TY  - JOUR
AU  - Milenković, Mila
AU  - Ciasca, Gabriele
AU  - Bonasera, Aurelio
AU  - Scopelliti, Michelangelo
AU  - Marković, Olivera
AU  - Verbić, Tatjana
AU  - Todorović Marković, Biljana
AU  - Jovanović, Svetlana
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/12238
AB  - The widespread abuse of traditional antibiotics has led to a global rise in antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which give in return unprecedented health risks. Therefore, there is a large and urgent need for the development of new, smart antibacterial agents able to efficiently kill or inhibit bacterial growth. In this study, we investigated the antibacterial activity of S, N-doped Graphene Quantum Dots (GQDs) as a light-triggered antibacterial agent. Gamma irradiation was employed as a tool to achieve one-step modification of GQDs in the presence of L cysteine amino acid as a source of heteroatoms. X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), and zeta potential measurements provided the necessary data to clarify the structure of modified dots and verify the introduction of both S- and N-atoms in GQDs structure, but also severe changes in the aromatic, sp2 domains. Namely, γ-irradiation caused a bonding of S atoms in 1.14 at.% mainly as thiol groups, and N in 1.81 at.% as amino groups, but sp2 contribution in GQD structure was lowered from 63.00 to 4.86 at.%, as measured in dots irradiated at a dose of 200 kGy. Fluorescence quenching measurements showed that L-cysteine-modified dots are able to bind to human serum albumin. The antibacterial activity of GQDs combined with 1 and 6 h of blue light (470 nm) irradiation was tested against 8 bacterial strains. GQD-cys-25 sample provided the best results, with minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) as low as 125 μg/mL against S. aureus, E. faecalis, and E. coli after only 1 h of blue light exposure.
T2  - Journal of Photochemistry & Photobiology, B: Biology
T1  - Blue-light-driven photoactivity of L-cysteine-modified graphene quantum  dots and their antibacterial effects
VL  - 250
SP  - 112818
DO  - 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2023.112818
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Milenković, Mila and Ciasca, Gabriele and Bonasera, Aurelio and Scopelliti, Michelangelo and Marković, Olivera and Verbić, Tatjana and Todorović Marković, Biljana and Jovanović, Svetlana",
year = "2024",
abstract = "The widespread abuse of traditional antibiotics has led to a global rise in antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which give in return unprecedented health risks. Therefore, there is a large and urgent need for the development of new, smart antibacterial agents able to efficiently kill or inhibit bacterial growth. In this study, we investigated the antibacterial activity of S, N-doped Graphene Quantum Dots (GQDs) as a light-triggered antibacterial agent. Gamma irradiation was employed as a tool to achieve one-step modification of GQDs in the presence of L cysteine amino acid as a source of heteroatoms. X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), and zeta potential measurements provided the necessary data to clarify the structure of modified dots and verify the introduction of both S- and N-atoms in GQDs structure, but also severe changes in the aromatic, sp2 domains. Namely, γ-irradiation caused a bonding of S atoms in 1.14 at.% mainly as thiol groups, and N in 1.81 at.% as amino groups, but sp2 contribution in GQD structure was lowered from 63.00 to 4.86 at.%, as measured in dots irradiated at a dose of 200 kGy. Fluorescence quenching measurements showed that L-cysteine-modified dots are able to bind to human serum albumin. The antibacterial activity of GQDs combined with 1 and 6 h of blue light (470 nm) irradiation was tested against 8 bacterial strains. GQD-cys-25 sample provided the best results, with minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) as low as 125 μg/mL against S. aureus, E. faecalis, and E. coli after only 1 h of blue light exposure.",
journal = "Journal of Photochemistry & Photobiology, B: Biology",
title = "Blue-light-driven photoactivity of L-cysteine-modified graphene quantum  dots and their antibacterial effects",
volume = "250",
pages = "112818",
doi = "10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2023.112818"
}

Milenković, M., Ciasca, G., Bonasera, A., Scopelliti, M., Marković, O., Verbić, T., Todorović Marković, B.,& Jovanović, S.. (2024). Blue-light-driven photoactivity of L-cysteine-modified graphene quantum  dots and their antibacterial effects. in Journal of Photochemistry & Photobiology, B: Biology, 250, 112818.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2023.112818

Milenković M, Ciasca G, Bonasera A, Scopelliti M, Marković O, Verbić T, Todorović Marković B, Jovanović S. Blue-light-driven photoactivity of L-cysteine-modified graphene quantum  dots and their antibacterial effects. in Journal of Photochemistry & Photobiology, B: Biology. 2024;250:112818.
doi:10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2023.112818 .

Milenković, Mila, Ciasca, Gabriele, Bonasera, Aurelio, Scopelliti, Michelangelo, Marković, Olivera, Verbić, Tatjana, Todorović Marković, Biljana, Jovanović, Svetlana, "Blue-light-driven photoactivity of L-cysteine-modified graphene quantum  dots and their antibacterial effects" in Journal of Photochemistry & Photobiology, B: Biology, 250 (2024):112818,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2023.112818 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Marković, Zoran M.
AU  - Budimir Filimonović, Milica
AU  - Milivojević, Dušan
AU  - Kovač, Janez
AU  - Todorović-Marković, Biljana
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/12997
AB  - The cost of treatment of antibiotic-resistant pathogens is on the level of tens of billions of dollars at the moment. It is of special interest to reduce or solve this problem using antimicrobial coatings, especially in hospitals or other healthcare facilities. The bacteria can transfer from medical staff or contaminated surfaces to patients. In this paper, we focused our attention on the antibacterial and antibiofouling activities of two types of photodynamic polyurethane composite films doped with carbon polymerized dots (CPDs) and fullerene C60. Detailed atomic force, electrostatic force and viscoelastic microscopy revealed topology, nanoelectrical and nanomechanical properties of used fillers and composites. A relationship between the electronic structure of the nanocarbon fillers and the antibacterial and antibiofouling activities of the composites was established. Thorough spectroscopic analysis of reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation was conducted for both composite films, and it was found that both of them were potent antibacterial agents against nosocomial bacteria (Klebsiela pneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis, Salmonela enterica, Enterococcus faecalis, Enterococcus epidermis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa). Antibiofouling testing of composite films indicated that the CPDs/PU composite films eradicated almost completely the biofilms of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus and about 50% of Escherichia coli biofilms.
T2  - Journal of Functional Biomaterials
T1  - Antibacterial and Antibiofouling Activities of Carbon Polymerized Dots/Polyurethane and C60/Polyurethane Composite Films
VL  - 15
IS  - 3
SP  - 73
DO  - 10.3390/jfb15030073
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Marković, Zoran M. and Budimir Filimonović, Milica and Milivojević, Dušan and Kovač, Janez and Todorović-Marković, Biljana",
year = "2024",
abstract = "The cost of treatment of antibiotic-resistant pathogens is on the level of tens of billions of dollars at the moment. It is of special interest to reduce or solve this problem using antimicrobial coatings, especially in hospitals or other healthcare facilities. The bacteria can transfer from medical staff or contaminated surfaces to patients. In this paper, we focused our attention on the antibacterial and antibiofouling activities of two types of photodynamic polyurethane composite films doped with carbon polymerized dots (CPDs) and fullerene C60. Detailed atomic force, electrostatic force and viscoelastic microscopy revealed topology, nanoelectrical and nanomechanical properties of used fillers and composites. A relationship between the electronic structure of the nanocarbon fillers and the antibacterial and antibiofouling activities of the composites was established. Thorough spectroscopic analysis of reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation was conducted for both composite films, and it was found that both of them were potent antibacterial agents against nosocomial bacteria (Klebsiela pneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis, Salmonela enterica, Enterococcus faecalis, Enterococcus epidermis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa). Antibiofouling testing of composite films indicated that the CPDs/PU composite films eradicated almost completely the biofilms of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus and about 50% of Escherichia coli biofilms.",
journal = "Journal of Functional Biomaterials",
title = "Antibacterial and Antibiofouling Activities of Carbon Polymerized Dots/Polyurethane and C60/Polyurethane Composite Films",
volume = "15",
number = "3",
pages = "73",
doi = "10.3390/jfb15030073"
}

Marković, Z. M., Budimir Filimonović, M., Milivojević, D., Kovač, J.,& Todorović-Marković, B.. (2024). Antibacterial and Antibiofouling Activities of Carbon Polymerized Dots/Polyurethane and C60/Polyurethane Composite Films. in Journal of Functional Biomaterials, 15(3), 73.
https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15030073

Marković ZM, Budimir Filimonović M, Milivojević D, Kovač J, Todorović-Marković B. Antibacterial and Antibiofouling Activities of Carbon Polymerized Dots/Polyurethane and C60/Polyurethane Composite Films. in Journal of Functional Biomaterials. 2024;15(3):73.
doi:10.3390/jfb15030073 .

Marković, Zoran M., Budimir Filimonović, Milica, Milivojević, Dušan, Kovač, Janez, Todorović-Marković, Biljana, "Antibacterial and Antibiofouling Activities of Carbon Polymerized Dots/Polyurethane and C60/Polyurethane Composite Films" in Journal of Functional Biomaterials, 15, no. 3 (2024):73,
https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15030073 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Zmejkoski, Danica
AU  - Zdravković, Nemanja M.
AU  - Budimir Filimonović, Milica D.
AU  - Pavlović, Vladimir B.
AU  - Butulija, Svetlana
AU  - Milivojević, Dušan
AU  - Marković, Zoran M.
AU  - Todorović Marković, Biljana M.
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/12990
AB  - In this study, nanochitosan dots (ChiDs) were synthesized using gamma rays and encapsulated in bacterial cellulose (BC) polymer matrix for antibiofilm potential in photodynamic therapy. The composites were analyzed for structural changes using SEM, AFM, FTIR, XRD, EPR, and porosity measurements. Additionally, ChiD release was assessed. The results showed that the chemical composition remained unaltered, but ChiD agglomerates embedded in BC changed shape (1.5–2.5 µm). Bacterial cellulose fibers became deformed and interconnected, with increased surface roughness and porosity and decreased crystallinity. No singlet oxygen formation was observed, and the total amount of released ChiD was up to 16.10%. Antibiofilm activity was higher under green light, with reductions ranging from 48 to 57% under blue light and 78 to 85% under green light. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus was the most sensitive strain. The new photoactive composite hydrogels show promising potential for combating biofilm-related infections.
T2  - Journal of Functional Biomaterials
T1  - Reduction in Pathogenic Biofilms by the Photoactive Composite of Bacterial Cellulose and Nanochitosan Dots under Blue and Green Light
VL  - 15
IS  - 3
SP  - 72
DO  - 10.3390/jfb15030072
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Zmejkoski, Danica and Zdravković, Nemanja M. and Budimir Filimonović, Milica D. and Pavlović, Vladimir B. and Butulija, Svetlana and Milivojević, Dušan and Marković, Zoran M. and Todorović Marković, Biljana M.",
year = "2024",
abstract = "In this study, nanochitosan dots (ChiDs) were synthesized using gamma rays and encapsulated in bacterial cellulose (BC) polymer matrix for antibiofilm potential in photodynamic therapy. The composites were analyzed for structural changes using SEM, AFM, FTIR, XRD, EPR, and porosity measurements. Additionally, ChiD release was assessed. The results showed that the chemical composition remained unaltered, but ChiD agglomerates embedded in BC changed shape (1.5–2.5 µm). Bacterial cellulose fibers became deformed and interconnected, with increased surface roughness and porosity and decreased crystallinity. No singlet oxygen formation was observed, and the total amount of released ChiD was up to 16.10%. Antibiofilm activity was higher under green light, with reductions ranging from 48 to 57% under blue light and 78 to 85% under green light. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus was the most sensitive strain. The new photoactive composite hydrogels show promising potential for combating biofilm-related infections.",
journal = "Journal of Functional Biomaterials",
title = "Reduction in Pathogenic Biofilms by the Photoactive Composite of Bacterial Cellulose and Nanochitosan Dots under Blue and Green Light",
volume = "15",
number = "3",
pages = "72",
doi = "10.3390/jfb15030072"
}

Zmejkoski, D., Zdravković, N. M., Budimir Filimonović, M. D., Pavlović, V. B., Butulija, S., Milivojević, D., Marković, Z. M.,& Todorović Marković, B. M.. (2024). Reduction in Pathogenic Biofilms by the Photoactive Composite of Bacterial Cellulose and Nanochitosan Dots under Blue and Green Light. in Journal of Functional Biomaterials, 15(3), 72.
https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15030072

Zmejkoski D, Zdravković NM, Budimir Filimonović MD, Pavlović VB, Butulija S, Milivojević D, Marković ZM, Todorović Marković BM. Reduction in Pathogenic Biofilms by the Photoactive Composite of Bacterial Cellulose and Nanochitosan Dots under Blue and Green Light. in Journal of Functional Biomaterials. 2024;15(3):72.
doi:10.3390/jfb15030072 .

