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 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Ponjavić, Marijana
AU  - Nikolić, Marija S.
AU  - Jevtić, Sanja
AU  - Jeremić, Sanja
AU  - Đokić, Lidija
AU  - Đonlagić, Jasna
PY  - 2022
UR  - https://cer.ihtm.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5392
AB  - The present study reports the potential application of star-shaped poly(ε-caprolactones) with different number of arms as new drug delivery matrix. Linear and star-shaped PCL ibuprofen loaded microspheres were prepared using oil-in-water (o/w) solvent evaporation technique and characterized with FTIR, DSC, XRD and SEM analysis. High yield, encapsulation efficiency and drug loadings were obtained for all microspheres. FTIR analysis revealed the existence of interactions between polymer matrix and drug, while the DSC analysis suggested that drug was encapsulated in an amorphous form. SEM analysis confirmed that regular, spherical in shape star-shaped microspheres, with diameter between 80 and 90 μm, were obtained, while quite larger microspheres, 110 μm, were prepared from linear PCL. The advantage of using star-shaped PCL microspheres instead of linear PCL was seen from drug release profiles which demonstrated higher amount of drug released from star-shaped polymer matrix as a consequence of their branched, flexible structure. Microspheres prepared from the polymers with the most branched structure showed the highest amount of the released drug after 24 h. Finally, cytotoxicity tests, performed using normal human fibroblasts (MRC5), indicated the absence of cytotoxicity at lower concentrations of microspheres proving the great potential of star-shaped PCL systems in comparison to linear ones.
AB  - У оквиру ове студије је приказана потенцијална примена разгранатих поли(ε-кап-
ролактона) са различитим бројем грана као новог полимерног матрикса за уношење
лекова у организам. Микросфере линеарног и разгранатих PCL са инкапсулираним ибу-
профеном су припремљене применом технике отпаравања лако испарљивог растварача
из емулзије “уље у води” (oil-in-water, o/w) и карактерисане помоћу FTIR, DSC, XRD и
SEM анализе. За све микросфере су добијени висок принос, висока ефикасност инкaпсу-
лације и висок садржај лека. FTIR анализом је потврђено постојање интеракција између
полимерног матрикса и лека, док је DSC анализа указала да је лек инкапсулиран у
аморфном облику. SEM анализа је потврдила да су добијене микросфере разгранатих
PCL правилног, сферичног облика, са пречником између 80 до 90 μm, док су знатно веће
микросфере, 110 μm, припремљене од линеарног PCL. Предност употребе микросфера
разгранатих PCL уместо линеарног PCL се види из профила отпуштања лека, који су
показали већу количину отпуштеног лека из микросфера разгранатог полимернe мат-
рице као последица њихове разгранате, флексибилне структуре. Микросфере припре-
мљене од полимера са најразгранитијом структуром су показале највећу количину
отпуштеног лека након 24 h. Тестови цитотоксичности, изведени коришћењем ћелија
нормалних, хуманих фибробласта (MRC5), показали су одсуство цитотоксичности при
нижим концентрацијама микросфера доказујући велики потенцијал разгранатих PCL
система у поређењу са линеарним.
PB  - Serbia : Serbian Chemical Society
T2  - Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society
T1  - Star-shaped poly(ε-caprolactones) with well-defined architecture as potential drug carriers
T1  - Разгранати поли (ε-капролактони) са добро одређеном архитектуром као потенцијални носачи лекова
VL  - 87
IS  - 9
SP  - 1075
EP  - 1090
DO  - 10.2298/JSC220202032P
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Ponjavić, Marijana and Nikolić, Marija S. and Jevtić, Sanja and Jeremić, Sanja and Đokić, Lidija and Đonlagić, Jasna",
year = "2022",
abstract = "The present study reports the potential application of star-shaped poly(ε-caprolactones) with different number of arms as new drug delivery matrix. Linear and star-shaped PCL ibuprofen loaded microspheres were prepared using oil-in-water (o/w) solvent evaporation technique and characterized with FTIR, DSC, XRD and SEM analysis. High yield, encapsulation efficiency and drug loadings were obtained for all microspheres. FTIR analysis revealed the existence of interactions between polymer matrix and drug, while the DSC analysis suggested that drug was encapsulated in an amorphous form. SEM analysis confirmed that regular, spherical in shape star-shaped microspheres, with diameter between 80 and 90 μm, were obtained, while quite larger microspheres, 110 μm, were prepared from linear PCL. The advantage of using star-shaped PCL microspheres instead of linear PCL was seen from drug release profiles which demonstrated higher amount of drug released from star-shaped polymer matrix as a consequence of their branched, flexible structure. Microspheres prepared from the polymers with the most branched structure showed the highest amount of the released drug after 24 h. Finally, cytotoxicity tests, performed using normal human fibroblasts (MRC5), indicated the absence of cytotoxicity at lower concentrations of microspheres proving the great potential of star-shaped PCL systems in comparison to linear ones., У оквиру ове студије је приказана потенцијална примена разгранатих поли(ε-кап-
ролактона) са различитим бројем грана као новог полимерног матрикса за уношење
лекова у организам. Микросфере линеарног и разгранатих PCL са инкапсулираним ибу-
профеном су припремљене применом технике отпаравања лако испарљивог растварача
из емулзије “уље у води” (oil-in-water, o/w) и карактерисане помоћу FTIR, DSC, XRD и
SEM анализе. За све микросфере су добијени висок принос, висока ефикасност инкaпсу-
лације и висок садржај лека. FTIR анализом је потврђено постојање интеракција између
полимерног матрикса и лека, док је DSC анализа указала да је лек инкапсулиран у
аморфном облику. SEM анализа је потврдила да су добијене микросфере разгранатих
PCL правилног, сферичног облика, са пречником између 80 до 90 μm, док су знатно веће
микросфере, 110 μm, припремљене од линеарног PCL. Предност употребе микросфера
разгранатих PCL уместо линеарног PCL се види из профила отпуштања лека, који су
показали већу количину отпуштеног лека из микросфера разгранатог полимернe мат-
рице као последица њихове разгранате, флексибилне структуре. Микросфере припре-
мљене од полимера са најразгранитијом структуром су показале највећу количину
отпуштеног лека након 24 h. Тестови цитотоксичности, изведени коришћењем ћелија
нормалних, хуманих фибробласта (MRC5), показали су одсуство цитотоксичности при
нижим концентрацијама микросфера доказујући велики потенцијал разгранатих PCL
система у поређењу са линеарним.",
publisher = "Serbia : Serbian Chemical Society",
journal = "Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society",
title = "Star-shaped poly(ε-caprolactones) with well-defined architecture as potential drug carriers, Разгранати поли (ε-капролактони) са добро одређеном архитектуром као потенцијални носачи лекова",
volume = "87",
number = "9",
pages = "1075-1090",
doi = "10.2298/JSC220202032P"
}

