TY  - JOUR
AU  - Radovanović, Neda
AU  - Malagurski, Ivana
AU  - Lević, Steva
AU  - Nesić, Aleksandra
AU  - Cabrera-Barjas, Gustavo
AU  - Kalušević, Ana
AU  - Nedović, Viktor
AU  - Pavlović, Vladimir
AU  - Dimitrijević-Branković, Suzana
PY  - 2019
UR  - http://aspace.agrif.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/4925
AB  - Agar-based composites with different Zn-carbonate mineral phase content were prepared by in situ mineralization and the solvent casting method. The mineral phase within the composite films was identified as hydrozincite, Zn-5(CO3)(2)(OH)(6). The presence of the mineral phase improved, both mechanical and water vapor permeability properties of the obtained composite films, in a concentration-dependent manner. The release of zinc ions from composite films is in accepted levels (up to 2.5%), and sufficient to provide complete inhibition growth of S. Aureus. The results of this study suggest that agar/Zn-carbonate composites could be potentially used as affordable, eco-friendly and functional materials with tunable properties for food packaging, agriculture or biomedical application. In situ procedure offers possibilities for tailoring the physical-chemical properties of composite films, by varying the Zn-mineral phase load.
PB  - Elsevier, Amsterdam
T2  - Materials Letters
T1  - Influence of different concentrations of Zn-carbonate phase on physical-chemical properties of antimicrobial agar composite films
VL  - 255
DO  - 10.1016/j.matlet.2019.126572
ER  - 

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author = "Radovanović, Neda and Malagurski, Ivana and Lević, Steva and Nesić, Aleksandra and Cabrera-Barjas, Gustavo and Kalušević, Ana and Nedović, Viktor and Pavlović, Vladimir and Dimitrijević-Branković, Suzana",
year = "2019",
abstract = "Agar-based composites with different Zn-carbonate mineral phase content were prepared by in situ mineralization and the solvent casting method. The mineral phase within the composite films was identified as hydrozincite, Zn-5(CO3)(2)(OH)(6). The presence of the mineral phase improved, both mechanical and water vapor permeability properties of the obtained composite films, in a concentration-dependent manner. The release of zinc ions from composite films is in accepted levels (up to 2.5%), and sufficient to provide complete inhibition growth of S. Aureus. The results of this study suggest that agar/Zn-carbonate composites could be potentially used as affordable, eco-friendly and functional materials with tunable properties for food packaging, agriculture or biomedical application. In situ procedure offers possibilities for tailoring the physical-chemical properties of composite films, by varying the Zn-mineral phase load.",
publisher = "Elsevier, Amsterdam",
journal = "Materials Letters",
title = "Influence of different concentrations of Zn-carbonate phase on physical-chemical properties of antimicrobial agar composite films",
volume = "255",
doi = "10.1016/j.matlet.2019.126572"
}

Radovanović, N., Malagurski, I., Lević, S., Nesić, A., Cabrera-Barjas, G., Kalušević, A., Nedović, V., Pavlović, V.,& Dimitrijević-Branković, S.. (2019). Influence of different concentrations of Zn-carbonate phase on physical-chemical properties of antimicrobial agar composite films. in Materials Letters
Elsevier, Amsterdam., 255.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2019.126572

Radovanović N, Malagurski I, Lević S, Nesić A, Cabrera-Barjas G, Kalušević A, Nedović V, Pavlović V, Dimitrijević-Branković S. Influence of different concentrations of Zn-carbonate phase on physical-chemical properties of antimicrobial agar composite films. in Materials Letters. 2019;255.
doi:10.1016/j.matlet.2019.126572 .

Radovanović, Neda, Malagurski, Ivana, Lević, Steva, Nesić, Aleksandra, Cabrera-Barjas, Gustavo, Kalušević, Ana, Nedović, Viktor, Pavlović, Vladimir, Dimitrijević-Branković, Suzana, "Influence of different concentrations of Zn-carbonate phase on physical-chemical properties of antimicrobial agar composite films" in Materials Letters, 255 (2019),
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2019.126572 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Radovanović, Neda
AU  - Malagurski, Ivana
AU  - Lević, Steva
AU  - Gordić, Milan
AU  - Petrović, Jelena
AU  - Pavlović, Vladimir
AU  - Mitrić, Miodrag
AU  - Nesić, Aleksandra
AU  - Dimitrijević-Branković, Suzana
PY  - 2019
UR  - http://aspace.agrif.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/4923
AB  - New agar-based composite films with increasing Cu-carbonate and Cu-phosphate mineral phase content were prepared by in situ mineralization and solvent casting method. SEM and optical analysis revealed that Cu-carbonate phase had better compatibility with agar matrix than Cu-phosphate phase. Incorporation of both mineral phases improved mechanical and water vapor barrier properties of the obtained mineralized films, in concentration dependent manner. When 5 mM of carbonate precursor was incorporated into agar matrix, mechanical resistance was enchanced for 44% and water vapor barrier property for 40%. The release of Cu (II) was higher in acidic conditions for both mineralized composites and remained in the range of specific release limits for this metal. In addition, both mineralized composite films exhibited distinctive antimicrobial activity against Gram-negative (Escherichia coli) and Gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus) bacteria. Overall, the Cu-carbonate and Cu-phosphate mineralized agar films showed potential to be used for food packaging materials, agriculture or medical purposes.
PB  - Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd, Oxford
T2  - European Polymer Journal
T1  - Tailoring the physico-chemical and antimicrobial properties of agar-based films by in situ formation of Cu-mineral phase
EP  - 358
SP  - 352
VL  - 119
DO  - 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2019.08.004
ER  - 

