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Assessment of Background Gamma Radiation Levels Across Major Markets in Southern Senatoria District of Cross River State, Nigeria

Igomah, G.O, Osahon, O, Eze, B.E, Ekong, I. B & Azogor, W.E · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2024

Human exposure to ionizing radiation from natural and artificial sources is unpreventable phenomenon on earth. Radiation profile and dose at for some markets in Cross River State, Nigeria have been ascertained using 451p ion chamber survey meter and the following indices of radia...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2024/v12i1219

Study of the Efficiency of Two Clays Soils for Cyanide Removal in Water: Kinetic and Equilibrium Modelling

Raymond Kaboré, Yacouba Sanou, Adama KONATE & Samuel Paré · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2024

In Burkina Faso, water resources in mining area are sometime polluted by cyanide. To mitigate this pollution, clays have been collected in Kaya and Koro and used as adsorbents to remove cyanide in waters. Experiments have been carried out using batch adsorption with synthetic cya...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2024/v12i2220

Tg, Density and X-ray Diffraction of Zinc-doped Bioactive Glasses with Molar Formulation: 20.15[(2.038+x)SiO2-(1.457-x)Na2O]-2.6P2O5-26.905CaO-0.045ZnO System

Amadou Kouyaté, M’Bouillé Cissé, Koffi Jean-Paul Bohoussou, Kanvaly Bamba, Mougo André Tigori, Paulin Marius Niamien, Albert Trokourey, Bini Kouamé Dongui & Brou Dibi · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2024

In the present work, glasses with molar composition 20.15[(2.038+x)SiO2-(1.457-x)Na2O]-2.6P2O5-26.905CaO-0.045ZnO were studied in order to contribute to the application of thermal analysis methods to the characterization of zinc-doped bioactive glasses. The aim is to provide answ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2024/v12i1218

Analysis of the Influence of Envelope Heat Gain on Hygrothermal Comfort in Tropical Housing: The Case of Benin

Dirk Rudy Nathaniels, Guy Clarence Sèmassou & Roger Houêchéné Ahouansou · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2024

The current construction of residential buildings in Benin neglects the importance of thermal insulation of their envelopes. Instead, it relies on active systems as a solution to mitigate over-consumption of electrical energy and guarantee a certain level of thermal comfort insid...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2024/v12i1217

Resizing of Irrigation Pumps Used for Heap Leaching in a Mine: Case of SOMAÏR

Ousmane Mahamadou, Souley Harouna, Abdourazakou Maman Hassan, Boureima Seibou, Illou Issoufa Souleymane & Mamadou Kanta Elh Kassoum · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2024

The aim of this study is the analysis and resizing of irrigation pumps used in heap leaching at the Mines de l'Aır company. This company is located in the Arlit department in the Agadez region of Niger. This work essentially consisted of checking the current pumps, integrating th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2024/v12i1216

Evaluation of the Degree of Pollution in Trace Metal Elements (TME) of the Dam in the Rural Commune of Korsimoro, Burkina Faso

Moumouni DERRA, Luc Telado Bambara, Kiswendsida Alain Tougma, Karim Kaboré, Yalgado Zakaria Sawadogo, Ousmane Cissé & Francois Zougmore · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2024

The objective of this study was to evaluate the level of pollution in trace metal elements from the dam in the rural commune of Korsimoro. Thus, nine (9) water samples were taken at different points of the dam and analyzed at the laboratory of the Bureau of Mines and Geology of B...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2024/v12i1215

Study of the Impact of the Magnetic Field on the Electrical Parameters of the Radial Junction Photovoltaic Cell under Monochromatic Illumination

Cyrile Constant Moyenga, Bernard Zouma, Ramatou Konate, Aboubacar Savadogo, Bruno Korgo & Si´e Kam · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2023

The present work is a theoretical study of the radial junction photovoltaic cell subjected to a magnetic field under monochromatic illumination. From a three-dimensional description, new analytical expressions of photocurrent density, photovoltage and electric power as a function...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2023/v11i4214

