Books and book chapters

Authored books

• Jena, V., Satnami, M., Matic, N. & Mlakar, M. (2016) Problems and Solution in Proton NMR Spectroscopy.

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Journal articles

Scientific and review papers

• Maldini, K., Cukrov, N., Pikelj, K., Matić, N. & Mlakar, M. (2023) Geokemija metala i organske tvari u vodi i sedimentima krše rijeke Cetine, Hrvatska. Water, 15, 1429, 19 doi:10.3390/w15071429.

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• Bačinić, A., Vukosav, P., Kero, I. & Mlakar, M. (2022) Study on the Surface Interactions of Co(II) with Phospholipids from the Marine Environment. Journal of marine science and engineering, 10 (9), 1261-1273 doi:10.3390/ jmse10091261.

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• Penezić, A., Gašparović, B., Cuculić, V., Strmečki, S., Djakovac, T. & Mlakar, M. (2022) Dissolved trace metals and organic matter distribution in the northern Adriatic, an increasingly oligotrophic shallow sea. Water, 14, 349, 22 doi:10.3390/w14030349.

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• Bačinić, A., Frka, S. & Mlakar, M. (2022) A study of cobalt (II) complexes involved in marine biogeochemical processes: Co(II)-1,10-Phenanthroline and Co(II)-1,10-Phenanthroline-L-α-Phosphatidylcholine. Bioelectrochemistry, 144, 108009-108018 doi:10.1016/j.bioelechem.2021.108009.

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• Vrana Špoljarić, I., Novak, T., Gašparović, B., Kazazić, S., Čanković, M., Ljubešić, Z., Hrustić, E., Mlakar, M., Du, J., Zhang, R. & Zhu, Z. (2021) Impact of environmental conditions on phospholipid fatty acid composition: implications from two contrasting estuaries. Aquatic ecology, 55 (1), 1-20 doi:10.1007/s10452-020-09805-6.

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• Bačinić, A., Tumir, L. & Mlakar, M. (2020) Electrochemical Characterization of Cobalt(II)-Complexes Involved in Marine Biogeochemical Processes. I. Co(II)-4-Nitrocatechol and Co(II)-Humate. Electrochimica acta, 337, 135797, 7 doi:10.1016/j.electacta.2020.135797.

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• Novak, T., Godrijan, J., Marić Pfannkuchen, D., Đakovac, T., Medić, N., Ivančić, I., Mlakar, M. & Gašparović, B. (2019) Global warming and oligotrophication lead to increased lipid production in marine phytoplankton. Science of the total environment, 668, 171-183 doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.02.372.

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• Fiket, Ž., Mlakar, M. & Kniewald, G. (2018) Distribution of rare earth elements in sediments of the marine lake Mir (Dugi otok, Croatia). Geosciences, 8 (8), 301, 18 doi:10.3390/geosciences8080301.

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• Novak, T., Godrijan, J., Marić Pfannkuchen, D., Djakovac, T., Mlakar, M., Baricevic, A., Smodlaka Tanković, M. & Gašparović, B. (2018) Enhanced dissolved lipid production as a response to the sea surface warming. Journal of marine systems, 180, 289-298 doi:10.1016/j.jmarsys.2018.01.006.

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• Mlakar, M., Cuculić, V., Frka, S. & Gašparović, B. (2018) Copper-phospholipid interaction at cell membrane model hydrophobic surfaces. Bioelectrochemistry (Amsterdam), 120 (C), 10-17 doi:10.1016/j.bioelechem.2017.11.004.

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• Mlakar, M., Pavković, S., Tumir, L., Vukosav, P. & Gašparović, B. (2017) Electrochemical characterization of biochemically active Cu(II) mixed ligand complex with histidine and cysteine. Electroanalysis, 29 (2), 392-397 doi:10.1002/elan.201600253.

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• Vukosav, P., Mlakar, M., Selmani, A., Bregović, N. & Gašparović, B. (2016) Electroanalytical characterization of Zn(II) complexes with D-mannosamine and Glycine in aqueous solutions. Electrochimica acta, 188, 671-678 doi:10.1016/j.electacta.2015.12.054.

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• Kralj, D., Romić, D., Romić, M., Cukrov, N., Mlakar, M., Kontrec, J., Barišić, D. & Širac, S. (2016) Geochemistry of stream sediments within the reclaimed coastal floodplain as indicator of anthropogenic impact (River Neretva, Croatia). Journal of soils and sediments, 16 (4), 1150-1167 doi:10.1007/s11368-015-1194-3.

