TY  - JOUR
AU  - Milanković, Vedran
AU  - Tasić, Tamara
AU  - Pašti, Igor
AU  - Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/13728
AB  - This study investigates using KOH-activated coffee grounds (KACGs) as an effective adsorbent 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, abundant biowaste from coffee production, are chemically activated with KOH to enhance their adsorptive capacity without thermal treatment. This offers a sustainable solution for biowaste management and water remediation. Adsorption kinetics indicating rapid initial adsorption with high affinity were observed, particularly for chlorpyrifos. Isotherm studies confirmed favorable adsorption conditions, with higher maximum adsorption capacities for chlorpyrifos compared to malathion (15.0 ± 0.1 mg g−1 for malathion and 22.3 ± 0.1 mg g−1 for chlorpyrifos), highlighting its potential in mitigating water pollution. Thermodynamic analysis suggested the adsorption process was spontaneous but with the opposite behavior for the investigated pesticides. Malathion interacts with KACGs via dipole–dipole and dispersion forces, while chlorpyrifos through π–π stacking with aromatic groups. The reduction in neurotoxic risks associated with pesticide exposure is also shown, indicating that no more toxic products were formed during the remediation. This research contributes to sustainable development goals by repurposing biowaste and addressing water pollution challenges through innovative adsorbent materials.
T2  - Journal of Xenobiotics
T1  - Resolving Coffee Waste and Water Pollution—A Study on KOH-Activated Coffee Grounds for Organophosphorus Xenobiotics Remediation
VL  - 14
IS  - 3
SP  - 1238
SP  - 1255
EP  - 1255
DO  - 10.3390/jox14030070
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Milanković, Vedran and Tasić, Tamara and Pašti, Igor and Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara",
year = "2024",
abstract = "This study investigates using KOH-activated coffee grounds (KACGs) as an effective adsorbent 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, abundant biowaste from coffee production, are chemically activated with KOH to enhance their adsorptive capacity without thermal treatment. This offers a sustainable solution for biowaste management and water remediation. Adsorption kinetics indicating rapid initial adsorption with high affinity were observed, particularly for chlorpyrifos. Isotherm studies confirmed favorable adsorption conditions, with higher maximum adsorption capacities for chlorpyrifos compared to malathion (15.0 ± 0.1 mg g−1 for malathion and 22.3 ± 0.1 mg g−1 for chlorpyrifos), highlighting its potential in mitigating water pollution. Thermodynamic analysis suggested the adsorption process was spontaneous but with the opposite behavior for the investigated pesticides. Malathion interacts with KACGs via dipole–dipole and dispersion forces, while chlorpyrifos through π–π stacking with aromatic groups. The reduction in neurotoxic risks associated with pesticide exposure is also shown, indicating that no more toxic products were formed during the remediation. This research contributes to sustainable development goals by repurposing biowaste and addressing water pollution challenges through innovative adsorbent materials.",
journal = "Journal of Xenobiotics",
title = "Resolving Coffee Waste and Water Pollution—A Study on KOH-Activated Coffee Grounds for Organophosphorus Xenobiotics Remediation",
volume = "14",
number = "3",
pages = "1238-1255-1255",
doi = "10.3390/jox14030070"
}

Milanković, V., Tasić, T., Pašti, I.,& Lazarević-Pašti, T.. (2024). Resolving Coffee Waste and Water Pollution—A Study on KOH-Activated Coffee Grounds for Organophosphorus Xenobiotics Remediation. in Journal of Xenobiotics, 14(3), 1238-1255.
https://doi.org/10.3390/jox14030070

Milanković V, Tasić T, Pašti I, Lazarević-Pašti T. Resolving Coffee Waste and Water Pollution—A Study on KOH-Activated Coffee Grounds for Organophosphorus Xenobiotics Remediation. in Journal of Xenobiotics. 2024;14(3):1238-1255.
doi:10.3390/jox14030070 .

Milanković, Vedran, Tasić, Tamara, Pašti, Igor, Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara, "Resolving Coffee Waste and Water Pollution—A Study on KOH-Activated Coffee Grounds for Organophosphorus Xenobiotics Remediation" in Journal of Xenobiotics, 14, no. 3 (2024):1238-1255,
https://doi.org/10.3390/jox14030070 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Milanković, Vedran
AU  - Tasić, Tamara
AU  - Leskovac, Andreja
AU  - Petrović, Sandra
AU  - Mitić, Miloš
AU  - Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara
AU  - Novković, Mirjana
AU  - Potkonjak, Nebojša
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/13362
AB  - Metals are integral components of the natural environment, and their presence in the food supply is inevitable and complex. While essential metals such as sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, and copper are crucial for various physiological functions and must be consumed through the diet, others, like lead, mercury, and cadmium, are toxic even at low concentrations and pose serious health risks. This study comprehensively analyzes the presence, importance, and consequences of metals in the food chain. We explore the pathways through which metals enter the food supply, their distribution across different food types, and the associated health implications. By examining current regulatory standards for maximum allowable levels of various metals, we highlight the importance of ensuring food safety and protecting public health. Furthermore, this research underscores the need for continuous monitoring and management of metal content in food, especially as global agricultural and food production practices evolve. Our findings aim to inform dietary recommendations, food fortification strategies, and regulatory policies, ultimately contributing to safer and more nutritionally balanced diets.
T2  - Foods
T1  - Metals on the Menu—Analyzing the Presence, Importance, and Consequences
VL  - 13
IS  - 12
SP  - 1890
DO  - 10.3390/foods13121890
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Milanković, Vedran and Tasić, Tamara and Leskovac, Andreja and Petrović, Sandra and Mitić, Miloš and Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara and Novković, Mirjana and Potkonjak, Nebojša",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Metals are integral components of the natural environment, and their presence in the food supply is inevitable and complex. While essential metals such as sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, and copper are crucial for various physiological functions and must be consumed through the diet, others, like lead, mercury, and cadmium, are toxic even at low concentrations and pose serious health risks. This study comprehensively analyzes the presence, importance, and consequences of metals in the food chain. We explore the pathways through which metals enter the food supply, their distribution across different food types, and the associated health implications. By examining current regulatory standards for maximum allowable levels of various metals, we highlight the importance of ensuring food safety and protecting public health. Furthermore, this research underscores the need for continuous monitoring and management of metal content in food, especially as global agricultural and food production practices evolve. Our findings aim to inform dietary recommendations, food fortification strategies, and regulatory policies, ultimately contributing to safer and more nutritionally balanced diets.",
journal = "Foods",
title = "Metals on the Menu—Analyzing the Presence, Importance, and Consequences",
volume = "13",
number = "12",
pages = "1890",
doi = "10.3390/foods13121890"
}

Milanković, V., Tasić, T., Leskovac, A., Petrović, S., Mitić, M., Lazarević-Pašti, T., Novković, M.,& Potkonjak, N.. (2024). Metals on the Menu—Analyzing the Presence, Importance, and Consequences. in Foods, 13(12), 1890.
https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13121890

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. in Foods. 2024;13(12):1890.
doi:10.3390/foods13121890 .

Milanković, Vedran, Tasić, Tamara, Leskovac, Andreja, Petrović, Sandra, Mitić, Miloš, Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara, Novković, Mirjana, Potkonjak, Nebojša, "Metals on the Menu—Analyzing the Presence, Importance, and Consequences" in Foods, 13, no. 12 (2024):1890,
https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13121890 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Milanković, Vedran
AU  - Tasić, Tamara
AU  - Leskovac, Andreja
AU  - Petrović, Sandra
AU  - Mitić, Miloš
AU  - Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara
AU  - Novković, Mirjana
AU  - Potkonjak, Nebojša
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/13528
AB  - Metals are integral components of the natural environment, and their presence in the food supply is inevitable and complex. While essential metals such as sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, and copper are crucial for various physiological functions and must be consumed through the diet, others, like lead, mercury, and cadmium, are toxic even at low concentrations and pose serious health risks. This study comprehensively analyzes the presence, importance, and consequences of metals in the food chain. We explore the pathways through which metals enter the food supply, their distribution across different food types, and the associated health implications. By examining current regulatory standards for maximum allowable levels of various metals, we highlight the importance of ensuring food safety and protecting public health. Furthermore, this research underscores the need for continuous monitoring and management of metal content in food, especially as global agricultural and food production practices evolve. Our findings aim to inform dietary recommendations, food fortification strategies, and regulatory policies, ultimately contributing to safer and more nutritionally balanced diets.
T2  - Foods
T1  - Metals on the Menu-Analyzing the Presence, Importance, and Consequences
VL  - 13
IS  - 12
SP  - 1890
DO  - 10.3390/foods13121890
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Milanković, Vedran and Tasić, Tamara and Leskovac, Andreja and Petrović, Sandra and Mitić, Miloš and Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara and Novković, Mirjana and Potkonjak, Nebojša",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Metals are integral components of the natural environment, and their presence in the food supply is inevitable and complex. While essential metals such as sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, and copper are crucial for various physiological functions and must be consumed through the diet, others, like lead, mercury, and cadmium, are toxic even at low concentrations and pose serious health risks. This study comprehensively analyzes the presence, importance, and consequences of metals in the food chain. We explore the pathways through which metals enter the food supply, their distribution across different food types, and the associated health implications. By examining current regulatory standards for maximum allowable levels of various metals, we highlight the importance of ensuring food safety and protecting public health. Furthermore, this research underscores the need for continuous monitoring and management of metal content in food, especially as global agricultural and food production practices evolve. Our findings aim to inform dietary recommendations, food fortification strategies, and regulatory policies, ultimately contributing to safer and more nutritionally balanced diets.",
journal = "Foods",
title = "Metals on the Menu-Analyzing the Presence, Importance, and Consequences",
volume = "13",
number = "12",
pages = "1890",
doi = "10.3390/foods13121890"
}

Milanković, V., Tasić, T., Leskovac, A., Petrović, S., Mitić, M., Lazarević-Pašti, T., Novković, M.,& Potkonjak, N.. (2024). Metals on the Menu-Analyzing the Presence, Importance, and Consequences. in Foods, 13(12), 1890.
https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13121890

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. in Foods. 2024;13(12):1890.
doi:10.3390/foods13121890 .

Milanković, Vedran, Tasić, Tamara, Leskovac, Andreja, Petrović, Sandra, Mitić, Miloš, Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara, Novković, Mirjana, Potkonjak, Nebojša, "Metals on the Menu-Analyzing the Presence, Importance, and Consequences" in Foods, 13, no. 12 (2024):1890,
https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13121890 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Katnić, Đurica B.
AU  - Porobić, Slavica
AU  - Vujčić, Ivica
AU  - Kojić, Marija
AU  - Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara
AU  - Milanković, Vedran
AU  - Marinović-Cincović, Milena
AU  - Živojinović, Dragana Z.
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/11863
AB  - Irradiated fig pomace pyrochar (IrrPyrFP) is noteworthy as a novel sterilized low-cost sorbent of BTEX, pesticides, and Pb2+ ions. It was produced by applying pyrolysis treatment followed by gamma irradiation modification in order to obtain a highly efficient and sterile sorbent. The characterization of fig pomace before and after pyrolysis, as well as before and after irradiation of the obtained pyrochar, was done using SEM, FTIR, and elemental analysis, while its sorption ability was tested through the removal of examined pollutants by batch sorption experiments. The obtained results suggest that IrrPyrFP could play a significant role in the control of environmental pollutants, as indicated by the maximum adsorption capacities: 42 mg g−1 for BTEX, 0.625 mg g−1 for malathion, 0.495 mg g−1 for chlorpyrifos and 255 mg g−1 for Pb2+. A kinetic study showed that the removal process by IrrPyrFP mainly follows pseudo 2nd kinetics order, while the sorption equilibriums were estimated using the Langmuir and Freundlich model. Overall, the findings of this work suggest that pyrolysis and activation by irradiation of waste biomass is a promising way to produce sterile efficient sorbents for waste-water treatment based on green chemistry. Additionally, the demonstrated application of fig pomace promotes the potential of using this biomass for continual and economical waste management in the rising fig industry.
T2  - Radiation Physics and Chemistry
T1  - Irradiated fig pomace pyrochar as a promising and sustainable sterilized sorbent for water pollutant removal
VL  - 214
SP  - 111277
DO  - 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2023.111277
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Katnić, Đurica B. and Porobić, Slavica and Vujčić, Ivica and Kojić, Marija and Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara and Milanković, Vedran and Marinović-Cincović, Milena and Živojinović, Dragana Z.",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Irradiated fig pomace pyrochar (IrrPyrFP) is noteworthy as a novel sterilized low-cost sorbent of BTEX, pesticides, and Pb2+ ions. It was produced by applying pyrolysis treatment followed by gamma irradiation modification in order to obtain a highly efficient and sterile sorbent. The characterization of fig pomace before and after pyrolysis, as well as before and after irradiation of the obtained pyrochar, was done using SEM, FTIR, and elemental analysis, while its sorption ability was tested through the removal of examined pollutants by batch sorption experiments. The obtained results suggest that IrrPyrFP could play a significant role in the control of environmental pollutants, as indicated by the maximum adsorption capacities: 42 mg g−1 for BTEX, 0.625 mg g−1 for malathion, 0.495 mg g−1 for chlorpyrifos and 255 mg g−1 for Pb2+. A kinetic study showed that the removal process by IrrPyrFP mainly follows pseudo 2nd kinetics order, while the sorption equilibriums were estimated using the Langmuir and Freundlich model. Overall, the findings of this work suggest that pyrolysis and activation by irradiation of waste biomass is a promising way to produce sterile efficient sorbents for waste-water treatment based on green chemistry. Additionally, the demonstrated application of fig pomace promotes the potential of using this biomass for continual and economical waste management in the rising fig industry.",
journal = "Radiation Physics and Chemistry",
title = "Irradiated fig pomace pyrochar as a promising and sustainable sterilized sorbent for water pollutant removal",
volume = "214",
pages = "111277",
doi = "10.1016/j.radphyschem.2023.111277"
}

Katnić, Đ. B., Porobić, S., Vujčić, I., Kojić, M., Lazarević-Pašti, T., Milanković, V., Marinović-Cincović, M.,& Živojinović, D. Z.. (2024). Irradiated fig pomace pyrochar as a promising and sustainable sterilized sorbent for water pollutant removal. in Radiation Physics and Chemistry, 214, 111277.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radphyschem.2023.111277

Katnić ĐB, Porobić S, Vujčić I, Kojić M, Lazarević-Pašti T, Milanković V, Marinović-Cincović M, Živojinović DZ. Irradiated fig pomace pyrochar as a promising and sustainable sterilized sorbent for water pollutant removal. in Radiation Physics and Chemistry. 2024;214:111277.
doi:10.1016/j.radphyschem.2023.111277 .

