Processes Webinar | Graphene Oxide: From Synthesis to Applications
Processes Webinar | Graphene Oxide: From Synthesis to Applications
Part of the MDPI Processes Webinar series
Graphene Oxide Synthesis, Functionalization of Graphene Oxide, Graphene-Based Composites, Energy Storage and Conversion, Catalysis, Sensing, Optoelectronics, Environmental Applications
Welcome from the Chair
26th Processes Webinar
Graphene Oxide: From Synthesis to Applications
Dear colleagues,
On behalf of the editorial team of Processes and MDPI, it is my distinct pleasure to welcome you to our webinar, dedicated to the successful Special Issue 'Graphene Oxide: From Synthesis to Applications.'
Graphene oxide is an essentially all-surface material whose remarkable physico-chemical, mechanical, and optical properties have unlocked a versatile application platform ranging from biomedical devices to energy storage and environmental remediation. This Special Issue, which you can explore at the link provided below, has gathered several contributions covering the entire value chain of GO—from innovative synthesis routes to cutting-edge applications in energy storage and conversion, environmental remediation, membrane technologies, etc.
The webinar gathers researchers who have contributed to this collection. We will delve into key topics highlighted in the issue, such as the following:
The role of GO in enhancing electrochemical properties of ZnO for water splitting and sensing.
The surface chemistry of GO nanocomposites.
How the surface chemistry of GO nanocomposites is linked to advancement of charge storage applications.
Our goal is to provide insights into synergy-driven enhancement of material properties and we hope that this webinar will spark lively discussion, new ideas, and future partnerships.
We invite you to join us and take part in a moderated discussion with our speakers.
Welcome, and enjoy the webinar!
Kind regards,
Sonja Jovanović
principal research fellow
Date: 23 June 2026
Time: 11:00 am CEST | 5:00 pm CST Asia
Webinar ID: 841 1869 7829
Webinar Secretariat: journal.webinar@mdpi.com
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Event Chair
Dr Sonja Jovanović (Principal Research Fellow) was born 30. 09. 1983 in Šabac, Serbia. She graduated from the Faculty of Physical Chemistry, University of Belgrade, in 2010. From March to October 2010, she volunteered at the Institute of Technical Sciences of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts (ITN SASA). Between October 2010 and October 2014, she was employed as a young researcher at the Advanced Materials Department of the Jožef Stefan Institute. During this period, she was PhD student at the International Postgraduate School of Jožef Stefan Institute under the supervision of prof. dr. Danilo Suvorov, head of the Advanced Materials Department. The main focus of PhD thesis was the hydro-/solvothermal synthesis of cobalt ferrite nanoparticles. Currently she is employed as a principal research fellow at the Laboratory of Physics at the Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences – National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Serbia where she continued to work on the synthesis and characterization of metal oxide nanoparticles, graphene oxide and graphene-based nanocomposites for different applications. She was evaluator and co-supervisor on few Bsc, MSc and PhD thesis. Currently, she is supervisor of one PhD thesis. (https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3577-5060).
Invited Speakers
Institute of Technical Sciences of SASA, Serbia
Dr. Smilja Marković holds a permanent position as a Principal Research Fellow at ITS SASA, where she is engaged as a leader of the Group for the correlation of properties and functional characteristics of condensed matter. Dr. Marković is an expert in processing and characterization of metal oxide and perovskite materials, with focus on correlation of physical and physicochemical properties of semiconductor and dielectric materials with optical, electrical, electrochemical and other functional properties. During more than 25-years long professional career she participated in projects funded by The Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation of the Republic of Serbia, several bilateral projects, and three COST actions. Dr. Marković acting as the leader of project “Water pollutants detection by ZnO-modified electrochemical sensors: From computational modeling via electrochemical testing to real system application - WaPoDe” supported by the Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia (The Program PRISMA, #7377). Dr. Marković has published 117 research articles in international journals, with 2800 citation, and h-index 32. During the years she supervised 8 PhD students, more than 20 master students and act as an external examiner of 3 PhD thesis.
Željko Mravik, born in 1993, received his BS, MS and PhD degrees from the Faculty of Physical Chemistry, University of Belgrade in 2016, 2017 and 2023, respectively. He is currently employed as a Research Associate at the Laboratory of Physics of the Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences, Belgrade, Serbia. His research is focused on energy storage applications of two-dimensional materials, particularly graphene oxide, reduced graphene oxide, and their composites with inorganic additives. His work primarily involves the use of ion beams for tailoring material properties toward improved electrochemical supercapacitor performance.
Dr. Zoran Jovanović, principal research fellow, graduated in 2007 and received his PhD in 2012, both from the Faculty of Physical Chemistry, University of Belgrade. Since 2007, he has been employed at the Vinca Institute of Nuclear Sciences in Belgrade, Serbia. He has authored and co-authored more than 50 articles in peer-reviewed journals on topics related to the interaction of accelerated ions with solids, the development of new carbon nanomaterials, pulsed laser deposition of thin films, hydrogen storage and production, energy materials, etc. He has actively contributed to obtaining about one million euros from national and international funding sources in his research areas. Dr. Zoran Jovanović’s current research focus is on understanding interactions between nanoobjects and how they contribute to new properties of nanocomposites. Part of the research work can be viewed at https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1727-4852.
MDPI Speaker
Marko Todorovic, gradated with a bachelor's degree in Energy Engineering from Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad in Serbia. Marko has joined MDPI in 2021, as an Assistant Editor. In 2024, he was promoted to the role of Section Managing Editor and Group Leader. As of 2025, Marko has taken on extra responsibility by working as an Deputy Managing Editor for journal Processes, where he actively works in providing support for our researchers and collaborators, strengthening Process's relationships with the academic community, and representing MDPI at academic events.
Program
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Speaker/Presentation |
Time in CEST |
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Sonja Jovanović (Chair) Chair Introduction |
11:00–11:05 am |
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Smilja Marković (Speaker 1) Graphene Oxide as Valuable Additive for Improving ZnO Electrochemical Properties: Zn/xGO (x = 0, 0.1, and 0.5 wt.%) as Photoelectrocatalysts for Water Splitting and Electrochemical Sensor for Diclofenac |
11:05–11:25 am |
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Željko Mravik (Speaker 2) Chemical Titrations and Temperature-Programmed Desorption Study of the Surface Chemistry of Graphene Oxide and 12-Tungstophosphoric Acid Nanocomposite |
11:25–11:45 am |
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Zoran Jovanović (Speaker 3) Redox Chemistry of Graphene Oxide-Based Nanocomposites With 12-Tungstophosphoric Acid and Perylene-Tetracarboxylic Dianhydride for Electrochemical Supercapacitors |
11:45–12:05 pm |
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Marko Todorovic (Internal Speaker) Processes Journal Report and Overview of Submission Process |
12:05–12:10 pm |
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Q&A |
12:10–12:25 pm |
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Closing of Webinar Sonja Jovanović (Chair) |
12:25–12:30 pm |
Relevant Special Issue
Edited by Sonja Jovanović, Zoran Jovanović and Zeljko Mravik
https://www.mdpi.com/journal/processes/special_issues/87BO1R3H7D?webinar_id=262&_utm_from=7729c96c4d
https://www.mdpi.com/journal/processes/special_issues/87BO1R3H7D?webinar_id=262&_utm_from=7729c96c4dhttps://www.mdpi.com/journal/processes/special_issues/87BO1R3H7D?webinar_id=262&_utm_from=7729c96c4d
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