2009. Zagreb, Croatian Chamber of Economy, HGK - PHARE 2005 project workshop
2009./2010. Zagreb, University of Zagreb, Faculty of Textile Technology - education on SEM,EDX,DSC, TG/FTIR
2010. Poznan, Poland, Institute of Natural Fibres and Medicinal Plants
2015.-2016. Workshops in Merlin system, University Computing Centre, SRCE and Faculty of Textile Technology, TTF, Zagreb
2016. finished „Programme for improvement of teaching competences" organized by UniZG, TTF and CeZaN, Zagreb
Teaching activity
GRADUATE STUDY
Processes of Textile Care (VIII. semester) – exercise: 2007/08
BOLOGNA STUDY - undergraduate
Processes of Textile Care (VI. semester) – exercise
Textile Finishing and Care (V. semester) – lectures and exercise
Garment finishing (V. semester) – lectures and exercise
BOLOGNA STUDY - graduate
Textile Care (I. semester) – exercise
Garment Care (I. semester) – exercise
Garment finishing (III. i IV. semester) – lectures and exercise
Maintenance and care of leather products - lectures and exercise
ERASMUS – incoming students
Garment Finishing - lab work
Mentorship
9 diploma thesis (1st level Bologna study)
8 diploma thesis (2nd level Bologna study)
1 scientific work for Tehnologijada
Principal Investigator (Co-mentor) for: 6 diploma thesis, 1 diploma thesis (1st level Bologna study), 5 diploma thesis (2nd level Bologna study) and 1 diploma thesis for ERASMUS+ incoming student
2 project tasks for incoming ERASMUS students
Research activity
Scientific Area: Technical Sciences
Scientific Field: Textile Technology
Scientific Branch: Textile Chemistry
Area of special research interest
Textile and leather finishing and care
Alternative washing methods
Auxiliaries and enzymes in finishing and care
Garment finishing
Optical brighteners and UV absorbers in detergents
UV functionalization
Hygiene and laundering of hospital protective textiles
Primary and secondary washing effects
Finishing during washing, wet cleaning and dry cleaning
Enzymes in textile finishing and care
UV Protection of washed fabrics
Textile Care
Detergents
Scientific-professional work
1 Editorial publication
3 chapters in the book
17 scientific paper published in journal quoted (10 category A – WoSCC, 7 Scopus)
25 scientific papers published in International Conference Proceedings
6 scientific papers published in Domestic Conference Proceedings
7 other journal papers
3 professional papers published in scientific journals
3 professional proceedings papers in International Conference Proceedings
1 professional proceedings paper in Domestic Conference proceedings
List of key scientific papers
Book chapters
Dekanić, T., Tarbuk, A., Pušić, T., Grancarić, A. M., Soljačić, I.: Light Conversion for UV Protection by Textile Finishing and Care, in Sunscreens: Properties, Role in Skin Cancer Prevention and Health Effects, Sharp, S. H. (ed.), Nova Science Publishers, New York, 2015, 143-172, ISBN 978-1-63482-160-5
Dekanić, T., Soljačić, I., Pušić, T.: Stains, in Dry cleaning of textiles and leather, Dragčević, Z. (ed.), University of Zagreb, Faculty of Textile Technology, 2013, ISBN: 978-953-7105-51-8, Chapter 5, 69-80
Dekanić, T., Soljačić, I., Pušić, T.: Local removal of stains – prespotting, in Dry cleaning of textiles and leather, Dragčević, Z. (ed.), University of Zagreb, Faculty of Textile Technology, 2013, ISBN: 978-953-7105-51-8, Chapter 6, 81-96
Original scientific paper published in journal quoted in WoSCC
Grancarić, A. M., Tarbuk, A., Dekanić, T.: Electropositive cotton, Tekstil53 (2004) 2, 47-51, ISSN 0492-5882
Dekanić, T., Soljačić, I., Pušić, T.: Finishing of jeans – novelties, Tekstil 57 (2008) 5, 226-242 (review), ISSN 0492-5882
Dekanić, T., Soljačić, I., Pušić, T.: Stain removal from textiles and leather, Tekstil 58 (2009) 3, 75-92, ISSN 0492-5882
Pušić, T., Višić, K., Grgić, K., Dekanić, T., Jelačić, M., Soljačić, I.: Study of primary and secondary effects of Biowashball, Tekstil 60 (2011) 12, 621-628, ISSN 0492-5882
Dekanić, T., Soljačić, I., Pušić, T.: Impact of artificial light on optical and protective effects of cotton after washing with detergent containing fluorescent compounds, Tenside Surfactants Detergents 51 (2014) 5, 451-459
Pušić, T., Tarbuk, A., Dekanić, T.: Bio-innovation in cotton scouring - acid and neutral pectinases, Fibres & textiles in Eastern Europe 23 (109) (2015) 1, 98-103, ISSN 1230-3666
Dekanić, T., Pušić, T., Soljačić, I.: Influence of special finishes on denim properties, Indian Journal of Fibre & Textile Research 40 (2015) 2, 170-174, ISSN 0971-0426
Rogina-Car, B., Pušić, T., Dekanić, T.: Impact of washing and sterilization on the properties of textiles for medical applications, Indian Journal of Fibre & Textile Research 41 (2016) 4, 426-431, ISSN 0971-0426
Flinčec Grgac, S., Tarbuk, A., Dekanić, T., Sujka, W., Draczyński, Z.: The Chitosan Implementation into Cotton and Polyester/Cotton Blend Fabrics, Materials, 13 (2020) 7, 1616, 18 doi:10.3390/ma13071616
