1. Durability and degradation of PVC-P roofing membrane—example of dynamic fatigue testingAndrej Ivanič, Samo Lubej, 2022, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: This paper presents a study of PVC-P waterproofing membrane Specimens. The Specimens
were taken from different segments of a flat roof after a service life of 11 years. The reason for
analysing the condition of the Specimens was the apparent degradation of the waterproofing, which
no longer guaranteed the watertightness of the roof. The analysis of the performance of the Specimens
was based on the control of the mechanical properties, which were compared with the declared
values. The mechanical properties of the degraded PVC-P waterproofing membranes with a polyester
mesh backing, which are prescribed by the standards, do not usually deviate from the declared
properties. This often poses a problem for liability and warranty claims due to the poor quality
of the waterproofing membrane. There may be several causes of degradation of PVC-P. For this
reason, in this paper, we present the possibility of controlling the properties of PVC-P waterproofing
membranes using cyclic dynamic fatigue, microstructure analysis using scanning electron microscopy
(SEM) and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS). The results show that the cause of the deterioration
of the PVC-P waterproofing membranes is often related to dehydrochlorination of the polymer.
However, the deterioration of the mechanical properties of the PVC-P waterproofing membranes can
be successfully demonstrated by cyclic dynamic fatigue. Ključne besede: environmental impact of polymers, durability, polymer degradation Objavljeno v DKUM: 13.03.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 4
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2. Morphological, surface and thermal properties of polylactic acid foils, melamine-etherified resin, and polyethylene terephthalate fabric during (bio)degradation in soilOlivija Plohl, Alen Erjavec, Lidija Fras Zemljič, Alenka Vesel, Maja Čolnik, Mojca Škerget, Yee Van Fan, Lidija Čuček, Gregor Trimmel, Julija Volmajer Valh, 2023, izvirni znanstveni članek Ključne besede: plastic materials, (bio)degradation, soil, surface chemistry, thermal properties, surface zeta potential Objavljeno v DKUM: 28.02.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 6
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3. Chemical decomposition of thermosetsVasil Handjiski, 2024, diplomsko delo Opis: This bachelor thesis depicts the chemical degradation of polyurethane and melamine formaldehyde, which are representatives of thermosets. A high–pressure reactor was used to perform chemical degradation. The effectiveness of the chemical degradation of the selected thermosets was monitored by measuring pH, total organic carbon (TOC) and total nitrogen (TN) of the liquid residues. The remaining solid material was characterized by infrared spectroscopy and the mass loss was determined. Using these analytical methods, it was concluded that the chemical degradation depends on the temperature and the duration of the reactions as well as the reaction medium. It was found that “white liquor” is a more effective medium for the chemical degradation of polyurethane and melamine formaldehyde than water. Ključne besede: chemical degradation, polyurethane, melamine formaldehyde, FTIR Objavljeno v DKUM: 22.10.2024; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 0 |
4. Energy storage potential of used electric vehicle batteries for supporting renewable energy generation in IndiaRajat Chauhan, Ram Santran, Matevž Obrecht, Rhythm Singh, 2024, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: As electric vehicle (EV) batteries degrade to 80 % of their full capacity, they become unsuitable for electric vehicle propulsion but remain viable for energy storage applications in solar and wind power plants. This study aims to estimate the energy storage potential of used-EV batteries for stationary applications in the Indian context. To estimate the renewable energy generation and used-EV capacity, the study adopted International Energy Agency (IEA) and International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) growth scenarios for renewable energy growth and electric vehicle growth, respectively. Battery degradation models for popular battery chemistries in electric vehicle mobility, namely Lithium Iron Phosphate, Lithium Manganese Oxide, and Nickel Manganese Cobalt, are employed to estimate reusable battery capacity. The first life for these battery chemistries, for mobility applications, ranges from 3.5 to 7 years. Results indicate an estimated storage potential of 1300–1870 GWh in used electric vehicle batteries in India by 2038. This is equivalent to 17 % – 39 % of average daily energy generation from solar and wind power plants in various scenarios by the year 2038. This research contributes to SDG-7 by facilitating clean energy accessibility through renewable energy storage and supports emission reduction efforts in transportation and energy sectors, thereby fostering sustainable cities (SDG-11). Ključne besede: used-EV batteries, battery degradation, renewable energy, energy storage, battery capacity, Li-ion batteries Objavljeno v DKUM: 09.08.2024; Ogledov: 104; Prenosov: 11
