Journal of
Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology

  • Abbreviation: J. Environ. Chem. Ecotoxicol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-226X
  • DOI: 10.5897/JECE
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 197

Full Length Research Paper

Distribution of trace metals in surface water and sediments of Imo River Estuary (Nigeria): Health risk assessment, seasonal and physicochemical variability

Essien D. Udosen*
  • Essien D. Udosen*
  • Department of Chemistry, University of Uyo, P. M. B. 1017, 520001-Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
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Nnanake-Abasi O. Offiong
  • Nnanake-Abasi O. Offiong
  • Department of Chemistry, University of Uyo, P. M. B. 1017, 520001-Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
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Samuel Edem
  • Samuel Edem
  • Department of Chemistry, University of Uyo, P. M. B. 1017, 520001-Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
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John B. Edet
  • John B. Edet
  • Department of Chemistry, University of Uyo, P. M. B. 1017, 520001-Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 03 May 2015
  •  Accepted: 05 October 2015
  •  Published: 31 January 2016

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