TY  - JOUR
AU  - Kovačević, Aleksandar
AU  - Radoičić, Marija
AU  - Marković, Darka
AU  - Ponjavić, Marijana
AU  - Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina
AU  - Radetić, Maja
PY  - 2023
UR  - http://TechnoRep.tmf.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/6372
AB  - Loose assemblies of cellulose fibers could be employed in the clean-up of oil spills, but the difficulty to separate them from the spill after use makes them impractical. In an effort to tackle this issue, a non-woven sorbent based on recycled jute fibers from the carpet industry was developed. To enhance the porosity and hydrophobicity/oleophilicity of the sorbent, carbonization in an inert atmosphere was carried out. A comparison in oil sorption performance between non-carbonized and carbonized sorbents was made by evaluating the oil capacity in a water medium, buoyancy, oil retention and reusability. Carbonization of sorbent resulted in more than doubled oil sorption capacity independent of oil viscosity. Oil viscosity did not affect the oil sorption capacity of non-carbonized sorbent. Carbonized sorbent showed superior buoyancy in water even after 24 hours, oil retention of approximately 60–80% after 3 hours and only 12–20% decline of oil sorption capacity after five repeated sorption/desorption trials. However, the ability of oiled non-carbonized sorbent to efficiently biodegrade in model compost (up to 45% weight loss after 10 weeks) makes it a sustainable candidate for oil spill clean-up.
PB  - Elsevier B.V.
T2  - Environmental Technology and Innovation
T1  - Non-woven sorbent based on recycled jute fibers for efficient oil spill clean-up: From production to biodegradation
SP  - 103170
VL  - 31
DO  - 10.1016/j.eti.2023.103170
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Kovačević, Aleksandar and Radoičić, Marija and Marković, Darka and Ponjavić, Marijana and Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina and Radetić, Maja",
year = "2023",
abstract = "Loose assemblies of cellulose fibers could be employed in the clean-up of oil spills, but the difficulty to separate them from the spill after use makes them impractical. In an effort to tackle this issue, a non-woven sorbent based on recycled jute fibers from the carpet industry was developed. To enhance the porosity and hydrophobicity/oleophilicity of the sorbent, carbonization in an inert atmosphere was carried out. A comparison in oil sorption performance between non-carbonized and carbonized sorbents was made by evaluating the oil capacity in a water medium, buoyancy, oil retention and reusability. Carbonization of sorbent resulted in more than doubled oil sorption capacity independent of oil viscosity. Oil viscosity did not affect the oil sorption capacity of non-carbonized sorbent. Carbonized sorbent showed superior buoyancy in water even after 24 hours, oil retention of approximately 60–80% after 3 hours and only 12–20% decline of oil sorption capacity after five repeated sorption/desorption trials. However, the ability of oiled non-carbonized sorbent to efficiently biodegrade in model compost (up to 45% weight loss after 10 weeks) makes it a sustainable candidate for oil spill clean-up.",
publisher = "Elsevier B.V.",
journal = "Environmental Technology and Innovation",
title = "Non-woven sorbent based on recycled jute fibers for efficient oil spill clean-up: From production to biodegradation",
pages = "103170",
volume = "31",
doi = "10.1016/j.eti.2023.103170"
}

Kovačević, A., Radoičić, M., Marković, D., Ponjavić, M., Nikodinović-Runić, J.,& Radetić, M.. (2023). Non-woven sorbent based on recycled jute fibers for efficient oil spill clean-up: From production to biodegradation. in Environmental Technology and Innovation
Elsevier B.V.., 31, 103170.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eti.2023.103170

Kovačević A, Radoičić M, Marković D, Ponjavić M, Nikodinović-Runić J, Radetić M. Non-woven sorbent based on recycled jute fibers for efficient oil spill clean-up: From production to biodegradation. in Environmental Technology and Innovation. 2023;31:103170.
doi:10.1016/j.eti.2023.103170 .

Kovačević, Aleksandar, Radoičić, Marija, Marković, Darka, Ponjavić, Marijana, Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina, Radetić, Maja, "Non-woven sorbent based on recycled jute fibers for efficient oil spill clean-up: From production to biodegradation" in Environmental Technology and Innovation, 31 (2023):103170,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eti.2023.103170 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Tomić, Simonida Lj.
AU  - Vuković, Jovana S.
AU  - Babić Radić, Marija M.
AU  - Filipović, Vuk V.
AU  - Živanović, Dubravka P.
AU  - Nikolić, Miloš M.
AU  - Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina
PY  - 2023
UR  - http://TechnoRep.tmf.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5869
AB  - Scaffolding biomaterials are gaining great importance due to their beneficial properties for medical purposes. Targeted biomaterial engineering strategies through the synergy of different material types can be applied to design hybrid scaffolding biomaterials with advantageous properties for biomedical applications. In our research, a novel combination of the bioactive agent Manuka honey (MHo) with 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate/gelatin (HG) hydrogel scaffolds was created as an efficient bioactive platform for biomedical applications. The effects of Manuka honey content on structural characteristics, porosity, swelling performance, in vitro degradation, and in vitro biocompatibility (fibroblast and keratinocyte cell lines) of hybrid hydrogel scaffolds were studied using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, the gravimetric method, and in vitro MTT biocompatibility assays. The engineered hybrid hydrogel scaffolds show advantageous properties, including porosity in the range of 71.25% to 90.09%, specific pH- and temperature-dependent swelling performance, and convenient absorption capacity. In vitro degradation studies showed scaffold degradability ranging from 6.27% to 27.18% for four weeks. In vitro biocompatibility assays on healthy human fibroblast (MRC5 cells) and keratinocyte (HaCaT cells) cell lines by MTT tests showed that cell viability depends on the Manuka honey content loaded in the HG hydrogel scaffolds. A sample containing the highest Manuka honey content (30%) exhibited the best biocompatible properties. The obtained results reveal that the synergy of the bioactive agent, Manuka honey, with 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate/gelatin as hybrid hydrogel scaffolds has potential for biomedical purposes. By tuning the Manuka honey content in HG hydrogel scaffolds advantageous properties of hybrid scaffolds can be achieved for biomedical applications.
PB  - MDPI
T2  - Polymers
T1  - Manuka Honey/2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate/Gelatin Hybrid Hydrogel Scaffolds for Potential Tissue Regeneration
IS  - 3
SP  - 589
VL  - 15
DO  - 10.3390/polym15030589
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Tomić, Simonida Lj. and Vuković, Jovana S. and Babić Radić, Marija M. and Filipović, Vuk V. and Živanović, Dubravka P. and Nikolić, Miloš M. and Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina",
year = "2023",
abstract = "Scaffolding biomaterials are gaining great importance due to their beneficial properties for medical purposes. Targeted biomaterial engineering strategies through the synergy of different material types can be applied to design hybrid scaffolding biomaterials with advantageous properties for biomedical applications. In our research, a novel combination of the bioactive agent Manuka honey (MHo) with 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate/gelatin (HG) hydrogel scaffolds was created as an efficient bioactive platform for biomedical applications. The effects of Manuka honey content on structural characteristics, porosity, swelling performance, in vitro degradation, and in vitro biocompatibility (fibroblast and keratinocyte cell lines) of hybrid hydrogel scaffolds were studied using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, the gravimetric method, and in vitro MTT biocompatibility assays. The engineered hybrid hydrogel scaffolds show advantageous properties, including porosity in the range of 71.25% to 90.09%, specific pH- and temperature-dependent swelling performance, and convenient absorption capacity. In vitro degradation studies showed scaffold degradability ranging from 6.27% to 27.18% for four weeks. In vitro biocompatibility assays on healthy human fibroblast (MRC5 cells) and keratinocyte (HaCaT cells) cell lines by MTT tests showed that cell viability depends on the Manuka honey content loaded in the HG hydrogel scaffolds. A sample containing the highest Manuka honey content (30%) exhibited the best biocompatible properties. The obtained results reveal that the synergy of the bioactive agent, Manuka honey, with 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate/gelatin as hybrid hydrogel scaffolds has potential for biomedical purposes. By tuning the Manuka honey content in HG hydrogel scaffolds advantageous properties of hybrid scaffolds can be achieved for biomedical applications.",
publisher = "MDPI",
journal = "Polymers",
title = "Manuka Honey/2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate/Gelatin Hybrid Hydrogel Scaffolds for Potential Tissue Regeneration",
number = "3",
pages = "589",
volume = "15",
doi = "10.3390/polym15030589"
}

Tomić, S. Lj., Vuković, J. S., Babić Radić, M. M., Filipović, V. V., Živanović, D. P., Nikolić, M. M.,& Nikodinović-Runić, J.. (2023). Manuka Honey/2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate/Gelatin Hybrid Hydrogel Scaffolds for Potential Tissue Regeneration. in Polymers
MDPI., 15(3), 589.
https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15030589

Tomić SL, Vuković JS, Babić Radić MM, Filipović VV, Živanović DP, Nikolić MM, Nikodinović-Runić J. Manuka Honey/2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate/Gelatin Hybrid Hydrogel Scaffolds for Potential Tissue Regeneration. in Polymers. 2023;15(3):589.
doi:10.3390/polym15030589 .

Tomić, Simonida Lj., Vuković, Jovana S., Babić Radić, Marija M., Filipović, Vuk V., Živanović, Dubravka P., Nikolić, Miloš M., Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina, "Manuka Honey/2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate/Gelatin Hybrid Hydrogel Scaffolds for Potential Tissue Regeneration" in Polymers, 15, no. 3 (2023):589,
https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15030589 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Babić Radić, Marija M.
AU  - Filipović, Vuk V.
AU  - Vuković, Jovana S.
AU  - Vukomanović, Marija
AU  - Ilić-Tomić, Tatjana
AU  - Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina
AU  - Tomić, Simonida Lj.
PY  - 2023
UR  - http://TechnoRep.tmf.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/6360
AB  - The idea of this study was to create a new scaffolding system based on 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate, gelatin, and alginate that contains titanium(IV) oxide nanoparticles as a platform for the controlled release of the bioactive agent curcumin. The innovative strategy to develop hybrid scaffolds was the modified porogenation method. The effect of the scaffold composition on the chemical, morphology, porosity, mechanical, hydrophilicity, swelling, degradation, biocompatibility, loading, and release features of hybrid scaffolds was evaluated. A porous structure with interconnected pores in the range of 52.33–65.76%, favorable swelling capacity, fully hydrophilic surfaces, degradability to 45% for 6 months, curcumin loading efficiency above 96%, and favorable controlled release profiles were obtained. By applying four kinetic models of release, valuable parameters were obtained for the curcumin/PHEMA/gelatin/alginate/TiO2 release platform. Cytotoxicity test results depend on the composition of the scaffolds and showed satisfactory cell growth with visible cell accumulation on the hybrid surfaces. The constructed hybrid scaffolds have suitable high-performance properties, suggesting potential for further in vivo and clinical studies.
PB  - MDPI
T2  - Polymers
T1  - 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate/Gelatin/Alginate Scaffolds Reinforced with Nano TiO2 as a Promising Curcumin Release Platform
IS  - 7
SP  - 1643
VL  - 15
DO  - 10.3390/polym15071643
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Babić Radić, Marija M. and Filipović, Vuk V. and Vuković, Jovana S. and Vukomanović, Marija and Ilić-Tomić, Tatjana and Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina and Tomić, Simonida Lj.",
year = "2023",
abstract = "The idea of this study was to create a new scaffolding system based on 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate, gelatin, and alginate that contains titanium(IV) oxide nanoparticles as a platform for the controlled release of the bioactive agent curcumin. The innovative strategy to develop hybrid scaffolds was the modified porogenation method. The effect of the scaffold composition on the chemical, morphology, porosity, mechanical, hydrophilicity, swelling, degradation, biocompatibility, loading, and release features of hybrid scaffolds was evaluated. A porous structure with interconnected pores in the range of 52.33–65.76%, favorable swelling capacity, fully hydrophilic surfaces, degradability to 45% for 6 months, curcumin loading efficiency above 96%, and favorable controlled release profiles were obtained. By applying four kinetic models of release, valuable parameters were obtained for the curcumin/PHEMA/gelatin/alginate/TiO2 release platform. Cytotoxicity test results depend on the composition of the scaffolds and showed satisfactory cell growth with visible cell accumulation on the hybrid surfaces. The constructed hybrid scaffolds have suitable high-performance properties, suggesting potential for further in vivo and clinical studies.",
publisher = "MDPI",
journal = "Polymers",
title = "2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate/Gelatin/Alginate Scaffolds Reinforced with Nano TiO2 as a Promising Curcumin Release Platform",
number = "7",
pages = "1643",
volume = "15",
doi = "10.3390/polym15071643"
}

Babić Radić, M. M., Filipović, V. V., Vuković, J. S., Vukomanović, M., Ilić-Tomić, T., Nikodinović-Runić, J.,& Tomić, S. Lj.. (2023). 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate/Gelatin/Alginate Scaffolds Reinforced with Nano TiO2 as a Promising Curcumin Release Platform. in Polymers
MDPI., 15(7), 1643.
https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15071643

Babić Radić MM, Filipović VV, Vuković JS, Vukomanović M, Ilić-Tomić T, Nikodinović-Runić J, Tomić SL. 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate/Gelatin/Alginate Scaffolds Reinforced with Nano TiO2 as a Promising Curcumin Release Platform. in Polymers. 2023;15(7):1643.
doi:10.3390/polym15071643 .

