Phase change materials (PCM) are attractive energy storage technologies due to their high energy storage density and the ability to reversible absorb and release thermal energy at a nearly constant temperature. Polymers and polymer-based eutectic mixtures are promising PCMs. This study aims to investigate heat properties (melting temperature ...

By Dragoslav Mrđa, Biljana Vučićević, Jasmina Mušović, Milena Marinović- Cincović, Tatjana Trtić-Petrovi, Milica Mladenović, Valentina Turanjanin

 Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3), also known as baking soda, is widely used in different branches of industry (chemical, food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, etc.), but also in the household. When talking about the use of baking soda in the household, one of the frequent questions is whether it contains aluminium. Therefore, the aim of this work is to ...

By Dijana Drljača, Jelena Lazović, Dajana Dragić, Tatjana Botić

 This study focuses on stress analysis and optimization of a gear shift fork. The main function of the gear shift fork is to enable proper engagement and disengagement of the required gear to achieve a specific transmission ratio. The aim of this study is to create a new optimized design of the fork and perform an analysis. Using Autodesk Inve...

By Snežana Joksić, Mladen Radojković, Živče Šakorčević, Saša Milojević, Blaža Stojanović

 Air suspension bellows is a rubber-based polymer material that needs to be used in heavyduty vehicles. The service life of the rubber and court cloth used as the bellows material changes due to the process. While premature damage to the bellows increases the risk of accidents, frequent replacements cause an increase in costs. In this study, ...

By Eren Atik, Ahmet Demirer

 In today's world, with the increasing population density, consumption habits are also changing and increasing rapidly in proportion to the population. The development of the industry, the transportation of products produced together, the increase in the rate of individual vehicle ownership have also increased the rate of vehicle tire usage si...

By Ayhan Erol, Orhan Ocak, Ahmet Yonetken

 This study aimed to examine the influence of adding selected spices on the physicochemical properties of fresh cream cheese. Six different samples of fresh cream cheese were produced in the milk processing plant (mini cheese factory). The first sample was marked as a control, without the addition of spices, and the other five were produced wi...

By Danica Savanović, Ana Velemir, Jovo Savanović, Aleksandar Savić, Danka Babić

 This study introduces a novel nondestructive optical method for detecting infections of the invasive Phytophthora plurivora pathogen in sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa) leaves, as well as monitoring plant health and stress. The proposed method utilizes spectrophotometric measurements to continuously monitor the optical transmission coefficien...

By Katarina M. Miletić, Miloš S. Mošić, Sara V. Ristić, Marija M. Petković-Benazzouz

 This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of natural casing treatment with aqueous or ethanol extract of the blackthorn fruits (Prunus spinosa L.) on fatty acids content of vacuumpacked Kranjska sausages. Three experimental groups of sausages were produced: CS - a conventional sausage filled in a natural casing; WS - a sausage filled in...

By Ana Velemir, Snježana Mandić, Danica Savanović, Vanja Jokanović

 Apricot (Prunus armeniaca) is a continental stone fruit that belongs to the Rosaceae family. The aim of this work was to determine the chemical properties of shelled and unshelled apricot seeds, as well as the physico-chemical and antioxidant characteristics of the oils obtained from these seeds. The content of moisture, crude ash, crude prot...

By Staniša Latinović, Nataša Lakić-Karalić, Ladislav Vasilišin, Goran Vučič

 One of the most important factors in cooling systems is ensuring tightness. For this, it is necessary to form strong aluminum copper pipe connections. These connections working under vibration should not leak during long-term use. In this study, aluminum and copper pipes joined by eutectic welding and brazing method were investigated. Tensile...

By Ahmet Demirer, Ugur Gündüz