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University of Nigeria

Microplastic research output and top contributors from University of Nigeria.

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34
Papers
1
Tier 1 Papers
1,360
Citations
88% of papers are collaborative — co-authored with researchers from other institutions. Only 4 papers list University of Nigeria as the sole institution. How attribution works →

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Author Papers
Emmanuel Sunday Okeke 11
Nnaemeka Chukwuone 8
Charles Obinwanne Okoye 8
Timothy Prince Chidike Ezeorba 5
Kingsley Ikechukwu Chukwudozie 5
Hillary Onyeka Abugu 3
Joseph Onyekwere Okoro 3
Elijah Chibueze Odii 3
Arinze Longinus Ezugwu 2
Ifeanyi Adolphus Ucheana 2
Chukwuebuka Gabriel Eze 2
Chidiebele Nwankwo 2
Charles O. Nwuche 1
Chiedozie C. Ogbuagu 1
Innocent A. Ifelunini 1
Godwin O. Aliyu 1
Chukwudi O. Onwosi 1
C.N. Ibeto 1
Ekene Jude Nwankwo 1
Gregory Ejikeme Odo 1
Kelechi Nnaji Eze 1
Nelson Ike Ossai 1
Asogwa Chikaodili Dorothy 1
Francis A. Ibekwe 1
Veronica Chisom Iloh 1
Ebele C. Amaechina 1
Flora N. Ezugworie 1
Anthony C. Ofomatah 1
L.A. Oguejiofor 1
T. Okafocha 1
V. Okanya 1
Joseph Okoro Onyekwere 1
Jonah Chukwuemeka Agunwamba 1
Chidinma Ezinne Ochulor 1
Uju Mary Nwauzoma 1
Onyekwere Joseph Okoro 1
Chikaodi C. Obiefula 1
Stanley Ugochukwu Nwoke 1

Top Papers

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Microplastics in agroecosystems-impacts on ecosystem functions and food chain
2021 Tier 2 272 citations
Toxic Chemicals and Persistent Organic Pollutants Associated with Micro-and Nanoplastics Pollution
2022 Tier 2 218 citations
Food chain microplastics contamination and impact on human health: a review
2024 Tier 2 136 citations
Macro problems from microplastics: Toward a sustainable policy framework for managing microplastic waste in Africa
2021 Tier 2 119 citations
Dietary exposure to polyvinyl chloride microparticles induced oxidative stress and hepatic damage in Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822)
2020 Tier 2 99 citations
Closing the loop: A framework for tackling single-use plastic waste in the food and beverage industry through circular economy- a review
2024 Tier 78 citations
Microplastics pollution indices of bottled water from South Eastern Nigeria
2021 Tier 2 71 citations
Microplastic burden in Africa: A review of occurrence, impacts, and sustainability potential of bioplastics
2022 Tier 2 64 citations
Micro and nanoplastics ravaging our agroecosystem: A review of occurrence, fate, ecological impacts, detection, remediation, and prospects
2023 Tier 2 55 citations
Metal(loid)s, nitrate, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and radioactive contaminants in Nigerian water resources: state-of-the-art of their ecological and health risk assessments
2024 Tier 2 52 citations
Emerging contaminants in food matrices: An overview of the occurrence, pathways, impacts and detection techniques of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances
2024 Tier 48 citations
Role of saltmarsh systems in estuarine trapping of microplastics
2022 Tier 2 34 citations
Ecotoxicological and health implications of microplastic-associated biofilms: a recent review and prospect for turning the hazards into benefits
2022 Tier 2 31 citations
Determinants of household’s waste disposal practices and willingness to participate in reducing the flow of plastics into the ocean: Evidence from coastal city of Lagos Nigeria
2022 Tier 2 19 citations
Panacea for the nanoplastic surge in Africa: A state-of-the-art review
2022 Tier 2 17 citations
Association of tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA) with micro/nano-plastics: A review of recent findings on ecotoxicological and health impacts
2024 Tier 2 14 citations
Addressing the toxic chemicals problem in plastics recycling
2025 Tier 2 11 citations
Effect of reactor characteristics on the seasonal effectiveness of solar disinfection: a factorial study
2021 Tier 2 7 citations
Nanoparticles for targeted removal of emerging contaminants in wastewater: mechanisms and sustainable practices
2025 Tier 2 6 citations
Microplastics and Anaerobic Digestion
2022 Tier 2 5 citations
Microplastic Contamination in Nigerian Treated Waters and Packaged (Sachet, Bottled) Sources: Trends, Regional Disparities, and Policy Implications for Sustainable Practices
2025 Tier 2 4 citations
Burbot (Lota lota) as a bioindicator of microplastic pollution in the Tisza River: Multi-tissue contamination, polymer characterisation, and implications for ecological and human-health risks
2026 Tier 2
Urban stormwater pollutant dynamics, SuDS performance, and public health risks under intensifying extremes
2026 Tier 2
Synergistic Effects of Air Pollutants and Extreme Temperature on Asthma: A Narrative Review of Mechanisms and Evidence
2026 Tier 2
Three decades of Nigerian bottled water quality research: a systematic review of contaminants and research gaps for environmental toxicology
2026 Tier 1
“Microplastics and Polymers in Construction Materials: Sources, Fate, and Structural/Environmental Impacts”
2025 Tier 2
Value recovery from plastic wastes via biodegradation of low-density polyethylene by Aspergillus, Proteus and Serratia species
2025 Tier
Recommendation: Addressing the toxic chemicals problem in plastics recycling — R2/PR14
2025 Tier
Recommendation: Addressing the toxic chemicals problem in plastics recycling — R1/PR9
2024 Tier
Decision: Addressing the toxic chemicals problem in plastics recycling — R1/PR10
2024 Tier
Review: Addressing the toxic chemicals problem in plastics recycling — R0/PR3
2024 Tier
Recommendation: Addressing the toxic chemicals problem in plastics recycling — R0/PR4
2024 Tier
Review: Addressing the toxic chemicals problem in plastics recycling — R0/PR2
2024 Tier
Panacea for the Nanoplastic Surge in Africa: A Review of Production, Consumption, Impacts, Detection, Remediation, and Management Problems
2022 Tier 2