Geochemical Characterization of Some Biodegraded Oils from the Niger Delta Basin, Nigeria

This study aimed to examine the compositional changes resulting from biodegradation, fathom the extent of degradation, and provide clues for interpreting the evolution and the overall effects on the quality of the oils. Ten oil samples from onshore-offshore fields were analyzed using gas chromatogra...

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Published in:Environmental and earth sciences research journal 2020-12, Vol.7 (4), p.127-133
Main Authors: Egbo, Omonigho Khalin, Adeigbe, Olubunmi C., Esegbue, Onoriode
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