TY  - JOUR
AU  - Dubale, Mandefrot
AU  - Vasić, Milica
AU  - Goel, Gaurav
AU  - Kalamdhad, Ajay
AU  - Singh, Laishram
PY  - 2022
UR  - http://rims.institutims.rs/handle/123456789/448
AB  - The European Green Deal, which emphasizes zero-waste economies, and waste recycling
in construction and building materials, has arisen due to significant worldwide needs for solid waste recovery and usage. This ambitious study focuses on recycling mixed construction and demolition (C&D) waste into burnt bricks and investigating the influence of firing temperature. While pursuing its objectives, this is dependent on raw material characterization and burnt-brick product quality assessment. The recycling of mixed C&D waste is explored by mixing the waste into two soil types (alluvial and laterite) in ratios ranging from 5% to 45% at three firing temperatures (700 °C, 850 °C and 900 °C). The utilization of mixed C&D waste in amounts of 10% at 700 °C and 25% at 850 °C and 900 °C fulfilled the Indian standard. Although a fire at 700 °C results in less optimal waste utilization, it is beneficial and recommended for reducing the carbon footprint and energy use. Additional mineralogical and microstructural analyzes are performed on the optimal fired samples.
The study’s findings are promising for sustainable resource usage, reducing carbon footprint, and
reducing waste disposal volume. This research is a big step toward the Sustainable Development
Goals of the United Nations and a circular economy.
PB  - MDPI
T2  - Materials 2023, 16, 262
T1  - Utilization of Construction and Demolition Mix Waste in the Fired Brick Production: The Impact on Mechanical Properties
DO  - 10.3390/ma16010262
ER  - 

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year = "2022",
abstract = "The European Green Deal, which emphasizes zero-waste economies, and waste recycling
in construction and building materials, has arisen due to significant worldwide needs for solid waste recovery and usage. This ambitious study focuses on recycling mixed construction and demolition (C&D) waste into burnt bricks and investigating the influence of firing temperature. While pursuing its objectives, this is dependent on raw material characterization and burnt-brick product quality assessment. The recycling of mixed C&D waste is explored by mixing the waste into two soil types (alluvial and laterite) in ratios ranging from 5% to 45% at three firing temperatures (700 °C, 850 °C and 900 °C). The utilization of mixed C&D waste in amounts of 10% at 700 °C and 25% at 850 °C and 900 °C fulfilled the Indian standard. Although a fire at 700 °C results in less optimal waste utilization, it is beneficial and recommended for reducing the carbon footprint and energy use. Additional mineralogical and microstructural analyzes are performed on the optimal fired samples.
The study’s findings are promising for sustainable resource usage, reducing carbon footprint, and
reducing waste disposal volume. This research is a big step toward the Sustainable Development
Goals of the United Nations and a circular economy.",
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journal = "Materials 2023, 16, 262",
title = "Utilization of Construction and Demolition Mix Waste in the Fired Brick Production: The Impact on Mechanical Properties",
doi = "10.3390/ma16010262"
}

Dubale, M., Vasić, M., Goel, G., Kalamdhad, A.,& Singh, L.. (2022). Utilization of Construction and Demolition Mix Waste in the Fired Brick Production: The Impact on Mechanical Properties. in Materials 2023, 16, 262
MDPI..
https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16010262

Dubale M, Vasić M, Goel G, Kalamdhad A, Singh L. Utilization of Construction and Demolition Mix Waste in the Fired Brick Production: The Impact on Mechanical Properties. in Materials 2023, 16, 262. 2022;.
doi:10.3390/ma16010262 .

Dubale, Mandefrot, Vasić, Milica, Goel, Gaurav, Kalamdhad, Ajay, Singh, Laishram, "Utilization of Construction and Demolition Mix Waste in the Fired Brick Production: The Impact on Mechanical Properties" in Materials 2023, 16, 262 (2022),
https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16010262 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Radovanović, Lidija
AU  - Radovanović, Željko
AU  - Simović, Bojana
AU  - Vasić, Milica
AU  - Balanč, Bojana
AU  - Dapčević, Aleksandra
AU  - Rogan, Jelena
PY  - 2022
UR  - http://rims.institutims.rs/handle/123456789/447
AB  - A biphasic [Mn(dipya)(H2O)4](tpht)/{[Zn(dipya)(tpht)]·H2O}n complex material, I, (dipya = 2,2’-dipyridylamine, tpht2– = dianion of terephthalatic acid) was synthesized by ligand exchange reaction and characterized by XRPD and FTIR spectroscopy. A ZnO/ZnMn2O4 composite, II, has been prepared via thermal decomposition of precursor I in an air atmosphere at 450 °C. XRPD, FTIR and FESEM analyses of II revealed the simultaneous presence of spherical nanoparticles of wurtzite ZnO and elongated nanoparticles of spinel ZnMn2O4. The specific surface area of II was determined by the BET method, whereas the volume and average size of the mesopores were calculated in accordance with the BJH method. The measurements of the mean size, polydispersity index and zeta potential showed colloidal instability of II. Two band gap values of 2.4 and 3.3 eV were determined using UV–Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, while the measurements of photoluminescence revealed that II is active in the blue region of the visible spectrum. Testing of composite II as a pigmentary material showed that it can be used for the colouring of a ceramic glaze.
T2  - Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society - JSCS
T1  - Structure and properties of ZnO/ZnMn2O4 composite obtained by thermal decomposition of terephthalate precursor
DO  - 10.2298/JSC221102090R
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Radovanović, Lidija and Radovanović, Željko and Simović, Bojana and Vasić, Milica and Balanč, Bojana and Dapčević, Aleksandra and Rogan, Jelena",
year = "2022",
abstract = "A biphasic [Mn(dipya)(H2O)4](tpht)/{[Zn(dipya)(tpht)]·H2O}n complex material, I, (dipya = 2,2’-dipyridylamine, tpht2– = dianion of terephthalatic acid) was synthesized by ligand exchange reaction and characterized by XRPD and FTIR spectroscopy. A ZnO/ZnMn2O4 composite, II, has been prepared via thermal decomposition of precursor I in an air atmosphere at 450 °C. XRPD, FTIR and FESEM analyses of II revealed the simultaneous presence of spherical nanoparticles of wurtzite ZnO and elongated nanoparticles of spinel ZnMn2O4. The specific surface area of II was determined by the BET method, whereas the volume and average size of the mesopores were calculated in accordance with the BJH method. The measurements of the mean size, polydispersity index and zeta potential showed colloidal instability of II. Two band gap values of 2.4 and 3.3 eV were determined using UV–Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, while the measurements of photoluminescence revealed that II is active in the blue region of the visible spectrum. Testing of composite II as a pigmentary material showed that it can be used for the colouring of a ceramic glaze.",
journal = "Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society - JSCS",
title = "Structure and properties of ZnO/ZnMn2O4 composite obtained by thermal decomposition of terephthalate precursor",
doi = "10.2298/JSC221102090R"
}

Radovanović, L., Radovanović, Ž., Simović, B., Vasić, M., Balanč, B., Dapčević, A.,& Rogan, J.. (2022). Structure and properties of ZnO/ZnMn2O4 composite obtained by thermal decomposition of terephthalate precursor. in Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society - JSCS.
https://doi.org/10.2298/JSC221102090R

Radovanović L, Radovanović Ž, Simović B, Vasić M, Balanč B, Dapčević A, Rogan J. Structure and properties of ZnO/ZnMn2O4 composite obtained by thermal decomposition of terephthalate precursor. in Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society - JSCS. 2022;.
doi:10.2298/JSC221102090R .

