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 heavy metals concentration in soils around oil filling and service stations in the Tamale Metropolis, Ghana

Emmanuel, A.
  • Emmanuel, A.
  • Department of Ecotourism and Environmental Management, Faculty of Renewable Natural Resources, University for Development Studies, Ghana
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Cobbina, S. J.*
  • Cobbina, S. J.*
  • Department of Ecotourism and Environmental Management, Faculty of Renewable Natural Resources, University for Development Studies, Ghana
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Adomako, D.
  • Adomako, D.
  • Nuclear Chemistry and Environmental Research Center, National Nuclear Research Institute, Ghana
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Duwiejuah, A. B.
  • Duwiejuah, A. B.
  • Department of Ecotourism and Environmental Management, Faculty of Renewable Natural Resources, University for Development Studies, Ghana
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Asare, W.
  • Asare, W.
  • Department of Ecotourism and Environmental Management, Faculty of Renewable Natural Resources, University for Development Studies, Ghana
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  •  Received: 27 January 2014
  •  Accepted: 01 April 2014
  •  Published: 30 April 2014

How to cite this article

APA /
Emmanuel, A., Cobbina, S. J., Adomako, D., Duwiejuah, A. B., & Asare, W. (2014). Assessment of heavy metals concentration in soils around oil filling and service stations in the Tamale Metropolis, Ghana. African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology , 8(4), 256-266.
Chicago /
Emmanuel, A., Cobbina, S. J., Adomako, D., Duwiejuah, A. B. and Asare, W.. "Assessment of heavy metals concentration in soils around oil filling and service stations in the Tamale Metropolis, Ghana." African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology 8, no. 4 (2014): 256-266.
MLA /
Emmanuel, et al. "Assessment of heavy metals concentration in soils around oil filling and service stations in the Tamale Metropolis, Ghana." African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology 8.4 (2014): 256-266.