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:

• 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)

• Novel block copolymer carriers of caffeic acid phenethyl ester
  (DN 09/1 - 2016, 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. G. Grancharov - Assoc. Prof.
Dr. G. Georgiev - Assist. Prof.
Dr. M. Kyulavska - Assist. Prof.
K. Kamenova-Stoyanova - Ph.D. student
M. Atanasova - Chemist
Y. Danov - Chemist
M. Valcheva - Technician

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