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

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

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

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

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

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Lazić, Vesna
AU  - Sredojević, Dušan
AU  - Ćirić, Aleksandar
AU  - Nedeljković, Jovan
AU  - Zelenková, Gabriela
AU  - Férová, Marta
AU  - Zelenka, Tomáš
AU  - Chavhan, Madhav Prabhakar
AU  - Slovák, Václav
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/12392
AB  - The surface modification of commercial TiO2 powder with catecholate-type ligand Tiron (TIR) leads to the formation of the interfacial charge transfer complex (ICT) absorbing in the visible spectral range. The estimated band gap energy of the ICT complex (Eg = 2.2 eV) by density functional theory (DFT) calculations agrees with experimental measurements. The surface-modified TiO2 with TIR has enhanced sorption capacity towards Pb2+ ions compared to the pristine one due to the presence of free sulfonate groups. Our attempt to reduce Pb2+ ions to metallic form failed. The TiO2-based ICT complex with TIR can serve as an efficient sorbent to remove Pb2+ ions from the solution without the ability to recover them in metallic form in a photo-driven catalytic process. The photocatalytic ability of the ICT complex to induce oxidation reactions is significantly improved since the complete degradation of organic dye methyl orange occurs under exclusive excitations with visible light photons.
T2  - Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry
T1  - The photocatalytic ability of visible-light-responsive interfacial charge transfer complex between TiO2 and Tiron
VL  - 449
SP  - 115394
DO  - 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2023.115394
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Lazić, Vesna and Sredojević, Dušan and Ćirić, Aleksandar and Nedeljković, Jovan and Zelenková, Gabriela and Férová, Marta and Zelenka, Tomáš and Chavhan, Madhav Prabhakar and Slovák, Václav",
year = "2024",
abstract = "The surface modification of commercial TiO2 powder with catecholate-type ligand Tiron (TIR) leads to the formation of the interfacial charge transfer complex (ICT) absorbing in the visible spectral range. The estimated band gap energy of the ICT complex (Eg = 2.2 eV) by density functional theory (DFT) calculations agrees with experimental measurements. The surface-modified TiO2 with TIR has enhanced sorption capacity towards Pb2+ ions compared to the pristine one due to the presence of free sulfonate groups. Our attempt to reduce Pb2+ ions to metallic form failed. The TiO2-based ICT complex with TIR can serve as an efficient sorbent to remove Pb2+ ions from the solution without the ability to recover them in metallic form in a photo-driven catalytic process. The photocatalytic ability of the ICT complex to induce oxidation reactions is significantly improved since the complete degradation of organic dye methyl orange occurs under exclusive excitations with visible light photons.",
journal = "Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry",
title = "The photocatalytic ability of visible-light-responsive interfacial charge transfer complex between TiO2 and Tiron",
volume = "449",
pages = "115394",
doi = "10.1016/j.jphotochem.2023.115394"
}

Lazić, V., Sredojević, D., Ćirić, A., Nedeljković, J., Zelenková, G., Férová, M., Zelenka, T., Chavhan, M. P.,& Slovák, V.. (2024). The photocatalytic ability of visible-light-responsive interfacial charge transfer complex between TiO2 and Tiron. in Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry, 449, 115394.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jphotochem.2023.115394

Lazić V, Sredojević D, Ćirić A, Nedeljković J, Zelenková G, Férová M, Zelenka T, Chavhan MP, Slovák V. The photocatalytic ability of visible-light-responsive interfacial charge transfer complex between TiO2 and Tiron. in Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry. 2024;449:115394.
doi:10.1016/j.jphotochem.2023.115394 .

Lazić, Vesna, Sredojević, Dušan, Ćirić, Aleksandar, Nedeljković, Jovan, Zelenková, Gabriela, Férová, Marta, Zelenka, Tomáš, Chavhan, Madhav Prabhakar, Slovák, Václav, "The photocatalytic ability of visible-light-responsive interfacial charge transfer complex between TiO2 and Tiron" in Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry, 449 (2024):115394,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jphotochem.2023.115394 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Dukić, Miljana
AU  - Sredojević, Dušan
AU  - Férová, Marta
AU  - Slovak, Vaclav
AU  - Lončarević, Davor
AU  - Dostanić, Jasmina
AU  - Šalipur, Hristina
AU  - Lazić, Vesna
AU  - Nedeljković, Jovan
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/12989
AB  - The interfacial charge transfer (ICT) complex formation is a simple procedure to bring optical absorption of widebandgap oxide materials in the visible spectral range, crucial for enhancing their use in photo-driven reactions. The optical absorption of the prepared ICT complexes between ZnO and five different colorless benzene derivatives is red-shifted compared to pristine ZnO nanopowder. The density functional theory (DFT) calculations provided realistic energy level alignment in hybrid systems. Also, the DFT-calculated infrared spectra support the binding structures derived based on experimental measurements of free and adsorbed ligands onto ZnO surfaces. The photocatalytic performance of prepared hybrids was evaluated using photocatalytic hydrogen generation in the water-splitting reaction. The ZnO nanopowders modified with catechol and caffeic acid have over 50% higher hydrogen production rate than pristine ZnO, displaying steady hydrogen production under long-run working conditions.
T2  - International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
T1  - Interfacial charge transfer complexes between ZnO and benzene derivatives: Characterization and photocatalytic hydrogen production
VL  - 62
SP  - 628
EP  - 636
DO  - 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.03.075
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Dukić, Miljana and Sredojević, Dušan and Férová, Marta and Slovak, Vaclav and Lončarević, Davor and Dostanić, Jasmina and Šalipur, Hristina and Lazić, Vesna and Nedeljković, Jovan",
year = "2024",
abstract = "The interfacial charge transfer (ICT) complex formation is a simple procedure to bring optical absorption of widebandgap oxide materials in the visible spectral range, crucial for enhancing their use in photo-driven reactions. The optical absorption of the prepared ICT complexes between ZnO and five different colorless benzene derivatives is red-shifted compared to pristine ZnO nanopowder. The density functional theory (DFT) calculations provided realistic energy level alignment in hybrid systems. Also, the DFT-calculated infrared spectra support the binding structures derived based on experimental measurements of free and adsorbed ligands onto ZnO surfaces. The photocatalytic performance of prepared hybrids was evaluated using photocatalytic hydrogen generation in the water-splitting reaction. The ZnO nanopowders modified with catechol and caffeic acid have over 50% higher hydrogen production rate than pristine ZnO, displaying steady hydrogen production under long-run working conditions.",
journal = "International Journal of Hydrogen Energy",
title = "Interfacial charge transfer complexes between ZnO and benzene derivatives: Characterization and photocatalytic hydrogen production",
volume = "62",
pages = "628-636",
doi = "10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.03.075"
}

Dukić, M., Sredojević, D., Férová, M., Slovak, V., Lončarević, D., Dostanić, J., Šalipur, H., Lazić, V.,& Nedeljković, J.. (2024). Interfacial charge transfer complexes between ZnO and benzene derivatives: Characterization and photocatalytic hydrogen production. in International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 62, 628-636.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.03.075

Dukić M, Sredojević D, Férová M, Slovak V, Lončarević D, Dostanić J, Šalipur H, Lazić V, Nedeljković J. Interfacial charge transfer complexes between ZnO and benzene derivatives: Characterization and photocatalytic hydrogen production. in International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 2024;62:628-636.
doi:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.03.075 .

Dukić, Miljana, Sredojević, Dušan, Férová, Marta, Slovak, Vaclav, Lončarević, Davor, Dostanić, Jasmina, Šalipur, Hristina, Lazić, Vesna, Nedeljković, Jovan, "Interfacial charge transfer complexes between ZnO and benzene derivatives: Characterization and photocatalytic hydrogen production" in International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 62 (2024):628-636,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.03.075 . .

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

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

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

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

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

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Cvijović-Alagić, Ivana
AU  - Laketić, Slađana
AU  - Momčilović, Miloš
AU  - Ciganović, Jovan
AU  - Bajat, Jelena
AU  - Kojić, Vesna
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/13227
AB  - The Ti-45Nb (mass%) alloy’s corrosive and biocompatible response in simulated physiological conditions was investigated before and after its additional high-pressure torsion (HPT) and laser irradiation processing. The grain size reduction from 2.76 μm to ~ 200 nm and the appearance of laser-induced morphologically altered and highly oxidized surface led to the significant improvement of alloy corrosion resistance and cell–implant interaction. Moreover, an additional increase of the laser pulse energy from 5 to 15 mJ during the alloy irradiation in the air led to an increase in the surface oxygen content from 13.64 to 23.89% accompanied by an increase of excellent cell viability from 127.18 to 134.42%. As a result of the controlled alloy microstructural and surface modifications, the formation of protective bi-modal mixed Ti- and Nb-oxide external scale was enabled. The presence of this surface oxide scale enhanced the alloy’s resistance to corrosion deterioration and simultaneously boosted cell viability and proliferation.
T2  - Acta Metallurgica Sinica (English Letters)
T1  - Impact of Microstructural and Surface Modifications on the Ti-45Nb Alloy’s Response to Bio-Environment
DO  - 10.1007/s40195-024-01705-0
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Cvijović-Alagić, Ivana and Laketić, Slađana and Momčilović, Miloš and Ciganović, Jovan and Bajat, Jelena and Kojić, Vesna",
year = "2024",
abstract = "The Ti-45Nb (mass%) alloy’s corrosive and biocompatible response in simulated physiological conditions was investigated before and after its additional high-pressure torsion (HPT) and laser irradiation processing. The grain size reduction from 2.76 μm to ~ 200 nm and the appearance of laser-induced morphologically altered and highly oxidized surface led to the significant improvement of alloy corrosion resistance and cell–implant interaction. Moreover, an additional increase of the laser pulse energy from 5 to 15 mJ during the alloy irradiation in the air led to an increase in the surface oxygen content from 13.64 to 23.89% accompanied by an increase of excellent cell viability from 127.18 to 134.42%. As a result of the controlled alloy microstructural and surface modifications, the formation of protective bi-modal mixed Ti- and Nb-oxide external scale was enabled. The presence of this surface oxide scale enhanced the alloy’s resistance to corrosion deterioration and simultaneously boosted cell viability and proliferation.",
journal = "Acta Metallurgica Sinica (English Letters)",
title = "Impact of Microstructural and Surface Modifications on the Ti-45Nb Alloy’s Response to Bio-Environment",
doi = "10.1007/s40195-024-01705-0"
}

Cvijović-Alagić, I., Laketić, S., Momčilović, M., Ciganović, J., Bajat, J.,& Kojić, V.. (2024). Impact of Microstructural and Surface Modifications on the Ti-45Nb Alloy’s Response to Bio-Environment. in Acta Metallurgica Sinica (English Letters).
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40195-024-01705-0

Cvijović-Alagić I, Laketić S, Momčilović M, Ciganović J, Bajat J, Kojić V. Impact of Microstructural and Surface Modifications on the Ti-45Nb Alloy’s Response to Bio-Environment. in Acta Metallurgica Sinica (English Letters). 2024;.
doi:10.1007/s40195-024-01705-0 .

Cvijović-Alagić, Ivana, Laketić, Slađana, Momčilović, Miloš, Ciganović, Jovan, Bajat, Jelena, Kojić, Vesna, "Impact of Microstructural and Surface Modifications on the Ti-45Nb Alloy’s Response to Bio-Environment" in Acta Metallurgica Sinica (English Letters) (2024),
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40195-024-01705-0 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Milovanović, Dubravka
AU  - Rajčić, Boris
AU  - Ranković, Dragan
AU  - Stankov, Biljana
AU  - Čekada, Miha
AU  - Ciganović, Jovan
AU  - Đurđević-Milošević, Dragica
AU  - Stević, Zoran
AU  - Kuzmanović, Miroslav
AU  - Šibalija, Tatjana
AU  - Petronić, Sanja
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/12723
AB  - This paper presents a study and comparison of surface effects induced by picosecond and nanosecond laser modification of a Ti6Al4V alloy surface under different ambient conditions: air and argon- and nitrogen-rich atmospheres. Detailed surface characterization was performed for all experimental conditions. Damage threshold fluences for picosecond and nanosecond laser irradiation in all three ambient conditions were determined. The observed surface features were a resolidified pool of molten material, craters, hydrodynamic effects and parallel periodic surface structures. Laser-induced periodic surface structures are formed by multi-mode-beam nanosecond laser action and picosecond laser action. Crown-like structures at crater rims are specific features for picosecond Nd:YAG laser action in argon-rich ambient conditions. Elemental analysis of the surfaces indicated nitride compound formation only in the nitrogen-rich ambient conditions. The constituents of the formed plasma were also investigated. Exploring the impact of process control parameters on output responses has been undertaken within the context of laser modification under different environmental conditions. Parametric optimization of the nanosecond laser modification was carried out by implementing an advanced method based on Taguchi’s parametric design and multivariate statistical techniques, and optimal settings are proposed for each atmosphere.
T2  - Micromachines
T1  - Microstructure Formations Resulting from Nanosecond and Picosecond Laser Irradiation of a Ti-Based Alloy under Controlled Atmospheric Conditions and Optimization of the Irradiation Process
VL  - 15
IS  - 1
SP  - 5
DO  - 10.3390/mi15010005
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Milovanović, Dubravka and Rajčić, Boris and Ranković, Dragan and Stankov, Biljana and Čekada, Miha and Ciganović, Jovan and Đurđević-Milošević, Dragica and Stević, Zoran and Kuzmanović, Miroslav and Šibalija, Tatjana and Petronić, Sanja",
year = "2024",
abstract = "This paper presents a study and comparison of surface effects induced by picosecond and nanosecond laser modification of a Ti6Al4V alloy surface under different ambient conditions: air and argon- and nitrogen-rich atmospheres. Detailed surface characterization was performed for all experimental conditions. Damage threshold fluences for picosecond and nanosecond laser irradiation in all three ambient conditions were determined. The observed surface features were a resolidified pool of molten material, craters, hydrodynamic effects and parallel periodic surface structures. Laser-induced periodic surface structures are formed by multi-mode-beam nanosecond laser action and picosecond laser action. Crown-like structures at crater rims are specific features for picosecond Nd:YAG laser action in argon-rich ambient conditions. Elemental analysis of the surfaces indicated nitride compound formation only in the nitrogen-rich ambient conditions. The constituents of the formed plasma were also investigated. Exploring the impact of process control parameters on output responses has been undertaken within the context of laser modification under different environmental conditions. Parametric optimization of the nanosecond laser modification was carried out by implementing an advanced method based on Taguchi’s parametric design and multivariate statistical techniques, and optimal settings are proposed for each atmosphere.",
journal = "Micromachines",
title = "Microstructure Formations Resulting from Nanosecond and Picosecond Laser Irradiation of a Ti-Based Alloy under Controlled Atmospheric Conditions and Optimization of the Irradiation Process",
volume = "15",
number = "1",
pages = "5",
doi = "10.3390/mi15010005"
}