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5. 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 Objavljeno v DKUM: 16.07.2024; Ogledov: 88; Prenosov: 26
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6. 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 Objavljeno v DKUM: 18.04.2024; Ogledov: 235; Prenosov: 6
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7. 3D-printed collagen–nanocellulose hybrid bioscaffolds with tailored properties for tissue engineering applicationsAndreja Dobaj-Štiglic, Florian Lackner, Chandran Nagaraj, Marco Beaumont, Matej Bračič, Isabel Duarte, Veno Kononenko, Damjana Drobne, Balaraman Madhan, Matjaž Finšgar, Rupert Kargl, Karin Stana-Kleinschek, Tamilselvan Mohan, 2023, izvirni znanstveni članek Ključne besede: assays, degradation, porosity, scaffolds, 3D printing Objavljeno v DKUM: 09.04.2024; Ogledov: 238; Prenosov: 799
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8. Kinetics study of hydrothermal degradation of PET waste into useful productsMaja Čolnik, Darja Pečar, Željko Knez, Andreja Goršek, Mojca Škerget, 2022, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Kinetics of hydrothermal degradation of colorless polyethylene terephthalate (PET) waste was studied at two temperatures (300 °C and 350 °C) and reaction times from 1 to 240 min. PET waste was decomposed in subcritical water (SubCW) by hydrolysis to terephthalic acid (TPA) and ethylene glycol (EG) as the main products. This was followed by further degradation of TPA to benzoic acid by decarboxylation and degradation of EG to acetaldehyde by a dehydration reaction. Furthermore, by-products such as isophthalic acid (IPA) and 1,4-dioxane were also detected in the reaction mixture. Taking into account these most represented products, a simplified kinetic model describing the degradation of PET has been developed, considering irreversible consecutive reactions that take place as parallel in reaction mixture. The reaction rate constants (k1–k6) for the individual reactions were calculated and it was observed that all reactions follow first-order kinetics. Ključne besede: PET waste, subcritical water, kinetics, degradation, TPA Objavljeno v DKUM: 18.09.2023; Ogledov: 645; Prenosov: 64
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9. Hydrothermal processes for conversion of lignocellulosic biomass to value-added compounds : doctoral disertationTanja Milovanović, 2020, doktorska disertacija Opis: In this doctorial dissertation subcritical water processes of lignocellulosic biomass to obtain value-added compounds are studied. The doctorial dissertation is divided into four main parts. In the first and second part of dissertation, model compounds (standards of cellulose and sugars and chestnut tannins) were primarly used in order to better understand processes of real biomass material.
The degradation of cellulose and different sugars was performed in batch reactor with subcritical water. The different reaction temperatures and times were used. The main phases, such as water-soluble fraction, acetone-soluble fraction and solid residue were separated and analysed. The analysis of water-soluble phase was done by HPLC equipped with UV and RI detector, while acetone-soluble phase of cellulose was analysed by GC-MS. Total sugar content was determined by the phenol-sulphuric acid colorimetric method. The properties of char, obtained using cellulose as a treated material, such as: specific surface area, pore volume and pore diameter were determined by gas adsorption method. A water-soluble phase mainly consists of sugar monomers and monomer degradation products such as 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF), furfural, erythrose, sorbitol, 1,6-anhydroglucose, glycolaldehyde, glycerlaldehyde, 1,3-dihydroxyacetone, pyruvaldehyde, formic, levulinic, lactic, oxalic and succinic acids, while acetone-soluble phase, referred to also as bio-oil, consists of furans, phenols, carboxylic acids, aldehydes, ketones and high molecular compounds. The reaction mechanism of cellulose and sugars in subcritical water has been proposed based on the obtained results. Furthermore, the results from cellulose and sugar hydrothermal degradation were utilized in further work to determine which industrially interesting products could be obtained by hydrothermal processing of paper waste in subcritical water. The optimum conditions ( temperature and reaction time), which gave us the highest yield of base chemicals (furfural, 5-HMF, levulinic acid) were determined.
