Welcome to the NanoPol 2025 conference
University of Banja Luka, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and Innovation Centre Banja Luka cordially invite you to this year edition of the NanoPol 2025, international conference dedicated to:
„Nanomaterials and Polymers – Applied Chemistry for Sustainable Development"
Conference is open to the domestic and international scientific/professional community and students of all three cycles of study in chemistry, technology and material sciences in general. It aims at drawing attention to the new developments in polymer and nanomaterials and environmental aspects of these materials, their production, processing, recycling and environmental safety issues related.
Date: June 11-12, 2025
Place: Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Venue: Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics,
Mladena Stojanovića str. 2, 78000 Banja Luka (MAIN AMPHITHEATHER)
Working language: ENGLISH
University of Banja Luka, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and Innovation Centre Banja Luka cordially invite you to this year edition of the NanoPol 2025, international conference dedicated to:
„Nanomaterials and Polymers – Applied Chemistry for Sustainable Development“
Full programme June 11, 2025:
09.00-10.00 Poster and promo stands setup at the venue (support available at the reception, coffee and snacks available). Gates to the venue open, networking time
9.45-10.00 Media statements in front of the venue
10.00-10.15 Greetings by the Ministry of Scientific Research and Development, Higher Education and Information Society, Rectorate and the Hosts, short review of previous editions
NANOMATERIALS SECTION
10.15-10.45 “Quantum Topological Chemistry of Single Wall Carbon Nanotubes”, Zoran P. Popović, NanoLab, Physics Faculty University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
10.45-11.15 “Preparation of MOF Derived Composites for Thermochemical Energy Storage”, Jan Marčec, Slovenia National Institute of Chemistry, Ljubljana, Slovenia
11.15-11.30 “Graphene Oxide-based Membranes for Molecular and Ionic Separations”, Dragana Stević, Faculty of Technology, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia
11.30-11.45 “Quality of Salt through the Lens of Nanotraces of Other Compounds: Physicochemical Characterization of Table Salt Produced by Solana Ltd. Tuzla”, Ema Obralić, Faculty of Technology, University of Tuzla, Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina
11.45-12.15 COFFEE/SNACK BREAK + POSTER EXHIBITION OPEN
POLYMERS SECTION
12.20-12.40 “Liquid Metal Deposition with an Optimised Direct Writing Technique for the Fabrication of Stretchable Electronics with Integrated Components”, Maximilan Krack, Institute for Materials Research, Hasselt University, Hasselt, Belgium
12.40-13.00 “Sustainability-by-Design: Reshaping Innovations with Nanomaterials and Polymers in Pharma and Personal Care Sectors”, Irena Medarević-Milobratović, Indaea OU, Tallinn, Estonia
13.00-13.10 “Light and Nanoporous Polymers in Solar Cells Advances: In View of European Union’s Mission 1”, Suzana Gotovac-Atlagić, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, University of Banja Luka, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
13.10-13.20 “Importance of the New Polymer RecyclingTechnologies in Light of the Circular Economy: Case Study of CircleAware Project”, Sonja Marković, Institute for Protection and Ecology of Republic of Srpska, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
13.20-13.40 “Polymer-Functionalized Activated Carbons for Heavy Metal Removal: A Sustainable Solution for Northern Mexico’s Water Crisis”, Rosalinda Dominguez Ramón, Applied Chemistry Research Centre (CIQA), Saltillo, Mexico
13.40-14.00 Open discussion and Q&A section
14.00-14.10 Closing of the conference and photo session
14.10 NETWORKING LUNCH (at the Faculty)
Special section
Workshop of the BRIDGEWAT project in the STEAM classroom (number 7), ground floor of the Faculty.
9.00-9.45h Interactive Session on Risks of Chemical Water Pollution in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Innovative Technologies for Prevention, Monitoring and Remediation: Promotion of iMERMAID Innovative Solutions, Prof.dr Suzana Gotovac Atlagić, Scientific Committee of the Institute of Protection and Ecology of Republika Srpska
11.45-12.00h Knowledge Exchange Session: Innovative Technologies and Tools for Prevention and Monitoring of Chemical Pollution caused by CoECs – Regional and EU Experiences, MSc Sonja Marković, BRIDGEWAT Project Staff, PSRI Institute for Protection and Ecology of the Republic of Srpska, Banja Luka
Full programme June 12, 2025:
08.00 Gathering at the Faculty parking lot
08.15 Departure to the industrial visit by bus
9.30 Refreshment break at local winery in Teslić
10.10 Departure to the industry in Tešanj
10.45 Arrival to the factory MANN+HUMMEL
11.00-13.30 Factory study visit
13.30-14.30 Cultural programme: visit to the Museum of Tešanj and local fortress
14.30 Lunch at the local restaurant and the relaxation time
16.00 Departure back to Banja Luka
17.15 Arrival to the Faculty parking lot
FREE TIME
Thank you, GOODBYE UNTIL 2026
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