TY  - JOUR
AU  - Mirković, Miljana
AU  - Yilmaz, Muge Sari
AU  - Kljajević, Ljiljana M.
AU  - Pavlović, Vladimir B.
AU  - Ivanović, Marija
AU  - Đukić, Dunja
AU  - Eren, Tarik
PY  - 2023
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/11031
AB  - In this paper, the properties of organic-inorganic hybrid polymer materials, which were synthesized from an aluminosilicate inorganic matrix with the addition of brushite and aminosilane grafted on one side and PEI covalently bonded composites on the other side, were examined. The synthesized organic-inorganic hybrid polymers were examined in terms of a structural, morphological, thermo-gravimetric, and adsorption-desorption analysis and also as potential CO2 capturers. The structural and phase properties as well as the percentage contents of the crystalline and amorphous phase were determined by the X-ray diffraction method. The higher content of the amorphous phase in the structure of hybrid polymers was proven in metakaolin and metakaolin-brushite hybrid samples with the addition of amino silane and with 1,000,000 PEI in a structure. The DRIFT method showed the main band changes with the addition of an organic phase and inorganic matrix. Microstructural studies with the EDS analysis showed a uniform distribution of organic and inorganic phases in the hybrid geopolymers. The thermo-gravimetric analysis showed that organic compounds are successfully bonded to inorganic polymer matrix, while adsorption-desorption analysis confirmed that the organic phase completely covered the surface of the inorganic matrix. The CO2 adsorption experiments showed that the amine-modified composites have the higher capture capacity, which is 0.685 mmol·g−1 for the GM10 sample and 0.581 mmol·g−1 for the BGM10 sample, with 1,000,000 PEI in the structure.
T2  - Polymers
T1  - Design of PEI and Amine Modified Metakaolin-Brushite Hybrid Polymeric Composite Materials for CO2 Capturing
VL  - 15
IS  - 7
SP  - 1669
DO  - 10.3390/polym15071669
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Mirković, Miljana and Yilmaz, Muge Sari and Kljajević, Ljiljana M. and Pavlović, Vladimir B. and Ivanović, Marija and Đukić, Dunja and Eren, Tarik",
year = "2023",
abstract = "In this paper, the properties of organic-inorganic hybrid polymer materials, which were synthesized from an aluminosilicate inorganic matrix with the addition of brushite and aminosilane grafted on one side and PEI covalently bonded composites on the other side, were examined. The synthesized organic-inorganic hybrid polymers were examined in terms of a structural, morphological, thermo-gravimetric, and adsorption-desorption analysis and also as potential CO2 capturers. The structural and phase properties as well as the percentage contents of the crystalline and amorphous phase were determined by the X-ray diffraction method. The higher content of the amorphous phase in the structure of hybrid polymers was proven in metakaolin and metakaolin-brushite hybrid samples with the addition of amino silane and with 1,000,000 PEI in a structure. The DRIFT method showed the main band changes with the addition of an organic phase and inorganic matrix. Microstructural studies with the EDS analysis showed a uniform distribution of organic and inorganic phases in the hybrid geopolymers. The thermo-gravimetric analysis showed that organic compounds are successfully bonded to inorganic polymer matrix, while adsorption-desorption analysis confirmed that the organic phase completely covered the surface of the inorganic matrix. The CO2 adsorption experiments showed that the amine-modified composites have the higher capture capacity, which is 0.685 mmol·g−1 for the GM10 sample and 0.581 mmol·g−1 for the BGM10 sample, with 1,000,000 PEI in the structure.",
journal = "Polymers",
title = "Design of PEI and Amine Modified Metakaolin-Brushite Hybrid Polymeric Composite Materials for CO2 Capturing",
volume = "15",
number = "7",
pages = "1669",
doi = "10.3390/polym15071669"
}

Mirković, M., Yilmaz, M. S., Kljajević, L. M., Pavlović, V. B., Ivanović, M., Đukić, D.,& Eren, T.. (2023). Design of PEI and Amine Modified Metakaolin-Brushite Hybrid Polymeric Composite Materials for CO2 Capturing. in Polymers, 15(7), 1669.
https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15071669

Mirković M, Yilmaz MS, Kljajević LM, Pavlović VB, Ivanović M, Đukić D, Eren T. Design of PEI and Amine Modified Metakaolin-Brushite Hybrid Polymeric Composite Materials for CO2 Capturing. in Polymers. 2023;15(7):1669.
doi:10.3390/polym15071669 .

Mirković, Miljana, Yilmaz, Muge Sari, Kljajević, Ljiljana M., Pavlović, Vladimir B., Ivanović, Marija, Đukić, Dunja, Eren, Tarik, "Design of PEI and Amine Modified Metakaolin-Brushite Hybrid Polymeric Composite Materials for CO2 Capturing" in Polymers, 15, no. 7 (2023):1669,
https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15071669 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Šuránek, Matej
AU  - Melichová, Zuzana
AU  - Mirković, Miljana M.
AU  - Ivanović, Marija M.
AU  - Pavlović, Vladimir B.
AU  - Kljajević, Ljiljana M.
AU  - Nenadović, Snežana S.
PY  - 2023
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/10735
AB  - The study of Cu(II) from aqueous solutions using the adsorption process on synthetically modified geopolymers was performed under static conditions. Three geopolymers (based on metaphase of Serbian clay, metaphase of German clay and metaphase of German clay plus 10% of carbon cloth) were used. The geopolymers were made by condensing a mixture of metaphases and alkali activator solution at a fixed ratio at room temperature and then at a temperature of 60 °C in a dry oven. Then, the geopolymer samples were pre-crashed to a fixed-radius size. Their properties were characterized by X-ray diffractometry (XRD), Diffuse Reflectance Infrared Fourier Transform (DRIFT) analysis and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) with Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS). Adsorption experiments were carried out under batch process as a function of the dose, concentration of metal, and contact time. The uptake of Cu(II) was rapid, and it increased with increasing metal concentration. The sorption percentage decreased with increasing concentration of Cu(II). The equilibrium adsorption capacity of geopolymers was measured and extrapolated using more isotherms. The data fit very well the linear Langmuir isotherm model. The pseudo-second-order kinetic model can well describe the adsorption behavior of Cu(II) ions with geopolymers samples. These results show that used geopolymers hold great potential to remove Cu(II) from industrial wastewater.
T2  - Sustainability
T1  - The Study of Cu(II) Adsorption onto Synthetically Modified Geopolymers
VL  - 15
IS  - 4
SP  - 2869
DO  - 10.3390/su15042869
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Šuránek, Matej and Melichová, Zuzana and Mirković, Miljana M. and Ivanović, Marija M. and Pavlović, Vladimir B. and Kljajević, Ljiljana M. and Nenadović, Snežana S.",
year = "2023",
abstract = "The study of Cu(II) from aqueous solutions using the adsorption process on synthetically modified geopolymers was performed under static conditions. Three geopolymers (based on metaphase of Serbian clay, metaphase of German clay and metaphase of German clay plus 10% of carbon cloth) were used. The geopolymers were made by condensing a mixture of metaphases and alkali activator solution at a fixed ratio at room temperature and then at a temperature of 60 °C in a dry oven. Then, the geopolymer samples were pre-crashed to a fixed-radius size. Their properties were characterized by X-ray diffractometry (XRD), Diffuse Reflectance Infrared Fourier Transform (DRIFT) analysis and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) with Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS). Adsorption experiments were carried out under batch process as a function of the dose, concentration of metal, and contact time. The uptake of Cu(II) was rapid, and it increased with increasing metal concentration. The sorption percentage decreased with increasing concentration of Cu(II). The equilibrium adsorption capacity of geopolymers was measured and extrapolated using more isotherms. The data fit very well the linear Langmuir isotherm model. The pseudo-second-order kinetic model can well describe the adsorption behavior of Cu(II) ions with geopolymers samples. These results show that used geopolymers hold great potential to remove Cu(II) from industrial wastewater.",
journal = "Sustainability",
title = "The Study of Cu(II) Adsorption onto Synthetically Modified Geopolymers",
volume = "15",
number = "4",
pages = "2869",
doi = "10.3390/su15042869"
}

Šuránek, M., Melichová, Z., Mirković, M. M., Ivanović, M. M., Pavlović, V. B., Kljajević, L. M.,& Nenadović, S. S.. (2023). The Study of Cu(II) Adsorption onto Synthetically Modified Geopolymers. in Sustainability, 15(4), 2869.
https://doi.org/10.3390/su15042869

Šuránek M, Melichová Z, Mirković MM, Ivanović MM, Pavlović VB, Kljajević LM, Nenadović SS. The Study of Cu(II) Adsorption onto Synthetically Modified Geopolymers. in Sustainability. 2023;15(4):2869.
doi:10.3390/su15042869 .

Šuránek, Matej, Melichová, Zuzana, Mirković, Miljana M., Ivanović, Marija M., Pavlović, Vladimir B., Kljajević, Ljiljana M., Nenadović, Snežana S., "The Study of Cu(II) Adsorption onto Synthetically Modified Geopolymers" in Sustainability, 15, no. 4 (2023):2869,
https://doi.org/10.3390/su15042869 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Ivanović, Marija M.
AU  - Knežević, Sanja
AU  - Mirković, Miljana M.
AU  - Kljajević, Ljiljana M.
AU  - Bučevac, Dušan
AU  - Pavlović, Vladimir B.
AU  - Nenadović, Miloš
PY  - 2023
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/10741
AB  - It is well known that geopolymers are a new group of binder materials of alumosilicate origin. Geopolymers are made by the reaction of precursor aluminosilicate materials with alkaline activator solutions. The current research relates to a low-cost and eco-friendly procedure, suitable of being implemented in two easy steps. The first step is the production of a solid phase based on fly ash (Obrenovac, Serbia) and eggshell ash as waste materials rich in calcium. The second step is alkali activating the solid phase using an alkaline activator (a mixture of NaOH and Na2SiO3) and procedures in proper laboratory conditions. Four samples with different eggshell ash content were synthesized. The concentration of used NaOH was 12 mol dm−3. The structural properties of all investigated samples were analyzed by XRD (X-ray diffraction), DRIFT (diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform), SEM (scanning electron microscopy) and UV/Vis spectroscopy analysis. XRD determined the amorphous halo with the presence of quartz as the crystal phase in all of the investigated samples. These results were confirmed by DRIFT analysis. The morphology of the samples was determined by SEM analysis. UV/Vis showed that the material could be a potential adsorbent.
T2  - Sustainability
T1  - Structural Characterization of Geopolymers with the Addition of Eggshell Ash
VL  - 15
IS  - 6
SP  - 5419
DO  - 10.3390/su15065419
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Ivanović, Marija M. and Knežević, Sanja and Mirković, Miljana M. and Kljajević, Ljiljana M. and Bučevac, Dušan and Pavlović, Vladimir B. and Nenadović, Miloš",
year = "2023",
abstract = "It is well known that geopolymers are a new group of binder materials of alumosilicate origin. Geopolymers are made by the reaction of precursor aluminosilicate materials with alkaline activator solutions. The current research relates to a low-cost and eco-friendly procedure, suitable of being implemented in two easy steps. The first step is the production of a solid phase based on fly ash (Obrenovac, Serbia) and eggshell ash as waste materials rich in calcium. The second step is alkali activating the solid phase using an alkaline activator (a mixture of NaOH and Na2SiO3) and procedures in proper laboratory conditions. Four samples with different eggshell ash content were synthesized. The concentration of used NaOH was 12 mol dm−3. The structural properties of all investigated samples were analyzed by XRD (X-ray diffraction), DRIFT (diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform), SEM (scanning electron microscopy) and UV/Vis spectroscopy analysis. XRD determined the amorphous halo with the presence of quartz as the crystal phase in all of the investigated samples. These results were confirmed by DRIFT analysis. The morphology of the samples was determined by SEM analysis. UV/Vis showed that the material could be a potential adsorbent.",
journal = "Sustainability",
title = "Structural Characterization of Geopolymers with the Addition of Eggshell Ash",
volume = "15",
number = "6",
pages = "5419",
doi = "10.3390/su15065419"
}

