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Citric Acid Cross-Linked Gelatin-Based Composites with Improved Microhardness

Taboun, Abdulrraouf; Jovanović, Marija; Petrović, Miloš; Stajčić, Ivana; Pešić, Ivan; Stojanović, Dušica B.; Radojević, Vesna

(2024)

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 . .

Computational Modeling and Characterization of Peptides Derived from Nanobody Complementary-Determining Region 2 (CDR2) Targeting Active-State Conformation of the β2-Adrenergic Receptor (β2AR)

Senćanski, Milan; Glišić, Sanja; Kubale, Valentina; Cotman, Marko; Mavri, Janez; Vrecl, Milka

(2024)

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 . .

Structural, Mechanical, and Barrier Properties of the Polyvinylidene Fluoride-Bacterial Nanocellulose-Based Hybrid Composite

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.

(2024)

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 . .

Experimental Models to Study Immune Dysfunction in the Pathogenesis of Parkinson’s Disease

Šaponjić, Jasna; Mejías, Rebeca; Nikolovski, Neda; Dragić, Milorad; Canak, Asuman; Papoutsopoulou, Stamatia; Gürsoy-Özdemir, Yasemin; Fladmark, Kari E.; Ntavaroukas, Panagiotis; Bayar Muluk, Nuray; Zeljković Jovanović, Milica; Fontán-Lozano, Ángela; Comi, Cristoforo; Marino, Franca

(2024)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Šaponjić, Jasna
AU  - Mejías, Rebeca
AU  - Nikolovski, Neda
AU  - Dragić, Milorad
AU  - Canak, Asuman
AU  - Papoutsopoulou, Stamatia
AU  - Gürsoy-Özdemir, Yasemin
AU  - Fladmark, Kari E.
AU  - Ntavaroukas, Panagiotis
AU  - Bayar Muluk, Nuray
AU  - Zeljković Jovanović, Milica
AU  - Fontán-Lozano, Ángela
AU  - Comi, Cristoforo
AU  - Marino, Franca
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/13221
AB  - Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic, age-related, progressive multisystem disease associated with neuroinflammation and immune dysfunction. This review discusses the methodological approaches used to study the changes in central and peripheral immunity in PD, the advantages and limitations of the techniques, and their applicability to humans. Although a single animal model cannot replicate all pathological features of the human disease, neuroinflammation is present in most animal models of PD and plays a critical role in understanding the involvement of the immune system (IS) in the pathogenesis of PD. The IS and its interactions with different cell types in the central nervous system (CNS) play an important role in the pathogenesis of PD. Even though culture models do not fully reflect the complexity of disease progression, they are limited in their ability to mimic long-term effects and need validation through in vivo studies. They are an indispensable tool for understanding the interplay between the IS and the pathogenesis of this disease. Understanding the immune-mediated mechanisms may lead to potential therapeutic targets for the treatment of PD. We believe that the development of methodological guidelines for experiments with animal models and PD patients is crucial to ensure the validity and consistency of the results.
T2  - International Journal of Molecular Sciences
T1  - Experimental Models to Study Immune Dysfunction in the Pathogenesis of Parkinson’s Disease
VL  - 25
IS  - 8
SP  - 4330
DO  - 10.3390/ijms25084330
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Šaponjić, Jasna and Mejías, Rebeca and Nikolovski, Neda and Dragić, Milorad and Canak, Asuman and Papoutsopoulou, Stamatia and Gürsoy-Özdemir, Yasemin and Fladmark, Kari E. and Ntavaroukas, Panagiotis and Bayar Muluk, Nuray and Zeljković Jovanović, Milica and Fontán-Lozano, Ángela and Comi, Cristoforo and Marino, Franca",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic, age-related, progressive multisystem disease associated with neuroinflammation and immune dysfunction. This review discusses the methodological approaches used to study the changes in central and peripheral immunity in PD, the advantages and limitations of the techniques, and their applicability to humans. Although a single animal model cannot replicate all pathological features of the human disease, neuroinflammation is present in most animal models of PD and plays a critical role in understanding the involvement of the immune system (IS) in the pathogenesis of PD. The IS and its interactions with different cell types in the central nervous system (CNS) play an important role in the pathogenesis of PD. Even though culture models do not fully reflect the complexity of disease progression, they are limited in their ability to mimic long-term effects and need validation through in vivo studies. They are an indispensable tool for understanding the interplay between the IS and the pathogenesis of this disease. Understanding the immune-mediated mechanisms may lead to potential therapeutic targets for the treatment of PD. We believe that the development of methodological guidelines for experiments with animal models and PD patients is crucial to ensure the validity and consistency of the results.",
journal = "International Journal of Molecular Sciences",
title = "Experimental Models to Study Immune Dysfunction in the Pathogenesis of Parkinson’s Disease",
volume = "25",
number = "8",
pages = "4330",
doi = "10.3390/ijms25084330"
}
Šaponjić, J., Mejías, R., Nikolovski, N., Dragić, M., Canak, A., Papoutsopoulou, S., Gürsoy-Özdemir, Y., Fladmark, K. E., Ntavaroukas, P., Bayar Muluk, N., Zeljković Jovanović, M., Fontán-Lozano, Á., Comi, C.,& Marino, F.. (2024). Experimental Models to Study Immune Dysfunction in the Pathogenesis of Parkinson’s Disease. in International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 25(8), 4330.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25084330
Šaponjić J, Mejías R, Nikolovski N, Dragić M, Canak A, Papoutsopoulou S, Gürsoy-Özdemir Y, Fladmark KE, Ntavaroukas P, Bayar Muluk N, Zeljković Jovanović M, Fontán-Lozano Á, Comi C, Marino F. Experimental Models to Study Immune Dysfunction in the Pathogenesis of Parkinson’s Disease. in International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2024;25(8):4330.
doi:10.3390/ijms25084330 .
Šaponjić, Jasna, Mejías, Rebeca, Nikolovski, Neda, Dragić, Milorad, Canak, Asuman, Papoutsopoulou, Stamatia, Gürsoy-Özdemir, Yasemin, Fladmark, Kari E., Ntavaroukas, Panagiotis, Bayar Muluk, Nuray, Zeljković Jovanović, Milica, Fontán-Lozano, Ángela, Comi, Cristoforo, Marino, Franca, "Experimental Models to Study Immune Dysfunction in the Pathogenesis of Parkinson’s Disease" in International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 25, no. 8 (2024):4330,
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25084330 . .
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Copy number variation analysis identifies MIR9-3 and MIR1299 as novel miRNA candidate genes for CAKUT

Životić, Ivan; Kolić, Ivana; Cvetković, Mirjana; Spasojević-Dimitrijeva, Brankica; Živković, Maja; Stanković, Aleksandra; Jovanović, Ivan

(2024)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Životić, Ivan
AU  - Kolić, Ivana
AU  - Cvetković, Mirjana
AU  - Spasojević-Dimitrijeva, Brankica
AU  - Živković, Maja
AU  - Stanković, Aleksandra
AU  - Jovanović, Ivan
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/13223
AB  - Background Congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT) represent a frequent cause of pediatric kidney failure. CNVs, as a major class of genomic variations, can also affect miRNA regions. Common CNV corresponding miRNAs (cCNV-miRNAs) are functional variants regulating crucial processes which could affect urinary system development. Thus, we hypothesize that cCNV-miRNAs are associated with CAKUT occurrence and its expressivity.  Methods The extraction and filtering of common CNVs, identified in control samples deposited in publicly available databases gnomAD v2.1 and dbVar, were coupled with mapping of miRNA sequences using UCSC Genome Browser. After verification of the mapped miRNAs using referent miRBase V22.1, prioritization of cCNV-miRNA candidates has been performed using bioinformatic annotation and literature research. Genotyping of miRNA gene copy numbers for MIR9-3, MIR511, and MIR1299, was conducted on 221 CAKUT patients and 192 controls using TaqMan™ technology.  Results We observed significantly different MIR9-3 and MIR1299 gene copy number distribution between CAKUT patients and controls (Chi-square, P = 0.006 and P = 0.0002, respectively), while difference of MIR511 copy number distribution showed nominal significance (Chi-square, P = 0.027). The counts of less and more than two of MIR1299 copy numbers were more frequent within CAKUT patients compared to controls (P = 0.01 and P = 0.008, respectively) and also in cohort of patients with anomalies of the urinary tract compared to controls (P = 0.016 and P = 0.003, respectively).  Conclusions Copy number variations of miRNA genes represent a novel avenue in clarification of the inheritance complexity in CAKUT and provide potential evidence about the association of common genetic variation with CAKUT phenotypes.
T2  - Pediatric Nephrology
T1  - Copy number variation analysis identifies MIR9-3 and MIR1299 as novel miRNA candidate genes for CAKUT
DO  - 10.1007/s00467-024-06381-x
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Životić, Ivan and Kolić, Ivana and Cvetković, Mirjana and Spasojević-Dimitrijeva, Brankica and Živković, Maja and Stanković, Aleksandra and Jovanović, Ivan",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Background Congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT) represent a frequent cause of pediatric kidney failure. CNVs, as a major class of genomic variations, can also affect miRNA regions. Common CNV corresponding miRNAs (cCNV-miRNAs) are functional variants regulating crucial processes which could affect urinary system development. Thus, we hypothesize that cCNV-miRNAs are associated with CAKUT occurrence and its expressivity.  Methods The extraction and filtering of common CNVs, identified in control samples deposited in publicly available databases gnomAD v2.1 and dbVar, were coupled with mapping of miRNA sequences using UCSC Genome Browser. After verification of the mapped miRNAs using referent miRBase V22.1, prioritization of cCNV-miRNA candidates has been performed using bioinformatic annotation and literature research. Genotyping of miRNA gene copy numbers for MIR9-3, MIR511, and MIR1299, was conducted on 221 CAKUT patients and 192 controls using TaqMan™ technology.  Results We observed significantly different MIR9-3 and MIR1299 gene copy number distribution between CAKUT patients and controls (Chi-square, P = 0.006 and P = 0.0002, respectively), while difference of MIR511 copy number distribution showed nominal significance (Chi-square, P = 0.027). The counts of less and more than two of MIR1299 copy numbers were more frequent within CAKUT patients compared to controls (P = 0.01 and P = 0.008, respectively) and also in cohort of patients with anomalies of the urinary tract compared to controls (P = 0.016 and P = 0.003, respectively).  Conclusions Copy number variations of miRNA genes represent a novel avenue in clarification of the inheritance complexity in CAKUT and provide potential evidence about the association of common genetic variation with CAKUT phenotypes.",
journal = "Pediatric Nephrology",
title = "Copy number variation analysis identifies MIR9-3 and MIR1299 as novel miRNA candidate genes for CAKUT",
doi = "10.1007/s00467-024-06381-x"
}
Životić, I., Kolić, I., Cvetković, M., Spasojević-Dimitrijeva, B., Živković, M., Stanković, A.,& Jovanović, I.. (2024). Copy number variation analysis identifies MIR9-3 and MIR1299 as novel miRNA candidate genes for CAKUT. in Pediatric Nephrology.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00467-024-06381-x
Životić I, Kolić I, Cvetković M, Spasojević-Dimitrijeva B, Živković M, Stanković A, Jovanović I. Copy number variation analysis identifies MIR9-3 and MIR1299 as novel miRNA candidate genes for CAKUT. in Pediatric Nephrology. 2024;.
doi:10.1007/s00467-024-06381-x .
Životić, Ivan, Kolić, Ivana, Cvetković, Mirjana, Spasojević-Dimitrijeva, Brankica, Živković, Maja, Stanković, Aleksandra, Jovanović, Ivan, "Copy number variation analysis identifies MIR9-3 and MIR1299 as novel miRNA candidate genes for CAKUT" in Pediatric Nephrology (2024),
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00467-024-06381-x . .
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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

