Heavy-metal contamination in oil-producing environments may create human-health concerns through ingestion, inhalation and dermal exposure. This study reassessed non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic risks associated with Ni, Cr, Cu, Co, Pb, Cd, Fe, Mn, As and Zn in soil and water fr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2026/v14i3341
The presence of naturally occurring radioactive material in surface water may constitute a radiological health concern where such water is used for domestic purposes. This study investigated gross alpha and gross beta activity concentrations and the resulting annual effective dos...
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Research Article10.9734/ajr2p/2026/v10i3241
Zirconia stabilized by addition of bismuth oxide was prepared by co precipitation process from metal oxide chlorides using sodium hydroxide. The dried gels produced pure phase ZrO2-Bi2O3 powders on calcination at 800ºC for the co precipitated powders. The phase evolution was stud...