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author = "Radovanović, Neda and Malagurski, Ivana and Lević, Steva and Gordić, Milan and Petrović, Jelena and Pavlović, Vladimir and Mitrić, Miodrag and Nesić, Aleksandra and Dimitrijević-Branković, Suzana",
year = "2019",
abstract = "New agar-based composite films with increasing Cu-carbonate and Cu-phosphate mineral phase content were prepared by in situ mineralization and solvent casting method. SEM and optical analysis revealed that Cu-carbonate phase had better compatibility with agar matrix than Cu-phosphate phase. Incorporation of both mineral phases improved mechanical and water vapor barrier properties of the obtained mineralized films, in concentration dependent manner. When 5 mM of carbonate precursor was incorporated into agar matrix, mechanical resistance was enchanced for 44% and water vapor barrier property for 40%. The release of Cu (II) was higher in acidic conditions for both mineralized composites and remained in the range of specific release limits for this metal. In addition, both mineralized composite films exhibited distinctive antimicrobial activity against Gram-negative (Escherichia coli) and Gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus) bacteria. Overall, the Cu-carbonate and Cu-phosphate mineralized agar films showed potential to be used for food packaging materials, agriculture or medical purposes.",
publisher = "Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd, Oxford",
journal = "European Polymer Journal",
title = "Tailoring the physico-chemical and antimicrobial properties of agar-based films by in situ formation of Cu-mineral phase",
pages = "358-352",
volume = "119",
doi = "10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2019.08.004"
}

Radovanović, N., Malagurski, I., Lević, S., Gordić, M., Petrović, J., Pavlović, V., Mitrić, M., Nesić, A.,& Dimitrijević-Branković, S.. (2019). Tailoring the physico-chemical and antimicrobial properties of agar-based films by in situ formation of Cu-mineral phase. in European Polymer Journal
Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd, Oxford., 119, 352-358.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2019.08.004

Radovanović N, Malagurski I, Lević S, Gordić M, Petrović J, Pavlović V, Mitrić M, Nesić A, Dimitrijević-Branković S. Tailoring the physico-chemical and antimicrobial properties of agar-based films by in situ formation of Cu-mineral phase. in European Polymer Journal. 2019;119:352-358.
doi:10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2019.08.004 .

Radovanović, Neda, Malagurski, Ivana, Lević, Steva, Gordić, Milan, Petrović, Jelena, Pavlović, Vladimir, Mitrić, Miodrag, Nesić, Aleksandra, Dimitrijević-Branković, Suzana, "Tailoring the physico-chemical and antimicrobial properties of agar-based films by in situ formation of Cu-mineral phase" in European Polymer Journal, 119 (2019):352-358,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2019.08.004 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Malagurski, Ivana
AU  - Lević, Steva
AU  - Mitrić, Miodrag
AU  - Pavlović, Vladimir
AU  - Dimitrijević-Branković, Suzana
PY  - 2018
UR  - http://aspace.agrif.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/4690
AB  - Two bimetallic (Zn/Cu) alginate based nanocomposites, impregnated with carbonate or phosphate mineral phase, were prepared by a facile procedure. Mineralized samples exhibited different morphologies and properties when compared to the non-mineralized sample. Antimicrobial testing against Escherichia coil, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans showed that mineralized samples are more efficient than non-mineralized in elimination of microorganisms. The results of this study suggest that bimetallic mineralized alginates could be potentially used as affordable, easy to produce antimicrobial materials.
PB  - Elsevier Science Bv, Amsterdam
T2  - Materials Letters
T1  - Bimetallic alginate nanocomposites: New antimicrobial biomaterials for biomedical application
EP  - 36
SP  - 32
VL  - 212
DO  - 10.1016/j.matlet.2017.10.046
ER  - 

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author = "Malagurski, Ivana and Lević, Steva and Mitrić, Miodrag and Pavlović, Vladimir and Dimitrijević-Branković, Suzana",
year = "2018",
abstract = "Two bimetallic (Zn/Cu) alginate based nanocomposites, impregnated with carbonate or phosphate mineral phase, were prepared by a facile procedure. Mineralized samples exhibited different morphologies and properties when compared to the non-mineralized sample. Antimicrobial testing against Escherichia coil, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans showed that mineralized samples are more efficient than non-mineralized in elimination of microorganisms. The results of this study suggest that bimetallic mineralized alginates could be potentially used as affordable, easy to produce antimicrobial materials.",
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journal = "Materials Letters",
title = "Bimetallic alginate nanocomposites: New antimicrobial biomaterials for biomedical application",
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volume = "212",
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Malagurski, I., Lević, S., Mitrić, M., Pavlović, V.,& Dimitrijević-Branković, S.. (2018). Bimetallic alginate nanocomposites: New antimicrobial biomaterials for biomedical application. in Materials Letters
Elsevier Science Bv, Amsterdam., 212, 32-36.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2017.10.046

Malagurski I, Lević S, Mitrić M, Pavlović V, Dimitrijević-Branković S. Bimetallic alginate nanocomposites: New antimicrobial biomaterials for biomedical application. in Materials Letters. 2018;212:32-36.
doi:10.1016/j.matlet.2017.10.046 .

