Dr Ivan Andelkovic

Grant-Funded Researcher (A)

School of Agriculture, Food and Wine

Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology


My name is Ivan Andelkovic and I have finished Faculty of Chemistry, University of Belgrade. Throughout my research career I was working in the fields of material chemistry, analytical chemistry, environmental remediation, soil chemistry and fertilizer technology.I am currently working on a project related to development of new type of slow release fertilisers.

Research interest:

Material science - synthesis and modification of nanomaterials, influence of synthesis conditions on physico-chemical properties of material 

Environmental remediation - removal of toxic compounds from environment by adsorption   

Analytical chemistry - speciation of elements in different matrices

Date Position Institution name
2016 - ongoing Research Fellow University of Adelaide
2014 - 2015 Visiting Research Fellow University of Adelaide
2010 - 2010 Visiting Researcher Japan International Cooperation Agency, Tokyo
2008 - 2013 Postgraduate Research Student (PhD) Faculty of Chemistry

Language Competency
Croatian Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review
English Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review
Serbian Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review

Date Institution name Country Title
University of Belgrade, Belgrade Serbia PhD

Date Title Institution name Country
Risk management and Residue Analysis of Chemicals for Environmental Safety Japan International Cooperation Agency, Tokyo Japan

Year Citation
2025 Zheng, B., Degryse, F., Andelkovic, I. B., Baird, R., & McLaughlin, M. J. (2025). Mechanochemical synthesis of layered Zn-Mo compounds as slow-release Mo fertilizers. Powder Technology, 453, 120661-1-120661-10.
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2025 Everaert, M., Degryse, F., Andelkovic, I., Smolders, E., Baird, R., & McLaughlin, M. J. (2025). Sparingly Soluble Powellite (CaMoO<sub>4</sub>) as a Basis for Slow-Release Molybdenum Fertilizers: From Fundamental Principles to Performant Formulations. ACS Agricultural Science &amp; Technology, 5(5), 874-883.
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2024 Zheng, B., Degryse, F., Andelkovic, I. B., Baird, R., & McLaughlin, M. J. (2024). Effect of mechanochemically modified MoO<sub>3</sub>-ZnO on Mo supply to plants when co-granulated with macronutrient fertilizers. Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture, 11(1), 115-1-115-13.
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2023 Baird, R. J., Kabiri, S., Degryse, F., da Silva, R. C., Andelkovic, I., & McLaughlin, M. J. (2023). Hydrophobic coatings for granular fertilizers to improve physical handling and nutrient delivery. Powder Technology, 424, 118521.
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2023 Everaert, M., Andelkovic, I. B., Smolders, E., Degryse, F., Baird, R., & McLaughlin, M. J. (2023). Layered Transition Metal Molybdates as New Slow-Release Micronutrient Fertilizer Matrices for Zn, Cu, and Mo. Industrial &amp; Engineering Chemistry Research, 62(20), 7859-7867.
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2023 Zheng, B., Degryse, F., Andelkovic, I. B., Baird, R., & McLaughlin, M. J. (2023). Agronomic Comparison of Mechanochemically Synthesized Zinc Borate and Other Boron Sources Granulated with Macronutrient Fertilizers. Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 23(4), 6407-6417.
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2023 Degryse, F., Harris, H., Baird, R., Andelkovic, I., da Silva, R. C., Kabiri, S., . . . McLaughlin, M. J. (2023). Acid coating to increase availability of zinc in phosphate fertilizers. Plant and Soil, 495(1-2), 27-41.
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2022 Everaert, M., Degryse, F., McLaughlin, M. J., Smolders, S., Andelkovic, I., Baird, R., & Smolders, E. (2022). Enhancing the phosphorus content of layered double hydroxide fertilizers by intercalating polymeric phosphate instead of orthophosphate: A feasibility study. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 628(Pt A), 519-529.
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2021 Degryse, J., Baird, R., Andelkovic, I., & McLaughlin, M. J. (2021). Long-term fate of fertilizer sulfate- and elemental S in co-granulated fertilizers. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems, 120(1), 31-48.
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2021 Zheng, B., Kabiri, S., Andelkovic, I. B., Degryse, J., Coqui da Silva, R., Baird, R., . . . McLaughlin, M. J. (2021). Mechanochemical Synthesis of Zinc Borate for Use as a Dual-Release B Fertilizer. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 9(47), 15995-16004.
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2021 Everaert, M., Smolders, E., McLaughlin, M. J., Andelkovic, I., Smolders, S., & Degryse, J. (2021). Layered Double Hydroxides as Slow-Release Fertilizer Compounds for the Micronutrient Molybdenum. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 69(48), 14501-14511.
