N. O. Olla, W. B. Bello, S. O. Ogunjinmi, K. A. Akanji, T. O. Fawole, M. I. Olaniyan, O. O. Godspower & H. A. Busari·Asian Soil Research Journal·2026
This study assessed the concentrations and spatial distribution of selected heavy metals in roadside soils along major highways in Igboora, Oyo State, Nigeria. Soil samples were collected from three highway locations: Abeokuta–Igboora–Iseyin Highway, Igboora–Idere–Igangan Road, a...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2026/v10i3239
Razzaqov Hasan Qalandarovich, Amonov Mukhtor Rakhmatovich, Nazarov Sayfulla Ibodulloyevich & Sharipov Muzafar Samandarovich·Chemical Science International Journal·2026
Aims: To build a finite cluster model of the active fragment of Na-PAC/PATS-modified Shofirkon bentonite (MSB) and to use density functional theory (DFT) to compute the electronic, reactivity and thermodynamic descriptors that govern its adsorption and to correlate these descript...
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Research Article10.9734/CSJI/2026/v35i41051
Background: Heavy metal contamination of agricultural soils can impair soil quality, affect crop productivity, and pose ecological and human health risks through multiple exposure pathways. Assessing metal concentrations and associated contamination and risk indices is therefore...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2026/v10i3238
Abdullahi Nasir, Aminu Usman, Aliyu Ibrahim Yaradua, Aminu Idi, Akilu Sada Abdullahi, Ibrahim Hamza Kankia, Ibrahim Safiyanu Darma & Usman Salmanu·Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research·2026
Heavy metal contamination in recreational soils may present environmental and public health concerns, particularly in areas exposed to traffic, commercial activities, and other anthropogenic inputs. This study assessed the concentrations, pollution status, ecological risk, and hu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2026/v17i3407
Heavy metal contamination of aquatic environments is an important concern because metals can persist, accumulate in aquatic organisms and enter the human diet through seafood consumption. This study assessed the concentrations of cadmium (Cd), iron (Fe), copper (Cu), nickel (Ni),...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2026/v9i3427
Millettia pinnata is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant, nitrogen-fixing leguminous tree that has attracted considerable attention for its ecological, economic, and environmental significance. This review aims to evaluate the phytoremediation potential of Millettia pinnata in indus...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i74334
Heavy metal pollution in aquatic environments remains a persistent concern because metals accumulate in fish tissues and interfere with essential physiological functions. In euryhaline fishes, metal toxicity is closely linked to salinity, which influences metal uptake, speciation...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i82421
This study assessed heavy metal concentrations in soils around the Kalsaka gold mine in Burkina Faso and evaluated the associated human health risks for adults and children. Sixteen soil samples were collected from locations surrounding the mine and analysed for chromium, nickel,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2026/v14i3327
This study evaluated heavy metal pollution levels in agricultural soils around the Kalsaka gold mine in Burkina Faso. Sixteen surface soil samples were collected from agricultural areas near the former mining site and analysed for chromium, nickel, copper, zinc, arsenic, mercury,...
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Research Article10.9734/psij/2026/v30i4959
Heavy metal contamination in soil and water has increased in association with industrial development, urban expansion, mining activities, municipal waste disposal, and intensive agricultural practices. These contaminants are environmentally persistent because they are non-biodegr...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i76162
This study provides a preliminary evaluation of 5,10,15,20-tetrakis(4-sulfonatophenyl) porphyrin (TPPS₄) as a colourimetric and UV–Visible spectrophotometric sensing material for selected heavy metal ions in aqueous media. The response of TPPS₄ was examined towards Fe³⁺, Hg²⁺, Pb...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2026/v16i4461
Heavy metal contamination of freshwater ecosystems is a major environmental concern because metallic pollutants are persistent, toxic, bioaccumulative and capable of inducing oxidative stress in aquatic organisms. Aquatic macrophytes exposed to metal pollution may experience exce...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i7974
Abidat Olayemi Fasasi-Aleshinloye, Praise Adenike Alli, Abiodun Sulaiman Raji, Precious Adesope Olaomotito, Oluwatunmise Peter Abolarin, Victor Ojo Thomas & Itunu Deborah Odunewu·Journal of Engineering Research and Reports·2026
This study assessed selected heavy metal concentrations and pollution status in leachate and groundwater around the Oyo State Waste-to-Energy Plant, Ajakanga, Oluyole Local Government Area, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. Eight sampling points were investigated, comprising three shal...
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Research Article10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i61939
In aquaculture systems, especially earthen ponds supplied by natural water bodies, fish are continuously exposed to fluctuating environmental conditions and potential pollutant inputs from surrounding anthropogenic activities. This study evaluated the bioaccumulation and human he...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i3781
Freshwater fish may accumulate heavy metals from contaminated aquatic environments, thereby creating potential health concerns for populations that depend on fish as a dietary protein source. This study assessed selected heavy metals and associated health risks in edible fish sam...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2026/v17i3399