TY  - JOUR
AU  - Anđelković, Ljubica
AU  - Šuljagić, Marija
AU  - Mirković, Miljana
AU  - Pavlović, Vera P.
AU  - Petronijević, Ivan
AU  - Stanković, Dalibor
AU  - Jeremić, Dejan
AU  - Uskoković, Vuk
PY  - 2023
UR  - http://cherry.chem.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/6254
AB  - The combination of an intense absorption of visible light and p-type semiconducting nature makes spinel cobalt oxide (Co3O4) a very attractive material for various optoelectronic applications. However, the traditional methods for its synthesis have been either time- and energy-consuming or relying on toxic chemicals. To solve this issue, a simple, facile, and eco-friendly method of synthesis was successfully developed to obtain spinel Co3O4 nanoparticles. The novel method for obtaining pure and monophasic Co3O4 reported here is based on the thermal decomposition of hexaaquacobalt(II) D-camphor10-sulfonate at 900 °C. This fast solid-state synthesis route overcomes the disadvantages of many combustion methods, most critically by avoiding the use of toxic organic solvents. The synthesized material was subjected to a detailed characterization to assess its potential for use as a nanocatalyst. The band gap measurements indicated the presence of two band gaps, one at 2.10 eV and another at 1.22 eV, confirming the purity and semiconducting properties of the sample. The electrochemical studies demonstrated a significant enhancement in the electron transfer kinetics with the addition of the synthesized Co3O4 to the carbon-paste electrode, leading to an enhanced electrocatalytic performance. These prominent functional properties, suitable for a wide range of technological applications, pave way for the implementation of the reported method for the synthesis of Co3O4 on a larger industrial scale.
PB  - Elsevier
T2  - Ceramics International
T1  - Semiconducting cobalt oxide nanocatalyst obtained through an eco-friendly thermal decomposition
VL  - 49
IS  - 14, Part A
SP  - 23491
EP  - 23498
DO  - 10.1016/j.ceramint.2023.04.182
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Anđelković, Ljubica and Šuljagić, Marija and Mirković, Miljana and Pavlović, Vera P. and Petronijević, Ivan and Stanković, Dalibor and Jeremić, Dejan and Uskoković, Vuk",
year = "2023",
abstract = "The combination of an intense absorption of visible light and p-type semiconducting nature makes spinel cobalt oxide (Co3O4) a very attractive material for various optoelectronic applications. However, the traditional methods for its synthesis have been either time- and energy-consuming or relying on toxic chemicals. To solve this issue, a simple, facile, and eco-friendly method of synthesis was successfully developed to obtain spinel Co3O4 nanoparticles. The novel method for obtaining pure and monophasic Co3O4 reported here is based on the thermal decomposition of hexaaquacobalt(II) D-camphor10-sulfonate at 900 °C. This fast solid-state synthesis route overcomes the disadvantages of many combustion methods, most critically by avoiding the use of toxic organic solvents. The synthesized material was subjected to a detailed characterization to assess its potential for use as a nanocatalyst. The band gap measurements indicated the presence of two band gaps, one at 2.10 eV and another at 1.22 eV, confirming the purity and semiconducting properties of the sample. The electrochemical studies demonstrated a significant enhancement in the electron transfer kinetics with the addition of the synthesized Co3O4 to the carbon-paste electrode, leading to an enhanced electrocatalytic performance. These prominent functional properties, suitable for a wide range of technological applications, pave way for the implementation of the reported method for the synthesis of Co3O4 on a larger industrial scale.",
publisher = "Elsevier",
journal = "Ceramics International",
title = "Semiconducting cobalt oxide nanocatalyst obtained through an eco-friendly thermal decomposition",
volume = "49",
number = "14, Part A",
pages = "23491-23498",
doi = "10.1016/j.ceramint.2023.04.182"
}

Anđelković, L., Šuljagić, M., Mirković, M., Pavlović, V. P., Petronijević, I., Stanković, D., Jeremić, D.,& Uskoković, V.. (2023). Semiconducting cobalt oxide nanocatalyst obtained through an eco-friendly thermal decomposition. in Ceramics International
Elsevier., 49(14, Part A), 23491-23498.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2023.04.182

Anđelković L, Šuljagić M, Mirković M, Pavlović VP, Petronijević I, Stanković D, Jeremić D, Uskoković V. Semiconducting cobalt oxide nanocatalyst obtained through an eco-friendly thermal decomposition. in Ceramics International. 2023;49(14, Part A):23491-23498.
doi:10.1016/j.ceramint.2023.04.182 .