Zmejkoski, Danica, Zdravković, Nemanja M., Budimir Filimonović, Milica D., Pavlović, Vladimir B., Butulija, Svetlana, Milivojević, Dušan, Marković, Zoran M., Todorović Marković, Biljana M., "Reduction in Pathogenic Biofilms by the Photoactive Composite of Bacterial Cellulose and Nanochitosan Dots under Blue and Green Light" in Journal of Functional Biomaterials, 15, no. 3 (2024):72,
https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15030072 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Prekodravac, Jovana
AU  - Vasiljević, Bojana R.
AU  - Žakula, Jelena
AU  - Popović, Maja
AU  - Pavlović, Vladimir
AU  - Ciasca, Gabriele
AU  - Romanò, Sabrina
AU  - Todorović Marković, Biljana
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/12446
AB  - Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) have exceptional physical-chemical properties that make them suitable for a wide range of uses, such as the photocatalytic removal of organic contaminants from water. Here, we provide a one-step, ecologically friendly, and economical method for creating iron/nitrogen co-doped (Fe/N-CQD) and nitrogen-doped (N-CQD) quantum dot nanomaterials. The characteristics of the developed nanomaterials were investigated with regard to how surface chemistry impacts their capacity for adsorption and photoactivity in a case study of a specific water pollutant reduction. The influence of the two irradiation sources-operating in the UV and visible ranges-on the photoactivity of materials was highlighted. Finally, their eco-friendliness was examined on four different human tumor cell lines.
T2  - Optical Materials
T1  - Carbon quantum dots surface chemistry: Evaluation of Photo and Cytotoxic activity
VL  - 147
SP  - 114629
DO  - 10.1016/j.optmat.2023.114629
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Prekodravac, Jovana and Vasiljević, Bojana R. and Žakula, Jelena and Popović, Maja and Pavlović, Vladimir and Ciasca, Gabriele and Romanò, Sabrina and Todorović Marković, Biljana",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) have exceptional physical-chemical properties that make them suitable for a wide range of uses, such as the photocatalytic removal of organic contaminants from water. Here, we provide a one-step, ecologically friendly, and economical method for creating iron/nitrogen co-doped (Fe/N-CQD) and nitrogen-doped (N-CQD) quantum dot nanomaterials. The characteristics of the developed nanomaterials were investigated with regard to how surface chemistry impacts their capacity for adsorption and photoactivity in a case study of a specific water pollutant reduction. The influence of the two irradiation sources-operating in the UV and visible ranges-on the photoactivity of materials was highlighted. Finally, their eco-friendliness was examined on four different human tumor cell lines.",
journal = "Optical Materials",
title = "Carbon quantum dots surface chemistry: Evaluation of Photo and Cytotoxic activity",
volume = "147",
pages = "114629",
doi = "10.1016/j.optmat.2023.114629"
}

Prekodravac, J., Vasiljević, B. R., Žakula, J., Popović, M., Pavlović, V., Ciasca, G., Romanò, S.,& Todorović Marković, B.. (2024). Carbon quantum dots surface chemistry: Evaluation of Photo and Cytotoxic activity. in Optical Materials, 147, 114629.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optmat.2023.114629

Prekodravac J, Vasiljević BR, Žakula J, Popović M, Pavlović V, Ciasca G, Romanò S, Todorović Marković B. Carbon quantum dots surface chemistry: Evaluation of Photo and Cytotoxic activity. in Optical Materials. 2024;147:114629.
doi:10.1016/j.optmat.2023.114629 .

Prekodravac, Jovana, Vasiljević, Bojana R., Žakula, Jelena, Popović, Maja, Pavlović, Vladimir, Ciasca, Gabriele, Romanò, Sabrina, Todorović Marković, Biljana, "Carbon quantum dots surface chemistry: Evaluation of Photo and Cytotoxic activity" in Optical Materials, 147 (2024):114629,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optmat.2023.114629 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Milenković, Katarina
AU  - Zeković, Ivana Lj.
AU  - Milićević, Bojana
AU  - Ristić, Zoran
AU  - Smits, Krisjanis
AU  - Popov, Anatoli I.
AU  - Dramićanin, Miroslav
AU  - Đorđević, Vesna
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/13239
AB  - We synthesized Eu3+-doped CsY2F7 and RbY2F7 nanoparticles (orthorhombic crystal structure, Pnna space group, No. 52) by the microwave-assisted solvothermal technique and investigated the influence of reaction temperature and fluoride ion concentration on the particles’ phase and crystal structure. Fluoride ions were added in excess of the stoichiometric amount to achieve the orthorhombic phase for CsY2F7 and to convert the cubic RbY3F10 to the orthorhombic RbY2F7. Mild synthesis conditions yielded nanoparticles with crystallites ranging in size from 19 to 37 nm and a combination of spherical, rod-like, and hexagonal shapes. Nanoparticles emit a strong orange and red light when excited into the Eu3+ 5L6 level, which is centered around 390 nm. The strongest emission peak is around 612 nm, which comes from the 5D0→7F2 electronic transitions. Emission intensity dependence on Eu3+ concentration revealed that nanoparticles can be heavily doped with Eu3+, up to 25 % with respect to Y3+. Emission decay measurements provided values of excited state lifetimes of 6.2 ms for the Cs(Y0.75Eu0.25)2F7 and 6.0 ms for the Rb(Y0.75Eu0.25)2F7.
T2  - Ceramics International
T1  - Microwave-assisted solvothermal synthesis of Eu3+-doped CsY2F7 and RbY2F7 phosphorescent nanoparticles
IS  - InPress
DO  - 10.1016/j.ceramint.2024.04.394
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Milenković, Katarina and Zeković, Ivana Lj. and Milićević, Bojana and Ristić, Zoran and Smits, Krisjanis and Popov, Anatoli I. and Dramićanin, Miroslav and Đorđević, Vesna",
year = "2024",
abstract = "We synthesized Eu3+-doped CsY2F7 and RbY2F7 nanoparticles (orthorhombic crystal structure, Pnna space group, No. 52) by the microwave-assisted solvothermal technique and investigated the influence of reaction temperature and fluoride ion concentration on the particles’ phase and crystal structure. Fluoride ions were added in excess of the stoichiometric amount to achieve the orthorhombic phase for CsY2F7 and to convert the cubic RbY3F10 to the orthorhombic RbY2F7. Mild synthesis conditions yielded nanoparticles with crystallites ranging in size from 19 to 37 nm and a combination of spherical, rod-like, and hexagonal shapes. Nanoparticles emit a strong orange and red light when excited into the Eu3+ 5L6 level, which is centered around 390 nm. The strongest emission peak is around 612 nm, which comes from the 5D0→7F2 electronic transitions. Emission intensity dependence on Eu3+ concentration revealed that nanoparticles can be heavily doped with Eu3+, up to 25 % with respect to Y3+. Emission decay measurements provided values of excited state lifetimes of 6.2 ms for the Cs(Y0.75Eu0.25)2F7 and 6.0 ms for the Rb(Y0.75Eu0.25)2F7.",
journal = "Ceramics International",
title = "Microwave-assisted solvothermal synthesis of Eu3+-doped CsY2F7 and RbY2F7 phosphorescent nanoparticles",
number = "InPress",
doi = "10.1016/j.ceramint.2024.04.394"
}

Milenković, K., Zeković, I. Lj., Milićević, B., Ristić, Z., Smits, K., Popov, A. I., Dramićanin, M.,& Đorđević, V.. (2024). Microwave-assisted solvothermal synthesis of Eu3+-doped CsY2F7 and RbY2F7 phosphorescent nanoparticles. in Ceramics International(InPress).
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2024.04.394

Milenković K, Zeković IL, Milićević B, Ristić Z, Smits K, Popov AI, Dramićanin M, Đorđević V. Microwave-assisted solvothermal synthesis of Eu3+-doped CsY2F7 and RbY2F7 phosphorescent nanoparticles. in Ceramics International. 2024;(InPress).
doi:10.1016/j.ceramint.2024.04.394 .

Milenković, Katarina, Zeković, Ivana Lj., Milićević, Bojana, Ristić, Zoran, Smits, Krisjanis, Popov, Anatoli I., Dramićanin, Miroslav, Đorđević, Vesna, "Microwave-assisted solvothermal synthesis of Eu3+-doped CsY2F7 and RbY2F7 phosphorescent nanoparticles" in Ceramics International, no. InPress (2024),
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2024.04.394 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Nikšić, Valentina
AU  - Malček Šimunková, Miriama
AU  - Dyrčíková, Zuzana
AU  - Dvoranová, Dana
AU  - Brezová, Vlasta
AU  - Sredojević, Dušan
AU  - Nedeljković, Jovan
AU  - Lazić, Vesna
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/13228
AB  - The TiO2-based interfacial charge transfer (ICT) complex with taxifolin (dihydroquercetin), a polyphenol with pronounced antioxidant ability, displays light absorption in the visible spectral range. The extent of the red absorption shift, obtained using the density functional theory (DFT) calculations on a cluster model that mimics the ICT complex, is in excellent agreement with spectroscopic measurements. The reactive paramagnetic species generated in the dispersed pristine and surface-modified TiO2 powders with taxifolin upon excitation with ultraviolet and visible light were identified by indirect electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy techniques. The spin trapping and spin scavenging revealed the differences between the behavior of the pristine and surface-modified TiO2 powders with taxifolin before and upon excitation. On one side, the TiO2-based ICT complex with taxifolin efficiently scavenges reactive oxygen species by the taxifolin’s hydroxyl groups and, on the other side, the promotion of electrons from the ground state of taxifolin to the conduction band of TiO2 takes place under visible light excitation.
T2  - Optical Materials
T1  - Photoinduced reactive species in interfacial charge transfer complex between TiO2 and taxifolin: DFT and EPR study
VL  - 152
SP  - 115454
DO  - 10.1016/j.optmat.2024.115454
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Nikšić, Valentina and Malček Šimunková, Miriama and Dyrčíková, Zuzana and Dvoranová, Dana and Brezová, Vlasta and Sredojević, Dušan and Nedeljković, Jovan and Lazić, Vesna",
year = "2024",
abstract = "The TiO2-based interfacial charge transfer (ICT) complex with taxifolin (dihydroquercetin), a polyphenol with pronounced antioxidant ability, displays light absorption in the visible spectral range. The extent of the red absorption shift, obtained using the density functional theory (DFT) calculations on a cluster model that mimics the ICT complex, is in excellent agreement with spectroscopic measurements. The reactive paramagnetic species generated in the dispersed pristine and surface-modified TiO2 powders with taxifolin upon excitation with ultraviolet and visible light were identified by indirect electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy techniques. The spin trapping and spin scavenging revealed the differences between the behavior of the pristine and surface-modified TiO2 powders with taxifolin before and upon excitation. On one side, the TiO2-based ICT complex with taxifolin efficiently scavenges reactive oxygen species by the taxifolin’s hydroxyl groups and, on the other side, the promotion of electrons from the ground state of taxifolin to the conduction band of TiO2 takes place under visible light excitation.",
journal = "Optical Materials",
title = "Photoinduced reactive species in interfacial charge transfer complex between TiO2 and taxifolin: DFT and EPR study",
volume = "152",
pages = "115454",
doi = "10.1016/j.optmat.2024.115454"
}

Nikšić, V., Malček Šimunková, M., Dyrčíková, Z., Dvoranová, D., Brezová, V., Sredojević, D., Nedeljković, J.,& Lazić, V.. (2024). Photoinduced reactive species in interfacial charge transfer complex between TiO2 and taxifolin: DFT and EPR study. in Optical Materials, 152, 115454.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optmat.2024.115454

Nikšić V, Malček Šimunková M, Dyrčíková Z, Dvoranová D, Brezová V, Sredojević D, Nedeljković J, Lazić V. Photoinduced reactive species in interfacial charge transfer complex between TiO2 and taxifolin: DFT and EPR study. in Optical Materials. 2024;152:115454.
doi:10.1016/j.optmat.2024.115454 .

Nikšić, Valentina, Malček Šimunková, Miriama, Dyrčíková, Zuzana, Dvoranová, Dana, Brezová, Vlasta, Sredojević, Dušan, Nedeljković, Jovan, Lazić, Vesna, "Photoinduced reactive species in interfacial charge transfer complex between TiO2 and taxifolin: DFT and EPR study" in Optical Materials, 152 (2024):115454,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optmat.2024.115454 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Todorović, Ana
AU  - Bobić, Katarina
AU  - Veljković, Filip
AU  - Pejić, Snežana
AU  - Glumac, Sofija
AU  - Stanković, Sanja
AU  - Milovanović, Tijana
AU  - Vukoje, Ivana
AU  - Nedeljković, Jovan
AU  - Radojević Škodrić, Sanja
AU  - Pajović, Snežana B.
AU  - Drakulić, Dunja
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/13090
AB  - Nanoparticles (NPs), a distinct class of particles ranging in size from 1 to 100 nm, are one of the most promising technologies of the 21st century, and titanium dioxide NPs (TiO2 NPs) are among the most widely produced and used NPs globally. The increased application of TiO2 NPs raises concerns regarding their global safety and risks of exposure. Many animal studies have reported the accumulation of TiO2 NPs in female reproductive organs; however, evidence of the resultant toxicity remains ambiguous. Since the surface area and chemical modifications of NPs can significantly change their cytotoxicity, we aimed to compare the toxic effects of pristine TiO2 powder with surface-modified TiO2 powders with salicylic acid (TiO2/SA) and 5-aminosalicylic acid (TiO2/5-ASA) on the ovaries, oviducts, and uterus on the 14th day following acute oral treatment. The results, based on alterations in food and water intake, body mass, organ-to-body mass ratio, hormonal status, histological features of tissues of interest, and antioxidant parameters, suggest that the modification with 5-ASA can mitigate some of the observed toxic effects of TiO2 powder and encourage future investigations to create NPs that can potentially reduce the harmful effects of TiO2 NPs while preserving their positive impacts.
T2  - Antioxidants
T1  - Comparable Toxicity of Surface-Modified TiO2 Nanoparticles: An In Vivo Experimental Study on Reproductive Toxicity in Rats
VL  - 13
IS  - 2
SP  - 231
DO  - 10.3390/antiox13020231
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Todorović, Ana and Bobić, Katarina and Veljković, Filip and Pejić, Snežana and Glumac, Sofija and Stanković, Sanja and Milovanović, Tijana and Vukoje, Ivana and Nedeljković, Jovan and Radojević Škodrić, Sanja and Pajović, Snežana B. and Drakulić, Dunja",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Nanoparticles (NPs), a distinct class of particles ranging in size from 1 to 100 nm, are one of the most promising technologies of the 21st century, and titanium dioxide NPs (TiO2 NPs) are among the most widely produced and used NPs globally. The increased application of TiO2 NPs raises concerns regarding their global safety and risks of exposure. Many animal studies have reported the accumulation of TiO2 NPs in female reproductive organs; however, evidence of the resultant toxicity remains ambiguous. Since the surface area and chemical modifications of NPs can significantly change their cytotoxicity, we aimed to compare the toxic effects of pristine TiO2 powder with surface-modified TiO2 powders with salicylic acid (TiO2/SA) and 5-aminosalicylic acid (TiO2/5-ASA) on the ovaries, oviducts, and uterus on the 14th day following acute oral treatment. The results, based on alterations in food and water intake, body mass, organ-to-body mass ratio, hormonal status, histological features of tissues of interest, and antioxidant parameters, suggest that the modification with 5-ASA can mitigate some of the observed toxic effects of TiO2 powder and encourage future investigations to create NPs that can potentially reduce the harmful effects of TiO2 NPs while preserving their positive impacts.",
journal = "Antioxidants",
title = "Comparable Toxicity of Surface-Modified TiO2 Nanoparticles: An In Vivo Experimental Study on Reproductive Toxicity in Rats",
volume = "13",
number = "2",
pages = "231",
doi = "10.3390/antiox13020231"
}

Todorović, A., Bobić, K., Veljković, F., Pejić, S., Glumac, S., Stanković, S., Milovanović, T., Vukoje, I., Nedeljković, J., Radojević Škodrić, S., Pajović, S. B.,& Drakulić, D.. (2024). Comparable Toxicity of Surface-Modified TiO2 Nanoparticles: An In Vivo Experimental Study on Reproductive Toxicity in Rats. in Antioxidants, 13(2), 231.
https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox13020231

Todorović A, Bobić K, Veljković F, Pejić S, Glumac S, Stanković S, Milovanović T, Vukoje I, Nedeljković J, Radojević Škodrić S, Pajović SB, Drakulić D. Comparable Toxicity of Surface-Modified TiO2 Nanoparticles: An In Vivo Experimental Study on Reproductive Toxicity in Rats. in Antioxidants. 2024;13(2):231.
doi:10.3390/antiox13020231 .

