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Evgeni Hristov Ivanov

Institute

Institute of Mechanics

Department/Laboratory

Physico-Chemical Mechanics

Phone: (+359 2) 979 24 79

(+359 2) 979 24 61;

(+359 2) 979 39 05

E-mail: ivanov_evgeni@yahoo.com

 

Scientific degrees, institution, year:

Ph. D.; Bulgarian Academy of Sciences; 2007

Fields of Research:

Polymer nanocomposites; Reology-Structure-Properties Relationship; Mechanical, Physical, Thermal, Tribological and Physico-Chemical Properties.

Extended Information


Publications:

  1. R. Kotsilkova, E. Ivanov, E. Krusteva, S. Djumaliyski, C. Silvestre, S. Cimmino, D. Duraccio. Polypropylene Composites Reinforced with Multiwall Carbon Nanotubes. Part. 1. Evolution of Rheological Properties, Structure and Crystallization Behavior around the Percolation Threshold. J. Applied Polymer Science (in press).

  2. E. Ivanov, R. Kotsilkova, E. Krusteva. Effect of Processing on Rheological Properties and Structure Development of Epoxy/MWCNT Nanocomposites. Journal of Nanoparticle Research (in press).

  3. E. Ivanov, R. Kotsilkova, E. Krusteva, E. Logakis, A. Kyritsis, P. Pissis, C. Silvestre, D. Duraccio, M. Pezzuto. Effects of Processing Conditions on Rheological, Thermal and Electrical Properties of Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube/Epoxy Resin Composites. Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics (in press).

  4. E. Ivanov, R. Kotsilkova, E. Krusteva, S. Djoumaliisky, R. Krastev, S. Djunova. Effect of Maleic Anhydride on the Rheological, Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Polypropylene/Multiwall Carbon Nanotube Composites. Nanoscience & Nanotechnology 10 (eds. E. Balabanova and I. Dragieva), ISSN: 1313-8995, 2010, 34-37.

  5. R. Kotsilkova, E. Ivanov, E. Krusteva, C. Silvestre, S. Cimmino, D. Duraccio. Isotactic Polypropylene Composites Reinforced with Multiwall Carbon Nanotubes. Part 2. Enhancement in Thermal and Mechanical Properties Related to the Structure. J. Applied Polymers, Vol. 115, 3576-3585 (2010) - IF = 1.203

  6. E. Ivanov, E. Krusteva, R. Kotsilkova, St. Djumalijsky. Rheology of maleinated iPP/MWCNT composites. Proceedings of 12th Int. Conference on Mechanics and Technology of Composite Materials, 22-24 Sept. 2009, Varna, Bulgaria, (Ed. N. Barovsky), ISSN 1313 8693; 2009, 319-324

  7. E. Krusteva, R. Kotsilkova, E. Valcheva, V. Donchev, E. Ivanov, T. Dobreva. Effects of processing and external magnetic field on the structure of epoxy/multiwall carbon nanotube composites. Nanoscience & Nanotechnology 9* (eds. E. Balabanova and I. Dragieva), ISSN:1313-8995, 2009,156-159.

  8. E. Ivanov, D. Nesheva, E. Krusteva, T. Dobreva, R. Kotsilkova. Rheological and electrical properties of epoxy nanocomposites filled with multiwalled carbon nanotubes. Nanoscience & Nanotechnology 9* (eds. E. Balabanova and I. Dragieva), ISSN: 1313 - 8995, 2009, 40-43.

  9. E. Ivanov, E. Krusteva, S. Djoumalijsky, R. Kotsilkova, R. Krastev, D. Duracio, C. Silvestre, S. Cimmino. Effect of Processing on Rheology and Structure of Polypropylene/Carbon Nanotube Composites. Nanoscience & Nanotechnology 8* (Eds. E. Balabanova, I. Dragieva), Marin Drinov Academic Publishing House, Sofia, ISBN: 987-954-322-286-5, 2008, 89-92.

  10. R. Kotsilkova, B. Milosheva, E. Ivanov, E. Krusteva, A. Topliyska, Polymer Nanocomposites for Structural Applications. Design, Synthesis and Characterization. Proceedings of XXth Congress of Chemists and Technologists of Macedonia, 17-20 Sept 2008, Ohrid, Macedonia, ISBN 978-9989-760-07-5, PPM-16-E.

  11. R. Kotsilkova, E. Ivanov, E. Krusteva. Polypropylene nanocomposites reinforced with carbon nanotubes. 16th National Symposium "Polymers 2008", Sept 11-13, 2008, Sofia.

  12. Е. Иванов. Износоустойчиви покрития от полиестерна смола с диамантени нанопълнители - методи за оптимизиране на състав и свойства. XXIV Научно-техническа конференция "Строителната наука в съвременната практика"; 6-14 Октомври 2006; София; "Лабиринт" ООД и ЕТ "Бони", 2006, 37-47.

(E. Ivanov. Wearresistant covers from polyester resin with diamond nanoparticles - methods for optimization of composition and properties. XXIV Scientific-Technical Conference „Building Science in Present Practice"; 6-14 October 2006; Sofia; „Labyrinth" OOD and ET „Boni", 2006, 37-47.)

