Poor management of effluents from steel and iron industries could increase element
concentrations in the environment and threaten the health of consumers of food products …

Dietary uptake of heavy metals through the consumption of vegetables grown on polluted
soil can have serious human health implications. Thus, the study presented in this paper …

ABSTRACT A study was designed for the bioremediation of waste sludge from a petroleum
refinery applying effective microorganism (EM) technology. The treated sludge was found …

I am grateful to the Almighty, the Immortal, the Invisible, the Only Wise God, who created me
and has kept me this far, by His infinite mercies. I adore Him for the success of another step …

Concentrations of four heavy metals (Ni, Zn, Cd and Pb) in two ginger varieties were
determined using flame atomic absorption spectroscopy (FAAS) with wet acidic digestion …

The study was undertaken to examine the concentrations and health risk of heavy metals in
soil from selected irrigated sites within Mpape River in FCT, Abuja. The study was carried …

Foremost, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my supervisor Dr. Kalpana for the
continuous support during my Ph. D study and research, for her motivation, enthusiasm and …

Assessment of heavy metals (Fe, Mn, Zn, Cu, Cd, Cr, and Pb) content of fluted pumpkin
leaves (Telfairia occidentalis) cultivated along the bank of river Benue at Makurdi, Central …

Background: The consumption of foods with a high concentration of heavy metals has
increased the chances of incurring cancer and health disorders. In this study, the risks …

This study was conducted in Kashere Area Akko LGA of Gombe State, Nigeria to evaluates
the impact of land uses on concentration of heavy metals (Cd, Cr, Cu and Pb) in soils and …