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Dr Lubomira Tosheva graduated from Sofia University with an MSc in Chemistry (1995) and was awarded a PhD in Chemical Technology from Lulea University (2001). After postdoctoral works in the groups of Prof Johan Sterte (Lulea University), Prof Valentin Valtchev (University of Upper Alsace), Dr Aidan Doyle (Manchester Metropolitan University) and Dr Moira Wilson (University of Manchester), she was appointed lecturer in chemistry in 2009 at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Dr Lubomira Tosheva is a member of the Royal Society of Chemistry and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Unit leader - 6F6Z2105 Advanced Physical Chemistry; 6F4Z2104 Introduction to Thermodynamics and Kinetics; 6F7V0011 Nanotechnology
Deputy Director of Advanced Materials and Surface Engineering Centre
Admissions Tutor - MSc Advanced Materials
Surface Science (6F6Z2105 Advanced Physical Chemistry)
Physical Chemistry Practicals (6F4Z2101 Laboratory Techniques 1 and 6F6Z2102 Advanced Laboratory Techniques)
Maths for chemists (6F4Z2104 Introduction to Thermodynamics and Kinetics)
6F7V0011 Nanotechnology
Demi Tang, Master of Science (by Research), December 2019. Development of biocide-containing catheters for control of microbial colonisation.
Qaswar Naqvi, Master of Science (by Research), October 2017. Porous metal oxide macrostructures for photocatalytic applications.
Sama Belkhair, Doctor of Philosophy, February 2016. Antimicrobial properties of Ag zeolites and Ag zeolite containing polymers.
Sean Patrick Dennis Ormond, Master of Science (by Research), October 2015. Titanium Silicalite-1 macrostructures for use in photocatalytic removal of organic pollutants from aqueous media.
Nanozeolites
Structured porous materials
Applications of porous materials
IV. Joseph, L. Tosheva, G. Miller, AM. Doyle (2021). FAU—Type Zeolite Synthesis from Clays and Its Use for the Simultaneous Adsorption of Five Divalent Metals from Aqueous Solutions. Materials. 14(13),
S. Suárez, R. Postolache, FJ. García-García, B. Sánchez, R. Rothon, et al. AM. Doyle, L. Tosheva. (2020). Silicalite-1 synthesized with geothermal and Ludox colloidal silica and corresponding TiO2/silicalite-1 hybrid photocatalysts for VOC oxidation. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials. 302, pp.110202-110202.
J. Redfern, L. Geerts, JW. Seo, J. Verran, L. Tosheva, et al. LH. Wee. (2018). Toxicity and Antimicrobial Properties of ZnO@ZIF-8 Embedded Silicone against Planktonic and Biofilm Catheter-Associated Pathogens. ACS Applied Nano Materials. 1(4), pp.1657-1665.
T. Butt, L. Tosheva (2014). Synthesis of colloidal silicalite-1 at high temperatures. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials. 187, pp.71-76.
Z. Qin, L. Lakiss, L. Tosheva, JP. Gilson, A. Vicente, et al. C. Fernandez, V. Valtchev. (2014). Comparative study of nano-ZSM-5 catalysts synthesized in OH- and F- media. Advanced Functional Materials. 24(2), pp.257-264.
V. Valtchev, L. Tosheva (2013). Porous nanosized particles: preparation, properties, and applications. Chem Rev. 113(8), pp.6734-6760.
K-L. Wong, ME. Roz, L. Tosheva, J-M. Goupil, S. Mintova (2013). MFI-type materials prepared by co-condensation synthesis approach. Catalysis Today. 204, pp.66-72.
L. Tosheva, A. Brockbank, B. Mihailova, J. Sutula, J. Ludwig, et al. H. Potgieter, J. Verran. (2012). Micron- and nanosized FAU-type zeolites from fly ash for antibacterial applications. Journal of Materials Chemistry. 22(33), pp.16897-16905.