Babić Radić, Marija M., Filipović, Vuk V., Vuković, Jovana S., Vukomanović, Marija, Ilić-Tomić, Tatjana, Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina, Tomić, Simonida Lj., "2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate/Gelatin/Alginate Scaffolds Reinforced with Nano TiO2 as a Promising Curcumin Release Platform" in Polymers, 15, no. 7 (2023):1643,
https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15071643 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Tomić, Simonida Lj.
AU  - Babić Radić, Marija M.
AU  - Vuković, Jovana S.
AU  - Filipović, Vuk V.
AU  - Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina
AU  - Vukomanović, Marija
PY  - 2023
UR  - http://TechnoRep.tmf.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/6356
AB  - Alginate is a natural polymer of marine origin and, due to its exceptional properties, has great importance as an essential component for the preparation of hydrogels and scaffolds for biomedical applications. The design of biologically interactive hydrogels and scaffolds with advanced, expected and required properties are one of the key issues for successful outcomes in the healing of injured tissues. This review paper presents the multifunctional biomedical applications of alginate-based hydrogels and scaffolds in selected areas, highlighting the key effect of alginate and its influence on the essential properties of the selected biomedical applications. The first part covers scientific achievements for alginate in dermal tissue regeneration, drug delivery systems, cancer treatment, and antimicrobials. The second part is dedicated to our scientific results obtained for the research opus of hydrogel materials for scaffolds based on alginate in synergy with different materials (polymers and bioactive agents). Alginate has proved to be an exceptional polymer for combining with other naturally occurring and synthetic polymers, as well as loading bioactive therapeutic agents to achieve dermal, controlled drug delivery, cancer treatment, and antimicrobial purposes. Our research was based on combinations of alginate with gelatin, 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate, apatite, graphene oxide and iron(III) oxide, as well as curcumin and resveratrol as bioactive agents. Important features of the prepared scaffolds, such as morphology, porosity, absorption capacity, hydrophilicity, mechanical properties, in vitro degradation, and in vitro and in vivo biocompatibility, have shown favorable properties for the aforementioned applications, and alginate has been an important link in achieving these properties. Alginate, as a component of these systems, proved to be an indispensable factor and played an excellent “role” in the optimal adjustment of the tested properties. This study provides valuable data and information for researchers and demonstrates the importance of the role of alginate as a biomaterial in the design of hydrogels and scaffolds that are powerful medical “tools” for biomedical applications.
PB  - MDPI
T2  - Marine Drugs
T1  - Alginate-Based Hydrogels and Scaffolds for Biomedical Applications
IS  - 3
SP  - 177
VL  - 21
DO  - 10.3390/md21030177
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Tomić, Simonida Lj. and Babić Radić, Marija M. and Vuković, Jovana S. and Filipović, Vuk V. and Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina and Vukomanović, Marija",
year = "2023",
abstract = "Alginate is a natural polymer of marine origin and, due to its exceptional properties, has great importance as an essential component for the preparation of hydrogels and scaffolds for biomedical applications. The design of biologically interactive hydrogels and scaffolds with advanced, expected and required properties are one of the key issues for successful outcomes in the healing of injured tissues. This review paper presents the multifunctional biomedical applications of alginate-based hydrogels and scaffolds in selected areas, highlighting the key effect of alginate and its influence on the essential properties of the selected biomedical applications. The first part covers scientific achievements for alginate in dermal tissue regeneration, drug delivery systems, cancer treatment, and antimicrobials. The second part is dedicated to our scientific results obtained for the research opus of hydrogel materials for scaffolds based on alginate in synergy with different materials (polymers and bioactive agents). Alginate has proved to be an exceptional polymer for combining with other naturally occurring and synthetic polymers, as well as loading bioactive therapeutic agents to achieve dermal, controlled drug delivery, cancer treatment, and antimicrobial purposes. Our research was based on combinations of alginate with gelatin, 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate, apatite, graphene oxide and iron(III) oxide, as well as curcumin and resveratrol as bioactive agents. Important features of the prepared scaffolds, such as morphology, porosity, absorption capacity, hydrophilicity, mechanical properties, in vitro degradation, and in vitro and in vivo biocompatibility, have shown favorable properties for the aforementioned applications, and alginate has been an important link in achieving these properties. Alginate, as a component of these systems, proved to be an indispensable factor and played an excellent “role” in the optimal adjustment of the tested properties. This study provides valuable data and information for researchers and demonstrates the importance of the role of alginate as a biomaterial in the design of hydrogels and scaffolds that are powerful medical “tools” for biomedical applications.",
publisher = "MDPI",
journal = "Marine Drugs",
title = "Alginate-Based Hydrogels and Scaffolds for Biomedical Applications",
number = "3",
pages = "177",
volume = "21",
doi = "10.3390/md21030177"
}

Tomić, S. Lj., Babić Radić, M. M., Vuković, J. S., Filipović, V. V., Nikodinović-Runić, J.,& Vukomanović, M.. (2023). Alginate-Based Hydrogels and Scaffolds for Biomedical Applications. in Marine Drugs
MDPI., 21(3), 177.
https://doi.org/10.3390/md21030177

Tomić SL, Babić Radić MM, Vuković JS, Filipović VV, Nikodinović-Runić J, Vukomanović M. Alginate-Based Hydrogels and Scaffolds for Biomedical Applications. in Marine Drugs. 2023;21(3):177.
doi:10.3390/md21030177 .

Tomić, Simonida Lj., Babić Radić, Marija M., Vuković, Jovana S., Filipović, Vuk V., Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina, Vukomanović, Marija, "Alginate-Based Hydrogels and Scaffolds for Biomedical Applications" in Marine Drugs, 21, no. 3 (2023):177,
https://doi.org/10.3390/md21030177 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Pavić, Aleksandar
AU  - Stojanović, Zoran
AU  - Pekmezović, Marina
AU  - Veljović, Đorđe
AU  - O’connor, Kevin
AU  - Malagurski, Ivana
AU  - Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina
PY  - 2022
UR  - http://TechnoRep.tmf.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5104
AB  - Immobilizing antifungal polyenes such as nystatin (Nys) and amphotericin B (AmB) into biodegradable formulations is advantageous compared to free drug administration providing sustained release, reduced dosing due to localized targeting and overall reduced systemic drug toxicity. In this study, we encapsulated Nys and AmB in medium chain length polyhydroxyalkanoates (mcl-PHA) microspheres (7–8 µm in diameter). The obtained formulations have been validated for antifungal activity in vitro against a panel of pathogenic fungi including species of Candida, Aspergillus, Microsporum and Trichophyton genera and toxicity and efficacy in vivo using the zebrafish model of disseminated candidiasis. While free polyenes, especially AmB, were highly toxic to zebrafish embryos at the effective (MIC) doses, after their loading into mcl-PHA microspheres, inner organ toxicity and teratogenicity associated with both drugs were not observed, even at 100 × MIC doses. The obtained mcl-PHA/polyene formulations have successfully eradicated C. albicans infection and showed an improved therapeutic profile in zebrafish by enhancing infected embryos survival. This approach is contributing to the antifungal arsenal as polyenes, although the first broad-spectrum antifungals on the market are still the gold standard for treatment of fungal infections.
PB  - MDPI
T2  - Pharmaceutics
T1  - Polyenes in Medium Chain Length Polyhydroxyalkanoate (mcl-PHA) Biopolymer Microspheres with Reduced Toxicity and Improved Therapeutic Effect against Candida Infection in Zebrafish Model
IS  - 4
SP  - 696
VL  - 14
DO  - 10.3390/pharmaceutics14040696
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Pavić, Aleksandar and Stojanović, Zoran and Pekmezović, Marina and Veljović, Đorđe and O’connor, Kevin and Malagurski, Ivana and Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina",
year = "2022",
abstract = "Immobilizing antifungal polyenes such as nystatin (Nys) and amphotericin B (AmB) into biodegradable formulations is advantageous compared to free drug administration providing sustained release, reduced dosing due to localized targeting and overall reduced systemic drug toxicity. In this study, we encapsulated Nys and AmB in medium chain length polyhydroxyalkanoates (mcl-PHA) microspheres (7–8 µm in diameter). The obtained formulations have been validated for antifungal activity in vitro against a panel of pathogenic fungi including species of Candida, Aspergillus, Microsporum and Trichophyton genera and toxicity and efficacy in vivo using the zebrafish model of disseminated candidiasis. While free polyenes, especially AmB, were highly toxic to zebrafish embryos at the effective (MIC) doses, after their loading into mcl-PHA microspheres, inner organ toxicity and teratogenicity associated with both drugs were not observed, even at 100 × MIC doses. The obtained mcl-PHA/polyene formulations have successfully eradicated C. albicans infection and showed an improved therapeutic profile in zebrafish by enhancing infected embryos survival. This approach is contributing to the antifungal arsenal as polyenes, although the first broad-spectrum antifungals on the market are still the gold standard for treatment of fungal infections.",
publisher = "MDPI",
journal = "Pharmaceutics",
title = "Polyenes in Medium Chain Length Polyhydroxyalkanoate (mcl-PHA) Biopolymer Microspheres with Reduced Toxicity and Improved Therapeutic Effect against Candida Infection in Zebrafish Model",
number = "4",
pages = "696",
volume = "14",
doi = "10.3390/pharmaceutics14040696"
}

Pavić, A., Stojanović, Z., Pekmezović, M., Veljović, Đ., O’connor, K., Malagurski, I.,& Nikodinović-Runić, J.. (2022). Polyenes in Medium Chain Length Polyhydroxyalkanoate (mcl-PHA) Biopolymer Microspheres with Reduced Toxicity and Improved Therapeutic Effect against Candida Infection in Zebrafish Model. in Pharmaceutics
MDPI., 14(4), 696.
https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics14040696

Pavić A, Stojanović Z, Pekmezović M, Veljović Đ, O’connor K, Malagurski I, Nikodinović-Runić J. Polyenes in Medium Chain Length Polyhydroxyalkanoate (mcl-PHA) Biopolymer Microspheres with Reduced Toxicity and Improved Therapeutic Effect against Candida Infection in Zebrafish Model. in Pharmaceutics. 2022;14(4):696.
doi:10.3390/pharmaceutics14040696 .

Pavić, Aleksandar, Stojanović, Zoran, Pekmezović, Marina, Veljović, Đorđe, O’connor, Kevin, Malagurski, Ivana, Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina, "Polyenes in Medium Chain Length Polyhydroxyalkanoate (mcl-PHA) Biopolymer Microspheres with Reduced Toxicity and Improved Therapeutic Effect against Candida Infection in Zebrafish Model" in Pharmaceutics, 14, no. 4 (2022):696,
https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics14040696 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Tomsic, Brigita
AU  - Marković, Darka
AU  - Jankovic, Vukasin
AU  - Simoncic, Barbara
AU  - Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina
AU  - Ilic-Tomic, Tatjana
AU  - Radetić, Maja
PY  - 2022
UR  - http://TechnoRep.tmf.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/4983
AB  - Sustainable biodegradation of cellulose fibers is critical for composting after the end of a product's life. In this study, we aimed at investigating the effect of in situ synthesized CuO/Cu2O nanoparticles (NPs) with biocidal concentration on the biodegradation behavior of cotton fibers pretreated with 1,2,3,4-butanetetracarboxylic acid (BTCA) and succinic acid (SUC). Biodegradation of the fibers was evaluated by soil burial tests in garden soil and in model compost after different soil burial times. The results showed that the application of BTCA, SUC, and CuO/Cu2O NPs did not affect the hydrophilicity of the samples and allowed a smooth biodegradation process. The morphological and chemical changes during biodegradation, evaluated by FESEM and FTIR analyses, showed that the presence of CuO/Cu2O NPs slightly hindered biodegradation of the fibers after 18 days in soil. However, biodegradation was much faster in the model compost, where all samples, regardless of their chemical modification, almost completely degraded after only 11 days. Intense microbial growth on the surface of all samples after nine days of burial in garden soil and model compost was confirmed by the presence of proteins produced by the microorganisms. The total number of microorganisms in the garden soil remained almost unchanged and increased in the model compost after the burial test. The only exception was the sample with the highest concentration of CuO/Cu2O NPs, which caused a reduction in microbial growth but not complete growth inhibition. These results clearly showed that during material degradation, the cellulosic material supporting microbial growth prevailed over the suppression of microbial growth by CuO/Cu2O NPs.
T2  - Cellulose
T1  - Biodegradation of cellulose fibers functionalized with CuO/Cu2O nanoparticles in combination with polycarboxylic acids
EP  - 302
IS  - 1
SP  - 287
VL  - 29
DO  - 10.1007/s10570-021-04296-6
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Tomsic, Brigita and Marković, Darka and Jankovic, Vukasin and Simoncic, Barbara and Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina and Ilic-Tomic, Tatjana and Radetić, Maja",
year = "2022",
abstract = "Sustainable biodegradation of cellulose fibers is critical for composting after the end of a product's life. In this study, we aimed at investigating the effect of in situ synthesized CuO/Cu2O nanoparticles (NPs) with biocidal concentration on the biodegradation behavior of cotton fibers pretreated with 1,2,3,4-butanetetracarboxylic acid (BTCA) and succinic acid (SUC). Biodegradation of the fibers was evaluated by soil burial tests in garden soil and in model compost after different soil burial times. The results showed that the application of BTCA, SUC, and CuO/Cu2O NPs did not affect the hydrophilicity of the samples and allowed a smooth biodegradation process. The morphological and chemical changes during biodegradation, evaluated by FESEM and FTIR analyses, showed that the presence of CuO/Cu2O NPs slightly hindered biodegradation of the fibers after 18 days in soil. However, biodegradation was much faster in the model compost, where all samples, regardless of their chemical modification, almost completely degraded after only 11 days. Intense microbial growth on the surface of all samples after nine days of burial in garden soil and model compost was confirmed by the presence of proteins produced by the microorganisms. The total number of microorganisms in the garden soil remained almost unchanged and increased in the model compost after the burial test. The only exception was the sample with the highest concentration of CuO/Cu2O NPs, which caused a reduction in microbial growth but not complete growth inhibition. These results clearly showed that during material degradation, the cellulosic material supporting microbial growth prevailed over the suppression of microbial growth by CuO/Cu2O NPs.",
journal = "Cellulose",
title = "Biodegradation of cellulose fibers functionalized with CuO/Cu2O nanoparticles in combination with polycarboxylic acids",
pages = "302-287",
number = "1",
volume = "29",
doi = "10.1007/s10570-021-04296-6"
}

