Academician Georgi Bliznakov (1920-2004) is an eminent Bulgarian chemist of the 20th century, a world-renowned scientist in the field of molecular kinetic theory, crystal growth, adsorption and catalysis, high-temperature inorganic synthesis. As a brilliant organizer and leader over the years he held a number of responsible positions: longtime head of the Department of General and Inorganic Chemistry (1960-1989) at the Faculty of Chemistry of Sofia University, founder and longtime director of the Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry at BAS (1961-1990), Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Chemistry, Rector of Sofia University (1981–1985), Scientific Secretary-General and Vice-President of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. […]

Laser-induced micro-foam of chitosan as a tissue-implant interface for application in tissue engineering. Laser processing of biocompatible polymers and ceramics for use in surgical interventions will be performed by scientists from the Institute of Electronics of BAS. The goal is to create antibacterial surfaces that will help patients recover faster after surgery. Laser-treated implant materials will accelerate cell development and postoperative wound healing. A cell attached to a layer of collagen that has been laser treated. The research is part of a project under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Program, Innovative Training Networks. Scientists from 18 organizations across Europe are joining a network to create materials with antibacterial properties that are suitable for use on orthopedic implant surfaces. New coatings will be applied [...]

The 21st International School of Condensed Matter Physics (21st ISCMP) was held from 31 August to 4 September 2020 at the Frederic Joliot-Curie International House of Scientists. The organizer of the scientific forum on "Achievements and perspectives in functional materials" is the Institute of Solid State Physics at BAS. Scientists from 15 countries took part in the 21st ISCMP, and young researchers from Bulgaria predominated among them. The participants in the school discussed in five thematic panels. Reports were presented with the scientific results achieved so far and future challenges in each of the thematic areas. Proceedings of the conference, after review, will be published in the Journal of Physics Conference Series by IOP publishing house. Selected reports of the lecturers are planned to be [...]