Anđelković, Ljubica, Šuljagić, Marija, Mirković, Miljana, Pavlović, Vera P., Petronijević, Ivan, Stanković, Dalibor, Jeremić, Dejan, Uskoković, Vuk, "Semiconducting cobalt oxide nanocatalyst obtained through an eco-friendly thermal decomposition" in Ceramics International, 49, no. 14, Part A (2023):23491-23498,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2023.04.182 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Šuljagić, Marija
AU  - Milenković, Milica R.
AU  - Uskoković, Vuk
AU  - Mirković, Miljana
AU  - Vrbica, Boško
AU  - Pavlović, Vladimir D.
AU  - Živković-Radovanović, Vukosava
AU  - Stanković, Dalibor
AU  - Anđelković, Ljubica
PY  - 2022
UR  - https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/materials-today-communications
UR  - http://cherry.chem.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5521
AB  - The emerging threat of bacterial resistance to antibiotics prompts the urgent search for biomaterials for the treatment of infectious disease. Here we report on the synthesis and characterization of a multiphasic nanocomposite comprising magnetic iron oxide and silver nanoparticles. The method of synthesis involved the combustion of a metalorganic complex and reduction of the silver ions that were exchanged and/or adsorbed on the surface of iron oxide. Different physical and chemical treatments coupled to the reduction process, including ultrasound and Lugol's iodine solution, respectively, homogenized the distribution of the silver nanoparticles on the iron oxide phase. Remarkably, using ascorbic acid as a reductant enhanced the magnetic properties of the material as a result of the reduction of the magnetic matrix alongside the silver cations. The treatment with ultrasound detached large amounts of silver from the iron oxide phase and resulted in the lowest amount of silver incorporated in the nanocomposite. Despite that, this treatment led to the highest antibacterial activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative strains, indicating that the homogeneity of the distribution of silver on the iron oxide matrix is a more important determinant of the antibacterial performance than the amount of silver incorporated in the material. At the same time, the treatment with Lugol's iodine equally increased the distribution homogeneity, but induced excessive ion exchange and crystal lattice substitutions, thereby adversely affecting the antibacterial performance. This has indicated that the mode of binding silver to iron oxide can compensate for the positive effects of homogeneous distribution with respect to the antibacterial performance.
PB  - Elsevier
T2  - Materials Today Communications
T1  - Silver distribution and binding mode as key determinants of the antimicrobial performance of iron oxide/silver nanocomposites
VL  - 32
SP  - 104157
DO  - 10.1016/j.mtcomm.2022.104157
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Šuljagić, Marija and Milenković, Milica R. and Uskoković, Vuk and Mirković, Miljana and Vrbica, Boško and Pavlović, Vladimir D. and Živković-Radovanović, Vukosava and Stanković, Dalibor and Anđelković, Ljubica",
year = "2022",
abstract = "The emerging threat of bacterial resistance to antibiotics prompts the urgent search for biomaterials for the treatment of infectious disease. Here we report on the synthesis and characterization of a multiphasic nanocomposite comprising magnetic iron oxide and silver nanoparticles. The method of synthesis involved the combustion of a metalorganic complex and reduction of the silver ions that were exchanged and/or adsorbed on the surface of iron oxide. Different physical and chemical treatments coupled to the reduction process, including ultrasound and Lugol's iodine solution, respectively, homogenized the distribution of the silver nanoparticles on the iron oxide phase. Remarkably, using ascorbic acid as a reductant enhanced the magnetic properties of the material as a result of the reduction of the magnetic matrix alongside the silver cations. The treatment with ultrasound detached large amounts of silver from the iron oxide phase and resulted in the lowest amount of silver incorporated in the nanocomposite. Despite that, this treatment led to the highest antibacterial activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative strains, indicating that the homogeneity of the distribution of silver on the iron oxide matrix is a more important determinant of the antibacterial performance than the amount of silver incorporated in the material. At the same time, the treatment with Lugol's iodine equally increased the distribution homogeneity, but induced excessive ion exchange and crystal lattice substitutions, thereby adversely affecting the antibacterial performance. This has indicated that the mode of binding silver to iron oxide can compensate for the positive effects of homogeneous distribution with respect to the antibacterial performance.",
publisher = "Elsevier",
journal = "Materials Today Communications",
title = "Silver distribution and binding mode as key determinants of the antimicrobial performance of iron oxide/silver nanocomposites",
volume = "32",
pages = "104157",
doi = "10.1016/j.mtcomm.2022.104157"
}

