Spasojević, Milica

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  • Spasojević, Milica (9)
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Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development, Republic of Serbia, Grant no. 451-03-68/2020-14/200026 (University of Belgrade, Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy - IChTM) Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development, Republic of Serbia, Grant no. 451-03-68/2020-14/200288 (Innovation Center of the Faculty of Chemistry)
Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development, Republic of Serbia, Grant no. 451-03-68/2020-14/200023 (Institute of Technology of Nuclear and Other Mineral Row Materials - ITNMS, Belgrade) Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development, Republic of Serbia, Grant no. 451-03-68/2020-14/200053 (University of Belgrade, Institute for Multidisciplinary Research)
Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development, Republic of Serbia, Grant no. 451-03-68/2020-14/200168 (University of Belgrade, Faculty of Chemistry) Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development, Republic of Serbia, Grant no. 451-03-68/2020-14/200287 (Innovation Center of the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy)
POLYGREEN - Towards a Green and Sustainable Polymer Industry: Fully Biobased Unsaturated Polyester Resins Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development, Republic of Serbia, Grant no. 451-03-68/2020-14/200043 (Institute of Oncology and Radiology of Serbia, Belgrade)
info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/MESTD/inst-2020/200132/RS/ Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development, Republic of Serbia, Grant no. 451-03-68/2020-14/200135 (University of Belgrade, Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy)
Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development, Republic of Serbia, Grant no. 451-03-68/2020-14/200161 (University of Belgrade, Faculty of Pharmacy) info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/MESTD/inst-2020/200287/RS/

Author's Bibliography

Immobilization of Horseradish Peroxidase on Macroporous Glycidyl-Based Copolymers with Different Surface Characteristics for the Removal of Phenol

Pantić, Nevena; Spasojević, Milica; Stojanović, Željko; Veljović, Đorđe; Krstić, Jugoslav; Balaž, Ana Marija; Prodanović, Radivoje; Prodanović, Olivera

(Springer, 2022)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Pantić, Nevena
AU  - Spasojević, Milica
AU  - Stojanović, Željko
AU  - Veljović, Đorđe
AU  - Krstić, Jugoslav
AU  - Balaž, Ana Marija
AU  - Prodanović, Radivoje
AU  - Prodanović, Olivera
PY  - 2022
UR  - https://cer.ihtm.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/7532
AB  - Novel macroporous copolymers of glycidyl methacrylate and ethylene glycol dimethacrylate with mean pore size diameters ranging from 150 to 310 nm were synthesized by dispersion polymerization and modified with ethylenediamine. The glutaraldehyde and periodate method were employed to immobilize horseradish peroxidase (HRP) onto these carriers. The activity of the immobilized enzyme was greatly affected by the pore size of the carrier. The highest specific activities of 9.65 and 8.94 U/g of dry weight were obtained for HRP immobilized by the periodate-route onto poly(GMA‐co‐EGDMA) carriers with pore size diameters of 234 and 297 nm, respectively. Stability studies showed an improved operational stability of immobilized peroxidase at 65 °C and in an organic solvent. HRP immobilized on a copolymer with a pore size of 234 nm, showing the highest specific activity and good stability, had higher activities at almost all pH values than the native enzyme and the increased Km value for pyrogallol oxidation. Immobilized HRP retained 80% of its original activity after five consecutive cycles of the pyrogallol oxidation and 98% of its initial activity in a storage stability study. Enzyme immobilized onto the macroporous copolymer with the pore size diameter of 234 nm showed a substantial degree of phenol removal achieved by immobilized peroxidase.
PB  - Springer
T2  - Journal of Polymers and the Environment
T1  - Immobilization of Horseradish Peroxidase on Macroporous Glycidyl-Based Copolymers with Different Surface Characteristics for the Removal of Phenol
VL  - 30
SP  - 3005
EP  - 3020
DO  - 10.1007/s10924-021-02364-3
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Pantić, Nevena and Spasojević, Milica and Stojanović, Željko and Veljović, Đorđe and Krstić, Jugoslav and Balaž, Ana Marija and Prodanović, Radivoje and Prodanović, Olivera",
year = "2022",
abstract = "Novel macroporous copolymers of glycidyl methacrylate and ethylene glycol dimethacrylate with mean pore size diameters ranging from 150 to 310 nm were synthesized by dispersion polymerization and modified with ethylenediamine. The glutaraldehyde and periodate method were employed to immobilize horseradish peroxidase (HRP) onto these carriers. The activity of the immobilized enzyme was greatly affected by the pore size of the carrier. The highest specific activities of 9.65 and 8.94 U/g of dry weight were obtained for HRP immobilized by the periodate-route onto poly(GMA‐co‐EGDMA) carriers with pore size diameters of 234 and 297 nm, respectively. Stability studies showed an improved operational stability of immobilized peroxidase at 65 °C and in an organic solvent. HRP immobilized on a copolymer with a pore size of 234 nm, showing the highest specific activity and good stability, had higher activities at almost all pH values than the native enzyme and the increased Km value for pyrogallol oxidation. Immobilized HRP retained 80% of its original activity after five consecutive cycles of the pyrogallol oxidation and 98% of its initial activity in a storage stability study. Enzyme immobilized onto the macroporous copolymer with the pore size diameter of 234 nm showed a substantial degree of phenol removal achieved by immobilized peroxidase.",
publisher = "Springer",
journal = "Journal of Polymers and the Environment",
title = "Immobilization of Horseradish Peroxidase on Macroporous Glycidyl-Based Copolymers with Different Surface Characteristics for the Removal of Phenol",
volume = "30",
pages = "3005-3020",
doi = "10.1007/s10924-021-02364-3"
}
Pantić, N., Spasojević, M., Stojanović, Ž., Veljović, Đ., Krstić, J., Balaž, A. M., Prodanović, R.,& Prodanović, O.. (2022). Immobilization of Horseradish Peroxidase on Macroporous Glycidyl-Based Copolymers with Different Surface Characteristics for the Removal of Phenol. in Journal of Polymers and the Environment
Springer., 30, 3005-3020.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10924-021-02364-3
Pantić N, Spasojević M, Stojanović Ž, Veljović Đ, Krstić J, Balaž AM, Prodanović R, Prodanović O. Immobilization of Horseradish Peroxidase on Macroporous Glycidyl-Based Copolymers with Different Surface Characteristics for the Removal of Phenol. in Journal of Polymers and the Environment. 2022;30:3005-3020.
doi:10.1007/s10924-021-02364-3 .
Pantić, Nevena, Spasojević, Milica, Stojanović, Željko, Veljović, Đorđe, Krstić, Jugoslav, Balaž, Ana Marija, Prodanović, Radivoje, Prodanović, Olivera, "Immobilization of Horseradish Peroxidase on Macroporous Glycidyl-Based Copolymers with Different Surface Characteristics for the Removal of Phenol" in Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 30 (2022):3005-3020,
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10924-021-02364-3 . .
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Biobased thermo/pH sensitive poly(N-isopropylacrylamide-co-crotonic acid) hydrogels for targeted drug delivery

