| Work package 1: Synthesis of DIOPSIDE- based ceramic pigments doped with d – transition elements and use of traditional raw materials |
| Start and end of the work package: from 1 to 12 month |
| Work package leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tsvetan Dimitrov |
| Participants in the implementation of the work package: |
| „Angel Kunchev” University of Ruse Branch – Razgrad Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tsvetan Dimitrov, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Miluvka Stancheva, Assoc. Assoc. Prof. Iliyana Nikolova, Tsvetelina Ibrev, Boyan Andreev and Gennadi Yankov. From the Institute of Mineralogy and Crystallography “Acad. Ivan Kostov” will participate: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rositsa Titorenkova, student Nikola Kuvandzhiev |
| Planned tasks: |
| Task 1.1 Synthesis of ceramics by solid-phase sintering method by introducing different chromophore d – transition elements: V, Cr, Mn, Ni, Co, Fe |
| Deliverable Synthesized ceramic pigments via solid phase sintering method of different phase composition and colour |
| Task 1.2 Carrying out experiments on the synthesis of diopside-based ceramic pigments using a low-temperature sol-gel method |
| Deliverable Diopside-based ceramic pigments were synthesized using the low-temperature sol-gel method. The results obtained from the synthesis of pigments were compared by the two methods. |
| Task 1.3 Determination of optimal parameters for pigment synthesis – firing and holding temperature at maximum temperature, type and amount of mineralizer |
| Deliverable Technological conditions for pigment synthesis have been determined and optimal synthesis parameters – firing temperature, sintering holding temperature and time have been specified. |
| Results, which will be used for evaluation of the intermediate or final report of the project[1] |
| 1 publication with Impact Factor and 2 publications from conference reports |
1 Scientific publication (accepted or submitted) in the journal with impact factor, or build research equipment with unique features; for projects in the field of social sciences and humanities – publication in a refereed and indexed journal or reviewed studies or part of the monograph.
| Work package 2: Synthesis of DIOPSID-based Ceramic Pigments with f – transition elements and use of traditional raw materials |
| Start and end of the work package: from 7 to 18 month |
| Work package leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tsvetan Dimitrov |
| Participants in the implementation of the work package: |
| „Angel Kunchev” University of Ruse Branch – Razgrad Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tsvetan Dimitrov, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Miluvka Stancheva, Assoc. Assoc. Prof. Iliyana Nikolova, Tsvetelina Ibrev, Boyan Andreev and Gennadi Yankov. From the Institute of Mineralogy and Crystallography “Acad. Ivan Kostov” will participate: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rositsa Titorenkova, student Nikola Kuvandzhiev |
| Planned tasks: |
| Task 2.1 Synthesis of diopside-based ceramics using solid-phase sintering method by introducing chromophore f-transition elements: La, Pr, Nd, Er. |
| Deliverable Diopside-based ceramic pigments doped with rare earth elements were synthesized. |
| Task 2.2 Conducting experiments on the synthesis of diopside based ceramic pigments doped by f – transition elements via low temperature sol – gel method. Comparison of the results obtained from the two methods |
| Deliverable Diopside-based ceramic pigments doped with rare earth elements were synthesized by the sol-gel method and the results obtained by the two methods were compared. |
| Task 2.3 Determination of optimal parameters for pigment synthesis – firing and holding temperature, type, amount of mineralizer, etc. |
| Deliverable Technological conditions for pigment synthesis have been determined and optimal synthesis parameters – firing temperature , sintering holding temperature and time have been specified. |
| Results, which will be used for evaluation of the intermediate or final report of the project[1] |
| 1 publication in scientific journals with IF or SJR and 2 publications from conference reports |
2 Scientific publication (accepted or submitted) in the journal with impact factor, or build research equipment with unique features; for projects in the field of social sciences and humanities – publication in a refereed and indexed journal or reviewed studies or part of the monograph.
