The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that around 70–80% of the world’s population relies on non-conventional medications, most of which are derived from plant-based medicines. Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is a widely used medicinal plant in traditional medicine. In recent years, numerous studies have been conducted to impro...

By Kosana Popović, Jelena Đuričić-Milanković, Mirjana Antonijević-Nikolić, Bojana Vučetić, Dragan Ranković, Branka Dražić, Slađana Tanasković

Lemon essential oil is widely used in both commercial and domestic products. It consists of a mixture of volatile liposoluble compounds responsible for its characteristic fragrance and bioactive properties such as antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity. The importance of lemon essential oil is even more significant when consideri...

By Vesna Antunović, Željka Marjanović Balaban, Aleksandra Šmitran, Žarko Gagić, Nebojša Kladar, Vesna Gojković Cvjetković

In recent years, the focus has been on the use of natural medicinal products in the treatment of all types of diseases. Essential oils obtained from medicinal plants have been known since ancient times as products with healing properties. Sage (Salvia officinalis), a plant from the family Luminacea, is one of the most valued medicinal plants primar...

By Vesna Antunović, Željka Marjanović-Balaban, Aleksandra Šmitran, Nebojša Kladar

This study examined the characteristics of granulated activated carbon (GAC) as an adsorbent for the removal of organic matter from the surface water of the Jala River. The adsorbent was characterized by XRD, FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, BET and SEM/EDS methods, while a detailed physicochemical characterization was performed for the water sample. The ...

By Zoran Petrović, Aleksandra Radulović, Sanja Panić, Sabina Begić, Dragana Kešelj, Mirjana Petronijević

The primary aim of this study is to develop a membrane from treated waste hemp fibers using a dimethyl sulfoxide/tetra-n-butylammonium hydroxide (DMSO/TBAOH) solvent system and citric acid (CA) as an efficient adsorbent for the removal of cations and cationic dyes from water. The bio-renewable membrane (cHM) was prepared at the appropriate molar ra...

By Ljubica Vasiljević, Milena Milošević, Nataša Knežević, Miloš Veličković, Aleksandar Marinković

Emulsifiers play a crucial role in modern cosmetic formulations, ensuring stability and enhancing the sensory properties of emulsions. Glyceryl Stearate Citrate (GSC) is a novel, naturally derived, biodegradable, and mild anionic emulsifier that has gained attention due to its excellent biocompatibility and multifunctionality. It is synthesized thr...

By Stevan Blagojević, Ljubica Vasiljević, Ana Mitrović, Hadi Waisi

The characteristics of nickel coatings obtained by electrochemical deposition on steel samples of known chemical composition were investigated. The chemical composition of the steel was examined using the XRF method (X-ray fluorescence spectrometry) before and after the deposition of the coatings. The effect of current density and deposition time o...

By Stanko Spasojević, Snježana Vučićević, Stana Stanišić, Danijela Jovičić, Zorica Ristić, Marija Mitrović, Dubravka Banjac, Milorad Tomić

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

This work investigates the process of forming metallic coatings of nickel on copper using electrolytic deposition. By focusing on the optimization of deposition parameters, such as current density, electrolyte temperature and deposition time, high-quality coatings can be achieved in terms of corrosion resistance, strength, adhesion and aesthetic ap...

By Stanko Spasojević, Milena Milovanović, Danijela Jovičić, Stana Stanišić, Zorica Ristić, Marija Mitrović, Bojana Lukić, Milorad Tomić

Due to intensive food production, the generation of agricultural waste leads to a significant environmental impact. Nuts, such as hazelnuts, walnuts, and pistachios, are produced in millions of tons annually, given their proven health benefits in human nutrition. However, their consumption implies separation of edible part from the shell, which rem...

By Naji Agilee, Tijana Spasojević, Milica Delić, Đorđe Ogrizović, Isabela R. Gria, Nevena Prlainović, Maja Đolić