Malagurski, Ivana, Lević, Steva, Mitrić, Miodrag, Pavlović, Vladimir, Dimitrijević-Branković, Suzana, "Bimetallic alginate nanocomposites: New antimicrobial biomaterials for biomedical application" in Materials Letters, 212 (2018):32-36,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2017.10.046 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Buntić, Aneta
AU  - Pavlović, Marija
AU  - Antonović, Dušan
AU  - Pavlović, Vladimir
AU  - Vrucinić, Dragana
AU  - Siler-Marinković, Slavica
AU  - Dimitrijević-Branković, Suzana
PY  - 2018
UR  - http://aspace.agrif.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/4743
AB  - This study has explored the possibility to reuse the waste, spent coffee material for the cellulase enzyme immobilization. By the coffee surface modification with different activating agents, it was attempted to develop the convenient method for creation of a capable porous carrier for this purpose. Among the most common activating agents, glutaraldehyde, chlorine dioxide and hydrogen peroxide provided the most acceptable choice for the coffee surface modification. The changes that occurred on the coffee surface due to agents' treatment exposure were recorded by using of the FTIR spectra and SEM micrographs. The highest immobilization yield (55%) and immobilization efficiency (45%) were attained during 30 min of the treatment time, by employing of 30% chlorine dioxide aqueous solution within 6 mL/g activator/carrier ratio. The kinetic process was found to be predicted by the pseudo-second-order model. The cellulase immobilization onto the coffee surface provides an excellent base for increasing the enzyme availability to the substrate and enhancing the enzyme productivity, by offering the new perspectives to the industrial sector.
PB  - Elsevier Science Bv, Amsterdam
T2  - International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
T1  - Customizing the spent coffee for Trichoderma reesei cellulase immobilization by modification with activating agents
EP  - 1863
SP  - 1856
VL  - 107
DO  - 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2017.10.060
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Buntić, Aneta and Pavlović, Marija and Antonović, Dušan and Pavlović, Vladimir and Vrucinić, Dragana and Siler-Marinković, Slavica and Dimitrijević-Branković, Suzana",
year = "2018",
abstract = "This study has explored the possibility to reuse the waste, spent coffee material for the cellulase enzyme immobilization. By the coffee surface modification with different activating agents, it was attempted to develop the convenient method for creation of a capable porous carrier for this purpose. Among the most common activating agents, glutaraldehyde, chlorine dioxide and hydrogen peroxide provided the most acceptable choice for the coffee surface modification. The changes that occurred on the coffee surface due to agents' treatment exposure were recorded by using of the FTIR spectra and SEM micrographs. The highest immobilization yield (55%) and immobilization efficiency (45%) were attained during 30 min of the treatment time, by employing of 30% chlorine dioxide aqueous solution within 6 mL/g activator/carrier ratio. The kinetic process was found to be predicted by the pseudo-second-order model. The cellulase immobilization onto the coffee surface provides an excellent base for increasing the enzyme availability to the substrate and enhancing the enzyme productivity, by offering the new perspectives to the industrial sector.",
publisher = "Elsevier Science Bv, Amsterdam",
journal = "International Journal of Biological Macromolecules",
title = "Customizing the spent coffee for Trichoderma reesei cellulase immobilization by modification with activating agents",
pages = "1863-1856",
volume = "107",
doi = "10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2017.10.060"
}

Buntić, A., Pavlović, M., Antonović, D., Pavlović, V., Vrucinić, D., Siler-Marinković, S.,& Dimitrijević-Branković, S.. (2018). Customizing the spent coffee for Trichoderma reesei cellulase immobilization by modification with activating agents. in International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
Elsevier Science Bv, Amsterdam., 107, 1856-1863.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2017.10.060

Buntić A, Pavlović M, Antonović D, Pavlović V, Vrucinić D, Siler-Marinković S, Dimitrijević-Branković S. Customizing the spent coffee for Trichoderma reesei cellulase immobilization by modification with activating agents. in International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 2018;107:1856-1863.
doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2017.10.060 .