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• Mlakar, M., Fiket, Ž., Geček, S., Cukrov, N. & Cuculić, V. (2015) Marine lake as in situ laboratory for studies of organic matter influence on speciation and distribution of trace metals. Continental shelf research, 103, 1-11 doi:10.1016/j.csr.2015.04.024.

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• Vukosav, P. & Mlakar, M. (2014) Speciation of biochemically important iron complexes with amino acids : L-aspartic acid and L- aspartic acid - glycine mixture. Electrochimica acta, 139, 29-35 doi:10.1016/j.electacta.2014.07.006.

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• Vukosav, P., Mlakar, M., Cukrov, N., Kwokal, Ž., Pižeta, I., Pavlus, N., Špoljarić, I., Vurnek, M., Brozinčević, A. & Omanović, D. (2014) Heavy metal contents in water, sediment and fish in a karst aquatic ecosystem of the Plitvice Lakes National Park (Croatia). Environmental science and pollution research international, 21 (5), 3826-3839 doi:10.1007/s11356-013-2377-3.

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• Novak, I., Mlakar, M. & Komorsky-Lovrić, Š. (2013) Voltammetry of immobilized particles of cannabinoids. Electroanalysis, 25 (12), 2631-2636 doi:10.1002/elan.201300410.

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• Cukrov, N., Cuculić, V., Barišić, D., Lojen, S., Lovrenčić Mikelić, I., Oreščanin, V., Vdović, N., Fiket, Ž., Čermelj, B. & Mlakar, M. (2013) Elemental and isotopic records in recent fluvio-lacustrine sediments in karstic river Krka, Croatia. Journal of geochemical exploration, 134, 51-60 doi:10.1016/j.gexplo.2013.07.011.

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• Puškarić, S., Mlakar, M., Vukosav, P., Bobanović-Ćolić, S. & Hrustić, E. (2012) Flexible Selection of Iron Sources by Marine Microbial Consortia Related to Temperature. RIThink, 2, 33-39.

• Vukosav, P., Mlakar Marina & Tomišić, V. (2012) Revision of iron(III)-citrate speciation in aqueous solution. Voltammetric and spectrophotometric studies. Analytica chimica acta, 745 (1), 85-91 doi:10.1016/j.aca.2012.07.036.

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• Vukosav, P., Frkanec, L. & Mlakar, M. (2012) Voltammetric investigation of iron(III) complexes with siderophore chrysobactin in aqueous solution. Electrochimica acta, 59, 479-484 doi:10.1016/j.electacta.2011.11.031.

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• Cuculić, V., Cukrov, N., Kwokal, Ž. & Mlakar, M. (2011) Distribution of trace metals in anchialine caves of Adriatic Sea, Croatia. Estuarine, coastal and shelf science, 95 (1), 253-263 doi:10.1016/j.ecss.2011.09.011.

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• Vukosav, P., Tomišić, V. & Mlakar, M. (2010) Iron(III)-complexes engaged in the biochemical processes in seawater. II. Voltammetry of Fe(III)-malate complexes in model aqueous solution. Electroanalysis, 22 (19), 2179-2186 doi:10.1002/elan.200900632.

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• Cmuk, P., Piantanida, I. & Mlakar, M. (2009) Iron(III)-complexes engaged in the biochemical processes in seawater. I. Voltammetry of Fe(III)-succinate complexes in model aqueous solution. Electroanalysis, 21 (23), 2527-2534 doi:10.1002/elan.200900238.

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• Cukrov, N., Mlakar, M., Cuculić, V. & Barišić, D. (2009) Origin and transport of 238U and 226Ra in riverine, estuarine and marine sediments of the Krka River, Croatia. Journal of environmental radioactivity, 100 (6), 497-504 doi:10.1016/j.jenvrad.2009.03.012.

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• Cuculić, V., Cukrov, N., Kwokal, Ž. & Mlakar, M. (2009) Natural and anthropogenic sources of Hg, Cd, Pb, Cu and Zn in seawater and sediment of Mljet National Park, Croatia. Estuarine, coastal and shelf science, 81 (3), 311-320 doi:10.1016/j.ecss.2008.11.006.

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• Cukrov, N., Cmuk, P., Mlakar, M. & Omanović, D. (2008) Spatial distribution of trace metals in the Krka River, Croatia. An example of the self-purification. Chemosphere, 72 (10), 1559-1566 doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2008.04.038.

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• Cukrov, N., Cuculić, V., Barišić, D. & Mlakar, M. (2006) Spatial distribution of uranium and radium in the sediments, mussels (Mytilus sp.) and sea water in port of Šibenik. Promet - Traffic & Transportation, 18 (2), 89-93.

