Publications

Apostolov, A. G., Tsibranska, I., Yankov, D., Dencheva-Zarkova, M., & Genova, J. (2025). Bulgarian Mavrud Wine Under Nanofiltration and Reverse Osmosis: Evaluating the Composition After the Process. Chemistry, 7(4), 134.
https://doi.org/10.3390/chemistry7040134
 

Armenova, N., Tsigoriyna, L., Petrova, P., & Petrov, K. (2025). Direct microbial production of 2, 3-Butanediol from inulin by Bacillus velezensis R22 through the synergistic action of membrane and cytoplasmic inulinases. Bioresource Technology, 419, 132057.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2025.132057
 

Batovska, D., Chakarova, M., Dines, M., Dincheva, I., Badjakov, I., & Inbar, M. (2025). Association Between Gall Structural and Metabolic Complexity: Evidence from Pistacia palaestina. Plants, 14(5), 721.
https://doi.org/10.3390/plants14050721
 

Batovska, D., Panova, N., Gerasimova, A., Tumbarski, Y., Ivanov, I., Dincheva, I., Yotkovska, I., Gentscheva, G. & Nikolova, K. (2025). Chamomile matters: Species-and producer-dependent variation in Bulgarian Matricaria recutita L. and Chamaemelum nobile L. essential oils and their cosmetic potential. Cosmetics, 12(3), 123.
https://doi.org/10.3390/cosmetics12030123
 

Batovska, D. (2025). Advancing Pistacia terebinthus L.(Anacardiaceae) research: Food preservation, functional foods, and nutraceutical potential. Foods, 14(7), 1245. 
https://doi.org/10.3390/foods14071245
 

Beschkov, V. (2025). Carbon Dioxide Recycling into Fuels and Valuable Chemicals. Energies, 18(3), 702.
https://doi.org/10.3390/en18030702
 

Beschkov, V., Angelov, I., Stefanov, S., & Ljutzkanov, L. (2025). An Integrated Sulfide Removal Approach from a Substrate for Biogas Production and the Simultaneous Production of Electricity. Clean Technologies, 7(3), 77.
https://doi.org/10.3390/cleantechnol7030077
 

Ivanova, D., Apostolov, A., Tuleshkov, P., Novakov, C., & Yankov, D. (2025). New menthol-based hydrophobic deep eutectic solvents as a tool for lactic acid extraction. Applied Sciences, 15(7), 3564. 
https://doi.org/10.3390/app15073564
 

Tsvetanova, F., Naydenova, G., & Boyadzhieva, S. (2025). Sunflower seed hulls and meal—A waste with diverse biotechnological benefits. Biomass, 5(3), 47.
https://doi.org/10.3390/biomass5030047
 

Naydenova, G., Dobreva, L., Danova, S., Popova-Krumova, P., & Yankov, D. (2025). Comparison of Lactic Acid Production from Different Agro-Industrial Waste Materials. Fermentation, 11(8), 437.
https://doi.org/10.3390/fermentation11080437
 

Tsibranska, I., Yankov, D., Dencheva-Zarkova, M., & Genova, J. (2025). Separation of ethanol and polyphenols from red wine by diananofiltration. Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 216, 116-123.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cherd.2025.02.023
 

Ignatova, I., Arsov, A., Petrova, P., & Petrov, K. (2025). Prebiotic effects of α-and β-galactooligosaccharides: The structure-function relation. Molecules, 30(4), 803.
https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30040803
 

Beschkov, V. N., & Angelov, I. K. (2025). Volatile fatty acid production vs. methane and hydrogen in anaerobic digestion. Fermentation, 11(4), 172.
https://doi.org/10.3390/fermentation11040172
 

Beraich, A., Batovska, D., Nikolova, K., Dikici, B., Gören, G., Belbachir, Y., Taibi, M., Elbouzidi, A., Mincheva, I., Panova, N., Tahani, A., Asehraou, A., & Talhaoui, A. (2025). Extraction Methods Shape the Phenolic Composition and Bioactivities of Defatted Moroccan Pistacia lentiscus L. Resin. Antioxidants, 14(10), 1207.
https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox14101207
 

Beraich, A., Dikici, B., El Farissi, H., Batovska, D., Nikolova, K., Belbachir, Y., Choukoud, A., Bentouhami, N.E., Asehraou, A., & Talhaoui, A. (2025). The Moroccan Meska Horra: A Natural Candidate for Food and Therapeutic Applications. Foods, 14(7), 1158.
https://doi.org/10.3390/foods14071158 
 

Jang, Y. S., Zhang, Y., Boyanov, M. I., O’Loughlin, E. J., Stetten, L., Kemner, K. M., & Kwon, M. J. (2025). Phosphate-modulated transformation of Sb (V)-bearing ferrihydrite under microbial iron-and sulfate-reducing conditions. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, 410, 1-14.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gca.2025.10.017
 

Jin, X., Cheng, Z., Zhang, Y., Petrova, P., Petrov, K., Zhang, W., & Mu, W. (2025). A New β-Galactosidase from Pseudomonas tritici SWRI145 for efficient bioproduction of galactooligosaccharides. Foods, 14(17), 3125.
https://doi.org/10.3390/foods14173125
 

