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@article{Jelić202435583,

title = {Correlation between phase composition and physicochemical properties in Cu-, Mo-, and W- doped bismuth vanadate},

author = {Marko Jelić and Ekaterina Korneeva and Danica Bajuk-Bogdanović and Igor Pašti and Jelena Erčić and Milovan Stoiljković and Zoran Jovanović and Vladimir Skuratov and Sonja Jovanović},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85197158903&doi=10.1016%2fj.ceramint.2024.06.374&partnerID=40&md5=0eba59fc0ed883c716902450595f1c30},

doi = {10.1016/j.ceramint.2024.06.374},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

volume = {50},

number = {19},

pages = {35583 – 35599},

abstract = {We report a detailed study about the correlation between the physicochemical properties of solvothermally synthesized pristine and 1 %, 2.5 %, and 5 % Cu, Mo, and W-doped bismuth vanadate (BiVO4, BVO) with its phase composition. The effect of the dopant and the duration of synthesis (8 h and 20 h) on the physicochemical properties of BVO allowed us to tune the ratio of monoclinic scheelite to tetragonal zircon phase in BVO powders. This approach helped us to establish the relationship between the presence of monoclinic scheelite or tetragonal zircon phase with structural, morphological and optical properties of BVO powders, obtained by different physicochemical methods (e.g. X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Raman spectroscopy, X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy (DRS) and Photoluminescence spectroscopy (PL)). The results indicated that, in addition to XRD, Raman, and DRS, several other methods could distinguish between the two phases. For example, SEM analysis revealed that monoclinic scheelite BVO exhibits either elongated assemblies of cube-like particles or prismatic particles with sizes ∼500 nm. In contrast, tetragonal zircon BVO exclusively exhibited porous spherical particles with diameter ∼2 μm. DRS and Raman spectroscopy indicated that there is a possibility of distinguishing between the two phases if their shares are large enough. For instance, monoclinic BVO showed band gap values in the range of 2.35–2.52 eV, while tetragonal zircon BVO exhibited values in the range of 2.80–3.00 eV. XPS showed a correlation between phase composition and surface chemistry of BVO only for Cu-doped samples, revealing the presence of Cu+ in monoclinic BVO and the presence of both Cu+ and Cu2+ in tetragonal zircon BVO. PL showed that monoclinic scheelite BVO displayed decreased charge recombination compared to tetragonal zircon BVO. Deeper insight into the correlation between the physicochemical properties and phase composition of Cu, Mo, and W-doped bismuth vanadate (BiVO4, BVO) was based on water/pentanol medium (2:1 vol%) as a novel synthesis pathway. This may open new avenues for the broader methodological exploration of surface chemistry, particle size, and morphology of BVO particles through the use of diverse functionalization agents. Finally, the established links between phase composition and structural, morphological, and other physicochemical properties provide new and more predictable opportunities for further improvement of BVO properties for various applications. © 2024 Elsevier Ltd and Techna Group S.r.l.},

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@article{Jevtovic2024,

title = {Crystal Structure, Theoretical Analysis, and Protein/DNA Binding Activity of Iron(III) Complex Containing Differently Protonated Pyridoxal–S-Methyl-Isothiosemicarbazone Ligands},

author = {Violeta Jevtovic and Luka Golubović and Badriah Alshammari and Maha Raghyan Alshammari and Sahar Y. Rajeh and Maha Awjan Alreshidi and Odeh A. O. Alshammari and Aleksandra Rakić and Dušan Dimić},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85198433157&doi=10.3390%2fijms25137058&partnerID=40&md5=bbb24f37a3df50e09852c1428adae1d3},

doi = {10.3390/ijms25137058},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

volume = {25},

number = {13},

abstract = {Pyridoxal–S-methyl-isothiosemicarbazone (PLITSC) is a member of an important group of ligands characterized by different complexation modes to various transition metals. In this contribution, a new complex containing two differently protonated PLITSC ligands ([Fe(PLITSC–H)(PLITSC)]SO4)∙2.5H2O was obtained. The crystal structure was solved by the X-ray analysis and used further for the optimization at B3LYP/6-311++G(d,p)(H,C,N,O,S)/def2-TZVP(Fe) level of theory. Changes in the interaction strength and bond distance due to protonation were observed upon examination by the Quantum Theory of Atoms in Molecules. The protein binding affinity of [Fe(PLITSC–H)(PLITSC)]SO4 towards transport proteins (Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA) and Human Serum Albumin (HSA)) was investigated by the spectrofluorimetric titration and molecular docking. The interactions with the active pocket containing fluorescent amino acids were examined in detail, which explained the fluorescence quenching. The interactions between complex and DNA were followed by the ethidium-bromide displacement titration and molecular docking. The binding along the minor groove was the dominant process involving complex in the proximity of DNA. © 2024 by the authors.},

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@article{Milanković2024,

title = {Spent coffee grounds-derived carbon material as an effective adsorbent for removing multiple contaminants from wastewater: A comprehensive kinetic, isotherm, and thermodynamic study},

author = {V. Milanković and T. Tasić and S. Brković and N. Potkonjak and C. Unterweger and D. Bajuk-Bogdanović and I. Pašti and T. Lazarević-Pašti},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85193450159&doi=10.1016%2fj.jwpe.2024.105507&partnerID=40&md5=5c555237d1fc883de4129ad357a277fd},

doi = {10.1016/j.jwpe.2024.105507},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

volume = {63},

abstract = {Environmental contamination from various industrial sources poses a significant global concern, demanding effective remediation strategies. This study investigates the efficacy of spent coffee grounds-derived carbon material in removing various contaminants, including organophosphate pesticides, pharmaceutical residues, and cationic dyes from aqueous solutions. Adsorption experiments were conducted at different temperatures (25 °C, 30 °C, and 35 °C), and the adsorption behavior was analyzed using various kinetic (pseudo-first-order, pseudo-second-order, Elovich, intraparticle diffusion) and isotherm models (Freundlich, Langmuir, Temkin, Dubinin-Radushkevich). Our findings reveal a complex adsorption process involving both monolayer and multilayer adsorption on the heterogeneous surface of the material. Temperature significantly influenced adsorption behavior, affecting maximum capacities and interactions. Using a material concentration of 0.5 mg mL−1 increases adsorption capacities for both pesticides, reaching 92.0 mg g−1 for malathion and 259 mg g−1 for chlorpyrifos adsorption. At a material concentration of 0.1 mg mL−1, the carbon material exhibited high adsorption capacities for methylene blue, rhodamine B, amoxicillin, and ceftriaxone, reaching values of 2085 mg g−1, 8250 mg g−1, 82 mg g−1, and 181 mg g−1, respectively. The adsorbent was successfully regenerated using 25 % ethanol solution and reused for at least 10 cycles without significantly impacting the adsorption capacity. These results underscore the potential of spent coffee grounds-derived carbon material as an efficient adsorbent for diverse contaminants, highlighting its promising role in environmental remediation efforts. © 2024 Elsevier Ltd},

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@article{Milikić2024,

title = {CoM-ZSM5 (M = Zn and Ni) Zeolites for an Oxygen Evolution Reaction in Alkaline Media},

author = {Jadranka Milikić and Srna Stojanović and Katarina Rondović and Ljiljana Damjanović-Vasilić and Vladislav Rac and Biljana Šljukić},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85194232600&doi=10.3390%2fpr12050907&partnerID=40&md5=5133d4b7f764866ca8abe8a7f6f657ab},

doi = {10.3390/pr12050907},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

volume = {12},

number = {5},

abstract = {An ion-exchange procedure of synthetic zeolite ZSM-5 (Si/Al = 15) was used to prepare three cobalt ZSM-5 zeolites (CoM-ZSM5 (M = Zn and Ni)) that were examined for OERs in alkaline media. The structural, morphological, and surface properties of the prepared materials were studied by X-ray powder diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive spectroscopy, and low-temperature nitrogen adsorption. All three electrocatalysts showed OER activity where CoNi-ZSM5 presented the highest current density (9.5 mA cm−2 at 2 V), the lowest Tafel slope (134 mV dec−1), and the lowest resistances of the charge transfer reaction (31.5 Ω). Overpotential (ηonset) at an onset potential of 410 mV for both CoNi-ZSM5 and Co-ZSM5 and 440 mV for CoZn-ZSM5 electrodes was observed. Co-ZSM5 showed somewhat lower OER catalytic activity than CoNi-ZSM5, while CoZn-ZSM5 demonstrated the lowest OER catalytic activity. The Rct of CoZn-ZSM5 is significantly higher than the Rct of CoNi-ZSM5, which could lead to their different OER activities. Good OER stability and low price are the main advantages of the synthesized CoM-ZSM5 samples in this study. © 2024 by the authors.},

