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  - 

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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  - Ponjavić, Marijana
AU  - Malagurski, Ivana
AU  - Lazić, Jelena
AU  - Jeremić, Sanja
AU  - Pavlović, Vladimir
AU  - Prlainović, Nevena
AU  - Maksimović, Vesna
AU  - Ćosović, Vladan
AU  - Atanase, Leonard Ionut
PY  - 2023
UR  - http://TechnoRep.tmf.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5866
AB  - The quest for sustainable biomaterials with excellent biocompatibility and tailorableproperties has put polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) into the research spotlight. However, high productioncosts and the lack of bioactivity limit their market penetration. To address this, poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) was combined with a bacterial pigment with stronganticancer activity, prodigiosin (PG), to obtain functionally enhanced PHBV-based biomaterials. Thesamples were produced in the form of films 115.6–118.8  m in thickness using the solvent castingmethod. The effects of PG incorporation on the physical properties (morphology, biopolymer crystallinityand thermal stability) and functionality of the obtained biomaterials were investigated. PGhas acted as a nucleating agent, in turn affecting the degree of crystallinity, thermal stability andmorphology of the films. All samples with PG had a more organized internal structure and highermelting and degradation temperatures. The calculated degree of crystallinity of the PHBV copolymerwas 53%, while the PG1, PG3 and PG3 films had values of 64.0%, 63.9% and 69.2%, respectively.Cytotoxicity studies have shown the excellent anticancer activity of films against HCT116 (coloncancer) cells, thus advancing PHBV biomedical application potential.
PB  - Switzerland : Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
T2  - International Journal of Molecular Sciences
T1  - Advancing PHBV Biomedical Potential with the Incorporation of Bacterial Biopigment Prodigiosin
SP  - 1906
VL  - 24
DO  - 10.3390/ijms24031906
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Ponjavić, Marijana and Malagurski, Ivana and Lazić, Jelena and Jeremić, Sanja and Pavlović, Vladimir and Prlainović, Nevena and Maksimović, Vesna and Ćosović, Vladan and Atanase, Leonard Ionut",
year = "2023",
abstract = "The quest for sustainable biomaterials with excellent biocompatibility and tailorableproperties has put polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) into the research spotlight. However, high productioncosts and the lack of bioactivity limit their market penetration. To address this, poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) was combined with a bacterial pigment with stronganticancer activity, prodigiosin (PG), to obtain functionally enhanced PHBV-based biomaterials. Thesamples were produced in the form of films 115.6–118.8  m in thickness using the solvent castingmethod. The effects of PG incorporation on the physical properties (morphology, biopolymer crystallinityand thermal stability) and functionality of the obtained biomaterials were investigated. PGhas acted as a nucleating agent, in turn affecting the degree of crystallinity, thermal stability andmorphology of the films. All samples with PG had a more organized internal structure and highermelting and degradation temperatures. The calculated degree of crystallinity of the PHBV copolymerwas 53%, while the PG1, PG3 and PG3 films had values of 64.0%, 63.9% and 69.2%, respectively.Cytotoxicity studies have shown the excellent anticancer activity of films against HCT116 (coloncancer) cells, thus advancing PHBV biomedical application potential.",
publisher = "Switzerland : Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)",
journal = "International Journal of Molecular Sciences",
title = "Advancing PHBV Biomedical Potential with the Incorporation of Bacterial Biopigment Prodigiosin",
pages = "1906",
volume = "24",
doi = "10.3390/ijms24031906"
}

Ponjavić, M., Malagurski, I., Lazić, J., Jeremić, S., Pavlović, V., Prlainović, N., Maksimović, V., Ćosović, V.,& Atanase, L. I.. (2023). Advancing PHBV Biomedical Potential with the Incorporation of Bacterial Biopigment Prodigiosin. in International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Switzerland : Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)., 24, 1906.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms24031906

Ponjavić M, Malagurski I, Lazić J, Jeremić S, Pavlović V, Prlainović N, Maksimović V, Ćosović V, Atanase LI. Advancing PHBV Biomedical Potential with the Incorporation of Bacterial Biopigment Prodigiosin. in International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2023;24:1906.
doi:10.3390/ijms24031906 .