Katnić, Đurica B., Porobić, Slavica, Vujčić, Ivica, Kojić, Marija, Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara, Milanković, Vedran, Marinović-Cincović, Milena, Živojinović, Dragana Z., "Irradiated fig pomace pyrochar as a promising and sustainable sterilized sorbent for water pollutant removal" in Radiation Physics and Chemistry, 214 (2024):111277,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radphyschem.2023.111277 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Jovanović, Dunja
AU  - Filipović, Ana
AU  - Janjić, Goran
AU  - Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara
AU  - Džambaski, Zdravko
AU  - Bondžić, Bojan
AU  - Bondžić, Aleksandra
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/12450
AB  - We have synthesized 22 C-1 functionalized-N-aryl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline derivatives showing biological activities towards cholinergic enzymes. Synthesis was performed using visible-light-promoted photo-redox chemistry, starting from a common intermediate, and the application of this synthetic methodology drastically simplified synthetic routes and purification of desired compounds. All synthesized derivates were divided into four groups based on the substituents in the C-1 position, and their inhibition potencies towards two cholinergic enzymes, acetyl- and butyrylcholinesterase were evaluated. Most potent derivatives were selected, and kinetic analysis was further carried out to obtain insights into the mechanisms of inhibition of these two enzymes. Further validation of the mode of inhibition of cholinergic enzymes by the two most potent THIQ compounds, 3c and 3i, was performed using fluorescence-quenching titration studies. Molecular docking studies further confirmed the proposed mechanism of enzymes’ inhibition. In silico predictions of physicochemical properties, pharmacokinetics, drug-likeness, and medicinal chemistry friendliness of the selected most potent derivatives were performed using Swiss ADME tool. This was followed by UPLC-assisted log P determination and in vitro BBB permeability studies performed in order to assess the potential of the synthesized compounds to pass the BBB.
T2  - International Journal of Molecular Sciences
T1  - Targeting Alzheimer’s Disease: Evaluating the Efficacy of C-1 Functionalized N-Aryl-Tetrahydroisoquinolines as Cholinergic Enzyme Inhibitors and Promising Therapeutic Candidates
VL  - 25
IS  - 2
SP  - 1033
DO  - 10.3390/ijms25021033
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Jovanović, Dunja and Filipović, Ana and Janjić, Goran and Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara and Džambaski, Zdravko and Bondžić, Bojan and Bondžić, Aleksandra",
year = "2024",
abstract = "We have synthesized 22 C-1 functionalized-N-aryl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline derivatives showing biological activities towards cholinergic enzymes. Synthesis was performed using visible-light-promoted photo-redox chemistry, starting from a common intermediate, and the application of this synthetic methodology drastically simplified synthetic routes and purification of desired compounds. All synthesized derivates were divided into four groups based on the substituents in the C-1 position, and their inhibition potencies towards two cholinergic enzymes, acetyl- and butyrylcholinesterase were evaluated. Most potent derivatives were selected, and kinetic analysis was further carried out to obtain insights into the mechanisms of inhibition of these two enzymes. Further validation of the mode of inhibition of cholinergic enzymes by the two most potent THIQ compounds, 3c and 3i, was performed using fluorescence-quenching titration studies. Molecular docking studies further confirmed the proposed mechanism of enzymes’ inhibition. In silico predictions of physicochemical properties, pharmacokinetics, drug-likeness, and medicinal chemistry friendliness of the selected most potent derivatives were performed using Swiss ADME tool. This was followed by UPLC-assisted log P determination and in vitro BBB permeability studies performed in order to assess the potential of the synthesized compounds to pass the BBB.",
journal = "International Journal of Molecular Sciences",
title = "Targeting Alzheimer’s Disease: Evaluating the Efficacy of C-1 Functionalized N-Aryl-Tetrahydroisoquinolines as Cholinergic Enzyme Inhibitors and Promising Therapeutic Candidates",
volume = "25",
number = "2",
pages = "1033",
doi = "10.3390/ijms25021033"
}

Jovanović, D., Filipović, A., Janjić, G., Lazarević-Pašti, T., Džambaski, Z., Bondžić, B.,& Bondžić, A.. (2024). Targeting Alzheimer’s Disease: Evaluating the Efficacy of C-1 Functionalized N-Aryl-Tetrahydroisoquinolines as Cholinergic Enzyme Inhibitors and Promising Therapeutic Candidates. in International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 25(2), 1033.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25021033

Jovanović D, Filipović A, Janjić G, Lazarević-Pašti T, Džambaski Z, Bondžić B, Bondžić A. Targeting Alzheimer’s Disease: Evaluating the Efficacy of C-1 Functionalized N-Aryl-Tetrahydroisoquinolines as Cholinergic Enzyme Inhibitors and Promising Therapeutic Candidates. in International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2024;25(2):1033.
doi:10.3390/ijms25021033 .

Jovanović, Dunja, Filipović, Ana, Janjić, Goran, Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara, Džambaski, Zdravko, Bondžić, Bojan, Bondžić, Aleksandra, "Targeting Alzheimer’s Disease: Evaluating the Efficacy of C-1 Functionalized N-Aryl-Tetrahydroisoquinolines as Cholinergic Enzyme Inhibitors and Promising Therapeutic Candidates" in International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 25, no. 2 (2024):1033,
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25021033 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Milenković, Marija
AU  - Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara
AU  - Milanković, Vedran
AU  - Tasić, Tamara
AU  - Pašti, Igor A.
AU  - Porobić-Katnić, Slavica
AU  - Marinović-Cincović, Milena
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/13095
AB  - 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 physicochemical activation. Ca-SMS underwent characterization using various analytical techniques, and its efficacy in removing acridine red (AR) and methylene blue (MB) was assessed through batch experiments. The results suggested that Ca-SMS is an effective adsorbent for AR and MB, visiting a removal capacity of 33.82 and 81.98 mg g 1 at 35 ◦ C, respectively. The kinetic investigation uncovered that the dye removal process mostly agreed with the pseudo-second-order (PSO), while the Langmuir and Freundlich models were the most suitable to describe the removal of dyes. Thermodynamic analyses showed that the remediation process is spontaneous and endothermic. Adsorption mechanisms among dyes and Ca-SMS were multiple: physical adsorption, surface complexation, electrostatic, and ππ interaction. The feasibility of the proposed method for real sample treatment was demonstrated. These findings indicate that Ca-SMS is an effective alternative sorbent for the remediation of textile wastewater and is a viable solution for waste reduction in the rising mushroom cultivation sector.
T2  - Journal of Water Process Engineering
T1  - Towards greener water remediation: Ca-impregnated pyro-hydrochar of spent mushroom substrate for enhanced adsorption of acridine red and methylene blue
VL  - 60
SP  - 105204
DO  - 10.1016/j.jwpe.2024.105204
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Milenković, Marija and Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara and Milanković, Vedran and Tasić, Tamara and Pašti, Igor A. and Porobić-Katnić, Slavica and Marinović-Cincović, Milena",
year = "2024",
abstract = "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 physicochemical activation. Ca-SMS underwent characterization using various analytical techniques, and its efficacy in removing acridine red (AR) and methylene blue (MB) was assessed through batch experiments. The results suggested that Ca-SMS is an effective adsorbent for AR and MB, visiting a removal capacity of 33.82 and 81.98 mg g 1 at 35 ◦ C, respectively. The kinetic investigation uncovered that the dye removal process mostly agreed with the pseudo-second-order (PSO), while the Langmuir and Freundlich models were the most suitable to describe the removal of dyes. Thermodynamic analyses showed that the remediation process is spontaneous and endothermic. Adsorption mechanisms among dyes and Ca-SMS were multiple: physical adsorption, surface complexation, electrostatic, and ππ interaction. The feasibility of the proposed method for real sample treatment was demonstrated. These findings indicate that Ca-SMS is an effective alternative sorbent for the remediation of textile wastewater and is a viable solution for waste reduction in the rising mushroom cultivation sector.",
journal = "Journal of Water Process Engineering",
title = "Towards greener water remediation: Ca-impregnated pyro-hydrochar of spent mushroom substrate for enhanced adsorption of acridine red and methylene blue",
volume = "60",
pages = "105204",
doi = "10.1016/j.jwpe.2024.105204"
}

Milenković, M., Lazarević-Pašti, T., Milanković, V., Tasić, T., Pašti, I. A., Porobić-Katnić, S.,& Marinović-Cincović, M.. (2024). Towards greener water remediation: Ca-impregnated pyro-hydrochar of spent mushroom substrate for enhanced adsorption of acridine red and methylene blue. in Journal of Water Process Engineering, 60, 105204.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2024.105204

Milenković M, Lazarević-Pašti T, Milanković V, Tasić T, Pašti IA, Porobić-Katnić S, Marinović-Cincović M. Towards greener water remediation: Ca-impregnated pyro-hydrochar of spent mushroom substrate for enhanced adsorption of acridine red and methylene blue. in Journal of Water Process Engineering. 2024;60:105204.
doi:10.1016/j.jwpe.2024.105204 .

Milenković, Marija, Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara, Milanković, Vedran, Tasić, Tamara, Pašti, Igor A., Porobić-Katnić, Slavica, Marinović-Cincović, Milena, "Towards greener water remediation: Ca-impregnated pyro-hydrochar of spent mushroom substrate for enhanced adsorption of acridine red and methylene blue" in Journal of Water Process Engineering, 60 (2024):105204,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2024.105204 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Milanković, Vedran
AU  - Tasić, Tamara
AU  - Brković, Snežana M.
AU  - Potkonjak, Nebojša I.
AU  - Unterweger, C.
AU  - Bajuk-Bogdanović, Danica V.
AU  - Pašti, Igor A.
AU  - Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/13261
AB  - 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 aqueous solutions. Adsorption experiments were conducted at different temperatures (25 °C, 30 °C, and 35 °C), and the adsorption behavior was analyzed using various kinetic (pseudo-first-order, pseudo-second-order, Elovich, intraparticle diffusion) and isotherm models (Freundlich, Langmuir, Temkin, Dubinin-Radushkevich). Our findings reveal a complex adsorption process involving both monolayer and multilayer adsorption on the heterogeneous surface of the material. Temperature significantly influenced adsorption behavior, affecting maximum capacities and interactions. Using a material concentration of 0.5 mg mL−1 increases adsorption capacities for both pesticides, reaching 92.0 mg g−1 for malathion and 259 mg g−1 for chlorpyrifos adsorption. At a material concentration of 0.1 mg mL−1, the carbon material exhibited high adsorption capacities for methylene blue, rhodamine B, amoxicillin, and ceftriaxone, reaching values of 2085 mg g−1, 8250 mg g−1, 82 mg g−1, and 181 mg g−1, respectively. The adsorbent was successfully regenerated using 25 % ethanol solution and reused for at least 10 cycles without significantly impacting the adsorption capacity. These results underscore the potential of spent coffee grounds-derived carbon material as an efficient adsorbent for diverse contaminants, highlighting its promising role in environmental remediation efforts.
T2  - Journal of Water Process Engineering
T1  - Spent coffee grounds-derived carbon material as an effective adsorbent for removing multiple contaminants from wastewater: A comprehensive kinetic, isotherm, and thermodynamic study
VL  - 63
SP  - 105507
DO  - 10.1016/j.jwpe.2024.105507
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Milanković, Vedran and Tasić, Tamara and Brković, Snežana M. and Potkonjak, Nebojša I. and Unterweger, C. and Bajuk-Bogdanović, Danica V. and Pašti, Igor A. and Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara",
year = "2024",
abstract = "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 aqueous solutions. Adsorption experiments were conducted at different temperatures (25 °C, 30 °C, and 35 °C), and the adsorption behavior was analyzed using various kinetic (pseudo-first-order, pseudo-second-order, Elovich, intraparticle diffusion) and isotherm models (Freundlich, Langmuir, Temkin, Dubinin-Radushkevich). Our findings reveal a complex adsorption process involving both monolayer and multilayer adsorption on the heterogeneous surface of the material. Temperature significantly influenced adsorption behavior, affecting maximum capacities and interactions. Using a material concentration of 0.5 mg mL−1 increases adsorption capacities for both pesticides, reaching 92.0 mg g−1 for malathion and 259 mg g−1 for chlorpyrifos adsorption. At a material concentration of 0.1 mg mL−1, the carbon material exhibited high adsorption capacities for methylene blue, rhodamine B, amoxicillin, and ceftriaxone, reaching values of 2085 mg g−1, 8250 mg g−1, 82 mg g−1, and 181 mg g−1, respectively. The adsorbent was successfully regenerated using 25 % ethanol solution and reused for at least 10 cycles without significantly impacting the adsorption capacity. These results underscore the potential of spent coffee grounds-derived carbon material as an efficient adsorbent for diverse contaminants, highlighting its promising role in environmental remediation efforts.",
journal = "Journal of Water Process Engineering",
title = "Spent coffee grounds-derived carbon material as an effective adsorbent for removing multiple contaminants from wastewater: A comprehensive kinetic, isotherm, and thermodynamic study",
volume = "63",
pages = "105507",
doi = "10.1016/j.jwpe.2024.105507"
}

Milanković, V., Tasić, T., Brković, S. M., Potkonjak, N. I., Unterweger, C., Bajuk-Bogdanović, D. V., Pašti, I. A.,& Lazarević-Pašti, T.. (2024). Spent coffee grounds-derived carbon material as an effective adsorbent for removing multiple contaminants from wastewater: A comprehensive kinetic, isotherm, and thermodynamic study. in Journal of Water Process Engineering, 63, 105507.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2024.105507

Milanković V, Tasić T, Brković SM, Potkonjak NI, Unterweger C, Bajuk-Bogdanović DV, Pašti IA, Lazarević-Pašti T. Spent coffee grounds-derived carbon material as an effective adsorbent for removing multiple contaminants from wastewater: A comprehensive kinetic, isotherm, and thermodynamic study. in Journal of Water Process Engineering. 2024;63:105507.
doi:10.1016/j.jwpe.2024.105507 .

