Occurrence and remediation of naturally occurring radioactive materials in Nigeria: a review
It is commonly believed that radioactive pollution originates mainly from anthropogenic
activities, yet studies have revealed that naturally occurring radioactive materials account for …
activities, yet studies have revealed that naturally occurring radioactive materials account for …
Nature-based solutions impact on urban environment chemistry: air, soil, and water
Urban areas are the largest source of pollutants that directly or indirectly will end up in the
air, soil, and water. It is paramount to find solutions to reduce the impact of pollution on …
air, soil, and water. It is paramount to find solutions to reduce the impact of pollution on …
Radiological assessment and statistical approaches of natural radionuclides in soil samples related to phosphate ore activities in the site of Dagbati, southern region …
Distribution studies of 238U, 226Ra, 232Th, and 40 K in soil, statistical analysis of activity
concentrations, and radiological safety assessment were carried out in the phosphate ore …
concentrations, and radiological safety assessment were carried out in the phosphate ore …
Baseline radioactivity in the soil of evangel take-off campus, Evangel University, Nigeria, and its associated health risks
Natural radionuclides resulting from the decay chains of 232Th, 235U and 238U and the
non-series 40K are ubiquitous in the environment and as a result, humans' exposure has …
non-series 40K are ubiquitous in the environment and as a result, humans' exposure has …
Radiological impacts in the high-level natural radiation exposure area residents in the Ramsar, Iran
Radiological impacts due to external and internal exposure to high natural background
radiation areas caused by the\({}^{226}\hbox {Ra}\),\({}^{232}\hbox {Th}\), and\({}^{40}\hbox …
radiation areas caused by the\({}^{226}\hbox {Ra}\),\({}^{232}\hbox {Th}\), and\({}^{40}\hbox …
Radiometric analysis and spatial distribution of radionuclides with-in the terrestrial environment of South-Western Nigeria using ERICA tool
Samples of soil, grass and organs of herbivore mammal were collected from different
sampling locations in five states within the south-western area of Nigeria. The activity …
sampling locations in five states within the south-western area of Nigeria. The activity …
Pollution sources identification, health, and radiological risk assessment of naturally occurring radioisotopes and heavy metals in waste dumpsites in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun …
This study evaluates human health, pollution, and radiological risk assessment of potentially
toxic metals (PTMs)(Pb, Cd, Cr, Ni, and Zn), radioisotopes (238U, 232Th, and 40K) and its …
toxic metals (PTMs)(Pb, Cd, Cr, Ni, and Zn), radioisotopes (238U, 232Th, and 40K) and its …
[PDF][PDF] Evaluation of activity concentration of natural radionuclides and lifetime cancer risk in soil samples at two tertiary institutions in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
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Background: Environmental radioactivity measurement of soil samples from the densely
populated community has become imperative considering the radiological exposure …
populated community has become imperative considering the radiological exposure …
Distribution dynamics and descriptive statistical analysis of radionuclides in the farmland soils near mining areas in Southwestern Nigeria
Human exposure to ionizing radiation in the environment is mainly due to naturally occurring
radionuclides in the soils, building materials and rocks, but the level may vary depending on …
radionuclides in the soils, building materials and rocks, but the level may vary depending on …
Physicochemical properties and radiological hazards evaluations of some inorganic materials used in soilless agriculture
This study aims to examine the physicochemical and radiological properties of some
inorganic materials which are perlite, vermiculite, pumice, rock wool, zeolite, expanded clay …
inorganic materials which are perlite, vermiculite, pumice, rock wool, zeolite, expanded clay …