TY  - JOUR
AU  - Pergal, Marija
AU  - Dojčinović, Biljana
AU  - Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina
AU  - Dražić, Goran
AU  - Zabukovec Logar, Nataša
AU  - Ostojić, Sanja
AU  - Antić, Bratislav
PY  - 2022
UR  - https://cer.ihtm.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5586
AB  - In situ polymerization was used to produce novel AgFeO2@PEG/polyurethane network nanocomposites (NP-PUs) with 30–60 wt% of soft poly(dimethylsiloxane) segments in polyurethane (PU), containing 1 wt% of PEG-coated AgFeO2 nanoparticles, AgFeO2@PEG. Physicochemical properties and in vitro biological activity of the NP-PUs were systematically evaluated in terms of AgFeO2@PEG (NP) addition and soft segment content. High-angle annular dark-field transmission electron microscopy showed that the nanoparticles were generally uniformly distributed in the PU matrix. Increased soft segment content caused significantly increased intensity of the broad, amorphous X-ray diffraction peaks of crystalline AgFeO2, probably because the chemical composition of PU affected the distribution of nanoparticles. The Young modulus, hardness, and plasticity of the NP-PUs were higher than for pure PU and increased with decreasing soft segment content. Decreased soft segment content induced higher microphase separation, increased hydrophilicity and swelling ability, but decreased cross-linking density. Additionally, NP-PUs had higher glass transition temperatures, improved thermal stability, and enhanced nanomechanical performance over pure PU. The NP-PUs demonstrated good selective inhibition of Candida albicans and Candida parapsilosis (30–55%) and no pronounced cytotoxicity to MRC5 human lung fibroblasts. Among the investigated AgFeO2@PEG/PUs, the best antifungal activity was shown by composites with 30 and 40 wt% soft segments. Consequently, the novel AgFeO2@PEG/polyurethane network nanocomposites could be further optimized to be used as biocompatible surfaces that also prevent formation of fungal biofilms.
PB  - Springer
T2  - Journal of Materials Science
T1  - Synthesis, physicochemical, and antimicrobial characteristics of novel poly(urethane-siloxane) network/silver ferrite nanocomposites
VL  - 57
IS  - 16
SP  - 7827
EP  - 7848
DO  - 10.1007/s10853-022-07178-9
ER  - 

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author = "Pergal, Marija and Dojčinović, Biljana and Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina and Dražić, Goran and Zabukovec Logar, Nataša and Ostojić, Sanja and Antić, Bratislav",
year = "2022",
abstract = "In situ polymerization was used to produce novel AgFeO2@PEG/polyurethane network nanocomposites (NP-PUs) with 30–60 wt% of soft poly(dimethylsiloxane) segments in polyurethane (PU), containing 1 wt% of PEG-coated AgFeO2 nanoparticles, AgFeO2@PEG. Physicochemical properties and in vitro biological activity of the NP-PUs were systematically evaluated in terms of AgFeO2@PEG (NP) addition and soft segment content. High-angle annular dark-field transmission electron microscopy showed that the nanoparticles were generally uniformly distributed in the PU matrix. Increased soft segment content caused significantly increased intensity of the broad, amorphous X-ray diffraction peaks of crystalline AgFeO2, probably because the chemical composition of PU affected the distribution of nanoparticles. The Young modulus, hardness, and plasticity of the NP-PUs were higher than for pure PU and increased with decreasing soft segment content. Decreased soft segment content induced higher microphase separation, increased hydrophilicity and swelling ability, but decreased cross-linking density. Additionally, NP-PUs had higher glass transition temperatures, improved thermal stability, and enhanced nanomechanical performance over pure PU. The NP-PUs demonstrated good selective inhibition of Candida albicans and Candida parapsilosis (30–55%) and no pronounced cytotoxicity to MRC5 human lung fibroblasts. Among the investigated AgFeO2@PEG/PUs, the best antifungal activity was shown by composites with 30 and 40 wt% soft segments. Consequently, the novel AgFeO2@PEG/polyurethane network nanocomposites could be further optimized to be used as biocompatible surfaces that also prevent formation of fungal biofilms.",
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Pergal, M., Dojčinović, B., Nikodinović-Runić, J., Dražić, G., Zabukovec Logar, N., Ostojić, S.,& Antić, B.. (2022). Synthesis, physicochemical, and antimicrobial characteristics of novel poly(urethane-siloxane) network/silver ferrite nanocomposites. in Journal of Materials Science
Springer., 57(16), 7827-7848.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-022-07178-9

Pergal M, Dojčinović B, Nikodinović-Runić J, Dražić G, Zabukovec Logar N, Ostojić S, Antić B. Synthesis, physicochemical, and antimicrobial characteristics of novel poly(urethane-siloxane) network/silver ferrite nanocomposites. in Journal of Materials Science. 2022;57(16):7827-7848.
doi:10.1007/s10853-022-07178-9 .