Tomsic, B., Marković, D., Jankovic, V., Simoncic, B., Nikodinović-Runić, J., Ilic-Tomic, T.,& Radetić, M.. (2022). Biodegradation of cellulose fibers functionalized with CuO/Cu2O nanoparticles in combination with polycarboxylic acids. in Cellulose, 29(1), 287-302.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-021-04296-6

Tomsic B, Marković D, Jankovic V, Simoncic B, Nikodinović-Runić J, Ilic-Tomic T, Radetić M. Biodegradation of cellulose fibers functionalized with CuO/Cu2O nanoparticles in combination with polycarboxylic acids. in Cellulose. 2022;29(1):287-302.
doi:10.1007/s10570-021-04296-6 .

Tomsic, Brigita, Marković, Darka, Jankovic, Vukasin, Simoncic, Barbara, Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina, Ilic-Tomic, Tatjana, Radetić, Maja, "Biodegradation of cellulose fibers functionalized with CuO/Cu2O nanoparticles in combination with polycarboxylic acids" in Cellulose, 29, no. 1 (2022):287-302,
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-021-04296-6 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Babić Radić, Marija M.
AU  - Filipovic, Vuk V.
AU  - Vukomanovic, Marija
AU  - Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina
AU  - Tomić, Simonida
PY  - 2022
UR  - http://TechnoRep.tmf.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5023
AB  - The design and evaluation of novel 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate/gelatin/alginate/graphene oxide hydrogels as innovative scaffolding biomaterials, which concurrently are the suitable drug delivery carrier, was proposed. The hydrogels were prepared by the adapted porogen leaching method; this is also the first time this method has been used to incorporate nanocolloidal graphene oxide through the hydrogel and simultaneously form porous structures. The effects of a material's composition on its chemical, morphological, mechanical, and swelling properties, as well as on cell viability and in vitro degradation, were assessed using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), measurements of Young's modulus, gravimetric method and MTT test, respectively. The engineered hydrogels show good swelling capacity, fully hydrophilic surfaces, tunable porosity (from 56 to 76%) and mechanical properties (from 1.69 to 4.78 MPa), curcumin entrapment efficiency above 99% and excellent curcumin release performances. In vitro cytotoxicity on healthy human fibroblast (MRC5 cells) by MTT test reveal that the materials are nontoxic and biocompatible, proposing novel hydrogels for in vivo clinical evaluation to optimize tissue regeneration treatments by coupling the hydrogels with cells and different active agents to create material/biofactor hybrids with new levels of biofunctionality.
T2  - Gels
T1  - Degradable 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate/Gelatin/Alginate Hydrogels Infused by Nanocolloidal Graphene Oxide as Promising Drug Delivery and Scaffolding Biomaterials
IS  - 1
SP  - 22
VL  - 8
DO  - 10.3390/gels8010022
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Babić Radić, Marija M. and Filipovic, Vuk V. and Vukomanovic, Marija and Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina and Tomić, Simonida",
year = "2022",
abstract = "The design and evaluation of novel 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate/gelatin/alginate/graphene oxide hydrogels as innovative scaffolding biomaterials, which concurrently are the suitable drug delivery carrier, was proposed. The hydrogels were prepared by the adapted porogen leaching method; this is also the first time this method has been used to incorporate nanocolloidal graphene oxide through the hydrogel and simultaneously form porous structures. The effects of a material's composition on its chemical, morphological, mechanical, and swelling properties, as well as on cell viability and in vitro degradation, were assessed using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), measurements of Young's modulus, gravimetric method and MTT test, respectively. The engineered hydrogels show good swelling capacity, fully hydrophilic surfaces, tunable porosity (from 56 to 76%) and mechanical properties (from 1.69 to 4.78 MPa), curcumin entrapment efficiency above 99% and excellent curcumin release performances. In vitro cytotoxicity on healthy human fibroblast (MRC5 cells) by MTT test reveal that the materials are nontoxic and biocompatible, proposing novel hydrogels for in vivo clinical evaluation to optimize tissue regeneration treatments by coupling the hydrogels with cells and different active agents to create material/biofactor hybrids with new levels of biofunctionality.",
journal = "Gels",
title = "Degradable 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate/Gelatin/Alginate Hydrogels Infused by Nanocolloidal Graphene Oxide as Promising Drug Delivery and Scaffolding Biomaterials",
number = "1",
pages = "22",
volume = "8",
doi = "10.3390/gels8010022"
}

Babić Radić, M. M., Filipovic, V. V., Vukomanovic, M., Nikodinović-Runić, J.,& Tomić, S.. (2022). Degradable 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate/Gelatin/Alginate Hydrogels Infused by Nanocolloidal Graphene Oxide as Promising Drug Delivery and Scaffolding Biomaterials. in Gels, 8(1), 22.
https://doi.org/10.3390/gels8010022

Babić Radić MM, Filipovic VV, Vukomanovic M, Nikodinović-Runić J, Tomić S. Degradable 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate/Gelatin/Alginate Hydrogels Infused by Nanocolloidal Graphene Oxide as Promising Drug Delivery and Scaffolding Biomaterials. in Gels. 2022;8(1):22.
doi:10.3390/gels8010022 .

Babić Radić, Marija M., Filipovic, Vuk V., Vukomanovic, Marija, Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina, Tomić, Simonida, "Degradable 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate/Gelatin/Alginate Hydrogels Infused by Nanocolloidal Graphene Oxide as Promising Drug Delivery and Scaffolding Biomaterials" in Gels, 8, no. 1 (2022):22,
https://doi.org/10.3390/gels8010022 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Vuković, Jovana S.
AU  - Filipović, Vuk V.
AU  - Babić Radić, Marija M.
AU  - Vukomanović, Marija
AU  - Milivojević, Dušan
AU  - Ilić-Tomić, Tatjana
AU  - Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina
AU  - Tomić, Simonida Lj.
PY  - 2022
UR  - http://TechnoRep.tmf.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5242
AB  - Scaffold hydrogel biomaterials designed to have advantageous biofunctional properties, which can be applied for controlled bioactive agent release, represent an important concept in biomedical tissue engineering. Our goal was to create scaffolding materials that mimic living tissue for biomedical utilization. In this study, two novel series of interpenetrating hydrogel networks (IPNs) based on 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate/gelatin and 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate/alginate were crosslinked using N-ethyl-N′-(3-dimethyl aminopropyl)carbodiimide hydrochloride (EDC) and N-hydroxysuccinimide (NHS). Characterization included examining the effects of crosslinker type and concentration on structure, morphological and mechanical properties, in vitro swelling, hydrophilicity as well as on the in vitro cell viability (fibroblast cells) and in vivo (Caenorhabditis elegans) interactions of novel biomaterials. The engineered IPN hydrogel scaffolds show an interconnected pore morphology and porosity range of 62.36 to 85.20%, favorable in vitro swelling capacity, full hydrophilicity, and Young’s modulus values in the range of 1.40 to 7.50 MPa. In vitro assay on healthy human fibroblast (MRC5 cells) by MTT test and in vivo (Caenorhabditis elegans) survival assays show the advantageous biocompatible properties of novel IPN hydrogel scaffolds. Furthermore, in vitro controlled release study of the therapeutic agent resveratrol showed that these novel scaffolding systems are suitable controlled release platforms. The results revealed that the use of EDC and the combination of EDC/NHS crosslinkers can be applied to prepare and tune the properties of the IPN 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate/alginate and 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate/gelatin hydrogel scaffolds series, which have shown great potential for biomedical engineering applications.
PB  - MDPI
T2  - Polymers
T1  - In Vitro and In Vivo Biocompatible and Controlled Resveratrol Release Performances of HEMA/Alginate and HEMA/Gelatin IPN Hydrogel Scaffolds
IS  - 20
SP  - 4459
VL  - 14
DO  - 10.3390/polym14204459
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Vuković, Jovana S. and Filipović, Vuk V. and Babić Radić, Marija M. and Vukomanović, Marija and Milivojević, Dušan and Ilić-Tomić, Tatjana and Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina and Tomić, Simonida Lj.",
year = "2022",
abstract = "Scaffold hydrogel biomaterials designed to have advantageous biofunctional properties, which can be applied for controlled bioactive agent release, represent an important concept in biomedical tissue engineering. Our goal was to create scaffolding materials that mimic living tissue for biomedical utilization. In this study, two novel series of interpenetrating hydrogel networks (IPNs) based on 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate/gelatin and 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate/alginate were crosslinked using N-ethyl-N′-(3-dimethyl aminopropyl)carbodiimide hydrochloride (EDC) and N-hydroxysuccinimide (NHS). Characterization included examining the effects of crosslinker type and concentration on structure, morphological and mechanical properties, in vitro swelling, hydrophilicity as well as on the in vitro cell viability (fibroblast cells) and in vivo (Caenorhabditis elegans) interactions of novel biomaterials. The engineered IPN hydrogel scaffolds show an interconnected pore morphology and porosity range of 62.36 to 85.20%, favorable in vitro swelling capacity, full hydrophilicity, and Young’s modulus values in the range of 1.40 to 7.50 MPa. In vitro assay on healthy human fibroblast (MRC5 cells) by MTT test and in vivo (Caenorhabditis elegans) survival assays show the advantageous biocompatible properties of novel IPN hydrogel scaffolds. Furthermore, in vitro controlled release study of the therapeutic agent resveratrol showed that these novel scaffolding systems are suitable controlled release platforms. The results revealed that the use of EDC and the combination of EDC/NHS crosslinkers can be applied to prepare and tune the properties of the IPN 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate/alginate and 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate/gelatin hydrogel scaffolds series, which have shown great potential for biomedical engineering applications.",
publisher = "MDPI",
journal = "Polymers",
title = "In Vitro and In Vivo Biocompatible and Controlled Resveratrol Release Performances of HEMA/Alginate and HEMA/Gelatin IPN Hydrogel Scaffolds",
number = "20",
pages = "4459",
volume = "14",
doi = "10.3390/polym14204459"
}

Vuković, J. S., Filipović, V. V., Babić Radić, M. M., Vukomanović, M., Milivojević, D., Ilić-Tomić, T., Nikodinović-Runić, J.,& Tomić, S. Lj.. (2022). In Vitro and In Vivo Biocompatible and Controlled Resveratrol Release Performances of HEMA/Alginate and HEMA/Gelatin IPN Hydrogel Scaffolds. in Polymers
MDPI., 14(20), 4459.
https://doi.org/10.3390/polym14204459

Vuković JS, Filipović VV, Babić Radić MM, Vukomanović M, Milivojević D, Ilić-Tomić T, Nikodinović-Runić J, Tomić SL. In Vitro and In Vivo Biocompatible and Controlled Resveratrol Release Performances of HEMA/Alginate and HEMA/Gelatin IPN Hydrogel Scaffolds. in Polymers. 2022;14(20):4459.
doi:10.3390/polym14204459 .

