, Fallopi, Dose automated experimental drums, Carlessi Fratelli leather finishing installation, Vallero mixer, reaction vessel equipped with automatic system for display of temperature, time and pH, mill with knives for recovery of plastomers by grinding, hydraulic press for cooling, extruder, injection machine, heating cylinder etc.

Scientific performancesIn 2012, the research team successfully continued and finalized 20 national and international research projects (fig. 18): 4 Eureka projects - coordinated by KFC, Greece and ENEA, Italy; 1 Eurostars project – coordinated by Curtits Aqualata S.A., Spain; 1 SEE-ERA Plus project - coordinated by S.C. Hofigal Export Import S.A., Romania; 2 COST projects coordinated by the Sheffield Hallam University, England and by the Centre for Materials Science and Engineering (CSME) UGentTechnologiepark, Belgium; 3 bilateral collaboration projects with partners from Turkey and Bulgaria; 3 “Innovation cheques” projects and 3 projects financed through the “Nucleus” Programme. In terms of the share of projects and financing, the situation is as follows:

- 45% national projects and 55% international projects;- 78% funds from national projects, 22% from international projects (fig. 19) and 58,7%

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from budget funds and cofinancing.

0

0.5

1

1.5

2

2.5

3

3.5

4

4.5

PNII CI

Eureka

Nucleu

Bilateral

eCOST

SEE-ERA

Eurosta

rs

nr

845000

15000

130000

86000

86000

300000

26796PNII

CI

Eureka

Eurostars

SEE-ERA

Nucleu

Bilaterale

Fig. 18. Types of projects, by numbers Fig. 19. Income per project type, lei

Results obtained in 2012 consisted in:- 7 articles published in ISI-rated journals, cumulative relative influence score 5,537;- 6 articles published in journals and proceedings of international conferences;- 4 patents granted and 4 patent applications submitted to OSIM - Romania;- 20 technologies, 8 models, 26 products and 9 studies.

National/international recognitionRecognition of activity carried out by the research team materialized in silver medals received at the INNOVA ENERGY Fair, Brussels - Belgium, invitations as member of Editorial Board of the Journal Leather Science and Engineering - P.R. China, Guest Professorship at Sichuan University, member of prestigious professional associations or international databases - American Nano Society, Bulgarian Scientist Society, reviewer for articles published in ISI-rated journals - Afr. J. of Agricultural Research AJAR, Environmental Science and Pollution Research), reviewer for PhD candidates abroad (UPC Spain), members of the Commission of Strategies for Nanotechnologies in I.N.C.D.T.P., guests of TV shows for science popularization (2 presentations).National and international relational framework is proven by the number of partnerships with:

• Romanian universities – “Ghe. Asachi” Technical University - Iasi, University of Bucharest, “Politehnica” University of Bucharest;

• Romanian research institutes – INCDIE-ICPE CA, INCAS - Bucharest;• Romanian industrial partners – S.C. Nappa Com SRL, S.C. Pielorex S.A., S.C. Hofigal

Export Import S.A., S.C. Toni Trading S.A., SC. Taro SRL, SC Prodcom Imp. Exp. SRL, SC Protect Styl Industry SRL, SC Rosu SRL, SC ICEFS SRL - Savinesti;

• universities and research centres from abroad – Egee University Izmir - Turkey, Chemical Technology and Metallurgy University - Sofia, Technology & Design University - Ukraine, Kragujevac Farmacy Faculty - Serbia, Natural Science Faculty - Albania, Univeritat Politecnica de Catalunya Barcelona - Engibio, Asociación de Investigación de las Industrias del Curtido y Anexas, S.A. AIICA, Igualada - Spain, Enea - Italy, KFC – Greece, Sheffield Hallam University - England, Centre for Materials Science and Engineering (CSME) Ugent Technologiepark Belgium;

• industrial partners from abroad – Curtits Aqualata S.A. - Spain, Leather Química, S.L.U - Spain, Curtits Combalia S.A. - Spain.

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Future research directions of the team are correlated with the development of the leather, rubber and footwear industry, as follows:

• Nano, micro, encapsulated materials and leather finishing technologies – 2 ongoing national projects;

• Compact materials and technologies for the competitiveness of the leather industry – 1 ongoing research projects;

• Advanced technologies based on natural extracts for developing added-value leather articles – 1 ongoing international project, 1 international project submitted and 1 national project submitted;

• Developing elastoplastic composites with special properties – 3 national projects submitted;• Developing polymeric alloys with thermoplastic properties – 3 national projects submitted.

The strengths of team 2 are: young, well-prepared, scientifically active personnel; personnel with experience in national and international projects (55% international projects); a significant number of industrial cofinancers (58.7% funds from cofinancing); highly original materials – nanomaterial application, materials with unique, smart properties, elastomers and polymeric composites exploited in production.Weaknesses and improvement strategies refer to: increasing the impact factor of publications, increasing the share of international funds, renewing the infrastructure with 3 new machines (heating spools, fur combing and trimming machines) and increasing direct funds from the private sector. In terms of the human resource, the research plan requires increase of performances of employed young people through doctoral and postdoctoral studies conducted within the research projects.

Representative PROJECT:

EUROSTARS, E!6565 LOWEST “LOW carbon products to design leather processes based on Sustainable Tannins to improve leather manufacture”, (http://www.eurekanetwork.org/project/-/id/6565)

Programme: INNOVATION, INNOVATION-MODULE 5, contract 310 E/29.09.2011 www.pielorex.com/lowest/

The general objective of the E!6565 LOWEST project is to develop new technologies for high quality leather processing, by using sustainable tanning agents. Chromium-free tannage will enable to develop ecologic assortments improving competitiveness of SMEs on the international market. The underlying idea of the project is that the tanning agent obtained from Tara pods (Caesalpinia Spinosa) is a sustainable source compared to mineral tanning agents, which do not make the leather biodegradable, or to other vegetable tanning agents, which are obtained from the wood of trees and require deforestation.The concept of the project aims to contribute to reduction of CO2 consumption, produced by the leather industry (fig. 20), in accordance with the IPCC document (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Climate Change 2007).

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Fig. 20. Reducing CO2 consumption by using renewable sources of vegetable tanning agents

(Tara pods), as alternative to using tanning agents extracted from Mimosa or Quebracho tree bark

Results: Comparative analysis of vegetable tanning materials – Tara, Mimosa, Quebracho and

Vandotan TR; Bovine hide tanning and retanning using Tara vegetable extract and comparative assessment

of hide penetration ability by stereomicroscopy (fig. 21);

Fig. 21. Assessing penetration of Tara tanning agent in the structure of pretanned bovine hides

Pilot scale experimentation of two vegetable tanning technologies with Tara, with or without syntans;

Comparative analyses on the penetration of basic chromium salt-tanned leathers; Altering the Tara tanning agent by membrane technologies of concentration and evaporation,

elaborating technologies for bovine leather processing (fig. 22);

Fig. 22. Altering Tara tanning agent through membrane technologies

Patenting original results on concentration and use of Tara extracts (A/00784/2012); Elaborating retanning technologies with Tara tanning agent and combined with other

vegetable tanning agents (fig. 23);

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Fig. 23. Retanning bovine leathers with blends of vegetable tanning agents and Tara

Elaborating wet-white technologies Tara tanning agent and obtaining ecologic leather prototypes (fig. 24).

Tara wet-white preliminary leather samples

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Ix

II

IIx

IV

IVx

V

Vx

Fig. 24. Experimenting technologies for wet-white leathers using Tara tanning agent

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6. 3. ADVANCED MATERIALS AND PROCESSES FOR INCREASING LIFE QUALITY The team is organized into four main business groups: Textile Chemistry, Textile Physics, Textile Ecology and Microbiology.The activity of the team is divided into two main directions: development of new research and development issues and conducting technical assistance for various businesses, especially in the textile industry.

General objectives• development of collaborative relationships with universities and research institutes in the

research and support of personnel training;• scientific and technology transfer of results in textile enterprises;• management and participation in research activities;• organizing seminars, conferences and workshops related to projects developed;• conducting experimental studies and research, scientific research proposals, reporting and

preparation of documents;• dissemination of research results;• participation in the development of research directions and coordination of research activities.

Research directionsIn 2012 the main research directions were:

1. Development of innovative technologies for plasma functionalization of textiles;2. Study of sources of natural dyes and dyeing processes that can be applied in textile industry;3. Research and development of smart textiles integrating flexible, elastic electronic

components, such as: photovoltaic cells, silicon-based chips, thin batteries and lighting modules;

4. Investigation of biopharmacological mechanisms of release and absorption of active substances from bioactive fiber composites in order to develop innovative therapies;

5. Investigation of microfungal biodeterioration mechanisms of textile and leather materials;6. Development of a complex interactive system for the analysis and control of results of tests

performed in specialized national textile laboratories.

Secondary research directions:• Setting-up and development of interlaboratory testing schemes at national level in order to

increase the performance of testing laboratories in the textile field;• Development of new physical, mechanical and biological testing methods of new types of

multifunctional textiles.In order to meet the objectives provided in 7 research projects – 3 national projects and 4 international projects – a multidisciplinary approach of collaboration with universities, research institutes and enterprises has been adopted, covering both fundamental and applied research.

Main achievementsThe team actively involved in developing innovative materials and processes that shall support the competitiveness of the textile industry, such as:

• development of new materials/products;• optimization and development of new production processes, methods, techniques and

integrated systems;• development of support technologies and materials engineering and textile articles.

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design and development of functional/multifunctional textiles (smart textiles), reactive textiles (biofunctional textiles), interactive textiles (e-textiles), with applications in: protection, safety, health, sports, transport, construction, advertising. In the field of innovative and flexible production processes, research projects focused on the development of plasma treatments, ecological dyeing and finishing, integration of electronics into textiles. As regards support materials for materials engineering, research projects were focused on optimization of evaluation methods and techniques, improvement of quality and properties of textile articles and products, as well as on the design and engineering of new products.

Results of research projectsThe main results achieved in 2012 are presented in table 7.

Table 7

Period Title/Acronym Program Consortium Results obtained

2009 – 2013A pilot line of

antibacterial and antifungal medical textiles based on a sonochemical process/ SONO

FP7 NMP- 2008-1.2-1;

Contract. no. 228730

17 partners: Il, UK, ES, RU, F,

B, BU, IT

• Biocidal medical textiles, with antifungal and antibacterial properties;

• Physical-mechanical and mycology description of medical textiles

2011 – 2013

Functional electronics textiles

for smart integration/ FUNTEX

ERA NET CROSSTEXNET

Peraria, ItalyMicro-

electronica

• Screen printing of conductive circuits;

• Description of printed circuits

2012 – 2014Innovative

production chain for textile by plasma nanotechnology/

MULTITEX-FUNCTION

ERA NET CROSSTEXNET Turkey

• Design and development of plasma treatments for functionalization and improvement of textiles (100% wool, Angora, cotton, synthetic fibres and blends in various ratios);

• Physical-chemical description of plasma treated materials

2012- 2015

Development of an ecological dyeing process for yarn,

denim fabric, jeans applicable

at industrial scale based on vegetable and natural dyes -

VEGDENIM

ERA NET CROSSTEXNET Turkey

• Study on sources of natural dyes and technologies of ecological dyeing of textiles, using vegetable dyes;

• Description of textile yarns used in the production of denim fabrics

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2012-2015

Development of advanced

compatible materials and techniques and

their application for the protection, conservation, and

restoration of cultural heritage

assets (MYTHOS)

PNCDI II - Partnerships

INOE,INCDTP,

MTR

• Study on bast fibres - characteristics,

processing, use

Mar.-dec. 2012

Bio-process tests of microfungal

biodeterioration of textile and leather

materials

Nucleus -

• Documentary analysis study for the advanced analysis of textile and leather structure biodeterioration caused by microfungi

Sept.- dec.2012

Bio-pharmacological mechanisms

of release and absorption of

active substances from bioactive

fibre composites in order to develop innovative therapies

Nucleus -

• Scientific study on the cellular transport mechanisms of medicinal active substances

Collaborative projects started in 2012: In 2012 a number of 14 projects have been submitted, of which: 2 Crosstexnet projects, both of them have been selected for funding; 2 Eurostars projects, one of them has been positively evaluated; 1 Eureka project; 2 CIP-EIP-Eco-Innovation 2012 projects; 1 ENV.2013.6.3-2 Eco-innovative demonstration project; 1 FP7 project: Research for the benefit of SMEs; 2 bilateral projects: Romania - Vietnam; 1 bilateral project: Romania - Moldavia; 2 bilateral projects: Romania - France.Therefore, the team worked in collaboration with international partners on a project submitted as part of the program Research for the Benefit of SME Associations and a project submitted as part of the program CIP Eco-innovation.Some of the international partners with which team 3 has collaborated on the research projects are : Centre for Nanotechnology and Smart Materials (PO), Centre Ricerche FIAT S.c.p.A. (IT), Veneto Nanotech S.c.p.A. (IT), AMSYS (IL), Universidade do Minho Uminho (PT), Korea Textile Development Institute, Group NanoXplore Inc. (Canada), Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Bar Ilan University, Coventry University, Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya, AITEX (E).

Infrastructure:Infrastructure is presented in table 8.

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Table 8

Chemical laboratory

Activity: chemical analyses of textile materials and finishes – fibre composition, solid/active content, degree of hydrophobicity/hydrophophilicity, type of finishing agents (resins, dimensioning), strength of hydrogen/hypochlorite peroxide, pH of the aqueous extract, polymerization degree of cellulose fibers etc.

Equipment: optical microscope, pH meter, "hot silver plate" microscope to determine the melting point with heating of up to 600°C, mechanical and magnetic stirrer, distilled water, UV-VIS spectrophotometer, viscometer, portable pH meter, portable conductimeter, oxygen meter, laboratory photometer

Colour fastness testing

laboratory

Activity: determination of color fastness to light, washing, rubbing/abrasion, perspiration, water, drying, organic solvents etc. of dyed products

Equipment: testing the color fastness to light (Xenotest Apollo), abrasion tester, perspiration tester, penetrometer, spray resistance tester, washing machines, incubator, perspirometers

Environmental

testing laboratory

Activity: performing checking tests for the compounds included in the European label (pentachlorophenol, pesticides, heavy metals, amines, formaldehyde etc.) for textiles, footwear, mattresses - notified by the Ministry of Environment and Forests at national level

Equipment: FT-IR, UV-VIS, UV-VIS-NIR; GC/MS/ECD/Head space; HPLC/MWD and UV-Vis; AAS; DSC/STA; SEM/EDAX

Physical-mechanical

testing

Activity: performing a wide range of tests in conformity with standards SR, ISO, EN for fibres, yarns and fabrics: determination of break resistance/tear resistance/tensile strength, piling effect, abrasion resistance, drafting, air/water permeability, thermal comfort parameters, bursting strength etc.

Equipment: dynamometers, air permeability tester, ORBITOR pilling and snagging tester, "Martindale" abrasion and pilling tester, "Guarded Hot Plate sweating", thermal mannequin, climate chamber, Sylvac tester for the thickness of flat textiles, Laserscan for the determination of fiber diameters, HVI Spinlab for the determination of physical-mechanical parameters of cotton fibers, Textechno Favigraph system, WIRA tester for cotton fibre maturity, device for the determination of thermal conductivity, device for the determination of the bursting strength of flat fabrics, device for the determination of the contact angle of liquid droplets on textile surfaces, measurement of surface and volume electrical resistivity (Resistance System, model PRS 801) etc.

Flammability

Activity: flammability testing (fire behavior, flammability and flame propagation properties) for textiles and plastic materials

Equipment: Flexiburn, horizontal/vertical flammability tester

Microbiology

Activity: determination of fungal biodeterioration of textiles

Equipment: CFL 40 inverted microscope, Stereo Microscope, incubator, centrifuge

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Infrastructure development in 2012: Development of laboratory infrastructure together with the personnel specialized in advanced techniques and methods of analysis have been a major concern of team 3 in order to integrate into the European research area.Thus, in 2012 the following equipment was purchased:

- QUV – equipment for the simulation of material exposure to solar radiation with radiation range of 200-800 m;

- Photoreactor – for the simulation of chemical compound UV radiation - induced degradation;

- Portable equipment – for the determination of industrial water pollution: photocolorimeter, pH meter, conductivity meter, devices for the determination of chemical and biochemical consumption of oxygen;

- Perspirometer - for the determination of color fastness to acid and alkaline perspiration;

- Viscometer - for the determination of dynamic viscosity;

- UV-VIS Spectrophotometer with spectral range of 190 -1100 nm;

- Equipment for the determination of contact angle;

- Burst Strength Tester of flat textiles (James H. Heals, UK).

Dissemination of research resultsDissemination of research results is an important factor in promoting the team work, the results of research projects, the information given to scientific and business community. The main dissemination activities included:

- Presentation of results at national and internaitonal conferences - 11 communications at international conferences, 4 communications at 5th TEXTEH International Conference - Bucharest; 2 communications at ICAMS - Bucharest and 1 communication at the 4th International Conference; 14th Romanian Textiles and Leather Conference – CORTEP; CrossTexNet and the Textile European Research Area: opportunities and challenges; 5th Szeged International Workshop on Advances in Nanoscience; Aachen-Dresden International Textile Conference - Germany;

- Publication of articles in specialized journals: 1 article published in Industria Textila magazine.

Strategic objectivesStrategic objectives for the next years are: achievement of competitive results in innovation, internationalization and technology transfer to the industry, in the surface modification, textile nanofinishing, improved textile bioactivity by finishing and dyeing with natural compounds, development of ecological products and processes in order to reduce and control pollution.

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Main research and development directions:

- Development of plasma treatment for the modification and functionalization of textile surfaces, by using host/guest type supramolecular compounds, mono, bi- and three-dimensional molecular structures with self-assembling properties for biomedical and environmental applications;

- Development of technologies of covering textiles with thin films, nanocomposites, nanostructured materials for various applications – photovoltaic cells, conductive materials, sensors, biosensors;

- Development of cosmeto - textiles and therapeutic textiles by applying nanocompounds able to promote interactivity, natural bioactivity in order to release beneficial compounds for human health and to detect various microorganisms at an early stage;

- Development of methods for identification/characterization of nanomaterials and nanostructures;

- Microbiology of fungi involved in the biodeterioration of textiles with economic importance;- Proteomics and genomics of fungi involved in biodeterioration of textiles with economic

importance;- Identification through molecular techniques of the types of animal hair and fur;- Evaluation of the biodeterioration degree of art works and biodegradation degree of textile

products;- Development of microbiological analysis methods - antimicrobial testing methods of textiles

and extension of tests on bacterial cultures; methods of protein separation and analysis of compounds resulting from the interaction of microbial cultures with various antimicrobial compounds deposited on textiles; testing methods of biomolecular interactions, analysis of enzyme activity, cell analysis.

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6.4. BIOMATERIALS AND MEDICAL DEVICES FOR IMPROVEMENT OF HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE

Directions/areas of research:Biomaterials and medical devices improve health and quality of life for millions of people worldwide. Our interdisciplinary work involves the fields of science, technology, engineering and medicine and has as primary goal the healthy improvement of patients (from medical system) by research and development of innovative, competitive, regulatory, ethics biomaterials and medical devices.

The main research directions of the team are the following:• Advanced biomaterials based on collagen, polymers, ceramics with applications in dentistry

and orthopaedics;• Collagen drug delivery systems with applications in medicine, pharmacy and cosmetics;• Biomaterials based on collagen scaffolds for tissue engineering;• Medical footwear used in the conservative treatment of the lower limb pathomechanics.As the field of our research is continuously developing, the team must be flexible and consequently the strategy is to search and exploit new future research directions such as: developing active compounds based on collagen for pharmaceutical industry, topical and transdermal systems for cosmetics and medicine, implants for dentistry and plastic surgery and therapeutic and orthopedic footwear as non-pharmacological therapy for ankle-foot treatment.

Team descriptionIn order to achieve the established objectives of research directions, our team selected specialists from multidisciplinary fields. There are 16 experienced people, of which 12 are attested researchers (75%) (2 CS I, 1 CS II, 7 CS III and 2 CS). Among these, 3 are responsible for management activities as Chief of Collagen Department, Secretary of I.N.C.D.T.P. Scientific Board, Chief of Footwear Department, Quality Manager. Also, the personnel involved in this multidisciplinary team comprises 3 doctors - in chemistry, physics and molecular biology, 1 person with postdoctoral study in biotechnology and 5 PhD students - chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, medicine and life quality. The 4 non-attested persons working in research (25%) have a vast experience in the field they have been working in for over 12 years. The average age of the team is 45 years and the management proposes to decrease it over the next few years by employing 3 PhDs with skills in chemical engineering, biochemistry and biotechnology, in close correlation with the emergence of new RDI directions.

InfrastructureIn order to design, manufacture and test both biomaterials and medical devices, our team uses advanced equipment. Due to their complexity, the team personnel has participated in special training programs for using equipment and the specialized software requires further training, due to their needed upgrade. Software such as Delcam OrthoModel, Orthopaedic LastMaker, Orthopaedic ShoeDesign, Orthopedic Engineer, Forma 3D, Ditacor, Sipeco, AMTI’s NetForce, BioAnalysis, INFOOT 3D scanner, The AccuGait Force Platform and Walkway, NL·MOD2RF CAD-CAM systems are used to design/create medical footwear. The biomaterials are studied and processed using a Martin Christ Delta 2-LSC freeze-dryer, which

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enables advanced control of parameters. The obtained biomaterials and medical devices are tested using equipments from physical-chemical and mechanical laboratories such as: HPLC, UV-VIS and FT-IR spectrophotometer, GC-MS etc. Moreover, all the specialists use the computer network, internet and international data bases. In order to implement the new research directions, in addition to existing equipment, the team intends to purchase a 120L capacity freeze-dryer, an autoclave for pharmaceutical products, moisture analyzer balance and an instrument for pressure measurement at the foot-support surface interface, motion analysis systems, automated milling machinery for medical footwear components/devices.

Scientific performancesIn 2012, the team developed 6 projects: Innovation cheque (1), Bilateral collaboration with China (1) and „CERTEXPEL” Nucleus Program (4). There is a positive trend in terms of participating in collaborative projects, and the following projects are already accepted for financing, starting from 2013:

- Romania - Turkey bilateral project, 2013 - 2014 “New biomaterials for coatings with antimicrobial properties to improve performances of medical implants”;

- Romania - Japan bilateral project, 2013 – Post-doctoral scholarship “Studies of magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) on collagen biomaterials”;

- E! 7214/2013-2015 – TEXBIOCOLL “Natural bioactive compounds for therapeutic textiles”.

REPRESENTATIVE PROJECT Romania - China bilateral cooperation project, no. 502/2011 “Drug delivery systems based on natural polymers”; Acronym: POLY-DDSPartners:

- I.N.C.D.T.P. - Division I.C.P.I. - coordinator; - “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy - Faculty of Pharmacy - partner;- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering - University of Zhengzhou - partner.

The main objective of this project was to develop and characterize drug delivery systems. Drug delivery systems with natural polymer substrate, particularly collagen, were obtained in various forms - hydrogels, fibres, membranes, spongious matrices, depending on their use in medical applications.Activities carried out in the first stage (April - November 2011) had as objective the extraction of collagen and physico-chemical, rheological, kinetic and FT-IR spectroscopy characterization of freeze-dried extracts. Drug delivery systems based on collagen extracts (gel, gelatin and hydrolysate) were developed, in a concentration of 1% and 0.5% flufenamic acid. Systems were crosslinked with 0.25% glutaraldehyde to achieve a controlled release of the drug.Hydrolysate, gelatin and hydrogel systems with flufenamic acid showed a Fickian-type release mechanism, following the Higuchi kinetic model. Quantification of flufenamic acid release kinetics of systems analyzed was performed by coefficient of flufenamic acid diffusion through the semisolid network, latency, and the drug flow released after 5 hours. The different appearance of kinetic profiles can be explained both by the presence/absence of crosslinking, and by the different rheological behaviour of delivery substrates.

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It is currently accepted that clinical and non-clinical performances of semisolid pharmaceutical forms for cutaneous application are dependent on their rheological properties. An in-depth study of their rheological behavior can lead to the possible use of their parameters and flow models to optimize release of an active substance from such pharmaceutical formulations. Rheological determinations can provide useful biopharmaceutical data regarding the behaviour of analyzed semisolid systems at the application site (convenient consistency and sufficient apparent plasticity). Rheological properties of the tested formulations can determine both the kinetics of release of drug substance from the gel, and stasis time at the application site.Substrates designed for topical drug delivery must meet a series of requirements such as:

- drug incorporation ability;- drug distribution ability;- substrate-drug affinity; - drug release ability; - stability.

Activities carried out in the second stage (December 2011 – November 2012) had the objective of in vitro testing of drug release from the developed systems and directing them towards various medical applications, as well as dissemination of results. Various types of collagen-based topical systems were designed to improve inflammatory process associated with skin lesions and drug delivery systems were developed in the form of niflumic acid hydrogels crosslinked with tannic acid, glutaraldehyde and their combinations, in the form of collagen matrices with niflumic acid, obtained by lyophilization of corresponding hydrogels in the form of matrices, fibers, collagen membranes with flufenamic acid. Kinetics of drug release from these carriers was evaluated and their kinetic profiles were analyzed, kinetic mechanisms involved in drug release were highlighted, initially presenting a significant rapid release to ensure a high concentration of drug at the lesion site, followed by a slower release required for a constant concentration at the application site and it was concluded that release is optimal in relation to the type of active substance incorporated, the type of action and the application site. Substrates for relief of inflammation of lesions with moderate and high exudate in the form of collagen matrices and dextran with flufenamic acid were selected as the optimal substrates, and the most representative substrates were characterized by rheological, spectroscopic and thermal analyses. The obtained results were disseminated through publication of an article in a journal indexed in international databases, presenting 10 posters/oral communications in symposia/conferences and submitting a patent application with OSIM. Drug delivery systems were patented and may be used as dressings for the treatment of inflamed tissues. Owing to the regeneration of damaged tissue and inflammation healing, as well as to controlled drug release, POLY-DDS systems may find a potential application in clinics and hospitals and can be distributed in pharmacies in Romania and China, being thus capitalized in economy.These fruitful collaborations have led to relevant results such as products and technologies, patents, articles, a book chapter and participation in national and international conferences/ symposia/congresses/workshops.In terms of results, 9 articles were published in ISI-rated journals - having an influence factor of 3.77 and an impact factor of 7.42 - in journals of impact in this field of research, 4 articles published in journals indexed in international databases and 9 articles in proceedings of international conferences, 24 participations in conferences/congresses/symposia, of which 6 national and 18 international participations.

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Fig. 25. Indicators of scientific results

Also, a book chapter was published by an international publishing house: Z. Vuluga, C. G. Potarniche, M. G. Albu, V. Trandafir, D. Iordachescu, E. Vasile (2012): “Collagen - Modified Layered Silicate Biomaterials for Regenerative Medicine of Bone Tissue”, Materials Science and Technology, Prof. Sabar Hutagalung (Ed.), ISBN: 978-953-51-0193-2, InTech, available at the following website: http://www.intechopen.com/books/materials-science-and-technology/collagenmodified-layered-silicate-biomaterials-for-regenerative-medicine-of-bone-tissue.

Complementarily, the team has focused on developing products, technologies and products certified by the national health authority (Technical Office for Medical Devices - OTDM). In this respect, the following results can be reported: 3 certified products on the medical and cosmetic market, 3 patents, 1 product undergoing clinical applications for future certification and numerous other products, research results in the field of biomaterials based on drug delivery systems and tissue engineering. The most exploited products certified by OTDM are PANCOL and GEVICOL® dressings, to which CE marking was applied, as a result of a project funded through the NUCLEU programme in 2012. The customers of these products include hospitals, pharmacies, private practitioners and many patients.

Fig. 27. Certificates of quality management system for PANCOL and GEVICOL® products

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Fig. 26. Book cover


a b c

Fig. 28. Products certified or approved by the Ministry of Health: a - PANCOL; b - collagen and vitamin cream; c - GEVICOL®

All these results have led to numerous significant collaborations with national and international partners. Collaborators – Romanian institutions/companies: University of Bucharest, “Politehnica” University of Bucharest, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy - Bucharest, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy - Timisoara, “Gh Asachi” Technical University - Iasi, National Inventics Institute - Iasi, “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry - Iasi, “N. Paulescu” National Institute for Diabetes, Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases, National Institute for Recovery, Physical Medicine and Balneoclimatology, National Research Institute for Sports, National Institute for Chemical Pharmaceutical Research and Development - Bucharest, „Nicolae Simionescu” Institute for Cellular Biology and Pathology - Bucharest, ICPE CA SA, ICECHIM, National Research and Development Institute for Pedology, Agrochemistry and Environmental Protection – ICPA - Bucharest, Clinical Emergency Hospital - Bucharest, “Grigore Alexandrescu” Clinical Hospital for Children - Bucharest, Clinical Emergency Hospital - Constanta, St. Pantelimon Hospital - Bucharest, Delcam - Romania, SC Vamos SRL, SC. „Ecoproiect” SRL, S.C. Alba Mare SRL, S.C Rialto Prod SRL, Sarantis, S.C. Magnum SA, S.C. Isel SRL, Caloris Group SA.

Collaborators - international institutions: EGE University, Izmir and Mustafa-Kemal University - Turkey, INESCOP - Spain, University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy -Sofia, Bulgaria, University of Zhengzhou – China, University of Athens - Greece, University of Nicosia - Cyprus, University of Osaka, Institute for Protein Research - Osaka, Japan, Biyoteknoloji Inc. - Izmir, Turkey. National/international recognitionBoth young and senior researchers of our team have participated in over 24 national and international scientific meetings. Also, our team provided reviewers for international journals with high impact factor (Acta Biomaterialia, Biomedical materials, Materials Science and Engineering, Polymer Bulletin), and team members have distinguished themselves by: membership in The Board of

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Directors of the Romanian Society for Biomaterials; receiving a gold medal at World Exhibition of innovation, research and industrial innovation – INNOVA - Bruxelles 2012, for the invention entitled „Process of obtaining multifunctional composite materials with potential applications in bone cancer treatment” - by authors A. Ficai, E. Andronescu, C. D. Ghitulica, D. Ficai, G. Voicu, M. G. Albu; participation in joint coordination of 2 PhD theses at the University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, of Sofia - Bulgaria and 1 dissertation at the Ege University, of Izmir - Turkey.

National and international relational framework The team developed multidisciplinary collaborations with national and international institutions - universities, research institutes, private companies - within national and international projects, for sectors such as: biomaterials, engineering, pharmacy, dentistry, medicine, orthopedics, plastic surgery, sports.In 2012, 3 undergraduate students, 1 master’s student, 5 PhD students and 2 postdoctoral students have completed part of their research stages in the Collagen Research Department.

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The main research – development fieldThe projects conducted by the research team have as a main theme the environmental protection and specifically the reduction of the negative impact of the textile industry as a whole on the environment and human health. The activity focused on the development and application of textile finishing ecological processes, improvement of knowledge and better use of methods and ecologically sustainable instruments by the SMEs in the textile field in South – East Europe, the development of joint management systems for environmental protection, the increase of cooperation in eco-business and the identification of common points of economic exchange in Giurgiu – Ruse cross – border region.

Objectives of the research – development projects in 2012:• Elaboration of clean technologies to finish the phase change textile materials, with

thermoregulation properties for the thermal management of clothing articles;• Improving dyeing with herbal infusions of natural fibers by enzymatic treatment in order to

obtain a wide range of colors, with good color fastness and high uniformity of dyeing;• The use of ecologically sustainable methods and instruments by SMEs in the textile field,

dissemination of “Ecological Public procurement” procedures in the public sector in South East European region;

• Establishing a short, medium and long term common strategy specific to the Romania – Bulgaria cross-border region in the field of environmental protection, development of common monitoring and control systems, elaboration of common informative and promotional materials referring to environmental protection;

• Provide support to cross-border cooperation, promotion of local products and increase of the investment potential of Giurgiu – Ruse region;

• Developing, testing and providing a tool for the production of clothing energy efficiency in SMEs and large enterprises.

Team presentationTeam members were selected on the basis of their competences and expertise in close connectionwith the specific requirements and objectives of the RD projects and they belong to 4 research departments: Textile Chemistry and Environment Protection, Material Engineering and Textile Process, Material Research and Testing and Design-Anthropometry.From a qualitative perspective, the research team is formed of 15 persons, out of which 10 persons are attested in research (full time equivalent 4.6), out of which: 2 Doctor Engineers in Chemical Engineering and Industrial Engineering, 1 candidate for Doctor’s degree and 5 non-attested persons – engineers and technicians, representing and 66.67% - researchers and 33.33% non-researchers.From a qualitative perspective, the research team is formed of one person (Senior Scientific Researcher) CS I, 7 persons attested (Scientific Researcher) CS III, 2 persons attested IDT II and one person attested (Junior Scientific Researcher) CS.

66,67%

33,33%

attested in research non-attested in research

1

7

11

CS II CS III IDT II CS

Fig. 29. Staff structure Fig. 30. Research attested staff structure

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The infrastructure available to the team made possible the approach of research projects in the field of environmental protection and it consists in last generation specific equipment for textile finishing: jigger, padder, dyeing/condensation/heat-setting/vaporization machine from Roaches - England; laboratory equipment for digital textile printing from DGS - Italy; a high temperature jet dyeing machine from SCHOLL-THEN - Germany; multifunctional high temperature machines for dyeing textile materials such as fabrics, bobbins and bands from UGOLINI - Italy; reflectance/transmittance dual spectrophotometer from DataColor - Switzerland; photometer for analyzing waste water indicators from WTW - Germany.

Scientific performances:In 2012 the team conducted 7 RDI projects, out of which 6 projects in European programmes FP VII - 1 project and structural projects (Romania Bulgaria Cross –Border - 2 projects and INTERREG IVC - 1 project). New financing opportunities were exploited by accessing national and international RD funds, resulting in winning one new project in the CrossTexNet Program (acronym 3D-Shields).

85,70%

14,30%

R-D Projects in European Programmes

R-D Projects in National Programmes

Fig. 31. R & D international and national projects

RDI projects conducted in 2012 are presented below, in table 9.Table 9

No. Program Project Partners

National Programs:

1. NucleusResearch on admissible

formaldehyde content in textiles, PN 09 10 03 09 (C. 29011)

-

International Programs:

1. Program FP VII

Call FP-NMP-2007-SMALL-1,Grant agreement no.: 203831-2/ NoTeReFiGa Novel temperature regulating fibers and garments,

acronym NOTEREFIGA

Swerea IVF AB - Sweden – coordinator, INCDTP - Romania, SINTEF - Norway, CENTEXBEL - Belgia, TITP - Germany,

TUT/SWL - Finland, LUXILON - Belgium, POLISILK - Spain, ULLFROTTE - Sweden,

DEVOLD - Norway, SMARTFIBER - Germany, ADDCOMP - Holland,, FOV

Fabrics - Sweden, LITIJA - Slovenia

2. INTERREG IVC Program

SEE/A/069/1.1/X / SEE069, Tex-EASTile: sustainable innovation

for textile in South East Europe,acronym Tex-EASTile

Euroimpresa - Italy – coordinator;Centro COT - Italy; CESTEC - Italy;

ATDLTD - Bulgaria; BCCI - Bulgaria;INCDTP - Romania; BCCI - Romania;CLOTEFI - Greece; SEPEE - Greece;

PBNA - Hungary; PSRC University of West - Hungary;

SERDA - Saraevo, Bosnia

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3.

