1. Enhancing the properties and morphology of starch aerogels with nanocelluloseMilica Pantić, Mariusz Nowak, Gregor Lavrič, Željko Knez, Zoran Novak, Irena T. Žižović, 2024, original scientific article Keywords: starch aerogels, cellulose, supercritical impregnation, xanthohumol, usnic acid Published in DKUM: 15.01.2025; Views: 0; Downloads: 2 Full text (11,15 MB) |
2. Optimization of the supercritical extraction and decarboxylation process of industrial hempTaja Žitek Makoter, Petra Kotnik, Teo Makoter, Željko Knez, Maša Knez Marevci, 2025, original scientific article Abstract: Cannabinoids are the main active ingredients of Cannabis sativa L., obtained by a suitable extraction method and decarboxylation, in which the acid forms of the cannabinoids are converted into active forms. Supercritical CO2 extraction method and decarboxylation process were optimized for 7 cannabinoids (CBD, CBDA, THC, THCA, CBGA, CBN and CBC). The optimal extraction conditions for all cannabinoids were determined at a temperature of 60 °C and a pressure of 300 bar to 550 bar. At higher temperatures and reaction times, a significant depletion of neutral cannabinoids was observed. The optimal conditions of the decarboxylation process varied depending on the component. For the CBD component, which could be measured in the highest concentrations (560 mg/g), the optimal conditions were 140 °C and 10 min. The study can be an important model for predicting the behavior of cannabinoids under certain parameters. Keywords: supercritical fluids, extraction, cannabinoids, decarboxilation, Cannabis sativa I Published in DKUM: 08.01.2025; Views: 0; Downloads: 2 Full text (10,15 MB) |
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4. 20th European Meeting on Supercritical Fluids : Book of Abstracts2024 Abstract: The 20th European Meeting on Supercritical Fluids (EMSF 2024) was hosted by the Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering of the University of Maribor from 26 May to 29 May 2024 in Maribor, Slovenia. The EMSF 2024 was a joint event of the International Society for the Advancement of Supercritical Fluids (ISASF) and the European Federation of Chemical Engineering (EFCE) Working Party on High Pressure Technology (WP HPT) Event No. 807. This symposium provided an excellent opportunity for engineers, chemists, physicists, food technologists, and biologists to meet and discuss new ideas, review ongoing challenges, present potential solutions, and identify future issues related to high pressure technologies and supercritical fluids. The aim of the meeting was to deepen connections between researchers, establish new contacts, and promote synergies and partnerships between researchers. The symposium presented the latest advances in high-pressure process technologies that can contribute to the further development of the field. Keywords: supercritical fluids, fundamental data, novel materials, industrial applications, research and development Published in DKUM: 24.07.2024; Views: 161; Downloads: 30 Full text (12,44 MB) This document has many files! More... |
5. Extraction of active compounds from mixtures of hemp (Cannabis sativa) with Pants of the Zingiberaceae familyVesna Postružnik, Taja Žitek Makoter, Darko Goričanec, Petra Kotnik, Željko Knez, Maša Knez Marevci, 2023, original scientific article Keywords: supercritical fluid extraction, ultrasound-assisted extraction, hemp, ginger, turmeric, cardamom Published in DKUM: 08.05.2024; Views: 234; Downloads: 13 Full text (2,36 MB) This document has many files! More... |
6. Evaluation of ethanol-induced chitosan aerogels with human osteoblast cellsMilica Pantić, Uroš Maver, Jan Rožanc, Boštjan Vihar, Darija Cör Andrejč, Željko Knez, Zoran Novak, 2023, original scientific article Keywords: chitosan, aerogels, supercritical drying, bone tissue engineering, osteoblasts Published in DKUM: 06.05.2024; Views: 209; Downloads: 25 Full text (3,42 MB) This document has many files! More... |
7. Influence of supercritical carbon dioxide on the activity and conformational changes of α-amylase, lipase, and peroxidase in the solid state using white wheat flour as an exampleMilena Ivanović, Željko Knez, Maja Leitgeb, 2023, original scientific article Keywords: enzyme inactivation, supercritical carbon dioxide, a-amilaze, lipase, antioxidants, horseradish peroxidase, structural changes, CD spectroscopy Published in DKUM: 22.04.2024; Views: 183; Downloads: 12 Full text (4,96 MB) This document has many files! More... |
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10. Degradation of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) waste with supercritical waterMaja Čolnik, Petra Kotnik, Željko Knez, Mojca Škerget, 2022, original scientific article Abstract: The chemical degradation of PVC waste in SCW between 400 and 425 °C and reaction times from 30 to 60 min was studied. The PVC waste in SCW decomposed into the gas, oil, water soluble, and solid phases. The highest yield of the gas and oil phases was achieved at the temperature of 425 °C after 60 min. By increasing the reaction time at 400 °C, the yield of chloride ions in the aqueous phase increased and reached the maximum at 60 min. The gas and oil phases contained many valuable compounds similar to crude oil. Alkanes and chloroalkanes; alkenes, alicyclic, and aromatic hydrocarbons; as well as alcohols were the main groups of hydrocarbons in the oil phase, while the gas phase contained only light hydrocarbons (C1–C6), CO2, and small amounts of H2. This confirmed that the largest chlorine content remains in the aqueous phase and does not pass into the gas phase. It can be concluded that SCW presents effective decomposition media for plastic waste. Keywords: polyvinyl chloride, supercritical water, chemical recycling, plastic waste Published in DKUM: 18.09.2023; Views: 513; Downloads: 40 Full text (1,09 MB) This document has many files! More... |