Heavy metal contamination in soil and vegetables poses a serious threat to environmental safety and human health, particularly in regions with intensive agricultural and industrial activities. This review focuses on the extent of heavy metal contamination in the Jhansi district o...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i115823
Zeolites are particularly suitable adsorbents due to their pronounced ion-exchange capacity, high efficiency, stability, and the ability to be regenerated and reused multiple times. Their characteristic crystalline structure enables the exchange of sodium, potassium, calcium, and...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2025/v26i5953
This study assessed the levels of Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) and selected heavy metals (Pb, Cr, Cd, Ni, and Fe) in the sediments and waters of Oguta and Abadaba Lakes between April 2023 and February 2024, with Abadaba Lake serving as a comparative reference. 144 composite...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i10811
Vermicomposting, the bio-oxidative transformation of organic residues by earthworms and associated microbiota—has become a cornerstone input for organic and regenerative agriculture. This review synthesizes contemporary evidence on how vermicompost is produced, what distinguishes...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i103239
Heavy metal pollution in aquatic environments poses significant threats to the environment and human health. This study assessed heavy metal pollution in water and sediment samples from three sites (A, B, and C) along the Oba tributaries, examining regional and seasonal variation...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2025/v19i101190
Joshua C. Ezema, Opeyemi D. Omoleye, Joshua O. Kanwanye, Sunday C. Chukwudoruo, Kizito M.E. Iheanacho, Cosmas O. Ujowundu, Favour N. Ujowundu, Linus O. Agwu, Viola A. Onwuliri & Kingsley O. Obasi·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2025
This research investigated the bioactive compounds of Zingiber officinale (ginger), Allium sativum (garlic) and Curcuma longa (turmeric) and the combinatorial capacity of the extracts to chelate ferrous (Fe2+) ions. Phytochemicals were determined using gas chromatography-flame io...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i6443
This research was carried out to assess human health risk through dermal exposures to heavy metals (Cadmium, Chromium, Copper, Nickel, Vanadium, Lead and Zinc) in Qua Iboe River, Nigeria. Water samples were collected from five sampling stations in wet and dry seasons for the anal...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2025/v8i4324
This study assessed the level of contamination of selected heavy metals (HMs), including Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb, and Zn at four designated sampling locations: SP1, SP2, SP3 and SP4 in Eket, a city in Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria. Roadside soil specimens were gathered from these...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2025/v19i101183
Heavy metal contamination of fruit crops especially in road side orchards has potential health hazards on consumers. The roadside orchards face significant contamination from heavy metals like lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), arsenic (As), mercury (Hg) originate from anthropogenic activi...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i103587
Aims: To monitor accumulated chromium in the flesh of the fingerlings of common carp following a chronic exposure to two sublethal concentrations of chromium, with and without supplementation of dietary ascorbic acid. Also, to check depuration in chromium free water for 14 days....
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i4221
The increasing contamination of aquatic ecosystems by these anthropogenic activities poses a significant threat to biodiversity and human health. Rapid urbanisation has raised a new challenge in managing water as the expansion of industrial activities and increasing population st...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrib/2025/v8i2284
There are many persistent heavy metals released into our environment, among which are heavy metals. This study was conducted to determine the concentrations of selected heavy metals—cobalt (Co), manganese (Mn), iron (Fe), and silver (Ag)—in fish, water, and sediment samples colle...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2025/v17i10494
Water pollution is a current issue of concern around the world and there is a dire need to develop sustainable, cost effective and eco-safe wastewater treatment solutions. Lemna minor (duckweed) is becoming famous among aquatic macrophytes as an effective phytoremediator because...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i103036
Aims: Effects of roasting and frying on the proximate composition, mineral content, and health risks due to heavy metals in Ethmalosa fimbriata were assessed. Place and duration of study: Food Science Laboratory of the University of Douala and Douala Foodstuffs Laboratory (Camero...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2025/v29i5794
A comprehensive study on heavy metal contamination in the water and sediments of the Chikkere water body was conducted. WAWQI revealed that water quality was poor in April and very poor in August 2021, indicating significant pollution. Samples were analyzed using acid digestion a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i9796