• Cuculić, V., Cukrov, N., Barišić, D. & Mlakar, M. (2006) Uranium in sediments, mussels (mytilus sp.) and seawater of the Krka river estuary. Journal of environmental radioactivity, 85 (1), 59-70.

• Breher, F., Ruegger, H., Mlakar, M., Rudolph, M., Deblon, S., Schoberg, H., Boulmaaz, S., Thomaier, J. & Grutzmacher, H. (2004) Thermodynamic and kinetic data for adduct formation, cis-trans isomerization and redox reactions of ML4 complexes: A case study with rhodium- and iridium-tropp complexes in d(8), d(9) and d(10) valence electron configurations (tropp = dibenzotropylidene phosphanes). Chemistry - A European Journal, 10 (3), 641-653.

• Mlakar, M., Boulmaaz, S., Schönberg, H. & Grützmacher, H. (2003) Electrochemical investigations give some insights into the coordination chemistry of new stable iridium(+1), iridium(0) and iridium(-1) complexes. Electroanalysis, 15 (12), 1043-1053.

• Mlakar, M. (2003) Determination of Yterbium Traces by Cathodic Stripping Voltammetry. Electroanalysis, 15 (1), 27-32 doi:10.1002/elan.200390001.

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• Cuculić, V., Mlakar, M. & Branica, M. (1998) Influence of the HEPES buffer on the electrochemical reaction of the Cu(II)-salicylaldoxime complex. Electroanalysis, 10 (12), 852-856.

• Boulmaâz, S., Mlakar, M., Loss, S., Schönberg, H., Deblon, S., Wörle, M., Nesper, R. & Grützmacher, H. (1998) Synthesis of stable monomeric iridium(0) and iridium(-1) complexes. Chemical Communication, 23, 2623-2624.

• Mlakar, M. & Čuljak, I. (1997) Square-wave voltammetry of 4,4-diisopropyl-2,2-bithiazoline and its complex with copper(II). Electroanalysis, 9 (5), 390-394.

• Mlakar, M., Čuljak, I., Đaković, S. & Branica, M. (1997) Voltammetric study of chiral active compound 4,4-diisopropyl-2,2-thiazoline and its interaction with copper(II). Electroanalysis, 9 (1), 63-69.

• Cuculić, V., Mlakar, M. & Branica, M. (1997) Synergetic adsorption of copper(II) mixed ligand complexes onto the SEP-PAK C_18 column. Analytica Chimica Acta, 339 (1-2), 181-186.

• Čuljak, I., Mlakar, M. & Branica, M. (1995) Cathodic stripping voltammetry of the copper-1, 10-phenanthroline complex. Electroanalysis, 7 (1), 64-69 doi:10.1002/elan.1140070107.

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• Lovrić, M. & Mlakar, M. (1995) Redox kinetics in cathodic stripping square-wave voltammetry. Electroanalysis, 7 (12), 1121-1125 doi:10.1002/elan.1140071205.

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• Mlakar, M., Čuljak, I. & Branica, M. (1994) Square-wave voltammetry of copper–phenanthroline–tributylphosphate complex. Analyst, 119 (11), 2443-2446 doi:10.1039/AN9941902443.

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• Čuljak, I., Mlakar, M. & Branica, M. (1994) Synergetic adsorption of the copper-phenanthroline-tributylphosphate complex at a mercury drop electrode. Analytica Chimica Acta, 297 (3), 427-435 doi:10.1016/0003-2670(94)00225-8.

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• Zelić, M., Mlakar, M. & Branica, M. (1994) Influence of perchlorates and halides on the electrochemical properties of indium(III). Analytica Chimica Acta, 289 (3), 299-306 doi:10.1016/0003-2670(94)90005-U.

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• Mlakar, M. & Branica, M. (1994) Applicability of synergistic adsorption in electroanalysis of dissolved uranium in seawater. Marine chemistry, 46 (1-2), 61-66 doi:10.1016/0304-4203(94)90045-0.

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• Mlakar, M. (1993) Square-wave voltammetry of uranyl-humate complex. Analytica Chimica Acta, 276 (2), 367-372 doi:10.1016/0003-2670(93)80406-B.

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• Mlakar, M. & Branica, M. (1993) A square-wave voltammetry of Europium(III)-humic acid complex. Electroanalysis, 5 (5-6), 461-465 doi:10.1002/elan.1140050514.