Ponjavić, M., Nikolić, M. S., Jevtić, S., Jeremić, S., Đokić, L.,& Đonlagić, J.. (2022). Star-shaped poly(ε-caprolactones) with well-defined architecture as potential drug carriers. in Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society
Serbia : Serbian Chemical Society., 87(9), 1075-1090.
https://doi.org/10.2298/JSC220202032P

Ponjavić M, Nikolić MS, Jevtić S, Jeremić S, Đokić L, Đonlagić J. Star-shaped poly(ε-caprolactones) with well-defined architecture as potential drug carriers. in Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society. 2022;87(9):1075-1090.
doi:10.2298/JSC220202032P .

Ponjavić, Marijana, Nikolić, Marija S., Jevtić, Sanja, Jeremić, Sanja, Đokić, Lidija, Đonlagić, Jasna, "Star-shaped poly(ε-caprolactones) with well-defined architecture as potential drug carriers" in Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society, 87, no. 9 (2022):1075-1090,
https://doi.org/10.2298/JSC220202032P . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Ponjavić, Marijana
AU  - Nikolić, Marija S.
AU  - Stevanović, Sanja
AU  - Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina
AU  - Jeremić, Sanja
AU  - Pavić, Aleksandar
AU  - Đongalić, Jasna
PY  - 2020
UR  - https://cer.ihtm.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/4019
AB  - Star-shaped polymers of biodegradable aliphatic polyester, poly(ε-caprolactone), PCL, with different number of arms (three, four, and six) were synthesized by ring-opening polymerization initiated by multifunctional alcohols used as cores. As potential biomaterials, synthesized star-shaped poly(ε-caprolactone)s, sPCL, were thoroughly characterized in terms of their degradation under different pH conditions and in respect to their cytotoxicity. The in vitro degradation was performed in phosphate buffer (pH 7.4) and hydrochloric acid solution (pH 1.0) over 5 weeks. Degradation of sPCL films was followed by the weight loss measurements, GPC, FTIR, and AFM analysis. While the most of the samples were stable against the abiotic hydrolysis at pH 7.4 after 5 weeks of degradation, degradation was significantly accelerated in the acidic medium. Degradation rate of polymer films was affected by the polymer architecture and molecular weight. The molecular weight profiles during the degradation revealed random chain scission of the ester bonds indicating bulk degradation mechanism of hydrolysis at pH 7.4, while acidic hydrolysis proceeded through the bulk degradation associated with surface erosion, confirmed by AFM. The in vitro toxicity tests, cytotoxicity applying normal human fibroblasts (MRC5) and embryotoxicity assessment (using zebra fish model, Danio rerio), suggested those polymeric materials as suitable for biomedical application.
PB  - SAGE Publications
T2  - Journal of Bioactive and Compatible Polymers
T1  - Hydrolytic degradation of star-shaped poly(ε-caprolactone)s with different number of arms and their cytotoxic effects
VL  - 35
IS  - 6
SP  - 517
EP  - 537
DO  - 10.1177/0883911520951826
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Ponjavić, Marijana and Nikolić, Marija S. and Stevanović, Sanja and Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina and Jeremić, Sanja and Pavić, Aleksandar and Đongalić, Jasna",
year = "2020",
abstract = "Star-shaped polymers of biodegradable aliphatic polyester, poly(ε-caprolactone), PCL, with different number of arms (three, four, and six) were synthesized by ring-opening polymerization initiated by multifunctional alcohols used as cores. As potential biomaterials, synthesized star-shaped poly(ε-caprolactone)s, sPCL, were thoroughly characterized in terms of their degradation under different pH conditions and in respect to their cytotoxicity. The in vitro degradation was performed in phosphate buffer (pH 7.4) and hydrochloric acid solution (pH 1.0) over 5 weeks. Degradation of sPCL films was followed by the weight loss measurements, GPC, FTIR, and AFM analysis. While the most of the samples were stable against the abiotic hydrolysis at pH 7.4 after 5 weeks of degradation, degradation was significantly accelerated in the acidic medium. Degradation rate of polymer films was affected by the polymer architecture and molecular weight. The molecular weight profiles during the degradation revealed random chain scission of the ester bonds indicating bulk degradation mechanism of hydrolysis at pH 7.4, while acidic hydrolysis proceeded through the bulk degradation associated with surface erosion, confirmed by AFM. The in vitro toxicity tests, cytotoxicity applying normal human fibroblasts (MRC5) and embryotoxicity assessment (using zebra fish model, Danio rerio), suggested those polymeric materials as suitable for biomedical application.",
publisher = "SAGE Publications",
journal = "Journal of Bioactive and Compatible Polymers",
title = "Hydrolytic degradation of star-shaped poly(ε-caprolactone)s with different number of arms and their cytotoxic effects",
volume = "35",
number = "6",
pages = "517-537",
doi = "10.1177/0883911520951826"
}

Ponjavić, M., Nikolić, M. S., Stevanović, S., Nikodinović-Runić, J., Jeremić, S., Pavić, A.,& Đongalić, J.. (2020). Hydrolytic degradation of star-shaped poly(ε-caprolactone)s with different number of arms and their cytotoxic effects. in Journal of Bioactive and Compatible Polymers
SAGE Publications., 35(6), 517-537.
https://doi.org/10.1177/0883911520951826

Ponjavić M, Nikolić MS, Stevanović S, Nikodinović-Runić J, Jeremić S, Pavić A, Đongalić J. Hydrolytic degradation of star-shaped poly(ε-caprolactone)s with different number of arms and their cytotoxic effects. in Journal of Bioactive and Compatible Polymers. 2020;35(6):517-537.
doi:10.1177/0883911520951826 .

