Vedran Milankovic

Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences | VIN · Department of Physical Chemistry

With growing concerns regarding environmental pollution and the need for sustainable waste management practices, this study investigates the potential of utilizing spent coffee grounds (SCG) as a precursor for producing functional carbon materials aimed at organophosphorus pesticide remediation under environmentally relevant conditions. Carbonizati...

This chapter explores the integration of Molecularly Imprinted Polymers (MIPs) into electrochemical sensors, focusing on their applications as artificial antibodies in disease detection and monitoring. After discussing the basic principles of electrochemical sensors, we delve into the versatility of MIPs, which allow for the selective recognition o...

This chapter delves into the rapidly emerging field of molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) integrated into optical sensors, exploring their remarkable applications as artificial antibodies for disease detection and monitoring. We embark on the journey by elucidating the fundamental principles of optical sensors, emphasizing their unique ability t...

Efficient removal of different pollutants from the environment has become one of the most important challenges of modern society. The nitrogen-doped carbon cryogels (CCN) were synthesized and characterized using XPS. All investigated materials have similar composition and structural disorder. By analyzing XPS spectra, the content of carbon, oxygen,...

This study investigates using KOH-activated coffee grounds (KACGs) as an effective adsor-bent for removing organophosphorus xenobiotics malathion and chlorpyrifos from water. Malathion and chlorpyrifos, widely used as pesticides, pose significant health risks due to their neurotoxic effects and environmental persistence. Spent coffee grounds, abund...

The extensive utilization of the organophosphate pesticide chlorpyrifos, combined with its acute neurotoxicity, necessitates the development of effective strategies for its environmental removal. While numerous methods have been explored for chlorpyrifos removal from water, adsorption is the most promising. We investigated the potential of two cell...

Citation: Milanković, V.; Tasić, T.; Leskovac, A.; Petrović, S.; Mitić, M.; Lazarević-Pašti, T.; Novković, M.; Potkonjak, N. Metals on the Menu-Analyzing the Presence, Importance, and Consequences. Foods 2024, 13, 1890. https://doi. Abstract: Metals are integral components of the natural environment, and their presence in the food supply is inevita...

Environmental contamination from various industrial sources poses a significant global concern, demanding effective remediation strategies. This study investigates the efficacy of spent coffee grounds-derived carbon material in removing various contaminants, including organophosphate pesticides, pharmaceutical residues, and cationic dyes from aqueo...

Sustainable solutions for environmental remediation are of great interest due to the escalated release of toxic substances into the ecosystem. Here, Ca-impregnated pyro-hydrocarbon (Ca-SMS) was synthesized from spent mushroom substrate (SMS) via hydrothermal carbonization at a relatively low process temperature, followed by subsequent physicochemic...

Organophosphorus neurotoxins (OPNs) are a class of chemical compounds widely known for their potent neurotoxic effects. OPNs work by inhibiting the enzyme acetylcholinesterase (AChE), which breaks down the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the nervous system. This research investigates using spent coffee grounds carbonized at 900°C and subsequently...

Organophosphates are a class of compounds known for their use as chemical warfare agents. These agents have been utilized in military contexts due to their ability to act as nerve agents, disrupting the nervous system's function. However, beyond their military application, organophosphates pose significant risks to human health and the environment....

Efficient removal of different pollutants from the environment has become one of the most important challenges of modern society. The nitrogen-doped carbon cryogels were synthesized and characterized using XPS. All investigated materials have similar composition and structural disorder. By analyzing XPS spectra, the content of carbon, oxygen, and n...

Effective removal of various pollutants from the environment has become one of the most important challenges of modern society. Carbon cryogels doped with nitrogen were synthesized and characterized using FTIR. All investigated materials have similar composition and structural disorder. The application of carbon cryogels doped with nitrogen for ads...

The widespread use of the organophosphate pesticide chlorpyrifos, coupled with its acute neurotoxicity, underscores the urgent need for effective remediation strategies. Among the various methods explored for chlorpyrifos removal from water, adsorption has emerged as the most promising. We investigated the potential of two cellulose-derived porous...