Milovanović, D., Rajčić, B., Ranković, D., Stankov, B., Čekada, M., Ciganović, J., Đurđević-Milošević, D., Stević, Z., Kuzmanović, M., Šibalija, T.,& Petronić, S.. (2024). Microstructure Formations Resulting from Nanosecond and Picosecond Laser Irradiation of a Ti-Based Alloy under Controlled Atmospheric Conditions and Optimization of the Irradiation Process. in Micromachines, 15(1), 5.
https://doi.org/10.3390/mi15010005

Milovanović D, Rajčić B, Ranković D, Stankov B, Čekada M, Ciganović J, Đurđević-Milošević D, Stević Z, Kuzmanović M, Šibalija T, Petronić S. Microstructure Formations Resulting from Nanosecond and Picosecond Laser Irradiation of a Ti-Based Alloy under Controlled Atmospheric Conditions and Optimization of the Irradiation Process. in Micromachines. 2024;15(1):5.
doi:10.3390/mi15010005 .

Milovanović, Dubravka, Rajčić, Boris, Ranković, Dragan, Stankov, Biljana, Čekada, Miha, Ciganović, Jovan, Đurđević-Milošević, Dragica, Stević, Zoran, Kuzmanović, Miroslav, Šibalija, Tatjana, Petronić, Sanja, "Microstructure Formations Resulting from Nanosecond and Picosecond Laser Irradiation of a Ti-Based Alloy under Controlled Atmospheric Conditions and Optimization of the Irradiation Process" in Micromachines, 15, no. 1 (2024):5,
https://doi.org/10.3390/mi15010005 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Radenković, Marina
AU  - Petrović, Jelena
AU  - Pap, Sabolc
AU  - Kalijadis, Ana
AU  - Momčilović, Miloš
AU  - Krstulović, Nikša
AU  - Živković, Sanja
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/12206
AB  - Toxic elements, lead, and copper are often found in wastewater discharged from industries such as mining. The discharge of untreated effluent poses severe environmental challenges and sorption methods using agricultural waste materials are proposed as an efficient and cost-effective solution. For this research, activated sunflower material (ASM) was prepared from abundantly available agricultural sunflower waste residues and utilised to remove Pb2+ and Cu2+ ions from an aqueous medium. To begin, we examine variables that may have an impact on the adsorption process, such as pH, contact time, adsorbent dose, and initial concentration using Box-Behnken Design (BBD) to find optimal conditions. Maximum removal efficiency was found at a pH of 5, contact time of 180 min, and initial concentration of 50 mg/L for Pb2+ and 150 mg/L for Cu2+. Additionally, adsorbent dose differed by element, for Cu2+ it was 200 mg, whilst for Pb2+ it was 124 mg. Features of activated carbon such as morphology, elemental composition, textural properties, and surface functionalities were characterised using SEM-EDS, BET, FTIR, and XPS. The adsorption equilibrium data were analysed by Langmuir, Freundlich, and Dubinin-Radushkevich isotherm models. It was found that the obtained results for Pb2+ adsorption were better described with the Freundlich isotherm model. Maximum adsorption capacities for Pb2+ and Cu2+ were 91.8 mg/g and 20.5 mg/g, respectively. Furthermore, kinetic studies confirmed that the adsorption process followed a pseudo-first-order kinetic model for Pb2+, but for Cu2+ all applied kinetic models fitted experimental data with the same values of the correlation coefficient (R2 = 0.99). After comprehensive analysis using the methods mentioned above, ASM was tested for the removal of Cu2+ from mining wastewater sample, and the obtained removal efficiency was 98.6% ± 2.0%. The results of desorption experiments conducted, confirm that ASM has good potential to be reused for the purpose of removing Cu2+ from wastewater.
T2  - Chemosphere
T1  - Waste biomass derived highly-porous carbon material for toxic metal removal: Optimisation, mechanisms and environmental implications
VL  - 347
SP  - 140684
DO  - 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140684
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Radenković, Marina and Petrović, Jelena and Pap, Sabolc and Kalijadis, Ana and Momčilović, Miloš and Krstulović, Nikša and Živković, Sanja",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Toxic elements, lead, and copper are often found in wastewater discharged from industries such as mining. The discharge of untreated effluent poses severe environmental challenges and sorption methods using agricultural waste materials are proposed as an efficient and cost-effective solution. For this research, activated sunflower material (ASM) was prepared from abundantly available agricultural sunflower waste residues and utilised to remove Pb2+ and Cu2+ ions from an aqueous medium. To begin, we examine variables that may have an impact on the adsorption process, such as pH, contact time, adsorbent dose, and initial concentration using Box-Behnken Design (BBD) to find optimal conditions. Maximum removal efficiency was found at a pH of 5, contact time of 180 min, and initial concentration of 50 mg/L for Pb2+ and 150 mg/L for Cu2+. Additionally, adsorbent dose differed by element, for Cu2+ it was 200 mg, whilst for Pb2+ it was 124 mg. Features of activated carbon such as morphology, elemental composition, textural properties, and surface functionalities were characterised using SEM-EDS, BET, FTIR, and XPS. The adsorption equilibrium data were analysed by Langmuir, Freundlich, and Dubinin-Radushkevich isotherm models. It was found that the obtained results for Pb2+ adsorption were better described with the Freundlich isotherm model. Maximum adsorption capacities for Pb2+ and Cu2+ were 91.8 mg/g and 20.5 mg/g, respectively. Furthermore, kinetic studies confirmed that the adsorption process followed a pseudo-first-order kinetic model for Pb2+, but for Cu2+ all applied kinetic models fitted experimental data with the same values of the correlation coefficient (R2 = 0.99). After comprehensive analysis using the methods mentioned above, ASM was tested for the removal of Cu2+ from mining wastewater sample, and the obtained removal efficiency was 98.6% ± 2.0%. The results of desorption experiments conducted, confirm that ASM has good potential to be reused for the purpose of removing Cu2+ from wastewater.",
journal = "Chemosphere",
title = "Waste biomass derived highly-porous carbon material for toxic metal removal: Optimisation, mechanisms and environmental implications",
volume = "347",
pages = "140684",
doi = "10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140684"
}

Radenković, M., Petrović, J., Pap, S., Kalijadis, A., Momčilović, M., Krstulović, N.,& Živković, S.. (2024). Waste biomass derived highly-porous carbon material for toxic metal removal: Optimisation, mechanisms and environmental implications. in Chemosphere, 347, 140684.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140684

Radenković M, Petrović J, Pap S, Kalijadis A, Momčilović M, Krstulović N, Živković S. Waste biomass derived highly-porous carbon material for toxic metal removal: Optimisation, mechanisms and environmental implications. in Chemosphere. 2024;347:140684.
doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140684 .

Radenković, Marina, Petrović, Jelena, Pap, Sabolc, Kalijadis, Ana, Momčilović, Miloš, Krstulović, Nikša, Živković, Sanja, "Waste biomass derived highly-porous carbon material for toxic metal removal: Optimisation, mechanisms and environmental implications" in Chemosphere, 347 (2024):140684,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140684 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Tošić, Miloš
AU  - Rajić, Vladimir
AU  - Pjević, Dejan
AU  - Stojadinović, Stevan
AU  - Krstulović, Nikša
AU  - Dimitrijević-Branković, Suzana
AU  - Momčilović, Miloš
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/13091
AB  - This study proposes a simple and controlled method for producing TiO2 with phase junction, oxygen vacancies, and Ti3+ by combining picosecond pulsed laser irradiation and electrochemical anodization. Ti mesh was pretreated by irradiating with a picosecond pulsed laser technique using an Nd:YAG laser (1064 nm) at two fluencies, 15 J/cm2 and 30 J/cm2 . The samples were then subjected to electrochemical anodization to form TiO2 nanotube arrays on the previously laser-treated surface. This study will investigate the possibility of forming TiO2 nanotube arrays on a pre-laser-treated Ti substrate and determine their physicochemical and photocatalytic properties. The samples were characterized by FESEM, XRD, Raman, XPS, and UV-Vis DRS. UV-Vis spectroscopy was used to observe the progress of photocatalytic degradation for all samples, and degradation products were determined using GC-MS. With the synergistic effects of phase junction, oxygen vacancies, and Ti3+, the laser-treated TiO2 with 30 J/cm2 showed a higher photocatalytic degradation rate (85.1%) of the pesticide carbofuran compared to non-laser-treated TiO2 (54.8%), remaining stable during successive degradation cycles, which has promising practical applications.
T2  - Photonics
T1  - Synergy of Nd:YAG Picosecond Pulsed Laser Irradiation and Electrochemical Anodization in the Formation of TiO2 Nanostructures for the Photocatalytic Degradation of Pesticide Carbofuran
VL  - 11
IS  - 3
SP  - 284
DO  - 10.3390/photonics11030284
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Tošić, Miloš and Rajić, Vladimir and Pjević, Dejan and Stojadinović, Stevan and Krstulović, Nikša and Dimitrijević-Branković, Suzana and Momčilović, Miloš",
year = "2024",
abstract = "This study proposes a simple and controlled method for producing TiO2 with phase junction, oxygen vacancies, and Ti3+ by combining picosecond pulsed laser irradiation and electrochemical anodization. Ti mesh was pretreated by irradiating with a picosecond pulsed laser technique using an Nd:YAG laser (1064 nm) at two fluencies, 15 J/cm2 and 30 J/cm2 . The samples were then subjected to electrochemical anodization to form TiO2 nanotube arrays on the previously laser-treated surface. This study will investigate the possibility of forming TiO2 nanotube arrays on a pre-laser-treated Ti substrate and determine their physicochemical and photocatalytic properties. The samples were characterized by FESEM, XRD, Raman, XPS, and UV-Vis DRS. UV-Vis spectroscopy was used to observe the progress of photocatalytic degradation for all samples, and degradation products were determined using GC-MS. With the synergistic effects of phase junction, oxygen vacancies, and Ti3+, the laser-treated TiO2 with 30 J/cm2 showed a higher photocatalytic degradation rate (85.1%) of the pesticide carbofuran compared to non-laser-treated TiO2 (54.8%), remaining stable during successive degradation cycles, which has promising practical applications.",
journal = "Photonics",
title = "Synergy of Nd:YAG Picosecond Pulsed Laser Irradiation and Electrochemical Anodization in the Formation of TiO2 Nanostructures for the Photocatalytic Degradation of Pesticide Carbofuran",
volume = "11",
number = "3",
pages = "284",
doi = "10.3390/photonics11030284"
}

Tošić, M., Rajić, V., Pjević, D., Stojadinović, S., Krstulović, N., Dimitrijević-Branković, S.,& Momčilović, M.. (2024). Synergy of Nd:YAG Picosecond Pulsed Laser Irradiation and Electrochemical Anodization in the Formation of TiO2 Nanostructures for the Photocatalytic Degradation of Pesticide Carbofuran. in Photonics, 11(3), 284.
https://doi.org/10.3390/photonics11030284

Tošić M, Rajić V, Pjević D, Stojadinović S, Krstulović N, Dimitrijević-Branković S, Momčilović M. Synergy of Nd:YAG Picosecond Pulsed Laser Irradiation and Electrochemical Anodization in the Formation of TiO2 Nanostructures for the Photocatalytic Degradation of Pesticide Carbofuran. in Photonics. 2024;11(3):284.
doi:10.3390/photonics11030284 .