Ponjavić, Marijana, Nikolić, Marija S., Stevanović, Sanja, Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina, Jeremić, Sanja, Pavić, Aleksandar, Đongalić, Jasna, "Hydrolytic degradation of star-shaped poly(ε-caprolactone)s with different number of arms and their cytotoxic effects" in Journal of Bioactive and Compatible Polymers, 35, no. 6 (2020):517-537,
https://doi.org/10.1177/0883911520951826 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Mandić, Mina
AU  - Spasić, Jelena
AU  - Ponjavić, Marijana
AU  - Nikolić, Marija S.
AU  - Ćosović, Vladan
AU  - O'Connor, Kevin E.
AU  - Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina
AU  - Đokić, Lidija
AU  - Jeremić, Sanja
PY  - 2019
UR  - https://cer.ihtm.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2955
AB  - Petrochemical plastics are generally recalcitrant to microbial degradation and accumulate in the environment. Biodegradable polymers obtained synthetically like poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) or polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), obtained biotechnologically, have shown great potential as a replacement for petroleum-based plastics. Nevertheless, their biodegradation and environmental faith have been less examined. In this study, thin films of PCL (200 μm) and medium chain length PHA (mcl-PHA, 70 M fraction of 3-hydroxyoctanoate and 30 M fraction of 3-hydroxydecanoate, 600 μm) were exposed to total protein preparations (extracellular proteins combined with a crude cell extract) of soil isolates Pseudomonas chlororaphis B-561 and Streptomyces sp. BV315 that had been grown on waste cooking oil as a sole carbon source. Biodegradation potential of two polyesters was evaluated in buffer with total protein preparations and in a laboratory compost model system augmented with selected bacteria. Overall, PCL showed better biodegradation properties in comparison to mcl-PHA. Both materials showed surface erosion after 4-weeks of exposure to total protein preparations of both strains, with a moderate weight loss of 1.3% when P. chlororaphis B-561 was utilized. In laboratory compost model system PCL and mcl-PHA showed significant weight loss ranging from 13 to 17% when Streptomyces sp. BV315 culture was used. Similar weight loss of PCL and mcl-PHA was achieved for 4 and 8 weeks, respectively indicating slower degradation of mcl-PHA. Growth on waste cooking oil as a sole carbon source increased the potential of both tested strains to degrade PCL and mcl-PHA, making them good candidates for augmentation of compost cultures in waste management of both waste cooking oils and biodegradable polymers.
PB  - Elsevier
T2  - Polymer Degradation and Stability
T1  - Biodegradation of poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) and medium chain length polyhydroxyalkanoate (mcl-PHA) using whole cells and cell free protein preparations of Pseudomonas and Streptomyces strains grown on waste cooking oil
VL  - 162
SP  - 160
EP  - 168
DO  - 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2019.02.012
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Mandić, Mina and Spasić, Jelena and Ponjavić, Marijana and Nikolić, Marija S. and Ćosović, Vladan and O'Connor, Kevin E. and Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina and Đokić, Lidija and Jeremić, Sanja",
year = "2019",
abstract = "Petrochemical plastics are generally recalcitrant to microbial degradation and accumulate in the environment. Biodegradable polymers obtained synthetically like poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) or polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), obtained biotechnologically, have shown great potential as a replacement for petroleum-based plastics. Nevertheless, their biodegradation and environmental faith have been less examined. In this study, thin films of PCL (200 μm) and medium chain length PHA (mcl-PHA, 70 M fraction of 3-hydroxyoctanoate and 30 M fraction of 3-hydroxydecanoate, 600 μm) were exposed to total protein preparations (extracellular proteins combined with a crude cell extract) of soil isolates Pseudomonas chlororaphis B-561 and Streptomyces sp. BV315 that had been grown on waste cooking oil as a sole carbon source. Biodegradation potential of two polyesters was evaluated in buffer with total protein preparations and in a laboratory compost model system augmented with selected bacteria. Overall, PCL showed better biodegradation properties in comparison to mcl-PHA. Both materials showed surface erosion after 4-weeks of exposure to total protein preparations of both strains, with a moderate weight loss of 1.3% when P. chlororaphis B-561 was utilized. In laboratory compost model system PCL and mcl-PHA showed significant weight loss ranging from 13 to 17% when Streptomyces sp. BV315 culture was used. Similar weight loss of PCL and mcl-PHA was achieved for 4 and 8 weeks, respectively indicating slower degradation of mcl-PHA. Growth on waste cooking oil as a sole carbon source increased the potential of both tested strains to degrade PCL and mcl-PHA, making them good candidates for augmentation of compost cultures in waste management of both waste cooking oils and biodegradable polymers.",
publisher = "Elsevier",
journal = "Polymer Degradation and Stability",
title = "Biodegradation of poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) and medium chain length polyhydroxyalkanoate (mcl-PHA) using whole cells and cell free protein preparations of Pseudomonas and Streptomyces strains grown on waste cooking oil",
volume = "162",
pages = "160-168",
doi = "10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2019.02.012"
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Mandić, M., Spasić, J., Ponjavić, M., Nikolić, M. S., Ćosović, V., O'Connor, K. E., Nikodinović-Runić, J., Đokić, L.,& Jeremić, S.. (2019). Biodegradation of poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) and medium chain length polyhydroxyalkanoate (mcl-PHA) using whole cells and cell free protein preparations of Pseudomonas and Streptomyces strains grown on waste cooking oil. in Polymer Degradation and Stability
Elsevier., 162, 160-168.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2019.02.012

Mandić M, Spasić J, Ponjavić M, Nikolić MS, Ćosović V, O'Connor KE, Nikodinović-Runić J, Đokić L, Jeremić S. Biodegradation of poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) and medium chain length polyhydroxyalkanoate (mcl-PHA) using whole cells and cell free protein preparations of Pseudomonas and Streptomyces strains grown on waste cooking oil. in Polymer Degradation and Stability. 2019;162:160-168.
doi:10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2019.02.012 .

