Research division
Nanosciences, New Materials and Technologies
Institutes and Academic Specialized Units
Margarita Popova
Scientific secretary of division 3. Nanosciences, new materials and technologies
margarita.popova@orgchm.bas.bg
Institute of Organic Chemistry with Centre of Phytochemistry
The research focus in the division is on advanced materials and innovative technologies which are a guarantee of sustainable economic and social growth. Interdisciplinary fundamental and applied scientific research in the field of chemistry, physics and technology is carried out.
A new generation of (nano) materials with defined and desirable properties and controlled structure are created, designed for a wide range of applications in medicine and pharmacy, electronics and photonics, environmental protection, restoration and conservation of cultural and historical heritage and national security.
Innovative and highly efficient (nano) technologies are developed to produce high added value products some of which have been implemented by national and international companies. Leading research in the country is conducted in the field of “green”, energy-efficient and resource-efficient use of raw materials, natural resources, materials from renewable sources as well as recovery of waste and by-products from various industries. New functional materials and technologies that are effective for air, water and soil purification are created.
The available and largely renewed scientific base and the modern and high-tech infrastructure that has been purchased speak of the high quality of the research carried out by the division. With the aid of the equipment, modern analyses are performed and modern methods of characterization are used which is a guarantee for conducting competitive research and development activities.
News
The Institute of Electronics welcomed over 100 schoolchildren and students on the Open Doors Day
More than 100 schoolchildren and students went through the laboratories of the Institute of Electronics of BAS on the Open Doors Day held on 12 December. How biological tissue absorbs and scatters light and why [...]
100 years since the birth of Academician Jordan Malinowski
A session dedicated to the life and scientific achievements of Academician Jordan Malinowski was held on June 6 at the “Prof. Marin Drinov” Hall of BAS. The event was held on the occasion of the [...]
Scientific session “Young scientists in the world of polymers”
The fourteenth scientific session "Young scientists in the world of polymers", organised by the Institute of Polymers-BAS, was held on June 1. The event is part of the Institute's activities related to promoting the [...]
Fourth Workshop on Size-Dependent Effect in Materials for Environmental Protection and Energy Application (SizeMat 4)
The 4th International Workshop "Size-Dependent Effect in Materials for Environmental Protection and Energy Application (SizeMat 4) is taking place from 10 to 14 May 2023 in Pomorie. The forum is dedicated to size-dependent effects in [...]
Meeting with Elsevier representatives at BAS
A meeting of scientists from the chemical institutes of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences with Dr. Sergey Varnavskiy, Business Development Manager for Southern Europe, Asia and Türkiye at Elsevier and Mr. Vladimir Danailov, Regional Director [...]
“Prof. Ivan Shopov” Award for outstanding young scientist in the field of polymers
Denitsa Nikolova from the Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy at Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" is the winner of the award "Outstanding Young Scientist in Polymers" named after Prof. Ivan Shopov for 2023. At [...]
Biodegradable cellular matrix with applications in tissue engineering developed by a team from the Institute of Electronics
Ultrashort pulse laser treatment of cp-Ti immersed in aqueous silver nitrate (AgNO3) solution A biodegradable cellular matrix that supports bone tissue regeneration and at the same time prevents the formation of bacterial [...]
New laser system supports research at the Institute of Electronics
A new picosecond laser with harmonic frequency generation modules will support research at the Institute of Electronics of BAS. The state-of-the-art equipment will be used to develop new multifunctional materials. Within the framework of two [...]
“Outstanding Young Scientist in Inorganic Chemistry” Award
Dr. Ivalina Trendafilova from the Institute of Organic Chemistry with Center of Phytochemistry - Bulgarian Academy of Sciences was awarded the "Prof. Christo Balarew" award of the Union of Chemists in Bulgaria "Outstanding Young Scientist [...]
2022 Security Innovation Award for the COUNTERFOG project
The European Commission awarded the COUNTERFOG project with the 2022 Security Innovation Award. The international interdisciplinary project involves 30 scientists from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. The EU prize is awarded for a research project [...]
