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Dr. Oana Rasoga

Scientific Researcher III

Laboratory of Optical Processes in Nanostructured Materials

oana[DOT]rasoga[AT]infim[DOT]ro

Education

·         2008-2011: Ph. D. student; Stage of Doctoral Degree in the field of "Condensed matter", Funded by a POSDRU/6/1.5/S/24 project. Diploma Degree: Ph.D. in Physics; Thesis subject: "Optical properties of some organic materials for photonic applications” supervisor Prof. Dr. A. Dragoman.

·         2006-2008: M. Sc. courses at the Faculty of Physics, University of Bucharest, Romania; Diploma Degree: Master of Science, specialization “Computer science-physics, econophysics, the condensed matter and polymer physics, theoretical physics”, M. Sc. Diploma subject: „Study of the space charge limitted currents  in organic semiconductors”, supervisors: Dr. F. Stanculescu and Dr. A. Stanculescu

·         2001-2006: courses of the Faculty of Physics, University of Bucharest, Romania; Diploma Degree: Physical Engineer, Specialization Physics-Informatics; Diploma Project: “I-V characteristic of the organic crystals”, supervisor Dr. F. Stanculescu;

Positions

1. 09.2016 (12.2016-05.2018 – maternity leave) – to present, Scientific researcher 3rd degree in Optical Processes in Nanostructured Materials Laboratory, Organic crystals group; Main activities: organic/metallic thin film deposition by vacuum evaporation, Spin-coating, Langmuir-Blodgett, photonic crystals fabrication using EBL technology, UV-nanoimprint lithography;

2. 07.2011 (06.2012-03.2013-maternity leave) – 09.2016, INCDFM, Scientific researcher in Optical Processes in Nanostructured Materials Laboratory, Organic crystals group; Main activities: I-V characteristics of monomers and polymers thin layers for photonic applications; organic thin films deposition by vacuum evaporation, Spin-coating, Langmuir-Blodgett; photonic crystals fabrication using EBL technology; characterization of materials using SEM, NSOM, AFM, photoluminescence measurements

3. 02.2006-07.2011, INCDFM, Research assistant in Optical Processes in Nanostructured Materials Laboratory, Organic crystals group; Main activity: I-V characteristics of monomers and polymers thin layers for photonic applications;

Expertize

  1. organic thin films deposition by vacuum evaporation, spincoating and Langmuir Blodgett;
  2. optical and electrical characterization of organic thin films;
  3. Electron beam lithography
  4. UV-Nanoimprit technique

Projects

1. Elastomeric tuneable metasurfaces for efficient spectroscopic sensors for plastic detection
Project Type: EEA GRANTS, Start Date: 2019-07-01 End Date: 2023-05-31
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Publications

1. Hybrid organic-inorganic thin films based on zinc phthalocyanine and zinc oxide deposited by MAPLE
Authors: Socol, M; Preda, N; Costas, A; Breazu, C; Stanculescu, A; Rasoga, O; Popescu-Pelin, G; Mihailescu, A; Socol, G

Published: FEB 15 2020, DOI: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2019.144317

Abstract: Hybrid organic-inorganic thin films based on zinc phthalocyanine (ZnPc) and ZnO nanoparticles were deposited by Matrix Assisted Pulsed Laser Evaporation (MAPLE). Synthesized by a simple wet chemical precipitation method, the ZnO nanoparticles were featured by a hexagonal wurtzite structure, a band-gap value of similar to 3.3 eV and emission bands typical for this semiconductor. The hybrid films containing ZnPc and various amounts of ZnO nanoparticles were evaluated from morphological, compositional, structural, optical and electrical point of view. No chemical decomposition of the organic compound was observed in the FTIR spectra of the deposited layers. The transmittance and photoluminescence spectra recorded on hybrid films disclose the optical signature of both organic (ZnPc) and inorganic (ZnO) components. The electrical measurements carried out under illumination emphasized the importance of the quantity of the inorganic component on the performance parameters of the structures prepared with the hybrid films. Our study provides new insight in the MAPLE deposition of the organic-inorganic hybrid films with potential applications in the photovoltaic cells area.
2. Synthesis and characterization of conducting aniline and o-anisidine nanocomposites based on montmorillonite modified clay
Authors: Kenane, A; Galca, AC; Matei, E; Yahiaoui, A; Hachemaoui, A; Benkouider, AM; Bartha, C; Istrate, MC; Galatanu, M; Rasoga, O; Stanculescu, A

Published: JAN 2020, DOI: 10.1016/j.clay.2019.105395

Abstract: A study on clay mineral polymer nanocomposites (CPN), namely polyaniline/montmorillonite-cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (PANI/Mt-CTAB), poly o-anisidine/montmorillonite-cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (poly(o-ANIS)/Mt-CTAB) and poly o-anisidine-co-aniline/montmorillonite-cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (poly(o-ANIS-co-ANI)/Mt-CTAB), synthesized by oxidative chemical polymerization method is presented. The nanocomposites have been characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, UV-vis spectroscopy, and cyclic voltammetry, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, cyclic voltammetry and thermogravimetry and differential scanning calorimetry analysis. By UV-vis measurements different electronic transitions for the CPNs were pointed out. The voltammograms indicate that the synthetized materials are electroactive. The FTIR analysis reveals the characteristic bands of the polymers and of the Mt-CTAB. The shift of the bands to higher/lower wavenumbers demonstrate the interaction between the pristine polymers macromolecular chains and the montmorillonite (Mt). The intercalation of the polymers inside the mineral clay was confirmed by the increased interlayer distance connected with the position of the 011 diffraction plane of the Mt., and the intercalation and exfoliation states were highlighted in the scanning and transmission electron microscopy images. The obtained results are encouraging in respect with the purpose to use them in the field of photovoltaic applications.
3. Pulsed Laser Deposition of Indium Tin Oxide Thin Films on Nanopatterned Glass Substrates
Authors: Socol, M; Preda, N; Rasoga, O; Costas, A; Stanculescu, A; Breazu, C; Gherendi, F; Socol, G

