Chemical Science & Engineering Research
Title
Baseline Distribution of Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons in an Aquatic Organism from Crude Oil Polluted Environment
Authors
Nworu J.S.,*a Ikelle I.I.,a Berezi O.K.,b Peter C.C,b Arisabor L.c and Boyitie O.P.c
aSchool of Basic Science (Chemistry), Nigeria Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta State.
bMarine Environment and Pollution Control, Nigeria Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta State.
cMeteorology and Climate Change, Nigeria Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta State.
*Corresponding author E-mail address: sunday.nworu@ebsu.edu.ng (Nworu J. S.)
Article History
Publication details: Received: 08th September 2021; Revised: 30th October 2021; Accepted: 02nd November 2021; Published: 03rd December 2021
Cite this article
Nworu J.S.; Ikelle I.I.; Berezi O.K.; Peter C.C.; Arisabor L.; Boyitie O.P. Baseline Distribution of Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons in an Aquatic Organism from Crude Oil Polluted Environment. Chem. Sci. Eng. Res., 2021, 3(8), 54-61.
Abstract
In this study, the total concentration of n-alkanes is reported as ƩAliphatics, total concentration of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon as ƩPAH and ƩTPH for the total petroleum hydrocarbon. The values reported followed different trends. For the ƩAliphatics, the gills had the highest average concentration while the kidney had the lowest average concentration. For ƩPAH, the muscle had the highest average concentration while the gills had the lowest average concentration. In summation ƩTPH, the gill had the highest average concentration while the kidney had the lowest average concentration. The results showed that the organs studied are good bio-accumulators. This study therefore revealed that, there are substantial exposure and bio-accumulation in the commonly consumed tilapia fish species in Kurutie/Okerenkoko from Escravos river, and there could be possible human risk to cancer and other related health challenges.
Keywords
Crude Oil; Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon; Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon; Escravos River