Mandić, Mina, Spasić, Jelena, Ponjavić, Marijana, Nikolić, Marija S., Ćosović, Vladan, O'Connor, Kevin E., Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina, Đokić, Lidija, Jeremić, Sanja, "Biodegradation of poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) and medium chain length polyhydroxyalkanoate (mcl-PHA) using whole cells and cell free protein preparations of Pseudomonas and Streptomyces strains grown on waste cooking oil" in Polymer Degradation and Stability, 162 (2019):160-168,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2019.02.012 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Mandić, Mina
AU  - Spasić, Jelena
AU  - Ponjavić, Marijana
AU  - Nikolić, Marija S.
AU  - Ćosović, Vladan
AU  - O'Connor, Kevin E.
AU  - Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina
AU  - Đokić, Lidija
AU  - Jeremić, Sanja
PY  - 2019
UR  - https://cer.ihtm.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2956
AB  - Petrochemical plastics are generally recalcitrant to microbial degradation and accumulate in the environment. Biodegradable polymers obtained synthetically like poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) or polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), obtained biotechnologically, have shown great potential as a replacement for petroleum-based plastics. Nevertheless, their biodegradation and environmental faith have been less examined. In this study, thin films of PCL (200 μm) and medium chain length PHA (mcl-PHA, 70 M fraction of 3-hydroxyoctanoate and 30 M fraction of 3-hydroxydecanoate, 600 μm) were exposed to total protein preparations (extracellular proteins combined with a crude cell extract) of soil isolates Pseudomonas chlororaphis B-561 and Streptomyces sp. BV315 that had been grown on waste cooking oil as a sole carbon source. Biodegradation potential of two polyesters was evaluated in buffer with total protein preparations and in a laboratory compost model system augmented with selected bacteria. Overall, PCL showed better biodegradation properties in comparison to mcl-PHA. Both materials showed surface erosion after 4-weeks of exposure to total protein preparations of both strains, with a moderate weight loss of 1.3% when P. chlororaphis B-561 was utilized. In laboratory compost model system PCL and mcl-PHA showed significant weight loss ranging from 13 to 17% when Streptomyces sp. BV315 culture was used. Similar weight loss of PCL and mcl-PHA was achieved for 4 and 8 weeks, respectively indicating slower degradation of mcl-PHA. Growth on waste cooking oil as a sole carbon source increased the potential of both tested strains to degrade PCL and mcl-PHA, making them good candidates for augmentation of compost cultures in waste management of both waste cooking oils and biodegradable polymers.
PB  - Elsevier
T2  - Polymer Degradation and Stability
T1  - Biodegradation of poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) and medium chain length polyhydroxyalkanoate (mcl-PHA) using whole cells and cell free protein preparations of Pseudomonas and Streptomyces strains grown on waste cooking oil
VL  - 162
SP  - 160
EP  - 168
DO  - 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2019.02.012
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Mandić, Mina and Spasić, Jelena and Ponjavić, Marijana and Nikolić, Marija S. and Ćosović, Vladan and O'Connor, Kevin E. and Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina and Đokić, Lidija and Jeremić, Sanja",
year = "2019",
abstract = "Petrochemical plastics are generally recalcitrant to microbial degradation and accumulate in the environment. Biodegradable polymers obtained synthetically like poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) or polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), obtained biotechnologically, have shown great potential as a replacement for petroleum-based plastics. Nevertheless, their biodegradation and environmental faith have been less examined. In this study, thin films of PCL (200 μm) and medium chain length PHA (mcl-PHA, 70 M fraction of 3-hydroxyoctanoate and 30 M fraction of 3-hydroxydecanoate, 600 μm) were exposed to total protein preparations (extracellular proteins combined with a crude cell extract) of soil isolates Pseudomonas chlororaphis B-561 and Streptomyces sp. BV315 that had been grown on waste cooking oil as a sole carbon source. Biodegradation potential of two polyesters was evaluated in buffer with total protein preparations and in a laboratory compost model system augmented with selected bacteria. Overall, PCL showed better biodegradation properties in comparison to mcl-PHA. Both materials showed surface erosion after 4-weeks of exposure to total protein preparations of both strains, with a moderate weight loss of 1.3% when P. chlororaphis B-561 was utilized. In laboratory compost model system PCL and mcl-PHA showed significant weight loss ranging from 13 to 17% when Streptomyces sp. BV315 culture was used. Similar weight loss of PCL and mcl-PHA was achieved for 4 and 8 weeks, respectively indicating slower degradation of mcl-PHA. Growth on waste cooking oil as a sole carbon source increased the potential of both tested strains to degrade PCL and mcl-PHA, making them good candidates for augmentation of compost cultures in waste management of both waste cooking oils and biodegradable polymers.",
publisher = "Elsevier",
journal = "Polymer Degradation and Stability",
title = "Biodegradation of poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) and medium chain length polyhydroxyalkanoate (mcl-PHA) using whole cells and cell free protein preparations of Pseudomonas and Streptomyces strains grown on waste cooking oil",
volume = "162",
pages = "160-168",
doi = "10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2019.02.012"
}

Mandić, M., Spasić, J., Ponjavić, M., Nikolić, M. S., Ćosović, V., O'Connor, K. E., Nikodinović-Runić, J., Đokić, L.,& Jeremić, S.. (2019). Biodegradation of poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) and medium chain length polyhydroxyalkanoate (mcl-PHA) using whole cells and cell free protein preparations of Pseudomonas and Streptomyces strains grown on waste cooking oil. in Polymer Degradation and Stability
Elsevier., 162, 160-168.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2019.02.012

Mandić M, Spasić J, Ponjavić M, Nikolić MS, Ćosović V, O'Connor KE, Nikodinović-Runić J, Đokić L, Jeremić S. Biodegradation of poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) and medium chain length polyhydroxyalkanoate (mcl-PHA) using whole cells and cell free protein preparations of Pseudomonas and Streptomyces strains grown on waste cooking oil. in Polymer Degradation and Stability. 2019;162:160-168.
doi:10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2019.02.012 .

