1. A Sustainable Route From Quartz to Bifunctional Material with Adsorbed Lanthanides for Enhanced Fluorescent Activation in Doxycycline SensingO. Semeshko, Maksym Fizer, Valeriia V. Sliesarenko, Jaroslav Briančin, Oleksandr Bondarchuk, Aleksandra Lobnik, Inna V. Melnyk, 2024, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: A nanosized bifunctional adsorbent with diamino and phenyl groups on its surface is synthesized through the functionalization of silica derived from quartz. The composition, morphology, and particle size of the functionalized silica are characterized using various physicochemical methods. The material demonstrates high sorption properties for La(III) and Ce(III), both found in Ni-MH batteries, as well as Eu(III). The synthesized functionalized silica, with adsorbed lanthanides, is employed for sensor-based detection of doxycycline in aqueous solutions. Ključne besede: Lanthanides, adsorption, doxycycline sensing, ethylenediamine groups, phenyl groups, quartz, rare earth ions, silica particles, nanosized bifunctional adsorbent, functionalization of silica, sensor-based detection Objavljeno v DKUM: 27.08.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 2
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2. Contextualized spatio-temporal graph-based method for forecasting sparse geospatial sensor networksNiko Uremović, Domen Mongus, Aleksander Pur, Niko Lukač, 2025, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Spatio-temporal forecasting is a rapidly evolving field, accelerated by the increasing accessibility of sensoring infrastructure and computational hardware, capable of processing the large amount of sampled data. Applications of spatio-temporal forecasts range from traffic, weather, air pollution forecasting and others. Emerging technologies employ deep learning architectures, such as graph, convolutional, recurrent and transformer neural networks. While the state-of-the-art methods provide accurate time series predictions, they are typically limited to providing forecasts only for the direct locations of sampling, whereas coverage of the entire area is often desired by the applications. In this work, we propose a method that addresses this challenge and improves on the shortcomings of related works, which have already tackled the task. The proposed graph convolutional recurrent neural network based method provides forecasts for arbitrary geolocations without available measurement data, formulating predictions based on contextual information of target geolocations and the time series data of nearby measurement geolocations. We evaluate the method on three real-world datasets from meteorological, traffic and air pollution domains, and gauge its performance against the state-of-the-art spatio-temporal forecasting methods. The proposed method achieves 12.26 %, 66.97 % and 42.89 % improvements in the mean absolute percentage errors on the three aforementioned datasets, compared to the best performing state-of-the-art method GConvGRU. Ključne besede: spatio-temporal forecasting, graph recurrent neural networks, sparse geospatial sensor networks Objavljeno v DKUM: 25.07.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 2
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3. Contactless determination of a permanent magnet’s stable position within ferrofluidMislav Trbušić, Anton Hamler, Viktor Goričan, Marko Jesenik, 2022, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: The paper deals with the contactless detection of a rod permanent magnet’s position within
a ferrofluid. The working principle of the proposed approach is grounded on the solenoidal nature of
the field lines. For the line detection technique analyzed in this article, where the magnetic field is
scanned along the line parallel to the magnet’s axial direction, the center of the magnet corresponds
to the point on the line where the radial component of the magnetic field vanished. The concept
introduced here was evaluated numerically, where the results showed a promising perspective for
the technique to be employed in practice. In contrast to the X-ray or Vernier-caliper-based technique,
the one proposed here is somewhat more suitable for employment in applications where simplicity
and robustness are of vital importance. Ključne besede: permanent magnet, levitation, ferrofluid, magnetic sensor, magnetic field, finite element method, FEM Objavljeno v DKUM: 28.03.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 7
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4. A cloud-based system for the optical monitoring of tool conditions during milling through the detection of chip surface size and identification of cutting force trendsUroš Župerl, Krzysztof Stępień, Goran Munđar, Miha Kovačič, 2022, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: This article presents a cloud-based system for the on-line monitoring of tool conditions in
end milling. The novelty of this research is the developed system that connects the IoT (Internet of
Things) platform for the monitoring of tool conditions in the cloud to the machine tool and optical
system for the detection of cutting chip size. The optical system takes care of the acquisition and
transfer of signals regarding chip size to the IoT application, where they are used as an indicator
for the determination of tool conditions. In addition, the novelty of the presented approach is in
the artificial intelligence integrated into the platform, which monitors a tool’s condition through