L. Tosheva, B. Mihailova, MA. Wilson, MA. Carter (2010). Gravimetric and spectroscopic studies of the chemical combination of moisture by as-fired and reheated terracotta. Journal of the European Ceramic Society. 30(9), pp.1867-1872.
L. Tosheva, N. Gospodinova, L. Vidal, I. Mihai, M. Defaux, et al. DA. Ivanov, AM. Doyle. (2009). Monoparticulate films of polyaniline. Thin Solid Films. 517(18), pp.5459-5463.
J. Parmentier, V. Valtchev, F. Gaslain, L. Tosheva, C. Ducrot-Boisgontier, et al. J. Möller, J. Patarin, C. Vix-Guterl. (2009). Effect of the zeolite crystal size on the structure and properties of carbon replicas made by a nanocasting process. Carbon. 47(4), pp.1066-1073.
LH. Wee, Z. Wang, L. Tosheva, L. Itani, V. Valtchev, et al. AM. Doyle. (2008). Silicalite-1 films with preferred orientation. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials. 116(1-3), pp.22-27.
L. Tosheva, E-P. Ng, S. Mintova, M. Holzl, TH. Metzger, et al. AM. Doyle. (2008). AlPO4-18 seed layers and films by secondary growth. CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS. 20(17), pp.5721-5726.
L. Tosheva, EP. Ng, S. Mintova, M. Hölzl, TH. Metzger, et al. AM. Doyle. (2008). AIPO
X. Wang, A. Klocke, B. Mihailova, L. Tosheva, U. Bismayer (2008). New insights into structural alteration of enamel apatite induced by citric acid and sodium fluoride solutions. J Phys Chem B. 112(29), pp.8840-8848.
LH. Wee, L. Tosheva, AM. Doyle (2008). Synthesis of Silicalite-1 films by a steam-assisted crystallization method. ZEOLITES AND RELATED MATERIALS: TRENDS, TARGETS AND CHALLENGES, PROCEEDINGS OF THE 4TH INTERNATIONAL FEZA CONFERENCE. 174(SUPPL. PART A), pp.641-644.
V. Valtchev, F. Gao, L. Tosheva (2008). Porous materials via egg-constituents templating. New Journal of Chemistry. 32(8), pp.1331-1331.
LH. Wee, L. Tosheva, L. Itani, V. Valtchev, AM. Doyle (2008). Steam-assisted synthesis of zeolite films from spin-coated zeolite precursor coatings. Journal of Materials Chemistry. 18(30), pp.3563-3563.
L. Tosheva, B. Mihailova, LH. Wee, B. Gasharova, K. Garbev, et al. AM. Doyle. (2008). Indirect observation of structured incipient zeolite nanoparticles in clear precursor solutions. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl. 47(45), pp.8650-8653.
L. Tosheva, VP. Valtchev, B. Mihailova, AM. Doyle (2007). Zeolite Beta Films Prepared via the Langmuir−Blodgett Technique. The Journal of Physical Chemistry C. 111(32), pp.12052-12057.
LH. Wee, L. Tosheva, C. Vasilev, AM. Doyle (2007). Influence of the dispersion medium on the properties of spin-coated Silicalite-1 films. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials. 103(1-3), pp.296-301.
L. Tosheva, LH. Wee, Z. Wang, B. Mihailova, C. Vasilev, et al. AM. Doyle. (2007). Modified colloidal silicalite-1 crystals and their use for preparation of Langmuir-Blodgett films. FROM ZEOLITES TO POROUS MOF MATERIALS: THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF INTERNATIONAL ZEOLITE CONFERENCE, PROCEEDINGS OF THE 15TH INTERNATIONAL ZEOLITE CONFERENCE. 170(A), pp.577-584.
L. Tosheva, N. Mahé, V. Valtchev (2007). One-pot template extraction and alumination of BEC-type zeolite. FROM ZEOLITES TO POROUS MOF MATERIALS: THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF INTERNATIONAL ZEOLITE CONFERENCE, PROCEEDINGS OF THE 15TH INTERNATIONAL ZEOLITE CONFERENCE. 170(A), pp.616-621.