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• Mlakar, M. & Branica, M. (1992) Square-wave voltammetry of europium(III)-salicylate complex. Analytica chimica acta, 260 (1), 51-56 doi:10.1016/0003-2670(92)80125-Q.

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• Mlakar, M. & Branica, M. (1991) Voltammetric study of europium(III) in the presence of 2-thenoyltrifluoroacetone. Analytica chimica acta, 247 (1), 89-95 doi:10.1016/S0003-2670(00)83057-3.

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• Mlakar, M., Lovrić, M. & Branica, M. (1990) Theory of metal-ions accumulation by synergistic adsorption at mercury-electrodes. Collection of Czechoslovak chemical communications, 55 (4), 903-923.

• Mlakar, M. & Lovrić, M. (1990) Comparison of stripping methods at thin-film mercury electrodes. Analyst, 115 (1), 45-48 doi:10.1039/AN9901500045.

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• Mlakar, M. & Branica, M. (1989) Stripping voltammetric determination of trace levels of uranium by synergic adsorption. Analytica Chimica Acta, 221, 279-287 doi:10.1016/S0003-2670(00)81964-9.

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• Mlakar, M. & Branica, M. (1988) The electrode synergistic adsorption of mixed ligand complexes. Part I. Uranium(VI) salicylic acid/TBP system. Journal of electroanalytical chemistry and interfacial electrochemistry, 256 (1-2), 269-279 doi:10.1016/0022-0728(88)87047-5.

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• Mlakar, M. & Branica, M. (1987) A polarographic study of uranyl-salicylate and uranyl-phthalate complex formation in acidic solutions. Croatica chemica acta, 60, 325-336.

• Škarić, V., Škarić-Mlakar, M., Jokić, M. & Škarić, Đ. (1987) Intramolecular transformations related to the structures of allyl derivatives of hypoxanthine and uracil. Nucleosides & Nucleotides, 6 (1-2), 371-372 doi:10.1080/07328318708056224.

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• Škarić, V., Mlakar, M. & Škarić, Đ. (1986) Novel /1, 4/thiazino/4, 3, 2-dg/purines from allylhypoxanthine derivative. Vestnik Slovenskega kemijskega društva, 33 (3), 305-323.

Conference proceedings papers

Scientific conference proceedings papers

• Cukrov, N., Bishop, R., Cuculić, V., Cukrov, M., Cukrov, N., Garnier, C., Geček, S., Jalžić, B., Klanjšček, T., Kwokal, Ž., Legović, T., Mlakar, M., Omanović, D. & Žic, V. (2017) Anchialine caves of the Krka river estuary. U: Marguš, D. (ur.)Zbornik radova sa znanstveno-stručnog skupa Vizija i izazovi upravljanja zaštićenim područjima prirode u Republici Hrvatskoj.

• Frančišković-Bilinski, S., Bilinski, H., Mlakar, M. & Maldini, K. (2017) From initiation of river sediment monitoring in Croatia, towards national legislative on sediment quality. U: International Scientific Council of SGEM (ur.)17th International multidisciplinary scientific geoconference SGEM 2017 Conference proceedings, Volume 17. (https://www.bib.irb.hr/885494).

• Cukrov, N., Cuculić, V., Kwokal, ž., Mlakar, M. & Omanović, D. (2013) Trace metals in water columns of anchialine caves. U: Željko Dadić (ur.)Zbornik XVII Znanstveno - stručnog skupa Voda i javna vodoopskrba. (https://www.bib.irb.hr/646056).

• Omanović, D., Cukrov, N., Kwokal, Ž., Cuculić, V., Cmuk, P., Mlakar, M., Pižeta, I., Špoljarić, I., Vurnek, M., Brozinčević, A. & Pavlus, N. (2011) Distribution of trace metals in waters and sediments of "Plitvička Jezera" National Park - Croatia. U: Šutić, B. (ur.)Zbornik radova.

• Cukrov, N., Cuculić, V., Kwokal, Ž., Mlakar, M. & Jalžić, B. (2011) Range of concentrations of ecotoxic metal traces in anchialine structures in Mljet National Park. U: Durbešić, P. & Benović, A. (ur.)ZBORNIK RADOVA SIMPOZIJA DANI BRANIMIRA GUŠIĆA – MLJET 2010. (https://www.bib.irb.hr/530720).

• Cuculić, V., Cukrov, N., Kwokal, Ž. & Mlakar, M. (2011) Ecotoxic Metals in the Aquatic Systems, Marine Organisms and Soils of Mljet National Park.. U: Durbešić, P. & Benović, A. (ur.)ZBORNIK RADOVA SIMPOZIJA DANI BRANIMIRA GUŠIĆA – MLJET 2010. (https://www.bib.irb.hr/530331).

