Head of laboratory: Prof. Petar Petrov, D.Sc.
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Research areas:

The research activities are focused in the following sub-areas of polymer science:

• Functional block copolymer nanocarriers for controlled delivery of hydrophobic bioactive substances and biomolecules;
• Super-macroporous polymer cryogels from natural, thermo- and pH-sensitive polymers for topical anti-cancer therapy and tissue engineering;
• Conjugated polymers and active polymer films for organic solar cells;
• Polymer-inorganic hybrid nanoparticles and nanocomposites.

Current projects:

• Design and characterization of conventional and modified niosomes and hybrid stimuli-sensitive in situ gel-forming drug formulations on their basis for therapeutic delivery development
  (КP-06-H43/3 – 2020, Bulgarian National Science Fund)

• New approaches for lignocellulosic biomass utilization towards chemical products and materials for smart and green development
  (КP-06-ОPR 01/2 – 2018, Bulgarian National Science Fund)

• Polymeric micelles as nanocarriers for blood-brain barrier crossing
  (2018, Joint Research Project (EBR) with the Center of Polymer and Carbon Materials – Polish Academy of Sciences)

• Stabilized functional polymeric micelles for controlled delivery of antitumor substance
  (RD-15-18/2019, Programme  “Young scientists and postdoctoral candidates", module “Young scientists”)

• Synthesis of biocompatible cryogels via photochemical crosslinking
  (2019, budgetary subsidy)

Researchers and technical staff:
Dr. Georgy Grancharov - Assoc. Prof.
Dr. Georgi Georgiev - Assist. Prof.
Katya Kamenova-Stoyanova - Chemist
Yavor Danov - Chemist
Nadezhda Bozova – Chemist
Vasilena Kortenova - Chemist


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