Published: JAN 2019, DOI: 10.3390/coatings9010019

Abstract: Indium tin oxide (ITO) thin films were grown on nanopatterned glass substrates by the pulsed laser deposition (PLD) technique. The deposition was carried out at 1.2 J/cm(2) laser fluence, low oxygen pressure (1.5 Pa) and on unheated substrate. Arrays of periodic pillars with widths of similar to 350 nm, heights of similar to 250 nm, and separation pitches of similar to 1100 nm were fabricated on glass substrates using UV nanoimprint lithography (UV-NIL), a simple, cost-effective, and high throughput technique used to fabricate nanopatterns on large areas. In order to emphasize the influence of the periodic patterns on the properties of the nanostructured ITO films, this transparent conductive oxide (TCO) was also grown on flat glass substrates. Therefore, the structural, compositional, morphological, optical, and electrical properties of both non-patterned and patterned ITO films were investigated in a comparative manner. The energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX) confirms that the ITO films preserve the In2O3:SnO2 weight ratio from the solid ITO target. The SEM and atomic force microscopy (AFM) images prove that the deposited ITO films retain the pattern of the glass substrates. The optical investigations reveal that patterned ITO films present a good optical transmittance. The electrical measurements show that both the non-patterned and patterned ITO films are characterized by a low electrical resistivity (<2.8 x 10(-4)). However, an improvement in the Hall mobility was achieved in the case of the nanopatterned ITO films, evidencing the potential applications of such nanopatterned TCO films obtained by PLD in photovoltaic and light emitting devices.
4. ORGANIC HETEROSTRUCTURES DEPOSITED BY MAPLE ON PATTERNED AZO ELECTRODES
Authors: Socol, M; Preda, N; Breazu, C; Rasoga, O; Stanculescu, A; Popescu-Pelin, G; Gherendi, F; Socol, G; Vacareanu, L

Published: OCT-DEC 2018, DOI:

Abstract: The paper is focused on the investigation of the properties of some organic heterostructures deposited on patterned AZO electrodes. In the first step, 2D patterned arrays based on commercially photoresist were fabricated on glass substrates using nanoimprint litography. Next, on these periodic nanostructures, the transparent AZO layers were deposited by pulsed laser deposition. Further, heterostructures consisting in organic thin films such as 4,7 diphenyl-1,10-phenanthroline (BPhen) (electron transport layer), N,N'-di(1-naftalenil)-N,N'-diafenil-(1,1'-bifenil)-4,4'-diamina (alpha-NPD) (hole transport layer) and arylenevinylene oligomers (3,3-bis (N-hexylcarbazole)vinylbenzene (P13) and 1,4-bis [4-(N,N-diphenylamino)phenylvinyl] benzene (P78)) were obtained by matrix assisted pulsed laser evaporation. The fabricated multilayer organic structures have been investigated from optical (UV-VIS spectroscopy), morphological (scanning electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy) and electrical (I-V characteristics) point of view. An improvement in the current value recorded on the samples prepared on nanostructured electrode was recorded. The results evidence the possibility to integrate these heterostructures in organic electronic devices.
5. On the properties of organic heterostructures prepared with nano-patterned metallic electrode
Authors: Breazu, C; Socol, M; Preda, N; Matei, E; Rasoga, O; Girtan, M; Mallet, R; Stanculescu, F; Stanculescu, A

Published: JUN 15 2018, DOI: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2018.02.103

Abstract: This paper presents a comparative study between the properties of the heterostructures realized with single/multi layer organic (zinc phthalocyanine or/and fullerene) prepared on Si substrate between flat or patterned aluminum (Al) layer metallic electrode and multi layer ZnO/Au/ZnO transparent conductor electrode (TCE). The UV-Nanoimprint Lithography was used for the realization of a 2D array of nanostructures (holes/pillars) characterized by a periodicity of 1.1 mu m and cylindrical shape: diameter = 400 nm and depth/height = 300 nm. The effect of the electrode patterning on the properties of the organic heterostructures was analyzed. For the samples with patterned Al electrode was remarked a slight red shift of the peaks in the reflection spectra determined by an increased interaction between the organic molecules in the delimited region of the patterned holes. The shape of the emission spectra at excitation with UV light showed a narrow intense peak around 500 nm associated with the intense resonance phenomena between the energy of the incident light and the surface plasmons in the patterned Al layer. The TCE followed the morphology of the organic film on which it was deposited. The significant differences between the morphology of the top layer in the heterostructures realized on flat and patterned Al are correlated with the total thickness of the successively deposited layers and with the particularities of the molecular arrangement, leading to the preservation or deleting of patterning. An injection contact behavior was evidence for most heterostructures built on flat and patterned Al. The slight increase in current at an applied bias <1 V in the heterostructure Si/Al/ZnPc/TCE is attributed to the larger interfacial area between the patterned Al electrode and ZnPc layer compared to the interface area between flat Al and ZnPc. A buffer layer of 1,4,5,8-naphthalen-tetracarboxylic dianhydride (NTCDA), sandwiched between the flat metallic electrode and organic film in the heterostructure Si/Al/C60/ZnPc/TCE has determined an increase in the current at low applied voltages. (C) 2018 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
6. MAPLE prepared heterostructures with oligoazomethine: Fullerene derivative mixed layer for photovoltaic applications
Authors: Stanculescu, A; Rasoga, O; Socol, M; Vacareanu, L; Grigoras, M; Socol, G; Stanculescu, F; Breazu, C; Matei, E; Preda, N; Girtan, M

Published: SEP 30 2017, DOI: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2017.03.053

