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Assessment of Heavy Metal Concentration in Soil and Plant and Evaluation of Bioconcentration Factor at Loumbila Market Gardening Perimeters, Burkina Faso

Bambara Telado Luc, Kabore Karim, Derra Moumouni, Tougma Kiswendsida Alain, Ousmane Ibrahim Cisse & Francois Zougmore · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2022

Agricultural soil quality deterioration resulting from an increase in the level of heavy metals is becoming more and more pronounced, thus raising the question on the safety status of human health and the environment. Determination of heavy metal concentration in soils and plants...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2022/v10i230153

Effect of an Active Open Dumpsite on the Earth’s Subsurface and Groundwater Resource

Alao J. Omeiza, O. O. Abdulwahab, M. S. Nur, T. T. Danjuma, Emmanuel Jaiyeoba, Diya’ulhaq Abdullahi, Oluseyi O. Adekanye & Ekwu T. Mary · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2022

An electrical resistivity survey was carried out at a dumpsite and controlled station located about 200m away from the dumpsite to assess the vertical extent of leachate contamination of the dumpsite and its impact on the soil and groundwater resources. Subsurface resistivity of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2022/v10i230152

Simulation and Optimization of a Greenhouse-Type Solar Dryer with Comsol Multiphysics

Karidioula Daouda, Koné Kisselmina Youssouf, Kouakou Lébé Prisca Marie-Sandrine, Andji-Yapi Yao Jonas, Assidjo Nogbou Emmanuel, TROKOUREY Albert & Laguerre Jean-Claude · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2022

Solar drying remains for developing African countries the only economical means of preserving foodstuffs for which post-harvest losses sometimes reach 60%. It was modeled in this work, the different elements that constitute a solar drying system by natural convection. This model...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2022/v10i230151

Radiological Health Risk from Gamma Radiation of Coastal Communities in Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria

Sokari S. A., Ononugbo C. P. & Gbarato O. L. · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2022

In-situ measurement of background ionization radiation was carried out in coastal communities of Okrika Local Government Area. This field work was achieved with the use of Digilert 200 to record the background ionization radiation and global positioning system in taking the coord...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2022/v10i130149

An Experimental Case Study on Generation of Bio-Energy as Clean Technology Initiative in a Food Industry

Rishiparna Guha, Susanta Podder, Tania Bhattacharjee, Sayantani Ghosh & Amitlal Bhattacharya · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2022

India is a country with huge potential for Biomass Energy (BE) generation numerically estimated as 20GW. The country is making some serious efforts in terms of both scientific interventions and fiscal incentives to economically attract more projects of BE for its renewability pro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2022/v10i130150

Analysis of Movements in Spinal Cord Hemisection Treatment with Amniotic Membrane – Preclinical Study

M. F. Neves, J. L. R. Fonseca, P. C. S. Carvalho, A. P. C. Pereira, E. H. P. Polisel, S. M. P. Pröglhöf, L. B. Sant´Anna, M. O. Lima & E. A. L. Arisawa · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2022

Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of Amniotic Membrane application in rats with Spinal Cord Injury induced by transverse hemisection using kinematic analysis and Sciatic Functional Index. Study design: True experimental research design. Place and Duration of Study:...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2022/v10i130148

Optimization of Acid Activated Ngbo Clay Catalysts in Esterification Reaction Using Response Surface Methodology

Veronica Nnenna Nwobasi, Philomena K. Igbokwe & Chijioke Elijah Onu · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2022

In this study, Box-Behnken”s Response Surface Methodology (RSM) was applied to study the esterification reaction effectiveness of acid activated Ngbo clay catalyst. The esterification were monitored based on the process conditions of temperature, duration, amount of reactant, cat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2022/v10i130147

The Effect of Polymethylsilsesquioxane Concentration on the Liquid Foundation: Characterization of Nanostructure and Biophysical Properties

P. Kaya, C. J. Su, A. Bacıoğlu, S. Diken Gür, S. Haman Bayarı, B. J. Lian, U. Jeng & S. İde · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2021

Aims: Polymethylsilsesquioxane (PMQS) is a silicone derivative that serves as a skin conditioning agent and moisturizer in cosmetics. The objective of this study is to identify the effect of different concentrations PMSQ (0.12, 0.20 and 0.35 wt %) on liquid foundation (LF) and fi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2021/v9i430145

Characterization of Ogwuta Source Clay Using Advanced Analytical Tools

Agha Inya Inya, Ibezim-Ezeani Millicent Uzoamaka & Obi Chidi · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2021

One of the naturally abundant minerals with diverse industrial applications is the clay mineral. The choice of application depends on the characteristics of the clay. In this study, internal composition of the large and untapped Ogwuta clay deposit located in Afikpo, South Easter...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2021/v9i430144

Determination of Some Heavy and Precious Metals from Printed Circuit Board (PCB) from a Television Set by Atomic Absorption Spectrophometer

S. L. Gbarakoro & J. L. Konne · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2021

Aim: This research work aimed to determine the concentrations of some heavy and precious metals from printed circuit board (PCB) of a television set using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS) in order to identify elements with higher concentration as target source of raw mat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2021/v9i430143

Structural, Optical and Thermal Characterization of Synthesised Heterocyclic Organic Compound

Arpitha Kumari, Ganesh Sanjeev, Boja Poojari & P. V. Soumya · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2021

A heterocyclic organic compound of 3-[(2z)-2-methyl-3-(4-nitrophenyl) prop-2-enoyl]-2H-(1-benzopyran-2-one) (MNB) is synthesized using Claisen-Schmidth condensation reaction. Structural characterization and presence of functional groups are carried out using powder X-ray diffract...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2021/v9i430142

Teresterial Background Ionizing Radiation around Lead/Zinc Mining Site in Ishiagu, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

C. Mgbeokwere, C. P. Ononugbo & A. Bubu · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2021

Background ionizing radiation around Lead/Zinc mining sites at Ishiagu, Ebonyi State was carried out using appropriate equipment. The background ionizing radiation of the environment was determined by measuring the radiation exposure rates using Radalert-200 and Geographical Posi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2021/v9i430141

Gamma Radiation Levels of Some Selected Government Farms in Rivers State Nigeria

A. Nwii Abayiga, G. O. Avwiri & C. P. Ononugbo · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2021

Human are exposed to Background Ionizing radiation (BIR) due to the consumption of crops from fertilized farms within the study area.an in-situ measurement of BIR exposure rate in six fertilized farms and the unfertilized farm aws carried out using a well calibrated portable nucl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2021/v9i230135

Mechanical and Water Characterization of a Light Concrete Based on Typha Australis

Azibert Oumar Abdelhakh, Abdallah Dadi Mahamat, Ali Abakar & Salif Gaye · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2021

This article is devoted to the study of the mechanical and water properties of concrete of         Typha australis. The concrete is achieved by the mixture cattail aggregates with cement, sand and water. Mechanical study showed that the density and the mechanical compressive stre...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2021/v9i230134