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2020 Kabiri, S., Andelkovic, I., Coqui da Silva, R., Degryse, J., Baird, R., Tavakkoli, E., . . . McLaughlin, M. (2020). Engineered phosphate fertilisers with dual-release properties. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 59(13), 5512-5524.
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2019 Markovic, M., Andelkovic, I., Shuster, J., Janik, L., Kumar, A., Losic, D., & McLaughlin, M. J. (2019). Addressing challenges in providing a reliable ecotoxicology data for graphene-oxide (GO) using an algae (Raphidocelis subcapitata), and the trophic transfer consequence of GO-algae aggregates. Chemosphere, 245, 125640.
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2019 Relić, D., Sakan, S., Anđelković, I., Popović, A., & Đorđević, D. (2019). Pollution and health risk assessments of potentially toxic elements in soil and sediment samples in a petrochemical industry and surrounding area. Molecules, 24(11), 2139-1-2139-19.
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2019 Lončarević, B., Lješević, M., Marković, M., Anđelković, I., Gojgić-Cvijović, G., Jakovljević, D., & Beškoski, V. (2019). Microbial levan and pullulan as potential protective agents for reducing adverse effects of copper on Daphnia magna and Vibrio fischeri. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 181, 187-193.
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2019 Andelkovic, I. B., Kabiri, S., Da Silva, R., Tavakkoli, E., Kirby, J. K., Losic, D., & Mclaughlin, M. J. (2019). Optimisation of phosphate loading on graphene oxide-Fe(iii) composites-possibilities for engineering slow release fertilisers. New Journal of Chemistry, 43(22), 8580-8589.
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2018 Đuričić-Milanković, J., Anđelković, I., Pantelić, A., Petrović, S., Gambaro, A., & Đorđević, D. (2018). Size-segregated trace elements in continental suburban aerosols: seasonal variation and estimation of local, regional, and remote emission sources. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 190(10), 19 pages.
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2018 Markovic, M., Kumar, A., Andjelkovic, I., Lath, S., Kirby, J. K., Losic, D., . . . McLaughlin, M. J. (2018). Ecotoxicology of manufactured graphene oxide nanomaterials and derivation of preliminary guideline values for freshwater environments. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 37(5), 1340-1348.
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2018 Kabiri, S., Baird, R., Tran, D., Andelkovic, I., McLaughlin, M., & Losic, D. (2018). Cogranulation of low rates of graphene and graphene oxide with macronutrient fertilizers remarkably improves their physical properties. ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, 6(1), 1299-1309.
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2018 Andelkovic, I., Kabiri, S., Tavakkoli, E., Kirby, J., McLaughlin, M., & Losic, D. (2018). Graphene oxide-Fe(III) composite containing phosphate - a novel slow release fertilizer for improved agriculture management. Journal of Cleaner Production, 185, 97-104.
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2018 Đuričić-Milanković, J., Anđelković, I., Pantelić, A., Petrović, S., Gambaro, A., Antonović, D., & Đorđević, D. (2018). Partitioning of particulate matter and elements of suburban continental aerosols between fine and coarse modes. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 25(21), 20841-20853.
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2017 Sakan, S., Sakan, N., Anđelković, I., Trifunović, S., & Đorđević, D. (2017). Study of potential harmful elements (arsenic, mercury and selenium) in surface sediments from Serbian rivers and artificial lakes. Journal of Geochemical Exploration, 180, 24-34.
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2017 Anđelković, I., Amaizah, N., Marković, S., Stanković, D., Marković, M., Kuzmanović, D., & Roglić, G. (2017). Investigation of mechanism and critical parameters for removal of arsenic from water using Zr-TiO₂ composite. Environmental Technology, 38(17), 2233-2240.
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2017 Andjelkovic, I., Azari, S., Erkelens, M., Forward, P., Lambert, M., & Losic, D. (2017). Bacterial iron-oxide nanowires from biofilm waste as a new adsorbent for the removal of arsenic from water. RSC Advances, 7(7), 3941-3948.
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2016 Sakan, S., Popović, A., Anđelković, I., & Đorđević, D. (2016). Aquatic sediments pollution estimate using the metal fractionation, secondary phase enrichment factor calculation, and used statistical methods. Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 38(3), 855-867.
