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View article: Zinc nanocomposite from Cola acumulata husk extract: Synthesis, characterization and formulation into oilfield scale inhibitors
Zinc nanocomposite from Cola acumulata husk extract: Synthesis, characterization and formulation into oilfield scale inhibitors Open
Scaling or solid deposits accumulation is a very serious challenge in oil and gas production systems as it blocks fluids flow, reduce production rate, damage equipment and increase maintenance cost. In order to mitigate scaling, a low cost…
View article: In vitro antioxidant and antifungal activities of Rhizophora racemosa G.F.W. Mey. stem bark extracts
In vitro antioxidant and antifungal activities of Rhizophora racemosa G.F.W. Mey. stem bark extracts Open
Rhizophora racemosa is used traditionally in Nigeria to treat human microbial infections. In this study, the dichloromethane (DCM), ethylacetate (EAC) and ethanol (ETH) stem bark extracts of Rhizophora racemosa were evaluated for their ant…
View article: A Comparative Study on the use of Soil - Organic and Inorganic Biostimulants in the Remediation of Oily Waste
A Comparative Study on the use of Soil - Organic and Inorganic Biostimulants in the Remediation of Oily Waste Open
Remediation of oily waste using soil-organic (goat dung, poultry dropping) and inorganic (NPK fertilizer) nutrients was assessed for twelve weeks using culture-dependent microbiological technique and chemical procedures. The results indica…
View article: Bacteriological, Chemical and Soil Enzyme Activity Profile of Coastal Wetland Soils Exposed to Crude Oil Exploration in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Bacteriological, Chemical and Soil Enzyme Activity Profile of Coastal Wetland Soils Exposed to Crude Oil Exploration in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria Open
Coastal wetland soils exposed to crude oil exploration activities were assessed using microbiological and chemical procedures in the wet and dry seasons. The bacteria isolated from the impacted wetland soils included species of the genera …
View article: Remediation of Oily Waste using Soil Organic Nutrient Stimulant
Remediation of Oily Waste using Soil Organic Nutrient Stimulant Open
Aims: This present study aim at assessing the efficacy of soil-organic nutrient stimulant in the remediation of oily waste.
Study design: Preparation of Soil-goat dung mix was used as stimulant for the remediation of oily waste.
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View article: Influence of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles on Soil Physicochemical Properties and Arachis hypogea Rhizosphere Microbial Community
Influence of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles on Soil Physicochemical Properties and Arachis hypogea Rhizosphere Microbial Community Open
We evaluated the effect of 4000 mg zinc oxide (ZnO, 99%, 30 nm) nanoparticle on the physicochemical and microbiological properties of organic manure amended ultisol and loam soil cultivated with Arachis hypogaea using standard methods. The…
View article: Impact of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Amended Organic Manure on Arachis hypogaea Growth Response and Rhizosphere Bacterial Community
Impact of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Amended Organic Manure on Arachis hypogaea Growth Response and Rhizosphere Bacterial Community Open
The effect of zinc oxide nanoparticle-organic manure amended ultisol and loam soils on plant growth response and rhizosphere bacterial community of peanut (Arachis hypogaea) was evaluated using standard methods under greenhouse conditions.…
View article: Enhanced Biogas Production From Anaerobic Co-digestion of Lignocellulosic Biomass and Poultry Feces Using Source Separated Human Urine as Buffering Agent
Enhanced Biogas Production From Anaerobic Co-digestion of Lignocellulosic Biomass and Poultry Feces Using Source Separated Human Urine as Buffering Agent Open
Effect of source separated human urine as buffering agent compared to sodium bicarbonate and water in anaerobic co-digestion of lignocellulosic biomass and poultry feces was evaluated in laboratory scale reactor for 180 days at 37 ± 2°C. M…
View article: Radical Scavenging Activity of Edible Fungal Sporocarp Extracts from the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria
Radical Scavenging Activity of Edible Fungal Sporocarp Extracts from the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria Open
The radical scavenging activity of acetone, ethanol and aqueous extracts from Agaricus placomyces, Cantharellus cibarius and Pleurotus ostreatus from the Niger Delta region of Nigeria was determined with their metal chelating and reducing …
View article: Insights into the effect of mixed engineered nanoparticles on activated sludge performance
Insights into the effect of mixed engineered nanoparticles on activated sludge performance Open
In this study, the effects, fate and transport of ENPs in wastewater treatment plants (WWTP) were investigated using three parallel pilot WWTPs operated under identical conditions. The WWTPs were spiked with (i) an ENP mixture consisting o…
View article: Antibiotic Susceptibility of Coliform and Vibrio Species in Shellfishes from Estuary Chronically Contaminated with Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon
Antibiotic Susceptibility of Coliform and Vibrio Species in Shellfishes from Estuary Chronically Contaminated with Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Open
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) levels and antibiotic susceptibility of coliform and Vibrio species in swimming crab ( Callinectes latimanus ), mangrove oyster ( Crassostrea tulipa ), and periwinkle ( Tympanotonus fuscatus ) from Q…
View article: Zinc oxide nanoparticle impact on solid waste anaerobic digestion and biogas production
Zinc oxide nanoparticle impact on solid waste anaerobic digestion and biogas production Open
Engineered nanoparticles incorporated into consumer products can enter the environment during the manufacture, use of the product and waste disposal. The effect of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticle on anaerobic digestion was assessed using 250…