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Engineering Proceedings, Volume 99, 2025

EEM 2025 - 22 articles

The IX International Congress “Engineering, Environment and Materials in Process Industry”—EEM2025

Bijeljina, Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2–4 April 2025

Volume Editors:
Dragan Vujadinović, University of East Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Milorad Tomić, University of East Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Vesna Gojković Cvjetković, University of East Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Milan Vukić, University of East Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Milenko Smiljanić, University of East Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Mitar Perušić, University of East Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Cover Story: The IX International Congress “Engineering, Environment and Materials in Process Industry” (EEM2025) took place in Ethno Village Stanišići, Bijeljina, Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina, from April 2nd to 4th, 2025. The EEM2025 Congress provides a platform for scientists, technologists, and professionals to share recent advancements and research findings across various fields, including chemical technology and engineering, food technology and engineering, environmental engineering, materials science, and renewable energy and sustainable development. The event encourages participation from academia, industry, and public administration, representing a great opportunity to connect these sectors.
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Articles (22)

  • Editorial
  • Open Access
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Statement of Peer Review

  • Dragan Vujadinović,
  • Milorad Tomić,
  • Vesna Gojković Cvjetković,
  • Milan Vukić and ,
  • Milenko Smiljanić,
  • Mitar Perušić,
  • Slavko Smiljanić,
  • Jelena Vuković,
  • Milomirka Obrenović and
  • Milenko Aćimović
  • + 6 authors+ 1 author

In submitting conference proceedings to Engineering Proceedings, the Volume Editors of the proceedings would like to certify to the publisher that all papers published in this volume have been subjected to peer review by the designated expert referee...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
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Effect of Temperature and Chromium Content on Tensile and Fracture Mechanics Properties of Cr-Mo Steel Welded Joints

  • Nikola Kostić,
  • Milivoje Jovanović,
  • Ivica Čamagić,
  • Živče Šarkoćević and ,
  • Zijah Burzić and
  • Aleksandar Sedmak
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

Temperature and Cr content on the tensile and fracture mechanics properties of welded joints made of two Cr-Mo steels (A387 Gr. B and SA387 Gr. 91) are presented and analyzed. Tensile strength, yield stress and elongation, as well as the stress&ndash...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1 Citations
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Assessment of the Oxidative State of Thermally Treated Sunflower Oil After Regeneration with Molecular Sieves

  • Ljubica Vasiljević,
  • Sanja Dobrnjac,
  • Stevan Blagojević and
  • Milenko Aćimović

Edible oils undergo undesirable changes over time or during thermal treatment due to enzymatic, microbial, and chemical processes, leading to spoilage. In this study, the oxidative state of sunflower oil was assessed by determining the peroxide value...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1 Citations
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6 Pages

Adsorption of Methylene Blue from an Aqueous Solution by Carbon Materials: A Kinetic Study

  • Ivan Bracanović,
  • Ana Kalijadis,
  • Miloš Simić and
  • Aleksandar Krstić

This study aimed to investigate the kinetic properties of methylene blue adsorption on carbon cryogel samples and nitrogen-doped and nitrogen-and-sulfur-co-doped carbon cryogel. Nitrogen and sulfur were incorporated into the carbon structure to enhan...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
5 Citations
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8 Pages

Granulated Activated Carbon as an Efficient Adsorbent for the Removal of Organic Matter from Water

  • Zoran Petrović,
  • Aleksandra Radulović,
  • Sanja Panić,
  • Sabina Begić and ,
  • Dragana Kešelj and
  • Mirjana Petronijević
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

This study examined the characteristics of granulated activated carbon (GAC) as an adsorbent for the removal of organic matter from the surface water of the Jala River. The adsorbent was characterized by XRD, FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, BET and SEM/EDS...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,612 Views
8 Pages

Ion Exchange of Na+ Ions with H+ Ions on ZSM-5 Zeolite Using Acetic Acid

  • Aleksandar Došić,
  • Milomirka Obrenović,
  • Zoran Obrenović,
  • Jelena Vuković and
  • Ivan M. Savić

