The document discusses a project to modernize the research infrastructure and laboratory at a chemistry department through the STARTEX program. The objectives were to update outdated equipment, create an excellence physical-chemical testing laboratory for fabrics, attract young graduates to research, and expand international partnerships. The results included renovating the working space, purchasing new laboratory furniture and equipment like an analytic balance, water distiller, and microscope. This improved infrastructure supported national and international projects and helped provide recognized test reports for local businesses.

1. Increased performance in the activity of RDI
by attaining state-of-the-art endowment
for investigation laboratory
Project responsible:
Chem. Adriana – Ioana Subţirică
CAPACITIES - Module I
Contract No. 53 /14.09.2007
Project acronym: - STARTEX

2. Motivation
 Out-dated available infrastructure and improper
working conditions
 Need of performant equipments for research and
investigation
 Need of being competitive and innovative on a
continuous developing research environment
 Attracting young students to the field of research
 Diversification of external research partnerships

3. Opportunity
 Program PNCDI 2, Capacities, Module 1
 Contract no. 53/2007 - STARTEXSTARTEX
 Implementation period: 24 months
(Sept 2007 - Sept 2009)
 Budget: 957.000 RON

4. Objectives:
- Modernization of the working space and research
infrastructure
- Creating an excellence laboratory in terms of physical -
chemical testing of fabrics
- Attracting young graduates to this research area
- Diversification of international partnerships and cooperation

5. Results:
 Working space modernization
 Laboratory furniture and equipments
 The laboratory has offered support for national and
international projects
 The laboratory has offered support for SMEs through test
reports recognized nationally and internationally

6. Contract 53 results: Modernization of
the working space

7. Contract 53 results: Modernization
of the working space

8. Contract 53 results: Modernization of
the working space

9. Contract 53 results: Modernization of the
working space

10. Contract 53 results: Modernization of
the working space

11. Contract 53 results:
Modernization of the working space

12. Contract 53 results: Modernization of
the infrastructure
Analytic Balance

13. Contract 53 results: Modernization
of the infrastructure
Mechanic stirrer

14. Contract 53 results: Modernization
of the infrastructure
Water distiller

15. Contract 53 results: Modernization
of the infrastructure
Water bath

16. Contract 53 results: Modernization
of the infrastructure
pH - conductivi-meter

17. Contract 53 results: Modernization of
the infrastructure
Optical Microscope

18. Contract 53 results: Modernization
of the infrastructure
Melting point apparatus (heating up to 600 Celsius)

19. Contract 53 results: Modernization of
the infrastructure
Inverted microscope for cell biology

20. - In 2007 – 2008 our chemical lab participated to an exercise
organized by Joint Research Centre of European Commission
for validating the testing method for melamine fiber
- In 2010 another participation took place for validating the testing
method for PAC fiber, also organized by JRC
Our physical – chemical laboratory has obtained highly
appreciated results in both cases.
Infrastructure utilization

21.  Thank you for your kind attention!
Adriana SUBTIRICA