Buntić, Aneta, Pavlović, Marija, Antonović, Dušan, Pavlović, Vladimir, Vrucinić, Dragana, Siler-Marinković, Slavica, Dimitrijević-Branković, Suzana, "Customizing the spent coffee for Trichoderma reesei cellulase immobilization by modification with activating agents" in International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 107 (2018):1856-1863,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2017.10.060 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Malagurski, Ivana
AU  - Lević, Steva
AU  - Pantić, Milena
AU  - Matijasević, Danka
AU  - Mitrić, Miodrag
AU  - Pavlović, Vladimir
AU  - Dimitrijević-Branković, Suzana
PY  - 2017
UR  - http://aspace.agrif.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/4336
AB  - New bioactive and antimicrobial biomaterials were produced by alginate-mediated biomineralization with Zn-mineral phase. The synthesis procedure is simple, cost-effective and resulted in. two different Zn-mineralized alginate nanocomposites, Zn-carbonate/Zn-alginate and Zn-phosphate/Zn-alginate. The presence of Zn-mineral phase and its type, have significantly affected nanocomposite morphology, stability, total metallic loading and potential to release Zn(II) in physiological environment. Antimicrobial experiments showed that both types of Zn-mineralized nanocomposites exhibit strong antimicrobial effect against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans. These results suggest that alginate biomineralization, where minerals are salts of essential metallic ions like Zn(II), represents a'good strategy for designing multifunctional biomaterials for potential biomedical applications.
PB  - Elsevier Sci Ltd, Oxford
T2  - Carbohydrate Polymers
T1  - Synthesis and antimicrobial properties of Zn-mineralized alginate nanocomposites
EP  - 321
SP  - 313
VL  - 165
DO  - 10.1016/j.carbpol.2017.02.064
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Malagurski, Ivana and Lević, Steva and Pantić, Milena and Matijasević, Danka and Mitrić, Miodrag and Pavlović, Vladimir and Dimitrijević-Branković, Suzana",
year = "2017",
abstract = "New bioactive and antimicrobial biomaterials were produced by alginate-mediated biomineralization with Zn-mineral phase. The synthesis procedure is simple, cost-effective and resulted in. two different Zn-mineralized alginate nanocomposites, Zn-carbonate/Zn-alginate and Zn-phosphate/Zn-alginate. The presence of Zn-mineral phase and its type, have significantly affected nanocomposite morphology, stability, total metallic loading and potential to release Zn(II) in physiological environment. Antimicrobial experiments showed that both types of Zn-mineralized nanocomposites exhibit strong antimicrobial effect against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans. These results suggest that alginate biomineralization, where minerals are salts of essential metallic ions like Zn(II), represents a'good strategy for designing multifunctional biomaterials for potential biomedical applications.",
publisher = "Elsevier Sci Ltd, Oxford",
journal = "Carbohydrate Polymers",
title = "Synthesis and antimicrobial properties of Zn-mineralized alginate nanocomposites",
pages = "321-313",
volume = "165",
doi = "10.1016/j.carbpol.2017.02.064"
}

Malagurski, I., Lević, S., Pantić, M., Matijasević, D., Mitrić, M., Pavlović, V.,& Dimitrijević-Branković, S.. (2017). Synthesis and antimicrobial properties of Zn-mineralized alginate nanocomposites. in Carbohydrate Polymers
Elsevier Sci Ltd, Oxford., 165, 313-321.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2017.02.064

Malagurski I, Lević S, Pantić M, Matijasević D, Mitrić M, Pavlović V, Dimitrijević-Branković S. Synthesis and antimicrobial properties of Zn-mineralized alginate nanocomposites. in Carbohydrate Polymers. 2017;165:313-321.
doi:10.1016/j.carbpol.2017.02.064 .

Malagurski, Ivana, Lević, Steva, Pantić, Milena, Matijasević, Danka, Mitrić, Miodrag, Pavlović, Vladimir, Dimitrijević-Branković, Suzana, "Synthesis and antimicrobial properties of Zn-mineralized alginate nanocomposites" in Carbohydrate Polymers, 165 (2017):313-321,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2017.02.064 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Dimitrijević, Snežana M.
AU  - Radanović, Dragoja
AU  - Antić-Mladenović, Svetlana
AU  - Milutinović, Milica D.
AU  - Rajilić-Stojanović, Mirjana
AU  - Dimitrijević-Branković, Suzana
PY  - 2017
UR  - http://aspace.agrif.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/4445
AB  - Mixed medicinal plant waste was composted with addition of novel bacterial strains belonging to the genera Streptomyces, Paenybacillus, Bacillus and Hymenobacter. The composting was followed by assessment of chemical and biological parameters including C/N ratio, loss of organic matter, phosphorous and potassium content as well as CO2 generation and dehydrogenase activity during 164 days. The selected mesophilic bacterial starters had a potential to significantly reduce the period of mixed herb waste decomposition, from about 6 months to about 2.5 months. Based on the seed germination index of four plants (Fagopirum esculentum, Thymus vulgaris, Cynara scolimus and Lavandula officinalis) the germination and radial root growth of the investigated plants was improved by the inoculated compost. The germination index of all tested species on the mature inoculated composts was in average 60% higher compared to the control compost. The research indicates that the mesophilic starter addition into the herbs waste can contribute to the speed of waste decomposition and lead to the improvement of biofertilization effect of the obtained compost.
PB  - Savez hemijskih inženjera, Beograd
T2  - HEMIJSKA INDUSTRIJA
T1  - Enhanced fertilization effect of a compost obtained from mixed herbs waste inoculated with novel strains of mesophilic bacteria
EP  - 513
IS  - 6
SP  - 503
VL  - 71
DO  - 10.2298/HEMIND170327013D
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Dimitrijević, Snežana M. and Radanović, Dragoja and Antić-Mladenović, Svetlana and Milutinović, Milica D. and Rajilić-Stojanović, Mirjana and Dimitrijević-Branković, Suzana",
year = "2017",
abstract = "Mixed medicinal plant waste was composted with addition of novel bacterial strains belonging to the genera Streptomyces, Paenybacillus, Bacillus and Hymenobacter. The composting was followed by assessment of chemical and biological parameters including C/N ratio, loss of organic matter, phosphorous and potassium content as well as CO2 generation and dehydrogenase activity during 164 days. The selected mesophilic bacterial starters had a potential to significantly reduce the period of mixed herb waste decomposition, from about 6 months to about 2.5 months. Based on the seed germination index of four plants (Fagopirum esculentum, Thymus vulgaris, Cynara scolimus and Lavandula officinalis) the germination and radial root growth of the investigated plants was improved by the inoculated compost. The germination index of all tested species on the mature inoculated composts was in average 60% higher compared to the control compost. The research indicates that the mesophilic starter addition into the herbs waste can contribute to the speed of waste decomposition and lead to the improvement of biofertilization effect of the obtained compost.",
publisher = "Savez hemijskih inženjera, Beograd",
journal = "HEMIJSKA INDUSTRIJA",
title = "Enhanced fertilization effect of a compost obtained from mixed herbs waste inoculated with novel strains of mesophilic bacteria",
pages = "513-503",
number = "6",
volume = "71",
doi = "10.2298/HEMIND170327013D"
}