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@article{Milenković2024,

title = {Towards greener water remediation: Ca-impregnated pyro-hydrochar of spent mushroom substrate for enhanced adsorption of acridine red and methylene blue},

author = {Marija Milenković and Tamara Lazarević-Pašti and Vedran Milanković and Tamara Tasić and Igor A. Pašti and Slavica Porobić-Katnić and Milena Marinović-Cincović},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85188727347&doi=10.1016%2fj.jwpe.2024.105204&partnerID=40&md5=ee2e51892c4e8a02ac3dd3c1440381df},

doi = {10.1016/j.jwpe.2024.105204},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

volume = {60},

abstract = {Sustainable solutions for environmental remediation are of great interest due to the escalated release of toxic substances into the ecosystem. Here, Ca-impregnated pyro-hydrocarbon (Ca-SMS) was synthesized from spent mushroom substrate (SMS) via hydrothermal carbonization at a relatively low process temperature, followed by subsequent physicochemical activation. Ca-SMS underwent characterization using various analytical techniques, and its efficacy in removing acridine red (AR) and methylene blue (MB) was assessed through batch experiments. The results suggested that Ca-SMS is an effective adsorbent for AR and MB, visiting a removal capacity of 33.82 and 81.98 mg g−1 at 35 °C, respectively. The kinetic investigation uncovered that the dye removal process mostly agreed with the pseudo-second-order (PSO), while the Langmuir and Freundlich models were the most suitable to describe the removal of dyes. Thermodynamic analyses showed that the remediation process is spontaneous and endothermic. Adsorption mechanisms among dyes and Ca-SMS were multiple: physical adsorption, surface complexation, electrostatic, and π-π interaction. The feasibility of the proposed method for real sample treatment was demonstrated. These findings indicate that Ca-SMS is an effective alternative sorbent for the remediation of textile wastewater and is a viable solution for waste reduction in the rising mushroom cultivation sector. © 2024 Elsevier Ltd},

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@article{Marković2024,

title = {Application of laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy for the analysis of pig bones},

author = {Milica Marković and Dragan Ranković and Marjetka Savić and Ivana Perović and Dubravka Milovanović and Miroslav Kuzmanović},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85177481463&doi=10.1088%2f1361-6501%2fad060d&partnerID=40&md5=23e519aad5db1e8c0ef561c79eb977b2},

doi = {10.1088/1361-6501/ad060d},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

volume = {35},

number = {2},

abstract = {An application of the laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy technique (LIBS) for the elemental analysis of pig shoulder bone samples is reported. Measurements were performed using a compact laboratory-made LIBS system based on the TEA CO2 laser and time-integrated signal detection. The recorded spectra consisted of well-defined atomic and single-charged ionic lines of bone matrix elements (Ca and P) and other constituent elements (e.g. Mg, Zn, Na, K, and C) with a good signal-to-noise ratio suitable for chemical analysis. Based on the elemental composition of bone samples measured by inductively coupled plasma emission spectroscopy, limits of detection (LOD) of LIBS analysis were estimated for several elements. LOD ranged from 2.2 ppm (K) to 16 ppm (Zn). Carbon and Hα spectral lines were used for plasma diagnostics by measuring Stark widths. Optical profilometry was used to assess the capability of LIBS for depth profile analysis. For laser fluence between 13.0 and 18.2 J cm−2, the ablation rate per pulse ranged from 6 to 10 μm. © 2023 IOP Publishing Ltd.},

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@article{Milović2024,

title = {Cathode performance of novel γ-LixV2O5/carbon composite in organic and aqueous electrolyte},

author = {Miloš Milović and Milica Vujković and Arul Manuel Stephan and Milutin Ivanović and Dragana Jugović},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85198508970&doi=10.1016%2fj.electacta.2024.144693&partnerID=40&md5=2e72aa88e0c75888498c60944e1cbb95},

doi = {10.1016/j.electacta.2024.144693},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

volume = {499},

abstract = {Preparation of in-situ composites with carbon by pyrolysis of an organic precursor is an effective strategy to improve performances of insulating and semiconducting cathode materials. However, due to the property of organic precursor to act as a strong reductive agent during carbonization process, the in-situ synthesis of LiV2O5/C composite cathode material is delicate and presents a challenge for researchers, since vanadium in LiV2O5 coexists in two oxidation states, V4+ and V5+. In our research, we utilized an adopted conventional solid state method for the in-situ preparation of LixV2O5/C composite (x ≈ 0.86). By using methylcellulose polymer as a carbon source, LixV2O5/C was synthesized via two-step solid state reaction at elevated temperatures. LixV2O5 crystallized as gamma polymorph phase, and the amount of in-situ formed carbon does not exceed 3wt%. The electrochemical characteristics of the as-prepared LixV2O5/C were investigated in aqueous and non-aqueous electrolyte via cyclic voltammetry (CV), galvanostatic charge-discharge (GCD) tests and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). On lithium insertion/removal, the LixV2O5/C composite exhibits stable cycling performance and achieves significant storage capacity enhancement when compared to pristine LixV2O5 obtained under similar conditions. Under current densities of 0.1, 0.2, 0.3 and 1 A/g, the specific capacity enhancement is around 112, 91, 80 and 62 %, respectively. Replacing the organic electrolyte with the aqueous one has a negligible effect on the mechanism and efficiency of lithium intercalation within the LixV2O5/C, which opens up the possibility of using this material in aqueous as well as in organic-electrolyte batteries. The decay of cathode's activity evidenced during electrochemical exchange of lithium with sodium in aqueous environment comes as a result of the formation of electrochemically inactive β-NaxV2O5. © 2024 Elsevier Ltd},

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@article{Ahmetović2024,

title = {Looking into how nickel doping affects the structure, morphology, and optical properties of TiO2 nanofibers},

author = {Sanita Ahmetović and Zorka Ž. Vasiljević and Jugoslav B. Krstić and Matjaž Finšgar and Dmytro Solonenko and Dragana Bartolić and Nenad B. Tadić and Goran Miskovic and Nikola Cvijetićanin and Maria Vesna Nikolic},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85192090250&doi=10.1016%2fj.surfin.2024.104434&partnerID=40&md5=e1d30675894d4fa68d1f1c9de2345174},

doi = {10.1016/j.surfin.2024.104434},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

volume = {49},

abstract = {In this paper, we have systematically studied the structural, morphological, and optical properties of Ni-doped TiO2, synthesized via a simple, cost-effective electrospinning method followed by calcination at 500 °C. The nanofibers with a core-shell structure were relatively homogeneous, smooth and randomly oriented, and there were no significant differences in fiber diameters due to Ni2+ content. Core loss mapping using electron energy loss spectroscopy confirmed an even distribution of titanium and relatively uniform nickel in the fibers. It was found that doping with 0.5 mol.% Ni2+ decreased the rutile content, while doping with 1 mol.% Ni2+resulted in a pure anatase phase with a significantly increased specific surface area (36.6 m2/g). Further increase in Ni2+ content (3–10 mol.%) not only prolonged the response of TiO2 nanofibers to visible light, but also increased the specific surface area (49.5 m2/g), decreased crystallite size (7 nm), and increased rutile content in TiO2 (33 wt.%). Photoluminescence analysis revealed that doping TiO2 with different amounts of Ni2+ leads to a gradual decrease of emission spectra intensity and red shift in the maxima positions. The XPS results confirmed that as the Ni2+ content enlarged, the Ti2+ and Ti3+ content increased significantly, effectively promoting the formation of oxygen vacancies. Raman analysis showed that an increase in nickel content (3–5 mol.%) led to a decrease and shift in peak intensity due to Ti3+ formation and also the possible presence of NiTiO3 phases. HRTEM analysis showed that Ni was doped into the substitution sites of both the anatase and rutile TiO2 lattice but had a stronger influence on the distortion of the anatase phase. The photocatalytic activity of Ni-doped TiO2 nanofibers was explored by analyzing the degradation of an antibiotic, oxytetracycline, monitored in laboratory conditions under visible light irradiation. After 60 min of irradiation, the degradation of OTC with 1Ni-TiO2 reached 76.4 % and with 10Ni-TiO2 70.5 %. © 2024},

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@article{Weheabby2024,

title = {Direct electrochemical detection of pirimicarb using graphene oxide and ionic liquid composite modified by gold nanoparticles},

author = {Saddam Weheabby and Shiqi You and Igor A. Pašti and Ammar Al-Hamry and Olfa Kanoun},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85196301613&doi=10.1016%2fj.measurement.2024.115132&partnerID=40&md5=7bdeff350c814c706b0b5fda25e09822},

doi = {10.1016/j.measurement.2024.115132},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

volume = {236},

abstract = {Carbamate pesticide residue assessments are important for water and environmental quality. An eco-friendly electrochemical sensor for direct determination of pirimicarb (PMC) based on graphene oxide (GO) and Ionic liquid (IL) composites decorated with gold nanoparticles has been developed. The resulting AuNPs@GO/IL@SPCE sensor was characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and energy-dispersive X-ray analysis. The electrode's electrochemical characteristics were evaluated using cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The impact of different modifier materials on the sensor performance and its stability was investigated systematically using a combination of experimental and theoretical studies. Under optimal conditions, the AuNPs@GO/IL@SPCE is used for sensitive detection of PMC in a concentration range from 50–1500 µM with a detection limit of 4.49 µM. Furthermore, the sensor exhibits excellent selectivity towards tested interfering species, reproducibility, and stability. Finally, the PMC detection in groundwater and surface water was achieved using the developed sensor with a 97.38 − 103.36 % recovery. © 2024 The Authors},

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@article{Macesic2024,

title = {Diffusion-driven instabilities in the BT-GN oscillatory carbonylation reaction network},

author = {Stevan Macesic and Katarina Novakovic},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85199551204&doi=10.1063%2f5.0211536&partnerID=40&md5=0a260367307c888fa68c72c7fd65c187},

doi = {10.1063/5.0211536},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

volume = {34},

number = {7},

abstract = {This study explores the role of diffusion in creating instabilities in the Bruk Temkin-Gorodsky Novakovic (BT-GN) oscillatory carbonylation reaction network. Stoichiometric network analysis and numerical methods revealed the presence of two destabilizing feedback cycles responsible for these instabilities. Analysis of a spatially uniform system showed that the saddle-node bifurcation can be simulated within the reaction network. The introduction of diffusion results in two types of instabilities: one occurs when a spatially uniform system is already unstable, leading to a reaction-diffusion front; and another involves diffusion-driven instabilities where introducing diffusion destabilizes a stable spatially uniform system. Slower PdI2 diffusion plays a key role in inducing these instabilities. Equations describing conditions for the emergence of the instabilities in both cases were derived. © 2024 Author(s).},