Kalinova, R. G., Dimitrov, I. V., Ilieva, Y., Iliev, D. B., Miloshev, G. A., Staneva, D. N., Zaharieva M., Nesheva A., Staneva G., Ivanova D., Angelov G., & Najdenski, H. M. (2025). Antineoplastic Activity of Podophyllotoxin and Juniper Extracts Encapsulated in MPEG-b-PLA Diblock Copolymer Micelles in Cutaneous Squamous Carcinoma Cells. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 26(11), 5167.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms26115167 
 

Kaplan, D. I., Greene, K. M., Xing, W., Powell, B. A., Boyanov, M. I., O’Loughlin, E. J., Kemner, K.M., Rivera-Giboyeaux, A.M., & Lin, P. (2025). Multiple Sources of Riparian Wetland Suspended Solids during Episodic Rain Events: Influence on Uranium Transport. Environmental Science & Technology, 59(43), 23475-23483.
https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.5c08896 
 

Kozuharova, E., Malfa, G. A., Acquaviva, R., Valdés, B., Batovska, D., Stoycheva, C., Rejdali, M., Marino, P., & Spadaro, V. (2025). Wild Species from the Asteraceae Family, Traditionally Consumed in Some Mediterranean Countries. Plants, 14(13), 2006.
https://doi.org/10.3390/plants14132006 
 

Krumov, N., Atanasova, N., Boyadzhieva, I., Petrov, K., & Petrova, P. (2025). Biodegradation of poly (ε-caprolactone): microorganisms, enzymes, and mechanisms. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 26(12), 5826. 
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms26125826
 

Krumov, N., Atanasova, N., Boyadzhieva, I., Paunova-Krasteva, T., Berberov, K., Petrov, K., & Petrova, P. (2025). New halophilic community degrades plastics: a metagenomic study. Fermentation, 11(4), 227.
https://doi.org/10.3390/fermentation11040227 
 

Li, S., Song, W., Liu, J., Boyanov, M. I., O’Loughlin, E. J., Kemner, K. M., Sanford, R.A., Shao, H., Feng, Q., He, Y., Dong, Y., & Shi, L. (2025). Effect of CO2 Concentration on the Microbial Activity of Orenia metallireducens (Strain Z6) in Surface Inert Materials. Minerals, 15(2), 112.
https://doi.org/10.3390/min15020112
 

Kalassov, N. B., Manatbaev, R. K., Dzhonova, D., & Baizhuma, Z. E. (2025). Optimization of membrane gas separation process for separation of gas mixture of hydrogen and carbon dioxide. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 165, 150897.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2025.150897 
 

Panova, N., Gerasimova, A., Gentscheva, G., Nikolova, S., Makedonski, L., Velikova, M., Beraich, A., Talhaoui, A., Petkova, N., Batovska, D., & Nikolova, K. (2025). Moringa oleifera Lam.: A nutritional powerhouse with multifaceted pharmacological and functional applications. Life, 15(6), 881.
https://doi.org/10.3390/life15060881
 

Panova, N., Gerasimova, A., Todorova, M., Pencheva, M., Dincheva, I., Batovska, D., Gledacheva, V., Slavchev, V., Stefanova, I., Nikolova, S., Mincheva, I., Szechyńska-Hebda, M., & Nikolova, K. (2025). Metabolite Signatures and Particle Size as Determinants of Anti-Inflammatory and Gastrointestinal Smooth Muscle Modulation by Chlorella vulgaris. Foods, 14(19), 3319.
https://doi.org/10.3390/foods14193319
 

Stetten, L., Boyanov, M. I., O'Loughlin, E. J., Thomas, S. P., Beilsmith, K. R., Peixoto, R. B., Machado-Silva, F., Day, D., Wilson, S.J., Vugteveen, T.W., Myers-Pigg, A.N., Otenburg, O., Spanbauer, T.L., Shevchenko, E.V., Weisenhorn, P.B., Ward, N.D., Megonigal, J.P., Weintraub, M.N., Bailey, W.L., & Kemner, K. M. (2025). Biogeochemical controls on iron speciation and cycling across upland to shoreline gradients in freshwater and estuarine coastal soils (Lake Erie and Chesapeake Bay, United States). Science of the Total Environment, 991, 179878.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.179878 
 

Stoycheva, C., Batovska, D., Malfa, G. A., Acquaviva, R., Statti, G., & Kozuharova, E. (2025). Prospective Approaches to the Sustainable Use of Peonies in Bulgaria. Plants, 14(6), 969.
https://doi.org/10.3390/plants14060969 
 

Sun, Y., Li, X., Cai, W., Zhang, N., Zhang, Z., Dzhonova, D., & Yuan, Y. (2025). Effect of sunshade thermal insulation curtain position and ventilation mode on performance of building with phase change material Trombe wall. Applied Thermal Engineering, 263, 125403. 
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2024.125403
 

Ilieva, Y., Zaharieva, M. M., Dimitrova, L., Kaleva, M. D., Marinov, T., Dobreva, L. I., Chan Kim, T., Kokanova-Nedialkova, Z., Trayanov, I., Titorenkova, S., Boyadzhieva, S. S., Danova, S., Nedialkov, P., & Najdenski, H. (2025). Polyprenylated Acylphloroglucinols from Hypericum rochelii and Hypericum olympicum—Cytotoxic Effects on Non-Tumorigenic Cell Lines and Antibacterial Potential. Pharmaceuticals, 18(10), 1591.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ph18101591 
 

