TY  - JOUR
AU  - Jauković, Valentina
AU  - Krajišnik, Danina R.
AU  - Daković, Aleksandra S.
AU  - Damjanović, Ana B.
AU  - Krstić, Jugoslav
AU  - Stojanović, Jovica
AU  - Čalija, Bojan
PY  - 2021
UR  - https://cer.ihtm.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/4487
AB  - The functionality of halloysite (Hal) nanotubes as drug carriers can be improved by lumen enlargement and polymer modification. This study investigates the influence of selective acid etching on Hal functionalization with cationic biopolymer chitosan. Hal was subjected to lumen etching under mild conditions, loaded under vacuum with nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug aceclofenac, and incubated in an acidic solution of chitosan. The functionality of pristine and etched Hal before and upon polymer functionalization was assessed by ζ-potential measurements, structural characterization (FT-IR, DSC and XRPD analysis), cell viability assay, drug loading and drug release studies. Acid etching increased specific surface area, pore volume and pore size of Hal, decreased ζ-potential and facilitated binding of the cationic polymer. XRPD and DSC analysis revealed crystalline structure of etched Hal. Successful chitosan binding and drug entrapment were further confirmed by FT-IR and DSC studies. XRPD showed surface polymer binding. DSC and FT-IR analyses confirmed the presence of the entrapped drug in its crystalline form. Drug loading was increased for ≈81% by selective lumen etching. Slight decrease of drug content occurred during chitosan functionalization due to aceclofenac diffusion in the polymer solution. The drug release was more sustained from etched Hal nanocomposites (up to ≈87% for 12 h) than from pristine Hal (up to ≈97% for 12 h) due to more intensive chitosan binding. High human fibroblast survival rates upon exposure to pristine and etched Hal before and after chitosan functionalization (>90% in the concentration of 1000 μg/mL) confirmed that both lumen etching under mild conditions and polymer functionalization had no significant effect on cytocompatibility. Based on these findings, selective lumen etching in combination with polycation modification appears to be a promising approach for improvement of Hal nanotubes functionality by increasing payload, polymer binding capacity, and sustained release properties with no significant effect on their cytocompatibility.
PB  - Elsevier
T2  - Materials Science and Engineering C
T1  - Influence of selective acid-etching on functionality of halloysite-chitosan nanocontainers for sustained drug release
VL  - 123
SP  - 112029
DO  - 10.1016/j.msec.2021.112029
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Jauković, Valentina and Krajišnik, Danina R. and Daković, Aleksandra S. and Damjanović, Ana B. and Krstić, Jugoslav and Stojanović, Jovica and Čalija, Bojan",
year = "2021",
abstract = "The functionality of halloysite (Hal) nanotubes as drug carriers can be improved by lumen enlargement and polymer modification. This study investigates the influence of selective acid etching on Hal functionalization with cationic biopolymer chitosan. Hal was subjected to lumen etching under mild conditions, loaded under vacuum with nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug aceclofenac, and incubated in an acidic solution of chitosan. The functionality of pristine and etched Hal before and upon polymer functionalization was assessed by ζ-potential measurements, structural characterization (FT-IR, DSC and XRPD analysis), cell viability assay, drug loading and drug release studies. Acid etching increased specific surface area, pore volume and pore size of Hal, decreased ζ-potential and facilitated binding of the cationic polymer. XRPD and DSC analysis revealed crystalline structure of etched Hal. Successful chitosan binding and drug entrapment were further confirmed by FT-IR and DSC studies. XRPD showed surface polymer binding. DSC and FT-IR analyses confirmed the presence of the entrapped drug in its crystalline form. Drug loading was increased for ≈81% by selective lumen etching. Slight decrease of drug content occurred during chitosan functionalization due to aceclofenac diffusion in the polymer solution. The drug release was more sustained from etched Hal nanocomposites (up to ≈87% for 12 h) than from pristine Hal (up to ≈97% for 12 h) due to more intensive chitosan binding. High human fibroblast survival rates upon exposure to pristine and etched Hal before and after chitosan functionalization (>90% in the concentration of 1000 μg/mL) confirmed that both lumen etching under mild conditions and polymer functionalization had no significant effect on cytocompatibility. Based on these findings, selective lumen etching in combination with polycation modification appears to be a promising approach for improvement of Hal nanotubes functionality by increasing payload, polymer binding capacity, and sustained release properties with no significant effect on their cytocompatibility.",
publisher = "Elsevier",
journal = "Materials Science and Engineering C",
title = "Influence of selective acid-etching on functionality of halloysite-chitosan nanocontainers for sustained drug release",
volume = "123",
pages = "112029",
doi = "10.1016/j.msec.2021.112029"
}