Vuković, Jovana S., Filipović, Vuk V., Babić Radić, Marija M., Vukomanović, Marija, Milivojević, Dušan, Ilić-Tomić, Tatjana, Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina, Tomić, Simonida Lj., "In Vitro and In Vivo Biocompatible and Controlled Resveratrol Release Performances of HEMA/Alginate and HEMA/Gelatin IPN Hydrogel Scaffolds" in Polymers, 14, no. 20 (2022):4459,
https://doi.org/10.3390/polym14204459 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Pekmezović, Marina
AU  - Kalagasidis Krušić, Melina
AU  - Malagurski, Ivana
AU  - Milovanović, Jelena
AU  - Stepien, Karolina
AU  - Guzik, Maciej
AU  - Charifou, Romina
AU  - Babu, Ramesh
AU  - O'Connor, Kevin
AU  - Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina
PY  - 2021
UR  - http://TechnoRep.tmf.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/4826
AB  - Novel biodegradable and biocompatible formulations of "old" but "gold" drugs such as nystatin (Nys) and amphotericin B (AmB) were made using a biopolymer as a matrix. Medium chain length polyhydroxyalkanoates (mcl-PHA) were used to formulate both polyenes (Nys and AmB) in the form of films (similar to 50 mu m). Thermal properties and stability of the materials were not significantly altered by the incorporation of polyenes in mcl-PHA, but polyene containing materials were more hydrophobic. These formulations were tested in vitro against a panel of pathogenic fungi and for antibiofilm properties. The films containing 0.1 to 2 weight % polyenes showed good activity and sustained polyene release for up to 4 days. A PHA monomer, namely 3-hydroxydecanoic acid (C10-OH), was added to the films to achieve an enhanced synergistic effect with polyenes against fungal growth. Mcl-PHA based polyene formulations showed excellent growth inhibitory activity against both Candida yeasts (C. albicans ATCC 1023, C. albicans SC5314 (ATCC MYA-2876), C. parapsilosis ATCC 22019) and filamentous fungi (Aspergillus fumigatus ATCC 13073; Trichophyton mentagrophytes ATCC 9533, Microsporum gypseum ATCC 24102). All antifungal PHA film preparations prevented the formation of a C. albicans biofilm, while they were not efficient in eradication of mature biofilms, rendering them suitable for the transdermal application or as coatings of implants.
T2  - Antibiotics
T1  - Polyhydroxyalkanoate/Antifungal Polyene Formulations with Monomeric Hydroxyalkanoic Acids for Improved Antifungal Efficiency
IS  - 6
SP  - 737
VL  - 10
DO  - 10.3390/antibiotics10060737
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Pekmezović, Marina and Kalagasidis Krušić, Melina and Malagurski, Ivana and Milovanović, Jelena and Stepien, Karolina and Guzik, Maciej and Charifou, Romina and Babu, Ramesh and O'Connor, Kevin and Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina",
year = "2021",
abstract = "Novel biodegradable and biocompatible formulations of "old" but "gold" drugs such as nystatin (Nys) and amphotericin B (AmB) were made using a biopolymer as a matrix. Medium chain length polyhydroxyalkanoates (mcl-PHA) were used to formulate both polyenes (Nys and AmB) in the form of films (similar to 50 mu m). Thermal properties and stability of the materials were not significantly altered by the incorporation of polyenes in mcl-PHA, but polyene containing materials were more hydrophobic. These formulations were tested in vitro against a panel of pathogenic fungi and for antibiofilm properties. The films containing 0.1 to 2 weight % polyenes showed good activity and sustained polyene release for up to 4 days. A PHA monomer, namely 3-hydroxydecanoic acid (C10-OH), was added to the films to achieve an enhanced synergistic effect with polyenes against fungal growth. Mcl-PHA based polyene formulations showed excellent growth inhibitory activity against both Candida yeasts (C. albicans ATCC 1023, C. albicans SC5314 (ATCC MYA-2876), C. parapsilosis ATCC 22019) and filamentous fungi (Aspergillus fumigatus ATCC 13073; Trichophyton mentagrophytes ATCC 9533, Microsporum gypseum ATCC 24102). All antifungal PHA film preparations prevented the formation of a C. albicans biofilm, while they were not efficient in eradication of mature biofilms, rendering them suitable for the transdermal application or as coatings of implants.",
journal = "Antibiotics",
title = "Polyhydroxyalkanoate/Antifungal Polyene Formulations with Monomeric Hydroxyalkanoic Acids for Improved Antifungal Efficiency",
number = "6",
pages = "737",
volume = "10",
doi = "10.3390/antibiotics10060737"
}

Pekmezović, M., Kalagasidis Krušić, M., Malagurski, I., Milovanović, J., Stepien, K., Guzik, M., Charifou, R., Babu, R., O'Connor, K.,& Nikodinović-Runić, J.. (2021). Polyhydroxyalkanoate/Antifungal Polyene Formulations with Monomeric Hydroxyalkanoic Acids for Improved Antifungal Efficiency. in Antibiotics, 10(6), 737.
https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics10060737

Pekmezović M, Kalagasidis Krušić M, Malagurski I, Milovanović J, Stepien K, Guzik M, Charifou R, Babu R, O'Connor K, Nikodinović-Runić J. Polyhydroxyalkanoate/Antifungal Polyene Formulations with Monomeric Hydroxyalkanoic Acids for Improved Antifungal Efficiency. in Antibiotics. 2021;10(6):737.
doi:10.3390/antibiotics10060737 .

Pekmezović, Marina, Kalagasidis Krušić, Melina, Malagurski, Ivana, Milovanović, Jelena, Stepien, Karolina, Guzik, Maciej, Charifou, Romina, Babu, Ramesh, O'Connor, Kevin, Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina, "Polyhydroxyalkanoate/Antifungal Polyene Formulations with Monomeric Hydroxyalkanoic Acids for Improved Antifungal Efficiency" in Antibiotics, 10, no. 6 (2021):737,
https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics10060737 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Kramar, Ana
AU  - Ilic-Tomic, Tatjana R.
AU  - Lađarević, Jelena
AU  - Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina
AU  - Kostić, Mirjana
PY  - 2021
UR  - http://TechnoRep.tmf.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/4867
AB  - Halochromic (pH-responsive) material was obtained by dyeing functionalized viscose fabric with a crude extract from Streptomyces sp. strain NP4. The functionalization of the fabric before dyeing was performed to make cellulose susceptible to coloration with NP4 extract. Two combined pre-treatment steps were used, oxidation to obtain dialdehyde cellulose and chitosan deposition after oxidation. Chitosan was deposited onto untreated fabric as well, while only oxidized viscose was also investigated for dyeing. Functionalization by both protocols made viscose susceptible to dyeing with the notion that the deposition of chitosan onto oxidized viscose produced the darkest shade on the material. Dyed fabrics showed visual pH responsiveness in the range pH 4-10, with a color change from pink to red (pH 4-pH 7) and a major color change from red to blue (pH 7-pH 10) whereby fabric was tested and could withstand 10 color-changing cycles. Cytotoxicity assay confirmed the non-toxic nature of dyed material, which indicates its possible use as wound dressing's indicators.
T2  - Cellulose
T1  - Halochromic cellulose textile obtained via dyeing with biocolorant isolated from Streptomyces sp. strain NP4
EP  - 8784
IS  - 13
SP  - 8771
VL  - 28
DO  - 10.1007/s10570-021-04071-7
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Kramar, Ana and Ilic-Tomic, Tatjana R. and Lađarević, Jelena and Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina and Kostić, Mirjana",
year = "2021",
abstract = "Halochromic (pH-responsive) material was obtained by dyeing functionalized viscose fabric with a crude extract from Streptomyces sp. strain NP4. The functionalization of the fabric before dyeing was performed to make cellulose susceptible to coloration with NP4 extract. Two combined pre-treatment steps were used, oxidation to obtain dialdehyde cellulose and chitosan deposition after oxidation. Chitosan was deposited onto untreated fabric as well, while only oxidized viscose was also investigated for dyeing. Functionalization by both protocols made viscose susceptible to dyeing with the notion that the deposition of chitosan onto oxidized viscose produced the darkest shade on the material. Dyed fabrics showed visual pH responsiveness in the range pH 4-10, with a color change from pink to red (pH 4-pH 7) and a major color change from red to blue (pH 7-pH 10) whereby fabric was tested and could withstand 10 color-changing cycles. Cytotoxicity assay confirmed the non-toxic nature of dyed material, which indicates its possible use as wound dressing's indicators.",
journal = "Cellulose",
title = "Halochromic cellulose textile obtained via dyeing with biocolorant isolated from Streptomyces sp. strain NP4",
pages = "8784-8771",
number = "13",
volume = "28",
doi = "10.1007/s10570-021-04071-7"
}

Kramar, A., Ilic-Tomic, T. R., Lađarević, J., Nikodinović-Runić, J.,& Kostić, M.. (2021). Halochromic cellulose textile obtained via dyeing with biocolorant isolated from Streptomyces sp. strain NP4. in Cellulose, 28(13), 8771-8784.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-021-04071-7

Kramar A, Ilic-Tomic TR, Lađarević J, Nikodinović-Runić J, Kostić M. Halochromic cellulose textile obtained via dyeing with biocolorant isolated from Streptomyces sp. strain NP4. in Cellulose. 2021;28(13):8771-8784.
doi:10.1007/s10570-021-04071-7 .

Kramar, Ana, Ilic-Tomic, Tatjana R., Lađarević, Jelena, Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina, Kostić, Mirjana, "Halochromic cellulose textile obtained via dyeing with biocolorant isolated from Streptomyces sp. strain NP4" in Cellulose, 28, no. 13 (2021):8771-8784,
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-021-04071-7 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Tomić, Simonida
AU  - Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina
AU  - Vukomanovic, Marija
AU  - Babić, Marija M.
AU  - Vuković, Jovana
PY  - 2021
UR  - http://TechnoRep.tmf.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/4926
AB  - Hydrogel scaffolding biomaterials are one of the most attractive polymeric biomaterials for regenerative engineering and can be engineered into tissue mimetic scaffolds to support cell growth due to their similarity to the native extracellular matrix. The novel, versatile hydrogel scaffolds based on alginate, gelatin, 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate, and inorganic agent hydroxyapatite were prepared by modified cryogelation. The chemical composition, morphology, porosity, mechanical properties, effects on cell viability, in vitro degradation, in vitro and in vivo biocompatibility were tested to correlate the material's composition with the corresponding properties. Scaffolds showed an interconnected porous microstructure, satisfactory mechanical strength, favorable hydrophilicity, degradation, and suitable in vitro and in vivo biocompatible behavior. Materials showed good biocompatibility with healthy human fibroblast in cell culture, as well as in vivo with zebrafish assay, suggesting newly synthesized hydrogel scaffolds as a potential new generation of hydrogel scaffolding biomaterials with tunable properties for versatile biomedical applications and tissue regeneration.
T2  - Polymers
T1  - Novel Hydrogel Scaffolds Based on Alginate, Gelatin, 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate, and Hydroxyapatite
IS  - 6
SP  - 932
VL  - 13
DO  - 10.3390/polym13060932
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Tomić, Simonida and Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina and Vukomanovic, Marija and Babić, Marija M. and Vuković, Jovana",
year = "2021",
abstract = "Hydrogel scaffolding biomaterials are one of the most attractive polymeric biomaterials for regenerative engineering and can be engineered into tissue mimetic scaffolds to support cell growth due to their similarity to the native extracellular matrix. The novel, versatile hydrogel scaffolds based on alginate, gelatin, 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate, and inorganic agent hydroxyapatite were prepared by modified cryogelation. The chemical composition, morphology, porosity, mechanical properties, effects on cell viability, in vitro degradation, in vitro and in vivo biocompatibility were tested to correlate the material's composition with the corresponding properties. Scaffolds showed an interconnected porous microstructure, satisfactory mechanical strength, favorable hydrophilicity, degradation, and suitable in vitro and in vivo biocompatible behavior. Materials showed good biocompatibility with healthy human fibroblast in cell culture, as well as in vivo with zebrafish assay, suggesting newly synthesized hydrogel scaffolds as a potential new generation of hydrogel scaffolding biomaterials with tunable properties for versatile biomedical applications and tissue regeneration.",
journal = "Polymers",
title = "Novel Hydrogel Scaffolds Based on Alginate, Gelatin, 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate, and Hydroxyapatite",
number = "6",
pages = "932",
volume = "13",
doi = "10.3390/polym13060932"
}

Tomić, S., Nikodinović-Runić, J., Vukomanovic, M., Babić, M. M.,& Vuković, J.. (2021). Novel Hydrogel Scaffolds Based on Alginate, Gelatin, 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate, and Hydroxyapatite. in Polymers, 13(6), 932.
https://doi.org/10.3390/polym13060932

Tomić S, Nikodinović-Runić J, Vukomanovic M, Babić MM, Vuković J. Novel Hydrogel Scaffolds Based on Alginate, Gelatin, 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate, and Hydroxyapatite. in Polymers. 2021;13(6):932.
doi:10.3390/polym13060932 .