  1. R. Kotsilkova, E. Ivanov, B. Milosheva, E. Krusteva, A. Toplijska, C. Silvestre, S. Cimmino, M. Raimo. Development of Thermoset Nanocomposites for Protective Coating Applications. Nanoscience & Nanotechnology 6; eds. E. Balabanova, I. Dragieva, Heron Press, Sofia, 2006. 141-145.

  2. R. Kotsilkova, E. Ivanov. Optimization of Flow Behaviour of Nanodispersions by Additives: Carbon and Ketjen Black Nanoparticles in Acrylic Resin. Nanoscience & Nanotechnology 4; eds. E. Balabanova, I. Dragieva, Heron Press, Sofia, 2004, 123-126.

  3. R. Kotsilkova, E. Krusteva, E. Ivanov, S. Kolev, I. Nedkov, S. Stavrev. Relation Between Rheology of Dispersions and Microwave Behavior of Polymer/Carbon Nanoparticle Composites. Proceeding of 10th International Conference on Mechanics and Technology of Composite Materials, September 15-17, 2003, Sofia, Bulgaria, 305-310.

  4. R. Kotsilkova, E. Krusteva, E. Ivanov, St. Djunova. Rheological Control on the Agglomeration Processes and Properties of Composites of Carbon Nanoparticles in Polymer. Proceeding of 10th International Conference on Mechanics and Technology of Composite Materials, September 15-17, 2003, Sofia, Bulgaria, 300-304.


Posters on International Forums:

  1. Participation with two posters on "X International Conference on Nanostructured Materials NANO2010", September 13-17, 2010, Università La Sapienza - Roma (ITALY):

    • "E. Ivanov, R. Kotsilkova, E. Krusteva, E. Valcheva, and V. Donchev. Rheology-Structure-Property Relationships of Carbon Nanotube Epoxy resin composites";

    • "E. Krusteva, E. Ivanov, R. Kotsilkova. Effect of Processing on Rheological Properties and Structure Development of Epoxy/MWCNT Nanocomposites".

  2. Participation with the following poster: „E. Ivanov, E. Krusteva, R. Kotsilkova, D. Nesheva. Epoxy/Multiwall Carbon Nanotubes Composites: Effects of Processing on the Structure, Rheological and Electrical Properties" in demonstration course "Characterization Methodology and Tools for New Polymer Nanostructured Materials" (Setting up Research-Intensive Clusters across the EU on Characterization of Polymer Nanostructure - NaPolyNet), 13-15 May 2009, Athens, Greece. Certificate for Attended Course.


Presentations on National Forums with International Participation:

  1. Presentation "Rheological and DMTA Testing with AR-G2 (TA Instruments)" on the "12th International Conference on Mechanics and Technology of Composite Materials (MTCM)", September 22-24 2009, Varna, Bulgaria.


Posters on National Forums with International Participation:

  1. Participation with four posters on "11th Workshop Nanoscience & Nanotechnology" October 1-3, 2009, Varna, Bulgaria:

    • "E. Ivanov, R. Kotsilkova, E. Krusteva, S. Djoumaliisky, R. Krustev, S. Djunova. Effect of Maleic Anhydride on the Rheological, Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Polypropylene/MWCNTs Composites";

    • "Rheological and DMTA Testing with AR-G2 (TA Instruments)";

    • "Nano & Microindentation & Scratch Tester";

    • "Combined Mechanical and Tribology Tester".

  2. Participation with poster "E. Ivanov, E. Krusteva, R. Kotsilkova, S. Djumalijsky. Rheology of Maleinated iPP/MWCNTs Composites" on the "12th International Conference on Mechanics and Technology of Composite Materials (MTCM)", September 22-24 2009, Varna, Bulgaria.

  3. Participation on „10th Workshop Nanoscience & Nanotechnology" November 27-28, 2008, Sofia, Bulgaria with two posters:

    • "E. Ivanov, D. Nesheva, E. Krusteva, T. Dobreva, R. Kotsilkova. Rheological and electrical properties of epoxy nanocomposites filled with multiwalled carbon nanotubes."

    • "E. Krusteva, R. Kotsilkova, E. Valcheva, V. Donchev, E. Ivanov, T. Dobreva. Effects of processing and external magnetic field on the structure of epoxy/multiwall carbon nanotube composites."

  4. Participation with following poster: "R. Kotsilkova, B. Milosheva, E. Ivanov, E. Krusteva, A. Topliyska. Polymer Nanocomposites for Structural Application. Design, Synthesis and Characterization" on "20th Congress of the Society of Chemists and Technologists of Macedonia", 17-20 Sept 2008, Ohrid, Macedonia, PPM-16-M. Certificate.


Poster on National Forums:

  1. Participation with poster "E. Ivanov, R. Kotsilkova, E. Krusteva. Nanomechanical Characterization of Multiwall Carbon Nanotube Reinforced Epoxy Composites" on the Second Poster Session "Young Scientist in the World of the Polymers" June 3, 2010, Sofia, Bulgaria. "Support for Training and Realization for Ph.D. Students, Postdoctors and Young Scientists in Polymer Chemistry, Physics and Engineering." BG051PO001/07/3.3.-02/51, NSF.