Romania – Bulgaria

Cross Border CooperationProgramme

Priority Axis 2 –EnvironmentMajor field of intervention

2.1

MIS-ETC CODE: 129,Contract nr. 49430/23.08.2011

Integrated system of monitoring and controlling wastewater, the quality

and security of textile products commercialized in Romania and

Bulgaria acronym ENVICONTEH

INCDTP - Romania – coordinator,ASE – Research, Analysis and Regional

Policies Centre - Romania,Business Support Centre for SME

Ruse - Bulgaria,Ruse Chamber of Commerce and

Industry - Bulgaria

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Romania – Bulgaria

Cross Border CooperationProgramme

Priority Axis 3- Economicand Social

Development,Key area of intervention

MIS-ETC CODE: 216,Contract no. 54123/15.07.2011

Ecologic cross-border operations for a business integrated zone, acronym

ECO- BIZ

Giurgiu County Council, Romania – coordinator,

Business Support Centre for SME Ruse - Bulgaria,

University ”Anghel Kancev” Ruse - Bulgaria,

INCDTP - Romania,INCD Agricola Fundulea - Romania

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Intelligent Energy Europe

Programme (IEE)

Contract IEE/11/827/S12.615931/ 2012

Sustainable Energy Saving for the European Clothing Industry –

acronym SESEC

EURATEX si BMS - Belgia; ENEA - Italia;

CITEVE - Portugalia; PIRIN-TEX and BAATPE - Bulgaria; Gherzi - Elvetia; DITF - Germania;

INCDTP - Romania

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CrossTexNet Program

Contract 7-068/2012NATural dyeing improvement with

ENZymes, acronym NATENZ

Tintoria di Quaregna s.r.l, Piedmont, Italy - coordinator,

INCDTP - Romania, SC STOFE - Buhusi SA, Romania;

SC FI-RI VIGONIA SA -Timisoara, Romania

The main results obtained from the research projects in 2012, either as a coordinator or as a partner are reflected by the achievement of the following scientific indicators: 9 papers published in proceedings volumes, 3 brochures and 3 training materials, 10 scientific papers presented at international conferences and 1 in national conferences. The RDI activity in environmental protection materialized in the development of 8 new or modernized technologies, 1 informatics product and 14 technological studies and prospective studies.

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New and modernized technologies (8):• Finishing of fabrics made of fiber blends Tencel/man-made cellulosic fibers with PCM

content;• Finishing of fabrics made of fiber blends cotton/polyamide/man-made cellulosic fibers with

PCM content;• Modernizing the sludge treatment technology in the waste water treatment plant from

Giurgiu-Nord Tehnological Park; • Modernizing the water treatment technology by automatic correction of the pH value in the

treatment station; • Modernizing the water treatment technology by introducing the aeration systems in the

second stage of the treatment plant;• Dyeing technology with sulphur dyes, having a minimal impact on the environment;• Ecologic technology of preliminary preparation and dyeing of cellulosic textiles, by

cumulating certain stages of the technological process, using enzymes and multifunctional auxiliaries;

• Using sulphur dyes and chemical auxiliaries with a minimal impact on the environment.Products (1):

• Informatics database containing the pollutants generated by the companies from the cross border area.

Technological studies (2):• Study procedures for finishing textiles with PCM content, depending on the base polymer;• Study of enzymatic treatment applied to technical bast fibers using selected enzymes;

investigation of the enzymatic catalytic action on bast fibers characteristics.

Prospective studies (11):• Prospective studies at 10 eco-farms from the cross border area;• Study on the content of formaldehyde in textile products sold on the Romanian market after

evaluating formaldehyde emissions by European and international test methods for garments products and home decoration products.

National/international acknowledgement: In recognition of the activity of Team 5 personnel, it is worth mentioning the Diploma and Gold Medal The Belgian and Interntional Trade Fair for Technological Innovation (Brussels Eureka!) – Bruxelles, 17 noiembrie, 2012, for the invention “Filter Fabric for Liquid foods”, authors: G. Nicula, D. Bucur, E. Visileanu. The invention patent application, registered at OSIM as no. A 01305/9.12.2010, was also awarded at other international fairs, respectively: The International Warsaw Invention Show (IWIS) and The International trade Fair “Ideas-Inventions-new products”(iENA) - Nuremberg.

Below is a selection of projects undertaken by the team in 2012.

SEVENTH FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME THEME 4: Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials and New Production Technologies - NMPGrant agreement for: Collaborative project targeted to SMEProject title: Novel Temperature Regulating Fibers and GarmentsAcronym: NoTeReFiGa, GRANT AGREEMENT No. NMP2-SE-203831

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Duration: 01.01.2009 - 31.12.2012Project web address: http://extra.ivf.se/noterefiga/

Consortium:

Swerea IVF AB - Sweden - Coordinator ULLFROTTE (SME) - Sweden

SINTEF - Norway DEVOLD (SME) - Norway

CENTEXBEL - Belgium SMARTFIBER (SME) - Germany

TITP - Germany ADDCOMP (SME) - Holland

TUT - Finland FOV (SME) - Sweden

LUXILON (SME) - Belgium INCDTP - Romania

POLISILK (SME) - Spain LITIJA (SME) - Slovenia

General objectives: to develop novel temperature regulating fibers and innovative textile products for thermal management. The temperature regulating effect is achieved by novel methods of incorporating large amounts of phase changing materials (PCM) in textile fibers of different nature ( man-made cellulose, polyester, polyamide, polipropilene and polylactic)

Fig. 33. Bicomponent fibres with PCM direct incorporation

Fig. 34. Lyocell fibre with PCM direct incorporation

Novelty elements: • developing novel temperature regulating textile fibers (including bio-based fibers) with

significantly improved thermal capability (latent heat larger than 60 J/g) and with strength larger than 20 cN/Tex and titer down to 2 dtex or less;

• developing an optimized strategy for the incorporation (garment construction) of the novel temperature regulating fibers in textile structures, garments and other applications;

• developing new garments and other products with improved thermal comfort to the level of working prototypes.

I.N.C.D.T.P. results, obtained in 2012

Technologies (2)

• Finishing of fabrics made of cellulosic fiber with PCM content, blended with Tencel fibers;• Finishing technologies for textiles from cellulosic fibres with PCM content, blended with cotton

and polyamide;

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Scientific/technical papers published in non-ISI rated publications (1)Presentations at international conferences (1) Technological studies - 1- Study of the finishing procedures of textile materials with PCMs included, depending on the base polymer.

SEE-SOUTH –EAST EUROPE – TRANSNATIONAL COOPERATION PROGRAMME acronym Tex-EASTile

Research Project: Tex-EASTile – Sustainable innovation for textiles in South-East Europe Research Programme: SEE-South –East Europe – Transnational Cooperation ProgrammePartners:

• IT - Euroimpresa - Project coordinator; • CentroCOT, Centro Tessile Cotoniero e Abbigliamento (Italy);• CESTEC, Centro per lo Sviluppo Tecnologico, Energia e Competitività delle PMI della

Regione Lombardia (Italy);• ATDLTD, University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy Sofia (Bulgaria);• BCCI Sofia, Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Bulgaria);• INCDTP, The National Research-Development Institute for Textile and Leather

(Romania);• BCCI Bucharest, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Bucharest (Romania);• CLOTEFI, Clothing Textile and Fibre Technological Development SA (Greece);• SEPPE, Hellenic Fashion Industry Association (Greece);• PBNA, Pannon Business Network Association (Hungary);• PSRC Pedagogical Service and Research Centre, University of West (Hungary); • SERDA, Sarajevo Economic Regional Development Agency (Bosnia - Herzegovina).

Duration: 2009-2012 Objectives: To improve the knowledge and to increase the use of environmental eco-sustainable tools and

methods among SMEs in the textile sector; To diffuse GPP (Green Public Procurement) procedures within the public sector in the South

East Europe area; To create a “Community of Excellence” by promoting and consolidating knowledge exchange

and developing sustainable cooperation, by means of shared and common methodology and instruments.

Estimated results: eco-sustainable methods and instruments specific to production processes and products from

the textile industry (e.g., Product certification, Environmental Management Systems, Social responsibility, which are easily identifiable and applicable immediately by SMEs from the textile sector in the entire South East Europe area;

common procedure for adopting eco-design principles in Public Procurement; WEB platform for dialogue and permanent exchange of knowledge for developing cooperation

between SMEs, public authorities and other stakeholders.Target groups/ beneficiaries: • SMEs from the textile and clothing sector;• Public authorities;• Research centers;• Technology transfer entities.

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Activities in 2012: participation in the revision of Ecodesign handbook and GPP Procedure Manual and

contribution to the development of Products – Process Comparisons Leaflet and Short Guide on Green Public Procurement;

finalization of pilot tests in the 3 selected SME: - filling in the questionnaires for the Pilot test; analysis of current situation in each SME in terms of impact on the environment and actions proposed to be implemented to greening production chain that could facilitate the participation of the enterprise in green procurement;

collaboration with CCIB partner for organizing 3 Open working sessions on GPP for textile SMEs and PA:

• informing textile SMEs on GPP norms and requirements; benefits of eco-labeling, eco-design – solution for improving environmental performances of textile products;

• informing civil servants from the acquisitions field on environmental criteria to be included in the documentation of public procurement ( in general and especially for the acquisition of textile products) textile product life cycle, the advantages of using green textile products;

Fig. 35. Work sessions, organized in the Green Public Procurement area

• Participation at the 2 roundtables organized within the final conference of the project. Results obtained in 2012:

Papers and articles published in non ISI magazines - 3

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ROMANIA – BULGARIA CROSS BORDER COOPERATION PROJECT -ENVICONTEH

Priority axis no. 2 - Environment: Sustainable use and protection of natural resources and environment and promotion of effi cient risk management in the cross-border areaKey area of intervention: 2.1- Development of joint management systems for environmental protectionProject title: “Integrated systems of monitoring and controlling wastewater, the quality and security of textile products commercialized in Romania and Bulgaria”Acronym: ENVICONTEHProject Duration: 18 months (03.09.2011 – 03.03.2013)Project web address: www.certex.ro/ENVICONTEH.htmPartners:

INCDTP - Romania, Project Lider ASE - Romania, Partner 2

BSC Ruse Bulgaria, Partner 3

RCCI Ruse Bulgaria, Partner 4

Project objectives: • Establishing a joined short, medium and long-term strategy specifi c to the cross-border area

in the fi eld of environmental protection (waste waters);• Development of common systems for monitoring and control for environmental protection

(waste waters);• Development of common informational and promotional materials on environmental

protection in the cross-border area;• New monitoring methods;• Reducing water and energy consumption and fi nding opportunities for reuse of treated

wastewater.

Results obtained in 2012:Modern technological solutions for wastewater treatment:

• Modernizing the sludge treatment technology from the waste water treatment plant; • Modernizing the water treatment technology by automatic correction of the pH value in the

treatment station; • Modernizing the water treatment technology by introducing the aeration systems in the

second stage of the treatment plant;Modern technological solutions for textile fi nishing processes:

• Ecologic dyeing technology with sulphur dyes, appliable in the textile companies;• Ecologic technology of preliminary preparation and dyeing of cellulosic textiles, by

cumulating certain stages of the technological process, using enzymes and multifunctional auxiliaries;

• Using sulphur dyes and chemical auxiliaries with a minimal impact on the environment.


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Creating a database of pollutants generated by the textile companies from the crossborder area:• Informative materials edited: - Brochure - General aspects on textile industry waters. Juridical protection of waters; - Brochure - Wastewater quality monitoring and control system applicable in the textile industry. Monitoring the process parameters of wastewater treatment plants.

Organizing 3 training sessions in the area of environment protection.

INTELLIGENT ENERGY EUROPE (IEE) - SESEC

With the IEE programme (Intelligent Energy Europe) the European Commission promotes the energy-efficiency and the rational use of resources.Based on industry-expressed ideas, EURATEX presented in May 2011 a project proposal for an IEE innovation-project specifically tailored for the European Clothing industry. Selected in November 2011, the project, SESEC, started on 28th March 2012 in Brussels.

Objectives • To develop, test and offer an Energy Efficiency tool for clothing production, made up of

guidelines and web-based applications, suitable for SMEs and large companies;• To maximize the project impact, by transferring its results to the sector through

EURATEX members and interested companies;• To offer training and support to companies to implement energy-saving measures

considering cost-effectiveness; • In the mid-term, to improve opportunities for energy-efficiency for the whole European

clothing industry.

Implementation Over its 30 months duration the SESEC project plans actions in several European counties according to 4 major phases:

• 4/2012 - 1/2013, State-of-the-art analysis and similar initiatives evaluation, energy audits at company premises focused on product-groups, energy benchmarks set up;

• 11/2012 - 1/2014, identification of energy savings areas and methodology, a web-based energy-efficiency self-assessment tool (development, test and completion) for companies;

• 8/2013 - 7/2014, training kit development and training activities for companies; • 4/2012 - 7/2014, communication, stakeholders involvement and results promotion.

Consortium EURATEX (Coordinator) (BE) CITEVE (PT) Gherzi (CH) ENEA (IT) INCDTP (RO) DITF (DE)BMS (BE) PIRIN-TEX (BG) BAATPE (BG)

Activities in 2012• Facilitator of cooperation with the selected clothing companies from Romania for

the energy audits: SC Artifex SRL, SC Tanex SRL, SC Stecolflex Trade SRL, SC Datsa Textile SRL and SC B & D International SRL;


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• Collecting data for energy audits is Romania; • Organizing a dissemination event for Romanian clothing companies;• Organizing a training event for Romanian clothing companies.

Fig. 36. Production hall at SC Tanex SRL Fig. 37. Production hall at SC B & D International SRL

PROJECT CROSSTEXNET – acronym NATENZ

ERA NET CROSSTEXNET PROGRAMMEFinanced by national programme PN II: Partnerships in Priority DomainsProject title: NATural dyeing improvement with ENZimesAcronym: NATENZContract UEFISCDI no.: 7-068/2012Project starting data: 25.10.2012 Project ending data: 30.09.2014Programme web address: http://crosstexnet.eu/

Parteners:

Tintoria di Quaregna s.r.l, Piedmont, Italy - Coordinator

INCDTP - Romania

SC STOFE BUHUSI SA - Romania

SC FI-RI VIGONIA SA TIMISOARA - RomaniaGeneral objective: The enhancement of the dyeing of cellulose and animal fibers with plant infusion of flowers, berries and roots, by enzymatic pre-treatment (hydrolase) aimed to obtain a wider set of colors and nuances, with good color fastness and improved uniformity of the dyes

Novelty elements: • the development of an effective natural dyeing process of natural fibers, based on enzymes


as auxiliary for pre-treatment or for natural dyeing with or without natural mordanting, to improve the uptake and the fixation of the natural dyes;

• the development of an ultrasonic-enzymatic pre-treatment of technical fibers leading to high quality of cottonized flax/hemp fibers with low average consumption of enzymes and significantly reduced time.

Expected exploitable results:• development of an innovative natural dyeing process assisted by enzymes, suitable to

create a completely natural textile products;• environmentally friendly process with lower energy consumption, leading to substantial

improvements of the environmental footprint, higher safety and protection of the people involved in the production of dyes;

• consolidating the knowledge regarding UV-protection properties of the natural dyes and antibacterial activity;

• reintroduction of ancient cultivations of herbs and plants representing an important cultural heritage of skills of the past, bringing a potential advantage for the development of territories.

Activities performed in 2012:• Selection of enzymes and study of applicative conditions for bast fibers with the aim of

removing non-cellulosic compounds and to increase fibers hidrophilicity, in relation to herbal natural dyeing;

• Laboratory experiments with selected enzymatic systems on hemp and flax;• Investigation of enzymatic catalytic action and of the enzymatic processes impact on bast

fibers characteristics.

Technological studies (1): Study of the enzymatic processes applied on bast technical fibers using selected enzymes; investigation of the enzymatic catalytic action on bast fibers characteristics.

Future research directions:• Extending the latest developments in the field of biotechnology with the aim of enhancement

of natural dyestuff up-take from plants infusion, the development of an innovative process suitable to create in the future completely natural textile products and with substantial improvements of the environmental footprint;

• Enzymatic-ultrasonically-natural dyeing or enzymatic-plasma-natural dyeing combined finishing process, with improved qualitative characteristics of the natural fibers and obtaining of UV protection and antibacterial effect;

• Developing of new generation of technical textile filters aimed for food industry;• Accomplishing of artificial membranes with textile support-polymer composite structure,

aimed for food products.

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6.6. CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE LEATHER SECTOR

Research activityIn the last decade, the entire philosophy of development of leather processing and related sectors, particularly the production of chemical auxiliaries, focused on reducing environmental pollution, as the leather industry falls into the category of medium environmental pollution industries. The main pollutants in tannery wastewaters - sulphur, salts of trivalent chromium, emulsified oils and fats, protein hydrolysate fractions, solid wastes, as well as tanned and untanned hide wastes and sludge resulting from waste water treatment - are another big problem of the leather sector.The activities of this team focus on two key scientific, multidisciplinary areas, such as environmental efficiency and leather sciences and technologies. In 2012, the team joined research forces to meet challenges in environmental protection and resources management, which include several areas - environment, agriculture, biotechnology, materials science, involving projects amounting to 518 500 lei. The participation of SMEs is of particular importance in research activities of this team. In 2012, the overall amount of private funds attracted for project co-financing was 50 000 lei (about 9%).

In 2012, the main research directions of this team were the following:• Development of clean technologies for leather production. The team performed research

and development of novel eco-efficient technologies (including monitoring) whose use can substantially contribute, directly or indirectly, to the reduction of material and resource consumption, energy consumption, polluting emissions, etc., and whose effectiveness can be demonstrated through a set of key environmental performance indicators. This direction of research includes new techniques of leather processing (tanning, retanning, finishing) - 2 projects;

• Eco-innovation in leather processing - new products for environmentally friendly leather production. New auxiliary products were developed for environmentally friendly leather production, such as tanning agents alternative for chrome tanning, biopolymers specially designed for soil remediation, ecological adhesives for leather and rubber - 1 project;

• Valorization of wastes by added value. The trend in leather making science is to move away from chemical processes, towards biochemical processes. A good example is the application of enzymes, particularly tailored ones, in solid waste processing. In this way, the solid wastes can be valorized as by-products with increased added value, leading to favorable economic and environmental benefits by increasing their life cycle, compared to incineration, which is currently practiced in EU, and disposal which is currently practiced in Romania. Leather wastes can be used for obtaining new materials based on polymer composite for reduction of harmful effects for the environment and health in the rubber and plastic processing industry - 1 project;

• Recycling/recovering wastes in the leather and footwear sector. This direction of research included recovering/recycling useful components of solid wastes from tanneries. For example protein can be used to obtain biofertilizers, biopolymers used in remediation of degraded soils, and residual chromium from tannery wastewaters can be recovered and transformed into valuable mineral matrices with red mud - 1 project;

The scientific and technical achievements of the team have initiated a new area of research in leather processing, namely developing ecologic products and processes, which do not use and do not generate chemicals which are toxic and prejudicial to humans and the environment, correlated with the transformation/functionalization of leather protein, thus contributing to the new concept of sustainable production. This new area represents a top research domain, matching the current

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global level in leather processing. The results of the projects represent elements of novelty and innovation both in Romania and internationally. These results were patented at national scale. Developing the new concepts/knowledge has improved the RDI expertise of I.N.C.D.T.P. - Division I.C.P.I., and highlighted its leader role in RDI in terms of environmental protection in the leather sector, providing effective solutions for a specialized group of SMEs (tanneries) to help them keep up with international competition and to achieve at least their previous profitability levels.The research team carried out research activities for 5 ongoing projects, of which 4 national and international projects within National RDI Plan II (PNCDI II), in Partnerships and Innovation programmes, module V - EUREKA and Capacities programme – International collaborations Romania - China and Romania - Slovakia and 1 project in Nucleu Programme. In 2012, the team submitted 9 new projects in national programmes - Partnerships (1) and international FP7 (3), Eureka (1) and bilateral collaborations (3), of which 1 project was financed and other 2 projects are under evaluation, while the rest were not accepted for financing. The total private funds attracted for project cofinancing was 50 000 lei (figures 38 and 39 - data refers to 2012 only).

Fig. 38. Structure of research funds per programme

Fig. 39. Funds attracted from the state budget and from private funds

The results of research projects are:• 10 new technologies and 10 new products. New technologies and products were implemented

by the industrial partners participating in research projects;• “Environmental indicators and regulations. Methods of analysis of pollutants and toxic

materials for the leather industry” database - www.icpi.ro;• publishing activity - 2 ISI articles (1 currently in press) with a cumulative IF of 2.14; 1 patent

granted by OSIM (B1 123403/2012); 5 articles in journals indexed in international databases with foreign co-authors;

• participation in international conferences with 6 scientific communications.

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National/international recognition- Team members are part of the editorial board of Revista de Pielarie Incaltaminte (Leather and

Footwear Journal), indexed in 4 international databases, as well as in organizing and scientific committees of international conferences - ICAMS 2012 organized by I.N.C.D.T.P. - I.C.P.I., the International Scientific Conference “Innovative solutions for sustainable development of textile and leather industry”, organized by the University of Oradea;

- Reviewers for international and national journals - Revista de Pielarie Incaltaminte (Leather and Footwear Journal), Journal of Biomedical Materials Research (ISI), Ekoloji (ISI).

The main achievements in research projects:

1. Eureka E! 5897 Project „Developing innovative technologies and materials for leather processing in order to reduce environmental pollution with salts” - SALTLESS LEATHER, in which I.N.C.D.T.P. - I.C.P.I. is partner

General objectives:- Respecting BAT (Best Available Technique) principles, IPPC (Integrated Pollution

Prevention and Control) and Governmental ordinance no. 34 (EC Directive 96/61) on technologies, machinery and chemical auxiliaries used, waste waters, waste management and environmental protection;

- Developing new multifunctional materials for wet processing of leathers, which would enable leather retanning, fatliquoring and dyeing in a compact treatment process having significant effects on reduction of sulphate pollution in effluents, reduction of water and energy consumption, as well as reduction of processing time, the possibility of automatic administration of multifunctional liquid materials, protection of personnel handling chemical auxiliaries and reduction of transport and storage expenses, which will eventually offer the possibility of creating environmentally friendly leathers;

- Stimulating partnership between economic agents and research entities and stimulating the ability of SMEs to implement RDI results.

Eight variants of multifunctional materials for wet finishing of leathers were developed, characterized and tested, with the following results:

- reduction of wet finishing process time by minimum 45%;- reduction of water consumption by minimum 30%;- reduction of labour costs by minimum 40%;- reduction of chemical auxiliary consumption by minimum 30%.

Fig. 40. Profitability of compact leather Fig. 41. Bovine leathers tanned with and without finishing technologies chromium, wet finished using the technology developed in the project

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2. PNII – Partnerships Project “Minimization and integrated monitoring of pollutants in the leather industry for sustainable production” - SUSTAIN LEATHER, in which I.N.C.D.T.P. - I.C.P.I. is coordinator.In recent years, there is an increasing trend in consumer preferences for the so-called natural and ecologic products and processes, which has led to additional pressure on the producers of consumer goods, including leather products (footwear, clothing, handbags, furniture etc.).The general demand for new, environmentally friendly and, therefore, sustainable processes can be seen – in terms of long-term opportunities – rather as an opportunity for growth and development than as a constraint.

The general objective of the project is to develop and validate innovative minimization techniques and an integrated pollutant monitoring system for the implementation of a sustainable production and increase of competitiveness of the leather sector in Romania, which follows the current trends of the European and global leather industry.

Results obtained in 2012, in the project, are the following:- “Environmental indicators and regulations. Methods of analysis of pollutants and toxic

materials for the leather industry” database - accessible on-line on the project website at www.icpi.ro;

- protocol for monitoring pollutants in tanneries; - protocol for monitoring pollutants in footwear factories.

Fig. 42. “Environmental indicators and regulations.Methods of analysis of pollutants and toxic materials for the leather industry” database

3. Romania - Slovakia bilateral collaboration project “Innovative materials from leather industry by-products”, in which I.N.C.D.T.P. - I.C.P.I. is coordinator

Results obtained:- Developing new collagen extracts from leather industry by-products and their characterization

through physico-chemical instrumental analyses (atomic absorption spectrometry, IR spectroscopy, high-performance liquid chromatography). The composition of collagen extracts was validated for applications in agriculture and industry;

- Broadening the range of applications of collagen extracts in agriculture, both as a source of organic nitrogen for horticultural plants fertilization and for developing treatments with fungicide and insecticide effect for cereal seeds and developing multifunctional treatments with additional effects of plant growth biostimulation. The compatibility of collagen extracts

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with agricultural fertilizers and classic blends with insecticide and fungicide effects, used in cereal seed treatment, as well as the formation of protective and biostimulating films on the surface of seeds due to rheological properties of collagen extracts were demonstrated.

Fig. 43. Agriculture applications of protein from leather wastes

4. Romania - China bilateral collaboration project “The research on key technologies of clean leather technology”, in which I.N.C.D.T.P. - I.C.P.I. is coordinator

General objectives:Developing clean technologies for leather processing, which would contribute to environmental protection and improve life quality for consumers.

Scientific and technical results obtained:- Recycling wastewaters from the liming operation;- Recycling wastewaters from the tanning operation;- Developing and implementing eco-friendly technologies in tanning and post-tanning

operations, in order to diversify assortments and increase competitiveness.The new alternative technologies resulted in leathers with good physico-mechanical characteristics and a reduction of chromium content in wastewaters by 40-100%.Results were disseminated through participation in 2 international workshops and in 1 international conference and by publishing 3 scientific papers.

Fig. 44. Work meeting at Fig. 45. Aspects regarding implementation of FANBO company - Beijing, China technologies developed in the project

Human resourceThe research team is made up of the equivalent of 6,5 full-time researchers (12 persons, of which 8 doctors in science - physics, inorganic chemistry, materials science, organic chemistry, chemical

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engineering, physical chemistry of macromolecules, and 4 PhD students in engineering sciences, chemical engineering and 1 chemist. 15.4% of team members are young persons under 35, and 66% are women, with a balanced participation of women and young persons in research activities. The support team is made up of the equivalent of 3,3 full-time engineers and technicians, namely 7 persons - 1 engineer in biotechnologies, 5 technicians and 1 skilled worker.Team members are employed in two research departments: the Leather Research Department and the Rubber Research Department of the Leather and Footwear Research Institute Division.The research infrastructure comprises:

- equipment for synthesis and preparation of materials - synthesis vessels, autoclave with automatic monitoring of parameters, stirrer, electrically-heated hydraulic press, Brabender etc.;

- equipment and techniques for characterization of auxiliary materials and leathers - UV-Vis, FT-IR, AAS, GC-MS, HPLC/diode array/UV-Vis/fluorescence spectrophotometers, climate chamber, Xenotest, instruments for mechanical test of leathers, dynamometers, Bally flexometer, device for water vapour permeability determination, ShA durometer, device for wear determination and Monsanto rheometer;

- equipment for transfer of research results from laboratory and micropilot scale to pilot and semi-industrial scale, such as: Vallero, Fallopi, Dose automated experimental drums, Carlessi Fratelli leather finishing installation, Vallero mixer, reaction vessel equipped with automatic temperature, time and pH display system.

Dissemination, knowledge transfer and exploitation of results• Knowledge transfer. In order to arouse young people’s interest in science and scientific

studies, the possible relevance of research results obtained was taken into account, for the purpose of education in the field of sciences (a Master’s internship (Rodica Constantinescu) and a PhD thesis (Laura Alexandrescu) were completed and a new doctoral internship was initiated (Rodica Constantinescu);

• The main beneficiaries of project results are:- direct beneficiaries of research results, namely partner SMEs. Project implementation

has led to the development of a scientific and technological core of expertise at European standards, resulting in development of new eco-friendly products, clean technologies and ecologic services. The team contributed to the development of the material and technical infrastructure of I.C.P.I., to the creation of new engineering facilities, to the improvement of the education process and of the quality system, as well as to upgrading the skills of young experts;

- civil society, by creating a less polluted environment, for a healthier life;- indirect beneficiaries - the Romanian leather industry (tanneries), mostly SMEs, related

industries - footwear, leather clothing, handbags, fashion products, the educational system - students and professors benefitting from the new data.

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National and international relational frameworkAt national scale, team members collaborate with universities, research institutes/centres, SMEs in the leather and footwear industry (Pielorex SA, Musette SRL, Europlastic SRL) and related industries, professional associations, the Romanian Leather & Fur Producers Association (APPBR) and the Romanian Leather Manufacturers Association (Sfera Factor).At international scale, team members collaborate with: The European Leather Association - COTANCE - Confederation of National Associations of Tanners and Dressers of the European Community - Belgium; GERIC - Research & Development in the European Leather Industry; China Leather and Footwear Industry Research Institute (since 2010); EGE University - Faculty of Engineering, Department of Leather Engineering, Turkey (since 2008), Kaunas University of Technology Lithuania, Kiev National University of Technology and Design, Ukraine, VIPO Partizanske, Slovakia.Directions of research for 2013-2015:

• reducing the total impact of resources/processes on the environment - increasing ecoefficiency;

• finding better alternatives for resources and technologies in terms of environmental protection;• increasing added value and increasing resource productivity;• using LCA studies to evaluate the impact of products/technologies on the environment.


6.7. SUPPORT INSTRUMENTS FOR RDI CAPACITY INCREASE IN THE TEXTILE - CLOTHING FIELD The support instruments for research were elaborated and promoted in Romania through specific mechanisms: RDI National Plan for 2007-2013, Nucleus Programme and Sector Operational Programmes having as objectives:- The development of instruments to support and promote activities and results obtained in the

RDI projects (competitiveness poles, clusters, business incubators, spin-offs, start-ups etc.); - Education - qualification - improvement - specialization of RDI and industry personnel;- Dissemination of information, scientific events, mobillities;- Development of international partnerships;- Acquisition of equipment and instruments for research and development either as information

technology or for conformity evaluation.Strategic objectives of the support instruments applied in I.N.C.D.T.P. are:

- To increase the prestige of scientific research expressed as scientific results acknowledged at international level;

- To maintain and develop a critical mass of researchers in the textile – clothing field;- To develop the RDI and technology transfer infrastructure;- To implement the “funding follows performance” principle.

In 2012, the research team involved in coordinating the support projects consisted in 9 specialists and the structure of performance level compared to 2010 is presented in figure 46.

Fig. 46. Team structure compared with 2010

In 2012, the team approached a diversity of support activities by accessing the financing sources presented in table 10, that represents the RDI projects coordinated by the team members.

Table 10

No. Financing source

Number of projects

Project acronym Objectives Partners

1Nucleus

Programme - I.N.C.D.T.P.

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PN 9 10 02 08 29007

PN 09 10 03 02 29008

PN 09 10 03 06 29009

Clothing customization through correlation of sizes

with clothing design;

Methods and techniques to evaluate comfort;

Interlaboratory comparative tests

I.N.C.D.T.P.

I.N.C.D.T.P.

I.N.C.D.T.P.

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Performance level

2

Ministry of Economy -Sectoral Programme

2

6.5/04.10.2011/6.5

17/02.11.2011/17

Comparative evaluation of competitiveness of industrial sectors;

Alignment of the original set of standards to EU requirements

Partners: Romanian Academy - Institute for Economic Forecasting (CO)SC INNO Consult SRL SC GEA Strategy & Consulting SA INCD INMA INCD ICMET - Craiova;

Beneficiary: ASRO Partner: I.N.C.D.T.P

3 ANCS Services 1 762

Analysis of the actual situation of reporting of performances in the field of innovation and technology transfer; Elaboration of methodologies and instruments for improving reporting systems and procedures

Beneficiary: ANCSPartner: I.N.C.D.T.P.

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Sectoral Operational Programme

Human Resources Develop-

ment 2007-2013 POS DRU

3

92/3.1/S/61593

Contract no.89/1.5/S/56287

Contract no.90/2.1/S/6042/3

Strengthening competitiveness through the development of entrepreneurial initiatives;

Development of postdoctoral schools in IT and development of innovative products and processes

Correlation of theory with industrial practice in higher education

Beneficiary: I.N.C.D.T.P.Partners: Assoc. Groupe ESSEC - Franta Mod Axon OOD - Bulgaria ASE - BucharestASRO;

Beneficiary: I.N.C.D.T.P.Partner: ASE - BucharestUniversity of OradeaAssoc. Groupe Essec Business School - Franta;

Beneficiary: “Ghe. Asachi“ Technical University of IasiPartner: I.N.C.D.T.P. - Bucharest

5 Internal Contracts 1 3001 New applications of textiles I.N.C.D.T.P. -

Bucharest

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The RDI activity of the team members included also participation in the institute research teams. The total number of projects in which the team members participated is presented in table 11.

Table 11

No. Programme Number of projects

1 PNCDI 12 Eureka/Eurostars3 Leonardo daVinci4 Structural Funds 85 FP VII6 ERA NET 17 Sectoral8 SEE 29 Nucleus 910 IEE 111 Internal Project 1

TOTAL 23

The significant aspects of the projects carried out in the financing programmes mentioned in table 10 highlight the performance level of the results and of their impact on the textile – clothing industry.

NUCLEUS PROGRAMME - I.N.C.D.T.P.

Title of the project: Complex interactive system for analysis and control – Interlaboratory comparative testsInterlaboratory testing schemes are an important support instrument for research, as a method through which a testing laboratory can assess its general level of competence.

The objective of the project is to involve I.N.C.D.T.P. testing laboratories in an interactive system to verify competence by means of capability testing.In 2011 the laboratories in I.N.C.D.T.P. participated in nine series of inter-comparisons for colour fastness, in three series for physical - mechanical properties and in two series for functionalization properties, organized by TESTEX – The Swiss Textile Testing Institute, accredited by ISO 17043. Simultaneously with these inter-comparisons there were two series for a varied range of measurements (physical - chemical, physical - mechanical and flammability), in a campaign organized by ASQUAL – France, an independent body, recently certified as provider of inter-comparison schemes.

Fig. 47. Spectrophotometer Fig. 48. HPLC

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The capability scheme organized by the European Commission JRC in Ispra had as objective physical - chemical measurements to validate new testing methods for a new textile fibre.I.N.C.D.T.P. has organized at a national level three inter-laboratory comparison schemes for the textile field, in which specific procedures and methodologies were elaborated for inter-laboratory comparison schemes. Statistical methods used in the evaluation of participants’ results were studied and established and documents for data processing were drafted.

Title of the project: Methods and techniques to evaluate the wear comfort of textiles

Objective of the project: • Increase of the laboratory scientific capacity and performances referring to the evaluation of

the textile wearing comfort.

Activities:• In-depth fundamental researches to determine and define the characteristics involved in the

analysis of the wear comfort;• Elaboration of methods and techniques to determine heat resistance and steady water vapours

resistance of the textile materials;• Experiments on textile materials with various fibre compositions in order to determine heat

resistance and water vapour resistance;• Elaboration of methods to determine thermal conductivity and air permeability of textile

materials;• Experiments, elaboration of test reports;• Elaboration of methods to determine the porosity of textile materials;• Development and maintenance of the information database by conducting experiments on

samples of textiles with various fibre compositions;• Technology transfer of research results through:

- Technical assistance to industrial sectors;- Elaboration of test reports in accredited laboratories for the physical - mechanical

parameters that influence the wear comfort of textiles;- Communication of research and development results in textile industry to industrial

partners;- Validation and accreditation of methods;- Writing scientific articles.

Fig. 49. The objective of the research in wear comfort

The final objective of research in wear comfort can only be reached through the application of its results (figures 49 and 50).

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Fig. 50. Application of research in wear comfort

Understanding of clothing functions, in general, and specifically in the thermoregulation process requires knowledge of heat, humidity and air transfer through the textile materials and especially through clothing structures and of the physiological reactions of the human body in interaction with clothing under given environmental conditions. The reaction of the human body to the interaction with garments is an important aspect, as it reflects comfort or discomfort.Thermal conductivity of textile materials analyzed in the research was measured with “Heat flow meter thermal conductivity instrument”. “Sweating guarded hotplate thermal controller” for the evaluation of the thermo-physiological comfort tries to simulate the “skin model” in terms of heat and humidity production. Such an equipment allows for the evaluation of the thermo-physiological comfort based on the measurement of physical parameters for one textile material or for more superimposed materials (a system of textile materials).

Fig. 51. “Sweating guarded hotplate thermal controller”

In 2012 the following equipment was purchased: Burst strength determination machine – James H. Heals England, contact angle measurement apparatus, equipment for the measurement of textile porosity.