Todorović, Ana, Bobić, Katarina, Veljković, Filip, Pejić, Snežana, Glumac, Sofija, Stanković, Sanja, Milovanović, Tijana, Vukoje, Ivana, Nedeljković, Jovan, Radojević Škodrić, Sanja, Pajović, Snežana B., Drakulić, Dunja, "Comparable Toxicity of Surface-Modified TiO2 Nanoparticles: An In Vivo Experimental Study on Reproductive Toxicity in Rats" in Antioxidants, 13, no. 2 (2024):231,
https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox13020231 . .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Simić, Marko
AU  - Ružić, Jovana
AU  - Božić, Dušan
AU  - Radovanović, Željko
AU  - Stašić, Jelena
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/13161
PB  - Belgrade : Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences - National Institute of thе Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade
PB  - Belgrade : Serbian Society for Innovative Materials in Extreme Conditions (SIM-EXTREME)
C3  - IMEC2024 - 2nd International Conference on Innovative Materials in Extreme Conditions : Book of abstracts
T1  - Mechanical alloying as a crucial step in the fabrication process of Cu alloys
SP  - 65
EP  - 65
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_13161
ER  - 

@conference{
author = "Simić, Marko and Ružić, Jovana and Božić, Dušan and Radovanović, Željko and Stašić, Jelena",
year = "2024",
publisher = "Belgrade : Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences - National Institute of thе Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade : Serbian Society for Innovative Materials in Extreme Conditions (SIM-EXTREME)",
journal = "IMEC2024 - 2nd International Conference on Innovative Materials in Extreme Conditions : Book of abstracts",
title = "Mechanical alloying as a crucial step in the fabrication process of Cu alloys",
pages = "65-65",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_13161"
}

Simić, M., Ružić, J., Božić, D., Radovanović, Ž.,& Stašić, J.. (2024). Mechanical alloying as a crucial step in the fabrication process of Cu alloys. in IMEC2024 - 2nd International Conference on Innovative Materials in Extreme Conditions : Book of abstracts
Belgrade : Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences - National Institute of thе Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade., 65-65.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_13161

Simić M, Ružić J, Božić D, Radovanović Ž, Stašić J. Mechanical alloying as a crucial step in the fabrication process of Cu alloys. in IMEC2024 - 2nd International Conference on Innovative Materials in Extreme Conditions : Book of abstracts. 2024;:65-65.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_13161 .

Simić, Marko, Ružić, Jovana, Božić, Dušan, Radovanović, Željko, Stašić, Jelena, "Mechanical alloying as a crucial step in the fabrication process of Cu alloys" in IMEC2024 - 2nd International Conference on Innovative Materials in Extreme Conditions : Book of abstracts (2024):65-65,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_13161 .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Vranješ-Đurić, Sanja
AU  - Milanović, Zorana
AU  - Mirković, M.
AU  - Radović, M.
AU  - Perić, M.
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/13264
AB  - The use of vanadium complexes for potential applications in medicine largely depends on the structural properties of the complex itself, as well as on the electronic configuration of the metal and its oxidation state. When the vanadium complex binds to biomolecules or by binding solvent molecules to the complex, there is a change in the structure but also a change in the redox properties of the complex. Using theoretical methods, especially Density Functional theory (DFT), it is possible to determine which factors influence changes in the redox properties of the complex. Furthermore, by calculating the Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) constants of hyperfine coupling, it is possible to obtain not only data on the electronic configuration, but also to predict changes in redox properties upon changes in the structure of the complex. DFT results show that the binding of pyridine or imidazole to the VO(acac)2 complex leads to a lowering of the redox potential. The largest changes in the redox potential were observed in the case when the incoming ligand binds in a cis position relative to the V==O bond.
T2  - Polyhedron
T1  - On the driving forces behind the change of reduction potentials and the prediction of redox properties through analysis of EPR hyperfine couplings in VO(acac)2pyr and VO(acac)2 imidazole complexes. A DFT study
IS  - InPress
SP  - 117049
DO  - 10.1016/j.poly.2024.117049
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Vranješ-Đurić, Sanja and Milanović, Zorana and Mirković, M. and Radović, M. and Perić, M.",
year = "2024",
abstract = "The use of vanadium complexes for potential applications in medicine largely depends on the structural properties of the complex itself, as well as on the electronic configuration of the metal and its oxidation state. When the vanadium complex binds to biomolecules or by binding solvent molecules to the complex, there is a change in the structure but also a change in the redox properties of the complex. Using theoretical methods, especially Density Functional theory (DFT), it is possible to determine which factors influence changes in the redox properties of the complex. Furthermore, by calculating the Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) constants of hyperfine coupling, it is possible to obtain not only data on the electronic configuration, but also to predict changes in redox properties upon changes in the structure of the complex. DFT results show that the binding of pyridine or imidazole to the VO(acac)2 complex leads to a lowering of the redox potential. The largest changes in the redox potential were observed in the case when the incoming ligand binds in a cis position relative to the V==O bond.",
journal = "Polyhedron",
title = "On the driving forces behind the change of reduction potentials and the prediction of redox properties through analysis of EPR hyperfine couplings in VO(acac)2pyr and VO(acac)2 imidazole complexes. A DFT study",
number = "InPress",
pages = "117049",
doi = "10.1016/j.poly.2024.117049"
}

Vranješ-Đurić, S., Milanović, Z., Mirković, M., Radović, M.,& Perić, M.. (2024). On the driving forces behind the change of reduction potentials and the prediction of redox properties through analysis of EPR hyperfine couplings in VO(acac)2pyr and VO(acac)2 imidazole complexes. A DFT study. in Polyhedron(InPress), 117049.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.poly.2024.117049

Vranješ-Đurić S, Milanović Z, Mirković M, Radović M, Perić M. On the driving forces behind the change of reduction potentials and the prediction of redox properties through analysis of EPR hyperfine couplings in VO(acac)2pyr and VO(acac)2 imidazole complexes. A DFT study. in Polyhedron. 2024;(InPress):117049.
doi:10.1016/j.poly.2024.117049 .

Vranješ-Đurić, Sanja, Milanović, Zorana, Mirković, M., Radović, M., Perić, M., "On the driving forces behind the change of reduction potentials and the prediction of redox properties through analysis of EPR hyperfine couplings in VO(acac)2pyr and VO(acac)2 imidazole complexes. A DFT study" in Polyhedron, no. InPress (2024):117049,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.poly.2024.117049 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Stefanović, Bojana
AU  - Spasojević, Nataša
AU  - Ferizović, Harisa
AU  - Janković, Milica
AU  - Virijević, Kristina
AU  - Dronjak, Slađana
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/13263
AB  - Melatonin, an evolutionarily old molecule, is found in many living organisms. This neurohormone is known to control many physiological processes, including circadian rhythm, mood, and behavior. Melatonin was discovered to be a direct free radical scavenger. By activating its receptors, it stimulates a wide range of signaling pathways. It has been proven that melatonin exerts neuroprotective and antidepressant-like effects. Also, many researchers have found that melatonin plays an important role in various cardiovascular diseases. In the near future, melatonin will be a promising agent to control the fate of mesenchymal stem cells by regulating the generation of reactive oxygen species and the release of immune factors in regenerative medicine. Collectively, the studies link melatonin to a variety of outcomes and have a strong regulatory impact on numerous physiological processes in the body.
T2  - Kragujevac Journal of Science
T1  - Melatonin and its physiological and therapeutic effects: A review
IS  - InPress
DO  - 10.5937/KgJSci2400004S
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Stefanović, Bojana and Spasojević, Nataša and Ferizović, Harisa and Janković, Milica and Virijević, Kristina and Dronjak, Slađana",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Melatonin, an evolutionarily old molecule, is found in many living organisms. This neurohormone is known to control many physiological processes, including circadian rhythm, mood, and behavior. Melatonin was discovered to be a direct free radical scavenger. By activating its receptors, it stimulates a wide range of signaling pathways. It has been proven that melatonin exerts neuroprotective and antidepressant-like effects. Also, many researchers have found that melatonin plays an important role in various cardiovascular diseases. In the near future, melatonin will be a promising agent to control the fate of mesenchymal stem cells by regulating the generation of reactive oxygen species and the release of immune factors in regenerative medicine. Collectively, the studies link melatonin to a variety of outcomes and have a strong regulatory impact on numerous physiological processes in the body.",
journal = "Kragujevac Journal of Science",
title = "Melatonin and its physiological and therapeutic effects: A review",
number = "InPress",
doi = "10.5937/KgJSci2400004S"
}

Stefanović, B., Spasojević, N., Ferizović, H., Janković, M., Virijević, K.,& Dronjak, S.. (2024). Melatonin and its physiological and therapeutic effects: A review. in Kragujevac Journal of Science(InPress).
https://doi.org/10.5937/KgJSci2400004S

Stefanović B, Spasojević N, Ferizović H, Janković M, Virijević K, Dronjak S. Melatonin and its physiological and therapeutic effects: A review. in Kragujevac Journal of Science. 2024;(InPress).
doi:10.5937/KgJSci2400004S .

Stefanović, Bojana, Spasojević, Nataša, Ferizović, Harisa, Janković, Milica, Virijević, Kristina, Dronjak, Slađana, "Melatonin and its physiological and therapeutic effects: A review" in Kragujevac Journal of Science, no. InPress (2024),
https://doi.org/10.5937/KgJSci2400004S . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Todosijević, Anka
AU  - Bugarinović, Jovana
AU  - Pešić, Marko
AU  - Stevanović, Dragana
AU  - Damljanović, Ivan
AU  - Mihailović, Vladimir
AU  - Srećković, Nikola
AU  - Novaković, Slađana B.
AU  - Bogdanović, Goran A.
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/13262
AB  - The pyrazoline pharmacophore is the source of numerous biological activities. The synthesis and biological evaluation of new pyrazoline heterocycles is the first step in the development of new potential drugs. Therefore, ferrocene-containing 1-(thio)acetyl pyrazolines were synthesized to test their in vitro antimicrobial activity. All new heterocycles were characterized by standard spectroscopy methods due to confirmation of the structures. In addition, single-crystal X-ray analyses were performed for three representative pyrazole derivatives. Their electrochemical properties were investigated by cyclic voltammetry indicating a reversible one-electron redox couple originating from the ferrocene/ferrocenium pair. All obtained products were evaluated for their antibacterial and antifungal activity. It has been shown that pyrazolines have slightly better antifungal activity compared with their antibacterial activity.
T2  - Polyhedron
T1  - Synthesis, characterization, and antimicrobial activity of novel ferrocene-containing 1-(thio)acetyl pyrazolines
VL  - 258
SP  - 117028
DO  - 10.1016/j.poly.2024.117028
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Todosijević, Anka and Bugarinović, Jovana and Pešić, Marko and Stevanović, Dragana and Damljanović, Ivan and Mihailović, Vladimir and Srećković, Nikola and Novaković, Slađana B. and Bogdanović, Goran A.",
year = "2024",
abstract = "The pyrazoline pharmacophore is the source of numerous biological activities. The synthesis and biological evaluation of new pyrazoline heterocycles is the first step in the development of new potential drugs. Therefore, ferrocene-containing 1-(thio)acetyl pyrazolines were synthesized to test their in vitro antimicrobial activity. All new heterocycles were characterized by standard spectroscopy methods due to confirmation of the structures. In addition, single-crystal X-ray analyses were performed for three representative pyrazole derivatives. Their electrochemical properties were investigated by cyclic voltammetry indicating a reversible one-electron redox couple originating from the ferrocene/ferrocenium pair. All obtained products were evaluated for their antibacterial and antifungal activity. It has been shown that pyrazolines have slightly better antifungal activity compared with their antibacterial activity.",
journal = "Polyhedron",
title = "Synthesis, characterization, and antimicrobial activity of novel ferrocene-containing 1-(thio)acetyl pyrazolines",
volume = "258",
pages = "117028",
doi = "10.1016/j.poly.2024.117028"
}

Todosijević, A., Bugarinović, J., Pešić, M., Stevanović, D., Damljanović, I., Mihailović, V., Srećković, N., Novaković, S. B.,& Bogdanović, G. A.. (2024). Synthesis, characterization, and antimicrobial activity of novel ferrocene-containing 1-(thio)acetyl pyrazolines. in Polyhedron, 258, 117028.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.poly.2024.117028

Todosijević A, Bugarinović J, Pešić M, Stevanović D, Damljanović I, Mihailović V, Srećković N, Novaković SB, Bogdanović GA. Synthesis, characterization, and antimicrobial activity of novel ferrocene-containing 1-(thio)acetyl pyrazolines. in Polyhedron. 2024;258:117028.
doi:10.1016/j.poly.2024.117028 .