Radovanović, Lidija, Radovanović, Željko, Simović, Bojana, Vasić, Milica, Balanč, Bojana, Dapčević, Aleksandra, Rogan, Jelena, "Structure and properties of ZnO/ZnMn2O4 composite obtained by thermal decomposition of terephthalate precursor" in Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society - JSCS (2022),
https://doi.org/10.2298/JSC221102090R . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Vasić, Milica
AU  - Radovanović, Lidija
AU  - Pezo, Lato
AU  - Radojević, Zagorka
PY  - 2022
UR  - http://rims.institutims.rs/handle/123456789/446
AB  - The usage possibility of 19 composites of raw refractory clays from Serbia containing approximately 53.29% of SiO2 and 26.73% of Al2O3 is presented. The sum of fluxing oxides was 57.74%, while these materials contained 32% of quartz, 29% of kaolinite and 26% of illite–mica. Dilatometry tests revealed a sudden shrinkage with the peak at approximately 1115 °C, owing to the formation of mullite. The refractoriness was in the range of 1581–1718 °C, which classifies the composites from low- to high-duty refractories. Based on correlation analysis, the refractoriness mostly depended on the content of alumina. The lightness of the fired test pieces was lower after firing when compared to the dry samples, and it decreased with the firing temperature from reddish to grayish. The study presents a novel attempt to define all the necessary properties of raw refractory clays and products fired at the 1100–1300 °C range on a laboratory level. Most of these clays can be used as natural refractory materials for ceramic and glass furnace lining. The organic matter in some of the samples influences negatively the fast-firing process.
T2  - Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry
T1  - Raw kaolinitic–illitic clays as high‑mechanical‑performance hydraulically pressed refractories
VL  - 147
DO  - 10.1007/s10973-022-11848-w
ER  - 

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title = "Raw kaolinitic–illitic clays as high‑mechanical‑performance hydraulically pressed refractories",
volume = "147",
doi = "10.1007/s10973-022-11848-w"
}

Vasić, M., Radovanović, L., Pezo, L.,& Radojević, Z.. (2022). Raw kaolinitic–illitic clays as high‑mechanical‑performance hydraulically pressed refractories. in Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 147.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-022-11848-w

Vasić M, Radovanović L, Pezo L, Radojević Z. Raw kaolinitic–illitic clays as high‑mechanical‑performance hydraulically pressed refractories. in Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry. 2022;147.
doi:10.1007/s10973-022-11848-w .

Vasić, Milica, Radovanović, Lidija, Pezo, Lato, Radojević, Zagorka, "Raw kaolinitic–illitic clays as high‑mechanical‑performance hydraulically pressed refractories" in Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 147 (2022),
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-022-11848-w . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Mijatović, Nevenka
AU  - Vasić, Milica
AU  - Miličić, Ljiljana
AU  - Radomirović, Milena
AU  - Radojević, Zagorka
PY  - 2022
UR  - http://rims.institutims.rs/handle/123456789/427
AB  - In this paper, the main subject concerns comparing different techniques to prepare raw clay samples for energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (EDXRF). Three kinds of sample preparation procedures are examined,such as loose powder, pressed pellet, and fired pressed pellet. The fired pressed pellet approach was observed as a part of universal sample preparation for physic, mechanical, and instrumental analysis, which has not been previously tested as a solution in chemical analysis by the EDXRF method. The observed sample preparation techniques were compared by calculating the parameters of validation (recoveries, limit of detection-LOD, limit of quantification - LOQ, precision, and expanded uncertainties of measurements) of 11 elements (Si, Al, Fe, Ca, Mg, K, Na, Ti, P, Mn, and S) using 15 certified reference materials (CRMs). Calibration curves were created and evaluated using 30 reference materials (RM) for all three approaches. Results proved that the fired pressed pellet is the most practical and precise approach for sample preparation of raw clays.
PB  - Elsevier
T2  - Talanta
T1  - Fired pressed pellet as a sample preparation technique of choice for an energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence analysis of raw clays
VL  - 252
DO  - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.talanta.2022.123844
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Mijatović, Nevenka and Vasić, Milica and Miličić, Ljiljana and Radomirović, Milena and Radojević, Zagorka",
year = "2022",
abstract = "In this paper, the main subject concerns comparing different techniques to prepare raw clay samples for energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (EDXRF). Three kinds of sample preparation procedures are examined,such as loose powder, pressed pellet, and fired pressed pellet. The fired pressed pellet approach was observed as a part of universal sample preparation for physic, mechanical, and instrumental analysis, which has not been previously tested as a solution in chemical analysis by the EDXRF method. The observed sample preparation techniques were compared by calculating the parameters of validation (recoveries, limit of detection-LOD, limit of quantification - LOQ, precision, and expanded uncertainties of measurements) of 11 elements (Si, Al, Fe, Ca, Mg, K, Na, Ti, P, Mn, and S) using 15 certified reference materials (CRMs). Calibration curves were created and evaluated using 30 reference materials (RM) for all three approaches. Results proved that the fired pressed pellet is the most practical and precise approach for sample preparation of raw clays.",
publisher = "Elsevier",
journal = "Talanta",
title = "Fired pressed pellet as a sample preparation technique of choice for an energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence analysis of raw clays",
volume = "252",
doi = "https://doi.org/10.1016/j.talanta.2022.123844"
}

Mijatović, N., Vasić, M., Miličić, L., Radomirović, M.,& Radojević, Z.. (2022). Fired pressed pellet as a sample preparation technique of choice for an energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence analysis of raw clays. in Talanta
Elsevier., 252.
https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.talanta.2022.123844

Mijatović N, Vasić M, Miličić L, Radomirović M, Radojević Z. Fired pressed pellet as a sample preparation technique of choice for an energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence analysis of raw clays. in Talanta. 2022;252.
doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.talanta.2022.123844 .

Mijatović, Nevenka, Vasić, Milica, Miličić, Ljiljana, Radomirović, Milena, Radojević, Zagorka, "Fired pressed pellet as a sample preparation technique of choice for an energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence analysis of raw clays" in Talanta, 252 (2022),
https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.talanta.2022.123844 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Vasić, Milica
AU  - Mijatović, Nevenka
AU  - Radojević, Zagorka
PY  - 2022
UR  - http://rims.institutims.rs/handle/123456789/417
AB  - One of the significant problems in the production of ceramic tiles is the very high consump-tion of natural resources such as clay, feldspar, and quartz. The possibility of replacing part of the formulation of ceramic batches is of great importance. In this research, the possibility of using aplitic granite waste from dimensional stone production was analyzed in detail. The waste is considered a low-cost substitute for feldspar in Serbia. The milled powdery waste was analytically tested to reveal its chemical and mineralogical contents, particle size distribution, and other important properties. The ceramic tiles containing aplitic granite waste (GW) and GW/raw clay mixture (CGW) were hydraulically pressed, and the ceramic and technological properties determined. This waste can act as a filler while forming, drying, and firing, since the high content of quartz helps to control the shrinkage and acts as a fluxing agent in high temperatures due to its feldspathic nature. The waste was found favorable in the production of ceramic tiles, as the gained values of modulus of rupture and water absorption were 28.68 MPa and 1.33%, respectively. The parameters defined in the series of standards EN ISO 10545 were tested on a semi-industrial probe, determining that this combination of materials (without the addition of quartz) may be efficiently used to produce ceramic floor tiles. The usage of what would otherwise be waste material contributes to sustainable management and environmentally friendly solutions by avoiding landfilling, while at the same time it enabling the conservation of scarce natural feldspar deposits.
PB  - MDPI
T2  - Materials
T1  - Aplitic Granite Waste as Raw Material for the Production of Outdoor Ceramic Floor Tiles
IS  - 9
SP  - 3145
VL  - 15
DO  - 10.3390/ma15093145
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Vasić, Milica and Mijatović, Nevenka and Radojević, Zagorka",
year = "2022",
abstract = "One of the significant problems in the production of ceramic tiles is the very high consump-tion of natural resources such as clay, feldspar, and quartz. The possibility of replacing part of the formulation of ceramic batches is of great importance. In this research, the possibility of using aplitic granite waste from dimensional stone production was analyzed in detail. The waste is considered a low-cost substitute for feldspar in Serbia. The milled powdery waste was analytically tested to reveal its chemical and mineralogical contents, particle size distribution, and other important properties. The ceramic tiles containing aplitic granite waste (GW) and GW/raw clay mixture (CGW) were hydraulically pressed, and the ceramic and technological properties determined. This waste can act as a filler while forming, drying, and firing, since the high content of quartz helps to control the shrinkage and acts as a fluxing agent in high temperatures due to its feldspathic nature. The waste was found favorable in the production of ceramic tiles, as the gained values of modulus of rupture and water absorption were 28.68 MPa and 1.33%, respectively. The parameters defined in the series of standards EN ISO 10545 were tested on a semi-industrial probe, determining that this combination of materials (without the addition of quartz) may be efficiently used to produce ceramic floor tiles. The usage of what would otherwise be waste material contributes to sustainable management and environmentally friendly solutions by avoiding landfilling, while at the same time it enabling the conservation of scarce natural feldspar deposits.",
publisher = "MDPI",
journal = "Materials",
title = "Aplitic Granite Waste as Raw Material for the Production of Outdoor Ceramic Floor Tiles",
number = "9",
pages = "3145",
volume = "15",
doi = "10.3390/ma15093145"
}

Vasić, M., Mijatović, N.,& Radojević, Z.. (2022). Aplitic Granite Waste as Raw Material for the Production of Outdoor Ceramic Floor Tiles. in Materials
MDPI., 15(9), 3145.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ma15093145

Vasić M, Mijatović N, Radojević Z. Aplitic Granite Waste as Raw Material for the Production of Outdoor Ceramic Floor Tiles. in Materials. 2022;15(9):3145.
doi:10.3390/ma15093145 .

