Agenda SED’2026
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CONFERENCE PROGRAM
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Day 1 |
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15:00 - 18:00 |
Registration |
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16:00 - 16:30 |
OPENING CEREMONY & WELCOME ADDRESSES |
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16:30 - 18:00 |
SCIENTIFIC SESSION 1: HYDROGEN GENERATION, STORAGE AND CONVERSION – I Moderator: Plamen Nikolov |
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16:30 - 17:10 |
Hydrogen Skills Development in Europe: Mapping Workforce Needs and Training Opportunities Evelina Slavcheva, IEES-BAS, Bulgaria – Plenary speaker |
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17:10 - 17:40 |
Engineering 3D Nanoarchitectures: Bridging Design, Safety, and Performance in Water Electrolysis Alessandro Lavacchi, ICCOM-CNR, Italy – Invited speaker |
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17:40 - 18:00 |
Application of the Differential Impedance Analysis for Deeper Insight into Solid Oxide Cells Degradation Blagoy Burdin, IEES-BAS, Bulgaria |
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18:30 |
WELCOME COCKTAIL |
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Day 2 |
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09:00 - 12:00 |
Registration |
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09:00 - 12:10 |
SCIENTIFIC SESSION 2: HYDROGEN GENERATION, STORAGE AND CONVERSION – II Moderator: Ilia Valov |
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09:00 - 09:30 |
Modeling and Optimization of Renewable Hydrogen Production Value Chain Through PEM Electrolysis Blagoy Burdin, IEES-BAS, Bulgaria – Invited speaker |
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09:30 - 10:00 |
Accelerating Electrocatalyst Discovery with High-Throughput Scanning Flow Cells Serhiy Cherevko, Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Germany – Invited speaker |
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10:00 - 10:20 |
Synthesis and Electrochemical Evaluation of Cobalt Nanoparticles for Oxygen Evolution Reaction in Alkaline Media Borislava Mladenova, IEES-BAS, Bulgaria |
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10:20 - 10:50 |
Coffee break |
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10:50 - 11:20 |
Green Hydrogen Cycle in Bulgaria Konstantin Petrov, IEES-BAS, Bulgaria – Invited speaker |
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11:20 – 11:50 |
The Hydrogen Sulfide in the Black Sea - Genesis, Ecological Hazard and Alternative Energy Source Dimitar Dimitrov, IO-BAS, Bulgaria – Invited speaker |
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11:50 - 12:10 |
Galvanic Replacement–Derived Pt/Ni Electrocatalysts for Oxygen Reduction and Hydrogen Evolution Reactions Jenia Georgieva, IPC-BAS, Bulgaria |
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12:10 |
GROUP PHOTO |
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12:30 |
Lunch |
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14:00 - 17:30 |
SCIENTIFIC SESSION 3: ADVANCES IN BATTERIES AND SUPERCAPACITORS Moderator: Borislav Abrashev |
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14:00 - 14:40 |
Life Doubling for AGM Lead-Acid Batteries in Cycling Applications – a New Solution by WaveTech Group Boris Monahov, WaveTech GmbH, Germany – Plenary speaker |
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14:40 - 15:00 |
Impact of 85SiO2-9P2O5-6TiO2 Proton-Conducting Materials on Lead-Acid Battery Electrical Performance Albena Aleksandrova, IEES-BAS, Bulgaria |
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15:00 - 15:20 |
Management Module for Battery Emulator with Digital Signal Processing Dimitar Boychev, IEES-BAS, Bulgaria |
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15:20 - 15:50 |
Coffee break |
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15:50 - 16:30 |
Origin of Pseudocapacitive Behavior in the Positive Active Material of Lead–Acid Batteries under Charge Recovery Conditions Plamen Nikolov, IEES-BAS, Bulgaria – Plenary speaker |
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16:30 - 16:50 |
Electrospray-Assisted Engineering of Binder-Free Carbon Gel Film Electrodes: From In Situ Growth to Heteroatom-Tailored Architectures for High-Performance Supercapacitors Madhav Chavhan, University of Ostrava, Czech Republic |
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16:50 - 17:10 |
Electrochemical Deposition of Nickel-Molybdenum Alloy Coatings for Asymmetric Supercapacitors |
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17:10 - 17:30 |
Upcycling Petrochemical Waste for High-Performance Supercapacitors (Engaging and accurate) Mohamed Deyab, Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute, Cairo, Egypt |
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17:30 - 19:30 |
POSTER SESSION 1: HYDROGEN, BIOELECTROCHEMISTRY, ELECTROCATALYSIS AND CORROSION |
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Day 3 |
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09:00 - 12:40 |
SCIENTIFIC SESSION 4: GENERAL ELECTROCHEMISTRY, CORROSION AND BIOELECTROCHEMISTRY Moderator: Konstantin Petrov |
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09:00 - 09:40 |
Spontaneous Metals Deposition on High-capacitance Electrodes – Conversion of Capacitive Charge into Faradaic Charge Vessela Tsakova, IPC-BAS, Bulgaria – Plenary speaker |
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09:40 - 10:10 |
Fuel Cell Applications for Sulfide Removal from Various Substrates with Consecutive Sorbent Regeneration Venko Beshkov, IChE-BAS, Bulgaria – Invited speaker |
