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Ozioma Ekpete

Country of origin: Nigeria Currently in: Nigeria, Port-Harcourt General field of specialization: Chemical Sciences
Academic Background

Degrees

Chemical Sciences
Research and Profession

Current Research Activities

Chemical Sciences

Determination of Hydroquinone in cosmectics sold in rumuolumeni area Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Research Keywords: 
heavy metals
water samples
hydroquinone
cosmetics

Publications resulting from Research: 


Preparation and characterization of activated carbon derived from fluted pumpkin stem waste (Telfairia occidentalis Hook F)

Authors: OA Ekpete, MJNR Horsfall
Publication date: 2011
Journal: Res. J. Chem. Sci
Volume: 1
Issue: 3
Pages: 10-17

seasonal variation of Cd,Ni,Cu and Pb in catfish, sediment and water samples from Ipo stream in Ikwerre district of River State, nigeria.

Authors: Kpee, Ekpete, Ihunwo
Publication date: 2009
Journal: Journal of Applied Sciences & Environmental Management
Volume: 13
Issue: 2
Pages: 63-67
Publisher: bioline international

Potential of fluted and commercial activated carbons for phenol removal in aqueous systems

Authors: OA Ekpete, M Horsfall Jr, T Tarawou
Publication date: 2010
Journal: ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Volume: 5
Issue: 9
Pages: 39-47

Improving Students’ Performance and Attitude towards Chemistry through Problem-Based-Solving Techniques (PBST)

Authors: C Festus, OA Ekpete
Publication date: 2012
Journal: Inter. J. Academic Res. in Progressive Education and Develop. January
Volume: 1
Issue: 1
Pages: 167-174

Kinetic sorption study of phenol onto activated carbon derived from fluted pumpkin stem waste (Telfairia occidentalis Hook. F)

Authors: OA Ekpete, M Horsfall Jnr
Publication date: 2006

Determination of Phsico-Chemical Parameters in borehole water in Odihologboji community in Rivers State

Authors: OA Ekpete
Publication date: 2002
Journal: Afr. J. Interdiscip. Stud
Volume: 3
Issue: 1
Pages: 23-27

Adsorption of phenol and chlorophenol in aqueous solution on a commercial activated carbon in batch sorption systems

Authors: OA Ekpete, AI Spiff, M Horsfall Jnr, P Adowei
Publication date: 2012
Journal: Ekpete Et Al/Innovations In Science And Engineering
Volume: 2
Pages: 72-78

Evaluation of Activated Carbon from Fluted Pumpkin Stem Waste for Phenol and Chlorophenol Adsorption in a Fixed–Bed Micro-Column

Authors: OA Ekpete, M Horsfall Jnr, T Tarawou
Publication date: 2011
Journal: Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
Volume: 15
Issue: 1
Publisher: Department of Pure & Industrial Chemistry, University of Port Harcourt

Adsorption of chromium (VI) and zinc (II) ions on the skin of orange peels (Citrus sinensis)

Authors: OA Ekpete, F Kpee, JC Amadi, RB Rotimi
Publication date: 2010
Journal: Journal of Nepal Chemical Society
Volume: 26
Pages: 31-39

Adsorption of chlorophenol from aqueous solution on fluted and commercial activated carbon

Authors: OA Ekpete, M Horsfall, T Tarawou
Publication date: 2012/7/16
Journal: Journal of Nepal Chemical Society
Volume: 27
Issue: 1
Pages: 1-10



Current profession

Current professional activities type: 
Teaching

Workshop and Conference Attended

2001 FCE(Technical) Omoku Trainer Workshop for Science and Mathematics Educators in Colleges of Education
2007 Abuja 30th international conference of Chemistry Society of Nigeria (CSN)
2008 Abuja first mandatory workshop on chemical principles of chemistry management and principles of environmental impact assessment organized by the institute of Chartered chemistry of Nigeria (ICCON).
2009 Bauchi, Nigeria 32nd international conference of Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN). Workshop/exhibition
2009 Lagos, Nigeria ninth mandatory workshop organized by the Institute of Public Analyst of Nigeria (IPAN)
2010 Enugu, Nigeria second mandatory workshop on wealth creation(wealth creation – chemist approach) organized by ICCON
2011 Port Harcourt, Nigeria third mandatory workshop on wealth creation (coating technology) organized by ICCON
2012 Owerri, Nigeria 35th International Conference/Workshop/Exhibition of Chemical Society of Nigeria
2013 Uyo, Nigeria 35th Annual Conference of Science Teachers Association of Nigeria
2013 Niger, Nigeria 36th Annual International Conference Workshop and Exhibition of Chemical Society of Nigeria
2015 Akwa, Nigeria 56th Annual Conference at Federal Science & Technical College Akwa
2015 Abuja 38th Annual International Conference, Workshop & Exhibition of Chemical Society of Nigeria

Affiliations

Chemical society of Nigeria

Presentation given

1992
An investigation into the causes of failure in chemistry in some selected schools in Rivers State
Rivers State College Of Education, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Event:
2012
Chemistry as a Central Science
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Event: Chemical Society of Nigeria (Port Harcourt CHapter)
2013
Activated carbon, preparation and uses
Ignatius Ajuru University Of Education, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Event: First School of Science Conference

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