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The influence of phosphonic acid pretreatment on the bronze corrosion protection by waterborne coating by Kapitanović, Angela, Otmačić Ćurković, Helena

“…This work examines the possibility of acrylic waterborne coating application in the protection of bronze cultural heritage. In order to enhance the coating…”
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Paving the way for electrochemistry in Croatia: activities and the most important scientists by Kraljić Roković, Marijana, Otmačić Ćurković, Helena

“…The article describes the development of electrochemistry at research institutions in Croatia. The foundation of electrochemistry in Croatia has been laid…”
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An Electrochemical and Spectroscopic Study of Surfaces on Bronze Sculptures Exposed to Urban Environment by Mikić, Dajana, Otmačić Ćurković, Helena, Kosec, Tadeja, Peko, Neven

“…Polluted urban environment enhances dissolution of patina and underlying bronze material of recent and historical bronze sculptures exposed outdoors. In this…”
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The influence of pH value on the efficiency of imidazole based corrosion inhibitors of copper by Otmacic Curkovic, Helena, Stupnisek-Lisac, Ema, Takenouti, Hisasi

“…The aim of this work is to establish the correlation between the solution pH and the inhibiting efficiency of two imidazole compounds (4-methyl-1-phenyl…”
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An electrochemical impedance study of the corrosion protection of artificially formed patinas on recent bronze by Otmačić Ćurković, Helena, Kosec, Tadeja, Marušić, Katarina, Legat, Andraž

“…► Electrochemical impedance study performed in simulated urban acid rainwater. ► Protection of patinated bronze by azole compounds. ► High degree of protection…”
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Effect of oral antiseptics on the corrosion stability of nickel‐titanium orthodontic alloys by Rincic Mlinaric, Marijana, Kanizaj, Lidija, Zuljevic, Damir, Katic, Visnja, Spalj, Stjepan, Otmacic Curkovic, Helena

“…The aim was to explore the influence of the interaction of oral antiseptics and various coatings on the corrosion behavior of nickel‐titanium (NiTi)…”
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Bronze corrosion protection by bilayer systems: Self-assembled monolayers of phosphonic acid/waterborne acrylic coating by Kapitanović, Angela, Kokot, Tea, Otmačić Ćurković, Helena

“…The self-assembled monolayers of three long-chain phosphonic acids were investigated as possible adhesion promoters and corrosion inhibitors that could improve…”
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The influence of bronze composition on the protective properties of phosphonic acid films by Mikić, Dajana, Osrečak, Magdalena, Finšgar, Matjaž, Bafti, Arijeta, Otmačić Ćurković, Helena

“…The objects of cultural heritage (CH) are often made of bronze, whose composition varies with time and the location where they were cast. For this reason, it…”
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Modification of cupronickel alloy surface with octadecylphosphonic acid self–assembled films for improved corrosion resistance by Mioc, Ekatarina Kristan, Gretic, Zana Hajdari, Curkovic, Helena Otmacic

“…•Protective films of octadecylphosponic acid were formed on CuNi alloy.•Modified CuNi surface was characterized by contact angle measurements, FTIR, SEM and…”
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Corrosion of orthodontic archwires in artificial saliva in the presence of Lactobacillus reuteri by Musa Trolic, Ines, Serdarevic, Nikolina Leona, Todoric, Zrinka, Budimir, Ana, Spalj, Stjepan, Otmacic Curkovic, Helena

“…The aim of this work was to examine the influence of probiotic supplements, recommended for use in orthodontic patients, on the corrosion stability of…”
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Influence of intraoral application of antiseptics and fluorides during orthodontic treatment on corrosion and mechanical characteristics of nickel-titanium alloy in orthodontic appliances by Belasic, Tihana Zibar, Pejova, Biljana, Curkovic, Helena Otmacic, Kamenar, Ervin, Cetenovic, Bojana, Spalj, Stjepan

“…To explore whether the commercial agents recommended for controlling dental biofilm formation had a significant effect in vivo on mechanical and corrosion…”
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Electrochemical quartz crystal microbalance and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy study of copper corrosion inhibition by imidazoles by Otmacic Curkovic, Helena, Stupnisek-Lisac, Ema, Takenouti, Hisasi

“…The aim of this work is to obtain deeper insight into the mechanism of the protective action of three imidazole-based corrosion inhibitors. Investigations were…”
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Bronze corrosion protection by long-chain phosphonic acids by Mikić, Dajana, Ćurković, Helena Otmačić, Hosseinpour, Saman

“…Bronze surfaces were modified by methyl, carboxyl and amino terminated phosphonic acids films to assess the impact of the terminal group and the film thickness…”
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Protection of Patinated Bronze with Long-Chain Phosphonic Acid/Organic Coating Combined System by Mikić, Dajana, Otmačić Ćurković, Helena

“…Bronze cultural heritage in urban areas is susceptible to decay due to the significant amount of pollutants present in the air. This causes the dissolution of…”
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Phosphonic Acids as Corrosion Inhibitors and Adhesion Promoters for Organic Coatings and Bronze by Mikić, Dajana, Radovanović-Perić, Floren, Otmačić Ćurković, Helena

“…Currently used organic coatings for the protection of bronze sculptures have a relatively short lifespan as a consequence of strict requirements of…”
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Enhancement of corrosion protection of AISI 304 stainless steel by nanostructured sol–gel TiO2 films by Ćurković, Lidija, Ćurković, Helena Otmačić, Salopek, Sara, Renjo, Marijana Majić, Šegota, Suzana

“…[Display omitted] •Sol–gel TiO2 films deposited on AISI 304 with and without addition of polyethylene glycol (PEG).•Corrosion resistance of the AISI 304…”
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Inhibiting effect of 4-methyl-1- p-tolylimidazole to the corrosion of bronze patinated in sulphate medium by Marušić, Katarina, Ćurković, Helena Otmačić, Takenouti, Hisasi

“…Bronze statues exposed to an urban area suffer corrosion processes induced by acid rainwater. Use of corrosion inhibitors is one of the most convenient and…”
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Influence of surface layer on mechanical and corrosion properties of nickel-titanium orthodontic wires by Katić, Višnja, Curković, Helena Otmačić, Semenski, Damir, Baršić, Gorana, Marušić, Katarina, Spalj, Stjepan

“…To analyze the effect of various coating formulations on the mechanical and corrosion properties of nickel-titanium (NiTi) orthodontic wires. Uncoated,…”
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Investigation of the corrosion protection of chemically and electrochemically formed patinas on recent bronze by Kosec, Tadeja, Ćurković, Helena Otmačić, Legat, Andraž

“…In humid atmospheres, copper and bronze passivate, with the formation of an oxidized layer (patina). Patinas may also be created by chemical patination…”
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The effect of coating drying conditions on bronze corrosion protection by Helena Otmačić Ćurković, Angela Kapitanović, Martina Filipović, Petra Gorišek

“…Waterborne coatings present a green alternative to solvent-borne coatings as only a small amount of organic solvent is released into the environment during…”
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