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@article{Miletic2024951,

title = {Preheating and “snow-plow” composite application technique affect double bond conversion but not bond strength to dentine},

author = {Vesna Miletic and Vojislav Komlenic and Danica Bajuk-Bogdanović and Jovana Stasic and Violeta Petrovic and Tatjana Savic-Stankovic},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85188544184&doi=10.1111%2fjerd.13218&partnerID=40&md5=7e5a70aaad5b5ae383bd963ec97aaa31},

doi = {10.1111/jerd.13218},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

volume = {36},

number = {6},

pages = {951 – 961},

abstract = {Objective: To measure degree of conversion (DC) of a flowable composite, microtensile bond strength (MTBS) to dentine in the snow-plow technique with/without preheating and temperature in the preheated composite. Materials and Methods: For DC, snow-plow specimens of Filtek Ultimate Flowable (Flow) and Filtek Bulk Fill (Bulk) (3M) were prepared by light-curing composites simultaneously in standardized molds while in control groups light-curing was separate. DC of Flow was measured using micro-Raman spectroscopy. For MTBS, specimens were prepared on dentine of human extracted molars by simultaneous (snow-plow) or separate (control) light-curing. MTBS was measured using a universal testing machine after 24 h and 6 months. Data were analyzed using ANOVA with Tukey's post hoc (α = 0.05). Results: Increased curing time significantly increased DC in snow-plow from 13.4% ± 11.6% (10 s) to 31.8% ± 4.4% (40 s) albeit significantly lower than controls (p < 0.05). Preheated Bulk improved conversion in snow-plow (44.3% ± 1.7%) and control (50.5% ± 2.6%) (p < 0.05). No significant differences occurred in MTBS between groups (p > 0.05). MTBS values ranged between 66.7 ± 8.4 MPa (snow-plow group_21°C_baseline) and 54.1 ± 15.8 MPa (control_21°C_long-term). Temperature in the preheated Bulk dropped to ~38°C after 30 s. Conclusions: Snow-plow technique, irrespective of preheating, resulted in lower DC of Flow than separate light-curing of composite increments. Snow-plow, irrespective of preheating, resulted in similar initial and long-term MTBS to dentine. Clinical Significance: Clinicians with preference for flowable composite liners in Class II restorations should be aware that the snow-plow technique of simultaneous light-curing of flowable and bulk-fill composite increments affects monomer-to-polymer conversion, albeit no effect on immediate, and long-term bonding to dentine was detected. Preheating sculptable bulk-fill composite improves conversion of the flowable liner in the snow-plow technique but has no detectable effect on bond strength to dentine. © 2024 Wiley Periodicals LLC.},

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@article{Tekić2024,

title = {Bulk or supported tungstophosphates? Antioxidant and antimicrobial activities following pesticide removal},

author = {Danijela Tekić and Anka Jevremović and Snežana Uskoković-Marković and Aleksandra Janošević Ležaić and Nataša R. Mijailović and Marina T. Milenković and Nemanja Gavrilov and Danica Bajuk-Bogdanović and Maja Milojević-Rakić},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85199312509&doi=10.1016%2fj.colsurfa.2024.134852&partnerID=40&md5=046c3fd1a44a1aca770177c1b16c81fa},

doi = {10.1016/j.colsurfa.2024.134852},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

volume = {700},

abstract = {The study evaluates caesium, potassium, silver, and zinc tungstophosphates synthesized in bulk and Y zeolite-supported forms through a two-step process. Spectral investigation reveals the impact of cation size on tungstophosphates formation. The large cations form ion-ion interaction with the Keggin ion, while smaller cations form hydrogen bonds between the cation hydration sphere and terminal oxygens in the Keggin ion. Supported salts formation proceeds without Keggin ion distortion. Zeta potential showed the absence of particle aggregation for caesium and potassium tungstophosphate. Nicosulfuron removal by the supported salt exhibits enhanced retention, with the exception observed for zinc tungstophosphate suggesting a decomposition mechanism. Antimicrobial evaluations reveal silver salt's potency, especially in zeolite-supported form, emphasizing the role of zeolite support. In the presence of pesticide molecules, the antimicrobial activity of salts lowers, with the exception seen for fungus strain. The antioxidant assessments demonstrate superior inhibition for insoluble bulk salts, with caesium tungstophosphate exhibiting the highest inhibition, while supported silver salt enhances bulk salt performance. The presence of pesticides affects both antimicrobial and antioxidant activities, while a complex relationship with radical scavenging ability in bulk and supported salts is independent of their pesticide adsorption capacities. The study broadens the range of the versatile applications of tungstophosphates, highlighting their specific interactions with pesticides and their impact on bioactivity and environmental remediation. © 2024 Elsevier B.V.},

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@article{Vesković2023,

title = {Spectroscopic Characterization of the Binding and Release of Hydrophilic, Hydrophobic and Amphiphilic Molecules from Ovalbumin Supramolecular Hydrogels},

author = {Ana Vesković and Danica Bajuk-Bogdanović and Vladimir B. Arion and Ana Popović Bijelić},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85146775442&doi=10.3390%2fgels9010014&partnerID=40&md5=30ae75ceaeb032d9e78e1827ca1c576f},

doi = {10.3390/gels9010014},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

volume = {9},

number = {1},

abstract = {Protein-based hydrogels have attracted growing attention for pharmaceutical and biomedical applications. Ovalbumin (OVA), the hen egg white albumin, possessing good foaming and gelling properties and being widely used in the food industry, has recently been indicated as a potential pharmaceutical vehicle. In this study, the binding and release properties of pure OVA hydrogels were investigated by electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spin labeling. The comparative analysis between OVA and serum albumin (SA) hydrogels revealed the same release kinetics of hydrophilic 3-carbamoyl-proxyl and 3-carboxy-proxyl, suggesting the diffusion-dominated release of small probes from both hydrogel types. The results obtained with the amphiphilic 16-doxylstearate (16-DS) indicate that OVA, unlike SAs, does not possess a specific fatty acid binding site. However, the OVA hydrogels were able to accommodate a two-fold excess of 16-DS, resulting from protein thermally induced conformational changes, as confirmed by Raman spectroscopy. Similarly, the hydrophobic modified paullone ligand HL, which was initially free in the OVA solution, was bound in the hydrogel. The hydrogels were found to retain a significant amount of 16-DS and HL after 7-day dialysis in physiological saline. The observed facilitated binding of amphiphilic/hydrophobic molecules in OVA hydrogels compared to the solution, and their sustained release, demonstrate the applicability of OVA hydrogels in pharmaceutics. © 2022 by the authors.},

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@article{Rupar2023b,

title = {ORR Catalysts Derived from Biopolymers},

author = {Jelena Rupar and Danijela Tekić and Aleksandra Janošević Ležaić and Kush K. Upadhyay},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85146669521&doi=10.3390%2fcatal13010080&partnerID=40&md5=8b39e725abccbd26788d85a7d4259d32},

doi = {10.3390/catal13010080},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

volume = {13},

number = {1},

abstract = {Due to the limited reaction rate of the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), it is considered as a limiting factor in the performance of fuel cells and metal-air batteries. Platinum is considered the benchmark catalyst for ORR; however, the scarcity of platinum, its high price, the drift phenomenon, its insufficient durability, and its susceptibility to gas poisoning are the reasons for the constant search for new ORR catalysts. Carbon-based catalysts show exceptional promise in this respect considering economic profitability and activity, and, in addition, they have favorable conductivity and often a large specific surface area. The use of chitin, cellulose, lignin, coconut shell particles, shrimp shells, and even hair for this purpose was reported, as they had similar electrochemical activity regarding Pt. Alginate, a natural polymer and a constituent of brown algae, can be successfully used to obtain carbon materials that catalyze ORR. In addition, metal atomic-level catalysts and metal N-doped porous carbon materials, obtained from sodium alginate as a precursor, have been proposed as efficient electrocatalysts for ORR. Except for alginate, other biopolymers have been reported to play an important role in the preparation of ORR catalysts. In this review, recent advances regarding biopolymer-derived ORR catalysts are summarized, with a focus on alginate as a source. © 2022 by the authors.},

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@article{Eichhorn2023,

title = {Synthesis, Crystallographic Structure, Theoretical Analysis, Molecular Docking Studies, and Biological Activity Evaluation of Binuclear Ru(II)-1-Naphthylhydrazine Complex},

author = {Thomas Eichhorn and Franz Kolbe and Stefan Mišić and Dušan Dimić and Ibrahim Morgan and Mohamad Saoud and Dejan Milenković and Zoran Marković and Tobias Rüffer and Jasmina Dimitrić Marković and Goran N. Kaluđerović},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85145976180&doi=10.3390%2fijms24010689&partnerID=40&md5=9fb47c6b79dc025f4241c9fbf203d65e},

doi = {10.3390/ijms24010689},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

volume = {24},

number = {1},

abstract = {Ruthenium(II)–arene complexes have gained significant research interest due to their possible application in cancer therapy. In this contribution two new complexes are described, namely [RuCl(η6-p-cymene)2(μ-Cl)(μ-1-N,N′-naphthyl)]X (X = Cl, 1; PF6, 2), which were fully characterized by IR, NMR, and elemental microanalysis. Furthermore, the structure of 2 in the solid state was determined by a single crystal X-ray crystallographic study, confirming the composition of the crystals as 2·2MeOH. The Hirshfeld surface analysis was employed for the investigation of interactions that govern the crystal structure of 2·2MeOH. The structural data for 2 out of 2·2MeOH was used for the theoretical analysis of the cationic part [RuCl(η6-p-cymene)2(μ-Cl)(μ-1-N,N′-naphthyl)]+ (2a) which is common to both 1 and 2. The density functional theory, at B3LYP/6-31+G(d,p) basis set for H, C, N, and Cl atoms and LanL2DZ for Ru ions, was used for the optimization of the 2a structure. The natural bond orbital and quantum theory of atoms in molecules analyses were employed to quantify the intramolecular interactions. The reproduction of experimental IR and NMR spectra proved the applicability of the chosen level of theory. The binding of 1 to bovine serum albumin was examined by spectrofluorimetry and molecular docking, with complementary results obtained. Compound 1 acted as a radical scavenger towards DPPH• and HO• radicals, along with high activity towards cancer prostate and colon cell lines. © 2022 by the authors.},

