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Mycoremediation of Heavy Metals from Wupa River Using Aspergillus niger and Aspergillus fumigatus

Ibrahim U. F., Omotosho A. O., Abdulrasheed M., Kanki H., Ndanusa A. H., Ibrahim M. I. & Tunau R. A. · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2025

Water pollution by heavy metals poses significant environmental and health risks, particularly in regions with high anthropogenic activities. This study evaluated the bioremediation potential of Aspergillus niger and Aspergillus fumigatus for heavy metal removal from water sample...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i3422

Bacterial and Heavy Metals Contaminations of Some Vegetables in Mali

Sanata Traoré, Salimatou Samaké, Daouda Diabate, Rokiatou Fané, Sognan Dao, Adounigna Kassogué, Diakaridia Traoré, Fassé Samaké & Amadou Hamadoun Babana · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2025

Fresh vegetables eaten raw can be agents of transmission of microbes and heavy metals. The frequency and variability of microbes and heavy metals on 96 vegetables from some large production sites in Mali were evaluated. These sites were Bamako, Kati, Baguineda, Samanko, Sikasso a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i31648

Influence of Alcohol Intake on Heavy Metal Accumulation in Artisans from Three Locations in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

Adele, U.A., Brown, H., Onwuli D.O. & Bartimaeus, E.S. · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2025

Aim: The present study assesses the levels of some heavy metals in artisans in Rivers State, Nigeria Study Design: This is a Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Automobile workshops, welding workshops, and painting workshops, located in Mile 3 mechanic garage, Ele...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2025/v17i3449

Effects of Occupational Exposure to Heavy Metals on Oxidative DNA Damage in Some Artisans in Rivers State, Nigeria

Adele, U.A., Onwuli, D.O., Brown, H. & Bartimaeus, E.S. · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering · 2025

Aim: To assess the effects of occupational exposure to heavy metals on oxidative DNA damage in some artisans in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Automobile workshops, welding workshops, and painting workshops,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbge/2025/v8i1158

Physicochemical and Microbiological Characteristics of Surface and Groundwater Frequently Used by Households in Some Districts of Daloa, Côte d'Ivoire

Zébré Arthur Constant, Attien Yao Paul, Sina Haziz, Yao Amenan Bethsabé, Koffi-Nevry Rose, Connil Nathalie, Konate Ibrahim & Baba-Moussa Lamine · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2025

Background: Water is an essential resource for life and health. Its sanitary quality is an ongoing public health issue. Indeed, water-borne diseases are constantly evolving. In underdeveloped countries, access to drinking water remains a major concern for populations. Due to wate...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i3903

Typology, Composition and Characterization of Urban Solid Waste in the Industrial Area of Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso

Mamadou Nimi, Issaka Senou, Irénée Somda & Hassan B. Nacro · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2025

Aim: This study is to make a typology and characterize this urban solid waste in the industrial area of Bobo-Dioulasso (Burkina Faso). Methodology: Systematic sampling of thirteen landfills identified by on-site observation carried out taking into account the density and heteroge...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i24726

Assessment of Seasonal Variations of Some Heavy Metals between Water and Sediment in Qua Iboe River, Oruk Anam, Nigeria

Nsima Amos Akpan, Rosemary Boniface Udombeh & Mfon Bassey Ukpong · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2025

Environment which man lives requires sustainability for life continuity. This is because human activities release enormous amounts of diverse contaminants into aquatic ecosystem are continually increasing. It is worthy of note of some relationship between concentrations of contam...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jmsrr/2025/v8i1384

Human Health Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Seafood from Southern Nigeria’s Coastal Regions

Samson Eruke Okoro, Ellena Sylver-Ikurusi & Samuel C. Onuoha · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2025

Aim: The levels of heavy metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in tilapia fish, prawn, oyster and periwinkle samples from southern Nigeria’s coastal regions were evaluated to determine possible human health risk associated with consumption. Study Design: Ten (10) sam...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i1355

