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Zlatan Zlatev Denchev, PhD, Dr. Habil., is Assistant Professor with Habilitation (Professor Auxiliar c/ Agregação) at the Department of Polymer Engineering (DEP), Institute for Polymers and Composites (IPC) of the University of Minho, Portugal. In 1983, he graduated as Chemical Engineer in “Technology of the Organic Synthesis and Fuels” with gold medal and excellence as the higher–ranking student of the University of Chemical Technologies “Assen Zlatarov”, Burgas, Bulgaria. Defended his PhD thesis in the field of Polymer Chemistry and Technology in 1990 at the University of Chemical Technologies in Sofia, Bulgaria. Since 2000 lives and works in Portugal. Dr.habil. Z. Denchev has more than 40 years of research experience in polymer science, including synthesis, advanced characterization and processing of polymer materials. His current scientific interests and expertise are related to: Micro-fibrillar composites; Polymer nano-composites by in-situ polymerization; Reactive micro-encapsulation; Electro-conductive composites via microencapsulation technology; Advanced composites with EMI shielding properties; Biocatalysts for green chemistry applications; Advanced synchrotron WAXS/SAXS analyses of polymers. Dr. Denchev is author of more than 100 peer-reviewed scientific articles, 11 book chapters, holds 9 patents, has made more than 80 communications at international conferences (among them 20 invited and 9 keynote lectures). He has supervised 6 post-doc investigators, 8 PhD students, more than 20 master students, 7 students with industrial grants and had 10 other supervisions. Dr. Denchev has coordinated 13 research and industrial projects and participated as team member in 10 other projects. More bibliometric data (Google Academics): Number of quotations: >2860; i10 factor = 74. h-index = 29; Researcher ID: B-6142-2009; Scopus Author ID: 7003714308.
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Personal identification

Full name
Denchev Zlatan Zlatev
Gender
Male

Citation names

  • Zlatev, Denchev
  • Zlatan Zlatev Denchev
  • Denchev, Zlatan

Author identifiers

Ciência ID
ED17-26AF-577F
ORCID iD
0000-0002-9057-9380
Google Scholar ID
GLtEnTsAAAAJ
Scopus Author Id
Scopus Author ID: 7003714308

Languages

Language Speaking Reading Writing Listening Peer-review
English Proficiency (C2) Proficiency (C2) Proficiency (C2) Proficiency (C2)
Portuguese Proficiency (C2) Proficiency (C2) Proficiency (C2) Proficiency (C2)
Spanish; Castilian Intermediate (B1) Intermediate (B1) Intermediate (B1) Intermediate (B1)
German Intermediate (B1) Intermediate (B1) Intermediate (B1) Intermediate (B1)
Russian Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Intermediate (B1) Advanced (C1)
Bulgarian Proficiency (C2) Proficiency (C2) Proficiency (C2) Proficiency (C2)
Education
Degree Classification
2015/04/23
Concluded
 Ciência e Engenharia de polímeros e compósitos (Título de Agregado)
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2001/07/06
Concluded
 Ciência e Engenharia de Polímeros (Doutoramento)
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
1990/05/06
Concluded
 Polymer Chemisry and Physics (Doctor of Philosophy)
Major in Instant adhesives based on 2-cyanoacrylates
Himiko Tehnologicen i Metalurgicen Universitet, Bulgaria
"SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF NOVEL CYANOACRYLATE ADHESIVES WITH IMPROVED PROPERTIES" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
 n.a.
1983/06/06
Concluded
 Technology of the Organic Synthesis (Magister (2nd cycle))
Major in Fuels, Polymers, paints
Himiko Tehnologicen i Metalurgicen Universitet, Bulgaria
"Effect of the Solvent upon the Infrared Characteristic NH- and CO Frequencies in Secondary Amides" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
 5.78/6.00
Affiliation

Science

Category
Host institution 		Employer
1992/12/01 - 2000/04/30 Principal Investigator (Research) Sofijski universitet Sv Kliment Ohridski, Bulgaria
1984/06/01 - 1992/11/30 Contracted Researcher (Research) R&D Centre for Special Polymers, Department of Adhesives, Bulgaria
1983/06/01 - 1984/05/31 Research Assistant (Research) R&D Centre for Special Polymers, Sofia, Bulgaria, Spectroscopy, Bulgaria

Teaching in Higher Education

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2001/10/02 - Current Assistant Professor (University Teacher) Universidade do Minho, Portugal
Universidade do Minho Departamento de Engenharia de Polímeros, Portugal
2000/05/01 - 2001/09/30 Invited Assistant Professor (University Teacher) Universidade do Minho, Portugal
Projects

Contract

Designation Funders
2018/06/01 - 2021/07/31 LightSlab: Development of innovative solutions for sandwich panel slabs
02/SI/2017
Researcher
Universidade do Minho Departamento de Engenharia Civil, Portugal

Universidade do Minho Instituto de Polímeros e Compósitos, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Ongoing
2018/01/01 - 2020/12/31 Antisense4Candib - Application of antisense oligomers for controlling Candida species biofilm formation on medical surfaces
02/SAICT/2017
Researcher
Universidade do Minho Centro de Engenharia Biológica, Portugal

Universidade do Minho Instituto de Polímeros e Compósitos, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
2016/05/01 - 2020/06/30 TSSiPRO – Technologies for Sustainable and Smart Innovative Products
NORTE-01-0145-FEDER-000015
Supervisor
Universidade do Minho Instituto de Polímeros e Compósitos, Portugal
 European Regional Development Fund

Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
Outputs

Publications

Book
  1. Dencheva, N.; Oliveira, M.J.; Carneiro, O.; Nunes, T.G.; Denchev, Z.. Preparation and properties of novel in-situ composite materials based on polyethylene-polyamide oriented blends. 2008.
  2. Viana, J.C.; Mano, J.F.; Denchev, Z.Z.; Oliveira, M.J.; Cramez, M.C.. Nanostructure evolution during uni-axial deformation of PET - A WAXS and SAXS study using synchrotron radiation. 2006.
  3. Apostolov, A.A.; Samokovliyski, O.; Fakirov, S.; Stribeck, N.; Denchev, Z.; Evstatiev, M.; Friedrich, K.; Funari, S.S.. Transcrystallisation with reorientation of polypropylene in drawn PET/PP and PA66/PP blends. Part 1. Study with WAXS of synchrotron radiation. 2005.
    10.1007/b107332
Book chapter
  1. Denchev, Z.Z.; Dencheva, N.V.. "Synthesis, characterization, and applications of polyolefin-polyamide micro- and nanofibrillar composites". 125-182. 2017.
  2. Denchev, Z.; Dencheva, N.. "Manufacturing and Properties of Aramid Reinforced Composites". In Synthetic Polymer-Polymer Composites, edited by S. Fakirov, D. Bhattacharya, 251-280. Carl Hanser Verlag GmbH & Co. KG, 2012.
    10.3139/9781569905258.008
  3. Denchev, Z.; Dencheva, N.. "Preparation, Mechanical Properties and Structural Characterization of Microfibrillar Composites Based on Polyethylene/Polyamide Blends". In Synthetic Polymer-Polymer Composites, edited by S. Fakirov, D. Bhattacharya, 465-524. Germany: Carl Hanser Verlag GmbH & Co. KG, 2012.
    Published • 10.3139/9781569905258.014
  4. Denchev, Z. Z.. "Biodegradation Studies of Polymer Blends and Composites Comprising Biopolymers". In Handbook of Engineering Biopolymers, edited by S. Fakirov, D. Bhattacharya, 799-846. Germany: Carl Hanser Verlag GmbH & Co. KG, 2007.
    Published • 10.3139/9783446442504.027
  5. Kricheldorf, H.R.; Denchev, Z.. "Interchange Reactions in Condensation Polymers and Their Analysis by NMR Spectroscopy". 1-78. 2007.
  6. Fakirov, S.; Denchev, Z.. "Sequential Reordering in Condensation Copolymers". 319-389. 2007.
  7. Zlatan Zlatev Denchev. "Desenvolvimento Morfológico em Polímeros Semicristalinos Moldados". In Química de Polímeros, edited by J. S. de Melo, M. J. Moreno, H. D. Burrows,, 121-154. Coimbra, Portugal: Universidade de Coimbra, 2004.
    Published
  8. Denchev, Zlatan. "Chemical interactions in blends of condensation polymers involving polyesters". In Handbook of Thermoplastic Polyesters: PET, PBT, PEN - homopolymers, copolymers, blends and composites, edited by S. Fakirov, 757-808. Weinheim, Germany: Wiley-VCH, 2002.
    10.1016/b978-0-08-100572-9.00010-0
  9. Zlatan Zlatev Denchev. "Microstructural Characterization of Poly(Ethylene Naphthalene 2,6-Dicarbocylate) as Revealed by the Properties of Both Amorphous and Crystalline Phases". In Handbook of Thermoplastic Polyesters: PET, PBT, PEN - homopolymers, copolymers, blends and composites, edited by S. Fakirov, 483-546. Weinheim, Germany: Wiley-VCH, 2002.
    Published
Journal article
  1. Sandra Cristina Oliveira; Nadya Vasileva Dencheva; Zlatan Zlatev Denchev. "Immobilization of Enological Pectinase on Magnetic Sensitive Polyamide Microparticles for Wine Clarification". Foods (2024): https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13030420.
    10.3390/foods13030420
  2. Filipa M. Oliveira; Tiberio A. Ezquerra; Zlatan Z. Denchev. "Broadband electrical conductivity of metal/carbon nanotubes polyamide 6 composites fabricated by reactive encapsulation". Journal of Materials Science (2024): https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-023-09288-4.
    10.1007/s10853-023-09288-4
  3. Joana F. Braz; Nadya V. Dencheva; Shafagh D. Tohidi; Zlatan Z. Denchev. "Fast, Multiple-Use Optical Biosensor for Point-of-Care Glucose Detection with Mobile Devices Based on Bienzyme Cascade Supported on Polyamide 6 Microparticles". Polymers (2023): https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15132802.
    10.3390/polym15132802
  4. Joana F. Braz; Nadya V. Dencheva; Marc Malfois; Zlatan Z. Denchev. "Synthesis of Novel Polymer-Assisted Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Nanoflowers and Their Application in Cascade Biocatalysis". Molecules (2023): https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28020839.
    10.3390/molecules28020839
  5. Filipa M. Oliveira; Teresa G. Nunes; Nadya V. Dencheva; Zlatan Z. Denchev. "Structure and Molecular Dynamics in Metal-Containing Polyamide 6 Microparticles". Crystals (2022): https://doi.org/10.3390/cryst12111579.
    10.3390/cryst12111579
  6. Filipa M. Oliveira; Luís Martins; Nadya V. Dencheva; Tiberio A. Ezquerra; Zlatan Z. Denchev. "Tunable Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Properties of Binary Thermoplastic Composites Prepared by Reactive Microencapsulation". ACS Applied Polymer Materials (2022): https://doi.org/10.1021/acsapm.2c00084.
    10.1021/acsapm.2c00084
  7. Nadya Dencheva; Joana Filipa Barros Braz; Zlatan Zlatev Denchev. "Synthesis and properties of neat, hybrid, and copolymeric polyamide 12 microparticles and composites on their basis". Journal of Applied Polymer Science (2022): 51784-51784. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.51784.
    10.1002/app.51784
  8. Daniela Araújo; Joana Braz; Nadya V. Dencheva; Isabel Carvalho; Mariana Henriques; Zlatan Z. Denchev; Marc Malfois; Sónia Silva. "Polyamide Microsized Particulate Polyplex Carriers for the 2'-OMethylRNA EFG1 Antisense Oligonucleotide". ACS Applied Bio Materials 4 5 (2021): 4607-4617. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsabm.1c00334.
    10.1021/acsabm.1c00334
  9. Nadya Dencheva; Sandra Oliveira; Joana Braz; Dariya Getya; Marc Malfois; Zlatan Denchev; Ivan Gitsov. "Magnetically Responsive PA6 Microparticles with Immobilized Laccase Show High Catalytic Efficiency in the Enzymatic Treatment of Catechol". Catalysts 11 2 (2021): 239-239. https://doi.org/10.3390/catal11020239.
    10.3390/catal11020239
  10. Clara Cano-Raya; Nadya V. Dencheva; Joana F. Braz; Marc Malfois; Zlatan Z. Denchev. "Optical biosensor for catechol determination based on laccase-immobilized anionic polyamide 6 microparticles". Journal of Applied Polymer Science (2020): 49131-49131. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.49131.
    10.1002/app.49131
  11. Nadya Dencheva; Joana Braz; Dieter Scheibel; Marc Malfois; Zlatan Denchev; Ivan Gitsov. "Polymer-Assisted Biocatalysis: Polyamide 4 Microparticles as Promising Carriers of Enzymatic Function". Catalysts 10 7 (2020): 767-767. https://doi.org/10.3390/catal10070767.
    10.3390/catal10070767
  12. Tohidi, S.D.; Dencheva, N.; Denchev, Z.; Rocha, A.M.; Engesser, B.. "Development and characterization of single polymer composites prepared by compression molding of polyamide 6 empty microcapsules and novel woven textile structures". Materials Today Communications 23 (2020): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85077800948&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.mtcomm.2020.100912
  13. Tohidi, S.D.; Denchev, Z.; Dencheva, N.V.; Rocha, A.M.; Rosa, L.A.; Engesser, B.. "Development of polyamide 6 based single polymer composites reinforced by novel stitched plain fabrics". Materials Today Communications 24 (2020): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85082001598&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.mtcomm.2020.101068
  14. Dencheva, N.V.; Oliveira, F.D.; Braz, J.F.; Denchev, Z.Z.. "Bovine serum albumin-imprinted magnetic poly(2-pyrrolidone) microparticles for protein recognition". European Polymer Journal 122 (2020): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85075945152&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2019.109375
  15. Clara Cano-Raya; Zlatan Z. Denchev; Sílvia F. Cruz; Júlio C. Viana. "Chemistry of solid metal-based inks and pastes for printed electronics – A review". Applied Materials Today 15 (2019): 416-430. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmt.2019.02.012.
    10.1016/j.apmt.2019.02.012
