Christopher Chukwu

Processing-induced Variations in Heavy Metal Content of Periwinkle (Tympanotonus fuscatus): Blowout Versus Shelling Method and Health Risk Assessment

Donatus Onukwufor Onwuli, Christopher Chukwu, Esther Obisike, Uchechukwu Achor Obisike & Adline Erinma Ben-Chioma · Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research · 2026

Heavy metals are persistent environmental pollutants that pose risks to aquatic life and humans due to their non-biodegradable nature, bio-accumulation and toxicity. This study assessed the concentrations of Cadmium (Cd), Arsenic (As), Zinc (Zn), Lead (Pb), Copper (Cu), and Mercu...