Vasić, Milica, Mijatović, Nevenka, Radojević, Zagorka, "Aplitic Granite Waste as Raw Material for the Production of Outdoor Ceramic Floor Tiles" in Materials, 15, no. 9 (2022):3145,
https://doi.org/10.3390/ma15093145 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Vasić, Milica
AU  - Terzić, Anja
AU  - Radovanović, Željko
AU  - Radojević, Zagorka
AU  - Warr, L.N.
PY  - 2022
UR  - http://rims.institutims.rs/handle/123456789/414
AB  - Geopolymerization was investigated as an alternative to traditional ceramic products by developing a more sustainable approach that avoids thermal treatment. The study presents the first known alkali-activation of the raw clay and waste clay brick mixture using the solid to liquid ratios of 2.33 and 2.78. Several experimental sets were prepared to harden under varying conditions (2–4 days drying in 60 °C–70 °C and 3 h steam-curing). Non-activated and activated samples were analyzed for their physical and chemical properties after 14, 21, and 28 days. The tile-shaped specimens exhibited better initial drying behavior than the cubes and produced stronger materials with fewer cracks. Pre-curing in steam conditions induced higher flexural strength (13.7 MPa) and water absorption (13.13%) for the geopolymer tiles. The highest Si/Al molar ratio in the amorphous portion of 5.78 induced the best flexural strength. The geopolymerization process showed microstructural changes associated with the appearance of fibrous Na-zeolite nanocrystals. The degree of geopolymerization and zeolite formation was enhanced by steam-curing, but the microstructural stress and heterogeneity induced by the reactions resulted in higher water absorption. Ongoing reactions of amorphization in the bulk material and further crystallization at the surface are documented after 6 months of curing. This first detailed study reveals that the production of geopolymer ceramics from brick waste is possible, but further optimization of the activating solution and curing parameters is required.
PB  - Elsevier Ltd
T2  - Applied Clay Science
T1  - Alkali-activated geopolymerization of a low illitic raw clay and waste brick mixture. An alternative to traditional ceramics
VL  - 218
DO  - 10.1016/j.clay.2022.106410
ER  - 

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year = "2022",
abstract = "Geopolymerization was investigated as an alternative to traditional ceramic products by developing a more sustainable approach that avoids thermal treatment. The study presents the first known alkali-activation of the raw clay and waste clay brick mixture using the solid to liquid ratios of 2.33 and 2.78. Several experimental sets were prepared to harden under varying conditions (2–4 days drying in 60 °C–70 °C and 3 h steam-curing). Non-activated and activated samples were analyzed for their physical and chemical properties after 14, 21, and 28 days. The tile-shaped specimens exhibited better initial drying behavior than the cubes and produced stronger materials with fewer cracks. Pre-curing in steam conditions induced higher flexural strength (13.7 MPa) and water absorption (13.13%) for the geopolymer tiles. The highest Si/Al molar ratio in the amorphous portion of 5.78 induced the best flexural strength. The geopolymerization process showed microstructural changes associated with the appearance of fibrous Na-zeolite nanocrystals. The degree of geopolymerization and zeolite formation was enhanced by steam-curing, but the microstructural stress and heterogeneity induced by the reactions resulted in higher water absorption. Ongoing reactions of amorphization in the bulk material and further crystallization at the surface are documented after 6 months of curing. This first detailed study reveals that the production of geopolymer ceramics from brick waste is possible, but further optimization of the activating solution and curing parameters is required.",
publisher = "Elsevier Ltd",
journal = "Applied Clay Science",
title = "Alkali-activated geopolymerization of a low illitic raw clay and waste brick mixture. An alternative to traditional ceramics",
volume = "218",
doi = "10.1016/j.clay.2022.106410"
}

Vasić, M., Terzić, A., Radovanović, Ž., Radojević, Z.,& Warr, L.N.. (2022). Alkali-activated geopolymerization of a low illitic raw clay and waste brick mixture. An alternative to traditional ceramics. in Applied Clay Science
Elsevier Ltd., 218.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clay.2022.106410

Vasić M, Terzić A, Radovanović Ž, Radojević Z, Warr L. Alkali-activated geopolymerization of a low illitic raw clay and waste brick mixture. An alternative to traditional ceramics. in Applied Clay Science. 2022;218.
doi:10.1016/j.clay.2022.106410 .

Vasić, Milica, Terzić, Anja, Radovanović, Željko, Radojević, Zagorka, Warr, L.N., "Alkali-activated geopolymerization of a low illitic raw clay and waste brick mixture. An alternative to traditional ceramics" in Applied Clay Science, 218 (2022),
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clay.2022.106410 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Vasić, Milica
AU  - Pezo, Lato
AU  - Gupta, Vivek
AU  - Chaudhary, Sandeep
AU  - Radojević, Zagorka
PY  - 2021
UR  - http://rims.institutims.rs/handle/123456789/404
AB  - This study analyzed the last 20 years' data available on power plant coal ashes used in clay brick production. The statistical analysis has been carried out for a total of 302 cases based on the relevant parameters reported in the literature. The chemical composition of the clays and coal ashes, percentage incorporation and maximum particle size of ash, size of fired samples, peak firing temperature, and the corresponding soaking time were selected as inputs for modeling. The product characteristics i.e. open porosity, water absorption, and compressive strength was taken as output parameters. An artificial neural network model has been developed and showed a satisfactory fit to experimental data and predicted the observed output variables with the overall coefficient of determination (r(2)) of 0.972 during the training period. Besides, the reduced chi-square, mean bias error, root mean square error, and mean percentage error were utilized to check the correctness of the obtained model, which proved the network generalization capability. The sensitivity analysis of the model suggested that the quantity of Na2O coming from brick clays, the percentages of SiO2 and K2O coming from ashes, and MgO coming from clays were the most influential parameters in descending order for the ash-clay composite bricks' quality, mostly owing to the influence of fluxes during firing.
PB  - Međunarodni Institut za nauku o sinterovanju, Beograd
T2  - Science of Sintering
T1  - An Artificial Neural Network-based Prediction Model for Utilization of Coal Ash in Production of Fired Clay Bricks: A review
EP  - 53
IS  - 1
SP  - 37
VL  - 53
DO  - 10.2298/SOS2101037V
ER  - 

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author = "Vasić, Milica and Pezo, Lato and Gupta, Vivek and Chaudhary, Sandeep and Radojević, Zagorka",
year = "2021",
abstract = "This study analyzed the last 20 years' data available on power plant coal ashes used in clay brick production. The statistical analysis has been carried out for a total of 302 cases based on the relevant parameters reported in the literature. The chemical composition of the clays and coal ashes, percentage incorporation and maximum particle size of ash, size of fired samples, peak firing temperature, and the corresponding soaking time were selected as inputs for modeling. The product characteristics i.e. open porosity, water absorption, and compressive strength was taken as output parameters. An artificial neural network model has been developed and showed a satisfactory fit to experimental data and predicted the observed output variables with the overall coefficient of determination (r(2)) of 0.972 during the training period. Besides, the reduced chi-square, mean bias error, root mean square error, and mean percentage error were utilized to check the correctness of the obtained model, which proved the network generalization capability. The sensitivity analysis of the model suggested that the quantity of Na2O coming from brick clays, the percentages of SiO2 and K2O coming from ashes, and MgO coming from clays were the most influential parameters in descending order for the ash-clay composite bricks' quality, mostly owing to the influence of fluxes during firing.",
publisher = "Međunarodni Institut za nauku o sinterovanju, Beograd",
journal = "Science of Sintering",
title = "An Artificial Neural Network-based Prediction Model for Utilization of Coal Ash in Production of Fired Clay Bricks: A review",
pages = "53-37",
number = "1",
volume = "53",
doi = "10.2298/SOS2101037V"
}

Vasić, M., Pezo, L., Gupta, V., Chaudhary, S.,& Radojević, Z.. (2021). An Artificial Neural Network-based Prediction Model for Utilization of Coal Ash in Production of Fired Clay Bricks: A review. in Science of Sintering
Međunarodni Institut za nauku o sinterovanju, Beograd., 53(1), 37-53.
https://doi.org/10.2298/SOS2101037V

Vasić M, Pezo L, Gupta V, Chaudhary S, Radojević Z. An Artificial Neural Network-based Prediction Model for Utilization of Coal Ash in Production of Fired Clay Bricks: A review. in Science of Sintering. 2021;53(1):37-53.
doi:10.2298/SOS2101037V .

