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

Assessment of the phytoremediation capabilities of bracken fern (Pteridium aquilinum) for the remediation of heavy metals (Pb, Ni and Cd) contaminated water

Oshiotse Anita Emashogwe
  • Oshiotse Anita Emashogwe
  • Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Niger Delta University, P.M.B 071, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
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Inengite Azibaola Kesiye
  • Inengite Azibaola Kesiye
  • Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Niger Delta University, P.M.B 071, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
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Godwin Jackson
  • Godwin Jackson
  • Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Niger Delta University, P.M.B 071, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
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Ugbome Isaac
  • Ugbome Isaac
  • Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Niger Delta University, P.M.B 071, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 30 June 2020
  •  Accepted: 28 September 2020
  •  Published: 31 October 2020

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