Mušović, Jasmina; Tekić, Danijela; Marić, Slađana; Jocić, Ana; Stanković, Dalibor; Dimitrijević, Aleksandra

(2024)

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 . .
2

Impact of lockdown on air quality in Belgrade during COVID-19 pandemic

Vučićević, Biljana; Živković, Marija M.; Turanjanin, Valentina; Bakić, Vukman; Jovanović, Marina

(2024)

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 . .

Thermo-chemical conversion of cigarette butt filters waste through pyrolysis process using thermal analysis techniques

Božilović, Bojana; Janković, Bojan; Pijović-Radovanović, Milena; Waisi, Hadi; Marinović-Cincović, Milena; Krstić, Sanja; Dodevski, Vladimir

(2024)

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 . .

Influence of anode/filtration setup on X-ray multimeter energy response in mammography applications

Kojić, Andrea; Kržanović, Nikola; Živanović, Miloš; Toroi, Paula; Bakrač, Luka; Božović, Predrag; Stanković Petrović, Jelena

(2024)

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 . .

Synchrotron radiation-FTIR biomolecular assessment in PANC-1 and MIA PaCa-2 pancreatic cancer cells after treatment with Gd-TiO2 nanoparticles

Abu el Rub, Anamarija; Nešić, Maja D.; Dučić, Tanja; Radoičić, Marija; Novaković, Mirjana; Žakula, Jelena; Ralić, Vanja; Petković, Marijana; Stepić, Milutin

(2024)

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 . .

Synthesis, Surface Modification and Magnetic Properties Analysis of Heat-Generating Cobalt-Substituted Magnetite Nanoparticles

Ognjanović, Miloš; Bošković, Marko; Kolev, Hristo; Dojčinović, Biljana; Vranješ-Đurić, Sanja; Antić, Bratislav

(2024)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Ognjanović, Miloš
AU  - Bošković, Marko
AU  - Kolev, Hristo
AU  - Dojčinović, Biljana
AU  - Vranješ-Đurić, Sanja
AU  - Antić, Bratislav
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/13213
AB  - Here, we present the results of the synthesis, surface modification, and properties analysis of magnetite-based nanoparticles, specifically Co0.047Fe2.953O4 (S1) and Co0.086Fe2.914O4 (S2). These nanoparticles were synthesized using the co-precipitation method at 80 ◦C for 2 h. They exhibit a single-phase nature and crystallize in a spinel-type structure (space group Fd3m). Transmission electron microscopy analysis reveals that the particles are quasi-spherical in shape and approximately 11 nm in size. An observed increase in saturation magnetization, coercivity, remanence, and blocking temperature in S2 compared to S1 can be attributed to an increase in magnetocrystalline anisotropy due to the incorporation of Co ions in the crystal lattice of the parent compound (Fe3O4). The heating efficiency of the samples was determined by fitting the Box-Lucas equation to the acquired temperature curves. The calculated Specific Loss Power (SLP) values were 46 W/g and 23 W/g (under HAC = 200 Oe and f = 252 kHz) for S1 and S2, respectively. Additionally, sample S1 was coated with citric acid (Co0.047Fe2.953O4@CA) and poly(acrylic acid) (Co0.047Fe2.953O4@PAA) to obtain stable colloids for further tests for magnetic hyperthermia applications in cancer therapy. Fits of the Box-Lucas equation provided SLP values of 21 W/g and 34 W/g for CA- and PAA-coated samples, respectively. On the other hand, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis points to the catalytically active centers Fe2+/Fe3+ and Co2+/Co3+ on the particle surface, suggesting possible applications of the samples as heterogeneous self-heating catalysts in advanced oxidation processes under an AC magnetic field.
T2  - Nanomaterials
T1  - Synthesis, Surface Modification and Magnetic Properties Analysis of Heat-Generating Cobalt-Substituted Magnetite Nanoparticles
VL  - 14
IS  - 9
SP  - 782
DO  - 10.3390/nano14090782
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Ognjanović, Miloš and Bošković, Marko and Kolev, Hristo and Dojčinović, Biljana and Vranješ-Đurić, Sanja and Antić, Bratislav",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Here, we present the results of the synthesis, surface modification, and properties analysis of magnetite-based nanoparticles, specifically Co0.047Fe2.953O4 (S1) and Co0.086Fe2.914O4 (S2). These nanoparticles were synthesized using the co-precipitation method at 80 ◦C for 2 h. They exhibit a single-phase nature and crystallize in a spinel-type structure (space group Fd3m). Transmission electron microscopy analysis reveals that the particles are quasi-spherical in shape and approximately 11 nm in size. An observed increase in saturation magnetization, coercivity, remanence, and blocking temperature in S2 compared to S1 can be attributed to an increase in magnetocrystalline anisotropy due to the incorporation of Co ions in the crystal lattice of the parent compound (Fe3O4). The heating efficiency of the samples was determined by fitting the Box-Lucas equation to the acquired temperature curves. The calculated Specific Loss Power (SLP) values were 46 W/g and 23 W/g (under HAC = 200 Oe and f = 252 kHz) for S1 and S2, respectively. Additionally, sample S1 was coated with citric acid (Co0.047Fe2.953O4@CA) and poly(acrylic acid) (Co0.047Fe2.953O4@PAA) to obtain stable colloids for further tests for magnetic hyperthermia applications in cancer therapy. Fits of the Box-Lucas equation provided SLP values of 21 W/g and 34 W/g for CA- and PAA-coated samples, respectively. On the other hand, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis points to the catalytically active centers Fe2+/Fe3+ and Co2+/Co3+ on the particle surface, suggesting possible applications of the samples as heterogeneous self-heating catalysts in advanced oxidation processes under an AC magnetic field.",
journal = "Nanomaterials",
title = "Synthesis, Surface Modification and Magnetic Properties Analysis of Heat-Generating Cobalt-Substituted Magnetite Nanoparticles",
volume = "14",
number = "9",
pages = "782",
doi = "10.3390/nano14090782"
}
Ognjanović, M., Bošković, M., Kolev, H., Dojčinović, B., Vranješ-Đurić, S.,& Antić, B.. (2024). Synthesis, Surface Modification and Magnetic Properties Analysis of Heat-Generating Cobalt-Substituted Magnetite Nanoparticles. in Nanomaterials, 14(9), 782.
https://doi.org/10.3390/nano14090782
Ognjanović M, Bošković M, Kolev H, Dojčinović B, Vranješ-Đurić S, Antić B. Synthesis, Surface Modification and Magnetic Properties Analysis of Heat-Generating Cobalt-Substituted Magnetite Nanoparticles. in Nanomaterials. 2024;14(9):782.
doi:10.3390/nano14090782 .
Ognjanović, Miloš, Bošković, Marko, Kolev, Hristo, Dojčinović, Biljana, Vranješ-Đurić, Sanja, Antić, Bratislav, "Synthesis, Surface Modification and Magnetic Properties Analysis of Heat-Generating Cobalt-Substituted Magnetite Nanoparticles" in Nanomaterials, 14, no. 9 (2024):782,
https://doi.org/10.3390/nano14090782 . .