Todosijević, Anka, Bugarinović, Jovana, Pešić, Marko, Stevanović, Dragana, Damljanović, Ivan, Mihailović, Vladimir, Srećković, Nikola, Novaković, Slađana B., Bogdanović, Goran A., "Synthesis, characterization, and antimicrobial activity of novel ferrocene-containing 1-(thio)acetyl pyrazolines" in Polyhedron, 258 (2024):117028,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.poly.2024.117028 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Glavonić, Emilija
AU  - Dragić, Milorad
AU  - Mitić, Miloš
AU  - Aleksić, Minja
AU  - Lukić, Iva
AU  - Ivković, Sanja
AU  - Adžić, Miroslav
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/13259
AB  - Fear-related disorders, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and anxiety disorders are pervasive psychiatric conditions marked by persistent fear, stemming from its dysregulated acquisition and extinction. The primary treatment for these disorders, exposure therapy (ET), relies heavily on fear extinction (FE) principles. Adolescence, a vulnerable period for developing psychiatric disorders, is characterized by neurobiological changes in the fear circuitry, leading to impaired FE and increased susceptibility to relapse following ET. Ketamine, known for relieving anxiety and reducing PTSD symptoms, influences fear-related learning processes and synaptic plasticity across the fear circuitry. Our study aimed to investigate the effects of ketamine (10 mg/kg) on FE in adolescent male C57 BL/6 mice at the behavioral and molecular levels. We analyzed the protein and gene expression of synaptic plasticity markers in the hippocampus (HPC) and prefrontal cortex (PFC) and sought to identify neural correlates associated with ketamine’s effects on adolescent extinction learning. Ketamine ameliorated FE in the adolescent males, likely affecting the consolidation and/or recall of extinction memory. Ketamine also increased the Akt and mTOR activity and the GluA1 and GluN2A levels in the HPC and upregulated BDNF exon IV mRNA expression in the HPC and PFC of the fear-extinguished mice. Furthermore, ketamine increased the c-Fos expression in specific brain regions, including the ventral HPC (vHPC) and the left infralimbic ventromedial PFC (IL vmPFC). Providing a comprehensive exploration of ketamine’s mechanisms in adolescent FE, our study suggests that ketamine’s effects on FE in adolescent males are associated with the activation of hippocampal Akt-mTOR-GluA1 signaling, with the vHPC and the left IL vmPFC as the proposed neural correlates.
T2  - Pharmaceuticals
T1  - Ketamine’s Amelioration of Fear Extinction in Adolescent Male Mice Is Associated with the Activation of the Hippocampal Akt-mTOR-GluA1 Pathway
VL  - 17
IS  - 6
SP  - 669
DO  - 10.3390/ph17060669
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Glavonić, Emilija and Dragić, Milorad and Mitić, Miloš and Aleksić, Minja and Lukić, Iva and Ivković, Sanja and Adžić, Miroslav",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Fear-related disorders, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and anxiety disorders are pervasive psychiatric conditions marked by persistent fear, stemming from its dysregulated acquisition and extinction. The primary treatment for these disorders, exposure therapy (ET), relies heavily on fear extinction (FE) principles. Adolescence, a vulnerable period for developing psychiatric disorders, is characterized by neurobiological changes in the fear circuitry, leading to impaired FE and increased susceptibility to relapse following ET. Ketamine, known for relieving anxiety and reducing PTSD symptoms, influences fear-related learning processes and synaptic plasticity across the fear circuitry. Our study aimed to investigate the effects of ketamine (10 mg/kg) on FE in adolescent male C57 BL/6 mice at the behavioral and molecular levels. We analyzed the protein and gene expression of synaptic plasticity markers in the hippocampus (HPC) and prefrontal cortex (PFC) and sought to identify neural correlates associated with ketamine’s effects on adolescent extinction learning. Ketamine ameliorated FE in the adolescent males, likely affecting the consolidation and/or recall of extinction memory. Ketamine also increased the Akt and mTOR activity and the GluA1 and GluN2A levels in the HPC and upregulated BDNF exon IV mRNA expression in the HPC and PFC of the fear-extinguished mice. Furthermore, ketamine increased the c-Fos expression in specific brain regions, including the ventral HPC (vHPC) and the left infralimbic ventromedial PFC (IL vmPFC). Providing a comprehensive exploration of ketamine’s mechanisms in adolescent FE, our study suggests that ketamine’s effects on FE in adolescent males are associated with the activation of hippocampal Akt-mTOR-GluA1 signaling, with the vHPC and the left IL vmPFC as the proposed neural correlates.",
journal = "Pharmaceuticals",
title = "Ketamine’s Amelioration of Fear Extinction in Adolescent Male Mice Is Associated with the Activation of the Hippocampal Akt-mTOR-GluA1 Pathway",
volume = "17",
number = "6",
pages = "669",
doi = "10.3390/ph17060669"
}

Glavonić, E., Dragić, M., Mitić, M., Aleksić, M., Lukić, I., Ivković, S.,& Adžić, M.. (2024). Ketamine’s Amelioration of Fear Extinction in Adolescent Male Mice Is Associated with the Activation of the Hippocampal Akt-mTOR-GluA1 Pathway. in Pharmaceuticals, 17(6), 669.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ph17060669

Glavonić E, Dragić M, Mitić M, Aleksić M, Lukić I, Ivković S, Adžić M. Ketamine’s Amelioration of Fear Extinction in Adolescent Male Mice Is Associated with the Activation of the Hippocampal Akt-mTOR-GluA1 Pathway. in Pharmaceuticals. 2024;17(6):669.
doi:10.3390/ph17060669 .

Glavonić, Emilija, Dragić, Milorad, Mitić, Miloš, Aleksić, Minja, Lukić, Iva, Ivković, Sanja, Adžić, Miroslav, "Ketamine’s Amelioration of Fear Extinction in Adolescent Male Mice Is Associated with the Activation of the Hippocampal Akt-mTOR-GluA1 Pathway" in Pharmaceuticals, 17, no. 6 (2024):669,
https://doi.org/10.3390/ph17060669 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Ćirić, Aleksandar
AU  - Maričić, Milica
AU  - Ristić, Zoran
AU  - Gavrilović, Tamara
AU  - Medić, Mina
AU  - Dramićanin, Miroslav
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/13260
AB  - Pure-phase LiAl5O8:Cr3+ leaf-like particles were synthesized by combustion synthetic route at various concentrations. Both sharp peaks and broad emission photoluminescence are apparent even at room temperature. The most optimum doping concentration of 0.75 % based on lifetime and emission intensity was chosen. Peaks of different configurations were separated by deconvolution from 120 K to 680 K, where 4T2 peak increases in temperature to the expense of the sharp 2E emissions, giving luminescence intensity ratio (LIR) relative sensitivity of 2.8 % K−1 at room temperature. Large separation between Cr3+ R lines marks their LIR as perspective at low temperatures. At high temperatures luminescence lifetime provided for 0.8 % K−1 sensitivity, while line-shift and bandwidth methods are not sensitive enough for thermometric applications. Deconvolution of peaks enabled for 10 % more precise estimation of Debye temperature (679 K).
T2  - Current Applied Physics
T1  - Remote optical thermometry by two-dimensional LiAl5O8:Cr3+ luminescence sensor probe
VL  - 64
SP  - 48
EP  - 56
DO  - 10.1016/j.cap.2024.05.013
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Ćirić, Aleksandar and Maričić, Milica and Ristić, Zoran and Gavrilović, Tamara and Medić, Mina and Dramićanin, Miroslav",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Pure-phase LiAl5O8:Cr3+ leaf-like particles were synthesized by combustion synthetic route at various concentrations. Both sharp peaks and broad emission photoluminescence are apparent even at room temperature. The most optimum doping concentration of 0.75 % based on lifetime and emission intensity was chosen. Peaks of different configurations were separated by deconvolution from 120 K to 680 K, where 4T2 peak increases in temperature to the expense of the sharp 2E emissions, giving luminescence intensity ratio (LIR) relative sensitivity of 2.8 % K−1 at room temperature. Large separation between Cr3+ R lines marks their LIR as perspective at low temperatures. At high temperatures luminescence lifetime provided for 0.8 % K−1 sensitivity, while line-shift and bandwidth methods are not sensitive enough for thermometric applications. Deconvolution of peaks enabled for 10 % more precise estimation of Debye temperature (679 K).",
journal = "Current Applied Physics",
title = "Remote optical thermometry by two-dimensional LiAl5O8:Cr3+ luminescence sensor probe",
volume = "64",
pages = "48-56",
doi = "10.1016/j.cap.2024.05.013"
}

Ćirić, A., Maričić, M., Ristić, Z., Gavrilović, T., Medić, M.,& Dramićanin, M.. (2024). Remote optical thermometry by two-dimensional LiAl5O8:Cr3+ luminescence sensor probe. in Current Applied Physics, 64, 48-56.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cap.2024.05.013

Ćirić A, Maričić M, Ristić Z, Gavrilović T, Medić M, Dramićanin M. Remote optical thermometry by two-dimensional LiAl5O8:Cr3+ luminescence sensor probe. in Current Applied Physics. 2024;64:48-56.
doi:10.1016/j.cap.2024.05.013 .

Ćirić, Aleksandar, Maričić, Milica, Ristić, Zoran, Gavrilović, Tamara, Medić, Mina, Dramićanin, Miroslav, "Remote optical thermometry by two-dimensional LiAl5O8:Cr3+ luminescence sensor probe" in Current Applied Physics, 64 (2024):48-56,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cap.2024.05.013 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Milanković, Vedran
AU  - Tasić, Tamara
AU  - Brković, Snežana M.
AU  - Potkonjak, Nebojša I.
AU  - Unterweger, C.
AU  - Bajuk-Bogdanović, Danica V.
AU  - Pašti, Igor A.
AU  - Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/13261
AB  - Environmental contamination from various industrial sources poses a significant global concern, demanding effective remediation strategies. This study investigates the efficacy of spent coffee grounds-derived carbon material in removing various contaminants, including organophosphate pesticides, pharmaceutical residues, and cationic dyes from aqueous solutions. Adsorption experiments were conducted at different temperatures (25 °C, 30 °C, and 35 °C), and the adsorption behavior was analyzed using various kinetic (pseudo-first-order, pseudo-second-order, Elovich, intraparticle diffusion) and isotherm models (Freundlich, Langmuir, Temkin, Dubinin-Radushkevich). Our findings reveal a complex adsorption process involving both monolayer and multilayer adsorption on the heterogeneous surface of the material. Temperature significantly influenced adsorption behavior, affecting maximum capacities and interactions. Using a material concentration of 0.5 mg mL−1 increases adsorption capacities for both pesticides, reaching 92.0 mg g−1 for malathion and 259 mg g−1 for chlorpyrifos adsorption. At a material concentration of 0.1 mg mL−1, the carbon material exhibited high adsorption capacities for methylene blue, rhodamine B, amoxicillin, and ceftriaxone, reaching values of 2085 mg g−1, 8250 mg g−1, 82 mg g−1, and 181 mg g−1, respectively. The adsorbent was successfully regenerated using 25 % ethanol solution and reused for at least 10 cycles without significantly impacting the adsorption capacity. These results underscore the potential of spent coffee grounds-derived carbon material as an efficient adsorbent for diverse contaminants, highlighting its promising role in environmental remediation efforts.
T2  - Journal of Water Process Engineering
T1  - Spent coffee grounds-derived carbon material as an effective adsorbent for removing multiple contaminants from wastewater: A comprehensive kinetic, isotherm, and thermodynamic study
VL  - 63
SP  - 105507
DO  - 10.1016/j.jwpe.2024.105507
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Milanković, Vedran and Tasić, Tamara and Brković, Snežana M. and Potkonjak, Nebojša I. and Unterweger, C. and Bajuk-Bogdanović, Danica V. and Pašti, Igor A. and Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Environmental contamination from various industrial sources poses a significant global concern, demanding effective remediation strategies. This study investigates the efficacy of spent coffee grounds-derived carbon material in removing various contaminants, including organophosphate pesticides, pharmaceutical residues, and cationic dyes from aqueous solutions. Adsorption experiments were conducted at different temperatures (25 °C, 30 °C, and 35 °C), and the adsorption behavior was analyzed using various kinetic (pseudo-first-order, pseudo-second-order, Elovich, intraparticle diffusion) and isotherm models (Freundlich, Langmuir, Temkin, Dubinin-Radushkevich). Our findings reveal a complex adsorption process involving both monolayer and multilayer adsorption on the heterogeneous surface of the material. Temperature significantly influenced adsorption behavior, affecting maximum capacities and interactions. Using a material concentration of 0.5 mg mL−1 increases adsorption capacities for both pesticides, reaching 92.0 mg g−1 for malathion and 259 mg g−1 for chlorpyrifos adsorption. At a material concentration of 0.1 mg mL−1, the carbon material exhibited high adsorption capacities for methylene blue, rhodamine B, amoxicillin, and ceftriaxone, reaching values of 2085 mg g−1, 8250 mg g−1, 82 mg g−1, and 181 mg g−1, respectively. The adsorbent was successfully regenerated using 25 % ethanol solution and reused for at least 10 cycles without significantly impacting the adsorption capacity. These results underscore the potential of spent coffee grounds-derived carbon material as an efficient adsorbent for diverse contaminants, highlighting its promising role in environmental remediation efforts.",
journal = "Journal of Water Process Engineering",
title = "Spent coffee grounds-derived carbon material as an effective adsorbent for removing multiple contaminants from wastewater: A comprehensive kinetic, isotherm, and thermodynamic study",
volume = "63",
pages = "105507",
doi = "10.1016/j.jwpe.2024.105507"
}

Milanković, V., Tasić, T., Brković, S. M., Potkonjak, N. I., Unterweger, C., Bajuk-Bogdanović, D. V., Pašti, I. A.,& Lazarević-Pašti, T.. (2024). Spent coffee grounds-derived carbon material as an effective adsorbent for removing multiple contaminants from wastewater: A comprehensive kinetic, isotherm, and thermodynamic study. in Journal of Water Process Engineering, 63, 105507.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2024.105507

Milanković V, Tasić T, Brković SM, Potkonjak NI, Unterweger C, Bajuk-Bogdanović DV, Pašti IA, Lazarević-Pašti T. Spent coffee grounds-derived carbon material as an effective adsorbent for removing multiple contaminants from wastewater: A comprehensive kinetic, isotherm, and thermodynamic study. in Journal of Water Process Engineering. 2024;63:105507.
doi:10.1016/j.jwpe.2024.105507 .