Šuljagić, M., Milenković, M. R., Uskoković, V., Mirković, M., Vrbica, B., Pavlović, V. D., Živković-Radovanović, V., Stanković, D.,& Anđelković, L.. (2022). Silver distribution and binding mode as key determinants of the antimicrobial performance of iron oxide/silver nanocomposites. in Materials Today Communications
Elsevier., 32, 104157.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtcomm.2022.104157

Šuljagić M, Milenković MR, Uskoković V, Mirković M, Vrbica B, Pavlović VD, Živković-Radovanović V, Stanković D, Anđelković L. Silver distribution and binding mode as key determinants of the antimicrobial performance of iron oxide/silver nanocomposites. in Materials Today Communications. 2022;32:104157.
doi:10.1016/j.mtcomm.2022.104157 .

Šuljagić, Marija, Milenković, Milica R., Uskoković, Vuk, Mirković, Miljana, Vrbica, Boško, Pavlović, Vladimir D., Živković-Radovanović, Vukosava, Stanković, Dalibor, Anđelković, Ljubica, "Silver distribution and binding mode as key determinants of the antimicrobial performance of iron oxide/silver nanocomposites" in Materials Today Communications, 32 (2022):104157,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtcomm.2022.104157 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Ignjatović, Nenad
AU  - Mančić, Lidija
AU  - Vuković, Marina
AU  - Stojanović, Zoran
AU  - Nikolić, Marko G.
AU  - Škapin, Srečo
AU  - Jovanović, Sonja
AU  - Veselinović, Ljiljana M.
AU  - Uskoković, Vuk
AU  - Lazić, Snežana
AU  - Marković, Smilja
AU  - Lazarević, Miloš M.
AU  - Uskoković, Dragan P.
PY  - 2019
UR  - https://cherry.chem.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/3702
AB  - Taking advantage of the flexibility of the apatite structure, nano- and micro-particles of hydroxyapatite (HAp) were doped with different combinations of rare earth ions (RE3+ = Gd, Eu, Yb, Tm) to achieve a synergy among their magnetic and optical properties and to enable their application in preventive medicine, particularly diagnostics based on multimodal imaging. All powders were synthesized through hydrothermal processing at T ≤ 200 °C. An X-ray powder diffraction analysis showed that all powders crystallized in P63/m space group of the hexagonal crystal structure. The refined unit-cell parameters reflected a decrease in the unit cell volume as a result of the partial substitution of Ca2+ with smaller RE3+ ions at both cation positions. The FTIR analysis additionally suggested that a synergy may exist solely in the triply doped system, where the lattice symmetry and vibration modes become more coherent than in the singly or doubly doped systems. HAp:RE3+ optical characterization revealed a change in the energy band gap and the appearance of a weak blue luminescence (λex = 370 nm) due to an increased concentration of defects. The "up"- and the "down"-conversion spectra of HAp:Gd/Yb/Tm and HAp:Gd/Eu powders showed characteristic transitions of Tm3+ and Eu3+, respectively. Furthermore, in contrast to diamagnetic HAp, all HAp:RE3+ powders exhibited paramagnetic behavior. Cell viability tests of HAp:Gd/Yb/Tm and HAp:Gd/Eu powders in human dental pulp stem cell cultures indicated their good biocompatibility.
PB  - Springer Nature
T2  - Scientific reports
T1  - Rare-earth (Gd3+,Yb3+/Tm3+, Eu3+) co-doped hydroxyapatite as magnetic, up-conversion and down-conversion materials for multimodal imaging
VL  - 9
IS  - 1
SP  - 16305
DO  - 10.1038/s41598-019-52885-0
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Ignjatović, Nenad and Mančić, Lidija and Vuković, Marina and Stojanović, Zoran and Nikolić, Marko G. and Škapin, Srečo and Jovanović, Sonja and Veselinović, Ljiljana M. and Uskoković, Vuk and Lazić, Snežana and Marković, Smilja and Lazarević, Miloš M. and Uskoković, Dragan P.",
year = "2019",
abstract = "Taking advantage of the flexibility of the apatite structure, nano- and micro-particles of hydroxyapatite (HAp) were doped with different combinations of rare earth ions (RE3+ = Gd, Eu, Yb, Tm) to achieve a synergy among their magnetic and optical properties and to enable their application in preventive medicine, particularly diagnostics based on multimodal imaging. All powders were synthesized through hydrothermal processing at T ≤ 200 °C. An X-ray powder diffraction analysis showed that all powders crystallized in P63/m space group of the hexagonal crystal structure. The refined unit-cell parameters reflected a decrease in the unit cell volume as a result of the partial substitution of Ca2+ with smaller RE3+ ions at both cation positions. The FTIR analysis additionally suggested that a synergy may exist solely in the triply doped system, where the lattice symmetry and vibration modes become more coherent than in the singly or doubly doped systems. HAp:RE3+ optical characterization revealed a change in the energy band gap and the appearance of a weak blue luminescence (λex = 370 nm) due to an increased concentration of defects. The "up"- and the "down"-conversion spectra of HAp:Gd/Yb/Tm and HAp:Gd/Eu powders showed characteristic transitions of Tm3+ and Eu3+, respectively. Furthermore, in contrast to diamagnetic HAp, all HAp:RE3+ powders exhibited paramagnetic behavior. Cell viability tests of HAp:Gd/Yb/Tm and HAp:Gd/Eu powders in human dental pulp stem cell cultures indicated their good biocompatibility.",
publisher = "Springer Nature",
journal = "Scientific reports",
title = "Rare-earth (Gd3+,Yb3+/Tm3+, Eu3+) co-doped hydroxyapatite as magnetic, up-conversion and down-conversion materials for multimodal imaging",
volume = "9",
number = "1",
pages = "16305",
doi = "10.1038/s41598-019-52885-0"
}