L. Tosheva, M. Hölzl, TH. Metzger, V. Valtchev, S. Mintova, et al. T. Bein. (2005). Zeolite beta films synthesized from basic and near-neutral precursor solutions and gels. Materials Science and Engineering: C. 25(5-8), pp.570-576.
K. Vickerman (2005). The lure of life cycles: Cyril Garnham and the malaria parasites of primates. Protist. 156(4), pp.433-449.
VP. Valtchev, L. Tosheva, KN. Bozhilov (2005). Synthesis of zeolite nanocrystals at room temperature. Langmuir. 21(23), pp.10724-10729.
L. Tosheva, J. Parmentier, V. Valtchev, C. Vix-Guterl, J. Patarin (2005). Carbon spheres prepared from zeolite Beta beads. Carbon. 43(12), pp.2474-2480.
V. Naydenov, L. Tosheva, J. Sterte (2005). Self-Bonded Zeolite Beta/MCM-41 Composite Spheres. Journal of Porous Materials. 12(3), pp.193-199.
L. Tosheva, V. Valtchev (2005). Silicalite-1 crystallization on glass fiber filter discs. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials. 81(1-3), pp.11-18.
L. Tosheva, VP. Valtchev (2005). Nanozeolites: Synthesis, Crystallization Mechanism, and Applications. Chemistry of Materials. 17(10), pp.2494-2513.
V. Naydenov, L. Tosheva, ON. Antzutkin, J. Sterte (2005). Meso/macroporous AlPO-5 spherical macrostructures tailored by resin templating. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials. 78(2-3), pp.181-188.
L. Tosheva, J. Parmentier, S. Saadallah, C. Vix-Guterl, V. Valtchev, et al. J. Patarin. (2004). Carbon and SiC macroscopic beads from ion-exchange resin templates. J Am Chem Soc. 126(42), pp.13624-13625.
V. Naydenov, L. Tosheva, J. Sterte (2004). ZSM-5 crystalization of preformed amorphous aluminosilicate beads. RECENT ADVANCES IN THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF ZEOLITES AND RELATED MATERIALS, PTS A - C. 154, pp.654-659.
V. Naydenov, L. Tosheva, J. Sterte (2003). Vanadium modified AlPO-5 spheres through resin macrotemplating. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials. 66(2-3), pp.321-329.
B. Mihailova, U. Bismayer, B. Güttler, L. Tosheva, J. Sterte (2003). Raman Scattering in Locally Inhomogeneous Oxide Crystals. Phase Transitions. 76(1-2), pp.17-32.
V. Naydenov, L. Tosheva, J. Sterte (2002). Palladium-Containing Zeolite Beta Macrostructures Prepared by Resin Macrotemplating. Chemistry of Materials. 14(12), pp.4881-4885.
V. Naydenov, L. Tosheva, J. Sterte (2002). Spherical silica macrostructures containing vanadium and tungsten oxides assembled by the resin templating method. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials. 55(3), pp.253-263.
V. Naydenov, L. Tosheva, J. Sterte (2002). Chromium containing zeolite beta macrostructures. IMPACT OF ZEOLITES AND OTHER POROUS MATERIALS ON THE NEW TECHNOLOGIES AT THE BEGINNING OF THE NEW MILLENNIUM, PTS A AND B. 142, pp.1449-1455.
L. Tosheva, J. Sterte (2002). ZSM-5 spheres prepared by resin templating. IMPACT OF ZEOLITES AND OTHER POROUS MATERIALS ON THE NEW TECHNOLOGIES AT THE BEGINNING OF THE NEW MILLENNIUM, PTS A AND B. 142, pp.183-190.
J. Sterte, J. Hedlund, L. Tosheva (2002). Options for the design of structured molecular sieve materials. IMPACT OF ZEOLITES AND OTHER POROUS MATERIALS ON THE NEW TECHNOLOGIES AT THE BEGINNING OF THE NEW MILLENNIUM, PTS A AND B. 142, pp.1437-1448.