Jauković, V., Krajišnik, D. R., Daković, A. S., Damjanović, A. B., Krstić, J., Stojanović, J.,& Čalija, B.. (2021). Influence of selective acid-etching on functionality of halloysite-chitosan nanocontainers for sustained drug release. in Materials Science and Engineering C
Elsevier., 123, 112029.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2021.112029

Jauković V, Krajišnik DR, Daković AS, Damjanović AB, Krstić J, Stojanović J, Čalija B. Influence of selective acid-etching on functionality of halloysite-chitosan nanocontainers for sustained drug release. in Materials Science and Engineering C. 2021;123:112029.
doi:10.1016/j.msec.2021.112029 .

Jauković, Valentina, Krajišnik, Danina R., Daković, Aleksandra S., Damjanović, Ana B., Krstić, Jugoslav, Stojanović, Jovica, Čalija, Bojan, "Influence of selective acid-etching on functionality of halloysite-chitosan nanocontainers for sustained drug release" in Materials Science and Engineering C, 123 (2021):112029,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2021.112029 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Mitrović, Jelena
AU  - Divović, Branka
AU  - Knutson, Daniel
AU  - Đoković, Jelena
AU  - Vulić, Predrag
AU  - Randjelović, Danijela
AU  - Dobričić, Vladimir
AU  - Čalija, Bojan
AU  - Cook, James
AU  - Savić, Miroslav M.
AU  - Savić, Snežana
PY  - 2020
UR  - https://cer.ihtm.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/3714
AB  - DK-I-56–1 (7‑methoxy‑2-(4‑methoxy‑d3-phenyl)-2,5-dihydro-3H-pyrazolo[4,3-c]quinolin-3-one), a recently developed deuterated pyrazoloquinolinone, has been recognized as a lead candidate for treatment of various neuropsychiatric disorders. During preclinical investigation of poorly water-soluble compounds such as DK-I-56–1, the application of nanotechnology could be advantageous due to improved safety and possibly increased bioavailability of nanosized formulation. DK-I-56–1 nanosuspensions stabilized by polysorbate 80, alone or in combination with poloxamers 188 i.e. 407 or D-α-tocopheryl polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate, were prepared using a small-scale media milling device. With particle size 208.7–250.6 nm and polydispersity index <0.250, selected nanodiseprsions were stable for three weeks. Pharmacokinetic and biodistribution studies following intraperitoneal administration of three types of formulation in mice indicated high plasma DK-I-56–1 levels after solution (10,228.6 ± 1037.2 ngh/ml) and nanosuspension (6770.4 ± 770.7 ngh/ml) but not suspension administration (966.0 ± 58.1 ngh/ml). However, distribution of DK-I-56–1 after solution was heavily influenced by its composition, and brain availability of nanosuspension was superior to that of solution formulation. In spontaneous locomotor activity test, the expected hyperlocomotor effect was observed after nanosuspension administration, without compromising impact of the vehicle/excipients used. Therefore, nanonization of drug compound assembled with proper selection of stabilizers may seemingly contribute further thorough testing of DK-I-56–1 preclinical efficacy.
PB  - Elsevier
T2  - European Journal of Pharmaceutical Science
T1  - Nanocrystal dispersion of DK-I-56–1, a poorly soluble pyrazoloquinolinone positive modulator of α6 GABAA receptors: Formulation approach toward improved in vivo performance
VL  - 152
SP  - 105432
DO  - 10.1016/j.ejps.2020.105432
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Mitrović, Jelena and Divović, Branka and Knutson, Daniel and Đoković, Jelena and Vulić, Predrag and Randjelović, Danijela and Dobričić, Vladimir and Čalija, Bojan and Cook, James and Savić, Miroslav M. and Savić, Snežana",
year = "2020",
abstract = "DK-I-56–1 (7‑methoxy‑2-(4‑methoxy‑d3-phenyl)-2,5-dihydro-3H-pyrazolo[4,3-c]quinolin-3-one), a recently developed deuterated pyrazoloquinolinone, has been recognized as a lead candidate for treatment of various neuropsychiatric disorders. During preclinical investigation of poorly water-soluble compounds such as DK-I-56–1, the application of nanotechnology could be advantageous due to improved safety and possibly increased bioavailability of nanosized formulation. DK-I-56–1 nanosuspensions stabilized by polysorbate 80, alone or in combination with poloxamers 188 i.e. 407 or D-α-tocopheryl polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate, were prepared using a small-scale media milling device. With particle size 208.7–250.6 nm and polydispersity index <0.250, selected nanodiseprsions were stable for three weeks. Pharmacokinetic and biodistribution studies following intraperitoneal administration of three types of formulation in mice indicated high plasma DK-I-56–1 levels after solution (10,228.6 ± 1037.2 ngh/ml) and nanosuspension (6770.4 ± 770.7 ngh/ml) but not suspension administration (966.0 ± 58.1 ngh/ml). However, distribution of DK-I-56–1 after solution was heavily influenced by its composition, and brain availability of nanosuspension was superior to that of solution formulation. In spontaneous locomotor activity test, the expected hyperlocomotor effect was observed after nanosuspension administration, without compromising impact of the vehicle/excipients used. Therefore, nanonization of drug compound assembled with proper selection of stabilizers may seemingly contribute further thorough testing of DK-I-56–1 preclinical efficacy.",
publisher = "Elsevier",
journal = "European Journal of Pharmaceutical Science",
title = "Nanocrystal dispersion of DK-I-56–1, a poorly soluble pyrazoloquinolinone positive modulator of α6 GABAA receptors: Formulation approach toward improved in vivo performance",
volume = "152",
pages = "105432",
doi = "10.1016/j.ejps.2020.105432"
}