Ivanović, M. M., Knežević, S., Mirković, M. M., Kljajević, L. M., Bučevac, D., Pavlović, V. B.,& Nenadović, M.. (2023). Structural Characterization of Geopolymers with the Addition of Eggshell Ash. in Sustainability, 15(6), 5419.
https://doi.org/10.3390/su15065419

Ivanović MM, Knežević S, Mirković MM, Kljajević LM, Bučevac D, Pavlović VB, Nenadović M. Structural Characterization of Geopolymers with the Addition of Eggshell Ash. in Sustainability. 2023;15(6):5419.
doi:10.3390/su15065419 .

Ivanović, Marija M., Knežević, Sanja, Mirković, Miljana M., Kljajević, Ljiljana M., Bučevac, Dušan, Pavlović, Vladimir B., Nenadović, Miloš, "Structural Characterization of Geopolymers with the Addition of Eggshell Ash" in Sustainability, 15, no. 6 (2023):5419,
https://doi.org/10.3390/su15065419 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Ivanović, Marija M.
AU  - Knežević, Sanja
AU  - Radović, Ivona
AU  - Kljajević, Ljiljana M.
AU  - Mirković, Miljana M.
AU  - Nenadović, Miloš
AU  - Nenadović, Snežana S.
PY  - 2023
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/10742
AB  - Geopolymers have excellent physical and mechanical properties, so they can be used as a substitute for ordinary polymers. Geopolymers are ceramic materials, which exhibit the property of brittleness, which can be a limitation in some structural applications. To overcome this shortcoming, a new group of materials (organic geopolymers) was developed. The aim of this work is the synthesis of organic (hybrid) geopolymers. A geopolymer based on metakaolin was synthesized as a reference sample, while polyvinyl alcohol was added as an organic phase for synthesizing a hybrid geopolymer. It was concluded that the systems follow the rule of behavior in liquid systems. The chemical composition of the samples was determined by X-ray fluorescence analysis (XRF). Structural and phase characterization of hybrid and reference materials were analyzed using X-ray diffraction (XRD)and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), which revealed new phases in the PVA-added samples. The results show that the content of added PVA in the reaction mixture affects the phase composition of the synthesized materials. To examine the possibility of adsorption of the samples, Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV/VIS) was used. The morphology was analyzed using a scanning electron microscope with energy dispersive spectroscopy (SEM/EDS), where efflorescence was observed and identified. After characterizing the geopolymer with the addition of PVA, we obtained a material that was far more porous than the basic sample, and we can conclude that we have synthesized a material that shows good mechanical properties.
T2  - Sustainability
T1  - Preparation and Characterization of Geopolymers Based on Metakaolin with the Addition of Organic Phase PVA
VL  - 15
IS  - 5
SP  - 4441
DO  - 10.3390/su15054441
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Ivanović, Marija M. and Knežević, Sanja and Radović, Ivona and Kljajević, Ljiljana M. and Mirković, Miljana M. and Nenadović, Miloš and Nenadović, Snežana S.",
year = "2023",
abstract = "Geopolymers have excellent physical and mechanical properties, so they can be used as a substitute for ordinary polymers. Geopolymers are ceramic materials, which exhibit the property of brittleness, which can be a limitation in some structural applications. To overcome this shortcoming, a new group of materials (organic geopolymers) was developed. The aim of this work is the synthesis of organic (hybrid) geopolymers. A geopolymer based on metakaolin was synthesized as a reference sample, while polyvinyl alcohol was added as an organic phase for synthesizing a hybrid geopolymer. It was concluded that the systems follow the rule of behavior in liquid systems. The chemical composition of the samples was determined by X-ray fluorescence analysis (XRF). Structural and phase characterization of hybrid and reference materials were analyzed using X-ray diffraction (XRD)and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), which revealed new phases in the PVA-added samples. The results show that the content of added PVA in the reaction mixture affects the phase composition of the synthesized materials. To examine the possibility of adsorption of the samples, Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV/VIS) was used. The morphology was analyzed using a scanning electron microscope with energy dispersive spectroscopy (SEM/EDS), where efflorescence was observed and identified. After characterizing the geopolymer with the addition of PVA, we obtained a material that was far more porous than the basic sample, and we can conclude that we have synthesized a material that shows good mechanical properties.",
journal = "Sustainability",
title = "Preparation and Characterization of Geopolymers Based on Metakaolin with the Addition of Organic Phase PVA",
volume = "15",
number = "5",
pages = "4441",
doi = "10.3390/su15054441"
}

Ivanović, M. M., Knežević, S., Radović, I., Kljajević, L. M., Mirković, M. M., Nenadović, M.,& Nenadović, S. S.. (2023). Preparation and Characterization of Geopolymers Based on Metakaolin with the Addition of Organic Phase PVA. in Sustainability, 15(5), 4441.
https://doi.org/10.3390/su15054441

Ivanović MM, Knežević S, Radović I, Kljajević LM, Mirković MM, Nenadović M, Nenadović SS. Preparation and Characterization of Geopolymers Based on Metakaolin with the Addition of Organic Phase PVA. in Sustainability. 2023;15(5):4441.
doi:10.3390/su15054441 .

Ivanović, Marija M., Knežević, Sanja, Radović, Ivona, Kljajević, Ljiljana M., Mirković, Miljana M., Nenadović, Miloš, Nenadović, Snežana S., "Preparation and Characterization of Geopolymers Based on Metakaolin with the Addition of Organic Phase PVA" in Sustainability, 15, no. 5 (2023):4441,
https://doi.org/10.3390/su15054441 . .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Perić, Marko
AU  - Vuković, George
AU  - Knežević, Sanja
AU  - Nikolić, Milan
AU  - Šuljagić, Marija
AU  - Anđelković, Ljubica
AU  - Nenadović, Snežana
AU  - Ivanović, Marija M.
AU  - Mirković, Miljana
AU  - Pavlović, Vladmir B.
PY  - 2023
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/11279
AB  - Radiation shielding is a crucial precautionary measure in decreasing the dose of exposure medical personnel experience. The physical dimensions of these shields, specifically thickness and shape, are dependent on the type of radiation, energy and specific radioactivity. Currently, the most common radiation shielding equipment is made of lead, tungsten or uranium. Although these heavy metals have favorable shielding properties against ionizing radiation, protective garments such as lead aprons are heavy to wear and can pose significant health risks. Taking this into account, the primary goal of this study is to understand the radiation shielding properties of lead-free polymer geopolymer-polyurethane based composites. The geopolymer was synthesized using an 80%-20% mixture of fly ash and a bio-polyol substrate which was subsequently homogenized using MDI44. As a result, 6 samples of the geopolymer-polyurethane based composites were fabricated of which 5 were 90%-10% compositions between the mixture and varying concentrations of BaSO4 and Bi2O3 respectively. The last sample consisted of the pure fly ash/bio-polyol mixture. XRF and ICP analysis was used to chemically characterize the fly ash. The composite structures were analyzed using XRD, while the microstructural morphology was investigated using SEM techniques. Utilizing an energy-dispersive x-ray spectrometer (EDS), elemental abundance and agglomerating behavior was analyzed for each composite variant. The X-ray attenuation measurements pointed out that the obtained composites have the potential for a design of lead-free protective clothing against X-ray shielding in medical applications.
PB  - Bucharest: SRMNIM
C3  - Abstracts E-Book, 10th Balkan Congress of Nuclear Medicine & 5th Romanian Congress of Nuclear Medicine, 15-18 March, 2023, Bucharest, Romania
T1  - Lead Free Polymer Composites for Radiation Shielding
SP  - 17
EP  - 17
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_11279
ER  - 

@conference{
author = "Perić, Marko and Vuković, George and Knežević, Sanja and Nikolić, Milan and Šuljagić, Marija and Anđelković, Ljubica and Nenadović, Snežana and Ivanović, Marija M. and Mirković, Miljana and Pavlović, Vladmir B.",
year = "2023",
abstract = "Radiation shielding is a crucial precautionary measure in decreasing the dose of exposure medical personnel experience. The physical dimensions of these shields, specifically thickness and shape, are dependent on the type of radiation, energy and specific radioactivity. Currently, the most common radiation shielding equipment is made of lead, tungsten or uranium. Although these heavy metals have favorable shielding properties against ionizing radiation, protective garments such as lead aprons are heavy to wear and can pose significant health risks. Taking this into account, the primary goal of this study is to understand the radiation shielding properties of lead-free polymer geopolymer-polyurethane based composites. The geopolymer was synthesized using an 80%-20% mixture of fly ash and a bio-polyol substrate which was subsequently homogenized using MDI44. As a result, 6 samples of the geopolymer-polyurethane based composites were fabricated of which 5 were 90%-10% compositions between the mixture and varying concentrations of BaSO4 and Bi2O3 respectively. The last sample consisted of the pure fly ash/bio-polyol mixture. XRF and ICP analysis was used to chemically characterize the fly ash. The composite structures were analyzed using XRD, while the microstructural morphology was investigated using SEM techniques. Utilizing an energy-dispersive x-ray spectrometer (EDS), elemental abundance and agglomerating behavior was analyzed for each composite variant. The X-ray attenuation measurements pointed out that the obtained composites have the potential for a design of lead-free protective clothing against X-ray shielding in medical applications.",
publisher = "Bucharest: SRMNIM",
journal = "Abstracts E-Book, 10th Balkan Congress of Nuclear Medicine & 5th Romanian Congress of Nuclear Medicine, 15-18 March, 2023, Bucharest, Romania",
title = "Lead Free Polymer Composites for Radiation Shielding",
pages = "17-17",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_11279"
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Perić, M., Vuković, G., Knežević, S., Nikolić, M., Šuljagić, M., Anđelković, L., Nenadović, S., Ivanović, M. M., Mirković, M.,& Pavlović, V. B.. (2023). Lead Free Polymer Composites for Radiation Shielding. in Abstracts E-Book, 10th Balkan Congress of Nuclear Medicine & 5th Romanian Congress of Nuclear Medicine, 15-18 March, 2023, Bucharest, Romania
Bucharest: SRMNIM., 17-17.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_11279

Perić M, Vuković G, Knežević S, Nikolić M, Šuljagić M, Anđelković L, Nenadović S, Ivanović MM, Mirković M, Pavlović VB. Lead Free Polymer Composites for Radiation Shielding. in Abstracts E-Book, 10th Balkan Congress of Nuclear Medicine & 5th Romanian Congress of Nuclear Medicine, 15-18 March, 2023, Bucharest, Romania. 2023;:17-17.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_11279 .

