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

The onset of industrialization combined with rising living standards and population growth has led to increased consumption, water contamination, and a threat to the already unequal distribution of this most valuable resource. The amount of freshwater consumed worldwide has doubled in the past 50 years, according to UNESCO, and amounts to roughly 3...

By Anita Ptiček Siročić, Mladen Šiljeg, Dijana Begić Šinjori, Dragana Dogančić

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

Water stress is a significant issue globally, with many regions experiencing water scarcity. The main challenge in achieving effective wastewater treatment is maximizing the overall efficiency of treatment systems. Polymers play a significant role in environmental applications, particularly in water treatment systems. Certain pharmaceuticals, such ...

By Svetlana Pelemiš, Andrijana Bilić, Dušica Krunić, Sanja J. Armaković, Stevan Armaković

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

Digital Image Correlation (DIC) method, including both 2D and 3D DIC, plays an important role in testing and evaluating pressure equipment integrity, as well as materials used in pressure equipment. The 2D DIC method, employing a single-camera setup, is particularly suited for assessing surface deformation and strain distribution in simpler geometr...

By Nenad Mitrovic, Milan Travica, Aleksandra Mitrovic

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