Abstract: Mixed layers of azomethine oligomers containing 2,5-diamino-3,4-dicyanothiophene as central unit and triphenylamine (LV5) or carbazol (LV4) at both ends as donor and fullerene derivative, [6,6]-phenylC61 butyric acid butyl ester ([C60] PCB-C4) as acceptor, have been prepared by Matrix Assisted Pulsed Laser Evaporation (MAPLE) on glass/ITO and Si substrates. The effect of weight ratio between donor and acceptor (1: 1; 1: 2) and solvent type (chloroform, dimethylsulphoxide) on the optical (UV-vis transmission/absorption, photoluminescence) and morphological properties of LV4 (LV5): [C60] PCB-C4 mixed layers has been evidenced. Dark and under illumination I-V characteristics of the heterostructures realized with these mixed layers sandwiched between ITO and Al electrodes have revealed a solar cell behavior for the heterostructures prepared with both LV4 and LV5 using chloroform as matrix solvent. The solar cell structure realized with oligomer LV5, glass/ITO/LV5: [C60] PCB-C4 (1: 1) has shown the best parameters. (C) 2017 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
7. Antimicrobial polycaprolactone/polyethylene glycol embedded lysozyme coatings of Ti implants for osteoblast functional properties in tissue engineering
Authors: Visan, A; Cristescu, R; Stefan, N; Miroiu, M; Nita, C; Socol, M; Florica, C; Rasoga, O; Zgura, I; Sima, LE; Chiritoiu, M; Chifiriuc, MC; Holban, AM; Mihailescu, IN; Socol, G

Published: SEP 30 2017, DOI: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2016.11.129

Abstract: In this study, coatings based on lysozyme embedded into a matrix of polyethylene glycol (PEG) and polycaprolactone (PCL) were fabricated by two different methods (Matrix Assisted Pulsed Laser Evaporation -MAPLE and Dip Coating) for obtaining antimicrobial coatings envisaged for long term medical applications. Coatings with different PEG: PCL compositions (3: 1; 1: 1; 1: 3) were synthesized in order to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of lysozyme embedded into the polymeric matrix. The main surface features, such as roughness and wettability, with impact on the microbial adhesion as well as on the eukaryote cell function were measured. The obtained composite coatings exhibited a significant antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli, Bacillus subtilis, Enterococcus faecalis and Staphylococcus aureus strains. As well, specific blended coatings showed appropriate viability, good spreading and normal cell morphology of SaOs2 human osteoblasts and mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). These investigations highlight the suitability of biodegradable composites as implant coatings for decreasing the risk of bacterial contamination associated with prosthetic procedures. (C) 2016 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
8. Biocomposite coatings based on Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)/calcium phosphates obtained by MAPLE for bone tissue engineering
Authors: Rasoga, O; Sima, L; Chiritoiu, M; Popescu-Pelin, G; Fufa, O; Grumezescu, V; Socol, M; Stanculescu, A; Zgura, I; Socol, G

Published: SEP 30 2017, DOI: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2017.01.205

Abstract: The aim of our research was to synthesize and investigate the physico-chemical and biological features of composite coatings based on poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) and commercial calcium phosphates (CaPs), hydroxyapatite and beta-tricalcium phosphate, obtained by means of matrix assisted pulsed laser evaporation (MAPLE) technique. In this respect, laser fluence and dropcast studies were performed for pristine polymer and PHBV-CaPs composites. The microstructure of the synthesized coatings was investigated by scanning electron microscopy, while for the chemical structure and functional integrity we performed Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy comparative analysis. By using the X-ray diffraction measurements we experimentally evaluated the crystalline nature of the obtained composite materials, while relevant data regarding the hydrophilic/hydrophobic behavior of the synthesized coatings were obtained by performing static CA measurements. The biocompatibility of PHBV/CaPs coatings was evaluated by performing cellular adhesion and differentiation in vitro assays on mesenchymal stem cells. (C) 2017 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
9. IZO deposited by PLD on flexible substrate for organic heterostructures
Authors: Socol, M; Preda, N; Stanculescu, A; Breazu, C; Florica, C; Rasoga, O; Stanculescu, F; Socol, G

Published: MAY 2017, DOI: 10.1007/s00339-017-0992-4

Abstract: In: ZnO (IZO) thin films were deposited on flexible plastic substrates by pulsed laser deposition (PLD) method. The obtained layers present adequate optical and electrical properties competitive with those based on indium tin oxide (ITO). The figure of merit (9 X 10(-3) Omega(-1)) calculated for IZO layers demonstrates that high quality coatings can be prepared by this deposition technique. A thermal annealing (150 degrees C for 1 h) or an oxygen plasma etching (6 mbar for 10 min.) were applied to the IZO layers to evaluate the influence of these treatments on the properties of the transparent coatings. Using vacuum evaporation, organic heterostructures based on cooper phthalocyanine (CuPc) and 3,4,9,10-perylenetetracarboxylic dianhydride (PTCDA) were deposited on the untreated and treated IZO layers. The optical and electrical properties of the heterostructures were investigated by UVVis, FTIR and current-voltage (I-V) measurements. For the heterostructure fabricated on IZO treated in oxygen plasma, an improvement in the current value with at least one order of magnitude was evidenced in the I-V characteristics recorded in dark conditions. Also, an increase in the current value for the heterostructure deposited on untreated IZO layer can be achieved by adding an organic layer such as tris-8-hydroxyquinoline aluminium (Alq(3)).
10. INVESTIGATIONS ON THE PROPERTIES OF A TWO-DIMENSIONAL NANOPATTERNED METALLIC FILM
Authors: Breazu, C; Preda, N; Socol, M; Stanculescu, F; Matei, E; Stavarache, I; Iordache, G; Girtan, M; Rasoga, O; Stanculescu, A

Published: OCT-DEC 2016, DOI:

Abstract: This paper presents some investigations of the effect of nanopatterning on the properties of aluminum layer deposited by sputtering. UV-Nanoimprint Lithography technique has been used for the realization of a 2D array of nanostructures (pillars) in aluminum film characterized by cylindrical shape and the following structural parameters: diameter between 400 nm and 490 nm, depth between 320 nm and 420 nm and periodicity of 1.1 mu m, which have been revealed by SEM and AFM measurements. The UV-Vis transmission, reflection and photoluminescence measurements have evidenced the effect of the nanopatterning on the optical properties of the A1 layer.
11. Flexible heterostructures based on metal phthalocyanines thin films obtained by MAPLE
Authors: Socol, M; Preda, N; Rasoga, O; Breazu, C; Stavarache, I; Stanculescu, F; Socol, G; Gherendi, F; Grumezescu, V; Popescu-Pelin, G; Girtan, M; Stefan, N

