Volume-18 ~ Issue-2 ~ February 2025

Abstract: Gas flaring, a prevalent practice in petroleum extraction, poses significant environmental threats, particularly to water and sediment ecosystems in nearby regions. This preliminary study investigates the impact of gas flaring on water and sediment quality at the Batan Flow Station in Warri South local government area, Nigeria. The research evaluates key environmental parameters, including pH, temperature, Pb, Cu, Cd, Zn and Fe concentrations, levels in water and sediment samples. Findings reveals elevated levels of Pb in water sample. Statistical data....

Keywords: Gas flaring, petroleum extraction, environmental threats, water quality, sediment quality

[1] Anejionu, O. C., Whyatt, J. D., Blackburn, G. A., & Price, C. S. (2015). Contributions Of Gas Flaring To A Global Air Pollution Hotspot: Spatial And Temporal Variations, Impacts And Alleviation. Atmospheric Environment, 118, 184-193.
[2] Audu, A. J., & Umana, A. U. (2024). The Role Of Environmental Compliance In Oil And Gas Production: A Critical Assessment Of Pollution Control Strategies In The Nigerian Petrochemical Industry. International Journal Of Scientific Research Updates, 8(2).
[3] Bakpo, M. T., & Emejuru, S. A. (2019). Gas Flaring And Biodiversity Depletion In Nigeria: A Study Of Selected Gas Flare Sites In Rivers State, Nigeria. J Environ Sci Curr Res, 2(011).
[4] Baran, A., & Tarnawski, M. (2015). Assessment Of Heavy Metals Mobility And Toxicity In Contaminated Sediments By Sequential Extraction And A Battery Of Bioassays. Ecotoxicology, 24, 1279-1293.
[5] Booth, J. M., Giomi, F., Daffonchio, D., Mcquaid, C. D., & Fusi, M. (2023). Disturbance Of Primary Producer Communities Disrupts The Thermal Limits Of The Associated Aquatic Fauna. Science Of The Total Environment, 872, 162135..

Abstract: Crystal Violet (CV) is a hydrosoluble, highly hazardous, stubborn dye extensively use in textile industries while posing serious life-threatening health and environmental pollution challenges. In this study, we explored the efficiency of synthesized silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) stabilized by keratin extracted from sheep hooves for adsorptive removal of CV dye. FTIR characterization of AgNps revealed existence of alkyl, nitrile amide I- III and carbonyl functional groups. Batch experimental results showed that removal of CV dye strongly dependent on the initial CV concentrations....

Keywords: Adsorption; Silver nanoparticles; Kinetics; Crystal violet dye; Keratin

[1] Cheruiyot, G. K., Wanyonyi, W. C., Kiplimo, J. J., And Maina, E. N., 2019, “Adsorption Of Toxic Crystal Violet Dye Using Coffee Husks: Equilibrium, Kinetics And Thermodynamics Study,” Sci. Afr., 5, P. E00116. Https://Doi.Org/10.1016/J.Sciaf.2019.E00116.
[2] Wekoye, J. N., Wanyonyi, W. C., And Wangila, P. T., 2023, “Adsorption Of Recalcitrant Malachite Green Dye From Aqueous Solution Using Cabbage Waste Powder,” Metz, France, P. 020002. Https://Doi.Org/10.1063/5.0172478.
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[4] Wanyonyi, W. C., Onyari, J. M., And Shiundu, P. M., 2014, “Adsorption Of Congo Red Dye From Aqueous Solutions Using Roots Of Eichhornia Crassipes: Kinetic And Equilibrium Studies,” Energy Procedia, 50, Pp. 862–869.
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[5] Felista, M. M., Wanyonyi, W. C., And Gilbert, O., 2020, “Adsorption Of Anionic Dye (Reactive Black 5) Using Macadamia Seed Husks: Kinetics And Equilibrium Studies,” Sci. Afr., P. E00283. Https://Doi.Org/10.1016/J.Sciaf.2020.E00283.