Vasić, Milica, Pezo, Lato, Gupta, Vivek, Chaudhary, Sandeep, Radojević, Zagorka, "An Artificial Neural Network-based Prediction Model for Utilization of Coal Ash in Production of Fired Clay Bricks: A review" in Science of Sintering, 53, no. 1 (2021):37-53,
https://doi.org/10.2298/SOS2101037V . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Goel, Gaurav
AU  - Vasić, Milica
AU  - Katiyar, Nirmal Kumar
AU  - Kirthika, S. K.
AU  - Pezo, Milada
AU  - Dinakar, P.
PY  - 2021
UR  - http://rims.institutims.rs/handle/123456789/398
AB  - This study's focus was to develop a potential pathway for recycling of the paper mill sludge compost (PMSC) in brick making. Composting reduces the paper mill sludge (PMS) moisture content considerably and shredding becomes easier. The addition of PMSC leads to an increase of porosities in bricks and makes them lighter, besides delivering energy to the firing process from burning organics. Lighter construction materials help minimize construction outlay by reducing labour and transportation costs and lesser expense on foundation construction. The variability in the experimental data and the brick properties were investigated for two types of soils, typical in the brick industry of India (alluvial and laterite soil), blended with PMSC in five mix ratios (0%, 5%, 10%, 15% and 20%). The samples of oven-dried bricks were fired at two different temperatures (850 and 900 degrees C) in an electrically operated muffle furnace representing typical conditions of a brick kiln. Various properties of bricks were analyzed which included linear shrinkage, bulk density, water absorption and compressive strength. Conclusions were drawn based on these properties. It was found that the addition of PMSC to the alluvial and laterite soil by up to 10% weight yield mechanical properties of fired bricks compliant with the relevant Indian and ASTM codes. Toxicity characteristic leaching procedure (TCLP) tests showed that PMSC incorporated fired bricks are safe to use in regular applications as non-load-bearing and infill walls. This study is timely in light of the European Green Deal putting focus on circular economy. Besides, it fulfills the objective of UN sustainable development goals (SDG).
PB  - Elsevier Sci Ltd, Oxford
T2  - Construction and Building Materials
T1  - Potential pathway for recycling of the paper mill sludge compost for brick making
VL  - 278
DO  - 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.122384
ER  - 

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abstract = "This study's focus was to develop a potential pathway for recycling of the paper mill sludge compost (PMSC) in brick making. Composting reduces the paper mill sludge (PMS) moisture content considerably and shredding becomes easier. The addition of PMSC leads to an increase of porosities in bricks and makes them lighter, besides delivering energy to the firing process from burning organics. Lighter construction materials help minimize construction outlay by reducing labour and transportation costs and lesser expense on foundation construction. The variability in the experimental data and the brick properties were investigated for two types of soils, typical in the brick industry of India (alluvial and laterite soil), blended with PMSC in five mix ratios (0%, 5%, 10%, 15% and 20%). The samples of oven-dried bricks were fired at two different temperatures (850 and 900 degrees C) in an electrically operated muffle furnace representing typical conditions of a brick kiln. Various properties of bricks were analyzed which included linear shrinkage, bulk density, water absorption and compressive strength. Conclusions were drawn based on these properties. It was found that the addition of PMSC to the alluvial and laterite soil by up to 10% weight yield mechanical properties of fired bricks compliant with the relevant Indian and ASTM codes. Toxicity characteristic leaching procedure (TCLP) tests showed that PMSC incorporated fired bricks are safe to use in regular applications as non-load-bearing and infill walls. This study is timely in light of the European Green Deal putting focus on circular economy. Besides, it fulfills the objective of UN sustainable development goals (SDG).",
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title = "Potential pathway for recycling of the paper mill sludge compost for brick making",
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Goel, G., Vasić, M., Katiyar, N. K., Kirthika, S. K., Pezo, M.,& Dinakar, P.. (2021). Potential pathway for recycling of the paper mill sludge compost for brick making. in Construction and Building Materials
Elsevier Sci Ltd, Oxford., 278.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.122384

Goel G, Vasić M, Katiyar NK, Kirthika SK, Pezo M, Dinakar P. Potential pathway for recycling of the paper mill sludge compost for brick making. in Construction and Building Materials. 2021;278.
doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.122384 .

Goel, Gaurav, Vasić, Milica, Katiyar, Nirmal Kumar, Kirthika, S. K., Pezo, Milada, Dinakar, P., "Potential pathway for recycling of the paper mill sludge compost for brick making" in Construction and Building Materials, 278 (2021),
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.122384 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Vasić, Milica
AU  - Goel, Gaurav
AU  - Vasić, Miloš
AU  - Radojević, Zagorka
PY  - 2021
UR  - http://rims.institutims.rs/handle/123456789/397
AB  - In this study, an optimal mixture of loess brick clays and waste coal dust in laboratory hollow blocks production is determined with the aim of promoting sustainable development in terms of saving resources and energy. The novelty of the work lies in the first-time utilization of waste coal dust in combination with loess soil brick-making thus bolstering European effort on waste utilization. The mentioned is also in line with UN sustainable development goals, SDG 12 and 9. The chemical and mineralogical contents of the clays were obtained using various chemical characterization methods, and thermal behavior by using dilatometry and simultaneous DSC/TG analysis. The important ceramic and technological characteristics of the extruded brick clay and waste coal dust composite samples during molding, drying, and firing were obtained. The chosen mixture of 70 % calcareous clay and 30 % plastic clay to 3 % of high-calorie waste coal dust is found optimal. Industrial-scale optimal blocks (250x190x190 mm(3)) with 60 % of vertical voids were fired in a tunnel kiln, and the firing regime was recorded. It is determined that the regime must be corrected in the firing and cooling zone since the differences measured by thermo-couples were up to 180 degrees C. The industrial prototype was found to be of satisfactory quality meeting the requirements of water absorption and compressive strength as per European and other international standards. The study was first of a kind detailed characterization of the industrial size bricks encompassing waste coal dust and loess brick clays, with the emphasis on the usability in the industry, and additionally recording and correcting of the firing regime in a tunnel kiln. The product is recyclable and can be disposed of safely after the end of life.
PB  - Elsevier, Amsterdam
T2  - Environmental Technology & Innovation
T1  - Recycling of waste coal dust for the energy-efficient fabrication of bricks: A laboratory to industrial-scale study
VL  - 21
DO  - 10.1016/j.eti.2020.101350
ER  - 

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Vasić, M., Goel, G., Vasić, M.,& Radojević, Z.. (2021). Recycling of waste coal dust for the energy-efficient fabrication of bricks: A laboratory to industrial-scale study. in Environmental Technology & Innovation
Elsevier, Amsterdam., 21.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eti.2020.101350

Vasić M, Goel G, Vasić M, Radojević Z. Recycling of waste coal dust for the energy-efficient fabrication of bricks: A laboratory to industrial-scale study. in Environmental Technology & Innovation. 2021;21.
doi:10.1016/j.eti.2020.101350 .

