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Vasile I. Parvulescu

Vasile I. Parvulescu

D-Index & Metrics

Chemistry

D-Index
67
Citations
19309
World Ranking
6800
National Ranking
1

Overview

Vasile I. Parvulescu is affiliated with the University of Bucharest in Romania and has contributed extensively to the fields of Materials Science and Chemistry. Their research focus encompasses various subfields including Materials Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Inorganic Chemistry, Catalysis, and Organic Chemistry.

The scientist's work covers multiple key topics, such as:

  • Catalytic Processes in Materials Science
  • Catalysis for Biomass Conversion
  • Mesoporous Materials and Catalysis
  • Catalysts for Methane Reforming
  • Layered Double Hydroxides Synthesis and Applications
  • Covalent Organic Framework Applications
  • Metal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and Applications

Their publication record includes several papers demonstrating active engagement in catalytic processes and materials development, notable among them:

  • Recent Progress and Prospects in Catalytic Water Treatment, 2021, Chemical Reviews
  • Multifunctional nanocomposites with non-precious metals and magnetic core for 5-HMF oxidation to FDCA, 2020, Applied Catalysis B: Environmental
  • Efficient biodiesel production from recycled cooking oil using a NaOH/CoFe2O4 magnetic nano-catalyst: synthesis, characterization, and process enhancement for sustainability, 2024, Energy Conversion and Management
  • Solvent-free ketalization of polyols over germanosilicate zeolites: the role of the nature and strength of acid sites, 2020, Catalysis Science & Technology
  • ZnO/CQDs Nanocomposites for Visible Light Photodegradation of Organic Pollutants, 2022, Catalysts

Frequent co-authors in their research include Bogdan Cojocaru, Hermenegildo García, Simona M. Coman, Ana Primo, and Mădălina Tudorache, reflecting extensive collaboration networks within their scientific community.

Publication venues commonly featuring their work include:

  • Catalysis Today
  • Catalysts
  • The Cambridge Structural Database
  • Catalysis Science & Technology
  • Applied Catalysis A General

Vasile I. Parvulescu's contributions demonstrate a sustained involvement in catalysis-related research, with a focus on catalytic materials chemistry and applications pertinent to sustainable processes and environmental impact mitigation.

Best Publications

  • Catalysis in ionic liquids

    Vasile I. Pârvulescu;Christopher Hardacre

  • Catalytic NOx Abatement Systems for Mobile Sources: From Three-Way to Lean Burn after-Treatment Technologies

    Pascal Granger;Vasile I. Parvulescu

  • Functionalised heterogeneous catalysts for sustainable biomass valorisation

    Putla Sudarsanam;Ruyi Zhong;Ruyi Zhong;Sander Van den Bosch;Simona M. Coman

  • Advances in porous and nanoscale catalysts for viable biomass conversion.

    Putla Sudarsanam;Elise Peeters;Ekaterina V. Makshina;Vasile I. Parvulescu

  • Recent Progress and Prospects in Catalytic Water Treatment.

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  • Degradation of pharmaceutical compounds in water by non-thermal plasma treatment.

    Monica Magureanu;Nicolae Bogdan Mandache;Vasile I. Parvulescu

  • Sunflower and rapeseed oil transesterification to biodiesel over different nanocrystalline MgO catalysts

    Marian Verziu;Bogdan Cojocaru;Juncheng Hu;Ryan Richards

  • Degradation of antibiotics in water by non-thermal plasma treatment

    M. Magureanu;D. Piroi;N.B. Mandache;V. David

  • Degradation of pharmaceutical compound pentoxifylline in water by non-thermal plasma treatment.

    Monica Magureanu;Daniela Piroi;Nicolae Bogdan Mandache;Victor David

  • Graphenes in the absence of metals as carbocatalysts for selective acetylene hydrogenation and alkene hydrogenation

    Ana Primo;Florentina Neatu;Mihaela Florea;Vasile Parvulescu

  • Plasma-assisted catalysis for volatile organic compounds abatement

    Monica Magureanu;Nicolae B. Mandache;Pierre Eloy;Eric M. Gaigneaux

  • Sustainability metrics for succinic acid production: A comparison between biomass-based and petrochemical routes

    José M. Pinazo;Marcelo E. Domine;Vasile Parvulescu;Filip Petru

  • Ceria-based oxides as supports for LaCoO3 perovskite; catalysts for total oxidation of VOC

    Mihai Alifanti;Mihaela Florea;Vasile I. Pârvulescu

  • Plasma Chemistry and Catalysis in Gases and Liquids: PARVULESCU:PLASMA O-BK

    Vasile I. Parvulescu;Monica Magureanu;Petr Lukes

  • Synthesis of symmetrical or asymmetrical urea compounds from CO2via base catalysis

    Angelica Ion;Vasile Parvulescu;Pierre Jacobs;Dirk De Vos

  • Improved performance of non-thermal plasma reactor during decomposition of trichloroethylene : Optimization of the reactor geometry and introduction of catalytic electrode

    M. Magureanu;N.B. Mandache;V.I. Parvulescu;Ch. Subrahmanyam

  • Green synthesis of carbamates from CO2, amines and alcohols

    Angelica Ion;Charlie Van Doorslaer;Vasile Parvulescu;Pierre Jacobs

  • Structural and photocatalytic properties of iron- and europium-doped TiO2 nanoparticles obtained under hydrothermal conditions

    L. Diamandescu;F. Vasiliu;D. Tarabasanu-Mihaila;M. Feder

  • Characterization of WOx/CeO2 catalysts and their reactivity in the isomerization of hexane

    AS Mamede;E. Payen;Paul Grange;Georges Poncelet

  • Supported perovskites for total oxidation of toluene

    M. Alifanti;M. Florea;S. Somacescu;V.I. Parvulescu

  • Transesterification of vegetable oils on basic large mesoporous alumina supported alkaline fluorides—Evidences of the nature of the active site and catalytic performances

    Marian Verziu;Mihaela Florea;Simion Simon;Viorica Simon

Frequent Co-Authors

Hermenegildo García
Hermenegildo García Universitat Politècnica de València
Erhard Kemnitz
Erhard Kemnitz Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Dirk De Vos
Dirk De Vos KU Leuven
Pedro Amorós
Pedro Amorós University of Valencia
Christopher Hardacre
Christopher Hardacre University of Manchester
Paul Grange
Paul Grange Université Catholique de Louvain
Ryan M. Richards
Ryan M. Richards Colorado School of Mines
Stefan Wuttke
Stefan Wuttke Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures

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