Zhang, Z., Wang, G., Zhang, N., Dzhonova, D., Attia, S., & Yuan, Y. (2025). Dynamic volumetric forces-driven phase change behavior and gradient structure design of copper foam/paraffin CPCMs. Journal of Energy Storage, 124, 116914.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2025.116914 
 

Zhang, W., Yang, J., Liu, X., Zhu, Y., Xu, W., Ni, D., Petrova P., Petrov K., & Mu, W. (2025). Alginate Lyase and Its Applications in Alginate Oligosaccharides Production. Food Reviews International, 41(9), 3457-3475.
https://doi.org/10.1080/87559129.2025.2563180  
 

Zhang, Z., Chen, X., Zhang, N., Yuan, Y., Dzhonova-Atanasova, D., & Attia, S. (2025). Optimal design and performance investigation of latent heat thermal energy storage system integrated with nonuniformed topology fins. Journal of Energy Storage, 121, 116564.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2025.116564
 

Zhang, Y., Boyanov, M. I., O’Loughlin, E. J., Kemner, K. M., Sanford, R. A., Kim, H. S., Park S. Ch., & Kwon, M. J. (2024). Reaction pathways and Sb (III) minerals formation during the reduction of Sb (V) by Rhodoferax ferrireducens strain YZ-1. Journal of hazardous materials, 465, 133240.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.133240

Wei, Y., Xu, W., Zhang, W., Petrova, P., Petrov, K., Ni, D., & Mu, W. (2024). Characterization of Runella zeae D-mannose 2-epimerase and its expression in Bacillus subtilis for D-mannose production from D-glucose. Enzyme and Microbial Technology, 181, 110506.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enzmictec.2024.110506

Tzintzarov, A., Boyadzhieva, S. S., Coelho, J. A., Tsvetanova, F., Petrova, M., Stoev, G., Yankov, D., Ugrinova, I., & Stateva, R. P. (2024). Novel insights into the biological activity of Croton lechleri twigs extracts and advancements in their sustainable recovery. Molecules, 29(17), 4161.
https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29174161

Stocco, G., Gómez-Mascaraque, L. G., Deshwal, G. K., Sanchez, J. C., Molle, A., Pizzamiglio, V., Berzaghi, P., Gergov, G., & Cipolat-Gotet, C. (2024). Exploring the use of NIR and Raman spectroscopy for the prediction of quality traits in PDO cheeses. Frontiers in Nutrition, 11, 1327301.
https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2024.1327301

Lin, P., Boyanov, M. I., O’Loughlin, E. J., Xing, W., Kemner, K. M., Seaman, J., Simner, S. P., & Kaplan, D. I. (2024). Uranium and Nickel Partitioning in a Contaminated Riparian Wetland. Water, 16(7), 966.
https://doi.org/10.3390/w16070966

Nikolova, K., Gentscheva, G., Gyurova, D., Pavlova, V., Dincheva, I., Velikova, M., Gerasimova, A., Makedonski, L., & Gergov, G. (2024). Metabolomic Profile of Arthrospira platensis from a Bulgarian Bioreactor—A Potential Opportunity for Inclusion in Dietary Supplements. Life, 14(2), 174.
https://doi.org/10.3390/life14020174

Kozuharova, E., Simeonov, V., Stoycheva, C., Benbassat, N., & Batovska, D. (2024). Lavender essential oils-hidden relationships between the samples of origin. Pharmacia (0428-0296), 71(1),1-10.
https://doi.org/10.3897/pharmacia.71.e127293

Kozuharova, E., Malfa, G. A., Acquaviva, R., Valdes, B., Aleksanyan, A., Batovska, D., Stoycheva, C., Rejdali, M., Al-Tawaha, A. R., Marino, P., & Spadaro, V. (2024). Wild species from the family Apiaceae, traditionally used as food in some Mediterranean countries. Plants, 13(16), 2324.
https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13162324

Kaplan, D. I., Boyanov, M. I., Losey, N. A., Lin, P., Xu, C., O’Loughlin, E. J., Santschi, P. H., Xing, W., Kuhne, W. W., & Kemner, K. M. (2024). Uranium Biogeochemistry in the Rhizosphere of a Contaminated Wetland. Environmental Science & Technology, 58(14), 6381- 6390.
https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.3c10481

Kalinova, R. G., Dimitrov, I. V., Ivanova, D. I., Ilieva, Y. E., Tashev, A. N., Zaharieva, M. M., Angelov, G., & Najdenski, H. M. (2024). Polycarbonate-based copolymer micelles as biodegradable carriers of anticancer podophyllotoxin or juniper extracts. Journal of Functional Biomaterials, 15(3), 53.
https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15030053

Gergov, E., Petrova, P., Arsov, A., Ignatova, I., Tsigoriyna, L., Armenova, N., & Petrov, K. (2024). Inactivation of sacB Gene Allows Higher 2, 3-Butanediol Production by Bacillus licheniformis from Inulin. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 25(22), 11983.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms252211983

di Bitonto, L., Scelsi, E., Errico, M., Reynel-Ávila, H. E., Mendoza-Castillo, D. I., Bonilla- Petriciolet, A., Corazza, M.L., Kanda, L.R.S., Hajec, M., Stateva, R. P., & Pastore, C. (2024). A Network of Processes for Biorefining Burdock Seeds and Roots. Molecules, 29(5), 937.
https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29050937

