{"title":"Istraživanje, razvoj i inovacije u Hrvatskoj (prvi dio) – Nacionalni inovacijski sustav i strateški dokumenti do 2020.","authors":"Zrinka Banić Tomišić, Ivana Crnić Duplančić","doi":"10.15255/kui.2023.043","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15255/kui.2023.043","url":null,"abstract":"Innovations are crucial for the development of the economy and society. Croatia began developing its innovation system at the end of the last century. Since joining the EU, Croatia’s innovation strategies and policies have been linked to those European. They are important for all stakeholders in the innovation system, especially the scientific community and the business sector, as among other things, they direct financial resources to priority areas and activities. A well-established innovation system and well-directed innovation strategies are prerequisites for economic competitiveness and societal wealth. This paper provides an overview of the strategic documents in the field of innovation and development of the national innovation system (NIS), with a special focus on the Croatian Smart Specialization Strategy (S3) 2016–2020, as well as an overview of the recommendations, from international organisations, for enhancing research, development, and innovation (RDI) in Croatia. The main results in the field of RDI and NIS development can be considered to be the following:","PeriodicalId":511785,"journal":{"name":"Kemija u industriji","volume":"30 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141655049","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Primjena mikroorganizama u procesima uklanjanja dušikovih spojeva iz otpadnih voda","authors":"Maja Mitrović, Tonči Rezić","doi":"10.15255/kui.2023.050","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15255/kui.2023.050","url":null,"abstract":"The biological removal of nitrogen compounds using microorganisms is a key process in many wastewater treatment plants. Representatives of ammonia-oxidising bacteria and archaea, belong - ing to genera such as Nitrosococcus , Nitrosomonas , Nitrosopumilus , as well as nitrite-oxidising bacteria such as Nitrococcus , Nitrobacter , Nitrospira , and Nitrospina , have proven to be extreme - ly effective in removing nitrogen compounds. Denitrification in plants for biological wastewater treatment is carried out by genera such as Acinetobacter , Agrobacterium , Bacillus , Flavobacterium . This paper provides an overview of the microorganisms used in the biological treatment of waste - water loaded with nitrogen compounds, including processes such as nitrification, denitrification, “anammox” and “comammox”.","PeriodicalId":511785,"journal":{"name":"Kemija u industriji","volume":"47 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141653203","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Leila Raščić, Selma Čorbo, Amir Čaušević, Munevera Begić
{"title":"Utjecaj antioksidansa na kvalitetu i oksidacijsku stabilnost palmina ulja","authors":"Leila Raščić, Selma Čorbo, Amir Čaušević, Munevera Begić","doi":"10.15255/kui.2023.046","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15255/kui.2023.046","url":null,"abstract":"back several thousand years. At a temperature of 18–20 °C, the oil is in a solid state, which is why it is also referred to as fat. Palm oil has specific chemical composition and physical properties. Processing oil palm fruits yields high-quality oil used in various industries, with the largest application being in the food industry. However, the quality of palm oil is influenced by the method of production, storage, and storage conditions. Storing oils at high temperatures, and exposure to light and oxygen, leads to undesirable changes that impair the quality of the oil or the product containing it. To enhance the oxidative stability of palm oil, specific concentrations of antioxidants, either natural or synthetic, are added. For this research, extracts of rosemary, smoketree, ginger, immortelle, milk thistle, sage, and other medicinal plants were used as natural antioxidants in concentrations of 0.20 %, while butylhydroxyanisole, butylhydroxytoluene, and propyl gallate in concentrations of 0.01 % were used as synthetic antioxidants. Firstly, analyses of moisture content, free fatty acids, and peroxide value were performed on a control sample (without antioxidants). After adding antioxidants to the palm oil, a stability test was conducted in an oven at 63 °C. Samples were taken, and the peroxide value and free fatty acid content were determined every 24 h, up to a maximum of 120 h. The research found that, among the synthetic antioxidants, butylhydroxytoluene provided the greatest contribution to the stability of palm oil, while the other synthetic antioxidants had a similar effect. Among the natural antioxidants, the immortelle extract demonstrated the best effect, while the sage and milk thistle extracts accelerated the oxidative deterioration of palm oil.","PeriodicalId":511785,"journal":{"name":"Kemija u industriji","volume":"87 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141652911","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
P. Paunović, Anita Grozdanov, Iva Dimitrievska, Ana Tomova
