Optical and structural characterization of Fe₃O₄ aeromaterial

Nov 19, 2025·
Cătălin Creciunel
Cătălin Creciunel
,
Tatiana Galatonova
,
Vadim Morari
,
Florica Doroftei
,
Andrei Dascalu
,
Laura Ursu
,
Vladimir Ciobanu
· 1 min read
Abstract
Magnetite-based aeromaterials ($Fe_3O_4$) represent a promising class of functional porous structures with potential applications in catalysis, adsorption, sensing, and energy storage. In this work, we performed an optical and structural characterization of a $Fe_3O_4$ aeromaterial, correlating morphology, crystallinity, and optical response via SEM, XRD, and UV-Vis spectroscopy.
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Publication
MacroYouth 2025 Conference — Book of Abstracts (p. 87)
publications
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🏆 Award Recognition: This presentation was honored with the III Prize for Best Poster (PP15) at the MacroYouth 2025 Conference in Iași, Romania.

Conference Overview

The MacroYouth 2025 Conference, organized by the “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, focused on the latest developments in macromolecular and materials science.

Research Summary

Our work on $Fe_3O_4$ aeromaterial demonstrated:

  • High Porosity: Confirmed via SEM imaging.
  • Phase Purity: Validated through XRD analysis.
  • Optical Response: Investigated using UV-Vis spectroscopy.

These functional porous structures show great potential for sustainable energy and environmental applications.

Certificate Ceremony

Aeromaterials Fe3O4 Magnetite Materials Science Award
Cătălin Creciunel
Authors
Cătălin Creciunel (he/him)
Research Scientist & Embedded Systems Engineer
Cătălin Creciunel is a graduate of the Technical University of Moldova, specializing in microelectronics and nanotechnology. With over 5 years of experience as a Research Scientist, he has developed innovative solutions for semiconductor materials including ZnO, GaP, and InP through thermal treatment and anodization techniques. His expertise spans embedded software development in Python and C/C++, hardware design using CAD tools, and nanotechnology research including semiconductor and composite nanofiber production. Cătălin is dedicated to advancing technology through continuous learning and innovative contributions to microelectronics and embedded systems.