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@article{Milikić2023e,

title = {Efficient bifunctional cerium-zeolite electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution and oxygen reduction reactions in alkaline media},

author = {Jadranka Milikić and Srna Stojanović and Ljiljana Damjanović-Vasilić and Rastko Vasilić and Biljana Šljukić},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85143531789&doi=10.1016%2fj.synthmet.2022.117231&partnerID=40&md5=731f1fa695289decc48c40c0f2e473eb},

doi = {10.1016/j.synthmet.2022.117231},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

volume = {292},

abstract = {Four cerium-zeolites were examined as low-cost bifunctional electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in an alkaline solution. Cerium-exchanged zeolites, synthetic 13X and natural clinoptilolite were employed as prepared and calcined (cal). Four samples (Ce-13X cal, Ce-13X, Ce-Cli cal, and Ce-Cli) were characterized by X-ray powder diffraction analysis (XRPD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy and Brunner-Emmet-Teller (BET) method. All four zeolites exhibited activity for the two studied reactions. Ce-13X cal gave the lowest onset potential accompanied by the highest OER current density. Furthermore, Ce-13X cal showed the most positive ORR onset potential value of 0.84 V and the most positive ORR half-wave potential of 0.75 V (ca. 50 mV more positive than value for the other three cerium-zeolite electrodes) accompanied by the lowest Tafel slope of 80 mV dec−1. Koutecky-Levich analysis indicated that ORR follows 2-electron pathway. Overall, Ce-13X cal showed the best OER/ORR performances in alkaline solution. © 2022 Elsevier B.V.},

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@article{Srećković2023,

title = {Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Salvia pratensis L. Aerial Part and Root Extracts: Bioactivity, Biocompatibility, and Catalytic Potential},

author = {Nikola Z. Srećković and Zoran P. Nedić and Daria Maria Monti and Luigi D’Elia and Silvana B. Dimitrijević and Nevena R. Mihailović and Jelena S. Katanić Stanković and Vladimir B. Mihailović},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85147894611&doi=10.3390%2fmolecules28031387&partnerID=40&md5=72c0c63ddd5eb1527f86547c5508d662},

doi = {10.3390/molecules28031387},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

volume = {28},

number = {3},

abstract = {The aim of this research was the synthesis of silver nanoparticles (SPA- and SPR-AgNPs) using the aqueous extracts of the aerial (SPA) and the root (SPR) parts of the plant Salvia pratensis L., their characterization, reaction condition optimization, and evaluation of their biological and catalytic activity. UV–Vis spectroscopy, X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD), scanning electron microscopy with EDS analysis (SEM/EDS), and dynamic light scattering (DLS) analysis were utilized to characterize the nanoparticles, while Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy was used to detect some functional groups of compounds present in the plant extracts and nanoparticles. The phenolic and flavonoid contents, as well as the antioxidant activity of the extracts, were determined spectrophotometrically. The synthesized nanoparticles showed twice-higher activity in neutralizing 2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS+) compared with the respective extracts. SPR-AgNPs exhibited strong antimicrobial activity against almost all of the tested bacteria (<0.0039 mg/mL) and fungal strains, especially against the genus Penicillium (<0.0391 mg/mL). Moreover, they were fully biocompatible on all the tested eukaryotic cells, while the hemolysis of erythrocytes was not observed at the highest tested concentration of 150 µg/mL. The catalytic activity of nanoparticles toward Congo Red and 4-nitrophenol was also demonstrated. The obtained results confirm the possibility of the safe application of the synthesized nanoparticles in medicine and as a catalyst in various processes. © 2023 by the authors.},

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@article{Ćirić-Marjanović2023,

title = {Editorial: Conducting polymers and their composites for electrochemical energy conversion and storage},

author = {Gordana Ćirić-Marjanović and Igor A. Pašti},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85171128122&doi=10.1016%2fj.synthmet.2023.117471&partnerID=40&md5=fad75b4314ce019ab0cd249c8b8ad356},

doi = {10.1016/j.synthmet.2023.117471},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

volume = {299},

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@article{Popadić2023,

title = {Spectral evidence of acetamiprid's thermal degradation products and mechanism},

author = {Daliborka Popadić and Nemanja Gavrilov and Jugoslav Krstić and Bojana Nedić Vasiljević and Aleksandra Janošević Ležaić and Snežana Uskoković-Marković and Maja Milojević-Rakić and Danica Bajuk-Bogdanović},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85162122070&doi=10.1016%2fj.saa.2023.122987&partnerID=40&md5=392c18215b965e64b4a9f6974877f114},

doi = {10.1016/j.saa.2023.122987},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

volume = {301},

abstract = {Herein we unequivocally identify the mechanism of zeolite-catalysed thermal degradation of pesticide, employing Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Raman and mass spectrometry following temperature decomposition (TPDe/MS). We demonstrate that Y zeolite can effectively adsorb a significant amount of acetamiprid both in a single trial (168 mg/g) and in 10 cycles (1249 mg/g) with intermittent thermal regeneration at 300 °C. Sectional vibrational analysis of acetamiprid two-stage thermal degradation is performed for pristine and supported pesticide. The acetamiprid Raman spectral changes appear at 200 °C, while partial carbonization occurs at 250 °C. The gradual disappearance of the FTIR bands of acetamiprid is seen up to 270 °C when two Raman signature bands for carbonised material emerged. The TPDe/MS profiles reveal the evolution of mass fragments - in the first step, cleavage of the C[sbnd]C bond occurs between the aromatic core of the molecule and its tail-end, followed by cleavage of the C[sbnd]N bond. The mechanism of adsorbed acetamiprid degradation follows the same step, at significantly lower temperatures, as the process is catalysed by the interaction of acetamiprid nitrogens and zeolite support. Reduced temperature degradation allows for a quick recovery process that leaves 65% efficacy after 10 cycles. After numerous cycles of recovery, a subsequent one-time heat treatment at 700 °C completely restores initial efficacy. The efficient adsorption, novel details on degradation mechanism and ease of regeneration procedure place the Y zeolite at the forefront of future all-encompassing environmental solutions. © 2023 Elsevier B.V.},

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@article{Ahmetović2023,

title = {Examination of the doping effects of samarium (Sm3+) and zirconium (Zr4+) on the photocatalytic activity of TiO2 nanofibers},

author = {Sanita Ahmetović and Zorka Ž. Vasiljević and Vladimir Rajić and Dragana Bartolić and Mirjana Novaković and Nenad B. Tadić and Nikola Cvjetićanin and Maria Vesna Nikolić},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85139325540&doi=10.1016%2fj.jallcom.2022.167423&partnerID=40&md5=049839b657b2ce5b2888e0d72432d3f0},

doi = {10.1016/j.jallcom.2022.167423},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

volume = {930},

abstract = {Pure and samarium (Sm3+) - or zirconium (Zr4+)-doped TiO2 nanofibers were synthesized by electrospinning method followed by calcination at 500 °C for 1 h. As-spun fibers were smooth, straight and continuous, whilst EDS analysis confirmed the fiber composition and incorporation of dopants in the fibers. Doping with Sm3+ and Zr4+ greatly inhibited the phase transformation of anatase to rutile, by surrounding of Sm3+ ions through formation of Ti-O-Sm bonds and by replacement of Ti4+ ions with larger Zr4+ ions. This was confirmed by HRTEM and SAED analysis. The size of nanofibers was determined to be 133 nm, 175 nm and 155 nm for pure, (0.5%)Sm3+:TiO2 and (1%)Zr4+:TiO2, respectively. After calcination, TiO2 crystal lattice with interplanar spacing of 0.353 nm of (101) crystal plane was not significantly disturbed by Sm doping whilst crystal lattice spacing of 0.357 nm of (101) planes of anatase phase in case TiO2:1.0%Zr4+, significantly differs from the value of pure TiO2 (0.352 nm), thus implying that Zr was doped into substitutional sites of the TiO2 lattice. The indirect band gaps were calculated to be in the range 3.07–3.24 eV. TiO2:0.5%Sm3+ and TiO2:1.0%Zr4+ exhibited higher specific surface area, of 47.1 and 59.4 m2/g, respectively, than pure TiO2 fibers (19.7 m2/g). Effects of Sm3+ and Zr4+ dopant content on the photodegradation efficiency of methylene blue (MB) were studied. TiO2:0.5%Sm3+ and TiO2:1.0%Zr4+ nanofibers have shown the highest photocatalytic activity of 97% and 98% with constant rates 0.01768 min−1 and 0.01939 min−1, respectively, within180 min irradiation under visible light. © 2022 Elsevier B.V.},