A preliminary study of the miRNA restitution effect on CNV-induced miRNA downregulation in CAKUT

Mitrović, Kristina; Životić, Ivan; Kolić, Ivana; Žakula, Jelena; Živković, Maja; Stanković, Aleksandra; Jovanović, Ivan

(2024)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Mitrović, Kristina
AU  - Životić, Ivan
AU  - Kolić, Ivana
AU  - Žakula, Jelena
AU  - Živković, Maja
AU  - Stanković, Aleksandra
AU  - Jovanović, Ivan
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/12889
AB  - Background The majority of CAKUT-associated CNVs overlap at least one miRNA gene, thus affecting the cellular levels of the corresponding miRNA. We aimed to investigate the potency of restitution of CNV-affected miRNA levels to remediate the dysregulated expression of target genes involved in kidney physiology and development in vitro.  Methods Heterozygous MIR484 knockout HEK293 and homozygous MIR185 knockout HEK293 cell lines were used as models depicting the deletion of the frequently affected miRNA genes by CAKUT-associated CNVs. After treatment with the corresponding miRNA mimics, the levels of the target genes have been compared to the non-targeting control treatment. For both investigated miRNAs, MDM2 and PKD1 were evaluated as common targets, while additional 3 genes were investigated as targets of each individual miRNA (NOTCH3, FIS1 and APAF1 as hsa-miR-484 targets and RHOA, ATF6 and CDC42 as hsa-miR-185-5p targets).  Results Restitution of the corresponding miRNA levels in both knockout cell lines has induced a change in the mRNA levels of certain candidate target genes, thus confirming the potential to alleviate the CNV effect on miRNA expression. Intriguingly, HEK293 WT treatment with investigated miRNA mimics has triggered a more pronounced effect, thus suggesting the importance of miRNA interplay in different genomic contexts.  Conclusions Dysregulation of multiple mRNA targets mediated by CNV-affected miRNAs could represent the underlying mechanism behind the unresolved CAKUT occurrence and phenotypic variability observed in CAKUT patients. Characterizing miRNAs located in CNVs and their potential to become molecular targets could eventually help in understanding and improving the management of CAKUT.
T2  - BMC Genomics
T1  - A preliminary study of the miRNA restitution effect on CNV-induced miRNA downregulation in CAKUT
VL  - 25
IS  - 1
SP  - 218
DO  - 10.1186/s12864-024-10121-8
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Mitrović, Kristina and Životić, Ivan and Kolić, Ivana and Žakula, Jelena and Živković, Maja and Stanković, Aleksandra and Jovanović, Ivan",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Background The majority of CAKUT-associated CNVs overlap at least one miRNA gene, thus affecting the cellular levels of the corresponding miRNA. We aimed to investigate the potency of restitution of CNV-affected miRNA levels to remediate the dysregulated expression of target genes involved in kidney physiology and development in vitro.  Methods Heterozygous MIR484 knockout HEK293 and homozygous MIR185 knockout HEK293 cell lines were used as models depicting the deletion of the frequently affected miRNA genes by CAKUT-associated CNVs. After treatment with the corresponding miRNA mimics, the levels of the target genes have been compared to the non-targeting control treatment. For both investigated miRNAs, MDM2 and PKD1 were evaluated as common targets, while additional 3 genes were investigated as targets of each individual miRNA (NOTCH3, FIS1 and APAF1 as hsa-miR-484 targets and RHOA, ATF6 and CDC42 as hsa-miR-185-5p targets).  Results Restitution of the corresponding miRNA levels in both knockout cell lines has induced a change in the mRNA levels of certain candidate target genes, thus confirming the potential to alleviate the CNV effect on miRNA expression. Intriguingly, HEK293 WT treatment with investigated miRNA mimics has triggered a more pronounced effect, thus suggesting the importance of miRNA interplay in different genomic contexts.  Conclusions Dysregulation of multiple mRNA targets mediated by CNV-affected miRNAs could represent the underlying mechanism behind the unresolved CAKUT occurrence and phenotypic variability observed in CAKUT patients. Characterizing miRNAs located in CNVs and their potential to become molecular targets could eventually help in understanding and improving the management of CAKUT.",
journal = "BMC Genomics",
title = "A preliminary study of the miRNA restitution effect on CNV-induced miRNA downregulation in CAKUT",
volume = "25",
number = "1",
pages = "218",
doi = "10.1186/s12864-024-10121-8"
}
Mitrović, K., Životić, I., Kolić, I., Žakula, J., Živković, M., Stanković, A.,& Jovanović, I.. (2024). A preliminary study of the miRNA restitution effect on CNV-induced miRNA downregulation in CAKUT. in BMC Genomics, 25(1), 218.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-024-10121-8
Mitrović K, Životić I, Kolić I, Žakula J, Živković M, Stanković A, Jovanović I. A preliminary study of the miRNA restitution effect on CNV-induced miRNA downregulation in CAKUT. in BMC Genomics. 2024;25(1):218.
doi:10.1186/s12864-024-10121-8 .
Mitrović, Kristina, Životić, Ivan, Kolić, Ivana, Žakula, Jelena, Živković, Maja, Stanković, Aleksandra, Jovanović, Ivan, "A preliminary study of the miRNA restitution effect on CNV-induced miRNA downregulation in CAKUT" in BMC Genomics, 25, no. 1 (2024):218,
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-024-10121-8 . .
1

Influence of Novel SrTiO3/MnO2 Hybrid Nanoparticles on Poly(methyl methacrylate) Thermal and Mechanical Behavior

Elhmali, Houda Taher; Stajčić, Ivana; Stajčić, Aleksandar; Pešić, Ivan; Jovanović, Marija; Petrović, Miloš; Radojević, Vesna

(2024)

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 . .

Fabrication of Porous Anorthite Ceramic Insulation Using Solid Wastes

Omerašević, Mia; Pavkov, Vladimir; Rosić, Milena; Egerić, Marija; Nenadović, Snežana; Bučevac, Dušan; Potkonjak, Nebojša

(2024)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Omerašević, Mia
AU  - Pavkov, Vladimir
AU  - Rosić, Milena
AU  - Egerić, Marija
AU  - Nenadović, Snežana
AU  - Bučevac, Dušan
AU  - Potkonjak, Nebojša
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/13094
AB  - Porous anorthite (CaAl2Si2O8) ceramics, suitable for thermal insulation in buildings, were obtained using waste seashells as a source of CaO, kaolin as a source of Al2O3 and SiO2 and banana peel as a pore former. Changing the volume of banana peel as well as the processing temperature was found to be an effective approach to control the thermo-mechanical properties of the obtained anorthite ceramics. The sintering of powder compacts containing up to 30 wt% banana peel at temperatures ranging from 1100 to 1200 °C resulted in anorthite ceramics possessing up to 45% open porosity, a compressive strength between 13 and 92 MPa, a bulk density between 1.87 and 2.62 g/cm3 and thermal conductivity between 0.097 and 3.5 W/mK. It was shown that waste materials such as seashells and banana peel can be used to obtain cost-effective thermal insulation in buildings.
T2  - Materials
T1  - Fabrication of Porous Anorthite Ceramic Insulation Using Solid Wastes
VL  - 17
IS  - 7
SP  - 1478
DO  - 10.3390/ma17071478
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Omerašević, Mia and Pavkov, Vladimir and Rosić, Milena and Egerić, Marija and Nenadović, Snežana and Bučevac, Dušan and Potkonjak, Nebojša",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Porous anorthite (CaAl2Si2O8) ceramics, suitable for thermal insulation in buildings, were obtained using waste seashells as a source of CaO, kaolin as a source of Al2O3 and SiO2 and banana peel as a pore former. Changing the volume of banana peel as well as the processing temperature was found to be an effective approach to control the thermo-mechanical properties of the obtained anorthite ceramics. The sintering of powder compacts containing up to 30 wt% banana peel at temperatures ranging from 1100 to 1200 °C resulted in anorthite ceramics possessing up to 45% open porosity, a compressive strength between 13 and 92 MPa, a bulk density between 1.87 and 2.62 g/cm3 and thermal conductivity between 0.097 and 3.5 W/mK. It was shown that waste materials such as seashells and banana peel can be used to obtain cost-effective thermal insulation in buildings.",
journal = "Materials",
title = "Fabrication of Porous Anorthite Ceramic Insulation Using Solid Wastes",
volume = "17",
number = "7",
pages = "1478",
doi = "10.3390/ma17071478"
}
Omerašević, M., Pavkov, V., Rosić, M., Egerić, M., Nenadović, S., Bučevac, D.,& Potkonjak, N.. (2024). Fabrication of Porous Anorthite Ceramic Insulation Using Solid Wastes. in Materials, 17(7), 1478.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17071478
Omerašević M, Pavkov V, Rosić M, Egerić M, Nenadović S, Bučevac D, Potkonjak N. Fabrication of Porous Anorthite Ceramic Insulation Using Solid Wastes. in Materials. 2024;17(7):1478.
doi:10.3390/ma17071478 .
Omerašević, Mia, Pavkov, Vladimir, Rosić, Milena, Egerić, Marija, Nenadović, Snežana, Bučevac, Dušan, Potkonjak, Nebojša, "Fabrication of Porous Anorthite Ceramic Insulation Using Solid Wastes" in Materials, 17, no. 7 (2024):1478,
https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17071478 . .