Tomić, Simonida, Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina, Vukomanovic, Marija, Babić, Marija M., Vuković, Jovana, "Novel Hydrogel Scaffolds Based on Alginate, Gelatin, 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate, and Hydroxyapatite" in Polymers, 13, no. 6 (2021):932,
https://doi.org/10.3390/polym13060932 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Babić, Marija
AU  - Vukomanović, Marija
AU  - Stefanić, Martin
AU  - Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina
AU  - Tomić, Simonida
PY  - 2020
UR  - http://TechnoRep.tmf.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/4358
AB  - The strategy of combining polymers of natural and synthetic origin with inorganic components to use their unique synergistic effect for the development of the novel, sophisticated, and efficient 3D polymeric biomaterials, whose structure and properties mimic the extracellular matrix and simultaneously represent the suitable hydrogel platform for controlled drug release, is presented. The novel versatile 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate/gelatin/alginate/iron(III) oxide based hydrogels are prepared by a simple but effective method-modified porogenation. Chemical composition, morphology, swelling capacity, porosity, mechanical properties, effects on cell viability, and in vitro degradation are tested to correlate the material's composition with the corresponding properties. The hydrogels show an interconnected porous microstructure, satisfactory mechanical strength, pH-sensitivity, and favorable curcumin release performances. The materials show good compatibility with healthy human fibroblast in cell culture judged by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide assay, suggesting newly synthesized hydrogels as potentially a new generation of 3D biomaterials with tunable properties for versatile biomedical and pharmaceutical applications.
PB  - Wiley-VCH Verlag Gmbh, Weinheim
T2  - Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics
T1  - Controlled Curcumin Release from Hydrogel Scaffold Platform Based on 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate/Gelatin/Alginate/Iron(III) Oxide
IS  - 20
SP  - 2000186
VL  - 221
DO  - 10.1002/macp.202000186
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Babić, Marija and Vukomanović, Marija and Stefanić, Martin and Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina and Tomić, Simonida",
year = "2020",
abstract = "The strategy of combining polymers of natural and synthetic origin with inorganic components to use their unique synergistic effect for the development of the novel, sophisticated, and efficient 3D polymeric biomaterials, whose structure and properties mimic the extracellular matrix and simultaneously represent the suitable hydrogel platform for controlled drug release, is presented. The novel versatile 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate/gelatin/alginate/iron(III) oxide based hydrogels are prepared by a simple but effective method-modified porogenation. Chemical composition, morphology, swelling capacity, porosity, mechanical properties, effects on cell viability, and in vitro degradation are tested to correlate the material's composition with the corresponding properties. The hydrogels show an interconnected porous microstructure, satisfactory mechanical strength, pH-sensitivity, and favorable curcumin release performances. The materials show good compatibility with healthy human fibroblast in cell culture judged by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide assay, suggesting newly synthesized hydrogels as potentially a new generation of 3D biomaterials with tunable properties for versatile biomedical and pharmaceutical applications.",
publisher = "Wiley-VCH Verlag Gmbh, Weinheim",
journal = "Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics",
title = "Controlled Curcumin Release from Hydrogel Scaffold Platform Based on 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate/Gelatin/Alginate/Iron(III) Oxide",
number = "20",
pages = "2000186",
volume = "221",
doi = "10.1002/macp.202000186"
}

Babić, M., Vukomanović, M., Stefanić, M., Nikodinović-Runić, J.,& Tomić, S.. (2020). Controlled Curcumin Release from Hydrogel Scaffold Platform Based on 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate/Gelatin/Alginate/Iron(III) Oxide. in Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics
Wiley-VCH Verlag Gmbh, Weinheim., 221(20), 2000186.
https://doi.org/10.1002/macp.202000186

Babić M, Vukomanović M, Stefanić M, Nikodinović-Runić J, Tomić S. Controlled Curcumin Release from Hydrogel Scaffold Platform Based on 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate/Gelatin/Alginate/Iron(III) Oxide. in Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics. 2020;221(20):2000186.
doi:10.1002/macp.202000186 .

Babić, Marija, Vukomanović, Marija, Stefanić, Martin, Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina, Tomić, Simonida, "Controlled Curcumin Release from Hydrogel Scaffold Platform Based on 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate/Gelatin/Alginate/Iron(III) Oxide" in Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics, 221, no. 20 (2020):2000186,
https://doi.org/10.1002/macp.202000186 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Tomić, Simonida
AU  - Babić, Marija
AU  - Vuković, Jovana
AU  - Đokić, Lidija
AU  - Pavić, Aleksandar
AU  - Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina
PY  - 2020
UR  - http://TechnoRep.tmf.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/4379
AB  - We have studied the effect of compositions and methods of preparation on the physico-chemical and biocompatible behavior of the hydrogel matrices. Hydrogel matrices are synthesized by free radical polymerization of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate net and with gelatin. Highly porous hydrogel structures were obtained by porogenation, and by cryogenic treatment followed by freeze-drying. All samples were characterized for structural, morphological, absorption, degradation and in vitro (healthy human fibroblast cell line) and in vivo (zebrafishDanio rerio) biocompatible properties. The obtained results show that cryo samples, especially with gelatin show better, favorable absorption, morphological and biocompatible properties in comparison with PHEMA samples, which makes these materials highly attractive for biomedical uses.
PB  - Springer, Dordrecht
T2  - Journal of Polymer Research
T1  - Effect of composition and method of preparation of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate/gelatin hydrogels on biological in vitro (cell line) and in vivo (zebrafish) properties
IS  - 10
SP  - 305
VL  - 27
DO  - 10.1007/s10965-020-02219-w
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Tomić, Simonida and Babić, Marija and Vuković, Jovana and Đokić, Lidija and Pavić, Aleksandar and Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina",
year = "2020",
abstract = "We have studied the effect of compositions and methods of preparation on the physico-chemical and biocompatible behavior of the hydrogel matrices. Hydrogel matrices are synthesized by free radical polymerization of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate net and with gelatin. Highly porous hydrogel structures were obtained by porogenation, and by cryogenic treatment followed by freeze-drying. All samples were characterized for structural, morphological, absorption, degradation and in vitro (healthy human fibroblast cell line) and in vivo (zebrafishDanio rerio) biocompatible properties. The obtained results show that cryo samples, especially with gelatin show better, favorable absorption, morphological and biocompatible properties in comparison with PHEMA samples, which makes these materials highly attractive for biomedical uses.",
publisher = "Springer, Dordrecht",
journal = "Journal of Polymer Research",
title = "Effect of composition and method of preparation of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate/gelatin hydrogels on biological in vitro (cell line) and in vivo (zebrafish) properties",
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Tomić, S., Babić, M., Vuković, J., Đokić, L., Pavić, A.,& Nikodinović-Runić, J.. (2020). Effect of composition and method of preparation of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate/gelatin hydrogels on biological in vitro (cell line) and in vivo (zebrafish) properties. in Journal of Polymer Research
Springer, Dordrecht., 27(10), 305.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10965-020-02219-w

Tomić S, Babić M, Vuković J, Đokić L, Pavić A, Nikodinović-Runić J. Effect of composition and method of preparation of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate/gelatin hydrogels on biological in vitro (cell line) and in vivo (zebrafish) properties. in Journal of Polymer Research. 2020;27(10):305.
doi:10.1007/s10965-020-02219-w .

Tomić, Simonida, Babić, Marija, Vuković, Jovana, Đokić, Lidija, Pavić, Aleksandar, Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina, "Effect of composition and method of preparation of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate/gelatin hydrogels on biological in vitro (cell line) and in vivo (zebrafish) properties" in Journal of Polymer Research, 27, no. 10 (2020):305,
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10965-020-02219-w . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Ponjavić, Marijana
AU  - Nikolić, Marija
AU  - Stevanović, Sanja
AU  - Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina
AU  - Jeremić, Sanja
AU  - Pavić, Aleksandar
AU  - Đonlagić, Jasna
PY  - 2020
UR  - http://TechnoRep.tmf.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/4394
AB  - Star-shaped polymers of biodegradable aliphatic polyester, poly(epsilon-caprolactone), PCL, with different number of arms (three, four, and six) were synthesized by ring-opening polymerization initiated by multifunctional alcohols used as cores. As potential biomaterials, synthesized star-shaped poly(epsilon-caprolactone)s,sPCL, were thoroughly characterized in terms of their degradation under different pH conditions and in respect to their cytotoxicity. The in vitro degradation was performed in phosphate buffer (pH 7.4) and hydrochloric acid solution (pH 1.0) over 5 weeks. Degradation ofsPCL films was followed by the weight loss measurements, GPC, FTIR, and AFM analysis. While the most of the samples were stable against the abiotic hydrolysis at pH 7.4 after 5 weeks of degradation, degradation was significantly accelerated in the acidic medium. Degradation rate of polymer films was affected by the polymer architecture and molecular weight. The molecular weight profiles during the degradation revealed random chain scission of the ester bonds indicating bulk degradation mechanism of hydrolysis at pH 7.4, while acidic hydrolysis proceeded through the bulk degradation associated with surface erosion, confirmed by AFM. The in vitro toxicity tests, cytotoxicity applying normal human fibroblasts (MRC5) and embryotoxicity assessment (using zebra fish model,Danio rerio), suggested those polymeric materials as suitable for biomedical application.
PB  - Sage Publications Ltd, London
T2  - Journal of Bioactive and Compatible Polymers
T1  - Hydrolytic degradation of star-shaped poly(epsilon-caprolactone)s with different number of arms and their cytotoxic effects
EP  - 537
IS  - 6
SP  - 517
VL  - 35
DO  - 10.1177/0883911520951826
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Ponjavić, Marijana and Nikolić, Marija and Stevanović, Sanja and Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina and Jeremić, Sanja and Pavić, Aleksandar and Đonlagić, Jasna",
year = "2020",
abstract = "Star-shaped polymers of biodegradable aliphatic polyester, poly(epsilon-caprolactone), PCL, with different number of arms (three, four, and six) were synthesized by ring-opening polymerization initiated by multifunctional alcohols used as cores. As potential biomaterials, synthesized star-shaped poly(epsilon-caprolactone)s,sPCL, were thoroughly characterized in terms of their degradation under different pH conditions and in respect to their cytotoxicity. The in vitro degradation was performed in phosphate buffer (pH 7.4) and hydrochloric acid solution (pH 1.0) over 5 weeks. Degradation ofsPCL films was followed by the weight loss measurements, GPC, FTIR, and AFM analysis. While the most of the samples were stable against the abiotic hydrolysis at pH 7.4 after 5 weeks of degradation, degradation was significantly accelerated in the acidic medium. Degradation rate of polymer films was affected by the polymer architecture and molecular weight. The molecular weight profiles during the degradation revealed random chain scission of the ester bonds indicating bulk degradation mechanism of hydrolysis at pH 7.4, while acidic hydrolysis proceeded through the bulk degradation associated with surface erosion, confirmed by AFM. The in vitro toxicity tests, cytotoxicity applying normal human fibroblasts (MRC5) and embryotoxicity assessment (using zebra fish model,Danio rerio), suggested those polymeric materials as suitable for biomedical application.",
publisher = "Sage Publications Ltd, London",
journal = "Journal of Bioactive and Compatible Polymers",
title = "Hydrolytic degradation of star-shaped poly(epsilon-caprolactone)s with different number of arms and their cytotoxic effects",
pages = "537-517",
number = "6",
volume = "35",
doi = "10.1177/0883911520951826"
}

Ponjavić, M., Nikolić, M., Stevanović, S., Nikodinović-Runić, J., Jeremić, S., Pavić, A.,& Đonlagić, J.. (2020). Hydrolytic degradation of star-shaped poly(epsilon-caprolactone)s with different number of arms and their cytotoxic effects. in Journal of Bioactive and Compatible Polymers
Sage Publications Ltd, London., 35(6), 517-537.
https://doi.org/10.1177/0883911520951826

Ponjavić M, Nikolić M, Stevanović S, Nikodinović-Runić J, Jeremić S, Pavić A, Đonlagić J. Hydrolytic degradation of star-shaped poly(epsilon-caprolactone)s with different number of arms and their cytotoxic effects. in Journal of Bioactive and Compatible Polymers. 2020;35(6):517-537.
doi:10.1177/0883911520951826 .

