Micropellet Particles: A Vector of Hydrophobic Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals in Lagos Lagoon
Olushola A. Abiodun, Fidelia I. Osuala, Adebayo A. Otitoloju, Carine M. D. Fotsing, Derek T. Ndinteh
Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · pp. 1–14 · Published 7 Aug 2019
10.9734/cjast/2019/v36i630262Abstract
Introduction: The occurrence of plastic waste materials in the aquatic environment is receiving enormous attention all over the world due to its negative impacts on aquatic organisms. Micropellet litters have been found to adsorb and absorbs persistent organic endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs). Endocrine disrupting chemicals are recognized toxic chemicals to human and organisms. Aim: This study quantifies occurrence of micropellet particles in Lagos Lagoon and their EDCs contents. Methodology: The sampling was conducted from 2016 to 2018 at eight sampling locations with three points established in each of the sampling station. The chemical analysis of EDCs was conducted by gas chromatography coupled with electron capture detector and flame ionization detector. Results: Micropellet particles occurrence was highest in surface water (67%) compared to (33%) in sediment during the period of sampling. EDCs contents reflect contamination of PCBs and PAHs in the extracted micropellet particles. Some sampling stations contained relatively higher PAHs concentrations but very low concentration of PCBs. Conclusion: Since, micropellet particles and EDCs cannot be removed completely from the aquatic environment; reduction of impending hazards ought to rely on curtailing disposal of plastic materials and sensitizing the populace on general disposal methods in order to minimize interaction of plastic particles with EDCs which are likely to pose significant effects on aquatic fauna.
Cited by 8
Amii Isaac Obiakara-Amaechi, A.A. Abayomi, T.A. Olorunfemi · Journal of Environmental Science, Health & Sustainability · 2025
Olushola Ayoola Abiodun, Olusola Olaitan Ayeleru · Smart Nanomaterials for Environmental Applications · 2025
Nchekwube D. Nweke, Johnson C. Agbasi, Daniel A. Ayejoto · Emerging Contaminants and Associated Treatment Technologies · 2024
B. Yalwaji, H.O. John-Nwagwu, T.O. Sogbanmu · Scientific African · 2022
Christian Ebere Enyoh, Andrew Wirnkor Verla, Franklyn Okechukwu Ohiagu · International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry · 2021
Ademola Semiu Yakub, Bassey Okon Bassey, Adebowale Ibrahim Bello · Environmental Monitoring and Assessment · 2024
Ruqoyyah D. Oladeji, Luqmon Azeez, Babatunde K. Agbaogun · Cleaner Water · 2025
Terwase Wuave, Ahmed Sabo · Environmental Sciences · 2023
Related research
- Isolation and Identification of Bacteria from Transformer Oil Contaminated Soil — shares topic coverage
- Hydrodechlorination of Aroclor 1260 in Aqueous Two-phase Mixture Catalyzed by Biogenerated Bimetallic Catalysts — shares topic coverage
- Polychlorinated Biphenyls Contamination in the Waters from the Déganobo Lacustrine System: Ecological and Public Health Implications — shares topic coverage
- Characterization of Regional Influence of Fine Carbonaceous Particles at Gosan, Korea — shares topic coverage
- Source Identification of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Water at Point of Effluent Discharge into the New Calabar River, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria — shares topic coverage
Article metrics
Real usage data collected on this platform.
7
Page views
0
PDF downloads
1
Outbound clicks
8
Citations
Views over time
Views by country
Approximate, from request IP at view time — not citizenship or institution. Countries with fewer than 5 views are grouped as "Other".
Traffic sources
Referring site, by host.
Views and downloads exclude known bots/crawlers. Citations combines this platform's own DOI-resolved index with each external source's own reported total — see Cited by above for individually listed citing works. Last refreshed 0 seconds ago.