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Studies of Heavy Metal Contents and Microbial Profile in Selected Pediatric Oral Liquid Preparations Available in Bangladesh

Md. Monir Hossain, Shamsun Nahar, Tasrina Rabia Choudhury, Masum Shahriar, Nizam Uddin, A. F. M. Mahmudul Islam, Arjyabrata Sarker & Pijus Saha · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2018

Thirty different Pharmaceutical, Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) products were tested for heavy metal contents and microbiological profile using standard methods. Among the investigated eleven heavy metals, seven (Cr, Co, Cu, Mn, Fe, Ni and Zn) were in detectable lev...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JPRI/2018/39497

Determination of Heavy Metal Concentrations of Rain Water Harvested from Different Roofing Sheets in Outskirt of Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria

B. L. Gav, R. N. Vesuwe, A. O. Ijeomah, E. E. Okoko, P. N. Tor & J. N. Tsaviv · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2018

Roofing sheets (coloured, colorless and rusted) in Sochia and Demekpe areas of Makurdi Benue state, Nigeria were analyzed to determine the level of heavy metals (Fe Zn, Cu, Pb and Cd) using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometeric method (AAS). The result ranged from 1.58 mgL – 3.00...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJOCS/2018/35442

Risks Assessments of Heavy Metals Bioaccumulation in Water and Tilapia nilotica Fish from Maguite Island of Fitri Lake

Djibrine Adoum Oumar, Guira Flibert, Abdelsalam Tidjani, Nodjimadji Rirabe, Madjimbaye Patcha, Tarnagda Bakary, Abdoullahi Hissein Ousman, Traoré Yves & Savadogo Aly · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2018

The purpose of this study is to assess concentration of selected metals (Zn, Cu, Cr, Pb, Cd and Fe) in the muscle, flesh and bone of Tilapia nilotica fish and in the water of Fitri Lake. It was carried out in Maguite Island of Fitri Lake, Batha region in Chad. Samples were collec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/CJAST/2018/39384

Highly Deacetylated Chitosan as Low-cost Adsorbent Material for Removal of Heavy Metals from Water

Anuge Benedicta Olohigbe, Ogbemudia Ruth Etiosa & Okiei Wesley · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2018

Background and Aim: Chitin, a naturally occurring polysaccharide was isolated from the shells of crabs. The chitin was chemically modified to give alkali chitin, carboxymethyl chitin, highly deacetylated CM chitosan and highly deacetylated chitosan.  The highly deacetylated chito...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJOPACS/2018/38599

Evaluation of the Heavy Metals Composition of Soil at E-waste Dumping Sites

Bamidele Adewumi, Ebenezer Akingunsola, Oluwabunmi P. Femi-Oloye & Femi F. Oloye · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2018

Electronic waste (e-waste) has become a subject of growing ecological concern in developing nations due to legal/illegal import of electronics from developed countries. Soil samples were collected from e-waste dumping sites in Arakale and Karakata, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria. The...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEE/2017/39500

Heavy Metals Health Risk Index (HRI) in Human Consumption of Whole Fish and Water from Some Selected Dams in Katsina State Nigeria

A. I. Yaradua, A. J. Alhassan, A. U. Kurfi, A. Nasir, A. Idi, I. U. Muhammad & A. M. Kanadi · Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research · 2018

This study was conducted in the year 2016 to determine the heavy metal concentrations in whole fish (Clarias gariepinus) samples and water obtained from some selected Dams (Ajiwa, Zobe and Dannakola) in Katsina state Nigeria. The objectives were mainly to detect the presence of h...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajfar/2018/v1i1241

Chemical Fractionation of Heavy Metals in the Soil of Auto-Mechanic Workshops in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria

Ajisafe Monday Peter, O. O. Ajayi, E. O. Abata, Akinnawo Solomon & M. T. Oluwalope · Chemical Science International Journal · 2018

Total metal concentrations and sequential extraction scheme were employed to investigate the potential environmental risk of seven important metals in the soil of selected auto-mechanic workshops in Akure metropolis, Ondo State, Nigeria. Soil physicochemical parameters were also...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/CSJI/2017/38088