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@article{Jelić202435583,

title = {Correlation between phase composition and physicochemical properties in Cu-, Mo-, and W- doped bismuth vanadate},

author = {Marko Jelić and Ekaterina Korneeva and Danica Bajuk-Bogdanović and Igor Pašti and Jelena Erčić and Milovan Stoiljković and Zoran Jovanović and Vladimir Skuratov and Sonja Jovanović},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85197158903&doi=10.1016%2fj.ceramint.2024.06.374&partnerID=40&md5=0eba59fc0ed883c716902450595f1c30},

doi = {10.1016/j.ceramint.2024.06.374},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

volume = {50},

number = {19},

pages = {35583 – 35599},

abstract = {We report a detailed study about the correlation between the physicochemical properties of solvothermally synthesized pristine and 1 %, 2.5 %, and 5 % Cu, Mo, and W-doped bismuth vanadate (BiVO4, BVO) with its phase composition. The effect of the dopant and the duration of synthesis (8 h and 20 h) on the physicochemical properties of BVO allowed us to tune the ratio of monoclinic scheelite to tetragonal zircon phase in BVO powders. This approach helped us to establish the relationship between the presence of monoclinic scheelite or tetragonal zircon phase with structural, morphological and optical properties of BVO powders, obtained by different physicochemical methods (e.g. X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Raman spectroscopy, X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy (DRS) and Photoluminescence spectroscopy (PL)). The results indicated that, in addition to XRD, Raman, and DRS, several other methods could distinguish between the two phases. For example, SEM analysis revealed that monoclinic scheelite BVO exhibits either elongated assemblies of cube-like particles or prismatic particles with sizes ∼500 nm. In contrast, tetragonal zircon BVO exclusively exhibited porous spherical particles with diameter ∼2 μm. DRS and Raman spectroscopy indicated that there is a possibility of distinguishing between the two phases if their shares are large enough. For instance, monoclinic BVO showed band gap values in the range of 2.35–2.52 eV, while tetragonal zircon BVO exhibited values in the range of 2.80–3.00 eV. XPS showed a correlation between phase composition and surface chemistry of BVO only for Cu-doped samples, revealing the presence of Cu+ in monoclinic BVO and the presence of both Cu+ and Cu2+ in tetragonal zircon BVO. PL showed that monoclinic scheelite BVO displayed decreased charge recombination compared to tetragonal zircon BVO. Deeper insight into the correlation between the physicochemical properties and phase composition of Cu, Mo, and W-doped bismuth vanadate (BiVO4, BVO) was based on water/pentanol medium (2:1 vol%) as a novel synthesis pathway. This may open new avenues for the broader methodological exploration of surface chemistry, particle size, and morphology of BVO particles through the use of diverse functionalization agents. Finally, the established links between phase composition and structural, morphological, and other physicochemical properties provide new and more predictable opportunities for further improvement of BVO properties for various applications. © 2024 Elsevier Ltd and Techna Group S.r.l.},

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@article{Jevtovic2024,

title = {Crystal Structure, Theoretical Analysis, and Protein/DNA Binding Activity of Iron(III) Complex Containing Differently Protonated Pyridoxal–S-Methyl-Isothiosemicarbazone Ligands},

author = {Violeta Jevtovic and Luka Golubović and Badriah Alshammari and Maha Raghyan Alshammari and Sahar Y. Rajeh and Maha Awjan Alreshidi and Odeh A. O. Alshammari and Aleksandra Rakić and Dušan Dimić},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85198433157&doi=10.3390%2fijms25137058&partnerID=40&md5=bbb24f37a3df50e09852c1428adae1d3},

doi = {10.3390/ijms25137058},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

volume = {25},

number = {13},

abstract = {Pyridoxal–S-methyl-isothiosemicarbazone (PLITSC) is a member of an important group of ligands characterized by different complexation modes to various transition metals. In this contribution, a new complex containing two differently protonated PLITSC ligands ([Fe(PLITSC–H)(PLITSC)]SO4)∙2.5H2O was obtained. The crystal structure was solved by the X-ray analysis and used further for the optimization at B3LYP/6-311++G(d,p)(H,C,N,O,S)/def2-TZVP(Fe) level of theory. Changes in the interaction strength and bond distance due to protonation were observed upon examination by the Quantum Theory of Atoms in Molecules. The protein binding affinity of [Fe(PLITSC–H)(PLITSC)]SO4 towards transport proteins (Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA) and Human Serum Albumin (HSA)) was investigated by the spectrofluorimetric titration and molecular docking. The interactions with the active pocket containing fluorescent amino acids were examined in detail, which explained the fluorescence quenching. The interactions between complex and DNA were followed by the ethidium-bromide displacement titration and molecular docking. The binding along the minor groove was the dominant process involving complex in the proximity of DNA. © 2024 by the authors.},

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@article{Milanković2024,

title = {Spent coffee grounds-derived carbon material as an effective adsorbent for removing multiple contaminants from wastewater: A comprehensive kinetic, isotherm, and thermodynamic study},

author = {V. Milanković and T. Tasić and S. Brković and N. Potkonjak and C. Unterweger and D. Bajuk-Bogdanović and I. Pašti and T. Lazarević-Pašti},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85193450159&doi=10.1016%2fj.jwpe.2024.105507&partnerID=40&md5=5c555237d1fc883de4129ad357a277fd},

doi = {10.1016/j.jwpe.2024.105507},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

volume = {63},

abstract = {Environmental contamination from various industrial sources poses a significant global concern, demanding effective remediation strategies. This study investigates the efficacy of spent coffee grounds-derived carbon material in removing various contaminants, including organophosphate pesticides, pharmaceutical residues, and cationic dyes from aqueous solutions. Adsorption experiments were conducted at different temperatures (25 °C, 30 °C, and 35 °C), and the adsorption behavior was analyzed using various kinetic (pseudo-first-order, pseudo-second-order, Elovich, intraparticle diffusion) and isotherm models (Freundlich, Langmuir, Temkin, Dubinin-Radushkevich). Our findings reveal a complex adsorption process involving both monolayer and multilayer adsorption on the heterogeneous surface of the material. Temperature significantly influenced adsorption behavior, affecting maximum capacities and interactions. Using a material concentration of 0.5 mg mL−1 increases adsorption capacities for both pesticides, reaching 92.0 mg g−1 for malathion and 259 mg g−1 for chlorpyrifos adsorption. At a material concentration of 0.1 mg mL−1, the carbon material exhibited high adsorption capacities for methylene blue, rhodamine B, amoxicillin, and ceftriaxone, reaching values of 2085 mg g−1, 8250 mg g−1, 82 mg g−1, and 181 mg g−1, respectively. The adsorbent was successfully regenerated using 25 % ethanol solution and reused for at least 10 cycles without significantly impacting the adsorption capacity. These results underscore the potential of spent coffee grounds-derived carbon material as an efficient adsorbent for diverse contaminants, highlighting its promising role in environmental remediation efforts. © 2024 Elsevier Ltd},

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@article{Milikić2024,

title = {CoM-ZSM5 (M = Zn and Ni) Zeolites for an Oxygen Evolution Reaction in Alkaline Media},

author = {Jadranka Milikić and Srna Stojanović and Katarina Rondović and Ljiljana Damjanović-Vasilić and Vladislav Rac and Biljana Šljukić},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85194232600&doi=10.3390%2fpr12050907&partnerID=40&md5=5133d4b7f764866ca8abe8a7f6f657ab},

doi = {10.3390/pr12050907},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

volume = {12},

number = {5},

abstract = {An ion-exchange procedure of synthetic zeolite ZSM-5 (Si/Al = 15) was used to prepare three cobalt ZSM-5 zeolites (CoM-ZSM5 (M = Zn and Ni)) that were examined for OERs in alkaline media. The structural, morphological, and surface properties of the prepared materials were studied by X-ray powder diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive spectroscopy, and low-temperature nitrogen adsorption. All three electrocatalysts showed OER activity where CoNi-ZSM5 presented the highest current density (9.5 mA cm−2 at 2 V), the lowest Tafel slope (134 mV dec−1), and the lowest resistances of the charge transfer reaction (31.5 Ω). Overpotential (ηonset) at an onset potential of 410 mV for both CoNi-ZSM5 and Co-ZSM5 and 440 mV for CoZn-ZSM5 electrodes was observed. Co-ZSM5 showed somewhat lower OER catalytic activity than CoNi-ZSM5, while CoZn-ZSM5 demonstrated the lowest OER catalytic activity. The Rct of CoZn-ZSM5 is significantly higher than the Rct of CoNi-ZSM5, which could lead to their different OER activities. Good OER stability and low price are the main advantages of the synthesized CoM-ZSM5 samples in this study. © 2024 by the authors.},

