Researchers from the HYDIS Project (“Multifunctional visible-light-responsive inorganic-organic hybrids for efficient hydrogen production and disinfection”), implemented at the Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences – National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, have published two significant papers focused… Read More
NEW PUBLICATION: Photocatalytic and antimicrobial polymer-based hybrid membranes with surface-modified TiO2 nanoparticles with 5-aminosalicylic acid and silver nanoparticles
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
Insight into the Morphology, Hydrophobicity and SwellingBehavior of TiO2-Reinforced Polyurethane
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
Bioactivity Assessment of Functionalized TiO2 Powder withDihydroquercetin
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
NEWS: Naučnici iz „Vinče” dizajniraju multifunkcionalni filter za prečišćavanje otpadnih voda i proizvodnju vodonika
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
Enhanced Thermal Stability of Polycaprolactone-Based Polyurethanes through TiO2 Nanoparticles
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
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