Mitrović, J., Divović, B., Knutson, D., Đoković, J., Vulić, P., Randjelović, D., Dobričić, V., Čalija, B., Cook, J., Savić, M. M.,& Savić, S.. (2020). Nanocrystal dispersion of DK-I-56–1, a poorly soluble pyrazoloquinolinone positive modulator of α6 GABAA receptors: Formulation approach toward improved in vivo performance. in European Journal of Pharmaceutical Science
Elsevier., 152, 105432.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejps.2020.105432

Mitrović J, Divović B, Knutson D, Đoković J, Vulić P, Randjelović D, Dobričić V, Čalija B, Cook J, Savić MM, Savić S. Nanocrystal dispersion of DK-I-56–1, a poorly soluble pyrazoloquinolinone positive modulator of α6 GABAA receptors: Formulation approach toward improved in vivo performance. in European Journal of Pharmaceutical Science. 2020;152:105432.
doi:10.1016/j.ejps.2020.105432 .

Mitrović, Jelena, Divović, Branka, Knutson, Daniel, Đoković, Jelena, Vulić, Predrag, Randjelović, Danijela, Dobričić, Vladimir, Čalija, Bojan, Cook, James, Savić, Miroslav M., Savić, Snežana, "Nanocrystal dispersion of DK-I-56–1, a poorly soluble pyrazoloquinolinone positive modulator of α6 GABAA receptors: Formulation approach toward improved in vivo performance" in European Journal of Pharmaceutical Science, 152 (2020):105432,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejps.2020.105432 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Mitrović, Jelena
AU  - Divović, Branka
AU  - Knutson, Daniel
AU  - Đoković, Jelena
AU  - Vulić, Predrag
AU  - Randjelović, Danijela
AU  - Dobričić, Vladimir
AU  - Čalija, Bojan
AU  - Cook, James
AU  - Savić, Miroslav M.
AU  - Savić, Snežana
PY  - 2020
UR  - https://cer.ihtm.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/3635
AB  - DK-I-56–1 (7‑methoxy‑2-(4‑methoxy‑d3-phenyl)-2,5-dihydro-3H-pyrazolo[4,3-c]quinolin-3-one), a recently developed deuterated pyrazoloquinolinone, has been recognized as a lead candidate for treatment of various neuropsychiatric disorders. During preclinical investigation of poorly water-soluble compounds such as DK-I-56–1, the application of nanotechnology could be advantageous due to improved safety and possibly increased bioavailability of nanosized formulation. DK-I-56–1 nanosuspensions stabilized by polysorbate 80, alone or in combination with poloxamers 188 i.e. 407 or D-α-tocopheryl polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate, were prepared using a small-scale media milling device. With particle size 208.7–250.6 nm and polydispersity index <0.250, selected nanodiseprsions were stable for three weeks. Pharmacokinetic and biodistribution studies following intraperitoneal administration of three types of formulation in mice indicated high plasma DK-I-56–1 levels after solution (10,228.6 ± 1037.2 ngh/ml) and nanosuspension (6770.4 ± 770.7 ngh/ml) but not suspension administration (966.0 ± 58.1 ngh/ml). However, distribution of DK-I-56–1 after solution was heavily influenced by its composition, and brain availability of nanosuspension was superior to that of solution formulation. In spontaneous locomotor activity test, the expected hyperlocomotor effect was observed after nanosuspension administration, without compromising impact of the vehicle/excipients used. Therefore, nanonization of drug compound assembled with proper selection of stabilizers may seemingly contribute further thorough testing of DK-I-56–1 preclinical efficacy.
PB  - Elsevier
