Abstract
In this study, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) was employed to qualitatively analyze organic and mineral components of the sediment core collected from the Wouri Estuary. The FTIR spectra revealed distinct transmittance corresponding to different organic and mineral phases, allowing for the characterization of sediment composition. The FTIR spectra showed changes and variation progressively from the bottom to the top. These sediments are proxies for time this can be inferred to say deposition in the Wouri Estuary has always changed.
Faculty Advisor
Henry Agbogun
Department/Program
Geosciences
Submission Type
in-person poster
Date
4-10-2024
Rights
Copyright the Author(s)
Recommended Citation
Ajulo, Olumide; Agbogun, Dr. Henry; and Ali, Dr. Hendratta
(2024)
"Investigation of Temporal Variation in Sediment Deposition within the Tropical Wouri Estuary Cameroon using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy,"
SACAD: John Heinrichs Scholarly and Creative Activity Days: Vol. 2024, Article 1.
Available at:
https://scholars.fhsu.edu/sacad/vol2024/iss2024/1