Milanković, Vedran, Tasić, Tamara, Brković, Snežana M., Potkonjak, Nebojša I., Unterweger, C., Bajuk-Bogdanović, Danica V., Pašti, Igor A., Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara, "Spent coffee grounds-derived carbon material as an effective adsorbent for removing multiple contaminants from wastewater: A comprehensive kinetic, isotherm, and thermodynamic study" in Journal of Water Process Engineering, 63 (2024):105507,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2024.105507 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Galović, Slobodanka
AU  - Stanimirović, Zdravko
AU  - Stanimirović, Ivanka
AU  - Đorđević, Katarina Lj.
AU  - Miličević, Dejan
AU  - Suljovrujić, Edin H.
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/13250
AB  - The photoacoustic effect was explained more than half a century ago and has since been used to develop non-destructive and non-contact techniques for testing materials. Most existing experimental setups are time-consuming. In this paper, we deal with the development of time-resolved photoacoustics to use all the advantages of photoacoustic techniques in the development of real-time characterization of various samples. We propose a model for a time-resolved photoacoustic signal of thin samples measured in a gas-microphone setup with a minimal volume cell, assuming that the gas column in the cell can be shorter than the thermal diffusion length in air. The derived model additionally includes the influence of thermal relaxations and detector transfer function. We also suggest a methodology for inverse problem solving, i.e., to determine the sample properties from measured signals using the presented model. The model has been validated by comparing the model predictions with an experimentally measured signal for a thin metallic sample excited by an optical pulse train of a repetition rate of 12 Hz. The results obtained by the suggested inverse-problem solving methodology are in accordance with the literature, thus confirming the validity of the proposed methodology. We have shown that the proposed model and the methodology of inverse time-resolved photoacoustic problems give the same results as the widespread time-consuming frequency photoacoustic measurements. This means that the presented model and methodology enable the employment of low-frequency time-resolved gas-microphone photoacoustics in the real-time characterization of thin solids.
T2  - International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer
T1  - Time-resolved photoacoustic response of thin solids measured using minimal volume cell
VL  - 155
SP  - 107574
DO  - 10.1016/j.icheatmasstransfer.2024.107574
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Galović, Slobodanka and Stanimirović, Zdravko and Stanimirović, Ivanka and Đorđević, Katarina Lj. and Miličević, Dejan and Suljovrujić, Edin H.",
year = "2024",
abstract = "The photoacoustic effect was explained more than half a century ago and has since been used to develop non-destructive and non-contact techniques for testing materials. Most existing experimental setups are time-consuming. In this paper, we deal with the development of time-resolved photoacoustics to use all the advantages of photoacoustic techniques in the development of real-time characterization of various samples. We propose a model for a time-resolved photoacoustic signal of thin samples measured in a gas-microphone setup with a minimal volume cell, assuming that the gas column in the cell can be shorter than the thermal diffusion length in air. The derived model additionally includes the influence of thermal relaxations and detector transfer function. We also suggest a methodology for inverse problem solving, i.e., to determine the sample properties from measured signals using the presented model. The model has been validated by comparing the model predictions with an experimentally measured signal for a thin metallic sample excited by an optical pulse train of a repetition rate of 12 Hz. The results obtained by the suggested inverse-problem solving methodology are in accordance with the literature, thus confirming the validity of the proposed methodology. We have shown that the proposed model and the methodology of inverse time-resolved photoacoustic problems give the same results as the widespread time-consuming frequency photoacoustic measurements. This means that the presented model and methodology enable the employment of low-frequency time-resolved gas-microphone photoacoustics in the real-time characterization of thin solids.",
journal = "International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer",
title = "Time-resolved photoacoustic response of thin solids measured using minimal volume cell",
volume = "155",
pages = "107574",
doi = "10.1016/j.icheatmasstransfer.2024.107574"
}

Galović, S., Stanimirović, Z., Stanimirović, I., Đorđević, K. Lj., Miličević, D.,& Suljovrujić, E. H.. (2024). Time-resolved photoacoustic response of thin solids measured using minimal volume cell. in International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, 155, 107574.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icheatmasstransfer.2024.107574

Galović S, Stanimirović Z, Stanimirović I, Đorđević KL, Miličević D, Suljovrujić EH. Time-resolved photoacoustic response of thin solids measured using minimal volume cell. in International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer. 2024;155:107574.
doi:10.1016/j.icheatmasstransfer.2024.107574 .

Galović, Slobodanka, Stanimirović, Zdravko, Stanimirović, Ivanka, Đorđević, Katarina Lj., Miličević, Dejan, Suljovrujić, Edin H., "Time-resolved photoacoustic response of thin solids measured using minimal volume cell" in International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, 155 (2024):107574,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icheatmasstransfer.2024.107574 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Vukčević, Marija
AU  - Maletić, Marina
AU  - Pejić, Biljana
AU  - Kalijadis, Ana
AU  - Kostić, Mirjana
AU  - Trivunac, Katarina
AU  - Perić Grujić, Aleksandra
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/13251
AB  - In an attempt to reuse fibrous textile waste and, at the same time, to address dye pollution in textile wastewater, waste cotton-based yarn was utilized as a cheap and sustainable adsorbent, as well as a row material for carbon adsorbent production. Unmodified yarn and cotton-based carbon adsorbents were used as adsorbents for dye removal from water. Cotton and cotton/polyester yarn samples underwent thermal modification through carbonization followed by chemical activation with KOH. Various techniques, including scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, nitrogen adsorption–desorption isotherms, and surface charge determination, were employed to analyze the morphological and surface characteristics of the cotton-based adsorbents. Adsorption properties were evaluated by testing the removal of selected cationic and anionic dyes from water. The impact of temperature, initial pH and concentration of the dye solution, and contact time on adsorption were investigated, and experimentally obtained data were analyzed using theoretical models. While carbonization alone did not significantly enhance adsorption properties, activated samples exhibited high efficacy in removing both cationic and anionic dyes from water. Despite the negative influence of the polyester component in the carbon precursor on the efficiency of activated samples in removing methyl orange, the results indicated that activated cotton and cotton/polyester yarn could be used to prepare highly efficient adsorbents for the rapid removal of methylene blue from real wastewater samples.
T2  - Sustainability
T1  - Cellulose-Based Waste in a Close Loop as an Adsorbent for Removing Dyes from Textile Industry Wastewater
VL  - 16
IS  - 9
SP  - 3660
DO  - 10.3390/su16093660
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Vukčević, Marija and Maletić, Marina and Pejić, Biljana and Kalijadis, Ana and Kostić, Mirjana and Trivunac, Katarina and Perić Grujić, Aleksandra",
year = "2024",
abstract = "In an attempt to reuse fibrous textile waste and, at the same time, to address dye pollution in textile wastewater, waste cotton-based yarn was utilized as a cheap and sustainable adsorbent, as well as a row material for carbon adsorbent production. Unmodified yarn and cotton-based carbon adsorbents were used as adsorbents for dye removal from water. Cotton and cotton/polyester yarn samples underwent thermal modification through carbonization followed by chemical activation with KOH. Various techniques, including scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, nitrogen adsorption–desorption isotherms, and surface charge determination, were employed to analyze the morphological and surface characteristics of the cotton-based adsorbents. Adsorption properties were evaluated by testing the removal of selected cationic and anionic dyes from water. The impact of temperature, initial pH and concentration of the dye solution, and contact time on adsorption were investigated, and experimentally obtained data were analyzed using theoretical models. While carbonization alone did not significantly enhance adsorption properties, activated samples exhibited high efficacy in removing both cationic and anionic dyes from water. Despite the negative influence of the polyester component in the carbon precursor on the efficiency of activated samples in removing methyl orange, the results indicated that activated cotton and cotton/polyester yarn could be used to prepare highly efficient adsorbents for the rapid removal of methylene blue from real wastewater samples.",
journal = "Sustainability",
title = "Cellulose-Based Waste in a Close Loop as an Adsorbent for Removing Dyes from Textile Industry Wastewater",
volume = "16",
number = "9",
pages = "3660",
doi = "10.3390/su16093660"
}

Vukčević, M., Maletić, M., Pejić, B., Kalijadis, A., Kostić, M., Trivunac, K.,& Perić Grujić, A.. (2024). Cellulose-Based Waste in a Close Loop as an Adsorbent for Removing Dyes from Textile Industry Wastewater. in Sustainability, 16(9), 3660.
https://doi.org/10.3390/su16093660

Vukčević M, Maletić M, Pejić B, Kalijadis A, Kostić M, Trivunac K, Perić Grujić A. Cellulose-Based Waste in a Close Loop as an Adsorbent for Removing Dyes from Textile Industry Wastewater. in Sustainability. 2024;16(9):3660.
doi:10.3390/su16093660 .

Vukčević, Marija, Maletić, Marina, Pejić, Biljana, Kalijadis, Ana, Kostić, Mirjana, Trivunac, Katarina, Perić Grujić, Aleksandra, "Cellulose-Based Waste in a Close Loop as an Adsorbent for Removing Dyes from Textile Industry Wastewater" in Sustainability, 16, no. 9 (2024):3660,
https://doi.org/10.3390/su16093660 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Dinčić, Marko
AU  - Todorović, Jasna
AU  - Čolović, Mirjana
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/13252
AB  - Glavni ciljevi u lečenju osoba sa dijabetesom su ostvarenje individualnih glikemijskih ciljeva i prevencija komplikacija. Današnja savremena terapija dijabetesa, uz izuzetne uspehe, ima i određena ograničenja kao što su: paranteralni put primene leka, smanjenje efikasnosti leka nakon početnog poboljšanja glikemije, nedostupnost novijih lekova u nerazvijenim zemljama ili nepristupačnost leka zbog visoke cene. Zbog toga postoji stalna potreba za razvojem antihipeglikemijskih lekova jeftinijih i lakših za primenu, sa većom efikasnošću i manje toksičnim. U tom cilju, znatan broj studija ispitivao je uticaj neorganskih i organskih jedinjenja vanadijuma u snižavanju vrednosti hiperglikemije. Pokazano je da neorganska jedinjenja vanadijuma nakon peroralne primene imaju jako nizak stepen apsorpcije, tako da su visoke doze u snižavanju hiperglikemije izazivale ozbiljne neželjene efekte kod ispitanika. S druge strane, organsko jedinjenje vanadijuma bis(etilmaltolat)oksovanadijum(IV) došlo je do faze 2 kliničke studije ispitivanja antidijabetičke efikasnosti i bezbednosti, ali je studija prekinuta zbog nefrotoksičnog neželjenog efekta. Poslednjih nekoliko godina velika pažnja je posvećena istraživanju antidijabetičke aktivnosti polioksovanadata, ali su podaci o toksičnom potencijalu ovih jedinjenja još uvek nedovoljni. Iako je antidijabetička aktivnost odavno dokazana, tačni mehanizmi dejstva jedinjenja vanadijuma još uvek nisu u potpunosti razjašnjeni. U literaturi se navodi da jedinjenja vanadijuma mogu delovati na: sekreciju insulina, osetljivost ciljnih tkiva na insulin, stvaranje glukoze u jetri ili obim apsorpcije glukoze u digestivnom traktu. U zaključku, uprkos obećavajućim rezultatima dobijenim u istraživanjima na životinjama i ljudima, za sada još uvek nije otkriveno jedinjenje vanadijuma delotvorno u snižavanju hiperglikemije, uz istovremeno prihvatljivu bezbednost i sigurnost. Zbog toga je u budućnosti potrebno ulagati u pronalaženje novih jedinjenja vanadijuma, čije koristi će biti veće u odnosu na rizike.
AB  - The general goals of diabetes treatment are to maintain optimal individualized glycemic targets and to prevent complications. Today, there are significant barriers to successful diabetes therapy, such as parenteral drug administration, decreased therapeutic efficacy after an initial improvement in glycemia, inaccessibility of new medicines in lower-income countries, and high drug prices. Accordingly, significant research attention has been devoted to the development of a cheap and comfortable antidiabetic agent, which demonstrates success in lowering blood glucose levels as well as fewer toxicity properties. In recent years, the effects of inorganic and organic vanadium compounds have been investigated in diabetes treatment. These studies have found the low bioavailability of orally administered inorganic vanadium salts; thus, effective doses to reduce blood glucose levels to normal may cause serious adverse events. In addition, the only study with an organo-vanadium compound (bis(maltolato)oxovanadium(IV)), which has reached Phase IIa clinical trial, was terminated after three months due to renal complications. Moreover, despite a growing interest in polyoxovanadates for treating diabetes in the last few years, the toxic potentials of these compounds are still unknown. However, the precise mechanism of their antidiabetic actions remains unclear. A broad spectrum of possible mechanisms and hypotheses, such as enhancement of insulin secretion and enhanced sensitivity to insulin, as well as suppression of hepatic glucose production and decrease of intestinal glucose absorption, have been presented. In conclusion, besides the promising results obtained in animal and human studies, no vanadium compound has successfully reduced blood glucose with acceptable safety and tolerability. More studies of vanadium benefit-risk could lead to a new era in vanadium biomedicine.
T2  - Medicinski podmladak
T1  - Jedinjenja vanadijuma - novi mogući lekovi u terapiji šećerne bolesti
T1  - Vanadium compounds: New potential antidiabetic drugs
VL  - 75
IS  - 1
SP  - 13
EP  - 18
DO  - 10.5937/mp75-43694
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Dinčić, Marko and Todorović, Jasna and Čolović, Mirjana",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Glavni ciljevi u lečenju osoba sa dijabetesom su ostvarenje individualnih glikemijskih ciljeva i prevencija komplikacija. Današnja savremena terapija dijabetesa, uz izuzetne uspehe, ima i određena ograničenja kao što su: paranteralni put primene leka, smanjenje efikasnosti leka nakon početnog poboljšanja glikemije, nedostupnost novijih lekova u nerazvijenim zemljama ili nepristupačnost leka zbog visoke cene. Zbog toga postoji stalna potreba za razvojem antihipeglikemijskih lekova jeftinijih i lakših za primenu, sa većom efikasnošću i manje toksičnim. U tom cilju, znatan broj studija ispitivao je uticaj neorganskih i organskih jedinjenja vanadijuma u snižavanju vrednosti hiperglikemije. Pokazano je da neorganska jedinjenja vanadijuma nakon peroralne primene imaju jako nizak stepen apsorpcije, tako da su visoke doze u snižavanju hiperglikemije izazivale ozbiljne neželjene efekte kod ispitanika. S druge strane, organsko jedinjenje vanadijuma bis(etilmaltolat)oksovanadijum(IV) došlo je do faze 2 kliničke studije ispitivanja antidijabetičke efikasnosti i bezbednosti, ali je studija prekinuta zbog nefrotoksičnog neželjenog efekta. Poslednjih nekoliko godina velika pažnja je posvećena istraživanju antidijabetičke aktivnosti polioksovanadata, ali su podaci o toksičnom potencijalu ovih jedinjenja još uvek nedovoljni. Iako je antidijabetička aktivnost odavno dokazana, tačni mehanizmi dejstva jedinjenja vanadijuma još uvek nisu u potpunosti razjašnjeni. U literaturi se navodi da jedinjenja vanadijuma mogu delovati na: sekreciju insulina, osetljivost ciljnih tkiva na insulin, stvaranje glukoze u jetri ili obim apsorpcije glukoze u digestivnom traktu. U zaključku, uprkos obećavajućim rezultatima dobijenim u istraživanjima na životinjama i ljudima, za sada još uvek nije otkriveno jedinjenje vanadijuma delotvorno u snižavanju hiperglikemije, uz istovremeno prihvatljivu bezbednost i sigurnost. Zbog toga je u budućnosti potrebno ulagati u pronalaženje novih jedinjenja vanadijuma, čije koristi će biti veće u odnosu na rizike., The general goals of diabetes treatment are to maintain optimal individualized glycemic targets and to prevent complications. Today, there are significant barriers to successful diabetes therapy, such as parenteral drug administration, decreased therapeutic efficacy after an initial improvement in glycemia, inaccessibility of new medicines in lower-income countries, and high drug prices. Accordingly, significant research attention has been devoted to the development of a cheap and comfortable antidiabetic agent, which demonstrates success in lowering blood glucose levels as well as fewer toxicity properties. In recent years, the effects of inorganic and organic vanadium compounds have been investigated in diabetes treatment. These studies have found the low bioavailability of orally administered inorganic vanadium salts; thus, effective doses to reduce blood glucose levels to normal may cause serious adverse events. In addition, the only study with an organo-vanadium compound (bis(maltolato)oxovanadium(IV)), which has reached Phase IIa clinical trial, was terminated after three months due to renal complications. Moreover, despite a growing interest in polyoxovanadates for treating diabetes in the last few years, the toxic potentials of these compounds are still unknown. However, the precise mechanism of their antidiabetic actions remains unclear. A broad spectrum of possible mechanisms and hypotheses, such as enhancement of insulin secretion and enhanced sensitivity to insulin, as well as suppression of hepatic glucose production and decrease of intestinal glucose absorption, have been presented. In conclusion, besides the promising results obtained in animal and human studies, no vanadium compound has successfully reduced blood glucose with acceptable safety and tolerability. More studies of vanadium benefit-risk could lead to a new era in vanadium biomedicine.",
journal = "Medicinski podmladak",
title = "Jedinjenja vanadijuma - novi mogući lekovi u terapiji šećerne bolesti, Vanadium compounds: New potential antidiabetic drugs",
volume = "75",
number = "1",
pages = "13-18",
doi = "10.5937/mp75-43694"
}