identification of the current cutting force trend and protects the tool against excessive loading by
correcting process parameters. The practical significance of the research is that it is a new system for
fast tool condition monitoring, which ensures savings, reduces investment costs due to the use of
a more cost-effective sensor, improves machining efficiency and allows remote process monitoring
on mobile devices. A machining test was performed to verify the feasibility of the monitoring
system. The results show that the developed system with an ANN (artificial neural network) for the
recognition of cutting force patterns successfully detects tool damage and stops the process within
35 ms. This article reports a classification accuracy of 85.3% using an ANN with no error in the
identification of tool breakage, which verifies the effectiveness and practicality of the approach. Ključne besede: machining, end milling, tool condition monitoring, chip size detection, cutting force trend identification, visual sensor monitoring, cloud manufacturing technologies Objavljeno v DKUM: 26.03.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 8
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5. Study of a sensitive and selective electrochemical biosensor for glucose based on ▫$Bi_2Ru_2O_7$▫ pyrochlore clusters combined with MWCNTsJelena Isailović, Aleksandra Dapčević, Milan Žunić, Matjaž Finšgar, Kristijan Vidović, Nikola Tasić, Samo B. Hočevar, 2025, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: The development of sensitive, selective, and reliable glucose biosensors remains a persistent challenge in clinical diagnostics. In this study, we exploited the advantageous (electro)catalytic properties of bismuth ruthenate (Bi2Ru2O7) pyrochlore clusters, known for their high surface activity and metallic-like conductivity, and the favorable physicochemical properties of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) by combining them with glucose oxidase (GOD) in a sensitive and selective disposable glucose biosensor. The integration of Bi2Ru2O7 enabled an enhanced and more reproducible response of the biosensor along with fast and improved communication between the supporting electrode and the upper biosensing layer. The architecture of the biosensor involves the deposition of an MWCNT layer on a ferrocyanide-modified screen-printed carbon electrode (FCN-SPCE), followed by the application of a biorecognition layer including GOD and Bi2Ru2O7 clusters. The voltammetric biosensor showed excellent electroanalytical performance, capable of detecting low glucose concentrations with a detection limit of 40 μM along with a linear response across the examined concentration range of 1.0–20.0 mM. The biosensor exhibited good reproducibility with a relative standard deviation (RSD) of 1.2% and interference-free operation against several of the most common interfering compounds. The practical applicability of the biosensor was demonstrated by the determination of glucose in a real serum sample spiked with different concentrations of glucose. Ključne besede: glucose sensor, glucose oxidase, Bi2Ru2O7 pyrochlore, multi-walled carbon nanotubes, voltammetry, serum Objavljeno v DKUM: 20.03.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 1
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6. Monitoring surface state of AA7075-T6 during dynamic loading with FBG sensorMarijana Milković, Matej Njegovec, Jožef Predan, Jure Javornik, Denis Đonlagić, Nenad Gubeljak, 2023, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: The AA7075-T6 material is widely used in aerospace applications due to its favourable strength-to-weight ratio and cost-effectiveness. The material undergoes a process of cold rolling and subsequent stretching to form metal sheets. This process generates residual compressive stresses on the surface of the material. Surface changes in the material are observed at low stress levels, resulting in variations in residual stresses and surface roughness. This article presents an approach to monitor the surface state changes of AA7075-T6 material during dynamic loading using Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) sensor. Numerical Finite Element Method (FEM) simulations analyse the transfer of deformations from the damaged surface through the adhesive layer to FBG with different cladding thicknesses. Loading induces microcrack-related intensity changes in the FBG optical spectrum and deformation response. The magnitude of the response is greater, when the cladding thickness of the optical fibre is thinner. Experimental results show that the FBG optical spectrum response varies with cumulative number of dynamic cycles. Ključne besede: AA7075-T6, dynamic loading, Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) sensor, surface condition Objavljeno v DKUM: 10.03.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 120
