A new method for assessment of sediment-associated contamination risks using multivariate statistical approach

This paper presents the assimilation of heavy metal concentration data from sequential extraction method (SEM) with metal toxicity factors to develop and propose two new sediment quality indices modified hazard quotient (mHQ) and ecological contamination index (ECI), to predict the potential ecologi...

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Main Authors: Nsikak U. Benson, Adebusayo E. Adedapo, Omowunmi H. Fred-Ahmadu, Akan B. Williams, Essien D. Udosen, Olusegun O. Ayejuyo, Abass A. Olajire
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-01-01
Series:MethodsX
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2215016118300438