Perić, Marko, Vuković, George, Knežević, Sanja, Nikolić, Milan, Šuljagić, Marija, Anđelković, Ljubica, Nenadović, Snežana, Ivanović, Marija M., Mirković, Miljana, Pavlović, Vladmir B., "Lead Free Polymer Composites for Radiation Shielding" in Abstracts E-Book, 10th Balkan Congress of Nuclear Medicine & 5th Romanian Congress of Nuclear Medicine, 15-18 March, 2023, Bucharest, Romania (2023):17-17,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_11279 .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Mladenović Nikolić, Nataša
AU  - Knežević, Sanja
AU  - Ivanović, Marija M.
AU  - Mirković, Miljana
AU  - Maletić, M.
AU  - Kljajević, Ljiljana
AU  - Trivunac, K.
PY  - 2023
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/11754
AB  - The aim of this paper is to show the possibility of using waste materials, blends of (wood ash, fly ash, from thermal power plant, and metakaolin) for the production of alkali activated materials that can be used to purify wastewater from different kinds of pollutants such as heavy metals. Heavy metals are toxic, especially cadmium, so they must be removed from wastewater to prevent or minimize contact with the environment and humans. The synthesis of the alkali activated materials was performed by mixing solid precursors with a liquid alkali activator. Two- and three-component systems of wood ash, fly ash and metakaolin (wood ash/fly ash, wood ash/metakaolin, fly ash/metakaolin and wood ash/fly ash/metakaolin) were used as precursor materials. The alkali activator solution was a mixture of sodium silicate solution and sodium hydroxide solution of concentrations (6M and 12M). The characterization of alkali activated materials was studied by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, Scanning electron microscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM/EDS). XRD measurements of investigated samples showed a characteristic halo between 18 and 35º 2 with a dominant crystal phase of quartz. FTIR spectroscopy showed that the main vibration band of all investigated samples appeared between 1037-996 cm-1, and corresponds to Si-O-Si/Si-O-Al bands. SEM/EDS analysis was used to determine the microstructure of the samples. The adsorption efficiency of the investigated alkali activated materials for removing cadmium ions from aqueous solution was tested under different conditions: initial concentration of cadmium ions in the range of 20-100 mg/l, pH values from 3 to 7 and mass of adsorbents from 0.02-0.05 g.
PB  - Society of Chemists and Technologists of Macedonia
C3  - 26th Congress of the Society of Chemists and Technologists of Macedonia : the book of abstracts; September 20-23, Ohrid, Macedonia
T1  - Structural Characteristics and Adsorption Properties of Alkali Activated Blends Ashes/Metakaolin
SP  - 29
EP  - 29
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_11754
ER  - 

@conference{
author = "Mladenović Nikolić, Nataša and Knežević, Sanja and Ivanović, Marija M. and Mirković, Miljana and Maletić, M. and Kljajević, Ljiljana and Trivunac, K.",
year = "2023",
abstract = "The aim of this paper is to show the possibility of using waste materials, blends of (wood ash, fly ash, from thermal power plant, and metakaolin) for the production of alkali activated materials that can be used to purify wastewater from different kinds of pollutants such as heavy metals. Heavy metals are toxic, especially cadmium, so they must be removed from wastewater to prevent or minimize contact with the environment and humans. The synthesis of the alkali activated materials was performed by mixing solid precursors with a liquid alkali activator. Two- and three-component systems of wood ash, fly ash and metakaolin (wood ash/fly ash, wood ash/metakaolin, fly ash/metakaolin and wood ash/fly ash/metakaolin) were used as precursor materials. The alkali activator solution was a mixture of sodium silicate solution and sodium hydroxide solution of concentrations (6M and 12M). The characterization of alkali activated materials was studied by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, Scanning electron microscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM/EDS). XRD measurements of investigated samples showed a characteristic halo between 18 and 35º 2 with a dominant crystal phase of quartz. FTIR spectroscopy showed that the main vibration band of all investigated samples appeared between 1037-996 cm-1, and corresponds to Si-O-Si/Si-O-Al bands. SEM/EDS analysis was used to determine the microstructure of the samples. The adsorption efficiency of the investigated alkali activated materials for removing cadmium ions from aqueous solution was tested under different conditions: initial concentration of cadmium ions in the range of 20-100 mg/l, pH values from 3 to 7 and mass of adsorbents from 0.02-0.05 g.",
publisher = "Society of Chemists and Technologists of Macedonia",
journal = "26th Congress of the Society of Chemists and Technologists of Macedonia : the book of abstracts; September 20-23, Ohrid, Macedonia",
title = "Structural Characteristics and Adsorption Properties of Alkali Activated Blends Ashes/Metakaolin",
pages = "29-29",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_11754"
}

Mladenović Nikolić, N., Knežević, S., Ivanović, M. M., Mirković, M., Maletić, M., Kljajević, L.,& Trivunac, K.. (2023). Structural Characteristics and Adsorption Properties of Alkali Activated Blends Ashes/Metakaolin. in 26th Congress of the Society of Chemists and Technologists of Macedonia : the book of abstracts; September 20-23, Ohrid, Macedonia
Society of Chemists and Technologists of Macedonia., 29-29.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_11754

Mladenović Nikolić N, Knežević S, Ivanović MM, Mirković M, Maletić M, Kljajević L, Trivunac K. Structural Characteristics and Adsorption Properties of Alkali Activated Blends Ashes/Metakaolin. in 26th Congress of the Society of Chemists and Technologists of Macedonia : the book of abstracts; September 20-23, Ohrid, Macedonia. 2023;:29-29.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_11754 .

Mladenović Nikolić, Nataša, Knežević, Sanja, Ivanović, Marija M., Mirković, Miljana, Maletić, M., Kljajević, Ljiljana, Trivunac, K., "Structural Characteristics and Adsorption Properties of Alkali Activated Blends Ashes/Metakaolin" in 26th Congress of the Society of Chemists and Technologists of Macedonia : the book of abstracts; September 20-23, Ohrid, Macedonia (2023):29-29,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_11754 .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Kljajević, Ljiljana
AU  - Mladenović Nikolić, Nataša
AU  - Kandić, Aleksandar
AU  - Vukanac, Ivana
AU  - Ivanović, Marija M.
AU  - Knežević, Sanja
AU  - Mirković, Miljana
AU  - Nenadović, Snežana
PY  - 2023
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/12091
AB  - Improperly storage of fly ash as industrial wastes has been a cause of land contamination issues. These wastes or by-products have the potential to be used as secondary raw materials in construction, promoting the concept of a circular economy that will avoid land contamination. Here we evaluate radiological environmental impacts when wastes that contain elevated levels of naturally occurring radionuclides (NORs) such as fly ash and wood ash are made into 'green cements' such as geopolymers or alkali-activated materials (AAMs). Alkali-activated materials were formed by alkali-activation reaction of wood and fly ash, as a solid precours, and alkali activator solution, sodium hydroxide and sodium silicate. Three differente concentration of alkali solution were used. Determination of radionuclide content was performed by means of gamma-ray spectrometry. The external absorbed gamma dose rate was 68.6-98.1 nGy/h, and external radiation hazard index for alkali-activated material AAM4, AAM6 and AAM12 were 0.544 Bq/kg, 0.575 Bq/kg and 0.403 Bq/kg, respectively. The results of activity concentration measurements in alkali-activated materials indicate potential of their safe application in building constructions. In terms of some the structural characterizations the obtained alkali activated materials were examined.
AB  - Nepravilno skladištenje letećeg pepela kao industrijskog otpada je uzrok problema kontaminacije zemljišta. Ovaj otpad ili nusproizvodi imaju potencijal da se koriste kao sekundarne sirovine u građevinarstvu, promovišući koncept kružne ekonomije kako bi se izbegla kontaminaciju zemljišta. U ovom radu procenjuje se radiološki uticaj na životnu sredinu kada se otpad koji sadrži povišene nivoe prirodnih radionuklida kao što su leteći pepeo i drveni pepeo pretvara u zelene cemente kao što su geopolimeri ili alkalno aktivirani materijali (AAM). Alkalno-aktivirani materijali nastali su reakcijom alkalne aktivacije drvenog i elektrofilterskog pepela, kao čvrstih prekursora, i rastvora alkalnog aktivatora, natrijum hidroksida i natrijum silikata. Korišćene su tri različite koncentracije ratvora alkalnog aktivatora. Određivanje sadržaja radionuklida urađeno je spektrometrijom gama zraka. Jačina apsorbovane doze bila je 68,6-98,1 nGy/h, a Hex (Bq/kg ) za alkalno aktivirane materijale AAM4, AAM6 i AAM12 je bio 0,544 Bq/kg, 0,575 Bq/kg i 0,403 Bq/kg, respektivno. Rezultati merenja koncentracije aktivnosti u alkalno aktiviranim materijalima ukazuju na potencijal njihove bezbedne primene u građevinskim konstrukcijama. Alkalno aktivirani materijali su ispitani i u pogledu nekih strukturnih karakteristika.
PB  - Beograd : Univerzitet u Beogradu, Institut za nuklearne nauke "Vinča"
PB  - Društvo za zaštitu od zračenja Srbije i Crne Gore
C3  - 32. simpozijum DZZSCG : zbornik radova
T1  - Radiological Characterization of Alkali Activated Materials Containing Wood and Fly Ash
T1  - Radiološka karakterizacija alkalno aktivnih materijala koji sadrže drveni i leteći pepeo
SP  - 71
EP  - 79
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_12091
ER  - 