Milanković, Vedran, Tasić, Tamara, Brković, Snežana M., Potkonjak, Nebojša I., Unterweger, C., Bajuk-Bogdanović, Danica V., Pašti, Igor A., Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara, "Spent coffee grounds-derived carbon material as an effective adsorbent for removing multiple contaminants from wastewater: A comprehensive kinetic, isotherm, and thermodynamic study" in Journal of Water Process Engineering, 63 (2024):105507,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2024.105507 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Jocić, Ana
AU  - Marić, Slađana
AU  - Tekić, Danijela
AU  - Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara
AU  - Mušović, Jasmina
AU  - Filipović Tričković, Jelena
AU  - Dimitrijević, Aleksandra
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/13329
AB  - Due to extensive food production, organophosphate pesticides (OPs) are widely utilized for crop protection, leading to their presence in the environment. The focus of this study was the design of an efficient aqueous biphasic system (ABS) strategy for OP removal, namely, malathion (MAL), azinphos-methyl (AZM), and chlorpyrifos (CHP) from water. Different ionic liquids (ILs) with symmetrical cations were selected as ABS phase- formers (tetrabutylphosphonium salicylate, tetrabutylammonium salicylate, 1,3-dibutylimidazolium dicyanamide, 1,3-dibutylimidazolium salicylate and 1,3-dibutylimidazolium bromide) with citrate salt as a salting-out agent. Initially, phase diagrams were determined, followed by partition studies revealing that the partition of MAL and CHP aligns with the IL- ABS formation trend, while the AZM partition is governed by specific interactions with ILs. For optimization studies, tetrabutylphosphonium-salicylate i.e. [TBP][Sal]-based ABS was chosen, due to obtained high extraction efficiencies of over 99.3 %. After establishing the effects of pH, temperature, tie-line length, and phase ratio on extraction performance, extraction of OPs from a real wastewater sample further confirmed the effectiveness of the designed method achieving complete removal of each pesticide. Furthermore, recovery of IL was achieved using an antisolvent method to precipitate CHP followed by IL-reuse in three consecutive cycles without efficiency decreased. Finally, it was demonstrated that [TBP][Sal] exhibits low cytotoxic potential, indicating that the presence of low amounts of this IL in aqueous media could be acceptable from ecotoxicological standpoint. This study showcased the exceptional potential of the proposed technology for the efficient and sustainable treatment of wastewater contaminated with OPs, affirming its capability to treat significant wastewater volumes.
T2  - Journal of Water Process Engineering
T1  - Complete removal of organophosphate pesticides from wastewaters with sustainable ionic liquid-based aqueous two-phase strategy
VL  - 64
SP  - 105621
DO  - 10.1016/j.jwpe.2024.105621
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Jocić, Ana and Marić, Slađana and Tekić, Danijela and Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara and Mušović, Jasmina and Filipović Tričković, Jelena and Dimitrijević, Aleksandra",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Due to extensive food production, organophosphate pesticides (OPs) are widely utilized for crop protection, leading to their presence in the environment. The focus of this study was the design of an efficient aqueous biphasic system (ABS) strategy for OP removal, namely, malathion (MAL), azinphos-methyl (AZM), and chlorpyrifos (CHP) from water. Different ionic liquids (ILs) with symmetrical cations were selected as ABS phase- formers (tetrabutylphosphonium salicylate, tetrabutylammonium salicylate, 1,3-dibutylimidazolium dicyanamide, 1,3-dibutylimidazolium salicylate and 1,3-dibutylimidazolium bromide) with citrate salt as a salting-out agent. Initially, phase diagrams were determined, followed by partition studies revealing that the partition of MAL and CHP aligns with the IL- ABS formation trend, while the AZM partition is governed by specific interactions with ILs. For optimization studies, tetrabutylphosphonium-salicylate i.e. [TBP][Sal]-based ABS was chosen, due to obtained high extraction efficiencies of over 99.3 %. After establishing the effects of pH, temperature, tie-line length, and phase ratio on extraction performance, extraction of OPs from a real wastewater sample further confirmed the effectiveness of the designed method achieving complete removal of each pesticide. Furthermore, recovery of IL was achieved using an antisolvent method to precipitate CHP followed by IL-reuse in three consecutive cycles without efficiency decreased. Finally, it was demonstrated that [TBP][Sal] exhibits low cytotoxic potential, indicating that the presence of low amounts of this IL in aqueous media could be acceptable from ecotoxicological standpoint. This study showcased the exceptional potential of the proposed technology for the efficient and sustainable treatment of wastewater contaminated with OPs, affirming its capability to treat significant wastewater volumes.",
journal = "Journal of Water Process Engineering",
title = "Complete removal of organophosphate pesticides from wastewaters with sustainable ionic liquid-based aqueous two-phase strategy",
volume = "64",
pages = "105621",
doi = "10.1016/j.jwpe.2024.105621"
}

Jocić, A., Marić, S., Tekić, D., Lazarević-Pašti, T., Mušović, J., Filipović Tričković, J.,& Dimitrijević, A.. (2024). Complete removal of organophosphate pesticides from wastewaters with sustainable ionic liquid-based aqueous two-phase strategy. in Journal of Water Process Engineering, 64, 105621.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2024.105621

Jocić A, Marić S, Tekić D, Lazarević-Pašti T, Mušović J, Filipović Tričković J, Dimitrijević A. Complete removal of organophosphate pesticides from wastewaters with sustainable ionic liquid-based aqueous two-phase strategy. in Journal of Water Process Engineering. 2024;64:105621.
doi:10.1016/j.jwpe.2024.105621 .

Jocić, Ana, Marić, Slađana, Tekić, Danijela, Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara, Mušović, Jasmina, Filipović Tričković, Jelena, Dimitrijević, Aleksandra, "Complete removal of organophosphate pesticides from wastewaters with sustainable ionic liquid-based aqueous two-phase strategy" in Journal of Water Process Engineering, 64 (2024):105621,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2024.105621 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Valenta Šobot, Ana
AU  - Janić, Marijana
AU  - Popović, Iva
AU  - Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara
AU  - Momić, Tatjana
AU  - Krstić, Aleksandar D.
AU  - Filipović Tričković, Jelena
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/13334
AB  - Traditional medicine has used sage (Salvia officinalis L.) preparations for centuries to prevent and treat various inflammatory and oxidative stress-induced conditions. The aim of this in vitro study was to determine the bioactive properties of a sage leave extract obtained with environmentally friendly aqueous extraction and lyophilisation in primary human peripheral blood cells. To that end we measured the total phenolic and flavonoid content (TPC and TFC, respectively) with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Non-cytotoxic concentrations determined with the trypan blue assay were used to assess the antioxidant (DPPH, ABTS, and PAB assay), antigenotoxic (CBMN assay), immunomodulatory (IL-1β and TNF-α), and neuroprotective effects (AChE inhibition). The extract contained high TPC (162 mg GAE/g of dry extract) and TFC (39.47 mg QE/g of dry extract) concentrations, while β-thujone content was unexpectedly low (below 0.9 %). Strong radical-scavenging activity combined with glutathione reductase activation led to a decrease in basal and H2 O 2 - induced oxidative stress and DNA damage. A decrease in TNF-α and increase in IL-1β levels suggest complex immunomodulatory response that could contribute to antioxidant and, together with mild AChE inhibition, neuroprotective effects. Overall, this study has demonstrated that aqueous sage leave extract reduces the levels of thujone, 1,8-cineole, pinene, and terpene ketones that could be toxic in high concentrations, while maintaining high concentrations of biologically active protective compounds which have a potential to prevent and/ or treat inflammatory and oxidative stress-related conditions.
AB  - Salvia officinalis L. stoljećima se koristi u tradicionalnoj medicini za prevenciju i liječenje raznih upalnih i oksidacijskim stresom izazvanih poremećaja. U ovoj studiji željeli smo ekstrahirati kaduljino lišće korištenjem ekološki prihvatljivog, “zelenog” pristupa vodenom ekstrakcijom i liofilizacijom te odrediti njegova bioaktivna svojstva u primarnim ljudskim perifernim krvnim stanicama. Ukupni sadržaj fenola i flavonoida i GC-MS korišteni su za karakterizaciju ekstrakta. Necitotoksične koncentracije, određene tripan plavim testom, analizirane su za procjenu antioksidacijskih (DPPH, ABTS i PAB test), antigenotoksičnih (CBMN test), imunomodulacijskih (IL-1β i TNF-α) i neuroprotektivnih učinaka (AChE inhibicija). Ekstrakt je sadržavao visoku koncentraciju ukupnih fenola (162 mg GAE/g liofilizata) i flavonoida (39,47 mg QE/g liofilizata), dok je sadržaj β-tujona bio neočekivano nizak (niži od 0,9 %). Snažna aktivnost hvatanja radikala u kombinaciji s aktivacijom glutation reduktaze dovela je do smanjenja bazalnog i H2 O 2 induciranog oksidacijskog stresa i oštećenja DNA. Smanjenje TNF-α i povišenje razine IL-1β sugeriraju kompleksan imunomodulatorni odgovor koji bi mogao pridonijeti antioksidacijskim i, zajedno s blagom inhibicijom AChE, neuroprotektivnim učincima. Sveukupno, ova je studija pokazala da vodena ekstrakcija kaduljina lišća smanjuje toksične spojeve kao što su tujon, 1,8-cineol, pinen i terpenski ketoni, a održava visoku koncentraciju biološki aktivnih zaštitnih spojeva u ekstraktu, što bi moglo imati potencijal za prevenciju i/ili liječenje oksidacijskih i upalnih poremećaja.
T2  - Arhiv za higijenu rada i toksikologiju - Archives of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology
T1  - Aqueous sage leave extract attenuates inflammation and oxidant-induced genotoxicity in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells
T1  - Vodeni ekstrakt kaduljina lišća umanjuje upalu i oksidacijsku genotoksičnost u ljudskim mononuklearnim stanicama periferne krvi
VL  - 75
IS  - 2
SP  - 137
EP  - 146
DO  - 10.2478/aiht-2024-75-3836
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Valenta Šobot, Ana and Janić, Marijana and Popović, Iva and Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara and Momić, Tatjana and Krstić, Aleksandar D. and Filipović Tričković, Jelena",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Traditional medicine has used sage (Salvia officinalis L.) preparations for centuries to prevent and treat various inflammatory and oxidative stress-induced conditions. The aim of this in vitro study was to determine the bioactive properties of a sage leave extract obtained with environmentally friendly aqueous extraction and lyophilisation in primary human peripheral blood cells. To that end we measured the total phenolic and flavonoid content (TPC and TFC, respectively) with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Non-cytotoxic concentrations determined with the trypan blue assay were used to assess the antioxidant (DPPH, ABTS, and PAB assay), antigenotoxic (CBMN assay), immunomodulatory (IL-1β and TNF-α), and neuroprotective effects (AChE inhibition). The extract contained high TPC (162 mg GAE/g of dry extract) and TFC (39.47 mg QE/g of dry extract) concentrations, while β-thujone content was unexpectedly low (below 0.9 %). Strong radical-scavenging activity combined with glutathione reductase activation led to a decrease in basal and H2 O 2 - induced oxidative stress and DNA damage. A decrease in TNF-α and increase in IL-1β levels suggest complex immunomodulatory response that could contribute to antioxidant and, together with mild AChE inhibition, neuroprotective effects. Overall, this study has demonstrated that aqueous sage leave extract reduces the levels of thujone, 1,8-cineole, pinene, and terpene ketones that could be toxic in high concentrations, while maintaining high concentrations of biologically active protective compounds which have a potential to prevent and/ or treat inflammatory and oxidative stress-related conditions., Salvia officinalis L. stoljećima se koristi u tradicionalnoj medicini za prevenciju i liječenje raznih upalnih i oksidacijskim stresom izazvanih poremećaja. U ovoj studiji željeli smo ekstrahirati kaduljino lišće korištenjem ekološki prihvatljivog, “zelenog” pristupa vodenom ekstrakcijom i liofilizacijom te odrediti njegova bioaktivna svojstva u primarnim ljudskim perifernim krvnim stanicama. Ukupni sadržaj fenola i flavonoida i GC-MS korišteni su za karakterizaciju ekstrakta. Necitotoksične koncentracije, određene tripan plavim testom, analizirane su za procjenu antioksidacijskih (DPPH, ABTS i PAB test), antigenotoksičnih (CBMN test), imunomodulacijskih (IL-1β i TNF-α) i neuroprotektivnih učinaka (AChE inhibicija). Ekstrakt je sadržavao visoku koncentraciju ukupnih fenola (162 mg GAE/g liofilizata) i flavonoida (39,47 mg QE/g liofilizata), dok je sadržaj β-tujona bio neočekivano nizak (niži od 0,9 %). Snažna aktivnost hvatanja radikala u kombinaciji s aktivacijom glutation reduktaze dovela je do smanjenja bazalnog i H2 O 2 induciranog oksidacijskog stresa i oštećenja DNA. Smanjenje TNF-α i povišenje razine IL-1β sugeriraju kompleksan imunomodulatorni odgovor koji bi mogao pridonijeti antioksidacijskim i, zajedno s blagom inhibicijom AChE, neuroprotektivnim učincima. Sveukupno, ova je studija pokazala da vodena ekstrakcija kaduljina lišća smanjuje toksične spojeve kao što su tujon, 1,8-cineol, pinen i terpenski ketoni, a održava visoku koncentraciju biološki aktivnih zaštitnih spojeva u ekstraktu, što bi moglo imati potencijal za prevenciju i/ili liječenje oksidacijskih i upalnih poremećaja.",
journal = "Arhiv za higijenu rada i toksikologiju - Archives of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology",
title = "Aqueous sage leave extract attenuates inflammation and oxidant-induced genotoxicity in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells, Vodeni ekstrakt kaduljina lišća umanjuje upalu i oksidacijsku genotoksičnost u ljudskim mononuklearnim stanicama periferne krvi",
volume = "75",
number = "2",
pages = "137-146",
doi = "10.2478/aiht-2024-75-3836"
}