| Work package 3: Investigation of structural characteristics, properties and mechanism of colour formation of synthesized pigments based on DIOPSIDE |
| Start and end of the work package: from 4 to 18 month |
| Work package leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rositsa Titorenkova |
| Participants in the implementation of the work package: |
| Institute of Mineralogy and Crystallography “Acad. Ivan Kostov” – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rositsa Titorenkova, Y. Tzvetanova, O.Petrov, Nikola Kuvandzhiev, S. Bakurdjieva „Angel Kunchev” University of Ruse Branch – Razgrad -Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tsvetan Dimitrov |
| Planned tasks: |
| Task 3.1 Characterization of pigments obtained by X-ray powder diffraction analysis (XRD), IR spectroscopy (FT-MIR and NIR), Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (HR TEM), optical spectroscopy (UV-VIS-NIR) colour, electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR), photometric measuring, etc. |
| Deliverable Full characterization of phase and chemical composition, morphology, uniformity, distribution, structural features, optical and colour characteristics of the obtained ceramic pigments . |
| Task 3.2 Clarification of the mechanisms of isomorphic substitution in the crystalline structure of the basic phase. Clarifying the mechanisms of colour formation. |
| Deliverable The mechanisms and limits of isomorphic substitution in the crystal structure will be established. The mechanisms of colour formation will be clarified. |
| Task 3.3 From a fundamental point of view the correlation dependencies between composition-structure-properties of the newly obtained ceramic pigments will be studied. |
| Deliverable From a fundamental point of view the found correlation dependencies between composition-structure-properties of the new ceramic pigments will be formulated. |
| Results, which will be used for evaluation of the intermediate or final report of the project[1] |
| WP1, WP2 and WP3 will be implemented during the first phase of the project. At the intermediate stage, 2 papers submitted and / or accepted for publication in scientific journals with IF or SJR and 4 publications from conference reports are planned. |
3 Scientific publication (accepted or submitted) in the journal with impact factor, or build research equipment with unique features; for projects in the field of social sciences and humanities – publication in a refereed and indexed journal or reviewed studies or part of the monograph.
| Work package 4: Synthesis of AUGITE-based ceramic pigments doped with d – transition elements and use of traditional raw materials |
| Start and end of the work package: from 19 to 30 month |
| Work package leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tzvetan Dimitrov |
| Participants in the implementation of the work package: |
| Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tsvetan Dimitrov and all members of the group from „Angel Kunchev” University of Ruse Branch – Razgrad Institute of Mineralogy and Crystallography “Acad. Ivan Kostov” – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rositsa Titorenkova, N. Kuvandzhiev |
| Planned tasks: |
| Task 4.1 Synthesis of augite-based pigments by solid-phase sintering method by introducing different d – transition elements: V, Cr, Mn, Co, Fe. |
| Deliverable Augite-based ceramics were obtained using solid-state sintering technology by introducing different d – transition chromophore elements. |
| Task 4.2 Determination of optimal parameters for pigment synthesis – firing and holding temperature at maximum temperature, type and amount of mineralizer. |
| Deliverable Specified technological conditions for pigment synthesis and specified optimal synthesis parameters – firing temperature, holding time and temperature. |
| Task 4.3 Investigation of pigments obtained by X-ray powder analysis (XRD), IR spectroscopy (FT-MIR), Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (HR TEM), optical spectroscopy (UV-VIS-NIR), color measurements, electron para-magnetic resonance (EPR), photometric measurements. |
| Deliverable Full characterization of the obtained ceramic pigments – phase and chemical composition, crystallite sizes, degree of uniformity, optical and vibration characteristics, colour characteristics, thermal and mechanical properties. |
| Results, which will be used for evaluation of the intermediate or final report of the project[1] |
| 1 publication submitted in scientific journals with IF or SJR and 2 publications from conference reports are planned |
4 Scientific publication (accepted or submitted) in the journal with impact factor, or build research equipment with unique features; for projects in the field of social sciences and humanities – publication in a refereed and indexed journal or reviewed studies or part of the monograph.