Mandić, Mina, Spasić, Jelena, Ponjavić, Marijana, Nikolić, Marija S., Ćosović, Vladan, O'Connor, Kevin E., Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina, Đokić, Lidija, Jeremić, Sanja, "Biodegradation of poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) and medium chain length polyhydroxyalkanoate (mcl-PHA) using whole cells and cell free protein preparations of Pseudomonas and Streptomyces strains grown on waste cooking oil" in Polymer Degradation and Stability, 162 (2019):160-168,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2019.02.012 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Ponjavić, Marijana
AU  - Nikolić, Marija S.
AU  - Jeremić, Sanja
AU  - Đokić, Lidija
AU  - Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina
AU  - Ćosović, Vladan
AU  - Đonlagić, Jasna
PY  - 2018
UR  - https://cer.ihtm.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2311
AB  - Hydrolytic, enzymatic degradation and composting under controlled conditions of series of triblock PCL/PEO copolymers, PCEC, with central short PEO block (M (n) 400 g/mol) are presented and compared with homopolymer (PCL). The PCEC copolymers, synthesized via ring-opening polymerization of epsilon-caprolactone, were characterized by H-1 NMR, quantitative C-13 NMR, GPC, DSC and WAXS. The introduction of the PEO central segment ( LT  2 wt%) in PCL chains significantly affected thermal degradation and crystallization behavior, while the hydrophobicity was slightly reduced as confirmed by water absorption and moisture uptake experiments. Hydrolytic degradation studies in phosphate buffer after 8 weeks indicated a small weight loss, while FTIR analysis detected changes in crystallinity indexes and GPC measurements revealed bulk degradation. Enzymatic degradation tested by cell-free extracts containing Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1 confirmed high enzyme activity throughout the surface causing morphological changes detected by optical microscopy and AFM analysis. The changes in roughness of polymer films revealed surface erosion mechanism of enzymatic degradation. Copolymer with the highest content of PEO segment and the lowest molecular weight showed better degradation ability compared to PCL and other copolymers. Furthermore, composting of polymer films in a model compost system at 37 A degrees C resulted in significant degradation of the all synthesized block copolymers.
PB  - Springer
T2  - Journal of Polymers and the Environment
T1  - Influence of Short Central PEO Segment on Hydrolytic and Enzymatic Degradation of Triblock PCL Copolymers
VL  - 26
IS  - 6
SP  - 2346
EP  - 2359
DO  - 10.1007/s10924-017-1130-2
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Ponjavić, Marijana and Nikolić, Marija S. and Jeremić, Sanja and Đokić, Lidija and Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina and Ćosović, Vladan and Đonlagić, Jasna",
year = "2018",
abstract = "Hydrolytic, enzymatic degradation and composting under controlled conditions of series of triblock PCL/PEO copolymers, PCEC, with central short PEO block (M (n) 400 g/mol) are presented and compared with homopolymer (PCL). The PCEC copolymers, synthesized via ring-opening polymerization of epsilon-caprolactone, were characterized by H-1 NMR, quantitative C-13 NMR, GPC, DSC and WAXS. The introduction of the PEO central segment ( LT  2 wt%) in PCL chains significantly affected thermal degradation and crystallization behavior, while the hydrophobicity was slightly reduced as confirmed by water absorption and moisture uptake experiments. Hydrolytic degradation studies in phosphate buffer after 8 weeks indicated a small weight loss, while FTIR analysis detected changes in crystallinity indexes and GPC measurements revealed bulk degradation. Enzymatic degradation tested by cell-free extracts containing Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1 confirmed high enzyme activity throughout the surface causing morphological changes detected by optical microscopy and AFM analysis. The changes in roughness of polymer films revealed surface erosion mechanism of enzymatic degradation. Copolymer with the highest content of PEO segment and the lowest molecular weight showed better degradation ability compared to PCL and other copolymers. Furthermore, composting of polymer films in a model compost system at 37 A degrees C resulted in significant degradation of the all synthesized block copolymers.",
publisher = "Springer",
journal = "Journal of Polymers and the Environment",
title = "Influence of Short Central PEO Segment on Hydrolytic and Enzymatic Degradation of Triblock PCL Copolymers",
volume = "26",
number = "6",
pages = "2346-2359",
doi = "10.1007/s10924-017-1130-2"
}

Ponjavić, M., Nikolić, M. S., Jeremić, S., Đokić, L., Nikodinović-Runić, J., Ćosović, V.,& Đonlagić, J.. (2018). Influence of Short Central PEO Segment on Hydrolytic and Enzymatic Degradation of Triblock PCL Copolymers. in Journal of Polymers and the Environment
Springer., 26(6), 2346-2359.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10924-017-1130-2

Ponjavić M, Nikolić MS, Jeremić S, Đokić L, Nikodinović-Runić J, Ćosović V, Đonlagić J. Influence of Short Central PEO Segment on Hydrolytic and Enzymatic Degradation of Triblock PCL Copolymers. in Journal of Polymers and the Environment. 2018;26(6):2346-2359.
doi:10.1007/s10924-017-1130-2 .