Dimitrijević, S. M., Radanović, D., Antić-Mladenović, S., Milutinović, M. D., Rajilić-Stojanović, M.,& Dimitrijević-Branković, S.. (2017). Enhanced fertilization effect of a compost obtained from mixed herbs waste inoculated with novel strains of mesophilic bacteria. in HEMIJSKA INDUSTRIJA
Savez hemijskih inženjera, Beograd., 71(6), 503-513.
https://doi.org/10.2298/HEMIND170327013D

Dimitrijević SM, Radanović D, Antić-Mladenović S, Milutinović MD, Rajilić-Stojanović M, Dimitrijević-Branković S. Enhanced fertilization effect of a compost obtained from mixed herbs waste inoculated with novel strains of mesophilic bacteria. in HEMIJSKA INDUSTRIJA. 2017;71(6):503-513.
doi:10.2298/HEMIND170327013D .

Dimitrijević, Snežana M., Radanović, Dragoja, Antić-Mladenović, Svetlana, Milutinović, Milica D., Rajilić-Stojanović, Mirjana, Dimitrijević-Branković, Suzana, "Enhanced fertilization effect of a compost obtained from mixed herbs waste inoculated with novel strains of mesophilic bacteria" in HEMIJSKA INDUSTRIJA, 71, no. 6 (2017):503-513,
https://doi.org/10.2298/HEMIND170327013D . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Malagurski, Ivana
AU  - Lević, Steva
AU  - Nesić, Aleksandra
AU  - Mitrić, Miodrag
AU  - Pavlović, Vladimir
AU  - Dimitrijević-Branković, Suzana
PY  - 2017
UR  - http://aspace.agrif.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/4493
AB  - New mineralized, agar-based nanocomposite films (Zn-carbonate and Zn-phosphate/agar) were produced by a combination of in situ precipitation and a casting method. The presence of minerals significantly influenced the morphology, properties and functionality of the obtained nanocomposites. Reinforcement with the Zn-mineral phase improved the mechanical properties of the carbonate-mineralized films, but had a negligible effect on the phosphate-mineralized samples. Both nanocomposites showed improved optical and thermal properties, better Zn(II) release potential in a slightly acidic environment and exhibited antimicrobial activity against S. aureus. These results suggest that Zn-mineralized agar nanocomposite films could be potentially used as affordable, eco-friendly and active food packaging materials.
PB  - Elsevier Sci Ltd, Oxford
T2  - Carbohydrate Polymers
T1  - Mineralized agar-based nanocomposite films: Potential food packaging materials with antimicrobial properties
EP  - 62
SP  - 55
VL  - 175
DO  - 10.1016/j.carbpol.2017.07.064
ER  - 

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year = "2017",
abstract = "New mineralized, agar-based nanocomposite films (Zn-carbonate and Zn-phosphate/agar) were produced by a combination of in situ precipitation and a casting method. The presence of minerals significantly influenced the morphology, properties and functionality of the obtained nanocomposites. Reinforcement with the Zn-mineral phase improved the mechanical properties of the carbonate-mineralized films, but had a negligible effect on the phosphate-mineralized samples. Both nanocomposites showed improved optical and thermal properties, better Zn(II) release potential in a slightly acidic environment and exhibited antimicrobial activity against S. aureus. These results suggest that Zn-mineralized agar nanocomposite films could be potentially used as affordable, eco-friendly and active food packaging materials.",
publisher = "Elsevier Sci Ltd, Oxford",
journal = "Carbohydrate Polymers",
title = "Mineralized agar-based nanocomposite films: Potential food packaging materials with antimicrobial properties",
pages = "62-55",
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doi = "10.1016/j.carbpol.2017.07.064"
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Malagurski, I., Lević, S., Nesić, A., Mitrić, M., Pavlović, V.,& Dimitrijević-Branković, S.. (2017). Mineralized agar-based nanocomposite films: Potential food packaging materials with antimicrobial properties. in Carbohydrate Polymers
Elsevier Sci Ltd, Oxford., 175, 55-62.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2017.07.064