L. Tosheva, B. Mihailova, V. Valtchev, J. Sterte (2001). Zeolite beta spheres. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials. 48(1-3), pp.31-37.
L. Tosheva, J. Sterte (2001). Tailored palladium containing silica spheres. Chemical Communications. pp.1112-1113.
L. Tosheva, B. Mihailova, V. Valtchev, J. Sterte (2000). Silicalite-1 macrostructures – preparation and structural features. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials. 39(1-2), pp.91-101.
L. Tosheva, V. Valtchev, J. Sterte (2000). Silicalite-1 containing microspheres prepared using shape-directing macro-templates. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials. 35-36, pp.621-629.
L. Tosheva, V. Valtchev, J. Sterte (2000). Amorphous very high surface area silica macrostructures. Journal of Materials Chemistry. 10(10), pp.2330-2337.
L. Tosheva, V. Valtchev, J. Sterte (1999). A method for the preparation of silicalite-1 microspheres. POROUS MATERIALS IN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PROCESSES. 125, pp.21-28.
L. Tosheva, AM. Doyle (2009). Strategies Towards the Assembly of Preformed Zeolite Crystals into Supported Layers. In: Ordered Porous Solids. Elsevier, pp.501-519.
L. Tosheva, AM. Doyle (2008). Strategies Towards the Assembly of Preformed Zeolite Crystals into Supported Layers. In: Ordered Porous Solids: Recent Advances and Prospects. pp.501-519.
N. Simbanegavi, P. Birkett, L. Tosheva, C. Banks, LJ. Munro (2014). Designing self-assembling nanomolecules: An integrated computational and experimental approach. In: ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY. San Francisco, CA, 10/8/2014.
O. Larlus, L. Tosheva, M. Hölzl, S. Mintova, T. Metzger, et al. VP. Valtchev. (2005). Effect of crystal morphology on the orientation of LTL-type zeolite films. In: MOLECULAR SIEVES: FROM BASIC RESEARCH TO INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS, PTS A AND B. Prague, CZECH REPUBLIC, 23/8/2005. pp.367-374.
VP. Valtchev, KN. Bozhilov, M. Smaihi, L. Tosheva (2005). Room temperature synthesis: an efficient way for studying the zeolite formation. In: MOLECULAR SIEVES: FROM BASIC RESEARCH TO INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS, PTS A AND B. Prague, CZECH REPUBLIC, 23/8/2005. pp.73-80.
V. Naydenov, L. Tosheva, J. Sterte (2004). Mesoporous Me-AlPO-5 spheres prepared using cation-exchange resins as templates. In: RECENT ADVANCES IN THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF ZEOLITES AND RELATED MATERIALS, PTS A - C. Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA, 25/4/2004. pp.660-666.
BG. Jeliazkova, MA. Doicheva, LB. Tosheva (1996). EPR study on the chemistry and photochemistry of copper(II) dithiocarbamate mixed-ligand complexes. In: Applied Magnetic Resonance. SOFIA, BULGARIA, 12/6/1995. pp.151-157.
J. Sterte, L.B. Tosheva, V.P. Valtchev, S. I. Mintova, Macrostructures of
porous inorganic material and process for their preparation, United States
Patent 7,094,390 (2006).
G.D. Mohr, W.J. Mortier, X. Feng, P.J. Sterte, L.B. Tosheva, Hydrocarbon conversion
process and catalyst useful therein, United States Patent 7,026,264 (2006).
J. Sterte, L.B. Tosheva, Porous inorganic macrostructure materials and process
for their preparation, United States Patent 6,932,959 (2005).
G.D. Mohr, W.J. Mortier, X. Feng, P.J. Sterte, L.B. Tosheva, Metal-containing
macrostructures of porous inorganic oxide, preparation thereof, and use, United
States Patent 6,787,023 (2004).
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