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@article{Milenković2024,

title = {Towards greener water remediation: Ca-impregnated pyro-hydrochar of spent mushroom substrate for enhanced adsorption of acridine red and methylene blue},

author = {Marija Milenković and Tamara Lazarević-Pašti and Vedran Milanković and Tamara Tasić and Igor A. Pašti and Slavica Porobić-Katnić and Milena Marinović-Cincović},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85188727347&doi=10.1016%2fj.jwpe.2024.105204&partnerID=40&md5=ee2e51892c4e8a02ac3dd3c1440381df},

doi = {10.1016/j.jwpe.2024.105204},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

volume = {60},

abstract = {Sustainable solutions for environmental remediation are of great interest due to the escalated release of toxic substances into the ecosystem. Here, Ca-impregnated pyro-hydrocarbon (Ca-SMS) was synthesized from spent mushroom substrate (SMS) via hydrothermal carbonization at a relatively low process temperature, followed by subsequent physicochemical activation. Ca-SMS underwent characterization using various analytical techniques, and its efficacy in removing acridine red (AR) and methylene blue (MB) was assessed through batch experiments. The results suggested that Ca-SMS is an effective adsorbent for AR and MB, visiting a removal capacity of 33.82 and 81.98 mg g−1 at 35 °C, respectively. The kinetic investigation uncovered that the dye removal process mostly agreed with the pseudo-second-order (PSO), while the Langmuir and Freundlich models were the most suitable to describe the removal of dyes. Thermodynamic analyses showed that the remediation process is spontaneous and endothermic. Adsorption mechanisms among dyes and Ca-SMS were multiple: physical adsorption, surface complexation, electrostatic, and π-π interaction. The feasibility of the proposed method for real sample treatment was demonstrated. These findings indicate that Ca-SMS is an effective alternative sorbent for the remediation of textile wastewater and is a viable solution for waste reduction in the rising mushroom cultivation sector. © 2024 Elsevier Ltd},

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@article{Marković2024,

title = {Application of laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy for the analysis of pig bones},

author = {Milica Marković and Dragan Ranković and Marjetka Savić and Ivana Perović and Dubravka Milovanović and Miroslav Kuzmanović},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85177481463&doi=10.1088%2f1361-6501%2fad060d&partnerID=40&md5=23e519aad5db1e8c0ef561c79eb977b2},

doi = {10.1088/1361-6501/ad060d},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

volume = {35},

number = {2},

abstract = {An application of the laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy technique (LIBS) for the elemental analysis of pig shoulder bone samples is reported. Measurements were performed using a compact laboratory-made LIBS system based on the TEA CO2 laser and time-integrated signal detection. The recorded spectra consisted of well-defined atomic and single-charged ionic lines of bone matrix elements (Ca and P) and other constituent elements (e.g. Mg, Zn, Na, K, and C) with a good signal-to-noise ratio suitable for chemical analysis. Based on the elemental composition of bone samples measured by inductively coupled plasma emission spectroscopy, limits of detection (LOD) of LIBS analysis were estimated for several elements. LOD ranged from 2.2 ppm (K) to 16 ppm (Zn). Carbon and Hα spectral lines were used for plasma diagnostics by measuring Stark widths. Optical profilometry was used to assess the capability of LIBS for depth profile analysis. For laser fluence between 13.0 and 18.2 J cm−2, the ablation rate per pulse ranged from 6 to 10 μm. © 2023 IOP Publishing Ltd.},

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@article{Milović2024,

title = {Cathode performance of novel γ-LixV2O5/carbon composite in organic and aqueous electrolyte},

author = {Miloš Milović and Milica Vujković and Arul Manuel Stephan and Milutin Ivanović and Dragana Jugović},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85198508970&doi=10.1016%2fj.electacta.2024.144693&partnerID=40&md5=2e72aa88e0c75888498c60944e1cbb95},

doi = {10.1016/j.electacta.2024.144693},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

volume = {499},

abstract = {Preparation of in-situ composites with carbon by pyrolysis of an organic precursor is an effective strategy to improve performances of insulating and semiconducting cathode materials. However, due to the property of organic precursor to act as a strong reductive agent during carbonization process, the in-situ synthesis of LiV2O5/C composite cathode material is delicate and presents a challenge for researchers, since vanadium in LiV2O5 coexists in two oxidation states, V4+ and V5+. In our research, we utilized an adopted conventional solid state method for the in-situ preparation of LixV2O5/C composite (x ≈ 0.86). By using methylcellulose polymer as a carbon source, LixV2O5/C was synthesized via two-step solid state reaction at elevated temperatures. LixV2O5 crystallized as gamma polymorph phase, and the amount of in-situ formed carbon does not exceed 3wt%. The electrochemical characteristics of the as-prepared LixV2O5/C were investigated in aqueous and non-aqueous electrolyte via cyclic voltammetry (CV), galvanostatic charge-discharge (GCD) tests and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). On lithium insertion/removal, the LixV2O5/C composite exhibits stable cycling performance and achieves significant storage capacity enhancement when compared to pristine LixV2O5 obtained under similar conditions. Under current densities of 0.1, 0.2, 0.3 and 1 A/g, the specific capacity enhancement is around 112, 91, 80 and 62 %, respectively. Replacing the organic electrolyte with the aqueous one has a negligible effect on the mechanism and efficiency of lithium intercalation within the LixV2O5/C, which opens up the possibility of using this material in aqueous as well as in organic-electrolyte batteries. The decay of cathode's activity evidenced during electrochemical exchange of lithium with sodium in aqueous environment comes as a result of the formation of electrochemically inactive β-NaxV2O5. © 2024 Elsevier Ltd},

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@article{Ahmetović2024,

title = {Looking into how nickel doping affects the structure, morphology, and optical properties of TiO2 nanofibers},

author = {Sanita Ahmetović and Zorka Ž. Vasiljević and Jugoslav B. Krstić and Matjaž Finšgar and Dmytro Solonenko and Dragana Bartolić and Nenad B. Tadić and Goran Miskovic and Nikola Cvijetićanin and Maria Vesna Nikolic},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85192090250&doi=10.1016%2fj.surfin.2024.104434&partnerID=40&md5=e1d30675894d4fa68d1f1c9de2345174},

doi = {10.1016/j.surfin.2024.104434},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

volume = {49},

abstract = {In this paper, we have systematically studied the structural, morphological, and optical properties of Ni-doped TiO2, synthesized via a simple, cost-effective electrospinning method followed by calcination at 500 °C. The nanofibers with a core-shell structure were relatively homogeneous, smooth and randomly oriented, and there were no significant differences in fiber diameters due to Ni2+ content. Core loss mapping using electron energy loss spectroscopy confirmed an even distribution of titanium and relatively uniform nickel in the fibers. It was found that doping with 0.5 mol.% Ni2+ decreased the rutile content, while doping with 1 mol.% Ni2+resulted in a pure anatase phase with a significantly increased specific surface area (36.6 m2/g). Further increase in Ni2+ content (3–10 mol.%) not only prolonged the response of TiO2 nanofibers to visible light, but also increased the specific surface area (49.5 m2/g), decreased crystallite size (7 nm), and increased rutile content in TiO2 (33 wt.%). Photoluminescence analysis revealed that doping TiO2 with different amounts of Ni2+ leads to a gradual decrease of emission spectra intensity and red shift in the maxima positions. The XPS results confirmed that as the Ni2+ content enlarged, the Ti2+ and Ti3+ content increased significantly, effectively promoting the formation of oxygen vacancies. Raman analysis showed that an increase in nickel content (3–5 mol.%) led to a decrease and shift in peak intensity due to Ti3+ formation and also the possible presence of NiTiO3 phases. HRTEM analysis showed that Ni was doped into the substitution sites of both the anatase and rutile TiO2 lattice but had a stronger influence on the distortion of the anatase phase. The photocatalytic activity of Ni-doped TiO2 nanofibers was explored by analyzing the degradation of an antibiotic, oxytetracycline, monitored in laboratory conditions under visible light irradiation. After 60 min of irradiation, the degradation of OTC with 1Ni-TiO2 reached 76.4 % and with 10Ni-TiO2 70.5 %. © 2024},

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@article{Weheabby2024,

title = {Direct electrochemical detection of pirimicarb using graphene oxide and ionic liquid composite modified by gold nanoparticles},

author = {Saddam Weheabby and Shiqi You and Igor A. Pašti and Ammar Al-Hamry and Olfa Kanoun},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85196301613&doi=10.1016%2fj.measurement.2024.115132&partnerID=40&md5=7bdeff350c814c706b0b5fda25e09822},

doi = {10.1016/j.measurement.2024.115132},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

volume = {236},

abstract = {Carbamate pesticide residue assessments are important for water and environmental quality. An eco-friendly electrochemical sensor for direct determination of pirimicarb (PMC) based on graphene oxide (GO) and Ionic liquid (IL) composites decorated with gold nanoparticles has been developed. The resulting AuNPs@GO/IL@SPCE sensor was characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and energy-dispersive X-ray analysis. The electrode's electrochemical characteristics were evaluated using cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The impact of different modifier materials on the sensor performance and its stability was investigated systematically using a combination of experimental and theoretical studies. Under optimal conditions, the AuNPs@GO/IL@SPCE is used for sensitive detection of PMC in a concentration range from 50–1500 µM with a detection limit of 4.49 µM. Furthermore, the sensor exhibits excellent selectivity towards tested interfering species, reproducibility, and stability. Finally, the PMC detection in groundwater and surface water was achieved using the developed sensor with a 97.38 − 103.36 % recovery. © 2024 The Authors},

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@article{Macesic2024,

title = {Diffusion-driven instabilities in the BT-GN oscillatory carbonylation reaction network},

author = {Stevan Macesic and Katarina Novakovic},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85199551204&doi=10.1063%2f5.0211536&partnerID=40&md5=0a260367307c888fa68c72c7fd65c187},

doi = {10.1063/5.0211536},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

volume = {34},

number = {7},

abstract = {This study explores the role of diffusion in creating instabilities in the Bruk Temkin-Gorodsky Novakovic (BT-GN) oscillatory carbonylation reaction network. Stoichiometric network analysis and numerical methods revealed the presence of two destabilizing feedback cycles responsible for these instabilities. Analysis of a spatially uniform system showed that the saddle-node bifurcation can be simulated within the reaction network. The introduction of diffusion results in two types of instabilities: one occurs when a spatially uniform system is already unstable, leading to a reaction-diffusion front; and another involves diffusion-driven instabilities where introducing diffusion destabilizes a stable spatially uniform system. Slower PdI2 diffusion plays a key role in inducing these instabilities. Equations describing conditions for the emergence of the instabilities in both cases were derived. © 2024 Author(s).},

