1. Sixth Framework Programme
Specific Support Action
EC-INCO-CT
Centre of Multifunctional Materials and New Processes with Environmental Impact
MISSION

2. Adsorption &Catalysis
Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
Materials Science
Analytical Chemistry
Adsorption &Catalysis

3. Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
Staff – 141 persons (70 persons scientific staff:
10 professors, 25 associate professors
budget of ca Euro Euro from other sources
2600 research papers

4. IGIC – main facilities
ESCALAB II (VG Scientific) electron spectrometer
Mössbauer spectrometer
Powder X-ray diffractometer
UV-VIS spectrometers
FTIR spectrometers
X-ray fluorescence spectrometer
Atomic Emission Spectrometry equipment including ICP-AES, SS-DC, Arc, Sparc – AES
Atomic absorption spectrometers - flame and graphite furnace
ESR spectrometer
Thermal analysis (DTA, TGA and DTG)
Mass-spectrometers

5. M I S S I O N SSA for Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey AIM: to reinforce
the research
capacities

6. M I S S I O N MISSION main objective: Specific mission of MISSION :
To establish a leading research, consulting and training centre of development and management of multifunctional materials and new processes with environmental impact.
Specific mission of MISSION :
Cultivation of a new generation of young specialists who will then transfer the obtained knowledge to their new working places.

7. M I S S I O N Specific objectives:
Reorganization of IGIC and Focusing its Activities on the Environmental Aspects of Multifunctional Materials and New Processes
Enhancement of the Research Capabilities of IGIC in the Fields Covered by MISSION
Expanding the Contacts and Personal Exchange between IGIC and Leading Research Centres in Europe
Promotion of the Careers of Young Scientists and Maintaining a High Education Level of the Graduates at IGIC
Dissemination of Knowledge to the Scientific Community, to the Industry and to the Society

8. M I S S I O N Potential impact
Integration and Strengthening of European Research Area
RTD development of Bulgaria
Social impact – promoting the careers of young people
Improvement of the quality of life through decreasing the pollution

9. M I S S I O N Deliverables Reports Databases PhD theses
Scientific communications and review papers
Proceedings of workshops
Bilateral projects
New FP6 (FP7) projects
Project presentation
Multimedia lectures
Diplomas for courses graduation
MISSION INTERNET portal

10. No Workpackage title
WP01 Project Management
WP02 Materials for Clean Energy Storage
WP03 Sorbents and Catalysts for Environmental Protection
WP04 Sustainable Utilization and Management of Natural Chemical Resources
WP05 Chemical and Physical Characterization of Multifunctional materials. Metrological control and Standardization
WP06 Strengthening of the International Co-operation
WP07 Strengthening of Young Scientists Qualification
WP08 Public and Industry Relations. Dissemination of Knowledge
WP09 Closing Conference on “Multifunctional Materials and Processes with Environmental Impact”

11. MAIN EXPENCES Personel costs …………………………………….220 000 EURO
(invited scientists, PhD students, young people)
Travel and subsistence ……………………… EURO
(long- and short term visits, conferences)
Equipment ……………….……………………… EURO
(Powder X-ray diffractrometer)
Scientific meetings and training ……… EURO
(workshops, conference, training cources)
Management ……………………………………… EURO

12. What do we expect from the advisory board
Suggestions for improving the proposed work plan
Suggesting of new contacts with European institutions
Suggesting of new contacts with leading European scientists
Help in the preparation of new projects
Discussion of the leaflet
Discussion of the Internet portal content

13. M I S S I O N
P o s s i b l e !