This study focuses on the development of a chemical electrode sensor for detecting melamine in powdered milk. The work in this study first involved fabricating the electrochemical sensor by modifying a gold electrode with an alloy of silver nanoparticles and carbon quantum dots f...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2026/v14i1283
The Excess lifetime cancer risk has been computed from background ionizing radiation in Rukpokwu and Aluu communities using the GQ Nuclear radiation Detector (Gmc-300E plus). The geographical positioning system (GPS) was used to record the geographical coordinates of the measured...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2026/v14i1282
pH is a critical factor that affects physicochemical processes in aquatic systems, especially in areas influenced by intensive agriculture and industrial activities. This study aimed to examine how pH influences key physicochemical characteristics of surface and groundwater in th...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2026/v14i1281
Groundwater is the primary source of domestic water supply in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, yet increasing urbanisation and poor sanitation practices raise concerns about its quality and potential health implications, particularly around surface water bodies such as Epie Creek. This st...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2026/v14i1279
The essential oil of commiphora myrrha resin, commonly referred to as myrrha, has been utilized for centuries in a variety of traditional medicinal and fragrant applications. Myrrha has been an essential component in cultural practices, from religious ceremonies to therapeutic tr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2026/v14i1280
The assessment of some heavy metal levels in farmland along OPM –ALUU dumpsite near Port-Harcourt was carried out using soil auger and an Atomic Absorption spectrophotometer (AAS). The samples collected from site Allu 1 and Aluu 2 representing farmland near the dumpsite and contr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2026/v14i1278
The structural complexity of organic molecules strongly influences their physicochemical properties. This study investigates the relationship between two graph-theoretical descriptors, the Zagreb Vector Index and Total Eccentricity, and selected physical properties of linear alka...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2026/v14i1277
Rivers are one of the most vital freshwater resources on Earth, but human activities often cause degradation, emphasizing the need for water quality monitoring. To capture maximum environmental variability, water samples were collected from three strategically mapped sites along...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2026/v14i1276
This study is focused on the structural and optical properties of CuO thin films carried by spray pyrolysis deposition method. The deposited films were examined using X-ray diffraction, Scanning electron microscope, Atomic force microscope, Raman spectroscope and UV- spectrophoto...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2025/v13i4275
Gum arabic is a natural hydrocolloid mainly obtained from Acacia senegal and Acacia seyal, widely used in the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries for its functional properties. This study aims to characterize and discriminate gums from these two species collected in the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2025/v13i4274
Four new transition metal complexes were synthesised for in-vitro antibacterial and antifungalscreening. Already prepared Schiff base and an N-based donor chelators (2,2-bipyridine) were successfully used for the production of the metal complexes in a stoichiometric ratio 1: 1: 1...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2025/v13i4273
The excess lifetime cancer risks (ECLR) describe the potential carcinogenic effects, calculated based on the probability of cancer-induced incidence in a population. This is a result of exposure to radiation or the intake of harmful chemical substances for a lifetime. This study...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2025/v13i4272
Okpoji, Awajiiroijana U, Ogbaji Henderson O., Hassan Dasuki H., Orji-Azuka Loveth N., Rasheed Habib O., Ohaturuonye Sampson O., Ejeka Joshua C., Okpanachi Clifford B. & Ekwere Ifiok O.·Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences·2025
Gas flaring continues to be a persistent source of environmental pollution in the Niger Delta, releasing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that contribute to atmospheric degradation and aquatic contamination. This study assessed the physico-chemical transport of VOCs from gas fla...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2025/v13i4271
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
The transition toward a Circular Economy (CE) presents a transformative solution to global sustainability challenges by promoting resource efficiency, waste minimization, and material regeneration. This study explores the pivotal role of chemical engineering in advancing circular...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2025/v13i4269