@conference{
author = "Kljajević, Ljiljana and Mladenović Nikolić, Nataša and Kandić, Aleksandar and Vukanac, Ivana and Ivanović, Marija M. and Knežević, Sanja and Mirković, Miljana and Nenadović, Snežana",
year = "2023",
abstract = "Improperly storage of fly ash as industrial wastes has been a cause of land contamination issues. These wastes or by-products have the potential to be used as secondary raw materials in construction, promoting the concept of a circular economy that will avoid land contamination. Here we evaluate radiological environmental impacts when wastes that contain elevated levels of naturally occurring radionuclides (NORs) such as fly ash and wood ash are made into 'green cements' such as geopolymers or alkali-activated materials (AAMs). Alkali-activated materials were formed by alkali-activation reaction of wood and fly ash, as a solid precours, and alkali activator solution, sodium hydroxide and sodium silicate. Three differente concentration of alkali solution were used. Determination of radionuclide content was performed by means of gamma-ray spectrometry. The external absorbed gamma dose rate was 68.6-98.1 nGy/h, and external radiation hazard index for alkali-activated material AAM4, AAM6 and AAM12 were 0.544 Bq/kg, 0.575 Bq/kg and 0.403 Bq/kg, respectively. The results of activity concentration measurements in alkali-activated materials indicate potential of their safe application in building constructions. In terms of some the structural characterizations the obtained alkali activated materials were examined., Nepravilno skladištenje letećeg pepela kao industrijskog otpada je uzrok problema kontaminacije zemljišta. Ovaj otpad ili nusproizvodi imaju potencijal da se koriste kao sekundarne sirovine u građevinarstvu, promovišući koncept kružne ekonomije kako bi se izbegla kontaminaciju zemljišta. U ovom radu procenjuje se radiološki uticaj na životnu sredinu kada se otpad koji sadrži povišene nivoe prirodnih radionuklida kao što su leteći pepeo i drveni pepeo pretvara u zelene cemente kao što su geopolimeri ili alkalno aktivirani materijali (AAM). Alkalno-aktivirani materijali nastali su reakcijom alkalne aktivacije drvenog i elektrofilterskog pepela, kao čvrstih prekursora, i rastvora alkalnog aktivatora, natrijum hidroksida i natrijum silikata. Korišćene su tri različite koncentracije ratvora alkalnog aktivatora. Određivanje sadržaja radionuklida urađeno je spektrometrijom gama zraka. Jačina apsorbovane doze bila je 68,6-98,1 nGy/h, a Hex (Bq/kg ) za alkalno aktivirane materijale AAM4, AAM6 i AAM12 je bio 0,544 Bq/kg, 0,575 Bq/kg i 0,403 Bq/kg, respektivno. Rezultati merenja koncentracije aktivnosti u alkalno aktiviranim materijalima ukazuju na potencijal njihove bezbedne primene u građevinskim konstrukcijama. Alkalno aktivirani materijali su ispitani i u pogledu nekih strukturnih karakteristika.",
publisher = "Beograd : Univerzitet u Beogradu, Institut za nuklearne nauke "Vinča", Društvo za zaštitu od zračenja Srbije i Crne Gore",
journal = "32. simpozijum DZZSCG : zbornik radova",
title = "Radiological Characterization of Alkali Activated Materials Containing Wood and Fly Ash, Radiološka karakterizacija alkalno aktivnih materijala koji sadrže drveni i leteći pepeo",
pages = "71-79",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_12091"
}

Kljajević, L., Mladenović Nikolić, N., Kandić, A., Vukanac, I., Ivanović, M. M., Knežević, S., Mirković, M.,& Nenadović, S.. (2023). Radiological Characterization of Alkali Activated Materials Containing Wood and Fly Ash. in 32. simpozijum DZZSCG : zbornik radova
Beograd : Univerzitet u Beogradu, Institut za nuklearne nauke "Vinča"., 71-79.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_12091

Kljajević L, Mladenović Nikolić N, Kandić A, Vukanac I, Ivanović MM, Knežević S, Mirković M, Nenadović S. Radiological Characterization of Alkali Activated Materials Containing Wood and Fly Ash. in 32. simpozijum DZZSCG : zbornik radova. 2023;:71-79.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_12091 .

Kljajević, Ljiljana, Mladenović Nikolić, Nataša, Kandić, Aleksandar, Vukanac, Ivana, Ivanović, Marija M., Knežević, Sanja, Mirković, Miljana, Nenadović, Snežana, "Radiological Characterization of Alkali Activated Materials Containing Wood and Fly Ash" in 32. simpozijum DZZSCG : zbornik radova (2023):71-79,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_12091 .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Knežević, Sanja
AU  - Ivanović, Marija
AU  - Stanković, Dalibor M.
AU  - Kisić, Danilo
AU  - Nenadović, Snežana
AU  - Potočnik, Jelena
AU  - Nenadović, Miloš
PY  - 2023
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/11074
AB  - The following investigation presents the thermal treatment of geopolymer at 300 °C, 600 °C and 900 °C. We investigated what happens to the geopolymer base when incorporated with 1% and 5% of neodymium in the form Nd2O3. A total of six samples were synthesized. Geopolymer 1 contained 1% and geopolymer 2 contained 5% Nd2O3, and these samples were treated at 300 °C; then, samples geopolymer 3 and geopolymer 4 also had the same percentage composition of Nd2O3 and were treated at 600 °C, while samples geopolymer 5 and geopolymer 6were treated at 900 °C. Physical and chemical changes in the aluminosilicate geopolymer matrix were monitored. The incorporation of rare earths into the polymer network of aluminosilicates has been proven to disrupt the basic structure of geopolymers; however, with increased temperatures, these materials show even more unusual properties. Diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform (DRIFT) analysis showed that the intensity of the vibrational band decreases with the increase in temperature during thermal treatment, suggesting alterations in the chemical structure of the geopolymers. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analysis showed that the diameter of the nanoparticles containing Al2O3 is in the range 5–10 nm, while larger crystallites range from 30 to 80 nm. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis revealed that the temperature of the thermal treatment increases to 300 °C and 600 °C; the porosity of geopolymer increases in the form of the appearance of large pores and cracks in material. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analysis was used to investigate the surface chemistry of geopolymers, including the chemical composition of the surface, the oxidation state of the elements, and the presence of functional groups. The UV/Vis spectra of the synthesized geopolymers doped with Nd3+ show interesting optical properties at 900 °C; the geopolymer matrix completely disintegrates and an amorphous phase with a rare-earth precipitate appears.
T2  - Nanomaterials
T1  - Microstructural Analysis of Thermally Treated Geopolymer Incorporated with Neodymium
VL  - 13
IS  - 10
SP  - 1663
DO  - 10.3390/nano13101663
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Knežević, Sanja and Ivanović, Marija and Stanković, Dalibor M. and Kisić, Danilo and Nenadović, Snežana and Potočnik, Jelena and Nenadović, Miloš",
year = "2023",
abstract = "The following investigation presents the thermal treatment of geopolymer at 300 °C, 600 °C and 900 °C. We investigated what happens to the geopolymer base when incorporated with 1% and 5% of neodymium in the form Nd2O3. A total of six samples were synthesized. Geopolymer 1 contained 1% and geopolymer 2 contained 5% Nd2O3, and these samples were treated at 300 °C; then, samples geopolymer 3 and geopolymer 4 also had the same percentage composition of Nd2O3 and were treated at 600 °C, while samples geopolymer 5 and geopolymer 6were treated at 900 °C. Physical and chemical changes in the aluminosilicate geopolymer matrix were monitored. The incorporation of rare earths into the polymer network of aluminosilicates has been proven to disrupt the basic structure of geopolymers; however, with increased temperatures, these materials show even more unusual properties. Diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform (DRIFT) analysis showed that the intensity of the vibrational band decreases with the increase in temperature during thermal treatment, suggesting alterations in the chemical structure of the geopolymers. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analysis showed that the diameter of the nanoparticles containing Al2O3 is in the range 5–10 nm, while larger crystallites range from 30 to 80 nm. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis revealed that the temperature of the thermal treatment increases to 300 °C and 600 °C; the porosity of geopolymer increases in the form of the appearance of large pores and cracks in material. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analysis was used to investigate the surface chemistry of geopolymers, including the chemical composition of the surface, the oxidation state of the elements, and the presence of functional groups. The UV/Vis spectra of the synthesized geopolymers doped with Nd3+ show interesting optical properties at 900 °C; the geopolymer matrix completely disintegrates and an amorphous phase with a rare-earth precipitate appears.",
journal = "Nanomaterials",
title = "Microstructural Analysis of Thermally Treated Geopolymer Incorporated with Neodymium",
volume = "13",
number = "10",
pages = "1663",
doi = "10.3390/nano13101663"
}

Knežević, S., Ivanović, M., Stanković, D. M., Kisić, D., Nenadović, S., Potočnik, J.,& Nenadović, M.. (2023). Microstructural Analysis of Thermally Treated Geopolymer Incorporated with Neodymium. in Nanomaterials, 13(10), 1663.
https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13101663

Knežević S, Ivanović M, Stanković DM, Kisić D, Nenadović S, Potočnik J, Nenadović M. Microstructural Analysis of Thermally Treated Geopolymer Incorporated with Neodymium. in Nanomaterials. 2023;13(10):1663.
doi:10.3390/nano13101663 .

Knežević, Sanja, Ivanović, Marija, Stanković, Dalibor M., Kisić, Danilo, Nenadović, Snežana, Potočnik, Jelena, Nenadović, Miloš, "Microstructural Analysis of Thermally Treated Geopolymer Incorporated with Neodymium" in Nanomaterials, 13, no. 10 (2023):1663,
https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13101663 . .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Knežević, Sanja
AU  - Ivanović, Marija
AU  - Kisić, Danilo
AU  - Nenadović, Snežana
AU  - Potočnik, Jelena
AU  - Nenadović, Miloš
PY  - 2023
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/11748
AB  - The following investigation presents the thermal treatment of geopolymer based on metakaolin, with the addition of 1% and 5% of neodymium in the form Nd2O3, at 300˚C, 600˚C and 900˚C. Six samples were synthesized in total. Samples GT1 and GT2 containing 1% and 5% of Nd2O3, and they were treated at 300˚C, while the samples GT3 and GT4 also had the same percentage composition of Nd2O3 and were treated at 600˚C, and the samples GT5 and GT6 were treated at 900˚C with the same percentage of Nd2O3. Physical and chemical changes in the aluminosilicate geopolymer matrix were monitored. The incorporation of rare earths into the polymer network of aluminosilicates has been proven to disrupt the basic structure of geopolymers, however, with increased temperature, these materials show even more unusual properties. DRIFT was employed to investigate the structural properties of thermally treated geopolymers. Additionally, TEM provided further insight into the structural changes induced by thermal treatment and Nd2O3 doping. SEM was used to observe the effect of thermal treatment temperature (300˚C and 600˚C) on geopolymer porosity, which resulted in the appearance of large pores and cracks in the material. The UV/Vis spectra of the synthesized Nd3+ doped geopolymers exhibited attractive optical properties. The photoexcitation of electrons from the valence band to the conduction band in the geopolymer structure is responsible for the absorbance observed at 260 nm, while the minor peaks at slightly longer wavelengths can be linked to Nd3+
PB  - Society of Chemists and Technologists of Macedonia
C3  - 26th Congress of the Society of Chemists and Technologists of Macedonia : the book of abstracts; September 20-23, Ohrid, Macedonia
T1  - Microstructural Analysis of Thermally Treated Geopolymer Incorporated with Neodymium
SP  - 20
EP  - 20
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_11748
ER  - 

