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Effect of pressurized liquid extraction conditions on the isolation of chlorophylls from zucchini (Cucurbita pepo L.) peel

Vrdoljak, Marin

2026-07-17

This study aimed to optimize the parameters of pressurized liquid extraction (PLE) for the extraction of chlorophylls from zucchini peel and to determine the antioxidant capacity of the obtained extracts using the FRAP, DPPH, and ABTS assays. The eff…

University of Zagreb University of Zagreb, Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology Department of Food Engineering

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kora tikvice PLE udio ukupnih klorofila anitoksidacijski kapacitet zucchini peel PLE total chlorophyll content antioxidant capacity

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Optimization of the ProtoCOL3 HD method for gentamicin sulfate content determination

Jakovac, Mateja

2026-07-15

Gentamicin sulfate is an aminoglycoside antibiotic whose biological activity is determined using microbiological methods based on the inhibition of microbial growth. The aim of this study was to optimize the ProtoCOL3 HD method for determining the ac…

University of Zagreb University of Zagreb, Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology Department of Biochemical Engineering

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gentamicin sulfat mikrobiološki esej agar-difuzijska metoda ProtoCOL3 HD optimizacija metode gentamicin sulfate microbiological assay agar diffusion method ProtoCOL3 HD method optimization

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Influence of convective drying on the physical properties of lemon peel

Blažević, Ivana

2026-07-21

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of drying temperature on the physical properties of lemon peel (flavedo) and to evaluate its potential for further applications. Lemon peel samples were dried in a convective dryer at 40, 50, 60, an…

University of Zagreb University of Zagreb, Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology Department of Process Engineering

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kora limuna sušenje boja veličina čestica valorizacija nusproizvoda lemon peel convective drying colour bulk density by-product valorization

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Isolation of bioactive compounds from elderberry (Sambucus nigra) using low-temperature eutectic solvents

Tomašec, Ana

2026-07-20

Elderberry is a bushy plant rich in bioactive components, especially polyphenols, therefore elderflowers have a beneficial effect on human health. Extraction of bioactive components was carried out elderflowers using natural deep eutectic solvents (N…

University of Zagreb University of Zagreb, Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology Department of Biochemical Engineering

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prirodna niskotemperaturna eutektička otapala ukupni polifenoli antioksidacijska aktivnost ekstrakti bazge natural deep eutectic solvents total polyphenols antioxidant activity elderberry extracts

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Investigation of the antimicrobial activity of plasma-activated water on selected microorganisms

Damjanović, Ivana

2026-07-21

The aim of this study was to determine physical parameters (pH, conductivity and temperature), chemical composition (concentration of H₂O₂, nitrites, nitrates) and antimicrobial effect of plasma activated water created in a gas or liquid reactor. Ant…

University of Zagreb University of Zagreb, Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology Department of Food Engineering

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plazmom aktivirana voda reaktivne kisikove i dušikove vrste antimikrobna aktivnost plasma activated water reactive oxygen and nitrogen species antimicrobial activity

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Isolation of bioactive compounds from nettle (Urtica dioica) using natural deep eutectic solvents

Franković, Elin

2026-07-20

Deep eutectic solvents (DESs) were used for the extraction of bioactive compounds from nettle to evaluate their efficiency compared with conventional solvents. Nettle (Urtica dioica) was selected for extraction because it is rich in polyphenols and o…

University of Zagreb University of Zagreb, Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology Department of Biochemical Engineering

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niskotemperaturna eutektička otapala kopriva polifenoli antioksidacijska aktivnost COSMOtherm deep eutectic solvents stinging nettle polyphenols antioxidant activity COSMOtherm

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Optimization of the electrospinning process of protein-enriched polymer nanofibers

Borić, Ines

2026-07-21

Electrospinning is an advanced technique that uses a high electric field to produce micro- and nanofibers from suitably prepared polymer solutions. This study optimized the electrospinning of aqueous solutions containing polyvinyl alcohol (8 %, 6 %) …

University of Zagreb University of Zagreb, Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology Department of Management, Foreign Languages for Specific Purposes and Physical Education and Health

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elektropredenje ekstrakt proteina boba polivinil alkohol poli(etilen oksid) optimizacija electrospinning fava bean protein extract polyvinyl alcohol polyethylene oxide optimization

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Biological drugs for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia

Orečić, Lara

2026-07-20

The aim of this thesis was to provide an overview of biological and biotechnologically developed drugs for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia, explain their relationship with cholesterol metabolism, and describe current therapeutic approaches aime…

University of Zagreb University of Zagreb, Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology Department of Biochemical Engineering

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hiperkolesterolemija kolesterol statini biološki lijekovi hypercholesterolemia cholesterol statins biological drugs

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Impact of rice protein on growth of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum strains in a novel broth medium formulation

Krajinović, Davina

2026-07-20

Lactic acid bacteria are industrially important microorganisms widely used in the food industry due to their ability to produce lactic acid and bioactive compounds. Their cultivation traditionally relies on complex nutrient media containing peptone, …

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bakterije mliječne kiseline proteinski izolat riže pepton dinamika rasta ekološka održivost lactic acid bacteria rice protein peptone growth dynamics environmental sustainability

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Body composition, diet quality and physical activity in female students

Kos, Petra

2026-07-21

During the period of university education, dietary habits are formed, which, together with the level of physical activity, influence body composition and the risk of developing chronic diseases. The aim of this study was to determine body composition…

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studentice prehrana tjelesna aktivnost sastav tijela female students nutrition physical activity body composition

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