African Journal of
Environmental Science and Technology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Environ. Sci. Technol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0786
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJEST
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 1126

Full Length Research Paper

The application of composting materials to degrade polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon on oil field drill cuttings

Mary Allagoa
  • Mary Allagoa
  • Environmental Soil Science, King’s College, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, AB24 3FX, Scotland, United Kingdom.
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  •  Received: 09 August 2023
  •  Accepted: 20 November 2023
  •  Published: 30 November 2023

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