T2  - European Journal of Pharmaceutical Science
T1  - Nanocrystal dispersion of DK-I-56–1, a poorly soluble pyrazoloquinolinone positive modulator of α6 GABAA receptors: Formulation approach toward improved in vivo performance
VL  - 152
SP  - 105432
DO  - 10.1016/j.ejps.2020.105432
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Mitrović, Jelena and Divović, Branka and Knutson, Daniel and Đoković, Jelena and Vulić, Predrag and Randjelović, Danijela and Dobričić, Vladimir and Čalija, Bojan and Cook, James and Savić, Miroslav M. and Savić, Snežana",
year = "2020",
abstract = "DK-I-56–1 (7‑methoxy‑2-(4‑methoxy‑d3-phenyl)-2,5-dihydro-3H-pyrazolo[4,3-c]quinolin-3-one), a recently developed deuterated pyrazoloquinolinone, has been recognized as a lead candidate for treatment of various neuropsychiatric disorders. During preclinical investigation of poorly water-soluble compounds such as DK-I-56–1, the application of nanotechnology could be advantageous due to improved safety and possibly increased bioavailability of nanosized formulation. DK-I-56–1 nanosuspensions stabilized by polysorbate 80, alone or in combination with poloxamers 188 i.e. 407 or D-α-tocopheryl polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate, were prepared using a small-scale media milling device. With particle size 208.7–250.6 nm and polydispersity index <0.250, selected nanodiseprsions were stable for three weeks. Pharmacokinetic and biodistribution studies following intraperitoneal administration of three types of formulation in mice indicated high plasma DK-I-56–1 levels after solution (10,228.6 ± 1037.2 ngh/ml) and nanosuspension (6770.4 ± 770.7 ngh/ml) but not suspension administration (966.0 ± 58.1 ngh/ml). However, distribution of DK-I-56–1 after solution was heavily influenced by its composition, and brain availability of nanosuspension was superior to that of solution formulation. In spontaneous locomotor activity test, the expected hyperlocomotor effect was observed after nanosuspension administration, without compromising impact of the vehicle/excipients used. Therefore, nanonization of drug compound assembled with proper selection of stabilizers may seemingly contribute further thorough testing of DK-I-56–1 preclinical efficacy.",
publisher = "Elsevier",
journal = "European Journal of Pharmaceutical Science",
title = "Nanocrystal dispersion of DK-I-56–1, a poorly soluble pyrazoloquinolinone positive modulator of α6 GABAA receptors: Formulation approach toward improved in vivo performance",
volume = "152",
pages = "105432",
doi = "10.1016/j.ejps.2020.105432"
}

Mitrović, J., Divović, B., Knutson, D., Đoković, J., Vulić, P., Randjelović, D., Dobričić, V., Čalija, B., Cook, J., Savić, M. M.,& Savić, S.. (2020). Nanocrystal dispersion of DK-I-56–1, a poorly soluble pyrazoloquinolinone positive modulator of α6 GABAA receptors: Formulation approach toward improved in vivo performance. in European Journal of Pharmaceutical Science
Elsevier., 152, 105432.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejps.2020.105432

Mitrović J, Divović B, Knutson D, Đoković J, Vulić P, Randjelović D, Dobričić V, Čalija B, Cook J, Savić MM, Savić S. Nanocrystal dispersion of DK-I-56–1, a poorly soluble pyrazoloquinolinone positive modulator of α6 GABAA receptors: Formulation approach toward improved in vivo performance. in European Journal of Pharmaceutical Science. 2020;152:105432.
doi:10.1016/j.ejps.2020.105432 .