Ponjavić, Marijana, Nikolić, Marija S., Jeremić, Sanja, Đokić, Lidija, Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina, Ćosović, Vladan, Đonlagić, Jasna, "Influence of Short Central PEO Segment on Hydrolytic and Enzymatic Degradation of Triblock PCL Copolymers" in Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 26, no. 6 (2018):2346-2359,
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10924-017-1130-2 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Ponjavić, Marijana
AU  - Nikolić, Marija S.
AU  - Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina
AU  - Jeremić, Sanja
AU  - Stevanović, Sanja
AU  - Đonlagić, Jasna
PY  - 2017
UR  - https://cer.ihtm.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2200
AB  - Short-term hydrolytic and enzymatic degradation of poly(epsilon-caprolactone) (PCL), one series of triblock (PCL/PEO/PCL) and the other of diblock (PCL/PEO) copolymers, with a low content of hydrophilic PEO segments is presented. The effect of the introduction of PEO as the central or lateral segment in the PCL chain on copolymer hydrolysis and biodegradation properties was investigated. FUR results revealed higher hydrolytic degradation susceptibility of diblock copolymers due to a higher hydrophilicity compared to PCL and triblock copolymers. Enzymatic degradation was tested using cell-free extracts of Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1, for two weeks by following the weight loss, changes in surface roughness, and changes in carbonyl and crystallinity index. The results confirmed that all samples underwent enzymatic degradation through surface erosion which was accompanied with a decrease in molecular weights. Diblock copolymers showed significantly higher weight loss and decrease in molecular weight in comparison to PCL itself and triblock copolymers. AFM analysis confirmed significant surface erosion and increase in RMS values. In addition, biodegradation of polymer films was tested in compost model system at 37 degrees C, where an effective degradation of block copolymers was observed.
PB  - Elsevier Sci Ltd, Oxford
T2  - Polymer Testing
T1  - Degradation behaviour of PCL/PEO/PCL and PCL/PEO block copolymers under controlled hydrolytic, enzymatic and composting conditions
VL  - 57
SP  - 67
EP  - 77
DO  - 10.1016/j.polymertesting.2016.11.018
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Ponjavić, Marijana and Nikolić, Marija S. and Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina and Jeremić, Sanja and Stevanović, Sanja and Đonlagić, Jasna",
year = "2017",
abstract = "Short-term hydrolytic and enzymatic degradation of poly(epsilon-caprolactone) (PCL), one series of triblock (PCL/PEO/PCL) and the other of diblock (PCL/PEO) copolymers, with a low content of hydrophilic PEO segments is presented. The effect of the introduction of PEO as the central or lateral segment in the PCL chain on copolymer hydrolysis and biodegradation properties was investigated. FUR results revealed higher hydrolytic degradation susceptibility of diblock copolymers due to a higher hydrophilicity compared to PCL and triblock copolymers. Enzymatic degradation was tested using cell-free extracts of Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1, for two weeks by following the weight loss, changes in surface roughness, and changes in carbonyl and crystallinity index. The results confirmed that all samples underwent enzymatic degradation through surface erosion which was accompanied with a decrease in molecular weights. Diblock copolymers showed significantly higher weight loss and decrease in molecular weight in comparison to PCL itself and triblock copolymers. AFM analysis confirmed significant surface erosion and increase in RMS values. In addition, biodegradation of polymer films was tested in compost model system at 37 degrees C, where an effective degradation of block copolymers was observed.",
publisher = "Elsevier Sci Ltd, Oxford",
journal = "Polymer Testing",
title = "Degradation behaviour of PCL/PEO/PCL and PCL/PEO block copolymers under controlled hydrolytic, enzymatic and composting conditions",
volume = "57",
pages = "67-77",
doi = "10.1016/j.polymertesting.2016.11.018"
}

Ponjavić, M., Nikolić, M. S., Nikodinović-Runić, J., Jeremić, S., Stevanović, S.,& Đonlagić, J.. (2017). Degradation behaviour of PCL/PEO/PCL and PCL/PEO block copolymers under controlled hydrolytic, enzymatic and composting conditions. in Polymer Testing
Elsevier Sci Ltd, Oxford., 57, 67-77.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymertesting.2016.11.018

Ponjavić M, Nikolić MS, Nikodinović-Runić J, Jeremić S, Stevanović S, Đonlagić J. Degradation behaviour of PCL/PEO/PCL and PCL/PEO block copolymers under controlled hydrolytic, enzymatic and composting conditions. in Polymer Testing. 2017;57:67-77.
doi:10.1016/j.polymertesting.2016.11.018 .