Published: JUN 30 2016, DOI: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2015.10.166

Abstract: Heterostructures based on zinc phthalocyanine (ZnPc), magnesium phthalocyanine (MgPc) and 5,10,15,20-tetra(4-pyrydil)21H,23H-porphine (TPyP) were deposited on ITO flexible substrates by Matrix Assisted Pulsed Laser Evaporation (MAPLE) technique. Organic heterostructures containing (TPyP/ZnPc(MgPc)) stacked or (ZnPc(MgPc):TPyP) mixed layers were characterized by X-ray diffraction-XRD, photoluminescence-PL, UV-vis and FTIR spectroscopy. No chemical decomposition of the initial materials was observed. The investigated structures present a large spectral absorption in the visible range making them suitable for organic photovoltaics applications (OPV). Scanning electron microscopy-SEM and atomic force microscopy-AFM revealed morphologies typical for the films prepared by MAPLE. The current-voltage characteristics of the investigated structures, measured in dark and under light, present an improvement in the current value (similar to 3 order of magnitude larger) for the structure based on the mixed layer (Al/MgPc:TPyP/ITO) in comparison with the stacked layer (Al/MgPc//TPyP/ITO). A photogeneration process was evidenced in the case of structures Al/ZnPc:TPyP/ITO with mixed layers. (C) 2015 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
12. MAPLE preparation and characterization of mixed arylenevinylene based oligomers:C-60 layers
Authors: Stanculescu, A; Socol, G; Vacareanu, L; Socol, M; Rasoga, O; Breazu, C; Girtan, M; Stanculescu, F

Published: JUN 30 2016, DOI: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2015.11.250

Abstract: This paper presents some studies about the preparation by matrix-assisted pulsed laser evaporation (MAPLE) of mixed layers based on two arylenevinylene oligomers, 1,4-bis [4-(N,N'-diphenylamino)phenylvinyl] benzene (L78) and 3,3'-bis(N-hexylcarbazole)vinylbenzene (L13) as donor and buckminsterfullerene (C-60) as acceptor, blended in three different weight ratios: 1:1, 1:2 and 1:3. The optical, morphological, structural and electrical properties of these mixed layers have been investigated emphasizing the effect of the layer composition and of the significant degree of disorder. I-V characteristics have revealed typically solar cell behaviour for the heterostructures prepared with mixed layers containing L78 (L13) and fullerene blended in a weight ratio of 1:2. The solar cell structure glass/ITO/L13:C-60/Al has shown the best parameters. (C) 2015 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
13. Characterization of hydrogenated and deuterated silicon carbide films codeposited by magnetron sputtering
Authors: Pantelica, D; Ionescu, P; Petrascu, H; Dracea, MD; Statescu, M; Matei, E; Rasoga, O; Stancu, C; Marascu, V; Ion, V; Acsente, T; Dinescu, G

Published: MAR 15 2016, DOI: 10.1016/j.nimb.2015.10.060

Abstract: In this work we present the deposition of amorphous SiC thin films by radiofrequency dual magnetron sputtering. The dependence of the deposited films properties over the discharges electrical power and the effect of hydrogenous species (H-2 and/or D-2) addition to main discharge gas (Ar) were investigated. Accurate elemental analysis of the samples, including detection of hydrogen and deuterium, was performed by ion beam analysis (IBA) techniques: RBS (Rutherford Backscattering Spectrometry) and ERDA (Elastic Recoil Detection Analysis). SiCx thin films with thicknesses between 1700 and 4500 angstrom and C/Si ratio between 0.2/1 and 1.25/1 were obtained in different deposition conditions. The results prove that thin films of amorphous SiC with well controlled properties can be produced using radiofrequency dual magnetron sputtering. (C) 2015 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
14. Surface topography to reflectivity mapping in two-dimensional photonic crystals designed in germanium
Authors: Husanu, MA; Ganea, CP; Anghel, I; Florica, C; Rasoga, O; Popescu, DG

Published: NOV 15 2015, DOI: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2015.07.218

Abstract: Light confinement in a two dimensional photonic crystal (2D PhC) with hexagonal symmetry is studied using infra-red reflectance spectromicroscopy and numerical calculations. The structure has been realized by laser ablation, using a pulsed laser (lambda = 775 nm), perforating an In-doped Ge wafer and creating a lattice of holes with well-defined symmetry. Correlating the spectral signature of the photonic gaps recorded experimentally with the results obtained in the finite difference time domain and finite difference frequency domain calculations, we established the relationship between the geometric parameters of the structure (lattice constants, shape of the hole) and its efficiency in trapping and guiding the radiation in a well-defined frequency range. Besides the gap in the low energy range of transversal electric modes, a second one is identified in the telecommunication range, originating in the localization of the leaky modes within the radiation continuum. The emerging picture is of a device with promising characteristics as an alternative to Si-based technology in photonic device fabrication with special emphasize in energy storage and conversion. (C) 2015 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
15. Composite biodegradable biopolymer coatings of silk fibroin - Poly(3-hydroxybutyric-acid-co-3-hydroxyvaleric-acid) for biomedical applications
Authors: Miroiu, FM; Stefan, N; Visan, AI; Nita, C; Luculescu, CR; Rasoga, O; Socol, M; Zgura, I; Cristescu, R; Craciun, D; Socol, G

Published: NOV 15 2015, DOI: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2015.07.120