Ponjavić, Marijana, Nikolić, Marija, Stevanović, Sanja, Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina, Jeremić, Sanja, Pavić, Aleksandar, Đonlagić, Jasna, "Hydrolytic degradation of star-shaped poly(epsilon-caprolactone)s with different number of arms and their cytotoxic effects" in Journal of Bioactive and Compatible Polymers, 35, no. 6 (2020):517-537,
https://doi.org/10.1177/0883911520951826 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Filipović, Vuk
AU  - Babić, Marija
AU  - Gođevac, Dejan
AU  - Pavić, Aleksandar
AU  - Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina
AU  - Tomić, Simonida
PY  - 2019
UR  - http://TechnoRep.tmf.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/4076
AB  - New (beta-aminoester) hydrogels (PBAE) based on di(ethylene glycol)diacrylate and glycine are successfully synthesized and characterized for the first time in this work. PBAE macromers are obtained using Michael addition. By changing the diacrylate/amine stoichiometric ratio, but maintaining it  gt 1, samples with different chemical structure containing acrylate end-groups are obtained. The hydrogels are synthesized from macromers utilizing free radical polymerization. Chemical structure of macromers and hydrogels is confirmed by proton nuclear magnetic resonance, and Fourier transform infra-red spectroscopy. Swelling and degradation rates in physiological pH range change notably with pH and monomer molar ratio, validating pH sensitivity and zwitterionic behavior, which can be finely tuned by changing any of these parameters. In vitro cytotoxicity and in vivo acute embryotoxicity in zebrafish (Danio rerio) performed to assess the biocompatibility of the novel hydrogel materials and their degradation products reveal that materials are nontoxic and biocompatible. The Cephalexin in vitro drug release study, at pH values 2.20, 5.50, and 7.40, demonstrates pH-sensitive delivery with the release profiles effectively controlled by pH and the hydrogel composition. PBAE hydrogels exhibit great potential for a variety of biomedical applications, including tissue regeneration and intelligent drug delivery systems.
PB  - Wiley-VCH Verlag Gmbh, Weinheim
T2  - Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics
T1  - In Vitro and In Vivo Biocompatibility of Novel Zwitterionic Poly(Beta Amino)Ester Hydrogels Based on Diacrylate and Glycine for Site-Specific Controlled Drug Release
IS  - 17
SP  - 1900188
VL  - 220
DO  - 10.1002/macp.201900188
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Filipović, Vuk and Babić, Marija and Gođevac, Dejan and Pavić, Aleksandar and Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina and Tomić, Simonida",
year = "2019",
abstract = "New (beta-aminoester) hydrogels (PBAE) based on di(ethylene glycol)diacrylate and glycine are successfully synthesized and characterized for the first time in this work. PBAE macromers are obtained using Michael addition. By changing the diacrylate/amine stoichiometric ratio, but maintaining it  gt 1, samples with different chemical structure containing acrylate end-groups are obtained. The hydrogels are synthesized from macromers utilizing free radical polymerization. Chemical structure of macromers and hydrogels is confirmed by proton nuclear magnetic resonance, and Fourier transform infra-red spectroscopy. Swelling and degradation rates in physiological pH range change notably with pH and monomer molar ratio, validating pH sensitivity and zwitterionic behavior, which can be finely tuned by changing any of these parameters. In vitro cytotoxicity and in vivo acute embryotoxicity in zebrafish (Danio rerio) performed to assess the biocompatibility of the novel hydrogel materials and their degradation products reveal that materials are nontoxic and biocompatible. The Cephalexin in vitro drug release study, at pH values 2.20, 5.50, and 7.40, demonstrates pH-sensitive delivery with the release profiles effectively controlled by pH and the hydrogel composition. PBAE hydrogels exhibit great potential for a variety of biomedical applications, including tissue regeneration and intelligent drug delivery systems.",
publisher = "Wiley-VCH Verlag Gmbh, Weinheim",
journal = "Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics",
title = "In Vitro and In Vivo Biocompatibility of Novel Zwitterionic Poly(Beta Amino)Ester Hydrogels Based on Diacrylate and Glycine for Site-Specific Controlled Drug Release",
number = "17",
pages = "1900188",
volume = "220",
doi = "10.1002/macp.201900188"
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Filipović, V., Babić, M., Gođevac, D., Pavić, A., Nikodinović-Runić, J.,& Tomić, S.. (2019). In Vitro and In Vivo Biocompatibility of Novel Zwitterionic Poly(Beta Amino)Ester Hydrogels Based on Diacrylate and Glycine for Site-Specific Controlled Drug Release. in Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics
Wiley-VCH Verlag Gmbh, Weinheim., 220(17), 1900188.
https://doi.org/10.1002/macp.201900188

Filipović V, Babić M, Gođevac D, Pavić A, Nikodinović-Runić J, Tomić S. In Vitro and In Vivo Biocompatibility of Novel Zwitterionic Poly(Beta Amino)Ester Hydrogels Based on Diacrylate and Glycine for Site-Specific Controlled Drug Release. in Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics. 2019;220(17):1900188.
doi:10.1002/macp.201900188 .

Filipović, Vuk, Babić, Marija, Gođevac, Dejan, Pavić, Aleksandar, Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina, Tomić, Simonida, "In Vitro and In Vivo Biocompatibility of Novel Zwitterionic Poly(Beta Amino)Ester Hydrogels Based on Diacrylate and Glycine for Site-Specific Controlled Drug Release" in Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics, 220, no. 17 (2019):1900188,
https://doi.org/10.1002/macp.201900188 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Mandić, Mina
AU  - Spasić, Jelena
AU  - Ponjavić, Marijana
AU  - Nikolić, Marija
AU  - Ćosović, Vladan
AU  - O'Connor, Kevin E
AU  - Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina
AU  - Đokić, Lidija
AU  - Jeremić, Sanja
PY  - 2019
UR  - http://TechnoRep.tmf.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5040
AB  - Petrochemical plastics are generally recalcitrant to microbial degradation and accumulate in the environment. Biodegradable polymers obtained synthetically like poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) or polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), obtained biotechnologically, have shown great potential as a replacement for petroleum-based plastics. Nevertheless, their biodegradation and environmental faith have been less examined. In this study, thin films of PCL (200 μm) and medium chain length PHA (mcl-PHA, 70 M fraction of 3-hydroxyoctanoate and 30 M fraction of 3-hydroxydecanoate, 600 μm) were exposed to total protein preparations (extracellular proteins combined with a crude cell extract) of soil isolates Pseudomonas chlororaphis B-561 and Streptomyces sp. BV315 that had been grown on waste cooking oil as a sole carbon source. Biodegradation potential of two polyesters was evaluated in buffer with total protein preparations and in a laboratory compost model system augmented with selected bacteria. Overall, PCL showed better biodegradation properties in comparison to mcl-PHA. Both materials showed surface erosion after 4-weeks of exposure to total protein preparations of both strains, with a moderate weight loss of 1.3% when P. chlororaphis B-561 was utilized. In laboratory compost model system PCL and mcl-PHA showed significant weight loss ranging from 13 to 17% when Streptomyces sp. BV315 culture was used. Similar weight loss of PCL and mcl-PHA was achieved for 4 and 8 weeks, respectively indicating slower degradation of mcl-PHA. Growth on waste cooking oil as a sole carbon source increased the potential of both tested strains to degrade PCL and mcl-PHA, making them good candidates for augmentation of compost cultures in waste management of both waste cooking oils and biodegradable polymers.
PB  - Elsevier Ltd
T2  - Polymer Degradation and Stability
T1  - Biodegradation of poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) and medium chain length polyhydroxyalkanoate (mcl-PHA) using whole cells and cell free protein preparations of Pseudomonas and Streptomyces strains grown on waste cooking oil
EP  - 168
SP  - 160
VL  - 162
DO  - 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2019.02.012
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Mandić, Mina and Spasić, Jelena and Ponjavić, Marijana and Nikolić, Marija and Ćosović, Vladan and O'Connor, Kevin E and Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina and Đokić, Lidija and Jeremić, Sanja",
year = "2019",
abstract = "Petrochemical plastics are generally recalcitrant to microbial degradation and accumulate in the environment. Biodegradable polymers obtained synthetically like poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) or polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), obtained biotechnologically, have shown great potential as a replacement for petroleum-based plastics. Nevertheless, their biodegradation and environmental faith have been less examined. In this study, thin films of PCL (200 μm) and medium chain length PHA (mcl-PHA, 70 M fraction of 3-hydroxyoctanoate and 30 M fraction of 3-hydroxydecanoate, 600 μm) were exposed to total protein preparations (extracellular proteins combined with a crude cell extract) of soil isolates Pseudomonas chlororaphis B-561 and Streptomyces sp. BV315 that had been grown on waste cooking oil as a sole carbon source. Biodegradation potential of two polyesters was evaluated in buffer with total protein preparations and in a laboratory compost model system augmented with selected bacteria. Overall, PCL showed better biodegradation properties in comparison to mcl-PHA. Both materials showed surface erosion after 4-weeks of exposure to total protein preparations of both strains, with a moderate weight loss of 1.3% when P. chlororaphis B-561 was utilized. In laboratory compost model system PCL and mcl-PHA showed significant weight loss ranging from 13 to 17% when Streptomyces sp. BV315 culture was used. Similar weight loss of PCL and mcl-PHA was achieved for 4 and 8 weeks, respectively indicating slower degradation of mcl-PHA. Growth on waste cooking oil as a sole carbon source increased the potential of both tested strains to degrade PCL and mcl-PHA, making them good candidates for augmentation of compost cultures in waste management of both waste cooking oils and biodegradable polymers.",
publisher = "Elsevier Ltd",
journal = "Polymer Degradation and Stability",
title = "Biodegradation of poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) and medium chain length polyhydroxyalkanoate (mcl-PHA) using whole cells and cell free protein preparations of Pseudomonas and Streptomyces strains grown on waste cooking oil",
pages = "168-160",
volume = "162",
doi = "10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2019.02.012"
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Mandić, M., Spasić, J., Ponjavić, M., Nikolić, M., Ćosović, V., O'Connor, K. E., Nikodinović-Runić, J., Đokić, L.,& Jeremić, S.. (2019). Biodegradation of poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) and medium chain length polyhydroxyalkanoate (mcl-PHA) using whole cells and cell free protein preparations of Pseudomonas and Streptomyces strains grown on waste cooking oil. in Polymer Degradation and Stability
Elsevier Ltd., 162, 160-168.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2019.02.012

Mandić M, Spasić J, Ponjavić M, Nikolić M, Ćosović V, O'Connor KE, Nikodinović-Runić J, Đokić L, Jeremić S. Biodegradation of poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) and medium chain length polyhydroxyalkanoate (mcl-PHA) using whole cells and cell free protein preparations of Pseudomonas and Streptomyces strains grown on waste cooking oil. in Polymer Degradation and Stability. 2019;162:160-168.
doi:10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2019.02.012 .