Marković, Maja D.; Panić, Vesna; Savić, Sanja I.; Ugrinović, Vukašin; Pjanović, Rada; Spasojević, Milica; Spasojević, Pavle

(Elsevier, 2022)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Marković, Maja D.
AU  - Panić, Vesna
AU  - Savić, Sanja I.
AU  - Ugrinović, Vukašin
AU  - Pjanović, Rada
AU  - Spasojević, Milica
AU  - Spasojević, Pavle
PY  - 2022
UR  - https://cer.ihtm.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5295
AB  - Materials sensitive to external stimuli are recognized as safe and effective tool able to respond to specific demands in the therapy of various diseases. Thermo sensitive hydrogels based on poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (P(NIPAAM)) are widely investigated for targeted drug delivery. Still, the abundance of the stimuli in the human body often requires more than one responsive group able to act simultaneously to achieve optimal therapeutic effects. Due to its pH sensitivity and bio-based production, crotonic acid (CA) was a monomer of choice for preparation of eco-friendly copolymer hydrogels based on NIPAAM and CA (P(NIPAAMcoCA)), which turned to be thermo and pH sensitive at the same time. The potential of the P(NIPAAMcoCA) system for encapsulation and controlled release of drugs with different solubility was investigated engaging water-soluble lidocaine hydrochloride and poorly water-soluble ibuprofen as model drugs. The hydrogels were characterized by various technics: FTIR, DSC, SEM and single compressive tests, while swelling behavior and controlled release of the drugs were analyzed with respect to the CA amount in two environments with different pH values at 25 °C and 37 °C. It was demonstrated that due to their dual responsiveness the P(NIPAAMcoCA) hydrogels have potential for controlled release of drugs with different solubility.
PB  - Elsevier
T2  - Microporous and Mesoporous Materials
T1  - Biobased thermo/pH sensitive poly(N-isopropylacrylamide-co-crotonic acid) hydrogels for targeted drug delivery
VL  - 335
SP  - 111817
DO  - 10.1016/j.micromeso.2022.111817
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Marković, Maja D. and Panić, Vesna and Savić, Sanja I. and Ugrinović, Vukašin and Pjanović, Rada and Spasojević, Milica and Spasojević, Pavle",
year = "2022",
abstract = "Materials sensitive to external stimuli are recognized as safe and effective tool able to respond to specific demands in the therapy of various diseases. Thermo sensitive hydrogels based on poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (P(NIPAAM)) are widely investigated for targeted drug delivery. Still, the abundance of the stimuli in the human body often requires more than one responsive group able to act simultaneously to achieve optimal therapeutic effects. Due to its pH sensitivity and bio-based production, crotonic acid (CA) was a monomer of choice for preparation of eco-friendly copolymer hydrogels based on NIPAAM and CA (P(NIPAAMcoCA)), which turned to be thermo and pH sensitive at the same time. The potential of the P(NIPAAMcoCA) system for encapsulation and controlled release of drugs with different solubility was investigated engaging water-soluble lidocaine hydrochloride and poorly water-soluble ibuprofen as model drugs. The hydrogels were characterized by various technics: FTIR, DSC, SEM and single compressive tests, while swelling behavior and controlled release of the drugs were analyzed with respect to the CA amount in two environments with different pH values at 25 °C and 37 °C. It was demonstrated that due to their dual responsiveness the P(NIPAAMcoCA) hydrogels have potential for controlled release of drugs with different solubility.",
publisher = "Elsevier",
journal = "Microporous and Mesoporous Materials",
title = "Biobased thermo/pH sensitive poly(N-isopropylacrylamide-co-crotonic acid) hydrogels for targeted drug delivery",
volume = "335",
pages = "111817",
doi = "10.1016/j.micromeso.2022.111817"
}
Marković, M. D., Panić, V., Savić, S. I., Ugrinović, V., Pjanović, R., Spasojević, M.,& Spasojević, P.. (2022). Biobased thermo/pH sensitive poly(N-isopropylacrylamide-co-crotonic acid) hydrogels for targeted drug delivery. in Microporous and Mesoporous Materials
Elsevier., 335, 111817.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micromeso.2022.111817
Marković MD, Panić V, Savić SI, Ugrinović V, Pjanović R, Spasojević M, Spasojević P. Biobased thermo/pH sensitive poly(N-isopropylacrylamide-co-crotonic acid) hydrogels for targeted drug delivery. in Microporous and Mesoporous Materials. 2022;335:111817.
doi:10.1016/j.micromeso.2022.111817 .
Marković, Maja D., Panić, Vesna, Savić, Sanja I., Ugrinović, Vukašin, Pjanović, Rada, Spasojević, Milica, Spasojević, Pavle, "Biobased thermo/pH sensitive poly(N-isopropylacrylamide-co-crotonic acid) hydrogels for targeted drug delivery" in Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, 335 (2022):111817,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micromeso.2022.111817 . .
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The Effect of Glycol Derivatives on the Properties of Bio-Based Unsaturated Polyesters