Abstract: Composite silk fibroin-poly(3-hydroxybutyric-acid-co-3-hydroxyvaleric-acid) (SF-PHBV) biodegradable coatings were grown by Matrix Assisted Pulsed Laser Evaporation on titanium substrates. Their physicochemical properties and particularly the degradation behavior in simulated body fluid at 37 degrees C were studied as first step of applicability in local controlled release for tissue regeneration applications. SF and PHBV, natural biopolymers with excellent biocompatibility, but different biodegradability and tensile strength properties, were combined in a composite to improve their properties as coatings for biomedical uses. FTIR analyses showed the stoichiometric transfer from targets to coatings by the presence in the spectra of the main absorption maxima characteristic of both polymers. XRD investigations confirmed the FTIR results showing differences in crystallization behavior with respect to the SF and PHBV content. Contact angle values obtained through wettability measurements indicated the MAPLE deposited coatings were highly hydrophilic; surfaces turning hydrophobic with the increase of the PHBV component. Degradation assays proved that higher PHBV contents resulted in enhanced resistance and a slower degradation rate of composite coatings in SBF. Distinct drug-release schemes could be obtained by adjusting the SF:PHBV ratio to controllably tuning the coatings degradation rate, from rapid-release formulas, where SF predominates, to prolonged sustained ones, for larger PHBV content. (C) 2015 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
16. HETEROSTRUCTURES BASED ON SMALL MOLECULES ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
Authors: Socol, M; Rasoga, O; Breazu, C; Socol, G; Preda, N; Pasuk, I; Visan, D; Stavarache, I; Gherendi, F; Girtan, M; Sidwaba, U

Published: OCT-DEC 2015, DOI:

Abstract: Heterostructures with layers from small molecules organic compounds were deposited on ITO/glass substrate by thermal vacuum evaporation (TVE) technique. Structural, optical and morphological investigations were carried out on the realised layers (zinc phthalocyanine-ZnPc, fullerene-C60 and 1,4,5,8-naphthalene-tetracarboxylic dianhydride-NTCDA). The films are polycrystalline keeping the morphological features characteristic to these materials. The prepared heterostructures reveal a large absorption domain in the visible domain. The current-voltage (I-V) characteristics of the investigated structures, recorded in dark, present an improvement in the current value (similar to one order of magnitude) for the standard structure (ITO/PEDOT: PSS/ZnPc/C60/NTCDA/Al) with a supplimentary layer of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)-poly(styrenesulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS). For the inverted structure (Al/NTCDA/C60/ZnPc/ITO) was also noticed an increased curent value in comparasion with that observed for the standard structure.
17. MAPLE prepared heterostructures with arylene based polymer active layer for photovoltaic applications
Authors: Stanculescu, F; Rasoga, O; Catargiu, AM; Vacareanu, L; Socol, M; Breazu, C; Preda, N; Socol, G; Stanculescu, A

Published: MAY 1 2015, DOI: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2014.11.146

Abstract: This paper presents some studies about the preparation by matrix-assisted pulsed laser evaporation (MAPLE) technique of heterostructures with single layer of arylene based polymer, poly[N-(2-ethylhexy1)2.7-carbazoly1 vinylene]/AMC16 and poly[N-(2-ethylhexy1)2.7-carbazolyl 1.4-phenylene ethynylene]/AMC22, and with layers of these polymers mixed with Buckminsterfullerene/C-60 in the weight ratio of 1:2 (AMC16: C60) and 1:3 (AMC22: C60). The deposited layers have been characterized by spectroscopic (UV-Vis-NIR, PL, FTIR) and microscopic (SEM, AFM) methods. The effect of the polymer particularities on the optical and electrical properties of the structures based on polymer and polymer: C-60 mixed layer has been analyzed. The study of the electrical properties has revealed typical solar cell behavior for the heterostructure prepared by MAPLE on glass/ITO/PEDOT-PSS with AMC16, AMC22 and AMC22: C-60 layer, confirming that this method is adequate for the preparation of polymeric and mixed active layers for solar cells applications. The highest photovoltaic effect was shown by the solar cell structure realized with single layer of AMC16 polymer: g1a55/ITO/PEDOT-PSSIA1VIC16/A1. (C) 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
18. EFFECT OF CHOLESTEROL ON THE DEPOSITION OF BETA-AMYLOID 1-40 AND 1-42 FILMS
Authors: Breazu, C; Stanculescu, A; Socol, M; Rasoga, O

Published: JAN-MAR 2015, DOI:

Abstract: We report the pressure vs area isotherms of Langmuir films of pure and doped with cholesterol (Ch) amyloid beta, A beta (1-40) and (1-42) at the air-water interface and, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) studies of A beta (1-40) and (1-42) layers deposited from solution by drop cast and/or dipping and/or Langmuir-Blodgett on substrates of quartz and Si. The particularity of the substrate surface morphology determines the adhesion forces and plays an important role in the formation and stability of the multilayer films which are deposited on these substrates. The effect of cholesterol on the morphology of amyloids films and appearance of fibril structures is also analysed. AFM investigations have revealed the particularities of the aggregation process of the strongly hydrophobic A beta (1-42) on cholesterol films deposited by Langmuir-Blodgett on solid support of quartz and Si.
19. Laser prepared organic heterostructures based on star-shaped arylenevinylene compounds
Authors: Stanculescu, A; Socol, G; Grigoras, M; Ivan, T; Vacareanu, L; Socol, M; Rasoga, O; Breazu, C; Mihailescu, IN; Iordache, I; Preda, N; Stanculescu, F

Published: OCT 2014, DOI: 10.1007/s00339-014-8521-1

Abstract: This paper presents some studies about the preparation by matrix-assisted pulsed laser evaporation (MAPLE) technique of organic bulk heterojunctions made from the mixture of a star-shaped arylenevinylene compound, 4,4',4aEuro(3)-tris[(4'-diphenylamino)styryl] triphenylamine as donor and fullerene derivative, [6, 6]-phenyl C61 butyric acid butyl ester, as acceptor, in the weight ratio 1:2. The mixed layer has been characterized by spectroscopic (UV-Vis, Fourier transform infrared) and microscopic (AFM) methods, and the effects of the deposition conditions (number of pulses) and of a buffer layer of poly(aniline-co-aniline propane sulfonic acid) or poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) poly(styrenesulfonate) have been analyzed. The study of the electrical properties has revealed a typical solar cell behavior for the heterostructure glass/ITO/poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrenesulfonate)/4,4',4aEuro(3)-tris[(4'-diphenylamino)styryl] triphenylamine: [6, 6]-phenyl C61 butyric acid butyl ester/Al, confirming that MAPLE could be an adequate method for the preparation of active layer based on bulk heterojunction for solar cells.
20. Characterization of hydrogenated and deuterated thin carbon films deposited by magnetron sputtering
Authors: Pantelica, D; Ionescu, P; Petrascu, H; Nita, CR; Matei, E; Rasoga, O; Acsente, T; Dinescu, G