@conference{
author = "Knežević, Sanja and Ivanović, Marija and Kisić, Danilo and Nenadović, Snežana and Potočnik, Jelena and Nenadović, Miloš",
year = "2023",
abstract = "The following investigation presents the thermal treatment of geopolymer based on metakaolin, with the addition of 1% and 5% of neodymium in the form Nd2O3, at 300˚C, 600˚C and 900˚C. Six samples were synthesized in total. Samples GT1 and GT2 containing 1% and 5% of Nd2O3, and they were treated at 300˚C, while the samples GT3 and GT4 also had the same percentage composition of Nd2O3 and were treated at 600˚C, and the samples GT5 and GT6 were treated at 900˚C with the same percentage of Nd2O3. Physical and chemical changes in the aluminosilicate geopolymer matrix were monitored. The incorporation of rare earths into the polymer network of aluminosilicates has been proven to disrupt the basic structure of geopolymers, however, with increased temperature, these materials show even more unusual properties. DRIFT was employed to investigate the structural properties of thermally treated geopolymers. Additionally, TEM provided further insight into the structural changes induced by thermal treatment and Nd2O3 doping. SEM was used to observe the effect of thermal treatment temperature (300˚C and 600˚C) on geopolymer porosity, which resulted in the appearance of large pores and cracks in the material. The UV/Vis spectra of the synthesized Nd3+ doped geopolymers exhibited attractive optical properties. The photoexcitation of electrons from the valence band to the conduction band in the geopolymer structure is responsible for the absorbance observed at 260 nm, while the minor peaks at slightly longer wavelengths can be linked to Nd3+",
publisher = "Society of Chemists and Technologists of Macedonia",
journal = "26th Congress of the Society of Chemists and Technologists of Macedonia : the book of abstracts; September 20-23, Ohrid, Macedonia",
title = "Microstructural Analysis of Thermally Treated Geopolymer Incorporated with Neodymium",
pages = "20-20",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_11748"
}

Knežević, S., Ivanović, M., Kisić, D., Nenadović, S., Potočnik, J.,& Nenadović, M.. (2023). Microstructural Analysis of Thermally Treated Geopolymer Incorporated with Neodymium. in 26th Congress of the Society of Chemists and Technologists of Macedonia : the book of abstracts; September 20-23, Ohrid, Macedonia
Society of Chemists and Technologists of Macedonia., 20-20.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_11748

Knežević S, Ivanović M, Kisić D, Nenadović S, Potočnik J, Nenadović M. Microstructural Analysis of Thermally Treated Geopolymer Incorporated with Neodymium. in 26th Congress of the Society of Chemists and Technologists of Macedonia : the book of abstracts; September 20-23, Ohrid, Macedonia. 2023;:20-20.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_11748 .

Knežević, Sanja, Ivanović, Marija, Kisić, Danilo, Nenadović, Snežana, Potočnik, Jelena, Nenadović, Miloš, "Microstructural Analysis of Thermally Treated Geopolymer Incorporated with Neodymium" in 26th Congress of the Society of Chemists and Technologists of Macedonia : the book of abstracts; September 20-23, Ohrid, Macedonia (2023):20-20,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_11748 .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Nenadović, Miloš
AU  - Kisić, Danilo
AU  - Ivanović, Marija M.
AU  - Knežević, Sanja
AU  - Nenadović, Snežana
AU  - Kljajević, Ljiljana
PY  - 2023
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/11749
AB  - The aim of this study was determination of physical-chemical, radiological and structural characteristics of kaolin, fly ash and the products of alkali-activated as well as thermally treated kaolin (alkali activated materials). Kaolin (raw material) and fly ash (industrial waste) used in the investigation showed the great potential for obtaining alkali activated materials as relatively new products to be used in construction and civil engineering as green cements. Physical-chemical and structural characterization was conducted using X ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infra-red (FTIR) and X ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and High-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM). Activity concentration of naturally occurring radionuclides in kaolin, metakaolin, fly ash and alkali activated materials were determined. The absorbed dose rate (D) and the annual effective dose rate (EDR), were calculated in accordance to the UNSCEAR 2000 report. Kaolin was thermally treated on 750°C, and specific activity of natural radionuclides in metakaolin increased up to 1.6, while specific activities in alkali activated materials were significantly reduced.
PB  - Society of Chemists and Technologists of Macedonia
C3  - 26th Congress of the Society of Chemists and Technologists of Macedonia : the book of abstracts; September 20-23, Ohrid, Macedonia
T1  - Physicochemical, Radiological and Structural Properties of Alkali Activated Materials – Future Trends and Applications
SP  - 21
EP  - 21
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_11749
ER  - 

@conference{
author = "Nenadović, Miloš and Kisić, Danilo and Ivanović, Marija M. and Knežević, Sanja and Nenadović, Snežana and Kljajević, Ljiljana",
year = "2023",
abstract = "The aim of this study was determination of physical-chemical, radiological and structural characteristics of kaolin, fly ash and the products of alkali-activated as well as thermally treated kaolin (alkali activated materials). Kaolin (raw material) and fly ash (industrial waste) used in the investigation showed the great potential for obtaining alkali activated materials as relatively new products to be used in construction and civil engineering as green cements. Physical-chemical and structural characterization was conducted using X ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infra-red (FTIR) and X ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and High-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM). Activity concentration of naturally occurring radionuclides in kaolin, metakaolin, fly ash and alkali activated materials were determined. The absorbed dose rate (D) and the annual effective dose rate (EDR), were calculated in accordance to the UNSCEAR 2000 report. Kaolin was thermally treated on 750°C, and specific activity of natural radionuclides in metakaolin increased up to 1.6, while specific activities in alkali activated materials were significantly reduced.",
publisher = "Society of Chemists and Technologists of Macedonia",
journal = "26th Congress of the Society of Chemists and Technologists of Macedonia : the book of abstracts; September 20-23, Ohrid, Macedonia",
title = "Physicochemical, Radiological and Structural Properties of Alkali Activated Materials – Future Trends and Applications",
pages = "21-21",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_11749"
}

Nenadović, M., Kisić, D., Ivanović, M. M., Knežević, S., Nenadović, S.,& Kljajević, L.. (2023). Physicochemical, Radiological and Structural Properties of Alkali Activated Materials – Future Trends and Applications. in 26th Congress of the Society of Chemists and Technologists of Macedonia : the book of abstracts; September 20-23, Ohrid, Macedonia
Society of Chemists and Technologists of Macedonia., 21-21.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_11749

Nenadović M, Kisić D, Ivanović MM, Knežević S, Nenadović S, Kljajević L. Physicochemical, Radiological and Structural Properties of Alkali Activated Materials – Future Trends and Applications. in 26th Congress of the Society of Chemists and Technologists of Macedonia : the book of abstracts; September 20-23, Ohrid, Macedonia. 2023;:21-21.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_11749 .

Nenadović, Miloš, Kisić, Danilo, Ivanović, Marija M., Knežević, Sanja, Nenadović, Snežana, Kljajević, Ljiljana, "Physicochemical, Radiological and Structural Properties of Alkali Activated Materials – Future Trends and Applications" in 26th Congress of the Society of Chemists and Technologists of Macedonia : the book of abstracts; September 20-23, Ohrid, Macedonia (2023):21-21,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_11749 .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Kljajević, Ljiljana M.
AU  - Nenadović, Miloš
AU  - Ivanović, Marija M.
AU  - Bučevac, Dušan
AU  - Mirković, Miljana M.
AU  - Mladenović-Nikolić, Nataša
AU  - Nenadović, Snežana S.
PY  - 2022
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/10635
AB  - In this paper, raw natural metakaolin (MK, Serbia) clay was used as a starting material for the synthesis of geopolymers for thermal treatment. Metakaolin was obtained by calcination of kaolin at 750 °C for 1 h while geopolymer samples were calcined at 900 °C, which is the key transition temperature. Metakaolin was activated by a solution of NaOH of various concentrations and sodium silicate. During the controlled heat treatment, the geopolymer samples began to melt slightly and coagulate locally. The high-temperature exposure of geopolymer samples (900 °C) caused a significant reduction in oxygen, and even more sodium, which led to the formation of a complex porous structure. As the concentration of NaOH (6 mol dm−3 and 8 mol dm−3) increased, new semi-crystalline phases of nepheline and sanidine were formed. Thermal properties were increasingly used to better understand and improve the properties of geopolymers at high temperatures. Temperature changes were monitored by simultaneous use of thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential thermal analysis (DTA). The loss of mass of the investigated samples at 900 °C was in the range of 8–16%. Thermal treatment of geopolymers at 900 °C did not have much effect on the change in compressive strength of investigated samples. The results of thermal treatment of geopolymers at 900 °C showed that this is approximately the temperature at which the structure of the geopolymer turns into a ceramic-like structure. All investigated properties of the geopolymers are closely connected to the precursors and the constituents of the geopolymers.
T2  - Gels
T1  - Heat Treatment of Geopolymer Samples Obtained by Varying Concentration of Sodium Hydroxide as Constituent of Alkali Activator
VL  - 8
SP  - 333
DO  - 10.3390/gels8060333
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Kljajević, Ljiljana M. and Nenadović, Miloš and Ivanović, Marija M. and Bučevac, Dušan and Mirković, Miljana M. and Mladenović-Nikolić, Nataša and Nenadović, Snežana S.",
year = "2022",
abstract = "In this paper, raw natural metakaolin (MK, Serbia) clay was used as a starting material for the synthesis of geopolymers for thermal treatment. Metakaolin was obtained by calcination of kaolin at 750 °C for 1 h while geopolymer samples were calcined at 900 °C, which is the key transition temperature. Metakaolin was activated by a solution of NaOH of various concentrations and sodium silicate. During the controlled heat treatment, the geopolymer samples began to melt slightly and coagulate locally. The high-temperature exposure of geopolymer samples (900 °C) caused a significant reduction in oxygen, and even more sodium, which led to the formation of a complex porous structure. As the concentration of NaOH (6 mol dm−3 and 8 mol dm−3) increased, new semi-crystalline phases of nepheline and sanidine were formed. Thermal properties were increasingly used to better understand and improve the properties of geopolymers at high temperatures. Temperature changes were monitored by simultaneous use of thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential thermal analysis (DTA). The loss of mass of the investigated samples at 900 °C was in the range of 8–16%. Thermal treatment of geopolymers at 900 °C did not have much effect on the change in compressive strength of investigated samples. The results of thermal treatment of geopolymers at 900 °C showed that this is approximately the temperature at which the structure of the geopolymer turns into a ceramic-like structure. All investigated properties of the geopolymers are closely connected to the precursors and the constituents of the geopolymers.",
journal = "Gels",
title = "Heat Treatment of Geopolymer Samples Obtained by Varying Concentration of Sodium Hydroxide as Constituent of Alkali Activator",
volume = "8",
pages = "333",
doi = "10.3390/gels8060333"
}

Kljajević, L. M., Nenadović, M., Ivanović, M. M., Bučevac, D., Mirković, M. M., Mladenović-Nikolić, N.,& Nenadović, S. S.. (2022). Heat Treatment of Geopolymer Samples Obtained by Varying Concentration of Sodium Hydroxide as Constituent of Alkali Activator. in Gels, 8, 333.
https://doi.org/10.3390/gels8060333

Kljajević LM, Nenadović M, Ivanović MM, Bučevac D, Mirković MM, Mladenović-Nikolić N, Nenadović SS. Heat Treatment of Geopolymer Samples Obtained by Varying Concentration of Sodium Hydroxide as Constituent of Alkali Activator. in Gels. 2022;8:333.
doi:10.3390/gels8060333 .