Fig. 52. Burst strength tester Fig. 53. Contact angle meter

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Fig. 54. Equipment for porosity measurement

The project activities in 2012 are the following:- Analysis of the international standards for the determination of physical - mechanical

properties of textile materials that influence wear comfort;- Application of theoretical concepts in the international standards and their adaptation to the

equipment in I.N.C.D.T.P. laboratory through the elaboration of methods and techniques to determine heat resistance and steady water vapour resistance of textile materials;

- In I.N.C.D.T.P. laboratory a specific procedure was elaborated for the determination of heat resistance and steady water vapour resistance of textile materials;

- Experiments on textile materials with various fibre compositions in order to determine the physical - mechanical properties of the textile materials that influence the wear comfort; testing reports were written after the experiments.

Scientific articles were presented in international conferences in order to disseminate results.

Title of the project: Textiles customized through the correlation of clothing sizes with the design

The general objective of the project is to elaborate a system to create a customized clothing design, to highlight the importance of the clothing customization and to demonstrate the functioning of the system in practical use conditions.

The objectives for 2012 are the following:- To elaborate a trends catalogue for the autumn - winter season 2012-2013 and to make

demonstrative products;- To elaborate a trends catalogue for the spring - summer season 2013. Dissemination of the

trends catalogue;- To make demonstrative clothing products for spring - summer season 2013. Dissemination

of results.In 2012 the following activities were implemented:

- Demonstration of the functionality of the product customization system, elaboration of the trends catalogue for the spring - summer season 2012 and dissemination of results;

- Elaboration of the trends catalogue for the spring - summer season 2013 and dissemination of results;

- Demonstrative clothing products were made for the spring - summer season 2013 and results were disseminated.

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Results obtained in 2012:- Study of the main international fashion trends for the autumn - winter season 2012/2013,

of the important international designers’ collections and of the fashionable colours for the respective season;

- Catalogue of style trends for autumn-winter season 2012/2013;- Demonstrative products that are part of the “Stylish Touch” collection;- Study of the main international clothing trends for the spring - summer season 2013, of

the important international designers’ collections and of the fashionable colours for the respective season;

- Catalogue of style trends for spring-summer season 2013;- Promotion of the trends catalogue to the clothing manufacturers and on the I.N.C.D.T.P.

website;- Demonstrative products included in the “Shape of Colour” collection;- Communications and posters presented at national and international conferences.

Reaching the project objectives involves qualified human resources and competences in I.N.C.D.T.P.

Fig. 55. „Stylish Touch” collection

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Title of the project: Entrepreneurial culture – a chance to develop the entrepreneurial spirit of employees from the textile industry

Objective: - Development of entrepreneurial and managerial competences/abilities of minimum 800

persons in the target group.

Important results:- 5 training modules and 10 trainers in entrepreneurship;- 2 000 persons were informed referring to the organization of thematic workshops;- 1 500 persons were informed referring to the organization of entrepreneurship training

sessions;- 1 000 persons were informed referring to the organization of training sessions for the

enhancement of competences for the employees of microenterprises and SMEs;- 1 100 trainees for the entrepreneurship and business initiation course;- 400 trainees for the managerial competences development training conducted by the national

partners.

Bucharest - 2012 Brasov - 2012

In 2012 the following activities were conducted:• Development and implementation of a campaign to inform and raise awareness referring to the

existing opportunities for the development of entrepreneurial and managerial competences;• Professional training in support of business initiation and self-employment through the

organization of entrepreneurial training courses:- Organizing and conducting 6 workshops with the subject “Entrepreneurship from the

perspective of sustainable development” in 6 locations in Romania – Targu-Mures, Oradea, Cluj, Arad etc., to which approximately 300 persons participated;

- Organizing and conducting training courses in the field of entrepreneurship and business initiation for approximately 450 trainees in Craiova, Galati, Oltenita, Giurgiu, Arad etc.;

- Organizing and conducting training courses for the acquisition of managerial knowledge for approximately 300 trainees in Iasi, Buzau, Galati etc.

In the project 5 models of entrepreneurial and managerial curriculum were developed and 10 specialists were certified as entrepreneurship trainers.

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Title of the project: Postdoctoral Programmes at the forefront of excellence research in the Information Society Technologies and the development of innovative products and processes

Objective: • Development of the institutional, organizational and financial framework, so that it ensures

a higher involvement of the PhD researchers in the postdoctoral research activity in top technical – scientific fields.

Results: • 2 postdoctoral pilot programmes:

- “Knowledge transfer economy in sustainable development and environmental protection”;

- “Knowledge transfer in Information Society Technologies and product and processes development”;

• 32 PhD researchers awarded scholarships in the following fields: textiles - clothing - leather; innovation, marketing for luxury products, sports products, economy and IT; • 32 postdoctoral researchers who benefited of financial support.

The following activities were conducted in 2012:- Exchange and integrated approach of good practices, study visits, organization of seminars

and conferences; - Identification of universities in Romania and abroad, in order to have exchanges of good

practices and study visits;- Organization of seminars and conferences in order to disseminate results, through organizing

and conducting the following events:• 2 exchanges of good practices with universities of EU member countries – “Angel

Kanchev” University - Ruse and the University of Debrecin, in which approximately 100 faculty and students participated;

• Good practices exchange with the University of Pitesti, in which over 50 faculty and students participated;

• 2 mobillities – in which 32 postdoctoral students of the University of Oradea and ASE- Bucharest underwent a mobility stage at ESSEC Business School - Cergy, France, for a period of 30 days, in order to elaborate postdoctoral research programmes.

In 2012, in the postdoctoral programme “Knowledge Transfer Economy in sustainable development and environmental protection” coordinated by ASE - Bucharest, 20 postdoctoral students passed the graduation examination.

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Title of the project: From theory to practice - PRACTICA

The general objective of the PRACTICA project is to develop the practical aptitudes specific to fabrication, production and research for the students in higher education and textile - clothing.

Specific objectives:- Organization of practices for seven accredited specializations;- Organization of three stages gradually designed for a number of 824 students;- Training of 46 tutors in 29 companies selected as practice partners;- Set-up of a simulated company that integrates design, production monitoring,

commercialization and management specific to the real partner companies.

Results:• 824 students at seven specializations;• 46 tutors;• 29 partnerships;• 1 134 internships;• 7 training seminars for tutors;• 3 workshops;• 1 134 individual internship agreements;• Support materials elaborated, edited and printed:

- 3 internship guiding manuals (years II, III and IV), copied in minimum 150 copies annually;

- 2 internship copybooks (years II and III), copied in minimum 150 copies annually;- One guide for internship, addressing to internship tutors, copied in minimum 50 copies

annually;- One guide for good practices copied in minimum 200 copies in year 3 of the project.

Objectives for 2012:- Organization of internships for accredited specializations;- Organization of stages gradually designed for a number of 16 students.

Activities:1. Campaign for raising awareness referring to the internship opportunities offered to students; 2. Participation of year II students in internship stages in the school workshops and in the

simulated company;3. Participation of year IV students in internship programmes in production and research for the

elaboration of the graduation thesis;4. Participation of year III students in internship programmes in the partner companies;5. Evaluation of the results obtained by the students during the internship period, including

awards for best results;6. Experience exchange and good practices dissemination referring to students’ internship

organization;7. Raising awareness campaign referring to the internship opportunities offered to the students.

Results:• 10 internships for year IV students;• 6 internships for years II and III students;


• Training for the automated cutting machine FP Fashion and of Brother automated embroidery machine;

• Training for three-dimensional body scanning technology by VITUS Smart XXL-ANTHROSCAN Pro;

• Presentation of fashion trends for autumn-winter 2011-2012 and spring-summer 2012;• Presentation of the project at NEXT SEASON fair – Action to promote exports organized in

Bucharest on March 1, 2012, at Rin Hotel – Bucharest;• Presentation of the project at the workshop “Increase of competitiveness in the textile –

leather field through innovation - research”, on September 20, 2012, Bucharest, in ITP 2012;• Presentation of the project at the International Conference Tex-Teh V on October 18, 2012,

ROMEXPO - Bucharest; • Presentation of the project on the website of I.N.C.D.T.P., in Romanian and English;• Project kick-off workshop on October 2012.

In reaching the project objectives, qualified and competent human resources in I.N.C.D.T.P. were involved.

I.N.C.D.T.P. 2012

The scientific performance of the team in 2012 is presented in table 12.

Table 12

Indicator/year 2012

Non ISI publications 3

ISI rated publications 7

Communications presented at scientific events

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Patent applications and idea envelopes 3

The objectives of the support activities for 2013-2015 will be correlated with those formulated in the RDI European Programme - Horizon 2020.

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6.8. SUPPORT INSTRUMENTS FOR INCREASING RDI CAPACITY AND INDUSTRIAL POLICIES OF THE LEATHER - FOOTWEAR - RUBBER GOODS SECTORS

Overview of the leather industryEurope has a very long tradition in processing leather, footwear and leather goods. As a consequence, this area includes all these industries and each of them plays an important part in the international market. The European leather industry comprises different sectors, starting from raw hide markets, which supply the tanneries with raw materials from slaughterhouses producing meat for consumption, and concluding with the production of manufactured leather goods. Some of these sectors are highly industrialized, while others present a marked degree of craftsmanship and for some others the core business is trade and supporting services.

Table 13

Sector Companies Employees Turnover,mil. euro

Extra-EU export,mil. euro

Tanning 1.783 34.504 7.750 2.307Footwear 11.692 274.296 13.905 4.700

Leather goods 10.710 83.464 9.541 4.066Total 24.185 392.264 31.196 11.073

Source: Eurostat, entrepreneurial associations

The European leather industry today consists of about 24,000 companies and 400,000 employees. Total annual turnover exceeds 31 billion Euros, consisting of the following markets: 3.8% sales in EU Member States domestic (national) markets, 60.7% intra-Community trade (within the EU), 35.5% exports outside the EU. Consequently, EU is by far the most important market for European leather, but the non-EU market is also relevant, especially with the increasing development of markets for new consumers in emerging economies and the relocation of many customers in low-cost countries.From a wider perspective, if we also consider the other leather manufacturing segments (upholstered furniture, garments, car interiors) and the “allied” sectors (chemicals, machinery etc.), the whole industry in the EU is estimated to be composed of over 40 000 companies, having over 500 000 employees and a total turnover of 50 billion Euros. The EU tanning sector was mainly affected by: decreasing availability of raw hides and skins, export barriers on raw materials; credit crunch crisis, fall in the EU leather shoe production and global garment and furniture consumption crisis.The main destination of use for leather, not only in Europe, has traditionally been footwear upper production for the footwear sector, which remains the main customer for European leather (41% of the total). Despite the largest decline in terms of destination market in recent years, furniture upholstery/automotive industry remains the second most important destination, divided into furniture (17%) and car interiors (13%). Leather goods takes up 19% of the European leather production, while clothing currently holds only 8% (leaving 2% to the remaining niche segments).As already mentioned, the European leather industry is world leader in terms of quality and quality means value. EU leather covers top production ranges in all main fields and uses. In the fashion area, top production ranges primarily means the best design, style and creativity in the world; in upholstery sectors (besides the innovation factors mentioned), these include reliability, standardization and maximum performance that can be found globally in top cars. These are key elements difficult to find in mass production markets. For European tanners, success is increasingly correlated with their ability to be efficient and innovative.This is the general context in which the Institute is carrying out its own activity, while cooperating and providing support to the industrial sector.In Romania, the leather industry has a long tradition and many historical records. While being

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a final product for tanneries, leather represents a “raw material” for other industries such as: footwear - approximately 62%, clothing - approximately 24%, leather goods - approximately 12%, upholstery and automotive leathers - approximately 2%. Leather processing is generating, at the same time, by-products applicable in other fields of economic activity: protein sources for chemical or cosmetic purposes, medical products, recycled leather fibres or soles etc.In recent years (2009-2012), the economic and financial crisis severely affected the Romanian leather sector. Raw materials became scarce and prices are 2-3-fold higher due to the deficit induced by export restrictions imposed by an increasing number of trading partners, while access to European resources remains open. For the Romanian leather industry companies, this situation has created problems in financing working capital.Despite all the problems and deficiencies, the leather and footwear industry remains an important industry in Romania, a sector that seeks to increase competitiveness of the single market. In 2012, the leather and footwear industry accounts for following shares of Romania’s macroeconomic indicators:

- 0.90% of Romanian GDP;- 3.99% of Romania’s industrial employment;- 3.11% of Romanian exports;- 2.16% of Romanian imports;- 1.37% of Romanian industrial production;- the sector comprises about 1 600 companies.

Taking into account the very complex environment affected by the economic-financial crisis and the needs of the industrial sector for increased competitiveness, quality and high added value, the team has focused its activities to the following main research directions:

• Development of RDI capacity;• Studies and strategies for increasing sector competitiveness;• Training for development of new skills and competences;• Improving leather & footwear sector sustainability by quality control and by reducing energy

consumption and CO2 emissions.

Team descriptionIn the light of above-presented aspects, a complex, interdisciplinary team was made up, comprising: 14 specialized/attested persons from the main domains/departments of I.C.P.I. Division’s activity - 3 leather engineers (2 CS II and 1 CS III, all PhDs); 5 leather article manufacturing engineers (1 CS I, 4 CSIII, of which 1 PhD and 2 PhD students), 1 physicist (CSI - PhD), 2 chemists (1 CSI - foreign specialist, 1 CSIII, both PhDs), 1 CSIII with doctoral studies in entrepreneurship and performance in company management, 1 CSIII designer and 1 ACS (Master’s graduate). The technical support team is also complex and complementary in terms of specializations: 1 engineer in biotechnologies (Master’s graduate), 1 IT system programmer (PhD student); 1 PC operator and 1 engineer expert in chemical analyses, graduate of “Gh. Asachi” Technical University, Iasi, leather engineering. The team constantly interacts and collaborates with the other teams in the Institute and with the main agents in the Romanian and European leather industry (MECMA, ANCS, APPBR (Romanian Leather and Fur Producers Association), SFERA FACTOR (Romanian Footwear and Other Leather Goods Manufacturers Association) - sector’s associations acting at national level; COTANCE (Confederation of National Associations of Tanners and Dressers of the European Community), GERIC (Grouping of European Leather Research Centers), EURIS (European Union of Research Institutes for Shoe Industry), IULTCS (International Union of the Leather Technologists and Chemists Societies) and UITIC (International Union of Shoe Industry

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Technicians) – associations acting at EU and international level).

InfrastructureIn order to achieve and to implement the objectives proposed in the projects, our team used the existing infrastructure, but at the same time has directly contributed with new equipment to the completion and modernization of the I.C.P.I.’s research infrastructure. In this respect we can exemplify: test infrastructure to assess compliance of products in the leather-footwear industry, according to requirements of EU directives and national legislation (HPLC, GC-MS Chromatograph, FTIR-spectrophotometer); infrastructure for research in leather-footwear design (cutting out machine, pulling over machines for the toe and for the back, rough-milling and finishing lasts NEWLAST machine, advanced sewing machines); Vallero experimental duplex leather drum, specific equipments for Biotechnology laboratory and IT & video - audio tools for dissemination and training activities; specialized software - The Unscrambler Software v.10.1 for multivariate statistical analysis, produced by CAMO Software AS Norway and GaBi Software v 5.0 for product lifecycle assessment (LCA), produced by PE International Austria, the latter purchased in 2012 in the structural funds SOP IEC project “Innova-Leather”.Moreover all the team members use the internet and the PC network of our institute and two members of our technical support team develop websites and databases for our team’s projects and for all Division needs.

Scientific performancesIn 2012, our team has implemented 8 research projects, in various national and EU research programmes (fig. 1a): 1 SOP IEC project O2.1.2. with structural funds, “INNOVA-LEATHER”; 1 Eureka project, “SIFAST”; 1 project in Intelligent Energy Europe (IEE) programme, “IND-ECO”; 2 EU Social Dialogue projects and 3 projects in Nucleus programme - 2009. In 2012 the team organized the 4th edition of the International Conference for Advanced Materials and Systems and continued publishing Revista de Pielarie Incaltaminte (Leather and Footwear Journal) – activities partially financed by ANCS through support instruments. The total budget of these projects/activities was 358 437 euro/1 577 122 lei, and funds totalling 19 240 euro/84 658 lei were attracted from other sources (fig. 56b).

a b

Fig. 56. Structure of programs and budget: a - per financing source; b - for the team’s projects

Main representative projects and results of the team in 2012 are: 1. “Innovative technologies for leather sector increasing technological competitiveness by RDI, quality of life and environmental protection” - Acronym INNOVA - LEATHER – is a SOP IEC project cofinanced by the European Regional Development Fund, whose beneficiary is I.N.C.D.T.P. - Division Leather and Footwear Research Institute. The project benefits from the expertise of a foreign specialist - Dr. Ioannis Ioannidis from Greece, who coordinates a multidisciplinary team from our institute.

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The main objective - increasing R & D capacity and technological performance of I.N.C.D.T.P. - Division ICPI in the field of leather manufacturing at European standards.

Results obtained after the second year of the project:- 2 experimental models of KTA-inorganic tanning agents (patent application A 00958/2011),

developed together with SC Zirom - Giurgiu at semi-industrial scale (KTA-M - both in solution and lyophilized form);

- 4 pilot tanning technologies using KTA-M agents, to create “wet-white” leathers (cattle – sheep/goat) (fig. 57);

- 2 optimized experimental models of KTA-organic tanning agents (KTA-S), in solution form, tested at micropilot scale (fig. 58);

Fig. 57. Inorganic tanning agents (KTA-M) and wet-white leathers processed using these agents

Fig. 58. Organic tanning agents (KTA-S) and wet-white leathers processed using these agents

- 6 functional models for wet finishing of “wet-white” leathers, for the production of FOC (free of chrome) crust leathers;

- 6 functional models for surface finishing of “wet-white” leathers, with end-use as FOC (free of chrome) semi-processed leather for footwear uppers, clothing and upholstery;

- developing a new method for conversion/valorization of KTA-M & KTA-S wet-white leather wastes;

- a technology of obtaining fertilizers for agriculture by means of converting wet white leather wastes through hydrolysis and biopolymers from pelt wastes (fig. 59);

Fig. 59. Fertilizers for agriculture obtained from wet white waste conversion

- 6 models of technologies for developing added-value products, for various industrial applications, by means of recovering KTA-M wet white wastes;

- 1 patent application (A00617/ 23.08.2012); - 9 scientific communications presented in international congresses and in the international

INNOVA workshop (27.09.2012);- 1 article published in Revista de Pielarie Incaltaminte/Leather and Footwear Journal (rated

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B + by CNCSIS and indexed in 4 international databases);- 2 scientific articles published in the Annals of the University of Oradea;- a new database – Specific analyses and tests for leathers – uploaded on the project web site

(www.innovaleather.ro) (fig. 60);

Fig. 60. Project website and the new database

2. PROJECT FINANCED IN CERTEXPEL Nucleu Programme - “Haute couture” contemporary fashion accessories (materials, compositional solutions, assimilation of new elements and technical effects) with design applications in leather and footwearBased on innovative and artistic content, the project offered a real tool for correct assessment of the creative opportunities for Romanian accessories companies and for high performance product strategies development.Integration of haute couture trends with European performance and Romanian characteristics through smart design management resulted in an original collection and a new “Concept Accessories for footwear and leather goods - 2013” catalogue (fig. 61).

Fig. 61. “Concept Accessories for footwear and leather goods – 2013” catalogue

3. IND-ECO PROJECT - financed by the European Commission through the IEE (Intelligent Energy Europe) Programme “Industry alliance for reducing energy consumption and CO2” - started in May 2012. Team coordinator is also leader of Work package 2 – WP2: Inventory and benchmarking. The main results of the project, obtained in 2012, are:

- creating the project website (www.ind-ecoefficiency.eu), on which data regarding partners were uploaded, as well as documents elaborated so far, in the private section;

- project flyer also in Romanian (fig. 62);- questionnaires (also translated in Romanian) to inventory data specific for the 2 sectors -

leather and footwear - which will underlie benchmark definition;- terminology for processes and equipment specific for the 2 sectors – fully translated in

Romanian;- check-lists for energy audits - 17 audits will be done in Romania (5 in tanneries and 12 in

footwear factories);- structure of the database regarding technical and financial solutions to increase energy

efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions.

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Fig. 62. IND-ECO project flyer

In addition to these, the scientific results of the team are: 2 non-ISI articles, published in Revista de Pielarie Incaltaminte/Leather and Footwear

Journal (indexed in international databases) and 1 course material for best practices in strategic management of companies in the leather and footwear sector – as results from the 3 Nucleu projects;

2 non-ISI articles (1 published article and 1 article accepted for publication) in Revista de Pielarie Incaltaminte/Leather and Footwear Journal (indexed in international databases), and a brochure, ”Social and Environmental Report – the European Leather Industry”, printed in English (fig. 63) and translated in 9 languages, including Romanian, on the COTANCE website: www.euroleather.com/socialreporting, as results from the 2 projects financed from European social dialogue funds.

Fig. 63. “Social and Environmental Report – the European Leather Industry” brochure

As members and chair (team leader), respectively, of Scientific and organizing Committees, our team members have been the main promoters of the ICAMS 2012 Conference (4th edition), organized in Bucharest, on 27-29.09.2012, and of related events: COTANCE Council (Bucharest, 26.09.2012), SER III Workshop and Innova-Leather Workshop (Bucharest, 27.09.2012), events attended by 136 specialists from 19 countries (fig. 64). Conference papers have been published in electronic format (CD-ROM) as well as in printed volume, which was submitted for evaluation in order to be indexed in ISI Web of Science database. The proceedings of the previous edition of ICAMS 2010 was accepted by ISI Thomson for indexing in ISI Proceedings.

Fig. 64. Snapshots from the ICAMS 2012 Conference

Our team members are in charge of the quarterly publication Revista de Pielarie Incaltaminte/

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Leather and Footwear Journal and members of the Editorial Advisory Board. In 2012, 21 articles were published, by authors from 9 countries (India, Turkey, Belgium, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Austria, China, Serbia and Romania). Starting with issue 3/2012, the journal is regularly sent for evaluation in order to be indexed in ISI Web of Science database;

In 2012, in the area of standardization, team members have participated in: analysis of 14 standards of the CT102 Technical Committee (Leathers, furs and leather substitutes and their testing methods); analysis of 2 standards; 8 reviews within CT 190 (Leather, fur, leather substitute confections and technical articles made of leather and substitutes). It is mentioned that Division I.C.P.I. is president and secretary for the 2 technical committees, while the president of CT 190 and the secretary of the 2 committees are members of team 8. As IULTCS member, the quality and standardization collective in I.C.P.I. is in contact and is up-to-date on the workgroup activities (WG1, WG2 and WG3) CEN/TC 289 and CEN/TC 309, IULTCS - IUC, IUP and IUF respectively.

National and intepostrnational relational framework To develop and implement its projects, our team has established multidisciplinary collaborations with national and international institutions like: universities (“Politehnica” University of Bucharest, Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies, “Gh. Asachi” Technical University - Iasi, EGE University - Faculty of Engineering, Department of Leather Engineering - Izmir, Turkey etc.), research institutes (Concia Ricerche – Italy, CTCP - Portugal, SSIP - Italy, INESCOP and LEITAT - Spain, CLFIRI - Beijing, China), SMEs (Rialto, Pielorex, A&A Vesa, Taro Industry, Pro Comod - Romania, Scalconsult - Portugal etc.), public authorities (MECMA, ASRO), associations (APPBR, Sfera Factor - Romania, Cotance and industriALL - Belgium, BULFFHI - Bulgaria, FFTM - France, UNIC - Italy, SGF - Sweden, Cec-Fecur - Spain, UKLF - United Kingdom etc.). The team leader is also a member in international scientific committees (The XXXII International Congress of IULTCS, 2013) and in specialised professional organisations: APPBR (Secretary General), COTANCE, IULTCS (member of IUE and IUL Commissions), GERIC, EURIS, UITIC.All these partnerships, as well as new ones, developed at national and international scale will be the support for development and implementation of new projects and research directions by our team: increasing national and international interaction in RDI activity for supporting sectoral

competitiveness; enhancing creativity and innovation in leather & footwear sector; providing high quality training for specific skills and competences; acquiring knowledge and developing support tools to provide SMEs and associations in the

sector with: - technologies, investment plans to increase energy efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions;- services such as: Life Cycle Assessment, carbon footprint and environmental impact of

products and technologies in the leather and footwear sector.

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6.9. ADVANCED RESEARCH FOR PRESERVATION/RESTORATION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE

Heritage objects and materials are an insight into our past, and understanding and interpreting discovered artifacts are subject of humanistic and natural sciences equally. Investigation of the component materials of heritage objects falls into the requirements of the Ljubljana declaration (2008) of the European Council, in the Sustainable Development Strategy of the European Union and in the Treaty of Lisbon and refers to integrating multi- and inter-disciplinary research into practice by focusing all key factors, e.g. research, education, cultural property owners and users. Research is addressed to museums, archives, libraries, preservation and restoration laboratories, and the results obtained in this area, namely the methods and procedures developed for investigation, materials or products needed in restoration, studies regarding the influence of the environment are useful both for the practice of preservation and restoration by conservators, museum curators and restorers and in the process of decision-making and elaborating management strategies for collections, museums, libraries etc. In this respect, the Romanian “Norms of restoration” and “Norms of conservation” provide the implementation of a system of exploitation, treatment and recovery of movable cultural goods, which is strictly scientifically controlled and characterized by gaining awareness of objective measures of restoration and conservation, according to the national and international requirements for protection of national cultural heritage.

The general objectives of the team’s activity were as follows:- developing collaboration relationships with Universities, Research Institutes and Museums

in the country and abroad to improve staff specialization; - developing new directions of scientific and technological research in the study of collagen-

based heritage materials and objects;- hiring young and qualified staff within the team; - developing new non- or micro-destructive methods of investigation, specific for heritage

investigations; - organizing an exploratory workshop and other types of activities for dissemination of

research results; - coordinating experimental and research studies, scientific research project proposals; - scientific transfer of results to end-users (museums, archives, libraries, preservation and

restoration laboratories etc.);- elaborating a training program for conservators, restorers and investigators.

Directions/areas of researchGiven the importance of European and national regulations, directions specific to this area of research in 2012, as well as the projects developed are the following:

Studies on the degree of degradation and influence of the environment on collagen-based heritage objects. In this respect non-destructive or micro-destructive techniques were further developed to evaluate the conservation state and the degree of degradation of collagen-based materials from various heritage pieces, for preservation and/or reduction of these sources of historic attestation made of leather and parchment to a state as close as possible to the initial one, using sustainable materials and technologies, in accordance with national and international regulations of the preservation and restoration field;

Obtaining leathers, furs and parchments necessary to restore heritage objects with collagen-based structure. Original technologies were elaborated and developed in order to obtain leathers for various heritage pieces - book covers, belts, sword sheaths, saddles, seat upholstery, etc., parchments for historical documents, needed to restore, add, double

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heritage objects for the National Military Museum of Bucharest. Also, the products developed were the experimental basis for studies of behavior to accelerated aging and to the influence of various factors of deterioration in preventive and active conservation activities. Various types of new parchments were also created for maps, written and painted documents or graphics for the following companies: INRiM Italy - MuSA-System project, S.C. CHIVOTOS IMPEX S.R.L., The National Museum of the Romanian Peasant etc.;

Fig. 65. Parchment used to make maps, The National Museum of the Romanian Peasant, “Ada Kaleh. Island within the soul” exhibition

Fig. 66. Parchment used for ecclesiastic documents

New products and methods for preservation of heritage objects with collagen-based and textile structures. Studies have been initiated which will enable the development and implementation of innovative products/methods specific to active and preventive conservation treatments - which follow national and international principles of intervention on heritage objects;

Studies on the influence of environmental factors on heritage objects with collagen-based structure. Studies were conducted to determine the influence of environmental factors - humidity, temperature, light - on the conservation state of these collagen-based materials. These research directions have been possible to approach due to the complementary knowledge of specialists in the team and due to inter- and transdisciplinary partnerships made with local and international partners;

Developing new mobile instruments for in situ analysis of heritage materials/objects equipped with analysis and diagnosis software;

Developing an analytical database for new, artificially aged and heritage collagen-based materials.

Team presentationTeam composition changed in comparison to 2011 due to requirements of new research projects developed by replacing experts and hiring highly qualified young people and two specialists with expertise in both technology and physical-chemical and structural characterization of collagen-based and textile materials. It should be mentioned that Dr. Elena Badea, researcher with vast experience and notable scientific results, was employed for a fixed term as project director of one of the most important projects, PN 224/2012 developed in 2012-2015. Thus, the team comprises 6 attested persons: 2 CS II, 1 CS III, 1 CS and 1 AS of which 2 young researchers and 1 research assistant and 7 unattested persons: 1 PhD, 1 PhD student, 1 Master’s student and 4 technicians. The average age is only 39 years. The presence of 7 young people in the research group ensures a higher flexibility in approaching novelty, high adaptability, as well as an excellent “output” mobility within bilateral collaboration agreements. Also, “input” mobility was ensured by the ability of the team leader, Dr. eng. Lucretia Miu, to coordinate study and research activities, as follows:

• July - August 2012 - technological experiments and parchment characterization studies conducted by Nikifor Haralampliev, PhD student of the “Ivan Duichev Center for Slavo-Byzantine Studies”, University of Sofia (bilateral collaboration project CB no. 459/2010);

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• July - September 2012 - leather and parchment characterization by micro-destructive and non-destructive methods conducted by Fatih Yakcin, Master’s student of Ege University, Izmir, Turkey (Erasmus project);

• September 2012 - Internship for parchment development technologies and structural characterization methods by Gunn Poellnitz, PhD student of Institute of Science & Technology in Art, Academy of Fine Art, Vienna (bilateral collaboration project CB no. 549/2012).

The main results obtained in research projects of the “Advanced research for preservation and restoration of cultural heritage” team in 2012 were the following:

1. PN 244/2012 PROJECT - Intelligent system for analysis and diagnosis of collagen-based artefacts (COLLAGE). Main objectives in the 2012 - 2015 period:

• “ImageMHT” automatic measuring system for detecting collagen fiber shrinkage activity (imageMHT) built by integrating a new programmed micro-hot plate and an original software to process images;

• “CLEAR” intelligent analysis and diagnosis system for heritage collagen-based materials based on creating an analytical database capable of correlating results obtained by thermal analysis (DSC, TG, DMA, MHT thermal microscopy), FTIR spectroscopy, NMR unilateral spectrometry and scanning electron microscopy (SEM);

• Analytical protocols for characterization of collagen-based materials which allows standardization of analysis and diagnosis methods and comparison of data obtained in various laboratories;

• Quantitative protocols for classification of collagen-based heritage materials in terms of the deterioration degree.

The results of the first stage were the following: - Systematization of existing analytical data obtained by the consortium partners in

previous research projects;- Developing collagen-based materials (parchment and leather) using traditional and

improved ecologic methods;- Accelerated ageing of collagen-based materials under relative humidity, temperature

and UV irradiation conditions;- Elaborating specifications, requirements and architecture of hardware for the automatic

MHT (Micro Hot Table) analysis system (fig. 67);- Elaborating the functional and experimental model of the software platform for CLEAR

assisted analysis and diagnosis.

Fig. 67. Block diagram of the hardware module for heating samples

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2. PN 213/2012 PROJECT - Improvement of occupational environment quality in cultural heritage deposits. Validation of gamma radiations treatment of textile and leather cultural goods (TEXLECONS). Main objectives in the 2012 - 2015 period:

• Study of microbiological contamination of cultural heritage objects (textile and leather), of cultural heritage storage rooms and workplaces to establish a maximum limit of contamination. This will lead to the minimal dose needed for treatment; study of degradation induced by radiation in cultural heritage objects which will lead to a maximum dose allowed for treatment.

• Tests will be conducted on new materials (control) and naturally or artificially aged materials. In order to quantify cumulative effects, tests will be conducted on the whole object, as well as on components: raw materials and additives.

The results of the first stage were the following: - Documentation on mechanisms and causes of degradation of leather and textile

museum objects;- Documentation and synthesis of case studies regarding irradiation treatment of

textile and leather cultural goods: type, contamination, biodegradation state.

Fig. 68. Replicated strains

3. E! PROJECT no. 315/2012 - Automatic Damage Assessment System for Cultural Heritage Leathers and Parchments, Romania - Spain Eureka project.

Main objectives in the 2012 - 2015 period:- Database for new and old parchments and leathers which will contain results of

analytical investigation, analytical parameters and images;- Analytical assessment protocol for several types of degradation occurring in collagen

fibers of leather parchment;- Creating the automatic system for shrinkage temperature determination;- Simulating the deterioration phenomenon by artificially aging leathers and parchments

made for museum use. Applying the software system to determine shrinkage temperature;

- Validating the new method assisted by the automatic degradation assessment system;

The results of the first stage were the following: - Elaborating the development specification for the software model;- Study of adaptive algorithms for background detection;- Elaborating the movement detection algorithm using Σ-Δ background estimation;- Elaborating the movement detection algorithms and A, C and A’ shrinkage range

estimation algorithms;- Elaborating air bubble detection algorithm;

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- Elaborating and developing old byzantine technologies to develop leathers and parchments necessary to restore heritage objects;

- Physical-chemical characterization of newly made leathers and parchments.

Fig. 69. Application of a Canny edge detection algorithm using a Gaussian noise reduction filter with σ = 1 and low=0.14, high = 0.35 thresholds

4. ROMANIA - AUSTRIA BILATERAL COLLABORATION PROJECT CB no. 549/2012 - Experiments aiming to establish the optimum microclimate conditions for historical parchments preservation. Main objective in the 2012 - 2013 period: - Establishing the optimal values of ambient parameters influencing the preventive

preservation of historical parchments.

The results of the first stage were the following: - Physical-chemical and structural characterization of new parchments (calf, sheep, goat)

using non-destructive and micro-destructive analytical techniques: optical and electron microscopy, MHT method, infrared spectrometry (FT-IR, in situ FT-IR), thermal analysis (DSC, TG);

- Artificial ageing of new parchments at 70ºC temperature, 30% relative humidity and UVA light and their physical-chemical and structural characterization;

Fig. 70. Electron microscopy images of the grain side of parchments: a - lamb; b - kid; c - pig; d - calf; e - goat

- Dissemination of results through conferences and joint publications.

5. ROMANIA – PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA BILATERAL COLLABORATION PROJECT CB no.500/2011 - Environmental influence on collagen based cultural objects of museums. Main objectives, in the 2011 - 2012 period:

- Study of environmental factors (temperature, relative humidity, atmospheric pollutants,

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light) on the preservation state; elaborating an analytical protocol for leather and parchment heritage objects in accordance with international regulations for preserving cultural heritage.

The results were the following: - Set of data including results of optical and electron microscopy analyses, spectral analyses

(ATR/FTIR, XRF) and thermal analyses (MHT, DSC, DTA) for historical leathers and parchments;

- Analytical protocol for leather and parchment heritage objects;- Workshop with experts from partner museums MNIR and Museum of Bucovina - Suceava;- Dissemination of results through conferences and joint publications.

Fig. 71. Work meeting at INCDTP-ICPI with experts of People’s Republic of China

6. ROMANIA – BULGARIA BILATERAL COLLABORATION PROJECT CB no. 459/2010 - Study of the environmental impact on leather and parchment in byzantine and post-byzantine manuscripts in relation to their preservation and conservation. Main objectives, in the 2011 - 2012 period:

- Establishing criteria of evaluating the degradation degree of the collagen structure in heritage objects under the influence of environmental factors (temperature, relative humidity, atmospheric pollutants, light);

- Elaborating and developing an analytical protocol for researching new and artificially aged collagen-based substrates, from macroscopic to molecular level, by using specific techniques.

