1. Optimisation of the green process of industrial hemp - preparation and its extract characterisationTaja Žitek Makoter, Petra Kotnik, Teo Makoter, Vesna Postružnik, Željko Knez, Maša Knez Marevci, 2022, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Natural medicines and products are becoming increasingly important in the pharmaceutical
and food industries. The most important step in obtaining a natural remedy is the processing of
the natural material. This study offers the separation of the industrial hemp plant into fractions by
mechanical treatment, which has a significant impact on the selectivity of the obtained fractions. This
study also offers a solution to reduce waste by fractionating industrial hemp, focusing on the fraction
with the highest cannabinoid content (49.5% of CBD). The study confirmed the anticancer potential
of the extract, which prevents further division of WM-266-4 melanoma cells at a concentration of
10−3 mg/mL. However, application of the extract (c = 10−3 mg/mL) to normal human epidermal
melanocytes proved to be insignificant, as the metabolic activity of the cells was the same as in the
control cell group.
Ključne besede: supercritical fluid extraction, ultrasonic extraction, melanoma cells, extraction, WM-266-4
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2. Supercritical fluid and conventional extractions of high value-added compounds from pomegranate peels waste: production, quantification and antimicrobial activity of bioactive constituentsKaja Kupnik, Maja Leitgeb, Mateja Primožič, Vesna Postružnik, Petra Kotnik, Nika Kučuk, Željko Knez, Maša Knez Marevci, 2022, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: This study is focused on different extractions (Cold Maceration (CM), Ultrasonic Extraction
(UE), Soxhlet Extraction (SE) and Supercritical Fluid Extraction (SFE)) of bioactive compounds from
pomegranate (Punica Granatum L.) fruit peels using methanol, ethanol, and acetone as solvents in
conventional extractions and changing operating pressure (10, 15, 20, 25 MPa) in SFE, respectively.
The extraction yields, total phenols (TP) and proanthocyanidins (PAC) contents, and antioxidant
activity of different extracts are revealed. TP and PAC recovered by extracts ranged from 24.22 to
42.92 mg gallic acid equivalents (GAE)/g and 2.01 to 5.82 mg PAC/g, respectively. The antioxidant
activity of extracts ranged from 84.70% to 94.35%. The phenolic compound identification and
quantification in selective extracts was done using the LC-MS/MS method. The contents of different
flavonoids and phenolic acids have been determined. SFE extract, obtained at 20 MPa, contained
the highest content (11,561.84 µg/g) of analyzed total polyphenols, with predominant ellagic acid
(7492.53 µg/g). For the first time, Microbial Growth Inhibition Rates (MGIRs) were determined at
five different concentrations of pomegranate SFE extract against seven microorganisms. Minimal
Inhibitory Concentration (MIC90) was determined as 2.7 mg/mL of SFE pomegranate peel extract in
the case of five different Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria.
Ključne besede: antimicrobial activity, antioxidants, bioactive compounds, extraction, LC-MS/MS, phenolics, phytochemistry, pomegranate, Punica Granatum L., secondary metabolites
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3. Kromatografske metode za določevanje biooznačevalcev lipidne peroksidacije iz fizioloških vzorcev : magistrsko deloAmadeja Prša, 2025, magistrsko delo Opis: V magistrskem delu smo razvili in validirali kromatografske metode za določanje biomarkerjev lipidne peroksidacije v fizioloških vzorcih, s poudarkom na malondialdehidu (MDA), ki je ključni kazalec oksidativnega stresa. Uporabili smo tehnike plinske kromatografije z masno spektrometrijo (GC-MS) in tekočinske kromatografije z masno spektrometrijo (LC-MS/MS), ki omogočajo visoko občutljivost in selektivnost pri analizi kompleksnih bioloških vzorcev, kot je serum. Validacija metod je vključevala oceno linearnosti, ponovljivosti, točnosti in mej zaznave (LOD) za MDA in sorodne spojine. Poleg tega smo izvajali teste antioksidativne kapacitete, kot so DPPH, FRAP, CUPRAC, ORAC in TAC, da bi ocenili sposobnost seruma in drugih vzorcev pri nevtralizaciji prostih radikalov. Rezultati kažejo, da so razvite metode natančne, občutljive in primerne za analizo MDA v fizioloških vzorcih. Ugotovili smo, da koncentracije MDA korelirajo z intenzivnostjo oksidativnega stresa, kar potrjuje uporabnost teh biomarkerjev pri spremljanju patoloških stanj. Poleg tega smo pokazali, da ima serum pomembno antioksidativno kapaciteto, ki jo je mogoče učinkovito ovrednotiti z uporabo kombinacije različnih testov. Magistrsko delo prispeva k razvoju naprednih analitskih orodij za raziskave oksidativnega stresa, ki so ključnega pomena za razumevanje vpliva lipidne peroksidacije na zdravje in bolezni ter za razvoj novih terapevtskih strategij.
Ključne besede: Oksidativni stres, lipidna peroksidacija, malondialdehid, testi antioksidativnosti, kromatografske metode (GC-MS, LC-MS/MS).
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4. Optimization of the supercritical extraction and decarboxylation process of industrial hempTaja Žitek Makoter, Petra Kotnik, Teo Makoter, Željko Knez, Maša Knez Marevci, 2025, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: 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.