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@article{Miletic2024951,

title = {Preheating and “snow-plow” composite application technique affect double bond conversion but not bond strength to dentine},

author = {Vesna Miletic and Vojislav Komlenic and Danica Bajuk-Bogdanović and Jovana Stasic and Violeta Petrovic and Tatjana Savic-Stankovic},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85188544184&doi=10.1111%2fjerd.13218&partnerID=40&md5=7e5a70aaad5b5ae383bd963ec97aaa31},

doi = {10.1111/jerd.13218},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

volume = {36},

number = {6},

pages = {951 – 961},

abstract = {Objective: To measure degree of conversion (DC) of a flowable composite, microtensile bond strength (MTBS) to dentine in the snow-plow technique with/without preheating and temperature in the preheated composite. Materials and Methods: For DC, snow-plow specimens of Filtek Ultimate Flowable (Flow) and Filtek Bulk Fill (Bulk) (3M) were prepared by light-curing composites simultaneously in standardized molds while in control groups light-curing was separate. DC of Flow was measured using micro-Raman spectroscopy. For MTBS, specimens were prepared on dentine of human extracted molars by simultaneous (snow-plow) or separate (control) light-curing. MTBS was measured using a universal testing machine after 24 h and 6 months. Data were analyzed using ANOVA with Tukey's post hoc (α = 0.05). Results: Increased curing time significantly increased DC in snow-plow from 13.4% ± 11.6% (10 s) to 31.8% ± 4.4% (40 s) albeit significantly lower than controls (p < 0.05). Preheated Bulk improved conversion in snow-plow (44.3% ± 1.7%) and control (50.5% ± 2.6%) (p < 0.05). No significant differences occurred in MTBS between groups (p > 0.05). MTBS values ranged between 66.7 ± 8.4 MPa (snow-plow group_21°C_baseline) and 54.1 ± 15.8 MPa (control_21°C_long-term). Temperature in the preheated Bulk dropped to ~38°C after 30 s. Conclusions: Snow-plow technique, irrespective of preheating, resulted in lower DC of Flow than separate light-curing of composite increments. Snow-plow, irrespective of preheating, resulted in similar initial and long-term MTBS to dentine. Clinical Significance: Clinicians with preference for flowable composite liners in Class II restorations should be aware that the snow-plow technique of simultaneous light-curing of flowable and bulk-fill composite increments affects monomer-to-polymer conversion, albeit no effect on immediate, and long-term bonding to dentine was detected. Preheating sculptable bulk-fill composite improves conversion of the flowable liner in the snow-plow technique but has no detectable effect on bond strength to dentine. © 2024 Wiley Periodicals LLC.},

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@article{Tekić2024,

title = {Bulk or supported tungstophosphates? Antioxidant and antimicrobial activities following pesticide removal},

author = {Danijela Tekić and Anka Jevremović and Snežana Uskoković-Marković and Aleksandra Janošević Ležaić and Nataša R. Mijailović and Marina T. Milenković and Nemanja Gavrilov and Danica Bajuk-Bogdanović and Maja Milojević-Rakić},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85199312509&doi=10.1016%2fj.colsurfa.2024.134852&partnerID=40&md5=046c3fd1a44a1aca770177c1b16c81fa},

doi = {10.1016/j.colsurfa.2024.134852},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

volume = {700},

abstract = {The study evaluates caesium, potassium, silver, and zinc tungstophosphates synthesized in bulk and Y zeolite-supported forms through a two-step process. Spectral investigation reveals the impact of cation size on tungstophosphates formation. The large cations form ion-ion interaction with the Keggin ion, while smaller cations form hydrogen bonds between the cation hydration sphere and terminal oxygens in the Keggin ion. Supported salts formation proceeds without Keggin ion distortion. Zeta potential showed the absence of particle aggregation for caesium and potassium tungstophosphate. Nicosulfuron removal by the supported salt exhibits enhanced retention, with the exception observed for zinc tungstophosphate suggesting a decomposition mechanism. Antimicrobial evaluations reveal silver salt's potency, especially in zeolite-supported form, emphasizing the role of zeolite support. In the presence of pesticide molecules, the antimicrobial activity of salts lowers, with the exception seen for fungus strain. The antioxidant assessments demonstrate superior inhibition for insoluble bulk salts, with caesium tungstophosphate exhibiting the highest inhibition, while supported silver salt enhances bulk salt performance. The presence of pesticides affects both antimicrobial and antioxidant activities, while a complex relationship with radical scavenging ability in bulk and supported salts is independent of their pesticide adsorption capacities. The study broadens the range of the versatile applications of tungstophosphates, highlighting their specific interactions with pesticides and their impact on bioactivity and environmental remediation. © 2024 Elsevier B.V.},

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@article{Vesković2023,

title = {Spectroscopic Characterization of the Binding and Release of Hydrophilic, Hydrophobic and Amphiphilic Molecules from Ovalbumin Supramolecular Hydrogels},

author = {Ana Vesković and Danica Bajuk-Bogdanović and Vladimir B. Arion and Ana Popović Bijelić},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85146775442&doi=10.3390%2fgels9010014&partnerID=40&md5=30ae75ceaeb032d9e78e1827ca1c576f},

doi = {10.3390/gels9010014},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

volume = {9},

number = {1},

abstract = {Protein-based hydrogels have attracted growing attention for pharmaceutical and biomedical applications. Ovalbumin (OVA), the hen egg white albumin, possessing good foaming and gelling properties and being widely used in the food industry, has recently been indicated as a potential pharmaceutical vehicle. In this study, the binding and release properties of pure OVA hydrogels were investigated by electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spin labeling. The comparative analysis between OVA and serum albumin (SA) hydrogels revealed the same release kinetics of hydrophilic 3-carbamoyl-proxyl and 3-carboxy-proxyl, suggesting the diffusion-dominated release of small probes from both hydrogel types. The results obtained with the amphiphilic 16-doxylstearate (16-DS) indicate that OVA, unlike SAs, does not possess a specific fatty acid binding site. However, the OVA hydrogels were able to accommodate a two-fold excess of 16-DS, resulting from protein thermally induced conformational changes, as confirmed by Raman spectroscopy. Similarly, the hydrophobic modified paullone ligand HL, which was initially free in the OVA solution, was bound in the hydrogel. The hydrogels were found to retain a significant amount of 16-DS and HL after 7-day dialysis in physiological saline. The observed facilitated binding of amphiphilic/hydrophobic molecules in OVA hydrogels compared to the solution, and their sustained release, demonstrate the applicability of OVA hydrogels in pharmaceutics. © 2022 by the authors.},

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@article{Rupar2023b,

title = {ORR Catalysts Derived from Biopolymers},

author = {Jelena Rupar and Danijela Tekić and Aleksandra Janošević Ležaić and Kush K. Upadhyay},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85146669521&doi=10.3390%2fcatal13010080&partnerID=40&md5=8b39e725abccbd26788d85a7d4259d32},

doi = {10.3390/catal13010080},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

volume = {13},

number = {1},

abstract = {Due to the limited reaction rate of the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), it is considered as a limiting factor in the performance of fuel cells and metal-air batteries. Platinum is considered the benchmark catalyst for ORR; however, the scarcity of platinum, its high price, the drift phenomenon, its insufficient durability, and its susceptibility to gas poisoning are the reasons for the constant search for new ORR catalysts. Carbon-based catalysts show exceptional promise in this respect considering economic profitability and activity, and, in addition, they have favorable conductivity and often a large specific surface area. The use of chitin, cellulose, lignin, coconut shell particles, shrimp shells, and even hair for this purpose was reported, as they had similar electrochemical activity regarding Pt. Alginate, a natural polymer and a constituent of brown algae, can be successfully used to obtain carbon materials that catalyze ORR. In addition, metal atomic-level catalysts and metal N-doped porous carbon materials, obtained from sodium alginate as a precursor, have been proposed as efficient electrocatalysts for ORR. Except for alginate, other biopolymers have been reported to play an important role in the preparation of ORR catalysts. In this review, recent advances regarding biopolymer-derived ORR catalysts are summarized, with a focus on alginate as a source. © 2022 by the authors.},

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@article{Eichhorn2023,

title = {Synthesis, Crystallographic Structure, Theoretical Analysis, Molecular Docking Studies, and Biological Activity Evaluation of Binuclear Ru(II)-1-Naphthylhydrazine Complex},

author = {Thomas Eichhorn and Franz Kolbe and Stefan Mišić and Dušan Dimić and Ibrahim Morgan and Mohamad Saoud and Dejan Milenković and Zoran Marković and Tobias Rüffer and Jasmina Dimitrić Marković and Goran N. Kaluđerović},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85145976180&doi=10.3390%2fijms24010689&partnerID=40&md5=9fb47c6b79dc025f4241c9fbf203d65e},

doi = {10.3390/ijms24010689},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

volume = {24},

number = {1},

abstract = {Ruthenium(II)–arene complexes have gained significant research interest due to their possible application in cancer therapy. In this contribution two new complexes are described, namely [RuCl(η6-p-cymene)2(μ-Cl)(μ-1-N,N′-naphthyl)]X (X = Cl, 1; PF6, 2), which were fully characterized by IR, NMR, and elemental microanalysis. Furthermore, the structure of 2 in the solid state was determined by a single crystal X-ray crystallographic study, confirming the composition of the crystals as 2·2MeOH. The Hirshfeld surface analysis was employed for the investigation of interactions that govern the crystal structure of 2·2MeOH. The structural data for 2 out of 2·2MeOH was used for the theoretical analysis of the cationic part [RuCl(η6-p-cymene)2(μ-Cl)(μ-1-N,N′-naphthyl)]+ (2a) which is common to both 1 and 2. The density functional theory, at B3LYP/6-31+G(d,p) basis set for H, C, N, and Cl atoms and LanL2DZ for Ru ions, was used for the optimization of the 2a structure. The natural bond orbital and quantum theory of atoms in molecules analyses were employed to quantify the intramolecular interactions. The reproduction of experimental IR and NMR spectra proved the applicability of the chosen level of theory. The binding of 1 to bovine serum albumin was examined by spectrofluorimetry and molecular docking, with complementary results obtained. Compound 1 acted as a radical scavenger towards DPPH• and HO• radicals, along with high activity towards cancer prostate and colon cell lines. © 2022 by the authors.},

