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

Determination of heavy metal concentration in Neem (Azadirachta indica) leaves, bark and soil along some major roads in Lafia, Nasarawa State Nigeria

A. U. Augustine
  • A. U. Augustine
  • Department of Chemistry, Federal University Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria.
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J. C. Onwuka
  • J. C. Onwuka
  • Department of Chemistry, Federal University Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria.
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C. Q. Albert
  • C. Q. Albert
  • Department of Chemistry, Federal University Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 09 January 2016
  •  Accepted: 11 March 2016
  •  Published: 31 May 2016

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