Phytopathogens are responsible for severe plant diseases, and may cause serious problems in food production. Thus, early identification of these fungal pathogens plays a crucial role in devising effective control strategies. Currently, available methods for identifying fungi are often time-consuming and lack specificity. Fourier-transform infrared ...

By Vitaly Erukhimovitch, Mahmoud Huleihel

Silymarin exhibits plenty of bioactivities that can promote human health and well-being. Nevertheless, silymarin is poorly soluble and possesses lower bioavailability, thus, its application is quite limited. Liposomes can increase the stability of encapsulated sensitive compounds and the bioavailability of poorly hydrosoluble components. Concerning...

By Amjed Karkad, Milena Milošević, Andrea Pirković, Aleksandar Marinković, Aleksandra Jovanović

Enzymes, such as peroxidases, are “green” catalysts used in various environmental processes. Enzymes can be used in free form or immobilized on a solid support such as metal oxides, carbon and composite materials. The appropriate choice of carrier can significantly improve the properties of the enzyme, increase its stability and enable ...

By Mirjana Petronijević, Sanja Panić, Aleksandra Cvetanović Kljakić, Biljana Lončar, Jelena Tanasić, Jelena Arsenijević, Slavica Ražić

To minimize the risk of infections, it is essential to routinely test for bacteria and harmful contaminants, particularly in areas where water is utilized for drinking or recreational activities. To demonstrate the presence of microbiological indicators (Escherichia coli and intestinal enterococci), water sampling and analysis were conducted at Jar...

By Sanja Kovač, Anita Ptiček Siročić, Karolina Antolković

In this study, the effects of coagulant and flocculant concentrations, as well as their interaction on the efficiency of Ni removal through the coagulation and flocculation process of real wastewater from the metal industry were examined. A 3² factorial design was used for the design of the experiment, with two independent variables: coagulant...

By Tijana Đuričić, Dajana Dragić, Sanda Pilipović, Aleksandra Borković, Dijana Drljača, Draženko Bjelić, Borislav Malinović

The objective of this work was to investigate a naturally occurring mineral form of calcium apatite, known as hydroxyapatite (Hap), as a potential drug delivery material. Drug delivery materials are utilized to effectively administer drugs to the body, ensuring controlled release, targeted delivery, and enhanced bioavailability. Hydroxyapatite was ...

By Ivan Bracanović, Aleksandar Krstić, Miloš Simić, Miljana Mirković, Ana Kalijadis

The Republic of Srpska has favorable climatic conditions and quality soil for growing various types of fruit (plums, apples, pears, quinces, etc.), with a large portion of this fruit being used to produce high-quality domestic brandies. The production of brandies in rural households is carried out in distillation devices (pot stills) with a capacit...

By Zoran Petrović, Tamara Mutabdžija, Tatjana Botić, Pero Dugić, Nebojša Vasiljević, Marina Jokić

To assess the current water quality of the Drina River, water samples were collected from the river and its tributaries at selected locations. A total of 17 samples were taken from various points along the Drina River, including Foča, Višegrad, Bratunac, Zvornik, and Bijeljina, over a period from June 2023 to September 2024. The analysis foc...

By Jelena Vuković, Slavko Smiljanić

This study aimed to investigate the kinetic properties of methylene blue adsorption on carbon cryogel samples and nitrogen doped and nitrogen and sulfur co-doped carbon cryogel. Nitrogen and sulfur were incorporated into the carbon structure to enhance surface, electronic and textural properties. Methylene blue, a widely utilized dye in the textile...

By Ivan Bracanović, Ana Kalijadis, Miloš Simić, Aleksandar Krstić

The new mixed ligand complex of Cu(II) with octaazamacrocyclic ligand N,N',N'',N'''- tetrakis(2-pyridylmethyl)-1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclotetradecane (tpmc) and amino acid L-norleucine was synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, conductivity data, infrared and electronic spectra. New complex is binuclear with the formula [Cu2 (norleu) tpmc]...

By Mirjana Antonijević-Nikolić, Branka Dražić, Slađana Tanasković