Malagurski I, Lević S, Nesić A, Mitrić M, Pavlović V, Dimitrijević-Branković S. Mineralized agar-based nanocomposite films: Potential food packaging materials with antimicrobial properties. in Carbohydrate Polymers. 2017;175:55-62.
doi:10.1016/j.carbpol.2017.07.064 .

Malagurski, Ivana, Lević, Steva, Nesić, Aleksandra, Mitrić, Miodrag, Pavlović, Vladimir, Dimitrijević-Branković, Suzana, "Mineralized agar-based nanocomposite films: Potential food packaging materials with antimicrobial properties" in Carbohydrate Polymers, 175 (2017):55-62,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2017.07.064 . .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Radulović, Zorica
AU  - Miočinović, Jelena
AU  - Petrović, Tanja
AU  - Dimitrijević-Branković, Suzana
AU  - Nedović, Viktor
PY  - 2016
UR  - http://aspace.agrif.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/4153
PB  - Springer, New York
C3  - Emerging and Traditional Technologies for Safe, Healthy and Quality Food
T1  - Traditional and Emerging Technologies for Autochthonous Lactic Acid Bacteria Application
EP  - 256
SP  - 237
DO  - 10.1007/978-3-319-24040-4_13
ER  - 

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author = "Radulović, Zorica and Miočinović, Jelena and Petrović, Tanja and Dimitrijević-Branković, Suzana and Nedović, Viktor",
year = "2016",
publisher = "Springer, New York",
journal = "Emerging and Traditional Technologies for Safe, Healthy and Quality Food",
title = "Traditional and Emerging Technologies for Autochthonous Lactic Acid Bacteria Application",
pages = "256-237",
doi = "10.1007/978-3-319-24040-4_13"
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Radulović, Z., Miočinović, J., Petrović, T., Dimitrijević-Branković, S.,& Nedović, V.. (2016). Traditional and Emerging Technologies for Autochthonous Lactic Acid Bacteria Application. in Emerging and Traditional Technologies for Safe, Healthy and Quality Food
Springer, New York., 237-256.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-24040-4_13

Radulović Z, Miočinović J, Petrović T, Dimitrijević-Branković S, Nedović V. Traditional and Emerging Technologies for Autochthonous Lactic Acid Bacteria Application. in Emerging and Traditional Technologies for Safe, Healthy and Quality Food. 2016;:237-256.
doi:10.1007/978-3-319-24040-4_13 .

Radulović, Zorica, Miočinović, Jelena, Petrović, Tanja, Dimitrijević-Branković, Suzana, Nedović, Viktor, "Traditional and Emerging Technologies for Autochthonous Lactic Acid Bacteria Application" in Emerging and Traditional Technologies for Safe, Healthy and Quality Food (2016):237-256,
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-24040-4_13 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Dimitrellou, Dimitra
AU  - Kandylis, Panagiotis
AU  - Petrović, Tanja
AU  - Dimitrijević-Branković, Suzana
AU  - Lević, Steva
AU  - Nedović, Viktor
AU  - Kourkoutas, Yiannis
PY  - 2016
UR  - http://aspace.agrif.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/4156
AB  - In the present study, the survival of spray-dried microencapsulated Lactobacillus casei ATCC 393 cells was evaluated under simulated gastrointestinal conditions, as well as during production and storage of fermented milk. Under simulated gastric juice and bile salts solutions, microencapsulation provided significantly improved protection compared to free cells. Furthermore, it retained a significantly higher number of viable L. casei compared to free cell system during fermented milk production. No significant differences in the physicochemical and sensorial characteristics of produced fermented milk with spray dried L. casei cells were observed compared to the control and commercial samples, which is an important feature for consumers' acceptability. Importantly, after all in vitro tests, the number of microencapsulated L. casei cells remained over 6 log cfu g(-1), in contrast to free cells, which is the minimum required level for conferring a probiotic effect.
PB  - Elsevier Science Bv, Amsterdam
T2  - LWT-Food Science and Technology
T1  - Survival of spray dried microencapsulated Lactobacillus casei ATCC 393 in simulated gastrointestinal conditions and fermented milk
EP  - 174
SP  - 169
VL  - 71
DO  - 10.1016/j.lwt.2016.03.007
ER  - 

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Elsevier Science Bv, Amsterdam., 71, 169-174.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2016.03.007

Dimitrellou D, Kandylis P, Petrović T, Dimitrijević-Branković S, Lević S, Nedović V, Kourkoutas Y. Survival of spray dried microencapsulated Lactobacillus casei ATCC 393 in simulated gastrointestinal conditions and fermented milk. in LWT-Food Science and Technology. 2016;71:169-174.
doi:10.1016/j.lwt.2016.03.007 .

