Research Group
ELEMENTAL ANALYSIS IN SOIL, PLANT AND FOOD SAMPLES
prof. Jelena Mutić, PhD

Group Members

• Jelena Mutić, PhD, Full Professor, UB-FC
• Sladjana Djurdjic, Assistant, UB-FC
• Vesna Stanković, Research Associate, Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy (IHTM)
• Ivana Mikavica, Researcher, Institute of Nuclear and Other Mineral Resources Technology (ITNMS)

Research Area

1. Analysis of elements in soil samples

Soil samples are prepared by sequential extraction methods, enabling the extraction of bound metal fractions. Based on the elemental content in fractions, their bioavailability and chemical risk assessment are assessed.

2. Analysis of elements in plant / fungi samples

Plants/fungi samples are prepared by microwave digestion. The analysis of the elemental content in plants/fungi examines the possibilities of their use for phytoremediation/microremediation purposes.

3. Analysis of elements in food samples

Food samples are prepared by appropriate digestion methods (wet, microwave, etc.). Based on the content of certain macro- and microelements in food, a risk assessment of daily/weekly/monthly food intake is performed. Accordingly, the authenticity of the product (seafood, wine) can be discussed.

4. Isotopic content of Pb

The origin of lead pollution sources in the environment can be defined by the analysis of the lead isotope ratios.

The Equipment Used in Research

• ICP-OES (iCAP 6500 duo, Thermo scientific) - Lab. 548a
• ICP-MS (iCAP Q X series 2, Thermo Scientific) - Lab. 548a
• Microwave digester (Berghof microwave oven, Speedwave, Berghof, Germany) - Lab. 548
• CHInstruments (electrochemical station) - Lab. 537

Publications

1. S. Đurđić, V. Stanković, S. Ražić, J. Mutić: Environ Sci Pollut R. (2020)
   (https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-020-07947-6)
2. V. Vukojević, S. Đurđić, J. Mutić, Environ Sci Pollut R. 26 (2019) 13147
   (https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-019-04723-z)
3. V. Vukojević, S. Đurđić, V. Stefanović, J. Trifković, D. Čakmak, V. Perović, J. Mutić, Environ Sci Pollut R. 26 (2019) 5422
   (https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-018-3982-y)
4. S. Đurđić, M. Pantelić, J. Trifković, V. Vukojević, M. Natić, Ž. Tešić, J. Mutić, RSC Advance 7 (2017) 2151
   (https://doi.org/10.1039/C6RA25105F)
5. V. Stefanović, J. Trifković, S. Đurđić, V. Vukojević, Ž. Tešić, J. Mutić, Environ Sci Pollut R. 23 (2016) 22084
   (https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-016-7450-2)

Pertners

• Ghent University, Global Campus - South Korea
  (https://www.ugent.be/globalcampus/en)
• Center for Ecotoxicological Testing (CETI) Podgorica, Montenegro
  (https://www.mne.ceti.me)
• Faculty of Science, University of Nis
  (https://www.pmf.ni.ac.rs)
• Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade
  (http://www.agrif.bg.ac.rs)
• Vinca Institute of Nuclear Sciences
  (https://www.vin.bg.ac.rs)

Group Members Take Part in These Projects:

• Twinning of research activities in border' omix research in the fields of food, nutrition and environment
  FoodEnTwin GA No. 810752. Horizon 2020 - international project
  Research Executive Agency (Brussels, Belgium)
  Project manager: prof. dr. Tanja Ćirković Veličković, implementation period 2019-2020.
  http://horizon2020foodentwin.rs/
• European Network FOR Chemical Elemental analysis by Total reflection X-Ray Fluorescence
  ENFORCE-TXRF, COST Action CA18130 - international project
  European union (Brussels, Belgium)
  Project manager: dr Laura Borgese (Italy), implementation period 2019-2023.
  https://enforcetxrf.eu/
• Magnetic electrochemiluminiscent biosensors for ultrasensitive mycotocsine
  Serbian-French bilateral, project "Pavle Savić".
  Project funded by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development of the Republic of Serbia and the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of France with the support of the French Institute in Serbia
  Project manager: dr. Dragan Manojlović, implementation period 2020-2021.
• Development of test strips based on electrochemical (bio) sensors for determining the concentration of biomarkers of the disease for the purpose of early diagnosis and prevention
  E! 13303 MED-BIO-TEST Project is funded by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development of the Republic of Serbia and the Ministry of Science of Montenegro
  Project manager: dr. Dalibor Stankovic, implementation period 2020-2022.