A comprehensive review on the decontamination of lead (II) from water and wastewater by low-cost biosorbents

J Bayuo, M Rwiza, K Mtei - RSC advances, 2022 - pubs.rsc.org
The disadvantages of conventional methods in water and wastewater management
including the demand for high energy consumption, the creation of secondary toxic sludge …

Adaptive management of environmental challenges in West African coastal lagoons

R Takyi, B El Mahrad, FKE Nunoo, R Adade… - Science of The Total …, 2022 - Elsevier
Human activities in coastal lagoons over several decades have had a significant impact on
their ecology and the valuable ecosystem services they provide. Although there are several …

Analysis of ecological health status of the Muni Lagoon: Evidence from heavy metal content in its water and fish samples

EY Okyere, K Adu‐Boahen, I Boateng… - Geo: Geography and …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The study examined the ecological health status of the Muni lagoon amidst increasing
development in and around its catchment using a concentration of heavy metals in its water …

[PDF][PDF] Determination of heavy metals in some fruits and vegetables from selected market's in Anambra state

CA Ezeilo, SI Okonkwo, C Chibuzor… - Acta Scientific …, 2020 - researchgate.net
The concentration of the heavy metals (Cu, Pb, Cd, Hg, As and Zn) in fruits and vegetables
from selected markets in Anambra State were determined using Atomic Absorption …

[PDF][PDF] Macrophytes potential for removal of heavy metals from aquatic ecosystem, Egypt: using metal accumulation index (MAI).

YA El-Amier, MA El-Alfy, MM Nofal - 2018 - plantarchives.org
Abstract Analysis of the capacity of aquatic plants in north and south sectors of Idku Lake in
two seasons for heavy metals removal was studied. The order of metals were; Fe> Pb> Co> …

Applicability of bio-adsorbents synthesized from maize/corn plant residues for heavy metals removal from aquatic environments: an insight review

J Bayuo, M Rwiza, K Mtei - 2023 - 41.59.85.213
The underutilization of agricultural waste products in recent years has resulted in
environmental issues owing to improper disposal. As a result, heavy metals removal from …

[PDF][PDF] Occurrence and concentration of heavy metals in garden egg, tomatoes, cucumber and watermelon from two major markets in Edo State, Nigeria

V Oyareme, SE Akpogheneta, BN Iloba… - Food Public …, 2020 - researchgate.net
This study was conducted to analyze the concentration of some heavy metals in selected
vegetable fruits sold in Uselu and Ologbo markets. Using Atomic Absorption …

Environmental Impact Assessment of Heavy Metals Pollution in the‎ Surface Soil Surrounding the Shwan Private Oil Refinery, Northeastern‏‏ Kirkuk

SY Al-Teay, HA Al-Jumaily - The Iraqi Geological Journal, 2023 - igj-iraq.org
The current study included finding the concentrations of heavy elements (Co, Ni, Cu, As, Zn,
Cd and Hg) in the surface soil and studying the environmental effects of Shwan Refinery …

Assessment of cation chemistry of groundwater near hospital wastes dumpsites in Umuahia Nigeria using multivariate and analytical index approach

EA Ubuoh, LI Ezenwa, MC Ndukwu… - … Technology & Innovation, 2019 - Elsevier
This study looked at the effects of hospital waste dumpsite on the water quality of selected
boreholes near a hospital located in a densely populated area in South Eastern Nigeria …

Estimation of human health risk from exposure to methylmercury via fish consumption in Ghana

DA Doke, JM Gohlke - Journal of Health Pollution, 2014 - meridian.allenpress.com
Background. Fish advisories have been established by some nations to protect the public
from the potentially harmful health effects linked to eating contaminated fish. Advisories are …