Mandić, Mina, Spasić, Jelena, Ponjavić, Marijana, Nikolić, Marija, Ćosović, Vladan, O'Connor, Kevin E, Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina, Đokić, Lidija, Jeremić, Sanja, "Biodegradation of poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) and medium chain length polyhydroxyalkanoate (mcl-PHA) using whole cells and cell free protein preparations of Pseudomonas and Streptomyces strains grown on waste cooking oil" in Polymer Degradation and Stability, 162 (2019):160-168,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2019.02.012 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Mandić, Mina
AU  - Spasić, Jelena
AU  - Ponjavić, Marijana
AU  - Nikolić, Marija
AU  - Ćosović, Vladan
AU  - O'Connor, Kevin E.
AU  - Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina
AU  - Đokić, Lidija
AU  - Jeremić, Sanja
PY  - 2019
UR  - http://TechnoRep.tmf.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/4250
AB  - Petrochemical plastics are generally recalcitrant to microbial degradation and accumulate in the environment. Biodegradable polymers obtained synthetically like poly(epsilon-caprolactone) (PCL) or poly-hydroxyalkanoates (PHA), obtained biotechnologically, have shown great potential as a replacement for petroleum-based plastics. Nevertheless, their biodegradation and environmental faith have been less examined. In this study, thin films of PCL (200 mu m) and medium chain length PHA (mcl-PHA, 70 M fraction of 3-hydroxyoctanoate and 30 M fraction of 3-hydroxydecanoate, 600 mu m) were exposed to total protein preparations (extracellular proteins combined with a crude cell extract) of soil isolates Pseudomonas chiororaphis B-561 and Streptomyces sp. BV315 that had been grown on waste cooking oil as a sole carbon source. Biodegradation potential of two polyesters was evaluated in buffer with total protein preparations and in a laboratory compost model system augmented with selected bacteria. Overall, PCL showed better biodegradation properties in comparison to mcl-PHA. Both materials showed surface erosion after 4-weeks of exposure to total protein preparations of both strains, with a moderate weight loss of 1.3% when P. chlororaphis13-561 was utilized. In laboratory compost model system PCL and mcl-PHA showed significant weight loss ranging from 13 to 17% when Streptomyces sp. BV315 culture was used. Similar weight loss of PCL and mcl-PHA was achieved for 4 and 8 weeks, respectively indicating slower degradation of mcl-PHA. Growth on waste cooking oil as a sole carbon source increased the potential of both tested strains to degrade PCL and mcl-PHA, making them good candidates for augmentation of compost cultures in waste management of both waste cooking oils and biodegradable polymers.
PB  - Elsevier Sci Ltd, Oxford
T2  - Polymer Degradation and Stability
T1  - Biodegradation of poly(epsilon-caprolactone) (PCL) and medium chain length polyhydroxyalkanoate (mcl-PHA) using whole cells and cell free protein preparations of Pseudomonas and Streptomyces strains grown on waste cooking oil
EP  - 168
SP  - 160
VL  - 162
DO  - 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2019.02.012
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Mandić, Mina and Spasić, Jelena and Ponjavić, Marijana and Nikolić, Marija and Ćosović, Vladan and O'Connor, Kevin E. and Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina and Đokić, Lidija and Jeremić, Sanja",
year = "2019",
abstract = "Petrochemical plastics are generally recalcitrant to microbial degradation and accumulate in the environment. Biodegradable polymers obtained synthetically like poly(epsilon-caprolactone) (PCL) or poly-hydroxyalkanoates (PHA), obtained biotechnologically, have shown great potential as a replacement for petroleum-based plastics. Nevertheless, their biodegradation and environmental faith have been less examined. In this study, thin films of PCL (200 mu m) and medium chain length PHA (mcl-PHA, 70 M fraction of 3-hydroxyoctanoate and 30 M fraction of 3-hydroxydecanoate, 600 mu m) were exposed to total protein preparations (extracellular proteins combined with a crude cell extract) of soil isolates Pseudomonas chiororaphis B-561 and Streptomyces sp. BV315 that had been grown on waste cooking oil as a sole carbon source. Biodegradation potential of two polyesters was evaluated in buffer with total protein preparations and in a laboratory compost model system augmented with selected bacteria. Overall, PCL showed better biodegradation properties in comparison to mcl-PHA. Both materials showed surface erosion after 4-weeks of exposure to total protein preparations of both strains, with a moderate weight loss of 1.3% when P. chlororaphis13-561 was utilized. In laboratory compost model system PCL and mcl-PHA showed significant weight loss ranging from 13 to 17% when Streptomyces sp. BV315 culture was used. Similar weight loss of PCL and mcl-PHA was achieved for 4 and 8 weeks, respectively indicating slower degradation of mcl-PHA. Growth on waste cooking oil as a sole carbon source increased the potential of both tested strains to degrade PCL and mcl-PHA, making them good candidates for augmentation of compost cultures in waste management of both waste cooking oils and biodegradable polymers.",
publisher = "Elsevier Sci Ltd, Oxford",
journal = "Polymer Degradation and Stability",
title = "Biodegradation of poly(epsilon-caprolactone) (PCL) and medium chain length polyhydroxyalkanoate (mcl-PHA) using whole cells and cell free protein preparations of Pseudomonas and Streptomyces strains grown on waste cooking oil",
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Mandić, M., Spasić, J., Ponjavić, M., Nikolić, M., Ćosović, V., O'Connor, K. E., Nikodinović-Runić, J., Đokić, L.,& Jeremić, S.. (2019). Biodegradation of poly(epsilon-caprolactone) (PCL) and medium chain length polyhydroxyalkanoate (mcl-PHA) using whole cells and cell free protein preparations of Pseudomonas and Streptomyces strains grown on waste cooking oil. in Polymer Degradation and Stability
Elsevier Sci Ltd, Oxford., 162, 160-168.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2019.02.012

Mandić M, Spasić J, Ponjavić M, Nikolić M, Ćosović V, O'Connor KE, Nikodinović-Runić J, Đokić L, Jeremić S. Biodegradation of poly(epsilon-caprolactone) (PCL) and medium chain length polyhydroxyalkanoate (mcl-PHA) using whole cells and cell free protein preparations of Pseudomonas and Streptomyces strains grown on waste cooking oil. in Polymer Degradation and Stability. 2019;162:160-168.
doi:10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2019.02.012 .

Mandić, Mina, Spasić, Jelena, Ponjavić, Marijana, Nikolić, Marija, Ćosović, Vladan, O'Connor, Kevin E., Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina, Đokić, Lidija, Jeremić, Sanja, "Biodegradation of poly(epsilon-caprolactone) (PCL) and medium chain length polyhydroxyalkanoate (mcl-PHA) using whole cells and cell free protein preparations of Pseudomonas and Streptomyces strains grown on waste cooking oil" in Polymer Degradation and Stability, 162 (2019):160-168,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2019.02.012 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Ponjavić, Marijana
AU  - Nikolić, Marija
AU  - Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina
AU  - Ilić-Tomić, Tatjana
AU  - Đonlagić, Jasna
PY  - 2019
UR  - http://TechnoRep.tmf.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/4175
AB  - In order to create a new drug delivery system, the ibuprofen-loaded triblock copolymer PCL/PEO/PCL (PCEC) microspheres with a low PEO content ( lt 2 wt%) were prepared by oil in water (o/w) solvent evaporation technique. The influence of PEO content, molecular weight of a polymer matrix and drug loading on the ibuprofen release profiles were evaluated. The interactions between polymer matrix and ibuprofen were detected by FTIR analysis. The presence of hydrophilic PEO segment in PCL chains caused the decrease in particle size, which further had a great impact on the drug release kinetics, i.e., initially faster release and significantly higher quantity of released drug compared to neat PCL. Ibuprofen release behavior from polymer matrix was governed by a diffusion process. In vitro cytotoxicity tests revealed that empty PCL and PCEC microspheres were not toxic at low concentrations, while ibuprofen-loaded microspheres exhibited cytotoxicity correlated with amounts of incorporated drug.
PB  - Taylor & Francis As, Oslo
T2  - International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials
T1  - Controlled drug release carriers based on PCL/PEO/PCL block copolymers
EP  - 318
IS  - 6
SP  - 308
VL  - 68
DO  - 10.1080/00914037.2018.1445631
ER  - 

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year = "2019",
abstract = "In order to create a new drug delivery system, the ibuprofen-loaded triblock copolymer PCL/PEO/PCL (PCEC) microspheres with a low PEO content ( lt 2 wt%) were prepared by oil in water (o/w) solvent evaporation technique. The influence of PEO content, molecular weight of a polymer matrix and drug loading on the ibuprofen release profiles were evaluated. The interactions between polymer matrix and ibuprofen were detected by FTIR analysis. The presence of hydrophilic PEO segment in PCL chains caused the decrease in particle size, which further had a great impact on the drug release kinetics, i.e., initially faster release and significantly higher quantity of released drug compared to neat PCL. Ibuprofen release behavior from polymer matrix was governed by a diffusion process. In vitro cytotoxicity tests revealed that empty PCL and PCEC microspheres were not toxic at low concentrations, while ibuprofen-loaded microspheres exhibited cytotoxicity correlated with amounts of incorporated drug.",
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Ponjavić, M., Nikolić, M., Nikodinović-Runić, J., Ilić-Tomić, T.,& Đonlagić, J.. (2019). Controlled drug release carriers based on PCL/PEO/PCL block copolymers. in International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials
Taylor & Francis As, Oslo., 68(6), 308-318.
https://doi.org/10.1080/00914037.2018.1445631

Ponjavić M, Nikolić M, Nikodinović-Runić J, Ilić-Tomić T, Đonlagić J. Controlled drug release carriers based on PCL/PEO/PCL block copolymers. in International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials. 2019;68(6):308-318.
doi:10.1080/00914037.2018.1445631 .

Ponjavić, Marijana, Nikolić, Marija, Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina, Ilić-Tomić, Tatjana, Đonlagić, Jasna, "Controlled drug release carriers based on PCL/PEO/PCL block copolymers" in International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials, 68, no. 6 (2019):308-318,
https://doi.org/10.1080/00914037.2018.1445631 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Ponjavić, Marijana
AU  - Nikolić, Marija
AU  - Jeremić, Sanja
AU  - Đokić, Lidija
AU  - Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina
AU  - Ćosović, Vladan
AU  - Đonlagić, Jasna
PY  - 2018
UR  - http://TechnoRep.tmf.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/4002
AB  - Hydrolytic, enzymatic degradation and composting under controlled conditions of series of triblock PCL/PEO copolymers, PCEC, with central short PEO block (M (n) 400 g/mol) are presented and compared with homopolymer (PCL). The PCEC copolymers, synthesized via ring-opening polymerization of epsilon-caprolactone, were characterized by H-1 NMR, quantitative C-13 NMR, GPC, DSC and WAXS. The introduction of the PEO central segment ( lt  2 wt%) in PCL chains significantly affected thermal degradation and crystallization behavior, while the hydrophobicity was slightly reduced as confirmed by water absorption and moisture uptake experiments. Hydrolytic degradation studies in phosphate buffer after 8 weeks indicated a small weight loss, while FTIR analysis detected changes in crystallinity indexes and GPC measurements revealed bulk degradation. Enzymatic degradation tested by cell-free extracts containing Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1 confirmed high enzyme activity throughout the surface causing morphological changes detected by optical microscopy and AFM analysis. The changes in roughness of polymer films revealed surface erosion mechanism of enzymatic degradation. Copolymer with the highest content of PEO segment and the lowest molecular weight showed better degradation ability compared to PCL and other copolymers. Furthermore, composting of polymer films in a model compost system at 37 A degrees C resulted in significant degradation of the all synthesized block copolymers.
PB  - Springer/Plenum Publishers, New York
T2  - Journal of Polymers and the Environment
T1  - Influence of Short Central PEO Segment on Hydrolytic and Enzymatic Degradation of Triblock PCL Copolymers
EP  - 2359
IS  - 6
SP  - 2346
VL  - 26
DO  - 10.1007/s10924-017-1130-2
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Ponjavić, Marijana and Nikolić, Marija and Jeremić, Sanja and Đokić, Lidija and Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina and Ćosović, Vladan and Đonlagić, Jasna",
year = "2018",
abstract = "Hydrolytic, enzymatic degradation and composting under controlled conditions of series of triblock PCL/PEO copolymers, PCEC, with central short PEO block (M (n) 400 g/mol) are presented and compared with homopolymer (PCL). The PCEC copolymers, synthesized via ring-opening polymerization of epsilon-caprolactone, were characterized by H-1 NMR, quantitative C-13 NMR, GPC, DSC and WAXS. The introduction of the PEO central segment ( lt  2 wt%) in PCL chains significantly affected thermal degradation and crystallization behavior, while the hydrophobicity was slightly reduced as confirmed by water absorption and moisture uptake experiments. Hydrolytic degradation studies in phosphate buffer after 8 weeks indicated a small weight loss, while FTIR analysis detected changes in crystallinity indexes and GPC measurements revealed bulk degradation. Enzymatic degradation tested by cell-free extracts containing Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1 confirmed high enzyme activity throughout the surface causing morphological changes detected by optical microscopy and AFM analysis. The changes in roughness of polymer films revealed surface erosion mechanism of enzymatic degradation. Copolymer with the highest content of PEO segment and the lowest molecular weight showed better degradation ability compared to PCL and other copolymers. Furthermore, composting of polymer films in a model compost system at 37 A degrees C resulted in significant degradation of the all synthesized block copolymers.",
publisher = "Springer/Plenum Publishers, New York",
journal = "Journal of Polymers and the Environment",
title = "Influence of Short Central PEO Segment on Hydrolytic and Enzymatic Degradation of Triblock PCL Copolymers",
pages = "2359-2346",
number = "6",
volume = "26",
doi = "10.1007/s10924-017-1130-2"
}

Ponjavić, M., Nikolić, M., Jeremić, S., Đokić, L., Nikodinović-Runić, J., Ćosović, V.,& Đonlagić, J.. (2018). Influence of Short Central PEO Segment on Hydrolytic and Enzymatic Degradation of Triblock PCL Copolymers. in Journal of Polymers and the Environment
Springer/Plenum Publishers, New York., 26(6), 2346-2359.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10924-017-1130-2

Ponjavić M, Nikolić M, Jeremić S, Đokić L, Nikodinović-Runić J, Ćosović V, Đonlagić J. Influence of Short Central PEO Segment on Hydrolytic and Enzymatic Degradation of Triblock PCL Copolymers. in Journal of Polymers and the Environment. 2018;26(6):2346-2359.
doi:10.1007/s10924-017-1130-2 .