ZSM-5 zeolites are primarily used in acid-catalyzed hydrocracking reactions in the petrochemical industry, and it is very important to ensure an adequate number of acidic sites for more efficient catalytic activity. This study investigated the possib...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
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7 Pages

Determination of the Content of Heavy Metals and Nitrites in Meat Products (Pâtés and Meat Spreads) from the Market of the Republic of Srpska

  • Dragan Tošković,
  • Danijela Rajić,
  • Marija Mitrović,
  • Vesna Gojković Cvjetković and
  • Milomirka Obrenović

Animal-based food is significant for human nutrition, as it represents an easily digestible source of high-quality proteins, fatty acids, fat-soluble vitamins, and energy. During evolution, humans developed anatomical, metabolic, and biochemical adap...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
6 Citations
2,260 Views
4 Pages

The Impact of Various Temperatures on Polyphenol and Flavonoid Extraction from Fumaria officinalis Herba

  • Rabiea Ashowen Ahmoda,
  • Andrea Pirković,
  • Milena Milošević,
  • Aleksandar Marinković and
  • Aleksandra Jovanović

The objective of the present study was to investigate the influence of high temperature on the extraction of polyphenols and flavonoids from Fumaria officinalis. The polyphenol yield varied from 16.56 to 18.33 mg gallic acid equivalent/g of dried pla...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,448 Views
5 Pages

Radical Scavenging Activity of Silymarin Encapsulated in Liposomal Vesicles: Impact of UV Irradiation and Lyophilization

  • Amjed Karkad,
  • Milena Milošević,
  • Andrea Pirković,
  • Aleksandar Marinković and
  • Aleksandra Jovanović

The radical scavenging activity of silymarin-loaded liposomes after different technological processes (UV irradiation and lyophilization) was investigated using DPPH and ABTS assays. Using the DPPH method, the antioxidant capacity of pure silymarin w...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1 Citations
990 Views
4 Pages

UV Irradiation’s Influence on Fumitory Extract-Loaded Liposomes

  • Rabiea Ashowen Ahmoda,
  • Andrea Pirković,
  • Milena Milošević,
  • Aleksandar Marinković and
  • Aleksandra Jovanović

The aim of the present study was the characterization of fumitory extract-loaded liposomal vesicles after UV irradiation via the determination of the encapsulation efficiency, size, polydispersity index (PDI), zeta potential, mobility, and conductivi...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
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6 Pages

Theoretical Assessment of PMMA’s Potential to Remove Beta Blockers from the Aquatic Environment Using Atomistic Calculations

  • Svetlana Pelemiš,
  • Andrijana Bilić,
  • Dušica Krunić,
  • Sanja J. Armaković and
  • Stevan Armaković

Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) is a polymer with excellent properties for water remediation. Understanding the molecular interactions between pharmaceuticals, such as β-blockers, and PMMA is essential for optimizing purification technologies. At...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
5 Citations
3,646 Views
10 Pages

Polymeric Nanomicelles for Cancer Nanomedicine—Review

  • Aleksandra Porjazoska Kujundziski and
  • Dragica Chamovska

Cancer is a serious risk to human life. Some predictions show a considerable increase in new cases and deaths by 2050. Chemotherapy and other conventional treatments encounter issues with a lack of specificity, leading to severe side effects on healt...

  • Editorial
  • Open Access
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Preface: IX International Congress “Engineering, Environment and Materials in Process Industry”—EEM2025

  • Dragan Vujadinović,
  • Milorad Tomić,
  • Vesna Gojković Cvjetković,
  • Milan Vukić and ,
  • Milenko Smiljanić,
  • Mitar Perušić,
  • Slavko Smiljanić,
  • Jelena Vuković,
  • Milomirka Obrenović and
  • Milenko Aćimović
  • + 6 authors+ 1 author

The IX International Congress “Engineering, Environment and Materials in Process Industry”—EEM2025 took place in Ethno Village Stanišići, Bijeljina, Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina, from 2 to 4 April 2025 [...]