Ponjavić, Marijana, Malagurski, Ivana, Lazić, Jelena, Jeremić, Sanja, Pavlović, Vladimir, Prlainović, Nevena, Maksimović, Vesna, Ćosović, Vladan, Atanase, Leonard Ionut, "Advancing PHBV Biomedical Potential with the Incorporation of Bacterial Biopigment Prodigiosin" in International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 24 (2023):1906,
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms24031906 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Ponjavić, Marijana
AU  - Nikolić, Marija S.
AU  - Jevtić, Sanja
AU  - Jeremić, Sanja
AU  - Đokić, Lidija
AU  - Đonlagić, Jasna
PY  - 2022
UR  - http://TechnoRep.tmf.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5233
AB  - The present study reports the potential application of star-shaped poly(ε-caprolactones) with different number of arms as new drug delivery matrix. Linear and star-shaped PCL ibuprofen loaded microspheres were prepared using oil-in-water (o/w) solvent evaporation technique and characterized with FTIR, DSC, XRD and SEM analysis. High yield, encapsulation efficiency and drug loadings were obtained for all microspheres. FTIR analysis revealed the existence of interactions between polymer matrix and drug, while the DSC analysis suggested that drug was encapsulated in an amorphous form. SEM analysis confirmed that regular, spherical in shape star-shaped microspheres, with diameter between 80 and 90 μm, were obtained, while quite larger microspheres, 110 μm, were prepared from linear PCL. The advantage of using star-shaped PCL microspheres instead of linear PCL was seen from drug release profiles which demonstrated higher amount of drug released from star-shaped polymer matrix as a consequence of their branched, flexible structure. Microspheres prepared from the polymers with the most branched structure showed the highest amount of the released drug after 24 h. Finally, cytotoxicity tests, performed using normal human fibroblasts (MRC5), indicated the absence of cytotoxicity at lower concentrations of microspheres proving the great potential of star-shaped PCL systems in comparison to linear ones.
PB  - Serbian Chemical Society
T2  - Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society
T1  - Star-shaped poly(ε-caprolactones) with well-defined architecture as potential drug carriers
T1  - РАЗГРАНАТИ ПОЛИ(ε-КАПРОЛАКТОНИ) СА ДОБРО ОДРЕЂЕНОМ АРХИТЕКТУРОМ КАО ПОТЕНЦИЈАЛНИ НОСАЧИ ЛЕКОВА
EP  - 1090
IS  - 9
SP  - 1075
VL  - 87
DO  - 10.2298/JSC220202032P
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Ponjavić, Marijana and Nikolić, Marija S. and Jevtić, Sanja and Jeremić, Sanja and Đokić, Lidija and Đonlagić, Jasna",
year = "2022",
abstract = "The present study reports the potential application of star-shaped poly(ε-caprolactones) with different number of arms as new drug delivery matrix. Linear and star-shaped PCL ibuprofen loaded microspheres were prepared using oil-in-water (o/w) solvent evaporation technique and characterized with FTIR, DSC, XRD and SEM analysis. High yield, encapsulation efficiency and drug loadings were obtained for all microspheres. FTIR analysis revealed the existence of interactions between polymer matrix and drug, while the DSC analysis suggested that drug was encapsulated in an amorphous form. SEM analysis confirmed that regular, spherical in shape star-shaped microspheres, with diameter between 80 and 90 μm, were obtained, while quite larger microspheres, 110 μm, were prepared from linear PCL. The advantage of using star-shaped PCL microspheres instead of linear PCL was seen from drug release profiles which demonstrated higher amount of drug released from star-shaped polymer matrix as a consequence of their branched, flexible structure. Microspheres prepared from the polymers with the most branched structure showed the highest amount of the released drug after 24 h. Finally, cytotoxicity tests, performed using normal human fibroblasts (MRC5), indicated the absence of cytotoxicity at lower concentrations of microspheres proving the great potential of star-shaped PCL systems in comparison to linear ones.",
publisher = "Serbian Chemical Society",
journal = "Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society",
title = "Star-shaped poly(ε-caprolactones) with well-defined architecture as potential drug carriers, РАЗГРАНАТИ ПОЛИ(ε-КАПРОЛАКТОНИ) СА ДОБРО ОДРЕЂЕНОМ АРХИТЕКТУРОМ КАО ПОТЕНЦИЈАЛНИ НОСАЧИ ЛЕКОВА",
pages = "1090-1075",
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Ponjavić, M., Nikolić, M. S., Jevtić, S., Jeremić, S., Đokić, L.,& Đonlagić, J.. (2022). Star-shaped poly(ε-caprolactones) with well-defined architecture as potential drug carriers. in Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society
Serbian Chemical Society., 87(9), 1075-1090.
https://doi.org/10.2298/JSC220202032P

Ponjavić M, Nikolić MS, Jevtić S, Jeremić S, Đokić L, Đonlagić J. Star-shaped poly(ε-caprolactones) with well-defined architecture as potential drug carriers. in Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society. 2022;87(9):1075-1090.
doi:10.2298/JSC220202032P .

Ponjavić, Marijana, Nikolić, Marija S., Jevtić, Sanja, Jeremić, Sanja, Đokić, Lidija, Đonlagić, Jasna, "Star-shaped poly(ε-caprolactones) with well-defined architecture as potential drug carriers" in Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society, 87, no. 9 (2022):1075-1090,
https://doi.org/10.2298/JSC220202032P . .

