Supplementary data for article: Sakan, S.; Dević, G.; Relić, D.; Anđelković, I.; Sakan, N.; Đorđević, D. Risk Assessment of Trace Element Contamination in River Sediments in Serbia Using Pollution Indices and Statistical Methods: A Pilot Study. Environmental Earth Sciences 2015, 73 (10), 6625–6638. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12665-014-3886-1

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Supplementary data for the article: Sakan, S.; Popović, A.; Škrivanj, S.; Sakan, N.; Đorđević, D. Comparison of Single Extraction Procedures and the Application of an Index for the Assessment of Heavy Metal Bioavailability in River Sediments. Environmental Science and Pollution Research 2016, 23 (21), 21485–21500. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-016-7341-6

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Supplementary data for the article: Sakan, S.; Popović, A.; Škrivanj, S.; Sakan, N.; Đorđević, D. Comparison of Single Extraction Procedures and the Application of an Index for the Assessment of Heavy Metal Bioavailability in River Sediments. Environmental Science and Pollution Research 2016, 23 (21), 21485–21500. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-016-7341-6

Supplementary material for: [https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-016-7341-6]Related to published version: [http://cherry.chem.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2347

Supplementary data for article: Sakan, S.; Dević, G.; Relić, D.; Anđelković, I.; Sakan, N.; Đorđević, D. Risk Assessment of Trace Element Contamination in River Sediments in Serbia Using Pollution Indices and Statistical Methods: A Pilot Study. Environmental Earth Sciences 2015, 73 (10), 6625–6638. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12665-014-3886-1

Supplementary material for: [https://doi.org/10.1007/s12665-014-3886-1]Related to published version: [http://cherry.chem.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/1701

Supplementary material for the article: Relić, D.; Héberger, K.; Sakan, S.; Škrbić, B.; Popović, A.; Đorđević, D. Ranking and Similarity of Conventional, Microwave and Ultrasound Element Sequential Extraction Methods. Chemosphere 2018, 198, 103–110. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2017.12.200

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Comparison of extraction agents for metal determination in sediments from artificial lakes and rivers in Serbia

The purpose of this paper was to investigate the effectiveness of three different extraction agents for the extraction of 25 elements from sediment samples collected from 4 artificial lakes and 12 rivers in Serbia (33 samples in total). The extraction efficiency of the agents was evaluated by its ability to extract the highest quantity of the elements. For that purpose, three acids (1M HCl, 2M HNO3 and 0.43M CH3COOH) have been used. Inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) was used for quantitative determination of following elements: Al, As, B, Ba, Be, Bi, Ca, Cd, Cr, Co, Cu, Fe, Hg, K, Li, Mg, Mn, Ni, Na, Pb, Sb, Se, Sr, V, and Zn. The extraction with 1M HCl has shown the best results for the majority of investigated elements (especially Sr, Mn and Ca). Antimony (Sb) was detected only after extraction with 0.43M CH3COOOH, while selenium (Se) could not be detected when 2M HNO3 was applied as extraction agents. The present study could be very useful for choosing a suitable method for specific elements and also can be helpful in the evaluation of the contaminants in freshwater sediments in Serbia. This might contribute to environmental risk assessment of the present elements

Supplementary material for the article: Sakan, S.; Popović, A.; Anđelković, I.; Đorđević, D. Aquatic Sediments Pollution Estimate Using the Metal Fractionation, Secondary Phase Enrichment Factor Calculation, and Used Statistical Methods. Environmental Geochemistry and Health 2016, 38 (3), 855–867. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10653-015-9766-0

Supplementary material for: [https://doi.org/10.1007/s10653-015-9766-0]Related to published version: [http://cherry.chem.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/1940

Supplementary material for the article: Relić, D.; Héberger, K.; Sakan, S.; Škrbić, B.; Popović, A.; Đorđević, D. Ranking and Similarity of Conventional, Microwave and Ultrasound Element Sequential Extraction Methods. Chemosphere 2018, 198, 103–110. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2017.12.200

Supplementary material for: [https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2017.12.200]Related to published version: [http://cherry.chem.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2109]Related to accepted version: [http://cherry.chem.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/3250

Water–Rock Interactions across Volcanic Aquifers of the Lece Andesite Complex (Southern Serbia): Geochemistry and Environmental Impact

The study of aquifers of the Lece andesite complex (LAC) and its surroundings yielded a new procedural stepwise analysis that allowed the assessment of the origin of elements, particularly in areas affected by both anthropogenic and natural influences. The methodology uses the mineralogical composition of the rocks, including the elements available in rocks and groundwater. This study analyzes the element ratios B/Cl−, Na+/Ca2+, Ca2+/Mg2+, HCO3−/Cl−, and Na+/Na+ + Cl−; the correlations are coupled with a statistical analysis. In addition to reevaluating the already published water content, we provide an important new dataset. The results show that the main source of the water contamination with the elements B, F, U, As, Cu, Fe, Zn, Co, and Ni is the processes occurring at the contact between the groundwaters and non-altered/altered (propylitized) andesite rocks. This is also observed in the waters extracted from crystalline schists. The results may help develop an efficient use and assessment of the qualitative water potential of the LAC reservoirs. Similarly, the results highlight the applicability of the groundwaters, facilitating their regional research and use, further encouraging new initiatives for the preservation and protection of human and animal health

To Professor Petar Pfendt, In calidum, et plurium retributivus memoriae: FTIR-ATR analysis of post stamps of the Principality of Serbia issued in 1866 and 1868 and their forgeries

In order to further define the potential use of FTIR-ATR spectroscopy, as a non-destructive and reliable technique, for the analysis of the characteristics of post stamps, certified originals of the Principality of Serbia stamps (“Prince Michael issues”) issued in 1866 and 1868 as well as their forgeries were ana­lyzed. Spectra enabling the comparison of the paper, dye and glue of stamps of so-called “Vienna issues”, having denominations of 10 (orange-yellow), 20 (pink) and 40 para (blue) and “Belgrade issues” (1 para-green and 2 para-reddish brown), as well as 24 expert-certified forgeries, were taken. It was shown that the applied technology was, in most of the cases, a fast and suitable technique for establishing clear differences between the spectral characteristics of the paper and dye used for the original stamps, and forgeries that were most probably made decades after the printing of the genuine stamps. The differences between print­ings of the same issues of the genuine stamps were also elaborated. It is pro­posed, for the first time in philatelic history, the possibility that “Vienna issues” stamps may have been printed on two different papers, and, having in mind the technology of printing in the 19th century, potentially, not even at the same time or in the same printing house