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
23 Citations
6,301 Views
9 Pages

Role of Cholesterol in Modifying the Physical and Stability Properties of Liposomes and In Vitro Release of VitaminB12

  • Neda Pavlovic,
  • Jelena Mijalković,
  • Bojana Balanč,
  • Nevena Luković and
  • Zorica Knežević-Jugović

Cholesterol has garnered significant attention in research due to its role in the structure and the fluidity/rigidity of phospholipid membranes. This property makes it an essential component in liposome formulation. Finding the right ratio of phospho...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
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10 Pages

Characterization of Stone from Jošanica Quarry and the Possibility of Its Application

  • Dragica Lazić,
  • Dragana Kešelj,
  • Gordana Ostojić,
  • Milenko Smiljanić and ,
  • Nebojša Vasiljević and
  • Pavle Lončar
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

This study presents a chemical and mineralogical analysis of stone samples from Jošanica quarry collected from three different locations—Field A, Field B, and Field C. Mineralogical analyses were conducted using XRD analysis. The analyse...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,304 Views
15 Pages

This paper describes the recent attempts to apply the zonal model of thermal radiation in numerical simulations of pulverized coal-fired furnaces. Three methods are described: temporary correction of the total exchange areas (TCTEA), repeated run of...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
10 Citations
5,786 Views
10 Pages

Investigation of the Kinetics of the Adsorption of Methylene Blue on Activated Carbon

  • Nebojša Vasiljević,
  • Sanja Panić,
  • Goran Tadić,
  • Jelena Vuković and ,
  • Nataša Novaković and
  • Vladan Mićić
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

This paper investigated the kinetics involved in the adsorption of methylene blue (MB) on activated carbon. Tests of the adsorbent (granulometric composition and FT-IR analyses) showed that it contains a wide range of particle sizes (5–250 μ...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1 Citations
4,560 Views
7 Pages

Modeling Water Sorption Capacity of Silica Gel

  • Dragana Kešelj,
  • Dragica Lazić,
  • Željana Bogićević,
  • Zoran Petrović and
  • Dijana Drljača

Silica gel is a widely used desiccant with a high water sorption capacity, influenced by factors such as specific surface area, pore volume, and pore size. This study develops mathematical models using multiple linear regression analysis (MLRA) to pr...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,680 Views
6 Pages

A Preliminary Assessment of the Use of Red Mud Slag for Phosphate Sorption from Aqueous Solutions

  • Jelena Vuković,
  • Slavko N. Smiljanić,
  • Duško Kostić,
  • Srećko Stopić and ,
  • Mitar Perušić and
  • Nebojša Vasiljević
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

This paper shows the preliminary results of an investigation into the possibility of using red mud slag (RMS) for phosphate sorption from aqueous solutions. The red mud slag was obtained from red mud treatment, specifically from carbothermal reductio...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,288 Views
6 Pages

An Overview of Certified ISO 45001 OH&S Systems in the Regional Context

  • Željko Đurić,
  • Nataša Cvijanović,
  • Duško Kostić,
  • Mitar Perušić and ,
  • Jelena Vuković and
  • Nebojša Vasiljević
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

Occupational health and safety (OH&S) and other management systems are crucial in enhancing the operational activities of organizations in regional countries improving their public image and ensuring safety. Despite the evident advantages, the pr...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,937 Views
8 Pages

Analysis of Gluten Protein After Replacing Some of the Wheat Flour with Amaranth Flour in Muffins

  • Vesna Gojković Cvjetković,
  • Dragana Škuletić,
  • Željka Marjanović-Balaban,
  • Danijela Rajić and ,
  • Milan Vukić,
  • Milenko Smiljanić and
  • Dragan Vujadinović
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

Amaranth belongs to the pseudocereal group. This pseudocereal does not contain gluten, and is suitable for a gluten-free diet. This paper aimed to examine how the partial replacement of wheat flour with amaranth in muffins at different ratios and wit...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
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An Evaluation of the Inhibitory Effect of Dandelion Root Extract in a HCl Solution by Statistical Analysis

  • Nebojša Vasiljević,
  • Marija Mitrović,
  • Regina Fuchs-Godec,
  • Dragan Tošković and
  • Milorad Tomić

In this paper, the influence of steel type, inhibitor concentration, and time on the inhibitory effect of dandelion root extract in a 4% HCl solution was investigated. Two types of steel of known composition were used, and the inhibitory effect was m...

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