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Slovenia
2026

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Chemistry

D-Index
73
Citations
19067
World Ranking
4962
National Ranking
3

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Chemistry in Slovenia Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Chemistry in Slovenia Leader Award
  • Member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts
  • Member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts
  • Member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts
  • Member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts

Overview

Željko Knez is affiliated with the University of Maribor in Slovenia and has an extensive research portfolio primarily in the fields of Agricultural and Biological Sciences and Engineering. Their work spans numerous subfields, with notable focus on Biomedical Engineering, Food Science, Molecular Biology, Biomaterials, and Biochemistry.

The scientist's research topics include:

  • Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities
  • Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity
  • Phase Equilibria and Thermodynamics
  • Aerogels and thermal insulation
  • Enzyme Catalysis and Immobilization
  • Bee Products Chemical Analysis
  • Subcritical and Supercritical Water Processes

Among recent papers authored or co-authored by Željko Knez are:

  • "Sustainable technologies for liposome preparation", 2020, The Journal of Supercritical Fluids
  • "Bioethanol Production by Enzymatic Hydrolysis from Different Lignocellulosic Sources", 2021, Molecules
  • "(Bio)Nanotechnology in Food Science-Food Packaging", 2021, Nanomaterials
  • "Biodiesel Production Using Solid Acid Catalysts Based on Metal Oxides", 2020, Catalysts
  • "Sustainable Biodegradable Biopolymer-Based Nanoparticles for Healthcare Applications", 2023, International Journal of Molecular Sciences

They have collaborated frequently with a core group of researchers, including Maja Leitgeb, Maša Knez Marevci, Mateja Primožič, Petra Kotnik, and Zoran Novak. These partnerships reflect a strong network within their research community.

Their work has been published predominantly in journals such as Molecules, Plants, The Journal of Supercritical Fluids, Foods, and Processes, illustrating a consistent contribution to both specialized and interdisciplinary scientific venues.

Željko Knez has received recognition through membership in the European Academy of Sciences and Arts, situating them among peers across various scientific disciplines.

Best Publications

  • Phenols, proanthocyanidins, flavones and flavonols in some plant materials and their antioxidant activities

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  • Polyphenols: Extraction Methods, Antioxidative Action, Bioavailability and Anticarcinogenic Effects

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  • Industrial applications of supercritical fluids: A review

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  • Extraction of active ingredients from green tea (Camellia sinensis): Extraction efficiency of major catechins and caffeine

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  • Chitosan-based (Nano)materials for Novel Biomedical Applications.

    Gregor Kravanja;Mateja Primožič;Željko Knez;Maja Leitgeb

  • Antitumour, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant and Antiacetylcholinesterase Effect of Ganoderma Lucidum Terpenoids and Polysaccharides: A Review

    Darija Cör;Željko Knez;Maša Knez Hrnčič

  • Comparison of antioxidative and synergistic effects of rosemary extract with α-tocopherol, ascorbyl palmitate and citric acid in sunflower oil

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  • Extraction of phenolic compounds from elder berry and different grape marc varieties using organic solvents and/or supercritical carbon dioxide

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  • Bioethanol Production by Enzymatic Hydrolysis from Different Lignocellulosic Sources

    Katja Vasić;Željko Knez;Maja Leitgeb

  • Antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of guarana seed extracts

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  • Chia Seeds (Salvia hispanica L.): An Overview-Phytochemical Profile, Isolation Methods, and Application.

    Maša Knez Hrnčič;Maja Ivanovski;Darija Cör;Željko Knez

  • (Bio)nanotechnology in Food Science-Food Packaging.

    Mateja Primožič;Željko Knez;Maja Leitgeb

  • Hydrothermal Reactions of Agricultural and Food Processing Wastes in Sub- and Supercritical Water: A Review of Fundamentals, Mechanisms, and State of Research

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  • Solubility of Solids in Sub- and Supercritical Fluids: a Review

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  • Solvent extraction study of antioxidants from Balm (Melissa officinalis L.) leaves

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  • Cannabinoids in cancer treatment: Therapeutic potential and legislation

    Barbara Dariš;Mojca Tancer Verboten;Željko Knez;Polonca Ferk

  • Green corrosion inhibitors for aluminium and its alloys: a review

    Klodian Xhanari;Klodian Xhanari;Matjaž Finšgar;Maša Knez Hrnčič;Uroš Maver

  • Hop Compounds: Extraction Techniques, Chemical Analyses, Antioxidative, Antimicrobial, and Anticarcinogenic Effects.

    Maša Knez Hrnčič;Eva Španinger;Iztok Jože Košir;Željko Knez

  • Are supercritical fluids solvents for the future

    Željko Knez;Milica Pantić;Darija Cör;Zoran Novak

  • Phase equilibrium (solid-liquid-gas) in polyethyleneglycol-carbon dioxide systems

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  • Enzymatic reactions in dense gases

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  • Characterisation of biodegradable pectin aerogels and their potential use as drug carriers

    Anja Veronovski;Gabrijela Tkalec;Željko Knez;Zoran Novak

  • Surface functionalization of silica-coated magnetic nanoparticles for covalent attachment of cholesterol oxidase

    Franja Šulek;Miha Drofenik;Maja Habulin;Željko Knez

  • Measurement of CO2 solubility and diffusivity in poly(l-lactide) and poly(d,l-lactide-co-glycolide) by magnetic suspension balance

    Elena Aionicesei;Mojca Škerget;Željko Knez

  • Silica aerogels modified with mercapto functional groups used for Cu(II) and Hg(II) removal from aqueous solutions

    Suzana Štandeker;Anja Veronovski;Zoran Novak;Željko Knez

  • Extraction of lutein from Marigold flower petals – Experimental kinetics and modelling

    Maša Hojnik;Mojca Škerget;Željko Knez

  • Vapor-liquid equilibrium of binary CO2-organic solvent systems (ethanol, tetrahydrofuran, ortho-xylene, meta-xylene, para-xylene)

    Željko Knez;Mojca Škerget;Ljiljana Ilič;Christoph Lütge

  • Supercritical fluid extraction of chamomile flower heads: Comparison with conventional extraction, kinetics and scale-up

    Petra Kotnik;Mojca Škerget;Željko Knez

  • Solubility of β-carotene and oleic acid in dense CO2 and data correlation by a density based model

    M Škerget;Ž Knez;M Habulin

  • Immobilization of horseradish peroxidase as crosslinked enzyme aggregates (CLEAs)

    Franja Šulek;Daniel Pérez Fernández;Željko Knez;Maja Habulin

  • Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activity of Rosemary Extract in Chicken Frankfurters

    Klavdija Rižnar;ŠTefan Čelan;ŽEljko Knez;Mojca ŠKerget

Frequent Co-Authors

Ernesto Reverchon
Ernesto Reverchon University of Salerno
Miha Drofenik
Miha Drofenik University of Maribor
Nina Gunde-Cimerman
Nina Gunde-Cimerman University of Ljubljana
Zdravko Kravanja
Zdravko Kravanja University of Maribor
Ángel Martín
Ángel Martín University of Valladolid
Christian Slugovc
Christian Slugovc Graz University of Technology
María José Cocero
María José Cocero University of Valladolid
Graziano Guella
Graziano Guella University of Trento
Igor Škrjanc
Igor Škrjanc University of Ljubljana
Rajiv Prakash
Rajiv Prakash Indian Institute of Technology BHU

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