Mishra, B., Boyanov, M. I., Kemner, K. M., & O’Loughlin, E. J. (2024). Reduction of HgII by MnII. ACS Earth and Space Chemistry, 8, 6, 1125-1132.
https://doi.org/10.1021/acsearthspacechem.3c00304

Arsov, A., Petrova, P., Gerginova, M., Tsigoriyna, L., Armenova, N., Ignatova, I., & Petrov, K. (2024). Bacterial Tolerance to 1-Butanol and 2-Butanol: Quantitative Assessment and Transcriptomic Response. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 25(24), 13336.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms252413336

Arsov, A., Tsigoriyna, L., Batovska, D., Armenova, N., Mu, W., Zhang, W., Petrov, K., & Petrova, P. (2024). Bacterial degradation of antinutrients in foods: The genomic insight. Foods, 13(15), 2408.
https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13152408

Arsov, A., Armenova, N., Gergov, E., Petrov, K., & Petrova, P. (2024). Cloning Systems in Bacillus: Bioengineering of Metabolic Pathways for Valuable Recombinant Products. Fermentation, 10(1), 50.
https://doi.org/10.3390/fermentation10010050

Kilber, A. W., Boyanov, M. I., Kemner, K. M., & O’Loughlin, E. J. (2024). Interactions of Perrhenate (Re (VII) O4−) with Fe (II)-Bearing Minerals. Minerals, 14(2), 181. https://doi.org/10.3390/min14020181

Tsigoriyna, L., Sango, C., & Batovska, D. (2024). An update on microbial biosynthesis of β- caryophyllene, a sesquiterpene with multi-pharmacological properties. Fermentation, 10(1), 60.
https://doi.org/10.3390/fermentation10010060

Tonova, K., Zhivkova, S., Lazarova, M., & Mustafa, A. (2024). Extraction by ionic liquids for the case of detoxification of lignocellulosic hydrolysates. Reaction Chemistry & Engineering, 9(10), 2610-2622.
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4RE00154K

Popova-Krumova, P., Danova, S., Atanasova, N., & Yankov, D. (2024). Lactic Acid Production by Lactiplantibacillus plantarum AC 11S—Kinetics and Modeling. Microorganisms, 12(4), 739.
https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12040739

Petrova, P., & Petrov, K. (2024). Strain Improvement and Microbial Biosynthesis. Fermentation, 10(9), 443.
https://doi.org/10.3390/fermentation10090443

Naydenova, G., Popova-Krumova, P., Danova, S., & Yankov, D. (2024). Lactic Acid Production from Distiller’s Dried Grains Dilute Acid Hydrolysates. Fermentation, 10(11), 581.
https://doi.org/10.3390/fermentation10110581

Tsvetanova, F. V., Boyadzhieva, S. S., Coelho, J. A. P., Yankov, D. S., & Stateva, R. P. (2024). Sustainable transformation of two algal species of different genera to high-value chemicals and bioproducts. Molecules, 29(1), 156.
https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29010156

Tsvetanova, F. (2024). The Plethora of Microbes with Anti-Inflammatory Activities. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 25(5), 2980.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25052980

Batovska, D., & Inbar, M. (2024). Beyond the nut: Pistacia leaves as natural food preservatives. Foods, 13(19), 3138.
https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13193138

Batovska, D., Gerasimova, A., & Nikolova, K. (2024). Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of Jujube (Ziziphus jujuba Mill.) extracts in cosmetics: A review of bioactive properties for skin and hair wellness. Cosmetics, 11(5), 181.
https://doi.org/10.3390/cosmetics11050181

Apostolov, A., Panyovska, S., Stefanov, S., Dzhonova-Atanasova, D., Razkazova-Velkova, E., & Michev, S. (2024). Integrated Absorption–Adsorption Process for Waste-Free Decontamination of Gases from Sulfur Dioxide, Part 2: CFD Modeling and Experimental Investigation of a Bubble-Cap Tray. Sustainability, 16(6), 2472.
https://doi.org/10.3390/su16062472

Cupil-Garcia, V., Li, J. Q., Norton, S. J., Odion, R. A., Strobbia, P., Menozzi, L., Ma, C., Hu, J., Zentella, R., Boyanov, M. I., Finfrock, Y. Z., Gursoy, D., Douglas, D. S., Yao, J., Sun, T.-P., Kemner, K. M., Vo-Dinh, T. (2023). Plasmonic nanorod probes’ journey inside plant cells for in vivo SERS sensing and multimodal imaging. Nanoscale, 15(13), 6396-6407.

Tronci, S., Garau, D., Stateva, R. P., Cholakov, G., Wakeham, W. A., Errico, M. (2023). Analysis of hybrid separation schemes for levulinic acid separation by process intensification and assessment of thermophysical properties impact. Separation and Purification Technology, 310, 123166.

Danova, S., Yankov, D., Dobreva, L., Dobreva, A., Armenova, N., Apostolov, A., Mileva, M. (2023). Postbiotics Production of Candidate-Probiotic Lactiplantibacillus plantarum AC131 with Renewable Bio Resources. Life, 13(10), 2006.

Sinha, S., Medhi, B., Radotra, B. D., Batovska, D., Markova, N., & Sehgal, R. (2023). Evaluation of chalcone derivatives for their role as antiparasitic and neuroprotectant in experimentally induced cerebral malaria mouse model. 3 Biotech, 13(7), 260.

