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Y. A. Iyaka

Publications (3)

Proximate and Major Essential Element Composition of Ipomoea batatas and Manihot esculenta Leaves

Y. A. Iyaka, L. O. Sulaiman & M. D. Yahya · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Three varieties of Ipomoea batatas and two varieties of Manihot esculenta leaves were analysed for their proximate and major essential element (Magnesium, Calcium and Iron) contents using standard analytical methods. The nutritive values for all the samples were high ranging from...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/17184

Assessment of Some Heavy Metal Contamination and analysis of Physicochemical Parameters of Surface Soil within the Vicinity of Minna Railway Station, Niger State, Nigeria

A. Adamu, Y. A. Iyaka, J. T. Mathew, A. Inobeme & H. O. Egharevba · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2017

The main aim of this study is to determine the levels of soil pollution with heavy metals in the vicinity of a railway station in Minna, Niger state, Nigeria. In this study, 15 soil samples were collected at a depth of 0-15 cm from the vicinity of Minna railway station, Niger Sta...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2017/28671

Kinetic Study of Utilizing Groundnut Shell as an Adsorbent in Removing Chromium and Nickel from Dye Effluent

S. Idris, Y. A. Iyaka, B. E. N. Dauda, M. M. Ndamitso & M. T. Umar · Chemical Science International Journal · 2012

Aims: To determine the adsorption of nickel and chromium in dye effluents using activated carbon prepared from groundnut shell and to determine the adsorption capacity at different contact time. Study Design: Adsorption capacity of the adsorbent. Place and Duration of Study: Depa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACSJ/2012/908