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10:10 – 10:30 |
Opportunities for Application of Biocompatible Organic Acids in Aluminum Anodizing Stephan Kozhukharov, UCTM, Bulgaria |
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10:30 - 11:00 |
Coffee break |
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11:00 - 11:40 |
Corrosion in Metallic Cultural Heritage: A Non-Invasive Electrochemical Approach Roberto Spotorno, University of Genoa, Italy – Plenary speaker |
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11:40 - 12:10 |
Extracellular Electron Transfer in Gram-Positive Bacteria: From Fundamental Mechanisms to Anodic Bioelectrocatalysis Yolina Hubenova, IEES-BAS, Bulgaria – Invited speaker |
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12:10 – 12:40 |
Electrochemically Grown Nanostructures on Cu and Cu Alloys for Electrochemical CO2 Reduction |
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12:40 |
Lunch |
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14:00 - 17:30 |
SCIENTIFIC SESSION 5: MATERIALS FOR ADVANCED APPLICATIONS Moderator: Victor Boev |
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14:00 - 14:40 |
Using Microwave Radiation for Metrology and Materials Processing Luis C. Costa, University of Aveiro, Portugal – Plenary speaker |
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14:40 - 15:10 |
Powering the Future: Sustainable Advanced Materials for Energy Maria Manuela Silva, University of Minho, Portugal – Invited speaker |
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15:10 - 15:40 |
Utilization of α-Fe2O3 Thin Films in Photoelectrochemical Oxidation Studies Saim Emin, University of Nova Gorica, Slovenia – Invited speaker |
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15:40 - 16:10 |
Coffee break |
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16:10 - 16:50 |
Materials Design of Electrochemical Artificial Neurons and Synapses for Next Generation Low Power Electronics Ilia Valov, Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Germany & IEES–BAS, Bulgaria –Plenary speaker |
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16:50 - 17:10 |
Zero Gap Water Electrolyze – Metal-Based Electrodes, Diaphragm/Separator Electrode Assembly and Possibility for Stack Regime Galin Borisov, IEES-BAS, Bulgaria |
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17:10 - 17:30 |
The Role and Mechanisms of Action of Zeolites in Batteries Miglena Slavova, IEES-BAS, Bulgaria |
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17:30 - 19:30 |
POSTER SESSION 2: MATERIALS FOR ADVANCED APPLICATIONS |
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20:00 |
EVENING CULTURAL PROGRAM Opera Performance and Live Music |
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Day 4 |
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09:00 - 10:00 |
PhD STUDENTS & YOUNG SCIENTISTS SESSION (BEST PRESENTATION AWARD) Moderator: Maria Matrakova |
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09:00 - 9:15 |
Influence of a Thin Polymeric Interlayer on the Electroless Metallization of 3D ABS Samples Sonya Petrova, IPC-BAS, Bulgaria |
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09:15 - 09:30 |
Mediated Electron Transfer from Lactobacillus Delbruecкii Subsp. Bulgaricus 1132 to MFC Anode Eleonora Hubenova, IEES-BAS, Bulgaria |
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09:30 - 09:45 |
Stability Enhancement of PEM Electrolysis via Optimized Pulse-Potential Operation |
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09:45 - 10:00 |
Preparation and Characterization of Newly Developed Zinc-Magnesium Phosphate Coatings on Mild Steel Surfaces Tsvetelina Liubenova, UCTM-Sofia, Bulgaria |
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10:00 - 11:30 |
POSTER SESSION 3: BATTERIES AND SUPERCAPACITORS & Coffee break |
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11:30 - 12:30 |
SCIENTIFIC SESSION 6: INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PROTECTION Moderator: Evelina Slavcheva |
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11:30 - 11:45 |
Patent Protection of Scientific and Technological Innovations in the European Union Nikolay Marin, South-West University "Neofit Rilski", Bulgaria |
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11:45 - 12:00 |
Applied Research - Technology Transfer and Commercialisation. Enterprise Europe Network - Access to Finance and Internationalisation Marin Pandev, Joint Innovation Centre-BAS, Bulgaria |
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12:00 - 12:15 |
Toyota Hydrogen Technology Ivaylo Blajev, TOYOTA BALKANS, Bulgaria |
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12:15 - 12:30 |
Modern PEM Hydrogen Generators for R&D and Industrial Applications from Proton Energy Systems Savelin Enikov, VANTSA PARTNERS Ltd, Bulgaria |
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12:30 - 12:45 |
AWARD CEREMONY & CLOSING REMARKS |
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12:45 |
Lunch |
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14:00 - 18:00 |
GUIDED WALKING TOUR OF VARNA |
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19:00 |
GALA DINNER |
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Day 5 |
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Departure |
POSTER SESSION 1: HYDROGEN, BIOELECTROCHEMISTRY, ELECTROCATALYSIS AND CORROSION
09.09.2026
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P1-1 |
Electrochemical Testing of Metal/BaTiO₃@Vulcan XC72R Electrocatalyst for OER in Black Sea Seawater Model Solution |