Tošić, Miloš, Rajić, Vladimir, Pjević, Dejan, Stojadinović, Stevan, Krstulović, Nikša, Dimitrijević-Branković, Suzana, Momčilović, Miloš, "Synergy of Nd:YAG Picosecond Pulsed Laser Irradiation and Electrochemical Anodization in the Formation of TiO2 Nanostructures for the Photocatalytic Degradation of Pesticide Carbofuran" in Photonics, 11, no. 3 (2024):284,
https://doi.org/10.3390/photonics11030284 . .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Cvijović-Alagić, Ivana
AU  - Maletaškić, Jelena
AU  - Pavkov, Vladimir
AU  - Putić, Slaviša
AU  - Matović, Branko
AU  - Maksimović, Vesna
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/13200
PB  - Belgrade : Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences - National Institute of thе Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade
PB  - Belgrade : Serbian Society for Innovative Materials in Extreme Conditions (SIM-EXTREME)
C3  - IMEC2024 - 2nd International Conference on Innovative Materials in Extreme Conditions : Book of abstracts
T1  - Hydrogen embrittlement in additively manufactured metals: A concise review
SP  - 57
EP  - 57
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_13200
ER  - 

@conference{
author = "Cvijović-Alagić, Ivana and Maletaškić, Jelena and Pavkov, Vladimir and Putić, Slaviša and Matović, Branko and Maksimović, Vesna",
year = "2024",
publisher = "Belgrade : Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences - National Institute of thе Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade : Serbian Society for Innovative Materials in Extreme Conditions (SIM-EXTREME)",
journal = "IMEC2024 - 2nd International Conference on Innovative Materials in Extreme Conditions : Book of abstracts",
title = "Hydrogen embrittlement in additively manufactured metals: A concise review",
pages = "57-57",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_13200"
}

Cvijović-Alagić, I., Maletaškić, J., Pavkov, V., Putić, S., Matović, B.,& Maksimović, V.. (2024). Hydrogen embrittlement in additively manufactured metals: A concise review. in IMEC2024 - 2nd International Conference on Innovative Materials in Extreme Conditions : Book of abstracts
Belgrade : Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences - National Institute of thе Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade., 57-57.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_13200

Cvijović-Alagić I, Maletaškić J, Pavkov V, Putić S, Matović B, Maksimović V. Hydrogen embrittlement in additively manufactured metals: A concise review. in IMEC2024 - 2nd International Conference on Innovative Materials in Extreme Conditions : Book of abstracts. 2024;:57-57.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_13200 .

Cvijović-Alagić, Ivana, Maletaškić, Jelena, Pavkov, Vladimir, Putić, Slaviša, Matović, Branko, Maksimović, Vesna, "Hydrogen embrittlement in additively manufactured metals: A concise review" in IMEC2024 - 2nd International Conference on Innovative Materials in Extreme Conditions : Book of abstracts (2024):57-57,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_13200 .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Salah Adeen Embirsh, Hifa
AU  - Vuksanović, Marija M.
AU  - Mladenović, Ivana O.
AU  - Knežević, Nataša
AU  - Milošević, Milena
AU  - Mijatov, Slavko
AU  - Jančić Heinemann, Radmila
AU  - Marinković, Aleksandar
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/13225
AB  - Materials from green resources boast a low carbon footprint, forming the foundation of the circular economy approach in materials science. Thus, in this study, waste poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) was subjected to depolymerization using propylene glycol (PG), and subsequent polycondensation with bio-based maleic anhydride (MA) produced unsaturated polyester resin (b-UPR). Bio-derived acryloyl-modified Kraft lignin (KfL-A) served as a vinyl reactive filler in the b-UPR matrix to create b-UPR/KfL-A composites. The structural characterization of KfL-A and b-UPR involved the use of FTIR and NMR techniques. The mechanical properties of the newly fabricated composites were assessed through tensile strength, Vickers microhardness, and dynamic mechanical tests. The addition of KfL-A to the rigid b-UPR matrix enhanced material flexibility, resulting in less stiff and hard materials while preserving composite toughness. For instance, incorporating 10 wt.% of KfL-A in b-UPR led to a 17% reduction in hardness, a 48% decrease in tensile strength, and a 20% reduction in toughness. Positive environmental impact was achieved by incorporation of 64 wt.% of renewable and recycled raw material. Analogously prepared b-UPR/KfL composites showed structural inhomogeneity and somewhat better mechanical properties. Transmission (TEM) and scanning (SEM) electron microscopies revealed a suitable relationship between mechanical and structural properties of composites in relation to the extent of KfL-A addition. The UL94V flammability rating confirmed that flame resistance increased proportionally with the KfL-A addition. Once deposited in a landfill, these composites are expected to disintegrate more easily than PET, causing less harm to the environment and contributing to sustainability in the plastics cycle.
T2  - Chemosphere
T1  - Unsaturated polyester resin based composites: A case study of lignin valorisation
SP  - 142144
DO  - 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142144
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Salah Adeen Embirsh, Hifa and Vuksanović, Marija M. and Mladenović, Ivana O. and Knežević, Nataša and Milošević, Milena and Mijatov, Slavko and Jančić Heinemann, Radmila and Marinković, Aleksandar",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Materials from green resources boast a low carbon footprint, forming the foundation of the circular economy approach in materials science. Thus, in this study, waste poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) was subjected to depolymerization using propylene glycol (PG), and subsequent polycondensation with bio-based maleic anhydride (MA) produced unsaturated polyester resin (b-UPR). Bio-derived acryloyl-modified Kraft lignin (KfL-A) served as a vinyl reactive filler in the b-UPR matrix to create b-UPR/KfL-A composites. The structural characterization of KfL-A and b-UPR involved the use of FTIR and NMR techniques. The mechanical properties of the newly fabricated composites were assessed through tensile strength, Vickers microhardness, and dynamic mechanical tests. The addition of KfL-A to the rigid b-UPR matrix enhanced material flexibility, resulting in less stiff and hard materials while preserving composite toughness. For instance, incorporating 10 wt.% of KfL-A in b-UPR led to a 17% reduction in hardness, a 48% decrease in tensile strength, and a 20% reduction in toughness. Positive environmental impact was achieved by incorporation of 64 wt.% of renewable and recycled raw material. Analogously prepared b-UPR/KfL composites showed structural inhomogeneity and somewhat better mechanical properties. Transmission (TEM) and scanning (SEM) electron microscopies revealed a suitable relationship between mechanical and structural properties of composites in relation to the extent of KfL-A addition. The UL94V flammability rating confirmed that flame resistance increased proportionally with the KfL-A addition. Once deposited in a landfill, these composites are expected to disintegrate more easily than PET, causing less harm to the environment and contributing to sustainability in the plastics cycle.",
journal = "Chemosphere",
title = "Unsaturated polyester resin based composites: A case study of lignin valorisation",
pages = "142144",
doi = "10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142144"
}

Salah Adeen Embirsh, H., Vuksanović, M. M., Mladenović, I. O., Knežević, N., Milošević, M., Mijatov, S., Jančić Heinemann, R.,& Marinković, A.. (2024). Unsaturated polyester resin based composites: A case study of lignin valorisation. in Chemosphere, 142144.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142144

Salah Adeen Embirsh H, Vuksanović MM, Mladenović IO, Knežević N, Milošević M, Mijatov S, Jančić Heinemann R, Marinković A. Unsaturated polyester resin based composites: A case study of lignin valorisation. in Chemosphere. 2024;:142144.
doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142144 .

Salah Adeen Embirsh, Hifa, Vuksanović, Marija M., Mladenović, Ivana O., Knežević, Nataša, Milošević, Milena, Mijatov, Slavko, Jančić Heinemann, Radmila, Marinković, Aleksandar, "Unsaturated polyester resin based composites: A case study of lignin valorisation" in Chemosphere (2024):142144,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142144 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Meseldžija, Slađana
AU  - Ružić, Jovana
AU  - Spasojević, Jelena
AU  - Momčilović, Milan
AU  - Moeini, Arash
AU  - Cabrera-Barjas, Gustavo
AU  - Nešić, Aleksandra
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/13226
AB  - A high consumption of solid fats is linked to increased inflammation and a risk of cardiovascular diseases. Hence, in recent years, there has been increasing interest in the development of oleogels as a fat substitute in food products. Oleogels are edible gels that contain a large amount of liquid oils entrapped in a 3D network and that can potentially be applied to spreads, bakery goods, meat, and dairy products in order to lower their saturated fat content while maintaining a desirable food texture and mouthfeel. In this work, alginate cryogels were studied as templates for three different edible oils in the process of oleogel formation. Two different freezing regimes to obtain cryogels were employed in order to evaluate better the textural and morphological capabilities of cryogels to adsorb and retain edible oils. It was shown that rapid freezing in liquid nitrogen produces alginate cryogels with a lower density, higher porosity, and a greater ability to adsorb the tested oils. The highest uptake and holding oil capacity was achieved for olive oil, which reached a value of 792% and 82%, respectively. The best chewiness was found for an oleogel containing olive oil, whereas oleogels with the other two tested oils showed better springiness. Hence, the results presented in this work demonstrated that alginate-based cryogels can be effectively used as templates for oleogels and potentially find applications in the food industry.
T2  - Foods
T1  - Alginate Cryogels as a Template for the Preparation of Edible Oleogels
VL  - 13
IS  - 9
SP  - 1297
DO  - 10.3390/foods13091297
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Meseldžija, Slađana and Ružić, Jovana and Spasojević, Jelena and Momčilović, Milan and Moeini, Arash and Cabrera-Barjas, Gustavo and Nešić, Aleksandra",
year = "2024",
abstract = "A high consumption of solid fats is linked to increased inflammation and a risk of cardiovascular diseases. Hence, in recent years, there has been increasing interest in the development of oleogels as a fat substitute in food products. Oleogels are edible gels that contain a large amount of liquid oils entrapped in a 3D network and that can potentially be applied to spreads, bakery goods, meat, and dairy products in order to lower their saturated fat content while maintaining a desirable food texture and mouthfeel. In this work, alginate cryogels were studied as templates for three different edible oils in the process of oleogel formation. Two different freezing regimes to obtain cryogels were employed in order to evaluate better the textural and morphological capabilities of cryogels to adsorb and retain edible oils. It was shown that rapid freezing in liquid nitrogen produces alginate cryogels with a lower density, higher porosity, and a greater ability to adsorb the tested oils. The highest uptake and holding oil capacity was achieved for olive oil, which reached a value of 792% and 82%, respectively. The best chewiness was found for an oleogel containing olive oil, whereas oleogels with the other two tested oils showed better springiness. Hence, the results presented in this work demonstrated that alginate-based cryogels can be effectively used as templates for oleogels and potentially find applications in the food industry.",
journal = "Foods",
title = "Alginate Cryogels as a Template for the Preparation of Edible Oleogels",
volume = "13",
number = "9",
pages = "1297",
doi = "10.3390/foods13091297"
}

Meseldžija, S., Ružić, J., Spasojević, J., Momčilović, M., Moeini, A., Cabrera-Barjas, G.,& Nešić, A.. (2024). Alginate Cryogels as a Template for the Preparation of Edible Oleogels. in Foods, 13(9), 1297.
https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13091297

Meseldžija S, Ružić J, Spasojević J, Momčilović M, Moeini A, Cabrera-Barjas G, Nešić A. Alginate Cryogels as a Template for the Preparation of Edible Oleogels. in Foods. 2024;13(9):1297.
doi:10.3390/foods13091297 .

Meseldžija, Slađana, Ružić, Jovana, Spasojević, Jelena, Momčilović, Milan, Moeini, Arash, Cabrera-Barjas, Gustavo, Nešić, Aleksandra, "Alginate Cryogels as a Template for the Preparation of Edible Oleogels" in Foods, 13, no. 9 (2024):1297,
https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13091297 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Cabrera-Barjas, Gustavo
AU  - Albornoz, Karin
AU  - Belchi, Maria Dolores Lopez
AU  - Giordano, Ady
AU  - Bravo-Arrepol, Gaston
AU  - Moya-Elizondo, Ernesto
AU  - Martin, Juan San
AU  - Valdes, Oscar
AU  - Nešić, Aleksandra
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/12870
AB  - In this work, chitosan films loaded with gallic acid and different content of chitin nanofibers were prepared and subjected to different characterization techniques. The results showed that the inclusion of gallic acid to chitosan films caused moderate decrease in water vapor permeability (by 29 %) and increased tensile strength of films (by 169 %) in comparison to the neat chitosan films. Furthermore, it was found that the addition of chitin nanofibers up to 30 % into chitosan/gallic acid films additionally improved tensile strength (by 474 %) and reduced plasticity of films (by 171 %), when compared to the chitosan/gallic acid films. Increased concentration of chitin nanofibers in films reduced the overall water vapor permeability of films by 51 %. In addition, gallic acid and chitin nanofibers had synergic effect on high chitosan film's antioxidant and antifungal activity toward Botrytis cinerea (both above 95 %). Finally, chitosan/gallic acid/chitin nanofibers films reduced decay incidence of strawberries, increased total soluble solid content, and promoted high production of some polyphenols during cold storage, in comparison to the control chitosan films and uncoated strawberry samples. Hence, these results suggest that chitosan/gallic acid/chitin nanofibers can present eco-sustainable approach for preservation of strawberries, giving them additional nutritional value.
T2  - International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
T1  - Influence of chitin nanofibers and gallic acid on physical-chemical and biological performances of chitosan-based films
VL  - 263, Part 1
SP  - 130159
DO  - 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130159
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Cabrera-Barjas, Gustavo and Albornoz, Karin and Belchi, Maria Dolores Lopez and Giordano, Ady and Bravo-Arrepol, Gaston and Moya-Elizondo, Ernesto and Martin, Juan San and Valdes, Oscar and Nešić, Aleksandra",
year = "2024",
abstract = "In this work, chitosan films loaded with gallic acid and different content of chitin nanofibers were prepared and subjected to different characterization techniques. The results showed that the inclusion of gallic acid to chitosan films caused moderate decrease in water vapor permeability (by 29 %) and increased tensile strength of films (by 169 %) in comparison to the neat chitosan films. Furthermore, it was found that the addition of chitin nanofibers up to 30 % into chitosan/gallic acid films additionally improved tensile strength (by 474 %) and reduced plasticity of films (by 171 %), when compared to the chitosan/gallic acid films. Increased concentration of chitin nanofibers in films reduced the overall water vapor permeability of films by 51 %. In addition, gallic acid and chitin nanofibers had synergic effect on high chitosan film's antioxidant and antifungal activity toward Botrytis cinerea (both above 95 %). Finally, chitosan/gallic acid/chitin nanofibers films reduced decay incidence of strawberries, increased total soluble solid content, and promoted high production of some polyphenols during cold storage, in comparison to the control chitosan films and uncoated strawberry samples. Hence, these results suggest that chitosan/gallic acid/chitin nanofibers can present eco-sustainable approach for preservation of strawberries, giving them additional nutritional value.",
journal = "International Journal of Biological Macromolecules",
title = "Influence of chitin nanofibers and gallic acid on physical-chemical and biological performances of chitosan-based films",
volume = "263, Part 1",
pages = "130159",
doi = "10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130159"
}