Valenta Šobot, A., Janić, M., Popović, I., Lazarević-Pašti, T., Momić, T., Krstić, A. D.,& Filipović Tričković, J.. (2024). Aqueous sage leave extract attenuates inflammation and oxidant-induced genotoxicity in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells. in Arhiv za higijenu rada i toksikologiju - Archives of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology, 75(2), 137-146.
https://doi.org/10.2478/aiht-2024-75-3836

Valenta Šobot A, Janić M, Popović I, Lazarević-Pašti T, Momić T, Krstić AD, Filipović Tričković J. Aqueous sage leave extract attenuates inflammation and oxidant-induced genotoxicity in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells. in Arhiv za higijenu rada i toksikologiju - Archives of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology. 2024;75(2):137-146.
doi:10.2478/aiht-2024-75-3836 .

Valenta Šobot, Ana, Janić, Marijana, Popović, Iva, Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara, Momić, Tatjana, Krstić, Aleksandar D., Filipović Tričković, Jelena, "Aqueous sage leave extract attenuates inflammation and oxidant-induced genotoxicity in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells" in Arhiv za higijenu rada i toksikologiju - Archives of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology, 75, no. 2 (2024):137-146,
https://doi.org/10.2478/aiht-2024-75-3836 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Tasić, Tamara
AU  - Milanković, Vedran
AU  - Unterweger, Christoph
AU  - Fürst, Christian
AU  - Breitenbach, Stefan
AU  - Pašti, Igor A.
AU  - Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/13405
AB  - 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 cellulose-derived porous carbons as adsorbents for chlorpyrifos removal from water, prepared by either CO2 or H2O activation, resulting in similar morphologies and porosities but different amounts of heteroatom functionalities. The kinetics of batch adsorption removal from water fits well with the pseudo-first-order and pseudo-second-order kinetic models for both materials. The Freundlich, Langmuir, Dubinin–Radushkevich, and Sips isotherm models described the process of chlorpyrifos adsorption very well in all investigated cases. The maximum adsorption capacity determined from the Sips isotherm model gave values of 80.8 ± 0.1 mg g−1 and 132 ± 3 mg g−1 for the H2O and CO2 activated samples, respectively, reflecting the samples’ differences in heteroatom functionalities. Additionally, the application of either adsorbent led to reduced toxicity levels in all tested samples, implying that no harmful byproducts were generated during adsorption. Comparative analysis with the existing literature further validates the study’s findings, suggesting the efficacy and applicability of cellulose-based porous carbons for sustainable chlorpyrifos remediation.
T2  - C
T1  - Highly Porous Cellulose-Based Carbon Fibers as Effective Adsorbents for Chlorpyrifos Removal: Insights and Applications
VL  - 10
IS  - 3
SP  - 58
DO  - 10.3390/c10030058
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Tasić, Tamara and Milanković, Vedran and Unterweger, Christoph and Fürst, Christian and Breitenbach, Stefan and Pašti, Igor A. and Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara",
year = "2024",
abstract = "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 cellulose-derived porous carbons as adsorbents for chlorpyrifos removal from water, prepared by either CO2 or H2O activation, resulting in similar morphologies and porosities but different amounts of heteroatom functionalities. The kinetics of batch adsorption removal from water fits well with the pseudo-first-order and pseudo-second-order kinetic models for both materials. The Freundlich, Langmuir, Dubinin–Radushkevich, and Sips isotherm models described the process of chlorpyrifos adsorption very well in all investigated cases. The maximum adsorption capacity determined from the Sips isotherm model gave values of 80.8 ± 0.1 mg g−1 and 132 ± 3 mg g−1 for the H2O and CO2 activated samples, respectively, reflecting the samples’ differences in heteroatom functionalities. Additionally, the application of either adsorbent led to reduced toxicity levels in all tested samples, implying that no harmful byproducts were generated during adsorption. Comparative analysis with the existing literature further validates the study’s findings, suggesting the efficacy and applicability of cellulose-based porous carbons for sustainable chlorpyrifos remediation.",
journal = "C",
title = "Highly Porous Cellulose-Based Carbon Fibers as Effective Adsorbents for Chlorpyrifos Removal: Insights and Applications",
volume = "10",
number = "3",
pages = "58",
doi = "10.3390/c10030058"
}

Tasić, T., Milanković, V., Unterweger, C., Fürst, C., Breitenbach, S., Pašti, I. A.,& Lazarević-Pašti, T.. (2024). Highly Porous Cellulose-Based Carbon Fibers as Effective Adsorbents for Chlorpyrifos Removal: Insights and Applications. in C, 10(3), 58.
https://doi.org/10.3390/c10030058

Tasić T, Milanković V, Unterweger C, Fürst C, Breitenbach S, Pašti IA, Lazarević-Pašti T. Highly Porous Cellulose-Based Carbon Fibers as Effective Adsorbents for Chlorpyrifos Removal: Insights and Applications. in C. 2024;10(3):58.
doi:10.3390/c10030058 .

Tasić, Tamara, Milanković, Vedran, Unterweger, Christoph, Fürst, Christian, Breitenbach, Stefan, Pašti, Igor A., Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara, "Highly Porous Cellulose-Based Carbon Fibers as Effective Adsorbents for Chlorpyrifos Removal: Insights and Applications" in C, 10, no. 3 (2024):58,
https://doi.org/10.3390/c10030058 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara
AU  - Anićijević, Vladan
AU  - Karkalić, Radovan
AU  - Baljozović, Miloš
AU  - Babić, Biljana
AU  - Pašti, Igor A.
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/13414
AB  - Pesticides pose a significant threat to nontargeted organisms, and their pervasive use makes avoidance challenging. We employed nitrogen-doped carbon cryogels for the removal of organophosphate pesticides. The materials were synthesized and characterized using SEM, Raman spectroscopy, XPS, and BET analysis. Results revealed mesoporous cryogels with pore diameters ranging from 3 to 13 nm. Interestingly, the specific surface area did not change systematically with increasing nitrogen content. All investigated materials have similar composition and structural disorder. Dimethoate, malathion, and chlorpyrifos removal was investigated under stationary and dynamic conditions. Stationary conditions demonstrated successful removal of aliphatic dimethoate and malathion by all investigated materials. Conversely, the materials with the lowest and highest nitrogen content proved ineffective with aromatic chlorpyrifos. Under dynamic conditions, all materials effectively removed malathion and chlorpyrifos while exhibiting suboptimal performance for dimethoate adsorption. Application of nitrogen-doped carbon cryogels to tap water spiked with pesticides yielded successful results under the same conditions. Toxicity testing of treated samples revealed a consistent decrease in toxicity, indicating that contact with cryogels reduces the initial solution’s toxicity. This result also confirms that material–pesticide interaction does not lead to the formation of more toxic byproducts. The demonstrated efficacy suggests the potential application of these materials in water treatment.
T2  - C
T1  - Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Cryogels as Adsorbents: Efficient Removal of Organophosphate Pesticides from Water and Assessment of Toxicity Reduction
VL  - 10
IS  - 2
SP  - 56
DO  - 10.3390/c10020056
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara and Anićijević, Vladan and Karkalić, Radovan and Baljozović, Miloš and Babić, Biljana and Pašti, Igor A.",
year = "2024",
abstract = "Pesticides pose a significant threat to nontargeted organisms, and their pervasive use makes avoidance challenging. We employed nitrogen-doped carbon cryogels for the removal of organophosphate pesticides. The materials were synthesized and characterized using SEM, Raman spectroscopy, XPS, and BET analysis. Results revealed mesoporous cryogels with pore diameters ranging from 3 to 13 nm. Interestingly, the specific surface area did not change systematically with increasing nitrogen content. All investigated materials have similar composition and structural disorder. Dimethoate, malathion, and chlorpyrifos removal was investigated under stationary and dynamic conditions. Stationary conditions demonstrated successful removal of aliphatic dimethoate and malathion by all investigated materials. Conversely, the materials with the lowest and highest nitrogen content proved ineffective with aromatic chlorpyrifos. Under dynamic conditions, all materials effectively removed malathion and chlorpyrifos while exhibiting suboptimal performance for dimethoate adsorption. Application of nitrogen-doped carbon cryogels to tap water spiked with pesticides yielded successful results under the same conditions. Toxicity testing of treated samples revealed a consistent decrease in toxicity, indicating that contact with cryogels reduces the initial solution’s toxicity. This result also confirms that material–pesticide interaction does not lead to the formation of more toxic byproducts. The demonstrated efficacy suggests the potential application of these materials in water treatment.",
journal = "C",
title = "Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Cryogels as Adsorbents: Efficient Removal of Organophosphate Pesticides from Water and Assessment of Toxicity Reduction",
volume = "10",
number = "2",
pages = "56",
doi = "10.3390/c10020056"
}

Lazarević-Pašti, T., Anićijević, V., Karkalić, R., Baljozović, M., Babić, B.,& Pašti, I. A.. (2024). Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Cryogels as Adsorbents: Efficient Removal of Organophosphate Pesticides from Water and Assessment of Toxicity Reduction. in C, 10(2), 56.
https://doi.org/10.3390/c10020056

Lazarević-Pašti T, Anićijević V, Karkalić R, Baljozović M, Babić B, Pašti IA. Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Cryogels as Adsorbents: Efficient Removal of Organophosphate Pesticides from Water and Assessment of Toxicity Reduction. in C. 2024;10(2):56.
doi:10.3390/c10020056 .

Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara, Anićijević, Vladan, Karkalić, Radovan, Baljozović, Miloš, Babić, Biljana, Pašti, Igor A., "Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Cryogels as Adsorbents: Efficient Removal of Organophosphate Pesticides from Water and Assessment of Toxicity Reduction" in C, 10, no. 2 (2024):56,
https://doi.org/10.3390/c10020056 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara
AU  - Tasić, Tamara
AU  - Milanković, Vedran
AU  - Potkonjak, Nebojša I.
PY  - 2023
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/10616
AB  - 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-consuming sample preparation techniques. In addition, the sensor’s sensitivity should satisfy the rigorous demands of harmful compound tracking. Molecularly imprinted plasmonic-based sensors are excellent candidates to overcome selectivity and sensitivity issues. Molecularly imprinted polymers are robust, stable in aqueous and organic solvents, stable at extreme pHs and temperatures, and include a low-cost synthesis procedure. Combined with plasmonic-based techniques, they are the perspective choice for applications in the field of environmental protection. Plasmonic-based sensors offer a lower limit of detection, a broad linearity range, high sensitivity, and high selectivity compared to other detection techniques. This review outlines the optical plasmonic detection of different environmental contaminants with molecularly imprinted polymers as sensing elements. The main focus is on the environmental pollutants affecting human and animal health, such as pesticides, pharmaceuticals, hormones, microorganisms, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, dyes, and metal particles. Although molecularly imprinted plasmonic-based sensors currently have their application mostly in the biomedical field, we are eager to point them out as a highly prospective solution for many environmental problems.
T2  - Chemosensors
T1  - Molecularly Imprinted Plasmonic-Based Sensors for Environmental Contaminants—Current State and Future Perspectives
VL  - 11
IS  - 1
SP  - 35
DO  - 10.3390/chemosensors11010035
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara and Tasić, Tamara and Milanković, Vedran and Potkonjak, Nebojša I.",
year = "2023",
abstract = "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-consuming sample preparation techniques. In addition, the sensor’s sensitivity should satisfy the rigorous demands of harmful compound tracking. Molecularly imprinted plasmonic-based sensors are excellent candidates to overcome selectivity and sensitivity issues. Molecularly imprinted polymers are robust, stable in aqueous and organic solvents, stable at extreme pHs and temperatures, and include a low-cost synthesis procedure. Combined with plasmonic-based techniques, they are the perspective choice for applications in the field of environmental protection. Plasmonic-based sensors offer a lower limit of detection, a broad linearity range, high sensitivity, and high selectivity compared to other detection techniques. This review outlines the optical plasmonic detection of different environmental contaminants with molecularly imprinted polymers as sensing elements. The main focus is on the environmental pollutants affecting human and animal health, such as pesticides, pharmaceuticals, hormones, microorganisms, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, dyes, and metal particles. Although molecularly imprinted plasmonic-based sensors currently have their application mostly in the biomedical field, we are eager to point them out as a highly prospective solution for many environmental problems.",
journal = "Chemosensors",
title = "Molecularly Imprinted Plasmonic-Based Sensors for Environmental Contaminants—Current State and Future Perspectives",
volume = "11",
number = "1",
pages = "35",
doi = "10.3390/chemosensors11010035"
}

Lazarević-Pašti, T., Tasić, T., Milanković, V.,& Potkonjak, N. I.. (2023). Molecularly Imprinted Plasmonic-Based Sensors for Environmental Contaminants—Current State and Future Perspectives. in Chemosensors, 11(1), 35.
https://doi.org/10.3390/chemosensors11010035

Lazarević-Pašti T, Tasić T, Milanković V, Potkonjak NI. Molecularly Imprinted Plasmonic-Based Sensors for Environmental Contaminants—Current State and Future Perspectives. in Chemosensors. 2023;11(1):35.
doi:10.3390/chemosensors11010035 .

Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara, Tasić, Tamara, Milanković, Vedran, Potkonjak, Nebojša I., "Molecularly Imprinted Plasmonic-Based Sensors for Environmental Contaminants—Current State and Future Perspectives" in Chemosensors, 11, no. 1 (2023):35,
https://doi.org/10.3390/chemosensors11010035 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara
PY  - 2023
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/10688
AB  - Organophosphates are mainly used as pesticides to protect crops from pests. Because organophosphate pesticides’ use has expanded dramatically worldwide, accurate monitoring of their concentrations in the environment and food has become of utmost importance. Once considered acutely toxic due to acetylcholinesterase inhibition, nowadays organophosphates are classified as extremely dangerous compounds, with a broad spectrum of toxicity types, by the World Health Organization. Having in mind their extensive use and diverse harmful effects, it is necessary to develop easy, rapid, and highly sensitive methods for organophosphate detection. Regardless of numerous conventional techniques for organophosphate detection, the construction of portable sensors is required to make routine analysis possible. Extensive literature on the different sensors for organophosphate detection is available. Many of them rely on the use of various carbon materials. There are many classes of carbon materials used in sensing element construction, as well as supporting materials. This review focuses on electrochemical and optical sensors based on carbon materials. Special attention is paid to the selectivity, sensitivity, stability, and reusability of reviewed sensors.
T2  - Chemosensors
T1  - Carbon Materials for Organophosphate Pesticide Sensing
VL  - 11
IS  - 2
SP  - 93
DO  - 10.3390/chemosensors11020093
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara",
year = "2023",
abstract = "Organophosphates are mainly used as pesticides to protect crops from pests. Because organophosphate pesticides’ use has expanded dramatically worldwide, accurate monitoring of their concentrations in the environment and food has become of utmost importance. Once considered acutely toxic due to acetylcholinesterase inhibition, nowadays organophosphates are classified as extremely dangerous compounds, with a broad spectrum of toxicity types, by the World Health Organization. Having in mind their extensive use and diverse harmful effects, it is necessary to develop easy, rapid, and highly sensitive methods for organophosphate detection. Regardless of numerous conventional techniques for organophosphate detection, the construction of portable sensors is required to make routine analysis possible. Extensive literature on the different sensors for organophosphate detection is available. Many of them rely on the use of various carbon materials. There are many classes of carbon materials used in sensing element construction, as well as supporting materials. This review focuses on electrochemical and optical sensors based on carbon materials. Special attention is paid to the selectivity, sensitivity, stability, and reusability of reviewed sensors.",
journal = "Chemosensors",
title = "Carbon Materials for Organophosphate Pesticide Sensing",
volume = "11",
number = "2",
pages = "93",
doi = "10.3390/chemosensors11020093"
}

Lazarević-Pašti, T.. (2023). Carbon Materials for Organophosphate Pesticide Sensing. in Chemosensors, 11(2), 93.
https://doi.org/10.3390/chemosensors11020093

Lazarević-Pašti T. Carbon Materials for Organophosphate Pesticide Sensing. in Chemosensors. 2023;11(2):93.
doi:10.3390/chemosensors11020093 .

Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara, "Carbon Materials for Organophosphate Pesticide Sensing" in Chemosensors, 11, no. 2 (2023):93,
https://doi.org/10.3390/chemosensors11020093 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Laban, Bojana B.
AU  - Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara
AU  - Veljović, Đorđe
AU  - Marković, Mirjana
AU  - Klekotka, Urszula
PY  - 2023
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/10740
AB  - The silver and gold L-methionine capped nanoparticles (Ag and Au @LM NPs) were analyzed as prospective acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitors to test their potential in the treatment of cognitive impairment in depression and Alzheimer's disease. The stability of NPs, and their ability to inhibit AChE were studied by UV-Vis and FTIR spectrophotometry. At the same time, TEM and SEM measurements, DLS, and zeta potential measurements were employed in the structural characterization of NPs. Nearly spherical, negatively charged Ag and Au @LM NPs, with 17 nm and 31 nm in diameter, respectively, showed moderate inhibitory potential toward AChE in the given frame of investigated concentrations. For both NPs IC50 is not reached. Furthermore, the adsorption of enzyme molecules on the surface of Ag and Au @LM NPs was demonstrated. Hence, our assumption is that inhibition of AChE is caused by blockage of the enzyme‘s active site due to the steric hindrance of NPs.
T2  - European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry
T1  - Methionine Capped Nanoparticles as Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors
SP  - e202200754
DO  - 10.1002/ejic.202200754
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Laban, Bojana B. and Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara and Veljović, Đorđe and Marković, Mirjana and Klekotka, Urszula",
year = "2023",
abstract = "The silver and gold L-methionine capped nanoparticles (Ag and Au @LM NPs) were analyzed as prospective acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitors to test their potential in the treatment of cognitive impairment in depression and Alzheimer's disease. The stability of NPs, and their ability to inhibit AChE were studied by UV-Vis and FTIR spectrophotometry. At the same time, TEM and SEM measurements, DLS, and zeta potential measurements were employed in the structural characterization of NPs. Nearly spherical, negatively charged Ag and Au @LM NPs, with 17 nm and 31 nm in diameter, respectively, showed moderate inhibitory potential toward AChE in the given frame of investigated concentrations. For both NPs IC50 is not reached. Furthermore, the adsorption of enzyme molecules on the surface of Ag and Au @LM NPs was demonstrated. Hence, our assumption is that inhibition of AChE is caused by blockage of the enzyme‘s active site due to the steric hindrance of NPs.",
journal = "European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry",
title = "Methionine Capped Nanoparticles as Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors",
pages = "e202200754",
doi = "10.1002/ejic.202200754"
}

Laban, B. B., Lazarević-Pašti, T., Veljović, Đ., Marković, M.,& Klekotka, U.. (2023). Methionine Capped Nanoparticles as Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors. in European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry, e202200754.
https://doi.org/10.1002/ejic.202200754

Laban BB, Lazarević-Pašti T, Veljović Đ, Marković M, Klekotka U. Methionine Capped Nanoparticles as Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors. in European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry. 2023;:e202200754.
doi:10.1002/ejic.202200754 .

Laban, Bojana B., Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara, Veljović, Đorđe, Marković, Mirjana, Klekotka, Urszula, "Methionine Capped Nanoparticles as Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors" in European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry (2023):e202200754,
https://doi.org/10.1002/ejic.202200754 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Anićijević, Vladan J.
AU  - Tasić, Tamara
AU  - Milanković, Vedran
AU  - Breitenbach, Stefan
AU  - Unterweger, Christoph
AU  - Fürst, Christian
AU  - Bajuk-Bogdanović, Danica V.
AU  - Pašti, Igor A.
AU  - Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara
PY  - 2023
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/10751
AB  - 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 assessment results. Here, we show that the uptake of and capacity for dimethoate adsorption by different viscose-derived (activated) carbons strongly depend on the adsorbent dose applied in the adsorption measurements. The specific surface areas of the investigated materials varied across a wide range from 264 m2 g−1 to 2833 m2 g−1. For a dimethoate concentration of 5 × 10−4 mol L−1 and a high adsorbent dose of 10 mg mL−1, the adsorption capacities were all below 15 mg g−1. In the case of high-surface-area activated carbons, the uptakes were almost 100% under identical conditions. However, when the adsorbent dose was reduced to 0.01 mg mL−1, uptake was significantly reduced, but adsorption capacities as high as 1280 mg g−1 were obtained. Further, adsorption capacities were linked to adsorbents’ physical and chemical properties (specific surface area, pore size distribution, chemical composition), and thermodynamic parameters for the adsorption process were evaluated. Based on the Gibbs free energy of the adsorption process, it can be suggested that physisorption was operative for all studied adsorbents. Finally, we suggest that a proper comparison of different adsorbents requires standardization of the protocols used to evaluate pollutant uptakes and adsorption capacities.
T2  - International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
T1  - How Well Do Our Adsorbents Actually Perform?—The Case of Dimethoate Removal Using Viscose Fiber-Derived Carbons
VL  - 20
IS  - 5
SP  - 4553
DO  - 10.3390/ijerph20054553
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Anićijević, Vladan J. and Tasić, Tamara and Milanković, Vedran and Breitenbach, Stefan and Unterweger, Christoph and Fürst, Christian and Bajuk-Bogdanović, Danica V. and Pašti, Igor A. and Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara",
year = "2023",
abstract = "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 assessment results. Here, we show that the uptake of and capacity for dimethoate adsorption by different viscose-derived (activated) carbons strongly depend on the adsorbent dose applied in the adsorption measurements. The specific surface areas of the investigated materials varied across a wide range from 264 m2 g−1 to 2833 m2 g−1. For a dimethoate concentration of 5 × 10−4 mol L−1 and a high adsorbent dose of 10 mg mL−1, the adsorption capacities were all below 15 mg g−1. In the case of high-surface-area activated carbons, the uptakes were almost 100% under identical conditions. However, when the adsorbent dose was reduced to 0.01 mg mL−1, uptake was significantly reduced, but adsorption capacities as high as 1280 mg g−1 were obtained. Further, adsorption capacities were linked to adsorbents’ physical and chemical properties (specific surface area, pore size distribution, chemical composition), and thermodynamic parameters for the adsorption process were evaluated. Based on the Gibbs free energy of the adsorption process, it can be suggested that physisorption was operative for all studied adsorbents. Finally, we suggest that a proper comparison of different adsorbents requires standardization of the protocols used to evaluate pollutant uptakes and adsorption capacities.",
journal = "International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health",
title = "How Well Do Our Adsorbents Actually Perform?—The Case of Dimethoate Removal Using Viscose Fiber-Derived Carbons",
volume = "20",
number = "5",
pages = "4553",
doi = "10.3390/ijerph20054553"
}

Anićijević, V. J., Tasić, T., Milanković, V., Breitenbach, S., Unterweger, C., Fürst, C., Bajuk-Bogdanović, D. V., Pašti, I. A.,& Lazarević-Pašti, T.. (2023). How Well Do Our Adsorbents Actually Perform?—The Case of Dimethoate Removal Using Viscose Fiber-Derived Carbons. in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(5), 4553.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20054553

Anićijević VJ, Tasić T, Milanković V, Breitenbach S, Unterweger C, Fürst C, Bajuk-Bogdanović DV, Pašti IA, Lazarević-Pašti T. How Well Do Our Adsorbents Actually Perform?—The Case of Dimethoate Removal Using Viscose Fiber-Derived Carbons. in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2023;20(5):4553.
doi:10.3390/ijerph20054553 .

Anićijević, Vladan J., Tasić, Tamara, Milanković, Vedran, Breitenbach, Stefan, Unterweger, Christoph, Fürst, Christian, Bajuk-Bogdanović, Danica V., Pašti, Igor A., Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara, "How Well Do Our Adsorbents Actually Perform?—The Case of Dimethoate Removal Using Viscose Fiber-Derived Carbons" in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20, no. 5 (2023):4553,
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20054553 . .

