Trace Metals Charaterisation of Environmental Media (Soils, Water and Tree Barks) Around Cement Manufacturing Area, Nigeria

Majolagbe, Abdulrafiu O.; Yusuf, K. A.; Agunbiade, S.E.; Oguntan, V.T.

doi:10.30799/jespr.123.18040203

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“…Furthermore, Oyetibo et al (2017) reported that road-dust and industrial atmospheric effluents discharged makes it easy to transfer appreciable significant toxic metals into wetland areas through precipitation. The high concentrations of these soils—(Cu, Zn and Cd) are of great concerns to the environment and may be attributed to poor community sewage system and abuse of fertilizer by farmers (Majolagbe et al, 2018; Y. Zhang et al, 2016).…”

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Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination in Wetlands Soils Around an Industrial Area Using Combined GIS-Based Pollution Indices and Remote Sensing Techniques

Anthony

2023

Air, Soil and Water Research

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Understanding variations of heavy metals and their anthropogenic influence on wetland soils are very imperative and crucial for environmental planning and sustainability. To assess heavy metal contamination in Ibese wetland soils, Nigeria, 30 soil surface (0–20 cm) samples clustered around industrial effluents, were collected and analyzed with atomic absorption spectrophotometer for copper (Cu), zinc (Zn) and cadmium (Cd). Herein, the geo-accumulation (Igeo), and pollution index (PI), coupled with environmental (RS) remote sensing vegetation and water indices were employed as predictor models to assess heavy metals contamination of the area. The vegetation and water indices highlighted an intense decreasing vegetation trend and loss of waterbodies of the area, respectively. The results of the Igeo metals revealed that the wetland soils pollution ranged from uncontaminated to moderately contaminated, except Cd which ranged from moderately to heavy pollution. The PI shows a moderate significant pollution by Cu and Zn, except Cd which recorded considerable contamination. A very significant correlation was found between the metals and the spatial distribution pattern revealed that the contamination is related to the influence of uncontrolled human activities on soil properties like soil pH and organic carbon. The study suggested that adequate attention be directed to alert policymakers and stakeholders toward lessening the anthropogenic sources in the area for future control measures.

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“…Air, Soil and Water Research into wetland areas through precipitation. The high concentrations of these soils-(Cu, Zn and Cd) are of great concerns to the environment and may be attributed to poor community sewage system and abuse of fertilizer by farmers (Majolagbe et al, 2018;.…”

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Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination in Wetlands Soils Around an Industrial Area Using Combined GIS-Based Pollution Indices and Remote Sensing Techniques

Anthony

2023

Air, Soil and Water Research

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“…Furthermore, air, noise, and soil quality indicators were below the Federal Environmental Protection Agency's acceptable standards, according to Ufuoma and Omoyeni (2017). Similarly, Majolagbe et al (2018) claimed that Co, Cr, Fe, Ni, and Pb levels in soils around cement plants are typical. Because metals are irreversible and have harmful impacts on living creatures, determining the heavy metal concentration of soils around cement plants should be part of the environmental monitoring and evaluation process.…”

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Heavy Metals in Soils around a Major Cement Factory in Southern Nigeria: Ecological and Human Health Risks

Adewumi

Ogundele

Adeseko

2022

Nig. J. Env. Sci. & Tech.

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This study was carried out to evaluate the ecological and health risks associated with metals in soils around major cement company in southern Nigeria. Twenty-one soil samples including a control sample were collected around the cement company. Metals such as Cd, As, Co, Cr, Cd, Pb, Ni, Fe, and Zn were analysed using Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (AAS). Results showed that the average concentration of Cu, Co, Cd, Cr, Ni, Pb, Zn is 7.95 mg/kg, 0.50 mg/kg, 3.00 mg/kg, 1.00 mg/kg, 0.95 mg/kg, 2.00 mg/kg and 6.80 mg/kg while the average concentration of Cu, Co, Cd, Cr, Ni, Pb, Zn around the cement production area is 6.30 mg/kg, 1.50 mg/kg, 1.75 mg/kg, 2.09 mg/kg, 2.62 mg/kg, 6.40 mg/kg and 3.58 mg/kg respectively. The concentration of metals in this area was lower than the recommended standards but higher than those in the background soil. Contamination assessment of metals in soils of Okpella area revealed that they pose a very high degree of pollution and deterioration of the environment. Furthermore, ecological risk assessment revealed that the metals pose medium ecological risks. Health risks assessment uncovered that children residing in this area are prone to non-carcinogenic health risks through dermal contact with Cobalt in contaminated soils of the area. The statistical evaluation showed that metals in the soils might have originated from related sources. It is recommended that proper environmental monitoring of the area be carried out reduce its impact on the health of the populace.

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“…Cement production is a high-energy process, and cement is the most expensive component among building materials. Added to that, the quantity of CO 2 produced by cement manufacturing is very significant . Fly ash (FA) has been considered an unsafe solid waste .…”

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“…Added to that, the quantity of CO 2 produced by cement manufacturing is very significant. 1 Fly ash (FA) has been considered an unsafe solid waste. 2 The high amount of FA, derived from thermal power stations because of coal combustion, presents a serious environmental problem.…”

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Sustainable Approach of Using Arundo donax Leaves Reinforced Cement Mortar/Fly Bottom Ash Composites

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Earlier research suggested using ash to substitute cement, whereas other studies looked at the possibility of using plant-derived agricultural wastes as fiber reinforcement in cement applications. This study offered an environmentally friendly option to change traditional mortars by replacing cement with fly bottom ash (FBA) waste at 10, 20, 30, and 40 wt %. Likewise, Arundo donax leaves (ADL) were employed to reinforce the modified cement mortars at 0.4, 2, 5, and 7 wt %. X-ray diffraction analysis of used materials was performed. The morphology of composites made with FBA and ADL was investigated using scanning electron microscopy. Moreover, the density, water uptake, thermal conductivity, energy gain, and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of the prepared composites were discussed. Their flexural strength, compressive strength, and displacement were also compared. Results revealed that the addition of FBA in the mortar matrix has a positive effect on decreasing the thermal conductivity and lightness of the mortar. In addition, 20 wt % of cement replacement by FBA guarantees simultaneously moderate mechanical properties, nearly 51% of energy gain, and 20% of total CO2 emission reduction. In the same, adding ADL to the 20wt %FBA mortar reduced the thermal conductivity and the lightness of the mortar. The 0.4 wt % ADL reinforcement ensured 59% energy gain and 6% of total CO2 emission reduction. A major amelioration was observed in the compressive strength (an increase of 14%) and in the plasticity (an increase of 27%) of the considered composite materials. In conclusion, using FBA as a cement replacement with low ADL content inclusion results in a thermal-resistant composite with reasonable durability and strength.

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Trace Metals Charaterisation of Environmental Media (Soils, Water and Tree Barks) Around Cement Manufacturing Area, Nigeria

Cited by 5 publications

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Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination in Wetlands Soils Around an Industrial Area Using Combined GIS-Based Pollution Indices and Remote Sensing Techniques

Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination in Wetlands Soils Around an Industrial Area Using Combined GIS-Based Pollution Indices and Remote Sensing Techniques

Heavy Metals in Soils around a Major Cement Factory in Southern Nigeria: Ecological and Human Health Risks

Sustainable Approach of Using Arundo donax Leaves Reinforced Cement Mortar/Fly Bottom Ash Composites

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