Pantić, Olga; Spasojević, Milica; Džunuzović, Enis S.; Nikolić, Marija S.; Savić, Sanja I.; Marković, Maja; Spasojević, Pavle

(MDPI, 2022)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Pantić, Olga
AU  - Spasojević, Milica
AU  - Džunuzović, Enis S.
AU  - Nikolić, Marija S.
AU  - Savić, Sanja I.
AU  - Marković, Maja
AU  - Spasojević, Pavle
PY  - 2022
UR  - https://cer.ihtm.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5240
AB  - The scope of the present study was to prepare fully bio-based unsaturated polyester resins (UPRs) with comparable properties to the commercial formulations. The focus was set on the determination of the optimal prepolymer formulation using the same set of diacids (itaconic and succinic acid) and different diols (propylene glycol, isosorbide and neopentyl glycol) or its equimolar mixtures, keeping the fixed molar ratio of 1:1:2.1 in all feed compositions. Instead of commonly used styrene, bio-based dimethyl itaconate was used as a reactive diluent (RD). The rheology of the obtained resins was studied in detail. The effect of the used diol on structural (FTIR), thermal (DSC), thermomechanical (DMA), and mechanical (tensile) properties was explained. The properties of UPRs were found to be highly dependent on the diol used in the prepolymer formulation. The UPR with an equimolar ratio of propylene glycol and neopentyl glycol was shown to be the most promising candidate to compete with the commercial petroleum-based resins.
PB  - MDPI
T2  - Polymers
T1  - The Effect of Glycol Derivatives on the Properties of Bio-Based Unsaturated Polyesters
VL  - 14
IS  - 15
SP  - 2970
DO  - 10.3390/polym14152970
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Pantić, Olga and Spasojević, Milica and Džunuzović, Enis S. and Nikolić, Marija S. and Savić, Sanja I. and Marković, Maja and Spasojević, Pavle",
year = "2022",
abstract = "The scope of the present study was to prepare fully bio-based unsaturated polyester resins (UPRs) with comparable properties to the commercial formulations. The focus was set on the determination of the optimal prepolymer formulation using the same set of diacids (itaconic and succinic acid) and different diols (propylene glycol, isosorbide and neopentyl glycol) or its equimolar mixtures, keeping the fixed molar ratio of 1:1:2.1 in all feed compositions. Instead of commonly used styrene, bio-based dimethyl itaconate was used as a reactive diluent (RD). The rheology of the obtained resins was studied in detail. The effect of the used diol on structural (FTIR), thermal (DSC), thermomechanical (DMA), and mechanical (tensile) properties was explained. The properties of UPRs were found to be highly dependent on the diol used in the prepolymer formulation. The UPR with an equimolar ratio of propylene glycol and neopentyl glycol was shown to be the most promising candidate to compete with the commercial petroleum-based resins.",
publisher = "MDPI",
journal = "Polymers",
title = "The Effect of Glycol Derivatives on the Properties of Bio-Based Unsaturated Polyesters",
volume = "14",
number = "15",
pages = "2970",
doi = "10.3390/polym14152970"
}
Pantić, O., Spasojević, M., Džunuzović, E. S., Nikolić, M. S., Savić, S. I., Marković, M.,& Spasojević, P.. (2022). The Effect of Glycol Derivatives on the Properties of Bio-Based Unsaturated Polyesters. in Polymers
MDPI., 14(15), 2970.
https://doi.org/10.3390/polym14152970
Pantić O, Spasojević M, Džunuzović ES, Nikolić MS, Savić SI, Marković M, Spasojević P. The Effect of Glycol Derivatives on the Properties of Bio-Based Unsaturated Polyesters. in Polymers. 2022;14(15):2970.
doi:10.3390/polym14152970 .
Pantić, Olga, Spasojević, Milica, Džunuzović, Enis S., Nikolić, Marija S., Savić, Sanja I., Marković, Maja, Spasojević, Pavle, "The Effect of Glycol Derivatives on the Properties of Bio-Based Unsaturated Polyesters" in Polymers, 14, no. 15 (2022):2970,
https://doi.org/10.3390/polym14152970 . .
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Immobilization of ArRMut11 omega-transaminase for increased operational stability and reusability in the synthesis of 3α-amino-5α-androstan-17β-ol

Kaličanin, Nevena; Kovačević, Gordana; Spasojević, Milica; Prodanović, Olivera; Jovanović-Šanta, Suzana; Škorić, Dušan; Opsenica, Dejan; Prodanović, Radivoje

