This research introduces advanced polyurethanes (PU) based on polycaprolactone (PCL) with enhanced thermal stability, achieved by embedding titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles. The study examines how varying amounts of both unmodified and surface-modified TiO2 nanoparticles impact PU properties. Using techniques such… Read More
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Eco-Friendly g-C3N4/Carboxymethyl Cellulose/Alginate Composite Hydrogels for Efficient Removal of Organic Dye Pollutants
This study highlights a simple, eco-friendly approach to synthesizing composite hydrogels using crosslinked carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and alginate (SA) copolymers, encapsulating g-C3N4 nanoparticles. Various analytical techniques confirmed the structural, textural, optical, and mechanical enhancements achieved through this encapsulation. The resulting… Read More
New Publication Highlights Advances in TiO2 Photocatalysts for Sustainable Water Treatment and Clean Fuel Production
In the latest Special Issue, researchers explore cutting-edge advancements in titanium dioxide (TiO2) photocatalysts, emphasizing their role in sustainable chemistry. TiO2 photocatalysis has become an essential tool in advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) for water purification, offering efficient and eco-friendly solutions… Read More
Dr. Jovan Nedeljković’s Lecture on TiO₂-Based ICT Complexes with Dihydroquercetin: Optical Properties and Reactivity of Photogenerated Species at ICOM and ICPT Conferences
The honorary member of our HYDIS team Dr. Jovan Nedeljković held an exceptional lecture entitled “TiO2 based interfacial charge transfer complex with dihydroquercetin: Optical properties and reactivity of photogenerated species” at The 7th International Conference on the Physics of Optical… Read More
First Publication of the Year Released!
We’re thrilled to unveil our latest publication, delving into the intriguing realm of nanoparticle toxicity. Titled “Comparable Toxicity of Surface-Modified TiO2 Nanoparticles: An In Vivo Experimental Study on Reproductive Toxicity in Rats,” this study marks a significant milestone in our… Read More
75 years of science, technology, and innovation at the Vinca Institute of Nuclear Sciences
As part of the scientific meeting “75 years of science, technology, and innovation at the Vinca Institute of Nuclear Sciences”, the head of the HYDIS project, Dr. Vesna Lazić, presented to the audience the potential of the HYDIS project, in… Read More
The Kick-off meeting held at Vinča Institute of Nuclear SciencesKick off Meeting
Within the framework of the Kick-off meeting held at Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences at 05. December 2023. year, we discussed the main goals, implementation, and dissemination of the HYDIS project. Assistant Director, Miroslav Adžic welcomed the members of the… Read More