Mitrović, Jelena, Divović, Branka, Knutson, Daniel, Đoković, Jelena, Vulić, Predrag, Randjelović, Danijela, Dobričić, Vladimir, Čalija, Bojan, Cook, James, Savić, Miroslav M., Savić, Snežana, "Nanocrystal dispersion of DK-I-56–1, a poorly soluble pyrazoloquinolinone positive modulator of α6 GABAA receptors: Formulation approach toward improved in vivo performance" in European Journal of Pharmaceutical Science, 152 (2020):105432,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejps.2020.105432 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Askrabic, S.
AU  - Araujo, V. D.
AU  - Passacantando, M.
AU  - Bernardi, M. I. B.
AU  - Tomić, N.
AU  - Dojčinović, Biljana
AU  - Manojlović, Dragan
AU  - Calija, B.
AU  - Miletic, M.
AU  - Dohcevic-Mitrovic, Z. D.
PY  - 2017
UR  - https://cer.ihtm.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2938
AB  - Pr(OH)(3) one-dimensional nanostructures are a less studied member of lanthanide hydroxide nanostructures, which recently demonstrated an excellent adsorption capacity for organic pollutant removal from wastewater. In this study, Pr1-xEux(OH)(3) (x = 0, 0.01, 0.03, and 0.05) defective nanostructures were synthesized by a facile and scalable microwave-assisted hydrothermal method using KOH as an alkaline metal precursor. The phase and surface composition, morphology, vibrational, electronic and optical properties of the as-prepared samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), Raman, infrared (IR), photoluminescence (PL), and diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS). It was deduced that the incorporation of Eu3+ ions promoted the formation of oxygen vacancies in the already defective Pr(OH)(3), subsequently changing the Pr(OH)(3) nanorod morphology. The presence of KNO3 phase was registered in the Eu-doped samples. The oxygendeficient Eu-doped Pr(OH)(3) nanostructures displayed an improved photocatalytic activity in the removal of reactive orange (RO16) dye under UV-vis light irradiation. An enhanced photocatalytic activity of the Eu-doped Pr(OH)(3) nanostructures was caused by the synergetic effect of oxygen vacancies and Eu3+ (NO3-) ions present on the Pr(OH)(3) surface, the charge separation efficiency and the formation of the reactive radicals. In addition, the 3% Eu-doped sample exhibited very good adsorptive properties due to different morphology and higher electrostatic attraction with the anionic dye. Pr1-xEux(OH)(3) nanostructures with the possibility of tuning their adsorption/photocatalytic properties present a great potential for wastewater treatment.
PB  - Royal Soc Chemistry, Cambridge
T2  - Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics
T1  - Nitrate-assisted photocatalytic efficiency of defective Eu-doped Pr(OH)(3) nanostructures
VL  - 19
IS  - 47
SP  - 31756
EP  - 31765
DO  - 10.1039/c7cp06440c
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Askrabic, S. and Araujo, V. D. and Passacantando, M. and Bernardi, M. I. B. and Tomić, N. and Dojčinović, Biljana and Manojlović, Dragan and Calija, B. and Miletic, M. and Dohcevic-Mitrovic, Z. D.",
year = "2017",
abstract = "Pr(OH)(3) one-dimensional nanostructures are a less studied member of lanthanide hydroxide nanostructures, which recently demonstrated an excellent adsorption capacity for organic pollutant removal from wastewater. In this study, Pr1-xEux(OH)(3) (x = 0, 0.01, 0.03, and 0.05) defective nanostructures were synthesized by a facile and scalable microwave-assisted hydrothermal method using KOH as an alkaline metal precursor. The phase and surface composition, morphology, vibrational, electronic and optical properties of the as-prepared samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), Raman, infrared (IR), photoluminescence (PL), and diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS). It was deduced that the incorporation of Eu3+ ions promoted the formation of oxygen vacancies in the already defective Pr(OH)(3), subsequently changing the Pr(OH)(3) nanorod morphology. The presence of KNO3 phase was registered in the Eu-doped samples. The oxygendeficient Eu-doped Pr(OH)(3) nanostructures displayed an improved photocatalytic activity in the removal of reactive orange (RO16) dye under UV-vis light irradiation. An enhanced photocatalytic activity of the Eu-doped Pr(OH)(3) nanostructures was caused by the synergetic effect of oxygen vacancies and Eu3+ (NO3-) ions present on the Pr(OH)(3) surface, the charge separation efficiency and the formation of the reactive radicals. In addition, the 3% Eu-doped sample exhibited very good adsorptive properties due to different morphology and higher electrostatic attraction with the anionic dye. Pr1-xEux(OH)(3) nanostructures with the possibility of tuning their adsorption/photocatalytic properties present a great potential for wastewater treatment.",
publisher = "Royal Soc Chemistry, Cambridge",
journal = "Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics",
title = "Nitrate-assisted photocatalytic efficiency of defective Eu-doped Pr(OH)(3) nanostructures",
volume = "19",
number = "47",
pages = "31756-31765",
doi = "10.1039/c7cp06440c"
}