(Elsevier, 2022)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Kaličanin, Nevena
AU  - Kovačević, Gordana
AU  - Spasojević, Milica
AU  - Prodanović, Olivera
AU  - Jovanović-Šanta, Suzana
AU  - Škorić, Dušan
AU  - Opsenica, Dejan
AU  - Prodanović, Radivoje
PY  - 2022
UR  - https://cer.ihtm.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5370
AB  - The aim of this research was to improve the operational stability and enable the reusability of ω-transaminase for synthesis of new enantiopure chiral amines of steroids. Dihydrotestosterone was used to optimize the synthetic procedure of corresponding amino-steroid on a larger scale. The obtained product 3α-amino-5α-androstan-17β-ol was isolated and characterized. The enzyme was immobilized on a methacrylate-based carrier, giving the specific activity of 1.84 U/g of dry polymer. Higher residual activity of the immobilized enzyme in comparison to the soluble form (100 % versus 35%) after 24 h incubation in 35 % dimethylformamide (DMF) was obtained. The soluble enzyme retained 19 % of the initial activity after 2 h incubation in 35 % DMF at 70 °C, while the activity of the immobilized enzyme decreased only to 75 %. Immobilized retained 85 % of initial activity after ten consecutive cycles of 3α-amino-5α-androstan-17β-ol synthesis. We have tested the specificity of the ArRMut11 variant, further increased its stability by immobilization, and used it in several cycles for the synthesis of 3α-amino-5α-androstan-17β-ol. We showed that the enzyme previously evolved for higher stability as the immobilized variant showed more increased stability and high reusability that can more effectively be applied for the biosynthesis of amino steroids.
PB  - Elsevier
T2  - Process Biochemistry
T1  - Immobilization of ArRMut11 omega-transaminase for increased operational stability and reusability in the synthesis of 3α-amino-5α-androstan-17β-ol
VL  - 121
SP  - 674
EP  - 680
DO  - 10.1016/j.procbio.2022.08.016
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Kaličanin, Nevena and Kovačević, Gordana and Spasojević, Milica and Prodanović, Olivera and Jovanović-Šanta, Suzana and Škorić, Dušan and Opsenica, Dejan and Prodanović, Radivoje",
year = "2022",
abstract = "The aim of this research was to improve the operational stability and enable the reusability of ω-transaminase for synthesis of new enantiopure chiral amines of steroids. Dihydrotestosterone was used to optimize the synthetic procedure of corresponding amino-steroid on a larger scale. The obtained product 3α-amino-5α-androstan-17β-ol was isolated and characterized. The enzyme was immobilized on a methacrylate-based carrier, giving the specific activity of 1.84 U/g of dry polymer. Higher residual activity of the immobilized enzyme in comparison to the soluble form (100 % versus 35%) after 24 h incubation in 35 % dimethylformamide (DMF) was obtained. The soluble enzyme retained 19 % of the initial activity after 2 h incubation in 35 % DMF at 70 °C, while the activity of the immobilized enzyme decreased only to 75 %. Immobilized retained 85 % of initial activity after ten consecutive cycles of 3α-amino-5α-androstan-17β-ol synthesis. We have tested the specificity of the ArRMut11 variant, further increased its stability by immobilization, and used it in several cycles for the synthesis of 3α-amino-5α-androstan-17β-ol. We showed that the enzyme previously evolved for higher stability as the immobilized variant showed more increased stability and high reusability that can more effectively be applied for the biosynthesis of amino steroids.",
publisher = "Elsevier",
journal = "Process Biochemistry",
title = "Immobilization of ArRMut11 omega-transaminase for increased operational stability and reusability in the synthesis of 3α-amino-5α-androstan-17β-ol",
volume = "121",
pages = "674-680",
doi = "10.1016/j.procbio.2022.08.016"
}
Kaličanin, N., Kovačević, G., Spasojević, M., Prodanović, O., Jovanović-Šanta, S., Škorić, D., Opsenica, D.,& Prodanović, R.. (2022). Immobilization of ArRMut11 omega-transaminase for increased operational stability and reusability in the synthesis of 3α-amino-5α-androstan-17β-ol. in Process Biochemistry
Elsevier., 121, 674-680.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procbio.2022.08.016
Kaličanin N, Kovačević G, Spasojević M, Prodanović O, Jovanović-Šanta S, Škorić D, Opsenica D, Prodanović R. Immobilization of ArRMut11 omega-transaminase for increased operational stability and reusability in the synthesis of 3α-amino-5α-androstan-17β-ol. in Process Biochemistry. 2022;121:674-680.
doi:10.1016/j.procbio.2022.08.016 .
Kaličanin, Nevena, Kovačević, Gordana, Spasojević, Milica, Prodanović, Olivera, Jovanović-Šanta, Suzana, Škorić, Dušan, Opsenica, Dejan, Prodanović, Radivoje, "Immobilization of ArRMut11 omega-transaminase for increased operational stability and reusability in the synthesis of 3α-amino-5α-androstan-17β-ol" in Process Biochemistry, 121 (2022):674-680,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procbio.2022.08.016 . .
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Immobilization of ArRMut11 omega-transaminase for increased operational stability and reusability in the synthesis of 3α-amino-5α-androstan-17β-ol

Kaličanin, Nevena; Kovačević, Gordana; Spasojević, Milica; Prodanović, Olivera; Jovanović-Šanta, Suzana; Škorić, Dušan; Opsenica, Dejan; Prodanović, Radivoje