Cabrera-Barjas, G., Albornoz, K., Belchi, M. D. L., Giordano, A., Bravo-Arrepol, G., Moya-Elizondo, E., Martin, J. S., Valdes, O.,& Nešić, A.. (2024). Influence of chitin nanofibers and gallic acid on physical-chemical and biological performances of chitosan-based films. in International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 263, Part 1, 130159.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130159

Cabrera-Barjas G, Albornoz K, Belchi MDL, Giordano A, Bravo-Arrepol G, Moya-Elizondo E, Martin JS, Valdes O, Nešić A. Influence of chitin nanofibers and gallic acid on physical-chemical and biological performances of chitosan-based films. in International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 2024;263, Part 1:130159.
doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130159 .

Cabrera-Barjas, Gustavo, Albornoz, Karin, Belchi, Maria Dolores Lopez, Giordano, Ady, Bravo-Arrepol, Gaston, Moya-Elizondo, Ernesto, Martin, Juan San, Valdes, Oscar, Nešić, Aleksandra, "Influence of chitin nanofibers and gallic acid on physical-chemical and biological performances of chitosan-based films" in International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 263, Part 1 (2024):130159,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130159 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Alazreg, Asma
AU  - Vuksanović, Marija M.
AU  - Mladenović, Ivana O.
AU  - Egelja, Adela
AU  - Janković-Mandić, Ljiljana
AU  - Marinković, Aleksandar
AU  - Jančić-Heinemann, Radmila
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/11720
AB  - The MgAl-LDH@SiO2 particles are prepared by the coprecipitation of LDH on silica originating from plants.Particles are of submicron size and are well dispersed in the matrix. Composites consisting of PMMA reinforcedwith MgAl-LDH@SiO2 particles have improved hardness and resistance to viscoelastic deformation, as tested bymicrohardness measurements.
T2  - Materials Letters
T1  - Dental material based on poly(methyl methacrylate) with magnesium-aluminum layered double hydroxide (MgAl-LDH) on bio-silica particles
VL  - 354
SP  - 135354
DO  - 10.1016/j.matlet.2023.135354
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Alazreg, Asma and Vuksanović, Marija M. and Mladenović, Ivana O. and Egelja, Adela and Janković-Mandić, Ljiljana and Marinković, Aleksandar and Jančić-Heinemann, Radmila",
year = "2024",
abstract = "The MgAl-LDH@SiO2 particles are prepared by the coprecipitation of LDH on silica originating from plants.Particles are of submicron size and are well dispersed in the matrix. Composites consisting of PMMA reinforcedwith MgAl-LDH@SiO2 particles have improved hardness and resistance to viscoelastic deformation, as tested bymicrohardness measurements.",
journal = "Materials Letters",
title = "Dental material based on poly(methyl methacrylate) with magnesium-aluminum layered double hydroxide (MgAl-LDH) on bio-silica particles",
volume = "354",
pages = "135354",
doi = "10.1016/j.matlet.2023.135354"
}

Alazreg, A., Vuksanović, M. M., Mladenović, I. O., Egelja, A., Janković-Mandić, L., Marinković, A.,& Jančić-Heinemann, R.. (2024). Dental material based on poly(methyl methacrylate) with magnesium-aluminum layered double hydroxide (MgAl-LDH) on bio-silica particles. in Materials Letters, 354, 135354.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2023.135354

Alazreg A, Vuksanović MM, Mladenović IO, Egelja A, Janković-Mandić L, Marinković A, Jančić-Heinemann R. Dental material based on poly(methyl methacrylate) with magnesium-aluminum layered double hydroxide (MgAl-LDH) on bio-silica particles. in Materials Letters. 2024;354:135354.
doi:10.1016/j.matlet.2023.135354 .

Alazreg, Asma, Vuksanović, Marija M., Mladenović, Ivana O., Egelja, Adela, Janković-Mandić, Ljiljana, Marinković, Aleksandar, Jančić-Heinemann, Radmila, "Dental material based on poly(methyl methacrylate) with magnesium-aluminum layered double hydroxide (MgAl-LDH) on bio-silica particles" in Materials Letters, 354 (2024):135354,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2023.135354 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Abduarahman, Muna Abdualatif
AU  - Vuksanović, Marija M.
AU  - Milošević, Milena
AU  - Egelja, Adela
AU  - Savić, Andrija B.
AU  - Veličković, Zlate
AU  - Marinković, Aleksandar
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/12866
AB  - This study aimed to investigate the adsorption of As(V), phosphate, and textile dye Acid Green 25 (AG-25) on layered double hydroxides Mn-Fe_LDH and corresponding membranes (wCell/Mn-Fe_LDH). The wCell membrane, derived from waste tobacco boxes, was formed by cross-linking of epoxy and amino modified cellulose fibers with epoxy modified Mn-Fe_LDH and lysine as cross-linker. Structural and morphological analyses were conducted for Mn-Fe_LDH and wCell/Mn-Fe_LDH. The batch system explored pH, contact time, temperature, and initial concentration effects on wCell/Mn-Fe_LDH adsorption efficiency. Adsorption capacities of 82.71, 106.9, and 130.3 mg g−1 were achieved for As(V), phosphate, and AG-25, respectively, indicating effective anionic species removal. Kinetic analysis suggested intraparticle diffusion as the rate-limiting step. Thermodynamic parameters and ionic strength effects indicated a physisorption mechanism for AG-25 and surface complexation for As(V) and phosphate. Biodegradation experiments after five adsorption/desorption cycles revealed the membrane’s decomposition, with phosphate’s strong bonding releasing essential elements valuable for soil fertilization. Effluent wastewater treatment demonstrated low environmental impact through the formation of insoluble As(V) salts and photocatalytic dye degradation.
T2  - Journal of Polymers and the Environment
T1  - Mn-Fe Layered Double Hydroxide Modified Cellulose-Based Membrane for Sustainable Anionic Pollutant Removal
IS  - InPress
DO  - 10.1007/s10924-024-03192-x
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Abduarahman, Muna Abdualatif and Vuksanović, Marija M. and Milošević, Milena and Egelja, Adela and Savić, Andrija B. and Veličković, Zlate and Marinković, Aleksandar",
year = "2024",
abstract = "This study aimed to investigate the adsorption of As(V), phosphate, and textile dye Acid Green 25 (AG-25) on layered double hydroxides Mn-Fe_LDH and corresponding membranes (wCell/Mn-Fe_LDH). The wCell membrane, derived from waste tobacco boxes, was formed by cross-linking of epoxy and amino modified cellulose fibers with epoxy modified Mn-Fe_LDH and lysine as cross-linker. Structural and morphological analyses were conducted for Mn-Fe_LDH and wCell/Mn-Fe_LDH. The batch system explored pH, contact time, temperature, and initial concentration effects on wCell/Mn-Fe_LDH adsorption efficiency. Adsorption capacities of 82.71, 106.9, and 130.3 mg g−1 were achieved for As(V), phosphate, and AG-25, respectively, indicating effective anionic species removal. Kinetic analysis suggested intraparticle diffusion as the rate-limiting step. Thermodynamic parameters and ionic strength effects indicated a physisorption mechanism for AG-25 and surface complexation for As(V) and phosphate. Biodegradation experiments after five adsorption/desorption cycles revealed the membrane’s decomposition, with phosphate’s strong bonding releasing essential elements valuable for soil fertilization. Effluent wastewater treatment demonstrated low environmental impact through the formation of insoluble As(V) salts and photocatalytic dye degradation.",
journal = "Journal of Polymers and the Environment",
title = "Mn-Fe Layered Double Hydroxide Modified Cellulose-Based Membrane for Sustainable Anionic Pollutant Removal",
number = "InPress",
doi = "10.1007/s10924-024-03192-x"
}

Abduarahman, M. A., Vuksanović, M. M., Milošević, M., Egelja, A., Savić, A. B., Veličković, Z.,& Marinković, A.. (2024). Mn-Fe Layered Double Hydroxide Modified Cellulose-Based Membrane for Sustainable Anionic Pollutant Removal. in Journal of Polymers and the Environment(InPress).
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10924-024-03192-x

Abduarahman MA, Vuksanović MM, Milošević M, Egelja A, Savić AB, Veličković Z, Marinković A. Mn-Fe Layered Double Hydroxide Modified Cellulose-Based Membrane for Sustainable Anionic Pollutant Removal. in Journal of Polymers and the Environment. 2024;(InPress).
doi:10.1007/s10924-024-03192-x .

Abduarahman, Muna Abdualatif, Vuksanović, Marija M., Milošević, Milena, Egelja, Adela, Savić, Andrija B., Veličković, Zlate, Marinković, Aleksandar, "Mn-Fe Layered Double Hydroxide Modified Cellulose-Based Membrane for Sustainable Anionic Pollutant Removal" in Journal of Polymers and the Environment, no. InPress (2024),
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10924-024-03192-x . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Vuksanović, Marija M.
AU  - Milošević, Milena
AU  - Dimitrijević, Ivan
AU  - Milentijević, Gordana
AU  - Babincev, Ljiljana
AU  - Gržetić, Jelena
AU  - Marinković, Aleksandar
AU  - Milosavljević, Milutin
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/12939
AB  - The increase in waste polymer recycling has helped in promoting sustainability, and together with the use of renewable raw materials, it has become a widespread concept with positive effects on both the economy and ecology. Accordingly, the aim of this study was the synthesis of “green” plasticizers, marked as LA/PG/PET/EG/LA, formed from waste poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) and bio-based platform chemicals propylene glycol (PG) and levulinic acid (LA). The structure of the obtained plasticizers was complex, as confirmed by results from nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis. The LA/PG/PET/EG/LA plasticizers and waste poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) were used in an optimized technology for PVC re-granulate production. The hardness of the PVC-based material with “green” plasticizers, in comparison to commercial plasticizer dioctyl terephthalate (DOTP), increased by 11.3%, while migration decreased. An improved material homogeneity and wettability of the fibers by the matrix were observed using SEM analysis of the material’s fracture surface, with a higher efficiency of intermolecular interactions leading to better mechanical performances of the newly designed materials. Thus, LA/PG/PET/EG/LA are unique materials with good compounding and plasticizing potential for PVC, as revealed by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA). In that manner, the use of bio-renewable resources and recycled polymers will contribute to diminishing waste polymer generation, contributing to a lower carbon footprint.
T2  - Processes
T1  - Green Plasticizer for Poly(vinyl chloride) Re-Granulate Production: Case Study of Sustainability Concept Implementation
VL  - 12
IS  - 3
SP  - 520
DO  - 10.3390/pr12030520
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Vuksanović, Marija M. and Milošević, Milena and Dimitrijević, Ivan and Milentijević, Gordana and Babincev, Ljiljana and Gržetić, Jelena and Marinković, Aleksandar and Milosavljević, Milutin",
year = "2024",
abstract = "The increase in waste polymer recycling has helped in promoting sustainability, and together with the use of renewable raw materials, it has become a widespread concept with positive effects on both the economy and ecology. Accordingly, the aim of this study was the synthesis of “green” plasticizers, marked as LA/PG/PET/EG/LA, formed from waste poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) and bio-based platform chemicals propylene glycol (PG) and levulinic acid (LA). The structure of the obtained plasticizers was complex, as confirmed by results from nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis. The LA/PG/PET/EG/LA plasticizers and waste poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) were used in an optimized technology for PVC re-granulate production. The hardness of the PVC-based material with “green” plasticizers, in comparison to commercial plasticizer dioctyl terephthalate (DOTP), increased by 11.3%, while migration decreased. An improved material homogeneity and wettability of the fibers by the matrix were observed using SEM analysis of the material’s fracture surface, with a higher efficiency of intermolecular interactions leading to better mechanical performances of the newly designed materials. Thus, LA/PG/PET/EG/LA are unique materials with good compounding and plasticizing potential for PVC, as revealed by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA). In that manner, the use of bio-renewable resources and recycled polymers will contribute to diminishing waste polymer generation, contributing to a lower carbon footprint.",
journal = "Processes",
title = "Green Plasticizer for Poly(vinyl chloride) Re-Granulate Production: Case Study of Sustainability Concept Implementation",
volume = "12",
number = "3",
pages = "520",
doi = "10.3390/pr12030520"
}

Vuksanović, M. M., Milošević, M., Dimitrijević, I., Milentijević, G., Babincev, L., Gržetić, J., Marinković, A.,& Milosavljević, M.. (2024). Green Plasticizer for Poly(vinyl chloride) Re-Granulate Production: Case Study of Sustainability Concept Implementation. in Processes, 12(3), 520.
https://doi.org/10.3390/pr12030520

Vuksanović MM, Milošević M, Dimitrijević I, Milentijević G, Babincev L, Gržetić J, Marinković A, Milosavljević M. Green Plasticizer for Poly(vinyl chloride) Re-Granulate Production: Case Study of Sustainability Concept Implementation. in Processes. 2024;12(3):520.
doi:10.3390/pr12030520 .