Vasić, Milica, Goel, Gaurav, Vasić, Miloš, Radojević, Zagorka, "Recycling of waste coal dust for the energy-efficient fabrication of bricks: A laboratory to industrial-scale study" in Environmental Technology & Innovation, 21 (2021),
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eti.2020.101350 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Radomirović, Milena
AU  - Mijatović, Nevenka
AU  - Vasić, Milica
AU  - Tanaskovski, Bojan
AU  - Mandić, Milica
AU  - Pezo, Lato
AU  - Onjia, Antonije
PY  - 2021
UR  - http://rims.institutims.rs/handle/123456789/396
AB  - Surface sediments collected from twelve stations in the Boka Kotorska Bay were analyzed for the level and distribution of twenty-six elements and ten oxides, grain sizes, organic matter, and carbonate content. Potentially toxic elements (Al, Fe, Mn, Cr, Zn, Ni, Cu, Pb, As, Co, U) were determined to assess the contamination status and potential environmental risk according to the single-element indices (enrichment factor (EF), geoaccumulation index (Igeo), contamination factor (CF)), and combined index (pollution load index (PLI)). The single-element indices EF and CF revealed that the surface marine sediment was moderately polluted with Pb, Cu, and Cr, while Igeo indicated moderate pollution with Ni > Cr > Zn > Cu > As and moderate to heavy pollution with Pb, as a result of the anthropogenic factors. The method of the combined effect of toxic elements, PLI, showed the highest pollution rate at the shipyard location in the Bay of Tivat. Pearson's correlation coefficient (r), principal component analysis (PCA), and cluster analysis (CA) were applied to highlight similarities and differences in the distribution of the investigated elements in the Bay, confirming the claim obtained by the pollution indices. The sediment contamination with most heavy metals, such as Cr, Zn, Ni, Cu, Pb, and As, has been identified in the Tivat Bay area.
PB  - Springer Heidelberg, Heidelberg
T2  - Environmental Science and Pollution Research
T1  - The characterization and pollution status of the surface sediment in the Boka Kotorska Bay, Montenegro
EP  - 53652
IS  - 38
SP  - 53629
VL  - 28
DO  - 10.1007/s11356-021-14382-8
ER  - 

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abstract = "Surface sediments collected from twelve stations in the Boka Kotorska Bay were analyzed for the level and distribution of twenty-six elements and ten oxides, grain sizes, organic matter, and carbonate content. Potentially toxic elements (Al, Fe, Mn, Cr, Zn, Ni, Cu, Pb, As, Co, U) were determined to assess the contamination status and potential environmental risk according to the single-element indices (enrichment factor (EF), geoaccumulation index (Igeo), contamination factor (CF)), and combined index (pollution load index (PLI)). The single-element indices EF and CF revealed that the surface marine sediment was moderately polluted with Pb, Cu, and Cr, while Igeo indicated moderate pollution with Ni > Cr > Zn > Cu > As and moderate to heavy pollution with Pb, as a result of the anthropogenic factors. The method of the combined effect of toxic elements, PLI, showed the highest pollution rate at the shipyard location in the Bay of Tivat. Pearson's correlation coefficient (r), principal component analysis (PCA), and cluster analysis (CA) were applied to highlight similarities and differences in the distribution of the investigated elements in the Bay, confirming the claim obtained by the pollution indices. The sediment contamination with most heavy metals, such as Cr, Zn, Ni, Cu, Pb, and As, has been identified in the Tivat Bay area.",
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title = "The characterization and pollution status of the surface sediment in the Boka Kotorska Bay, Montenegro",
pages = "53652-53629",
number = "38",
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Radomirović, M., Mijatović, N., Vasić, M., Tanaskovski, B., Mandić, M., Pezo, L.,& Onjia, A.. (2021). The characterization and pollution status of the surface sediment in the Boka Kotorska Bay, Montenegro. in Environmental Science and Pollution Research
Springer Heidelberg, Heidelberg., 28(38), 53629-53652.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-021-14382-8

Radomirović M, Mijatović N, Vasić M, Tanaskovski B, Mandić M, Pezo L, Onjia A. The characterization and pollution status of the surface sediment in the Boka Kotorska Bay, Montenegro. in Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 2021;28(38):53629-53652.
doi:10.1007/s11356-021-14382-8 .

Radomirović, Milena, Mijatović, Nevenka, Vasić, Milica, Tanaskovski, Bojan, Mandić, Milica, Pezo, Lato, Onjia, Antonije, "The characterization and pollution status of the surface sediment in the Boka Kotorska Bay, Montenegro" in Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 28, no. 38 (2021):53629-53652,
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-021-14382-8 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Vasić, Milica
AU  - Pezo, Lato
AU  - Radojević, Zagorka
PY  - 2020
UR  - http://rims.institutims.rs/handle/123456789/383
AB  - This research studies the effects of composition and granulometry analysis of 139 heavy clays on the important characteristics of wet and adobe clay bricks. ANN models were obtained with high prediction accuracy in training cycles (r(2)): 0.580-0.907. Standard score analysis (SS) is performed to evaluate the optimal content of raw materials to gain adobe bricks. Optimal macro-oxides content was 53-66% SiO2, 4.6-7.5% Fe2O3, 12.5-18.2% Al2O3, 0.9-8.8% CaO, 1.2-3.6% MgO. The optimal quantity of alevrolite-sized particles varied between 46 and 65%, and clay-sized particles contents ranged from 20.4 to 40.6%.
PB  - Elsevier Sci Ltd, Oxford
T2  - Construction and Building Materials
T1  - Optimization of adobe clay bricks based on the raw material properties (mathematical analysis)
VL  - 244
DO  - 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.118342
ER  - 

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Vasić, M., Pezo, L.,& Radojević, Z.. (2020). Optimization of adobe clay bricks based on the raw material properties (mathematical analysis). in Construction and Building Materials
Elsevier Sci Ltd, Oxford., 244.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.118342

Vasić M, Pezo L, Radojević Z. Optimization of adobe clay bricks based on the raw material properties (mathematical analysis). in Construction and Building Materials. 2020;244.
doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.118342 .

Vasić, Milica, Pezo, Lato, Radojević, Zagorka, "Optimization of adobe clay bricks based on the raw material properties (mathematical analysis)" in Construction and Building Materials, 244 (2020),
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.118342 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Vasić, Milica
AU  - Pezo, Lato
AU  - Vasić, Miloš
AU  - Mijatović, Nevenka
AU  - Mitrić, Miodrag
AU  - Radojević, Zagorka
PY  - 2020
UR  - http://rims.institutims.rs/handle/123456789/382
AB  - This study presents the 51 mixtures of ceramic clays characterized by using XRF, XRD, granulometry, and dilatometry analyses. After firing in a 1000-1250 °C range, water absorption (WA) according to EN standards by boiling in water, under vacuum, and by 24 h soaking is determined. The results indicated that there was a high and statistically significant correlation between the standard methods, but the testing under vacuum gave the highest saturation of the samples fired at 1200 °C and 1250 °C. It is determined that these illitic-kaolinitic clays can be used to produce floor ceramic tiles belonging to the BIIa group (water absorption between 3% and 6%). The study also aimed to reveal which method of WA determination is suitable to read the sintering interval from the gresification diagrams, which is compared to the beginning of sintering as read from dilatometry curves.
PB  - Sociedad Espanola de Ceramica y Vidrio
T2  - Boletin de la Sociedad Espanola de Ceramica y Vidrio
T1  - What is the most relevant method for water absorption determination in ceramic tiles produced by illitic-kaolinitic clays? The mystery behind the gresification diagram
DO  - 10.1016/j.bsecv.2020.11.006
ER  - 

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year = "2020",
abstract = "This study presents the 51 mixtures of ceramic clays characterized by using XRF, XRD, granulometry, and dilatometry analyses. After firing in a 1000-1250 °C range, water absorption (WA) according to EN standards by boiling in water, under vacuum, and by 24 h soaking is determined. The results indicated that there was a high and statistically significant correlation between the standard methods, but the testing under vacuum gave the highest saturation of the samples fired at 1200 °C and 1250 °C. It is determined that these illitic-kaolinitic clays can be used to produce floor ceramic tiles belonging to the BIIa group (water absorption between 3% and 6%). The study also aimed to reveal which method of WA determination is suitable to read the sintering interval from the gresification diagrams, which is compared to the beginning of sintering as read from dilatometry curves.",
publisher = "Sociedad Espanola de Ceramica y Vidrio",
journal = "Boletin de la Sociedad Espanola de Ceramica y Vidrio",
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Vasić, M., Pezo, L., Vasić, M., Mijatović, N., Mitrić, M.,& Radojević, Z.. (2020). What is the most relevant method for water absorption determination in ceramic tiles produced by illitic-kaolinitic clays? The mystery behind the gresification diagram. in Boletin de la Sociedad Espanola de Ceramica y Vidrio
Sociedad Espanola de Ceramica y Vidrio..
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bsecv.2020.11.006

Vasić M, Pezo L, Vasić M, Mijatović N, Mitrić M, Radojević Z. What is the most relevant method for water absorption determination in ceramic tiles produced by illitic-kaolinitic clays? The mystery behind the gresification diagram. in Boletin de la Sociedad Espanola de Ceramica y Vidrio. 2020;.
doi:10.1016/j.bsecv.2020.11.006 .

