1. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION AND IT'S ASSOCIATED HEALTH RISK AMONG RESIDENTS OF NKPOR, IDEMILI NORTH, LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ANAMBRA STATE
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
It has been observed in recent times that the role the environment play to a nation‟s development process can not be relegated to the background. Apart from being the physical surrounding for natural habitats, the environment pro...
2. THE RELATIVE IMPACT OF OIL AND NON-OIL EXPORTS ON ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA: 1983-2007
Background to the study
Oil, a very versatile and flexible, non-repr...
3. AN INVESTIGATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION IN NIGERIA: ISSUES AND SOLUTIONS
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
Nigeria, which can be found in West Africa, spans a total of 983,213 square kilometers throughout its landmass. According to estimates provided by the World Bank, the country now has an estimated population of more than 150 milli...
4. COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF COAL AND COCONUT ACTIVATED CARBON
ABSTRCT
The experiment was carried out to analyze comparatively coal and coconut activated carbon. The coal sample used in bituminous and with density of 1300kg 1m3 tile coconut shell was used.
The coal and coconut shell was first a...
5. IDENTIFICATION OF WELL PROBLEMS USING WELL TESTING (A CASE STUDY OF UMU-N2 WELL OF MIDWESTERN OIL AND GAS COMPANY, KWALE, NIGERIA)
ABSTRACT
Well tests exist already for a long time. Since the first oil reservoir was discovered, oil companies have always been keen on estimating reservoir properties such as size. Present day well testing has gone beyond this and its usefulness cannot be overemphasize...
6. SORPTION ENHANCED CATALYTIC PYROLYSIS OF RICE HUSK USING HIERARCHICAL ZSM-5 CATALYST
Abstract
The necessity to source clean energy and contain CO2 emissions has brought about a global interest in the use of biomass as an environmental friendly renewable energy route. One of the drawbacks in the conversion of biomass to energy via pyrolysis/gasification is the liberation...
7. THE MATERIAL COMPOSITION IN THE PROCESSING OF CANDLE PRODUCTION
ABSTRACT
This research relates to a candle composition containing non-hydrogenated oil and at least one of long chain hydrocarbon and long-chain hydrocarbon derivatives. A candle composition having non-hydrogenated oil and a solidifying amount of congealing reagent. A c...
8. PHARMACOGNOSTIC AND ANTIOXIDANT STUDIES OF THE PSEUDOBULBS OF EULOPHIA GUINEENSIS LINDL (ORCHIDACEAE)
ABSTRACT
Eulophia species are cultivated worldwide; it is one of the largest orchid‘s genera in Africa. They are believed to cure many diseases. Eulophia guineensis Lindl (Orchidaceae) is a multipurpose plant, native to West Africa. Traditionally, it is exploited in the treatment...
9. AN ANALYSIS OF THE LEGAL RIGHTS OF THE NIGER DELTA STATES IN RELATION TO OWNERSHIP AND CONTROL OF MINERAL RESOURCES UNDER NIGERIAN LAW
ABSTRACT
Natural resources worldwide are a gift of nature and an endowment of comfort that makes the existence of mankind complete. As nature’s priceless gift to man and because nature’s endowment of these resources is without reference to people or nation, the subject of ow...
10. RESEARCH ON COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE CONVERSION OF WASTE PLASTIC MATERIALS TO LIQUID HYDROCARBONS THROUGH CATALYTIC PYROLYSIS
ABTRACT
This research involves the application of pyrolysis has been viewed as an efficient means for the proper disposal of waste plastics in the environment amongst others. In this research, the influence of two catalysts namely; Zeolite and Titanium (IV) oxide are examined. Zeolite a...
11. PHYTOCHEMICAL AND ANTIBACTERIAL STUDIES OF Ensete gilletii ROOT EXTRACTS
ABSTRACT
Ensete gilletii commonly called wild banana, is ethno-medicinally used for the treatment of diarrhea, dysentery, typhoid, stomach pain, kidney stone and liver disorders by herbal practitioners. The dried pulverized roots of the plant were subjected to exhaustive, successive sox...
12. PYROLYSIS OF SHEA BUTTER SHELL TO PRODUCE BIO-BASED PRODUCTS
ABSTRACT
This research work focused on the production of bio-based products and response optimization of bio-oil yield operating parameters from shea butter shell. The Thermogravimetry Analysis (TGA) was used to determine the thermal stability of the shea butter shell and found to be st...
13. EFFECTS OF WATER-SOLUBLE FRACTIONS OF USED CRANKCASE OIL ON SOME PHYSIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS OF THE NILE TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS
ABSTRACT
Used crankcase oil is disposed off indiscriminately and it eventually finds its way into the aquatic environment resulting in surface and ground water contamination by complex interacting chemicals and substances. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), heavy metals, additives...
