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Chemical composition, sources, and health risks assessment of PM <sub>10</sub> and PM <sub>2.5</sub> -bound metals at an industrial site in Nigeria

Tesleem O. Kolawole
Khanneh Wadinga Fomba
Falk Mothes
Akinade S. Olatunji
Godwin C. Ezeh
Khaleel A. Ghazal
Hartmut Herrmann

20251 citationOpen accessOsun State University

Abstract

The study measured air quality near metal recycling factories (MRFs), revealing elevated toxic elements (Pb, Cr, Cu, Mo, Ni, Zn) in PM10 and PM 2.5 . Lead (Pb) levels near MRFs may pose future health risks for children.

Research topics

Heavy metals in environment
Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity
Air Quality and Health Impacts

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DOI: 10.1039/d5ea00045a

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