Errico, M., Coelho, J. A., Stateva, R. P., Christensen, K. V., Bahij, R., Tronci, S. (2023). Brewer’s Spent Grain, Coffee Grounds, Burdock, and Willow–Four Examples of Biowaste and Biomass Valorization through Advanced Green Extraction Technologies. Foods, 12(6), 1295.

O’Loughlin, E. J., Boyanov, M. I., Kemner, K. M. (2023). Tellurium Goes for a Ride on the “Ferrous” Wheel: Interactions of Te (VI) and Te (IV) with Fe (II)-Bearing Minerals. ACS Earth and Space Chemistry, 7(10), 1825-1836.

Kaplan, D. I., Smith, R. J., Parker, C. J., Roberts, K. A., Hazenberg, P., Morales, J., O'Loughlin, E. J., Boyanov, M. I., Weisenhorn, P., Kemner, K. M., Powell, B. A. (2023). Natural attenuation of uranium in a fluvial Wetland: Importance of hydrology and speciation. Applied Geochemistry, 155, 105718.

Arsov, A., Gerginova, M., Paunova-Krasteva, T., Petrov, K., Petrova, P. (2023). Multiple cry Genes in Bacillus thuringiensis Strain BTG Suggest a Broad-Spectrum Insecticidal Activity. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 24(13), 11137.

Ahmad, M., Faisal, S., Ahmed, I.A., Munir, M., Cipolatti, E.P., Manoel, E.A., Pastore, C., di Bitonto, L., Hanelt, D., Nitbani, F.O., El-Bahy, Z.M., Inayat, A., Abdellatief, T.M.M., Tonova, K., Bokhari, A., Abomohra, A. (2023). Has the time finally come for green oleochemicals and biodiesel production using large-scale enzyme technologies? Current status and new developments. Biotechnology Advances, 69, 108275.

Beschkov, V., Ganev, E. (2023). Perspectives on the Development of Technologies for Hydrogen as a Carrier of Sustainable Energy, Energies, 16(17), 6108.

Beschkov, V., Parvanova-Mancheva, T., Vasileva, E. (2023). Experimental Study of Bio-Hydrogen Production by Clostridium beijerinckii from Different Substrates. Energies, 16(6), 2747.

Tsigoriyna, L., Petrova, P., Petrov, K. (2023). High production of acetoin from glycerol by Bacillus subtilis 35. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 107(1), 175-185.

Tsigoriyna, L., Arsov, A., Petrova, P., Gergov, E., Petrov, K. (2023). Heterologous Expression of Inulinase Gene in Bacillus licheniformis 24 for 2,3-Butanediol Production from Inulin. Catalysts, 13(5), 841.

Tsigoriyna, L., Arsov A., Emanoel G., Petrova P., Petrov K. (2023). Influence of pH on Inulin Conversion to 2,3-Butanediol by Bacillus licheniformis 24: A Gene Expression Assay. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 24(18), 14065.

Ivanova, D., Nedialkov, P., Tashev, A., Kokanova-Nedialkova, Z., Olech, M., Nowak, R., Boyadzhieva, S., Angelov, G., Yankov, D. (2023). Anticancer Podophyllotoxin Recovery from Juniper Leaves at Atmospheric and High Pressure Using Eco-friendly Solvents. Plants, 12(7), 1526.

Dzhonova-Atanasova, D., Stefanova, K., Nakov, S. (2023). On Liquid Flow Maldistribution through Investigation of Random Open-structure Packings. Designs, 7(2), 47.

Armenova, N., Tsigoriyna, L., Arsov, A., Petrov, K., Petrova, P. (2023). Microbial Detoxification of Residual Pesticides in Fermented Foods: Current Status and Prospects. Foods, 12(6), 1163.

Nie, X., Lin, Q., Dong, F., Cheng, W., Ding, C., Wang, J., Liu, M., Chen, G., Zhou, Y., Li, X., Boyanov, M I., Kemner, K. M. (2022). Surface biomineralization of uranium onto Shewanella putrefaciens with or without extracellular polymeric substances. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 241, 113719.

Li, S., Feng, Q., Liu, J., He, Y., Shi, L., Boyanov, M. I., O’Loughlin, E., J., Kemner, K. M., Sanford, R. A., Shao, H., He, X., Sheng, A., Cheng, H., Shen, Ch., Tu, W., Dong, Y. (2022). Carbonate Minerals and Dissimilatory Iron-Reducing Organisms Trigger Synergistic Abiotic and Biotic Chain Reactions under Elevated CO2 Concentration. Environmental Science & Technology.

Petrova, P., Arsov, A., Tsvetanova, F., Parvanova-Mancheva, T., Vasileva, E., Tsigoriyna, L., Petrov, K. (2022). The Complex Role of Lactic Acid Bacteria in Food Detoxification. Nutrients, 14(10), 2038.

Pchelarov, G., Uzun, D., Vassilev, S., Razkazova-Velkova, E., Dimitrov, O., Tsanev, A., Gigova, A., Shukova, N., Petrov, K. (2022). Electrocatalysts Based on Novel Carbon Forms for the Oxidation of Sulphite. Catalysts, 12(1), 93.

Kwon, M. J., Boyanov, M. I., Mishra, B., Kemner, K. M., Jeon, S. K., Hong, J. K., Lee, S. (2022). Zn speciation and fate in soils and sediments along the ground transportation route of Zn ore to a smelter. Journal of hazardous materials, 438, 129422.