Kljajević, Ljiljana M., Nenadović, Miloš, Ivanović, Marija M., Bučevac, Dušan, Mirković, Miljana M., Mladenović-Nikolić, Nataša, Nenadović, Snežana S., "Heat Treatment of Geopolymer Samples Obtained by Varying Concentration of Sodium Hydroxide as Constituent of Alkali Activator" in Gels, 8 (2022):333,
https://doi.org/10.3390/gels8060333 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Mohammad, Ahmad Hakky
AU  - Radović, Ivona
AU  - Ivanović, Marija M.
AU  - Kijevčanin, Mirjana
PY  - 2022
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/10444
AB  - Water hyacinth biomass was used for the synthesis of activated carbons in the process of chemical activation with H3PO4, followed by controlled carbonization. The study investigates the effect of various impregnation weight ratios of H3PO4 and dry hyacinth (0.5–3.0), as well as different carbonization temperatures (T = 400–800 °C), on the surface characteristics of the produced activated carbons (AC). The activated carbon obtained with an impregnation ratio of 1.5 and a carbonization temperature of 600 °C (1.5 AC/600) showed the highest values of specific surface area of 1421 m2 g−1, representing a selected adsorbent for metformin removal. The chosen sample was characterized by elemental analysis, adsorption–desorption isotherms of nitrogen at −196 °C, via FTIR spectroscopy and the SEM method. The modeling of the experimental adsorption data showed that metformin adsorption: (i) can be best described by the Langmuir isotherm model, with the value of qmax = 122.47 mg g−1; (ii) led the pseudo-second order kinetic model; and (iii) is a spontaneous (ΔG° = −3.44 kJ mol−1) and endothermic (ΔH° = 8.77 kJ mol−1) process. A desorption study has shown that 92% of metformin was successfully desorbed in the presence of a 0.1 MHCl/ethanol mixture (volume ratio 2:1). The recovery of the adsorbent of 84%, after five successive cycles, indicated that the 1.5 AC/600 has potential to be applied in the real systems for water treatment.
T2  - Sustainability
T1  - Adsorption of Metformin on Activated Carbon Produced from the Water Hyacinth Biowaste Using H3PO4 as a Chemical Activator
VL  - 14
IS  - 18
SP  - 11144
DO  - 10.3390/su141811144
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Mohammad, Ahmad Hakky and Radović, Ivona and Ivanović, Marija M. and Kijevčanin, Mirjana",
year = "2022",
abstract = "Water hyacinth biomass was used for the synthesis of activated carbons in the process of chemical activation with H3PO4, followed by controlled carbonization. The study investigates the effect of various impregnation weight ratios of H3PO4 and dry hyacinth (0.5–3.0), as well as different carbonization temperatures (T = 400–800 °C), on the surface characteristics of the produced activated carbons (AC). The activated carbon obtained with an impregnation ratio of 1.5 and a carbonization temperature of 600 °C (1.5 AC/600) showed the highest values of specific surface area of 1421 m2 g−1, representing a selected adsorbent for metformin removal. The chosen sample was characterized by elemental analysis, adsorption–desorption isotherms of nitrogen at −196 °C, via FTIR spectroscopy and the SEM method. The modeling of the experimental adsorption data showed that metformin adsorption: (i) can be best described by the Langmuir isotherm model, with the value of qmax = 122.47 mg g−1; (ii) led the pseudo-second order kinetic model; and (iii) is a spontaneous (ΔG° = −3.44 kJ mol−1) and endothermic (ΔH° = 8.77 kJ mol−1) process. A desorption study has shown that 92% of metformin was successfully desorbed in the presence of a 0.1 MHCl/ethanol mixture (volume ratio 2:1). The recovery of the adsorbent of 84%, after five successive cycles, indicated that the 1.5 AC/600 has potential to be applied in the real systems for water treatment.",
journal = "Sustainability",
title = "Adsorption of Metformin on Activated Carbon Produced from the Water Hyacinth Biowaste Using H3PO4 as a Chemical Activator",
volume = "14",
number = "18",
pages = "11144",
doi = "10.3390/su141811144"
}

Mohammad, A. H., Radović, I., Ivanović, M. M.,& Kijevčanin, M.. (2022). Adsorption of Metformin on Activated Carbon Produced from the Water Hyacinth Biowaste Using H3PO4 as a Chemical Activator. in Sustainability, 14(18), 11144.
https://doi.org/10.3390/su141811144

Mohammad AH, Radović I, Ivanović MM, Kijevčanin M. Adsorption of Metformin on Activated Carbon Produced from the Water Hyacinth Biowaste Using H3PO4 as a Chemical Activator. in Sustainability. 2022;14(18):11144.
doi:10.3390/su141811144 .

Mohammad, Ahmad Hakky, Radović, Ivona, Ivanović, Marija M., Kijevčanin, Mirjana, "Adsorption of Metformin on Activated Carbon Produced from the Water Hyacinth Biowaste Using H3PO4 as a Chemical Activator" in Sustainability, 14, no. 18 (2022):11144,
https://doi.org/10.3390/su141811144 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Ivanović, Marija M.
AU  - Nenadović, Snežana S.
AU  - Pavlović, Vera P.
AU  - Radović, Ivona R.
AU  - Kijevčanin, Mirjana Lj.
AU  - Pavlović, Vladimir B.
AU  - Kljajević, Ljiljana M.
PY  - 2021
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/9866
AB  - Thermodynamic parameters (densities, viscosities, speed of sound, and refractive index) of four series of alkaline activators were determined over the temperature range from 15 to 60 °C for the process of geopolymerization. Mixtures of Na2SiO3and NaOH of different molar concentrations (from 2M to 8M with step 2) were used as an alkaline activator. The sample with the highest NaOH concentrationalso shows the highest values of all thermodynamic parameters.Metakaolin, obtained by calcination of kaolin at 750 °C, was used as the starting material.The samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD),FTIR and Raman spectroscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and Energy-Dispersive X-Ray (EDX) Spectroscopy. Results of FTIR analysis correlated with results of Raman Spectroscopy. Due to the polymerization process, the changes in the phonon spectrum were confirmed. The different concentra-tions of activators do not notably change the Si/Al ratio.
T2  - Macedonian Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
T1  - The influence of thermodynamic parameters on alkaline activator of geopolymers and structure of geopolymers
VL  - 40
IS  - 1
SP  - 99
DO  - 10.20450/mjcce.2021.2127
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Ivanović, Marija M. and Nenadović, Snežana S. and Pavlović, Vera P. and Radović, Ivona R. and Kijevčanin, Mirjana Lj. and Pavlović, Vladimir B. and Kljajević, Ljiljana M.",
year = "2021",
abstract = "Thermodynamic parameters (densities, viscosities, speed of sound, and refractive index) of four series of alkaline activators were determined over the temperature range from 15 to 60 °C for the process of geopolymerization. Mixtures of Na2SiO3and NaOH of different molar concentrations (from 2M to 8M with step 2) were used as an alkaline activator. The sample with the highest NaOH concentrationalso shows the highest values of all thermodynamic parameters.Metakaolin, obtained by calcination of kaolin at 750 °C, was used as the starting material.The samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD),FTIR and Raman spectroscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and Energy-Dispersive X-Ray (EDX) Spectroscopy. Results of FTIR analysis correlated with results of Raman Spectroscopy. Due to the polymerization process, the changes in the phonon spectrum were confirmed. The different concentra-tions of activators do not notably change the Si/Al ratio.",
journal = "Macedonian Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering",
title = "The influence of thermodynamic parameters on alkaline activator of geopolymers and structure of geopolymers",
volume = "40",
number = "1",
pages = "99",
doi = "10.20450/mjcce.2021.2127"
}

Ivanović, M. M., Nenadović, S. S., Pavlović, V. P., Radović, I. R., Kijevčanin, M. Lj., Pavlović, V. B.,& Kljajević, L. M.. (2021). The influence of thermodynamic parameters on alkaline activator of geopolymers and structure of geopolymers. in Macedonian Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 40(1), 99.
https://doi.org/10.20450/mjcce.2021.2127

Ivanović MM, Nenadović SS, Pavlović VP, Radović IR, Kijevčanin ML, Pavlović VB, Kljajević LM. The influence of thermodynamic parameters on alkaline activator of geopolymers and structure of geopolymers. in Macedonian Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. 2021;40(1):99.
doi:10.20450/mjcce.2021.2127 .