TY  - CHAP
AU  - Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara
PY  - 2023
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/11026
AB  - Over the past few decades, the number of cancer cases attributed to environmental and occupational carcinogens, such as asbestos, arsenic, and indoor and outdoor air pollution, decreased in high-income countries. These exposures are expected to increase for low- to middle-income countries, where industrialization expands, and populations grow. Still, there are a small number of studies from these countries on carcinogenic occupational and environmental exposures and their associations with neoplastic outcomes. The estimation of human cancer's burden attributed to environmental and occupational exposures in low- to middle-income countries is uncertain. Despite the high incidence of carcinogenic exposures reported in many such countries, the exposures' effects are poorly studied due to different limitations, such as lack of resources and government support. It is highly relevant to review key exposures and outcomes related to specific environmental and occupational carcinogens in the context of global health challenges faced by developing countries, especially considering new findings on this topic in the last few years. © 2023 Nova Science Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved.
T2  - Horizons in Cancer Research
T1  - A comprehensive review on physical, chemical, and biological factors for cancer development - The influence of environmental and occupational contaminants
VL  - 85
SP  - 27
EP  - 55
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_11026
ER  - 

@inbook{
author = "Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara",
year = "2023",
abstract = "Over the past few decades, the number of cancer cases attributed to environmental and occupational carcinogens, such as asbestos, arsenic, and indoor and outdoor air pollution, decreased in high-income countries. These exposures are expected to increase for low- to middle-income countries, where industrialization expands, and populations grow. Still, there are a small number of studies from these countries on carcinogenic occupational and environmental exposures and their associations with neoplastic outcomes. The estimation of human cancer's burden attributed to environmental and occupational exposures in low- to middle-income countries is uncertain. Despite the high incidence of carcinogenic exposures reported in many such countries, the exposures' effects are poorly studied due to different limitations, such as lack of resources and government support. It is highly relevant to review key exposures and outcomes related to specific environmental and occupational carcinogens in the context of global health challenges faced by developing countries, especially considering new findings on this topic in the last few years. © 2023 Nova Science Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved.",
journal = "Horizons in Cancer Research",
booktitle = "A comprehensive review on physical, chemical, and biological factors for cancer development - The influence of environmental and occupational contaminants",
volume = "85",
pages = "27-55",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_11026"
}

Lazarević-Pašti, T.. (2023). A comprehensive review on physical, chemical, and biological factors for cancer development - The influence of environmental and occupational contaminants. in Horizons in Cancer Research, 85, 27-55.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_11026

Lazarević-Pašti T. A comprehensive review on physical, chemical, and biological factors for cancer development - The influence of environmental and occupational contaminants. in Horizons in Cancer Research. 2023;85:27-55.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_11026 .

Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara, "A comprehensive review on physical, chemical, and biological factors for cancer development - The influence of environmental and occupational contaminants" in Horizons in Cancer Research, 85 (2023):27-55,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_11026 .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Milanković, Vedran
AU  - Tasić, Tamara
AU  - Pejčić, Milica
AU  - Pašti, Igor
AU  - Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara
PY  - 2023
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/11215
AB  - 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 consequences, it is critical to understand how they interact with food biowaste materials. However, it is also a question if biowaste can be used to remediate rising pesticide residues in the environment. This study investigated the interactions of SCGs with the organophosphate pesticides malathion (MLT) and chlorpyrifos (CHP) and addressed the possibility of using SCGs as adsorbents for the removal of these pesticides from water and fruit extracts. The kinetics of MLT and CHP adsorption on SCGs fits well with the pseudo-first-order kinetic model. The Langmuir isotherm model best describes the adsorption process, giving the maximal adsorption capacity for MLT as 7.16 mg g−1 and 7.00 mg g−1 for CHP. Based on the thermodynamic analysis, it can be deduced that MLT adsorption on SCGs is exothermic, while CHP adsorption is an endothermic process. The adsorption efficiency of MLT and CHP using SCGs in a complicated matrix of fruit extracts remained constant. The neurotoxicity results showed that no more toxic products were formed during adsorption, indicating that SCGs are a safe-to-use adsorbent for pesticide removal in water and fruit extracts.
T2  - Foods
T1  - Spent Coffee Grounds as an Adsorbent for Malathion and Chlorpyrifos—Kinetics, Thermodynamics, and Eco-Neurotoxicity
VL  - 12
IS  - 12
SP  - 2397
DO  - 10.3390/foods12122397
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Milanković, Vedran and Tasić, Tamara and Pejčić, Milica and Pašti, Igor and Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara",
year = "2023",
abstract = "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 consequences, it is critical to understand how they interact with food biowaste materials. However, it is also a question if biowaste can be used to remediate rising pesticide residues in the environment. This study investigated the interactions of SCGs with the organophosphate pesticides malathion (MLT) and chlorpyrifos (CHP) and addressed the possibility of using SCGs as adsorbents for the removal of these pesticides from water and fruit extracts. The kinetics of MLT and CHP adsorption on SCGs fits well with the pseudo-first-order kinetic model. The Langmuir isotherm model best describes the adsorption process, giving the maximal adsorption capacity for MLT as 7.16 mg g−1 and 7.00 mg g−1 for CHP. Based on the thermodynamic analysis, it can be deduced that MLT adsorption on SCGs is exothermic, while CHP adsorption is an endothermic process. The adsorption efficiency of MLT and CHP using SCGs in a complicated matrix of fruit extracts remained constant. The neurotoxicity results showed that no more toxic products were formed during adsorption, indicating that SCGs are a safe-to-use adsorbent for pesticide removal in water and fruit extracts.",
journal = "Foods",
title = "Spent Coffee Grounds as an Adsorbent for Malathion and Chlorpyrifos—Kinetics, Thermodynamics, and Eco-Neurotoxicity",
volume = "12",
number = "12",
pages = "2397",
doi = "10.3390/foods12122397"
}

Milanković, V., Tasić, T., Pejčić, M., Pašti, I.,& Lazarević-Pašti, T.. (2023). Spent Coffee Grounds as an Adsorbent for Malathion and Chlorpyrifos—Kinetics, Thermodynamics, and Eco-Neurotoxicity. in Foods, 12(12), 2397.
https://doi.org/10.3390/foods12122397

Milanković V, Tasić T, Pejčić M, Pašti I, Lazarević-Pašti T. Spent Coffee Grounds as an Adsorbent for Malathion and Chlorpyrifos—Kinetics, Thermodynamics, and Eco-Neurotoxicity. in Foods. 2023;12(12):2397.
doi:10.3390/foods12122397 .

Milanković, Vedran, Tasić, Tamara, Pejčić, Milica, Pašti, Igor, Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara, "Spent Coffee Grounds as an Adsorbent for Malathion and Chlorpyrifos—Kinetics, Thermodynamics, and Eco-Neurotoxicity" in Foods, 12, no. 12 (2023):2397,
https://doi.org/10.3390/foods12122397 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Tasić, Tamara
AU  - Milanković, Vedran
AU  - Batalović, Katarina
AU  - Breitenbach, Stefan
AU  - Unterweger, Christoph
AU  - Fürst, Christian
AU  - Pašti, Igor A.
AU  - Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara
PY  - 2023
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/11217
AB  - 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 such as lemon juice and mint ethanol extract. Adsorbents were produced using the Design of Experiments protocol for varying activation conditions (carbonization at 850 °C; activation temperature between 670 and 870 °C; activation time from 30 to 180 min; and CO2 flow rate from 10 to 80 L h−1) and characterized in terms of physical and chemical properties (SEM, EDX, BET, FTIR). Pesticide adsorption kinetics and thermodynamics were then addressed. It was shown that some of the developed adsorbents are also capable of the selective removal of chlorpyrifos in the presence of malathion. The selected materials were not affected by complex matrices of real samples. Moreover, the adsorbent can be regenerated at least five times without pronounced performance losses. We suggest that the adsorptive removal of food contaminants can effectively improve food safety and quality, unlike other methods currently in use, which negatively affect the nutritional value of food products. Finally, data-based models trained on well-characterized materials libraries can direct the synthesis of novel adsorbents for the desired application in food processing.
T2  - Foods
T1  - Application of Viscose-Based Porous Carbon Fibers in Food Processing—Malathion and Chlorpyrifos Removal
VL  - 12
IS  - 12
SP  - 2362
DO  - 10.3390/foods12122362
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Tasić, Tamara and Milanković, Vedran and Batalović, Katarina and Breitenbach, Stefan and Unterweger, Christoph and Fürst, Christian and Pašti, Igor A. and Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara",
year = "2023",
abstract = "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 such as lemon juice and mint ethanol extract. Adsorbents were produced using the Design of Experiments protocol for varying activation conditions (carbonization at 850 °C; activation temperature between 670 and 870 °C; activation time from 30 to 180 min; and CO2 flow rate from 10 to 80 L h−1) and characterized in terms of physical and chemical properties (SEM, EDX, BET, FTIR). Pesticide adsorption kinetics and thermodynamics were then addressed. It was shown that some of the developed adsorbents are also capable of the selective removal of chlorpyrifos in the presence of malathion. The selected materials were not affected by complex matrices of real samples. Moreover, the adsorbent can be regenerated at least five times without pronounced performance losses. We suggest that the adsorptive removal of food contaminants can effectively improve food safety and quality, unlike other methods currently in use, which negatively affect the nutritional value of food products. Finally, data-based models trained on well-characterized materials libraries can direct the synthesis of novel adsorbents for the desired application in food processing.",
journal = "Foods",
title = "Application of Viscose-Based Porous Carbon Fibers in Food Processing—Malathion and Chlorpyrifos Removal",
volume = "12",
number = "12",
pages = "2362",
doi = "10.3390/foods12122362"
}

Tasić, T., Milanković, V., Batalović, K., Breitenbach, S., Unterweger, C., Fürst, C., Pašti, I. A.,& Lazarević-Pašti, T.. (2023). Application of Viscose-Based Porous Carbon Fibers in Food Processing—Malathion and Chlorpyrifos Removal. in Foods, 12(12), 2362.
https://doi.org/10.3390/foods12122362

Tasić T, Milanković V, Batalović K, Breitenbach S, Unterweger C, Fürst C, Pašti IA, Lazarević-Pašti T. Application of Viscose-Based Porous Carbon Fibers in Food Processing—Malathion and Chlorpyrifos Removal. in Foods. 2023;12(12):2362.
doi:10.3390/foods12122362 .

Tasić, Tamara, Milanković, Vedran, Batalović, Katarina, Breitenbach, Stefan, Unterweger, Christoph, Fürst, Christian, Pašti, Igor A., Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara, "Application of Viscose-Based Porous Carbon Fibers in Food Processing—Malathion and Chlorpyrifos Removal" in Foods, 12, no. 12 (2023):2362,
https://doi.org/10.3390/foods12122362 . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Katnić, Đurica
AU  - Porobić, Slavica
AU  - Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara
AU  - Kojić, Marija
AU  - Tasić, Tamara
AU  - Marinović-Cincović, Milena
AU  - Živojinović, Dragana
PY  - 2023
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/11871
AB  - The removal of environmental pollutants is significant because of their harmful effects on living organisms. Biochar is favorable as a natural adsorbent of environmental pollutants due to its advantages, such as environmental acceptability and economic profitability. This study evaluated the potential of pyrolyzed plum pomace (PyrPP) as an adsorbent for environmental pollutants: Pb2+ ions, pesticides (chlorpyrifos and malathion), as well as organic pollutants BTEX. In order to ameliorate the adsorption capacity of PyrPP, modification by gamma irradiation was performed. Irradiated plum pomace biochar (IrPyrPP) has been shown to be an effective adsorbent, and the material is also sterilized by irradiation, which makes this material potentially sterile adsorbents of the most environmental pollutants from water. The irradiated biochar showed better adsorption performances for the removal of Pb2+ ions, BTEX, and chlorpyrifos. Maximum adsorption capacity (Qmax) of PyrPP for Pb2+, BTEX, chlorpyrifos, and malathion adsorption was 157.0, 17.6, 0.219, and 1.067 mg g− 1 , while Qmax of IrPyrPP for Pb2+, BTEX, chlorpyrifos and malathion was 271.0, 48.0, 0.428 and 0.593 mg g− 1 , respectively. The results obtained during this research suggest that biomass pyrolysis and modification of this biomass by irradiation is a promising way to produce efficient natural sterile sorbents for wastewater treatment.
T2  - Journal of Water Process Engineering
T1  - Sterilized plum pomace biochar as a low-cost effective sorbent of environmental contaminants
VL  - 56
SP  - 104487
DO  - 10.1016/j.jwpe.2023.104487
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Katnić, Đurica and Porobić, Slavica and Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara and Kojić, Marija and Tasić, Tamara and Marinović-Cincović, Milena and Živojinović, Dragana",
year = "2023",
abstract = "The removal of environmental pollutants is significant because of their harmful effects on living organisms. Biochar is favorable as a natural adsorbent of environmental pollutants due to its advantages, such as environmental acceptability and economic profitability. This study evaluated the potential of pyrolyzed plum pomace (PyrPP) as an adsorbent for environmental pollutants: Pb2+ ions, pesticides (chlorpyrifos and malathion), as well as organic pollutants BTEX. In order to ameliorate the adsorption capacity of PyrPP, modification by gamma irradiation was performed. Irradiated plum pomace biochar (IrPyrPP) has been shown to be an effective adsorbent, and the material is also sterilized by irradiation, which makes this material potentially sterile adsorbents of the most environmental pollutants from water. The irradiated biochar showed better adsorption performances for the removal of Pb2+ ions, BTEX, and chlorpyrifos. Maximum adsorption capacity (Qmax) of PyrPP for Pb2+, BTEX, chlorpyrifos, and malathion adsorption was 157.0, 17.6, 0.219, and 1.067 mg g− 1 , while Qmax of IrPyrPP for Pb2+, BTEX, chlorpyrifos and malathion was 271.0, 48.0, 0.428 and 0.593 mg g− 1 , respectively. The results obtained during this research suggest that biomass pyrolysis and modification of this biomass by irradiation is a promising way to produce efficient natural sterile sorbents for wastewater treatment.",
journal = "Journal of Water Process Engineering",
title = "Sterilized plum pomace biochar as a low-cost effective sorbent of environmental contaminants",
volume = "56",
pages = "104487",
doi = "10.1016/j.jwpe.2023.104487"
}

Katnić, Đ., Porobić, S., Lazarević-Pašti, T., Kojić, M., Tasić, T., Marinović-Cincović, M.,& Živojinović, D.. (2023). Sterilized plum pomace biochar as a low-cost effective sorbent of environmental contaminants. in Journal of Water Process Engineering, 56, 104487.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2023.104487

Katnić Đ, Porobić S, Lazarević-Pašti T, Kojić M, Tasić T, Marinović-Cincović M, Živojinović D. Sterilized plum pomace biochar as a low-cost effective sorbent of environmental contaminants. in Journal of Water Process Engineering. 2023;56:104487.
doi:10.1016/j.jwpe.2023.104487 .