Published: JUL 15 2014, DOI: 10.1016/j.nimb.2014.01.029

Abstract: Thin films of C layers were deposited by radiofrequency magnetron sputtering on silicon substrates using three gaseous atmospheres: pure Ar, Ar + H-2 and Ar + D-2 mixtures. Scanning Electron Microscopy investigations showed that addition of D-2 or H-2 to main sputtering gas (Ar) leads to the enhancement of the deposition rate while the layer morphology remained columnar. Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy measurements revealed the presence of D-C or H-C chemical bonds in the samples. Ion beam analysis measurements performed by simultaneous recording of the recoiled H and D ions, and of backscattered He-4 confirmed the incorporation of hydrogen and deuterium in the deposited carbon thin films. (C) 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
21. Laser prepared organic heterostuctures on glass/AZO substrates
Authors: Stanculescu, A; Socol, M; Rasoga, O; Mihailescu, IN; Socol, G; Preda, N; Breazu, C; Stanculescu, F

Published: MAY 30 2014, DOI: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2014.01.181

Abstract: This paper presents some studies about the bi-layer organic heterostructures realized with zinc phthalocyanine (ZnPc) as donor layer and 1,4,5,8-naphthalene-tetracarboxylic dianhydride (NTCDA) as acceptor layer, on substrate of glass covered by Al doped ZnO (AZO) layer. These heterostructures have been prepared using laser techniques: pulsed laser deposition (PLD) in an atmosphere of oxygen for AZO films deposition and matrix assisted pulsed laser evaporation (MAPLE) for organic films deposition. The influence of the deposition conditions on the transmission of the organic films has been analysed. The effect of the oxygen plasma treatment, with duration of 5 min and 10 min, on the surface topography, structural and optical properties of AZO layers deposited by PLD and, as consequence, on the optical and electrical properties of the single layer (ZnPc) and bi-layer (ZnPc/NTCDA) organic heterostructure, deposited by MAPLE, was investigated. (C) 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
22. COVERING OBLIQUELY DEPOSITED SiOx WITH POLYVINYL CARBAZOLE CHANGES THE ORIENTATION PROPERTIES
Authors: Frunza, S; Zgura, I; Frunza, L; Rasoga, O; Gheorghe, P; Petris, A; Vlad, VI

Published: 2014, DOI:

Abstract: Alignment layers of polyvinylcarbazole (PVK) were obtained by withdrawing from different solutions in toluene onto glass plates having SiOx layers obliquely evaporated in vacuum at 82 degrees. The alignment direction of nematic liquid crystal molecules with cyan-end group imposed by bare SiOx layers is changed when these layers are coated with PVK; the same happens with over layers of polyvinylimidazole or of polyvinylcinnamate. The effect is inhibited by doping PVK with fullerene C60 (0.1%), when the liquid crystal orientation specific for bare SiOx obliquely evaporated substrates is obtained. Other nematic (with methoxy-end group) does not show change of the orientation properties by covering the SiOx obliquely deposited layers with the mentioned polymer over layers.
23. Polyester fabrics coated with SiOx nanoparticles by vacuum deposition at small angle. Structural characterization and wetting properties
Authors: Frunza, L; Zgura, I; Enculescu, M; Frunza, S; Ganea, CP; Rasoga, O; Cotorobai, F; Dorogan, A

Published: JAN-FEB 2014, DOI:

Abstract: Vacuum deposition at small angle was successfully applied in deposition of SiOx particles onto polyester textile materials; this deposition is here presented in comparison with that upon other materials made from poly(lactic acid), polyamide or hemp. Structural and spectroscopic characterization of deposited samples has been performed and compared with that of the raw materials. The deposited particles are amorphous. Contact angle measurement by the sessile drop method, was used to study the wettability behavior of the investigated composite systems. The hierarchical roughness structure generates hydrophylic properties onto polyester fabrics and the other functionalized samples after deposition. The deposition technique was proven to be highly reproducible, easy scalable and cheap, allowing a wide range of applications.
24. Effect of the morphology on the optical and electrical properties of polycarbonate film doped with aniline derivatives monomers
Authors: Stanculescu, F; Stanculescu, A; Girtan, M; Socol, M; Rasoga, O

Published: JAN 2012, DOI: 10.1016/j.synthmet.2011.09.012

Abstract: In this paper we present some comparative studies between the optical and electrical properties of the films prepared by vacuum evaporation from amidic monomeric compounds obtained from maleic anhydride and aniline derivative with different functional groups [CN; NO2], and the composite films prepared by spin-coating from a polycarbonate of bisphenol A matrix embedding clusters of these amidic monomers. We have emphasised the effect of the polymeric matrix on the properties of the synthesised monomers with the purpose to change the physical properties of the films (optical transmission, luminescence, electrical conduction, optical non-linear phenomena). The correlation between the morphology of the films and the optical and electrical properties has also been investigated. (C) 2011 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
25. Optical and electrical properties of arylenevinylene compounds thin films prepared by vacuum evaporation
Authors: Rasoga, O; Vacareanu, L; Grigoras, M; Enculescu, M; Socol, M; Stanculescu, F; Ionita, I; Stanculescu, A

Published: JAN 2012, DOI: 10.1016/j.synthmet.2011.10.001

Abstract: This paper discusses the properties of two arylenevinylene oligomers thin films deposited by vacuum evaporation on different substrates. The morphology of the thin films was investigated by scanning electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy, and the optical properties by UV-Vis and fluorescence spectroscopy. The optical nonlinear phenomenon of two-photon absorption induced fluorescence has been evidenced in the thin films of these compounds. We have also investigated the electrical properties of semiconductor/insulator/semiconductor (ITO/oligomer/Si) heterostructures in correlation with the contact energetic barriers, morphological and structural properties of the layers. (C) 2011 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
26. Effect of the morphology on the optical and electrical properties of TPyP thin films deposited by vacuum evaporation
Authors: Socol, M; Rasoga, O; Stanculescu, F; Girtan, M; Stanculescu, A

