With the growing demand for sustainable and efficient energy solutions, optimizing solar water pumping (SWP) systems has become a priority. This study evaluates the thermal performance of a hybrid nanofluid (HNF) composed of AA7075–Ti–6Al–4V/ethylene glycol and compares it with a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2026/v14i2310
Background: Leachate from open, unlined landfills, particularly in tropical regions like the Niger Delta, contains high levels of toxic and poorly biodegradable contaminants. Its infiltration into soil and water systems poses serious environmental and public health risks. Aim: Th...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2026/v14i2308
Solid-state batteries use fast ion-conducting solid electrolytes instead of liquids, offering higher safety, energy density, thermal stability, and longer lifespan. They are promising for applications from portable electronics to electric vehicles, potentially enabling faster cha...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2026/v14i2309
Cracked heavy gasoline from SORAZ contains hydrocarbons and trace pollutants that release toxic emissions upon combustion. Ensuring its physicochemical quality is essential for environmental safety and energy performance. This document presents a summary of the study on the chara...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2026/v14i2307
Marwah S. Acub, Venice P. Chua, Ross Zion P. Advincula, Christian Jake L. Nanale, Amal B. Acub, Samantha Aguilar, Tracy Jean E. Antiquera, Gercil Jane Q. Barona, Thalia Vil Bilar, Daniela Faye G. Crisologo, Kalene May L. Dacar, Ma. Vanessa Michelle S. Enriquez, Princess Erica T. Gica, Ashlley P. Pahillan, Natasha Ellen S. Uba, Alliore P. Tabian & Cristy Wyin L. Montecalvo·Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences·2026
This study employed a descriptive–comparative quantitative research design to assess the physicochemical and microbial quality of water from three selected community wells in Barangay Macabalan, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, and determine its suitability for domestic non-drin...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2026/v14i2305
Fluoride contamination in groundwater poses serious public health risks in many developing regions. This study reports the synthesis, characterization, and application of hydrochloric acid (HCl)-engineered corncob-derived nanobiochar for fluoride removal from aqueous solutions. C...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2026/v14i2303
ABDOUL BARI IDI Awali, DOKA DAOURA Amadou, Mijitaba Sahirou Bachir, CHAIBOU OUSMANE MAMANE Imrana, Attika SABIOU MAHAMAN & MANZOLA Abdou Salam·Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences·2026
Recently, the interest in the potential of millets has been increased to contribute to sustainable and inclusive agricultural development, particularly in regions facing adverse impact of climate change and food insecurity. The productivity of millet-cereal cropping systems is th...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2026/v14i2304
5G communication demands compact, efficient antennas capable of operating in key bands like 3.5 GHz to support high data rates and reliable connectivity. Among various types, antenna design focuses on balancing performance, size, and integration for modern wireless applications....
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2026/v14i2301
The commercial phosphate from Tahoua is a sedimentary phosphate containing impurities that make phosphorus less available to plants. Furthermore, the industrial use of commercial phosphates containing non-essential metals increases the risk of environmental pollution. It is withi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2026/v14i2302
This study presents an evaluation of terrestrial gamma radiation and associated radiological health risks across eight urban zones in Oleh and Ozoro, Delta State, Nigeria. Background ionizing radiation (BIR) and absorbed dose rate (ADR) measurements were conducted across four zon...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2026/v14i2299
The rapid growth of grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) systems has increased the demand for compact, high-efficiency, and cost-effective power conversion technologies. Transformerless solar inverters are increasingly used in modern PV systems because they eliminate bulky isolation...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2026/v14i2300
The Fluid Catalytic Cracking unit (FCC) is a key process that plays an important technical and economic role in the refining industry. Over the past years, there has been an increased interest in applying advanced process modelling and control that would lead to a significant eco...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2026/v14i2298
Senegal’s rural electrification rate remains below 55%, with off-grid communities heavily dependent on diesel generation at costs of 190–220 FCFA/kWh. Groundnut shell, a lignocellulosic agricultural residue available at an estimated 700,000–900,000 tonnes annually across Senegal’...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2026/v14i2297
This work investigated the structural, mechanical, thermodynamic, and phonon characteristics of Vanadium-Rhodium-Tellurium (VRhTe) and Vanadium-Ruthenium-Antimony (VRuSb) compounds by first-principles calculations grounded on density functional theory (DFT). The computations were...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2026/v14i2296
Diodia scandens is known to be used in traditional medicine; however, the antimicrobial activity is not well studied. The present study aimed to evaluate the phytoconstituents and antimicrobial activity of the successive solvent extracts of the aerial parts of D. scandens. Dried...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2026/v14i1295