Hafnium Carbide: Prediction of Crystalline Structures and Investigation of Mechanical Properties

Zagorac, Jelena; Schön, Johann Christian; Matović, Branko; Butulija, Svetlana; Zagorac, Dejan

(2024)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Zagorac, Jelena
AU  - Schön, Johann Christian
AU  - Matović, Branko
AU  - Butulija, Svetlana
AU  - Zagorac, Dejan
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/13134
AB  - Hafnium carbide (HfC) is a refractory compound known for its exceptional mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties. This compound has gained significant attention in materials science and engineering due to its high melting point, extreme hardness, and excellent thermal stability. This study presents crystal structure prediction via energy landscape explorations of pristine hafnium carbide supplemented by data mining. Apart from the well-known equilibrium rock salt phase, we predict eight new polymorphs of HfC. The predicted HfC phases appear in the energy landscape with known structure types such as the WC type, NiAs type, 5-5 type, sphalerite (ZnS) type, TlI type, and CsCl type; in addition, we predict two new structure types denoted as ortho_HfC and HfC_polytype, respectively. Moreover, we have investigated the structural characteristics and mechanical properties of hafnium carbide at the DFT level of computation, which opens diverse applications in various technological domains.
T2  - Crystals
T1  - Hafnium Carbide: Prediction of Crystalline Structures and Investigation of Mechanical Properties
VL  - 14
IS  - 4
SP  - 340
DO  - 10.3390/cryst14040340
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Zagorac, Jelena and Schön, Johann Christian and Matović, Branko and Butulija, Svetlana and Zagorac, Dejan",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Hafnium carbide (HfC) is a refractory compound known for its exceptional mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties. This compound has gained significant attention in materials science and engineering due to its high melting point, extreme hardness, and excellent thermal stability. This study presents crystal structure prediction via energy landscape explorations of pristine hafnium carbide supplemented by data mining. Apart from the well-known equilibrium rock salt phase, we predict eight new polymorphs of HfC. The predicted HfC phases appear in the energy landscape with known structure types such as the WC type, NiAs type, 5-5 type, sphalerite (ZnS) type, TlI type, and CsCl type; in addition, we predict two new structure types denoted as ortho_HfC and HfC_polytype, respectively. Moreover, we have investigated the structural characteristics and mechanical properties of hafnium carbide at the DFT level of computation, which opens diverse applications in various technological domains.",
journal = "Crystals",
title = "Hafnium Carbide: Prediction of Crystalline Structures and Investigation of Mechanical Properties",
volume = "14",
number = "4",
pages = "340",
doi = "10.3390/cryst14040340"
}
Zagorac, J., Schön, J. C., Matović, B., Butulija, S.,& Zagorac, D.. (2024). Hafnium Carbide: Prediction of Crystalline Structures and Investigation of Mechanical Properties. in Crystals, 14(4), 340.
https://doi.org/10.3390/cryst14040340
Zagorac J, Schön JC, Matović B, Butulija S, Zagorac D. Hafnium Carbide: Prediction of Crystalline Structures and Investigation of Mechanical Properties. in Crystals. 2024;14(4):340.
doi:10.3390/cryst14040340 .
Zagorac, Jelena, Schön, Johann Christian, Matović, Branko, Butulija, Svetlana, Zagorac, Dejan, "Hafnium Carbide: Prediction of Crystalline Structures and Investigation of Mechanical Properties" in Crystals, 14, no. 4 (2024):340,
https://doi.org/10.3390/cryst14040340 . .

Constraints on Graviton Mass from Schwarzschild Precession in the Orbits of S-Stars around the Galactic Center

Jovanović, Predrag; Borka Jovanović, Vesna; Borka, Duško; Zakharov, Alexander F.

(2024)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Jovanović, Predrag
AU  - Borka Jovanović, Vesna
AU  - Borka, Duško
AU  - Zakharov, Alexander F.
PY  - 2024
PY  - 4
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/13141
AB  - In this paper we use a modification of the Newtonian gravitational potential with a non-linear Yukawa-like correction, as it was proposed by C. Will earlier to obtain new bounds on graviton mass from the observed orbits of S-stars around the Galactic Center (GC). This phenomenological potential differs from the gravitational potential obtained in the weak field limit of Yukawa gravity, which we used in our previous studies. We also assumed that the orbital precession of S-stars is close to the prediction of General Relativity (GR) for Schwarzschild precession, but with a possible small discrepancy from it. This assumption is motivated by the fact that the GRAVITY Collaboration in 2020 and in 2022 detected Schwarzschild precession in the S2 star orbit around the Supermassive Black Hole (SMBH) at the GC. Using this approach, we were able to constrain parameter 𝜆  of the potential and, assuming that it represents the graviton Compton wavelength, we also found the corresponding upper bound of graviton mass. The obtained results were then compared with our previous estimates, as well as with the estimates of other authors.
T2  - Symmetry
T1  - Constraints on Graviton Mass from Schwarzschild Precession in the Orbits of S-Stars around the Galactic Center
VL  - 16
VL  - 16
IS  - 4
SP  - 397
SP  - 387
DO  - 10.3390/sym16040397
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Jovanović, Predrag and Borka Jovanović, Vesna and Borka, Duško and Zakharov, Alexander F.",
year = "2024, 4",
abstract = "In this paper we use a modification of the Newtonian gravitational potential with a non-linear Yukawa-like correction, as it was proposed by C. Will earlier to obtain new bounds on graviton mass from the observed orbits of S-stars around the Galactic Center (GC). This phenomenological potential differs from the gravitational potential obtained in the weak field limit of Yukawa gravity, which we used in our previous studies. We also assumed that the orbital precession of S-stars is close to the prediction of General Relativity (GR) for Schwarzschild precession, but with a possible small discrepancy from it. This assumption is motivated by the fact that the GRAVITY Collaboration in 2020 and in 2022 detected Schwarzschild precession in the S2 star orbit around the Supermassive Black Hole (SMBH) at the GC. Using this approach, we were able to constrain parameter 𝜆  of the potential and, assuming that it represents the graviton Compton wavelength, we also found the corresponding upper bound of graviton mass. The obtained results were then compared with our previous estimates, as well as with the estimates of other authors.",
journal = "Symmetry",
title = "Constraints on Graviton Mass from Schwarzschild Precession in the Orbits of S-Stars around the Galactic Center",
volume = "16, 16",
number = "4",
pages = "397-387",
doi = "10.3390/sym16040397"
}
Jovanović, P., Borka Jovanović, V., Borka, D.,& Zakharov, A. F.. (2024). Constraints on Graviton Mass from Schwarzschild Precession in the Orbits of S-Stars around the Galactic Center. in Symmetry, 16(4), 397.
https://doi.org/10.3390/sym16040397
Jovanović P, Borka Jovanović V, Borka D, Zakharov AF. Constraints on Graviton Mass from Schwarzschild Precession in the Orbits of S-Stars around the Galactic Center. in Symmetry. 2024;16(4):397.
doi:10.3390/sym16040397 .
Jovanović, Predrag, Borka Jovanović, Vesna, Borka, Duško, Zakharov, Alexander F., "Constraints on Graviton Mass from Schwarzschild Precession in the Orbits of S-Stars around the Galactic Center" in Symmetry, 16, no. 4 (2024):397,
https://doi.org/10.3390/sym16040397 . .

Customizable cholinium-based aqueous biphasic systems as ecofriendly extraction platform for removal of pesticide from wastewaters

Marić, Slađana; Jocić, Ana; Tekić, Danijela; Mušović, Jasmina; Milićević, Jelena; Dimitrijević, Aleksandra

(2024)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Marić, Slađana
AU  - Jocić, Ana
AU  - Tekić, Danijela
AU  - Mušović, Jasmina
AU  - Milićević, Jelena
AU  - Dimitrijević, Aleksandra
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/12838
AB  - This study explores the use of a series of cholinium ionic liquids (ILs) or salts in combination with polypropylene glycol 400 to form aqueous biphasic systems (ABS) for extracting various polarity pesticides (dicamba, clomazone, pyraclostrobin, and deltamethrin) from water. We assessed five cholinium-based salting-out agents ([Ch][DHP], [Ch]Cl, [Ch][Ac], [Ch][Lac], and [Ch][Nic]), chosen for their structural diversity and unique properties, such as high salting-out potential and different ability to undergo specific interactions. Liquid-liquid equilibrium phase diagrams were established, and partition experiments were conducted to evaluate extraction efficiency. Different partition patterns were obtained for studied pesticides, with [Ch][DHP] demonstrating the highest efficiency exceeding 90 % for each target pesticide due to its strong salting-out ability. On the other hand, more diverse partition trends due to specific interactions were obtained for low-melting cholinium-ILs ABS. The effect of pH and temperature on the partitioning behavior in [Ch][Ac]-based ABS highlighted the cholinium ILs extraction system's customizable nature. Focusing on [Ch]Cl for its eco-friendly aspects, widespread availability and excellent extraction performance, we optimized parameters for the removal of pesticides from real samples, applying the technology to spiked agricultural wastewater with an extraction efficiency of over 99 %. Our findings demonstrate the potential of cholinium-based IL-ABS in reducing environmental pollution through efficient pesticide extraction.
T2  - Separation and Purification Technology
T1  - Customizable cholinium-based aqueous biphasic systems as ecofriendly extraction platform for removal of pesticide from wastewaters
VL  - 340
SP  - 126609
DO  - 10.1016/j.seppur.2024.126609
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Marić, Slađana and Jocić, Ana and Tekić, Danijela and Mušović, Jasmina and Milićević, Jelena and Dimitrijević, Aleksandra",
year = "2024",
abstract = "This study explores the use of a series of cholinium ionic liquids (ILs) or salts in combination with polypropylene glycol 400 to form aqueous biphasic systems (ABS) for extracting various polarity pesticides (dicamba, clomazone, pyraclostrobin, and deltamethrin) from water. We assessed five cholinium-based salting-out agents ([Ch][DHP], [Ch]Cl, [Ch][Ac], [Ch][Lac], and [Ch][Nic]), chosen for their structural diversity and unique properties, such as high salting-out potential and different ability to undergo specific interactions. Liquid-liquid equilibrium phase diagrams were established, and partition experiments were conducted to evaluate extraction efficiency. Different partition patterns were obtained for studied pesticides, with [Ch][DHP] demonstrating the highest efficiency exceeding 90 % for each target pesticide due to its strong salting-out ability. On the other hand, more diverse partition trends due to specific interactions were obtained for low-melting cholinium-ILs ABS. The effect of pH and temperature on the partitioning behavior in [Ch][Ac]-based ABS highlighted the cholinium ILs extraction system's customizable nature. Focusing on [Ch]Cl for its eco-friendly aspects, widespread availability and excellent extraction performance, we optimized parameters for the removal of pesticides from real samples, applying the technology to spiked agricultural wastewater with an extraction efficiency of over 99 %. Our findings demonstrate the potential of cholinium-based IL-ABS in reducing environmental pollution through efficient pesticide extraction.",
journal = "Separation and Purification Technology",
title = "Customizable cholinium-based aqueous biphasic systems as ecofriendly extraction platform for removal of pesticide from wastewaters",
volume = "340",
pages = "126609",
doi = "10.1016/j.seppur.2024.126609"
}
Marić, S., Jocić, A., Tekić, D., Mušović, J., Milićević, J.,& Dimitrijević, A.. (2024). Customizable cholinium-based aqueous biphasic systems as ecofriendly extraction platform for removal of pesticide from wastewaters. in Separation and Purification Technology, 340, 126609.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2024.126609
Marić S, Jocić A, Tekić D, Mušović J, Milićević J, Dimitrijević A. Customizable cholinium-based aqueous biphasic systems as ecofriendly extraction platform for removal of pesticide from wastewaters. in Separation and Purification Technology. 2024;340:126609.
doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2024.126609 .
Marić, Slađana, Jocić, Ana, Tekić, Danijela, Mušović, Jasmina, Milićević, Jelena, Dimitrijević, Aleksandra, "Customizable cholinium-based aqueous biphasic systems as ecofriendly extraction platform for removal of pesticide from wastewaters" in Separation and Purification Technology, 340 (2024):126609,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2024.126609 . .
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Green Extraction Strategy Using Bio-Based Aqueous Biphasic Systems for Polyphenol Valorization from Grape By-Product

Dimitrijević, Aleksandra; Marić, Slađana; Jocić, Ana; Tekić, Danijela; Mušović, Jasmina; Amaral, Joana S.

