The sustainability of water treatment is a growing environmental and public health concern, particularly regarding the removal of antibiotics and microorganisms. This study developed multifunctional membranes using synthetic (PVDF-HFP) and natural (silk fibroin, SF) polymer matrices incorporating TiO2 nanoparticles surface-modified… Read More
In this research, the structure, morphology, hydrophobicity and swelling behavior of a polyurethane (PU) network and its composites (PUCs) were examined. PUCs were synthesized by the incorporation of different percentages (0.5, 1 and 2 wt.%) of unmodified or surface-modified TiO2… Read More
Biological activities, including cell viability, oxidative stress, genotoxicity/ antigenotoxicity, and antimicrobial activity, were evaluated for a visible-light-responsive TiO2-based ICT complex with dihydroquercetin (DHQ) and compared with pristine TiO2, its inorganic component. Pristine TiO2 did not induce cytotoxicity in MRC-5 or… Read More
Zamislite papir koji pliva po otpadnoj vodi a koji u sebi sadrži bezopasne i prirodne čestice. Sunce aktivira ove čestice, a dole ispod filma dešava se čudo. Eliminišu se bakterije, razaraju pesticidi, boje i ostali zagađivači u vodi, a od… Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