Scientific paper published in a scientific journal cited in other bibliographic databases
Tarbuk, A., Flinčec Grgac, S., Dekanić, T.: Wetting and wicking of hospital protective textiles, Advanced technology 8 (2019) 2, 5-15, ISSN 2406-2979
Dekanić, T., Tarbuk, A., Flinčec Grgac, S.: The liquid moisture management properties of low-temperature cured water-repellent cotton fabrics, Tekstil 67 (2018) 7-8, 189-200, ISSN 0492-5882
Dekanić, T., Pušić, T., Maslać, M.: Aqueous extract of Ivy leaves - influence on changes of spectral characteristics of colour in washing, Tekstil 67 (2018) 5-6; 129-138, ISSN 0492-5882
Pušić, T., Filipčić, M., Dekanić, T.: Impact of ultrasonic frequency on the washing primary effect of cotton fabrics, Tekstil 65 (2016) 7-8, 252-257, ISSN 0492-5882
Pušić, T., Soljačić, I., Dekanić, T.: Cumulative effects of washing on properties of cotton fabrics and their blends, H&PC Today, 9 (2014) 7/8, 26-33, ISSN 2035-4614
Tarbuk, A., Pušić, T., Dekanić, T.: Procedures of production, sampling and analysis of detergents, Tekstil 62 (2013) 7-8, 319-328, ISSN 0492-5882
Pušić, T., Boban, A., Dekanić, T., Soljačić, I.: The sorption ability of textile fibres, Vlakna a textil 1 (2011), 7-15, ISSN 1335-0617
Projects (collaborator)
2007.-2013.: 117-1171419-1382, zProject MSES RC: Ethics and ecology in textile finishing and care, Ministry of Science Education and Sport of the Republic of Croatia, Zagreb, Coordinator: I. Soljačić
2008.-2010.: E!4178 APTEX: Improving the Application and Durability of Surface Functionalization on Textile Fabrics, EC, Coordinator: I. Petrinić, University in Maribor, Partner: University of Zagreb, Faculty of Textile Technology, Coordinator: T. Pušić
2008.-2010.: FP7-SME-2-217809: SMILES ‘SUSTAINABLE MEASURES for INDUSTRIAL LAUNDRY EXPANSION STRATEGIES: SMART LAUNDRY-2015’, EC, Coordinator: Belgian Federation for Textile Care; Partner: University of Zagreb, Faculty of Textile Technology, Coordinator: T. Pušić
2009.-2012.: FP7-REGPOT-2008-1-229801:T-Pot: Unlocking the Croatian Textile Research Potentials, EC, Coordinator: S. Bischof Vukušić
2010.-2013.: E! 5785 FLAMEBLEND: Improvement in the flame retardant properties of cotton and wool blends, Coordinator: Irena Petrinić University of Maribor, HR Coordinators: Tanja Pušić & Sandra Bischof
2010.-2011.: CRO-SI Bilateral projects: Interactions of surfactants in detergent solutions (2010.-2011.), Coordinator: T. Pušić
2014.-2018.: CSF IP-11-2013, ADVANCETEX, Advanced textile materials by targeted surface modification, Coordinator: S. Bischof
2018.-2023.: CSF UIP-05-2017, Hospital Protective Textiles (40 %; coordinator WP E5: Textile care processes and durability), Coordinator: S. Flinčec Grgac
2019.-2021.: ERDF KK.01.1.1.01.0024 MI-TSRC, Modernisation of Infrastructure of Textile Science Research Centre, Coordinator: S. Bischof
2019.-2021.: CRO-SRB Bilateral projects: Bio-innovated polyesters, Coordinator: A. Tarbuk
2021.-2025.: CSF IP-2020-02-7575, InWaShed-MP, Evaluation of the release of microplastic particles from polyester textiles in the washing process, (01.02.2021.–31.01.2025.), Coordinator: T. Pušić
Coordinator of Short-term financial support for research (University of Zagreb):
TP11/18, Influence of metal ions on fluorescence compounds in a washing process
TP3/19, Influence of metal ions on washing effects
TP2/20, Processing and maintenance of textiles and leather with ecological agents
Associate on Short-term financial support for research (University of Zagreb):
TP11/17, Influence of metal ions on fluorescence compounds, Coordinator: B. Vojnović
TP4/16, Synergistic effect of cationic and nonionic softeners, 2015, Coordinator: T. Pušić
TP112, Potential of special polymers in detergents – inhibition of soil redeposition on cellulose materials, 2015, Coordinator: T. Pušić
KFP1 TP1.89, Optical and protective potential of fluorescent compounds applied in processes of finishing and care of cotton materials, 2014, Coordinator: T. Pušić
KFP1 5.12.1.5., Ecological issues in the textile care-analytical and ethical approach, 2013, Coordinator: T. Pušić
Work in scientific and professional associations
Member of Croatian Association of Textile Engineers (HIST), Zagreb since 2007.
Member of Almae Matris Croaticae Alumni - Technologiae Textilis Facultatis (AMCA TTF), CRO since 2004.
Member of AMCA TTF tim 2008.-2020.
MLAZ - Member of Young Scientist Network in Croatia since 2014.
President of the Folk Ensemble Sveta Nedelja since 2019.
Acknowledgments and rewards
2003.: Rektor prize for student scientific work, University of Zagreb
2004.: Dean's Award for best student on graduate study
2009.: AMCA TTF Acknowledgment
2014.: Dean's Award for best student on doctoral study
2017.: Dean’s Award for excellence for the best rated Associate at the Faculty by the students