Department of Materials Science

General description

One of the leading research centers in Serbia in the field of materials science.
It encompasses basic, developmental and applied research in physics, chemistry, mechanics, physical chemistry, electronics, materials engineering, biotechnology and related disciplines.
The team possesses theoretical and experimental knowledge for the development of materials and technologies in ceramics, glass, electronic, biomedical, composite and construction materials.

Key research areas

1. Key research areas

Synthesis, characterization and processing of nanostructured materials (0D–3D).
Development of functional materials with specific properties: electrical, catalytic, sensor, luminescent and mechanical.
Application of nanostructures in electronics, energy, biopesticides and active food packaging.

2. Mechanical behavior of materials

Theoretical and computational mechanics.
Testing of dynamic behavior, damage and fracture.
Research of the structure of synthesized materials, especially nanostructures.

3. Materials for electronics

Ferroelectrics, varistors, multiferroics, magnetic and sensor oxide materials.
Thin and thick films, metal-oxide ceramics, conductive and biopolymers.
Development of humidity, temperature and gas sensors for agriculture, intelligent packaging and breath analysis.
Research into flexible electronic components, including piezoelectric films for energy harvesting.

4. Energy materials and renewable sources

Materials for solid electrolytes, fuel cells and photovoltaic systems.
Development of polymer solar cells for architectural applications.
Catalysts and supports for water electrolysis and low-temperature fuel cells.
Photoelectrochemical materials for obtaining oxygen from water.

5. Ecological and sustainable materials

Photocatalytic nanomaterials for the purification of industrial wastewater
Development of ecological building materials based on industrial waste streams.
Alkali-activated materials and geopolymers as alternative construction materials.
Design of materials for specific purposes: high strength, resistance to chemical agents, immobilization of toxic and radioactive waste.

Head of Department: Maria Vesna Nikolić

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Innovation Fund of the Republic of Serbia

Proof of Concept 5033, “Development of a filter based on microalgae biomass for the absorption of heavy metals from wastewater”, participant Gordana Tanasijević, project manager Dr. Ivan Spasojević
Proof of Concept 5076 “Photoreactor based on samarium-doped titanium dioxide power nanofibers” Participants from the Department of Materials Science: Dr. Milan Žunić (project leader), Dr. Goran Branković, Dr. Zorica Branković, Dr. Jovana Ćirković, Sanita Ahmetović
Proof of Concept 5262 “Sustainable Solution for Cereal Breeding”, participant Dr. Jovana Ćirković
Proof of Concept 5706 “Aluminum Brisoleils with Photovoltaic Characteristics” Participants from the Department of Materials Science: Dr. Katarina Vojisavljević (project leader), Dr. Goran Branković, Dr. Milan Žunić, Dr. Milica Počuča-Nešić
Proof of Concept 5776 “Non-toxic Flexible Piezoelectric Films for Energy Harvesting from Vibrations” Participants from the Department of Materials Science: Dr. Mirjana Vijatović Petrović (project leader), Dr. Jelena Bobić, Dr. Nikola Ilić, Dr. Adis Đunuzović

Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia

PROMIS 6062244 “Rational design of multifunctional electrode interface for efficient electrocatalytic hydrogen production” Participant from the Department of Materials Science: Dr. Uroš Lačnjevac

Bilateral:

Germany: “Gas sensors based on nanostructured semiconducting metal oxides for medical diagnostics via breath analysis”, Participants from the Department of Materials Science: Dr. Katarina Vojisavljević (project leader), Dr. Zorica Branković, Dr. Goran Branković, Dr. Milica Počuča-Nešić, Jelena Vukašinović, Olivera Zemljak
Germany: “TiO2 nanotubular arrays decorated with platinum group metal nanoparticles for application in electrocatalysis”, Participants from the Department of Materials Science: Dr. Nevenka Elezović, Dr. Uroš Lačnjevac
Italy: Lead-free Aurivilius structure materials: correlation of Raman spectroscopy and ferroelectric and multiferroic properties, Participants from the Department of Materials Science: Dr. Mirjana Vijatović-Petrović, Dr. Jelena Bobić, Dr. Nikola Ilić, Dr. Adis Đunuzović
Austria: “Lead-free piezoelectric and multiferroic flexible films for applications in nanotechnology, energy-efficient technologies and energy storage devices”, Participants from the Department of Materials Science: Dr. Jelena Bobić, Dr. Mirjana Vijatović-Petrović, Dr. Nikola Ilić, Dr. Adis Đunuzović
Croatia: Microstructural and mechanical properties of concrete made from recycled materials: supervisor: Dr. Jasna Simonović Radosavljević, participant Jelena Jovanović

European Cooperation Programme for Cooperation in the Field of Scientific
and Technological Research – COST:

CA 17123: “Ultrafast opto-magneto-electronics for non-dissipative information technology”, Participants from the Department of Materials Science: Dr. Mirjana Vijatović-Petrović, Dr. Jelena Bobić, Dr. Nikola Ilić, Dr. Adis Đunuzović
CA20116: “European Network for Innovative and Advanced Epitaxy”, Participants from the Department of Materials Science: Dr. Nikola Ilić, Dr. Mirjana Vijatović-Petrović, Dr. Jelena Bobić, Dr. Adis Đunuzović

EUREKA

E! 13305 “Innovative solutions for the treatment of chromates-containing wastewaters”, participant Dr. Zvezdana Baščarević

1. Optical emission spectrometer with inductively coupled plasma

(ICP-OES) AVIO 200
Manufacturer: Perkin Elmer
Year of purchase: 2019.
Department: Одсек за науку о материјалима
Person in charge: Гордана Станојевић

2. Simultaneous thermal analyzer (TGA/DTA/DSC) STA 6000

Manufacturer: Perkin Elmer
Year of purchase: 2019.
Department: Одсек за науку о материјалима
Person in charge: Гордана Станојевић

3. Fourier transform infrared spectrometer

(FT-IR) Spectrum Two
Manufacturer: Perkin Elmer
Year of purchase: 2019.
Department: Одсек за науку о материјалима
Person in charge: Гордана Станојевић

4. VertexOne potentiostat/galvanostat with electrodes

Manufacturer: Ivium Technologies, Netherlands and Metrohm, Switzerland
Year of purchase: 2019.
Department: Одсек за науку о живим системима и Одсек за науку о материјалима
Person in charge: др Иван Спасојевић и др Мариа Весна Николић

5. Device for magnetic measurements of soft magnetic materials

(Electrical steel tester MPG)
Manufacturer: Dr. Brockhaus Messtechnik GmbH & Co. KG, Germany
Year of purchase: 2016.
Department: Одсек за науку о материјалима
Person in charge: др Мирјана Вијатовић Петровић

6. AFM microscope (Atomic Force Microscope), Model: NTEGRA 2

Manufacturer: NT-MDT, Russia
Department: Одсек за науку о материјалима
Person in charge: др Горан Бранковић

7. Ferroelectric Measurement System 3, Model: Precision Multiferroic – Precision Materials Analyzer

Manufacturer: Radiant Technologies, Inc., United States of America
Year of purchase: 2013.
Department: Одсек за науку о материјалима
Person in charge: др Горан Бранковић

8. UV-Vis spectrophotometer Shimadzu UV-2600, Model: Shimadzu UV-2600

Manufacturer: Shimadzu, Japan
Department: Одсек за науку о материјалима
Person in charge: др Јована Ћирковић

9. HIOKI LCR HiTester 3532-5 impedance measuring instrument, Japan

with parts:
a) external DC BIAS adapter;
b) electric furnace;
c) electrical measurement cell
Manufacturer: “HIOKI”, Japan
Department: Одсек за науку о материјалима
Person in charge: др Мариа Весна Николић