  16. Shafagh.D. Tohidi; Ana Maria Rocha; Bernhard Engesser; Nadya V. Dencheva; Zlatan Denchev. "Micromechanical finite element parametric study of polyamide 6 based single polymer composites reinforced by woven textile structures". Composite Structures (2019): 111088-111088. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2019.111088.
    10.1016/j.compstruct.2019.111088
  17. Filipa Oliveira; Nadya Dencheva; Senentxu Lanceros-Méndez; Teresa Nunes; Zlatan Denchev. "Binary polyamide hybrid composites containing carbon allotropes and metal particles with radiofrequency shielding effect". Polymer Composites (2019): https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.24993.
    10.1002/pc.24993
  18. Shafagh. D. Tohidi; Ana Maria Rocha; Nadya V. Dencheva; António Sérgio Pouzada; Zlatan Denchev. "Comparative Structural and Mechanical Studies on Polyamide 6 Knitted-Reinforced Single Polymer Composites Prepared by Different Reactive Processing Techniques". Polymer Composites (2019): https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.25075.
    10.1002/pc.25075
  19. Dinparast Tohidi, S.; Denchev, Z.Z.; Rocha, A.M.; Dencheva, N.V.; Engesser, B.; Pouzada, A.S.. "Mechano-morphological studies of polyamide 6 based single polymer laminate composites prepared by different reactive processing techniques". Polymer Testing 79 (2019): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85070100858&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.polymertesting.2019.106017
  20. Ayadi, M.; Cheikh, R.B.; Dencheva, N.; Denchev, Z.. "Preparation and characterization of a biocomposite based on cork microparticles in poly(ß-hydroxybutyrate)co-poly(ß-hydroxyvalerate) matrix". International Polymer Processing 34 2 (2019): 270-278. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85069885278&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.3139/217.3713
  21. Shafagh D. Tohidi; Ana Maria Rocha; Nadya V. Dencheva; Zlatan Denchev. "Microstructural-mechanical properties relationship in single polymer laminate composites based on polyamide 6". Composites Part B: Engineering 153 (2018): 315-324. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2018.08.106.
    10.1016/j.compositesb.2018.08.106
  22. Filipa Oliveira; Nadya Dencheva; Pedro Martins; Senentxu Lanceros-Méndez; Zlatan Denchev. "A new approach for preparation of metal-containing polyamide/carbon textile laminate composites with tunable electrical conductivity". Journal of Materials Science 53 16 (2018): 11444-11459. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-018-2435-9.
    10.1007/s10853-018-2435-9
  23. Nadya Dencheva; Joana Braz; Teresa G. Nunes; Filipa D. Oliveira; Zlatan Denchev. "One-pot low temperature synthesis and characterization of hybrid poly(2-pyrrolidone) microparticles suitable for protein immobilization". Polymer 145 (2018): 402-415. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymer.2018.04.080.
    10.1016/j.polymer.2018.04.080
  24. Shafagh.D. Tohidi; Ana Maria Rocha; Nadya V. Dencheva; Zlatan Denchev. "Single polymer laminate composites by compression molding of knitted textiles and microparticles of polyamide 6: Preparation and structure-properties relationship". Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing (2018): https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2018.03.003.
    10.1016/j.compositesa.2018.03.003
  25. Almut Stribeck; Elmar Pöselt; Berend Eling; Farhad Jokari-Sheshdeh; Armin Hoell. "Thermoplastic polyurethanes with varying hard-segment components. Mechanical performance and a filler-crosslink conversion of hard domains as monitored by SAXS". European Polymer Journal 94 (2017): 340-353. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2017.07.020.
    10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2017.07.020
  26. Dencheva, N.V.; Vale, D.M.; Denchev, Z.Z.. "Dually reinforced all-polyamide laminate composites via microencapsulation strategy". Polymer Engineering and Science 57 8 (2017): 806-820. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84990841928&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1002/pen.24456
  27. Carlos Brêda; Nadya Dencheva; Senentxu Lanceros-Méndez; Zlatan Denchev. "Preparation and properties of metal-containing polyamide hybrid composites via reactive microencapsulation". Journal of Materials Science 51 23 (2016): 10534-10554. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10853-016-0274-0.
    10.1007/s10853-016-0274-0
  28. Nadya Dencheva; Almut Stribeck; Zlatan Denchev. "Nanostructure development in multicomponent polymer systems characterized by synchrotron X-ray scattering". European Polymer Journal 81 (2016): 447-469. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2016.02.004.
    10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2016.02.004
  29. Weining Zhao; Nicola Lorenz; Kirsten Jung; Stephan A. Sieber. "Fimbrolide Natural Products Disrupt Bioluminescence of Vibrio By Targeting Autoinducer Biosynthesis and Luciferase Activity". Angewandte Chemie International Edition 55 3 (2016): 1187-1191. https://doi.org/10.1002%2Fanie.201508052.
    10.1002/anie.201508052
  30. Weining Zhao; Nicola Lorenz; Kirsten Jung; Stephan A. Sieber. "Natürliche Fimbrolide inhibieren Autoinduktorbiosynthese und Luziferaseaktivität und unterdrücken damit die Biolumineszenz in Vibrio". Angewandte Chemie 128 3 (2016): 1203-1207. https://doi.org/10.1002%2Fange.201508052.
    10.1002/ange.201508052
  31. Costa, A.M.S.; Dencheva, N.V.; Caridade, S.G.; Denchev, Z.Z.; Mano, J.F.. "Moldable Superhydrophobic Surfaces". Advanced Materials Interfaces 3 16 (2016): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84978285899&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1002/admi.201600074
  32. Dencheva, N.; Denchev, Z.; Lanceros-Méndez, S.; Ezquerra Sanz, T.; Zlatev, Denchev. "One-Step in Situ Synthesis of Polyamide Microcapsules with Inorganic Payload and Their Transformation into Responsive Thermoplastic Composite Materials". Macromolecular Materials and Engineering 301 2 (2016): 119-124. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84958119899&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1002/mame.201500194
  33. Zlatev, Denchev. "Reactive microencapsulation of carbon allotropes in polyamide shell-core structures and their transformation in hybrid composites with tailored electrical properties". Express Polymer Letters (2015): http://www.expresspolymlett.com/.
    10.3144/expresspolymlett.2016.15
  34. Dencheva, N.; Gaspar, H.; Filonovich, S.; Lavrova, O.; Busani, T.; Bernardo, G.; Denchev, Z.. "Fullerene-modified polyamide 6 by in situ anionic polymerization in the presence of PCBM". Journal of Materials Science 49 14 (2014): 4751-4764. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84900480216&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1007/s10853-014-8174-7
  35. Zlatev, Denchev. "Preparation and Properties of Polyamide-6 Based Thermoplastic Laminate Composites by a Novel In-Mold Polymerization Technique, 2014 (in press)". Journal of Applied Polymer Science (2013): http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/app.40083/abstract.
    10.1002/app.40083
  36. Zlatev, Denchev. "Structure-properties relationship in single polymer composites based on polyamide 6 prepared by in-mold anionic polymerization". Journal of Materials Science 48 20 (2013): 7260-7273.
    10.1007/s10853-013-7546-8
  37. Dencheva, N.; Denchev, Z.; Stribeck, N.; Motovilin, M.; Zeinolebadi, A.; Funari, S.S.; Botta, S.. "Nanostructure transitions and their relation to mechanical properties in polyethylene/polyamide 6 microfibrillar composites as revealed by SAXS/straining studies". Macromolecular Materials and Engineering 298 10 (2013): 1100-1116. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84885454166&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1002/mame.201200292
  38. Dencheva, N.; Denchev, Z.. "Clay distribution and crystalline structure evolution in polyamide 6/montmorillonite composites prepared by activated anionic polymerization". Journal of Applied Polymer Science 130 2 (2013): 1228-1238. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84880921927&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1002/app.39274