Published: DEC 2010, DOI:

Abstract: We have studied the effect of the morphology on the optical and electrical properties of the TPyP thin films deposited by vacuum evaporation on different substrates (Si with different characteristics, ITO, quartz and glass). The presence of some well-defined B and Q absorption bands has been evidenced. FTIR and photoluminescence measurements have been used to confirm the preservation of the chemical structure of the compound during the evaporation process. The contact Au/TPyP/Si(n) is rectifier, while a blocking behavior has been shown by Si(n)/TPyP/Si(n) and ITO/TPyP/Si(n) and an injector dominated behavior by Si(p)/TPyP/Si(p) and ITO/TPyP/Si(p) heterostructures. The best transmission was obtained on TPyP film deposited on ITO and the highest value of the current in heterostructures Si(n) electrode characterised by a large grain morphology and in consequence by a weak optical and charge carrier scattering at the grain boundaries.
27. MAPLE preparation and characterization of benzil thin films
Authors: Socol, M; Socol, G; Rasoga, O; Stanculescu, F; Stanculescu, A; Mihailescu, I; Ionita, I; Preda, N; Enculescu, M; Antohe, S

Published: NOV 2010, DOI:

Abstract: In this study the Matrix Assisted Pulsed Laser Evaporation (MAPLE) technique was used to prepare thin films from a low melting point (< 100 degrees C) organic compound (benzil). Optical properties of the films have been investigated by UV-VIS, FTIR and PL spectroscopy. Details about crystallinity were obtained by XRD measurements. FTIR spectra have confirmed the preservation of the chemical structure of the compound during the deposition process. SEM and AFM investigation have evidenced a topography of the MAPLE deposited films characterized by different grain size depending on the deposition conditions. Second harmonic generation measurements have revealed that the MAPLE deposited benzil films have preserved the optical nonliniar properties of the bulk crystalline benzil.
28. Engineered beam shaping effect in anisotropic photonic crystals
Authors: Rasoga, O; Dragoman, D

Published: APR 10 2010, DOI: 10.1364/AO.49.002161

Abstract: We demonstrate that an anisotropic photonic crystal can modify the shape of a highly convergent incident optical beam. The beam shape engineering is relatively easy, and the photonic crystal is less alignment demanding than beam shapers that incorporate several optical systems. The shape of the output beam can be controlled by an appropriate choice of the angular divergence of the beam, the number of periods and the birefringence values and layer widths of the constituent materials. (C) 2010 Optical Society of America
29. MAPLE deposited thin monomer films of maleimidic derivatives for photonics
Authors: Stanculescu, A; Albu, AM; Socol, G; Stanculescu, F; Socol, M; Preda, N; Rasoga, O; Girtan, M; Iulian, I

Published: MAR 2010, DOI:

Abstract: This paper presents a study of some thin monomer films deposited by MAPLE. These monomers have been synthesised from maleic anhydride and aniline derivatives and are characterized by a molecular structure adequate for the generation of optical non-linear phenomena. UV-VIS, FTIR, Raman and Photoluminescence spectroscopy have been used to investigate the influence of the experimental conditions on the properties of the films. X-Ray Diffraction has evidenced a certain degree of disorder in the thin films, which is correlated with the randomly orientated molecules and AFM images have revealed different roughness for different monomer layers and different substrates. Second harmonic measurements have shown a strong signal emitted by the thin film prepared from the monomer with one [-NH-NH-] donor and two [-NO(2)] acceptor groups. This thin film is characterized by good transparency and low photoluminescence emission at excitation with the wavelength of the second harmonic (lambda-400 nm).
30. Nanostructured gold layers. II. Gold deposition onto polystyrene substrate
Authors: Zgura, I; Beica, T; Frunza, S; Rasoga, O; Galca, A; Frunza, L; Moldovan, A; Dinescu, M; Zaharia, C

Published: FEB 2010, DOI:

Abstract: In the aim to improve the adherence of the nanostructured gold layers onto glass substrate, gold deposition has been first time performed onto a polystyrene (PS) layer. The PS layer of ca. 50nm was spin-coated onto glass plates from a toluene solution. Gold layers of 10-20nm were vacuum deposited at small incidence angle. We found that at variance from the plates with gold deposited directly on the glass, the plates with an intermediate PS layer do not peel under overnight treatment in ethanol solution. The layers were characterized by several methods. X-ray diffraction (XRD) measurements showed that gold peaks have the position corresponding to the face-centered cubic structure: However, the crystallites on the sample with PS layer seem to be a little bit smaller than those with gold deposited directly onto the glass. XR reflectometry measurements have given the thickness of the gold layer in good agreement with the value estimated from quartz monitor readings and with the ellipsometric data as well, Liquid crystal cells were obtained to observe the molecular alignment imposed by the nanostructured gold layer deposited onto PS film. A rather strong interaction of gold atoms with the substrate molecules can be considered on the basis of the XRD and ellipsometry measurements.
31. Investigations of the Correlation Between the Preparation Method and the Properties of Anilinic Derivative Functionalised Polymer Thin Films for Non-Linear Optical Applications
Authors: Stanculescu, A; Socol, M; Albu, AM; Rasoga, O; Stanculescu, F; Ionita, I; Enculescu, I

Published: 2010, DOI: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.636-637.798