Vuksanović, Marija M., Milošević, Milena, Dimitrijević, Ivan, Milentijević, Gordana, Babincev, Ljiljana, Gržetić, Jelena, Marinković, Aleksandar, Milosavljević, Milutin, "Green Plasticizer for Poly(vinyl chloride) Re-Granulate Production: Case Study of Sustainability Concept Implementation" in Processes, 12, no. 3 (2024):520,
https://doi.org/10.3390/pr12030520 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Vuksanović, Marija M.
AU  - Mladenović, Ivana
AU  - Radovanović, Željko
AU  - Živković, Predrag
AU  - Savić, Andrija B.
AU  - Marinković, Aleksandar
AU  - Jančić-Heinemann, Radmila
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/12952
AB  - Polimerne smole na bazi akrilata dobijene iz Bis-GMA (Bisfenol A glicidmetakrilat), koji je pogodan za fotopolimerizaciju, koriste se u stomatologiji za različite namene zbog lakoće nanošenja i mogućnosti da se utiče na njihova svojstva dodavanjem ojačanja različitog oblika i hemijskog sastava. Sintetisano je ojačanje u formi čestica na bazi dvostrukih slojevitih hidroksida magnezijuma i aluminijuma (MgAlLDH-Layered Double Hidroxides) nataloženih na silicijum dioksidu dobijenom iz ljuski pirinča. Kao podloge korišćene su metalna legura na bazi hroma i molibdena za primenu u stomatologiji i staklo u formi podloga za mikroskopske preparate. Adhezivna svojstva kompozita su bitna sa aspekta njihove primene. Adhezivna svojstva materijala su određena na osnovu merenja mikrotvrdoće kompozita i to primenom različitih opterećenja kako bi se procenio parametar adhezije koji pokazuje uticaj prevlake na podlogu. Upoređeno je kako se vezuje čista matrica od fotopolimerizujućeg akrilata sa podlogom od stomatološke legure sa vezivanjem za staklenu podlogu. Potom je upoređeno kako se vezuju kompozitni materijali na obe podloge. Adhezija je određena i na osnovu promene ugla kvašenja između kompozita i rezultati su upoređeni sa rezultatima mikroindentacije. Pokazalo se da dodatak kompozitnih čestica kao ojačanja u matricu od akrilata povećava adhezivna svojstva kompozita u odnosu na čistu matricu i da se ostvaruje bolja adhezija između kompozita i metalne podloge nego između kompozita i staklene podloge.
AB  - Polymer resins based on acrylates obtained from Bis-GMA (Bisphenol A glycide methacrylate), which is suitable for photopolymerization, are used in dentistry for various purposes due to the ease of application and the possibility to influence their properties by adding reinforcements of different shapes, crystal structure and chemical compositions. Reinforcement in the form of particles based on MgAlLDH (layered double hydroxide) deposited on silica obtained from rice husks on two substrates. A metal base and glass were used. The adhesive properties are important in order to see the possibility of using these materials in applications. In order to measure the adhesive properties of the material, the composite microhardness measurement method is used by applying different loads in order to evaluate the adhesion parameter that shows the effect of the coating on the substrate. It was compared to how a pure photopolymerizing acrylate matrix bonds with a chromium-based dental alloy substrate that is used in the production of different parts of dentures by bonding to a glass substrate. Then, it was compared how composite materials are bonded to both substrates. Adhesion was monitored through the change in wetting angle between the composites, and the results were compared with the results of microindentation. It was shown that the addition of composite particles increases the adhesive properties of the composite compared to the pure matrix and that better adhesion is achieved between the composite and the metal substrate than between the composite and the glass substrate.
T2  - Tehnika
T1  - Ispitivanje prianjanja fotopolimerizujućih akrilata ojačanih česticama MgAlLDH@SiO2 na stomatološkoj hromiranoj leguri i na staklu
T1  - Adhesion testing of photopolymerizing acrylates reinforced with MgAlLDH@SiO2 particles on dental chromium alloy and on glass
VL  - 79
IS  - 1
SP  - 9
EP  - 13
DO  - 10.5937/tehnika2401009V
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Vuksanović, Marija M. and Mladenović, Ivana and Radovanović, Željko and Živković, Predrag and Savić, Andrija B. and Marinković, Aleksandar and Jančić-Heinemann, Radmila",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Polimerne smole na bazi akrilata dobijene iz Bis-GMA (Bisfenol A glicidmetakrilat), koji je pogodan za fotopolimerizaciju, koriste se u stomatologiji za različite namene zbog lakoće nanošenja i mogućnosti da se utiče na njihova svojstva dodavanjem ojačanja različitog oblika i hemijskog sastava. Sintetisano je ojačanje u formi čestica na bazi dvostrukih slojevitih hidroksida magnezijuma i aluminijuma (MgAlLDH-Layered Double Hidroxides) nataloženih na silicijum dioksidu dobijenom iz ljuski pirinča. Kao podloge korišćene su metalna legura na bazi hroma i molibdena za primenu u stomatologiji i staklo u formi podloga za mikroskopske preparate. Adhezivna svojstva kompozita su bitna sa aspekta njihove primene. Adhezivna svojstva materijala su određena na osnovu merenja mikrotvrdoće kompozita i to primenom različitih opterećenja kako bi se procenio parametar adhezije koji pokazuje uticaj prevlake na podlogu. Upoređeno je kako se vezuje čista matrica od fotopolimerizujućeg akrilata sa podlogom od stomatološke legure sa vezivanjem za staklenu podlogu. Potom je upoređeno kako se vezuju kompozitni materijali na obe podloge. Adhezija je određena i na osnovu promene ugla kvašenja između kompozita i rezultati su upoređeni sa rezultatima mikroindentacije. Pokazalo se da dodatak kompozitnih čestica kao ojačanja u matricu od akrilata povećava adhezivna svojstva kompozita u odnosu na čistu matricu i da se ostvaruje bolja adhezija između kompozita i metalne podloge nego između kompozita i staklene podloge., Polymer resins based on acrylates obtained from Bis-GMA (Bisphenol A glycide methacrylate), which is suitable for photopolymerization, are used in dentistry for various purposes due to the ease of application and the possibility to influence their properties by adding reinforcements of different shapes, crystal structure and chemical compositions. Reinforcement in the form of particles based on MgAlLDH (layered double hydroxide) deposited on silica obtained from rice husks on two substrates. A metal base and glass were used. The adhesive properties are important in order to see the possibility of using these materials in applications. In order to measure the adhesive properties of the material, the composite microhardness measurement method is used by applying different loads in order to evaluate the adhesion parameter that shows the effect of the coating on the substrate. It was compared to how a pure photopolymerizing acrylate matrix bonds with a chromium-based dental alloy substrate that is used in the production of different parts of dentures by bonding to a glass substrate. Then, it was compared how composite materials are bonded to both substrates. Adhesion was monitored through the change in wetting angle between the composites, and the results were compared with the results of microindentation. It was shown that the addition of composite particles increases the adhesive properties of the composite compared to the pure matrix and that better adhesion is achieved between the composite and the metal substrate than between the composite and the glass substrate.",
journal = "Tehnika",
title = "Ispitivanje prianjanja fotopolimerizujućih akrilata ojačanih česticama MgAlLDH@SiO2 na stomatološkoj hromiranoj leguri i na staklu, Adhesion testing of photopolymerizing acrylates reinforced with MgAlLDH@SiO2 particles on dental chromium alloy and on glass",
volume = "79",
number = "1",
pages = "9-13",
doi = "10.5937/tehnika2401009V"
}

Vuksanović, M. M., Mladenović, I., Radovanović, Ž., Živković, P., Savić, A. B., Marinković, A.,& Jančić-Heinemann, R.. (2024). Ispitivanje prianjanja fotopolimerizujućih akrilata ojačanih česticama MgAlLDH@SiO2 na stomatološkoj hromiranoj leguri i na staklu. in Tehnika, 79(1), 9-13.
https://doi.org/10.5937/tehnika2401009V

Vuksanović MM, Mladenović I, Radovanović Ž, Živković P, Savić AB, Marinković A, Jančić-Heinemann R. Ispitivanje prianjanja fotopolimerizujućih akrilata ojačanih česticama MgAlLDH@SiO2 na stomatološkoj hromiranoj leguri i na staklu. in Tehnika. 2024;79(1):9-13.
doi:10.5937/tehnika2401009V .

Vuksanović, Marija M., Mladenović, Ivana, Radovanović, Željko, Živković, Predrag, Savić, Andrija B., Marinković, Aleksandar, Jančić-Heinemann, Radmila, "Ispitivanje prianjanja fotopolimerizujućih akrilata ojačanih česticama MgAlLDH@SiO2 na stomatološkoj hromiranoj leguri i na staklu" in Tehnika, 79, no. 1 (2024):9-13,
https://doi.org/10.5937/tehnika2401009V . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Taboun, Abdulrraouf
AU  - Jovanović, Marija
AU  - Petrović, Miloš
AU  - Stajčić, Ivana
AU  - Pešić, Ivan
AU  - Stojanović, Dušica B.
AU  - Radojević, Vesna
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/13220
AB  - The aim of this study is to investigate the influence of cross-linking and reinforcements in gelatin on the physico-mechanical properties of obtained composites. The gelatin-based composites cross-linked with citric acid (CA) were prepared: gelatin type B (GB) and β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) and novel hybrid composite GB with β-TCP and hydroxyapatite (HAp) particles, and their structure, thermal, and mechanical properties were compared with pure gelatin B samples. FTIR analysis revealed that no chemical interaction between the reinforcements and gelatin matrix was established during the processing of hybrid composites by the solution casting method, proving the particles had no influence on GB cross-linking. The morphological investigation of hybrid composites revealed that cross-linking with CA improved the dispersion of particles, which further led to an increase in mechanical performance. The microindentation test showed that the hardness value was increased by up to 449%, which shows the high potential of β-TCP and HAp particle reinforcement combined with CA as a cross-linking agent. Furthermore, the reduced modulus of elasticity was increased by up to 288%. Results of the MTT assay on L929 cells have revealed that the hybrid composite GB-TCP-HA-CA was not cytotoxic. These results showed that GB cross-linked with CA and reinforced with different calcium phosphates presents a valuable novel material with potential applications in dentistry.
T2  - Polymers
T1  - Citric Acid Cross-Linked Gelatin-Based Composites with Improved Microhardness
VL  - 16
IS  - 8
SP  - 1077
DO  - 10.3390/polym16081077
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Taboun, Abdulrraouf and Jovanović, Marija and Petrović, Miloš and Stajčić, Ivana and Pešić, Ivan and Stojanović, Dušica B. and Radojević, Vesna",
year = "2024",
abstract = "The aim of this study is to investigate the influence of cross-linking and reinforcements in gelatin on the physico-mechanical properties of obtained composites. The gelatin-based composites cross-linked with citric acid (CA) were prepared: gelatin type B (GB) and β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) and novel hybrid composite GB with β-TCP and hydroxyapatite (HAp) particles, and their structure, thermal, and mechanical properties were compared with pure gelatin B samples. FTIR analysis revealed that no chemical interaction between the reinforcements and gelatin matrix was established during the processing of hybrid composites by the solution casting method, proving the particles had no influence on GB cross-linking. The morphological investigation of hybrid composites revealed that cross-linking with CA improved the dispersion of particles, which further led to an increase in mechanical performance. The microindentation test showed that the hardness value was increased by up to 449%, which shows the high potential of β-TCP and HAp particle reinforcement combined with CA as a cross-linking agent. Furthermore, the reduced modulus of elasticity was increased by up to 288%. Results of the MTT assay on L929 cells have revealed that the hybrid composite GB-TCP-HA-CA was not cytotoxic. These results showed that GB cross-linked with CA and reinforced with different calcium phosphates presents a valuable novel material with potential applications in dentistry.",
journal = "Polymers",
title = "Citric Acid Cross-Linked Gelatin-Based Composites with Improved Microhardness",
volume = "16",
number = "8",
pages = "1077",
doi = "10.3390/polym16081077"
}

Taboun, A., Jovanović, M., Petrović, M., Stajčić, I., Pešić, I., Stojanović, D. B.,& Radojević, V.. (2024). Citric Acid Cross-Linked Gelatin-Based Composites with Improved Microhardness. in Polymers, 16(8), 1077.
https://doi.org/10.3390/polym16081077

Taboun A, Jovanović M, Petrović M, Stajčić I, Pešić I, Stojanović DB, Radojević V. Citric Acid Cross-Linked Gelatin-Based Composites with Improved Microhardness. in Polymers. 2024;16(8):1077.
doi:10.3390/polym16081077 .