Zhang, L., Dong, H., Li, R., Liu, D., Bian, L., Chen, Y., Pan, Z., Boyanov, M. I., Kemner, K. M., Wen, J., Xia, Q., Chen, H., O’Loughlin, E. J., Wang, G., Huang, Y. (2022). Effect of Siderophore DFOB on U (VI) Adsorption to Clay Mineral and Its Subsequent Reduction by an Iron-Reducing Bacterium. Environmental Science & Technology, 56(17), 12702-12712.

Sullivan, L. C., Boyanov, M. I., Wright, J. T., Warren, M. C., Kemner, K. M., Fein, J. B. (2022). Reduction of selenite by bacterial exudates. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, 338, 154-164.

Andharia, J. K., Markam, B., Dzhonova, D., Maiti, S. (2022). A comparative performance analysis of sensible and latent heat based storage in a small-scale solar thermal dryer. Journal of Energy Storage, 45, 103764.

Dwivedi, D., Steefel, C. I., Arora, B., Banfield, J., Bargar, J., Boyanov, M. I., Brooks, S. C., Chen, X., Hubbard, S. S., Kaplan, D. I., Kemner, K. M., Nico, P. S., O’Loughlin, E. J., Pierce, E. M., Painter, S. L., Scheibe, T. D., Wainwright, H. M., Williams, K. H., Zavarin, M. (2022). From legacy contamination to watershed systems science: a review of scientific insights and technologies developed through DOE-supported research in water and energy security. Environmental Research Letters.

Coelho, J. P., Robalo, M. P., Fernandes, I. S., Stateva, R. P. (2022). Optimization of Oil Recovery from Japonica Luna Rice Bran by Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Applying Design of Experiments: Characterization of the Oil and Mass Transfer Modeling. ChemEngineering, 6(4), 63.

Arsov, A., Ivanov, I., Tsigoriyna, L., Petrov, K., Petrova, P. (2022). In Vitro Production of Galactooligosaccharides by a Novel β-Galactosidase of Lactobacillus bulgaricus. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 23(22), 14308.

Tsigoriyna, L., Petrova, P., Petrov, K. (2022). High production of acetoin from glycerol by Bacillus subtilis 35. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 1-11.

Tonova, K., Lazarova, M., Dencheva-Zarkova, M., & Genova, J. (2022). Nanofiltration of aquatic weed hydrolysate: Diafiltration versus concentration mode for separating saccharides from phenolics. Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 182, 360-370.

Stefanov, S. M., Fetzer, D. E., de Souza, A. R. C., Corazza, M. L., Hamerski, F., Yankov, D. S., Stateva, R. P. (2022). Valorization by compressed fluids of arctium lappa seeds and roots as a sustainable source of valuable compounds. Journal of CO2 Utilization, 56, 101821.

Popova-Krumova, P., Beschkov, V., Vasileva, E., Parvanova-Mancheva, T. (2022). Modeling of 1, 2-Dibromoethane Biodegradation in Constant Electric Field. ChemEngineering, 6(4), 62.

Petrova, T. S., Kirilova, E. G., Becker, W., Ivanova, J. A. (2022). Analytical modeling of graphene/PMMA nanocomposite under hygrothermomechanical loading. ZAMM‐Journal of Applied Mathematics and Mechanics/Zeitschrift für Angewandte Mathematik und Mechanik, e202200266.

Kirilova, E., Vaklieva-Bancheva, N., Vladova, R., Petrova, T., Ivanov, B., Nikolova, D., Dzhelil, Y. (2022). An approach for a sustainable decision-making in product portfolio design of dairy supply chain in terms of environmental, economic and social criteria. Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 24(1), 213-227.

Ivanov, B., Nikolova, D., Kirilova, E., & Vladova, R. (2022). A MILP approach of optimal design of a sustainable combined dairy and biodiesel supply chain using dairy waste scum generated from dairy production. Computers & Chemical Engineering, 166, 107976.

Tsvetanova, F., Yankov, D. (2022). Bioactive Compounds from Red Microalgae with Therapeutic and Nutritional Value. Microorganisms, 10(11), 2290.

Dzhonova-Atanasova, D., Georgiev, A., Nakov, S., Panyovska, S., Petrova, T., Maiti, S. (2022). Compact Thermal Storage with Phase Change Material for Low-Temperature Waste Heat Recovery—Advances and Perspectives. Energies, 15(21), 8269.

Yankov, D. (2022). Fermentative Lactic Acid Production From Lignocellulosic Feedstocks: From Source to Purified Product. Frontiers in Chemistry, 10. https://doi.org/

Flynn, T. M., Antonopoulos, D. A., Skinner, K. A., Brulc, J. M., Johnston, E., Boyanov, M. I., Kwon, M. J., Kemner, K. M., O’Loughlin, E. J. (2021). Biogeochemical dynamics and microbial community development under sulfate-and iron-reducing conditions based on electron shuttle amendment. PloS one, 16(5), e0251883.

Park, S. C., Boyanov, M. I., Kemner, K. M., O’Loughlin, E. J., Kwon, M. J. (2021). Distribution and speciation of Sb and toxic metal (loid) s near an antimony refinery and their effects on indigenous microorganisms. Journal of hazardous materials, 403, 123625.

Petrova, P., Ivanov, I., Tsigoriyna, L., Valcheva, N., Vasileva, E., Parvanova-Mancheva, T., Arsov, A., Petrov, K. (2021). Traditional Bulgarian dairy products: Ethnic foods with health benefits. Microorganisms, 9(3), 480.