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@article{Milikić2023e,

title = {Efficient bifunctional cerium-zeolite electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution and oxygen reduction reactions in alkaline media},

author = {Jadranka Milikić and Srna Stojanović and Ljiljana Damjanović-Vasilić and Rastko Vasilić and Biljana Šljukić},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85143531789&doi=10.1016%2fj.synthmet.2022.117231&partnerID=40&md5=731f1fa695289decc48c40c0f2e473eb},

doi = {10.1016/j.synthmet.2022.117231},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

volume = {292},

abstract = {Four cerium-zeolites were examined as low-cost bifunctional electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in an alkaline solution. Cerium-exchanged zeolites, synthetic 13X and natural clinoptilolite were employed as prepared and calcined (cal). Four samples (Ce-13X cal, Ce-13X, Ce-Cli cal, and Ce-Cli) were characterized by X-ray powder diffraction analysis (XRPD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy and Brunner-Emmet-Teller (BET) method. All four zeolites exhibited activity for the two studied reactions. Ce-13X cal gave the lowest onset potential accompanied by the highest OER current density. Furthermore, Ce-13X cal showed the most positive ORR onset potential value of 0.84 V and the most positive ORR half-wave potential of 0.75 V (ca. 50 mV more positive than value for the other three cerium-zeolite electrodes) accompanied by the lowest Tafel slope of 80 mV dec−1. Koutecky-Levich analysis indicated that ORR follows 2-electron pathway. Overall, Ce-13X cal showed the best OER/ORR performances in alkaline solution. © 2022 Elsevier B.V.},

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@article{Srećković2023,

title = {Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Salvia pratensis L. Aerial Part and Root Extracts: Bioactivity, Biocompatibility, and Catalytic Potential},

author = {Nikola Z. Srećković and Zoran P. Nedić and Daria Maria Monti and Luigi D’Elia and Silvana B. Dimitrijević and Nevena R. Mihailović and Jelena S. Katanić Stanković and Vladimir B. Mihailović},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85147894611&doi=10.3390%2fmolecules28031387&partnerID=40&md5=72c0c63ddd5eb1527f86547c5508d662},

doi = {10.3390/molecules28031387},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

volume = {28},

number = {3},

abstract = {The aim of this research was the synthesis of silver nanoparticles (SPA- and SPR-AgNPs) using the aqueous extracts of the aerial (SPA) and the root (SPR) parts of the plant Salvia pratensis L., their characterization, reaction condition optimization, and evaluation of their biological and catalytic activity. UV–Vis spectroscopy, X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD), scanning electron microscopy with EDS analysis (SEM/EDS), and dynamic light scattering (DLS) analysis were utilized to characterize the nanoparticles, while Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy was used to detect some functional groups of compounds present in the plant extracts and nanoparticles. The phenolic and flavonoid contents, as well as the antioxidant activity of the extracts, were determined spectrophotometrically. The synthesized nanoparticles showed twice-higher activity in neutralizing 2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS+) compared with the respective extracts. SPR-AgNPs exhibited strong antimicrobial activity against almost all of the tested bacteria (<0.0039 mg/mL) and fungal strains, especially against the genus Penicillium (<0.0391 mg/mL). Moreover, they were fully biocompatible on all the tested eukaryotic cells, while the hemolysis of erythrocytes was not observed at the highest tested concentration of 150 µg/mL. The catalytic activity of nanoparticles toward Congo Red and 4-nitrophenol was also demonstrated. The obtained results confirm the possibility of the safe application of the synthesized nanoparticles in medicine and as a catalyst in various processes. © 2023 by the authors.},

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@article{Ćirić-Marjanović2023,

title = {Editorial: Conducting polymers and their composites for electrochemical energy conversion and storage},

author = {Gordana Ćirić-Marjanović and Igor A. Pašti},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85171128122&doi=10.1016%2fj.synthmet.2023.117471&partnerID=40&md5=fad75b4314ce019ab0cd249c8b8ad356},

doi = {10.1016/j.synthmet.2023.117471},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

volume = {299},

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@article{Popadić2023,

title = {Spectral evidence of acetamiprid's thermal degradation products and mechanism},

author = {Daliborka Popadić and Nemanja Gavrilov and Jugoslav Krstić and Bojana Nedić Vasiljević and Aleksandra Janošević Ležaić and Snežana Uskoković-Marković and Maja Milojević-Rakić and Danica Bajuk-Bogdanović},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85162122070&doi=10.1016%2fj.saa.2023.122987&partnerID=40&md5=392c18215b965e64b4a9f6974877f114},

doi = {10.1016/j.saa.2023.122987},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

volume = {301},

abstract = {Herein we unequivocally identify the mechanism of zeolite-catalysed thermal degradation of pesticide, employing Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Raman and mass spectrometry following temperature decomposition (TPDe/MS). We demonstrate that Y zeolite can effectively adsorb a significant amount of acetamiprid both in a single trial (168 mg/g) and in 10 cycles (1249 mg/g) with intermittent thermal regeneration at 300 °C. Sectional vibrational analysis of acetamiprid two-stage thermal degradation is performed for pristine and supported pesticide. The acetamiprid Raman spectral changes appear at 200 °C, while partial carbonization occurs at 250 °C. The gradual disappearance of the FTIR bands of acetamiprid is seen up to 270 °C when two Raman signature bands for carbonised material emerged. The TPDe/MS profiles reveal the evolution of mass fragments - in the first step, cleavage of the C[sbnd]C bond occurs between the aromatic core of the molecule and its tail-end, followed by cleavage of the C[sbnd]N bond. The mechanism of adsorbed acetamiprid degradation follows the same step, at significantly lower temperatures, as the process is catalysed by the interaction of acetamiprid nitrogens and zeolite support. Reduced temperature degradation allows for a quick recovery process that leaves 65% efficacy after 10 cycles. After numerous cycles of recovery, a subsequent one-time heat treatment at 700 °C completely restores initial efficacy. The efficient adsorption, novel details on degradation mechanism and ease of regeneration procedure place the Y zeolite at the forefront of future all-encompassing environmental solutions. © 2023 Elsevier B.V.},

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@article{Ahmetović2023,

title = {Examination of the doping effects of samarium (Sm3+) and zirconium (Zr4+) on the photocatalytic activity of TiO2 nanofibers},

author = {Sanita Ahmetović and Zorka Ž. Vasiljević and Vladimir Rajić and Dragana Bartolić and Mirjana Novaković and Nenad B. Tadić and Nikola Cvjetićanin and Maria Vesna Nikolić},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85139325540&doi=10.1016%2fj.jallcom.2022.167423&partnerID=40&md5=049839b657b2ce5b2888e0d72432d3f0},

doi = {10.1016/j.jallcom.2022.167423},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

volume = {930},

abstract = {Pure and samarium (Sm3+) - or zirconium (Zr4+)-doped TiO2 nanofibers were synthesized by electrospinning method followed by calcination at 500 °C for 1 h. As-spun fibers were smooth, straight and continuous, whilst EDS analysis confirmed the fiber composition and incorporation of dopants in the fibers. Doping with Sm3+ and Zr4+ greatly inhibited the phase transformation of anatase to rutile, by surrounding of Sm3+ ions through formation of Ti-O-Sm bonds and by replacement of Ti4+ ions with larger Zr4+ ions. This was confirmed by HRTEM and SAED analysis. The size of nanofibers was determined to be 133 nm, 175 nm and 155 nm for pure, (0.5%)Sm3+:TiO2 and (1%)Zr4+:TiO2, respectively. After calcination, TiO2 crystal lattice with interplanar spacing of 0.353 nm of (101) crystal plane was not significantly disturbed by Sm doping whilst crystal lattice spacing of 0.357 nm of (101) planes of anatase phase in case TiO2:1.0%Zr4+, significantly differs from the value of pure TiO2 (0.352 nm), thus implying that Zr was doped into substitutional sites of the TiO2 lattice. The indirect band gaps were calculated to be in the range 3.07–3.24 eV. TiO2:0.5%Sm3+ and TiO2:1.0%Zr4+ exhibited higher specific surface area, of 47.1 and 59.4 m2/g, respectively, than pure TiO2 fibers (19.7 m2/g). Effects of Sm3+ and Zr4+ dopant content on the photodegradation efficiency of methylene blue (MB) were studied. TiO2:0.5%Sm3+ and TiO2:1.0%Zr4+ nanofibers have shown the highest photocatalytic activity of 97% and 98% with constant rates 0.01768 min−1 and 0.01939 min−1, respectively, within180 min irradiation under visible light. © 2022 Elsevier B.V.},

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