The global circulation of counterfeit and substandard medicines poses a serious threat to public health and challenges forensic science in generating reliable evidence. Paracetamol, a widely used analgesic and antipyretic, is among the most frequently falsified drugs in low- and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2025/v13i4263
Bamba Souleymane, Ouattara Logopho Hyacinthe, Atsain-Allangba Marie Rosine, Oussou Kouamé Raphaël, Katou Yapo Séverin & Gué Lieuné Alexis·Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences·2025
Exploring local essential oils is a crucial step for valorizing Ivorian biodiversity and for developing pharmacological and industrial applications adapted to the regional context. This study aimed to characterize the chemical composition of the essential oil extracted from fresh...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2025/v13i4264
The search for safer and environmentally friendly nanoparticle-synthesis methods is becoming more prominent in sustainable nanotechnology. In this study, phytochemical-assisted green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) was achieved using Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract (EL...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2025/v13i4262
Performance of some selected natural dye and their mixture as photosensitizer in the fabrication of dye sensitize solar cell (DSSC) was examined. Six different cells of DSSC was fabricated using natural dye extracts from; Bush or Wild mango leaf (WM), Mucuna pruriens (MS) leaf, S...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2025/v13i4261
The present work concerns an experimental study of the energy performance of a prototype optimized oven developed by local craftsmen. The Water Boiling Technique (WBT) is the method used to evaluate the energy efficiency of the oven. The temperatures of the oven’s walls and the a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2025/v13i4260
Waste generated during gold ore processing often contains toxic substances such as heavy metals like lead and chemicals (cyanide, acids). If not properly controlled, these components can contaminate/pollute soil and ecosystems. The objective of this study is to assess the degree...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2025/v13i4259
This study analyzes the thermal behavior of a 25 m² single-zone building in Ouagadougou, constructed with compresed earth blocks (CEB), a sustainable local material, using EnergyPlus simulations. The objective is to assess the impact of CEB on thermal comfort in a hot and arid tr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2025/v13i3257
Iliyassé Konkobo, Jacques Nébié, Lucmane Koala, Boubou Bagré, Armand Bowendkuni Korsaga, Guy Tubreoumya, Ali Diané, Tizane Daho & Antoine Béré·Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences·2025
Solar box cookers are eco-friendly and eliminate the need for wood, but they are not always sufficient to replace biomass stoves. Few studies have explored combining solar and biomass energy in a single system. In our study, we designed a hybrid device that integrates a box-type...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2025/v13i3258
Ajiere Susan I, Bridget E. Diagi, Ifeoma M. Onyejekwe, Okechukwu Godswill Chukwunenye, Salami Nurudeen Seidu, Onyeananam, Uloma Lynda & Daniel, Lawrence Effiong·Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences·2025
The environmental impact of wastewater discharge is crucial for evaluating its potential impacts on soil quality, water resources, ecosystems, and human health. Wastewater contains various contaminants, including heavy metals, nutrients, organic pollutants, and pathogens, which c...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2025/v13i3256
Lucmane Koala, Kayaba Haro, Gounkaou Woro Yomi, Bernard Nana, Ousmane Coulibaly, Issoufou Ouarma, Tizane Daho, Oumar Sanogo & Antoine Béré·Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences·2025
This paper examines the causes of deteriorating indoor air quality and the various methods of studying air pollutant emissions associated with the use of solid fuel stoves. Indoor air quality has long received less attention than outdoor air quality, despite the fact that most pe...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2025/v13i3255