The results were the following: - Developing parchments according to byzantine processing techniques;- Physical-chemical and structural characterization of newly made parchments using various

micro-destructive and non-destructive techniques;- Assessing the degradation degree of artifacts from museum collections within “Ivan

Duichev” Center for Slavo-Byzantine Studies in Sofia;- Dissemination of results through conferences and joint publications.

Fig. 72. Parchments made at INCDTP-ICPI using byzantine techniques

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7. WE - INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR AND WORKSHOP: Preservation of Parchment, Leather and Textiles – Emerging Technology and Innovation which took place on 24 - 26 September 2012 at the National History Museum of Romania. The participants were researchers, professors, conservators and restorers, librarians, archivists, museologists from Romania and from Europe. The international scientific event offered the participants (researchers, conservators, restorers) an ample synthesis of the most recent studies conducted in Europe on innovative methods of investigation and on technologies developed in the field of preservation and valorization of cultural heritage objects made of parchment, leather and textiles. Its complex structure, Seminar, Workshop and Roundtable, ensured both dissemination of the most recent knowledge and the transfer of methods and technologies developed for this emerging field.The following were presented within the Seminar:

- The most advanced techniques of evaluation and prediction of deterioration processes;- The impact of clime changes, toxic emissions, the energy crisis and the increasing number of

tourists on the dynamics of these processes. - Within the Workshop 30 young people participated in a theoretical and practical training

session for using non-invasive image techniques (thermal microscopy and multispectral scanning) which allow classification of deterioration degree, monitoring and digitization of parchment documents. Selected Workshop participants were representative in terms of homogenous geographical distribution of interested institutes (universities, research institutes, museums, libraries).

Participants to this scientific seminar were from 9 museums, 6 universities, 3 research institutes and a professional association, and the total number of participants attending the seminar was 79. Foreign speakers were invited from Italy (University of Turin, National Institute of Metrologic Research (INRiM) Turin), Austria (Institute of Science & Technology in Art, Academy of Fine Art, Vienna and Vienna University of Technology, Applied Computer Science), Denmark (National Library of Denmark), Belgium (Conservation Scientist and Consultant, Past President ICOM-CC), Germany (Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden, Staatliche Ethnographische Sammlungen Sachsen Museum für Völkerkunde, Dresden) and Bulgaria (Ivan Duichev Center for Slavo-Byzantine Studies, University of Sofia). Romania was represented by 14 speakers from various museums and research institutes in the country.

Fig. 73. International Seminar and Workshop: Preservation of Parchment, Leather and Textiles – Emerging Technology and Innovation

The exploratory Workshop “1st International Seminar and Workshop - Seminar Emerging Technology and Innovation for Cultural Heritage – Preservation of Parchment, Leather and Textiles” a was presented on Radio Cultural on 25.09.2012 in the “Stiinta la zi” (Science today) show, on Radio Romania Actualitati on 27.09.2012 and on National Romanian Television TVR1 in the “Omul si timpul” (Man and times) show on 6.10.2012.

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Development of infrastructure in 2012: Development of infrastructure consisted in purchasing a portable NMR device which assesses degradation degree through a non-destructive and non-contact system for heritage objects with organic substrate: parchment, leather, textile, cellulose, wood etc. This technique will be used by the team experts in conjunction with other techniques of evaluating collagen fiber structure at mesoscopic level (MHT, DSC, micro-DSC, SEM-EDX) in order to meet objectives of scientific research and technological development of ongoing projects.

Fig. 74. Portable NMR

Dissemination of research resultsDissemination of research results was an important factor in promoting the activity of the „Advanced research for preservation and restoration of cultural heritage” team consisting in presenting results of research projects within specific scientific manifestations, as well as by organizing an Exploratory Workshop WE 51/2012.The main dissemination activities consisted in:

- presenting obtained results in national and international conferences: 12 communications in international conferences, namely, 2 communications in 1st International Seminar and Workshop on Emerging Technology and Innovation for Cultural Heritage ”Preservation of Parchment, Leather and Textiles”, Bucharest, Romania; 4 communications in ICAMS, Bucharest, Romania, 1 communication in “X Congresso Nazionale IGIIC – Lo Stato dell’Arte, Roma; 1 communication in the 5th Frieberg Collagen Symposium- 2012, Frieberg, Germany; 2 communications in Indoor Air Quality 2012, 10th International Conference Indoor Air Quality in Heritage and Historic Environments “Standards and Guidelines”; 1 communication in XXXIV National Congress on Calorimetry, Thermal Analysis and Applied Thermodynamics, Rome, Italy; and 1 communication as invited speaker in International Conference “exCHange for a challenge” in higher education, conservation and risk management of works of art, A cooperation project between Turkey and the EU – Civil Society Dialogue II Programme Kocaeli University (Turkey) and 5 communications in national conferences. The presented papers have also been published in proceedings of these conferences;

- publishing in journals: 5 articles (e-Preservation Science 9, 97-109, 2012, http: //www.morana-rtd.com/e-preservationscience/TOC.html; Conservation - restauration bulletin no. 5-6/2012, p. 390-395 and p. 61-74; Leather and Footwear Journal vol. 12, no. 3, p. 183 – 192, 2012; Leather Science and Technology, 22(4) 18-19, 2012, P. R. China;

- presenting the team’s activity on Radio Cultural - “Stiinta la zi” (Science today) show - 25.09.2012; on Radio Romania Actualitati - 27.09.2012, on National Romanian Television TVR1 - “Omul si timpul” (Man and times) show, 6.10.2012 and on Trinitas Television - „Omul Priceput” (Skillful Man) March 2012;

- Patent application no. A/00948-05.12.2012 for the invention entitled: Parchments for restoring heritage documents and their development process.

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Collaboration projects proposed in 2012: In 2012 10 project proposals were submitted: 1 Ideas and Human Resources Program - Complex projects, 1-FP7: Research for the benefit of SMEs, 4 Bilateral Collaborations (Romania - P.R. China, Romania-Turkey, Romania-France and Romania-Hungary), 1 proposal with Greece, 1 proposal in the IDEAS Program, “Exploratory Workshops” Subprogram and 2 COST(“WE-OSH: Improving Occupational Safety and Health expertise of women engineers and thus enhancing their consultation and participation in the OSH field” and ”European Network for Non-Destructive Imaging and Micro-Analysis in Cultural Heritage”). Given that 3 proposals have not received evaluation, the success rate of the project proposals submitted by this team was 50%.

Strategic objectivesStrategic objectives of the team for the next years are directed towards:

- expanding the team’s expertise through: doctoral and post-doctoral programs; research internships in Universities and Research Institutes in Europe; employing personnel with complementary skills in relation to the current expertise of the group;

- developing emerging research directions in the field of science for cultural heritage, such as: nanotechnologies for preservation and restoration of cultural heritage; chemometrics and interpreting large sets of scientific data; using „chemical imaging” techniques to characterize and diagnose the preservation state of heritage materials/objects; using ICT techniques for automation of the analysis and diagnosis process;

- expanding the network of research and industrial partners and the number of scientific and technological collaboration projects at national and international scale;

- expanding the network of end users at national and international scale;- increasing the qualitative and quantitative level of scientific production (articles in ISI and

peer-reviewed journals, patents).

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6.10. MARKETING, PRODUCTION AND SERVICES

In 2012 the main objectives of the department were:- providing logistic support for experimental activities in research projects;- supporting technology transfer of results achieved in the projects;- diversification of product range;- increasing the number of customers;- increasing sales volume;- addressing new market segments.

Current situation of products and services2012 was a year of challenges in the current economic context. For I.N.C.D.T.P., the priorities were represented by the maintainance of the economic activity of microproduction and services under the difficult conditions of economic and financial crisis, in areas where the institute has expertise and a portfolio of results.The production in 2012 declined by 28%, from 541 814 lei in 2011 to 392 470 lei. This decrease was influenced by the reduction in the number of orders and contracts due to the disappearance from the market of traditional customers or by an activity decrease. Among the customers who have disappeared from the market or have reduced their activity are: Feral - Tulcea, Tehnicotex - Bucharest, Areca - Bucharest, Oltchim - Ramnicu Valcea, CNH - Petrosani etc. Under these conditions, I.N.C.D.T.P. started the collaboration with three new customers and turned to profit the research results of RDI departments - technical textiles, clothing, leather processing, manufacturing of TR and BVC soles, collagen products.

Production activity of I.N.C.D.T.P. - textilesExperiment stations of I.N.C.D.T.P. perform the following main activities (table 14 and fig. 75):

- technological experiments as part of research projects;- capitalization of research results in niche areas.

Table 14Turnover, lei

I.N.C.D.T.P. fields 2009 2010 2011 2012Production 350 769 727 886 541 814 392 470

Testing services 220 518 220 656 258 314 266 582TOTAL 571 287 948 542 800 128 659 052

392,470

541,814

350,769

728,886

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1,000,0001,200,0001,400,000

2009 2010 2011 2012

Production value

Fig. 75. The production evolution

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Due to the diversity of products made by our institute, markets, as well as due to the promotion techniques, it is necessary to classify them into product groups, areas and markets. The main areas in which production and services are performed:

• Industrial textiles - fabrics and nonwovens for industrial filtration applications and thick technical fabrics for the production of pneumatic connectors and protective covers made of cotton fibres and yarns, polypropylene, polyester, polyamide, in various thicknesses and sizes. The physical-mechanical and physical - chemical properties (density, temperature, permeability, breaking load, weight, color) varies depending on the specific field of use. During 2012 there were produced approximately 2 500 m² of thick technical fabrics, amounting to 75 000 lei. Various filter fabrics of about 2 000 m, amounting to 40 000 lei were also produced. The main users are: SC Oltchim SA, SC Elco SA, SC Eurotehnica SA, SC THR Marea Neagra, SC Timken SA., SC Expur SA. Having its own production plant, I.N.C.D.T.P. is able to produce a wide range of techncial fabrics and nonwovens. Depending on the needs and particular conditions of use, they may be subject to special treatment, so that these textile materials would respond with maximum efficiency to the needs of beneficiaries. By producing new types of fabrics as part of research projects, new opportunities can be created in order to diversify and expand the range of products and services in the field of technical textiles;

• Medical textile products - non-absorbable surgical threads, nets for eventrations and hernias, cervical orthoses, extensions for luxations. Medical articles made by I.N.C.D.T.P. are divided into two groups: surgery – non-absorbable surgical threads, nets for eventrations and hernias and posttraumatic recovery – cervical orthoses, extensions for luxations. Surgical products are made of 100% nonresorbable special polyester yarns, and microbiological characteristics are provided by sterilization with gamma rays Co 60. Tensile strength is of minimum 52 N, depending on yarn thickness and maximum elongation of 55%. Product warranty is 2 years from the date of sterilization. In 2012, the following products were produced:

- surgical thread for 5 hospitals, totaling 40 573 lei;- surgical gowns for 3 hospitals, totaling 33 695 lei;- operating theaters for 3 hospitals, totaling 66 716 lei;- nets for hernia and eventrations for 3 hospitals, totaling 66 716 lei.

The main beneficiaries were: Ilfov County Hospital; Odorheiu Secuiesc County Hospital; Orthopedic Hospital of Foisor - Bucharest.In 2010, I.N.C.D.T.P. has been certified with the quality management system certification according to SR EN ISO 13485:2004 and received CE marking for medical devices. Furthermore, I.N.C.D.T.P. carried out the recertification for the quality management system in accordance with the reference 13485:2012. The group of medical articles for post-traumatic recovery comprises cervical collars and luxation extensions. Cervical collar is a medical device used for traumatic recovery and neck immobilization in cases of accidents and spine injuries. This is made of polyethylene foam, thickness of 20 mm, closed cell, covered with Amicor knitted cotton. The extension for luxations has a length of 2000 mm and a width of 50 mm and is made of adhesive plaster doubled with elastic tape. Along its half length a plastic plate and a polyurethane strip are fixed;

• Labour protection products – bleached or dyed fabrics, with fireproofing treatments,

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protective gloves against mechanical/thermal risks, work gloves for handling fine parts, clothing for medical personnel and equipment for operating rooms. The main beneficiaries are: SC Eurotehnica SA, SC Neagoe Fluoropolimeri, SC IOR SA;

• Fashion design and anthropometry. Fashion Design and Anthropometry Department carries out its activity in the following directions:- services/microproduction – which provide:

• specialized consultancy in the design of clothing and fashion trends: Viada - Barlad, Fix Fashion - Bucharest, Chronos Art - Bucharest, Datsa Textile - Buzau etc.;

• Production of customized and short series clothing;• Personnel training in the textile and clothing field for using the modern pattern

grading equipment.• L aboratory testing. Testing laboratories of I.N.C.D.T.P. perform tests for all types of textile

and leather articles. In the RENAR accredited laboratories, tests are made according to ISO international standards, and after the tests are performed product conformity certificates with the interpretation of results are issued. Physical-chemical, physical-mechanical, toxicological and bacteriological tests are performed for any type of textile material in order to assess quality, composition, strength and other properties. DCIM laboratory is RENAR accredited for performing 36 laboratory testings. Equipped with modern equipment and specialized personnel, its own 12 laboratories perform various types of tests, covering the entire range of issues encountered in the process of purchasing/marketing, offering the beneficiaries an exact vision on product quality.In 2012, as concerns the laboratory testing activity there were 25 new customers as compared with the number of 13 new customers in 2011 and all the others being loyal customers: SC Adina - Galati - 23%, Blue Wash Textile - 14%, SC Vastex SRL - 11%, SC Matei Conf Grup SRL - 10%, SC Mentor SRL - 9%, SC Axel Project SRL - 8%, SC General Conf Grup SRL - 6%. The amount in lei of tests is presented in figure 76.

266,582258,314220,518 220,656

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100,000

200,000

300,000

400,000

500,000

2009 2010 2011 2012

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Fig. 76. The evolution of the tests performed

Production and services provided by I.N.C.D.T.P. - I.C.P.I.In 2012, the production activity of I.C.P.I. increased by 3%, from 135 473 lei to 139 728 lei (table 15, fig. 77).

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Table 15Turnover, lei

I.N.C.D.T.P. area 2009 2010 2011 2012Production 139 049 137 653 135 473 139 728

Investigation services 59 952 62 634 67 917 81 616TOTAL 199 001 200 287 203 390 221 344

139,728135,473

139,049 137,653

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400,000

900,000

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2009 2010 2011 2012

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Fig. 77. The evolution of the value of the production

The main areas of production activity and services are the following:• Leather and fur articles for medical use. Leather and fur products created for medical

devices (orthoses, prostheses, anti-decubitus mattresses etc.) have sanogenetic, prophylactic, preventive effect, high absorption and transfer of water vapours, compatibility with the suffering human body, are non-toxic and can attenuate local pressure and friction. Production value achieved in 2012 was 33 842 lei;

• Niche technologies for processing ostrich, fish and game skins. In the past few years, the following categories of skins have emerged as raw materials in Romania: ostrich, fish and game. Their processing involves special technologies, which are not developed in specialized factories, as they do not have the technical conditions for processing and specialized staff;

• Leathers and parchments for museums - obtained from raw hides of various animal species (sheep, goat, cattle, pig), in accordance with European product regulations. These articles are requested by museums, libraries, archives etc., for reconditioning/restoring historical/cultural leather/parchment items;

• The collagen area. The Institute develops collagen-based biomaterials for rehabilitation medicine, namely PANCOL and GEVICOL products. These products are used as medical dressings, recommended for treatment of skin burns, varicose ulcers and bedsores – conditions with complex etiology. Products are biocompatible, have good tolerance to human tissue and speed wound and ulcer healing. Production value achieved in 2012 was 48 243 lei.In 2012, as a result of the audit performed by OTDM - CERTIFICATION (Technical Office for Medical Devices - Ministry of Health) at the Collagen Production Plant within I.N.C.D.T.P.- Division I.C.P.I., the following certificates have been granted:- ISO 13485 Certificate no. 26 SM1/08.06.2012;- ISO 9001 Certificate no. 26 SM2/08.06.2012;- CE Certificate, full quality assurance system, no. 26 DM 2.3/08.06.2012 for the following

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products: “PANCOL” collagen dressing and “GEVICOL” collagen sponges with gentian violet and xyline, according to Council Directive 93/42/EEC for medical devices, identification number 1868;

• Rubber area - footwear soles are made by continuous flow injection (the installation is a whole), with automatic, electronic and digital activation, ensuring strict conformity to imposed technological parameters, which leads to processing polymeric materials with characteristics specific to the industrial work environment (resistance to acids, alkalis, petroleum oils, mechanical shocks etc.), made of resistant materials such as PU, PVC and nitrile rubber compound, elasto-plastic compounds (TPV) etc. The equipment used for injection can process one colour and two colour soles, from thermoplastic and expanded materials, with or without insertions. Also, vulcanized materials are produced: gaskets, plates, keders, lids for drug recipients etc. Production value achieved in 2012 was 57 643 lei;

• The footwear and design area. The Design Centre within the Leather Research and Design Department provides creation/design services for footwear, clothing and leather goods made of leather and fur for the SMEs in the sector. In 2012 this infrastructure provided stylistic and design services for the leather clothing sector;

• Testing and quality control area. Development in this area is evident both in terms of the number of customers and volume of services provided. The fact that the two entities - the Physico-Mechanical Testing Laboratory and the Chemical Analyses Laboratory - are accredited and are among the fewest laboratories in the country operating in this area, as well as the newly purchased equipment, have enabled them to perform a large volume of analyses, in accordance with terms and regulations of QMS. In 2012, space was set up for a biotechnology laboratory, which will contribute to diversification of services offered, both for research projects developed by the Institute and for external customers. The value of analyses in lei is presented in figure 78.

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Given the continuous desire to increase the quality level of products and to improve customer relationships, Marketing- Production-Services Department identified the weaknesses relative to competition and developed measures that shall lead to the increase of their satisfaction level.As a result of the feed-back from the customers, I.N.C.D.T.P. has the following objectives:

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- permanent diversification of microproduction and testing services offered;- promotion of I.N.C.D.T.P. services through more “aggressive” marketing activities;- increase of customer’s satisfaction by creating products within the deadline and with a high

quality;- conducting market surveys to expand the range of products and services;- developing relationships with ITA TEXCONF, in order to achieve technology transfer of

research results in I.N.C.D.T.P.;- increased advertising activity - presence at conferences, trade shows, media and so on;- development of partnerships with employers and companies in the field to ensure cooperation

and attracting new funding sources;- development of an integrated system of evaluation and revitalization of production capacities

in the textile and clothing field and in the leather-footwear field for a sustainable and competitive development in Romania.

In 2012 the marketing activity was directed by four major channels of communication that had in view the markets with products and services specific to the institute.Thus, the institute used all communication methods for the customer segment targeted by the specific products and services.The main promotion directions were:

• Direct advertising. Among the four means of promotion used in order to inform the potential customers, direct advertising has proven to be the most effective on short term. With the support database containing current and potential customers and information collected from the specialized media, internet, CCIR, visits to various exhibitions and fairs posts were created for each product, respecting the 4 principles of an advertisement. It should be attractive in order to arouse the interest of the viewer/reader/listener, to determine them to make a decision and finally to lead to an action. Depending on the specific character of each situation, the potential customer was contacted directly by telephone, fax, e-mail, meetings and a detailed presentation of the product and a wide range of services available were performed.Thus, there were contacted various companies in the following areas: building materials - 265, ceramics - 50, glass industry - 270, oil industry - 40, galvanization - 33, metallurgy - manufacture of bearings - 10, dye industry - 80, bakery - 240, rescue stations - 50, county and municipal hospitals - 162, pharmacies - 175, veterinary clinics - 93, hotels - 260, advertising (textiles) - 108, chain of hypermarkets - 37;

• Online advertising. According to the TeleGeography Research company, the global internet traffic increased by 70% as compared to the same period in 2012, while in Romania the online industry is one of the most dynamic media. The most convenient method to market the products and services is the virtual environment. With its own website and directory type company websites the products and services of the Institute were posted for free and presented in detail (fig. 79).

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Fig. 79. Website used for publicity

After stydying and exploiting the opportunities offered by the virtual environment in 2012 the products and services provided by I.N.C.D.T.P. were registered on 60 industrial/ technical websites. The websites were chosen according to the specifi c types of products sold online, the type of target market (business2business, business2customer), the type of visitors, and the rate of promotion on search engines;

• Advertising through events. A very effective way to get in contact with potential customers and to present the products offered is to participate and/or to visit the national fairs and exhibitions, whose main theme has connections to the activity fi eld of I.N.C.D.T.P. Thus, I.N.C.D.T.P. participated with its own exhibition stand in the following scientifi c events:

- NEXT SEASON 2012 - National fair for clothing - Bucharest;- Regional Research Saloon - Bacau;- INVENTICA 2012 - International Exhibition INVENTIKA - Iasi;- ITP - I.N.C.D.T.P. Seminar - “Increasing the competitiveness of the textile - leather

fi eld through research - innovation” - Bucharest;• Advertising through printings. Promotion through printed materials (fi g. 80) is based on

three aspects: picture, text and slogan. “Industria Textila” magazine, which is recognized in famous international databases (Chemical Abstract, World Textile Abstract, Viniti, Scopus) represented an advertising support in promoting products and services of I.N.C.D.T.P., each issue having an adversiting page with the most appreciated products. Posters, leafl ets and catalogues were the supporting materials for the arrangement of exhibition stands and were delivered in exhibitions and fairs in the fi eld.

Fig. 80. Publicity materials

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Objectives for 2013:• technology transfer, exploitation of research results achieved in research in niche fields

where I.N.C.D.T.P. already has experience and a portfolio of customers: • rubber and plastics industry

- fittings for tyres and conveyor belts;- supports for films with predetermined properties;- supports for composite products and preformatted products;

• chemical and environmental industry- filter fabrics for industrial processes;- filter fabrics for industrial effluents;- filter fabrics for sewage water;

• nonwoven products- filters for industrial dust;- geotextiles;- noise-absorbing materials for industrial and automotive applications;

• products for special applications- equipment for aerospace, optics (production of optoelectronic devices) and nuclear

industry (processing of radioactive ore);- various cords, ropes, braids;

• products with applications in medicine and prosthesis - nonabsorbable surgical thread;- nets for hernias and eventrations;- various types of prostheses;- articles for medical use made of leather and fur;

• services: - labor for manufacturing products or their details, including: preparation, weaving,

tanning, complex finishing, garments;- testing of textile products, chemical auxiliaries, recipes and components for new

polymer materials;- consultancy and technical expertise in the textile-leather field;- logistic support for the industry;- consultancy services in the textile-clothing and leather-footwear-rubber fields;- evaluation of products presented in tenders or by the National Consumer Protection

Authority;- documentation services, studies and forecasts;- consultancy for employers’ association and potential customers;

Given the situation and industrial sectors in Romania, transformations due to the integration into the European market and the main marketing objectives pursued as part of the short term strategy are:

• keeping the current customers;• attracting new customers;• identification of new areas for the marketing of products and services;• achieving sales volume target in 2010;

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• development of I.N.C.D.T.P. brand;• providing technical consultancy and assistance;• market education and information;• creating a favourable climate for the future product launches;• maintainance or increase the market share;• identification of national economy fields, potential users of technical textile articles;• maintainance and development of market niches;• development of long term relationships with the existing customers (gaining customer

loyalty).

Strategies for the promotion of I.N.C.D.T.P. products and servicesSelling products and services requires a previous promotion and a powerful product presentation, so that potential users will be informed on the new products and services created by I.N.C.D.T.P. These products will be subject to a promotion strategy, so that all marketing activities will be directed to industrial customers through direct means of communication, in order to convince them to use the product and then to buy it.Promotion will focus on two directions:

- informing potential customers on the market launch of a new product or service, description of the product functionality, description of services offered to current customers who use the products and services in order to strengthen the effect of previous promotion, maintaining customer interest towards various products/services;

- extending the fields of use for the existing products. Advertising actions will aim at achieving objectives with immediate effect resulted in orders and sales and delayed actions with long-time effects.


6.11. STANDARDIZATION AND QUALITY MANAGEMENT

I.N.C.D.T.P. develops activities in the field of standardization and for the implementation of the management systems in conformity with the standards: SR EN ISO 9001:2008, SR EN ISO 13485:2012, SR EN ISO 14001:2005, SR OHSAS 18001:2008, SR EN ISO/CEI 17025: 2005.

Standardization activityStandardization activity carried out by I.N.C.D.T.P. in the textile and leather industry is part of the Institute’s concerns on supporting the enterprises in order to guarantee and certify the quality of products.For this purpose, in 2012 I.N.C.D.T.P. provided the proper performance of the activity of secretariats and presidency for:• Technical Committee 103 – “Textiles” – which corresponds at national level to the committees

ISO /TC 38 and TC 133 and at European level to committees of CEN, TC 248 and TC 222;• Technical Committee CT 324 – “Materials for floors and walls” – which corresponds to the

international committee of ISO/TC 219 and European committee CEN/TC 134;• Technical Committee 102 “Raw leather, finished leather, leather substitutes and testing

methods” – which corresponds to the activity of mirror committees of ISO/TC 120 and CEN/TC 289;

• Technical Committee 190 – “Garments made of leather, fur, leather substitutes and technical articles made of leather and substitutes” – which corresponds to the activity of mirror committees of ISO/TC 137, ISO/TC 216 and CEN/TC 309).

Technical standardization committees in the texile and leather field had the following objectives in 2012:

- Establishing communication between CT and ASRO members, enterprises from the textile, leather and footwear industry;

- Establishing priorities in the annual standardization programme by consulting with stakeholders;

- Development of the National Standardization Programme in the textile-leather field;- Revision of the existing heritage standards;- Communication and solving the demands of professional associations and European and

international standardization organizations (CEN, DIN ISO).

Results obtained: Standards development. At the end of 2012 the national collection of textile standards of CT

103 comprised 708 Romanian standards (fig. 81), of which:• 315 original Romanian standards; • 350 standards adopting European standards; • 43 standards adopting international standards.

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original Romanian standards

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In 2012, 4 European standards were adopted by translation in CT 103, of which 3 without funding, and 12 European standards were adopted by request. I.N.C.D.T.P. participated as a partner in the project ”Analysis of current original standards in order to align to the evolution of technology and present requirements”, included in the Sectoral Program of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Business Environment, in which the institute’s specialists have examined a number of 164 Romanian standards and have revised a number of 8 standards from the heritage of Technical Committee no. 103, ”Textiles”.The heritage of standards for the leather industry developed as part of CT 102 comprises 153 standards: 83 original Romanian standards, 57 standards adopting European standards and 13 standards adopting International standards. The heritage of standards for the leather (footwear) industry CT 190, comprises 96 Romanian standards, of which: 29 original Romanian standards, 65 standards adopting European standards and 2 standards adopting international standards.

Development of company standards. The results of research-development activities of I.N.C.D.T.P. (products, technologies, new testing methodologies) are also reflected in the development of various company standards. In 2012, a technical specification sheet as regards the production of protective textiles was elaborated.

National and international collaborations. I.N.C.D.T.P. is a member of Romanian Standards Association - ASRO, and through its specialists it is involved in the activity of fields related to the textile field, namely:- CT 154 – Machinery and equipment for the textile, leather and footwear industry;- CT 383 – Innovation management that led to the development of the Romanian standard

SR 13547 ”Model of business development through innovation”. Furthermore, in 2012, actions were taken to promote the national point of view in international and European standardization organizations. Thus, it was a continuous monitoring of the evolution of draft European standards and the national viewpoint was expressed in the voting phase of draft standards developed within CEN and ISO mirror committees.I.N.C.D.T.P. has experts in CEN/TC 248 work groups and, in this position, the specialists of the Institute participated in the development of European standards in the following fields: safety of children’s clothing (WG 20), size system of clothing (WG 10), smart textiles (WG 31). In 2012, I.N.C.D.T.P. attended the meeting of WG 10 of the European Committee for Standardization CEN/TC 248 “Textiles and Textiles Products”, which took place in Stockholm, during 29.10- 30.10.2012. Romania’s point of view on issues relating to clothing for women, men and children was expressed. Moreover, there were collaborations in drafting standards for the determination of clothing sizes, which will be investigated in all EU countries in order to harmonize data and opinions from specialists coming from various European countries. Romania’s participation was sponsored by the National Research & Development Institute for Textiles and Leather.In the scientific events and fairs organized at national level, I.N.C.D.T.P. promoted increased awareness of public authorities and companies in Romania on the necessity of using standards and involvement in the standardization activity.

Management systemsI.N.C.D.T.P. developed its competence to consistently provide products and services and to meet the increasing demands of the domestic market. Thus, the Institute is certified in accordance with the following European and international standards: 1. SR EN ISO 9001:2008 – Quality Management Systems. Requirements

ASRO Certificate no. 070 for the Quality Management System;

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ISO 9001 Certificate no. 26 SM2/08.06.2012; 2. SR EN ISO 13485:2012 – Medical devices. Quality Management Systems. Requirements for regulatory purposes

OTDM Certificate no. 64 for ISO 13485; EC Quality Certificate no.13 DM 5; EC type examination certificate no. 13 DM 3; ISO 13485 Certificate no. 26 SM1/08.06.2012; CE Certificate, full quality assurance system no. 26 DM 2.3/08.06.2012; CE Certificate, product project examination, no. 26 DM 2.4/08.06.2012;

3. SR EN ISO 14001:2005 - Environmental management systems. Requirements with guidance for use

ASRO Certificate no. 10 for Environmental Management System;4. SR OHSAS 18001:2008 - Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems.

Requirements ASRO Certificate no. 28 Occupational Health and Safety Management System;

5. SR EN ISO/CEI 17025:2005 – General requirements for competence of testing and calibration. The system is applied in the DCIM Department.

Activities undertaken by the Institute in order to maintain and improve the effectiveness of QMS were:• performing audits to identify non-conformities, determination of corrective actions and

measures for their elimination, by analyzing and acting on causes that generated them;• organization of training courses in accordance with quality and technical training programmes;• performing management reviews on the operation and effectiveness of the quality management

system;• implementation of the measures set for 2012, included in the program of measures to improve

the business as a result of management reviews; • tracking objectives and progress in achieving them;• keeping organization records necessary to ensure the effective planning, operation and control

of its processes and provide evidence of compliance with the effective operation requirements of the QMS.

SR EN ISO 9001:2008In 2012, I.N.C.D.T.P. – Textile Branch maintained and developed the quality management system according to SR EN ISO 9001:2001 and the external surveillance and re-certification audit were performed, according to SR EN ISO 9001:2008 and conducted by ASRO Certification Body on 8.08.2012. In the audit two observations were made; these will be solved and presented at next surveillance audit which will take place in 2013.In the Experimental Leather Production Plant, the quality management system is implemented according to SR EN ISO 9001:2001, and will be certified in the future, depending on the financial possibilities of the institute. For this purpose, a quality management system was designed and implemented, whose documentation comprises:- Quality manual;- 6 general procedures;- 10 specific procedures.

The technological processes to be implemented in leather manufacturing within the Experimental Leather Production Plant, as well as the reference Technical Specifications were established. Activities performed in order to maintain and improve QMS have been carried out according to established programs.

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The Collagen Production Plant is the only unit in the country which has been producing and delivering collagen dressings for treatment of burns, skin wounds, bedsores and ulcers to clinics and hospitals for over 40 years. The plant where PANCOL and GEVICOL collagen dressings are produced has the required technical equipment and specialized staff and was initially approved by the Ministry of Health, through ISCMCF, and reapproved by the Ministry of Health and Family, through SVIAM, in 2002, 2004 and 2009. The Collagen Production Plant was certified by OTDM - CERTIFICATION (Technical Office for Medical Devices - Ministry of Health), and the certificate of conformity with ISO 9001 no. 26 SM2/08.06.2012 was granted.

SR EN ISO 13485:2012I.N.C.D.T.P. implemented the quality management system according to SR EN ISO 13485:2012 both in the textile branch, as well as in the Collagen Production Plant.In 2012, the surveillance audit S III and the recertification procedure in accordance with SR EN ISO 13485:2012 as well as inspection III for ˝Non-absorbable sterile surgical threads no. 5 and no. 6˝, conducted by the OTDM Certification Body on 5-6-7.11.2012 took place. The audit had as results the recertification of quality management system in accordance with SR EN ISO 13485:2012 and maintenance of product certificates. During the audit minor observations and recommendations have been made.I.N.C.D.T.P. was accredited by the Ministry of Health, on 10.03.2011, by registering the medical devices (non-absorbable sterile surgical threads no. 5 and no. 6) and launching them into the market in accordance with art. 31 paragraph (2) of Government Decision no. 54/2009. I.N.C.D.T.P. is the only institution in Romania that produces and delivers the non-absorbable surgical thread to hospitals. The Institute has production facilities in accordance with GPM.The Quality Management System within the Collagen Production Plant, in Division I.C.P.I., according to SR EN ISO 9001:2008 and SR EN ISO 13485:2004, was implemented and certified within a research project in “CERTEXPEL” NUCLEU programme.In 2012, as a result of the audit performed without any non-conformity by OTDM - CERTIFICATION (Technical Office for Medical Devices - Ministry of Health) at the Collagen Production Plant within I.N.C.D.T.P. - Division I.C.P.I., the following certificates have been granted:• ISO 13485 Certificate no. 26 SM1/08.06.2012;• ISO 9001 Certificate no. 26 SM2/08.06.2012;• CE Certificate for full quality assurance system, no. 26 DM 2.3/08.06.2012, for the following

products: PANCOL collagen dressing and GEVICOL collagen sponges with gentian violet and xyline, according to Council Directive 93/42/EEC for medical devices, identification number 1868;

• CE Certificate for product draft examination, no. 26 DM 2.4/08.06.2012, for the following products: PANCOL collagen dressing and GEVICOL collagen sponges with gentian violet and xyline, according to Council Directive 93/42/EEC for medical devices, identification number 1868.

The Collagen Production Plant is the only unit in the country which has been producing and delivering collagen dressings for treatment of burns, skin wounds, bedsores and ulcers to clinics and hospitals for over 40 years. The plant where PANCOL and GEVICOL collagen dressings are produced has the required technical equipment and specialized staff and was initially approved by the Ministry of Health, through ISCMCF, and reapproved by the Ministry of Health and Family, through SVIAM, in 2002, 2004 and 2009.Given the implementation of a QMS which complies with the requirements of SR EN ISO 9001:2008, SR EN ISO 9001:2008/AC:2009 and SR EN ISO 13485:2004, SR EN ISO 13485:2004/AC:2010 regarding the design, development, production and marketing of bovine collagen-based

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dressings, the existing certificates for collagen products marked CE 1868, and the experience in the field of collagen-based medical devices and the results obtained in research projects of the Collagen Department, other collagen-based biomaterials/medical devices will be developed and created. Thus, in 2012, documentation was initiated for DOXICOLL product, for treatment of gum diseases such as paradontosis. Also, the Collagen and vitamin cream for skin protection and rejuvenation product was approved by the Ministry of Health.All these have contributed to diversifying collagen products, to improving their quality and, therefore, to increasing the visibility of the institute in the niche market of collagen-based biomaterials.

SR EN ISO 14001:2005 and SR OHSAS 18001:2008To ensure a healthy and sustainable environment, I.N.C.D.T.P. performs actions to prevent the negative consequences on the environment and employee health and safety in accordance with legal requirements and with other applicable requirements.The organization is continuously concerned by: natural resources and waste management, monitoring of air and water emissions, promotion of technical solutions and clean technologies, continuous improvement of working conditions, prevention of accidents and occupational diseases, fire risk prevention, monitoring and control of activities and processes, periodic training of employees on environmental protection, fire protection and occupational health and safety, development of communication with employees, authorities and community, management of emergency situations and potential accidents.Integration of environmental management systems and occupational health and safety management meets the common requirements of ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001, through a unique approach, which means saving time and effort, consistency and continuous improvement, cost reduction and improved image, as well as a unified view of future development.I.N.C.D.T.P. – textile branch is certified according to the international standards:

• SR EN ISO 14001:2005 Environmental management systems. Requirements with guidance for use (ASRO Certificate no. 10 for the Environmental Management System);

• SR OHSAS 18001:2008 Occupational Health and Safety Management. Requirements (ASRO Certificate no. 28 for the Occupational Health and Safety Management).

