Publications

Unlocking innovation: Novel films synthesised and structurally analysed from poly (l-lactide-co-ethylene adipate) block copolymers blended with poly(lactic acid)

Journal: Polymer Testing
Rang: IF = 6.0 (2024) and Q1

Authors:

Athira John, Klementina Pušnik Črešnar, Johan Stanley, Sabina Vohl, Damjan Makuc, Dimitrios N. Bikiaris, Lidija Fras Zemljič

Keywords:

Poly(lactic acid)Poly(l-lactide-co-ethylene adipate)CopolymerBlendCrystallinity

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Alginate coatings suppress unspecific protein adhesion on PVC

Journal: Surfaces and Interfaces
Rang: IF = 6.3 (2024) and Q1

Authors:

Matej Bračič, Alenka Vesel , Lidija Fras Zemljič

Keywords:

Alginate; Coating; Polyvinyl chloride; Biofouling; Quartz Crystal Microbalance; Protein adhesion

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Functional coatings with ethyl cellulose-calcium carbonate alkaline nanoparticles for deacidification and mechanical reinforcement of paper artifacts

Journal: Surfaces and Interfaces
Rang: IF = 6.3 (2024) and Q1

Authors:

Matej Bračič, Jasna Malešič, Mihael Brunčko, Doris Bračič, Alenka Ojstršek, Tea Kapun, Sašo Gyergyek, Karin Stana Kleinschek, Tamilselvan Mohan

Keywords:

Ethylcellulose; Calcium carbonateFunctional coating; Deacidification; Strengthening; Cultural heritage

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New approach for adsorptive removal of the antibiotic ciprofloxacin: carboxymethyl-dextran-functionalised magnetic iron oxide nanomaterials

Journal: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
Rang: IF = 8.5 (2024) and Q1

Authors:

MIHELIČ, Erik, FRAS ZEMLJIČ, Lidija, SIMONIČ, Marjana, GYERGYEK, Sašo, VESEL, Alenka, HRIBERNIK, Silvo, BRAČIČ, Matej, ANŽEL, Ivan, PLOHL, Olivija

Keywords:

Carboxymethyl-dextran-MNPs; Ciprofloxacin; Adsorption

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Green engineering of bio-epoxy resin: functionalized iron-oxide nanoparticles for enhanced thermal, mechanical, surface and magnetic properties

Journal: Polymers
Rang: IF (4.9) and Q1

Authors:

PUŠNIK ČREŠNAR, Klementina, VIDAL, Julio.

Keywords:

bio-based epoxy (nano)composites; curing behavior; dynamic mechanical properties; surface properties

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Novel magnetic iron oxide-dextran sulphate nanocomposites as potential anticoagulants: Investigating interactions with blood components and assessing cytotoxicity

Journal: Carbohydrate Polymers
Rang: IF = 12.5 (2024) and Q1

Authors:

Olivija Plohl , Lidija Fras Zemljič, Boštjan Vihar, Alenka Vesel, Sašo Gyergyek, Uroš Maver, Irena Ban, Matej Bračič

Keywords:

Dextran sulphate; Magnetic nanoparticles; Blood protein interactions; Clot formation; Anticoagulants; Cytotoxicity studies

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Hyaluronic acid conjugates of glycine peptides and L-tryptophan

Journal: International Journal of Bioogical Macromolecules
Rang: IF = 8.5 (2024) and Q1

Authors:

Fazilet Gürer, Tamilselvan Mohan, Matej Bračič, Ariana Barlič, Damjan Makuc, Janez Plavec, Karin Stana Kleinschek, Rupert Kargl

Keywords:

Polysaccharide; Peptide; Conjugate

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Functionalised Fibres as a Coupling Reinforcement Agent in Recycled Polymer Composites

Journal: Materials
Rang: IF = 3.2 (2024) and Q2

Authors:

Klementina Pušnik Črešnar, Olivija Plohl, Lidija Fras Zemljič

Keywords:

functionalised wood fibres; nanocellulose; recycled polypropylene structure properties; crystallisation; mechanical properties

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Exploring chitosan-plant extract bilayer coatings: Advancements in active food packaging via polypropylene modification

Journal: International Journal of Bioogical Macromolecules
Rang: IF = 8.5 (2024) and Q1

Authors:

Saša Kaloper, Olivija Plohl, Sonja Smole Možina, Alenka Vesel, Vida Šimat, Lidija Fras Zemljič

Keywords:

Chitosan; Plant extracts; Polypropylene; Active packaging; Surface characterization; Bioactivity

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Eco friendly functional finishes of polyester fabric using keratin from wool and feather wastes

Journal: Progress in organic coatings
Rang: IF = 7.3 (2024) and Q1

Authors:

Lidija Fras Zemljič, Maja Čolnik, Darinka Fakin, Tanja Pušić, Vanessa Bračko, Tjaša Kraševac Glaser, Mojca Škerget

Keywords:

Poultry feathers and wool; Hydrothermal extraction; Keratin; Polyester; Finishing; Green;Multifunctionality

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Screen-printing of chitosan and cationised cellulose nanofibril coatings for integration into functional face masks with potential antiviral activity

Journal: International Journal of Bioogical Macromolecules
Rang: IF = 7.7 (2023) and Q1

Authors:

Olivija Plohl, Vanja Kokol, Arijana Filipić, Katja Fric, Polona Kogovšek, Zdenka Peršin Fratnik, Alenka Vesel, Manja Kurečič, Jure Robič, Lidija Gradišnik, Uroš Maver, Lidija Fras Zemljič

Keywords:

Chitosan; Cationised cellulose nanofibrils; Screen-printing; Antiviral activity; Surgical face mask; Viral filtration efficiency

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Morphological, surface and thermal properties of polylactic acid foils, melamine-etherified resin, and polyethylene terephthalate fabric during (bio)degradation in soil

Journal: Journal of Cleaner Production
Rang: IF = 9.8 (2023) and Q1

Authors:

Olivija Plohl, Alen Erjavec, Lidija Fras Zemljič, Alenka Vesel, Maja Čolnik, Mojca Škerget, Yee Van Fan, Lidija Čuček, Gregor Trimmel, Julija Volmajer Valh

Keywords:

Plastic materials; (Bio)degradation; Soil Surface chemistry; Thermal properties; Surface zeta potential

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Proteins at polysaccharide-based biointerfaces: A comparative study of QCM-D and electrokinetic measurements

Journal: Colloids nad Surfaces B: Biointerfaces
Rang: IF = 5.4 (2023) and Q1

Authors:

Urban Ajdnik, Thomas Luxbacher, Lidija Fras Zemljič

Keywords:

Protein adsorption; Electrokinetic measurements; QCM;-D; Fibrinogen; γ-globulin; Serum albumin

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Amoxicillin doped hyaluronic acid/fucoidan multifunctional coatings for medical grade stainless steel orthopedic implants

Journal: Applied Surface Science
Rang: IF = 6.3 (2023) and Q1

Authors:

Matej Bračič, Sanja Potrč, Hanna Budasheva, Matjaž Finšgar, Dorota Korte, Lidija Gradišnik, Mladen Franko, Uroš Maver, Lidija Fras Zemljič

Keywords:

Orthopedic implant; Medical grade stainless steel; Amoxicillin; Hyaluronic acid; Fucoidan; Multifunctional coating

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Colloidal Solutions as Advanced Coatings for Active Packaging Development: Focus on PLA Systems

Journal: Applied Surface SciencPolymers
Rang: IF = 4.7 (2023) and Q1

Authors:

Athira John, Klementina Pušnik Črešnar, Dimitrios N. Bikiaris, Lidija Fras Zemljič

Keywords:

food packaging; active packaging; colloids; PLA

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