(Elsevier, 2022)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Kaličanin, Nevena
AU  - Kovačević, Gordana
AU  - Spasojević, Milica
AU  - Prodanović, Olivera
AU  - Jovanović-Šanta, Suzana
AU  - Škorić, Dušan
AU  - Opsenica, Dejan
AU  - Prodanović, Radivoje
PY  - 2022
UR  - https://cer.ihtm.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5545
AB  - The aim of this research was to improve the operational stability and enable the reusability of ω-transaminase for synthesis of new enantiopure chiral amines of steroids. Dihydrotestosterone was used to optimize the synthetic procedure of corresponding amino-steroid on a larger scale. The obtained product 3α-amino-5α-androstan-17β-ol was isolated and characterized. The enzyme was immobilized on a methacrylate-based carrier, giving the specific activity of 1.84 U/g of dry polymer. Higher residual activity of the immobilized enzyme in comparison to the soluble form (100 % versus 35%) after 24 h incubation in 35 % dimethylformamide (DMF) was obtained. The soluble enzyme retained 19 % of the initial activity after 2 h incubation in 35 % DMF at 70 °C, while the activity of the immobilized enzyme decreased only to 75 %. Immobilized retained 85 % of initial activity after ten consecutive cycles of 3α-amino-5α-androstan-17β-ol synthesis. We have tested the specificity of the ArRMut11 variant, further increased its stability by immobilization, and used it in several cycles for the synthesis of 3α-amino-5α-androstan-17β-ol. We showed that the enzyme previously evolved for higher stability as the immobilized variant showed more increased stability and high reusability that can more effectively be applied for the biosynthesis of amino steroids.
PB  - Elsevier
T2  - Process Biochemistry
T1  - Immobilization of ArRMut11 omega-transaminase for increased operational stability and reusability in the synthesis of 3α-amino-5α-androstan-17β-ol
VL  - 121
SP  - 674
EP  - 680
DO  - 10.1016/j.procbio.2022.08.016
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Kaličanin, Nevena and Kovačević, Gordana and Spasojević, Milica and Prodanović, Olivera and Jovanović-Šanta, Suzana and Škorić, Dušan and Opsenica, Dejan and Prodanović, Radivoje",
year = "2022",
abstract = "The aim of this research was to improve the operational stability and enable the reusability of ω-transaminase for synthesis of new enantiopure chiral amines of steroids. Dihydrotestosterone was used to optimize the synthetic procedure of corresponding amino-steroid on a larger scale. The obtained product 3α-amino-5α-androstan-17β-ol was isolated and characterized. The enzyme was immobilized on a methacrylate-based carrier, giving the specific activity of 1.84 U/g of dry polymer. Higher residual activity of the immobilized enzyme in comparison to the soluble form (100 % versus 35%) after 24 h incubation in 35 % dimethylformamide (DMF) was obtained. The soluble enzyme retained 19 % of the initial activity after 2 h incubation in 35 % DMF at 70 °C, while the activity of the immobilized enzyme decreased only to 75 %. Immobilized retained 85 % of initial activity after ten consecutive cycles of 3α-amino-5α-androstan-17β-ol synthesis. We have tested the specificity of the ArRMut11 variant, further increased its stability by immobilization, and used it in several cycles for the synthesis of 3α-amino-5α-androstan-17β-ol. We showed that the enzyme previously evolved for higher stability as the immobilized variant showed more increased stability and high reusability that can more effectively be applied for the biosynthesis of amino steroids.",
publisher = "Elsevier",
journal = "Process Biochemistry",
title = "Immobilization of ArRMut11 omega-transaminase for increased operational stability and reusability in the synthesis of 3α-amino-5α-androstan-17β-ol",
volume = "121",
pages = "674-680",
doi = "10.1016/j.procbio.2022.08.016"
}
Kaličanin, N., Kovačević, G., Spasojević, M., Prodanović, O., Jovanović-Šanta, S., Škorić, D., Opsenica, D.,& Prodanović, R.. (2022). Immobilization of ArRMut11 omega-transaminase for increased operational stability and reusability in the synthesis of 3α-amino-5α-androstan-17β-ol. in Process Biochemistry
Elsevier., 121, 674-680.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procbio.2022.08.016
Kaličanin N, Kovačević G, Spasojević M, Prodanović O, Jovanović-Šanta S, Škorić D, Opsenica D, Prodanović R. Immobilization of ArRMut11 omega-transaminase for increased operational stability and reusability in the synthesis of 3α-amino-5α-androstan-17β-ol. in Process Biochemistry. 2022;121:674-680.
doi:10.1016/j.procbio.2022.08.016 .
Kaličanin, Nevena, Kovačević, Gordana, Spasojević, Milica, Prodanović, Olivera, Jovanović-Šanta, Suzana, Škorić, Dušan, Opsenica, Dejan, Prodanović, Radivoje, "Immobilization of ArRMut11 omega-transaminase for increased operational stability and reusability in the synthesis of 3α-amino-5α-androstan-17β-ol" in Process Biochemistry, 121 (2022):674-680,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procbio.2022.08.016 . .
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4

Influence of surface coverage of kaolin with surfactant ions on adsorption of ochratoxin A and zearalenone

Spasojević, Milica; Daković, Aleksandra S.; Rottinghaus, George Edwin; Obradović, Milena; Krajišnik, Danina R.; Marković, Marija A.; Krstić, Jugoslav