  2. Participation with poster "E. Ivanov, E. Krusteva, R. Kotsilkova, D. Nesheva. Structure, Rheological and Electrical Properties of Epoxy/MWCNTs Composites" on the First Poster Session "Young Scientist in the World of the Polymers" June 4, 2009, Sofia, Bulgaria. "Support for Training and Realization for Ph.D. Students, Postdoctors and Young Scientists in Polymer Chemistry, Physics and Engineering." BG051PO001/07/3.3.-02/51, NSF.

  3. Participation with poster "R. Kotsilkova, E. Ivanov, E. Krusteva. Polypropylene nanocomposites reinforced with carbon nanotubes" on the 16th National Symposium "Polymers 2008", Sept 11-13, 2008, Sofia, Bulgaria.

Recent Projects:

  • Participation in Scientific Projects, Financing from External for Bulgaria Sources:

  1. EC-FP6-Socio Economic Dimensions-2005-16754 WOMEN in NANO "Strengthening the Role of Women Scientists in Nano-Science" (2005-2008), Project Coordinator: Dr. Annet Gebert - IFW, Dresden, Germany. Coordinator for Bulgaria Prof. D. Sc. R. Kotsilkova. Participant, 2 years.

  2. EC-FP7-NMP-2007-CSA-1-218331 NaPolyNet "Setting up research-intensive clusters across the EU on characterization of polymer nanostructures" (2008-2011). Project Coordinator: Dr. Clara Silvestre - ICTP, CNR, Italy. Coordinator for Bulgaria Prof. D. Sc. R. Kotsilkova. Participant, 3 years. (www.napolynet.eu)

  3. EC-FP7-NMP1-2009-233160 NMP-TeAm "Improving the Services of the NMP-NCP Network Trough Trans-national Activities" (2009-2011). Coordinator for Bulgaria Prof. D. Sc. R. Kotsilkova. Participant, 3 year. (www.nmpteam.com)

  4. HUNTSMAN NANOTECHNOLOGY PROJECTS, "Rheology of Nanodispersions", Belgium/CLPhChM-BAS (2008, 2009, 2010). Coordinator Prof. D. Sc. R. Kotsilkova. Participant, 1 year.

  5. European Project - FP7 - INCO.2010-6.1 - 266529 BY - NanoERA "Institutional Development of Applied Nanoelectromagnetics: Belarus in ERA Widening ". Coordinator for Bulgaria Prof. D. Sc. R. Kotsilkova. Participant.

  • Participation in Scientific Projects, Financing from Bulgarian Sources:

  1. Joint Project "Multifunctional Composites of Carbon Nanotubes and Alumina Nanofillers in Polymers for Engineering Applications", between CLPCM-BAS and ICTP-CNR, under the Bilateral Collaboration BAS-CNR (2007-2009). Project coordinator: Dr. Clara Silvestre. Coordinator for Bulgaria Prof. D. Sc. R. Kotsilkova. Participant 3 years.

  2. "New Polymer Nanocomposites for Electronic Purpose Applications", D01-469/06 National Science Fund (NSF) (2006-2010). Team Leader: Assist. Prof. Eng. E. Krusteva. Participant 3 years.

  3. Competition of the National Science Fund "Development of the scientific infrastructure": DO-02-53 "Setting up Open Laboratory on Experimental Mechanics of Micro-and Nanostructured Materials" (2008-2011). Team Leader: Prof. D.Sc. R. Kotsilkova. Participant 3 years.

  4. DО-02-138 / 15.12.2008 (2008-2010) "Mechanical and Structural Investigations of Polymer Nanocomposites with Industrial Application". Coordinated by the Higher Transport School "T. Kableshkov", NSF-BG Call: "Stimulating the Scientific Investigations in the State Higher Schools" (2008). Team leader: Prof. G. Zamfirova. Participant 2 years.

  5. Human resources: "Support for Training and Realization for Ph.D. Students, Postdoctors and Young Scientists in Polymer Chemistry, Physics and Engineering." BG051PO001/07/3.3.-02/51, NSF, European Social Fund (2008-2010). Participant 2 years.

  6. National Science Fund DTK 02/7 "Recycling of Mixed Household Plastic Wastes" (2010-2012). Team Leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. S. Djoumaliisky. Participant 3 years.

  7. Goint project "An Intergrated Approach to Designing Polymer Nanocomposites with Layered Silicates and Carbon Nanotubes" between CLPCM-BAS and ICTP-CNR, under the Bilateral Collaboration BAS-CNR (2010-2012). Project Coordinator: Dr. Sossio Cimmino. Coordinator for Bulgaria Prof. D. Sc. R. Kotsilkova. Participant 3 years.

  8. "Multiphase Polymer Nanocomposites for Protective and Self-Recovering Coatings", Leader of Work Package "Rheological Studies for Control of the Technology and the Structure of Nanodispersions with Binary Fillers" - (2009-2011). Team Leader: Prof. D.Sc. R. Kotsilkova. Participant 3 years.

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