Ponjavić, Marijana, Nikolić, Marija, Jeremić, Sanja, Đokić, Lidija, Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina, Ćosović, Vladan, Đonlagić, Jasna, "Influence of Short Central PEO Segment on Hydrolytic and Enzymatic Degradation of Triblock PCL Copolymers" in Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 26, no. 6 (2018):2346-2359,
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10924-017-1130-2 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Ponjavić, Marijana
AU  - Nikolić, Marija
AU  - Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina
AU  - Jeremić, Sanja
AU  - Stevanović, Sanja
AU  - Đonlagić, Jasna
PY  - 2017
UR  - http://TechnoRep.tmf.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/3668
AB  - Short-term hydrolytic and enzymatic degradation of poly(epsilon-caprolactone) (PCL), one series of triblock (PCL/PEO/PCL) and the other of diblock (PCL/PEO) copolymers, with a low content of hydrophilic PEO segments is presented. The effect of the introduction of PEO as the central or lateral segment in the PCL chain on copolymer hydrolysis and biodegradation properties was investigated. FUR results revealed higher hydrolytic degradation susceptibility of diblock copolymers due to a higher hydrophilicity compared to PCL and triblock copolymers. Enzymatic degradation was tested using cell-free extracts of Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1, for two weeks by following the weight loss, changes in surface roughness, and changes in carbonyl and crystallinity index. The results confirmed that all samples underwent enzymatic degradation through surface erosion which was accompanied with a decrease in molecular weights. Diblock copolymers showed significantly higher weight loss and decrease in molecular weight in comparison to PCL itself and triblock copolymers. AFM analysis confirmed significant surface erosion and increase in RMS values. In addition, biodegradation of polymer films was tested in compost model system at 37 degrees C, where an effective degradation of block copolymers was observed.
PB  - Elsevier Sci Ltd, Oxford
T2  - Polymer Testing
T1  - Degradation behaviour of PCL/PEO/PCL and PCL/PEO block copolymers under controlled hydrolytic, enzymatic and composting conditions
EP  - 77
SP  - 67
VL  - 57
DO  - 10.1016/j.polymertesting.2016.11.018
ER  - 

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author = "Ponjavić, Marijana and Nikolić, Marija and Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina and Jeremić, Sanja and Stevanović, Sanja and Đonlagić, Jasna",
year = "2017",
abstract = "Short-term hydrolytic and enzymatic degradation of poly(epsilon-caprolactone) (PCL), one series of triblock (PCL/PEO/PCL) and the other of diblock (PCL/PEO) copolymers, with a low content of hydrophilic PEO segments is presented. The effect of the introduction of PEO as the central or lateral segment in the PCL chain on copolymer hydrolysis and biodegradation properties was investigated. FUR results revealed higher hydrolytic degradation susceptibility of diblock copolymers due to a higher hydrophilicity compared to PCL and triblock copolymers. Enzymatic degradation was tested using cell-free extracts of Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1, for two weeks by following the weight loss, changes in surface roughness, and changes in carbonyl and crystallinity index. The results confirmed that all samples underwent enzymatic degradation through surface erosion which was accompanied with a decrease in molecular weights. Diblock copolymers showed significantly higher weight loss and decrease in molecular weight in comparison to PCL itself and triblock copolymers. AFM analysis confirmed significant surface erosion and increase in RMS values. In addition, biodegradation of polymer films was tested in compost model system at 37 degrees C, where an effective degradation of block copolymers was observed.",
publisher = "Elsevier Sci Ltd, Oxford",
journal = "Polymer Testing",
title = "Degradation behaviour of PCL/PEO/PCL and PCL/PEO block copolymers under controlled hydrolytic, enzymatic and composting conditions",
pages = "77-67",
volume = "57",
doi = "10.1016/j.polymertesting.2016.11.018"
}

Ponjavić, M., Nikolić, M., Nikodinović-Runić, J., Jeremić, S., Stevanović, S.,& Đonlagić, J.. (2017). Degradation behaviour of PCL/PEO/PCL and PCL/PEO block copolymers under controlled hydrolytic, enzymatic and composting conditions. in Polymer Testing
Elsevier Sci Ltd, Oxford., 57, 67-77.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymertesting.2016.11.018

Ponjavić M, Nikolić M, Nikodinović-Runić J, Jeremić S, Stevanović S, Đonlagić J. Degradation behaviour of PCL/PEO/PCL and PCL/PEO block copolymers under controlled hydrolytic, enzymatic and composting conditions. in Polymer Testing. 2017;57:67-77.
doi:10.1016/j.polymertesting.2016.11.018 .

Ponjavić, Marijana, Nikolić, Marija, Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina, Jeremić, Sanja, Stevanović, Sanja, Đonlagić, Jasna, "Degradation behaviour of PCL/PEO/PCL and PCL/PEO block copolymers under controlled hydrolytic, enzymatic and composting conditions" in Polymer Testing, 57 (2017):67-77,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymertesting.2016.11.018 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Tadić, Marin
AU  - Kopanja, Lazar
AU  - Panjan, Matjaž
AU  - Kralj, Slavko
AU  - Nikodinović Runić, Jasmina
AU  - Stojanović, Zoran S.
PY  - 2017
UR  - http://TechnoRep.tmf.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5854
AB  - Hematite core-shell nanoparticles with plate-like morphology were synthesized using a one-step hydrothermal synthesis. An XRPD analysis indicates that the sample consist of single-phase α-Fe2O3 nanoparticles. SEM and TEM measurements show that the hematite sample is composed of uniform core-shell nanoplates with 10–20 nm thickness, 80–100 nm landscape dimensions (aspect ratio ∼5) and 3–4 nm thickness of the surface shells. We used computational methods for the quantitative analysis of the core–shell particle structure and circularity shape descriptor for the quantitative shape analysis of the nanoparticles from TEM micrographs. The calculated results indicated that a percentage of the shell area in the nanoparticle area (share [%]) is significant. The determined values of circularity in the perpendicular and oblique perspective clearly show shape anisotropy of the nanoplates. The magnetic properties revealed the ferromagnetic-like properties at room temperature with high coercivity HC = 2340 Oe, pointing to the shape and surface effects. These results signify core-shell hematite nanoparticles’ for practical applications in magnetic devices. The synthesized hematite plate-like nanoparticles exhibit low cytotoxicity levels on the human lung fibroblasts (MRC5) cell line demonstrating the safe use of these nanoparticles for biomedical applications.
T2  - Applied Surface Science
T1  - Synthesis of core-shell hematite (α-Fe2O3) nanoplates: Quantitative analysis of the particle structure and shape, high coercivity and low cytotoxicity
EP  - 634
SP  - 628
VL  - 403
DO  - 10.1016/j.apsusc.2017.01.115
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_dais_2349
ER  - 

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author = "Tadić, Marin and Kopanja, Lazar and Panjan, Matjaž and Kralj, Slavko and Nikodinović Runić, Jasmina and Stojanović, Zoran S.",
year = "2017",
abstract = "Hematite core-shell nanoparticles with plate-like morphology were synthesized using a one-step hydrothermal synthesis. An XRPD analysis indicates that the sample consist of single-phase α-Fe2O3 nanoparticles. SEM and TEM measurements show that the hematite sample is composed of uniform core-shell nanoplates with 10–20 nm thickness, 80–100 nm landscape dimensions (aspect ratio ∼5) and 3–4 nm thickness of the surface shells. We used computational methods for the quantitative analysis of the core–shell particle structure and circularity shape descriptor for the quantitative shape analysis of the nanoparticles from TEM micrographs. The calculated results indicated that a percentage of the shell area in the nanoparticle area (share [%]) is significant. The determined values of circularity in the perpendicular and oblique perspective clearly show shape anisotropy of the nanoplates. The magnetic properties revealed the ferromagnetic-like properties at room temperature with high coercivity HC = 2340 Oe, pointing to the shape and surface effects. These results signify core-shell hematite nanoparticles’ for practical applications in magnetic devices. The synthesized hematite plate-like nanoparticles exhibit low cytotoxicity levels on the human lung fibroblasts (MRC5) cell line demonstrating the safe use of these nanoparticles for biomedical applications.",
journal = "Applied Surface Science",
title = "Synthesis of core-shell hematite (α-Fe2O3) nanoplates: Quantitative analysis of the particle structure and shape, high coercivity and low cytotoxicity",
pages = "634-628",
volume = "403",
doi = "10.1016/j.apsusc.2017.01.115",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_dais_2349"
}

Tadić, M., Kopanja, L., Panjan, M., Kralj, S., Nikodinović Runić, J.,& Stojanović, Z. S.. (2017). Synthesis of core-shell hematite (α-Fe2O3) nanoplates: Quantitative analysis of the particle structure and shape, high coercivity and low cytotoxicity. in Applied Surface Science, 403, 628-634.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2017.01.115
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_dais_2349

Tadić M, Kopanja L, Panjan M, Kralj S, Nikodinović Runić J, Stojanović ZS. Synthesis of core-shell hematite (α-Fe2O3) nanoplates: Quantitative analysis of the particle structure and shape, high coercivity and low cytotoxicity. in Applied Surface Science. 2017;403:628-634.
doi:10.1016/j.apsusc.2017.01.115
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_dais_2349 .

Tadić, Marin, Kopanja, Lazar, Panjan, Matjaž, Kralj, Slavko, Nikodinović Runić, Jasmina, Stojanović, Zoran S., "Synthesis of core-shell hematite (α-Fe2O3) nanoplates: Quantitative analysis of the particle structure and shape, high coercivity and low cytotoxicity" in Applied Surface Science, 403 (2017):628-634,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2017.01.115 .,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_dais_2349 .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Kramar, Ana
AU  - Ilić-Tomić, Tatjana
AU  - Petković, Miloš
AU  - Radulović, Niko
AU  - Kostić, Mirjana
AU  - Jocić, Dragan
AU  - Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina
PY  - 2014
UR  - http://TechnoRep.tmf.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2674
AB  - Renewed demand for incorporation of natural dyes (bio-colorants) in textile industry could be met through biotechnological production of bacterial pigments. Two new Streptomyces strains (NP2 and NP4) were isolated for the remarkable ability to produce diffusible deep blue and deep red pigment into fermentation medium. Crude mycelial extracts of both strains were used as bio-colorants in conventional textile dyeing procedures avoiding downstream purification procedures. The yields of bio-colorants obtained in this way were 62 and 84 mg per g of mycelia for Streptomyces sp. NP2 and Streptomyces sp. NP4, respectively. Through nuclear magnetic resonance analysis of crude extracts before and after dyeing procedures, it was shown that both extracts contained prodigiosin-like family of compounds that exhibited different dyeing capabilities towards different textile fibers. Polyamide and acrylic fibers were colored to the deepest shade, polyester and triacetate fibers to a noticeable, but much lower shade depth, while cotton and cellulosic fibers stained weakly. These results confirmed that crude bacterial extracts had the characteristics similar to those of ionic and disperse dyes, which was consistent with the identified polypyrrolic prodigiosin-like structures.
PB  - Springer, Dordrecht
T2  - World Journal of Microbiology & Biotechnology
T1  - Crude bacterial extracts of two new Streptomyces sp isolates as bio-colorants for textile dyeing
EP  - 2240
IS  - 8
SP  - 2231
VL  - 30
DO  - 10.1007/s11274-014-1644-x
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Kramar, Ana and Ilić-Tomić, Tatjana and Petković, Miloš and Radulović, Niko and Kostić, Mirjana and Jocić, Dragan and Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina",
year = "2014",
abstract = "Renewed demand for incorporation of natural dyes (bio-colorants) in textile industry could be met through biotechnological production of bacterial pigments. Two new Streptomyces strains (NP2 and NP4) were isolated for the remarkable ability to produce diffusible deep blue and deep red pigment into fermentation medium. Crude mycelial extracts of both strains were used as bio-colorants in conventional textile dyeing procedures avoiding downstream purification procedures. The yields of bio-colorants obtained in this way were 62 and 84 mg per g of mycelia for Streptomyces sp. NP2 and Streptomyces sp. NP4, respectively. Through nuclear magnetic resonance analysis of crude extracts before and after dyeing procedures, it was shown that both extracts contained prodigiosin-like family of compounds that exhibited different dyeing capabilities towards different textile fibers. Polyamide and acrylic fibers were colored to the deepest shade, polyester and triacetate fibers to a noticeable, but much lower shade depth, while cotton and cellulosic fibers stained weakly. These results confirmed that crude bacterial extracts had the characteristics similar to those of ionic and disperse dyes, which was consistent with the identified polypyrrolic prodigiosin-like structures.",
publisher = "Springer, Dordrecht",
journal = "World Journal of Microbiology & Biotechnology",
title = "Crude bacterial extracts of two new Streptomyces sp isolates as bio-colorants for textile dyeing",
pages = "2240-2231",
number = "8",
volume = "30",
doi = "10.1007/s11274-014-1644-x"
}

Kramar, A., Ilić-Tomić, T., Petković, M., Radulović, N., Kostić, M., Jocić, D.,& Nikodinović-Runić, J.. (2014). Crude bacterial extracts of two new Streptomyces sp isolates as bio-colorants for textile dyeing. in World Journal of Microbiology & Biotechnology
Springer, Dordrecht., 30(8), 2231-2240.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11274-014-1644-x

Kramar A, Ilić-Tomić T, Petković M, Radulović N, Kostić M, Jocić D, Nikodinović-Runić J. Crude bacterial extracts of two new Streptomyces sp isolates as bio-colorants for textile dyeing. in World Journal of Microbiology & Biotechnology. 2014;30(8):2231-2240.
doi:10.1007/s11274-014-1644-x .

Kramar, Ana, Ilić-Tomić, Tatjana, Petković, Miloš, Radulović, Niko, Kostić, Mirjana, Jocić, Dragan, Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina, "Crude bacterial extracts of two new Streptomyces sp isolates as bio-colorants for textile dyeing" in World Journal of Microbiology & Biotechnology, 30, no. 8 (2014):2231-2240,
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11274-014-1644-x . .