Taboun, Abdulrraouf, Jovanović, Marija, Petrović, Miloš, Stajčić, Ivana, Pešić, Ivan, Stojanović, Dušica B., Radojević, Vesna, "Citric Acid Cross-Linked Gelatin-Based Composites with Improved Microhardness" in Polymers, 16, no. 8 (2024):1077,
https://doi.org/10.3390/polym16081077 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Senćanski, Milan
AU  - Glišić, Sanja
AU  - Kubale, Valentina
AU  - Cotman, Marko
AU  - Mavri, Janez
AU  - Vrecl, Milka
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/13222
AB  - This study assessed the suitability of the complementarity-determining region 2 (CDR2) of the nanobody (Nb) as a template for the derivation of nanobody-derived peptides (NDPs) targeting active-state β2-adrenergic receptor (β2AR) conformation. Sequences of conformationally selective Nbs favoring the agonist-occupied β2AR were initially analyzed by the informational spectrum method (ISM). The derived NDPs in complex with β2AR were subjected to protein–peptide docking, molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, and metadynamics-based free-energy binding calculations. Computational analyses identified a 25-amino-acid-long CDR2-NDP of Nb71, designated P4, which exhibited the following binding free-energy for the formation of the β2AR:P4 complex (ΔG = −6.8 ± 0.8 kcal/mol or a Ki = 16.5 μM at 310 K) and mapped the β2AR:P4 amino acid interaction network. In vitro characterization showed that P4 (i) can cross the plasma membrane, (ii) reduces the maximum isoproterenol-induced cAMP level by approximately 40% and the isoproterenol potency by up to 20-fold at micromolar concentration, (iii) has a very low affinity to interact with unstimulated β2AR in the cAMP assay, and (iv) cannot reduce the efficacy and potency of the isoproterenol-mediated β2AR/β-arrestin-2 interaction in the BRET2-based recruitment assay. In summary, the CDR2-NDP, P4, binds preferentially to agonist-activated β2AR and disrupts Gαs-mediated signaling.
T2  - Biomolecules
T1  - Computational Modeling and Characterization of Peptides Derived from Nanobody Complementary-Determining Region 2 (CDR2) Targeting Active-State Conformation of the β2-Adrenergic Receptor (β2AR)
VL  - 14
IS  - 4
SP  - 423
DO  - 10.3390/biom14040423
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Senćanski, Milan and Glišić, Sanja and Kubale, Valentina and Cotman, Marko and Mavri, Janez and Vrecl, Milka",
year = "2024",
abstract = "This study assessed the suitability of the complementarity-determining region 2 (CDR2) of the nanobody (Nb) as a template for the derivation of nanobody-derived peptides (NDPs) targeting active-state β2-adrenergic receptor (β2AR) conformation. Sequences of conformationally selective Nbs favoring the agonist-occupied β2AR were initially analyzed by the informational spectrum method (ISM). The derived NDPs in complex with β2AR were subjected to protein–peptide docking, molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, and metadynamics-based free-energy binding calculations. Computational analyses identified a 25-amino-acid-long CDR2-NDP of Nb71, designated P4, which exhibited the following binding free-energy for the formation of the β2AR:P4 complex (ΔG = −6.8 ± 0.8 kcal/mol or a Ki = 16.5 μM at 310 K) and mapped the β2AR:P4 amino acid interaction network. In vitro characterization showed that P4 (i) can cross the plasma membrane, (ii) reduces the maximum isoproterenol-induced cAMP level by approximately 40% and the isoproterenol potency by up to 20-fold at micromolar concentration, (iii) has a very low affinity to interact with unstimulated β2AR in the cAMP assay, and (iv) cannot reduce the efficacy and potency of the isoproterenol-mediated β2AR/β-arrestin-2 interaction in the BRET2-based recruitment assay. In summary, the CDR2-NDP, P4, binds preferentially to agonist-activated β2AR and disrupts Gαs-mediated signaling.",
journal = "Biomolecules",
title = "Computational Modeling and Characterization of Peptides Derived from Nanobody Complementary-Determining Region 2 (CDR2) Targeting Active-State Conformation of the β2-Adrenergic Receptor (β2AR)",
volume = "14",
number = "4",
pages = "423",
doi = "10.3390/biom14040423"
}

Senćanski, M., Glišić, S., Kubale, V., Cotman, M., Mavri, J.,& Vrecl, M.. (2024). Computational Modeling and Characterization of Peptides Derived from Nanobody Complementary-Determining Region 2 (CDR2) Targeting Active-State Conformation of the β2-Adrenergic Receptor (β2AR). in Biomolecules, 14(4), 423.
https://doi.org/10.3390/biom14040423

Senćanski M, Glišić S, Kubale V, Cotman M, Mavri J, Vrecl M. Computational Modeling and Characterization of Peptides Derived from Nanobody Complementary-Determining Region 2 (CDR2) Targeting Active-State Conformation of the β2-Adrenergic Receptor (β2AR). in Biomolecules. 2024;14(4):423.
doi:10.3390/biom14040423 .

Senćanski, Milan, Glišić, Sanja, Kubale, Valentina, Cotman, Marko, Mavri, Janez, Vrecl, Milka, "Computational Modeling and Characterization of Peptides Derived from Nanobody Complementary-Determining Region 2 (CDR2) Targeting Active-State Conformation of the β2-Adrenergic Receptor (β2AR)" in Biomolecules, 14, no. 4 (2024):423,
https://doi.org/10.3390/biom14040423 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Janićijević, Aleksandra
AU  - Filipović, Suzana
AU  - Sknepnek, Aleksandra
AU  - Salević-Jelić, Ana
AU  - Jančić-Heinemann, Radmila
AU  - Petrović, Miloš
AU  - Petronijević, Ivan
AU  - Stamenović, Marina
AU  - Živković, Predrag
AU  - Potkonjak, Nebojša
AU  - Pavlović, Vladimir B.
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/13219
AB  - This study presents an analysis of films which consist of two layers; one layer is PVDF as the matrix, along with fillers BaTiO3 (BT), and the second is one bacterial nanocellulose (BNC) filled with Fe3O4. The mass fraction of BT in PVDF was 5%, and the samples were differentiated based on the duration of the mechanical activation of BT. This innovative PVDF laminate polymer with environmentally friendly fillers aligns with the concept of circular usage, resulting in a reduction in plastic content and potential improvement of the piezoelectric properties of the entire composite. This work presents new, multifunctional “green” packaging materials that potentially could be a good alternative to specific popular materials used for this purpose. The synthesis of the films was carried out using the hot press method. Tensile tests, water vapor permeability examination, and structural analyses using SEM-EDS and FTIR have been conducted. The sample PVDF/BT20/BNC/Fe3O4 exhibited the best barrier properties (impermeability to water vapor), while the highest tensile strength and toughness were exhibited by the PVDF/BT5/BNC/Fe3O4 sample.
T2  - Polymers
T1  - Structural, Mechanical, and Barrier Properties of the Polyvinylidene Fluoride-Bacterial Nanocellulose-Based Hybrid Composite
VL  - 16
IS  - 8
SP  - 1033
DO  - 10.3390/polym16081033
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Janićijević, Aleksandra and Filipović, Suzana and Sknepnek, Aleksandra and Salević-Jelić, Ana and Jančić-Heinemann, Radmila and Petrović, Miloš and Petronijević, Ivan and Stamenović, Marina and Živković, Predrag and Potkonjak, Nebojša and Pavlović, Vladimir B.",
year = "2024",
abstract = "This study presents an analysis of films which consist of two layers; one layer is PVDF as the matrix, along with fillers BaTiO3 (BT), and the second is one bacterial nanocellulose (BNC) filled with Fe3O4. The mass fraction of BT in PVDF was 5%, and the samples were differentiated based on the duration of the mechanical activation of BT. This innovative PVDF laminate polymer with environmentally friendly fillers aligns with the concept of circular usage, resulting in a reduction in plastic content and potential improvement of the piezoelectric properties of the entire composite. This work presents new, multifunctional “green” packaging materials that potentially could be a good alternative to specific popular materials used for this purpose. The synthesis of the films was carried out using the hot press method. Tensile tests, water vapor permeability examination, and structural analyses using SEM-EDS and FTIR have been conducted. The sample PVDF/BT20/BNC/Fe3O4 exhibited the best barrier properties (impermeability to water vapor), while the highest tensile strength and toughness were exhibited by the PVDF/BT5/BNC/Fe3O4 sample.",
journal = "Polymers",
title = "Structural, Mechanical, and Barrier Properties of the Polyvinylidene Fluoride-Bacterial Nanocellulose-Based Hybrid Composite",
volume = "16",
number = "8",
pages = "1033",
doi = "10.3390/polym16081033"
}

Janićijević, A., Filipović, S., Sknepnek, A., Salević-Jelić, A., Jančić-Heinemann, R., Petrović, M., Petronijević, I., Stamenović, M., Živković, P., Potkonjak, N.,& Pavlović, V. B.. (2024). Structural, Mechanical, and Barrier Properties of the Polyvinylidene Fluoride-Bacterial Nanocellulose-Based Hybrid Composite. in Polymers, 16(8), 1033.
https://doi.org/10.3390/polym16081033

Janićijević A, Filipović S, Sknepnek A, Salević-Jelić A, Jančić-Heinemann R, Petrović M, Petronijević I, Stamenović M, Živković P, Potkonjak N, Pavlović VB. Structural, Mechanical, and Barrier Properties of the Polyvinylidene Fluoride-Bacterial Nanocellulose-Based Hybrid Composite. in Polymers. 2024;16(8):1033.
doi:10.3390/polym16081033 .

Janićijević, Aleksandra, Filipović, Suzana, Sknepnek, Aleksandra, Salević-Jelić, Ana, Jančić-Heinemann, Radmila, Petrović, Miloš, Petronijević, Ivan, Stamenović, Marina, Živković, Predrag, Potkonjak, Nebojša, Pavlović, Vladimir B., "Structural, Mechanical, and Barrier Properties of the Polyvinylidene Fluoride-Bacterial Nanocellulose-Based Hybrid Composite" in Polymers, 16, no. 8 (2024):1033,
https://doi.org/10.3390/polym16081033 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Mušović, Jasmina
AU  - Tekić, Danijela
AU  - Marić, Slađana
AU  - Jocić, Ana
AU  - Stanković, Dalibor
AU  - Dimitrijević, Aleksandra
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/13218
AB  - The consistent expansion of the lithium-ion battery (LIB) market, coupled with their relatively brief lifespan, necessitates the development of efficient and sustainable LIB recycling strategies. Recycling is crucial not only for the recovery of critical metals like Co(II) and Li(I) from the cathode material as a secondary resource but also from an environmental perspective. This study explores the use of a series of aqueous biphasic systems (ABS) with synthesized tetrabutylphosphonium ionic liquids (ILs) and ammonium sulfate as extraction platforms for metals from LIB cathode. Firstly, liquid–liquid equilibrium phase diagrams for each ABS were established, and partitioning experiments were conducted to assess the Co(II), Ni(II), Mn(II), and Li(I) recovery efficiencies. We observed distinct partitioning behaviors for the metals, with tetrabutylphosphonium diethylenetriaminepentaacetate, [TBP][DTPA], showing recovery efficiencies exceeding 98% for Co(II), Ni(II), and Mn(II). At the same time, Li(I) was predominantly retained in the aqueous salt-rich phase. By fine-tuning ABS operational parameters such as pH, temperature, system composition, and phase ratio, we identified optimal conditions for extracting metals from the cathode material of lithium-cobalt-oxide (LCO) batteries using sulfate lixiviate. Introducing [TBP][DTPA] after the leaching process induced ABS, achieving remarkable recovery efficiency over 95% for Co(II) in the IL-rich phase, with all Li(I) remaining in the lower phase. Cobalt was subsequently extracted using oxalic acid to precipitate as Co-oxalate from concentrate, while Li(I) was isolated from the aqueous phase using ammonium carbonate. After the “cleaning” of the IL-rich phase, the [TBP][DTPA] was recovered and reused in four consecutive cycles, with small detected losses on the recovery efficiency of Co(II) and Li(I). Therefore, our innovative strategy combines sulfate-based lixiviants with IL-ABS technology, thereby enhancing selectivity and sustainability within one of the most efficient lixiviant systems widely employed in the industry. This technological advancement presents a promising pathway for the recycling of spent batteries, offering substantial environmental advantages within the well-established and extensively utilized realm of metal recovery technology in the industry.
T2  - Separation and Purification Technology
T1  - Sustainable recovery of cobalt and lithium from lithium-ion battery cathode material by combining sulfate leachates and aqueous biphasic systems based on tetrabutylphosphonium-ionic liquids
VL  - 348
SP  - 127707
DO  - 10.1016/j.seppur.2024.127707
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Mušović, Jasmina and Tekić, Danijela and Marić, Slađana and Jocić, Ana and Stanković, Dalibor and Dimitrijević, Aleksandra",
year = "2024",
abstract = "The consistent expansion of the lithium-ion battery (LIB) market, coupled with their relatively brief lifespan, necessitates the development of efficient and sustainable LIB recycling strategies. Recycling is crucial not only for the recovery of critical metals like Co(II) and Li(I) from the cathode material as a secondary resource but also from an environmental perspective. This study explores the use of a series of aqueous biphasic systems (ABS) with synthesized tetrabutylphosphonium ionic liquids (ILs) and ammonium sulfate as extraction platforms for metals from LIB cathode. Firstly, liquid–liquid equilibrium phase diagrams for each ABS were established, and partitioning experiments were conducted to assess the Co(II), Ni(II), Mn(II), and Li(I) recovery efficiencies. We observed distinct partitioning behaviors for the metals, with tetrabutylphosphonium diethylenetriaminepentaacetate, [TBP][DTPA], showing recovery efficiencies exceeding 98% for Co(II), Ni(II), and Mn(II). At the same time, Li(I) was predominantly retained in the aqueous salt-rich phase. By fine-tuning ABS operational parameters such as pH, temperature, system composition, and phase ratio, we identified optimal conditions for extracting metals from the cathode material of lithium-cobalt-oxide (LCO) batteries using sulfate lixiviate. Introducing [TBP][DTPA] after the leaching process induced ABS, achieving remarkable recovery efficiency over 95% for Co(II) in the IL-rich phase, with all Li(I) remaining in the lower phase. Cobalt was subsequently extracted using oxalic acid to precipitate as Co-oxalate from concentrate, while Li(I) was isolated from the aqueous phase using ammonium carbonate. After the “cleaning” of the IL-rich phase, the [TBP][DTPA] was recovered and reused in four consecutive cycles, with small detected losses on the recovery efficiency of Co(II) and Li(I). Therefore, our innovative strategy combines sulfate-based lixiviants with IL-ABS technology, thereby enhancing selectivity and sustainability within one of the most efficient lixiviant systems widely employed in the industry. This technological advancement presents a promising pathway for the recycling of spent batteries, offering substantial environmental advantages within the well-established and extensively utilized realm of metal recovery technology in the industry.",
journal = "Separation and Purification Technology",
title = "Sustainable recovery of cobalt and lithium from lithium-ion battery cathode material by combining sulfate leachates and aqueous biphasic systems based on tetrabutylphosphonium-ionic liquids",
volume = "348",
pages = "127707",
doi = "10.1016/j.seppur.2024.127707"
}