Dimitrellou, Dimitra, Kandylis, Panagiotis, Petrović, Tanja, Dimitrijević-Branković, Suzana, Lević, Steva, Nedović, Viktor, Kourkoutas, Yiannis, "Survival of spray dried microencapsulated Lactobacillus casei ATCC 393 in simulated gastrointestinal conditions and fermented milk" in LWT-Food Science and Technology, 71 (2016):169-174,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2016.03.007 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Petrović, Tanja
AU  - Dimitrijević, Suzana
AU  - Radulović, Zorica
AU  - Mirković, Nemanja
AU  - Rajić, Jasmina
AU  - Obradović, D.
AU  - Nedović, Viktor
PY  - 2012
UR  - http://aspace.agrif.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/3067
AB  - In this study, twelve strains of Lactobacillus plantarum derived from spontaneously fermented vegetables (carrots and beetroot) and traditionally prepared sauerkraut were compared for their potential probiotic abilities with seven Lactobacillus rhamnosus strains of human origin. The tested strains were investigated for some technological properties and in vitro functional characteristics for potential probiotic strains. Selection probiotic criteria included the ability of the strains to withstand conditions similar to the digestive tract, antimicrobial activity against a wide range of intestinal pathogens and sensitivity to antibiotics. The total acidity in milk was generally higher in intestinal strains in relation to plant strains. The ability of the tested strains to survive simulated gastric conditions showed a greater resistance of the human strains at a low pH 2.5 and the presence of pepsin, while in the presence of bile salts and pancreatin, some intestinal strains were more sensitive compared to plant strains. A wide spectrum of antimicrobial activities was observed in all tested strains. Most of the plant strains were resistant to aminoglycosides and vancomycin but sensitive to ampicillin and penicillin, while only some intestinal strains were resistant to these drugs.
PB  - Srpsko biološko društvo, Beograd, i dr.
T2  - Archives of Biological Sciences
T1  - Comparative analysis of the potential probiotic abilities of lactobacilli of human origin and from fermented vegetables
EP  - 1480
IS  - 4
SP  - 1473
VL  - 64
DO  - 10.2298/ABS1204473P
ER  - 

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year = "2012",
abstract = "In this study, twelve strains of Lactobacillus plantarum derived from spontaneously fermented vegetables (carrots and beetroot) and traditionally prepared sauerkraut were compared for their potential probiotic abilities with seven Lactobacillus rhamnosus strains of human origin. The tested strains were investigated for some technological properties and in vitro functional characteristics for potential probiotic strains. Selection probiotic criteria included the ability of the strains to withstand conditions similar to the digestive tract, antimicrobial activity against a wide range of intestinal pathogens and sensitivity to antibiotics. The total acidity in milk was generally higher in intestinal strains in relation to plant strains. The ability of the tested strains to survive simulated gastric conditions showed a greater resistance of the human strains at a low pH 2.5 and the presence of pepsin, while in the presence of bile salts and pancreatin, some intestinal strains were more sensitive compared to plant strains. A wide spectrum of antimicrobial activities was observed in all tested strains. Most of the plant strains were resistant to aminoglycosides and vancomycin but sensitive to ampicillin and penicillin, while only some intestinal strains were resistant to these drugs.",
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Petrović, T., Dimitrijević, S., Radulović, Z., Mirković, N., Rajić, J., Obradović, D.,& Nedović, V.. (2012). Comparative analysis of the potential probiotic abilities of lactobacilli of human origin and from fermented vegetables. in Archives of Biological Sciences
Srpsko biološko društvo, Beograd, i dr.., 64(4), 1473-1480.
https://doi.org/10.2298/ABS1204473P

Petrović T, Dimitrijević S, Radulović Z, Mirković N, Rajić J, Obradović D, Nedović V. Comparative analysis of the potential probiotic abilities of lactobacilli of human origin and from fermented vegetables. in Archives of Biological Sciences. 2012;64(4):1473-1480.
doi:10.2298/ABS1204473P .

Petrović, Tanja, Dimitrijević, Suzana, Radulović, Zorica, Mirković, Nemanja, Rajić, Jasmina, Obradović, D., Nedović, Viktor, "Comparative analysis of the potential probiotic abilities of lactobacilli of human origin and from fermented vegetables" in Archives of Biological Sciences, 64, no. 4 (2012):1473-1480,
https://doi.org/10.2298/ABS1204473P . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Radulović, Zorica
AU  - Petrović, Tanja
AU  - Nedović, Viktor
AU  - Dimitrijević, Suzana
AU  - Mirković, Nemanja
AU  - Petrušić, Milica M.
AU  - Paunović, Dušanka
PY  - 2010
UR  - http://aspace.agrif.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2139
AB  - Lactic acid bacteria strains isolated from traditional made cheeses constitute a reservoir of unexplored potential in biotechnology. In this study four autochthonous lactobacilli strains, isolated from traditional white brined cheeses and identified as Lactobacillus paracasei (08, 564, 05 and 02), were investigated on potential probiotic ability. The investigation comprised sensitivity to simulated gastrointestinal tract conditions, antimicrobial activity against wide range of pathogens, antibiotic resistance as well as autoaggregation ability. Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG was used as referent strain. Three tested strains grew well in simulated gastrointestinal conditions, but their sensitivity was greater on bile acids and pancreatin compared with pepsin low pH 2.5. The examined strains had different sensitivity to antibiotics, but three strains showed very good antimicrobial activity to pathogens. All strains demonstrated very good autoaggregation ability. For three of four examined strains of Lb. paracasei probiotic potential was similar with referent strain Lb. rhamnosus GG, determined in vitro.
PB  - Croatian Dairy Union
T2  - Mljekarstvo
T1  - Characterization of autochthonous Lactobacillus paracasei strains on potential probiotic ability
EP  - 93
IS  - 2
SP  - 86
VL  - 60
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_agrospace_2139
ER  - 