Pergal, Marija, Dojčinović, Biljana, Nikodinović-Runić, Jasmina, Dražić, Goran, Zabukovec Logar, Nataša, Ostojić, Sanja, Antić, Bratislav, "Synthesis, physicochemical, and antimicrobial characteristics of novel poly(urethane-siloxane) network/silver ferrite nanocomposites" in Journal of Materials Science, 57, no. 16 (2022):7827-7848,
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-022-07178-9 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Smiljanić, Milutin
AU  - Panić, Stefan
AU  - Bele, Marjan
AU  - Ruiz-Zepeda, Francisco
AU  - Pavko, Luka
AU  - Gašparič, Lea
AU  - Kokalj, Anton
AU  - Gaberšček, Miran
AU  - Hodnik, Nejc
PY  - 2022
UR  - https://cer.ihtm.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5572
AB  - Water electrolysis powered by renewables is regarded as the feasible route for the production of hydrogen, obtained at the cathode side through electrochemical hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). Herein, we present a rational strategy to improve the overall HER catalytic performance of Pt, which is known as the best monometallic catalyst for this reaction, by supporting it on a conductive titanium oxynitride (TiONx) dispersed over reduced graphene oxide nanoribbons. Characterization of the Pt/TiONx composite revealed the presence of small Pt particles with diameters between 2 and 3 nm, which are well dispersed over the TiONx support. The Pt/TiONx nanocomposite exhibited improved HER activity and stability with respect to the Pt/C benchmark in an acid electrolyte, which was ascribed to the strong metal–support interaction (SMSI) triggered between the TiONx support and grafted Pt nanoparticles. SMSI between TiONx and Pt was evidenced by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) through a shift of the binding energies of the characteristic Pt 4f photoelectron lines with respect to Pt/C. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations confirmed the strong interaction between Pt nanoparticles and the TiONx support. This strong interaction improves the stability of Pt nanoparticles and weakens the binding of chemisorbed H atoms thereon. Both of these effects may result in enhanced HER activity.
PB  - American Chemical Society (ACS)
T2  - ACS Catalysis
T1  - Improving the HER Activity and Stability of Pt Nanoparticles by Titanium Oxynitride Support
VL  - 12
IS  - 20
SP  - 13021
EP  - 13033
DO  - 10.1021/acscatal.2c03214
ER  - 

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author = "Smiljanić, Milutin and Panić, Stefan and Bele, Marjan and Ruiz-Zepeda, Francisco and Pavko, Luka and Gašparič, Lea and Kokalj, Anton and Gaberšček, Miran and Hodnik, Nejc",
year = "2022",
abstract = "Water electrolysis powered by renewables is regarded as the feasible route for the production of hydrogen, obtained at the cathode side through electrochemical hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). Herein, we present a rational strategy to improve the overall HER catalytic performance of Pt, which is known as the best monometallic catalyst for this reaction, by supporting it on a conductive titanium oxynitride (TiONx) dispersed over reduced graphene oxide nanoribbons. Characterization of the Pt/TiONx composite revealed the presence of small Pt particles with diameters between 2 and 3 nm, which are well dispersed over the TiONx support. The Pt/TiONx nanocomposite exhibited improved HER activity and stability with respect to the Pt/C benchmark in an acid electrolyte, which was ascribed to the strong metal–support interaction (SMSI) triggered between the TiONx support and grafted Pt nanoparticles. SMSI between TiONx and Pt was evidenced by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) through a shift of the binding energies of the characteristic Pt 4f photoelectron lines with respect to Pt/C. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations confirmed the strong interaction between Pt nanoparticles and the TiONx support. This strong interaction improves the stability of Pt nanoparticles and weakens the binding of chemisorbed H atoms thereon. Both of these effects may result in enhanced HER activity.",
publisher = "American Chemical Society (ACS)",
journal = "ACS Catalysis",
title = "Improving the HER Activity and Stability of Pt Nanoparticles by Titanium Oxynitride Support",
volume = "12",
number = "20",
pages = "13021-13033",
doi = "10.1021/acscatal.2c03214"
}

Smiljanić, M., Panić, S., Bele, M., Ruiz-Zepeda, F., Pavko, L., Gašparič, L., Kokalj, A., Gaberšček, M.,& Hodnik, N.. (2022). Improving the HER Activity and Stability of Pt Nanoparticles by Titanium Oxynitride Support. in ACS Catalysis
American Chemical Society (ACS)., 12(20), 13021-13033.
https://doi.org/10.1021/acscatal.2c03214

Smiljanić M, Panić S, Bele M, Ruiz-Zepeda F, Pavko L, Gašparič L, Kokalj A, Gaberšček M, Hodnik N. Improving the HER Activity and Stability of Pt Nanoparticles by Titanium Oxynitride Support. in ACS Catalysis. 2022;12(20):13021-13033.
doi:10.1021/acscatal.2c03214 .

Smiljanić, Milutin, Panić, Stefan, Bele, Marjan, Ruiz-Zepeda, Francisco, Pavko, Luka, Gašparič, Lea, Kokalj, Anton, Gaberšček, Miran, Hodnik, Nejc, "Improving the HER Activity and Stability of Pt Nanoparticles by Titanium Oxynitride Support" in ACS Catalysis, 12, no. 20 (2022):13021-13033,
https://doi.org/10.1021/acscatal.2c03214 . .