(Elsevier, 2021)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Spasojević, Milica
AU  - Daković, Aleksandra S.
AU  - Rottinghaus, George Edwin
AU  - Obradović, Milena
AU  - Krajišnik, Danina R.
AU  - Marković, Marija A.
AU  - Krstić, Jugoslav
PY  - 2021
UR  - https://cer.ihtm.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/4492
AB  - A natural kaolin from Serbia was modified with different amounts of octadecyldimethylbenzyl ammonium (ODMBA) - (25, 50 and 90% of kaolin cation exchange capacity). Samples were denoted as OKR-25, OKR-50 and OKR-90. Several methods (FTIR spectroscopy, thermal analysis, zeta potential measurements, and N2 physisorption) were used for characterization of the organokaolinites. Adsorption of the common mycotoxins - ochratoxin A (OCHRA) and zearalenone (ZEN) by the organokaolinites was investigated at different levels of solid phase in suspension, different initial mycotoxin concentrations and different pH values. The natural kaolin was not effective in binding OCHRA or ZEN. Adsorption of both mycotoxins by organokaolinites increased with increasing amounts of solid phase as well as with increasing levels of surfactant on the kaolin surface. OCHRA and ZEN adsorption by all organokaolinites followed non-linear adsorption isotherms, at pH 3, 7 and 9. The maximum adsorption capacity for OCHRA adsorption was at pH 3 (4.8 mg/g for OKR-25, 26.7 mg/g for OKR-50 and 39.2 mg/g for OKR-90) that was calculated from the Langmuir model. Much lower OCHRA adsorption capacities were found at pH 7 and 9 (from 0.8 mg/g to 6.9 mg/g at pH 7 and from 1.1 mg/g to 4.6 mg/g at pH 9). The following adsorption capacities for ZEN were obtained from the Langmuir isotherms, at pH 3: 4.5 mg/g for OKR-25, 12.0 mg/g for OKR-50 and 13.5 mg/g for OKR-90. At pH 7, adsorption of ZEN was 5.7 mg/g for OKR-25, 15.3 mg/g for OKR-90 and 14. 4 mg/g for OKR-90. At pH 9, ZEN adsorption capacities were 2.4, 14.1 and 8.1 mg/g for OKR-25, OKR-50 and OKR-90, respectively. Thus, at the lowest amount of ODMBA at the kaolin surface, adsorption of ZEN was similar at pH 3 and 7, while a slightly lower value was obtained for its adsorption at pH 9. With increasing amounts of organic phase at the kaolin surface, the adsorption of ZEN was practically independent of pH. Adsorption of both mycotoxins was dependent on the amount of ODMBA ions at the kaolin surface as well as on their forms in solution.
PB  - Elsevier
T2  - Applied Clay Science
T1  - Influence of surface coverage of kaolin with surfactant ions on adsorption of ochratoxin A and zearalenone
VL  - 205
SP  - 106040
DO  - 10.1016/j.clay.2021.106040
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Spasojević, Milica and Daković, Aleksandra S. and Rottinghaus, George Edwin and Obradović, Milena and Krajišnik, Danina R. and Marković, Marija A. and Krstić, Jugoslav",
year = "2021",
abstract = "A natural kaolin from Serbia was modified with different amounts of octadecyldimethylbenzyl ammonium (ODMBA) - (25, 50 and 90% of kaolin cation exchange capacity). Samples were denoted as OKR-25, OKR-50 and OKR-90. Several methods (FTIR spectroscopy, thermal analysis, zeta potential measurements, and N2 physisorption) were used for characterization of the organokaolinites. Adsorption of the common mycotoxins - ochratoxin A (OCHRA) and zearalenone (ZEN) by the organokaolinites was investigated at different levels of solid phase in suspension, different initial mycotoxin concentrations and different pH values. The natural kaolin was not effective in binding OCHRA or ZEN. Adsorption of both mycotoxins by organokaolinites increased with increasing amounts of solid phase as well as with increasing levels of surfactant on the kaolin surface. OCHRA and ZEN adsorption by all organokaolinites followed non-linear adsorption isotherms, at pH 3, 7 and 9. The maximum adsorption capacity for OCHRA adsorption was at pH 3 (4.8 mg/g for OKR-25, 26.7 mg/g for OKR-50 and 39.2 mg/g for OKR-90) that was calculated from the Langmuir model. Much lower OCHRA adsorption capacities were found at pH 7 and 9 (from 0.8 mg/g to 6.9 mg/g at pH 7 and from 1.1 mg/g to 4.6 mg/g at pH 9). The following adsorption capacities for ZEN were obtained from the Langmuir isotherms, at pH 3: 4.5 mg/g for OKR-25, 12.0 mg/g for OKR-50 and 13.5 mg/g for OKR-90. At pH 7, adsorption of ZEN was 5.7 mg/g for OKR-25, 15.3 mg/g for OKR-90 and 14. 4 mg/g for OKR-90. At pH 9, ZEN adsorption capacities were 2.4, 14.1 and 8.1 mg/g for OKR-25, OKR-50 and OKR-90, respectively. Thus, at the lowest amount of ODMBA at the kaolin surface, adsorption of ZEN was similar at pH 3 and 7, while a slightly lower value was obtained for its adsorption at pH 9. With increasing amounts of organic phase at the kaolin surface, the adsorption of ZEN was practically independent of pH. Adsorption of both mycotoxins was dependent on the amount of ODMBA ions at the kaolin surface as well as on their forms in solution.",
publisher = "Elsevier",
journal = "Applied Clay Science",
title = "Influence of surface coverage of kaolin with surfactant ions on adsorption of ochratoxin A and zearalenone",
volume = "205",
pages = "106040",
doi = "10.1016/j.clay.2021.106040"
}
Spasojević, M., Daković, A. S., Rottinghaus, G. E., Obradović, M., Krajišnik, D. R., Marković, M. A.,& Krstić, J.. (2021). Influence of surface coverage of kaolin with surfactant ions on adsorption of ochratoxin A and zearalenone. in Applied Clay Science
Elsevier., 205, 106040.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clay.2021.106040
Spasojević M, Daković AS, Rottinghaus GE, Obradović M, Krajišnik DR, Marković MA, Krstić J. Influence of surface coverage of kaolin with surfactant ions on adsorption of ochratoxin A and zearalenone. in Applied Clay Science. 2021;205:106040.
doi:10.1016/j.clay.2021.106040 .
Spasojević, Milica, Daković, Aleksandra S., Rottinghaus, George Edwin, Obradović, Milena, Krajišnik, Danina R., Marković, Marija A., Krstić, Jugoslav, "Influence of surface coverage of kaolin with surfactant ions on adsorption of ochratoxin A and zearalenone" in Applied Clay Science, 205 (2021):106040,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clay.2021.106040 . .
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Optimization of reactive diluent for bio-based unsaturated polyester resin: A rheological and thermomechanical study

Spasojević, Pavle; Šešlija, Sanja; Marković, Maja; Pantić, Olga; Antić, Katarina M.; Spasojević, Milica