Ponjavić, Marijana, Nikolić, Marija S., Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina, Jeremić, Sanja, Stevanović, Sanja, Đonlagić, Jasna, "Degradation behaviour of PCL/PEO/PCL and PCL/PEO block copolymers under controlled hydrolytic, enzymatic and composting conditions" in Polymer Testing, 57 (2017):67-77,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymertesting.2016.11.018 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Nikolić, Marija S.
AU  - Petrovic, Rada
AU  - Veljović, Đorđe
AU  - Ćosović, Vladan
AU  - Stankovic, Nadezda
AU  - Đonlagić, Jasna
PY  - 2017
UR  - https://cer.ihtm.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2104
AB  - Poly(epsilon-caprolactone) (PCL) based nanocomposites with unmodified and organomodified sepiolites were prepared by solution casting method. The sepiolites were modified with short (3-mercaptopropyl)trimethoxysilane (SEP-SI) by using covalent grafting or with long hexadecylamine (SEP-HDA) by using ionic exchange. In order to reveal the influence of the organomodification on the nanoclay dispersion and the properties of the nano composites XRD, DSC, TG, SEM, TEM, optical microscopy, melt rheology and dynamic-mechanical analyses were performed. A better dispersion was achieved when organomodified sepiolites instead of native ones were used as fillers. As deduced from the melt rheology data, by analysis of the Cole-Cole plots, the best dispersion was obtained for SEP-SI nanoclay. The thermal stability was not improved, however in the initial stages of the thereto-oxidative degradation a delay in the weight loss was observed for nanocomposites with organomodified sepiolites. The mechanical properties of the nanocomposites were improved in comparison to PCL, particularly for those with modified sepiolites. In terms of mechanical properties the use of sepiolite modified with HDA gave the best results, as a consequence of better interaction between longer alkyl hydrophobic part of the organic modificator and the hydrophobic PCL matrix.
PB  - Oxford : Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd
T2  - European Polymer Journal
T1  - Effect of sepiolite organomodification on the performance of PCL/sepiolite nanocomposites
VL  - 97
SP  - 198
EP  - 209
DO  - 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2017.10.010
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Nikolić, Marija S. and Petrovic, Rada and Veljović, Đorđe and Ćosović, Vladan and Stankovic, Nadezda and Đonlagić, Jasna",
year = "2017",
abstract = "Poly(epsilon-caprolactone) (PCL) based nanocomposites with unmodified and organomodified sepiolites were prepared by solution casting method. The sepiolites were modified with short (3-mercaptopropyl)trimethoxysilane (SEP-SI) by using covalent grafting or with long hexadecylamine (SEP-HDA) by using ionic exchange. In order to reveal the influence of the organomodification on the nanoclay dispersion and the properties of the nano composites XRD, DSC, TG, SEM, TEM, optical microscopy, melt rheology and dynamic-mechanical analyses were performed. A better dispersion was achieved when organomodified sepiolites instead of native ones were used as fillers. As deduced from the melt rheology data, by analysis of the Cole-Cole plots, the best dispersion was obtained for SEP-SI nanoclay. The thermal stability was not improved, however in the initial stages of the thereto-oxidative degradation a delay in the weight loss was observed for nanocomposites with organomodified sepiolites. The mechanical properties of the nanocomposites were improved in comparison to PCL, particularly for those with modified sepiolites. In terms of mechanical properties the use of sepiolite modified with HDA gave the best results, as a consequence of better interaction between longer alkyl hydrophobic part of the organic modificator and the hydrophobic PCL matrix.",
publisher = "Oxford : Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd",
journal = "European Polymer Journal",
title = "Effect of sepiolite organomodification on the performance of PCL/sepiolite nanocomposites",
volume = "97",
pages = "198-209",
doi = "10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2017.10.010"
}

Nikolić, M. S., Petrovic, R., Veljović, Đ., Ćosović, V., Stankovic, N.,& Đonlagić, J.. (2017). Effect of sepiolite organomodification on the performance of PCL/sepiolite nanocomposites. in European Polymer Journal
Oxford : Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd., 97, 198-209.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2017.10.010

Nikolić MS, Petrovic R, Veljović Đ, Ćosović V, Stankovic N, Đonlagić J. Effect of sepiolite organomodification on the performance of PCL/sepiolite nanocomposites. in European Polymer Journal. 2017;97:198-209.
doi:10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2017.10.010 .

Nikolić, Marija S., Petrovic, Rada, Veljović, Đorđe, Ćosović, Vladan, Stankovic, Nadezda, Đonlagić, Jasna, "Effect of sepiolite organomodification on the performance of PCL/sepiolite nanocomposites" in European Polymer Journal, 97 (2017):198-209,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2017.10.010 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Nikolić, Marija S.
AU  - Petrovic, Rada
AU  - Veljović, Đorđe
AU  - Ćosović, Vladan
AU  - Stankovic, Nadezda
AU  - Đonlagić, Jasna
PY  - 2017
UR  - https://cer.ihtm.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2941
AB  - Poly(epsilon-caprolactone) (PCL) based nanocomposites with unmodified and organomodified sepiolites were prepared by solution casting method. The sepiolites were modified with short (3-mercaptopropyl)trimethoxysilane (SEP-SI) by using covalent grafting or with long hexadecylamine (SEP-HDA) by using ionic exchange. In order to reveal the influence of the organomodification on the nanoclay dispersion and the properties of the nano composites XRD, DSC, TG, SEM, TEM, optical microscopy, melt rheology and dynamic-mechanical analyses were performed. A better dispersion was achieved when organomodified sepiolites instead of native ones were used as fillers. As deduced from the melt rheology data, by analysis of the Cole-Cole plots, the best dispersion was obtained for SEP-SI nanoclay. The thermal stability was not improved, however in the initial stages of the thereto-oxidative degradation a delay in the weight loss was observed for nanocomposites with organomodified sepiolites. The mechanical properties of the nanocomposites were improved in comparison to PCL, particularly for those with modified sepiolites. In terms of mechanical properties the use of sepiolite modified with HDA gave the best results, as a consequence of better interaction between longer alkyl hydrophobic part of the organic modificator and the hydrophobic PCL matrix.
PB  - Oxford : Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd
T2  - European Polymer Journal
T1  - Effect of sepiolite organomodification on the performance of PCL/sepiolite nanocomposites
VL  - 97
SP  - 198
EP  - 209
DO  - 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2017.10.010
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Nikolić, Marija S. and Petrovic, Rada and Veljović, Đorđe and Ćosović, Vladan and Stankovic, Nadezda and Đonlagić, Jasna",
year = "2017",
abstract = "Poly(epsilon-caprolactone) (PCL) based nanocomposites with unmodified and organomodified sepiolites were prepared by solution casting method. The sepiolites were modified with short (3-mercaptopropyl)trimethoxysilane (SEP-SI) by using covalent grafting or with long hexadecylamine (SEP-HDA) by using ionic exchange. In order to reveal the influence of the organomodification on the nanoclay dispersion and the properties of the nano composites XRD, DSC, TG, SEM, TEM, optical microscopy, melt rheology and dynamic-mechanical analyses were performed. A better dispersion was achieved when organomodified sepiolites instead of native ones were used as fillers. As deduced from the melt rheology data, by analysis of the Cole-Cole plots, the best dispersion was obtained for SEP-SI nanoclay. The thermal stability was not improved, however in the initial stages of the thereto-oxidative degradation a delay in the weight loss was observed for nanocomposites with organomodified sepiolites. The mechanical properties of the nanocomposites were improved in comparison to PCL, particularly for those with modified sepiolites. In terms of mechanical properties the use of sepiolite modified with HDA gave the best results, as a consequence of better interaction between longer alkyl hydrophobic part of the organic modificator and the hydrophobic PCL matrix.",
publisher = "Oxford : Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd",
journal = "European Polymer Journal",
title = "Effect of sepiolite organomodification on the performance of PCL/sepiolite nanocomposites",
volume = "97",
pages = "198-209",
doi = "10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2017.10.010"
}

Nikolić, M. S., Petrovic, R., Veljović, Đ., Ćosović, V., Stankovic, N.,& Đonlagić, J.. (2017). Effect of sepiolite organomodification on the performance of PCL/sepiolite nanocomposites. in European Polymer Journal
Oxford : Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd., 97, 198-209.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2017.10.010

Nikolić MS, Petrovic R, Veljović Đ, Ćosović V, Stankovic N, Đonlagić J. Effect of sepiolite organomodification on the performance of PCL/sepiolite nanocomposites. in European Polymer Journal. 2017;97:198-209.
doi:10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2017.10.010 .