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P1-2 |
Recent Advances in Nanostructured Anode Coatings for Selective and Corrosion-Resistant Seawater Electrolysis: Hydrogen and Hypochlorite Production |
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P1-3 |
Comparison Between MOF and MXene Electrocatalysts for Direct Alkaline Seawater Electrolysis |
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P1-4 |
Investigation of the Electrocatalytic Activity of Composite NiCoP Coatings with h-BN and Diamond Particles |
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P1-5 |
Modified Pt-Vulcan Electrodes for Electrocatalytic Oxidation of Ethylene Glycol in Acid Media |
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P1-6 |
Hydrogen-to-X Applications: Converter Topologies and Control Strategies Applicable to Fuel Cells |
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P1-7 |
Comparative Study of Organic Acid Electrolytes for Anodization of AA2024-T3 Alloy |
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P1-8 |
Assessment of the Potential Use of Salicylic and Adipic Acids as Electrolytes for Anodizing of AA2024-T3 Alloy |
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P1-9 |
Characterization of Corrosion Damage in Fire Water Supply Systems within a Chemical Manufacturing Facility |
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P1-10 |
Influence of the Way of Welding on the Corrosion Resistance of Austenitic Steel |
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P1-11 |
Methyl Orange-Enriched Wastewater Purification by Microbial Electrochemical Snorkel |
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P1-12 |
Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy for Monitoring the Aging Rate of Gold Nanoparticle Solutions |
POSTER SESSION 2: MATERIALS FOR ADVANCED APPLICATIONS
10.09.2026
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P2-1 |
Growth and Optical Properties of MoSe₂ Prepared by Liquid-Precursor CVD |
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P2-2 |
Comparative Study of Ca-Containing Ceria-Based Ceramics Prepared by Ionic Gelation and Solid-State Reaction |
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P2-3 |
Hybrid Organic–Inorganic Anti-Corrosion Coatings Based on Chitosan and ZrO2 |
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P2-4 |
Obtaining and Characterizing NiCoP Coatings with Incorporated ZnO Particles |
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P2-5 |
Synthesis of Electroless Ni–Cu Coating and Characterization of Candle Soot and Borosilicate Glass Powders |
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P2-6 |
Effect of Gd Content on the Structure and Dielectric Response of Ce₁₋ₓGdₓO₂₋δ Ceramics |
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P2-7 |
Development of Chalcogenide Semiconductors for Photovoltaic Applications |
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P2-8 |
Influence of Surfactant Concentration on the Kinetics of Conversion Coatings Formation on Aluminum Alloys |
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P2-9 |
Influence of Oxygen Concentration and Annealing on the Optical Properties of Thin Layers of Cerium Oxide Obtained by Magnetron Sputtering |
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P2-10 |
Structural and Physicochemical Characterization of Zr-doped Ceria Synthesized Hydrothermally |
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P2-11 |
Investigation and Characterization of Advanced Titanium Alloys as Biocompatible Materials |
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P2-12 |
Preparation and Characterization of Ce, Zr and Y Oxides in Various Corrosive Media |
POSTER SESSION 3: BATTERIES AND SUPERCAPACITORS
11.09.2026
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P3-1 |
Insights into the Effect of Lithium- and Sodium-Based Salts on the Ionic Conductivity of Methylcellulose Solid Biopolymer Electrolytes |
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P3-2 |
Effect of Chemical Activation on the Electrochemical Performance of Porous Carbon Gels for Supercapacitors |
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P3-3 |
Electrochemical Performance of N-Doped Carbon Materials for Supercapacitor Applications |
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P3-4 |
Electrochemical Evaluation of the Cycling Stability and Performance Degradation of a Metal Hydride–Air Battery |
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P3-5 |
Preliminary Stability Tests of Composite Zinc Electrode with Zeolite for Applications in Rechargeable Batteries |
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P3-6 |
Enhancing Symmetric Supercapacitor Performance via Alkali-Doped Nanocellulose and PBI-Stabilized MWCNT Electrodes |
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P3-7 |
Impact of Advanced Metal Silicate Additives on the Performance of Lead-Acid Batteries in BEV Auxiliary Applications |
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P3-8 |
Positive Active Mass Mineral Additive Improving Cycle Life of Lead Batteries for Automotive Applications |
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P3-9 |
A Simplified Non-Layered Gas Diffusion Electrode for Metal Hydride–Air Batteries: Preliminary Electrochemical Results |
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P3-10 |
Bacterial Nanocellulose-Based Composite Membranes for Advanced Supercapacitor Separators |
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P3-11 |
Mechanochemical Assisted Solid Synthesis and Electrochemical Characterizations of Li₂SrTi₆O₁₄ |