Mušović, J., Tekić, D., Marić, S., Jocić, A., Stanković, D.,& Dimitrijević, A.. (2024). Sustainable recovery of cobalt and lithium from lithium-ion battery cathode material by combining sulfate leachates and aqueous biphasic systems based on tetrabutylphosphonium-ionic liquids. in Separation and Purification Technology, 348, 127707.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2024.127707

Mušović J, Tekić D, Marić S, Jocić A, Stanković D, Dimitrijević A. Sustainable recovery of cobalt and lithium from lithium-ion battery cathode material by combining sulfate leachates and aqueous biphasic systems based on tetrabutylphosphonium-ionic liquids. in Separation and Purification Technology. 2024;348:127707.
doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2024.127707 .

Mušović, Jasmina, Tekić, Danijela, Marić, Slađana, Jocić, Ana, Stanković, Dalibor, Dimitrijević, Aleksandra, "Sustainable recovery of cobalt and lithium from lithium-ion battery cathode material by combining sulfate leachates and aqueous biphasic systems based on tetrabutylphosphonium-ionic liquids" in Separation and Purification Technology, 348 (2024):127707,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2024.127707 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Vučićević, Biljana
AU  - Živković, Marija M.
AU  - Turanjanin, Valentina
AU  - Bakić, Vukman
AU  - Jovanović, Marina
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/13216
AB  - The Environmental Protection Agency of the Republic of Serbia continuously monitors and collects air quality parameters at numerous measuring points throughout the country. The results revealed that the levels of air pollution recorded during the lockdown differed from those recorded during the same period the previous years. In this paper, we examined pollutant concentration trends in 2020 and a few previous years to determine the underlying causes of these trends. Pollutants are measured at five stations in Belgrade from the beginning of March to the end of July between 2015 and 2020. Because no hourly data were available, NO2, SO2, and suspended particles PM10 and PM2.5 are average daily values, whereas CO and ozone are daily 8-hour maximums. Concentrations were compared and averaged only when data for the same period over time was available, i.e. when comparing 2020 to previous years. The results were compared to the annual and daily limit values (for ozone and CO 8 hours maximum, respectively), as well as the variations in concentrations over time. The goal of calculating and displaying these values is to specifically identify a change in air pollution during the COVID-19 virus pandemic isolation period. In general, for Belgrade in 2020, NO2 concentrations are lower at four stations, PM2.5 concentrations are lower at two stations, PM10 concentrations are higher at one station and lower at another, and SO2 concentrations are higher than in previous years (2015-2019).
T2  - Thermal Science
T1  - Impact of lockdown on air quality in Belgrade during COVID-19 pandemic
VL  - 28
IS  - 1 Part B
SP  - 557
EP  - 567
DO  - 10.2298/TSCI230706212V
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Vučićević, Biljana and Živković, Marija M. and Turanjanin, Valentina and Bakić, Vukman and Jovanović, Marina",
year = "2024",
abstract = "The Environmental Protection Agency of the Republic of Serbia continuously monitors and collects air quality parameters at numerous measuring points throughout the country. The results revealed that the levels of air pollution recorded during the lockdown differed from those recorded during the same period the previous years. In this paper, we examined pollutant concentration trends in 2020 and a few previous years to determine the underlying causes of these trends. Pollutants are measured at five stations in Belgrade from the beginning of March to the end of July between 2015 and 2020. Because no hourly data were available, NO2, SO2, and suspended particles PM10 and PM2.5 are average daily values, whereas CO and ozone are daily 8-hour maximums. Concentrations were compared and averaged only when data for the same period over time was available, i.e. when comparing 2020 to previous years. The results were compared to the annual and daily limit values (for ozone and CO 8 hours maximum, respectively), as well as the variations in concentrations over time. The goal of calculating and displaying these values is to specifically identify a change in air pollution during the COVID-19 virus pandemic isolation period. In general, for Belgrade in 2020, NO2 concentrations are lower at four stations, PM2.5 concentrations are lower at two stations, PM10 concentrations are higher at one station and lower at another, and SO2 concentrations are higher than in previous years (2015-2019).",
journal = "Thermal Science",
title = "Impact of lockdown on air quality in Belgrade during COVID-19 pandemic",
volume = "28",
number = "1 Part B",
pages = "557-567",
doi = "10.2298/TSCI230706212V"
}

Vučićević, B., Živković, M. M., Turanjanin, V., Bakić, V.,& Jovanović, M.. (2024). Impact of lockdown on air quality in Belgrade during COVID-19 pandemic. in Thermal Science, 28(1 Part B), 557-567.
https://doi.org/10.2298/TSCI230706212V

Vučićević B, Živković MM, Turanjanin V, Bakić V, Jovanović M. Impact of lockdown on air quality in Belgrade during COVID-19 pandemic. in Thermal Science. 2024;28(1 Part B):557-567.
doi:10.2298/TSCI230706212V .

Vučićević, Biljana, Živković, Marija M., Turanjanin, Valentina, Bakić, Vukman, Jovanović, Marina, "Impact of lockdown on air quality in Belgrade during COVID-19 pandemic" in Thermal Science, 28, no. 1 Part B (2024):557-567,
https://doi.org/10.2298/TSCI230706212V . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Božilović, Bojana
AU  - Janković, Bojan
AU  - Pijović-Radovanović, Milena
AU  - Waisi, Hadi
AU  - Marinović-Cincović, Milena
AU  - Krstić, Sanja
AU  - Dodevski, Vladimir
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/13215
AB  - Thermo-chemical conversion of cigarette butt filters (CBF) waste was investigated using various thermal analysis techniques (simultaneous TG-DTG-DTA and DSC methods) at different heating rates in an inert atmosphere. Thermo- and thermo-physical properties of waste material were discussed, from the point of view of chemical structure and the influence of experimental parameters on the conversion process. It was established that acetyl groups of plasticizer (triacetin) interact with cellulose acetate through dipolar interactions and hydrogen bonding’s. Influence of these polar interactions can affect the position of glass transition temperature, Tg, of CBF. Based on estimated value of Tg from DSC analysis, it was found that cellulose acetate present in CBF has degree of substitution equals to 2.8, where the presence of cellulose triacetate was confirmed. It was assumed that an increase of degree of substitution leads to decline in the crystallinity. A decline of crystal-linity causes the reduction of hydroxyl groups, leading to less organized chains, and whereby decreasing of inter-molecular interactions through hydrogen bond-ing. Based on the examination of thermophysical characteristics of the tested ma-terial, it was found that both, the heat capacity and the thermal inertia of material linearly increase with temperature, during pyrolysis progression. It was concluded that the type of bio-char produced in this process would have a large capacity to store the heat, which may depend on the formed particles size diameter and poros-ity. Furthermore, it was inferred that magnitude drops of thermal conductivity, κ, after Tg depends on the material fibrillation
T2  - Thermal Science
T1  - Thermo-chemical conversion of cigarette butt filters waste through pyrolysis process using thermal analysis techniques
VL  - 28
IS  - 1 Part B
SP  - 513
EP  - 527
DO  - 10.2298/TSCI230520153B
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Božilović, Bojana and Janković, Bojan and Pijović-Radovanović, Milena and Waisi, Hadi and Marinović-Cincović, Milena and Krstić, Sanja and Dodevski, Vladimir",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Thermo-chemical conversion of cigarette butt filters (CBF) waste was investigated using various thermal analysis techniques (simultaneous TG-DTG-DTA and DSC methods) at different heating rates in an inert atmosphere. Thermo- and thermo-physical properties of waste material were discussed, from the point of view of chemical structure and the influence of experimental parameters on the conversion process. It was established that acetyl groups of plasticizer (triacetin) interact with cellulose acetate through dipolar interactions and hydrogen bonding’s. Influence of these polar interactions can affect the position of glass transition temperature, Tg, of CBF. Based on estimated value of Tg from DSC analysis, it was found that cellulose acetate present in CBF has degree of substitution equals to 2.8, where the presence of cellulose triacetate was confirmed. It was assumed that an increase of degree of substitution leads to decline in the crystallinity. A decline of crystal-linity causes the reduction of hydroxyl groups, leading to less organized chains, and whereby decreasing of inter-molecular interactions through hydrogen bond-ing. Based on the examination of thermophysical characteristics of the tested ma-terial, it was found that both, the heat capacity and the thermal inertia of material linearly increase with temperature, during pyrolysis progression. It was concluded that the type of bio-char produced in this process would have a large capacity to store the heat, which may depend on the formed particles size diameter and poros-ity. Furthermore, it was inferred that magnitude drops of thermal conductivity, κ, after Tg depends on the material fibrillation",
journal = "Thermal Science",
title = "Thermo-chemical conversion of cigarette butt filters waste through pyrolysis process using thermal analysis techniques",
volume = "28",
number = "1 Part B",
pages = "513-527",
doi = "10.2298/TSCI230520153B"
}

Božilović, B., Janković, B., Pijović-Radovanović, M., Waisi, H., Marinović-Cincović, M., Krstić, S.,& Dodevski, V.. (2024). Thermo-chemical conversion of cigarette butt filters waste through pyrolysis process using thermal analysis techniques. in Thermal Science, 28(1 Part B), 513-527.
https://doi.org/10.2298/TSCI230520153B

Božilović B, Janković B, Pijović-Radovanović M, Waisi H, Marinović-Cincović M, Krstić S, Dodevski V. Thermo-chemical conversion of cigarette butt filters waste through pyrolysis process using thermal analysis techniques. in Thermal Science. 2024;28(1 Part B):513-527.
doi:10.2298/TSCI230520153B .