During 16-17.07.2012, recertification audits of the Quality Management System and Surveillance 2 of Occupational Health and Safety Management System were organized and there was not found any non-conformity. General assessment provided maintenance and improvement of integrated environment and occupational health and safety management system, in accordance with the requirements previously specified.

SR EN ISO 17025:2005The quality management system in accordance with SR EN ISO 17025:2005, implemented in textile testing laboratories of I.N.C.D.T.P. is the way to demonstrate concern for their continuous improvement. In 2012, the purpose was to maintain accreditation granted by RENAR, a goal supported by continuous improvement of processes and activities undertaken by the entire laboratory personnel. Thus, the planning of internal audits, technical and quality training was observed and periodic analyzes were performed in order to determine the effectiveness of implemented management system and to identify the improvement measures, and participations in Proficiency Testing schemes (with TESTEX laboratories) for the quality assurance of testing results provided by I.N.C.D.T.P. took place.The management system has been assessed by RENAR in the surveillance audit S II, according to SR EN ISO/CEI 17025:2005 on 29-30.10.2012 (fig. 82). A non-conformity was identified in the audit, but it has been resolved and closed by RENAR.

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In 2012, Division I.C.P.I. implemented the quality management system according to SR EN ISO/CEI 17025:2005, within the Quality Control and Testing Laboratory. During 26-27.07.2012 the initial evaluation for laboratory reaccreditation by RENAR took place and concluded with 5 non-conformities. These were resolved, and so, on 07.02.2013, the laboratory accreditation certificate no. LI 112/ 07.02.2013 was issued.

Perspectives for 2013:- supporting and exceeding all external surveillance audits in accordance with standards implemented;- expansion of the range of medical devices made by I.N.C.D.T.P. in accordance with internal

and external market demands;- increasing the number of tests accredited by I.N.C.D.T.P. and the elaboration of related

documentation;- accreditation of procedures developed in the microbiology laboratory.

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6.12. INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION ACTIVITY

It’s a well-known fact that whoever has the information on time it’s privileged, because he will always be able to make informed decisions and react fast and efficiently to challenges. The role of information in the research – development activity is a primordial one, especially now, in the millennium of information source globalization, diversification and extension at the world level. By the activity of information – documentation, I.N.C.D.T.P. contributes to the knowledge and distribution of the technical progress in the textile/leather industry from Romania. At the level of the institute, by bringing into existence and extending the Intranet network, information is easily disseminated and all the researchers’ access to the information sources from the technical library can also be done on-line. The Information – Documentation Department office has permanently had concerns in an as efficient as possible organizing of the means of information obtaining, of enlarging this information basis by acquiring specialty books and subscriptions to textile – leather magazines, both to the basic ones and to the newly published ones, of improving and informatics processing of the information sources. Special attention was paid to book and magazine acquisitions on themes that are adequate to the Institute concerns (especially technical articles, multifunctional textiles, nanotechnology, medical articles, preoccupations in the RDI field at the European level, especially information regarding FP7 and financings of the projects belonging to this programme etc.) as well as the accessing of certain data bases on textile – leather themes.

Fig. 83. Journals received by exchange in 2012

A. The documentation activity consists of:• Performing bibliographical researches, thematic notes and magazine contents for the

research compartments:- bibliographical researches on research themes of general interest for each

department, periodically updated with the issues specific for each research project;- thematic notes and magazine contents by the monthly processing of almost 80

specialty foreign magazines;• Information gathering from connected domains (medicine, electronics, informatics,

robotics, chemistry, cosmetics, pharmacy, biology, physics, botany, plastic masses, polymers, resins etc.) having an impact on the research works from the Institute;

• The scientific documentation from the specialty literature of the Institute, the technical

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libraries from Bucharest, from INID, the patents from OSIM, the standards from ASRO and the documentation from the agency of the European Union from Bucharest, Internet.

B. The technical library:• it administrates:

- over 12 000 books;- 11 800 translated articles;- over 90 titles of foreign and Romanian magazines;- over 75 dossiers containing the dissemination information received from partners or

collaborators from all over the world;

• it has subscriptions to over 50 titles of foreign and Romanian magazines (that cover the domains of interest for the research projects);

• it administrates about 18 titles of magazines received in exchange with the magazine edited by the Institute, Industria Textila (Textile Industry), and over 15 titles of magazines received of charge as a consequence of the Institute’s being included in various external data bases;

• it manages collections of the most important textile magazines, dating from 1954 – 1955 up to date (for example: Melliand Textilberichte, Journal of the Textile Institute, Technical Textile International, TUT, L’Industrie Textile, Smart Textiles and Nanotechnology, World Leather, Leather International etc.).

Fig. 84. Journals aquired in 2012

C. Certex Publishing HouseWithin the institute functions Certex Publishing House, whose objective is publishing and disseminating the results of own researches as well as those of other specialists, both domestic of foreigners. There are published technical books, proceedings volumes, reports, dictionaries, posters, flyers, brochures, promotional materials, as well as 2 scientific magazines.In the last 5 years, there were published over 40 books of researchers from I.N.C.D.T.P.

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Fig. 85. Selection of books published by Certex, in the last 3 years

D. Scientific magazines edited by I.N.C.D.T.P.• Industria Textila magazine - the only Romanian magazine from the textile area, ISI

Thomson rated.The magazine is included in the following international databases:

• Science Citation Index Expanded (SciSearch®); • Materials Science Citation Index®;• Journal Citation Reports/Science Edition;• World Textile Abstracts; • Chemical Abstracts;• VINITI;• Scopus.

Having a great experience, of over 60 years, the magazine is addressing specialists from the textile sector - raw materials, spinning, weaving, knitting, chemical technology, confections and related areas - laboratory devices, machines and hardware for mechanical and chemical processing, chemicals, computerized data processing and production design, management and marketing systems etc.Starting with 2007, Industria Textila magazine is rated ISI Thomson Reuters and included in Master Journal List. The impact factor for 2009 was 0.364, for 2010 – 0.853, and for 2011 is 0.293. Constant efforts are made for increasing the impact factor.Since the ISI rating, the number of papers published by foreign authors, getting to 28 papers in 2012, compared to 2 papers in 2007. In 2012 have been published 49 scientific papers, 28 of them having foreign authors.Compared to 2007, the number of papers published increased by 230%.

Fig. 86. Magazines published in 2012

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Within the IT and Information Dissemination Department of the Leather and Footwear Research Institute, Revista de Pielarie-Incaltaminte/Leather and Footwear Journal (ISSN 1583-4433) is edited. The journal is issued quarterly and comprises various scientific articles in the fields of leather, footwear, rubber goods and related fields. Revista de Pielarie-Incaltaminte is acknowledged in Romania by CNCSIS in B+ category (since March 2010), being also integrated on the Romanian Editorial Platform SCIPIO (2010). The journal is also indexed in international databases such as CAB Abstracts Database (CABI), UK; Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Database, SUA; SCOPUS; Compendex; German National Library of Science and Technology and University Library Hannover (TIB/UB), Germany, and is currently under evaluation for indexing in ISI Web of Science database. The journal is distributed in specialized institutes, higher education units, libraries in the country of from abroad, SMEs etc.The number of articles published in the journal has increased, reaching an average of 6 articles per issue, compared to 2007, when the average was 4 articles per issue. The number of articles published by foreign authors has also increased; thus, in 2012, 8 articles were published, compared to 2 articles in 2007. In 2012 a total of 21 articles was published, by authors from 9 countries (India, Turkey, Belgium, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Austria, China, Serbia and Romania).

E. International conferences Tex Teh and ICAMS international conferences have become representative for I.N.C.D.T.P., reaching, in 2012, the 5th and 4th edition, respectively.

The TexTeh V international conference took place on 18-19 October 2012, in Bucharest, organized by the National Research and Development Institute for Textiles and Leather (I.N.C.D.T.P), in collaboration with the Dutch company ROCON. The conference has enjoyed a wide participation of Romanian and international experts (approximately 20 participants from the Netherlands, Serbia and Iran).Over 70 guests, representatives of the scientific, academic and business environment attended the conference. This edition was also attended by representatives of local authorities, decision makers from the Ministry of Economy, Ministry of Finance, ANCS, who showed interest in the topics presented and expressed their desire to participate in the forthcoming TexTeh conference.Over 20 scientific papers were presented, which addressed various topics, such as creating textiles with antibacterial and antifungal characteristics, technologies for obtaining Ag and Zn nanoparticles, creating textile with temperature control properties by incorporating PCMs, obtaining natural dyes from plants, evolution of technical textiles worldwide.The event also included a visit to the I.N.C.D.T.P. headquarters for foreign guests, and a visit to the DAVO Star S.R.L. company. Success was complemented by exchanges of ideas, collaboration proposals, but also through new partnerships initiated on this occasion.

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Fig. 87. Snapshots from TexTeh V conference

I.N.C.D.T.P. – Division I.C.P.I. organized, in 2012, the fourth edition of the International Conference on Advanced Materials Systems – ICAMS 2012, on 27-29 September, in Bucharest.

Fig. 88. Snapshots from ICAMS 2012 conference

ICAMS 2012 International Conference was attended by 136 authors and representatives of institutes and organizations from various scientific fields, from 15 countries - Belgium, Bulgaria, China, Greece, India, Iran, Italy, Lithuania, Pakistan, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine and Romania. 100 highly scientific papers were presented. Oral and poster presentation sections were divided into seven sections - Materials, Biomaterials, Systems and Technologies, Environment, Cultural Heritage, Innovation and Quality Management and Competitiveness, within which issues of great interest in the field of advanced materials and systems were discussed. The papers were published in printed volume as well as in electronic format (CD-ROM) and have been disseminated to participants. ICAMS 2012 Proceedings was sent for evaluation in order to be indexed in the ISI Web of Science database. In 2012, the proceedings of the previous edition (ICAMS 2010) was accepted and indexed in the above-mentioned database.

Fig. 89. Proceedings of papers presented in the conferences

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Two significant events for the leather lector took place during the 2012 conference, namely SER III Workshop - Social and Environmental Reporting in the European Leather Industry, which was attended by COTANCE members and representatives of top companies in the European leather industry, and the International Workshop of the INNOVA-LEATHER project, in which the results obtained in the second year of the project were presented, as well as samples of materials and products developed in this project. Also, the conference facilitated networking events with the purpose of formulating project proposals and collaborations for European and international research programmes. As the field of advanced materials and systems involves a broad interdisciplinary, during the conference there was the need to make up consortia, multidisciplinary, international partnerships, to develop new research projects in these areas.

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6.13. ACCREDITED/NONACCREDITED TESTING LABORATORIES

QMC implemented in the testing laboratories in conformity with SR EN ISO/CEI 17025: 2005In 2012 the purpose of maintaining the RENAR accreditation in I.N.C.D.T.P. for the testing activity has been pursued consistently and supported by continuous improvement of processes and activities undertaken by the entire personnel.Materials Research-Testing Department is accredited since 1995, and has received re-accreditation on 06.12.2010, in conformity with the reference standard SR EN ISO/CEI 17025:2005, which will be valid until 05.12.2014, under the conditions of continued fulfillment of the accreditation criteria. Management system and reviewed documentation were assessed in the S1 RENAR surveillance audit, held during 29-30 October 2012, in compliance with the requirements of SR EN ISO CEI 17025:2005.Accreditation refers to a total of 36 physical-chemical, ecological and physical-mechanical tests for textile materials. Tests are performed in the ecological testing laboratory, physical and chemical testing laboratory, testing laboratory of flat articles, testing laboratory of yarns and fibers, testing laboratory of color resistance and flammability laboratory.The testing and Quality control Laboratory, from the I.C.P.I. branch, is accredited by RENAR for performing 34 physical-mecanical, physical-chemical and instrumental tests - for skins, furs, chemical auxiliaries, soles and footwear.Maintaining the RENAR accreditation and developing new test methods for extending the range of accredited tests are the main objectives of 2012.The laboratory performs tests for both external beneficiaries, as well as for the current RDI activity of the Institute.Some of the benefiaries of our services: S.C. Alpina S.A. - Bucharest, S.C. Rovex SRL - Oradea, S.C. Adina S.A. - Galati, Johnson Controls - Ploiesti, S.C. Vastex S.A. - Vaslui, Textor - Targu - Mures, Transilana - Brasov, Stimpex S.C. - Bucuresti, Rodimpex - Iasi, S & G Comercial - Bucuresti, General Conf Grup SRL - Bucharst, Mentor SRL - Craiova, C & A Company Impex - Bucharest, Axel Project - Bucharest, Haris Textile - Giurgiu, Treximco SRL - Covasna, Medimpact - Medias, Matei Conf Grup - Bucharest, Confeximp Mod Elo - Craiova, Maximo Impex - Covasna, Matasea Romana - Cisnadie, Stofe - Buhusi, Ada Cami Conf - Pucioasa, Intertek Labtest - Bucharest, Artsana Romania SRL - Botosani, Graftex Prodcom - Bucharest.

Nonaccredited laboratory – Microbiology laboratoryThe microbiology laboratory performs research and technical assistance in the field of biodeterioration of textiles and leather products and medical textiles and leather with antimicrobial properties. The laboratory set up collaboration with almost all departments from I.N.C.D.T.P. in both fields - textiles and leather, the laboratory personnel performing also research in textile enzymology or technical textiles.Research is conducted on the basis of the national and international projects in the programs:Nucleus, PNCDI II, EUREKA, FP7. Also, every year the personnel submit research projectproposals in national or international competitions. The working methods applied in the laboratory are in accordance with national and international standards. The main objectives of the Microbiology Laboratory team are the accreditation of a number of tests which were often requested by enterprises and are also used in research, such as: antifungal and antibacterial activity testing, and involvement in research projects, at national and at European level.

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6.14. TECHNOLOGY AND BUSINESS INCUBATOR “ITA TEXCONF”

ITA TEXCONF is an innovation and technology transfer entity without legal personality that was set up within I.N.C.D.T.P. on the basis of HG 406/2003, accredited for textile – clothing field. ITA TEXCONF has as objective to capitalize on the results of research in the textile field, to encourage the development of the private sector through innovation and technology transfer.

In accordance with the objectives established upon set-up, in 2012 ITA TEXCONF conducted the activities provided in its development strategy:• Incubation of SMEs from textile and connected fields;• Promotion and training by participating in the national and international

events in TT, in SMEs field;• Creation of interest groups and partnerships in the field;• Conducting projects in the field as well as attracting new financing

resources through projects;• Integration of the entity in the specialized organizations and networks

in EU;• Integration of ITA TEXCONF in the National Network for Innovation and Technology

Transfer (ReNITT).

In 2012, five companies from textile and connected fields were incubated in ITA TEXCONF.

Fig. 90. Activities in Piramida International Impex SRL - an incubated company

ITA TEXCONF was actively involved in specific collaboration actions with the 4 clusters in textiles: Romanian Textile Concept Cluster (Bucharest Region), ASTRICO NE (North - East Region), Traditii Manufactura Viitor - TMV South – East cluster (South – East Region) and Transilvania Textile & Fashion cluster (Central Region). ITA TEXCONF collaborated also with the Competitiveness Pole in the textile – clothing industry NOATEX, established in 2012, that applied in partnership to the POS CCE 1.3.1 Programme – Development of structures for business support (SSA), a programme of national and international interest – competitiveness poles. The competitiveness pole includes a consortium of 26 companies with activities that are relevant for the textile - clothing industry, 2 research organizations and 5 catalyst organizations. Collaboration actions were also conducted with 2 competitiveness poles established in 2012: IND AGRO POL (agriculture) and Automotive South - West Oltenia (automotive).

In 2012 the activities in ITA TEXCONF:• Sectoral contract MECMA no. 6/2011 “Strengthening of the innovative clusters’

competitiveness and comparative evaluation of the competitiveness of industrial sectors

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ITA TEXCONF headquarters

– sustainable industrial policy instruments adapted to globalization era”

Partners: Institute for Economic Forecasting (CO), SC INNO Consult SRL, SC GEA Strategy & Consulting SA, INMA, ICMET - Craiova

In 2012 stages 2 and 3 were executed: “Evaluation of the development potential of economic sectors in Romania, compared to European tendencies” and “Design and implementation of programmes/measures to improve competitiveness in industrial sectors, taking into account the measures stipulated by the Common Strategic Framework for Research and Innovation Financing in EU during 2013-2020”. The activities in the project consisted of a comprehensive study referring to the evolution of the textile industry in 2000 – 2010, a package of project ideas both in the textile field and cross-cutting, involving cooperation in various fields such as: automotive, agriculture, aeronautics, maritime field, furniture. As a part of the project, ITA TEXCONF co-organized 3 events that were on-line on www.fabricadebani.ro. In addition, 9 communications were presented in the national/ international events where the results obtained in this project were presented.

Fig. 92. Images from the events co-organnized by ITA TEXCONF

• Technical assistance contract having ANCS as beneficiary, agreement no. 762/2011 “Analysis of the actual situation of the way to report performances in innovation and technology transfer and development of methods and instruments for improving reporting systems and procedures”, as part of the project “Development of ANCS capacity to elaborate public policies in the field of innovation and technology transfer to ensure sustainable social-economic development”, project co-financed through PO DCA, code SMIS 24120

I.N.C.D.T.P. - ITA TEXCONF participated in the project as partner of a consortium of 16 organizations included in the organization chart of TT entities in ReNITT network.In this project training sessions were organized and conducted with specialists involved in the gathering and analysis of ITT specific information. Trainees belonged to the following institutions: ANCS, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Sector 3 Town hall, Sector 4 Town hall, OSIM.

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Fig. 91. Study conducted in the project


Fig. 93. Training sessions for specialists in the ITT specific data gathering and analysis (I.N.C.D.T.P. headquarters)

In the PO DCA project the entity participated in the elaboration of the Romanian standard “Model for business development through innovation” Part 4 „Evaluation of the innovation capability and of the innovation management performance” SR 13547-4 -2012, part of CT 383 “Innovation management”, under the coordination of ANCS and of the Romanian Standards Association - ASRO.

Other activities in ITA TEXCONF in 2012:

• Execution of services contracts for laboratory testing of the textile products in I.N.C.D.T.P. laboratories with the SC Adina SRL - Galati;

• Participation in the evaluation of project proposals to the “Innovation Cheques 2012” – Innovation programme;

• Co-organizer of 6 scientific events: “Generating innovative clusters” workshop - New Montana Hotel, Sinaia, 29.05-1.06.2012; “Clusters: drive of innovative development of industrial sectors” foresight seminar – Ramada Hotel, Bucharest, 26.06.2012; Training sessions for the specialists in ITT specific data gathering and analysis, 26-27.07.2012; Tex Teh V International Conference - Romexpo, Brancusi Hall, 18-19.10.2012; International Conference Inovcluster - Innovative clusters, key to success in international business and R&D cooperation – Ramada Hotel, Bucharest, 30-31.10.2012;

• Participation in 34 national and international scientific events in TT, entrepreneurship, SMEs, textile - clothing, at 12 of them the participation consisting in communications, posters, ITA promotion leaflets;

• In MECMA sectoral contract an organized group participated in a work visit and an exchange of experience led by MECMA representatives in Austria and Hungary, at the Federal Ministry for Economy, Family and Youth - in Austria, Agencies for Regional Development and Research Promotion - in Lower Austria and Styria, visits to clusters in Austria and Hungary, 11-18.11.2012;

• Participation in 10 improvement trainings - Trainer, Project Manager, Public Relations and Communication Assistant, Quality Management Systems Manager, Communication in English, Marketing Manager (contracts, fees, acquisitions), General Management Competences - Sales Management module (Sales Director), Innovation Manager, Cluster Manager, Environmental Management in the textile field;

• Publication of 3 articles in the textile field and of 7 articles in the incubator specific field;

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• Participation in 6 fairs and exhibitions (Next Season, 6th edition - Rin Grand Hotel, 28.02.2012; Regional Exhibition of Research - CCIB Bacau, 6.07.2012; EXPO ITP- International exhibition for contracting in clothing, textiles, leather and footwear - Romexpo, 20-23.09.2012; International Trade Fair „Ideas – Inventions – New products” - Nuremberg, Germany, 1-4.11.2012; The Belgian and International Trade Fair for Technological Innovation, Brussels - EUREKA, 15-17.11.2012; Research and Innovation National Conference 2012, 7-9.11.2012);

• 7 prizes and 4 medals awarded at national and international patent contests and exhibitions (AGIR, Nuremberg, Bruxelles);

• Presentation of ITA TEXCONF in 2 editions of ISI rated “Industria textila”;

• Collaboration/partnerships/exchange of information with entities in the incubator related field;

• Collaboration with other innovation and technology transfer specific entities;

• Assistance, collaboration, actions specific to incubated companies.

ITA TEXCONF objectives for 2013 include:• Development of incubation activities for SMEs in the textile and connected fields; • Strengthening the cooperation in the 4 textile clusters textile, competitiveness pole NOATEX;• Romanian Cluster Association - CLUSTERO and ReNITT network;• Attracting new financing sources, through application development, especially in clusters

and technology dedicated programmes;• Prospecting new cooperation relations;• Personnel improvement through participation in incubator related training programmes; • ITA TEXCONF promotion, training and facilitation of new collaborations by participating

in national and international events specific to the textile field, technology transfer, SMEs, clusters, intellectual property etc.;

• Ensuring financing through execution in good conditions of existing contracts, both with incubated companies and with works and services companies etc.;

• Creation of interest groups and new partnerships in the field;• Collaboration/partnerships/exchange of information with entities in the respective field;• Collaboration with other innovation and technology transfer entities;• Providing assistance, collaboration, actions specific to incubated companies.

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Fig. 94. Promotion in Industria Textila magazine


7. RESULTS OF THE RESEARCH - DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY

No. RESULTS Number

7.1 Scientific/technical papers1 published in ISI magazines 237.2 Cumulated impact factor of the ISI papers 9.8687.3 Citations in ISI magazines 697.4 Patents2 (submitted / aproved) 11/97.5 Citations in the ISI system of the patents 0

7.6 Products/services/technologies resulted from the research activity based on patents, omologations or own innovations3 59/4/17

7.7 Scientific/technical papers4 in non ISI papers 217.8 Scientific presentations5 at international conferences 110

7.9 Studies6, normas, procedures, methodologies and technical plans, new or improved, ordered or used by beneficiary 53

7.10 Copy rights7 protected by ORDA or other similar systems 2

7.11 Members8 in editorial boards of ISI magazines (or included in international databases) and in international editorial boards 8

7.12 Members9 in in editorial boards of national magazines (category B by CNCS) 1

7.13 International awards10 obtained by a selection process 157.14 National awards11 (Romanian Academy, CNCS, others) 27.15 Number of PhD studies leader, members of the research institution -7.16 Number of PhD holders, members of the research institution 26

1 presented in appendix 5 2 presented in appendix 6 3 presented in appendix 7 4 presented in appendix 85 presented in appendix 9 6 presented in appendix 107 presented in appendix 11 8 presented in appendix 12 9 presented in appendix 13 10 presented in appendix 1411 presented in appendix 15

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8. MEASURES TAKEN TO INCREASE THE PRESTIGE AND VISIBILITY OF I.N.C.D.T.P.

8.1. Presentation of partnership collaboration activity:8.1.1. Development of partnerships at national and international level (with personalities/

institutions/professional associations) in order to participate in specific national and European programmes

PARTNER RESEARCH-DEVELOPMENT UNITS – 2012 – table 16RomaniaINCD Electrical Engineering - INCDIE ICPE-CA George Oprescu Art History Institute

INCD Agricola Fundulea Politehnical University Bucharest - UPB

INCD for Machines and Installations Designed to Agriculture and Food Industry UPB - Research Center for Nanotechnology

Research, Development and Testing National Institute for Electro-technical Engineering - ICMET Gheorghe Asachi Technical University - Iasi

INCD for Cryogenic and Isotopic Technologies - ICSI Carol Davila Medicine& Pharmacy University - Bucharest

INCD for Optoelectronics – INOE Aurel Vlaicu University - AradINCD for Mechatronics and Measuring Techniques - INCDMTM Bucharest University

INCD Labor Protection Alexandru Darabont - INCDPM Vasile Goldis West University - AradINCD for Physics and Nuclear Engineering Horia Hulubei – IFIN-HH North University - Baia Mare

INCD for Laser, Plasma & Radiation Physics - INFLPR University of Oradea

INCD for Industrial Ecology – ECOIND University of Craiova

INCD for Chemistry and Petro-chemistry – ICECHIM University of Agronomic Science and Veterinary Medicine - USAMV – Bucharest

INCD Aerospatial Elie Carafoli – INCAS Ovidius University - Pharmacy Faculty – Constanta

INCD for Non-ferrous and Rare Metals – IMNR Academy of Economic Studies - ASE – Bucharest

Institute for Biology and Cell Pathology Nicolae Simionescu – ICBP

Academy of Economic Studies - ASE, Center for Analysis and Regional Policy Research

Institute for Economic Prognosis – IPE Romania’s National History Museum The Romanian Institute for Economic-Social Research and Polls - IRECSONAustria Fur Center Kastoria Greece – KFC

Institute of Science and Technology in Art University of AthensAcademy of Fine Art Vienna CRE. THI. DEV Creative Thinking DevelopmentVienna University of Technology IsraelBelgium Bar Ilan UniversityBelgian Textile Research Centre – CENTEXBEL ItalyBulgaria University of TurinEmergency Medicine Institute “Pirogov” National Institute of Metrologic Research – INRiMAngel Kanchev University of Ruse Centre Ricerche FIAT S.c.p.A.Ivan Duchiev Center for Slavo-Byzantine Studies, University of Sofia Veneto Nanotech S.c.p.A.

University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy – UCTM Lithuania

Technical University of Sofia Kaunas University of Technology

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Canada Great BritainGroup NanoXplore Inc. Coventry UniversityChina WESSEX InstituteChina Leather & Footwear Industry Research Institute, Beijing Poland

Sichuan University, Collagen of Light Industry, Textile and Food, Department of Biomass and Leather Engineering (DBLE), Chengdu

Pielaszek Research

University of Zhengzhou Centre for Nanotechnology and Smart Materials

Tianjin University of Science and Technology – China Nicolaus Copernicus University

South Korea Portugal

Korea Textile Development Institute Technological Centre for the Textile & Clothing Industry of Portugal – CITEVE

Finland Universidade do Minho

Tampere University of Technology – TUT Footwear Technology Centre of Portugal – CTCP

France Centro Tecnologico das Industrias de Couro – CTICÉcole nationale supérieure des arts et industries textiles (ENSAIT) Slovakia

Germany Slovak University of Technology

Thuringian Institute of Textile and Plastics Research – TITP University of Technology Zvolen

The German Institutes for Textile and Fiber Research Denkendorf – DITF Spain

Faser Institute, Bremen Polytechnic University of Catalonia – UPC

Greece Textile Industry Research Association – AITEX

Technological Education Institute of Athens - TEI LEITAT Technological Center

Technological Institute for Footwear and Related Industries – INESCOP Marmara University – Istanbul

International Association for Research on Water Pollution – AIICA Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University

Sweden Ukraine

Swerea IFV AB Kiev National University of Technology and Design

Turkey Hungary

Ege University Izmir Textile Engineering and Testing Institute – INNOVATEXT

Istanbul Technical University Pedagogical Service and Research Centre, University of West Hungary – PSRC

Mustafa Kemal University Antakya

ECONOMIC AGENTS – 2012 – table 17RomaniaSC GOTECH Group SRL SC TESATORIILE REUNITE SASC Davo Star Impex SRL SC TREXIMCO SRLSC Microelectronica SA SC VASTEX SA

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SC MAGNUM SX SRL SC LENOX SAFETY SHOES SRLSC MATIRO SA SC MAXIMO IMPEX SRLSC Stofe Buhusi SA SC VIPER CONCEPT SRLSC INTELECTRO SRL SC VIPER SPIRIT SRLSC FI-RI Vigonia SA SC MATEI CONF GRUP SRLSC Art Limited SRL SC TEXTILE BLUE WASH SRLSC PLASTPROD SRL SC CARDINAL SRLSC GEA Strategy & Consulting SA SC ZIROM SASC INNO Consult SRL – INNOCONSULT SC PRO COMOD SHOES SRLSC ICTCM SA SC PIELOREX SASC ICP ROA SA SC ARPITEX SASC ISPE SA SC A & A VESA SRLSC CIT IMPACT Consulting SRL SC BERTINA SRLSC TANEX SRL SC MUSETTE GROUP SRLSC S & B COMP SRL SC TARO COMIMPEX SRLSC UNITED GROUP TEX SRL SC RIALTO PROD SRLSC Mira Telecom SRL SC HOFIGAL SASC ADINA SRL SC TONI TRADING COMPANY SASC C & A COMPANY IMPEX SRL SC MAZILIERI SRLSC GENERAL CONF GRUP SRL SC NAPPA COM SRLSC GRAFTEX SRL SC Probstdorfer Saatzucht SRLSC Axel Project SRL SC INCEFS COM SRLSC MENTOR SRL SC EUROPLASTIC SRLSC RODIMPEX SRL MELKIORBelgium NetherlandsLuxilon Industries NV Addcomp Holland BVKitoZyme S.A. RussiaBelgian Monitoring Systems BVBA VIATECH Ltd.Bulgaria SlovakiaPIRIN-TEX EOOD Predilnica LitijaFrance VIPO s.a. PartizanskeCedrat Technologies S.A. SpainGermany Polisilk S.A.Smartfiber AG Torras Valenti (TORVAL) S.A.Gherzi van Delden LURBELIsrael RIGA RUIXAOSM-DAN Ltd. Curtits Aqualata S.A.Afcon Industries Ltd. Combalia S.A.AMSYS Leather Quimica S.L.Italy SwedenKlopman International S.R.L. Ullfrote ABEnvironment Park S.p.A. FOV FabricsPerraria S.A. TurkeyTintoria di Quaregna S.R.L. Infodif Yazilim LtdAxon Consulting S.A.S. Plasma Uretimi LtdSOGESCA S.R.L. E.D.Y.Ar - Ge Hizmetleri LtdConciaricerca R&S S.R.L. MODAZEN Tekstil A.S.Dani Group SpA EGE BIYOTEKNOLOJI Inc.Norway HungarySTIFTELSEN SINTEF Eurohod Divat

Devold of Norway AS

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OTHER CATHEGORIES OF COLABORATORS – 2012 - table 18RomaniaChamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania Astra – Sibiu National MuseumBucharest Chamber of Commerce University Central Library Constanta Chamber of Commerce Romanian Standardization Association – ASROTimis Chamber of Commerce National Center for Training in StatisticsArad Chamber of Commerce Danubius Business Center – GiurgiuIalomita Chamber of Commerce Technological and Industrial Park Giurgiu Nord SA

Environment Protection Agency Microbial Biotechnology Center Bucharest – BIOTEHGEN

Romanian Peasant Museum Romanian Leather and Fur Producers Association – APPBR

Bucovina Museum – Suceava SFERA FACTOR Employers Association

MOLDOVA National Museum FEPAIUS

Transylvanian Museum Society Pielarul Trade Union FederationRomania’s National Art Museum Accreditation Association in Romania – RENARDimitrie Gusti Village National Art Museum Technical Office for Medical Devices – OTDMBelgium GreeceThe European Textile and Apparel Confederation – EURATEX Hellenic Fashion Industry Association – SEPEE

Confederation of National Associations of Tanners and Dressers of the European Community – COTANCE

Italy

Grouping of European Leather Technology Centers – GERIC

Italian National agency for new technologies, Energy and sustainable economic development – ENEA

International Council of Museums – Conservation Committee - ICOM-CC

Development Agency for Alto Milanese – Euroimpresa Legnano

industryAll - European Trade Union – ETUF:TCL Cotton Textile and Clothing Centre – Centro COT

European Confederation of the Footwear Industry – CEC

Center for Technological Development, Energy and Lombardy Region’s SMEs Competitiveness – CESTEC S.p.A.