(MDPI, 2021)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Spasojević, Pavle
AU  - Šešlija, Sanja
AU  - Marković, Maja
AU  - Pantić, Olga
AU  - Antić, Katarina M.
AU  - Spasojević, Milica
PY  - 2021
UR  - https://cer.ihtm.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/4786
AB  - Nowadays, unsaturated polyester resins (UPR) are mainly obtained from non-renewable resources. The ever-increasing regulations and the continuous demand for more sustainability have led to extensive research towards more environmentally suitable alternatives to petroleum-based materials. However, one of the main disadvantages of bio-based UPR is their relatively high viscosity compared to petrochemical ones. In order to overcome this drawback, in this work, we investigated the possibility to lower the resin viscosity utilizing a mixture of dimethyl itaconate (DMI) and methyl methacrylate (MMA) as a reactive diluent. The effect of the DMI and MMA ratio on resin rheological properties was investigated. The optimal curing parameters were determined and all UPRs had a high gel content, which was shown to be dependent on the DMI and MMA ratio in the formulation. Furthermore, thermomechanical and mechanical properties of the resulting network were also found to be affected by the used reactive diluent mixture. A small substitution of DMI by MMA proved to be advantageous since it offers lower resin viscosity and improved mechanical properties.
PB  - MDPI
T2  - Polymers
T1  - Optimization of reactive diluent for bio-based unsaturated polyester resin: A rheological and thermomechanical study
VL  - 13
IS  - 16
SP  - 2667
DO  - 10.3390/polym13162667
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Spasojević, Pavle and Šešlija, Sanja and Marković, Maja and Pantić, Olga and Antić, Katarina M. and Spasojević, Milica",
year = "2021",
abstract = "Nowadays, unsaturated polyester resins (UPR) are mainly obtained from non-renewable resources. The ever-increasing regulations and the continuous demand for more sustainability have led to extensive research towards more environmentally suitable alternatives to petroleum-based materials. However, one of the main disadvantages of bio-based UPR is their relatively high viscosity compared to petrochemical ones. In order to overcome this drawback, in this work, we investigated the possibility to lower the resin viscosity utilizing a mixture of dimethyl itaconate (DMI) and methyl methacrylate (MMA) as a reactive diluent. The effect of the DMI and MMA ratio on resin rheological properties was investigated. The optimal curing parameters were determined and all UPRs had a high gel content, which was shown to be dependent on the DMI and MMA ratio in the formulation. Furthermore, thermomechanical and mechanical properties of the resulting network were also found to be affected by the used reactive diluent mixture. A small substitution of DMI by MMA proved to be advantageous since it offers lower resin viscosity and improved mechanical properties.",
publisher = "MDPI",
journal = "Polymers",
title = "Optimization of reactive diluent for bio-based unsaturated polyester resin: A rheological and thermomechanical study",
volume = "13",
number = "16",
pages = "2667",
doi = "10.3390/polym13162667"
}
Spasojević, P., Šešlija, S., Marković, M., Pantić, O., Antić, K. M.,& Spasojević, M.. (2021). Optimization of reactive diluent for bio-based unsaturated polyester resin: A rheological and thermomechanical study. in Polymers
MDPI., 13(16), 2667.
https://doi.org/10.3390/polym13162667
Spasojević P, Šešlija S, Marković M, Pantić O, Antić KM, Spasojević M. Optimization of reactive diluent for bio-based unsaturated polyester resin: A rheological and thermomechanical study. in Polymers. 2021;13(16):2667.
doi:10.3390/polym13162667 .
Spasojević, Pavle, Šešlija, Sanja, Marković, Maja, Pantić, Olga, Antić, Katarina M., Spasojević, Milica, "Optimization of reactive diluent for bio-based unsaturated polyester resin: A rheological and thermomechanical study" in Polymers, 13, no. 16 (2021):2667,
https://doi.org/10.3390/polym13162667 . .
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Adjsuting pH PZC value during and after adsorbent preparation

Bugarčić, Mladen; Milošević, Dragana; Spasojević, Milica; Marunkić, Dunja; Kovačina, Jovanka; Milivojević, Milan

(Beograd : Institut za istraživanja i projektovanja u privredi, 2020)

TY  - CONF
AU  - Bugarčić, Mladen
AU  - Milošević, Dragana
AU  - Spasojević, Milica
AU  - Marunkić, Dunja
AU  - Kovačina, Jovanka
AU  - Milivojević, Milan
PY  - 2020
UR  - https://cer.ihtm.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/7064
AB  - Point of zero charge (PZC) is one the most valuable parameter of adsorbent  preparation process, in wastewater management. Although, this parameter may be  determined measuring the electrokinetic potential (zetta potential) as the function of pH;  material engineers oftenrely on pH PZC value which may be easily determined and can give  usefuladsorbent properties duringexploitation. Samples from previous study are  characterized and their pH PZC values are determined. Provided results are such intriguing  since they brought conclusions that those values can be explained by process parameters  of the particular sample preparation. Sample marked as Cr2O3/Fe3O4/EVer have lowest pH  PZC value (4.75) and sample marked as MnFe2O4/EVer highest pH PZC value (7.47).  Another study in this paper showed that pH PZC value could be easily increased or  decreased by simple base or acid treatment, respectfully. As expected, samples treated  with bases or prepared in alkali medium have greater adsorption capacity towards cation  species, up to 20 % more than base material in the case MnFe2O4/EVer.
PB  - Beograd : Institut za istraživanja i projektovanja u privredi
C3  - Abstract Proceedings - YOUng ResearcherS Conference 2020, 28th September 2020, Belgrade
T1  - Adjsuting pH PZC value during and after adsorbent preparation
SP  - 28
EP  - 28
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_cer_7064
ER  - 
@conference{
author = "Bugarčić, Mladen and Milošević, Dragana and Spasojević, Milica and Marunkić, Dunja and Kovačina, Jovanka and Milivojević, Milan",
year = "2020",
abstract = "Point of zero charge (PZC) is one the most valuable parameter of adsorbent  preparation process, in wastewater management. Although, this parameter may be  determined measuring the electrokinetic potential (zetta potential) as the function of pH;  material engineers oftenrely on pH PZC value which may be easily determined and can give  usefuladsorbent properties duringexploitation. Samples from previous study are  characterized and their pH PZC values are determined. Provided results are such intriguing  since they brought conclusions that those values can be explained by process parameters  of the particular sample preparation. Sample marked as Cr2O3/Fe3O4/EVer have lowest pH  PZC value (4.75) and sample marked as MnFe2O4/EVer highest pH PZC value (7.47).  Another study in this paper showed that pH PZC value could be easily increased or  decreased by simple base or acid treatment, respectfully. As expected, samples treated  with bases or prepared in alkali medium have greater adsorption capacity towards cation  species, up to 20 % more than base material in the case MnFe2O4/EVer.",
publisher = "Beograd : Institut za istraživanja i projektovanja u privredi",
journal = "Abstract Proceedings - YOUng ResearcherS Conference 2020, 28th September 2020, Belgrade",
title = "Adjsuting pH PZC value during and after adsorbent preparation",
pages = "28-28",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_cer_7064"
}
Bugarčić, M., Milošević, D., Spasojević, M., Marunkić, D., Kovačina, J.,& Milivojević, M.. (2020). Adjsuting pH PZC value during and after adsorbent preparation. in Abstract Proceedings - YOUng ResearcherS Conference 2020, 28th September 2020, Belgrade
Beograd : Institut za istraživanja i projektovanja u privredi., 28-28.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_cer_7064
Bugarčić M, Milošević D, Spasojević M, Marunkić D, Kovačina J, Milivojević M. Adjsuting pH PZC value during and after adsorbent preparation. in Abstract Proceedings - YOUng ResearcherS Conference 2020, 28th September 2020, Belgrade. 2020;:28-28.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_cer_7064 .
Bugarčić, Mladen, Milošević, Dragana, Spasojević, Milica, Marunkić, Dunja, Kovačina, Jovanka, Milivojević, Milan, "Adjsuting pH PZC value during and after adsorbent preparation" in Abstract Proceedings - YOUng ResearcherS Conference 2020, 28th September 2020, Belgrade (2020):28-28,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_cer_7064 .