14. STUDY OF PHOTOCATALYTIC AND ADSORTIVE BEHAVIOUR OF PURE ZIRCONIUM OXIDE AND CARBON-SULPHUR CO-DOPED ZIRCONIUM OXIDE NANOCOMPOSITES FOR PURIFICATION OF DYE WASTEWATER
ABSTRACT
In this work, ZrO2 nanoparticles were synthesized by green method using Plumeria acuminata leaf extract via the variation of pH. Subsequently, carbon and sulphur were incorporated onto the lattice layer of the prepared ZrO2 nanoparticles by wet impregnation method. The prepared...
15. A_COMPARATIVE_STUDY_OF_CHEMICAL_AND_MICROWAVE_SYNTHESIZED_ACTIVATED_CARBORN_FROM_CORN_COB
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM
In recent years, increasing awareness of environmental impact of organic and inorganic compounds has prompted the purification of waste water prior to discharge into natural waters. A number of conventional treatment technologies have been considered for treatment o...
16. MODIFICATION OF SURFACE, PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF ACTIVATED CARBONS FOR WATER PURIFICATION BY
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this work was to study the effect of chemical surface properties of activated carbons for their use in water purification. To achieve this objective, activated carbon in both granular and powdered forms namely: as received and devolatilized carbons were prepared....
17. REGENERATION AND REUSE OF SPENT ACTIVATED CARBONS
Statement of problem
The economic feasibility of processes using activated carbon for treatment of water and waste water is contingent upon re-use of the carbon in multiple adsorptionregeneration cycle. Activated carbon has been used in treating waste water due to its known high adsorpt...
18. PHYSICOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF PETROLEUM CONTAMINATED SOIL FROM ELEME, PORT-HARCOURT
2 Statement of the Problem
Petroleum substances pose a threat to the environment as they negatively affect plant production and put health of people and animals at risk (Zacharyasz et al., 2012 and Kolwzan et al., 2001). They cause carcinogenic, mutagenic and toxic effects (Ribes et al....
19. PHYSICOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF PETROLEUM CONTAMINATED SOIL FROM ELEME, PORT-HARCOURT
2 Statement of the Problem Petroleum substances pose a threat to the environment as they negatively affect plant production and put health of people and animals at risk (Zacharyasz et al., 2012 and Kolwzan et al., 2001). They cause carcinogenic, mutagenic and toxic effects (Ribes et al., 2003, Fr...
20. STUDIES ON BIOGAS AND BIOLIQUID PRODUCTION BY FUNGAL DEGRADATION OF BANANA (MUSA SAPIENTUM) LEAVES
Abstract
Anaerobic biodegradation of banana leaves by cellulolytic fungus (yeast) was conducted at optimum operational conditions of concentration, temperature and pH for biogas and bioliquid production. Proximate analysis of both the fermented and unfermented substrates was carried out...
21. HYDROCARBON CHARACTERIZATION AND PROSPECT IDENTIFICATION OF YZ FIELD, NIGER DELTA
Introduction
The YZ field is located within the Niger Delta Basin, onshore Niger Delta Nigeria (Figure 1.1). Major focus in recent time, in hydrocarbon exploration has been moved towards the renewal of older fields and the identification of new prospects from these old fields (Emina et...
22. MODIFICATION OF SURFACE, PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF ACTIVATED CARBONS FOR WATER PURIFICATION
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this work was to study the effect of chemical surface properties of activated carbons for their use in water purification. To achieve this objective, activated carbon in both granular a...
23. The effect of oil spillage on soil fertility in Kwali Local Government Area, FCT-Abuja
Background of the Study
Oil spills, primarily due to leakage or accidents from petroleum pipelines, have long been recognized as one of the most destructive environmental issues in Nigeria. Kwali Local Government Area, part of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), is not immune to this p...
24. An Assessment of the Impact of Crude Oil Spills on Human Health in Kogi State
Background of the Study
Crude oil spills are a major environmental hazard, with long-lasting impacts on both ecosystems and human health. Kogi State, located in central Nigeria, has seen increasing environmental degradation due to the activities of oil extraction and trans...
25. The effect of indoor air pollution from cooking fuels on respiratory diseases in Niger State
Background of the Study:
Indoor air pollution, primarily resulting from the use of solid fuels for cooking, is a major public health concern in many developing regions. In Niger State, a large segment of the population relies on biomass fuels such as wood, charcoal, and co...
26. An investigation of the impact of exposure to petroleum pollutants on physical health in Bonny Local Government Area, Rivers State
Background of the Study
Petroleum exploration and refining activities are known to release various pollutants that can have adverse effects on human health. In Bonny, residents are exposed to pollutants such as hydrocarbons and heavy metals, which may contribute to a rang...
27. An examination of determinants of economic diversification in Nigeria: Evidence from the oil and gas sector in the Niger Delta (2000–2020).
Background of the study
Economic diversification has become critical for Nigeria, especially given its historical overdependence on oil revenues. In the Niger Delta, where the oil and gas sector dominates, efforts to diversify the economy have focused on...
