2 publications

• Published Subscription 4 Feb 2023

  Determination of Selected Essential (Copper, Zinc) and Non-essential (Lead, Chromium, Cadmium) Heavy Metals in Some Single-use Plastics from Sokoto Metropolis, Nigeria

  By Yusuf Sarkingobir, AI Umar, Yusuf Yahaya Miya, Abdulrahman Hamza, Umar Tambari, Ibrahim Friday Sule, Dalhatu Zubairu Magori

  Abstract: Background and objectives: The objective of this study is to conduct Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy Analysis of selected essential (Cu, and Zn) and non-essential heavy metals (Cr, Cd, and Pb) in selected different single-use plastics that are in contact with food from Sokoto, Nigeria. Methods: The levels/concentrations of heavy metals in plastics were determined using atomic absorption spectroscopy. Findings: Copper levels range of 0.05000.001 to 0.90100.001 (ppm), while zinc levels are …

  Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 29–37 Read article →

• Published Subscription 21 Jun 2021

  Bioplastics: Their Advantages and Concerns

  By Yusuf Sarkingobir, Abdulmudalib Abdullahi Lawal

  Abstract: It is now well-known that plastic is everywhere you go. Plastic is characterized with threats to humanity and ecosystem. It contributes significant amount of greenhouse gases which trigger climate change, it accumulates and harm the animals and plants. Thus, there is need to search for an alternative plastic form to displace the conventional plastics. Presently, bioplastic is the identified possible alternative to conventional plastics at hand. The objective of this …

  Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 13–18 Read article →