Askrabic, S., Araujo, V. D., Passacantando, M., Bernardi, M. I. B., Tomić, N., Dojčinović, B., Manojlović, D., Calija, B., Miletic, M.,& Dohcevic-Mitrovic, Z. D.. (2017). Nitrate-assisted photocatalytic efficiency of defective Eu-doped Pr(OH)(3) nanostructures. in Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics
Royal Soc Chemistry, Cambridge., 19(47), 31756-31765.
https://doi.org/10.1039/c7cp06440c

Askrabic S, Araujo VD, Passacantando M, Bernardi MIB, Tomić N, Dojčinović B, Manojlović D, Calija B, Miletic M, Dohcevic-Mitrovic ZD. Nitrate-assisted photocatalytic efficiency of defective Eu-doped Pr(OH)(3) nanostructures. in Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics. 2017;19(47):31756-31765.
doi:10.1039/c7cp06440c .

Askrabic, S., Araujo, V. D., Passacantando, M., Bernardi, M. I. B., Tomić, N., Dojčinović, Biljana, Manojlović, Dragan, Calija, B., Miletic, M., Dohcevic-Mitrovic, Z. D., "Nitrate-assisted photocatalytic efficiency of defective Eu-doped Pr(OH)(3) nanostructures" in Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 19, no. 47 (2017):31756-31765,
https://doi.org/10.1039/c7cp06440c . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Askrabic, S.
AU  - Araujo, V. D.
AU  - Passacantando, M.
AU  - Bernardi, M. I. B.
AU  - Tomić, N.
AU  - Dojčinović, Biljana
AU  - Manojlović, Dragan
AU  - Calija, B.
AU  - Miletic, M.
AU  - Dohcevic-Mitrovic, Z. D.
PY  - 2017
UR  - https://cer.ihtm.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2120
AB  - Pr(OH)(3) one-dimensional nanostructures are a less studied member of lanthanide hydroxide nanostructures, which recently demonstrated an excellent adsorption capacity for organic pollutant removal from wastewater. In this study, Pr1-xEux(OH)(3) (x = 0, 0.01, 0.03, and 0.05) defective nanostructures were synthesized by a facile and scalable microwave-assisted hydrothermal method using KOH as an alkaline metal precursor. The phase and surface composition, morphology, vibrational, electronic and optical properties of the as-prepared samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), Raman, infrared (IR), photoluminescence (PL), and diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS). It was deduced that the incorporation of Eu3+ ions promoted the formation of oxygen vacancies in the already defective Pr(OH)(3), subsequently changing the Pr(OH)(3) nanorod morphology. The presence of KNO3 phase was registered in the Eu-doped samples. The oxygendeficient Eu-doped Pr(OH)(3) nanostructures displayed an improved photocatalytic activity in the removal of reactive orange (RO16) dye under UV-vis light irradiation. An enhanced photocatalytic activity of the Eu-doped Pr(OH)(3) nanostructures was caused by the synergetic effect of oxygen vacancies and Eu3+ (NO3-) ions present on the Pr(OH)(3) surface, the charge separation efficiency and the formation of the reactive radicals. In addition, the 3% Eu-doped sample exhibited very good adsorptive properties due to different morphology and higher electrostatic attraction with the anionic dye. Pr1-xEux(OH)(3) nanostructures with the possibility of tuning their adsorption/photocatalytic properties present a great potential for wastewater treatment.
PB  - Royal Soc Chemistry, Cambridge
T2  - Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics
T1  - Nitrate-assisted photocatalytic efficiency of defective Eu-doped Pr(OH)(3) nanostructures
VL  - 19
IS  - 47
SP  - 31756
EP  - 31765