Assessment of Selected Heavy Metals in Sediments from Ndambuk River, Busia County, Kenya

Denis Magero, Victor Meng’wa, Kevin Omondi Ondoo, Antony M. S. Pembere & Sammy Wanakai · Chemical Science International Journal · 2025

Anthropogenic activities have significantly contributed to soil and sediment pollution. Heavy metals are among the most common soil/sediment pollutants, owing to the fact that they easily get adsorbed on sediment surfaces and get carried from one ecosystem to another. This study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/CSJI/2025/v34i1947

Assessment of Heavy Metals (Mercury and Arsenic) Levels in Lemongrass at Kihonda and Mafisa (Viwandani) In Morogoro, Tanzania

Yusuf Ismail Koleleni · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2025

The study aims to assess the presence and concentration of heavy metals in lemon grasses. These could have implications for the safety and quality of the lemon for various uses, including culinary and medicinal purposes. The research employs analytical techniques such as atomic a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jmsrr/2025/v8i1379

Status of Heavy Metals in Irrigation Water in the Central Narmada Valley Zone of Madhya Pradesh, India

R. C. Jatav, G. S. Tagore, S. R. S. Raghuwanshi, P. S. Kulhare, Devid Kumar Sahu, R. K. Sahu, B. K. Dixit, B. S. Dwivedi & R. K. Nema · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2025

Water quality deteriorating due to the growing global population. In the present  study, a total of 104 water samples were collected from Central Narmada Valley zone  Madhya Pradesh and  analyzed using ICP- MS/MS in the laboratory the results showed that the mean   concentrations...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i14703

Exploring the Levels of Heavy Metals in Soil: A Case Study of Ahoada West Local Government Area in Rivers State, Nigeria

Akuru, Udiomine Brantley, Ndidi Nwachoko, Tetam, Jack, Miebaka Jamabo, Chigozirim Steve Amadi & Ebenezer Peter-Osah · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2025

Background: Heavy metal-polluted soils are becoming more widespread around the world, as geologic and anthropogenic activity grow. The risk of soil contamination by metals increases drastically with increasing industrialization, urbanization, and oil spillage. Thus, it is necessa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i2657

Bioremediation of Soil Pollution: An Effective Approach for Sustainable Agriculture

Sanjay Koushal, Arun C Kanagalabavi, Ashutosh Kumar, Devesh Arya, Janardhan Namdeo Nehul, Chandan Kumar Panigrahi, Dipankar Haloi, Neha Chauhan & Muhilan. G · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

Soil pollution, primarily caused by the excessive use of pesticides, heavy metals, industrial wastes, and agricultural runoff, is a significant global environmental challenge. Traditional methods of soil remediation, such as chemical treatments and physical excavation, are costly...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i15282

Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination and Health Risks in Crabs (Scylla senrata) from Oil and Non-Oil Producing Communities in Rivers State, Nigeria

Woyengidoubara Terah Angaye, Iketubosin Ngo Memba, Christopher Unyime Ebong & Silvy Tamarapreye Etisi · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2025

Heavy metal contamination in aquatic environments poses significant risks to public health, particularly in regions affected by industrial activities such as oil exploration. These contaminants can accumulate in marine organisms, posing risks to both ecosystems and human health t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i2656

Influence of Selected Conditions on the Efficiency of Carbonate Precipitation of Cu(II), Ni(II), Pb(II) and Zn(II) Ions

Halid Junuzović, Sabina Begić, Amra Selimović, Melisa Ahmetović, Ervin Karić, Emina Mehmedović & Lamija Kovačević · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2025

Optimal process conditions for carbonate precipitation of selected heavy metal ions were tested in laboratory conditions using Na2CO3. To the prepared synthetic monocomponent and binary multicomponent solutions of heavy metals with initial concentrations of 500 mg/L, Na2CO3 was a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2025/v26i1898