By Institute of Physical Chemistry, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
Electrochemical (N. Boshkov, I. Krastev, Ts. Dobrovolska) and chemical (M. Petrova) obtaining of metal, alloy, composite and oxide coatings (D. Stoychev, E. Stoyanova) with special functional properties (physico-chemical and physico-mechanical) such as high corrosion resistance or mechanical resistance; elasticity, ductility, reflectivity, etc.; abrasive materials, decorative coatings for jewelry industry and households.