@conference{
author = "Nešić, Aleksandra and Meseldžija, Slađana and Momčilović, Milan",
year = "2023",
abstract = "The subject of this work is synthesis and characterization of pectin-based cryogels obtained by internal crosslinking with calcium ions. The crosslinking reaction was confirmed by FTIR/ATR analysis, while SEM analysis demonstrated that pores of obtained cryogel were in macro range (between 130 and 380 µm). Pectin cryogel had high swelling degree with the value of 800% after 24 h of immersion in distilled water, and high water vapor permeability (E-7 order, g/ m s Pa). In addition, it showed high rate of biodegradation (85%) after exposure of 3 months in the soil. The obtained results suggest that pectin cryogel obtained by internal crosslinking reaction might find applicable potential in food, agriculture and separation technologies, providing an eco-sustainable approach to tackle current ecological and economical stresses.",
publisher = "University of Belgrade : Technical Faculty in Bor",
journal = "EcoTER’23 : 30th International Conference Ecological Truth and Environmental Research : Proceedings",
title = "Sustainable pectin monolith cryogels",
pages = "88-93",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_12655"
}