  39. Zeinolebadi, A.; Stribeck, N.; Ganjaee-Sari, M.; Dencheva, N.; Denchev, Z.; Botta, S.. "Nanostructure evolution mechanisms during slow load-cycling of oriented HDPE/PA microfibrillar blends as a function of composition". Macromolecular Materials and Engineering 297 11 (2012): 1102-1113. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84869010194&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1002/mame.201100375
  40. Motovilin, M.; Denchev, Z.; Dencheva, N.. "On the structure-properties relationship in montmorillonite-filled polyamide 6 nanocomposites". Journal of Applied Polymer Science 120 6 (2011): 3304-3315. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-79952509230&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1002/app.33497
  41. Denchev, Z.Z.; Viana, J.C.; Denchev, Z. Z.; Viana, J. C.. "X-Ray Scattering Studies on Multiphasic Polymer Systems". Handbook of Multiphase Polymer Systems 1 (2011): 669-703. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84886186797&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    Published • 10.1002/9781119972020.ch17
  42. Marques, S.M.; Tavares, C.J.; Lanceros-Méndez, S.; Denchev, Z.. "X-ray scattering experiments on sputtered titanium dioxide coatings onto PVDF polymers for self-cleaning applications". Journal of Applied Polymer Science 119 2 (2011): 726-731. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-78649412451&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1002/app.32744
  43. Dencheva, N.V.; Oliveira, M.J.; Pouzada, A.S.; Kearns, M.P.; Denchev, Z.Z.. "Mechanical properties of polyamide 6 reinforced microfibrilar composites". Polymer Composites 32 3 (2011): 407-417. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-79951755515&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1002/pc.21056
  44. Dencheva, N.; Denchev, Z.; Oliveira, M.J.; Funari, S.S.. "Erratum: Microstructure studies of in situ composites based on polyethylene/polyamide 12 blends (Macromolecules (2010) 43 (4715))". Macromolecules 43 24 (2010): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-78650462707&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1021/ma102485e
  45. Abdallah, F.B.; Cheikh, R.B.; Baklouti, M.; Denchev, Z.; Cunha, A.M.. "Effect of surface treatment in cork reinforced composites". Journal of Polymer Research 17 4 (2010): 519-528. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-77955621585&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1007/s10965-009-9339-y
  46. Viana, J.C.; Simões, R.; Mano, J.F.; Oliveira, M.J.; Denchev, Z.Z.; Brostow, W.; Cunha, A.M.. "Thermomechanical processing environment and morphology development of a thermotropic polymer liquid crystal". Journal of Applied Polymer Science 115 5 (2010): 2991-3004. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-73949160068&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1002/app.30087
  47. Dencheva, N.; Denchev, Z.; Oliveira, M.J.; Funari, S.S.. "Microstructure studies of in situ composites based on polyethylene/ polyamide 12 blends". Macromolecules 43 10 (2010): 4715-4726. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-77952507551&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1021/ma100071e
  48. Denchev, Z.; Dencheva, N.; Funari, S.S.; Motovilin, M.; Schubert, T.; Stribeck, N.. "Nanostructure and mechanical properties studied during dynamical straining of microfibrillar reinforced HDPE/PA blends". Journal of Polymer Science, Part B: Polymer Physics 48 3 (2010): 237-250. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-75749092649&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1002/polb.21853
  49. Dencheva, N.; Jovita Oliveira, M.; Carneiro, O.S.; Pouzada, A.S.; Denchev, Z.. "Preparation, structural development, and mechanical properties of microfibrillar composite materials based on polyethylene/polyamide 6 oriented blends". Journal of Applied Polymer Science 115 5 (2010): 2918-2932. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-73949097290&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1002/app.31389
  50. Kumar, S.A.; Denchev, Z.. "Development and characterization of phosphorus-containing siliconized epoxy resin coatings". Progress in Organic Coatings 66 1 (2009): 1-7. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-67650960635&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.porgcoat.2009.04.004
  51. Denchev, Zlatan Z.. "Polyolefin Blends". Macromolecular Materials and Engineering 293 7 (2008): 641-641. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/mame.200800108.
    10.1002/mame.200800108
  52. Dencheva, N.; Denchev, Z.; Oliveira, M.J.; Nunes, T.G.; Funari, S.S.. "Relationship between the crystalline structure and mechanical behavior in isotropic and oriented polyamide 12". Journal of Applied Polymer Science 109 1 (2008): 288-302. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-55849128920&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1002/app.27938
  53. Denchev, Z.; Tomanova, M.; Lederer, A.. "On the anionic homo- and copolymerization of ethyl- and butyl-2-cyanoacrylates". Journal of Polymer Science, Part A: Polymer Chemistry 46 15 (2008): 5142-5156. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-47549095500&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1002/pola.22842
  54. Denchev, Z.Z.; Dencheva, N.V.. "Transforming polymer blends into composites: A pathway towards nanostructured materials". Polymer International 57 1 (2008): 11-22. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-37349123490&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1002/pi.2283
  55. Dencheva, N.; Denchev, Z.; Oliveira, M.J.; Funari, S.S.. "Relationship between crystalline structure and mechanical behavior in isotropic and oriented polyamide 6". Journal of Applied Polymer Science 103 4 (2007): 2242-2252. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-33846233033&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1002/app.25250
  56. Apostolov, A.A.; Evstatiev, M.; Denchev, Z.; Friedrich, K.; Fakirov, S.. "Effect of composition on transcrystallization with reorientation of polypropylene in drawn PET/PP blend". Journal of Materials Science 42 4 (2007): 1245-1250. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-33847180519&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1007/s10853-006-1395-7
  57. Kumar, S.A.; Balakrishnan, T.; Alagar, M.; Denchev, Z.. "Development and characterization of silicone/phosphorus modified epoxy materials and their application as anticorrosion and antifouling coatings". Progress in Organic Coatings 55 3 (2006): 207-217. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-33244464739&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.msea.2005.09.097
  58. Ben Abdallah, F.; Ben Cheikh, R.; Baklouti, M.; Denchev, Z.; Cunha, A.M.. "Characterization of composite materials based on PP-cork blends". Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites 25 14 (2006): 1499-1506. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-33748796368&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1177/0731684406066745
  59. Ananda kumar, S.; Denchev, Z.; Alagar, M.. "Synthesis and thermal characterization of phosphorus containing siliconized epoxy resins". European Polymer Journal 42 10 (2006): 2419-2429. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-33748923488&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2006.06.010
  60. Dencheva, N.; Nunes, T.G.; Jovita Oliveira, M.; Denchev, Z.. "Crystalline structure of polyamide 12 as revealed by solid-state 13C NMR and synchrotron WAXS and SAXS". Journal of Polymer Science, Part B: Polymer Physics 43 24 (2005): 3720-3733. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-29144441286&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1002/polb.20672