Bosnia-Herzegovina Unione Nazionale Industria Conciara – UNICSarajevo Economic Regional Development Agency – SERDA Italyn District Federation – IDF

Bulgaria Great BritainBulgarian Association for Apparel and Textile Producers & Exporters – BAATPE UK Leather Federation – UKFL

Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sofia – BCCI Sofia Netherlands

Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ruse – BCCI Ruse ROCON Development Agency

Business Support Centre for Small and Medium Size Enterprises Ruse – BSC Spain

The Branch Union of Leather, Fur, Footwear and Leather Goods Industry Spanish Tanners Association – ACEXPIEL

Denmark UITIC – International Union of Footwear Industry Technicians

National Library of Denmark SwedenFrance Swedish Tanners Association – SGFESSEC Business School Paris TurkeyFederation Francaise de la Tannerie-Megisserie – FFTM

DETEK (Deri Teknologları Teknisyenleri Ve Kimyacıları Derneği) – Istanbul

Federation Textile Habillement Cuir – CGT-THC Pulcra Chemicals – Gebze/Kocaeli

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Germany MAVI Kimia – Istanbul

Sttatliche Kunsammlungen Dresden HungarySttatliche Ethographische Sammlungen Sachsen Museum fur Volkerkunde Pannon Business Network Association – PBNA

PERSONALITIES FROM RDI PROJECTS CDI – 2012 – table 19

Romania

Lucian Liviu Albu Constantin Enachioiu Mihai PenciucEcaterina Andronescu Anton Ficai Mariana PietreanuIoan Anghel Denisa Ficai Ion PirnaLiana Anicai Olga Gate Radu PiticescuDaniela Anton Ioan Dan Gheorghiu Boris PlahteanuAurel Ardelean Mihaela Ghica Lacramioara PopaRodica Antonescu Daniela Cristina Gitulica Gabriel PopescuGabriela Bahrim Mihai Gidea Roxana RadvanAdrian Bajenaru Ion Giurma Marcela RaduGeorge Bala Ovidiu Grigore Carmen SarbuCristina Elisabeta Ban Stefan Grigorescu Rodica SarbuLivia Bandici Nicolae Grosan Roxana SavastruDumitru Beianu Gabriela Hristea Corneliu SavencuOlimpiu Blejan Mircea Ignat Adrian SchiauElena Bucur Radu Iliescu Oana SimeriaPetru Budrugeac Ionel Iorga Monica SimileanuStefan Campanu Horia Iovu Maya SimionescuLuminita Ciobanu Liviu Ioan Jalba Nicolae StancaBogdan Ciocanel Victor Jinga Constantin StanciuDoru Cioclea Zaharia Joian Adriana StefanMihai Ciocoiu Wilhelm Kappel Ioan StefanescuMaria Ciorobatca Riad Khawad Emil StepanTraian Cioroianu Christiana Leucuta Ioana StratilaSorin Mihai Cimpeanu Dragos Manea Romulus StiucaGeorgica Cornu Duta Marian Dana SufletDaniel Cosnita Mircea Martis Narcisa TanaseMihnea Costoiu Mihaela Mircea Gabriela TelipanStefan Tudorel Craciunoiu Ioana Corina Moga Alexandru Florentin TrandabatDoina Creanga Margareta Nicolau Ion TonceaDorin Dan Ernest Oberlander - Tarnoveanu Bogdan Stefan VasileMihai Daraban Mihaela Obrisca Sanda VeleaIon Dinca Persa Ioan Ovidiu Ileana VelkerDan Donescu Dan Calin Peter Marian VerzeaCodrin Donciu Mihaela Paraian Gabriel VladutMiruna Elena Dudau Dragos Nicolae Paslaru Geta VoicuAna Sofia Dulgheru Carmen Beatrice Pauna Mariana VoicuGheorghe Enache Irina Petroviciu Zina VulugaAustria Keyong Tang Pietro PalaManfred Schreiner Bo Teng Massimo PeruccaWilfrem Vetter Fang Wang Piero De SabbataRita Wiesiger Pang Xiaoyan Roberto VanucciBelgium Ding Zhiwen LithuaniaCarmen Arias Finland Virgilijus ValeikaHerbert De Breuck Harriet Meinander Great BritainIlse Devreese Päivi Talvenmaa Timothy J. MasonJoan Engelen France Victor PopovSandrine Gautier Robert Biguet Mircea VanatoruVeerle Herrygers Frank Claeyssen NorwayMarc Lawvers Marc Demange Hilde FærevikFrancesco Marchi Yves Morin Laila Gaustadnes

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Gustavo Gonzalez Quijano Germany Eli Catherine KjersemMauro Scalia Andreas Bisinger Randi Eidsmo ReinertsenLuc Triangle Hendrik von Delden NetherlandsLutz Walter Holger Fisher Minco DasselaarBosnia-Herzegovina Detlef Gersching Margareth KoppesDragisa Marek Lutz Glaser Danail RosnevBulgaria Markus Krieg Jan TijhuisDaniela Barbulov Popov Greece PolandHristo Beloev Thoefilos Aslanidis Roman PielaszekIvayla Bogdanova Ioannis Kolovos Andrej StritofRoumiana Decheva Eleni Malliou PortugalPeter Dineff Thomas Mavromoustakos Antonio Braz CostaMilen Dobrev Georgios Panagiaris Alcino MartinhoAxinia Dzurova Demosthenis Papakonstantinou Helder RosendoKatya Goranova Iran RussiaGergana Ikova Majid Abdouss Vladimir AbramovDimitrina Ivanova Aminoddin Haji SpainDarina Jeleva Majid Nasiriboroumand Elena AlbertMargarita Koleva Israel Rafael Peiro BorredaMariana Manolova Pnina Dan Joan Carles CastellMitko Marinov Aharon Gedanken Rosa LopezAtanas Naydenov Yinon Porath Marc MartinezHaralampiev Nikolai Italy Rafel Lurbe MateuLachezar Radev Antonio Andretta Korina MollaBertram Rollmann Barbara Armanini Enrique MontielEugene Stankova Federico Brugnoli Marc PonsaTodorka Vladkova Livio Cismondi Carles Riba AntoChina Piccinini Ilaria Tzanko TzanovWuyong Chen Giovanni Lelli Gabriel VillegasFan Cheng Giovanni Lombardi SlovakiaXichan He Elena Magni Peter JurkovicJie Liu Leonardo Manaresi Jan MatyasovskyXiaoling Liu Anna Mello Rella Jan SedliaicikChen Jie Melissa Nava SwedenJia Jizhang Walter Nunziati Sofia AbergJonas Engstrom Selime Colac Mentes Meryem UnalBengt Hagstrom Nizami Duran Egemen YilmazEva Moller Aysu Karakas Gokhan ZenginPernilla Walkenstrom Alpaslan Kaya UkraineTurkey Gurbuz Gulumzer Victoria PlavanAltan Afsar Ahmet Mert HungaryHuseyin Ata Karavana Mete Mutlu Balasz BartaEmin Arca Lutfi Oksuz Anna HannauerBahri Basaran Hasan Ozgunay Magdolna HorvathOral Bitlisi Seda Ozture Livia Kokasne PalicskaKerem Caliskan Fazilet Taskoparan

8.1.2. I.N.C.D.T.P. registration in international databases that promote partnerships I.N.C.D.T.P. promotes a broad relational activity of identifying new partners for collaboration.This activity is supported by registration in international databases, which promote partnerships.They come from technology transfer centers, organizations compiling statistical data at Europeanlevel and support-actions of research projects, especially FP7. I.N.C.D.T.P. is registered in the following international databases, which promote partnerships:

1. EEN - Enterprise Europe Network – European network financed by a EC programme,

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which promotes the action of identifying the partners of collaboration from the research industry and has a database with offers/requests for technology transfer in various industries (including textiles - leather). http://www.enterprise-europe-network.ec.europa.eu/index_en.htm;2. NANOPROSPECT – Database containing infrastructure elements in nanotechnology (organizations, research teams, specialists, equipment, products, technologies) at national level for finding opportunities for collaboration. The project is funded under the Capacities Programme (2010) - Prospective Studies by IMT. http://www.imt.ro/NANOPROSPECT;

3. AERO Portal – A portal which supports the aerospace and aviation industry as a result of a FP7 support project. A database containing products and technologies aims at the cooperation between SMEs and the research area. In I.N.C.D.T.P., the Department of Textile Systems for Aeronautics Research is involved in such actions. http://www.aeroportal.eu/index.php?id=home/;

4. ROMNET - Nano – Portal for the identification of specialists, research centers, international projects in the field of nanotechnologies. The corresponding database is a result of a FP7 project developed by IMT. http://www.romnet.net/nano/;

5. Environment NCP Catalogue – Databases containing the national research & development institutes and SMEs in the field of environmental protection. The portal contains an advanced search engine with research requests/offers by European organizations in the field. http://www.irc.ee/envncp/;

6. PRO - INNO - Europe – The Directorate-General for Enterprise and Industry of the European Commission to stimulate innovation policies in the European R & D companies. It consists of 5 blocks that support an integrated approach of innovation development policy:

• Innovation performance INNO - Metrics;• Analysis of trends INNO - Policy Trendchart;• Contacts database INNO - Grips;• Stimulation of international cooperation INNO - Nets;• Subsidies for joint actions INNO - Actions; http://www.proinno-europe.eu/;

7. IDEAL - IST – Network for partner search in ICT – Information and communication technology at European level EC funding programs based on consortia such as FP7-ICT are especially concerned. Project proposals for partner search are included. It is conducted under a project launched by ICT. http://www.ideal-ist.eu/;

8. SYSTEX – support project FP7-ICT – 2-3-6 on the specific elements of smart textile systems (wearable e-textiles and microsystems). Databases contain scientific papers, patents, R&D projects and create connections between industry, universities, government institutions and European research institutes http://www.systex.org/;

9. CORDIS – Official Portal of the European Research Programme FP7. It contains project proposals for this call http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/dc/index.cfm;

10. ITC WTO – Website of the World Trade Organization containing collaboration proposals. www.intracen.org;

11. Footwear ETP Platform – European Technological Platform for Footwear. www.eu-footwear.eu.

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8.1.3. I.N.C.D.T.P. registration in research networks/membership of professional prestige associations at national/international level

Table 20

NATIONAL LEVEL

No. Research networks1 A.R.O.T.T. – Romanian Association for Technology Transfer2 ICPI „PERGAMO” – Network initiated by I.N.C.D.T.P.3 ICPI „InterTehnoPel” – Network initiated by I.N.C.D.T.P.4 RENITT – National Innovation and Technology Transfer Network5 Competitivity pole in the confections and textiles industry – NOATEX6 Competitivity pole IND AGRO POL 7 PoleAUTOMOTIVE Sud West Oltenia

No. Professional associations1 FEPAIUS – Employers’ Federation of Textiles, Clothing and Leather2 ASRO – Romanian Standards Association3 RENAR – Romanian Accreditation Association4 SIT-AGIR – Textile Engineers Society from the Romania General Association of Engineers 5 CCIB – Chamber of Commerce And Industry of Bucharest 6 PRCP – The Romanian Employers Association in the research and design field7 Cluster ASTRICO - North-East8 Cluster Traditii Manufactura Viitor – TMV - South-East9 Cluster Romanian Textile Concept – Bucharest - Ilfov10 Cluster Transylvania Textile & Fashion - Center11 SCCR – Society of Colorist Chemists in Romania12 AITPR – Romanian Association of Textile and Leather Maintenance Specialists13 TRICONTEX Employers Organization14 ADTP – Design Association for Textiles and Leather15 ARSSM – Association for Work Security and Health16 FSLCPR – Trade Union Federation of Research and Design Workers in Romania17 Union of Colleges of Judicial Counselors in Romania18 UGIR 1903 – General Union of Industrialists in Romania19 Leather and Footwear Employers Association20 APPBR – Leather and Fur Producers Association in Romania21 SRC – The Romanian Society of Cosmetology22 APRIC – Rubber Industry Employers Association23 SRAC – Romanian Society for Quality Assurance24 Romanian Society for Biomaterials25 Romanian Society for Rheology26 Romanian Society for Chemistry27 ROCERT – Romanian Society for Certification28 Giurgiu Nord Technological and Industrial Park

INTERNATIONAL LEVEL

No. Research networks1 Textranet - European Network of Textile Research Organizations2 GEDRT - The European group for experience exchange of textile research 3 INSME - International Network of SMEs4 EURIS - European Network of Research Institutes in footwear field5 European Technology Platform for Textiles and Clothing6 Footwear P & PETP7 Footwear.net

No. Professional associations1 Euratex (European Apparel and Textile Confederation)2 TCG (Technology Clothing Group) al EURATEX3 EPWS (European Platform of Women Scientists)4 ACTE (European Textile Collectivities Association)5 IFATCC (Federation of Associations of Textile Chemists and Colorists)

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6 COTANCE (The Confederation of National Associations of Tanners and Dressers of the European Community)

7 UITIC – International Union of Technicians in the Footwear Industry8 IULTCS – International Union of Societies of Technologists and Chemists in the Leather Industry9 ICOM-CC – International Council of Museums – Committee for Conservation10 IDAP Network – European Network for the evaluation of parchments degradation11 GERIC – Grouping of European Leather Technology Centers12 EUROCOTON – Cotton Industries of the European Economic Community13 ISPIM – International Society for Professional Innovation Management

I.N.C.D.T.P. is a member of the following RDI networks and international associations:

1. EURATEX – through the European Technologic Platform for Textiles and Confections, supports the textile sector. I.N.C.D.T.P. has experts in 7 of the 8 Groups of the European Technologic Platform for Textiles and Confections:

- GROUP 1: New specialized fibres and composites made for innovative textile products. Experts: Ghituleasa Carmen, Visileanu Emilia

- GROUP 2: Functionalization of textiles and of the connected processes. Expert: Dumitrescu Iuliana- GROUP 3: Biomaterials, biotechnologies and ecologic textiles processing. Expert: Popescu Alina- GROUP 4: New textile products for achieving human performance - medical, protection,

sport. Expert: Ene Alexandra- GROUP 5: New textile products technical applications - transport, constructions, geotextiles

etc. Expert: Toma Doina- GROUP 6: Smart fabrics and clothing. Expert: Carpus Eftalea- GROUP 7: Mass customization of clothing/fashion - manufacturing technologies, supply

management, logistics. Expert: Niculescu Claudia

I.N.C.D.T.P. supports the participation of its experts to the meetings organized by EURATEX, in order to extend involvement in the work of field researchers and contacts with European researchers.One of the actual results of the EURATEX actions is the introduction of the textile sector as a major priority theme within the EU’s Frame Program 7.EURATEX also organizes, periodically, TEPPIES actions, for collecting FP7 calls for proposals and organizes brokerages of ideas for the formation of consortia of European research. With the support of EURATEX, in 2009 was launched the ERA-NET Crosstexnet program, supporting research funding at European level in the field of textiles, by exploiting the potential of international coordination of national research programs. In this program, in 2012, were launched the 3 and 4 projects proposals calls, where I.N.C.D.T.P. submitted 12 proposals, out of which 2 projects were selected, and other 4 are still evaluated.In 2012, within the European Technology Platform for Textiles and Clothing, EURATEX has launched series of actions:

- ETTMa (European Textile Technology Marketplace), which wants to create a Europe-wide database that contains supply and demand technologies in the field;

- Textile Flagships for Europe Initiative, which aims to identify potential strategic ideas for future textiles that use technology and textile development of markets for existing or

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developing new. Seven European pilot actions were selected, which started in the second half of 2012. I.N.C.D.T.P. participates with experts in all of them.

Institute actively participates in these activities, with experts in working groups and through contacts with companies in the sector, in order to increase their participation in FP7 calls.

2. COTANCE COTANCE is the acronym for The Confederation of National Associations of Tanners and Dressers of the European Community and is the Euratex correspondent in leather – footwear. Headquartered in Brussels, Cotance coordinates the actions in the European leather – footwear field.

3. INSMEIt is the International Network for SMEs and its objective is to organize actions, networks and scientific events to support the interactions of SMEs and the economic environment. As an important aspect of product innovation on a market with permanent competition, SMEs target the cooperation with research environment to support its own competitiveness. The scientific events mentioned and promoted by INSME focus on entrepreneurship, innovation and economic growth;

4. TEXTRANETTextranet and Gedrt are networks of European research institutes in the textile field (European Network of Textile Research Organizations)/(European Group for the Exchange of Information on Textile Research). They are a nucleus for the implementation of decisions of European general interest. Textranet/Gedrt establishes cooperation contacts for submitting RDI partnership projects. Information referring to scientific events in the European textile field are also disseminated (conferences, general assemblies, fairs);

8.1.4. Participation in commissions for the evaluation in national and internationalcompetitionsIn 2012 the specialists from I.N.C.D.T.P. were involved in the evaluation commissions for the RDI competitions within the National RDI Program and the European RDI Programs, scientific committees of various events and PhD evaluation committees (table 21).

Table 21

No. Organism/competition Specialists (no.) Level

1 PNCDI II Panel evaluators 8 national

2 Panel evaluators for European research programs (FP7; IEE) 3 European

3 Peer-Reviewer of Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation of Georgia (SRNSF) call 2012 1 European

4International Conference “Innovative solutions for sustainable development of textile and leather industry”, University Oradea, may 2012

2 international

5 4th International Conference ICAMS 2012 2 international6 Al XXXII Congress IULTCS (29-31 mai 2013) 1 international7 PhD evaluation committees 1 national

8 The evaluation commission no. 8 for of Engineering Sciences Advisory Board for Research and Development and Innovation 1 national

9 Evaluation committee no. 12 for Scientific Advisory Board of the Exhibition for Research and Development and Innovation 1 national


8.1.5. Scientific personalities who visited I.N.C.D.T.P

In 2012, over 35 scientific personalities from RDI institutes, universities and representatives of associations and professional organizations, from over 10 countries, have visited I.N.C.D.T.P. within the activities undertaken in partnership on various topics of common interest (table 22).

Table 22

No. Specialist Organization Country

1 Marc Demange ESSEC Business School France

2Gustavo Gonzalez Quijano Luc TriangleErlend Hansen

COTANCE

Industry AllBelgium

3

Prof. Axinia Dzurova, Spec. Ivayla Bogdanova, Spec. Roumiana Decheva,Spec. Assist. Haralampiev Nikifor

Centrul Ivan Dujcev Bulgaria

4

Prof. Todorka Vladkova, Prof. Peter DineffAssoc.Prof. Dr.Lachezar RadevAsoc.Prof. Dimitrina Ivanova Asist. Prof. Margarita KolevaAssist prof. Darina Jeleva

University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, Group of Advanced Biomaterials, UCTM Bulgaria

5

Prof.dr.Ding ZhiwenProf. Jia JizhangChen JiePang Xiaoyan

China Leather & Footwear Industry Research Institute, Beijing China

6Bo TengFan ChengXiaoling Liu

Sichuan University China

7

Prof. Keyong TangFang WangXichan HeJie Liu

Zhengzhou University China

8. Minco DasselaarDanail Rosnev ROCON Netherlands

9 Reinhard SchneiderManfred Willsch

VDLPro-Leder

Germany

10 H.M.H.M. Hulshof FNL Netherlands

11Dr. Federico BrugnoliLuca BoltriGiorgio Bargiggia

COTANCE, UNIC Italy

12 Robin AssincJurgen Bolscher Schmits International B.V Netherlands

8.1.6. Invited Lectures, courses and seminars held by invited scientific personalitiesAt the scientific events and activities organized by I.N.C.D.T.P., scientific personalities from various countries have presented lectures and seminaries on subjects such as:

- products and technologies for functionalizing the surfaces of textiles and leather;

- nanotechnologies with applications in the textiles and leather industry;

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- new technologies, methods and investigation techniques;

- indicators for increasing the competitiveness of the textiles and leather industry;

Within the POSDRU project: Entrepreneurial culture - a chance for the development of the entrepreneurial spirit of employees in the textiles industry, Contract no. POSDRU/ 92/3.1/S/615, were organized 6 lectuires (table 23) by Leonardo Manaresi, financial expert of Axon company, Italy.

Table 23

No. Lecture/seminar Period/ Place Scientific personality Company Country

1Factors for competitiveness and development of the companies

in the textile/clothing sector

Oltenita

19-20.06.2012Leonardo Manaresi Axon Italy



Oltenita




Galati




Brasov




Brasov




Brasov


At the scientific events and activities organized by I.N.C.D.T.P., have attended a number of over 35 scientific personalities from over 20 countries (table 24)

Table 24

No. Title Authors Affiliation Country

International Conference TEX TEH 5, 18-19.10.2012

1.1 Ag/TiO2 Nano composite on cotton fabric

Aminoddin Haji, Hossein Barani, Sayed Sadroddin Qavamnia

University Islamic Azad, Birjand Iran

1.2

Electro-spinning of –cyclodextrin grafted chitosan nanofiberous membrane for dye removal

Zahra Norouzi, Majid Abdouss, Ahmed Mousavi Shoushtari, Aminoddin Haji

University Islamic Azad, Birjand Iran

1.3Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticle using weld and their antimicrobial activity

Majid Nasisriboroumand, M. Montazer, V. Dutsch

Amirkabir University of Technology, Department of textile engineering

Iran

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1.4Study of ion adsorbtion on micro and new nano acrylic fibres modified by ethanolamine

Sayed Alireza Hassani Najafabadi, Majid Abdouss, Ahmed Mousavi Shoushtari, Aminoddin Haji

University Islamic Azad,Birjand

Iran

1.5

Application of reponse surface methodology (RSM) and artificial neural network (ANN) in diameter optimization of thermo regulating nanofibres

B. Rezaei, M. Askari, A. Mousavi, M. Ghani, Aminoddin Haji

University Islamic Azad,Birjand Iran

1.6Cultural heritage-Inspiration in fashion design and designing new products

Daniela Barbulov PopovNovi Sad University Serbia

Workshop SER III, 27.09.2012

2. The first Social & Environmental Report of the European leather industry

Federico Brugnoli, Gustavo Gonzalez Quijano, Luc Triangle

COTANCEindustryAll Belgium

Workshop proiect INNOVA-LEATHER, 27.09.2012

3.

Innova-Leather Project: Two years of RDI aiming at increasing capacities & competitiveness of the Romanian leather sector through knowledge based clean technologies

Dr. Ioannidis Ioannis I.N.C.D.T.P.-Sucursala I.C.P.I. Romania

A IV-a Conferinta Internationala ICAMS 2012, 27-28.09.2012

4.1Actual Problems of the Leather World and Discussion on the Ways to Overcome

Dr. Candar Volkan DETEK and President IULTCS Turkey

4.2

Establishment of Average Molecular Structure Model for Collagen Extracted From Leather Solid Waste with Chromium

Prof. Ding Zhiwen CLFRI China

4.3 A Novel Composite of Collagen -Hydroxyapatite/Gum Arabic

Prof. Tang Keyongzhou Zhengzhou University China

4.4Properties of Leathers Tanned with Ti-Al Based Tanning Materials Obtained From the Wastes of Metal Industry

Prof. assoc. Mutlu Mete Ege University Turkey

4.5Determination of the Changes on the Military Boots Used in the Acidic and Alkaline Conditions

Prof. assoc. Karavana Husein Ege University Turkey

4.6Collagen-essential oil spongious matrices: thermal and enzymatic stability

Prof. assoc. Kaya Alpaslan, Mustafa Kemal University Turkey

4.7 Titanium-Tanned Leather Dr. Joaquin Ferrer Palacio INESCOP Spain

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8.2. National and international fairs and expositions I.N.C.D.T.P. has attended

Table 25

No. Fairs/exhibitions name Place and date Event subject Results presented

International fairs and exhibitions

1 MODTISSIMO fairPorto, Portugal

27.02--01.03.2012

International fair Catalogue presentation

2 International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland

18-22.04.2012

International invention fair

Rescue parachute with circular lift canopy - patent 125521/30.10.2012Braided structures for the aerospace industry and production technology - patent application A/00968/09.12.2008

3 INVENTICA International invention fair

Iasi, Romania13-15.06.2012

International invention fair Presentation of posters/catalogues

43rd International Conference on Industrial and Hazardous Waste Management

Crete, Greece12-14.09.2012

International Conference

New tanning technologies based on valorization of industrial wastes

5The 4th International Conference ICAMS 2012Exhibition of products/posters

Bucharest, Romania

27-28.09.2012

International Conference

Presentation of posters/products/ cataloguesInnova-Leather International Workshop

6 TEX TEH 5 International Conference

Bucharest, Romania

18-19.10.2012Exhibition Presentation of posters/products/

catalogues

7iENA International invention fair

Nuremberg, Germany

01-04.11.2012


Filter fabric for liquid foods - patent application A/01305/09.12.2010Tanning composition and process for tanning bovine hides - patent application A00958/27.09.2011

8 INNOVA ENERGY FairBrussels, Belgium

15-17.11.2012


Rescue parachute with circular lift canopy - patent 125521/30.10.2012Filter fabric for liquid foods - patent application A/01305/09.12.2010Simulation procedure of tanning systems - patent application A00959/27.09.2011Process for multifunctional composite materials obtaining with potential applications in the treatment of bone cancer - patent application A01171/2010Processed fur additivated with herbs and herb extracts - sanogenetic products made on this basis and process for obtaining - patent application A00082/02.02.2011

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National fairs and exhibitions

1

NEXT SEASONThe VI edition of the International fair for shoes, clothing and accessories

Bucharest28.02-

- 03.03.2012

Footwear and leather goods

trade fair

Presentation of posters/products/ catalogues Clusters in textile-garments industryInvolvement of I.N.C.D.T.P.Developing practical skills of students of textile higher education units - PRACTICE

2 Regional Research Fair - Bacau Bacau04-07.07.2012 Exhibition Presentation of posters/

catalogues

3

NEXT SEASONThe VII edition of the International fair for shoes, clothing and accessories

Bucharest11-14.09.2012

Footwear and leather goods

trade fair

Presentation of posters/products/ catalogues

4 EXPO ITP Bucharest20.09.2012

Textile, leather and footwear

trade fair

Exhibition and posters presented in the “Increasing the competitiveness of textile - leather field through research - innovation” seminar, organized by I.N.C.D.T.P.

5National Conference of Research and Innovation - CNCI 2012Romanian Research Exhibition

Bucharest07-09.11.2012 Conference

Exhibition Exhibition/posters

8.3. Media coverage

The concerns and the work results of f I.N.C.D.T.P. in 2012, were brought to the large public’s attention through the mass media, as follows:

- February 2012 - TVR 1 – News;- February 2012 - TVR 2 – Ora de Business;- 29 november 2012, Antena 1 - Observator special – Dr. eng. Carmen Ghituleasa and eng.

Claudia Niculescu; http://observator.a1.ro/observatorspecial/Observator-special-29-11-2012_73277.html;- 29 november 2012, Antena 1 - Observator – eng. Claudia Niculescu

http://observator.a1.ro/social/Marimile-hainelor-nu-se-mai-potrivesc_73271.html.

I.N.C.D.T.P. was also present in the media, through the press releases of the various projects events organized in 2012:- News about the activities carried out within the project POSDRU/92/3.1/S61593 –

Entrepreneurial culture - a chance for the development of the entrepreneurial spirit of employees in the textiles industry – published in the newspapers Ziua de Cluj, 16.03.2012, Cuvantul Libertatii - Craiova, 20.02.2012; Rondul de Sibiu, 05.03.2012; Jurnal Bihorean, 17.08.2012;

- News about the activities carried out within the project – ENVICONTEH – in Industria Textila 5/2012, in Jurnalul Giurgiuvean no. 41, on 12-18 October 2012;

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- The Exploratory Workshop “1st International Seminar and Workshop - Seminar Emerging Technology and Innovation for Cultural Heritage – Preservation of Parchment, Leather and Textiles” - presented on Radio Cultural on 25.09.2012, in the “Science today” show, on Radio Romania Actualitati on 27.09.2012 and on National Romanian Television - in the “Man and times” show, on 6.10.2012;

- presenting the team’s activity on Radio Cultural - “Science today” show - 25.09.2012; on Radio Romania Actualitati - 27.09.2012, on National Romanian Television TVR1 - “Man and times” show - 6.10.2012 and on Trinitas Television - “Skillful Man”, March 2012;

- Publishing the paper “Unique expertise” 60 years’ innovative research into leather as a valuable resource in Public Service Review - European Union issue 23 (UK), April 2012, p. 27;

- Publishing the paper “Customised footwear for health support” in Public Service Review - Health and Social Care, issue 34 (UK), November 2012, p. 81;

- National Romanian Television TVR 1 - 6 October 2012, “Man and times” - Dr. eng. Lucretia Miu;

- Trinitas Television - 15 February 2012, “Skillful Man” TV show - Dr. eng. Carmen Gaidau;- Trinitas Television - March 2012, “Skillful Man” TV show - Dr. eng. Lucretia Miu;- Trinitas Television - 8 June 2012, “Skillful Man” TV show - Dr. eng. Marian Crudu;- Radio Cultural - 25 September 2012, “Science today” show - Dr. eng. Lucretia Miu;- Radio Romania Actualitati - 27 September 2012 - Dr. eng. Lucretia Miu.

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1. I.N.C.D.T.P. was established on the basis of H.G 1304/1996, modified by H.G. 1463/2004 and was reaccredited as a national institute on the basis of ANCS decision no. 9634/2008.

2. I.N.C.D.T.P. structure comprises: headquarters in Bucharest, 16, Lucretiu Patrascanu street, I.C.P.I. branch – Bucharest, 93, Ion Minulescu street, Moldova Research Centre – Iasi, Lucaci Work Point – Bucharest.

3. The management structure of I.N.C.D.T.P. comprises: Managing Board, General Director, Scientific Council, Management Committee and Steering Committee of the branch that operates on the basis of the Governmental Decision 1304/1996, modified by the Governmental Decision 1463/2004.

4. In 2012 total revenues amounted to 19 034 461 lei, of which 79% from RDI and 21% from micro-production and services, financial revenues and other activities.

5. Revenues from RDI amount to 15 122 588 lei from projects conducted in national programmes (94%): PNCDI – 21%, Nucleus - 35%, Structural Funds - 23%, other programmes - 15% and UE RDI programmes (6%).

6. Total expenses amount to 18 984 336 lei, with a gross profit of 50 125 lei.7. The management policy applied in 2012 contributed to the stabilization of human resources

which increased slightly compared to 2011.8. The programme for the human resources improvement materialized in the training of 27

persons and cumulates 181 training days on various specializations.9. The research – development infrastructure consists of:

a. 9 research – development teams;b. Testing laboratories:

- accredited according to SR EN ISO CEI 17025/2005 in textile-clothing for 36 tests and in the leather – footwear for 34 tests;

- non-accredited – microbiology laboratory - for the biodegradation of textile materials due to the fungi action and the biotechnology laboratory;

c. Experimental stations for textiles and leather;d. Technology Business Incubator ITA TEXCONF.

10. I.N.C.D.T.P. is endowed with high performance technology equipment and laboratory devices that allow the researchers to approach highly complex RDI projects: dummy for the evaluation of clothing structures and testing of the thermal comfort, laboratory installation for the treatment of textile surfaces in plasma environment, equipment for the measurement of the contact angle, Scanning Electron Microscope Quanta 200, TSE 35 corotative twin screw extruder, equipment for water analysis, GRID network.

11. The following software programmes are used: fashion design, patterns and pattern classification, 3D visualization system- Modaris 3Dfit, Kaledo Collection, ERP software.

12. The RDI activity in 2012 consisted of 85 RDI projects conducted at national/European level and 90 project proposals were submitted in national/international competitions.

13. The RDI results materialized in:a. 23 articles published in ISI rated publications and 69 in non-ISI rated publications;b. 11 patent applications and 9 patents registered;c. 59 products, 17 technologies and 4 services, based on patents, homologations or own patents; d. 110 papers presented in international conferences;e. 15 international awards and 2 national awards; f. 8 editing teams of ISI rated magazines that I.N.C.D.T.P. is part of.

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14. Due to the difficult economic environment in Romania, micro-production and services offered by I.N.C.D.T.P. are lower by 12%, but the number of clients increased by approximately 2%.

15. In 2012, I.N.C.D.T.P. has working relations with:• On a national level – approx. 20 research institutes in connected fields, approx.

15 universities in various technical fields, medicine, mechatronics, environmental protection, agriculture and animal husbandry, chemistry etc and with approx. 80 SMEs and other entities;

• On a European level - participation in RDI consortia in programmes FP VII, IEE, Eureka/Eurostars, ERA-NET Crosstexnet, bilateral cooperation and as a member of professional associations and European and international organizations (approx. 25 countries, over 55 RDI units, approx. 75 SMEs and other entities).

16. I.N.C.D.T.P. is part of 11 national and international databases that promote the results of RDI and technology transfer activities.

17. I.N.C.D.T.P. is a member of 35 RDI networks/professional associations on a national level and of 20 on an international level.

18. On a national level the specialists in I.N.C.D.T.P. are part of the database of PNCDI II evaluators. In 2012 the specialists of the institute were part of the Consultative College of ANCS - Commission 8 – Engineering Sciences, Commission 12 – Scientific Events and Exhibitions. On European level I.N.C.D.T.P. is part of the evaluators database of the 7th Framework Programme and IEE, participates in 5 Work Groups of EURATEX, 3 Technical Committees of CEN/CENELEC and 2 ISO Technical Committees.

19. In 2012, I.N.C.D.T.P. participated in 13 national and international fairs and exhibitions and won 17 prizes and medals.

20. Large scale dissemination of RDI results and promotion of partnerships were achieved through active presence in the media – TVR 1, TVR 2, Antena 1, Trinitas, Radio Romania Actualitati, Radio Cultural etc.

21. In 2012, I.N.C.D.T.P. accessed international databases such as Thomson Reuters - ISI, Springer Link, ScienceDirect, EBSCO Publishing.

22. The institute has information-documentation resources consisting of over 12 000 books, 11 800 translated articles and 90 national and international magazines.

23. In 2012. I.N.C.D.T.P. registered a 10% increase in general activity compared to the previous year. This is a sign that the institute is reinvigorating and strengthening its position on the national and European RDI area.

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10. PERSPECTIVES

Based on national and international strategies, policies and documents in force (I.N.C.D.T.P. Strategy 2007-2013, the National RDI Strategy 2007-2013, the EU Strategy 2020, the new Framework Programme of EU (HORIZON 2020), and taking into account our mission/vision and our expertise acquired, the scientific and research objectives for the next 3 years (2013-2015) are focused on: obtaining the certification (minimum A) and maintaining the elite position in the Romanian

RDI field, by increasing its scientific performance; supporting the national textile-leather sector in order to increase the competitiveness of

enterprises; increasing the exploitation and capitalization of RDI results, identifying the market needs

and attracting private funds in support of research; increasing visibility and relational development at national and international level.

Scientific directions to be approached by the Institute in the next period of time are in accordance with the themes set by the National Plan for Research and the priority research areas, with the EU strategy and Horizon 2020 Program and include:

• “age friendly” textiles;• micro and nanostructured, advanced, interactive, functionalized textile and leather products

and systems;• new generation of technical filter textiles, artificial membranes, with the composite structure

of textile backing - polymer, intented for use in the food industry;• advaced biomaterials and medical devices for improving life health and quality; • cosmetotextiles and therapeutic textiles, by applying nanobiocompounds, able to promote

interactivity, natural bioactivity, to release compounds beneficial to human health and to detect at an early stage various microorganisms;

• combined finishing treatments: enzymatic – ultrasonic natural dyeing or enzymatic - plasma - natural dyeing with benefits on the quality of natural fibers with UV protection and antibacterial effects;

• environmental technologies for more competitive products that reduce the impact on the environment and resource consumption;

• tools, methods and policies to implement “the knowledge triangle” (education - research - innovation) for an eco-sustainable development of the textile-clothing and leather sector;

• microbiology, proteomics and genomics of fungi involved in the biodeterioration of textile and leather products with an economic importance;

• molecular techniques to identify the types of animal hair and fur; • evaluation of the biodeterioration of works of art and biodegradation of textile products.

Taking into account that the human resource is the most valuable asset of I.N.C.D.T.P., the Institute will make efforts to attract young graduates of higher education and doctoral studies, to support their scientific careers, to organize certification competitions for professional degrees of researchers, to increase scientific competence and to provide constant professional training support, as well as to attract specialists.

Moreover, in the next years, I.N.C.D.T.P. aims to support the RDI activity by: improving infrastructure and working environment, compliance with environmental legislation and

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quality requirements, maintaining accreditation of testing laboratories and quality management, occupational health and safety systems. I.N.C.D.T.P. will further support standardization in the textile and leather industry by: developing standards in accordance with industry requirements and knowledge transfer with results in research projects, cooperation with the national standardization body and with European and international standardization bodies (CEN, ISO).

I.N.C.D.T.P. strategy to enhance technology transfer and to attract extra-budgetary funds will be directed to subfields where there is already a portfolio of customers (filter materials, medical devices, customized and short series clothing/leather accessories, services for physical-chemical and physical-mechanical and eco-toxicological testing of textile and leather products etc.), as well as for the development of new directions of interest (new types of biomaterials and medical devices designed to improve the health and quality of life, functionalized technical products, analyses on the content of pollutants in wastewater).

Given the role of research as a promoter of innovation among business operators, I.N.C.D.T.P. will further support and develop the activity of Technology and Business Incubator - ITA TEXCONF, an entity within the innovation and technology transfer infrastructure.

Furthermore, The Institute, representing the research sector, will promote and continue to be actively involved in the 4 existing textile clusters, as well as in the Romanian Cluster Association - CLUSTERO, thus contributing to the creation of Competitiveness Pole in this industrial traditional field.

Sustained efforts, commitment and mobilization of the entire team of I.N.C.D.T.P. will provide increased scientific performance, consolidation of its position and its recognition as a dynamic and flexible actor in the national and international research field.

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APPENDIX 2

ECONOMIC - FINANCIAL PRESENTATION

No. ProgrammeNumber

of projects

Contract value, in 2011 I.N.C.D.T.P. position within the projectOverall I.N.C.D.T.P.

1 PNCDI II - INNOVATION -INNOVATION CHECKS 6 151.750 151.174 Partner

2PNCDI II – Partnerships Program - ERA-NET CROSSTEXNET

7 1.173.173 989.250 Contractor 5 Partner 2

3 PNCDI II - Partnerships Program - PARTENERIAT 8 3.282.800 1.905.000 Contractor 4

Partner 4

4PNCDI II - CAPACITIES PROGRAM module III Bilaterals

8 84.250 83.674 Contractor

5 PNCDI II- IDEAS PROGRAM - WORKSHOPS 1 29.194 29.194 Contractor

6PNCDI II PROGRAMUL INOVARE Module V EUREKA/EUROSTARS

8 427.500 427.500 Partner

7 POSDRU 35/3.2/6/15718 2 83.807 83.807 Contractor

8 POSDRU 180/2010 1 -61.279 -61.279 Contractor

9 POSDRU 90/2.1/S/60423 1 134.018 134.018 Partner

10 POSTDOCT 56187 1 790.269 790.269 Contractor

11 POSDRU 92/3.5/S/61593 1 871.035 871.035 Contractor

12 SEE/A/069/11/X 1 258.721 258.721 Contractor

13 POS-CCE Priority axis 2 operation 2.2.1 1 1.058.582 1.058.582 Contractor

14 SEE ERA 089 1 99.056 99.056 Contractor

15 SECTORIAL PROGRAM MECMA 2 88.339 88.339 Partner

16 PNCDI II Co-Financing FP7 SONO 1 106.500 106.500 Contractor

17 FP 7 UE – ENVIROTEX - DESIGN 1 169.725 169.725 Partner

18 FP 7 UE - NOTEREFIGA 1 144.102 144.102 Partner19 FP 7 UE - SONO 1 451.098 451.098 Partner

20 Cross border RO-BG 129 1 155.377 155.377 Contractor

21 Cross border RO-BG 216 1 50.261 50.261 Partner

22 NUCLEUS PROGRAM 25 5.361.180 5.361.180 Contractor

23 Subvention for scientific literature - ANCS 2 31.350 31.350 Contractor

24 PODCA - Services Contract IRECSON 1 123.780 123.780 Partner

25 ANCS – Scientific events 1 58.000 58.000 Contractor

TOTAL 92 10.738.356 10.184.059

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1 Direct RDI Projects 1 19.400 19.400 Contractor

2 Micro-production 412.125 412.125 Contractor

3 Services 539.749 539.749 Contractor

4 Others – rent and utilities 1.352.178 1.352.178 Contractor

TOTAL 2.323.452 2.323.452

OVERALL TOTAL 17.446.040 12.655.891

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APPENDIX 3

I.N.C.D.T.P. PERSONNEL STRUCTURE

No. Scientific title Total Under 35 years

Between 35 and 45

years

Between45 and 55

years

Between55 and 65

yearsOver 65 years

1 Senior researcher degree I 7 - - 1 6 -

2 Senior researcher degree II 9 - - 6 3 -

3 Senior researcher degree III 28 4 5 10 8 1

4 Scientific researcher 10 7 2 1 - -

5 Research assistant 3 3 - - - -

6Technological development engineer II

1 - - - 1 -

7 Total certified personnel 1 - - - 1 -

8 Total attested personnel 59 14 7 18 19 1

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APPENDIX 4

LIST OF HIGH PERFORMANCE EQUIPMENT AND SPECIFIC RESEARCH FACILITIES

A. EQUIPMENT

a. Physical – chemical testing

1. Oxi-top system for biodegradability determination The system enables simultaneous monitoring and storing of 100 measuring heads, with graphic assessment displayed on a screen using a controller.

