Electronic waste is an indirect and unimaginable waste which make adverse effects on the
human, animals and environment by polluting the natural resources like air, soil and water …

E-waste-the aftermath of large amount of electrical and electronic equipment ferried into
Africa from which Nigeria receives a significant chunk, is composed of components known to …

Detrimental effects of mercury (Hg) on ecosystems and human health have been well-
documented. Whereas emissions of gaseous elemental mercury (GEM) from e-waste …

This study investigated mercury pollution at two e-waste recycling sites in Ghana—
Dagomba Line in Kumasi and Agbogbloshie in Accra. A total of 129 soil samples taken at …

There is an increasing concern that soils in e-waste recycling regions are severely
contaminated by unregulated e-waste dismantling activities. Hence, it is urgent to reveal the …

Rapid urbanization can lead to significant environmental contamination with potentially toxic
elements (PTEs). This is of concern because PTEs are accumulative, persistent, and can …

The rapid advancement of technology has led to a significant increase in electronic waste (e-
waste), posing serious health and environmental risks, particularly in developing regions …

Informal e-waste recycling poses substantial environmental and human health risks due to
contamination by flame retardants (FRs) and related chemical additives. This study …

Nigerian environment has become a depository of worrisome level of toxicants including
heavy metals. Electrical and electronic equipment which leads to the generation of e-waste …

Informal recycling of electronic waste leads to soil contamination that can impact human
health. To accurately assess exposure to potentially toxic elements (PTE) in soil it is …