Ignjatović, N., Mančić, L., Vuković, M., Stojanović, Z., Nikolić, M. G., Škapin, S., Jovanović, S., Veselinović, L. M., Uskoković, V., Lazić, S., Marković, S., Lazarević, M. M.,& Uskoković, D. P.. (2019). Rare-earth (Gd3+,Yb3+/Tm3+, Eu3+) co-doped hydroxyapatite as magnetic, up-conversion and down-conversion materials for multimodal imaging. in Scientific reports
Springer Nature., 9(1), 16305.
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-52885-0

Ignjatović N, Mančić L, Vuković M, Stojanović Z, Nikolić MG, Škapin S, Jovanović S, Veselinović LM, Uskoković V, Lazić S, Marković S, Lazarević MM, Uskoković DP. Rare-earth (Gd3+,Yb3+/Tm3+, Eu3+) co-doped hydroxyapatite as magnetic, up-conversion and down-conversion materials for multimodal imaging. in Scientific reports. 2019;9(1):16305.
doi:10.1038/s41598-019-52885-0 .

Ignjatović, Nenad, Mančić, Lidija, Vuković, Marina, Stojanović, Zoran, Nikolić, Marko G., Škapin, Srečo, Jovanović, Sonja, Veselinović, Ljiljana M., Uskoković, Vuk, Lazić, Snežana, Marković, Smilja, Lazarević, Miloš M., Uskoković, Dragan P., "Rare-earth (Gd3+,Yb3+/Tm3+, Eu3+) co-doped hydroxyapatite as magnetic, up-conversion and down-conversion materials for multimodal imaging" in Scientific reports, 9, no. 1 (2019):16305,
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-52885-0 . .