Dinčić, M., Todorović, J.,& Čolović, M.. (2024). Jedinjenja vanadijuma - novi mogući lekovi u terapiji šećerne bolesti. in Medicinski podmladak, 75(1), 13-18.
https://doi.org/10.5937/mp75-43694

Dinčić M, Todorović J, Čolović M. Jedinjenja vanadijuma - novi mogući lekovi u terapiji šećerne bolesti. in Medicinski podmladak. 2024;75(1):13-18.
doi:10.5937/mp75-43694 .

Dinčić, Marko, Todorović, Jasna, Čolović, Mirjana, "Jedinjenja vanadijuma - novi mogući lekovi u terapiji šećerne bolesti" in Medicinski podmladak, 75, no. 1 (2024):13-18,
https://doi.org/10.5937/mp75-43694 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Momčilović, Milan Z.
AU  - Nešić, Aleksandra
AU  - Gurikov, Pavel
AU  - Schroeter, Baldur
AU  - Dodevski, Vladimir
AU  - Bojić, Aleksandar Lj.
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/13253
AB  - Atenolol (ATL) is a popular medication which is widely used to treat hypertension and angina. It is often found in aqueous environments, posing potential risk to human health and ecological well-being. In this study, carbon aerogel was prepared by supercritical CO2 drying of resorcinol–formaldehyde resin subsequently carbonized at 600 °C in an inert atmosphere. This porous material was characterized by SEM, BET, FTIR, and XRD and used for the first time for the removal of ATL from aqueous solutions under varying experimental conditions. Carbon aerogel in the form of microbeads exhibited a relatively high specific surface area of 376.02 m2/g and median pore radius of 9.83 nm. The isotherm models of Langmuir, Freundlich, Temkin, Redlich-Peterson and Brouers-Sotolongo were used to interpret the equilibrium data. Although most of the applied models fitted the data well, the calculated values for maximum sorption capacity (qmax) showed a huge deviation when compared to experimental value of 76.66 mg/g. The pseudo-first and pseudo-second-order kinetic models, Chrastil’s model, and the intraparticle diffusion model were employed for fitting the kinetic data. The rate of the process was rapid with most of the uptake attained in the first 20 min of the contacting. The sorption optimum was achieved at pH pH 9.0 and for sorbent’s dosage of 750 mg/L. Reusability study of the spent aerogel conducted in seven cycles evidenced slight decrease of approximately 1 % in removal efficiency across the cycles indicating that the sorbent maintained its high effectiveness and stability throughout its usage.
T2  - Separation and Purification Technology
T1  - Atenolol uptake from pharmaceutical sources onto carbon aerogel prepared by supercritical CO2 drying
VL  - 350
SP  - 127792
DO  - 10.1016/j.seppur.2024.127792
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Momčilović, Milan Z. and Nešić, Aleksandra and Gurikov, Pavel and Schroeter, Baldur and Dodevski, Vladimir and Bojić, Aleksandar Lj.",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Atenolol (ATL) is a popular medication which is widely used to treat hypertension and angina. It is often found in aqueous environments, posing potential risk to human health and ecological well-being. In this study, carbon aerogel was prepared by supercritical CO2 drying of resorcinol–formaldehyde resin subsequently carbonized at 600 °C in an inert atmosphere. This porous material was characterized by SEM, BET, FTIR, and XRD and used for the first time for the removal of ATL from aqueous solutions under varying experimental conditions. Carbon aerogel in the form of microbeads exhibited a relatively high specific surface area of 376.02 m2/g and median pore radius of 9.83 nm. The isotherm models of Langmuir, Freundlich, Temkin, Redlich-Peterson and Brouers-Sotolongo were used to interpret the equilibrium data. Although most of the applied models fitted the data well, the calculated values for maximum sorption capacity (qmax) showed a huge deviation when compared to experimental value of 76.66 mg/g. The pseudo-first and pseudo-second-order kinetic models, Chrastil’s model, and the intraparticle diffusion model were employed for fitting the kinetic data. The rate of the process was rapid with most of the uptake attained in the first 20 min of the contacting. The sorption optimum was achieved at pH pH 9.0 and for sorbent’s dosage of 750 mg/L. Reusability study of the spent aerogel conducted in seven cycles evidenced slight decrease of approximately 1 % in removal efficiency across the cycles indicating that the sorbent maintained its high effectiveness and stability throughout its usage.",
journal = "Separation and Purification Technology",
title = "Atenolol uptake from pharmaceutical sources onto carbon aerogel prepared by supercritical CO2 drying",
volume = "350",
pages = "127792",
doi = "10.1016/j.seppur.2024.127792"
}

Momčilović, M. Z., Nešić, A., Gurikov, P., Schroeter, B., Dodevski, V.,& Bojić, A. Lj.. (2024). Atenolol uptake from pharmaceutical sources onto carbon aerogel prepared by supercritical CO2 drying. in Separation and Purification Technology, 350, 127792.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2024.127792

Momčilović MZ, Nešić A, Gurikov P, Schroeter B, Dodevski V, Bojić AL. Atenolol uptake from pharmaceutical sources onto carbon aerogel prepared by supercritical CO2 drying. in Separation and Purification Technology. 2024;350:127792.
doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2024.127792 .

Momčilović, Milan Z., Nešić, Aleksandra, Gurikov, Pavel, Schroeter, Baldur, Dodevski, Vladimir, Bojić, Aleksandar Lj., "Atenolol uptake from pharmaceutical sources onto carbon aerogel prepared by supercritical CO2 drying" in Separation and Purification Technology, 350 (2024):127792,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2024.127792 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Janković, Bojan Ž.
AU  - Dodevski, Vladimir
AU  - Veljković, Filip M.
AU  - Janković, Marija M.
AU  - Manić, Nebojša
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/13254
AB  - This work examined the possibilities and limitations of model-free and model-based methods related to decrypting the kinetic complexity of multi-step thermo-oxidative degradation processes (as a testing system, a [4-(hydroxymethyl)phenoxymethyl] polystyrene resin was used), monitored by thermal analysis (TGA-DTG-DTA) techniques. It was found that isoconversional methods could successfully determine the correct number of process stages and presence of multiple reactions based on derived Ea(α) profiles and identify the negative dependence of the rate constant on the temperature. These methods could not overcome the problem that arose due to mass transfer limitations. The model-based method overcame more successfully the problem associated with mass transfer because its calculation machinery had capabilities for the correct solution of the total mass balance equation. However, a perfect fit with the experimental data was not achieved due to the dependence on the thermal history of the contribution (ctb.) of a given reaction step inside a fitting procedure cycle. On the other hand, through this approach, it was possible to estimate the rate-controlling steps of the process regarding the influence of the heating rate. It was found that for consecutive reaction mechanisms, the production of benzaldehyde and gases in high yields was controlled by the heating rate, where low heating rates were strongly recommended (≤10 K/min). Also, it was shown that the transport phenomenon may be also the rate-determining step (within the set of “intrinsic” kinetic parameters). It was also established that external heat transfer controls the overall rate, where the “pure” kinetic control regime had not been reached but was approached when lowering the temperature and size of the resin particles.
T2  - Fire
T1  - Application of Model-Free and Model-Based Kinetic Methods in Evaluation of Reactions Complexity during Thermo-Oxidative Degradation Process: Case Study of [4-(Hydroxymethyl)phenoxymethyl] Polystyrene Resin
VL  - 7
IS  - 5
SP  - 165
DO  - 10.3390/fire7050165
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Janković, Bojan Ž. and Dodevski, Vladimir and Veljković, Filip M. and Janković, Marija M. and Manić, Nebojša",
year = "2024",
abstract = "This work examined the possibilities and limitations of model-free and model-based methods related to decrypting the kinetic complexity of multi-step thermo-oxidative degradation processes (as a testing system, a [4-(hydroxymethyl)phenoxymethyl] polystyrene resin was used), monitored by thermal analysis (TGA-DTG-DTA) techniques. It was found that isoconversional methods could successfully determine the correct number of process stages and presence of multiple reactions based on derived Ea(α) profiles and identify the negative dependence of the rate constant on the temperature. These methods could not overcome the problem that arose due to mass transfer limitations. The model-based method overcame more successfully the problem associated with mass transfer because its calculation machinery had capabilities for the correct solution of the total mass balance equation. However, a perfect fit with the experimental data was not achieved due to the dependence on the thermal history of the contribution (ctb.) of a given reaction step inside a fitting procedure cycle. On the other hand, through this approach, it was possible to estimate the rate-controlling steps of the process regarding the influence of the heating rate. It was found that for consecutive reaction mechanisms, the production of benzaldehyde and gases in high yields was controlled by the heating rate, where low heating rates were strongly recommended (≤10 K/min). Also, it was shown that the transport phenomenon may be also the rate-determining step (within the set of “intrinsic” kinetic parameters). It was also established that external heat transfer controls the overall rate, where the “pure” kinetic control regime had not been reached but was approached when lowering the temperature and size of the resin particles.",
journal = "Fire",
title = "Application of Model-Free and Model-Based Kinetic Methods in Evaluation of Reactions Complexity during Thermo-Oxidative Degradation Process: Case Study of [4-(Hydroxymethyl)phenoxymethyl] Polystyrene Resin",
volume = "7",
number = "5",
pages = "165",
doi = "10.3390/fire7050165"
}

Janković, B. Ž., Dodevski, V., Veljković, F. M., Janković, M. M.,& Manić, N.. (2024). Application of Model-Free and Model-Based Kinetic Methods in Evaluation of Reactions Complexity during Thermo-Oxidative Degradation Process: Case Study of [4-(Hydroxymethyl)phenoxymethyl] Polystyrene Resin. in Fire, 7(5), 165.
https://doi.org/10.3390/fire7050165

Janković BŽ, Dodevski V, Veljković FM, Janković MM, Manić N. Application of Model-Free and Model-Based Kinetic Methods in Evaluation of Reactions Complexity during Thermo-Oxidative Degradation Process: Case Study of [4-(Hydroxymethyl)phenoxymethyl] Polystyrene Resin. in Fire. 2024;7(5):165.
doi:10.3390/fire7050165 .