Božilović, Bojana, Janković, Bojan, Pijović-Radovanović, Milena, Waisi, Hadi, Marinović-Cincović, Milena, Krstić, Sanja, Dodevski, Vladimir, "Thermo-chemical conversion of cigarette butt filters waste through pyrolysis process using thermal analysis techniques" in Thermal Science, 28, no. 1 Part B (2024):513-527,
https://doi.org/10.2298/TSCI230520153B . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Kojić, Andrea
AU  - Kržanović, Nikola
AU  - Živanović, Miloš
AU  - Toroi, Paula
AU  - Bakrač, Luka
AU  - Božović, Predrag
AU  - Stanković Petrović, Jelena
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/13192
AB  - Quality control and assurance of mammography X-ray generators include usage of solid-state detectors and/or ionization chambers which are calibrated in standard reference radiation fields. IEC 61267:2005 standard defines reference mammography radiation fields for Mo/Mo anode/filtration, while various anode/filtration combinations are encountered in clinical mammography X-ray units. Not all Secondary Standard Dosimetry Laboratories have an X-ray generator with Mo/Mo radiation setup, thus traceability can be established only for the available anode/filter combinations which is commonly limited to W/Al. In this study, W/Al radiation fields were established under laboratory conditions by performing half-value layer measurements, and characterization of four solid-state detectors was performed. X-ray multimeter performance was evaluated in terms of energy response in the W/Al radiation fields. In the laboratory conditions the energy response of the dosimeters had larger deviation from unity for dosimeters without appropriate anode/filter combination selected in the software settings, even though most of the dosimeters had uniform relative response. Discrepancy in the response was further investigated by examining its variation induced by available detector software settings, and it was determined that the dosimeter response can vary up to 20 %. In clinical setup, half-value layer was determined, and detector performance was examined. Dosimeters were tested in clinical fields with Mo/Mo, Mo/Rh, W/Rh, W/Ag anode/filter combinations in the X-ray tube voltage range from 25 kV to 35 kV. For most clinical radiation fields, multi-element detectors had energy response deviation within ±5 %. The single-element detector had one software setting available and has exhibited strong energy dependence. Extensive testing of detector response such as presented in this paper allows for correction factor interpolation based on half-value layer.
T2  - Radiation Measurements
T1  - Influence of anode/filtration setup on X-ray multimeter energy response in mammography applications
VL  - 174
SP  - 107135
DO  - 10.1016/j.radmeas.2024.107135
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Kojić, Andrea and Kržanović, Nikola and Živanović, Miloš and Toroi, Paula and Bakrač, Luka and Božović, Predrag and Stanković Petrović, Jelena",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Quality control and assurance of mammography X-ray generators include usage of solid-state detectors and/or ionization chambers which are calibrated in standard reference radiation fields. IEC 61267:2005 standard defines reference mammography radiation fields for Mo/Mo anode/filtration, while various anode/filtration combinations are encountered in clinical mammography X-ray units. Not all Secondary Standard Dosimetry Laboratories have an X-ray generator with Mo/Mo radiation setup, thus traceability can be established only for the available anode/filter combinations which is commonly limited to W/Al. In this study, W/Al radiation fields were established under laboratory conditions by performing half-value layer measurements, and characterization of four solid-state detectors was performed. X-ray multimeter performance was evaluated in terms of energy response in the W/Al radiation fields. In the laboratory conditions the energy response of the dosimeters had larger deviation from unity for dosimeters without appropriate anode/filter combination selected in the software settings, even though most of the dosimeters had uniform relative response. Discrepancy in the response was further investigated by examining its variation induced by available detector software settings, and it was determined that the dosimeter response can vary up to 20 %. In clinical setup, half-value layer was determined, and detector performance was examined. Dosimeters were tested in clinical fields with Mo/Mo, Mo/Rh, W/Rh, W/Ag anode/filter combinations in the X-ray tube voltage range from 25 kV to 35 kV. For most clinical radiation fields, multi-element detectors had energy response deviation within ±5 %. The single-element detector had one software setting available and has exhibited strong energy dependence. Extensive testing of detector response such as presented in this paper allows for correction factor interpolation based on half-value layer.",
journal = "Radiation Measurements",
title = "Influence of anode/filtration setup on X-ray multimeter energy response in mammography applications",
volume = "174",
pages = "107135",
doi = "10.1016/j.radmeas.2024.107135"
}

Kojić, A., Kržanović, N., Živanović, M., Toroi, P., Bakrač, L., Božović, P.,& Stanković Petrović, J.. (2024). Influence of anode/filtration setup on X-ray multimeter energy response in mammography applications. in Radiation Measurements, 174, 107135.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radmeas.2024.107135

Kojić A, Kržanović N, Živanović M, Toroi P, Bakrač L, Božović P, Stanković Petrović J. Influence of anode/filtration setup on X-ray multimeter energy response in mammography applications. in Radiation Measurements. 2024;174:107135.
doi:10.1016/j.radmeas.2024.107135 .

Kojić, Andrea, Kržanović, Nikola, Živanović, Miloš, Toroi, Paula, Bakrač, Luka, Božović, Predrag, Stanković Petrović, Jelena, "Influence of anode/filtration setup on X-ray multimeter energy response in mammography applications" in Radiation Measurements, 174 (2024):107135,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radmeas.2024.107135 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Abu el Rub, Anamarija
AU  - Nešić, Maja D.
AU  - Dučić, Tanja
AU  - Radoičić, Marija
AU  - Novaković, Mirjana
AU  - Žakula, Jelena
AU  - Ralić, Vanja
AU  - Petković, Marijana
AU  - Stepić, Milutin
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/13214
AB  - The increasing incidence rate of pancreatic cancer worldwide, along with high resistance to existing chemotherapies and radiotherapy, demand new approaches for its treatment. Nanoparticle-guided cancer treatment modalities are promising in their anti-cancer efficiency and upgrading potential. We have synthesized and characterized Gd-doped titanium-dioxide nanoparticles (Gd-TiO 2 NPs), which showed good biocompatibility with MIA PaCa-2 and PANC-1 pancreatic cancer cell lines. To assess the effect that these NPs have on tumor cells, we used synchrotron radiation Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and principal component analysis. We elucidated the biochemical changes in the two cell lines induced after their interaction with these NPs. Results demonstrated changes in nucleic acids and carbohydrate metabolism and alterations in the protein conformation in both cell lines. In addition, considerable changes in lipid area were observed in PANC-1 cell line, suggesting that Gd-TiO 2 NPs have a prospective to be further studied as systems for pancreatic cancer treatment.
T2  - Journal of Molecular Structure
T1  - Synchrotron radiation-FTIR biomolecular assessment in PANC-1 and MIA PaCa-2 pancreatic cancer cells after treatment with Gd-TiO2 nanoparticles
VL  - 1309
SP  - 138167
DO  - 10.1016/j.molstruc.2024.138167
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Abu el Rub, Anamarija and Nešić, Maja D. and Dučić, Tanja and Radoičić, Marija and Novaković, Mirjana and Žakula, Jelena and Ralić, Vanja and Petković, Marijana and Stepić, Milutin",
year = "2024",
abstract = "The increasing incidence rate of pancreatic cancer worldwide, along with high resistance to existing chemotherapies and radiotherapy, demand new approaches for its treatment. Nanoparticle-guided cancer treatment modalities are promising in their anti-cancer efficiency and upgrading potential. We have synthesized and characterized Gd-doped titanium-dioxide nanoparticles (Gd-TiO 2 NPs), which showed good biocompatibility with MIA PaCa-2 and PANC-1 pancreatic cancer cell lines. To assess the effect that these NPs have on tumor cells, we used synchrotron radiation Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and principal component analysis. We elucidated the biochemical changes in the two cell lines induced after their interaction with these NPs. Results demonstrated changes in nucleic acids and carbohydrate metabolism and alterations in the protein conformation in both cell lines. In addition, considerable changes in lipid area were observed in PANC-1 cell line, suggesting that Gd-TiO 2 NPs have a prospective to be further studied as systems for pancreatic cancer treatment.",
journal = "Journal of Molecular Structure",
title = "Synchrotron radiation-FTIR biomolecular assessment in PANC-1 and MIA PaCa-2 pancreatic cancer cells after treatment with Gd-TiO2 nanoparticles",
volume = "1309",
pages = "138167",
doi = "10.1016/j.molstruc.2024.138167"
}

Abu el Rub, A., Nešić, M. D., Dučić, T., Radoičić, M., Novaković, M., Žakula, J., Ralić, V., Petković, M.,& Stepić, M.. (2024). Synchrotron radiation-FTIR biomolecular assessment in PANC-1 and MIA PaCa-2 pancreatic cancer cells after treatment with Gd-TiO2 nanoparticles. in Journal of Molecular Structure, 1309, 138167.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molstruc.2024.138167

Abu el Rub A, Nešić MD, Dučić T, Radoičić M, Novaković M, Žakula J, Ralić V, Petković M, Stepić M. Synchrotron radiation-FTIR biomolecular assessment in PANC-1 and MIA PaCa-2 pancreatic cancer cells after treatment with Gd-TiO2 nanoparticles. in Journal of Molecular Structure. 2024;1309:138167.
doi:10.1016/j.molstruc.2024.138167 .

Abu el Rub, Anamarija, Nešić, Maja D., Dučić, Tanja, Radoičić, Marija, Novaković, Mirjana, Žakula, Jelena, Ralić, Vanja, Petković, Marijana, Stepić, Milutin, "Synchrotron radiation-FTIR biomolecular assessment in PANC-1 and MIA PaCa-2 pancreatic cancer cells after treatment with Gd-TiO2 nanoparticles" in Journal of Molecular Structure, 1309 (2024):138167,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molstruc.2024.138167 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Elhmali, Houda Taher
AU  - Stajčić, Ivana
AU  - Stajčić, Aleksandar
AU  - Pešić, Ivan
AU  - Jovanović, Marija
AU  - Petrović, Miloš
AU  - Radojević, Vesna
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/12718
AB  - While dental poly methyl methacrylate(PMMA) possesses distinctive qualities such as ease of fabrication, cost-effectiveness, and favorable physical and mechanical properties, these attributes alone are inadequate to impart the necessary impact strength and hardness. Consequently, pure PMMA is less suitable for dental applications. This research focused on the incorporation of Strontium titanate (SrTiO3-STO) and hybrid filler STO/Manganese oxide (MnO2) to improve impact resistance and hardness. The potential of STO in reinforcing PMMA is poorly investigated, while hybrid filler STO/MnO2 has not been presented yet. Differential scanning calorimetry is conducted in order to investigate the agglomeration influence on the PMMA glass transition temperature (Tg), as well as the leaching of residual monomer and volatile additives that could pose a threat to human health. It has been determined that agglomeration with 1 wt% loading had no influence on Tg, while the first scan revealed differences in evaporation of small molecules, in favor of composite PMMA-STO/MnO2, which showed the trapping potential of volatiles. Investigations of mechanical properties have revealed the significant influence of hybrid STO/MnO2 filler on microhardness and total absorbed impact energy, which were increased by 89.9% and 145.4%, respectively. Results presented in this study revealed the reinforcing potential of hybrid nanoparticles that could find application in other polymers as well.
T2  - Polymers
T1  - Influence of Novel SrTiO3/MnO2 Hybrid Nanoparticles on Poly(methyl methacrylate) Thermal and Mechanical Behavior
VL  - 16
IS  - 2
SP  - 278
DO  - 10.3390/polym16020278
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Elhmali, Houda Taher and Stajčić, Ivana and Stajčić, Aleksandar and Pešić, Ivan and Jovanović, Marija and Petrović, Miloš and Radojević, Vesna",
year = "2024",
abstract = "While dental poly methyl methacrylate(PMMA) possesses distinctive qualities such as ease of fabrication, cost-effectiveness, and favorable physical and mechanical properties, these attributes alone are inadequate to impart the necessary impact strength and hardness. Consequently, pure PMMA is less suitable for dental applications. This research focused on the incorporation of Strontium titanate (SrTiO3-STO) and hybrid filler STO/Manganese oxide (MnO2) to improve impact resistance and hardness. The potential of STO in reinforcing PMMA is poorly investigated, while hybrid filler STO/MnO2 has not been presented yet. Differential scanning calorimetry is conducted in order to investigate the agglomeration influence on the PMMA glass transition temperature (Tg), as well as the leaching of residual monomer and volatile additives that could pose a threat to human health. It has been determined that agglomeration with 1 wt% loading had no influence on Tg, while the first scan revealed differences in evaporation of small molecules, in favor of composite PMMA-STO/MnO2, which showed the trapping potential of volatiles. Investigations of mechanical properties have revealed the significant influence of hybrid STO/MnO2 filler on microhardness and total absorbed impact energy, which were increased by 89.9% and 145.4%, respectively. Results presented in this study revealed the reinforcing potential of hybrid nanoparticles that could find application in other polymers as well.",
journal = "Polymers",
title = "Influence of Novel SrTiO3/MnO2 Hybrid Nanoparticles on Poly(methyl methacrylate) Thermal and Mechanical Behavior",
volume = "16",
number = "2",
pages = "278",
doi = "10.3390/polym16020278"
}

Elhmali, H. T., Stajčić, I., Stajčić, A., Pešić, I., Jovanović, M., Petrović, M.,& Radojević, V.. (2024). Influence of Novel SrTiO3/MnO2 Hybrid Nanoparticles on Poly(methyl methacrylate) Thermal and Mechanical Behavior. in Polymers, 16(2), 278.
https://doi.org/10.3390/polym16020278

Elhmali HT, Stajčić I, Stajčić A, Pešić I, Jovanović M, Petrović M, Radojević V. Influence of Novel SrTiO3/MnO2 Hybrid Nanoparticles on Poly(methyl methacrylate) Thermal and Mechanical Behavior. in Polymers. 2024;16(2):278.
doi:10.3390/polym16020278 .

Elhmali, Houda Taher, Stajčić, Ivana, Stajčić, Aleksandar, Pešić, Ivan, Jovanović, Marija, Petrović, Miloš, Radojević, Vesna, "Influence of Novel SrTiO3/MnO2 Hybrid Nanoparticles on Poly(methyl methacrylate) Thermal and Mechanical Behavior" in Polymers, 16, no. 2 (2024):278,
https://doi.org/10.3390/polym16020278 . .