Numerical modelling of coupled heat and mass transfer within a CEB wall is presented. Drawing on the work of Luikov, a mathematical model governing coupled heat and mass transfer has been established, taking into account the BTC application environment. Temperature and moisture c...
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Research Article10.9734/psij/2024/v28i6867
Timbe N’Djédanoum, Alain Ignassou Djinet, Gandema Soumaïla, François Ouedraogo, Bétaboalé Naon & Francois Zougmore·Physical Science International Journal·2023
The aim of this study is to carry out a physico-chemical characterization of three arid soils. Soil samples were taken from a horizon of 0-20 cm and analyzed as follows: texture, electrical conductivity, maximum water retention capacity and natural moisture content were determine...
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Research Article10.9734/psij/2023/v27i6813
This study is part of an initiative to valorize plastic waste for use in sustainable construction materials. Indeed, despite the growing interest in plastic-sand composites, a significant research gap remains regarding the optimization of plastic content to achieve a balance betw...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2026/v14i2313
White-skinned sweet potatoes are a highly sought-after food product in Burkina Faso. However, there are times when this product is very scarce or even unavailable in the country. It is therefore necessary to find a way to preserve it. Despite the drying method already used for pr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2025/v13i4270