Ključne besede: supercritical fluids, extraction, cannabinoids, decarboxilation, Cannabis sativa I
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5. Mango peels as an industrial by-product: a sustainable source of compounds with antioxidant, enzymatic, and antimicrobial activityNika Kučuk, Mateja Primožič, Petra Kotnik, Željko Knez, Maja Leitgeb, 2024, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Plant waste materials are important sources of bioactive compounds with remarkable health-promoting benefits. In particular, industrial by-products such as mango peels are sustainable sources of bioactive substances, with antioxidant, enzymatic, and antimicrobial activity. Appropriate processing is essential to obtain highly bioactive compounds for further use in generating value-added products for the food industry. The objective of the study was to investigate and compare the biological activity of compounds from fresh and dried mango peels obtained by different conventional methods and unconventional extraction methods using supercritical fluids (SFE). The highest total phenolic content (25.0 mg GAE/g DW) and the total content of eight phenolic compounds (829.92 µg/g DW) determined by LC-MS/MS were detected in dried mango peel extract obtained by the Soxhlet process (SE). SFE gave the highest content of proanthocyanidins (0.4 mg PAC/g DW). The ethanolic ultrasonic process (UAE) provided the highest antioxidant activity of the product (82.4%) using DPPH radical scavenging activity and total protein content (2.95 mg protein/g DW). Overall, the dried mango peels were richer in bioactive compounds (caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, gallic acid, catechin, and hesperidin/neohesperidin), indicating successful preservation during air drying. Furthermore, outstanding polyphenol oxidase, superoxide dismutase (SOD), and lipase activities were detected in mango peel extracts. This is the first study in which remarkable antibacterial activities against the growth of Gram-negative bacteria (Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa) and Gram-positive bacteria (Bacillus cereus and Staphylococcus aureus) were evaluated by determining the microbial growth inhibition rate after 12 and 24 h incubation periods for mango peel extracts obtained by different methods. Ethanolic SE and UAE extracts from dried mango peels resulted in the lowest minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC90) for all bacterial species tested. Mango peels are remarkable waste products that could contribute to the sustainable development of exceptional products with high-added value for various applications, especially as dietary supplements.
Ključne besede: mangifera indica, peels, bioactive substances, LC-MS/MS, proteins, enzymes, antibacterial activity
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6. Degradation of waste tetra pak packaging with hydrothermal treatment in sub-/supercritical waterMihael Irgolič, Maja Čolnik, Petra Kotnik, Mojca Škerget, 2024, izvirni znanstveni članek Ključne besede: hydrothermal degradation, waste packing, tetra pak, subcritical water, subcritical waste, chemical recycling, one-stage process, two-stage process, product analysis
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7. 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, izvirni znanstveni članek Ključne besede: supercritical fluid extraction, ultrasound-assisted extraction, hemp, ginger, turmeric, cardamom
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8. Comparative study of hydrothermal decomposition of virgin and recycled polypropyleneMihael Irgolič, Maja Čolnik, Petra Kotnik, Lidija Čuček, Mojca Škerget, 2023, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Plastics are widely used due to their versatile properties and numerous applications. However, the proper management of plastic waste is a major challenge, even though it is recyclable. The process of repeated recycling can cause the quality of the material to decrease as unwanted contaminants and pollutants increase. This can affect the chemical recycling of plastics at the end of their life and the recovery of secondary products that can be used in other applications. In this study, the chemical degradation of virgin polypropylene (vPP) and recycled polypropylene (rPP) was investigated in supercritical water at a temperature of 450 °C and a reaction time of 15 to 240 min. The oil phase was the primary decomposition product and was obtained in high yield, which reached a maximum after 30 min of reaction time and was 96.9 % for vPP and 94.5 % for rPP. The results of our study show that there are some differences in the product composition depending on which material (vPP or rPP) is chemically recycled.
Ključne besede: virgin polypropylene, plastics, chemical degradation, chemical recycled
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9. The extraction process, separation, and identification of curcuminoids from turmeric curcuma longaGal Slaček, Petra Kotnik, Azra Osmić, Vesna Postružnik, Željko Knez, Matjaž Finšgar, Maša Knez Marevci, 2023, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Turmeric Curcuma longa is a well-known spice with various health benefits, attributed primarily to curcumin. Soxhlet extraction, cold maceration, ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE), and supercritical fluid extraction were performed, and the content of total phenols, proanthocyanidins, and antioxidants was analysed by UV/VIS spectrophotometry. High-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS) was employed to identify and quantify the curcumin content. Supercritical extracts had the highest total phenolic content (538.95 mg GA/100 g material), while the Soxhlet extracts had the highest content of proanthocyanidins (4.77 mg PAC/100 g of material). Extracts obtained by UAE and supercritical extraction have the highest antioxidant potential. Antioxidant activity measured by 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH center dot) was 64.27% and 1750.32 mg Trolox per g dry weight by 2,2-azinobis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline 6 sulphonic acid) (ABTS(+center dot)) for the extract obtained by supercritical extraction. The UAE resulted in the highest amount of curcumin (1.91 mg curcumin/g material). A kinetic study showed that extraction yield in supercritical extracts decreased with increasing temperature and that the content of isolated curcumin was inversely proportional to solvent-to-feed ratio (S/F). The present study has confirmed that turmeric is an excellent source of antioxidants, such as curcumin, that play an important role in reducing cellular stress by neutralising free radicals.
Ključne besede: turmeric, curcumin, total phenols, proanthocyanidins, antioxidants
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10. Degradation of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) waste with supercritical waterMaja Čolnik, Petra Kotnik, Željko Knez, Mojca Škerget, 2022, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: 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.
Ključne besede: polyvinyl chloride, supercritical water, chemical recycling, plastic waste
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