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Kemija u Industriji
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ISSN 0022-9830 · Croatian Society of Chemical Engineers · 916 articles in the index
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of the C-EcoForHome Composter for Indoor Biowaste Processing in Educational Institutions
Indoor biowaste treatment using small-scale composters has proven effective for processing organic waste and recovering valuable resources. This study evaluated the performance of the handmade C-EcoForHome composter, supplemented with an inoculant, in processing biowaste generated at five…
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Mehaničko recikliranje poliamidne niti za košnju: rješenje ili gubitak vremena?
U ovom radu provedeno je mehaničko recikliranje niti za košnju u laboratorijskom dvopužnom ekstruderu. Procijenjen je utjecaj mehaničkog recikliranja na strukturu, toplinska svojstva i toplinsku postojanost materijala od kojeg su izrađene niti za košnju. Primjenom infracrvene spektroskopije s…
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Volatile Compounds in Merlot Wine Pomace Extract Obtained by Supercritical Fluid Extraction
The valorisation of grape pomace, a major by-product of winemaking, presents both an environmental challenge and a resource opportunity. This study investigates the volatile compounds present in Merlot grape pomace extracts obtained by supercritical fluid extraction (SFE) using carbon dioxide as…
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Biodegradable PLA/PHBV Polymer Blends for Sustainable Packaging in the Food Industry
Almost half of the global production of fossil-based polymers is used for food packaging, and their resistance to biodegradation leads to significant environmental impacts. Polymers synthesised from renewable sources have become crucial for the development of sustainable packaging materials…
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Electrocoagulation, Zeolite and Magnetic Assistance for Wastewater Treatment: Assessing the Role of Electrode Material
Efficient wastewater treatment is essential for environmental protection and sustainable water resource management, particularly when dealing with complex wastewater streams. Hybrid processes that combine electrochemical and physicochemical methods are increasingly explored due to their potential…
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Enhancing Digital Skills for Sustainable Engineering: A Simulation-based Approach in Process Design
Engineering education is increasingly focused on developing both digital skills and sustainability awareness. To meet modern workforce demands, engineers must be proficient in using digital tools while designing environmentally responsible processes. The “Process Design” course at the Faculty of…
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Preliminary Investigation of Various Low-cost Organic and Inorganic Materials for Carbendazim Sorption – Advantages, Disadvantages and Significance of pH
Carbendazim, a widely used fungicide, is frequently detected in agricultural runoff and in surface and groundwater, raising environmental and public health concerns. The efficient removal of carbendazim from water sources remains a significant challenge, especially at different pH conditions. This…
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White Willow Bark Extract as a Copper Corrosion Inhibitor
This study investigates white willow bark extract (WWBE) as a potential corrosion inhibitor for Cu-DHP in a 0.5 M NaCl solution, using a non-destructive electrochemical methods, namely electrochemical frequency modulation (EFM), and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). Electrolytes…
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Does Electrocoagulation Provide an Efficient Solution for Removing Microplastics from Synthetic Seawater?
Microplastics (< 5 mm) are widely present in seawater due to extensive plastic use, thus posing a serious risk to marine ecosystems. Electrocoagulation has emerged as an effective removal method, with its success influenced by particle properties and operational parameters. In this study…
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Utjecaj hidrološko-klimatskih pokazatelja na ekološke vrijednosti Regionalnog parka Mura-Drava
Područje uz rijeku Muru i Dravu proglašeno je Regionalnim parkom 2011. godine da bi se zaštitila prirodna močvarna staništa (npr. poplavne šume, napuštena meandri korita rijeka), kao i vrste koje ih nastanjuju. Pored hidrotehničkih zahvata provedenih u povijesti, u novije vrijeme posljedice…
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Performance Evaluation of Nanofiltration and Reverse Osmosis Membranes for Atrazine Removal from Water
Pesticide contamination from agricultural activities has become a growing environmental concern since pesticides can migrate across environmental compartments and accumulate on undesirable surfaces and in water bodies. Given their high toxicity to living organisms and resistance to degradation…
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Advances in the Epoxidation of Non-Edible Oils: Prileschajew Reaction, Hydroxylation, and Hydrolysis for DHSA Production
Growing environmental pressures and uncertainties in fossil-based resources have intensified efforts to convert non-edible oils into value-added bio-based chemicals such as dihydroxystearic acid (DHSA). This review synthesises recent developments in the epoxidation of non-edible oils by outlining…
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Chemically Modified Pine Bark as a Sustainable and Low-Cost Biosorbent for Efficient Th(IV) Removal from Water: Characterisation, Kinetic, Isotherm, and Thermodynamic Studies
The adsorption behaviour of thorium (Th(IV)) ions on modified pine bark (MPB) was systematically investigated with respect to pH, adsorbent dosage, temperature, and contact time. Kinetic evaluation using the pseudo-second-order (PSO) model indicated that the equilibrium adsorption capacity (qₑ) of…
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Metals and Secondary Metabolites in Industrial Hemp Plants Grown in Contaminated Soil
Industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) shows strong potential for phytoremediation due to its deep root system and high biomass; however, its ability to accumulate heavy metals raises concerns regarding its medicinal use. The aim of the study was to determine and compare the presence of five metals…
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Evaluation of Antioxidant Potential of Extracts from Aromatic Plants of the Lamiaceae Family
Antioxidants protect the human body from oxidative stress caused by reactive oxygen and nitrogen species, which damage biomolecules and contribute to chronic diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular, metabolic, and neurodegenerative disorders. They act through both endogenous (e.g., glutathione…
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Epoxidation of Oleic Acid Using Acetic Acid and Citric Acid as Hybrid Organic Oxygen Carriers
This study investigates the epoxidation of oleic acid employing a hybrid oxygen-carrier system consisting of acetic acid and citric acid. Conventional peracid-based epoxidation pathways often suffer from instability and undesirable side reactions, which restrict their broader application. To…
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Determination of Vitamin C Content in Cornus mas L. Fruits from Bosnia and Herzegovina
Cornelian cherry (Cornus mas L.), known for its strong antioxidant and antiproliferative activity, is rich in vitamin C, polyphenols, flavonoids, anthocyanins, and iridoids. Its fruits exhibit a wide range of biological and pharmacological properties and are used in the food and cosmetic…
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Tućanova geokemija krša i teorija postanka boksita
Hrvatski geolog i mineralog Fran Tućan (1878. – 1954.) i Mijo Kišpatić (1851. – 1926.), njegov bivši profesor na Zagrebačkom sveučilištu, postavili su 1912. godine teoriju prema kojoj je crvenica nastala trošenjem vapnenaca i dolomita, dok je boksit nastao od nje. To su temeljili na Tućanovim…
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Exposure to Cd, Cr, and Pb through Bottled Water Consumption: A Preliminary Health Risk Assessment
Cd, Cr, and Pb concentrations were analysed in 18 bottled drinking water samples from the Bosnia and Herzegovina (B&H) market, classified as natural spring water or still natural mineral water. Metal concentrations were determined using atomic absorption spectrometry with electrothermal atomisation…
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Evaluation of the Solubility Profiles of Hypolipidemic Drugs
Hypolipidemic agents represent an important class of drugs used in the treatment of hyperlipoproteinemia. Statins are reversible, competitive inhibitors of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase, ezetimibe selectively inhibits intestinal and biliary absorption of cholesterol by blocking…