Petrova, P., Arsov, A., Ivanov, I., Tsigoriyna, L., Petrov, K. (2021). New exopolysaccharides produced by Bacillus licheniformis 24 display substrate-dependent content and antioxidant activity. Microorganisms, 9(10), 2127.

Zhang, L., Chen, Y., Xia, Q., Kemner, K. M., Shen, Y., O’Loughlin, E. J., Pan, Z., Wang, Q., Huang, Y., Dong, H., Boyanov, M. I. (2021). Combined effects of Fe (III)-bearing clay minerals and organic ligands on U (VI) bioreduction and U (IV) speciation. Environmental Science & Technology, 55(9), 5929-5938.

Paper, J. M., Flynn, T. M., Boyanov, M. I., Kemner, K. M., Haller, B. R., Crank, K., Lower, A.M., Jin, Q., Kirk, M. F. (2021). Influences of pH and substrate supply on the ratio of iron to sulfate reduction. Geobiology, 19(4), 405-420.

Goff, J. L., Wang, Y., Boyanov, M. I., Yu, Q., Kemner, K. M., Fein, J. B., Yee, N. (2021). Tellurite adsorption onto bacterial surfaces. Environmental Science & Technology, 55(15), 10378-10386.

Goff, J. L., Boyanov, M. I., Kemner, K. M., Yee, N. (2021). The role of cysteine in tellurate reduction and toxicity. BioMetals, 34(4), 937-946. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10534-021-00319-8

Ivanov, I., Petrov, K., Lozanov, V., Hristov, I., Wu, Z., Liu, Z., Petrova, P. (2021). Bioactive Compounds Produced by the Accompanying Microflora in Bulgarian Yoghurt. Processes, 9(1), 114.

Errico, M., Stateva, R. P., Leveneur, S. (2021). Novel intensified alternatives for purification of levulinic acid recovered from lignocellulosic biomass. Processes, 9(3), 490.

O’Loughlin, E. J., Boyanov, M. I., Kemner, K. M. (2021). Reduction of vanadium (V) by iron (II)-bearing minerals. Minerals, 11(3), 316.

O’loughlin, E. J., Boyanov, M. I., Gorski, C. A., Scherer, M. M., & Kemner, K. M. (2021). Effects of Fe (III) oxide mineralogy and phosphate on Fe (II) secondary mineral formation during microbial iron reduction. Minerals, 11(2), 149.

Johnson, C. R., Antonopoulos, D. A., Boyanov, M. I., Flynn, T. M., Koval, J. C., Kemner, K. M., O'Loughlin, E. J. (2021). Reduction of Sb (V) by coupled biotic-abiotic processes under sulfidogenic conditions. Heliyon, 7(2), e06275.

Coelho, J. P., Robalo, M. P., Boyadzhieva, S., Stateva, R. P. (2021). Microwave-Assisted Extraction of Phenolic Compounds from Spent Coffee Grounds. Process Optimization Applying Design of Experiments. Molecules, 26(23), 7320.

Ham, B., Kwon, J. S., Boyanov, M. I., O'Loughlin, E. J., Kemner, K. M., Kwon, M. J. (2021). Geochemical and microbial characteristics of seepage water and mineral precipitates in a radwaste disposal facility impacted by seawater intrusion and high alkalinity. Journal of Environmental Management, 285, 112087.

Atanasova, N., Paunova-Krasteva, T., Stoitsova, S., Radchenkova, N., Boyadzhieva, I., Petrov, K., Kambourova, M. (2021). Degradation of poly (ε-caprolactone) by a thermophilic community and Brevibacillus thermoruber strain 7 Isolated from Bulgarian hot spring. Biomolecules, 11(10), 1488.

Arsov, A., Petrov, K., Petrova, P. (2021). How to outwit nature: Omics insight into butanol tolerance. Biotechnology Advances, 46, 107658.

Arsov, A., Petrov, K., Petrova, P. (2021). Enhanced activity by genetic complementarity: Heterologous secretion of clostridial cellulases by Bacillus licheniformis and Bacillus velezensis. Molecules, 26(18), 5625.

Pavlenko, A. N., Zhukov, V. E., Sukhorukova, E. Y., Dzhonova-Atanasova, D. B., Stefanova, K. V. (2021). Experimental Study of Liquid Flow Maldistribution in Sulzer 500X Structured Packing and Raschig Super-Ring Random Packing. Journal of Engineering Thermophysics, 30(2), 171-183.

Vasileva, E., Parvanova-Mancheva, T., Beschkov, V., Alexieva, Z., Gerginova, M., Peneva, N. (2021). Effects of Constant Electric Field on Biodegradation of Phenol by Free and Immobilized Cells of Bradyrhizobium japonicum 273. ChemEngineering, 5(4), 75.

Beschkov, V. N., Razkazova-Velkova, E. N., Martinov, M. S., Stefanov, S. M. (2021). Performance of Sulfide-Driven Fuel Cell Aerated by Venturi Tube Ejector. Catalysts, 11(6), 694.

Tonova, K., & Lazarova, M. (2021). Eurasian water milfoil: Composition, recovery of phenolics and anthocyanins, and saccharification. The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, 99, S147-S156.