Pesticides are extensively used in agriculture to enhance crop yield and combat pests and pose a significant threat to ecosystems and human health when their residues accumulate in soil and water. Conventional methods of pesticide removal are often costly or introduce secondary pollutants. The increasing worry about pesticides harming the environme...

Pesticides, whether synthetic or natural, are crucial in managing insects, and weeds, and influencing plant growth. However, the widespread use of organophosphates, a highly effective class of chemical pesticides, raises environmental concerns due to their slow biodegradation, resulting in ecosystem and food chain contamination. The inhibitory effe...

Widespread use of toxic organophosphate malathion raises the need to develop efficient procedures for its elimination from the environment. The acute neurotoxicity of malathion is associated with the irreversible inhibition of acetylcholinesterase, the enzyme involved in signal transduction in the nervous system. Its inhibition leads to different n...

Organophosphorus pesticides (OPs) are widely used in agriculture to control pests, but their residues pose significant environmental and health risks. In this study, the potential of spent coffee grounds (SCG) as a sustainable adsorbent for the remediation of organophosphorous pesticides, specifically malathion (MLT) and chlorpyrifos (CHP), was inv...

In light of the escalating environmental concerns regarding pesticide accumulation, it is imperative to devise efficient strategies for their removal. Among the various options, activated carbons have emerged as promising candidates for adsorptive pesticide removal due to their many advantages, such as large surface area, well-developed porosity, a...

The extensive use of the toxic organophosphate chlorpyrifos underscores the need for effective methods to eliminate it from the environment. Chlorpyrifos's acute neurotoxicity stems from its irreversible inhibition of acetylcholinesterase, an enzyme crucial for signal transmission in the nervous system. This inhibition can lead to various neurologi...

In recent years, the extensive use of chlorpyrifos (CHP) and malathion (MLT), two common organophosphate (OP) insecticides, has raised concerns about their adverse effects on the environment and human health. These pesticides can contaminate water bodies, soil, and food, posing potential risks to non-target organisms and human populations. Therefor...

Coffee is one of the most popular beverages, with around 10.5 million tons manufactured annually. The same amount of spent coffee grounds (SCGs) might harm the environment if disposed of carelessly. On the other hand, pesticide contamination in food and biowaste is a rising problem. Because pesticides are hazardous and can cause serious health cons...

The increasing usage of pesticides to boost food production inevitably leads to their presence in food samples, requiring the development of efficient methods for their removal. Here, we show that carefully tuned viscose-derived activated carbon fibers can be used for malathion and chlorpyrifos removal from liquid samples, even in complex matrices...

Growing pollution is making it necessary to find new strategies and materials for the removal of undesired compounds from the environment. Adsorption is still one of the simplest and most efficient routes for the remediation of air, soil, and water. However, the choice of adsorbent for a given application ultimately depends on its performance asses...

The increase of production and consumption persistently introduce different pollutants into the environment. The constant development and improvement of analytical methods for tracking environmental contaminants are essential. The demand for high sample throughput analysis has hit the spotlight for developing selective sensors to avoid time-consumi...

Due to the accumulation of pesticides in the environment, the development of efficient strategies for their removal is of utmost importance. Activated carbons are currently seen as excellent candidates for adsorptive pesticide removal based on several beneficial properties, like a large surface area, developed porosity, and low price. However, a de...

Widespread use of toxic organophosphate malathion raises the need to develop efficient procedures for its elimination from the environment. The acute neurotoxicity of malathion is associated with irreversible inhibition of acetylcholinesterase, the enzyme involved in signal transduction in the nervous system. Its inhibition leads to different neuro...

Acetylcholinesterase is a crucial player in the catalytic hydrolysis of cholinergic neurotransmitters. Recent studies have indicated that acetylcholinesterase is potentially a marker and a regulator of apoptosis, as well as a tumor suppressor with great potential. It was shown that the gene for acetylcholinesterase expression is usually decreased i...