{"title":"Voltammetric Detection of Diclofenac with Screen-printed Electrodes Based on Graphene and PVDF-Modified Graphene","authors":"P. Paunović, Anita Grozdanov, Iva Dimitrievska, Ana Tomova","doi":"10.15255/kui.2023.058","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15255/kui.2023.058","url":null,"abstract":"In recent years, the detection and determination of numerous drugs and pharmaceuticals in various media have become crucial aspects of modern healthcare and environmental management. Among the available sensing techniques, electrochem - ical methods, particularly those utilising screen-printed electrodes (SPEs) and different portable equipment have emerged as rapid, effective, sensitive, and inexpensive. This study focuses on the detection of the anti-inflammatory drug diclofenac in neutral media. Cyclic voltammetry measurements were conducted to identify diclofenac and determine the kinetics and elec - trochemical mechanism of its oxidation, along with assessing the surface characteristics of the employed SPEs. Graphene and modified graphene SPEs were explored as nanosensors for this purpose. The surface of the graphene SPE was modified using polyvinylidene fluoride, applied through a drop modification procedure. The morphology of the examined SPEs was observed by means of scanning electron microscope, while the electrolyte (0.1 g of diclofenac per litre of phosphate-buffered solution, pH = 7.4) was analysed using UV-Vis spectroscopy. The results indicate that the studied SPEs exhibit promising potential for the detection of diclofenac.","PeriodicalId":511785,"journal":{"name":"Kemija u industriji","volume":"9 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141654139","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Mikrobiološki rizici sigurnosti i kvalitete tijekom proizvodnje piva","authors":"Ivana Ćosić, Bojan Matijević","doi":"10.15255/kui.2023.061","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15255/kui.2023.061","url":null,"abstract":"and turbidity, and in severe cases, sediment formation. The microbial population within the brewery changes throughout the beer production process. Particularly harmful spoilage bacteria for beer production belong to the genera Lactoba - cillus , Pediococcus , Pectinatus and Megasphaera . To minimise the risk to the lowest possible level, all industrial facilities, whether large-scale or small craft breweries, must be able to quickly detect and identify microbial contaminants throughout the entire technological process. Microbiological analysis during production, filling, and packaging is crucial for ensuring the quality and safety com - pliance of the product for consumption. Therefore, breweries conduct microbiological analysis of samples using both traditional and modern detection and identification methods. This review explores the impact of microbial contamination on the physicochemical and sensory properties of beer, highlighting the challenges that breweries face in ensuring the microbiological integrity of the product. The article emphasizes the importance of maintaining product quality and safety, as well as preventing production and financial losses.","PeriodicalId":511785,"journal":{"name":"Kemija u industriji","volume":"7 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141654151","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ema Čemerika, Andrea Knežević, Dora Milički, Martina Miloloža
{"title":"Procjena ekotoksičnosti mikroplastike i nanoplastike na gujavice (kolutićavci, Annelida) i obliće (Nematoda) u tlu","authors":"Ema Čemerika, Andrea Knežević, Dora Milički, Martina Miloloža","doi":"10.15255/kui.2023.042","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15255/kui.2023.042","url":null,"abstract":"It is common knowledge that plastic pollution has become one of the foremost environmental problems worldwide. Despite the increasing rates in plastic products recycling, the majority of plastic still finds its way unchecked into the environment. Plastic in itself poses no substantial threat to ecosystems, unlike its degraded components, microplastics (MP) and nanoplastics (NP), which are more reactive and easier to transport due to their reduced size. In recent years, the increasing demand, production, and utilisation of products originally manufactured in the form of MP and NP have further exacerbated the pollution problem. Once released, MPs and NPs tend to accumulate more in terrestrial ecosystems than in aquatic environments, an area that has been researched more comprehensively. Consequently, the degraded components of plastic accumu - late within soil-dwelling organisms, which can then further break them down (degrade) through their metabolism. The aim of this study was to provide an overview of the ecotoxicity of MP and NP specifically on earthworms, as representatives of the phylum annelid worm (Annelida), and on nematodes (phylum Nematoda), the two most prevalent groups of soil-dwelling invertebrates. Research into the effects of MP and NP on earthworms has so far been conducted on the species Eisenia fetida , Eisenia andrei , and Lumbricus terrestris , with the species Caenorhabditis elegans serving as a representative nematode species. These organisms were exposed to polyethylene (PE), polystyrene (PS), and polypropylene (PP) particles of varying sizes and concentrations. The results of numerous studies on the harmful effects of these polymeric materials on earthworms and nematodes were measured by testing for inhibition of survival and growth rate, showing significant body weight loss, along with damage to the digestive system, and oxidative stress.","PeriodicalId":511785,"journal":{"name":"Kemija u industriji","volume":"58 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141654202","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Model of a Two-step Three-electron Surface Redox Reaction","authors":"Milivoj Lovrić","doi":"10.15255/kui.2023.041","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15255/kui.2023.041","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":511785,"journal":{"name":"Kemija u industriji","volume":"23 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140975463","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. A. Korai, Muhammad Bachal Korai, Maqsood Ahmed Mirbahar, G. A. Shar, G. Soomro, Akhtiar Ahmed Kalhoro
{"title":"Quick and Green Procedure for the Quantification of Chromium in an Anionic Surfactant System","authors":"M. A. Korai, Muhammad Bachal Korai, Maqsood Ahmed Mirbahar, G. A. Shar, G. Soomro, Akhtiar Ahmed Kalhoro","doi":"10.15255/kui.2023.034","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15255/kui.2023.034","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":511785,"journal":{"name":"Kemija u industriji","volume":"119 41","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140977708","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}