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

Fumaria officinalis L. is a scrambling annual plant, disturbed and cultivated throughout Europe, and represents a component of various phytotherapeutic formulations in the European ethnobotany used in hepatobiliary dysfunction, illnesses of gastrointestinal and urogenital tracts, cancer, rheumatism, high blood pressure, and skin disorders. The aim ...

By Rabiea Ashowen Ahmoda, Andrea Pirković, Milena Milošević, Aleksandar Marinković, Aleksandra Jovanović

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

Based on previous research into the acid-base and ion-exchange properties of ZSM-5 zeolite, there is a need to explore the possibility of ion exchange on high-silica ZSM-5 zeolite with commercially available chemicals, while simultaneously monitoring changes in the structural and morphological characteristics of the zeolite, as well as the stabilit...

By Aleksandar Došić, Milomirka Obrenović, Zoran Obrenović, Jelena Vuković, Ivan Savić

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

Due to increasingly intense problems in terms of resistance to various types of infections, including bacterial resistance to antibiotics, new materials with effective contact antimicrobial action are intensely being researched. Hydroxyapatite (HAp) represents the leading material from the calcium-phosphate group, which can be used as a biocompatib...

By Ivan Bracanović, Dunja Miletić, Ana Kalijadis, Miloš Simić, Aleksandar Krstić, Aleksandra Sknepnek, Miljana Mirković

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 paper shows the preliminary results of the investigation of the possibility of the use of red mud slag (RMS) for phosphate sorption from aqueous solution. The red mud slag was obtained from red mud treatment, specifically carbothermal reduction at high temperatures. This process resulted in forming a metallic phase (iron) and slag enriched wit...

By Jelena Vuković, Slavko Smiljanić, Duško Kostić, Srećko Stopić, Mitar Perušić, Nebojša Vasiljević

The procedures of chemical purification of wastewater with chemical changes of polluting (harmful) water substances are: neutralization - adjusting the pH value by adding acids or bases; flocculation (flocculation) – joining of dissolved particles into larger flakes that settle; coagulation (coagulation) – addition of chemical substance...

By Vladimir Stjepanović, Božidarka Arsenović, Zoran Petrović

Food colorants are food additives commonly added to foods and beverages to compensate for color loss during processing and exposure to light, air, moisture, and temperature variations. This study evaluates the prevalence of colorants in popular beverages on the local market and those marketed specifically towards children. The study analyzed data f...

By Dragana Ilić Udovičić, Aleksandra Vasić Popović, Jelena Đuričić Milanković, Ivana Jevtić, Kosana Popović