(2024)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Dimitrijević, Aleksandra
AU  - Marić, Slađana
AU  - Jocić, Ana
AU  - Tekić, Danijela
AU  - Mušović, Jasmina
AU  - Amaral, Joana S.
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/13029
AB  - Polyphenols are natural compounds with enhanced antioxidant properties. They are present in relatively high concentrations in fruit/vegetable by-products. Therefore, there is a need for the development of efficient and cost-effective methods for the separation and purification of these valuable compounds. Traditional extraction with organic solvents needs to be switched to novel methods that are more efficient, with reduced extraction times and low consumption of organic solvents. Aiming at developing sustainable processes for the separation and purification of phenolic compounds, we used three model compounds, namely resveratrol, quercetin, and gallic acid, to investigate ionic liquid-based aqueous biphasic systems (IL-ABSs) formed by choliniumbased IL in combination with polypropylene glycol with a molecular mass of 400 g/mol (PPG400). The ABS composition in the two-phase region was selected according to a previously determined phase diagram. Extraction studies indicated the preferential partition of resveratrol and quercetin toward the hydrophobic PPG-rich phase that is mainly dominated by its hydrophobic nature and the strong salting-out effect of ILs. On the other hand, due to its considerably hydrophilic nature, gallic acid preferentially migrates toward the IL phase. The achieved results from grape stem extract demonstrated high extraction efficiencies of cholinium dihydrogen phosphate (~99% for resveratrol for the PPG phase and 78% for gallic acid for the IL phase), with considerable selectivity, demonstrating promising outcomes for potential applications.
T2  - Foods
T1  - Green Extraction Strategy Using Bio-Based Aqueous Biphasic Systems for Polyphenol Valorization from Grape By-Product
VL  - 13
IS  - 6
SP  - 954
DO  - 10.3390/foods13060954
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Dimitrijević, Aleksandra and Marić, Slađana and Jocić, Ana and Tekić, Danijela and Mušović, Jasmina and Amaral, Joana S.",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Polyphenols are natural compounds with enhanced antioxidant properties. They are present in relatively high concentrations in fruit/vegetable by-products. Therefore, there is a need for the development of efficient and cost-effective methods for the separation and purification of these valuable compounds. Traditional extraction with organic solvents needs to be switched to novel methods that are more efficient, with reduced extraction times and low consumption of organic solvents. Aiming at developing sustainable processes for the separation and purification of phenolic compounds, we used three model compounds, namely resveratrol, quercetin, and gallic acid, to investigate ionic liquid-based aqueous biphasic systems (IL-ABSs) formed by choliniumbased IL in combination with polypropylene glycol with a molecular mass of 400 g/mol (PPG400). The ABS composition in the two-phase region was selected according to a previously determined phase diagram. Extraction studies indicated the preferential partition of resveratrol and quercetin toward the hydrophobic PPG-rich phase that is mainly dominated by its hydrophobic nature and the strong salting-out effect of ILs. On the other hand, due to its considerably hydrophilic nature, gallic acid preferentially migrates toward the IL phase. The achieved results from grape stem extract demonstrated high extraction efficiencies of cholinium dihydrogen phosphate (~99% for resveratrol for the PPG phase and 78% for gallic acid for the IL phase), with considerable selectivity, demonstrating promising outcomes for potential applications.",
journal = "Foods",
title = "Green Extraction Strategy Using Bio-Based Aqueous Biphasic Systems for Polyphenol Valorization from Grape By-Product",
volume = "13",
number = "6",
pages = "954",
doi = "10.3390/foods13060954"
}
Dimitrijević, A., Marić, S., Jocić, A., Tekić, D., Mušović, J.,& Amaral, J. S.. (2024). Green Extraction Strategy Using Bio-Based Aqueous Biphasic Systems for Polyphenol Valorization from Grape By-Product. in Foods, 13(6), 954.
https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13060954
Dimitrijević A, Marić S, Jocić A, Tekić D, Mušović J, Amaral JS. Green Extraction Strategy Using Bio-Based Aqueous Biphasic Systems for Polyphenol Valorization from Grape By-Product. in Foods. 2024;13(6):954.
doi:10.3390/foods13060954 .
Dimitrijević, Aleksandra, Marić, Slađana, Jocić, Ana, Tekić, Danijela, Mušović, Jasmina, Amaral, Joana S., "Green Extraction Strategy Using Bio-Based Aqueous Biphasic Systems for Polyphenol Valorization from Grape By-Product" in Foods, 13, no. 6 (2024):954,
https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13060954 . .

Nano-size cobalt-doped cerium oxide particles embedded into graphitic carbon nitride for enhanced electrochemical sensing of insecticide fenitrothion in environmental samples: An experimental study with the theoretical elucidation of redox events

Đurđić, Slađana; Vlahović, Filip; Ognjanović, Miloš; Gemeiner, Pavol; Sarakhman, Olha; Stanković, Vesna; Mutić, Jelena; Stanković, Dalibor; Švorc, Lubomír

(2024)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Đurđić, Slađana
AU  - Vlahović, Filip
AU  - Ognjanović, Miloš
AU  - Gemeiner, Pavol
AU  - Sarakhman, Olha
AU  - Stanković, Vesna
AU  - Mutić, Jelena
AU  - Stanković, Dalibor
AU  - Švorc, Lubomír
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/12205
AB  - In the present work, a nanocomposite, based on embedding Co-doped CeO2 nanoparticles into graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4), was applied to functionalize commercial glassy carbon paste. This is the first application of the electrochemical sensor, developed through the proposed procedure, in electrochemical sensing. The sensor was utilized for the electrochemical determination of organophosphate pesticide fenitrothion (FNT). Cyclic voltammetry identified reversible oxidation of FNT (oxidation at 0.18 V and reduction at 0.13 V) and additional reduction at 0.62 V vs. Ag/AgCl in HCl solution (pH =1). Theoretical calculations were carried out to model and elucidate experimentally observed redox processes. Special attention was devoted to modeling experimental conditions, and based on the obtained results, a detailed redox mechanism of the investigated analyte was proposed. This represents the first complete and unambiguous elucidation of the FNT redox mechanism, supported by joined experimental and theoretical data. Square wave voltammetry (SWV) was utilized for quantification, whereby the FNT oxidation peak was chosen for monitoring the analyte concentration. The developed sensor provided a nanomolar detection limit (3.2 nmol L 1), a wide linear concentration range (from 0.01 to 13.7 μmol L 1), and good precision, repeatability, and selectivity towards FNT. Practical application possibility was explored by testing the sensor performance for examining tap water and apple samples. Recovery tests, conducted during the FNT-spiked sample assays, showed a great application capability of the developed sensor for real-time monitoring of FNT traces in environmental samples.
T2  - Science of The Total Environment
T1  - Nano-size cobalt-doped cerium oxide particles embedded into graphitic carbon nitride for enhanced electrochemical sensing of insecticide fenitrothion in environmental samples: An experimental study with the theoretical elucidation of redox events
VL  - 909
SP  - 168483
DO  - 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.168483
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Đurđić, Slađana and Vlahović, Filip and Ognjanović, Miloš and Gemeiner, Pavol and Sarakhman, Olha and Stanković, Vesna and Mutić, Jelena and Stanković, Dalibor and Švorc, Lubomír",
year = "2024",
abstract = "In the present work, a nanocomposite, based on embedding Co-doped CeO2 nanoparticles into graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4), was applied to functionalize commercial glassy carbon paste. This is the first application of the electrochemical sensor, developed through the proposed procedure, in electrochemical sensing. The sensor was utilized for the electrochemical determination of organophosphate pesticide fenitrothion (FNT). Cyclic voltammetry identified reversible oxidation of FNT (oxidation at 0.18 V and reduction at 0.13 V) and additional reduction at 0.62 V vs. Ag/AgCl in HCl solution (pH =1). Theoretical calculations were carried out to model and elucidate experimentally observed redox processes. Special attention was devoted to modeling experimental conditions, and based on the obtained results, a detailed redox mechanism of the investigated analyte was proposed. This represents the first complete and unambiguous elucidation of the FNT redox mechanism, supported by joined experimental and theoretical data. Square wave voltammetry (SWV) was utilized for quantification, whereby the FNT oxidation peak was chosen for monitoring the analyte concentration. The developed sensor provided a nanomolar detection limit (3.2 nmol L 1), a wide linear concentration range (from 0.01 to 13.7 μmol L 1), and good precision, repeatability, and selectivity towards FNT. Practical application possibility was explored by testing the sensor performance for examining tap water and apple samples. Recovery tests, conducted during the FNT-spiked sample assays, showed a great application capability of the developed sensor for real-time monitoring of FNT traces in environmental samples.",
journal = "Science of The Total Environment",
title = "Nano-size cobalt-doped cerium oxide particles embedded into graphitic carbon nitride for enhanced electrochemical sensing of insecticide fenitrothion in environmental samples: An experimental study with the theoretical elucidation of redox events",
volume = "909",
pages = "168483",
doi = "10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.168483"
}
Đurđić, S., Vlahović, F., Ognjanović, M., Gemeiner, P., Sarakhman, O., Stanković, V., Mutić, J., Stanković, D.,& Švorc, L.. (2024). Nano-size cobalt-doped cerium oxide particles embedded into graphitic carbon nitride for enhanced electrochemical sensing of insecticide fenitrothion in environmental samples: An experimental study with the theoretical elucidation of redox events. in Science of The Total Environment, 909, 168483.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.168483
Đurđić S, Vlahović F, Ognjanović M, Gemeiner P, Sarakhman O, Stanković V, Mutić J, Stanković D, Švorc L. Nano-size cobalt-doped cerium oxide particles embedded into graphitic carbon nitride for enhanced electrochemical sensing of insecticide fenitrothion in environmental samples: An experimental study with the theoretical elucidation of redox events. in Science of The Total Environment. 2024;909:168483.
doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.168483 .
Đurđić, Slađana, Vlahović, Filip, Ognjanović, Miloš, Gemeiner, Pavol, Sarakhman, Olha, Stanković, Vesna, Mutić, Jelena, Stanković, Dalibor, Švorc, Lubomír, "Nano-size cobalt-doped cerium oxide particles embedded into graphitic carbon nitride for enhanced electrochemical sensing of insecticide fenitrothion in environmental samples: An experimental study with the theoretical elucidation of redox events" in Science of The Total Environment, 909 (2024):168483,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.168483 . .
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Triangle-Shaped Cerium Tungstate Nanoparticles Used to Modify Carbon Paste Electrode for Sensitive Hydroquinone Detection in Water Samples

