This work contributes to the monitoring of heavy metal pollution of Agricultural soils, Katsina State Nigeria, using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry. The heavy metal contamination of the soil samples were analyzed based on the Geoaccumulation index (Igeo), enrichment factor (...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2022/v11i4209
Background: Our life relies on our ability to use all sorts of materials, like trace elements, in the world for our needs. The using of heavy metals has greatly contributed to the comfort of our everyday lives. Blood is directly affected by poisoning when such metals are inhaled...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2022/v5i330142
This work was carried out to evaluate the heavy metals (Cr, Cd, Fe, Ni, Mn, Pb and Zn) pollution load and health risks to the population of some local fruit samples in Katsina state Nigeria. Results from this study have shown that except for the mean concentration of Pb (1.152-1....
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2022/v11i430264
The levels of heavy metals and their effect on the DNA of Capsicum annuum collected from dumpsite (in Ojota) and farmland (in Badagry) in Lagos, Nigeria, were examined using standard procedures. The results of concentration of heavy metals in the soil for the farmland and dumpsit...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2022/v15i430245
Water resource contamination is a major concern in several regions, especially in the Niger Delta, in which the oil exploration activities pose serious risks to human health, water resource and the environment. This present study evaluates the properties of surface water in Nembe...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2022/v23i430472
Agricultural soil quality deterioration resulting from an increase in the level of heavy metals is becoming more and more pronounced, thus raising the question on the safety status of human health and the environment. Determination of heavy metal concentration in soils and plants...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2022/v10i230153
Effluents received by surface water increase the concentration of heavy metals and nutrients in the water to a level that is harmful to the aquatic organism and pose a health risk to humans. Santa Barbara River is known for its rich biodiversity; and is a fishing site in Bayelsa...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2022/v23i430471
The pollution of water bodies with heavy metals can result into the possible contamination of freshwater fish. The levels of the heavy metals Pb, Fe, Cu, Zn, Ni and Cd were investigated in fish samples (Ameiurus nebulosus, Pylidictis olivaris, Tilapia zilli, Clarias gariepinus) c...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2022/v18i630460
Mining is an activity that involves the use of chemicals and results in unsustainable and dangerous conditions for the miners, their families, the community and the surrounding ecosystem. This study was done to assess metallic contamination of soils and sediments in the Bétaré-Oy...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2022/v37i930527
Heavy metals (HMs) are unique products, and as a result of their uniqueness, they cannot be converted into non-toxic forms. Both natural and man-made sources, such as mining, industry, and automobile emissions, release heavy metals into the environment. They enter subsurface wate...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i1031079
G. A. Reis, A. A. Olayeri, A. O. Saba, T. E. Falebita, F. O. Alonge, T. O. Abdulkareem, T. F. Giwa, A. O. Mudashiru & U. O. Jibrin-yekini·Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology·2022
Aim: To provide information regarding the presence of heavy metals in the tissues of crab (Potamon fluviatile), prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii), and crayfish (Metanephrops australiensis) obtained from the Ojo river of Lagos State, Nigeria. Study Design: Commercially sold marine...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2022/v18i230310
The levels of Chromium (Cr), Lead (Pb), Copper (Cu), Zinc (Zn) and Iron (Fe) were determined in six different samples of Borehole waters obtained from six designated areas of Birnin Kebbi metropolis, Nigeria using atomic absorption spectrophotometer. The mean concentrations of th...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2022/v11i330256
Five sediment cores collected at the Cau river section flowing through Thai Nguyen were analyzed to evaluate the vertical profile, enrichments, and contamination of six heavy metals including Cu, Pb, Zn, Cr, As, and Cd. The impacts of investigated metals on ecology were estimated...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2022/v18i230307
This study is based on the theory that mangrove parts can be used to remediate polluted soils. Using chemicals to clean oil spill sites can cause negative feedback by increasing the heavy metal load of the soil and river. However, ground mangrove parts are harmless and can biodeg...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2022/v34i1931107
Introduction: Wastes generated from abattoirs are an increasing source of pollution of water bodies. Aims: This study emphasizes on identifying environmental impacts caused by the abattoir along Iworoko Road, Ilokun Ado-Ekiti facility on its receiving water body and its users. Me...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2022/v8i230120