  61. Álvarez, C.; Nogales, A.; García-Gutiérrez, M.C.; Sanz, A.; Denchev, Z.; Funari, S.S.; Bruix, M.; Ezquerra, T.A.. "Confined crystallization in phase-separated poly(ethylene terephthalate)/poly(ethylene naphthalene 2,6-dicarboxilate) blends". European Physical Journal E 18 4 (2005): 459-465. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-29144513454&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1140/epje/e2005-00045-6
  62. Dencheva, N.; Nunes, T.; Oliveira, M.J.; Denchev, Z.. "Microfibrillar composites based on polyamide/polyethylene blends. 1. Structure investigations in oriented and isotropic polyamide 6". Polymer 46 3 (2005): 887-901. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-11844302181&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.polymer.2004.11.105
  63. Denchev, Z.; Oliveira, M.J.; Mano, J.F.; Viana, J.C.; Funari, S.S.. "Nanostructured Composites Based on Polyethylene-Polyamide Blends. II. Probing the Orientation in Polyethylene-Polyamide Nanocomposites and Their Precursors". Journal of Macromolecular Science - Physics 43 B 1 (2004): 163-176. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-1642286835&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
  64. Mano, J.F.; Wang, Y.; Viana, J.C.; Denchev, Z.; Oliveira, M.J.. "Cold crystallization of PLLA studied by simultaneous SAXS and WAXS". Macromolecular Materials and Engineering 289 10 (2004): 910-915. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-7944233703&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1002/mame.200400097
  65. Viana, J.C.; Denchev, Z.; Cunha, E.M.. "Real time X-ray scattering studies on the evolution of morphology during heating of a shrinkable polyethylene film". Mechanics of Time-Dependent Materials 8 3 (2004): 225-233. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-8644257545&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1023/B:MTDM.0000046796.96025.9c
  66. Evstatiev, M.; Apostolov, A.A.; Denchev, Z.; Fakirov, S.; Friedrich, K.. "Transcrystallization with reorientation of polyethylene in a drawn PET/PE blend as revealed by waxs of synchrotron radiation". International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials 53 10 (2004): 847-857. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-28344444240&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1080/00914030490502373
  67. Denchev, Z.; Oliveira, M.J.; Carneiro, O.S.; Denchev, Zlatan; Oliveira, Maria; Carneiro, Olga. "Nanostructured Composites Based on Polyethylene-Polyamide Blends. I. Preparation and Mechanical Behavior". Journal of Macromolecular Science - Physics 43 B 1 (2004): 143-162. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-1642386104&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1081/mb-120027755
  68. Alvarez, C.; Šics, I.; Nogales, A.; Denchev, Z.; Funari, S.S.; Ezquerra, T.A.. "Structure-dynamics relationship in crystallizing poly(ethylene terephthalate) as revealed by time-resolved X-ray and dielectric methods". Polymer 45 11 (2004): 3953-3959. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-2342496203&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.polymer.2003.09.069
  69. Mano, J.F.; Denchev, Z.; Nogales, A.; Bruix, M.; Ezquerra, T.A.. "The effect of transreactions on the structure and dynamic mechanical properties of 1:1 poly(ethylene terephthalate)/poly(ethylene 2,6-naphthalate) blends produced by cryogenic mechanical alloying". Macromolecular Materials and Engineering 288 10 (2003): 778-788. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0142038862&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1002/mame.200300045
  70. Stribeck, N.; Fakirov, S.; Apostolov, A.A.; Denchev, Z.; Gehrke, R.. "Deformation behavior of PET, PBT and PBT-based thermoplastic elastomers as revealed by SAXS from synchrotron". Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics 204 7 (2003): 1000-1013. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0038580869&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1002/macp.200390066
  71. Nogales, A.; Sics, I.; Ezquerra, T.A.; Denchev, Z.; Balta Calleja, F.J.; Hsiao, B.S.. "In-situ simultaneous small- and wide-angle X-ray scattering study of poly(ether ester) during cold drawing". Macromolecules 36 13 (2003): 4827-4832. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0038119575&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1021/ma0210877
  72. Šics, I.; Ezquerra, T.A.; Nogales, A.; Denchev, Z.; Alvarez, C.; Funari, S.S.. "Cold crystallization of poly(ethylene naphthalene-2,6-dicarboxylate) by simultaneous measurements of X-ray scattering and dielectric spectroscopy". Polymer 44 4 (2003): 1045-1049. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0347295934&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/S0032-3861(02)00742-5
  73. Mano, João F.; Denchev, Zlatan Z.; Mano, J.F.; Denchev, Z.. "Miscibility of a PET/PEN Blend Studied by Dynamic Mechanical Analysis". Defect and Diffusion Forum 206-207 (2002): 135-138. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/DDF.206-207.135.
    10.4028/www.scientific.net/ddf.206-207.135
  74. Ezquerra, T.A.; Šics, I.; Nogales, A.; Denchev, Z.; Baltá-Calleja, F.J.. "Simultaneous crystalline-amorphous phase evolution during crystallization of polymer systems". Europhysics Letters 59 3 (2002): 417-422. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0036333637&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1209/epl/i2002-00211-3
  75. Denchev, Z.; Ezquerra, T.A.; Nogales, A.; Sics, I.; Alvarez, C.; Broza, G.; Schulte, K.. "Relaxation behavior of poly(ethylene terephthalate)/poly(ethylene naphthalene 2,6-dicarboxylate) blends prepared by cryogenic blending". Journal of Polymer Science, Part B: Polymer Physics 40 22 (2002): 2570-2578. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0037112340&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1002/polb.10320
  76. Denchev, Zlatan; Kricheldorf, Hans R.; Fakirov, Stoyko. "Sequential Reordering in Condensation Copolymers, 6. Average Block Lengths in Poly(ethylene terephthalate) - Polyamide 6 Copolymers As Revealed by NMR Spectroscopy". Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics 202 4 (2001): 574-586. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/1521-3935(20010201)202:4<574::AID-MACP574>3.0.CO;2-V.
    10.1002/1521-3935(20010201)202:4<574::aid-macp574>3.0.co;2-v
  77. Nogales, A.; Ezquerra, T.A.; Denchev, Z.; Šics, I.; Baltá Calleja, F.J.; Hsiao, B.S.. "Molecular dynamics and microstructure development during cold crystallization in poly(ether-ether-ketone) as revealed by real time dielectric and x-ray methods". Journal of Chemical Physics 115 8 (2001): 3804-3813. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0035934249&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1063/1.1388627
  78. Fakirov, S.; Stribeck, N.; Apostolov, A.A.; Denchev, Z.; Krasteva, B.; Evstatiev, M.; Friedrich, K.. "Crystallization in partially molten oriented blends of polycondensates as revealed by X-ray studies". Journal of Macromolecular Science - Physics 40 B 5 (2001): 935-957. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0035456655&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1081/MB-100107569
  79. Denchev, Z.; Nogales, A.; Šics, I.; Ezquerra, T.A.; Baltá-Calleja, F.J.. "Probing multiple melting behaviors in poly(ethylene naphthalene 2,6-dicarboxylate) with different thermal histories by simultaneous wide-angle and small-angle X-ray scattering". Journal of Polymer Science, Part B: Polymer Physics 39 9 (2001): 881-894. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0035339458&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1002/polb.1062
  80. Fakirov, S.; Samokovhyski, O.; Stribeck, N.; Apostolov, A.A.; Denchev, Z.; Sapoundjieva, D.; Evstatiev, M.; Meyer, A.; Stamm, M.. "Nanostructure deformation behavior in poly(ethylene terephthalate)/polyethylene drawn blend as revealed by small-angle scattering of synchrotron X-radiation". Macromolecules 34 10 (2001): 3314-3317. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0035827016&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1021/ma001317m