Fig. 92. System for biodegradability determination

Characteristics:Measuring principle Manometric, with pressure sensor

Pressure range 500 … 1 350 hPa

Accuracy ± 1 % of the value ± 1 hPa

Resolution 1 hPa (corresponds to 0,7% of the measuring range BODn)

Temperature range storage: - 25 … + 65°Coperation: + 5 … + 50°C

Dimensions (H x Φ) 70 x 70 mm

2. Malvern ZS NanosizerSystem for measuring size and size distribution of Z potential and absolute molecular mass for nano, microparticles dispersed in liquid (Zetasizer).

Fig. 93. Nanosizer

The equipment can measure: - particle size

Range 0,3 nm – 10,0 microns (diameter);Principle dynamic light scattering (DLS);Minimum volume 12 µL;

- Zeta potentialRange 3,8 nm – 100 microns (diameter);Principle electrophoretic light scattering;Minimum volume 150 µL; Sensitivity 10 mg/mL (BSA);

- molecular mass Range 980 Da – 20 M Da;Principle static light scattering; Minimum volume 12 µL;

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3. VWR electrophoresis equipment

Fig. 94. Electrophoresis equipment

Electrophoresis equipment is used to confirm molecular mass of proteins.

Characteristics:- L x l gel size 80 × 85 mm;- Volume of buffer solution, inside 90 mL;- Volume of buffer solution, gel container 1 200 mL;- Recommended voltage 50-100 V.

4. Kea portable NMR spectrometerPortable high-performance NMR spectrometer, easy to use, fully automated. The equipment can measure: proton density depending on depth, T2 NMR relaxation times, T1 NMR relaxation times, self-diffusion coefficient of liquid.

Fig. 95. NMR

Characteristics:Depth resolution min. 100 µm; Measuring frequency 14 MHz;Maximum measuring depth min. 25 mm;Static gradient min. 7 T/m; Sensitivity volum lateral sizes min. 40 x 40 mm2 Automatic detector repositioning system in order to measure depth profiles;

b) Physical – mechanical testing

1. Truburst intelligent bursting strength tester for flat textiles

Fig. 96. Truburst equipment

The equipment tests the bursting strength of plane textiles according to EN ISO 13938-2/1999 standard.

Technical specifications:

- Compressed air: flow 33 l/min.; - Maximum pressure: 10 bar; - Clamp ring for specimen testing.

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2. Contact angle analysis equipment - AST products

The equipment is used to analyze static or dynamic phenomena taking place when a liquid drop interacts with a material and gives a correlation between contact angle and surface energy.

Fig. 97. Contact angle analysis equipment

c) Microbiology analysis

1. Axio imager research microscopeBinocular microscope that uses transmitted light to analyze the cell structure. Objectives 10, 20, 45 and 100x.

d) Research equipment

1. TSE 35 corotative twin screw extruder

Fig. 98. TSE 35 Extruder

Characteristics:

- Capacity 25-60 kg/h;- Screw rotations 600 rpm;- Screw diameter 35,6 mm, L/D = 40:1;- Screw configuration modular structure with groove depth of 6 mm;- Digital display;- Heating 15 KW;- Water cooling, water tank – sizes 2 000 x 200 x 200 mm; - Pelletizer pellet size 3 x 3 mm;- Extrusion die of 4 mm, no. of holes 7 or 11;- Air cutting knife.

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2. QUV – accelerated weathering testerThe equipment is used to predict the relative durability of materials exposed to weathering. Rain and dew are simulated by a revolutionary condensation system and/or a water spray system. The damaging effects of sunlight are simulated with fluorescent UV lamps.

Fig. 99. QUV system

Technical specifications:- UVA lamps with wavelength 340 nm;- UVB lamps with wavelength 313 nm;- Maximum work temperature 80°C.

e) Equipment for water analysis purchased in the project: “Integrated systems of monitoring and controlling wastewater, the quality and security of textile products commercialized in Romania and Bulgaria”, Acronym – ”ENVICONTEH”, code - 129, Romania - Bulgaria cross-border cooperation programme.

1. Hach-lange portable pH-meter with accessories Technical specifications:

Measuring ranges Resolution Measuring error;pH 0…14 ±0.005 pH ±0.005 pH;mV -1 200.0…+1 200.0mV -2 000..+2 000

±0.3 mV±1 mV

±0.3 mV;±1 mV;

Temp. -5.0 … +105.0 °C ±1°C ±1°C.

2. Hach-lange portable conductivity meter with accessoriesEquipment for the measurement of conductivity, salinity, total dissolved solids TDS and temperature both in laboratory and on site.Technical specifications:Measuring rangesConductivitySalinity

Temperature

0.01 μS/cm ... 500 mS/cm0.0 ... 1999 mg/L NaCl2.0 ... 50.0 g/L NaCl–20.0 ... 150.0 °C

Automatic temperature compensation Embedded temperature sensor

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3. Hach-lange portable kit for water quality analysis The portable kit for water chemical analysis contains all the instruments needed to conduct the whole series of measurements of the relevant parameters of fresh water and of waste waters mentioned in NTPA 001/2005, NTPA 002/2005. The result is obtained by means of comparison with a standard scale and consists in a range of concentration values to which the water sample concentration belongs.

4. Hach-lange portable digital turbidimeter The equipment uses nephelometric analysis as a measurement principle.Technical specifications:

Range NTU: 0 ... 1 000;FNU: 0 ... 1 000;

Resolution0.01 NTU, in the range 1 ... 9.99 NTU;0.1 NTU, in the range 10.0 ... 99.9 NTU;1 NTU, in the range 100 ... 1 000 NTU;

Accuracy ± 2%;

Optical system 2 detectors 90°/180°;Operating temperature 0...500C.

5. Hach-lange polarographic measuring instrument for dissolved oxygen with accessories Technical specifications:Measuring ranges for the concentration of dissolved oxygen 0...100 mg/l Accuracy/partial pressure of O2Temperature

± 0.5%;-5...+105ºC;

Temperature compensation s< 2% for the range 0...+40 ºC;

Air pressure compensation Automatic due to the embedded pressure sensor;

Display graphic LCD.

6. Agilent spectrophotometer CARy 60- Wavelength range 190 – 1 100 nm;- Measurement absorbance and transmittance, quantitative analysis, spectrum tracing, absorbance variation with time and dedicated software.

7. Hach-lange bod (biochemical oxygen demand) measuring device The equipment measures and displays BOD5 and total BOD in mg/l. Technical specifications:- Stirring system with 6 areas for 6 BOD brown bottles;- 6 BOD sensors with digital display that register BOD values;- 6 supporting items for carbon dioxide absorption;- Operating temperature – 20 - 40ºC;- 1 incubator for BOD determination.

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8. Velp scientifica chemical oxygen detection (cod) analysis equipment The equipment simultaneously determines the chemical oxygen demand of water for 6 samples.Technical specifications:Temperature range starting with room temperature up to 150ºC;Temperature stability ± 0,5ºC.

B. SOFTWARE

1. Integrated technology solutions (software, CAD/ CAM equipment and services) 1.1. Clothing design software for the creation of models and collections - Kaledo Collection that has the following advantages:

• allows designers to quickly and easily create models and collections; • encourages creativity and innovation in the development of collections;• accelerates the collection validation through automatic transfer of changes made to

a model, a colour or material.

1.2. Software for clothing pattern-making, grading and classification - Modaris Expert, which has the following advantages:

• reducing product development time;• perfect fit and grading of parts;• improving internal and external communication;• customized and easy to be used applications;• unique and high performance features for assembly, which guarantee the

compatibility of all pattern components with a certain model and the possibility to change them at any time in the development process.

1.3. Marker-making software - Diamino Fashion, with the following advantages:• fabric saving, high productivity;• easy, rapid and effective design and development of prototype making, costs and

production.

1.4. 3D visualization, body fit software for a manufactured product prototype - Modaris 3D fit, with the following advantages:

• Significant reduction of the number of physical samples required and of the pattern design development time;

• Reduction of the product launch time;• Significant reduction of sample related costs;• Reduction of creation costs;• Improvement of communication between all participants in product life cycle

regardless of location;• Product quality improvement;• Rapid and easy size control.

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2. ERP softwareERP information management system - Enterprise Resource Planning is a software that facilitates the integration of all information within the organization into a unique platform. ERP purpose is to provide data transparency within the organization and access to any information that may be useful for the activity.Together with the following software:

• CRM – Customer Relation Management;• Business Intelligence – support for management decisions, ERP constitutes a group

of IT tools that support the management activities of an organization.The software was installed on a server for 8 workstations and is used to store data, download software updates, and also to download legislative updates. Thus, a network is set between various administrative offices.The purchase of this system allows for a fast, efficient and reliable management of production data, personnel management and I.N.C.D.T.P. project records.

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APPENDIX 5

SCIENTIFIC PAPERS PUBLISHED IN ISI RATED MAGAZINESNo. Paper title Magazine Authors

1Anthropometric parameters of children in Romania, result of the anthropometric survey carried out in 2010-2011

Industria Textila, vol. 63, issue 4,

pp. 176-182, 2012 ISSN 1222-5347

Claudia Niculescu, Adrian Salistean,

Sabina Olaru

2

Risk management in designing and producing invasive medical devices of venous shunt type, made of textile materials


pp. 121-130, 2012 ISSN 1222-5347

Alexandra Ene, Carmen Mihai, Ovidiu Burlacu, Radu Sgarbura

3Statistical analysis and the efficiency of Romania’s participation in European projects


pp. 137-143, 2012 ISSN 1222-5347

Margareta Florescu,Emilia Visileanu

4 Dyeing of cotton, silk and wool with Bixa orellana in the presence of enzymes

Industria Textila, vol. 63, issue 6 ,

pp. 327-333, 2012 ISSN 1222-5347

Iuliana Dumitrescu, Padma S. Vakar, Jyoti Srivastava,

Ana Maria Mocioiu, Ovidiu Iordache

5Mechatronic system with optical sensor for wire interruption detection in textile technological processes


pp. 277-278, 2012 ISSN 1222-5347

Radu Radulescu

6Collagen wound dressings with anti-inflamatory activity

Molecular Crystal and Liquid Crystal, 2012, 555(1),

pp. 271-279FI = 0,58

M. G. Albu, M. Ferdes, D. A. Kaya, M. V. Ghica, I. Titorencu,

L. Popa, L. Albu

7Collagen-dexamethasone and collagen-d3 scaffolds for bone tissue engineering: an in vitro study

Molecular Crystal and Liquid Crystal, 2012, 555 (1),

pp. 208-217

I. Titorencu, M. G. Albu,

A. Georgescu, V. Jinga, F. Anton

8

Biocomposites based on Collagen and Phosphorylated Dextran for Bone Regeneration

Journal of Materials Research, 2012, 27(7), pp. 1 086-1 096

M. G. Albu, D. M. Suflet,

G. C. Chitanu, P. Budrugeac, I. Titorencu, V. Trandafir

9 A Romanian therapeutic approach to peripheral nerve injury

Romanian Journal of Morphology and Embryology,

2012, 53 (2), pp. 357-361

I. Zegrea, L. I. Chivu, M. G. Albu,

D. Zamfirescu, R. D. Chivu,

D. A. Ion, I. Lascăr

10 Superporous collagen-sericin scaffolds

Journal of Applied Polymer Science, DOI: 10.1002/

app. 37934, 2013, 127 (3), pp. 2 269-2 279

A. Lungu, M. G. Albu, I. C. Stancu, N. M. Florea,

E. Vasile, H. Iovu

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12In vitro kinetic release and flow behaviour of some collagen-minocycline topical hydrogels

Revista de Chimie, 2012, vol. 63, nr. 9, pp. 929-935

M. V. Ghica, M. G. Albu,

C. Dinu-Pîrvu, Şt. Moisescu

13The effect of laurel and thymbra essential oils on antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of collagen hydrolysate

Romanian Biotechnological Letter, 2012, vol. 17, nr. 5,

pp. 7 694-7 701

D.A. Kaya, M. Ferdes, N. Badea,

M. G. Albu

14Collagen-doxycycline topical hydrogels: rheological, kinetic and biocompatibility studies

Farmacia, 2012, vol. 60, nr. 6, pp. 866-876

M. V. Ghica, M. G. Albu, I. Titorencu,

L. Albu, L. Popa

15Synthesis and characterization of hybrid PVA/Al2O3 thin film Materials Letters, 2012,

vol. 74, 1, pp. 132-136

Maria Sonmez, Denisa Ficai,

Ana Stan, Coralia Bleotu,

Lilia Matei, A. Ficai,

E. Andronescu

16

Development of new processes intended to obtain fireproof non-asbestos textiles covered with nanodispersions based on modified polychloroprene elastomers for thermal protection and heat of IPE (Individual Protection Equipment)

Industria Textila, 2012, vol. 63, nr. 5,

ISSN 1222-5347

Alexandrescu Laurentia, Mariana Popa,

Mihai Georgescu, Leca Minodora

17

Morphological Structure and Surface Properties of Maleated Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer/ Organoclay Nanocomposites

Polymer Composites-2012, doi 10.1002/ pc. 22159,

vol. 33, issue 3, march 2012, pp. 379-387

Mihaela Homocianu, Anton Airinei,

Daniela Maria Stelescu, Daniel Timpu, Aurelia Ioanid

18Vulcanization of ethylene-propylene-terpolymer-based rubber mixtures by radiation processing

Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Article first

published online: 11 Jul. 2012, DOI: 10.1002/app. 38231

Maria Daniela Stelescu, Elena Manaila,

Gabriela Craciun

19 Mimicking the morphology of long boneCentral European Journal

of Chemistry, 2012,10 (6), pp. 1 949-1 953

A. Ficai, E. Andronescu,

D. Ficai, M. Sonmez, M. G. Albu,

G. Voicu

20

Eco-leather: Chromium-free Leather Production using Titanium, Oligomeric Melamine- Formaldehyde Resin and Resorcinol Tanning Agents and the properties of the resulting Leathers

Ekoloji, 2012, 21, 82, 17-25, doi: 10.5053/ekoloji. 2011.823

Ac Adiguzel Zengin, M. Crudu, Ss Maier,

V. Deselnicu, L. Albu,

G. Gulumser, Bo Bitlisli, B. Basaran, M. Mutlu

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21

Collagen-thuja tincture biomaterials for wound treatment 4. Porous matrices containing thuja tincture and chlorhexidine digluconate

Revue Roumaine de Chimie, 2012, 57 (6), pp. 569-575

D. Sulea, M. Micutz,

M. G. Albu, T. Staicu, M. Leca, L. Popa,

M. V. Ghica

22

Crosslinking and grafting ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer with accelerated electrons in the presence of polyfunctional monomers

Polymer Bulletin, 2012, 68 (1), pp. 263-285


Gabriela Craciun, Niculina Zuga

23Characterization of dispersed aqueous coating systems used in finishing natural of natural skins

Revista de Chimie,2012, issue 9

O. Niculescu, M. Leca,

G. Coara, G. Macovescu,

C. Ciprian

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APPENDIX 6INVENTION PATENTS (requested/granted)

No. Title Official Publication

Inventors/Owner

REQUESTED

1 Multi-functionalized fabric designed to create temporary shelters for people

A / 0091229.11.2012

Surdu Lilioara,Ghituleasa Pyerina Carmen,Bucur Daniela,Matei Sandel,Dobrea Teodor

2 Textile support with incorporated thermal regulating properties

A / 0091329.11.2012

Toma Doina,Popescu Alina,Ghituleasa Pyerina Carmen

3Process of developing a customized heel for footwear to reduce the medio-lateral component of ground reaction force

A 00176/ 14.03.2012

Vasilescu Ana Maria, Pantazi Mirela, Elena Beatrice

4 Process of obtaining protein biopolymers from wet white leather waste

A00617/ 23.08.2012

Zăinescu Gabriel, Ioannidis Ioannis, Deselnicu Dana Corina, Crudu Marian

5 Process of concentrating Tara extract solution and applying it in natural leather processing

A00784/01.11.2012

Carmen Gaidau, Mariana Popescu, Dorel Acsinte, Demetra Simion

6

Polymeric structures based on chloroprene rubber and butadiene-co-acrylonitrile for vulcanized soles used in work environments with thermal risk

A/00950/05.12.2012

Alexandrescu Laurentia, Sonmez Maria, Juganaru Mircea, Juganaru Bogdan

7Polymeric compound based on halogenated butyl rubber for products used in the pharmaceutical field

A/00949/05.12.2012

Alexandrescu Laurentia, Georgescu Mihai, Decu Aurel, Decu Razvan

8 Collagen membranes with doxycycline for dentistry and its obtaining process

A 00867 / 23.11.2012 M. G. Albu

9 Collagen-based drug release systems and their obtaining process

A 00919/ 29.11.2012

M. G. Albu, M.V. Ghica

10 Collagen and vitamin cream for skin protection and rejuvenation and its obtaining process

A 00984 / 10.12.2012

M. G. Albu, V. Trandafir, C. I. Aldea, G. Bumbeneci

11 Parchments for restoration of heritage documents and their obtaining process

A/00948-05.12.2012

Lucreţia Miu, Elena Badea, Carmen Gaidau, Niculescu Mihaela

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GRANTED

1 Laboratory equipment for textile items coating 125544/30.05.2012

Radulescu Radu,Constantin Stefan

2 Wing type parachute with tri-cell canopy125520/

30.10.2012

Salistean Adrian,Niculescu Claudia,Olaru Sabina,Draga Maria

3 Rescue parachute with circular lift canopy125521/

30.10.2012

Salistean Adrian,Niculescu Claudia,Olaru Sabina,Draga Maria

4 Modular target with textile elements125742/

30.10.2012

Anghel Eugenia,Mihai Carmen,Scarlat Razvan Victor,Zamfirache Ovidiu Dan

5Syntan-based tanning agent, process of obtaining a syntan aqueous solution and method of analysing its tanning ability

123403/ 28.02.2012

Deselnicu Viorica, Maier Stelian, Maier Vasilica

6 Microstructured and multifunctional polymeric composite

125020/ 30.04.2012

Florica Ionescu, Teisanu Florin, Grigorescu Viorel

7 Non-asbestos fireproof materials covered with elastomers for protection and insulation

125315/ 29.06.2012

Popa Mariana,Alexandrescu Laurentia,Ciorobitca Maria,Preda Ioan

8Process of crosslinking an ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymer elastomer and polyfunctional monomer blend

125021/2012 B1 (51),

C08 L 23/16, 30.04. 2012

Stelescu Daniela, Manaila Elena

9 Process of crosslinking an ethylene-vinyl-acetate copolymer and polyfunctional monomer blend

125019/2012 B1, C08F

255/00

Manaila Elena, Stelescu Daniela, Martin Diana, Craciun Gabriela, Ighigeanu Daniel-Paul, Matei Constantin

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APPENDIX 7

PRODUCTS/SERVICES/TECHNOLOGIES RESULTED FROM THE RESEARCH ACTIVITY, BASED ON PATENTS, APPROVALS OR IN-HOUSE INNOVATIONS

No. Name Usage area Patents/Approval/In-house innovation

1

Plasma treated fabric for improved comfort parameters (gases nitrogen, oxygen, hexafluoropropene, methane, air)

Medical articles, garments, sports and leisure textile articles In-house innovation

2Information product - information system for wastewater quality monitoring - WASTWATER DB

Textile trade companiesWastewater testing laboratories In-house innovation

3 Waterproof and fireproof fabric for temporary shelters

Production of fabrics for temporary shelters, tarpaulins, blinds

Patent applicationA/00912/29.11.2012

4 Metal structure temporary shelter Sheltering of 20 persons in emergency situations In-house innovation

5 Children sweater Bioactive children clothing for all seasons In-house innovation

6 Knitted jacket for women All seasons bioactive clothing for women In-house innovation

7 Knitted jacket for women, leno structure

All seasons bioactive clothing for women In-house innovation

8 Knitted sweater for women All seasons bioactive clothing for women In-house innovation

9 Tencel/Smartcel Clima fabric Personal protective equipment Patent application OSIM A00913/2012

10 Smartcel Clima/PES knit Personal protective equipment In-house innovation

11 PES/inox/elastane knit Personal protective equipment In-house innovation

12 Integrated system for natural silk cocoons spinning Specialized SMEs In-house innovation

13 Apparatus for textile enzymatic finishing

SMEs or pilot plants with textile finishing activities In-house innovation

14 Integrated system for unconventional assembly of woven textile structures Textile accessory-producing SMEs In-house innovation

15Stylistic trend catalogue for autumn-winter season 2012/2013

Assistance for Romanian clothing companies in creating their own collections

In-house innovation

16 Stylistic trend catalogue for spring-summer season 2013

Assistance for Romanian clothing companies in creating their own collections

In-house innovation

17 - 40

24 products in “Stylish Touch” Collection

SMEs specialized in the production of fashion clothing

In-house innovations registered in „Idea Envelope”

41Process of obtaining protein biopolymers from wet white leather wastes

Agriculture Patent application A00617/23.08.2012

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42 INNOVA DB 1 database The leather and footwear sector ORDA Certificate

43 INNOVA DB 2 database The leather and footwear sector ORDA Certificate

44Collagen membrane with doxycycline for dentistry and its obtaining process

Dentistry Patent application A 00867/23.11.2012

45 Collagen-based drug release systems and their obtaining process Medicine, pharmacy Patent application

A 00919/29.11.2012

46Collagen and vitamin cream for skin protection and rejuvenation and its obtaining process

Cosmetics Patent application A 00984/10.12.2012

47

Customized heel for footwear to reduce the medio-lateral component of ground reaction force and its development process

Footwear Patent application A 00176/14.03.2012

48Catalogue – Concept accessories for footwear 2013(PN 09 10 02 11)

Footwear and leather goods In-house innovation

49 Flame-retardant leathers Leather for car and furniture upholstery

Patent application A 01351/08.12.2011

50System of evaluating the degradation degree of fur coats before dry cleaning

Dry cleaning services and laboratory analysis services In-house innovation

51 Multifunctional adsorbent material (PN 09 10 02 06)

Environmental protection, pretreatment of wastewaters In-house innovation

52

Polymeric compound based on halogenated butyl rubber for products used in the pharmaceutical field

Rubber goods used in pharmaceutics

Patent application A/00950/ 05.12.2012

53

Polymeric structures based on chloroprene rubber and butadiene-co-acrylonitrile for vulcanized soles used in work environments with thermal risk

Protective footwear Patent application A/00949/05.12.2012

54Non-asbestos fireproof materials covered with elastomers for protection and insulation

Non-asbestos fireproof materials for thermal protection and insulation

Patent 125315/29.06.2012

55

Process of crosslinking an ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymer elastomer and polyfunctional monomer blend

Plastics processing industry for consumer goods, technical articles etc.

Patent 125021/2012 B1 (51), C08 L 23/16, 30.04.2012

56Process of crosslinking an ethylene-vinyl-acetate copolymer and polyfunctional monomer blend

Plastics processing industryPatent 125019/2012 B1, C08F 255/00 Owner: INFLPR

57 “Sustainleather” database The leather and footwear industry In-house innovation

58 Protocol for monitoring tannery pollutants The leather industry (tanneries) In-house innovation

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59 Protocol for monitoring pollutants in footwear factories The footwear industry In-house innovation

SERVICES


1 Proficiency tests for the textile field – Round 2012

Testing laboratories within the National Institute for Labour Protection, Flacara SA, UM 02411, CBRN and DCIM

In-house innovation

2 Methodologies for testing the comfort parameters of textiles

Laboratory tests - analysesDetermination of comfort parameters of textiles

In-house innovation

3 Support services for energy audit

SMEs in the textile and clothing industry:SC Artifex SRLSC B & D International SRLSC Datsa Textil SRL SC Stecolflex Trade SRLSC Tanex SRL

ENEA Certificate - Italy

4 Automatic pattern design for customized clothing Natural persons and SMEs In-house innovation

TECHNOLOGIES


1 Conductive circuits screen printing technology

Garments, medical, sports, technical articles In-house innovation

2Upgraded technology for the wastewater treatment

plant sludge Textile trade companies In-house innovation

3 Upgraded wastewater treatment technology with pH auto-correction Textile trade companies In-house innovation

4

Upgraded wastewater treatment technology using the aeration

systems in the 2nd stage of treatment with minimal environmental impact

Textile trade companies In-house innovation

5Technology of using sulfur dyes and

organic chemical auxiliaries with minimal environmental impact


6

Environmental technology of preliminary preparation

and dyeing of cellulose textiles, by cumulating stages of process flow and using polyfunctional enzymes

and auxiliaries


7Environmental technology of dyeing

with sulfur dyes using PAD-OX applicable to textile trade companies


151


8Finishing technology for the textiles made of cellulose fibres with PCM content blended with Tencel fibres

Finishing of textiles made of cellulose fibres with non-

encapsulated PCM content blended with Tencel fibres

In-house innovation, patent pending, transferred to

SME partners in FP VII - Noterefiga project

consortium

9

Finishing technology for the textiles made of cellulose fibres with PCM

content blended with cotton and polyamide fibres

Finishing of textiles made of cellulose fibres with non-

encapsulated PCM content blended with cotton and polyamide fibres

In-house innovation, patent pending, transferred to

SME partners in FP VII - Noterefiga project

consortium

10 Design technology for system-adapted lifting parachutes Aeronautics industry In-house innovation

11 Conductive circuits screen printing technology

Garments, medical, sports, technical articles In-house innovation

12Technology for the production of

double-layer fabrics with PICANOL unconventional weaving machine

Production of fabrics for temporary shelters, tarpaulins, blinds In-house innovation

13 Polyfunctional finishing technology for the 100% cotton fabrics

Production of fabrics for temporary shelters, tarpaulins, blinds In-house innovation

14 Eco-friendly dry cleaning technology for natural fur coats

Dry cleaning servicesConsumers In-house innovation

15Technologies for chromium

adsorption from sludge(PN 09 10 02 06)

Environmental protection, pre-treatment of wastewaters In-house innovation

16 Membrane technology for concentration of tanning extracts Chemical auxiliary producers Patent application

A/00784/01-11-2012

17Bovine leather pretanning

technology using concentrated tara solutions

Tanneries Patent application A/00784/01-11-2012

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SCIENTIFIC PAPERS PUBLISHED IN NON-ISI JOURNALS

No. Title Journal Authors

1Environmental legislation database for the leather and footwear industry

Revista de Pielarie Incaltaminte/ Leather and Footwear Journal, 2012,

vol. 12, no. 1, pp. 19-26ISSN: 1583-4433

Gabriela Macovescu,Sergiu Adrian Guta

2

Cultural models in haute-couture fashion. Part II – Sizes, materials and colours in haute-couture fashion


vol. 12, no. 1, pp. 53-62ISSN: 1583-4433

Traian Foiasi

3Supervised multi-agent control of leather manufacturing processes by using the fuzzy logic


vol. 12, no. 2, pp. 101-112ISSN: 1583-4433

Adrian-Bogdan Hanchevici, Sergiu-Adrian Guta

4Preparation and characterization of collagen:amorphous calcium phosphate composites


vol. 12, no. 3, pp. 215-222ISSN: 1583-4433

Maria Diana Vranceanu, Rami Saban,

Madalina Georgiana Albu, Iulian Antoniac

5

Development and characterization of novel porous collagen based biocomposite for bone tissue regeneration

UPB Scientific Bulletin, Series B: Chemistry and Materials Science,

2012, 74 (3), pp. 145-156

Vrânceanu, M. D., Saban, R., Antoniac, I.,

Albu, M., Miculescu, F.

6

Characteristics of silicone rubber blends vulcanized with electron beam and microwave

Journal of International Scientific Publications: Ecology & Safety,

2012, vol. 6, part 1, ISSN 1313-2563, European Union, published by Info

Invest Ltd., pp. 134-142Editor Ioannis Takos

Elena Manaila, Maria Daniela Stelescu,

Gabriela Craciun, Daniel Ighigeanu

7Effect of irradiation dose on cross-link density of EPDM rubber

Journal of International Scientific Publications: Materials,

Methods & Technologies, vol. 6, part 1, pp. 186 - 195,

ISSN 1313-2539, Editor Lev Ruzer

Elena Manaila, Maria Daniela Stelescu,

Gabriela Craciun, Daniel Ighigeanu, Mihai Georgescu

8The preparation and characterization of the ion exchange membranes

Journal of Textile and Light Industry Science and Technology

(accepted for publication)

Mariana Georgescu, Marin Radu, Bujor Albu,

Pasare Liliana, Raţa Daniela,

Mihai Georgescu

9Rheological behavior of some collagen creams

Revista de Pielarie Incaltaminte/ Leather and Footwear Journal,

2012, 12(4), pp. 257-270

M.G. Albu, M. Leca,

V. Trandafir

10

Staff motivation, the main component of human resource management


2012, 12 (4), pp. 305-316

Doina Serb, Luminiţa Albu,

Elena Ninciuleanu

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11

Complementary methods for recovery and valorisation of proteins from chrome leather wastes


2012, vol. 12, no. 2, pp. 85-100,ISSN: 1583-4433

Mihaela-Doina Niculescu, Jan Sedliacik,

Carmen Gaidau, Peter Jurkovic,

Jan Matyasovsky

12Transparency of the origin of hides & skins in European leather industry


vol. 12, no. 2, pp. 133-158,ISSN: 1583-4433

Gustavo Gonzalez-Quijano, Luminita Albu

13Scientific investigation of leather in ethnographical objects by molecular spectroscopy and MHT


2012, vol. 12, no. 3, pp.183-192,ISSN: 1583-4433

Cristina Carsote, Lucretia Miu,

Irina Petroviciu, Doina Maria Creanga,

Maria Giurginca, Wilfred Vetter

14Rheological behaviour of some collagen extracts


2012, vol. 12, no. 3, pp. 193-200,ISSN: 1583-4433

Madalina Georgiana Albu,

Mihaela Violeta Ghica, Keyong Tang,

Jie Liu, Gheorghe Coara

15

Modern techniques for concentration of active principles from plant extracts, based on membranary technologies


2012, vol. 12, no. 3, pp. 223 -230,ISSN: 1583-4433

Demetra Simion, Carmen Gaidau,

Gabriela Paun, Margarita Koleva, Snezjana Cupara

16

The influence of polyfunctional monomers on the mechanical properties of the siliconic rubber cross-linked by irradiation with electron beam

Journal of International Scientific Publications: Ecology & Safety,

2012, vol. 6, part 1, pp. 323– 329ISSN 1313-2563, European Union,

published by Info Invest Ltd, Editor Ioannis Takos


Todorka Vladkova, Mihai Georgescu

17

Establishment of average molecular structure model for collagen extracted from leather solid waste with chromium


2012, 12(4), pp. 245-256

Zhiwen Ding, Xiaoyan Pang, Luminiţa Albu

18Tannery wastewaters treatment for sludge valorisation in agriculture


2012, 12(4), pp. 271-284

Luminiţa Albu, Zhiwen Ding,

Gabriel Zainescu, Xiaoyan Pang, Petre Voicu

19Preventive conservation of parchment collections: analytical protocol for evaluating the deterioration degree and stability of historical parchments

Buletin de conservare - restaurare/ Conservation - restauration bulletin,

2012, nr 5-6, pp. 390-395,ISSN 2065-2992

Maria Giurginca, Elena Badea, Lucretia Miu

20Damage ranking in historical parchments: from microscopic study of fibres structure to collagen denaturation assessment by micro DSC

e Preserv. Sci. 2012, 9, pp. 97-109 http://www.morana-rtd.com/

e-preservationscience/TOC.html

Badea E., D. V. Poulsen Sommer, K. Mühlen Axelsson,

R. Larsen, A. Kurysheva, L. Miu, G. Della Gatta

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APPENDIX 9

SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS AT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES

No. Conference name Place and date Paper presented Authors

1 1st Biotechnology World Congress

Dubai, UAE 14-15.02.2012

New nanocomposites for bone tissue engineering scaffolds

T. Vladkova, M. G. Albu, L. Radev, I. Titorencu

2

International Conference “exCHange for a challenge” in higher education, conservation and risk management of works of art, A cooperation project between Turkey and the EU – Civil Society Dialogue II Programme

Istanbul, Turkey01-03.2012

Research for conservation and restoration of movable cultural heritage. Advanced techniques and training on assessment and diagnosis of historical leather and parchment. The Romanian case

Lucretia Miu, Elena Badea

3 3D Cell Culture 2012 DECHEMA

Zurich, Swisserland 13-17.03.2012

Cell viability and adipogenic differentiation assessment in collagen-sericin-based 3D culture systems

S. Dinescu, B. Galateanu, O. Calciu, M. Albu, A. Cimpean, M. Costache

4 The POLYCHAR 20, World Forum on Advanced Materials

Dubrovnik, Croatia26-30.03.2012

High-density polyethylene/EPDM mixtures:

Anton Airinei, Maria Daniela Stelescu, Mihaela Homocianu, Nicusor Fifere, Magdalena Aflori

5

12th European Symposium on Controlled Drug Delivery (ESCDD)

Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands04-06.04.2012

Modeling, analysis and optimization of some topical minocycline-collagen delivery systems

M.V. Ghica, M.G. Albu, L. Popa, C.E. Dinu-Pirvu, St. Moisescu

68th DAAAM Baltic Conference Industrial Engineering

Tallinn, Estonia19-21.04.2012

3D Fit Garment Simulation Based on 3D Body Scanner Anthropometric Data

Sabina Olaru, Emilia Filipescu, Elena Filipescu, Claudia Niculescu, Adrian Salistean

7International Conference New trends in applied chemistry (Chimia 2012)

Constanta, Romania24-26.05.2012

The influence of freeze-drying on properties of collagen-minocycline sponges

M. V. Ghica, M. G. Albu, I. Titorencu, A. Ficai, L. Popa, V. Pruna, C. E. Dinu-Pirvu, St. Moisescu

89th World Biomaterials Congress (WBC)

Chengdu, China01-05.06.2012

Development of innovative superporous collagen-sericine scaffolds loaded with hydroxyapatite designed for bone regeneration

A. Lungu, M. G. Albu, I.C. Stancu, E. Vasile,

I. Titorencu, H. Iovu

9XXXIV National Congress on Calorimetry, Thermal Analysis and Applied Thermodynamics

Roma, Italy05-08.06.2012

Understanding parchment deterioration: from structural change to perceived damage

