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: 1144

Full Length Research Paper

Speciation of phosphorus and nitrogen in sediments of Ogun River in Abeokuta, Southwestern Nigeria

A. R. Ipeaiyeda
  • A. R. Ipeaiyeda
  • Department of Chemistry, University of Ibadan, Ibadan 200132, Oyo State, Nigeria.
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K. B. Sonibare
  • K. B. Sonibare
  • Department of Chemistry, University of Ibadan, Ibadan 200132, Oyo State, Nigeria.
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A. H. Alabi
  • A. H. Alabi
  • Department of Chemistry, University of Ibadan, Ibadan 200132, Oyo State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 28 February 2024
  •  Accepted: 19 June 2024
  •  Published: 31 July 2024

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