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7. High resolution short response time fiber-optic temperature sensorNermin Sinanović, Simon Pevec, Matej Njegovec, Vedran Budinski, Denis Đonlagić, 2025, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: This article presents an all-silica microwire optical sensor designed for both fast response time and high-resolution temperature detection. The sensor consists of a thin optical microwire created at the tip of an optical fiber, configured as a temperature sensitive Fabry–Perot interferometer (FPI). For the purposes of achieving rapid response times, the sensing section of the sensor has a diameter of 11 µm. Experimental bench tests were set up to evaluate the sensor’s static and dynamic performance. The results indicate a sensor system resolution of about 5 mK and demonstrate a bandwidth of 38 Hz that corresponds to a response time of 4 ms in still air. The sensor’s functionality is shown through a basic periodic gas compression method detecting small temperature fluctuations. In addition, the sensor was demonstrated for operation up to 600 ◦C. Ključne besede: Fabry-Perot, high-resolution temperature sensor, micromachining, microwire optic sensor, optical fibers, short response time Objavljeno v DKUM: 12.02.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 16
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8. A short-range quasi-distributed strain and temperature sensing system utilizing a standard telecom laser diodeJure Javornik, Denis Đonlagić, 2025, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: This article presents a short-range fiber-optic quasi-distributed sensing device suitable for strain and temperature measurement. The sensing assembly consists of an fs laser inscribed reference mirror and a sensing array of equidistantly positioned mirrors. Utilization of the reference mirror and proper sensor geometry selection provides the possibility for a high-resolution spectral interrogation of the sensing array while relying on an ordinary, cost-effective distributed feedback (DFB) telecom laser diode. Beside the telecom DFB diode, the entire interrogation system includes only an additional detector, optical coupler, analog interface and a microcontroller. Measurement resolution better than 1 µε was demonstrated experimentally at a sampling rate exceeding 65 samples per second, while utilizing a sensing device with a typical length of 50 mm and spatial resolution of approximately 2 mm. To demonstrate the application potential of the proposed measuring device, a few different packages and sensor configurations were demonstrated and tested, including a system for tactile sensing applications and a short-range quasi-distributed temperature measurement probe. Ključne besede: optical fiber sensors, short-range quasi-distributed fiber-optic sensor, strain/temperature sensing device, cost-effective interrogation system, tactile sensing, phase subtraction Objavljeno v DKUM: 03.02.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 30
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9. Development of biomimetic sensors to determine the functionality of in vitro cell modelsMatjaž Frangež, Noah Emil Glisik, Maša Kaiser, Jaro Vezjak, Matic Žnidaršič, Tanja Zidarič, Tina Maver, 2024, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Advances in biomedical science have enabled the development of in vitro models that mimic human tissues. Non-invasive real-time monitoring of these models would provide valuable insights without disrupting the cellular environment. This study explores the use of molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) for this purpose, focusing on insulin and lactate as biomarkers of cellular metabolism. MIP sensors were created by electropolymerizing pyrrole around insulin or lactate templates on carbon electrodes. The sensors showed high sensitivity and selectivity, with detection ranges of 20.0–70.0 pM for insulin (LOD: 2.41 pM) and 0.5–3.0 mM for lactate. These findings highlight MIPs’ potential for personalized diagnostics and therapy monitoring. Ključne besede: biomimetic sensors, molecular imprinting, polypyrrole matrix, insulin, MIP sensor Objavljeno v DKUM: 24.01.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 18
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10. Simulating and verifying a 2D/3D laser line sensor measurement algorithm on CAD models and real objectsRok Belšak, Janez Gotlih, Timi Karner, 2024, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: The increasing adoption of 2D/3D laser line sensors in industrial and research applications necessitates accurate and efficient simulation tools for tasks such as surface inspection, dimensional verification, and quality control. This paper presents a novel algorithm developed in MATLAB for simulating the measurements of any 2D/3D laser line sensor on STL CAD models. The algorithm uses a modified fast-ray triangular intersection method, addressing challenges such as overlapping triangles in assembly models and incorporating sensor resolution to ensure realistic simulations. Quantitative analysis shows a significant reduction in computation time, enhancing the practical utility of the algorithm. The simulation results exhibit a mean deviation of 0.42 mm when compared to real-world measurements. Notably, the algorithm effectively handles complex geometric features, such as holes and grooves, and offers flexibility in generating point cloud data in both local and global coordinate systems. This work not only reduces the need for physical prototyping, thereby contributing to sustainability, but also supports AI training by generating accurate synthetic data. Future work should aim to further optimize the simulation speed and explore noise modeling to enhance the realism of simulated measurements. Ključne besede: 2D/3D laser line sensor, profilometry, simulation, point cloud, measurement generation, STL, Matlab Objavljeno v DKUM: 10.01.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 12
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