Ivanović, Marija M., Nenadović, Snežana S., Pavlović, Vera P., Radović, Ivona R., Kijevčanin, Mirjana Lj., Pavlović, Vladimir B., Kljajević, Ljiljana M., "The influence of thermodynamic parameters on alkaline activator of geopolymers and structure of geopolymers" in Macedonian Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 40, no. 1 (2021):99,
https://doi.org/10.20450/mjcce.2021.2127 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Nenadović, Snežana S.
AU  - Kljajević, Ljiljana M.
AU  - Ivanović, Marija M.
AU  - Mirković, Miljana M.
AU  - Radmilović, Nadežda
AU  - Rakočević, Lazar
AU  - Nenadović, Miloš
PY  - 2021
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/10032
AB  - The present work was focused on doping of 1% and 5% both of Nd2O3 and Sm2O3 in geopolymer gels. One of the main goals was to determine the influence of the behavior of Nd and Sm as dopants and structural nanoparticles changes of the final geopolymer formed. It is shown that the disorder formed by alkali activation of metakaolin can accommodate the rare earth cations Nd3+ and Sm3+ into their aluminosilicate framework structure. The main geopolymerization product identified in gels is Al-rich (Na)-AS-H gel comprising Al and Si in tetrahedral coordination. Na+ ions were balancing the negative charge resulting from Al3+ in tetrahedral coordination. The changes in the structures of the final product (geopolymer/Nd2O3; Sm2O3), has been characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analysis with energy dispersive spectrometry (EDS). Nucleation at the seed surfaces leads to the formation of phase-separated gels from rare earth phase early in the reaction process. It is confirmed that Nd and Sm have been shown to form unstable hydroxides Nd(OH)3 and Sm(OH)3 that are in equilibrium with the corresponding oxides.
T2  - Gels
T1  - Structural and Chemical Properties of Geopolymer Gels Incorporated with Neodymium and Samarium
VL  - 7
IS  - 4
SP  - 195
DO  - 10.3390/gels7040195
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Nenadović, Snežana S. and Kljajević, Ljiljana M. and Ivanović, Marija M. and Mirković, Miljana M. and Radmilović, Nadežda and Rakočević, Lazar and Nenadović, Miloš",
year = "2021",
abstract = "The present work was focused on doping of 1% and 5% both of Nd2O3 and Sm2O3 in geopolymer gels. One of the main goals was to determine the influence of the behavior of Nd and Sm as dopants and structural nanoparticles changes of the final geopolymer formed. It is shown that the disorder formed by alkali activation of metakaolin can accommodate the rare earth cations Nd3+ and Sm3+ into their aluminosilicate framework structure. The main geopolymerization product identified in gels is Al-rich (Na)-AS-H gel comprising Al and Si in tetrahedral coordination. Na+ ions were balancing the negative charge resulting from Al3+ in tetrahedral coordination. The changes in the structures of the final product (geopolymer/Nd2O3; Sm2O3), has been characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analysis with energy dispersive spectrometry (EDS). Nucleation at the seed surfaces leads to the formation of phase-separated gels from rare earth phase early in the reaction process. It is confirmed that Nd and Sm have been shown to form unstable hydroxides Nd(OH)3 and Sm(OH)3 that are in equilibrium with the corresponding oxides.",
journal = "Gels",
title = "Structural and Chemical Properties of Geopolymer Gels Incorporated with Neodymium and Samarium",
volume = "7",
number = "4",
pages = "195",
doi = "10.3390/gels7040195"
}

Nenadović, S. S., Kljajević, L. M., Ivanović, M. M., Mirković, M. M., Radmilović, N., Rakočević, L.,& Nenadović, M.. (2021). Structural and Chemical Properties of Geopolymer Gels Incorporated with Neodymium and Samarium. in Gels, 7(4), 195.
https://doi.org/10.3390/gels7040195

Nenadović SS, Kljajević LM, Ivanović MM, Mirković MM, Radmilović N, Rakočević L, Nenadović M. Structural and Chemical Properties of Geopolymer Gels Incorporated with Neodymium and Samarium. in Gels. 2021;7(4):195.
doi:10.3390/gels7040195 .

Nenadović, Snežana S., Kljajević, Ljiljana M., Ivanović, Marija M., Mirković, Miljana M., Radmilović, Nadežda, Rakočević, Lazar, Nenadović, Miloš, "Structural and Chemical Properties of Geopolymer Gels Incorporated with Neodymium and Samarium" in Gels, 7, no. 4 (2021):195,
https://doi.org/10.3390/gels7040195 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Ćirin-Varađan, Slobodanka
AU  - Đuriš, Jelena
AU  - Mirković, Miljana M.
AU  - Ivanović, Marija M.
AU  - Parojčić, Jelena
AU  - Aleksić, Ivana
PY  - 2021
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/10074
AB  - The introduction of the high-speed tableting machines and the lack of excipients with good flow and compaction properties required for direct compression process have increased research interest in the development of co-processed excipients. Melt granulation, as an environmentally friendly and cost-effective method, has recently been recognized as a promising co-processing technique. The aim of the present study was to prepare lipid-based co-processed excipients by in situ fluidized bed melt granulation and to investigated their suitability for direct compression process. Lactose monohydrate was co-processed with glyceryl dibehenate (Compritol® 888 ATO) or glyceryl palmitostearate (Precirol® ATO 5), as lipophilic meltable binders. Besides the flowability testing, dynamic compaction analysis was applied for thorough investigation into the tableting properties of developed co-processed excipients. Solid state characterization, performed by means of XRPD and DRIFT, confirmed the absence of chemical changes of the single components of co-processed excipients. Co-processed excipients showed improved flowability in comparison with single ingredients and corresponding physical mixtures. Novel co-processed excipients were found to have better tabletability profiles than physical mixtures of the ingredients, and were able to retain acceptable tensile strength values at high content of paracetamol in tableting mixture. Tablets with high tensile strength could be obtained with less work of compression needed in comparison with the commercial lactose-based excipients. Furthermore, novel lipid-based co-processed excipients were found to be highly superior regarding the antiadhesive and lubricating properties, with no additional lubricants required.
T2  - Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology
T1  - Comparative evaluation of mechanical properties of lactose-based excipients co-processed with lipophilic glycerides as meltable binders
SP  - 102981
DO  - 10.1016/j.jddst.2021.102981
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Ćirin-Varađan, Slobodanka and Đuriš, Jelena and Mirković, Miljana M. and Ivanović, Marija M. and Parojčić, Jelena and Aleksić, Ivana",
year = "2021",
abstract = "The introduction of the high-speed tableting machines and the lack of excipients with good flow and compaction properties required for direct compression process have increased research interest in the development of co-processed excipients. Melt granulation, as an environmentally friendly and cost-effective method, has recently been recognized as a promising co-processing technique. The aim of the present study was to prepare lipid-based co-processed excipients by in situ fluidized bed melt granulation and to investigated their suitability for direct compression process. Lactose monohydrate was co-processed with glyceryl dibehenate (Compritol® 888 ATO) or glyceryl palmitostearate (Precirol® ATO 5), as lipophilic meltable binders. Besides the flowability testing, dynamic compaction analysis was applied for thorough investigation into the tableting properties of developed co-processed excipients. Solid state characterization, performed by means of XRPD and DRIFT, confirmed the absence of chemical changes of the single components of co-processed excipients. Co-processed excipients showed improved flowability in comparison with single ingredients and corresponding physical mixtures. Novel co-processed excipients were found to have better tabletability profiles than physical mixtures of the ingredients, and were able to retain acceptable tensile strength values at high content of paracetamol in tableting mixture. Tablets with high tensile strength could be obtained with less work of compression needed in comparison with the commercial lactose-based excipients. Furthermore, novel lipid-based co-processed excipients were found to be highly superior regarding the antiadhesive and lubricating properties, with no additional lubricants required.",
journal = "Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology",
title = "Comparative evaluation of mechanical properties of lactose-based excipients co-processed with lipophilic glycerides as meltable binders",
pages = "102981",
doi = "10.1016/j.jddst.2021.102981"
}

Ćirin-Varađan, S., Đuriš, J., Mirković, M. M., Ivanović, M. M., Parojčić, J.,& Aleksić, I.. (2021). Comparative evaluation of mechanical properties of lactose-based excipients co-processed with lipophilic glycerides as meltable binders. in Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, 102981.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jddst.2021.102981

Ćirin-Varađan S, Đuriš J, Mirković MM, Ivanović MM, Parojčić J, Aleksić I. Comparative evaluation of mechanical properties of lactose-based excipients co-processed with lipophilic glycerides as meltable binders. in Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology. 2021;:102981.
doi:10.1016/j.jddst.2021.102981 .

Ćirin-Varađan, Slobodanka, Đuriš, Jelena, Mirković, Miljana M., Ivanović, Marija M., Parojčić, Jelena, Aleksić, Ivana, "Comparative evaluation of mechanical properties of lactose-based excipients co-processed with lipophilic glycerides as meltable binders" in Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology (2021):102981,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jddst.2021.102981 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Mladenović, Nataša
AU  - Kljajević, Ljiljana M.
AU  - Nenadović, Snežana S.
AU  - Ivanović, Marija M.
AU  - Čalija, Bojan
AU  - Gulicovski, Jelena J.
AU  - Trivunac, Katarina V.
PY  - 2020
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/8561
AB  - Fundamental research of inorganic polymers prepared from available aluminosilicate precursors represent an innovative class of materials characterized by low energy consumption for production. This is just one of the reasons why their use is focused in protecting the environment for removing of heavy metals from aqueous solutions. The concentration of hydroxide as activator solution plays an important role in the geopolymerization process. The present study examined the use of geopolymer materials, obtained in reaction of geopolymerizations of metakaolin as precursor activated with NaOH concentration 2.0, 4.0, 6.0 and 8.0 mol/dm3 for removal of cadmium ions from aqueous solutions. The structure and properties of the obtained geopolymer samples were studied by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and diffuse reflection infrared spectroscopy (DRIFTS). To investigate the surface charge of geopolymers the zeta potential measurements were performed. Batch adsorption experiments conducted at room temperature (23 ± 1 °C) showed that the adsorption pattern followed the Freundlich isotherm model. The maximum removal of cadmium obtained from batch studies was 84.1% for GP6M at pH ≈ 6.7. The results generally showed that geopolymer samples could be considered as a potential adsorbent for cadmium removal from aqueous solutions. © 2019, Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature.
T2  - Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials
T1  - The Applications of New Inorganic Polymer for Adsorption Cadmium from Waste Water
VL  - 30
IS  - 2
SP  - 554
EP  - 563
DO  - 10.1007/s10904-019-01215-y
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Mladenović, Nataša and Kljajević, Ljiljana M. and Nenadović, Snežana S. and Ivanović, Marija M. and Čalija, Bojan and Gulicovski, Jelena J. and Trivunac, Katarina V.",
year = "2020",
abstract = "Fundamental research of inorganic polymers prepared from available aluminosilicate precursors represent an innovative class of materials characterized by low energy consumption for production. This is just one of the reasons why their use is focused in protecting the environment for removing of heavy metals from aqueous solutions. The concentration of hydroxide as activator solution plays an important role in the geopolymerization process. The present study examined the use of geopolymer materials, obtained in reaction of geopolymerizations of metakaolin as precursor activated with NaOH concentration 2.0, 4.0, 6.0 and 8.0 mol/dm3 for removal of cadmium ions from aqueous solutions. The structure and properties of the obtained geopolymer samples were studied by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and diffuse reflection infrared spectroscopy (DRIFTS). To investigate the surface charge of geopolymers the zeta potential measurements were performed. Batch adsorption experiments conducted at room temperature (23 ± 1 °C) showed that the adsorption pattern followed the Freundlich isotherm model. The maximum removal of cadmium obtained from batch studies was 84.1% for GP6M at pH ≈ 6.7. The results generally showed that geopolymer samples could be considered as a potential adsorbent for cadmium removal from aqueous solutions. © 2019, Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature.",
journal = "Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials",
title = "The Applications of New Inorganic Polymer for Adsorption Cadmium from Waste Water",
volume = "30",
number = "2",
pages = "554-563",
doi = "10.1007/s10904-019-01215-y"
}

Mladenović, N., Kljajević, L. M., Nenadović, S. S., Ivanović, M. M., Čalija, B., Gulicovski, J. J.,& Trivunac, K. V.. (2020). The Applications of New Inorganic Polymer for Adsorption Cadmium from Waste Water. in Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials, 30(2), 554-563.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10904-019-01215-y

Mladenović N, Kljajević LM, Nenadović SS, Ivanović MM, Čalija B, Gulicovski JJ, Trivunac KV. The Applications of New Inorganic Polymer for Adsorption Cadmium from Waste Water. in Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials. 2020;30(2):554-563.
doi:10.1007/s10904-019-01215-y .

