Petra Glagolić

Mrs. Petra Glagolić


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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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22 May 2025 in Polymers
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IRIva Rezić
Iva Rezić
MŠMaja Somogyi Škoc
Maja Somogyi Škoc
DDDonna Danijela Dragun
Donna Danijela Dragun
PGPetra Glagolić
Petra Glagolić
EMErnest Meštrović
Ernest Meštrović
The increasing accumulation of polymer waste presents a significant environmental challenge and a critical opportunity for the development of circular and sustainable membranes. The answer to this complex topic requires an integral approach covering different aspects of the problem. This paper, therefore, explores innovative approaches for the chemical recycling of polymer waste into value-added products, with a specific emphasis on the production of advanced biopolymer membranes. By converting discarded materials into functional polymers through depolymerization and chemical modification processes, new pathways are emerging for the fabrication of high-performance membranes used in filtration, biomedical applications, and energy systems. Among these, electrospinning has gained prominence as a versatile and scalable technique for producing nanostructured membranes with tailored properties. As a key case study presented, the focus was on the optimization of electrospinning parameters, including solvents, polymer concentration, voltage, and flow rate, for the investigation of membranes derived from recycled materials to achieve net-zero technology. Moreover, the environmental benefits of this approach are discussed within a zero-waste and net-zero carbon framework, emphasizing the integration of life cycle assessment to evaluate sustainability metrics. This paper underscores the potential of polymer waste as a feedstock for circular membrane technologies and provides a roadmap for future innovations in waste-to-resource strategies. The results of the demonstrated case example clearly demonstrate how the effects of processing conditions on the production of fine-tuned biodegradable membranes with controlled porosity influenced membrane properties, including mechanical strength and surface functionality, for the desired suppression of the coffee-ring effect.