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: 1134

Full Length Research Paper

An exploratory study of the impact of commingled biochar on removal of total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) from crude oil polluted soil

Daniel Hogan Itam
  • Daniel Hogan Itam
  • Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, University of Calabar, Nigeria.
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Ako Hogan Itam
  • Ako Hogan Itam
  • Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medical Sciences, University of Calabar, Nigeria.
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Udeh Ngozi Uzor
  • Udeh Ngozi Uzor
  • Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, P.M.B 5323, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
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Ejikeme Ugwoha
  • Ejikeme Ugwoha
  • Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, P.M.B 5323, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 06 June 2023
  •  Accepted: 31 July 2023
  •  Published: 31 August 2023

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