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Radulović, Z., Petrović, T., Nedović, V., Dimitrijević, S., Mirković, N., Petrušić, M. M.,& Paunović, D.. (2010). Characterization of autochthonous Lactobacillus paracasei strains on potential probiotic ability. in Mljekarstvo
Croatian Dairy Union., 60(2), 86-93.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_agrospace_2139

Radulović Z, Petrović T, Nedović V, Dimitrijević S, Mirković N, Petrušić MM, Paunović D. Characterization of autochthonous Lactobacillus paracasei strains on potential probiotic ability. in Mljekarstvo. 2010;60(2):86-93.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_agrospace_2139 .

Radulović, Zorica, Petrović, Tanja, Nedović, Viktor, Dimitrijević, Suzana, Mirković, Nemanja, Petrušić, Milica M., Paunović, Dušanka, "Characterization of autochthonous Lactobacillus paracasei strains on potential probiotic ability" in Mljekarstvo, 60, no. 2 (2010):86-93,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_agrospace_2139 .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Petrović, Tanja
AU  - Nedović, Viktor
AU  - Dimitrijević-Branković, Suzana
AU  - Bugarski, Branko
AU  - Lacroix, Christophe
PY  - 2007
UR  - http://aspace.agrif.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/1463
AB  - Probiotic bacteria are used in the production of fermented dairy foods, pharmaceutical products and health supplements. They play an important role in promoting and maintaining human health. In order, to produce health benefits probiotic strains should be present in a viable form at a suitable level during the product's shelf life until consumption and maintain high viability throughout the gastrointestinal tract. Despite the importance of these beneficial microorganisms many investigations have shown their poor viability and stability, especially for bifidobacteria in fermented products. The introduction of microencapsulation techniques for protection of probiotic strains has resulted in greatly enhanced viability of these microorganisms in food products as well as in the gastrointestinal tract. This paper gives an overview of available microencapsulation techniques and materials for probiotic protection and stabilization. Several methods of microencapsulation for probiotic bacteria, including extrusion, emulsification, drying (fluidized bed, spray, freeze) and spray coating techniques, are presented. The commonly used supporting materials like alginate, starch, chitosan, gelatin, waxes, biogums, and some others are also discussed.
PB  - Savez hemijskih inženjera, Beograd
T2  - Chemical Industry and Chemical Engineering Quarterly / CICEQ
T1  - Protection of probiotic microorganisms by microencapsulation
EP  - 174
IS  - 3
SP  - 169
VL  - 13
DO  - 10.2298/CICEQ0703169P
ER  - 

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year = "2007",
abstract = "Probiotic bacteria are used in the production of fermented dairy foods, pharmaceutical products and health supplements. They play an important role in promoting and maintaining human health. In order, to produce health benefits probiotic strains should be present in a viable form at a suitable level during the product's shelf life until consumption and maintain high viability throughout the gastrointestinal tract. Despite the importance of these beneficial microorganisms many investigations have shown their poor viability and stability, especially for bifidobacteria in fermented products. The introduction of microencapsulation techniques for protection of probiotic strains has resulted in greatly enhanced viability of these microorganisms in food products as well as in the gastrointestinal tract. This paper gives an overview of available microencapsulation techniques and materials for probiotic protection and stabilization. Several methods of microencapsulation for probiotic bacteria, including extrusion, emulsification, drying (fluidized bed, spray, freeze) and spray coating techniques, are presented. The commonly used supporting materials like alginate, starch, chitosan, gelatin, waxes, biogums, and some others are also discussed.",
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Savez hemijskih inženjera, Beograd., 13(3), 169-174.
https://doi.org/10.2298/CICEQ0703169P

Petrović T, Nedović V, Dimitrijević-Branković S, Bugarski B, Lacroix C. Protection of probiotic microorganisms by microencapsulation. in Chemical Industry and Chemical Engineering Quarterly / CICEQ. 2007;13(3):169-174.
doi:10.2298/CICEQ0703169P .

Petrović, Tanja, Nedović, Viktor, Dimitrijević-Branković, Suzana, Bugarski, Branko, Lacroix, Christophe, "Protection of probiotic microorganisms by microencapsulation" in Chemical Industry and Chemical Engineering Quarterly / CICEQ, 13, no. 3 (2007):169-174,
https://doi.org/10.2298/CICEQ0703169P . .