Vasić, Milica, Pezo, Lato, Vasić, Miloš, Mijatović, Nevenka, Mitrić, Miodrag, Radojević, Zagorka, "What is the most relevant method for water absorption determination in ceramic tiles produced by illitic-kaolinitic clays? The mystery behind the gresification diagram" in Boletin de la Sociedad Espanola de Ceramica y Vidrio (2020),
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bsecv.2020.11.006 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Vasić, Milica
AU  - Pezo, Lato
AU  - Zdravković, Jelena
AU  - Vrebalov, Marija
AU  - Radojević, Zagorka
PY  - 2018
UR  - http://rims.institutims.rs/handle/123456789/352
AB  - This research describes a study of 11 selected samples of brick clays applied in roofing tile production, by using simultaneous thermal analysis. Additionally, the laboratory-sized samples were prepared and fired (850-950 degrees C) and technological properties were determined. Mathematical analysis was applied to sum all the experimental results and help discriminate the samples by their behavior during firing. The samples, very similar according to mineralogical and chemical content, as well as granulometry tests, were successfully grouped using principal component analysis (PCA). The PCA was used to explore and easily visualize the differences between samples. The PCA performed for differential thermal analysis (DTA), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and differential thermogravimetry (DTG) curves clearly showed that the heat flow was mainly influenced by carbonate content and its grain size, while DTG discriminated samples according to the contents of clay minerals and carbonates. In addition, dilatometry analysis revealed which samples underwent the highest densification during the firing process. The PCA analysis of fired products properties showed that the highest correlations were between water absorption with firing shrinkage and compressive strength.
PB  - Međunarodni Institut za nauku o sinterovanju, Beograd
T2  - Science of Sintering
T1  - Thermal, Ceramic and Technological Properties of Clays used in Production of Roofing Tiles - Principal Component Analysis
EP  - 500
IS  - 4
SP  - 487
VL  - 50
DO  - 10.2298/SOS1804487V
ER  - 

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year = "2018",
abstract = "This research describes a study of 11 selected samples of brick clays applied in roofing tile production, by using simultaneous thermal analysis. Additionally, the laboratory-sized samples were prepared and fired (850-950 degrees C) and technological properties were determined. Mathematical analysis was applied to sum all the experimental results and help discriminate the samples by their behavior during firing. The samples, very similar according to mineralogical and chemical content, as well as granulometry tests, were successfully grouped using principal component analysis (PCA). The PCA was used to explore and easily visualize the differences between samples. The PCA performed for differential thermal analysis (DTA), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and differential thermogravimetry (DTG) curves clearly showed that the heat flow was mainly influenced by carbonate content and its grain size, while DTG discriminated samples according to the contents of clay minerals and carbonates. In addition, dilatometry analysis revealed which samples underwent the highest densification during the firing process. The PCA analysis of fired products properties showed that the highest correlations were between water absorption with firing shrinkage and compressive strength.",
publisher = "Međunarodni Institut za nauku o sinterovanju, Beograd",
journal = "Science of Sintering",
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number = "4",
volume = "50",
doi = "10.2298/SOS1804487V"
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Vasić, M., Pezo, L., Zdravković, J., Vrebalov, M.,& Radojević, Z.. (2018). Thermal, Ceramic and Technological Properties of Clays used in Production of Roofing Tiles - Principal Component Analysis. in Science of Sintering
Međunarodni Institut za nauku o sinterovanju, Beograd., 50(4), 487-500.
https://doi.org/10.2298/SOS1804487V

Vasić M, Pezo L, Zdravković J, Vrebalov M, Radojević Z. Thermal, Ceramic and Technological Properties of Clays used in Production of Roofing Tiles - Principal Component Analysis. in Science of Sintering. 2018;50(4):487-500.
doi:10.2298/SOS1804487V .

Vasić, Milica, Pezo, Lato, Zdravković, Jelena, Vrebalov, Marija, Radojević, Zagorka, "Thermal, Ceramic and Technological Properties of Clays used in Production of Roofing Tiles - Principal Component Analysis" in Science of Sintering, 50, no. 4 (2018):487-500,
https://doi.org/10.2298/SOS1804487V . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Vasić, Milica
AU  - Pezo, Lato
AU  - Zdravković, Jelena
AU  - Stanković, Slavka
AU  - Radojević, Zagorka
PY  - 2018
UR  - http://rims.institutims.rs/handle/123456789/351
AB  - The main idea of this research was to evaluate rice and sunflower hulls, sawdust and their ashes, as additives in clay brick production using mathematical analysis. All available papers, containing the parameters of interest, were used in the study, which consisted of total 316 cases, obtained from the literature. The major oxide content of clays and mixtures, then weight percent addition and particle size ranges of secondary raw materials, and process parameters (firing temperature, soaking time and average heating rate) were selected as inputs to mathematical models. Shaping moist was the only parameter characterizing transition state of the products analyzed as an output parameter. The other parameters described the fired product quality: linear shrinkage, bulk density, water absorption, compressive and bending strength. The main goal was to find the relationships and the main influences between raw material properties, process parameters, and the quality of the obtained products and mixtures, by using mathematical tools. Statistical and mathematical analyses were applied for prediction of final product quality. Developed artificial neural network empirical models (ANNs) give a reasonable fit to experimental data and successfully predict the most of the observed output variables, showing the good prediction capabilities (coefficient of determination varied between 0.714 and 0.998). Sensitivity analysis showed that, among all the studied parameters concerning raw materials and process parameters, the dominant influence belonged to loss on ignition.
PB  - Elsevier Sci Ltd, Oxford
T2  - Ceramics International
T1  - Comprehensive approach to the influence of frequently used secondary raw materials on clay bricks quality using mathematical modeling (a systematic review)
EP  - 1276
IS  - 2
SP  - 1269
VL  - 44
DO  - 10.1016/j.ceramint.2017.10.191
ER  - 

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Elsevier Sci Ltd, Oxford., 44(2), 1269-1276.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2017.10.191

Vasić M, Pezo L, Zdravković J, Stanković S, Radojević Z. Comprehensive approach to the influence of frequently used secondary raw materials on clay bricks quality using mathematical modeling (a systematic review). in Ceramics International. 2018;44(2):1269-1276.
doi:10.1016/j.ceramint.2017.10.191 .

Vasić, Milica, Pezo, Lato, Zdravković, Jelena, Stanković, Slavka, Radojević, Zagorka, "Comprehensive approach to the influence of frequently used secondary raw materials on clay bricks quality using mathematical modeling (a systematic review)" in Ceramics International, 44, no. 2 (2018):1269-1276,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2017.10.191 . .