Katnić, Đurica, Porobić, Slavica, Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara, Kojić, Marija, Tasić, Tamara, Marinović-Cincović, Milena, Živojinović, Dragana, "Sterilized plum pomace biochar as a low-cost effective sorbent of environmental contaminants" in Journal of Water Process Engineering, 56 (2023):104487,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2023.104487 . .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Milanković, Vedran
AU  - Tasić, Tamara
AU  - Brković, Snežana
AU  - Pašti, Igor
AU  - Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara
PY  - 2023
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/12306
AB  - Coffee is one of the world's most beloved beverages, with an annual production exceeding 10.5 million tons. However, the extensive generation of spent coffee grounds (SCGs) raises environmental concerns when carelessly disposed of. Also, the growing issue of pesticide contamination in water and food poses an environmental challenge. Given the hazardous nature of pesticides and their potential to inflict severe health consequences, it is important to understand how these compounds interact with biowaste materials. In this study, the spent coffee grounds are thermally treated at 400, 650, and 900 °C and named C400, C650, and C900, respectively. The synthesized materials and the initial SCG have been characterized using SEM, EDX, and FTIR. The kinetics of chlorpyrifos (CHP) adsorption on these materials has been investigated using pseudo-first-order (PFO), pseudo-second-order (PSO), Elovich, and intraparticle diffusion kinetic models. Adsorption experiments were done at three temperatures (25, 30, and 35°C), and the obtained experimental results were analyzed using non-linear Freundlich, Langmuir, Temkin, and Dubinin-Radushkevich isotherm models. Thermodynamics of the process has also been investigated. The results showed that the CHP adsorption process on all four materials fits equally well in both PFO and PSO and that the equilibrium time is 400 min. Isotherm study of adsorption on all three temperatures shows very good fitting in both Freundlich and Langmuir isotherm models. Langmuir isotherm model revealed that the maximum concentration of CHP that can be adsorbed by 1g of materials (qmax) is 2.31 mg g-1 , 19.43 mg g-1 , 4.67 mg g-1 , and 10.98 mg g-1 for SCG, C400, C650, and C900 respectfully. Thermodynamic parameters revealed that the adsorption of CHP on all investigated materials is a spontaneous process. By increasing the adsorption temperature, the qmax value increases for SCG, C650, and C900, indicating that the process is exothermic, and decreases in the case of C400, indicating that the process is endothermic.
PB  - Belgrade : Institute of Technical Sciences of SASA
C3  - 21st Young Researchers' Conference Materials Sciences and Engineering : program and the book of abstracts
T1  - The impact of thermal treatment on spent coffee grounds for chlorpyrifos removal from water
SP  - 23
EP  - 23
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_12306
ER  - 

@conference{
author = "Milanković, Vedran and Tasić, Tamara and Brković, Snežana and Pašti, Igor and Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara",
year = "2023",
abstract = "Coffee is one of the world's most beloved beverages, with an annual production exceeding 10.5 million tons. However, the extensive generation of spent coffee grounds (SCGs) raises environmental concerns when carelessly disposed of. Also, the growing issue of pesticide contamination in water and food poses an environmental challenge. Given the hazardous nature of pesticides and their potential to inflict severe health consequences, it is important to understand how these compounds interact with biowaste materials. In this study, the spent coffee grounds are thermally treated at 400, 650, and 900 °C and named C400, C650, and C900, respectively. The synthesized materials and the initial SCG have been characterized using SEM, EDX, and FTIR. The kinetics of chlorpyrifos (CHP) adsorption on these materials has been investigated using pseudo-first-order (PFO), pseudo-second-order (PSO), Elovich, and intraparticle diffusion kinetic models. Adsorption experiments were done at three temperatures (25, 30, and 35°C), and the obtained experimental results were analyzed using non-linear Freundlich, Langmuir, Temkin, and Dubinin-Radushkevich isotherm models. Thermodynamics of the process has also been investigated. The results showed that the CHP adsorption process on all four materials fits equally well in both PFO and PSO and that the equilibrium time is 400 min. Isotherm study of adsorption on all three temperatures shows very good fitting in both Freundlich and Langmuir isotherm models. Langmuir isotherm model revealed that the maximum concentration of CHP that can be adsorbed by 1g of materials (qmax) is 2.31 mg g-1 , 19.43 mg g-1 , 4.67 mg g-1 , and 10.98 mg g-1 for SCG, C400, C650, and C900 respectfully. Thermodynamic parameters revealed that the adsorption of CHP on all investigated materials is a spontaneous process. By increasing the adsorption temperature, the qmax value increases for SCG, C650, and C900, indicating that the process is exothermic, and decreases in the case of C400, indicating that the process is endothermic.",
publisher = "Belgrade : Institute of Technical Sciences of SASA",
journal = "21st Young Researchers' Conference Materials Sciences and Engineering : program and the book of abstracts",
title = "The impact of thermal treatment on spent coffee grounds for chlorpyrifos removal from water",
pages = "23-23",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_12306"
}

Milanković, V., Tasić, T., Brković, S., Pašti, I.,& Lazarević-Pašti, T.. (2023). The impact of thermal treatment on spent coffee grounds for chlorpyrifos removal from water. in 21st Young Researchers' Conference Materials Sciences and Engineering : program and the book of abstracts
Belgrade : Institute of Technical Sciences of SASA., 23-23.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_12306

Milanković V, Tasić T, Brković S, Pašti I, Lazarević-Pašti T. The impact of thermal treatment on spent coffee grounds for chlorpyrifos removal from water. in 21st Young Researchers' Conference Materials Sciences and Engineering : program and the book of abstracts. 2023;:23-23.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_12306 .

Milanković, Vedran, Tasić, Tamara, Brković, Snežana, Pašti, Igor, Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara, "The impact of thermal treatment on spent coffee grounds for chlorpyrifos removal from water" in 21st Young Researchers' Conference Materials Sciences and Engineering : program and the book of abstracts (2023):23-23,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_12306 .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Tasić, Tamara
AU  - Milanković, Vedran
AU  - Pašti, Igor
AU  - Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara
PY  - 2023
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/12307
AB  - The growing use of pesticides to enhance food production leads to their presence in food samples, necessitating the creation of efficient methods for their elimination. This study demonstrates that activated carbon materials derived from cellulose can effectively remove malathion and chlorpyrifos from liquid samples, even when found in complex matrices. Adsorbents were carbonized at 850 °C and activated in the temperature range between 670 and 870 °C where activation time was from 30 to 180 min and CO2 flow rate from 10 to 80 L h −1). After that, materials were characterized in terms of physical and chemical properties using SEM, EDX, BET, FTIR, Raman, and Zeta potential. The synthesized materials were tested by removing malathion and chlorpyrifos from lemon juice and mint ethanol extracts. The results showed that these materials remove these pesticides to a high degree. Furthermore, some of the developed adsorbents exhibit the ability to selectively remove chlorpyrifos in the presence of malathion. These selected materials remain unaffected by the intricate compositions of real samples. Additionally, the adsorbent can be regenerated at least five times without significant performance degradation. Our findings propose that the adsorptive elimination of contaminants from food can substantially enhance food safety and quality
PB  - Belgrade : Institute of Technical Sciences of SASA
C3  - 21st Young Researchers' Conference Materials Sciences and Engineering : program and the book of abstracts
T1  - Applying carbon materials derived from cellulose for the removal of malathion and chlorpyrifos in food processing
SP  - 24
EP  - 24
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_12307
ER  - 

@conference{
author = "Tasić, Tamara and Milanković, Vedran and Pašti, Igor and Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara",
year = "2023",
abstract = "The growing use of pesticides to enhance food production leads to their presence in food samples, necessitating the creation of efficient methods for their elimination. This study demonstrates that activated carbon materials derived from cellulose can effectively remove malathion and chlorpyrifos from liquid samples, even when found in complex matrices. Adsorbents were carbonized at 850 °C and activated in the temperature range between 670 and 870 °C where activation time was from 30 to 180 min and CO2 flow rate from 10 to 80 L h −1). After that, materials were characterized in terms of physical and chemical properties using SEM, EDX, BET, FTIR, Raman, and Zeta potential. The synthesized materials were tested by removing malathion and chlorpyrifos from lemon juice and mint ethanol extracts. The results showed that these materials remove these pesticides to a high degree. Furthermore, some of the developed adsorbents exhibit the ability to selectively remove chlorpyrifos in the presence of malathion. These selected materials remain unaffected by the intricate compositions of real samples. Additionally, the adsorbent can be regenerated at least five times without significant performance degradation. Our findings propose that the adsorptive elimination of contaminants from food can substantially enhance food safety and quality",
publisher = "Belgrade : Institute of Technical Sciences of SASA",
journal = "21st Young Researchers' Conference Materials Sciences and Engineering : program and the book of abstracts",
title = "Applying carbon materials derived from cellulose for the removal of malathion and chlorpyrifos in food processing",
pages = "24-24",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_12307"
}

Tasić, T., Milanković, V., Pašti, I.,& Lazarević-Pašti, T.. (2023). Applying carbon materials derived from cellulose for the removal of malathion and chlorpyrifos in food processing. in 21st Young Researchers' Conference Materials Sciences and Engineering : program and the book of abstracts
Belgrade : Institute of Technical Sciences of SASA., 24-24.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_12307

Tasić T, Milanković V, Pašti I, Lazarević-Pašti T. Applying carbon materials derived from cellulose for the removal of malathion and chlorpyrifos in food processing. in 21st Young Researchers' Conference Materials Sciences and Engineering : program and the book of abstracts. 2023;:24-24.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_12307 .

Tasić, Tamara, Milanković, Vedran, Pašti, Igor, Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara, "Applying carbon materials derived from cellulose for the removal of malathion and chlorpyrifos in food processing" in 21st Young Researchers' Conference Materials Sciences and Engineering : program and the book of abstracts (2023):24-24,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_12307 .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara
AU  - Jocić, Ana
AU  - Milanković, Vedran
AU  - Tasić, Tamara
AU  - Batalović, Katarina
AU  - Breitenbach, Stefan
AU  - Unterweger, Christoph
AU  - Fürst, Christian
AU  - Pašti, Igor A.
PY  - 2023
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/12397
AB  - 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, and cost-effectiveness. However, the intricate relationship between the properties of these materials and their performance in pesticide adsorption remains largely unexplored. This study primarily focuses on examining the adsorption kinetics of three organophosphate pesticides: dimethoate, malathion (aliphatic), and chlorpyrifos (aromatic), using a range of cellulose-based activated carbon fibers with diverse specific surface areas, pore size distributions, and elemental compositions. By employing sophisticated data analysis tools, principal component analysis, and semi-empirical quantum chemical calculations, this study uncovers the importance of these distinct properties in efficiently removing structurally diverse pesticides. The results of the adsorption experiments suggested that these processes can be described using a pseudo-second-order kinetic model, which is confirmed via multiple linear regression. The obtained data suggest that the most effective carbon material for pesticide removal should have a pore diameter of approximately 4 nm, low oxygen content, a unimodal pore size distribution, and a high presence of sp2 domains. The insights from this research have the potential to guide the development of improved adsorbents and facilitate the rational selection of adsorbents tailored to specific pollutants based on their physicochemical properties and the pollutants’ chemical structure. By shedding light on the vital connection between adsorbent properties and performance, our findings significantly advance sustainable and effective pesticide removal, thereby fostering a cleaner and healthier environment.
T2  - C-Journal of Carbon Research
T1  - Investigating the Adsorption Kinetics of Dimethoate, Malathion and Chlorpyrifos on Cellulose-Derived Activated Carbons: Understanding the Influence of Physicochemical Properties
VL  - 9
IS  - 4
SP  - 103
DO  - 10.3390/c9040103
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara and Jocić, Ana and Milanković, Vedran and Tasić, Tamara and Batalović, Katarina and Breitenbach, Stefan and Unterweger, Christoph and Fürst, Christian and Pašti, Igor A.",
year = "2023",
abstract = "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, and cost-effectiveness. However, the intricate relationship between the properties of these materials and their performance in pesticide adsorption remains largely unexplored. This study primarily focuses on examining the adsorption kinetics of three organophosphate pesticides: dimethoate, malathion (aliphatic), and chlorpyrifos (aromatic), using a range of cellulose-based activated carbon fibers with diverse specific surface areas, pore size distributions, and elemental compositions. By employing sophisticated data analysis tools, principal component analysis, and semi-empirical quantum chemical calculations, this study uncovers the importance of these distinct properties in efficiently removing structurally diverse pesticides. The results of the adsorption experiments suggested that these processes can be described using a pseudo-second-order kinetic model, which is confirmed via multiple linear regression. The obtained data suggest that the most effective carbon material for pesticide removal should have a pore diameter of approximately 4 nm, low oxygen content, a unimodal pore size distribution, and a high presence of sp2 domains. The insights from this research have the potential to guide the development of improved adsorbents and facilitate the rational selection of adsorbents tailored to specific pollutants based on their physicochemical properties and the pollutants’ chemical structure. By shedding light on the vital connection between adsorbent properties and performance, our findings significantly advance sustainable and effective pesticide removal, thereby fostering a cleaner and healthier environment.",
journal = "C-Journal of Carbon Research",
title = "Investigating the Adsorption Kinetics of Dimethoate, Malathion and Chlorpyrifos on Cellulose-Derived Activated Carbons: Understanding the Influence of Physicochemical Properties",
volume = "9",
number = "4",
pages = "103",
doi = "10.3390/c9040103"
}

Lazarević-Pašti, T., Jocić, A., Milanković, V., Tasić, T., Batalović, K., Breitenbach, S., Unterweger, C., Fürst, C.,& Pašti, I. A.. (2023). Investigating the Adsorption Kinetics of Dimethoate, Malathion and Chlorpyrifos on Cellulose-Derived Activated Carbons: Understanding the Influence of Physicochemical Properties. in C-Journal of Carbon Research, 9(4), 103.
https://doi.org/10.3390/c9040103

Lazarević-Pašti T, Jocić A, Milanković V, Tasić T, Batalović K, Breitenbach S, Unterweger C, Fürst C, Pašti IA. Investigating the Adsorption Kinetics of Dimethoate, Malathion and Chlorpyrifos on Cellulose-Derived Activated Carbons: Understanding the Influence of Physicochemical Properties. in C-Journal of Carbon Research. 2023;9(4):103.
doi:10.3390/c9040103 .

Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara, Jocić, Ana, Milanković, Vedran, Tasić, Tamara, Batalović, Katarina, Breitenbach, Stefan, Unterweger, Christoph, Fürst, Christian, Pašti, Igor A., "Investigating the Adsorption Kinetics of Dimethoate, Malathion and Chlorpyrifos on Cellulose-Derived Activated Carbons: Understanding the Influence of Physicochemical Properties" in C-Journal of Carbon Research, 9, no. 4 (2023):103,
https://doi.org/10.3390/c9040103 . .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Milanković, Vedran
AU  - Tasić, Tamara
AU  - Brković, Snežana
AU  - Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara
PY  - 2023
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/12769
AB  - 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 environment has led to more research on their removal. Various biowaste materials have been investigated for remediation of these contaminants. Among investigated materials, spent coffee grounds, a widely available waste product, offer a promising solution. Coffee consumption is a daily ritual, generating substantial quantities of spent coffee grounds as residual waste. Harnessing the adsorption potential of spent coffee grounds for pesticide removal addresses an environmental challenge and aligns with waste management principles and a circular economy. The carbon material, obtained through a controlled carbonisation process of spent coffee grounds at 900 ºC, showed high adsorption potential for chlorpyrifos. The Langmuir and Freundlich models were employed to analyse the adsorption process, revealing favourable adsorption behaviour at different temperatures. Thermodynamic parameters indicated the spontaneous and feasible nature of the adsorption process, with temperature being an important factor for the adsorption of chlorpyrifos on the investigated material.
PB  - Novi Sad : Faculty of Technical Sciences
C3  - DISC2023 : 3rd DIFENEW International Student Conference : Abstract book
T1  - Effect of temperature for chlorpyrifos adsorption onto carbon material derived from spent coffee grounds
SP  - 46
EP  - 46
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_12769
ER  - 

@conference{
author = "Milanković, Vedran and Tasić, Tamara and Brković, Snežana and Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara",
year = "2023",
abstract = "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 environment has led to more research on their removal. Various biowaste materials have been investigated for remediation of these contaminants. Among investigated materials, spent coffee grounds, a widely available waste product, offer a promising solution. Coffee consumption is a daily ritual, generating substantial quantities of spent coffee grounds as residual waste. Harnessing the adsorption potential of spent coffee grounds for pesticide removal addresses an environmental challenge and aligns with waste management principles and a circular economy. The carbon material, obtained through a controlled carbonisation process of spent coffee grounds at 900 ºC, showed high adsorption potential for chlorpyrifos. The Langmuir and Freundlich models were employed to analyse the adsorption process, revealing favourable adsorption behaviour at different temperatures. Thermodynamic parameters indicated the spontaneous and feasible nature of the adsorption process, with temperature being an important factor for the adsorption of chlorpyrifos on the investigated material.",
publisher = "Novi Sad : Faculty of Technical Sciences",
journal = "DISC2023 : 3rd DIFENEW International Student Conference : Abstract book",
title = "Effect of temperature for chlorpyrifos adsorption onto carbon material derived from spent coffee grounds",
pages = "46-46",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_12769"
}

Milanković, V., Tasić, T., Brković, S.,& Lazarević-Pašti, T.. (2023). Effect of temperature for chlorpyrifos adsorption onto carbon material derived from spent coffee grounds. in DISC2023 : 3rd DIFENEW International Student Conference : Abstract book
Novi Sad : Faculty of Technical Sciences., 46-46.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_12769

Milanković V, Tasić T, Brković S, Lazarević-Pašti T. Effect of temperature for chlorpyrifos adsorption onto carbon material derived from spent coffee grounds. in DISC2023 : 3rd DIFENEW International Student Conference : Abstract book. 2023;:46-46.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_12769 .

Milanković, Vedran, Tasić, Tamara, Brković, Snežana, Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara, "Effect of temperature for chlorpyrifos adsorption onto carbon material derived from spent coffee grounds" in DISC2023 : 3rd DIFENEW International Student Conference : Abstract book (2023):46-46,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_12769 .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Tasić, Tamara
AU  - Milanković, Vedran
AU  - Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara
PY  - 2023
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/12770
AB  - 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 effect of organophosphates on acetylcholinesterase contributes to various health disorders. Malathion, commonly used for mosquito and insect control in crops and pet care, exhibits gradual decomposition in water and soil, leading to heightened concentrations in discharge areas and potential risks to aquatic organisms and human health. To address the removal of organophosphates, various methods have been explored, with adsorption standing out for its simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and environmental friendliness. Cellulose-derived carbon materials, characterised by porous structures and large surface areas, provide an efficient solution. This study focuses on utilising cellulose-derived carbon materials as an adsorbent for malathion removal, employing SEM, EDX, FTIR, and BET analysis for comprehensive characterisation. The investigation concentrates on malathion adsorption onto cellulose-derived carbon materials, employing four isotherm models: Freundlich, Langmuir, Temkin, and DubininRadushkevich. The experimental data best fit the Freundlich isotherm, indicating a multilayer adsorption mechanism on the heterogeneous surface of carbon materials. The Langmuir isotherm model shows the maximum adsorption capacities for malathion onto materials CDCM3, CDCM6, and CDCM8, respectively, are 38.67 mg g-1, 170.20 mg g-1, and 254.41 mg g-1. The adsorption energy from the Dubinin-Radushkevich isotherm confirms that the adsorption process for malathion removal is physisorption, while the Temkin isotherm suggests an exothermic process. These findings significantly contribute to sustainable strategies for mitigating the environmental impact of organophosphates.
PB  - Novi Sad : Faculty of Technical Sciences
C3  - DISC2023 : 3rd DIFENEW International Student Conference : Abstract book
T1  - Cellulose-derived carbon materials: A study of isotherms in malathion removal
SP  - 64
EP  - 64
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_12770
ER  - 

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author = "Tasić, Tamara and Milanković, Vedran and Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara",
year = "2023",
abstract = "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 effect of organophosphates on acetylcholinesterase contributes to various health disorders. Malathion, commonly used for mosquito and insect control in crops and pet care, exhibits gradual decomposition in water and soil, leading to heightened concentrations in discharge areas and potential risks to aquatic organisms and human health. To address the removal of organophosphates, various methods have been explored, with adsorption standing out for its simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and environmental friendliness. Cellulose-derived carbon materials, characterised by porous structures and large surface areas, provide an efficient solution. This study focuses on utilising cellulose-derived carbon materials as an adsorbent for malathion removal, employing SEM, EDX, FTIR, and BET analysis for comprehensive characterisation. The investigation concentrates on malathion adsorption onto cellulose-derived carbon materials, employing four isotherm models: Freundlich, Langmuir, Temkin, and DubininRadushkevich. The experimental data best fit the Freundlich isotherm, indicating a multilayer adsorption mechanism on the heterogeneous surface of carbon materials. The Langmuir isotherm model shows the maximum adsorption capacities for malathion onto materials CDCM3, CDCM6, and CDCM8, respectively, are 38.67 mg g-1, 170.20 mg g-1, and 254.41 mg g-1. The adsorption energy from the Dubinin-Radushkevich isotherm confirms that the adsorption process for malathion removal is physisorption, while the Temkin isotherm suggests an exothermic process. These findings significantly contribute to sustainable strategies for mitigating the environmental impact of organophosphates.",
publisher = "Novi Sad : Faculty of Technical Sciences",
journal = "DISC2023 : 3rd DIFENEW International Student Conference : Abstract book",
title = "Cellulose-derived carbon materials: A study of isotherms in malathion removal",
pages = "64-64",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_12770"
}

Tasić, T., Milanković, V.,& Lazarević-Pašti, T.. (2023). Cellulose-derived carbon materials: A study of isotherms in malathion removal. in DISC2023 : 3rd DIFENEW International Student Conference : Abstract book
Novi Sad : Faculty of Technical Sciences., 64-64.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_12770

Tasić T, Milanković V, Lazarević-Pašti T. Cellulose-derived carbon materials: A study of isotherms in malathion removal. in DISC2023 : 3rd DIFENEW International Student Conference : Abstract book. 2023;:64-64.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_12770 .

Tasić, Tamara, Milanković, Vedran, Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara, "Cellulose-derived carbon materials: A study of isotherms in malathion removal" in DISC2023 : 3rd DIFENEW International Student Conference : Abstract book (2023):64-64,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_12770 .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Vasić-Anićijević, Dragana
AU  - Anićijević, Vladan
AU  - Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara
PY  - 2022
UR  - https://vinar.vin.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/13731
AB  - Organophosphates are widely used nowadays. They have applications as pesticides, drugs, plasticizers, flame retardants or chemical warfare agents. Their acute toxicity is ascribed to the inhibition of acetylcholinesterase, a key enzyme in the transmission of nerve impulses in animals. Their toxic effects manifest by acetylcholine accumulation in the nerve synapses and can lead to paralysis or death. Dimethoate, a systemic and contact organophosphate insecticide, has been registered for use since 1962. Its oxo-analog omethoate also can be found in the environment due to oxidation. Under environmental conditions, dimethoate and omethoate undergo chemical transformations and decomposition. However, systematic data about dimethoate and omethoate hydrolysis are scarce. We systematically analyzed dimethoate and omethoate hydrolysis under different pH conditions and estimated their neurotoxic effects. Dimethoate and omethoate hydrolyzed fast in alkaline aqueous solutions (half-lives 5.7±1.4 and 0.89±0.21days) but were stable in acidic solutions (half-lives 124±18 and 104±9 days). The toxicity of these pesticide solutions decreases over time, indicating that more toxic products were not formed.
PB  - Belgrade : Military Technical Institute
C3  - OTEH 2022 : 10th International scientific conference on defensive technologies : Proceedings
T1  - Dimethoate and omethoate hydrolysis in aqueous solutions and the assessment of their neurotoxic effects
SP  - 372
EP  - 375
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_13731
ER  - 

@conference{
author = "Vasić-Anićijević, Dragana and Anićijević, Vladan and Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara",
year = "2022",
abstract = "Organophosphates are widely used nowadays. They have applications as pesticides, drugs, plasticizers, flame retardants or chemical warfare agents. Their acute toxicity is ascribed to the inhibition of acetylcholinesterase, a key enzyme in the transmission of nerve impulses in animals. Their toxic effects manifest by acetylcholine accumulation in the nerve synapses and can lead to paralysis or death. Dimethoate, a systemic and contact organophosphate insecticide, has been registered for use since 1962. Its oxo-analog omethoate also can be found in the environment due to oxidation. Under environmental conditions, dimethoate and omethoate undergo chemical transformations and decomposition. However, systematic data about dimethoate and omethoate hydrolysis are scarce. We systematically analyzed dimethoate and omethoate hydrolysis under different pH conditions and estimated their neurotoxic effects. Dimethoate and omethoate hydrolyzed fast in alkaline aqueous solutions (half-lives 5.7±1.4 and 0.89±0.21days) but were stable in acidic solutions (half-lives 124±18 and 104±9 days). The toxicity of these pesticide solutions decreases over time, indicating that more toxic products were not formed.",
publisher = "Belgrade : Military Technical Institute",
journal = "OTEH 2022 : 10th International scientific conference on defensive technologies : Proceedings",
title = "Dimethoate and omethoate hydrolysis in aqueous solutions and the assessment of their neurotoxic effects",
pages = "372-375",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_13731"
}

Vasić-Anićijević, D., Anićijević, V.,& Lazarević-Pašti, T.. (2022). Dimethoate and omethoate hydrolysis in aqueous solutions and the assessment of their neurotoxic effects. in OTEH 2022 : 10th International scientific conference on defensive technologies : Proceedings
Belgrade : Military Technical Institute., 372-375.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_13731

Vasić-Anićijević D, Anićijević V, Lazarević-Pašti T. Dimethoate and omethoate hydrolysis in aqueous solutions and the assessment of their neurotoxic effects. in OTEH 2022 : 10th International scientific conference on defensive technologies : Proceedings. 2022;:372-375.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_13731 .

Vasić-Anićijević, Dragana, Anićijević, Vladan, Lazarević-Pašti, Tamara, "Dimethoate and omethoate hydrolysis in aqueous solutions and the assessment of their neurotoxic effects" in OTEH 2022 : 10th International scientific conference on defensive technologies : Proceedings (2022):372-375,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_vinar_13731 .