• Vukosav, P. & Mlakar, M. (2010) IRON(III)-ORGANIC COMPLEXES DISSOLVED IN SEAWATER: CHARACTERIZATION OF IRON(III)- SUCCINATE AND IRON(III)-MALATE COMPLEXES IN AQUEOUS SOLUTION. U: Brian, F. (ur.)Rapp. Comm. int. Mer Médit..

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• Cuculić, V., Cukrov, N., Kwokal, Ž. & Mlakar, M. (2010) Trace metals in bivalves’ soft tissue from Mljet national park aquatorium, Croatia. U: Briand, F. (ur.)Rapp. Comm. int. Mer Médit..

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• Omanović, D., Cuculić, V., Caktaš Šagi, F., Pižeta, I., Mlakar, M., Tucak Zorić, S. & Cukrov, N. (2009) Ecotoxic metal concentrations (Cd, Pb, Ni, Cu and Zn) in the groundwater of waterwell Mala Mlaka, Zagreb. U: Željko Daddić (ur.)XIII Znanstveno-stručni skup, VODA I JAVNA VODOOPSKRBA. (https://www.bib.irb.hr/429162).

• Kwokal, Ž., Cukrov, N., Cmuk, P., Mlakar, M. & Omanović, D. (2007) DISTRIBUTION OF MERCURY, CADMIUM, LEAD, COPPER AND ZINC IN SEDIMENTS OF OF THE RIJEKA HARBOUR AS RECORD OF POLLUTION. U: Doc.dr.sc. Natalija Jolić (ur.)Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Ports and Waterways. (https://www.bib.irb.hr/307490).

• Cuculić, V., Cukrov, N., Barišić, D. & Mlakar, M. (2007) Uranium in sediment, shells (Mytilus sp.) and sea water of the Šibenik port. U: Marguš, D. (ur.)Simpozij Rijeka Krka i Nacionalni park "Krka" : prirodna i kulturna baština, zaštita i održivi razvitak : zbornik radova. (https://www.bib.irb.hr/303212).

• Mlakar, M. & Kwokal, Ž. (2007) The importance of accurate determination of natural ecotoxic metal concentrations in waters of the Republic of Croatia. U: Gereš, D. (ur.)HRVATSKE VODE I EUROPSKA UNIJA - IZAZOVI I MOGUĆNOSTI. (https://www.bib.irb.hr/298033).

• Cukrov, N., Cmuk, P., Kwokal, Ž., Marguš, D., Mlakar, M. & Omanović, D. (2007) Ecotoxic trace metals in waters of "Krka" National Park - Croatia. U: DSc Zoran Nakić, A. (ur.)PROCEEDINGS of Second International Conference on Waters in Protected Areas. (https://www.bib.irb.hr/296729).

• Omanović, D., Kwokal, Ž., Cukrov, N., Cmuk, P., Mlakar, M., Pižeta, I., Pavlus, N., Špoljarić, I. & Stojanovska, M. (2007) Spatial Distribution of Ecotoxic Trace Metals in Waters of "Plitvička Jezera" National Park - Croatia. U: Nakić, Z. (ur.)PROCEEDINGS of Second International Conference on Waters in Protected Areas. (https://www.bib.irb.hr/296728).

• Mlakar, M., Auger, Y. & Branica, M. (2004) Phytoplankton influence on the chromium speciation in seawater. U: Briand, F. (ur.)Rapport du 37e congres de la CIESM.

• Cuculić, V., Mlakar, M. & Branica, M. (1999) ELECTROCHEMICAL DETERMINATION OF DISSOLVED COPPER(II) IN PRESENCE OF HEPES BUFFER. U: Hrvatske vode od Jadrana do Dunava.

• Cuculić, V., Mlakar, M. & Branica, M. (1998) Influence of the "inert" hepes buffer on electrochemical response of the copper(II)-salicylaldoxime complex. U: Gojo, M. (ur.)Proceedings.

Theses

Doctoral dissertation

• Mlakar, M. (1988) 'Synergetic adsorption of uranium(VI) mixed complexes on the mercury electrode', doktorska disertacija, Pridoslovno matematički fakultet, Zagreb.

Master thesis

• Mlakar, M. (1984) 'Interaction of uranyl-ion with phenylalanine, salicylic and phtalic acid in seawater conditions', magistarski rad, Prirodoslovno matematički fakultet, Zagreb.