Mladenović, Nataša, Kljajević, Ljiljana M., Nenadović, Snežana S., Ivanović, Marija M., Čalija, Bojan, Gulicovski, Jelena J., Trivunac, Katarina V., "The Applications of New Inorganic Polymer for Adsorption Cadmium from Waste Water" in Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials, 30, no. 2 (2020):554-563,
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10904-019-01215-y . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Ivanović, Marija M.
AU  - Kljajević, Ljiljana M.
AU  - Gulicovski, Jelena J.
AU  - Petković, Marijana
AU  - Janković-Častvan, Ivona
AU  - Bučevac, Dušan
AU  - Nenadović, Snežana S.
PY  - 2020
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/9642
AB  - This paper outlines the production of an inorganic polymer/geopolymer using a metakaolin by an environmental friendly, energy saving, clean technology to conserve natural environment and resources. The influence of alkali activation, i.e. different concentration of NaOH as a component of alkali activator mixture on the process of geopolymerization of metakaolin is investigated. Also, process of aging time of geopolymer is followed by several analytical methods. The structure of metakaolin and metakaolin based geopolymers and their physicochemical properties were studied using X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transformation infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and after 28 days scanning electron microscopy (SEM) with energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) was applied for the surface characterization of the samples. A shift of the Si-O or Si-O-X (X=Al, Si, Na...) bands as the molarity of activator increasing during geopolymerization process was observed by FTIR. Mass spectra of geopolymers were characterized by MALDI TOF mass spectrometer. Structural reorganization of geopolymer samples occurs during the curing/aging in accordance with a geopolymerization mechanism.
T2  - Science of Sintering
T1  - The effect of the concentration of alkaline activator and aging time on the structure of metakaolin based geopolymer
VL  - 52
IS  - 2
SP  - 219
EP  - 229
DO  - 10.2298/SOS2002219I
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Ivanović, Marija M. and Kljajević, Ljiljana M. and Gulicovski, Jelena J. and Petković, Marijana and Janković-Častvan, Ivona and Bučevac, Dušan and Nenadović, Snežana S.",
year = "2020",
abstract = "This paper outlines the production of an inorganic polymer/geopolymer using a metakaolin by an environmental friendly, energy saving, clean technology to conserve natural environment and resources. The influence of alkali activation, i.e. different concentration of NaOH as a component of alkali activator mixture on the process of geopolymerization of metakaolin is investigated. Also, process of aging time of geopolymer is followed by several analytical methods. The structure of metakaolin and metakaolin based geopolymers and their physicochemical properties were studied using X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transformation infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and after 28 days scanning electron microscopy (SEM) with energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) was applied for the surface characterization of the samples. A shift of the Si-O or Si-O-X (X=Al, Si, Na...) bands as the molarity of activator increasing during geopolymerization process was observed by FTIR. Mass spectra of geopolymers were characterized by MALDI TOF mass spectrometer. Structural reorganization of geopolymer samples occurs during the curing/aging in accordance with a geopolymerization mechanism.",
journal = "Science of Sintering",
title = "The effect of the concentration of alkaline activator and aging time on the structure of metakaolin based geopolymer",
volume = "52",
number = "2",
pages = "219-229",
doi = "10.2298/SOS2002219I"
}

Ivanović, M. M., Kljajević, L. M., Gulicovski, J. J., Petković, M., Janković-Častvan, I., Bučevac, D.,& Nenadović, S. S.. (2020). The effect of the concentration of alkaline activator and aging time on the structure of metakaolin based geopolymer. in Science of Sintering, 52(2), 219-229.
https://doi.org/10.2298/SOS2002219I

Ivanović MM, Kljajević LM, Gulicovski JJ, Petković M, Janković-Častvan I, Bučevac D, Nenadović SS. The effect of the concentration of alkaline activator and aging time on the structure of metakaolin based geopolymer. in Science of Sintering. 2020;52(2):219-229.
doi:10.2298/SOS2002219I .

Ivanović, Marija M., Kljajević, Ljiljana M., Gulicovski, Jelena J., Petković, Marijana, Janković-Častvan, Ivona, Bučevac, Dušan, Nenadović, Snežana S., "The effect of the concentration of alkaline activator and aging time on the structure of metakaolin based geopolymer" in Science of Sintering, 52, no. 2 (2020):219-229,
https://doi.org/10.2298/SOS2002219I . .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Ivanović, Marija M.
AU  - Kljajević, Ljiljana M.
AU  - Gulicovski, Jelena J.
AU  - Todorović, Bratislav Ž.
AU  - Egelja, Adela
AU  - Pavlović, Vladimir B.
AU  - Nenadović, Snežana S.
PY  - 2018
UR  - http://dais.sanu.ac.rs/123456789/3630
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/8730
AB  - The goal of this research was to produce an environmental friendly, energy saving inorganic polymer using a metakaolin as a precursor. The clean technology which conserve the natural environment was employed for the production of these materials. The used kaolinite is clay obtained from Rudovci, Lazarevac, Serbia. Physicochemical properties of kaolin were investigated in previous work by Nenadović et al. [1]. Metakaolin (MK) was prepared by calcining kaolinite at 750 °C for 1 h. The influence of alkali activation, i.e. different concentration of NaOH as a component of alkali activator mixture on the process of polymerization of metakaolin is investigated. The alkaline solution was prepared from sodium silicate and 2M, 4M, 6M and 8 M NaOH (analytical grade) (volume ratio Na2SiO3/NaOH = 1.6). The inorganic polymer (IP) samples were formed from metakaolin and the four different alkaline solution (solid/liquid ratio was about 1), which were mixed for 15 min and then left at room temperature for one day. Finally, the mixture was kept in a sample drying oven for 2 days at 60 °C. Process of aging time of inorganic polymer samples at 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th days is followed by some analytical methods (XRD, FTIR). X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier transformation infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) were used for characterization of metakaolin and metakaolin based inorganic polymers. After 28th days when the aging time were finished, on the surface of the samples were used scanning electron microscopy (SEM) with energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS). XRD analysis almost of all inorganic polymer samples revealed their amorphouslike structure with the position of an amorphous halo in the range 18°-32°, which indicates short range ordering of the reference sample with crystalline admixture of SiO2 (α-quartz, ICSD 89). The FTIR spectra of all samples shows a strong peak at ∼1000 cm−1 which is associated with Si–O–Si asymmetric stretching vibrations and is the finger print of the geopolymerization [2,3]. The FT-IR results show a shift of the Si-O or Si-O-X bands as the molarity of activator increasing during polymerization process, where X can be Si or Al. Both methods and XRD, as well as FTIR, show greater sensitivity to monitoring the effects of molarity, than the aging time within the same molarity to structural changes in inorganic polymer. SEM micrographs (Fig.1) showed a denser matrix, and a lower content of unreacted metakaolin particles due to increasing of molarity of NaOH. Structural reorganization of inorganic polymer samples occurs during the curing or aging in accordance with a polymerization mechanism.
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Belgrade : Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts., 204-206.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_8730

Ivanović MM, Kljajević LM, Gulicovski JJ, Todorović BŽ, Egelja A, Pavlović VB, Nenadović SS. The Effect of Alkaline Activator Molarity and Aging Time on the Structure of Inorganic Polymer. in Program and Book of Abstracts / First International Conference on Electron Microscopy of Nanostructures ELMINA 2018, August 27-29, 2018, Belgrade, Serbia. 2018;:204-206.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_8730 .

Ivanović, Marija M., Kljajević, Ljiljana M., Gulicovski, Jelena J., Todorović, Bratislav Ž., Egelja, Adela, Pavlović, Vladimir B., Nenadović, Snežana S., "The Effect of Alkaline Activator Molarity and Aging Time on the Structure of Inorganic Polymer" in Program and Book of Abstracts / First International Conference on Electron Microscopy of Nanostructures ELMINA 2018, August 27-29, 2018, Belgrade, Serbia (2018):204-206,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_8730 .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Ivanović, Marija M.
AU  - Kljajević, Ljiljana M.
AU  - Nenadović, Miloš
AU  - Bundaleski, Nenad
AU  - Vukanac, Ivana
AU  - Todorović, Bratislav Ž.
AU  - Nenadović, Snežana S.
PY  - 2018
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/7706
UR  - http://materconstrucc.revistas.csic.es/index.php/materconstrucc/article/view/2219
AB  - The aim of this study was determination of physical-chemical and radiological characteristics of kaolin and products of alkali-activated thermally treated kaolin (geopolymer). Also, the objective of presented research was to investigate the possibility of kaolin application as a pigment or as a raw material for obtaining geopolymer materials as a relatively new ones in a building material industry. Physicochemical characterization of one set of samples was conducted using X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infra-red (FTIR) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Activity concentration of naturally occurring radionuclides in kaolin, metakaolin and geopolymer were determined. The absorbed dose rate (D) and the annual effective dose rate (EDR), calculated in accordance with the UNSCEAR 2000 report, are also presented in this paper. Kaolin was heat-treated on 750oC and specific activity of natural radionuclide in metakaolin increased up to 1.6, while measured specific activities in geopolymer were the lowest.
T2  - Materiales de Construccion
T1  - Physicochemical and radiological characterization of kaolin and its polymerization products
VL  - 68
IS  - 330
DO  - 10.3989/mc.2018.00517
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https://doi.org/10.3989/mc.2018.00517

Ivanović MM, Kljajević LM, Nenadović M, Bundaleski N, Vukanac I, Todorović BŽ, Nenadović SS. Physicochemical and radiological characterization of kaolin and its polymerization products. in Materiales de Construccion. 2018;68(330).
doi:10.3989/mc.2018.00517 .

Ivanović, Marija M., Kljajević, Ljiljana M., Nenadović, Miloš, Bundaleski, Nenad, Vukanac, Ivana, Todorović, Bratislav Ž., Nenadović, Snežana S., "Physicochemical and radiological characterization of kaolin and its polymerization products" in Materiales de Construccion, 68, no. 330 (2018),
https://doi.org/10.3989/mc.2018.00517 . .