Prrenjas clay mineral is found in southeast Albania and has a high content on bentonite. Theinfluence of the sulphuric acid activation on the composition, structure and surface properties ofPrrenjas clay mineral is investigated in this study by means of elemental chemical analysis, X-RayDiffractometry, IR Spectroscopy and gas adsorption-desorption ...

By Altin Mele, Krenaida Taraj, Arjan Korpa

The reduction of the greenhouse gas emissions and the assessment of renewable energy sources are among today’s most challenging tasks. In this context biofuels have emerged as promising alternatives. Successful commercialization and market acceptance of biofuels are dependent on the presence of ions that induce negative impact on the vehicle ...

By Ljubiša Ignjatović, Ivana Sredović Ignjatović

Food allergy is a reaction of the body immune system to the presence of the proteins in the body introduced through food. Allergic reactions can affect the skin (hives), gastrointestinal organs (nausea, cramps, diarrhea), respiratory system (attenuation) and circulation (drop in blood pressure). In extreme cases, anaphylaxis can occur.. In this cas...

By Radoslav Grujić

One of the most used renewable energy sources worldwide is geothermal energy. Itrepresents the heat, originated by natural processes happen in the Earth interior. The hot springsphenomena are the most frequent natural manifestation of geothermal activity.Geothermal potentiality of some area can be estimated based on geothermal gradient. Geothermalg...

By Andrijana Stevanović, Boban Jolović

In this paper, the removal of methylene blue (MB) from aqueous solution by biosorption ontoapricot shellshas been investigated through batch experiments. Apricot shells were chosen as alocally available and abundant waste from fruit juice industry. Methylene blue is common pollutantof waste waters from textile industry.The influence of initial MB c...

By Tatjana Šoštarić, Marija Petrović, Jelena Milojković, Jelena Petrović, Marija Stanojević, Časlav Lačnjevac, Mirjana Stojanović

In this study, design of lab scale device for determination of separation properties ofmembranes is presented and analyzed. Device operates with different gas pressure betweenchambers, whereby gas streams perpendicular to the membrane. Using appropriate acquisitionsystem and applying mathematical formulas, mechanism for gas transfer through the mem...

By Aleksandar Grujić, Mirko Stijepović, Jasna Stajić Trošić, Jovana Ilić, Dragutin Nedeljković

Fly ash is useful for a variety of applications, because it is a plaster or silicate or aluminosilicate material which is in an isolated form and in the presence of water is combined with calcium hydroxide (from lime, portland cement or dust from furnaces) and formed mixtures with the characteristics of the binder. In this project analyzed the poss...

By Goran Tadić, Miladin Gligorić, Aleksandar Došić, Radenko Grujić

Lime sludge which is generated in the industrial processes of water softening is a significant environmental and economic burden, due to increasingly stringent of national and international regulations relating to the management of waste streams. The high content of calcium carbonate in this material opens the possibility of its application in ...

By Sabina Begić, Vladan Mićić, Zoran Petrović, Selma Tuzlak

A review on advanced photochemical processes influencing properties of materials is presented. Particular emphasis is given on photolytic processes for the removal of pollutants. Separately are presented methods for the removal of biological pollution. Major concern is paid to the methods for removal of persistent chemical pollutants. Two major...

By Ivan Juranić

Treatment of groundwater is the most important part of the scope of protection of natural resources, because no biological and bacteriological water there is no life on the planet. Implemented through consideration of all the negative elements in the water, determine the percentage of their toxicity and finding the most appropriate method for their...

By Velimir Šćekić, Radoje Cvejić, Sava Smiljić