Modeling Total Electron Content and Critical Frequency at F1 and E Layer Boundary

Kadidia Nonlo Drabo, Moustapha Konate, Roger Nakolemda, Gedeon Sawadogo, Emmanuel Nanéma & Frédéric Ouattara · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2023

This work investigates the variation of the total electron content TEC and the critical frequency fo in the boundary zone of the F1 and E layers at the low-latitude in the ionosphere. This study takes place at the Ouagadougou station (12.4°N and 358.5°E), in West Africa during th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2023/v11i4213

Collision of Incident Electrons with Liquid Water Molecules: Study of Linear Energy Transfer (LET)

Kane Issa, Aboubacar Almoustapha & OUSMANE MANGA Adamou · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2023

We used GAMOS software to simulate the interaction of electrons in liquid water. In our work, the chosen parameter, the Linear Energy Transfer (LET), is studied in an energy range from 2.5 eV to 100 MeV. The results obtained were analyzed and compared with experimental data and l...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2023/v11i4211

Processing and Characterization of PbS Nanoparticles by Ball Milling Technique and Their Applications

Simon K. Ologundudu & Azubuike J. Ekpunobi · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2023

Lead Sulphide (PbS) nanoparticles were processed using ball milling techniques. The processed PbS nanoparticles were characterized using atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM),, energy dispersive analysis (EDAX), and elec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2023/v11i4212

Age-dependent Radiological Risk Assessment of Radon (222Rn) in Samples of Commercial Bottled Water from Benin City, Nigeria

Felix A. Popoola, Osahon O. David, Sheu I. Owoyemi, Modupe E. Sanyaolu, Isaac O. Elijah & Iko A. Simon · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2023

Radon inhalation as well as ingestion through the use of water has a high potential of causing serious harm to sensitive cells and organs of the body when absorbed into the bloodstream. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the radiological health damage caused by radon in drinki...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2023/v11i4210

Behavioral Pattern of Photovoltaics Enhanced with Automatic Cooling Mechanism

Armstrong O. Njok, Julie C. Ogbulezie & Effiong A. Archibong · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2023

The increase in PV panel temperature with increasing level of solar power and solar flux is a major disadvantage when using Photovoltaics for electricity generation. Nigeria is a country that is blessed with enormous amount of sunlight throughout the year which should make it a g...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2023/v11i4209

A Geo-Electric Survey of Potential Aquifer in Some Parts of Amaigbo, in Imo State, Using Vertical Electrical Sounding and Well Log Data

Deborah Chidimma Ndubueze, Jiriwari Amonieah & Opiriyabo Horsfall · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2023

A geo-electric survey in some parts of Amaigbo in Imo State was conducted for the determination of potential groundwater aquifer. Using the Schlumberger Array techniques, Vertical Electrical Sounding along with Self-Potential Well Logging was carried out at six (6) VES in Amaigbo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2023/v11i3208

Search for Qualified Soil for the Production of Low-Energy Biobased Composite Materials

Sandwidi Sayouba, Haro Kayaba, Dabilgou Téré, Sinon Souleymane, Sanogo Oumar, Koulidiati Jean & Bere Antoine · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2023

The development of earth-based bio-sourced materials requires a thorough analysis of the study soil. For the present study, we took five (05) soil samples from a tunnel-digged quarry in the layer between 0.5 m and 5 m : white clay (MSB-BL), red clay (MSB-RG), weak clay or sandy c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2023/v11i3207

Synthesis of Cu2-x Ni0.05 S (x=0.05,0.25,0.30) Compounds and Study of Single Crystals

Kh. Kh. Hashimov · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2023

In the article, considering the research studies of many scientists and also on the basis of practical applications, the distribution diagram of copper and sulfur atoms in the phase lattice of the  crystal, the structure transformation diagram, the elemental lattice hexagonal  an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2023/v11i3205