Petrov, K., Petrova, P. (2021). Current Advances in Microbial Production of Acetoin and 2, 3-Butanediol by Bacillus spp. Fermentation, 7(4), 307.

Petrov, K., Arsov, A., Petrova, P. (2021). Butanol tolerance of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum: a transcriptome study. Genes, 12(2), 181.

Tsigoriyna, L., Ganchev, D., Petrova, P., Petrov, K. (2021). Highly efficient 2, 3-butanediol production by Bacillus licheniformis via complex optimization of nutritional and technological parameters. Fermentation, 7(3), 118.

Ivanova, D. I., Nedialkov, P. T., Tashev, A. N., Olech, M., Nowak, R., Ilieva, Y. E., Kokanova-Nedialkova, Z., Atanasova, T., Angelov, G., Najdenski, H. M. (2021). Junipers of various origins as potential sources of the anticancer drug precursor podophyllotoxin. Molecules, 26(17), 5179.

Ganev, E., Ivanov, B., Vaklieva-Bancheva, N., Kirilova, E., Dzhelil, Y. (2021). A multi-objective approach toward optimal design of sustainable integrated biodiesel/diesel supply chain based on first-and second-generation feedstock with solid waste use. Energies, 14(8), 2261.

Dong, Y., Sanford, R. A., Boyanov, M. I., Flynn, T. M., O’Loughlin, E. J., Kemner, K. M., Flynn, T., O'Loughlin, E., George, S., Fouke, K., Fouke, B. W. (2020). Controls on iron reduction and biomineralization over broad environmental conditions as suggested by the Firmicutes Orenia metallireducens strain Z6. Environmental Science & Technology, 54(16), 10128-10140.

Villanueva-Bermejo, D., Fornari, T., Calvo, M. V., Fontecha, J., Coelho, J. A., Filipe, R. M., Stateva, R. P. (2020). Application of a novel approach to modelling the supercritical extraction kinetics of oil from two sets of chia seeds. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 82, 317-323.

Petrova, P., Petlichka, S., Petrov, K. (2020). New Bacillus spp. with potential for 2, 3-butanediol production from biomass. Journal of bioscience and bioengineering, 130(1), 20-28.

Petrova, P., Petrov, K. (2020). Lactic acid fermentation of cereals and pseudocereals: Ancient nutritional biotechnologies with modern applications. Nutrients, 12(4), 1118.

Olech, M., Nowak, R., Ivanova, D., Tashev, A., Boyadzhieva, S., Kalotova, G., Angelov, G., Gawlik-Dziki, U. (2020). LC-ESI-MS/MS-MRM profiling of polyphenols and antioxidant activity evaluation of junipers of different origin. Applied Sciences, 10(24), 8921.

Dickson, J., Conroy, N. A., Xie, Y., Powell, B. A., Seaman, J. C., Boyanov, M. I., Kemner, K.M., Kaplan, D. I. (2020). Surfactant-modified siliceous zeolite Y for pertechnetate remediation. Chemical Engineering Journal, 402, 126268.

O’Loughlin, E. J., Boyanov, M. I., Kemner, K. M., Thalhammer, K. O. (2020). Reduction of Hg (II) by Fe (II)-bearing smectite clay minerals. Minerals, 10(12), 1079.

Coelho, J. P., Filipe, R. M., Robalo, M. P., Boyadzhieva, S., Cholakov, G. S., Stateva, R. P. (2020). Supercritical CO2 extraction of spent coffee grounds. Influence of co-solvents and characterization of the extracts. The Journal of Supercritical Fluids, 161, 104825.

Ariba, H., Wang, Y., Devouge-Boyer, C., Stateva, R. P., Leveneur, S. (2020). Physicochemical properties for the reaction systems: Levulinic acid, its esters, and γ-valerolactone. Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data, 65(6), 3008-3020.

Basu, A., Wanner, C., Johnson, T. M., Lundstrom, C. C., Sanford, R. A., Sonnenthal, E. L., Boyanov, M., Kemner, K. M. (2020). Microbial U isotope fractionation depends on the U (VI) reduction rate. Environmental science & technology, 54(4), 2295-2303.

Tonova, K., Lazarova, M., Dencheva-Zarkova, M., Paniovska, S., Tsibranska, I., Stanoev, V., Dzhonova, D., Genova, J. (2020). Separation of glucose, other reducing sugars and phenolics from natural extract by nanofiltration: Effect of pressure and cross-flow velocity. Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 162, 107-116.

Vlaev, S. D., Dzhonova-Atanasova, D., Tsibranska, I. (2020). CFD evaluation of mass transfer distribution heterogeneity along the membrane-liquid interface in stirred submerged membrane bioreactors. Chemical Engineering and Processing-Process Intensification, 147, 107738.

Kirilova, E. G., Vladova, R. K., Vaklieva-Bancheva, N. G. (2020). Heat integration of two-stage autothermal thermophilic aerobic digestion system for reducing the impact of uncertainty. Energy, 208, 118329.

Boyadjiev, B. C., Boyadjiev, C. (2020). Convective Type Models of Industrial Processes in Column Apparatuses 1. Chemical Reactions. Journal of Engineering Thermophysics, 29(1), 186-193.

Beschkov, V., Alexieva, Z., Parvanova-Mancheva, T., Vasileva, E., Gerginova, M., Peneva, N., Stoyanova, K. (2020). Phenol biodegradation by the strain Pseudomonas putida affected by constant electric field. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 17(4), 1929-1936.