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Ecotoxicological Risks Associated with Recalcitrant Contaminants from Pharmaceutical Effluents in Selected Areas of Lagos, South-West Nigeria

Aug 2026 · Chemistry Africa · Vol 9 · 0 citations · 62 references

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Integrated analysis demonstrated that the co-occurrence and distribution of PAHs and heavy metals are influenced by shared sources and environmental conditions, including organic load, particulate content, and system dynamics that favour pollutant retention and reduced degradation.

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