Journal of
Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology

  • Abbreviation: J. Environ. Chem. Ecotoxicol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-226X
  • DOI: 10.5897/JECE
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 197

Full Length Research Paper

Mercury pollution in Africa: A review

Abdoul Kader Alassane Moussa
  • Abdoul Kader Alassane Moussa
  • Applied Chemistry Study and Research Laboratory (LERCA)/Ecotoxicology and Quality Study Research Unit (UREEQ), Abomey-Calavi Polytechnic School (EPAC/UAC), Benin.
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Alassane Youssao Abdou Karim
  • Alassane Youssao Abdou Karim
  • Applied Chemistry Study and Research Laboratory (LERCA)/Ecotoxicology and Quality Study Research Unit (UREEQ), Abomey-Calavi Polytechnic School (EPAC/UAC), Benin.
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Alphonse Sako Avocefohoun
  • Alphonse Sako Avocefohoun
  • Applied Chemistry Study and Research Laboratory (LERCA)/Ecotoxicology and Quality Study Research Unit (UREEQ), Abomey-Calavi Polytechnic School (EPAC/UAC), Benin.
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Emmanuel Azokpota
  • Emmanuel Azokpota
  • Applied Chemistry Study and Research Laboratory (LERCA)/Ecotoxicology and Quality Study Research Unit (UREEQ), Abomey-Calavi Polytechnic School (EPAC/UAC), Benin.
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Olivier Donard
  • Olivier Donard
  • Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry, Bio-Inorganic and Environment, University of Pau and Pays de l’Adour (UPPA) - Multidisciplinary Institute of Research on Environment and Materials (IPREM 12- UMR 5254), France.
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Daouda Mama
  • Daouda Mama
  • Applied Hydrology Laboratory (LHA), National Water Institute (INE), University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin.
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Dominique C. K. Sohounhloué
  • Dominique C. K. Sohounhloué
  • Applied Chemistry Study and Research Laboratory (LERCA)/Ecotoxicology and Quality Study Research Unit (UREEQ), Abomey-Calavi Polytechnic School (EPAC/UAC), Benin.
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  •  Received: 15 September 2022
  •  Accepted: 11 November 2022
  •  Published: 30 November 2022

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