  81. Nogales, A.; Ezquerra, T.A.; Denchev, Z.; Baltá-Calleja, F.J.. "Induction time for cold crystallization in semi-rigid polymers: PEN and PEEK". Polymer 42 13 (2001): 5711-5715. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0035970497&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/S0032-3861(00)00929-0
  82. Denchev, Z.; Nogales, A.; Ezquerra, T.A.; Fernandes-Nascimento, J.; Baltà-Calleja, F.J.. "On the origin of the multiple melting behavior in poly(ethylene naphthalene-2,6-dicarboxylate): Microstructural study as revealed by differential scanning calorimetry and X-ray scattering". Journal of Polymer Science, Part B: Polymer Physics 38 9 (2000): 1167-1182. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0033878483&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1002/(SICI)1099-0488(20000501)38:9<1167::AID-POLB8>3.0.CO;2-8
  83. Nogales, A.; Denchev, Z.; Šics, I.; Ezquerra, T.A.. "Influence of the crystalline structure in the segmental mobility of semicrystalline polymers: poly(ethylene naphthalene-2,6-dicarboxylate)". Macromolecules 33 25 (2000): 9367-9375. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0034499984&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1021/ma001066h
  84. Šics, I.; Nogales, A.; Ezquerra, T.A.; Denchev, Z.; Baltá-Calleja, F.J.; Meyer, A.; Döhrmann, R.. "Simultaneous measurements of small angle x-ray scattering, wide angle x-ray scattering, and dielectric spectroscopy during crystallization of polymers". Review of Scientific Instruments 71 4 (2000): 1733-1736. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0348137164&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
  85. Sapoundjieva, D.; Denchev, Z.; Evstatiev, M.; Fakirov, S.; Stribeck, N.; Stamm, M.. "Transcrystallization with reorientation in drawn PET/PA12 blend as revealed by WAXS from synchrotron radiation". Journal of Materials Science 34 13 (1999): 3063-3066. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0032677716&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1023/A:1004636629616
  86. Denchev, Z.; Bojkova, A.; DuChesne, A.; Stamm, M.; Fakirov, S.; Keul, H.; Höcker, H.. "Sequential reordering in condensation polymers, 5: Preparation and characterization of copolymers via transesterification of a polycaprolactone-poly(2,2-dimethyltrimethylene carbonate) blend". Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics 199 10 (1998): 2153-2164. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0009711803&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
  87. Denchev, Z.; Evstatiev, M.; Fakirov, S.; Friedrich, K.; Pollio, M.. "Microfibrillar reinforced composites - the role of the chemical interactions at the fibril - matrix interface". Advanced Composite Materials 7 4 (1998): 313-324. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0002519981&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1163/156855198X00228
  88. Denchev, Z.; Sarkissova, M.; Radusch, H.-J.; Luepke, T.; Fakirov, S.. "Sequential reordering in condensation copolymers, 4: Crystallization-induced sequential reordering in poly(ethylene terephthalate)/polycarbonate copolymers as revealed by the behavior of the amorphous phases". Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics 199 2 (1998): 215-221. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0001552511&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
  89. Denchev, Z.; Duchesne, A.; Stamm, M.; Fakirov, S.; Denchev, Zlatan; Duchesne, Alexander; Stamm, Manfred; Fakirov, Stoyko. "Sequence length determination in poly(ethylene terephthalate) - Bisphenol-A polycarbonate random copolymers by application of selective degradation". Journal of Applied Polymer Science 68 3 (1998): 429-440. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0032050329&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1002/(sici)1097-4628(19980418)68:3<429::aid-app10>3.0.co;2-q
  90. Stribeck, N.; Sapoundjieva, D.; Denchev, Z.; Apostolov, A.A.; Zachmann, H.G.; Stamm, M.; Fakirov, S.. "Deformation behavior of poly(ether ester) copolymer as revealed by small- and wide-angle scattering of X-ray radiation from synchrotron". Macromolecules 30 5 (1997): 1329-1339. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0031098146&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
  91. Denchev, Zlatan; Sarkissova, Marianna; Fakirov, Stoyko; Yilmaz, Ferdane. "Sequential reordering in condensation copolymers, 2. Melting- and crystallization-induced sequential reordering in miscible poly(butylene terephthalate)/polyarylate blends". Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics 197 9 (1996): 2869-2887. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/macp.1996.021970922.
    10.1002/macp.1996.021970922
  92. Fakirov, Stoyko; Sarkissova, Marianna; Denchev, Zlatan. "Sequential reordering in condensation copolymers, 3. Miscibility-induced sequential reordering in random copolyesteramides". Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics 197 9 (1996): 2889-2907. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/macp.1996.021970923.
    10.1002/macp.1996.021970923
  93. Fakirov, S.; Sarkissova, M.; Denchev, Z.. "Sequential reordering in condensation copolymers, 1: Melting- and crystallization-induced sequential reordering in immiscible blends of poly(ethylene terephthalate) with polycarbonate or polyarylate". Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics 197 9 (1996): 2837-2867. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0001265074&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
  94. Denchev, Z.; Dudevski, I.; Petrova, J.; Fakirov, S.. "A triple-bonds-containing poly(ether/ester): synthesis, characterization and cross-polymerization". Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics 196 5 (1995): 1593-1606. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-55349091238&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1002/macp.1995.021960517
  95. Fakirov, S.; Denchev, Z.; Apostolov, A.A.; Stamm, M.; Fakirov, C.. "Morphological characterization during deformation of a poly(ether ester) thermoplastic elastomer by small-angle x-ray scattering". Colloid & Polymer Science 272 11 (1994): 1363-1372. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0000670642&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1007/BF00654166
  96. Denchev, Z.Z.; Kabaivanov, V.S.. "Thermal behaviour and adhesive properties of some cyanoacrylate adhesives with increased heat resistance". Journal of Applied Polymer Science 47 6 (1993): 1019-1027. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0027540535&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1002/app.1993.070470608
  97. Denchev, Z.Z.; Kabaivanov, V.S.. "On the synthesis of ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate from waste residue". Journal of Applied Polymer Science 44 10 (1992): 1829-1835. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0027112243&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1002/app.1992.070441016
  98. Denchev, Z.Z.; Kabaivanov, V.S.. "On the synthesis and properties of some saturated and unsaturated esters of 2-cyano-2, 4-pentadienoic acid". Journal of Applied Polymer Science 42 11 (1991): 2933-2941. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0026416784&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1002/app.1991.070421110
  99. Denchev, Z.Z.; Kotzev, D.L.; Serafimov, B.L.. "Synthesis and properties of allyloxyethyl 2-cyanoacrylate adhesive". Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology 2 3 (1988): 157-165. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84947636798&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1163/156856188X00165
  100. Kotsev, D.L.; Denchev, Z.Z.; Kabaivanov, V.S.. "Adhesive properties of ethyl 2-cyanoacrylate containing small amounts of acetic acid as adhesion promoter". International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives 7 2 (1987): 93-96. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0023331503&partnerID=MN8TOARS.

