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
Prof. Ivan Shopov Award for Outstanding Young Scientist in the Field of Polymers for 2022
Yavor Danov from the Institute of Polymers of BAS has been awarded the “Prof. Ivan Shopov” award for outstanding young scientist in the field of polymers for 2022. The award of the Union of Chemists [...]
Scientists investigate the antiviral properties of the plant Graptopetalum paraguayense
The antiviral properties of the ornamental plant Graptopetalum paraguayense are being investigated by scientists from five scientific organisations. The plant is a drought-tolerant member of the Crassulaceae family that is grown as an ornamental houseplant [...]
Participation of BAS scientists in the “Global Women’s Breakfast”
Research results from large-scale scientific projects and programmes will be presented by scientists from the Institute of Organic Chemistry with Centre for Phytochemistry during the Global Women's Breakfast initiative which will be held online on [...]
Cobalt-palladium catalysts for the hydrogenation of carbon monoxide are being developed by scientists at the Institute of Catalysis
In recent years, oil reserves have been steadily depleting, and oil is a major source of fuel production. Research into alternative energy sources is therefore becoming increasingly important. An alternative to oil is synthesis gas [...]
100 years since the birth of Acad. Milko Borissov
Jubilee scientific session dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the birth of Prof. Milko Borissov, Full Member of the Academy, was held online on 18 October 2021. It was organized by the Institute of Solid [...]
Challenges of new materials and applications presented by the Institute of Solid State Physics
The Institute of Solid State Physics at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences is celebrating its 49th anniversary with the exhibition “Challenges of New Materials and Applications”. The exhibition in the foyer in front of “Prof. [...]
Cutting-edge methods for converting renewable marine energy are developed by scientists of BAS
Three unique natural energy conversion technologies are being developed by scientists at the Centre for Hydro and Aerodynamics at the Institute of Metal Science, Equipment and Technologies of BAS. The developments are the result of [...]
State-of-the-art еquipment explores polymeric nutraceutical and cosmetic formulations
New laboratories with modern equipment for innovative polymer materials were opened at the Institute of Polymers of BAS. The equipment is part of the Centre of Competence "Sustainable Utilization of Bioresources and Waste of Medicinal [...]
Bulgarian scientists with awards for innovative developments in the field of nanostructures and microwave pollution
The “Academician Emil Djakov” Award for scientific contribution to radiophysics, physics and quantum electronics was presented at a ceremony at the Institute of Electronics of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. The Scientific Council of the [...]
Award for outstanding young scientist in the field of polymers
The “Prof. Ivan Shopov” award of the Union of Chemists in Bulgaria “Outstanding young scientist in the field of polymers” for 2021 was given to Assistant Professor Dr. Nikoleta Stoyanova from the Institute of Polymers [...]
A film tells the story of the two largest chemical institutes of BAS
The film "60 years of our chemistry" tells about the establishment of the two largest chemical institutes at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences - the Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry and the Institute of [...]
Scientists from the Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry with a scientific publication in one of the most prestigious journals in the field of chemistry
A team of Bulgarian scientists from the Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences published a review article in the prestigious journal Chemical Reviews. The journal is published by the [...]
The Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry is participating in a project for development of materials for clean technologies
The Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry of BAS (IGIC – BAS) is a beneficiary of the project “European Twinning on Materials Chemistry Enabling Clean Technologies”, acronym TwinTeam under contract №Д01-272 / 02.10.2020. The project [...]
Three scientific units of BAS with participation in a high-tech park in Gabrovo
The Institute of Electronics, the Institute of Robotics and the Central Laboratory of Applied Physics of BAS participate in a tech park under the project Center of Competence “Intelligent mechatronic, Eco- and energy-saving systems and [...]
Jubilee scientific session dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the birth of Academician Georgi Bliznakov
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 [...]
Research center in mechatronics and clean technologies in Plovdiv will provide innovations to business
The Research Center in Mechatronics and Clean Technologies at the Central Laboratory of Applied Physics of BAS in Plovdiv is an example of how research leads to innovation. This was said during the official opening [...]
Eleventh Scientific Session “Young Scientists in the World of Polymers”
The eleventh scientific session “Young Scientists in the World of Polymers”, dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the Institute of Polymers – BAS, was held on 10.09.2020. For the first time the forum was held [...]
New materials for orthopedic implants are being developed at BAS
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 [...]
Scientists from 15 countries have joined an international school of condensed matter physics
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 [...]
Seminar – webinar of doctoral students and young scientists “Interdisciplinary Chemistry”
The Institute of Optical Materials and Technologies – BAS with the financial support of the Management Board of BAS held the thirteenth Spring Seminar of doctoral students and young scientists. It took place from 22 [...]
Aluminum cored wire without analogue in the world is developed by the Institute of Electronics
A robotic complex for electric arc additive layer manufacturing has been put into operation at the Institute of Electronics of BAS. The technology is applied under the project “High strength nano reinforced aluminium powder cored [...]
A researcher from IEES-BAS is among the ten outstanding young persons in Bulgaria for 2020
Dr. Elitsa Petkucheva, Research Associate in the department "Hydrogen systems with polymer electrolyte" at the Institute of Electrochemistry and Energy Systems (IEES-BAS), is a finalist in the category "Science and/or technological development" of the program [...]
Bulgarian scientists participate in the discovery of teraelectronvolt photons from cosmic gamma-ray burst
For over 15 years, the three largest gamma-astronomical experiments in the world, HESS (in the Namibian Mountains), MAGIC (on the volcanic top of La Palma Island, Canary Islands) and VERITAS (in the Arizona desert) have [...]
Prof. Hristo Balarev with the Order “St. Cyril and Methodius”- pendant
At a solemn ceremony held on 31 January 2020 in the “Coat of Arms Hall” on 2, Dondukov Blvd., President Rumen Radev honored Prof. Hristo Balarev of the Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry - [...]