Distribution of Some Heavy Metals in the Tissues of Arm, Thigh, Kidney and Liver after Continuous Feeding of Rabbits with Diet Contaminated with Crude Oil

J. M. Omoyakhi, O. Edo-Taiwo, J. I. Aleke & T. J. John · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2018

Distribution of Some Heavy Metals in the Tissues of Arm, Thigh, Kidney and Liver after Continuous Feeding of Rabbits with Diet Contaminated with Crude Oil Aims: This experiment was conducted to assess the distribution of these heavy metals in the tissues of rabbits from the conti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2017/37979

Assessing the Potential Ecological Risks of a 12-Year Old Reclaimed Post-Mined Site for Agricultural Land-Use

Nat Owusu-Prempeh, Daniel E. K. A. Siaw & Osei Owusu Antobre · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2018

Mining is a crucial component of local and global economies, but it inevitably leads to substantial environmental disturbance. Reclamation ensures that a disturbed land is rehabilitated for a specified end land-use. The study examined the nutrient levels and risks status of a twe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/CJAST/2017/39456

Analysis of the Pollution Level and Its Variation: A Case Study of Some Selected Sites within Kano State Nigeria

N. F. Isa, U. M. Ibrahim, F. Ahmad, Y. Y. Ibrahim, B. Haladu, M. Said & Abidina Bello · Physical Science International Journal · 2018

Aim: This research investigates the pollution level of heavy metals and their variation in five selected areas in Kano state, Nigeria. The heavy metals investigated are Cadmium (Cd), Chromium (Cr), Manganese (Mn), Zinc (Zn), Lead (Pb), Copper (Cu), Iron (Fe), and Nickel (Ni). Pla...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/PSIJ/2018/36631

Comparative Studies of the Impacts of Freshwater, Cultivated and Preserved Tiger Shrimps on Consumers’ Health

Isibor Patrick Omoregie, Izegaegbe Joshua Idowu, Igbinovia Joan Osahenrunmwen, Obafemi Dorcas Yemisi & Oluowo Elohor Freeman · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2018

Aim: The study was aimed at comparing the levels of heavy metals in Tiger shrimps- Penaeus monodon from different source categories, to ascertain the impacts of the selected heavy metals on the consumers’ health. Hypothesis: Heavy metals in blood serum of shrimp consumers were ac...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2018/38069

Determination of Heavy Metal Concentrations in Sediment of Bonny River, Nigeria

A. Bubu, C. P. Ononugbo & G. O. Avwiri · Archives of Current Research International · 2018

Contamination of sediment by heavy metals is one of the global issues mostly in developing nations like Nigeria. Five heavy metal such Lead (Pb), Copper (Cu), Manganese (Mn), Zinc (Zn) and iron (Fe) in sediments from Bonny River in Rivers State were investigated. The increasing t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACRI/2017/38841

Comparative Studies on the Efficacy of Azadirachta indica and Moringa oleifera in Phytoremediation of Some Selected Heavy Metals from Contaminated Soil

Kambai Collina, Francis Mundi Junior, Nkwokwu Henry Nnamdi & Nanlir Janfa · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2018

This research was carried out to investigate the efficacy of Azadirachta indica (Neem) and Moringa oleifera (Drumstick) in phytoremediation of heavy metals (Ni, Pb and Zn) from the potted contaminated soil. The three selected heavy metals were used to pollute three blocks; each b...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEE/2017/37072

Dynamics of Micro/Macro Elements and Heavy Metals during Anaerobic Treatment of Organic Fraction of Municipal Solid Waste (OFMSW)

H. O. Stanley, C. B. Ogbonna & G. O. Abu · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology · 2017

In this study, the dynamics of macro and micro elements (including heavy metals) during anaerobic treatment of organic fraction of municipal solid waste (OFMSW) was investigated to determine the effect of seasonal variation on the performance of the treatment process. The first a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJB2T/2017/37831

Influence of Charring Methods on Surface Characteristics and Sorption Properties of Rice Straw Derived Biochars

Dalia M. Mubarak · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2017

Rice straw derived biochars were prepared by two different charring methods, in order to investigate effect of the preparation procedures on the sorption efficacy toward heavy metals from aqueous solutions. The preparations of the biochars were under limited oxygen conditions, in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2017/38554