• Current Issue Volume :1 Issue : 1
  • Article Name : Editorial on Research Trends in Materials Science and Applied Technology
  • Author's Name : Muhammad Imran Rashid
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    Abstract :Materials, especially metallic materials use has surpassed from traditional construction of boilers, power plants, exchangers, reactors and process vessels to Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) which have very wide applications including carbon capture, as adsorbents to catalysts for various chemical processing applications. These materials such as metals, graphene, polymers, fibers, ceramics, glasses and composite materials have versatile applications.
  • Article Name : Bisphenol a Exposure and Risk From Plastic-Packaged Drinking Water in Buea, Cameroon
  • Author's Name : Ngiri LB, Abia WA, Nfombouot HPN, Walda I, Djomptchouang HT, Ekane GEH
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    Abstract :The widespread use of plastic packaging for drinking water raises concerns about bisphenol A (BPA) exposure. BPA, an endocrine-disrupting chemical, can leach into water from polymers such as polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins, particularly when containers are exposed to heat, UV radiation, or undergo aging; posing potential health risks(1). Despite the growing reliance on packaged drinking water in Cameroon, data on BPA contamination and related health risks remain scarce. This study assessed BPA concentrations in plastic-bottled and sachet water sold in Buea, Cameroon, and associated consumer exposure and health risk. A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted in Buea. Water samples from nine bottled brands and eight sachet brands were collected over two months from markets, supermarkets and street stalls.