| Work package 5: Synthesis of DIOPSIDE and AUGITE-based ceramic pigments using Waste materials |
| Start and end of the work package: from 22 to 36 month |
| Work package leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rositsa Titorenkova |
| Participants in the implementation of the work package: |
| Institute of Mineralogy and Crystallography “Acad. Ivan Kostov” – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rositsa Titorenkova, N. Kuvandzhiev, Y. Tzvetanova, O. Petrov; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tsvetan Dimitrov, M. Stancheva and I. Nikolova from „Angel Kunchev” University of Ruse Branch – Razgrad |
| Planned tasks: |
| Task 5.1 Characterization of the waste catalysts from Lukoil-Neftochim, Burgas and spent vanadium catalystfrom Aurubis, Bulgaria – determination of their phase, chemical composition, morphological characteristics, structural and spectral features. Recalculation of pigment composition depending on the content of different oxides and the chemical composition of the waste materials. |
| Deliverable The waste catalysts used are characterized The compositions of the ceramics for synthesis were recalculated |
| Task 5.2 Synthesis of pigments by solid-phase sintering method using waste materials. Determination of optimal parameters for pigment synthesis – firing and holding temperature, type and amount of mineralizer, etc. |
| Deliverable Ceramic pigments have been obtained via solid-phase sintering method using waste materials. Optimal parameters for pigment synthesis have been determined. |
| Task 5.3 Investigation of pigments obtained by X-ray powder analysis (XRD), IR spectroscopy (FT-MIR), Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (HR TEM), optical spectroscopy (UV-VIS-NIR) color, electron para-magnetic resonance (EPR), photometric measurements. |
| Deliverable Characterization of pigments obtained by X-ray powder analysis (XRD), IR spectroscopy (FT-MIR), Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (HR TEM), optical spectroscopy (UV-VIS), NIR color, electron para-magnetic resonance (EPR), photometric measurements. |
| Results, which will be used for evaluation of the intermediate or final report of the project[1] |
| 1 publication submitted for publication in scientific journal with IF or SJR and 2publications from conference reports are planned. |
5 Scientific publication (accepted or submitted) in the journal with impact factor, or build research equipment with unique features; for projects in the field of social sciences and humanities – publication in a refereed and indexed journal or reviewed studies or part of the monograph.
| Work package 6: Publicity of the project |
| Start and end of the work package: from 0 to 36 month |
| Work package leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tzvetan Dimitrov |
| Participants in the implementation of the work package: |
| All members of the team |
| Planned tasks: |
| Task 6.1 Designing a project website in order to maximize the visibility of project results |
| Deliverable A project website has been created. |
| Task 6.2 Publication and participation in international conferences |
| Deliverable Publications in scientific journals with high impact factor and impact rank. Participation in selected conferences in the field of silicate technologies, pigments and ceramics to disseminating results to the scientific community |
| Task 6.3 Innovative activity |
| Deliverable Application for Invention (Patent) / Utility Model – at least one application filed Project web site designed Participation in international conferences. Submitted and published articles in journals with Impact Factor and / or Impact Rank. |
| Results, which will be used for evaluation of the intermediate or final report of the project[1] |
| WP4, WP5 and WP6 will be implemented during the second stage of the project. 1 filed application for utility model / patent Papers accepted for publication and published in journals with impact factor and / or impact rank – minimum 2 for the second stage and 4 published conference reports 4 publications published in scientific journal with IF or SJR and 8 publications from conference reports and 1 filed application for utility model / patent are planned for the final project report. |
6 Scientific publication (accepted or submitted) in the journal with impact factor, or build research equipment with unique features; for projects in the field of social sciences and humanities – publication in a refereed and indexed journal or reviewed studies or part of the monograph.