Intellectual property

Patent
  1. Zlatan Zlatev Denchev; Nadya Vasileva Dencheva. 2014. "Polyamide Microcapsules and Method to Produce the Same". Portugal.
    Pending
  2. Zlatan Zlatev Denchev. 2006. "Process for Preparation of Alkyl- and Alkoxyalkyl a-Cyanoacrylates by Depolymerzation of Poly(alkyl) and Poly(alkoxyalky)cyanoacrylates".
    Granted/Issued
  3. Zlatan Zlatev Denchev; Tiberio Ezquerra Sans; Igors Sics; Aurora Nogales. 2004. "Procedimiento de preparación mediante molido criogénico de mezclas de poliesteres aromáticos con control del grado de transesterificación". Spain.
    Granted/Issued
  4. Zlatan Zlatev Denchev; Vladimir Kabaivanov; Ch. Konstantinov; E. Evtimov; K. Tanev. 1989. "Synthesis of alkyl-2- cyanoacrylates from waste residue". Bulgaria.
    Expired
  5. Zlatan Zlatev Denchev; Vladimir Kabaivanov; Dimitar Kotzev. 1989. "Monomeric unsaturated esters of 2-cyano-2,4-pentadienoic acid, method of their synthesis and application". Bulgaria.
    Expired
  6. Zlatan Zlatev Denchev; Dimitar Kotzev; Vladimir Kabaivanov. 1986. "Cyanoacrylate adhesive". Bulgaria.
    Expired
  7. Zlatan Zlatev Denchev; Dimitar Kotzev; Vladimir Kabaivanov. 1986. "Cyanoacrylate adhesive". Bulgaria.
    Expired
  8. Valentin Dikov; Zlatan Zlatev Denchev; Atanas Naydenov; E. Evtimov. 1985. "Two component adhesive composition". Bulgaria.
    Expired
Activities

Supervision

Thesis Title
Role 		Degree Subject (Type)
Institution / Organization
2020/02/05 - 2021/01/05 High-Solids Polyurethane Textile Composites for Automotive Industry
Supervisor
 Engenharia de Polímeros (Master)
Universidade do Minho - Campus de Azurém, Portugal
2015/12/01 - 2020/10/01 A novel microcapsule polyamide platform and its application for the fabrication of high-performance magnetic, electro-shielding and high k thermoplastic composites
Supervisor
 Ciência e Engenharia de Polímeros e Compósitos (PhD)
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2018/07/03 - 2019/11/04 Molecular Impression of Bovine Serum Albumin upon Polymer Magnetic Microparticles for Protein Recognition
Supervisor
 Engenharia de Materiais
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2014/04/01 - 2019/06/04 Development and Structure-Properties Relation-ship in Polyamide 6 Single Polymer Composites Reinforced by Textile Filaments and Fabrics and Prepared by Reactive Injection Molding
Co-supervisor
 Engenharia - Tecnologia e Química Têxtil (PhD)
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2016/12/02 - 2017/11/25 Desenvolvimento de Pele Artificial Respirável para Assentos de Automóvel.
Supervisor
 Ciências de Engenharia - ramo de Polímeros (Master)
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2016/12/01 - 2017/11/05 Analise Superficial de Filmes de TPE apos tratamentos para promover molhabilidade
Supervisor
 Ciências de Engenharia - ramo de Polímeros (Master)
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2014/11/02 - 2016/04/02 Magnetic Microcapsules of PA6 with Chemical Functionalization: Synthesis and Characterization
Supervisor
 Ciências de Engenharia - ramo de Polímeros (Master)
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2014/01/02 - 2014/12/03 Polyamide Microcapsules and their Transformation into Thermoplastic Laminate Composites
Supervisor
 Engenharia de Polímeros (Master)
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2014/01/16 - 2014/11/25 Microencapsulation of Carbon Allotropes in Polyamide 6 and Its Application for Conductive Composites
Supervisor
 Engenharia de Polímeros (Master)
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2014/01/03 - 2014/11/02 Microencapsulation of Metal Powders in Polyamide 6 and Its Application for Conductive Composites.
Supervisor
 Ciências de Engenharia - ramo de Polímeros (Master)
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2012/12/02 - 2013/11/02 Reactive Processing and Structure-Properties Relation-ship in Polyamide Thermoplastic Composites Reinforced with Synthetic Titanosilicates
Supervisor
 Engenharia de Polímeros (Master)
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2011/10/02 - 2012/11/04 Fully Recyclable Laminate Composites Based on Polyamide 6: Study on the Preparation and Structure-Properties Relationship
Supervisor
 Engenharia de Polímeros (Master)
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2007/03/01 - 2011/07/01 Development and Investigation of New Hybrid Composite Materials Based on Oriented Blends of Thermoplastic Polymers and Nanosized Inorganic Fillers
Supervisor
 Ciência e Engenharia de Polímeros e Compósitos (PhD)
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2004/03/02 - 2009/10/02 Development of Composite Materials based on Blends of Tunisian Cork and Polypropylene
Co-supervisor
 Engenharia de Polímeros (PhD)
École Nationale Polytechnique Département de Génie Industriel, Algeria

Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2004/03/03 - 2008/02/01 Synthesis and Characterization of Novel Cyanoacrylate Adhesives Useful for Biomedical Applications
Supervisor
 Ciência e Engenharia de Polímeros (PhD)
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
1992/03/01 - 1996/07/01 Sequential Reordering in Blends of Condensation Copolymers
Co-supervisor
 Polymer Technology (PhD)
Sofijski universitet Sv Kliment Ohridski, Bulgaria