Adjsuting pH PZC value during and after adsorbent preparation

Bugarčić, Mladen; Milošević, Dragana; Spasojević, Milica; Marunkić, Dunja; Kovačina, Jovanka; Milivojević, Milan

(Beograd : Institut za istraživanja i projektovanja u privredi, 2020)

TY  - CONF
AU  - Bugarčić, Mladen
AU  - Milošević, Dragana
AU  - Spasojević, Milica
AU  - Marunkić, Dunja
AU  - Kovačina, Jovanka
AU  - Milivojević, Milan
PY  - 2020
UR  - https://cer.ihtm.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/7063
AB  - Point of zero charge (PZC) is one the most valuable parameter of adsorbent preparation process, in
wastewater management. Although, this parameter may be determined measuring the electrokinetic potential (zetta
potential) as the function of pH; material engineers oftenrely on pH PZC value which may be easily determined and
can give usefuladsorbent properties duringexploitation. Samples from previous study are characterized and their pH
PZC values are determined. Provided results are such intriguing since they brought conclusions that those values can
be explained by process parameters of the particular sample preparation. Sample marked as Cr2O3/Fe3O4/EVer have
lowest pH PZC value (4.75) and sample marked as MnFe2O4/EVer highest pH PZC value (7.47). Another study in this
paper showed that pH PZC value could be easily increased or decreased by simple base or acid treatment, respectfully.
As expected, samples treated with bases or prepared in alkali medium have greater adsorption capacity towards
cation species, up to 20 % more than base material in the case MnFe2O4/EVer.
PB  - Beograd : Institut za istraživanja i projektovanja u privredi
C3  - Proceedings - YOUng ResearcherS Conference 2020, 28th September 2020, Belgrade
T1  - Adjsuting pH PZC value during and after adsorbent preparation
SP  - 46
EP  - 51
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_cer_7063
ER  - 
@conference{
author = "Bugarčić, Mladen and Milošević, Dragana and Spasojević, Milica and Marunkić, Dunja and Kovačina, Jovanka and Milivojević, Milan",
year = "2020",
abstract = "Point of zero charge (PZC) is one the most valuable parameter of adsorbent preparation process, in
wastewater management. Although, this parameter may be determined measuring the electrokinetic potential (zetta
potential) as the function of pH; material engineers oftenrely on pH PZC value which may be easily determined and
can give usefuladsorbent properties duringexploitation. Samples from previous study are characterized and their pH
PZC values are determined. Provided results are such intriguing since they brought conclusions that those values can
be explained by process parameters of the particular sample preparation. Sample marked as Cr2O3/Fe3O4/EVer have
lowest pH PZC value (4.75) and sample marked as MnFe2O4/EVer highest pH PZC value (7.47). Another study in this
paper showed that pH PZC value could be easily increased or decreased by simple base or acid treatment, respectfully.
As expected, samples treated with bases or prepared in alkali medium have greater adsorption capacity towards
cation species, up to 20 % more than base material in the case MnFe2O4/EVer.",
publisher = "Beograd : Institut za istraživanja i projektovanja u privredi",
journal = "Proceedings - YOUng ResearcherS Conference 2020, 28th September 2020, Belgrade",
title = "Adjsuting pH PZC value during and after adsorbent preparation",
pages = "46-51",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_cer_7063"
}
Bugarčić, M., Milošević, D., Spasojević, M., Marunkić, D., Kovačina, J.,& Milivojević, M.. (2020). Adjsuting pH PZC value during and after adsorbent preparation. in Proceedings - YOUng ResearcherS Conference 2020, 28th September 2020, Belgrade
Beograd : Institut za istraživanja i projektovanja u privredi., 46-51.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_cer_7063
Bugarčić M, Milošević D, Spasojević M, Marunkić D, Kovačina J, Milivojević M. Adjsuting pH PZC value during and after adsorbent preparation. in Proceedings - YOUng ResearcherS Conference 2020, 28th September 2020, Belgrade. 2020;:46-51.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_cer_7063 .
Bugarčić, Mladen, Milošević, Dragana, Spasojević, Milica, Marunkić, Dunja, Kovačina, Jovanka, Milivojević, Milan, "Adjsuting pH PZC value during and after adsorbent preparation" in Proceedings - YOUng ResearcherS Conference 2020, 28th September 2020, Belgrade (2020):46-51,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_cer_7063 .