Elena Badea, Lucretia Miu, Paola Iacomussi, Giuseppe Rossi, Michela Radis, Giuseppe Della Gatta

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10 International Symposium ECOLOGY & SAFETY

Sunny Beach, Bulgaria08-12.06.2012

Characteristics of silicone rubber blends vulcanized with electron beam and microwave

Elena Manaila, Maria Daniela Stelescu, Gabriela Craciun, Daniel Ighigeanu

11 International Symposium ECOLOGY & SAFETY


The influence of polyfunctional monomers on the mechanical properties of the siliconic rubber cross-linked by irradiation with electron beam

Maria Daniela Stelescu, Elena Manaila, Todorka Vladkova, Mihai Georgescu

12International Symposium Materials, Methods & Technologies


Effect of irradiation dose on cross-link density of EPDM rubber

Elena Manaila, Maria Daniela Stelescu, Gabriela Craciun, Daniel Ighigeanu, Mihai Georgescu

13

The 4th International Congress and the 30th Annual Session of the Romanian Cell Biology Society

Satu Mare, Romania and Debrecen, Hungary13-17.06.2012

Late adipogenic marker perilipin expression proves hADSC’s differentiation potential

S. Dinescu, R. Gustin, B. Galateanu, M. Albu, A. Cimpean, M. Costache

14

Indoor Air Quality 2012, 10th International Conference Indoor Air Quality in Heritage and Historic Environments “Standards and Guidelines”

London, Great Britain17-20.06.2012

Thermalmicroscopy and analysis for identifying environmentally sensitive parchment and leather documents and artifacts

E. Badea, L. Miu,K. M. Axelsson, R. Larsen, D. V. P. Sommer,G. Della Gatta

15

Indoor Air Quality 2012, 10th International Conference Indoor Air Quality in Heritage and Historic Environments “Standards and Guidelines

London, Great Britain17-20.06.2012

How collagen-based materials respond to temperature and relative humidity: A combined DSC, SEM and FTIR study

E. Badea, A. Kurysheva,W. Vetter, I. Petroviciu, C. Carsote, L. Miu, M. Schreiner, G. Della Gatta

16The 8th General Conference of Balkan Physical Union, 8th BPU


The Mechanical Properties of Ethylene-Vinyl-Acetate Copolymer/Triallylcyanurate mixture vulcanized by electron beam and microwave processing

E. Manila, G. Craciun, M. D. Zuga (Stelescu)

17The 8th General Conference of Balkan Physical Union, 8th BPU


Flocculation Efficiency of Poly(acrylamide-co-acrylic acid) Obtained by Electron Beam Irradiation

G. Craciun, E. Manaila, M. D. Zuga (Stelescu)

18

5th International Conference “Biomaterials, Tissue Engineering & Medical Devices” BiomMedD’2012

Constanta, Romania29.08-01.09.2012

Collagen-sericin-hydroxyapatite composites for bone tissue engineering

M. G. Albu, A. Lungu, I. Titorencu, I. C. Stancu, E. Vasile, V. Pruna, H. Iovu

19

5th International Conference “Biomaterials, Tissue Engineering & Medical Devices” BiomMedD’2012

Constanta, Romania29.08-01.09.2012

Enhanced biological performance of collagen-sericin hydrogels

V. Mitran, M. G. Albu, E. Vasile, M. Costache, A. Cimpean

156


205th Freiberg Collagen Symposium

Freiberg, Germany04-05.09.2012

New technologies based on nanomaterials for leather processing

C. Gaidau, A. Petica, M. Micutz, T. Vladkova

21 The 5th Frieberg Collagen Symposium

Frieberg, Germany04-05.09.2012

Evaluation of collagen-based materials as support for archeological object

Viktoriia P. Plavan, Lucretia Miu, Daragan Marina, Nadia Gavrilyuk, Alia Ibragimova

22Scientific Conference Chemistry and Chemical Technology

Kaunas, Lituania04-05.09.2012

Innovative material-technology system for reduction of environmental pollution with salts

M. Crudu, C. Gaidau, A. Crudu, M. Popescu, M. Ionescu

2322 IUMBM and 37th FEBS Congress From Single Molecules to systems Biology

Sevilla, Spain04-10.09.2012

Collagen-sericin 3D scaffold enhances adipogenic differentiation of hADSCs

S. Dinescu, B. Galateanu, R. Gustin, M. Albu, A. Cimpean, M. Costache

2413th European Conference on Knowledge Management - ECKM 2012

Cartagina, Spain06-07.09.2012

Knowledge Management in the Fashion Industry

Sabina Olaru, Carmen Ghituleasa, Emilia Filipescu

25 Conferinta Internationala a Clusterelor

Covasna06-07.09.2012

Sectorul textile - confectii si clusterizarea Daniela Bucur

26The 14th Romanian Textile and Leather Conference – CORTEP 2012

Sinaia, Romania06-08.09.2012

Research regarding the plasma hydrophobization of textile materials for medical articles

Lilioara Surdu, Ioan Cioara, Carmen Ghituleasa, Nicula Gheorghe, Razvan Radulescu, Cosmin Medar, Radu Sgarbura



Research on men conformation with implications in the patterns design for jacket

Sabina Olaru, Emilia Filipescu, Claudia Niculescu, Elena Filipescu



Solutions development for basic patterns remodeling through 3D virtual simulation of body - garment dimensional fitting

Sabina Olaru, Emilia Filipescu, Claudia Niculescu, Elena Filipescu



Use of GRID network in designing auxetic textile structures

Mihai Stan



Tex-Eastile –European Network for Green Textile Excellence

Doina Toma, Emilia Visileanu, Silvia Pozzi

31Hazardous and Industrial Waste Management Conferences

Creta, Greece12-14.09.2012

New tanning tehnologies based on valorization of industrial wastes

Crudu M., Deselnicu V., Ioannidis I., Albu L.

32Hazardous and Industrial Waste Management Conferences

Creta, Greece12-14.09.2012

Approaches to reducing heavy metal dischargesin tannery effluent

Deselnicu V., Crudu M., Ioannidis I., Deselnicu D. C.

157


33

Third International Workshop on Advanced Nano- and Biomaterials and Their Device Applications

Timisoara, Romania19-23.09.2012

Bionanocomposites based on collagen-modified layered silicate for biomedicine and bioactive food packaging

Z. Vuluga, C. G. Sanporean, M. G. Albu, V. Trandafir, M. Ionescu, D. M. Vuluga, D. Florea

34

Third International Workshop on Advanced Nano- and Biomaterials and Their Device Applications


Collagen based materials for dental treatement

R. Zgarian, R. Barbaresso, M. G. Albu, M. V. Ghica, A. Meghea, C. Ungureanu, I. Rau

35

1st International Seminar and Workshop on Emerging Technology and Innovation for Cultural Heritage Preservation of Parchment, Leather and Textiles

Bucharest, Romania24-26.09.2012

DSC analysis of historical leathers and parchments in water excess and dry conditions for damage assessment and certification

Petru Budrugeac, Lucretia Miu, Andrei Cucos, Cristina Carsote

36

1st International Seminar and Workshop on Emerging Technology and Innovation for Cultural Heritage Preservation of Parchment, Leather and Textiles


Physical chemical tests, gamma irradiation and augmented reality technology for the conservation of textile and leather heritage artefacts

Ioana R. Stanculescu, Dragos Datcu, Stephan Lukosch, Valentin I. Moise, Mihaela M. Manea, Marian Virgolici, Lucretia Miu, Corneliu C. Ponta

37

1st International Seminar and Workshop Emerging Technology and Innovation for Cultural Heritage: Preservation of Parchment, Leather and Textiles


Intelligent system for analysis and diagnostic of collagen-based artefacts

A. O. Miu, V. Velican, S. Ciobanu, O. Grigore, E. Badea

38

1st International Seminar and Workshop Emerging Technology and Innovation for Cultural Heritage: Preservation of Parchment, Leather and Textiles


Identifying environmentally sensitive parchment and leather by MHT and micro DSC

E. Badea, G. Della Gatta

39

International Conference on Advanced Materials and Systems ICAMS 2012


INNOVA-LEATHER project: Two years of RDI aiming at increasing capacities & competitiveness of the Romanian leather sector through knowledge based clean technologies. Part I

Ioannidis Ioannis,Marian Crudu, Gabriel Zainescu, Madalina Albu, Viorica Deselnicu, Dana Corina Deselnicu, Sergiu Guta, Luminita Albu

158


40



INNOVA-LEATHER project: Two years of RDI aiming at increasing capacities & competitiveness of the Romanian leather sector through knowledge based clean technologies. Part II

Ioannidis Ioannis, Marian Crudu, Gabriel Zainescu, Madalina Albu, Viorica Deselnicu, Dana Corina Deselnicu, Sergiu Guta, Luminita Albu

41



Protein ingredients for cosmetic products

Albu Madalina Georgiana, Ioannidis Ioannis, Ghica Mihaela Violeta, Deselnicu Viorica, Chelaru Ciprian, Coara Gheorghe

42



New wet white tanning agents and technology

Crudu Marian, Deselnicu Viorica, Ioannidis Ioannis,Crudu Andra

43



Synthetic organic tanning system

Deselnicu Viorica, Crudu Marian, Ioannidis Ioannis,Deselnicu Dana Corina

44



Emerging market for FOC-leather articles: a real need or just marketing edge

Deselnicu Dana Corina, Ioannidis Ioannis

45International Conference on Advanced Materials and Systems ICAMS 2012


INNOVA LEATHER: a knowledge based platform for sustainable leather manufacture

Guta Sergiu Adrian, Bostaca Gheorghe, Macovescu Gabriela



New versatile conversion technology for wet white waste transformation into biofertilisers

Zainescu Gabriel, Deselnicu Dana Corina, Ioannidis Ioannis, Crudu Marian, Voicu Petre



Preparation of Β-cyclodextrin fragrance finishing agent reacted with reactive dye for leather finishing

Zhang Xiaoyan, Chen Wuyong, Liu Xiaoling, Xia Yan, Gaidau Carmen



Influence of retanning materials with different properties on the flammability of leather

Cheng Fan, Jiang Lingyun, Chen Wuyong, Gaidau Carmen Cornelia, Miu Lucretia



Preparation of a colored β-cyclodextrin fragrance agent for leather finishing

Liu Xiaoling, Zhang Xiaoyan, Chen Wuyong, Gaidau Carmen Cornelia, Miu Lucretia

159


50



Properties of leathers tanned with Ti-Al based tanning materials obtained from the wastes of metal industry

Mutlu Mehmet Mete, Zengin A. Candas Adıgüzel,Crudu Marian, Maier Stelian Sergiu, Deselnicu Viorica, Albu Luminita, Gülümser Gürbüz, Bitlisli Oral, Basaran Bahri, Tosun Cemile Ceren

51



Evaluating risks of allergy to chromium released from footwear

Pantazi Mirela, Macovescu Gabriela, Simina Stefan,Vasilescu Ana-Maria

52



Investigations on determination of antioxidant properties of certain plant products and theireffects on the prevention of Cr(VI) and formaldehyde formation in leather

Ozgunay Hasan, Afsar Altan, Colak Selime, Zengin Gokhan, Yilmaz Onur, Dandar Urana, Simion Demetra,Gaidau Carmen Cornelia

53



Aspects regarding the development of the medical footwear industry in Romania

Petcu Daniel, Deselnicu Dana Corina, Guta Sergiu Adrian, Berijan Gheorghe

54



Stationary and dynamic rheological behaviour of some collagen hydrogels for wound. Management containing mixtures of chlorhexidine digluconate and tannic acid

Brazdaru Lavinia, Leca Minodora, Micutz Marian, Albu Madalina Georgiana, Staicu Teodora

55



Synthesis and characterization of dense COLL/HA composite materials

Ficai Anton, Andronescu Ecaterina, Albu Madalina Georgiana, Grumezescu Alexandru, Sonmez Maria, Ficai Denisa



Collagen-essential oil spongeous matrices: Thermal and enzymatic stability

Kaya Durmus Alpaslan, Albu Georgiana Madalina, Vuluga Zina, Cristian Nicolae

57



Application of non-destructive analysis for investigation of painted wood artifacts of Azerbaijan

Abbasova Dinara, Chelaru Ciprian



Study on ancient rhino bone found in Azerbaijan

Abbasova Dinara, Chelaru Ciprian

160


59



How parchment responds to temperature and relative humidity: a combined micro DSC, MHT, SEM and FTIR study

Badea Elena, Carsote Cristina, Vetter Wilfried, Petroviciu Irina, Miu Lucretia, Schreiner Manfred, Budrugeac Petru, Della Gatta Giuseppe



Elements of symbolic anthropology in developing the cultural identity of the fashion product

Pop Marlena

61



Study of deterioration of archeological collagen based artifacts

Plavan Viktoriia, Miu Lucretia, Daragan Marina, Gavrilyuk Nadia, Barsukov Viacheslav, Ibragimova Alia



Multi-agent based system architecture for industrial applications: leather processing monitoring and diagnosing case study

Guta Sergiu Adrian, Avramescu Marius, Hanchevici Adrian Bogdan



Chemically grafted polychloropreneContact adhesive nanodispersions. Part I – methods of assessing the grafting reaction

Alexandrescu Laurentia, Georgescu Mihai, Sonmez Maria, Leca Minodora, Moldovan Zenovia



Chemically grafted polychloropreneContact adhesive nanodispersions. Part II –assessing adherence of adhesive nanodispersions

Alexandrescu Laurentia, Georgescu Mihai,Sonmez Maria, Leca Minodora, Moldovan Zenovia

65



The influence of polyfunctional monomer triallylcyanurate on the mechanical properties of the siliconic rubber crosslinked by electron beam irradiation

Stelescu Maria-Daniela, Manaila Elena, Craciun Gabriela, Zuga Niculina, Georgescu Mihai

66



Nanostructures in membranes and membrane techniques for separation of solutes

Simion Demetra, Popescu Georgeta, Gaidau Carmen Cornelia, Koleva Margarita, Albu Bujor-Gabriel

67



Research on manufacturing customized footwear designed by quantifying forces acting on the locomotor apparatus

Vasilescu Ana-Maria, Alexandrescu Laurentia,Micu Anton Constantin

161


68



Ground reaction force analysis in normal gait using footwear with various heel heights on different surfaces

Vasilescu Ana-Maria, Pantazi Mirela, Micu Anton Constantin

69



The influence of crosslinking agent on kinetic release and rheological behaviour of some collagen-niflumic acid hydrogels

Ghica Mihaela Violeta, Albu Georgiana Madalina, Coara Gheorghe, Dinu Pirvu Cristina



The influence of tannic acid and valonea on collagen structure

Tosun Cemile Ceren, Albu Georgiana Madalina, Ozgunay Hasan, Chelaru Ciprian



Crosslinking and grafting ethylenepropylene–terpolymer rubber with accelerated electrons in the presence of polyfunctional monomers

Stelescu Maria-Daniela, Manaila Elena, Craciun Gabriela, Zuga Niculina



Reduction of environmental pollution with salts in wet leather processing phases

Crudu Marian, Gaidau Carmen Cornelia, Crudu Andra, Popescu Mariana, Ionescu Marcel, Valeika Virgilius, Plavan Viktoriia

73



Evaluation of the sheepskin mattress in term of pressure relieving capability

Zhou Jin, Tang Qiuyue, Zhang Youran, Yu Weicai, Gaidau Carmen Cornelia, Chen Wuyong

74



Alternatives for recovery of proteins embedded in chrome leather wastes

Niculescu Mihaela-Doina, Jurkovic Peter, Matyasovsky Jan, Gaidau Carmen Cornelia, Sedliacik Jan



Removal of ions from dilute solutions by emulsion liquid membranes technique

Simion Demetra, Popescu Georgeta, Maruta Cristina, Gaidau Carmen Cornelia, Ozgunay Hasan



Research on the physical processes involved in air regime in soil

Voicu Petre, Zainescu Gabriel, Raducu Daniela, Deselnicu Dana Corina, Sevastel Mircea

162




Preparation of a novel writing parchment with alum

Gong Ying, Chen Wuyong, Cheng Fan, Chen Jiping, Yang Shuang, Miu Lucretia

78



Scientific aspects of degradation and conservation of heritage artifacts

Iordache Ovidiu, Stanculescu Ioana, Plavan Viktoria, Miu Lucretia



Aesthetic shapes of footwear accessories perceived as sources of virtual show

Foiasi Traian



Statistical analysis of the absorption of structural funds in Romania

Florescu Margareta, Kagitci Meral, Coara Gheorghe



Artistic technologies for development of cultural leather product

Pop Marlena



Formaldehyde in clothing and interior textiles

Marilena Niculescu, Carmen Ghituleasa, Ana-Maria Mocioiu, Lilioara Surdu, Gheorghe Nicula



The mohair – precious source of raw material in Romania

Carmen Ghituleasa, Ana-Maria Mocioiu, Lilioara Surdu, Aurel Constantin

84 TEX TEH V International Conference


Aspects regarding the experimental researches of Romanian mohair properties

Carmen Ghituleasa, Ana Maria Mocioiu, Lilioara Surdu, Aurel Constantin



Entrepreneurial culture – a chance for the development of entrepreneurial spirit

Emilia Visileanu



Characterization of a PES/CO fabric coated with a nanosized metal with the help of ultrasounds

Clara Radulescu, Laurentiu Dinca, Carmen Ghiţuleasa



Post-doctoral programs at the forefront of excellence research

Emilia Visileanu



Clusterization and the textile clothing industry Daniela Bucur

163


164



ITA TEXCONF – Innovation and technological structure entity

Daniela Bucur



Methods utilized in the finessing process of the fabrics for barrier surgical gowns based on plasma nanotechnology




Research regarding plasma nanotechnology application for performing surgical gowns




Integrated systems of monitoring and controlling wastewater, the quality and security of textile products commercialized in Romania and Bulgaria

Floarea Pricop, Carmen Ghituleasa, Razvan Scarlat, Ioana Corina Moga



Quality monitoring for wastewaters generated by the textile finishing

Ioana Corina Moga, Floarea Pricop, Razvan Scarlat



Study procedure for finishing of PCM’s textile materials made of melt-spun bi-component fibers

Alina Popescu, Ana-Maria Mocioiu, Constanta Hulea



Anthropometric parameter of Romanian boys and girls aged between 6 years and 19 years

Claudia Niculescu



Aspects regarding the experimental researches of Romanian mohair properties

Carmen Ghituleasa



Formaldehyde in clothing and interior textiles

Marilena Niculescu, Carmen Ghituleasa, Ana Maria Mocioiu, Lilioara Surdu, Gheorghe Nicula




SESEC Project: Sustainable Energy Saving For The European Clothing Industry

Mauro Scalia, Carmen Ghituleasa, Claudia Niculescu, Sabina Olaru



Tex-EASTile-European Network for Green Textile Excellence

Doina Toma, Emilia Visileanu, Silvia Pozzi

100Dyes in History and Archaeology Conference (DHA31)

Antwerp, Belgium18-19.10.2012

Materials in Romanian historical parchment documents: dyes, pigments and inks

Petroviciu, I., Carsote, C., Balta, I. Z., Niculescu, G., Lupu, M., Badea E., Creanga, M.

1015th International Workshop on Advances in Nanosciences 2012 – SWAN5

Szeged, Hungary24-27.10.2012

Textile and antifungal behavior of a cotton woven support to ultrasonically deposited copper oxide nanoparticles by means of two different methods

Clara Radulescu, Laurentiu Dinca, Carmen Ghituleasa

102 ECO- IMPULS Environmental Research and Technology


Wastewater monitoring and control systems with impact on Romanian-Bulgarian cross border area

Floarea Pricop, Ioana Corina Moga, Razvan Scarlat, Mihai Stan, Nicolae Jianu

103

ELSEDIMA, 9th edition - Environmental legislation safety engineering and disaster management

Cluj-Napoca25-27.10.2012

The Impact of Textile Finishing Biotechnologies and of the Wastewater Treatment on Environmental Quality

Floarea Pricop, Razvan Scarlat, Ioana Corina Moga, Mihai Stan, Nicolae Jianu

104

Innovative Cluster Days – INNOVCLUSTER innovative clusters key to success in international business and R&D cooperation


Textiles and clothing industry – promoter of smart textiles and cultural traditions

Carmen Ghituleasa

105

Innovative Cluster Days – INNOVCLUSTER innovative clusters key to success in international business and R&D cooperation


Clusters from the Romanian textile-clothing industry, Ideas for assessing the financial effort to support projects for industrial policy instruments (especially innovative clusters) during 2014-2020

Daniela Bucur

106The IVth International Conference Textile Science and the Economy – TNP 2012

Novi Sad, Serbia06-07.11.2012

Researches related to the color removal from wastewaters using ozone technologies

Ioana Corina Moga, Floarea Pricop, Razvan Scarlat

165


107

Electrostatic and electromagnetic fields - new materials and technologies - El-Tex 2012

Lodz, Poland12-13.11.2012

Multi-functionality of meta-textile structure Mihai Stan

108X Congresso Nazionale IGIIC, Accademia di San Luca Roma, Italy

24-26.11.2012

Studio dell’effetto di temperatura e umidità relativa sulla struttura e le proprietà della pergamena, e relazione con il deterioramento a lungo termine delle pergamene storiche

E. Badea, I. Petroviciu, C. Carsote, L. Miu, W. Vetter, M. Schreiner, G. Della Gatta

1096th Aachen-Dresden International Textile Conference

Dresda, Germany29-30.11.2012

Plasma nanotechnology finishing methods for fabrics used in barrier surgical gowns


1106th Aachen-Dresden International Textile Conference

Dresda, Germany29-30.11.2012

The use of GRID networks for designing high added value textiles (e.g. vascular protheses)

Mihai Stan

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APPENDIX 10

PROSPECTIVE STUDIES AND TECHNOLOGY, REGULATIONS, PROCEDURES, METHODOLOGIES AND TECHNICAL PLANS, NEW OR IMPROVED, ORDERED

OR USED BY THE BENEFICIARY

No. Title of study/norm/ procedure/methodology Economic agent No. contract/

protocol

1Prospective study: Report regarding the ecological cereal growth at S.C. AUGER PETRUS SRL

SC AUGER PETRUS SRL Stefan cel Mare - Calarasi

Code MIS-ETC: 216

2Prospective study: Report regarding the ecological seedlings growth at S.C. BIOCLIM SRL

SC BIOCLIM SRL Gradina - Constanta

Code MIS-ETC: 216

3

Prospective study: Report regarding the ecological cereal growth and poultry breeding at S.C. ECO VIAL PREST SRL

SC ECO VIAL PREST SRLŞtefan cel Mare - Calarasi

Code MIS-ETC: 216

4Prospective study: Report regarding the ecological cereal growth at S.C. AGROMEC S.R.L.

S.C. AGROMEC S.R.L. Independenta - Constanta

Code MIS-ETC: 216

5Prospective study: Report regarding the ecological vegetables growth at Dumbrava Ion Alexandru - Biodumbrava

Intreprinderea Individuala Dumbrava Ion Alexandru Biodumbrava - Giurgiu

Code MIS-ETC: 216

6Prospective study: Report regarding the ecological vegetables growth at Radu Constantin şi Radu Maria

Intreprinderea Individuala Radu Constantin si Radu MariaVarasti - Giurgiu

Code MIS-ETC: 216

7

Prospective study: Report regarding vine cultivation in ecological system and obtaining ecological wines at Statiunea de Cercetare - Dezvoltare pentru Viticultura si Vinificatie - Murfatlar

Statiunea de Cercetare - Dezvoltare pentru Viticultura si VinificatieMurfatlar - Constanta

Code MIS-ETC: 216

8Prospective study: Report regarding the ecological cereal growth at P.F.A. Barbuceanu Paul

PFA Barbuceanu Paul Macesul de Sus - Dolj

Code MIS-ETC: 216

9Prospective study: Report regarding the poultry breeding at S.C. DTV Media Sat S.R.L

S.C. DTV Media Sat S.R.L.Secui - Teasc - Dolj

Code MIS-ETC: 216

10Prospective study: Report regarding the bee breeding at P.F.A. Ilinca Alexandru and P.F.A. Ilinca Sandita

P.F.A. Ilinca Alexandru P.F.A. Ilinca SanditaCotofenii din Dos - Dolj

Code MIS-ETC: 216

11

Prospective study: Study on the content of formaldehyde in textile products sold on the Romanian market after evaluating formaldehyde emissions by European and international test methods for garments products and home decoration products

- Contract no. 10 N/2009

167

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12

Technological study:Study procedures for finishing textiles with PCM content, depending on the base polymer

Project consortium: Swerea, Luxilon Industries, SINTEF, TITK, Centexbel, Devold of Norway, SmartFiber,ADDCOMP Holland, Technical University of Tampere (TUT), I.N.C.D.T.P. - Bucharest, Polisilk, Predilnica Litija, Woolpower and FOV Fabrics

Grant agreement no. 203831-2/NoTeReFiGaFrame program VII

13

Technological study:Report on dyeing and finishing techniques of textiles with PCM content, physico-chemical, physico-mechanical and color measurements of finished textiles with PCM

Project consortium: Swerea, Luxilon Industries, SINTEF, TITK, Centexbel, Devold of Norway, SmartFiber,ADDCOMP Holland, Technical University of Tampere (TUT), I.N.C.D.T.P. - Bucharest,Polisilk, Predilnica Litija, Woolpower and FOV Fabrics

Grant agreement no. 203831-2/NoTeReFiGaFP VII

14

Technological study: Study of enzymatic treatment applied to technical bast fibers using selected enzymes, enzyme catalysis action investigation on the characteristics of bast fibers

- 7-068/2012Crosstexnet

15

Technological study:Study of waste water pollutants generated by the textile companies from the Romania-Bulgaria cross border area

Cross border project RO- BGConsortium: I.N.C.D.T.P. - Bucharest, ASE, BSC-SME Ruse, RCCI Ruse

MIS-ETC code 129

16

Technological study:Studies and solutions regarding the implementation of environmental management system in textile companies from the cross border area Romania - Bulgaria


MIS-ETC code 129

17

Technological study:Procedures for the monitoring, control and quality assurance for wastewater from textile companies


MIS-ETC code 129

18

Technological study:Study on European and national legislation for wastewater management in the textile industry


MIS-ETC code 129

19

Technological study: Technical-scientific study on the worldwide state of research regarding interactive textile surfaces

- Contract no. 10 N/2009

20Technological study: Comparative study of the performance of fiber composites on the market

-

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21Prospective study:Trends study for autumn-winter season 2012 - 2013

SMEs from the sector and individuals Contract no. 10 N/2009

22 Prospective study:Fashion collection „Stylish Touch” INCDTP Contract

no. 10 N/2009

23 Prospective study:Trends study for spring-summer 2013 SMEs from the sector and individuals Contract

no. 10 N/2009

24 Prospective study:Fashion collection „Shape of Color” INCDTP Contract

no. 10 N/2009

25 Research study on technical parameters for plasma treatment of textile materials - 7-062/2012

Crosstexnet

26Study to specify and define the characteristics that occur in wearing comfort analysis

Economic agents from the textile/confections area

7-062/2012Crosstexnet

27 Analyses/study of collagen-based products Polytechnic University of BucharestContract of services no. 8386/31.05.2012

28 Collagen films, matrix and membrane Alicante - Spain External order

29PANCOL filmssize 7 X 11 X O,4 cmsize 29 X 23 X 0,4 cm

SC Lucia H.Tudosie Pharmacy -Bucharest;SYC BIAFARM Pharmacy,Viisoara – Cluj county;FARMILA SRL Pharmacy, Bistrita - Nasaud;“M” Pharmacy - Bucharest;Individuals

Occasional orders

30 GEVICOL filmssize 14 X 11 X 0,4 cm Occasional orders

31 Collagen and vitamin cream ICPI – Bucharest; PIELOREX S.A. – Jilava; Individuals

Occasional orders

32 Collagen hydrolysate - liquid

National Research and Development Institute for Pedology, Agrochemistry and Environmental Protection - ICPA, Bucharest

Occasional orders

33 Collagen hydrolysate - pulvis Istanbul - Turkey External order

34 Analyses on bovine leathers and chemical auxiliaries Paris - France External order

35 Chemical and physical-mechanical analyses for leather, fur and footwear

SC Marisdal SRL - SuceavaSC Bontimes SRL - TimisSC Adina SRL - GalatiSC Treximco SRL - IlfovSC Mimaprod SRL - ValceaSC Lenox Safety Shoes SRL - BucharestSC Medimpact SA - MediasSC Protect Styl SRL - BacauSC General Conf Grup SRL - BucharestSC Mentor SRL - CraiovaSC Rodimpex SRL - Iasi

Occasional orders

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36Foot comfort, determining factor in increasing competitiveness and quality of footwear products

SC Class Shoe SRL, Cluj-Napoca

Contract no.78CI/2012

37 Developing 2 sole models for riding footwear (RODEO, HARLEY)

SC RCT Concept Technology SRLBlejoi - Prahova

Contract 1/06.10.2007-06.10.2012

38Developing 6 footwear sole models (MORRIS; model 90000; model 83000; TAMARA; TPU; JAMES)

Punto Suola Romania SRL - Bucharest

Contract 1/06.02.2009Addendum 1/2012

39 Developing rubber blends for penicillin stoppers

SC Prodcom Import - Export SRL -Bucharest Occasional orders

40 Developing PP wheels for the food industry SC Rosu SA - Sibiu Occasional orders

41 Developing protective soles

SC Tropy SRL - Bucharest SC Prodstefano SRL - BucharestIncaltamintea Soc. Coop. - Odorheiul Secuiesc

Occasional orders

42

Polymeric structures based on chloroprene and butadiene-co-acrylonitrile rubber for vulcanized soles used in thermal risk work environments

SC Protect Styl Industry SRLContract no. 47CI/14.06.2012

43 Polymeric compound based on halogen butyl rubber for products used in pharmaceutics

SC Prodcom Import - Export SRL -Bucharest

Contract no. 46CI/14.06.2012

44 Fur tawing SC Musitech Production SRL SC Kaviar House SRL - Bucharest Tulcea branchSC Kaloni Shoes SRLSC.Sensum Invest SRLSC Rosk Art SRLSC Romtrade Sepala SRLSC Zal Invest Company SRLAMD Print shopIndividuals

Occasional orders

45 Fish skin processing 46 Snake skin processing47 Processing leathers for harnesses48 Bovine split dyeing49 Bovine leather processing50 Crocodile leather processing51 Crust leather finishing52 Processing leathers for parchment

53 Processing leathers for parchment Turin - Italy External order

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APPENDIX 11

COPYRIGHTS PROTECTED BY ORDA OR OTHER SIMILAR SYSTEMS

Authors Title Publication ORDA

The National Research and Development Institute for textiles

and leather –ICPI branch

Data base regarding the European/national

environment legislation

Romanian Copyright Office ORDA no.

5839/25.06.2012

The National Research and Development Institute for textiles

and leather – ICPI branch

Data base: Non-polluting technologies/ chemical auxiliaries for leather

processing

Romanian Copyright Office ORDA no.

5840/25.06.2012

THE IDEA ENVELOPE

1 Graphic representation of the “STYLISH TOUCH” collection

300307/ 11.06.2012

Design and Anthropometry Department

2 Graphic representation of the “SHAPES OF COLOR”collection

300340/11.12.2012

Design and Anthropometry Department

171

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APPENDIX 12

MEMBERS IN EDITORIAL BOARDS OF ISI MAGAZINES (OR INCLUDED IN INTERNATIONAL DATABASES)

AND IN INTERNATIONAL EDITORIAL BOARDS

No. Title Publication Name

1 Editor Industria Textila ISSN 1222-5347 Dr. ing. Emilia Visileanu

2 Member in the editorial board

Industria Textila ISSN 1222-5347 Dr. ing. Carmen Ghituleasa

3 Editor-in-Chief Industria Textila ISSN 1222-5347 Marius Iordanescu

4 Member in the editorial board

Journal of Natural FibersISSN 1544-0478 Dr. ing. Emilia Visileanu

5 Editor-in-Chief Revista de Pielarie-Incaltaminte ICPI - Bucuresti

Dr. ing. Viorica Deselnicu Secretar stiintific

6 Editor Revista de Pielarie-IncaltaminteICPI - Bucuresti

Dr. ing. Luminita AlbuDirector ICPI Bucuresti

APPENDIX 13

MEMBERS IN EDITORIAL BOARDS OF NATIONAL MAGAZINES (CATEGORY B by CNCSIS)

No. Title Publication Name

1 Member in the editorial board Revista Romana de Textile – Pielarie Dr. ing. Emilia Visileanu

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Appendix 12/13

APPENDIX 14

INTERNATIONAL AWARDS OBTAINED BY A SELECTION PROCESS

No. Award The authority Authors

1Gold medal

„Rescue parachute with circular portant canopy”

The International Invention Exhibition – 40-th edition Geneva – Switzerland,

18 – 22 April 2012

Salistean Adrian, Niculescu Claudia,

Olaru Sabina, Draga Maria

2Silver medal

„Braided structures for aerospace industry and its obtaining technology”

The International Invention Exhibition – 40th edition Geneva – Switzerland,

18 – 22 April 2012

Radulescu Radu, Constantin Stefan

3

Award Association „Russian House for International Scientific and

Technological Cooperation”

Award Association of Polish Inventors and Rationalizers

Award from ANCS„Filtering woven fabric for liquid food”

International Federation of Inventors Associations,

iENA 2012, 1 – 4 November 2012, Nuremberg, Germany

Nicula Gheorghe, Visileanu Emilia,

Bucur Daniela

4

Gold medal

Award Belgium (Prize of Benoit Cerexhe, Minister of Economy,

Employment, Scientific Research, Trade)

„Rescue parachute with circular portant canopy”

The Brussels International Invention Exhibition –

INNOVA 2012,15 – 17 November 2012

Brussels, Belgium

Salistean Adrian, Niculescu Claudia,

Olaru Sabina, Draga Maria

5

Gold medal

Award Poland„Filtering woven fabric for liquid food”

The Brussels International Invention Exhibition –

INNOVA 2012,15 – 17 November 2012,

Brussels, Belgium

Nicula Gheorghe, Visileanu Emilia,

Bucur Daniela

6

IIIrd Prize Posters session

New tanning technologies based on valorization of industrial wastes

3rd International Conference on Industrial and Hazardous Waste Management CRETE

Greece 2012

M. Crudu, V. Deselnicu, I. Ioannidis,

L. Albu

7

Gold medalGolden plaque from ANCS

Tanning composition and process for tanning bovine hides

The International Invention Exhibition Iena 2012

M. Crudu, V. Deselnicu, I. Ioannidis,

D. C. Deselnicu, A. M. Crudu

173

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8Gold medal

Simulation procedure of tanning systems

INNOVA ENERGY Exhibition Brussels, Belgium

Albu Madalina, Deselnicu Viorica,

Crudu Marian, Ioannidis Ioannis, Chelaru Ciprian, Deselnicu Dana

9

Gold medalProcess for multifunctional composite

materials obtaining with potential applications in the treatment of bone

cancer


A. Ficai, Ecaterina Andronescu,

C. Ghituleasa, Denisa Ficai,

Georgeta Voicu, Madalina Albu

10

Silver medalProcessed fur additivated with herbs and herb extracts-sanogenetic products made on this basis and process for obtaining


Tamas, V., Manea, St., Gaidau, C., Simion, D.,

Ivopol, G., Bordei N., Cozea, A.

APPENDIX 15

NATIONALE AWARDS (Romanian Academy, CNCSIS, others)

No. Award The authority Authors

1 DIPLOMA FOR EXCELENCE

Regional Research Fair - Bacau,

06.07.2012Bacau Chamber of

commerce and industry

The National Research & Development Institute for Textiles

and Leather Bucharest

2 AGIR AWARD FOR 2011

The Romanian General Association of Engineers,

14.09.2012“Textiles and leather

engeneering”

The National Research & Development Institute for Textiles

and Leather - Bucharest: Daniela Bucur,

Carmen Ghituleasa, Nicula Gheorghe, Emilia Visileanu,

Lilioara Surdu

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