Jury of academic degree

Topic
Role 		Candidate name (Type of degree)
Institution / Organization
2024/01/18 Estudo das propriedades físico-químicas relevantes no processo de gravação de materiais de base poliuretano para revestimentos de interior automóvel
Supervisor
 Luís Pedro Cação de Sousa (Master)
Universidade do Minho - Campus de Azurém, Portugal
2024/01/16 Extrusão de Espumas de base em TPE
President of the jury
 Ricardo Jorge Machado Fonseca (Master)
Universidade do Minho Instituto de Polímeros e Compósitos, Portugal
2023/12/12 Estudo da processabilidade de misturas de Polietileno reciclado para a produção de filmes
President of the jury
 Diana Sofia Ribeiro de Sousa (Master)
Universidade do Minho Instituto de Polímeros e Compósitos, Portugal
2023/12/12 Termoformação de biocompósitos de resíduos agroalimentares com fragrâncias
President of the jury
 Ana Francisca Gomes Costa (Master)
Universidade do Minho Instituto de Polímeros e Compósitos, Portugal
2023/12/12 Definição de métricas para previsão de defeitos estéticos através de simulação
President of the jury
 Lucas Manuel Ferreira Azevedo (Master)
Universidade do Minho Instituto de Polímeros e Compósitos, Portugal
2023/11/28 Termoformabilidade de substratos de Policarbonato com tintas funcionais para In-Mold Electronics
President of the jury
 Ana Rita Ferreira Gonçalves (Master)
Universidade do Minho Instituto de Polímeros e Compósitos, Portugal
2023/11/28 Study of the behaviour of an epoxy resin with graphene nanoplatelets in a film capacitor
President of the jury
 Ana Catarina Fernandes Pereira (Master)
Universidade do Minho Instituto de Polímeros e Compósitos, Portugal
2023/11/28 Production of melt-spinning fibers with heat conduction properties
President of the jury
 Tomás Ramos Ribeiro (Master)
Universidade do Minho Instituto de Polímeros e Compósitos, Portugal
2023/11/23 Incorporação de material reciclado de peças pintadas
President of the jury
 Sara Daniela Gomes Borges (Master)
Universidade do Minho Instituto de Polímeros e Compósitos, Portugal
2023/11/23 Estudo do efeito das condições de processamento da moldação por injeção e da soldadura por laser de transmissão usando polímeros com fibras de vidro
President of the jury
 Márcia Dinis Albuquerque (Master)
2023/11/20 Termoplastic Elastomer (TPE) Armoring for Binoculars
Supervisor
 Ana Catarina Fernandes Gomes (Master)
Universidade do Minho Instituto de Polímeros e Compósitos, Portugal
2023/07/24 Investigations on aniline and m-toluidine copolymer nanocomposites with substituted aniline derivatives as novel electroactive polymers - second round of evaluation
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Anandan Jeeva (PhD)
Anna University Faculty of Technology, India
2022/07/20 Síntese e Caracterização de Pós de Poliamida Adequados para Sinterização Seletiva a Laser
Supervisor
 Ana Rita Gomes Dias (Master)
Universidade do Minho Instituto de Polímeros e Compósitos, Portugal
2019/04 Investigations on Aniline and M-toluidine Copolymer Nanocomposites with Substituted Aniline Derivatives as Novel Electroactive Polymers
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Anandan Jeeva (PhD)
Anna University Chennai, India
2018/04 Synthesis and Characterization of Non-Precious Metal Loaded Conducting Polymer Based Hybrid Nanocomposites for Electrocatalytic and Fuel Cell Applications
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Saranya Durairaj (PhD)
Anna University Chennai Department of Chemistry, India
2018/01 Investigation of polymer materials containing pendant chromophore for improving the efficiency of dye sensitized solar cells
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Ramesh Selvam (PhD)
Anna University Chennai, India
2017/06 Studies on Synthesis and Characterization of New Low Band Gap Heterocyclic Molecules and Polymers
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Hariharan Akash (PhD)
Anna University Chennai, India
2017/03 Development and Applications of Polybenzoxazine Nanocomposites Reinforced with Functionalized Mullite and Its Derivatives
(Thesis) Arguer
 Kaliappan Ilango (PhD)
Anna University Chennai, India
2017/02 High Performance Magnetoelectric Nanocomposite Morphologies for Advanced Applications
(Thesis) Arguer
 Renato Ferreira Gonçalves (PhD)
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2016/11 Some Investigations on Natural Fiber Based Brake Materials
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Ashok Kumar (PhD)
Annamalai University, India
2015/11 Non-toxic Nanohybrid Coatings for Corrosion and Fouling Resistance
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Parameswaran Saravanan (PhD)
Anna University Chennai, India
2015/09 Studies on Polyimide and Polybenzoxazine Based Hybrid Nanocomposites
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Rasha Revathi (PhD)
Anna University Chennai, India
2015/05/05 Studies on the Development of Rice Husk Based PolymerNanocomposites
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Prakash Prabunathan (PhD)
Anna University Chennai, India
2014/10 Development and Characterization of Skeletal Modified Tetraglycidyl Epoxy Matrices and Nanocomposites
(Thesis) Arguer
 Dhanapal Duraibabu (PhD)
Anna University Chennai, India
2013/11 Synthesis and Characterization of Epoxy-Based Hybrid Nanocomposites
(Thesis) Arguer
 Kumari Mandhakini (PhD)
Anna University Chennai, India
2011/07 Development and Investigation of New Hybrid Composite Materials Based on Oriented Blends of Thermoplastic Polymers and Nanosized Inorganic Fillers
Thesis Member
 Lyudmil Christov Todorov (PhD)
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2011/07 Development and Investigation of New Hybrid Composite Materials Based on Oriented Blends of Thermoplastic Polymers and Nanosized Inorganic Fillers
Supervisor
 Mladen Fyuodorov Motovilin (PhD)
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2009/09 Élaboration, Caractérisation et Modélisation d’un Matériel Composite À Base d’un Matrice Thermoplastique Renforcée par du Liège
Supervisor
 Faiza ben Abdallah-Maamoun (PhD)
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2009/06 Origin of the Melt Memory Effect and Prediction of Precursor Structures Dimensions in Quiescent and Sheared Polyethylene Melts: Effect of Crosslinking Degree and Catalyst Type
Thesis Member
 Joanna Krakowiak (PhD)
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2005/12 Mechano-Optical Behavior of PET and PEN under linear and Programmed Deformation Rate
Thesis Member
 Carla Isabel Domingues Correia Martins (PhD)
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2004/07/07 Study on the Glass-Transition Dynamics of Polymeric Systems by Differential Scanning Calorimetry and Mechanical Spectroscopies
Thesis Member
 Natalia Maria de Araújo Alves (PhD)
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
1996/06 Sequential Reordering in Blends of Condensation Copolymers
Thesis Member
 Marianna Ivanova Sarkissova (PhD)
Sofijski universitet Sv Kliment Ohridski, Bulgaria

Committee member

Activity description
Role 		Institution / Organization
2016 - Current Peer reviewer of the book proposal “Science and Technology of Micro and Nano Fibrillar Composites”, edited by S. Thomas, R. Kumar Mishra and N. Kalarikkal
Advisor / Consultant
 Elsevier BV, Netherlands

Other jury / evaluation

Activity description Institution / Organization
2014 - Current Peer reviewer of the book “Characterization of Polymer Blends”, edited by S. Thomas, Y. Grohens and P. Jyotishkumar John Wiley & Sons Inc, United States
2008 - Current Reviewer of the book “Polyolefin Blends” edited by Domasius Nwabunma and Thein Kyu Review published in Macromol Mat Eng 293:641 (2008) John Wiley & Sons Inc, United Kingdom
2006/04 - Current Member of the evaluation committee of the BM16 synchrotron beamline of ESRF ESRF, France
2022/08/20 - 2022/08/22 Avaliação de candidaturas para Professor em Polímeros na Universidade Técnica de Lubeck, Germany Technische Hochschule Lübeck, Germany
2012 - 2013 External evaluator for research projects submitted to FWF Austrian Science Fund Fonds zur Förderung der wissenschaftlichen Forschung, Austria
Distinctions

Other distinction

2022 Corresponding Member
Micael Szwarc Polymer Research Isntitute, State University of New York, United States
2017 Sabbatical leave Grant SFRH/BSAB/130271/2017 Ref.ª CRM:0061859
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, Portugal
2012 Visiting professor grant
European Commission Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development Coherence of Research Policies, Belgium
2010 International congress participation award
Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, Portugal
2008 FCT sabbatical grant (SFRH/BSAB 812//2008
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, Portugal
1997 Personal post-doctoral research grant
Comunidad de Madrid, Spain
1996 Personal research grant to pursue research work in MPIP - Maniz, Germany
NATO, Belgium
1993 Personal research grant to pursue research work in MPIP - Maniz, Germany
NATO, Belgium
1983 Gold medal for excellent university study
Himiko Tehnologicen i Metalurgicen Universitet, Bulgaria
1982 Annual grant of BASF Ltd, awarded to best Bulgarian undergraduate student-researcher
BASF SE, Germany