Stanković, Vesna; Đurđić, Slađana; Ognjanović, Miloš; Zlatić, Gloria; Stanković, Dalibor

(2024)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Stanković, Vesna
AU  - Đurđić, Slađana
AU  - Ognjanović, Miloš
AU  - Zlatić, Gloria
AU  - Stanković, Dalibor
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/12670
AB  - In this study, we propose an eco-friendly method for synthesizing cerium tungstate nanoparticles using hydrothermal techniques. We used scanning, transmission electron microscopy, and X-ray diffraction to analyze the morphology of the synthesized nanoparticles. The results showed that the synthesized nanoparticles were uniform and highly crystalline, with a particle size of about 50 nm. The electrocatalytic properties of the nanoparticles were then investigated using cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. We further used the synthesized nanoparticles to develop an electrochemical sensor based on a carbon paste electrode that can detect hydroquinone. By optimizing the differential pulse voltammetric method, a wide linearity range of 0.4 to 45 µM and a low detection limit of 0.06 µM were obtained. The developed sensor also expressed excellent repeatability (RSD up to 3.8%) and reproducibility (RSD below 5%). Interferences had an insignificant impact on the determination of analytes, making it possible to use this method for monitoring hydroquinone concentrations in tap water. This study introduces a new approach to the chemistry of materials and the environment and demonstrates that a careful selection of components can lead to new horizons in analytical chemistry.
T2  - Sensors
T1  - Triangle-Shaped Cerium Tungstate Nanoparticles Used to Modify Carbon Paste Electrode for Sensitive Hydroquinone Detection in Water Samples
VL  - 24
IS  - 2
SP  - 705
DO  - 10.3390/s24020705
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Stanković, Vesna and Đurđić, Slađana and Ognjanović, Miloš and Zlatić, Gloria and Stanković, Dalibor",
year = "2024",
abstract = "In this study, we propose an eco-friendly method for synthesizing cerium tungstate nanoparticles using hydrothermal techniques. We used scanning, transmission electron microscopy, and X-ray diffraction to analyze the morphology of the synthesized nanoparticles. The results showed that the synthesized nanoparticles were uniform and highly crystalline, with a particle size of about 50 nm. The electrocatalytic properties of the nanoparticles were then investigated using cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. We further used the synthesized nanoparticles to develop an electrochemical sensor based on a carbon paste electrode that can detect hydroquinone. By optimizing the differential pulse voltammetric method, a wide linearity range of 0.4 to 45 µM and a low detection limit of 0.06 µM were obtained. The developed sensor also expressed excellent repeatability (RSD up to 3.8%) and reproducibility (RSD below 5%). Interferences had an insignificant impact on the determination of analytes, making it possible to use this method for monitoring hydroquinone concentrations in tap water. This study introduces a new approach to the chemistry of materials and the environment and demonstrates that a careful selection of components can lead to new horizons in analytical chemistry.",
journal = "Sensors",
title = "Triangle-Shaped Cerium Tungstate Nanoparticles Used to Modify Carbon Paste Electrode for Sensitive Hydroquinone Detection in Water Samples",
volume = "24",
number = "2",
pages = "705",
doi = "10.3390/s24020705"
}
Stanković, V., Đurđić, S., Ognjanović, M., Zlatić, G.,& Stanković, D.. (2024). Triangle-Shaped Cerium Tungstate Nanoparticles Used to Modify Carbon Paste Electrode for Sensitive Hydroquinone Detection in Water Samples. in Sensors, 24(2), 705.
https://doi.org/10.3390/s24020705
Stanković V, Đurđić S, Ognjanović M, Zlatić G, Stanković D. Triangle-Shaped Cerium Tungstate Nanoparticles Used to Modify Carbon Paste Electrode for Sensitive Hydroquinone Detection in Water Samples. in Sensors. 2024;24(2):705.
doi:10.3390/s24020705 .
Stanković, Vesna, Đurđić, Slađana, Ognjanović, Miloš, Zlatić, Gloria, Stanković, Dalibor, "Triangle-Shaped Cerium Tungstate Nanoparticles Used to Modify Carbon Paste Electrode for Sensitive Hydroquinone Detection in Water Samples" in Sensors, 24, no. 2 (2024):705,
https://doi.org/10.3390/s24020705 . .

Enhancing Adrenaline Sensing with Lanthanum Cuprate: A Promising Approach for a Novel Sensor

Korina, Elena; Karaberova, Arina; Bol’shakov, Oleg; Bulatova, Ekaterina; Golovin, Mikhail; Abramyan, Anton; Stanković, Dalibor M.

(2024)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Korina, Elena
AU  - Karaberova, Arina
AU  - Bol’shakov, Oleg
AU  - Bulatova, Ekaterina
AU  - Golovin, Mikhail
AU  - Abramyan, Anton
AU  - Stanković, Dalibor M.
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/12875
AB  - Electrochemical sensing is an excellent analytical means with multiple applications. Most of the electrochemical developments are based on the novel electrochemically active substrates. A lot of them have been adopted from other fields of material science. Every new class of functional materials has impacted on the development of electroanalytical chemistry. In this view, lanthanide cuprates, a well recognized high temperature superconducting materials were considered for adrenaline sensing. Obtained from corresponding oxides, a highly crystalline La2CuO4 found to be a suitable substrate for analytical method development. It inherited sponge-like morphology common for the most of the previously reported lanthanum cuprates with narrow pore size distribution at 400–700 nm. Excellent charge mobility and low resistivity provided a carbon paste electrode with improved linearity range and low limit of detection. Repeatability and stability of the developed sensor were at satisfactory level. Sensor functionality was verified on the real samples with excellent recovery rates. With this work we suggest further development of electroanalytical methods with application of lanthanide cuprates.
T2  - Journal of The Electrochemical Society
T1  - Enhancing Adrenaline Sensing with Lanthanum Cuprate: A Promising Approach for a Novel Sensor
VL  - 171
IS  - 1
SP  - 017513
DO  - 10.1149/1945-7111/ad1ecb
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Korina, Elena and Karaberova, Arina and Bol’shakov, Oleg and Bulatova, Ekaterina and Golovin, Mikhail and Abramyan, Anton and Stanković, Dalibor M.",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Electrochemical sensing is an excellent analytical means with multiple applications. Most of the electrochemical developments are based on the novel electrochemically active substrates. A lot of them have been adopted from other fields of material science. Every new class of functional materials has impacted on the development of electroanalytical chemistry. In this view, lanthanide cuprates, a well recognized high temperature superconducting materials were considered for adrenaline sensing. Obtained from corresponding oxides, a highly crystalline La2CuO4 found to be a suitable substrate for analytical method development. It inherited sponge-like morphology common for the most of the previously reported lanthanum cuprates with narrow pore size distribution at 400–700 nm. Excellent charge mobility and low resistivity provided a carbon paste electrode with improved linearity range and low limit of detection. Repeatability and stability of the developed sensor were at satisfactory level. Sensor functionality was verified on the real samples with excellent recovery rates. With this work we suggest further development of electroanalytical methods with application of lanthanide cuprates.",
journal = "Journal of The Electrochemical Society",
title = "Enhancing Adrenaline Sensing with Lanthanum Cuprate: A Promising Approach for a Novel Sensor",
volume = "171",
number = "1",
pages = "017513",
doi = "10.1149/1945-7111/ad1ecb"
}
Korina, E., Karaberova, A., Bol’shakov, O., Bulatova, E., Golovin, M., Abramyan, A.,& Stanković, D. M.. (2024). Enhancing Adrenaline Sensing with Lanthanum Cuprate: A Promising Approach for a Novel Sensor. in Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 171(1), 017513.
https://doi.org/10.1149/1945-7111/ad1ecb
Korina E, Karaberova A, Bol’shakov O, Bulatova E, Golovin M, Abramyan A, Stanković DM. Enhancing Adrenaline Sensing with Lanthanum Cuprate: A Promising Approach for a Novel Sensor. in Journal of The Electrochemical Society. 2024;171(1):017513.
doi:10.1149/1945-7111/ad1ecb .
Korina, Elena, Karaberova, Arina, Bol’shakov, Oleg, Bulatova, Ekaterina, Golovin, Mikhail, Abramyan, Anton, Stanković, Dalibor M., "Enhancing Adrenaline Sensing with Lanthanum Cuprate: A Promising Approach for a Novel Sensor" in Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 171, no. 1 (2024):017513,
https://doi.org/10.1149/1945-7111/ad1ecb . .