Janković, Bojan Ž., Dodevski, Vladimir, Veljković, Filip M., Janković, Marija M., Manić, Nebojša, "Application of Model-Free and Model-Based Kinetic Methods in Evaluation of Reactions Complexity during Thermo-Oxidative Degradation Process: Case Study of [4-(Hydroxymethyl)phenoxymethyl] Polystyrene Resin" in Fire, 7, no. 5 (2024):165,
https://doi.org/10.3390/fire7050165 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Vasiljević, Bojana
AU  - Odobaša, Daliborka
AU  - Vujičić, Ivica
AU  - Budimir Filimonović, Milica
AU  - Smits, Krisjanis
AU  - Mijin, Dušan
AU  - Marinković, Dragana
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/13249
AB  - In the present research, the two different systems of dye based on zinc phthalocyanine were prepared by microwave-induced synthesis and conventional methods. They were evaluated as new effective chemical-based dosimeters for gamma irradiation. The sensitivity of the prepared dosimeters was examined by studying the comparative results between them through the changes in structural and optical properties upon exposure to different gamma irradiation doses. The color bleaching of the solutions was followed spectrophotometrically. Gradual changes from blue to light yellow color of zinc phthalocyanine solution, with the increase of the gamma radiation dose, were observed due to the decomposition of the dyes based on the zinc phthalocyanine. The synthesized zinc phthalocyanine chemical-based dosimeters for measurement of gamma irradiation up to 25kGy showed excellent stability after irradiation in terms of morphology and structure, which makes them a suitable novel material as composite-based dosimeters of gamma irradiation.
T2  - Radiation Physics and Chemistry
T1  - Sustainable and fast synthesis of zinc-phthalocyanine for gamma radiation dosimeter application
VL  - 222
SP  - 111816
DO  - 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2024.111816
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Vasiljević, Bojana and Odobaša, Daliborka and Vujičić, Ivica and Budimir Filimonović, Milica and Smits, Krisjanis and Mijin, Dušan and Marinković, Dragana",
year = "2024",
abstract = "In the present research, the two different systems of dye based on zinc phthalocyanine were prepared by microwave-induced synthesis and conventional methods. They were evaluated as new effective chemical-based dosimeters for gamma irradiation. The sensitivity of the prepared dosimeters was examined by studying the comparative results between them through the changes in structural and optical properties upon exposure to different gamma irradiation doses. The color bleaching of the solutions was followed spectrophotometrically. Gradual changes from blue to light yellow color of zinc phthalocyanine solution, with the increase of the gamma radiation dose, were observed due to the decomposition of the dyes based on the zinc phthalocyanine. The synthesized zinc phthalocyanine chemical-based dosimeters for measurement of gamma irradiation up to 25kGy showed excellent stability after irradiation in terms of morphology and structure, which makes them a suitable novel material as composite-based dosimeters of gamma irradiation.",
journal = "Radiation Physics and Chemistry",
title = "Sustainable and fast synthesis of zinc-phthalocyanine for gamma radiation dosimeter application",
volume = "222",
pages = "111816",
doi = "10.1016/j.radphyschem.2024.111816"
}

Vasiljević, B., Odobaša, D., Vujičić, I., Budimir Filimonović, M., Smits, K., Mijin, D.,& Marinković, D.. (2024). Sustainable and fast synthesis of zinc-phthalocyanine for gamma radiation dosimeter application. in Radiation Physics and Chemistry, 222, 111816.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radphyschem.2024.111816

Vasiljević B, Odobaša D, Vujičić I, Budimir Filimonović M, Smits K, Mijin D, Marinković D. Sustainable and fast synthesis of zinc-phthalocyanine for gamma radiation dosimeter application. in Radiation Physics and Chemistry. 2024;222:111816.
doi:10.1016/j.radphyschem.2024.111816 .

Vasiljević, Bojana, Odobaša, Daliborka, Vujičić, Ivica, Budimir Filimonović, Milica, Smits, Krisjanis, Mijin, Dušan, Marinković, Dragana, "Sustainable and fast synthesis of zinc-phthalocyanine for gamma radiation dosimeter application" in Radiation Physics and Chemistry, 222 (2024):111816,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radphyschem.2024.111816 . .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Jovanović, Svetlana
AU  - Kepić, Dejan
AU  - Huskić, Miroslav
AU  - Yasir, Muhammad
AU  - Haddadi, Kamel
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/13188
AB  - In the era of intensive development of microelectronics, energy, and car industries along with Radio-Frequency (RF) telecommunications, the pollution caused by Electromagnetic Waves (EWs) is ever-present. EW interferences (Electromagnetic Interference-EMI) exhibit perturbation and negative impact on devices and systems including those used in everyday life as well as on the specialized, sensitive, and sophisticated instruments used in research laboratories. EMI could cause untrusted signals and RF noise. To prevent these issues, materials able to block or absorb the radiated EWs are urgently required. The GrInShield project is focused on developing new graphene-based shielding nano-materials and increasing researchers' expertise in EMI shielding measuring, protective materials, and possibilities to bring these new products to the market. INTRODUCTION: The GrInShield project uses graphene oxide (GO) obtained by Hummers' reaction and electrochemical exfoliation of graphite [1,2]. We have analysed the factors that affect the shielding efficiency of materials [3] and studied the reaction conditions that lead to obtaining graphene with different sizes and oxygen content [4]. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: The GrInShield project aims to produce composites of GO with silver nanowires (AgNWs) to develop GO-AgNW composites for EMI shielding applications. To achieve these goals, the project gathers experts from the chemistry of nanomaterials, and polymer processing, along with specialists for near-field microscopy tools and radiofrequency (RF) characterization of materials. CONCLUSIONS: The GrInShield project is developing new nanomaterials for EMI shielding based on carbon nanomaterials, metallic nanomaterials, and polymers. The fabrication of low-cost, sustainable, eco-friendly, durable EMI shielding material should be achieved.
PB  - Belgrade : Association of Chemical Engineers of Serbia
C3  - Hemijska Industrija
T1  - Twinning for graphene-based composites in EMI shielding
VL  - 78
IS  - 1S
SP  - 79
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_13188
ER  - 

@conference{
author = "Jovanović, Svetlana and Kepić, Dejan and Huskić, Miroslav and Yasir, Muhammad and Haddadi, Kamel",
year = "2024",
abstract = "In the era of intensive development of microelectronics, energy, and car industries along with Radio-Frequency (RF) telecommunications, the pollution caused by Electromagnetic Waves (EWs) is ever-present. EW interferences (Electromagnetic Interference-EMI) exhibit perturbation and negative impact on devices and systems including those used in everyday life as well as on the specialized, sensitive, and sophisticated instruments used in research laboratories. EMI could cause untrusted signals and RF noise. To prevent these issues, materials able to block or absorb the radiated EWs are urgently required. The GrInShield project is focused on developing new graphene-based shielding nano-materials and increasing researchers' expertise in EMI shielding measuring, protective materials, and possibilities to bring these new products to the market. INTRODUCTION: The GrInShield project uses graphene oxide (GO) obtained by Hummers' reaction and electrochemical exfoliation of graphite [1,2]. We have analysed the factors that affect the shielding efficiency of materials [3] and studied the reaction conditions that lead to obtaining graphene with different sizes and oxygen content [4]. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: The GrInShield project aims to produce composites of GO with silver nanowires (AgNWs) to develop GO-AgNW composites for EMI shielding applications. To achieve these goals, the project gathers experts from the chemistry of nanomaterials, and polymer processing, along with specialists for near-field microscopy tools and radiofrequency (RF) characterization of materials. CONCLUSIONS: The GrInShield project is developing new nanomaterials for EMI shielding based on carbon nanomaterials, metallic nanomaterials, and polymers. The fabrication of low-cost, sustainable, eco-friendly, durable EMI shielding material should be achieved.",
publisher = "Belgrade : Association of Chemical Engineers of Serbia",
journal = "Hemijska Industrija",
title = "Twinning for graphene-based composites in EMI shielding",
volume = "78",
number = "1S",
pages = "79",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_13188"
}

Jovanović, S., Kepić, D., Huskić, M., Yasir, M.,& Haddadi, K.. (2024). Twinning for graphene-based composites in EMI shielding. in Hemijska Industrija
Belgrade : Association of Chemical Engineers of Serbia., 78(1S), 79.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_13188

Jovanović S, Kepić D, Huskić M, Yasir M, Haddadi K. Twinning for graphene-based composites in EMI shielding. in Hemijska Industrija. 2024;78(1S):79.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_13188 .

Jovanović, Svetlana, Kepić, Dejan, Huskić, Miroslav, Yasir, Muhammad, Haddadi, Kamel, "Twinning for graphene-based composites in EMI shielding" in Hemijska Industrija, 78, no. 1S (2024):79,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_13188 .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Huskić, Miroslav
AU  - Kepić, Dejan
AU  - Kleut, Duška
AU  - Mozetič, Miran
AU  - Vesel, Alenka
AU  - Anžlovar, Alojz
AU  - Bajuk Bogdanović, Danica
AU  - Jovanović, Svetlana
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/12874
AB  - The present study focuses on correlations between three parameters: (1) graphite particle
size, (2) the ratio of graphite to oxidizing agent (KMnO4
), and (3) the ratio of graphite to acid
(H2SO4 and H3PO4
), with the reaction yield, structure, and properties of graphene oxide (GO). The
correlations are a challenge, as these three parameters can hardly be separated from each other due to
the variations in the viscosity of the system. The larger the graphite particles, the higher the viscosity
of GO. Decreasing the ratio of graphite to KMnO4
from 1:4 to 1:6 generally leads to a higher degree
of oxidation and a higher reaction yield. However, the differences are very small. Increasing the
graphite-to-acid-volume ratio from 1 g/60 mL to 1 g/80 mL, except for the smallest particles, reduced
the degree of oxidation and slightly reduced the reaction yield. However, the reaction yield mainly
depends on the extent of purification of GO by water, not on the reaction conditions. The large
differences in the thermal decomposition of GO are mainly due to the bulk particle size and less to
other parameters
T2  - Nanomaterials
T1  - The Influence of Reaction Conditions on the Properties of Graphene Oxide
VL  - 14
IS  - 3
SP  - 281
DO  - 10.3390/nano14030281
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Huskić, Miroslav and Kepić, Dejan and Kleut, Duška and Mozetič, Miran and Vesel, Alenka and Anžlovar, Alojz and Bajuk Bogdanović, Danica and Jovanović, Svetlana",
year = "2024",
abstract = "The present study focuses on correlations between three parameters: (1) graphite particle
size, (2) the ratio of graphite to oxidizing agent (KMnO4
), and (3) the ratio of graphite to acid
(H2SO4 and H3PO4
), with the reaction yield, structure, and properties of graphene oxide (GO). The
correlations are a challenge, as these three parameters can hardly be separated from each other due to
the variations in the viscosity of the system. The larger the graphite particles, the higher the viscosity
of GO. Decreasing the ratio of graphite to KMnO4
from 1:4 to 1:6 generally leads to a higher degree
of oxidation and a higher reaction yield. However, the differences are very small. Increasing the
graphite-to-acid-volume ratio from 1 g/60 mL to 1 g/80 mL, except for the smallest particles, reduced
the degree of oxidation and slightly reduced the reaction yield. However, the reaction yield mainly
depends on the extent of purification of GO by water, not on the reaction conditions. The large
differences in the thermal decomposition of GO are mainly due to the bulk particle size and less to
other parameters",
journal = "Nanomaterials",
title = "The Influence of Reaction Conditions on the Properties of Graphene Oxide",
volume = "14",
number = "3",
pages = "281",
doi = "10.3390/nano14030281"
}

Huskić, M., Kepić, D., Kleut, D., Mozetič, M., Vesel, A., Anžlovar, A., Bajuk Bogdanović, D.,& Jovanović, S.. (2024). The Influence of Reaction Conditions on the Properties of Graphene Oxide. in Nanomaterials, 14(3), 281.
https://doi.org/10.3390/nano14030281

Huskić M, Kepić D, Kleut D, Mozetič M, Vesel A, Anžlovar A, Bajuk Bogdanović D, Jovanović S. The Influence of Reaction Conditions on the Properties of Graphene Oxide. in Nanomaterials. 2024;14(3):281.
doi:10.3390/nano14030281 .