DO  - 10.1039/c7cp06440c
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Askrabic, S. and Araujo, V. D. and Passacantando, M. and Bernardi, M. I. B. and Tomić, N. and Dojčinović, Biljana and Manojlović, Dragan and Calija, B. and Miletic, M. and Dohcevic-Mitrovic, Z. D.",
year = "2017",
abstract = "Pr(OH)(3) one-dimensional nanostructures are a less studied member of lanthanide hydroxide nanostructures, which recently demonstrated an excellent adsorption capacity for organic pollutant removal from wastewater. In this study, Pr1-xEux(OH)(3) (x = 0, 0.01, 0.03, and 0.05) defective nanostructures were synthesized by a facile and scalable microwave-assisted hydrothermal method using KOH as an alkaline metal precursor. The phase and surface composition, morphology, vibrational, electronic and optical properties of the as-prepared samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), Raman, infrared (IR), photoluminescence (PL), and diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS). It was deduced that the incorporation of Eu3+ ions promoted the formation of oxygen vacancies in the already defective Pr(OH)(3), subsequently changing the Pr(OH)(3) nanorod morphology. The presence of KNO3 phase was registered in the Eu-doped samples. The oxygendeficient Eu-doped Pr(OH)(3) nanostructures displayed an improved photocatalytic activity in the removal of reactive orange (RO16) dye under UV-vis light irradiation. An enhanced photocatalytic activity of the Eu-doped Pr(OH)(3) nanostructures was caused by the synergetic effect of oxygen vacancies and Eu3+ (NO3-) ions present on the Pr(OH)(3) surface, the charge separation efficiency and the formation of the reactive radicals. In addition, the 3% Eu-doped sample exhibited very good adsorptive properties due to different morphology and higher electrostatic attraction with the anionic dye. Pr1-xEux(OH)(3) nanostructures with the possibility of tuning their adsorption/photocatalytic properties present a great potential for wastewater treatment.",
publisher = "Royal Soc Chemistry, Cambridge",
journal = "Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics",
title = "Nitrate-assisted photocatalytic efficiency of defective Eu-doped Pr(OH)(3) nanostructures",
volume = "19",
number = "47",
pages = "31756-31765",
doi = "10.1039/c7cp06440c"
}

Askrabic, S., Araujo, V. D., Passacantando, M., Bernardi, M. I. B., Tomić, N., Dojčinović, B., Manojlović, D., Calija, B., Miletic, M.,& Dohcevic-Mitrovic, Z. D.. (2017). Nitrate-assisted photocatalytic efficiency of defective Eu-doped Pr(OH)(3) nanostructures. in Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics
Royal Soc Chemistry, Cambridge., 19(47), 31756-31765.
https://doi.org/10.1039/c7cp06440c

Askrabic S, Araujo VD, Passacantando M, Bernardi MIB, Tomić N, Dojčinović B, Manojlović D, Calija B, Miletic M, Dohcevic-Mitrovic ZD. Nitrate-assisted photocatalytic efficiency of defective Eu-doped Pr(OH)(3) nanostructures. in Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics. 2017;19(47):31756-31765.
doi:10.1039/c7cp06440c .

Askrabic, S., Araujo, V. D., Passacantando, M., Bernardi, M. I. B., Tomić, N., Dojčinović, Biljana, Manojlović, Dragan, Calija, B., Miletic, M., Dohcevic-Mitrovic, Z. D., "Nitrate-assisted photocatalytic efficiency of defective Eu-doped Pr(OH)(3) nanostructures" in Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 19, no. 47 (2017):31756-31765,
https://doi.org/10.1039/c7cp06440c . .