Airborne microplastics: Occurrence, sources, fate, risks and mitigation

X Zhao, Y Zhou, C Liang, J Song, S Yu, G Liao… - Science of The Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
This paper serves to enhance the current knowledge base of airborne microplastics which is
significantly smaller than that of microplastics in marine, freshwater and terrestrial …

Airborne microplastics: a review study on method for analysis, occurrence, movement and risks

CE Enyoh, AW Verla, EN Verla, FC Ibe… - Environmental monitoring …, 2019 - Springer
Abstract Microplastics (of size< 5 mm) pollution in our environment is of current concern by
researchers, public media and non-governmental organizations. Implications by their …

[HTML][HTML] Microplastic–toxic chemical interaction: a review study on quantified levels, mechanism and implication

AW Verla, CE Enyoh, EN Verla, KO Nwarnorh - SN Applied Sciences, 2019 - Springer
Current problem facing researchers globally is microplastics as well as toxic chemical
pollution of the ecosystem. Microplastics carry toxic chemicals in the ecosystem serving as a …

Microplastic pollution as a grand challenge in marine research: a closer look at their adverse impacts on the immune and reproductive systems

M Sharifinia, ZA Bahmanbeigloo… - Ecotoxicology and …, 2020 - Elsevier
Microplastic (MP) pollution of the marine environment is now a growing global concern
posing a threat to a variety of species through the ingestion and transfer within food webs …

[HTML][HTML] Microplastics exposure routes and toxicity studies to ecosystems: an overview

CE Enyoh, L Shafea, AW Verla, EN Verla… - … analysis, health and …, 2020 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Microplastics (MPs) are now ubiquitous in global ecosystem, therefore all biota is at risk of
exposure and potential toxicity. In this study, we presented an overview of information based …

[HTML][HTML] A review: Water pollution by heavy metal and organic pollutants: Brief review of sources, effects and progress on remediation with aquatic plants

I Beniah Obinna, E Christian Ebere - Analytical Methods in …, 2019 - amecj.com
Heavy metals and organic pollutants are ubiquitous environmental pollutants affecting the
quality of soil, water and air. Over the past 5 decades, many strategies have been developed …

[HTML][HTML] Macrodebris and microplastics pollution in Nigeria: First report on abundance, distribution and composition

EC Ebere, VA Wirnkor, VE Ngozi… - … analysis, health and …, 2019 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
The abundance, distribution and composition of marine debris (> 5 cm) and small
microplastics (11 μm) from five rivers in South Eastern Nigeria was investigated. This study …

Determination and human health risk assessment of heavy metals in floodbasin soils in Owerri, Southeastern Nigeria

CE Enyoh, BO Isiuku - Chemistry Africa, 2020 - Springer
The purpose of this study was to determine and assess the health risks associated with
heavy metal contamination for residents in the vicinity of floodbasin in Amakohia, Owerri …

Heavy metals drinking water contamination and health risk assessment among primary school children of Pakistan

J Ahmed, LP Wong, YP Chua, N Channa… - … Science and Health …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
The purpose of this study was to characterize the concentrations of lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd),
manganese (Mn), and Fe (Fe) in drinking water sources in primary schools in Sindh …

Heavy metal contamination in soils, water, and food in nigeria from 2000–2019: A systematic review on methods, pollution level and policy implications

A Oloruntoba, AO Omoniyi, ZA Shittu, RO Ajala… - Water, Air, & Soil …, 2024 - Springer
Heavy metal pollution is a silent killer and has become a pervasive issue in various regions
worldwide, particularly within developing nations such as Nigeria. This study undertook a …