The cathodically pretreated boron-doped diamond electrode as an environmentally friendly electrochemical tool for the detection and monitoring of mesotrione in food samples

Mijajlović, Aleksandar; Stanković, Vesna; Vlahović, Filip; Đurđić, Slađana; Manojlović, Dragan; Stanković, Dalibor

(2024)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Mijajlović, Aleksandar
AU  - Stanković, Vesna
AU  - Vlahović, Filip
AU  - Đurđić, Slađana
AU  - Manojlović, Dragan
AU  - Stanković, Dalibor
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/13021
AB  - Excessive pesticide use can harm human health, making it essential to develop new techniques to monitor hazardous pesticides in food. Our study focuses on detecting mesotrione (MST) using an unmodified boron-doped diamond (BDD) electrode. This was the first application of cathodically pretreated BDD electrode for the detection of MST, based on its oxidation at a high potential value of +1.4 V. We theoretically examined the oxidation mechanism of MST trough the utilization of density functional theory (DFT) methodology. The utilized DPV method achieved a detection limit of 0.45 μM and showed satisfactory selectivity. The practical application of this method was demonstrated by examining corn-based food products. To ensure practical application of the method, MST was deliberately added to the samples to evaluate the accuracy of the proposed method. The effectiveness of the method was confirmed by using HPLC method. This environmentally-friendly approach can establish a solid foundation for future use in food analysis.
T2  - Food Chemistry
T1  - The cathodically pretreated boron-doped diamond electrode as an environmentally friendly electrochemical tool for the detection and monitoring of mesotrione in food samples
VL  - 447
SP  - 138993
DO  - 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.138993
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Mijajlović, Aleksandar and Stanković, Vesna and Vlahović, Filip and Đurđić, Slađana and Manojlović, Dragan and Stanković, Dalibor",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Excessive pesticide use can harm human health, making it essential to develop new techniques to monitor hazardous pesticides in food. Our study focuses on detecting mesotrione (MST) using an unmodified boron-doped diamond (BDD) electrode. This was the first application of cathodically pretreated BDD electrode for the detection of MST, based on its oxidation at a high potential value of +1.4 V. We theoretically examined the oxidation mechanism of MST trough the utilization of density functional theory (DFT) methodology. The utilized DPV method achieved a detection limit of 0.45 μM and showed satisfactory selectivity. The practical application of this method was demonstrated by examining corn-based food products. To ensure practical application of the method, MST was deliberately added to the samples to evaluate the accuracy of the proposed method. The effectiveness of the method was confirmed by using HPLC method. This environmentally-friendly approach can establish a solid foundation for future use in food analysis.",
journal = "Food Chemistry",
title = "The cathodically pretreated boron-doped diamond electrode as an environmentally friendly electrochemical tool for the detection and monitoring of mesotrione in food samples",
volume = "447",
pages = "138993",
doi = "10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.138993"
}
Mijajlović, A., Stanković, V., Vlahović, F., Đurđić, S., Manojlović, D.,& Stanković, D.. (2024). The cathodically pretreated boron-doped diamond electrode as an environmentally friendly electrochemical tool for the detection and monitoring of mesotrione in food samples. in Food Chemistry, 447, 138993.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.138993
Mijajlović A, Stanković V, Vlahović F, Đurđić S, Manojlović D, Stanković D. The cathodically pretreated boron-doped diamond electrode as an environmentally friendly electrochemical tool for the detection and monitoring of mesotrione in food samples. in Food Chemistry. 2024;447:138993.
doi:10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.138993 .
Mijajlović, Aleksandar, Stanković, Vesna, Vlahović, Filip, Đurđić, Slađana, Manojlović, Dragan, Stanković, Dalibor, "The cathodically pretreated boron-doped diamond electrode as an environmentally friendly electrochemical tool for the detection and monitoring of mesotrione in food samples" in Food Chemistry, 447 (2024):138993,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.138993 . .

Improving gallic acid detection in plant samples: Fabrication and optimization of a sensitive and selective NiO-supported carbon paste electrode

Mutić, Tijana; Ognjanović, Miloš; Ivković, Đurđa; Nikolić, Vladimir; Stanković, Vesna; Ristivojević, Petar; Stanković, Dalibor

(2024)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Mutić, Tijana
AU  - Ognjanović, Miloš
AU  - Ivković, Đurđa
AU  - Nikolić, Vladimir
AU  - Stanković, Vesna
AU  - Ristivojević, Petar
AU  - Stanković, Dalibor
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/13031
AB  - In this study, we successfully prepared a modified nickel oxide (NiO) carbon paste electrode to detect gallic acid (GA). NiO nanoparticles were synthesized by the simple, organic solvent-free chemical coprecipitation method, and the electrochemical properties of the electrode and GA were thoroughly investigated using CV, SWV, and EIS, while morphological properties were examined using ICP-OES, TEM, SEM, and XRD. Excellent catalytic characteristics are displayed by the developed material which facilitates the interaction of the target with the electrode surface. The obtained electrochemical information showed that the incorporation of NiO nanoparticles to the carbon paste electrode effectively facilitates electron transfer processes and enriches the catalytic response of the carbon paste electrode. The fabricated NiO/CPE sensor showed a satisfactory linear relationship between peak current and GA concentration in the broad range of 0.2–100 μM and 100–200 μM with a low detection limit of 0.04 μM and limit of quantification of 0.12 μM at pH 3 of BRBS as supporting electrolyte. The selectivity of the proposed method was satisfactory, with acceptable stability, considerable repeatability, and accurate reproducibility. Moreover, the good practicability performance could be effectuated at the NiO/CPE sensor for the quantitative analysis of GA in bourtree, walnut, primrose, and chamomile tea samples. The results were compared with the standard DPPH test and statistical processing of the results was performed, which confirmed the excellent agreement between the two methods. The developed method can provide a cost-effective, rapid, selective, and sensitive means for GA monitoring. When compared to other works, the developed technique has a wider linear range and lower LOD and LOQ, which makes this work a very important reference for the highly sensitive analysis of GA in the field of food safety.
T2  - Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry
T1  - Improving gallic acid detection in plant samples: Fabrication and optimization of a sensitive and selective NiO-supported carbon paste electrode
VL  - 960
SP  - 118213
DO  - 10.1016/j.jelechem.2024.118213
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Mutić, Tijana and Ognjanović, Miloš and Ivković, Đurđa and Nikolić, Vladimir and Stanković, Vesna and Ristivojević, Petar and Stanković, Dalibor",
year = "2024",
abstract = "In this study, we successfully prepared a modified nickel oxide (NiO) carbon paste electrode to detect gallic acid (GA). NiO nanoparticles were synthesized by the simple, organic solvent-free chemical coprecipitation method, and the electrochemical properties of the electrode and GA were thoroughly investigated using CV, SWV, and EIS, while morphological properties were examined using ICP-OES, TEM, SEM, and XRD. Excellent catalytic characteristics are displayed by the developed material which facilitates the interaction of the target with the electrode surface. The obtained electrochemical information showed that the incorporation of NiO nanoparticles to the carbon paste electrode effectively facilitates electron transfer processes and enriches the catalytic response of the carbon paste electrode. The fabricated NiO/CPE sensor showed a satisfactory linear relationship between peak current and GA concentration in the broad range of 0.2–100 μM and 100–200 μM with a low detection limit of 0.04 μM and limit of quantification of 0.12 μM at pH 3 of BRBS as supporting electrolyte. The selectivity of the proposed method was satisfactory, with acceptable stability, considerable repeatability, and accurate reproducibility. Moreover, the good practicability performance could be effectuated at the NiO/CPE sensor for the quantitative analysis of GA in bourtree, walnut, primrose, and chamomile tea samples. The results were compared with the standard DPPH test and statistical processing of the results was performed, which confirmed the excellent agreement between the two methods. The developed method can provide a cost-effective, rapid, selective, and sensitive means for GA monitoring. When compared to other works, the developed technique has a wider linear range and lower LOD and LOQ, which makes this work a very important reference for the highly sensitive analysis of GA in the field of food safety.",
journal = "Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry",
title = "Improving gallic acid detection in plant samples: Fabrication and optimization of a sensitive and selective NiO-supported carbon paste electrode",
volume = "960",
pages = "118213",
doi = "10.1016/j.jelechem.2024.118213"
}
Mutić, T., Ognjanović, M., Ivković, Đ., Nikolić, V., Stanković, V., Ristivojević, P.,& Stanković, D.. (2024). Improving gallic acid detection in plant samples: Fabrication and optimization of a sensitive and selective NiO-supported carbon paste electrode. in Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry, 960, 118213.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jelechem.2024.118213
Mutić T, Ognjanović M, Ivković Đ, Nikolić V, Stanković V, Ristivojević P, Stanković D. Improving gallic acid detection in plant samples: Fabrication and optimization of a sensitive and selective NiO-supported carbon paste electrode. in Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry. 2024;960:118213.
doi:10.1016/j.jelechem.2024.118213 .
Mutić, Tijana, Ognjanović, Miloš, Ivković, Đurđa, Nikolić, Vladimir, Stanković, Vesna, Ristivojević, Petar, Stanković, Dalibor, "Improving gallic acid detection in plant samples: Fabrication and optimization of a sensitive and selective NiO-supported carbon paste electrode" in Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry, 960 (2024):118213,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jelechem.2024.118213 . .