Sweet chestnut (Castanea Sativa) bark contains high level of tannins and various phenolic compounds which can be utilized in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, nutritional and medical purposes. The sweet chestnut tannins extract and sweet chestnut bark were used as materials highly rich in bioactive compounds for subcritical water processes which are presented in the second part of doctorial dissertation, respectively. The spectrophotometric methods were used to determine total tannins, phenols and carbohydrates content and antioxidant activity. The identified compounds were ellagic and gallic acid, ellagitannins (vescalagin, castalagin, 1-o-galloyl castalagin, vescalin and castalin), sugars (maltose, glucose, fructose and arabinose) and sugar derivatives (5-HMF, furfural and levulinic acid). The results obtained from hydrothermal hydrolysis were compared to results from acid hydrolysis. Finally, the optimization of reaction parameters of subcritical water processes has been done aiming to obtain the product highly rich in ellagic acid.
Subcritical water extraction of horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) parts such as seeds, seed shell, bark and leaves was described in the third chapter of dissertation. The detected compounds in extracts, such as escins, esculin, fraxin, phenolic compounds (chlorogenic, neochlorogenic and gallic acids) and furfurals (5-hydroxymethyfurfural, furfural, and methylfufrual) are quantified using HPLC.
The last part of dissertation proposes extraction of cocoa shell using green technologies (supercritical CO2 and subcritical water extraction) and also conventional methods (Soxhlet extraction with hexane and extraction with 50 % acetone) to obtain bioactive compounds in order to compare the results. The detected compouns were methylxanthines, phenolic compounds, sugars, fatty acids. Ključne besede: Subcritical water, biomass, biowaste, extraction, hydrothermal degradation, hydrolysis, bioactive compounds. Objavljeno v DKUM: 16.10.2020; Ogledov: 1774; Prenosov: 173
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10. On-line condition monitoring and evaluation of remaining useful lifetimes for mineral hydraulic and turbine oilsVito Tič, Darko Lovrec, 2017, znanstvena monografija Opis: Condition monitoring of hydraulic and turbine oils, and especially their remaining useful life, is becoming an important strategic business advantage for plant owners, which benefits in environment protection and cost reduction.
This monograph discusses the problem of condition monitoring of hydraulic fluids throughout their life-cycles. Particular emphasis is placed on assessing mineral-based oils’ conditions and their remaining useful lifetimes quantitatively. Practicality and usefulness are vital when developing and deploying various methods for condition monitoring systems within industrial environments. Therefore, it is important to know the oil degradation mechanisms and influencing factors, commonly used laboratory methods and oil ageing tests, as well as, for on-line condition monitoring system design, the available sensors with all their characteristics and restrictions.
The proposed approach is based on a novel method for testing the durability and oxidation stability of different hydraulic and turbine oils. The developed mathematical model is based on data from previously conducted oil-ageing tests for the assessment of an oil's condition and its remaining useful lifetime. The method can also be used for comparison of different oils and selection of a more adequate oil with high oxidation stability and long service-lifetime. Ključne besede: Hydraulic and turbine oils, degradation mechanisms, on-line condition monitoring, test methods, remaining useful lifetime Objavljeno v DKUM: 22.12.2017; Ogledov: 1777; Prenosov: 434
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