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AU  - Vasić, Milica
AU  - Pezo, Lato
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AB  - The aim of this study was to test montmorillonite and hydromica type of brick clays by using simultaneous thermal analysis and dilatometry in an assessment of the suitability of brick clays to produce building elements. The plasticity coefficient and drying susceptibility were determined to discover the behavior of brick clays. Fired products' characteristics were studied by performing water absorption and compressive strength tests. All the methods were employed in the construction of the firing curves in a tunnel kiln. The results could increase the degree of certainty to lead the production process towards obtaining the desired features of brick elements.
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Vasić, Milica, Pezo, Lato, Zdravković, Jelena, Backalić, Z., Radojević, Zagorka, "The study of thermal behavior of montmorillonite and hydromica brick clays in predicting tunnel kiln firing curve" in Construction and Building Materials, 150 (2017):872-879,
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AB  - The goal of this study was the research on the usage capability of various industrial wastes in clay bricks. Changes in product's behavior were studied in terms of relative differences in ceramic-technological parameters compared to samples without waste materials addition. The effects of organic and inorganic wastes were investigated in terms of changes introduced to products during shaping, drying, and firing. Samples with coal dust addition showed the highest sensitivity to drying, whereas the greatest plasticity and shaping moist were detected in samples with 50 wt.% of fly and landfill ashes. Waste material addition quantities and firing temperatures were independent parameters that influenced dependent parameters such as compressive strength, water absorption, firing shrinkage, weight loss during firing, and volume mass. The optimization results demonstrated that sunflower hulls, wood sawdust, soybean husks, and saturation sludge are best to be used in solid-brick production. Coal dust, landfill ashes, and neutralization (inorganic) sludge are best to be used in hollow-brick production. Sunflower hulls ash can be added in higher quantity to heavy clay to produce blocks or in lower quantity in roof tiles. The addition of 50 wt.% fly ash allows production of roof tiles.
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Vasić M. Kinetika kristalizacije i promene mikrostrukture termički tretiranih amorfnih legura na bazi gvožđa. 2016;.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_nardus_5575 .

Vasić, Milica, "Kinetika kristalizacije i promene mikrostrukture termički tretiranih amorfnih legura na bazi gvožđa" (2016),
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_nardus_5575 .

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AU  - Arsenović, Milica
AU  - Radojević, Zagorka
AU  - Jakšić, Željko
AU  - Pezo, Lato
PY  - 2015
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AB  - The objective of this study was to investigate utilization potential of organic and inorganic industrial wastes in clay bricks. Mineral composition of starting heavy clay sample is tested using an X-ray diffractometer. Chemical content and loss on ignition were determined in sludges, coal dust, fly and landfill ashes, soybean crust, sawdust, sunflower hulls and their ash. Different ratios of wastes were added to heavy clay, while the applied firing temperatures were in the range 850-1000 degrees C. The laboratory samples (tiles, solid bricks and hollow blocks) were tested by using the standard test methods. Changes in product's quality were studied in terms of relative differences to ceramic-technological parameters compared to samples without waste materials addition. It is noticed that all of the additives increased weight loss, firing shrinkage and water absorption, while decreasing compressive strength and volume mass. The greatest changes in performances were observed with addition of organic materials, whereas, among them, sunflower hulls initiated the lowest compressive strength. Inorganic additives introduced fewer changes to fired products, while fly ash caused the lowest decrease in compressive strength. Response Surface Methodology (RSM) was applied and Second Order Polynomial models (SOP) were used to show the effects of firing temperature, waste materials addition and their quantity on characteristics of fired products. High prediction accuracy was obtained, with coefficient of determination in the range of 0.896-0.999. It was concluded that all of the analyzed materials can generally be used in building bricks by taking advantage of low cost and environmental protection, whereby thermal conductivity decreases.
PB  - Elsevier Sci Ltd, Oxford
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AU  - Radojević, Zagorka
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Arsenović M, Radojević Z, Jakšić Ž, Pezo L. Mathematical approach to application of industrial wastes in clay brick production-Part II: Optimization. in Ceramics International. 2015;41(3):4899-4905.
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Arsenović, Milica, Radojević, Zagorka, Jakšić, Željko, Pezo, Lato, "Mathematical approach to application of industrial wastes in clay brick production-Part II: Optimization" in Ceramics International, 41, no. 3 (2015):4899-4905,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2014.12.050 . .

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AU  - Pezo, Lato
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AU  - Radojević, Zagorka
PY  - 2015
UR  - http://rims.institutims.rs/handle/123456789/273
AB  - Chemical composition and XRD qualitative analysis were used to calculate mineral contents of 139 brick clay raw materials using LPNORM. The second order polynomial models (SOP) for all the samples, which express the relation between mineral contents and the characteristics of fired laboratory products, did not fit to experimental data satisfactorily, due to low coefficients of determination (r(2)). In order to improve the models, the samples are divided into four groups in factor space (four quadrants), according to their mineral content similarity, using principal component analysis (PCA). Predictive models of compressive strength (CS), water absorption (WA), firing shrinkage (FS), weight loss during firing (WLF) and volume mass of cubes (VMC) are obtained for each of the groups. Second order polynomial (SOP) models are developed, and the influence of certain minerals to brick clay bricks quality within the groups is discussed. Developed models were able to predict the final quality of products in a wide range of mineral content and temperature treatment data, showing coefficient of determination (r(2)) in range between 0.704-0.995. In order to estimate the adequacy of these models, the results were applied to the experimental data and compared according to additional statistical tests, so the next values are determined: coefficients of determination, reduced chi-square (chi(2)), mean bias error (MBE), mean percent error (MPE) and root mean square error (RMSE).
PB  - Elsevier Science Bv, Amsterdam
T2  - Applied Clay Science
T1  - Factor space differentiation of brick clays according to mineral content: Prediction of final brick product quality
EP  - 114
SP  - 108
VL  - 115
DO  - 10.1016/j.clay.2015.07.030
ER  - 

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Arsenović, M., Pezo, L., Stanković, S.,& Radojević, Z.. (2015). Factor space differentiation of brick clays according to mineral content: Prediction of final brick product quality. in Applied Clay Science
Elsevier Science Bv, Amsterdam., 115, 108-114.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clay.2015.07.030

Arsenović M, Pezo L, Stanković S, Radojević Z. Factor space differentiation of brick clays according to mineral content: Prediction of final brick product quality. in Applied Clay Science. 2015;115:108-114.
doi:10.1016/j.clay.2015.07.030 .

Arsenović, Milica, Pezo, Lato, Stanković, Slavka, Radojević, Zagorka, "Factor space differentiation of brick clays according to mineral content: Prediction of final brick product quality" in Applied Clay Science, 115 (2015):108-114,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clay.2015.07.030 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Radojević, Zagorka
AU  - Terzić, Anja
AU  - Vasić, Miloš
AU  - Arsenović, Milica
PY  - 2015
UR  - http://rims.institutims.rs/handle/123456789/260
AB  - This research was conducted to identify the nature and the cause of non-typical defects which appeared on the visible surfaces of ceramic and roof tiles. Microstructural analysis was conducted via optical microscope and scanning electron microscope coupled with energy dispersive spectrometer. Ceramic tiles contained black spots and dark brown clusters with yellow halos. Black spots originated from carbon contained in starting glaze raw materials. EDS analysis of clusters of dark-brown color in the pores showed the presence of Fe, which is found to affect the quality of the visible tile surface. Non-homogeneities on the roof tiles surfaces appeared in the form of stains and manifested after immersions in water or aspersing water on the tile surface. The cause of inhomogeneities was a local phenomenon due to the porous structure of micro cracks caused by coarse metallic grains that are imported with the raw materials.
PB  - ModTech Publishing House
T2  - International Journal of Modern Manufacturing Technologies
T1  - Non-typical defects on surfaces of ceramic and roof tiles: Nature and the causes
EP  - 66
IS  - 1
SP  - 61
VL  - 7
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rims_260
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ModTech Publishing House., 7(1), 61-66.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rims_260

Radojević Z, Terzić A, Vasić M, Arsenović M. Non-typical defects on surfaces of ceramic and roof tiles: Nature and the causes. in International Journal of Modern Manufacturing Technologies. 2015;7(1):61-66.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rims_260 .

