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Projects implemented by IEES - BAS

Electrochemical study of graphene for use in lead-acid batteries,Todu Ltd. (2017-2018), project leader: Veselin Naydenov
Development of innovative oxygen system for integration into a greenhouse plant for fruit and vegetable production, VIMAD EOOD (2017-2018), project leadres: Evelina Slavcheva, Galin Borisov
Tests and physicochemical characterization of lead acid batteries for starter and stationary applications, "Monbat" company, (2012 - current), project leadres: Dechko Pavlov, Stefan Ruevski, Plamen Nikolov
Type testing of lead acid batteries and analysis of samples of active masses of lead acid batteries, "EnerSys" AD (2013), project leadres: Dechko Pavlov, Stefan Ruevski
Formation under varying conditions of 12 pieces of R2S-210 elements, determination of the phase composition of the formed positive and negative plates and testing of the formed elements, (2010-2011) - The "ELHIM-Iskra" company, project leader: Veselin Naydenov
Testing and analysis of batteries type MEGALAIT to establish the reasons for the termination of their life cycles, "Monbat" company (2011), project leader: Stefan Ruevski
Search capabilities for the production of zinc materials and electrodes for zinc-air batteries in terms of "KCM" AD, (2010 - 2011), project leader: Zdravko Stoynov

Influence of different carbon forms as additives in negative active mass of lead acid batteries on the processes leading to the loss of water at high operating temperatures,The Advanced Lead-Acid Battery Consortium - ALABC, USA (2016 - 2019), project leaders: Detchko Pavlov, Plamen Nikolov
Effect of sulfuric acid concentration and additives on improving the performance of VRLAB with 1.30 g/cm3 electrolyte, The Advanced Lead-Acid Battery Consortium - ALABC, USA (2015 - 2017), project leaders: Detchko Pavlov, Plamen Nikolov
Additives to the negative active mass of valve-regulated lead-acid batteries and mechanism(s) by which they suppress sulfation of the negative plates on high-rate partial-state-of-charge battery operation, The Advanced Lead-Acid Battery Consortium - ALABC, USA, (2010 - 2012), project leader: Detchko Pavlov

Characterization and optimization of the current technology of traction lead-acid battery production aimed at improvement of the capacity and cycle life of these batteries, Zibo Torch Energy Co. Ltd., China (2017 - 2019), project leaders: Plamen Nikolov, Stefan Ruevski
Exploring the characteristics of separator samples, Trojan Battery Ireland Ltd., Irealnd (2016 - 2017), project leader: Geno Papazov
Elucidation of charging performance degradation mechanism when the lead-acid battery is discharged by the dark current, Hitachi Chemical Co., Ltd., Japan (2014 - 2016), project leaders: Detchko Pavlov, Veselin Naydenov, Sasho Vasilev
Preliminary Study of an on-line State-of-Health Measuring System for Large-scale Batteries, Based on Impedance Spectroscopy Methods, ENEL, Italy (2014 - 2016), project leader: Zdravko Stoynov
Evaluation of electrochemical activity of carbon blacks, activated carbons, graphenes, silica and composite particles produced by Cabot Corporation and their effects as additives to the negative plates of lead-acid batteries, Cabot Corpоration, USA (2014 – 2016), project leaders: Plamen Nikolov, Maria Matrakova
Evaluation of the impact of NG28 pasting paper in lead-acid batteries, Glatfelter Gernsbach GmbH & Co. KG, Germany (2014 - 2016), project leaders: Stefan Ruevki, Detchko Pavlov
Root cause analysis of the early failure of AGM Batteries, Banner GmbH, Austria (2014 - 2015), project leaders: Mitko Dimitrov, Detchko Pavlov
Characterization of cured positive and negative plates produced by PTBatteries, Powertech Batteries, South Africa (2014), project leaders: Detchko Pavlov, Veselin Naydenov, Sasho Vasilev
Analyses of PE separators, Banner GmbH, Austria (2014), project leader: Mitko Dimitrov
Feasibility study and preliminary design of an online State-of-Health measuring system for large-scale batteries, based on Impedance Spectroscopy, ENEL, Italy (2013–2014), project leader: Zdravko Stoynov
Development of dynamic hybrid VRLAB, AMCO Batteries Ltd., India (2012–2014), project leaders: Detchko Pavlov, Victor Boev
Analyses and characterization of failed lead-acid battery plates, E. Schnapp & Co. Works LTD., Israel (2013), project leader: Detchko Pavlov
Investigation of new electrodes for alkaline batteries, "Bohemia", Cheh Republic (2012 – 2013), project leader: Mladen Mladenov
Technical consultations and analysis of FAS samples, Fabrika Akumulatora Sombor AD, Serbia (2013), project leaders: Detchko Pavlov, Stefan Ruevki
Characterization of nonowen tissues for LAB separators, Owens Corning Veil Netherlands B.V., Holland (2013), project leaders: Detchko Pavlov, Stefan Ruevki
Evaluation of electrochemical activity of carbon blacks and their effects as additives to the negative plates of lead-acid batteries, Cabot Corp., USA (2010 – 2013), project leaders: Detchko Pavlov, Plamen Nikolov, Maria Matrakova Stefan Ruevski
Three-layered absorptive glass mat separators with membrane for application in valve-regulated lead-acid batteries, Еxide Тechnologies, USA (2010 – 2013), project leader: Detchko Pavlov
Investigation of the Sb transfer mechanism in rubber separator, Trojan Battery Company, USA (2011 – 2012), project leader: Geno Papazov
Analysis of separator samples, Trojan Battery Company, USA (2011 – 2012), project leader: Geno Papazov
Mechanism of thermal runaway in VRLA batteries and methods to suppress it – Phase IV, US Naval Regional Contracting Center, USA (2010 – 2012), project leader: Detchko Pavlov
Characterization of starter batteries, Banner GmbH, Austria (2012), project leader: Detchko Pavlov
Consultancy on lead-acid battery technology matters, Shin-Kobe Electric Machinery Co., Ltd., Japan (2012), project leader: Detchko Pavlov
XRD, SEM и BET analyses of lead-acid battery samples, INCI AKU ve Tic A.S., Turкey (2011), project leader: Detchko Pavlov