Nikolić, Marija S., Petrovic, Rada, Veljović, Đorđe, Ćosović, Vladan, Stankovic, Nadezda, Đonlagić, Jasna, "Effect of sepiolite organomodification on the performance of PCL/sepiolite nanocomposites" in European Polymer Journal, 97 (2017):198-209,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2017.10.010 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Ponjavić, Marijana
AU  - Nikolić, Marija S.
AU  - Jevtic, Sanja
AU  - Rogan, Jelena R.
AU  - Stevanović, Sanja
AU  - Đonlagić, Jasna
PY  - 2016
UR  - https://cer.ihtm.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2003
AB  - Two series, one of triblock (PCL/PEO/PCL) and the other of diblock (PCL/PEO) copolymers were prepared by ring-opening polymerization of epsilon-caprolactone catalized with tin(II) octoate and by using dihydroxy or monohydroxy poly(ethylene oxide) as the macroinitiator. The PEO block length was fixed (M-n 1,000 g/mol) and the PCL block lengths (M-n 10,000-40,000 g/mol) were tailored by changing weight ratio of epsilon-CL/PEO. The copolymers' structure was confirmed by H-1 and quantitative C-13 NMR spectroscopy while their molecular weights were determined by GPC analysis. The thermal properties and the degree of crystallinity of the copolymers were investigated and compared by using DSC and WAXS. Both types of copolymers were semicrystalline with the orthorhombic PCL crystal lattice. The surface morphology of the copolymer films was investigated by using optical microscopy and AFM analysis, which confirmed the spherulitic lamellar structure with spherulites of different diameters. Data indicated that a low content of PEO segment had an influence on thermal degradation behavior, crystallinity and morphology of copolymers. Roughness of copolymer films was affected by the content of PEO and correlated with the spherulites' diameter. The small changes in water and moisture absorption properties of copolymers compared to homopolymer PCL were observed.
PB  - Springer, Dordrecht
T2  - Macromolecular Research
T1  - Influence of a Low Content of PEO Segment on the Thermal, Surface and Morphological Properties of Triblock and Diblock PCL Copolymers
VL  - 24
IS  - 4
SP  - 323
EP  - 335
DO  - 10.1007/s13233-016-4048-y
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Ponjavić, Marijana and Nikolić, Marija S. and Jevtic, Sanja and Rogan, Jelena R. and Stevanović, Sanja and Đonlagić, Jasna",
year = "2016",
abstract = "Two series, one of triblock (PCL/PEO/PCL) and the other of diblock (PCL/PEO) copolymers were prepared by ring-opening polymerization of epsilon-caprolactone catalized with tin(II) octoate and by using dihydroxy or monohydroxy poly(ethylene oxide) as the macroinitiator. The PEO block length was fixed (M-n 1,000 g/mol) and the PCL block lengths (M-n 10,000-40,000 g/mol) were tailored by changing weight ratio of epsilon-CL/PEO. The copolymers' structure was confirmed by H-1 and quantitative C-13 NMR spectroscopy while their molecular weights were determined by GPC analysis. The thermal properties and the degree of crystallinity of the copolymers were investigated and compared by using DSC and WAXS. Both types of copolymers were semicrystalline with the orthorhombic PCL crystal lattice. The surface morphology of the copolymer films was investigated by using optical microscopy and AFM analysis, which confirmed the spherulitic lamellar structure with spherulites of different diameters. Data indicated that a low content of PEO segment had an influence on thermal degradation behavior, crystallinity and morphology of copolymers. Roughness of copolymer films was affected by the content of PEO and correlated with the spherulites' diameter. The small changes in water and moisture absorption properties of copolymers compared to homopolymer PCL were observed.",
publisher = "Springer, Dordrecht",
journal = "Macromolecular Research",
title = "Influence of a Low Content of PEO Segment on the Thermal, Surface and Morphological Properties of Triblock and Diblock PCL Copolymers",
volume = "24",
number = "4",
pages = "323-335",
doi = "10.1007/s13233-016-4048-y"
}

Ponjavić, M., Nikolić, M. S., Jevtic, S., Rogan, J. R., Stevanović, S.,& Đonlagić, J.. (2016). Influence of a Low Content of PEO Segment on the Thermal, Surface and Morphological Properties of Triblock and Diblock PCL Copolymers. in Macromolecular Research
Springer, Dordrecht., 24(4), 323-335.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13233-016-4048-y

Ponjavić M, Nikolić MS, Jevtic S, Rogan JR, Stevanović S, Đonlagić J. Influence of a Low Content of PEO Segment on the Thermal, Surface and Morphological Properties of Triblock and Diblock PCL Copolymers. in Macromolecular Research. 2016;24(4):323-335.
doi:10.1007/s13233-016-4048-y .

Ponjavić, Marijana, Nikolić, Marija S., Jevtic, Sanja, Rogan, Jelena R., Stevanović, Sanja, Đonlagić, Jasna, "Influence of a Low Content of PEO Segment on the Thermal, Surface and Morphological Properties of Triblock and Diblock PCL Copolymers" in Macromolecular Research, 24, no. 4 (2016):323-335,
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13233-016-4048-y . .