Micromolar Levofloxacin Sensor by Incorporating Highly Crystalline Co3O4 into a Carbon Paste Electrode Structure

Mutić, Tijana; Stanković, Dalibor M.; Manojlović, Dragan; Petrić, Đorđe; Pastor, Ferenc; Avdin, Vyacheslav V.; Ognjanović, Miloš; Stanković, Vesna

(2024)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Mutić, Tijana
AU  - Stanković, Dalibor M.
AU  - Manojlović, Dragan
AU  - Petrić, Đorđe
AU  - Pastor, Ferenc
AU  - Avdin, Vyacheslav V.
AU  - Ognjanović, Miloš
AU  - Stanković, Vesna
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/13122
AB  - In this work, we successfully prepared a modified cobalt oxide (Co3O4) carbon paste electrode to detect Levofloxacin (LEV). By synthesizing Co3O4 nanoparticles through the chemical coprecipitation method, the electrochemical properties of the electrode and LEV were thoroughly investigated using CV, SWV, and EIS, while material properties were scrutinized using ICP-OES, TEM, SEM, and XRD. The results showed that the prepared electrode displayed a better electrocatalytic response than the bare carbon paste electrode. After optimizing SWV, the electrode exhibited a wide linear working range from 1 to 85 μM at pH 5 of BRBS as the supporting electrolyte. The selectivity of the proposed method was satisfactory, with good repeatability and reproducibility, strongly suggesting a potential application for determining LEV in real samples, particularly in pharmaceutical formulations. The practicality of the approach was demonstrated through good recoveries, and the morphology of the materials was found to be closely related to other parameters, indicating that the developed method can provide a cost-effective, rapid, selective, and sensitive means for LEV monitoring. Overall, this project has made significant progress towards developing a reliable method for detecting LEV and has opened up new opportunities for future research in this field.
T2  - Electrochem
T1  - Micromolar Levofloxacin Sensor by Incorporating Highly Crystalline Co3O4 into a Carbon Paste Electrode Structure
VL  - 5
IS  - 1
SP  - 45
EP  - 56
DO  - 10.3390/electrochem5010003
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Mutić, Tijana and Stanković, Dalibor M. and Manojlović, Dragan and Petrić, Đorđe and Pastor, Ferenc and Avdin, Vyacheslav V. and Ognjanović, Miloš and Stanković, Vesna",
year = "2024",
abstract = "In this work, we successfully prepared a modified cobalt oxide (Co3O4) carbon paste electrode to detect Levofloxacin (LEV). By synthesizing Co3O4 nanoparticles through the chemical coprecipitation method, the electrochemical properties of the electrode and LEV were thoroughly investigated using CV, SWV, and EIS, while material properties were scrutinized using ICP-OES, TEM, SEM, and XRD. The results showed that the prepared electrode displayed a better electrocatalytic response than the bare carbon paste electrode. After optimizing SWV, the electrode exhibited a wide linear working range from 1 to 85 μM at pH 5 of BRBS as the supporting electrolyte. The selectivity of the proposed method was satisfactory, with good repeatability and reproducibility, strongly suggesting a potential application for determining LEV in real samples, particularly in pharmaceutical formulations. The practicality of the approach was demonstrated through good recoveries, and the morphology of the materials was found to be closely related to other parameters, indicating that the developed method can provide a cost-effective, rapid, selective, and sensitive means for LEV monitoring. Overall, this project has made significant progress towards developing a reliable method for detecting LEV and has opened up new opportunities for future research in this field.",
journal = "Electrochem",
title = "Micromolar Levofloxacin Sensor by Incorporating Highly Crystalline Co3O4 into a Carbon Paste Electrode Structure",
volume = "5",
number = "1",
pages = "45-56",
doi = "10.3390/electrochem5010003"
}
Mutić, T., Stanković, D. M., Manojlović, D., Petrić, Đ., Pastor, F., Avdin, V. V., Ognjanović, M.,& Stanković, V.. (2024). Micromolar Levofloxacin Sensor by Incorporating Highly Crystalline Co3O4 into a Carbon Paste Electrode Structure. in Electrochem, 5(1), 45-56.
https://doi.org/10.3390/electrochem5010003
Mutić T, Stanković DM, Manojlović D, Petrić Đ, Pastor F, Avdin VV, Ognjanović M, Stanković V. Micromolar Levofloxacin Sensor by Incorporating Highly Crystalline Co3O4 into a Carbon Paste Electrode Structure. in Electrochem. 2024;5(1):45-56.
doi:10.3390/electrochem5010003 .
Mutić, Tijana, Stanković, Dalibor M., Manojlović, Dragan, Petrić, Đorđe, Pastor, Ferenc, Avdin, Vyacheslav V., Ognjanović, Miloš, Stanković, Vesna, "Micromolar Levofloxacin Sensor by Incorporating Highly Crystalline Co3O4 into a Carbon Paste Electrode Structure" in Electrochem, 5, no. 1 (2024):45-56,
https://doi.org/10.3390/electrochem5010003 . .
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FeM/rGO (M = Ni and Cu) as bifunctional oxygen electrode

Milikić, Jadranka; Nastasić, Ana; Rakočević, Lazar; Radinović, Kristina; Stojadinović, Stevan; Stanković, Dalibor; Šljukić, Biljana

(2024)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Milikić, Jadranka
AU  - Nastasić, Ana
AU  - Rakočević, Lazar
AU  - Radinović, Kristina
AU  - Stojadinović, Stevan
AU  - Stanković, Dalibor
AU  - Šljukić, Biljana
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/13174
AB  - Three different iron-based electrocatalysts deposited on reduced graphene oxide (Fe/rGO, FeNi/rGO, and FeCu/ rGO) were synthesized and examined for oxygen reduction and evolution reactions (ORR and OER, respectively) in alkaline media. X-ray powder diffraction analysis, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and transmission electron microscopy were used for a thorough investigation of physico-chemical properties of FeM/rGO electrocatalysts. XPS analysis indicated the presence of transition metals in higher oxidation states. Onset potentials during OER were found to be 1.51, 1.64, and 1.71 V for FeNi/rGO, FeCu/rGO, and Fe/rGO, respectively. Moreover, FeNi/rGO showed the highest OER current density (~40 mA cm benchmark OER electrocatalyst, IrO 2 2 at 2 V), two times higher than the -1 , and the lowest Tafel slope (88 mV dec ), lower than IrO . The somewhat better catalytic activity of Fe/rGO for ORR in alkaline media compared to FeNi/rGO and FeCu/rGO was noticed. Tafel slopes of 105, 112, and 113 mV dec 2-1 during ORR were found for Fe/rGO, FeCu/rGO, and FeNi/rGO, respectively. Almost constant ORR current densities during chronoamperometric measurements were noticed for Fe/rGO and FeCu/rGO indicating stable performance.
T2  - Fuel
T1  - FeM/rGO (M = Ni and Cu) as bifunctional oxygen electrode
VL  - 368
SP  - 131654
DO  - 10.1016/j.fuel.2024.131654
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Milikić, Jadranka and Nastasić, Ana and Rakočević, Lazar and Radinović, Kristina and Stojadinović, Stevan and Stanković, Dalibor and Šljukić, Biljana",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Three different iron-based electrocatalysts deposited on reduced graphene oxide (Fe/rGO, FeNi/rGO, and FeCu/ rGO) were synthesized and examined for oxygen reduction and evolution reactions (ORR and OER, respectively) in alkaline media. X-ray powder diffraction analysis, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and transmission electron microscopy were used for a thorough investigation of physico-chemical properties of FeM/rGO electrocatalysts. XPS analysis indicated the presence of transition metals in higher oxidation states. Onset potentials during OER were found to be 1.51, 1.64, and 1.71 V for FeNi/rGO, FeCu/rGO, and Fe/rGO, respectively. Moreover, FeNi/rGO showed the highest OER current density (~40 mA cm benchmark OER electrocatalyst, IrO 2 2 at 2 V), two times higher than the -1 , and the lowest Tafel slope (88 mV dec ), lower than IrO . The somewhat better catalytic activity of Fe/rGO for ORR in alkaline media compared to FeNi/rGO and FeCu/rGO was noticed. Tafel slopes of 105, 112, and 113 mV dec 2-1 during ORR were found for Fe/rGO, FeCu/rGO, and FeNi/rGO, respectively. Almost constant ORR current densities during chronoamperometric measurements were noticed for Fe/rGO and FeCu/rGO indicating stable performance.",
journal = "Fuel",
title = "FeM/rGO (M = Ni and Cu) as bifunctional oxygen electrode",
volume = "368",
pages = "131654",
doi = "10.1016/j.fuel.2024.131654"
}
Milikić, J., Nastasić, A., Rakočević, L., Radinović, K., Stojadinović, S., Stanković, D.,& Šljukić, B.. (2024). FeM/rGO (M = Ni and Cu) as bifunctional oxygen electrode. in Fuel, 368, 131654.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2024.131654
Milikić J, Nastasić A, Rakočević L, Radinović K, Stojadinović S, Stanković D, Šljukić B. FeM/rGO (M = Ni and Cu) as bifunctional oxygen electrode. in Fuel. 2024;368:131654.
doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2024.131654 .
Milikić, Jadranka, Nastasić, Ana, Rakočević, Lazar, Radinović, Kristina, Stojadinović, Stevan, Stanković, Dalibor, Šljukić, Biljana, "FeM/rGO (M = Ni and Cu) as bifunctional oxygen electrode" in Fuel, 368 (2024):131654,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2024.131654 . .