Search Results - "Akhigbe, Godswill E."
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Analysis and Hazard Assessment of Potentially Toxic Metals in Petroleum Hydrocarbon-Contaminated Soils Around Transformer Installation Areas
Published in Journal of health & pollution (01-12-2019)“…Soil contamination resulting from the use and handling of petrochemicals and other petroleum products during power generation activities is an increasing…”
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Characterization of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) films degraded using bacteria strains isolated from oil-contaminated soil
Published in Environmental technology (15-07-2024)“…This study assessed the low-density polyethylene (LDPE) film degradation potential of microorganisms isolated from oil-contaminated soil and also analyzed the…”
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Source apportionment, health and ecological risk assessments of essential and toxic elements in kerosene-contaminated soils
Published in Environmental forensics (04-03-2023)“…The levels of essential and toxic elements (Mn, Fe, Cu, Zn, Co, Cr, and Ni) were determined in kerosene-contaminated soils with the aim of identifying their…”
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The impact of used transformer oil on the physicochemical characteristics and persistent organic pollutant levels in soils around transformer installation areas
Published in Soil & environment (Faisalabad) (28-11-2020)“…Transformer oil spillage into the soil, if not properly handled, can lead to ground water and soil pollution, there by posing serious environmental and health…”
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Bioprospecting of potential petroleum hydrocarbon degraders using bacterial strains isolated from soils around transformer installation areas
Published in Energy sources. Part A, Recovery, utilization, and environmental effects (11-09-2020)“…The study assessed the contamination levels of the soils around transformer installation areas in Ile-Ife, which were contaminated with transformer oil…”
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