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  - 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",
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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  - 

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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",
pages = "168-160",
volume = "162",
doi = "10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2019.02.012"
}

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  - 

@article{
author = "Ponjavić, Marijana and Nikolić, Marija and Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina and Ilić-Tomić, Tatjana and Đonlagić, Jasna",
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.",
publisher = "Taylor & Francis As, Oslo",
journal = "International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials",
title = "Controlled drug release carriers based on PCL/PEO/PCL block copolymers",
pages = "318-308",
number = "6",
volume = "68",
doi = "10.1080/00914037.2018.1445631"
}

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  - 

@article{
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  - Ponjavić, Marijana
AU  - Nikolić, Marija
AU  - Jevtić, Sanja
AU  - Rogan, Jelena
AU  - Stevanović, Sanja
AU  - Đonlagić, Jasna
PY  - 2016
UR  - http://TechnoRep.tmf.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/3419
AB  - Two series, one of triblock (PCL/PEO/PCL) and the other of diblock (PCL/PEO) copolymers were prepared by ring-opening polymerization of epsilon-caprolactone catalized with tin(II) octoate and by using dihydroxy or monohydroxy poly(ethylene oxide) as the macroinitiator. The PEO block length was fixed (M-n 1,000 g/mol) and the PCL block lengths (M-n 10,000-40,000 g/mol) were tailored by changing weight ratio of epsilon-CL/PEO. The copolymers' structure was confirmed by H-1 and quantitative C-13 NMR spectroscopy while their molecular weights were determined by GPC analysis. The thermal properties and the degree of crystallinity of the copolymers were investigated and compared by using DSC and WAXS. Both types of copolymers were semicrystalline with the orthorhombic PCL crystal lattice. The surface morphology of the copolymer films was investigated by using optical microscopy and AFM analysis, which confirmed the spherulitic lamellar structure with spherulites of different diameters. Data indicated that a low content of PEO segment had an influence on thermal degradation behavior, crystallinity and morphology of copolymers. Roughness of copolymer films was affected by the content of PEO and correlated with the spherulites' diameter. The small changes in water and moisture absorption properties of copolymers compared to homopolymer PCL were observed.
PB  - Springer, Dordrecht
T2  - Macromolecular Research
T1  - Influence of a Low Content of PEO Segment on the Thermal, Surface and Morphological Properties of Triblock and Diblock PCL Copolymers
EP  - 335
IS  - 4
SP  - 323
VL  - 24
DO  - 10.1007/s13233-016-4048-y
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Ponjavić, Marijana and Nikolić, Marija and Jevtić, Sanja and Rogan, Jelena and Stevanović, Sanja and Đonlagić, Jasna",
year = "2016",
abstract = "Two series, one of triblock (PCL/PEO/PCL) and the other of diblock (PCL/PEO) copolymers were prepared by ring-opening polymerization of epsilon-caprolactone catalized with tin(II) octoate and by using dihydroxy or monohydroxy poly(ethylene oxide) as the macroinitiator. The PEO block length was fixed (M-n 1,000 g/mol) and the PCL block lengths (M-n 10,000-40,000 g/mol) were tailored by changing weight ratio of epsilon-CL/PEO. The copolymers' structure was confirmed by H-1 and quantitative C-13 NMR spectroscopy while their molecular weights were determined by GPC analysis. The thermal properties and the degree of crystallinity of the copolymers were investigated and compared by using DSC and WAXS. Both types of copolymers were semicrystalline with the orthorhombic PCL crystal lattice. The surface morphology of the copolymer films was investigated by using optical microscopy and AFM analysis, which confirmed the spherulitic lamellar structure with spherulites of different diameters. Data indicated that a low content of PEO segment had an influence on thermal degradation behavior, crystallinity and morphology of copolymers. Roughness of copolymer films was affected by the content of PEO and correlated with the spherulites' diameter. The small changes in water and moisture absorption properties of copolymers compared to homopolymer PCL were observed.",
publisher = "Springer, Dordrecht",
journal = "Macromolecular Research",
title = "Influence of a Low Content of PEO Segment on the Thermal, Surface and Morphological Properties of Triblock and Diblock PCL Copolymers",
pages = "335-323",
number = "4",
volume = "24",
doi = "10.1007/s13233-016-4048-y"
}

Ponjavić, M., Nikolić, M., Jevtić, S., Rogan, J., Stevanović, S.,& Đonlagić, J.. (2016). Influence of a Low Content of PEO Segment on the Thermal, Surface and Morphological Properties of Triblock and Diblock PCL Copolymers. in Macromolecular Research
Springer, Dordrecht., 24(4), 323-335.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13233-016-4048-y

Ponjavić M, Nikolić M, Jevtić S, Rogan J, Stevanović S, Đonlagić J. Influence of a Low Content of PEO Segment on the Thermal, Surface and Morphological Properties of Triblock and Diblock PCL Copolymers. in Macromolecular Research. 2016;24(4):323-335.
doi:10.1007/s13233-016-4048-y .

Ponjavić, Marijana, Nikolić, Marija, Jevtić, Sanja, Rogan, Jelena, Stevanović, Sanja, Đonlagić, Jasna, "Influence of a Low Content of PEO Segment on the Thermal, Surface and Morphological Properties of Triblock and Diblock PCL Copolymers" in Macromolecular Research, 24, no. 4 (2016):323-335,
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13233-016-4048-y . .