Huskić, Miroslav, Kepić, Dejan, Kleut, Duška, Mozetič, Miran, Vesel, Alenka, Anžlovar, Alojz, Bajuk Bogdanović, Danica, Jovanović, Svetlana, "The Influence of Reaction Conditions on the Properties of Graphene Oxide" in Nanomaterials, 14, no. 3 (2024):281,
https://doi.org/10.3390/nano14030281 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Banjac, Katarina
AU  - Obradović, Milan
AU  - Zafirović, Sonja
AU  - Essack, Magbubah
AU  - Gluvić, Zoran
AU  - Šunderić, Miloš
AU  - Nedić, Olgica
AU  - Isenović, Esma R.
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/13184
AB  - Background We previously demonstrated that insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) regulates sodium/potassium adenosine triphosphatase (Na+/K+-ATPase) in vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMC) via phosphatidylinositol-3 kinase (PI3K). Taking into account that others’ work show that IGF-1 activates the PI3K/protein kinase B (Akt) signaling pathway in many different cells, we here further questioned if the Akt/mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR)/ribosomal protein p70 S6 kinase (S6K) pathway stimulates Na+/K+-ATPase, an essential protein for maintaining normal heart function. Methods and results There were 14 adult male Wistar rats, half of whom received bolus injections of IGF-1 (50 μg/kg) for 24 h. We evaluated cardiac Na+/K+-ATPase expression, activity, and serum IGF-1 levels. Additionally, we examined the phosphorylated forms of the following proteins: insulin receptor substrate (IRS), phosphoinositide-dependent kinase-1 (PDK-1), Akt, mTOR, S6K, and α subunit of Na+/K+-ATPase. Additionally, the mRNA expression of the Na+/K+-ATPase α1 subunit was evaluated. Treatment with IGF-1 increases levels of serum IGF-1 and stimulates Na+/K+-ATPase activity, phosphorylation of α subunit of Na+/K+-ATPase on Ser23, and protein expression of α2 subunit. Furthermore, IGF-1 treatment increased phosphorylation of IRS-1 on Tyr1222, Akt on Ser473, PDK-1 on Ser241, mTOR on Ser2481 and Ser2448, and S6K on Thr421/Ser424. The concentration of IGF-1 in serum positively correlates with Na+/K+-ATPase activity and the phosphorylated form of mTOR (Ser2448), while Na+/K+-ATPase activity positively correlates with the phosphorylated form of IRS-1 (Tyr1222) and mTOR (Ser2448). Conclusion These results indicate that the Akt/mTOR/S6K signalling pathway may be involved in the IGF-1 regulating cardiac Na+/K+-ATPase expression and activity
T2  - Molecular Biology Reports
T1  - The involvement of Akt, mTOR, and S6K in the in vivo effect of IGF-1 on the regulation of rat cardiac Na+/K+-ATPase
VL  - 51
IS  - 1
DO  - 10.1007/s11033-024-09451-3
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Banjac, Katarina and Obradović, Milan and Zafirović, Sonja and Essack, Magbubah and Gluvić, Zoran and Šunderić, Miloš and Nedić, Olgica and Isenović, Esma R.",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Background We previously demonstrated that insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) regulates sodium/potassium adenosine triphosphatase (Na+/K+-ATPase) in vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMC) via phosphatidylinositol-3 kinase (PI3K). Taking into account that others’ work show that IGF-1 activates the PI3K/protein kinase B (Akt) signaling pathway in many different cells, we here further questioned if the Akt/mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR)/ribosomal protein p70 S6 kinase (S6K) pathway stimulates Na+/K+-ATPase, an essential protein for maintaining normal heart function. Methods and results There were 14 adult male Wistar rats, half of whom received bolus injections of IGF-1 (50 μg/kg) for 24 h. We evaluated cardiac Na+/K+-ATPase expression, activity, and serum IGF-1 levels. Additionally, we examined the phosphorylated forms of the following proteins: insulin receptor substrate (IRS), phosphoinositide-dependent kinase-1 (PDK-1), Akt, mTOR, S6K, and α subunit of Na+/K+-ATPase. Additionally, the mRNA expression of the Na+/K+-ATPase α1 subunit was evaluated. Treatment with IGF-1 increases levels of serum IGF-1 and stimulates Na+/K+-ATPase activity, phosphorylation of α subunit of Na+/K+-ATPase on Ser23, and protein expression of α2 subunit. Furthermore, IGF-1 treatment increased phosphorylation of IRS-1 on Tyr1222, Akt on Ser473, PDK-1 on Ser241, mTOR on Ser2481 and Ser2448, and S6K on Thr421/Ser424. The concentration of IGF-1 in serum positively correlates with Na+/K+-ATPase activity and the phosphorylated form of mTOR (Ser2448), while Na+/K+-ATPase activity positively correlates with the phosphorylated form of IRS-1 (Tyr1222) and mTOR (Ser2448). Conclusion These results indicate that the Akt/mTOR/S6K signalling pathway may be involved in the IGF-1 regulating cardiac Na+/K+-ATPase expression and activity",
journal = "Molecular Biology Reports",
title = "The involvement of Akt, mTOR, and S6K in the in vivo effect of IGF-1 on the regulation of rat cardiac Na+/K+-ATPase",
volume = "51",
number = "1",
doi = "10.1007/s11033-024-09451-3"
}

Banjac, K., Obradović, M., Zafirović, S., Essack, M., Gluvić, Z., Šunderić, M., Nedić, O.,& Isenović, E. R.. (2024). The involvement of Akt, mTOR, and S6K in the in vivo effect of IGF-1 on the regulation of rat cardiac Na+/K+-ATPase. in Molecular Biology Reports, 51(1).
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11033-024-09451-3

Banjac K, Obradović M, Zafirović S, Essack M, Gluvić Z, Šunderić M, Nedić O, Isenović ER. The involvement of Akt, mTOR, and S6K in the in vivo effect of IGF-1 on the regulation of rat cardiac Na+/K+-ATPase. in Molecular Biology Reports. 2024;51(1).
doi:10.1007/s11033-024-09451-3 .

Banjac, Katarina, Obradović, Milan, Zafirović, Sonja, Essack, Magbubah, Gluvić, Zoran, Šunderić, Miloš, Nedić, Olgica, Isenović, Esma R., "The involvement of Akt, mTOR, and S6K in the in vivo effect of IGF-1 on the regulation of rat cardiac Na+/K+-ATPase" in Molecular Biology Reports, 51, no. 1 (2024),
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11033-024-09451-3 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Milošević, Maja
AU  - Dabić, Predrag
AU  - Gulicovski, Jelena
AU  - Dodevski, Vladimir
AU  - Rosić, Milena
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/13245
AB  - The pottery produced from the Rujište deposit in Serbia has been protected under the guidance of UNESCO and the Sector for Intangible Cultural Heritage of Serbia since 2019. A study was conducted to evaluate the mineralogical characteristics of the raw clay from this deposit. This study used various techniques, such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), infrared (IR) spectroscopy, X-ray fluorescence (XRF), and differential thermal analysis (DTA) to characterize the clay. This study found that the clay contained mostly clay minerals (56.3%–41.9%), with illite, smectite, and chlorite as the predominant phases. Other phases identified were quartz, feldspars, carbonates, and iron-bearing minerals (43.8%–58.1%). The chemical analyses revealed a high abundance of silica (>52 wt.%) and alumina (~16 wt.%), with Fe2O3 (~6 wt.%), K2O (~2.8 wt.%), and a similar content of MgO as the main constituents. The physical features that were investigated included the granulometry (clay: ~31%–44%, silt: ~ 26%–23%, and sand: ~ 42%–32%), specific surface area (97 to 107 m2 g−1), cation exchange capacity (12.5–13.7 mmol 100 g−1), and color (yellowish to moderate brown). The preliminary results suggest that most of the raw clay from the Rujište deposit might be suitable for use in traditional pottery manufacture.
T2  - Minerals
T1  - Mineralogical Characterization of Raw Clay from Rujište (Serbia) Used in Traditional Pottery Manufacture
VL  - 14
IS  - 5
SP  - 469
DO  - 10.3390/min14050469
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Milošević, Maja and Dabić, Predrag and Gulicovski, Jelena and Dodevski, Vladimir and Rosić, Milena",
year = "2024",
abstract = "The pottery produced from the Rujište deposit in Serbia has been protected under the guidance of UNESCO and the Sector for Intangible Cultural Heritage of Serbia since 2019. A study was conducted to evaluate the mineralogical characteristics of the raw clay from this deposit. This study used various techniques, such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), infrared (IR) spectroscopy, X-ray fluorescence (XRF), and differential thermal analysis (DTA) to characterize the clay. This study found that the clay contained mostly clay minerals (56.3%–41.9%), with illite, smectite, and chlorite as the predominant phases. Other phases identified were quartz, feldspars, carbonates, and iron-bearing minerals (43.8%–58.1%). The chemical analyses revealed a high abundance of silica (>52 wt.%) and alumina (~16 wt.%), with Fe2O3 (~6 wt.%), K2O (~2.8 wt.%), and a similar content of MgO as the main constituents. The physical features that were investigated included the granulometry (clay: ~31%–44%, silt: ~ 26%–23%, and sand: ~ 42%–32%), specific surface area (97 to 107 m2 g−1), cation exchange capacity (12.5–13.7 mmol 100 g−1), and color (yellowish to moderate brown). The preliminary results suggest that most of the raw clay from the Rujište deposit might be suitable for use in traditional pottery manufacture.",
journal = "Minerals",
title = "Mineralogical Characterization of Raw Clay from Rujište (Serbia) Used in Traditional Pottery Manufacture",
volume = "14",
number = "5",
pages = "469",
doi = "10.3390/min14050469"
}

Milošević, M., Dabić, P., Gulicovski, J., Dodevski, V.,& Rosić, M.. (2024). Mineralogical Characterization of Raw Clay from Rujište (Serbia) Used in Traditional Pottery Manufacture. in Minerals, 14(5), 469.
https://doi.org/10.3390/min14050469

Milošević M, Dabić P, Gulicovski J, Dodevski V, Rosić M. Mineralogical Characterization of Raw Clay from Rujište (Serbia) Used in Traditional Pottery Manufacture. in Minerals. 2024;14(5):469.
doi:10.3390/min14050469 .

Milošević, Maja, Dabić, Predrag, Gulicovski, Jelena, Dodevski, Vladimir, Rosić, Milena, "Mineralogical Characterization of Raw Clay from Rujište (Serbia) Used in Traditional Pottery Manufacture" in Minerals, 14, no. 5 (2024):469,
https://doi.org/10.3390/min14050469 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Mladenović Nikolić, Nataša
AU  - Kljajević, Ljiljana
AU  - Nenadović, Snežana S.
AU  - Potočnik, Jelena
AU  - Knežević, Sanja
AU  - Dolenec, Sabina
AU  - Trivunac, Katarina
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/13247
AB  - The objective of this study was to demonstrate the potential utilization of fly ash (FA), wood ash (WA), and metakaolin (MK) in developing new alkali-activated materials (AAMs) for the removal of cadmium ions from waste water. The synthesis of AAMs involved the dissolution of solid precursors, FA, WA, and MK, by a liquid activator (Na2SiO3 and NaOH). In concentrated solutions of the activator, the formation of an aluminosilicate gel structure occurred. DRIFT spectroscopy of the AAMs indicated main vibration bands between 1036 cm−1 and 996 cm−1, corresponding to Si-O-Si/Si-O-Al bands. Shifting vibration bands were seen at 1028 cm−1 to 1021 cm−1, indicating that the Si-O-Si/Si-O-Al bond is elongating, and the bond angle is decreasing. Based on the X-ray diffraction results, alkali-activated samples consist of an amorphous phase and residual mineral phases. The characteristic “hump” of an amorphous phase in the range from 20 to 40° 2θ was observed in FA and in all AWAFA samples. By the XRD patterns of the AAMs obtained by the activation of a solid three-component system, a new crystalline phase, gehlenite, was identified. The efficiency of AAMs in removing cadmium ions from aqueous solutions was tested under various conditions. The highest values of adsorption capacity, 64.76 mg/g (AWAFA6), 67.02 mg/g (AWAFAMK6), and 72.84 mg/g mg/g (AWAMK6), were obtained for materials activated with a 6 M NaOH solution in the alkali activator. The Langmuir adsorption isotherm and pseudo-second kinetic order provided the best fit for all investigated AAMs.
T2  - Gels
T1  - Adsorption Efficiency of Cadmium (II) by Different Alkali-Activated Materials
VL  - 10
IS  - 5
SP  - 317
DO  - 10.3390/gels10050317
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Mladenović Nikolić, Nataša and Kljajević, Ljiljana and Nenadović, Snežana S. and Potočnik, Jelena and Knežević, Sanja and Dolenec, Sabina and Trivunac, Katarina",
year = "2024",
abstract = "The objective of this study was to demonstrate the potential utilization of fly ash (FA), wood ash (WA), and metakaolin (MK) in developing new alkali-activated materials (AAMs) for the removal of cadmium ions from waste water. The synthesis of AAMs involved the dissolution of solid precursors, FA, WA, and MK, by a liquid activator (Na2SiO3 and NaOH). In concentrated solutions of the activator, the formation of an aluminosilicate gel structure occurred. DRIFT spectroscopy of the AAMs indicated main vibration bands between 1036 cm−1 and 996 cm−1, corresponding to Si-O-Si/Si-O-Al bands. Shifting vibration bands were seen at 1028 cm−1 to 1021 cm−1, indicating that the Si-O-Si/Si-O-Al bond is elongating, and the bond angle is decreasing. Based on the X-ray diffraction results, alkali-activated samples consist of an amorphous phase and residual mineral phases. The characteristic “hump” of an amorphous phase in the range from 20 to 40° 2θ was observed in FA and in all AWAFA samples. By the XRD patterns of the AAMs obtained by the activation of a solid three-component system, a new crystalline phase, gehlenite, was identified. The efficiency of AAMs in removing cadmium ions from aqueous solutions was tested under various conditions. The highest values of adsorption capacity, 64.76 mg/g (AWAFA6), 67.02 mg/g (AWAFAMK6), and 72.84 mg/g mg/g (AWAMK6), were obtained for materials activated with a 6 M NaOH solution in the alkali activator. The Langmuir adsorption isotherm and pseudo-second kinetic order provided the best fit for all investigated AAMs.",
journal = "Gels",
title = "Adsorption Efficiency of Cadmium (II) by Different Alkali-Activated Materials",
volume = "10",
number = "5",
pages = "317",
doi = "10.3390/gels10050317"
}

Mladenović Nikolić, N., Kljajević, L., Nenadović, S. S., Potočnik, J., Knežević, S., Dolenec, S.,& Trivunac, K.. (2024). Adsorption Efficiency of Cadmium (II) by Different Alkali-Activated Materials. in Gels, 10(5), 317.
https://doi.org/10.3390/gels10050317

Mladenović Nikolić N, Kljajević L, Nenadović SS, Potočnik J, Knežević S, Dolenec S, Trivunac K. Adsorption Efficiency of Cadmium (II) by Different Alkali-Activated Materials. in Gels. 2024;10(5):317.
doi:10.3390/gels10050317 .

Mladenović Nikolić, Nataša, Kljajević, Ljiljana, Nenadović, Snežana S., Potočnik, Jelena, Knežević, Sanja, Dolenec, Sabina, Trivunac, Katarina, "Adsorption Efficiency of Cadmium (II) by Different Alkali-Activated Materials" in Gels, 10, no. 5 (2024):317,
https://doi.org/10.3390/gels10050317 . .