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2016 Tasić, A., Sredović Ignjatović, I., Ignjatović, L., Andelković, I., Antić, M., & Rajaković, L. (2016). Investigation of different extraction procedures for the determination of major and trace elements in coal by ICP-AES and ion chromatography. Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society, 81(4), 403-417.
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2016 Andjelkovic, I., Jovic, B., Jovic, M., Markovic, M., Stankovic, D., Manojlovic, D., & Roglic, G. (2016). Microwave-hydrothermal method for the synthesis of composite materials for removal of arsenic from water. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 23(1), 469-476.
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2015 Andjelkovic, I., Stankovic, D., Jovic, M., Markovic, M., Krstic, J., Manojlovic, D., & Roglic, G. (2015). Microwave-hydrothermal synthesis of TiO(2) and zirconium doped TiO(2) adsorbents for removal of As(III) and As(V). Journal of Saudi Chemical Society, 19(4), 429-435.
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2015 Sakan, S., Dević, G., Relić, D., Anđelković, I., Sakan, N., & Đorđević, D. (2015). Evaluation of sediment contamination with heavy metals: the importance of determining appropriate background content and suitable element for normalization. Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 37(1), 97-113.
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2015 Sakan, S., Dević, G., Relić, D., Andelković, I., Sakan, N., & Dordević, D. (2015). Environmental Assessment of Heavy Metal Pollution in Freshwater Sediment, Serbia. Clean - Soil, Air, Water, 43(6), 838-845.
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2015 Sakan, S., Dević, G., Relić, D., Anđelković, I., Sakan, N., & Đorđević, D. (2015). Risk assessment of trace element contamination in river sediments in Serbia using pollution indices and statistical methods: a pilot study. Environmental Earth Sciences, 73(10), 6625-6638.
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2015 Andjelkovic, I., Tran, D., Kabiri, S., Azari, S., Markovic, M., & Losic, D. (2015). Graphene aerogels decorated with α-FeOOH nanoparticles for efficient adsorption of arsenic from contaminated waters. ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 7(18), 9758-9766.
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2014 Radović, D., Lazarević, K., Trifković, J., Andrić, F., Tešić, Z., Andelković, I., . . . Milojković-Opsenica, D. (2014). GIS techology in regional recognition of the distribution pattern of multifloral honey: the chemical traits in Serbia. Archives of Biological Sciences, 66(2), 935-946.
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2014 Jović, M., Manojlović, D., Stanković, D., Marković, M., Andelković, I., Papan, J., & Roglić, G. (2014). Electrochemical treatment of Reactive Blue 52 using zirconium, palladium and graphite electrode. CLEAN - Soil, Air, Water, 42(6), 804-808.
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2014 Andjelkovic, I., Stankovic, D., Nesic, J., Krstic, J., Vulic, P., Manojlovic, D., & Roglic, G. (2014). Fe Doped TiO2 Prepared by Microwave-Assisted Hydrothermal Process for Removal of As(III) and As(V) from Water. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, 53(27), 10841-10848.
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2014 Andjelkovic, I., Nesic, J., Stankovic, D., Manojlovic, D., Pavlovic, M., Jovalekic, C., & Roglic, G. (2014). Investigation of sorbents synthesised by mechanical-chemical reaction for sorption of As(III) and As(V) from aqueous medium. Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 16(2), 395-403.
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2013 Andjelkovic, I., Manojlovic, D., Skrivanj, S., Pavlovic, B. M., Amaizah, N. R., & Roglic, G. (2013). As(III) and as(V) sorption on MnO2 synthesized by mechano-chemical reaction from aqueous phase. International Journal of Environmental Research, 7(2), 395-402.
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2013 Jović, M., Stanković, D., Manojlović, D., Andelković, I., Milić, A., Dojćinović, B., & Roglić, G. (2013). Study of the electrochemical oxidation of reactive textile dyes using platinum electrode. International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 8(1), 168-183.
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2013 Relić, D., Dordevic, D., Sakan, S., Andelkovic, I., Pantelić, A., Stanković, R., & Popović, A. (2013). Conventional, microwave, and ultrasound sequential extractions for the fractionation of metals in sediments within the Petrochemical Industry, Serbia. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 185(9), 7627-7645.
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2013 Lazarević, K., Trifković, J., Andrić, F., Tešić, Z., Andelković, I., Radović, D., . . . Milojković-Opsenica, D. (2013). Quality parameters and pattern recognition methods as a tool in tracing the regional origin of multifloral honey. Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society, 78(12), 1875-1892.