50 years Institute of Solid State Physics
Prof. Hassan Chamati The President of BAS Prof. Julian Revalski, Full Member of the Academy, handed the Director of the Institute of Solid State Physics, Prof. Hassan Chamati, Honorary Plaque – gold of [...]
Nanocoatings will protect against viruses and bacteria
Nanocoatings that can stop viruses and bacteria from infecting surfaces such as door handles and ATMs are being developed by an international team of scientists as part of the Surface Transfer of Pathogens (STOP) project. [...]
New NMR laboratory studies medicinal and aromatic plants
A Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (NMR Spectroscopy) Laboratory, with equipment funded by the Centre of Competence project "Sustainable Utilization of Bioresources and Waste from Medicinal and Aromatic Plants for Innovative Bioactive Products", Operational Programme SESG, [...]
A delegation from Turkey’s Çankırı Karatekin University visited the Institute of Electronics
A delegation from the Turkish University Çankırı Karatekin, led by the Rector Prof. Harun Çifçi, visited the laboratories of the Institute of Electronics of BAS and got acquainted with the latest scientific achievements of Bulgarian [...]
Scientific Conference INFRAMAT 2022
Scientific Conference INFRAMAT 2022 under the title “Modern Scientific Equipment in support of Science, Technology and Culture” was held from 12 to 14 September in Plovdiv. INFRAMAT is a distributed infrastructure of centers for synthesis [...]
International Scientific Conference “Methods and Materials for Clean Technologies” MetMat2022
The International Scientific Conference MetMat2022, dedicated to methods and materials for clean technologies, took place from 7 to 10 September in the city of Sandanski. The scientific forum is organized by the Institute of General [...]
XXII International School on Condensed Matter Physics
The International School on Condensed Matter Physics, which has been organised since 1980 by the Institute of Solid State Physics, took place from 29 August to 2 September 2022 at the International House of Scientists [...]
In vitro cultures of a medicinal plant studied by scientists of BAS
Scientists from BAS are developing in vitro systems to direct the accumulation of targeted secondary metabolites in Bulgarian medicinal plants. In vitro cultures of the medicinal plant British yellowhead (Inula britannica L.) were used in [...]
XX National Symposium “Polymers 2022” with international participation
Photo of Konstans Ruseva with the first prize for the best poster in the 20th National Symposium POLYMERS 2022 From 5 to 8 July 2022, XX National Symposium "Polymers 2022" with international participation [...]
Bulgarian study proves the influence of gamma irradiation on the antioxidant activity of bee products
How gamma irradiation affects the antioxidant activity of bee products is investigated by Sen. Asst. Prof. Dr. Ralitsa Mladenova from the Institute of Catalysis of BAS. The research, funded by the Bulgarian National Science Fund, [...]
Dr. Ivalina Trendafilova is the winner of the National Award “13 Centuries of Bulgaria” for Young Talents in Contemporary Art and Science 2022
The award ceremony of the National Prize "13 of Centuries Bulgaria" for young talents in contemporary art and science took place on 1 July 2022 in the Ballroom of the Palace - National Gallery. The [...]
Awards for young scientists from BAS in Scientific Poster Session of UCTM
On June 17, 2022 at the University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy was held XIX Scientific Poster Session for Young Scientists, Doctoral Students and Students. This year's edition was attended by 120 young scientists, PhD [...]
A new approach in biomedical materials processing proposed by Bulgarian scientists
The "Academician Emil Djakov" Award for best scientific publication in 2021 in the field of radiophysics, physical and quantum electronics was presented at a ceremony at the Institute of Electronics of BAS. The Institute's Scientific [...]
MDPI Journal Award for Erik Dimitrov from the Institute for Polymers
Erik Dimitrov from the Institute of Polymers at BAS (student at the Medical University of Sofia) was awarded one of the three prizes for the best poster of the prestigious Polymers MDPI journal at the [...]