Radojević, Zagorka, Terzić, Anja, Vasić, Miloš, Arsenović, Milica, "Non-typical defects on surfaces of ceramic and roof tiles: Nature and the causes" in International Journal of Modern Manufacturing Technologies, 7, no. 1 (2015):61-66,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_rims_260 .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Arsenović, Milica
AU  - Pezo, Lato
AU  - Vasić, Nebojša
AU  - Ćirić, Rodoljub
AU  - Stefanović, Milan
PY  - 2015
UR  - http://rims.institutims.rs/handle/123456789/268
AB  - The main idea of this research was to evaluate the efficacy of canine demodicosis conventional treatments using mathematical analyses. All available papers published between 1980 and 2014 were used in this study. One hundred six clinical trials enrolling 3414 cases of generalized demodicosis in dogs are studied. Dogs entered in the analysis were only the ones in which the disease occurred naturally, excluding the studies in which transplantation of Demodex canis mites was done from other animals. In conventional acaricide treatments, sorted according to active substances (moxidectin, amitraz, doramectin, ivermectin, and milbemycin oxime), the way of application (spot-on, dips, orally, or subcutaneous), concentration, and interval of application were used as input parameters in mathematical modeling. Data of interest were the treatment outcome, the number of dogs that went into remission, the number of animals not responding to treatment microscopically, the average duration of therapy, the follow-up period, the number of patients with disease recurrence, the number of adverse effects, and the number of animals with side effects. Dogs lost to follow-up or when the treatment was discontinued, due to various reasons not in connection with the therapy protocol, were not considered. Statistical and mathematical analyses were applied for prediction of the drugs' effectiveness. Developed mathematical models showed satisfactorily r (2), higher than 0.87. Good evidence for recommending the use of milbemycin oxime PO (0.5 mg/kg, daily) and moxidectin spot-on (AdvocateA (R), Bayer) weekly is found. A bit less effective therapies were based on ivermectin PO (0.5 mg/kg, daily), moxidectin PO (0.35 mg/kg, daily), and amitraz dips (0.05 % solution, weekly), respectively. It is important to keep in mind that AdvocateA (R) is recommended by the manufacturer for use in milder cases.
PB  - Springer, New York
T2  - Parasitology Research
T1  - The main factors influencing canine demodicosis treatment outcome and determination of optimal therapy
EP  - 2426
IS  - 7
SP  - 2415
VL  - 114
DO  - 10.1007/s00436-015-4543-7
ER  - 

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Springer, New York., 114(7), 2415-2426.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00436-015-4543-7

Arsenović M, Pezo L, Vasić N, Ćirić R, Stefanović M. The main factors influencing canine demodicosis treatment outcome and determination of optimal therapy. in Parasitology Research. 2015;114(7):2415-2426.
doi:10.1007/s00436-015-4543-7 .

Arsenović, Milica, Pezo, Lato, Vasić, Nebojša, Ćirić, Rodoljub, Stefanović, Milan, "The main factors influencing canine demodicosis treatment outcome and determination of optimal therapy" in Parasitology Research, 114, no. 7 (2015):2415-2426,
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00436-015-4543-7 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Terzić, Anja
AU  - Pezo, Lato
AU  - Andrić, Ljubiša
AU  - Arsenović, Milica
PY  - 2015
UR  - http://rims.institutims.rs/handle/123456789/270
AB  - Talc is broadly used in the ceramic materials industry, either as a basic raw material, or as filler, due to its chemical inertia, fragmentation proneness, thermal stability, and refractoriness. The mechanical activation is frequently employed in the direct enhancement of talc properties, and thereby in the design of talc based composites with advanced performances. The differences in the set of the process parameters measured before and after talc activation via ultra-centrifugal mill Retsch ZM-1, and their influence on the grain-size distribution related characteristics have been investigated. The mechanical treatments are energetically unsustainable procedures, therefore the talc activation was optimized on basis of assessment of the process variables (number of rotor revolutions, current intensity, activation period, circumferential rotor speed and mill capacity) effect on the final quality of product parameters (mesh sizes, cumulative oversizes, average grain size, level of micronization kinetics, mesh size appropriate to 95% micronized product cumulative undersize and specific surface area). The activated product parameters in all experimental sequences were obtained by the analytical procedure based on Rosin-Rammler-Sperling equation. Response surface method, standard score analysis and principal component analysis were used as a means of the optimization. Developed models showed r(2) values in the range of 0.714-0.908 and they were able to accurately predict quality parameters in a wide range of process parameters. Standard score analysis highlighted that the optimal sample was obtained using sieve mesh of 120 mu m set of processing parameters (SS = 1.0). Multiple comparison tests revealed that the optimal variation in the processing parameters could reduce the negative effect of talc samples inherent properties on the final score and improve the activation procedure energetic and economic sustainability.
PB  - Elsevier Sci Ltd, Oxford
T2  - Composites Part B-Engineering
T1  - Effects of mechanical activation on the parameters of talc quality for ceramics production - Chemometric approach
EP  - 666
SP  - 660
VL  - 79
DO  - 10.1016/j.compositesb.2015.05.022
ER  - 

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Elsevier Sci Ltd, Oxford., 79, 660-666.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2015.05.022

Terzić A, Pezo L, Andrić L, Arsenović M. Effects of mechanical activation on the parameters of talc quality for ceramics production - Chemometric approach. in Composites Part B-Engineering. 2015;79:660-666.
doi:10.1016/j.compositesb.2015.05.022 .

Terzić, Anja, Pezo, Lato, Andrić, Ljubiša, Arsenović, Milica, "Effects of mechanical activation on the parameters of talc quality for ceramics production - Chemometric approach" in Composites Part B-Engineering, 79 (2015):660-666,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2015.05.022 . .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Arsenović, Milica
AU  - Pezo, Lato
AU  - Mančić, Lidija
AU  - Radojević, Zagorka
PY  - 2014
UR  - http://rims.institutims.rs/handle/123456789/256
AB  - The effects of chemical composition, firing temperature (800-1100 °C), and several shape formats of laboratory brick samples on the final product quality were investigated. Prediction of the final laboratory products parameters was evaluated by second order polynomial regression models (SOPs) and artificial neural networks (ANNs), and aft erwards compared to experimental results. SOPs showed high r2 values (0.897-0.913 for compressive strength models, 0.942-0.962 for water absorption, 0.928 for firing shrinkage, 0.988-0.991 for water loss during firing, and 0.941 for volume mass of cubes models). An ANN model, coupled with sensitivity analysis, was obtained with high prediction accuracy: 0.866-0.939 for compressive strength models, 0.954-0.974 for water absorption, 0.882 for firing shrinkage, 0.982-0.988 for water loss during firing, and 0.920 for volume mass of cubes models. The optimal samples' chemical composition and firing temperature were chosen depending on a final usage of the raw material in heavy clay brick industry.
PB  - Wiley Blackwell
C3  - Advanced Materials for Agriculture, Food and Environmental Safety
T1  - Prediction and Optimization of Heavy Clay Products Quality
EP  - 120
SP  - 87
VL  - 9781118773437
DO  - 10.1002/9781118773857.ch4
ER  - 

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doi:10.1002/9781118773857.ch4 .

Arsenović, Milica, Pezo, Lato, Mančić, Lidija, Radojević, Zagorka, "Prediction and Optimization of Heavy Clay Products Quality" in Advanced Materials for Agriculture, Food and Environmental Safety, 9781118773437 (2014):87-120,
https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118773857.ch4 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Arsenović, Milica
AU  - Stanković, Slavka
AU  - Radojević, Zagorka
AU  - Pezo, Lato
PY  - 2014
UR  - http://rims.institutims.rs/handle/123456789/246
AB  - Factors influencing final clay brick properties are numerous, since the raw materials are highly heterogeneous. The chemometric approach is rarely used in analysis in this field, although it could significantly improve understanding of the overall system behavior and the quality of products. Principal component analysis (PCA) was used on a group of 139 samples collected in Serbia to discriminate groups of samples according to similarity of chemical composition and fired laboratory products properties. The focus of this study was to determine the importance of parameters that describe clay brick production and quality, depending on final usage of raw material in the clay brick industry. A fuzzy synthetic evaluation, using a membership trapezoidal function with defined optimal interval values for different types of heavy clay products, is chosen for the study. The optimal sample's chemical composition and firing temperature were chosen by the fuzzy synthetic evaluation, regarding the kind of the heavy clay product.
PB  - Expert Fachmedien GmbH
T2  - InterCeram: International Ceramic Review
T1  - The effects of chemical composition and firing temperature in heavy clay brick production - Chemometric approach
EP  - 29
IS  - 1-2
SP  - 26
VL  - 63
DO  - 10.1007/bf03401031
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Arsenović, Milica, Stanković, Slavka, Radojević, Zagorka, Pezo, Lato, "The effects of chemical composition and firing temperature in heavy clay brick production - Chemometric approach" in InterCeram: International Ceramic Review, 63, no. 1-2 (2014):26-29,
https://doi.org/10.1007/bf03401031 . .