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2013 Nešić, J., Manojlović, D., Andelković, I., Dojčinović, B., Vulić, P., Krstić, J., & Roglić, G. (2013). Preparation, characterization and photocatalytic activity of lanthanum and vanadium co-doped mesoporous TiO<inf>2</inf> for azo-dye degradation. Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical, 378, 67-75.
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2012 Stanišič, S., Ignjatovič, L., Andelkovič, I., Stevič, M., Tasič, A., & Biserčič, M. (2012). Ultrasound-assisted extraction of matrix elements and heavy metal fractions associated with Fe, Al and Mn oxyhydroxides from soil. Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society, 77(9), 1287-1300.
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2012 Stankovic, D., Roglic, G., Jovic, M., Andjelkovic, I., Mutic, J., & Manojlovic, D. (2012). New potentiometric sensor for copper determination in waste waters based on a new type of modified GC electrode. Analytical and Bioanalytical Electrochemistry, 4(3), 238-245.
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2012 Savic, M., Andjelkovic, I., Duvnjak, D., Matijasevic, D., Avramovic, A., Pesic-Mikulec, D., & Niksic, M. (2012). The fungistatic activity of organic selenium and its application to the production of cultivated mushrooms Agaricus bisporus and Pleurotus spp.. Archives of Biological Sciences, 64(4), 1455-1463.
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2011 Stankovic, D., Manojlovic, D., Roglic, G., Kostic-Rajacic, S., Andjelkovic, I., Dojcinovic, B., & Mutic, J. (2011). Simultaneous Determination of Pb and Cd Traces in Water Samples by Anodic Stripping Voltammetry Using a Modified GC Electrode. Electroanalysis, 23(8), 1928-1933.
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2011 Andjelkovic, I., Manojlovic, D. D., Djordjevic, D., Dojcinovic, B., Roglic, G., & Ignjatovic, L. (2011). Arsenic removal from aqueous solutions by sorption onto zirconium- and titanium-modified sorbents. JOURNAL OF THE SERBIAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY, 76(10), 1427-1436.
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2011 Stankovic, D., Roglic, G., Andjelkovic, I., Skrivanj, S., Mutic, J., & Manojlovic, D. (2011). SW anodic stripping voltammetry determination of copper with new tape of modified GC electrode. Analytical and Bioanalytical Electrochemistry, 3(6), 556-564.
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2011 Stankovic, D., Roglic, G., Mutic, J., Andjelkovic, I., Markovic, M., & Manojlovic, D. (2011). Determination of copper in water by anodic stripping voltammetry using Cu-DPABA-NA/GCE modified electrode. International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 6(11), 5617-5625.
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2011 Relić, D., Dragana, D., Sakan, S., Andstrokeelković, I., Miletić, S., & Dstrokeuričić, J. (2011). Aqua regia extracted metals in sediments from the industrial area and surroundings of Pančevo, Serbia. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 186(2-3), 1893-1901.
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2011 Sakan, S., Dordević, D., Dević, G., Relić, D., Andelković, I., & Duričić, J. (2011). A study of trace element contamination in river sediments in Serbia using microwave-assisted aqua regia digestion and multivariate statistical analysis. Microchemical Journal, 99(2), 492-502.
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2011 Lončar, N., Božić, N., Andelković, I., Milovanović, A., Dojnov, B., Vujčić, M., . . . Vujčić, Z. (2011). Removal of aqueous phenol and phenol derivatives by immobilized potato polyphenol oxidase. Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society, 76(4), 513-522.
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Year Citation
2013 Relic, D., Dordevic, D., Sakan, S., Andelkovic, I., Pantelic, A., Stankovic, R., . . . Popovic, A. (2013). An appraisal of conventional, microwave and ultrasound BCR extraction methods for the analysis of metals in sediments of Pancevo, Serbia. In N. Pirrone (Ed.), PROCEEDINGS OF THE 16TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON HEAVY METALS IN THE ENVIRONMENT Vol. 1 (pp. 4 pages). Rome, ITALY: E D P SCIENCES.
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Year Citation
2019 Kabiri, S., Baird, R. J., Andelkovic, I., Coqui da Silva, R., Degryse, J. L., Losic, D., & McLaughlin, M. J. (2019). Using graphene or graphene oxide to improve the physical quality of granulated fertilizers.. Poster session presented at the meeting of 9th International Granulation Workshop – Lausanne, Switzerland..

Scholarship of the Ministry of Science for Development of Scientific Stuff, Republic of Serbia

Date Role Membership Country
2016 - ongoing Member Soil Science Australia Australia
2006 - ongoing Member Serbian Chemical Society Serbia

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