Abstract: This paper presents a study of two copolymers, maleic anhydride and methylmethacrilate/maleic anhydride and vinyl benzyl chloride, functionalised with polar chromophoric groups such as 2,4 dinitroaniline. Thin films have been prepared by vacuum evaporation and spin coating methods on silicon and glass substrates. UV-VIS, FTIR, XRD and Photoluminescence Spectroscopy have been used to comparatively investigate the effect of the preparation method on the properties of the thin films obtained with functionalized copolymer. SEM has evidenced differences in the morphologies of the layers suggesting a degradation of the polymeric chain during the evaporation process to fragments that conserve unchanged the chromophoric group. This explains the presence of two types of non-linear phenomena, the second harmonic emission and two-photon luminescence emissions for both vacuum evaporated and spin coated films.
32. Charge carrier transport phenomena in some organic heterojunctions
Authors: Rasoga, OL; Socol, M; Stanculescu, F

Published: APR 2009, DOI:

Abstract: This paper presents investigations on the electrical transport phenomena in sandwich type inorganic/single (double) organic layer/inorganic such as silicon; ITO/TPyP, Alq3, alpha-NPD; ZnPc; perylene" PTCDA/silicon and inorganic (metal)/organic/metal such as silicon (A/)/ZnPc; alpha-NPD; TPyP/copper, Al, structures, prepared by vacuum evaporation. For most of these heterostructures the IN characteristics in the static regime have a near ohmic behaviour only at low voltages (<1 V) that changes in a power dependence with a coefficient n=2 or n=3 at higher voltages because of the space charge or trapped charge phenomena. For the same applied voltage, the n type Si electrode injects more charge carriers in TpyP than in Alq3. For higher voltages (>10V) an increased number of charge carriers are injected from n type Si in Alq3 compared to TpyP. The injection properties of the interface ITO, Cu, Al electrode/organic layer have also been investigated. The best injection has been obtained through ITO/ZnPc interface. For a grid configuration of the Al electrodes the transport phenomena are determined by the resistivity of the structure.
33. MAPLE prepared polymeric thin films for non-linear optic applications
Authors: Socol, G; Mihailescu, IN; Albu, AM; Antohe, S; Stanculescu, F; Stanculescu, A; Mihut, L; Preda, N; Socol, M; Rasoga, O

Published: MAR 1 2009, DOI: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2008.07.206

Abstract: This paper presents a study of some functionalised copolymers thin films prepared on silicon and quartz substrates by matrix assisted pulsed laser evaporation ( MAPLE) method. Two polymeric structures have been synthesised by the copolymerisation of maleic anhydride and methyl methacrylate, respectively, maleic anhydride and vinyl benzyl chloride and their subsequent functionalisation with 2,4-dinitroaniline. UV-Vis, FTIR, Raman and photoluminescence spectroscopy have been used to investigate the influence on the properties of the films of different substrate temperature ( 150 degrees C and 250 degrees C), background N-2 pressure (5-30 Pa) and polymer concentration in target (2% and 3%). We have evidenced that this deposition process does not damage the chemical structure of the polymers. SEM investigations revealed the droplets type morphology of the polymeric films with thickness between 41 nm and 105 nm calculated from ellipsometric measurements. (C) 2008 Elsevier B. V. All rights reserved.
34. BEAM SHAPING WITH ANISOTROPIC PERIODIC STRUCTURES
Authors: Rasoga, O; Dragoman, D

Published: 2009, DOI:

Abstract: We show that an anisotropic periodic structure can shape an incident optical beam with a large angular divergence. This is a new application of photonic crystals, which does not require any additional energy source, such as an electric field
35. Preparation and Characterization of Polar Aniline Functionalized Copolymers Thin Films for Optical Non-Linear Applications
Authors: Stanculescu, A; Rasoga, O; Preda, N; Socol, M; Stanculescu, F; Ionita, I; Albu, AM; Socol, G

Published: 2009, DOI: 10.1080/00150190902993291

Abstract: This paper presents a study of two monomeric structures containing functional groups with different electronegativities [NH/NH-NH and NO2] and two different polymeric structures prepared by the copolymerisation of maleic anhydride and methylmethacrylate/maleic anhydride and vinyl benzyl chloride, and subsequent functionalization with 2,4 dinitroaniline. Thin films have been prepared by Matrix Assisted Pulsed Laser Evaporation (MAPLE) and UV-VIS, FTIR, Raman and Photoluminescence Spectroscopy have been used to comparatively investigate the properties of the synthesised compounds. We have evidenced the second harmonic emission (SHG), process sustained by the asymmetry of the chemical structure, which is correlated with the crystallization in non-centrosymmeric structures.
36. Effect of ITO electrode patterning on the properties of organic heterostructures based on non-fullerene acceptor prepared by MAPLE
Authors: Stanculescu, A; Breazu, C; Socol, M; Rasoga, O; Preda, N; Petre, G; Solonaru, AM; Grigoras, M; Stanculescu, F; Socol, G; Popescu-Pelin, G; Girtan, M

Published: APR 15 2020, DOI: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2020.145351

Abstract: This paper presents some studies on the organic heterostructures realized by Matrix Assisted Pulsed Laser Evaporation in both bi-layer and mixed layer configurations on glass substrates covered by flat or nano-patterned ITO. The donor, a star-shaped arylenevinylene compound, 4,4',4 ''-tris[(4'-diphenylamino) styryl] triphenylamine, and acceptor, a non-fullerene compound, N,N'-bis-(1-dodecyl)perylene-3,4,9,10 tetracarboxylic diimide, were blended in three weight ratios: 1:2, 1:3 and 1:4. A grating of cylindrical pillars with a periodicity of 1.1 mu m has been developed by UV-Nanoimprint Lithography in a polymer layer. The shape of the nanostructures changed to cone trunk by the Pulsed Laser Deposition of ITO on this nanostructured surface. The effect of the nanostructures and composition on the optical and electrical properties of the heterostructures was analyzed. The nano-patterning affected both the UV-Vis transmission and photoluminescence through the multiple reflections inside the cavities and at interfaces and the particularities of the molecular arrangement. The patterning was preserved independently of composition, but the roughness increased with increasing acceptor amount. The I-V characteristics drawn at room temperature in dark revealed an ohmic contact behavior for all heterostructures. The nano-patterning had a similar effect on the current in the heterostructures with mixed layer (1:2) and stacked bi-layer.
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