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Hexagonal Shaped 4-Port MIMO Filtering Antenna with High Gain & Low Mutual Coupling for Multiuser Applications

Merlyn Sylvester, Alok Kumar Rastogi, Pragyesh Kumar Agrawal & Sunil Mishra · Physical Science International Journal · 2025

This research presents an advanced 4-port multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) antenna designed to address the rigorous requirements of 5G/6G, ultra-wideband (UWB), and Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The antenna features four hexagonal-shaped radiating elements interface...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2025/v29i5902

Sustainable Energy Recovery from Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) through Briquetting as an Eco-friendly Alternative to Wood Fuel in Burkina Faso

Lucmane Koala, Sampawinde Augustin Zongo, Abdoul Fayçal Baguian, Kayaba Haro, Tizane Daho, Oumar Sanogo & Antoine Béré · Physical Science International Journal · 2025

This study focused on the energy recovery of water hyacinth as an alternative source of wood energy in Burkina Faso. It involved measuring the physical and chemical characteristics of ground water hyacinth. The study also involved manufacturing agglomerates of ground, non-carboni...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2025/v29i5901

Investigating the Use of Local Materials for the Construction of a Solar/Biomass Hybrid Cooker

Iliyassé Konkobo, Jacques Nébié, Benjamin Kiema, Boubou Bagré, Guy Tubreoumya, Armand Bowendkuni Korsaga, Tizane Daho & Antoine Béré · Physical Science International Journal · 2025

There are many locally available materials that can be used in the construction of cooking devices. Materials account for a significant portion of construction costs, and reducing their cost can help lower the overall cost of such projects. One of the most effective ways to reduc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2025/v29i5900

Kekulene: Investigating its Vibrational Modes in the Circumstellar Medium

Vishnu Patel, Anju Maurya & Shantanu Rastogi · Physical Science International Journal · 2025

Aims/Objectives: To investigate the vibrational properties of Kekulene (C48H24), a large, highly symmetric polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH), and evaluate its potential as a carrier of the Aromatic Infrared Bands (AIBs) observed in circumstellar and interstellar environments....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2025/v29i5899

Experimental Evaluation of PMD Effects in NRZ and QAM-modulated High-speed Optical Systems in Abuja, Nigeria

Oyibo Dafe Precious, Samuel Oghenemega Shaka, Agbosa Tobore Roseline, Cletus Olisenekwu & Ikoko Precious · Physical Science International Journal · 2025

This study presents an experimental evaluation of Polarization Mode Dispersion (PMD) effects on high-speed optical communication systems in Abuja, Nigeria, using Non-Return-to-Zero (NRZ) and Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (QAM) formats over single-mode fiber. Tests were conducte...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2025/v29i5898

Influence of Induced Magnetic Field on Micropolar Magnetohydrodynamic Flow Over a Non-linear Stretching Sheet under Inclined Magnetic Field

R.A. Mutegi, M.O. Okongo & J. Ochwach · Physical Science International Journal · 2025

This research explores the effects of an induced magnetic field on unsteady flow of a micropolar magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) fluid flow over a nonlinearly stretching surface exposed to an inclined magnetic field. The mathematical model is developed based on Eringen’s micropolar flu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2025/v29i5897

Influence of Temperature on the Sorption Isotherms of Building Materials

Benjamin Kiema, Windnigda Zoungrana, Iliyassé Konkobo, Aziz Koanda, Ousmane Coulibaly & Antoine Béré · Physical Science International Journal · 2025

Building materials are porous and interact with moisture in the ambient air through sorption phenomena. However, under real world using conditions, the temperature of these materials varies constantly. The problem is that this temperature variation influences the materials' abili...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2025/v29i4896

Computational Study of Optical Properties of Calcium Tungstate (CaWO4) Based on Density Functional Theory (DFT)

J. V. M. Silva, I. T. D. Botelho, M. L. da C. Almeida, S. R. B. Ferreira & W. S. Ferreira · Physical Science International Journal · 2025

This study theoretically investigated the optical properties of calcium tungstate (CaWO₄) in its scheelite phase using first-principles calculations based on Density Functional Theory (DFT), aiming to understand its interaction with electromagnetic radiation and assess its potent...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2025/v29i4895

Experimental Study of Hygrothermal Exchanges in an Evaporative Heat Exchanger Based on Fired Clay Plates for Air Cooling in Hot and Dry Climates

Salifou Cisse, Abdoul Aziz Ouiminga, Arnaud Ouermi, Boureima Kaboré, Sié Kam & Dieudonné Joseph Bathiebo · Physical Science International Journal · 2025

In hot and dry climates like Burkina Faso, conventional air conditioning is energy-intensive and costly, accounting for 20% of global energy consumption according to the International Energy Agency. The "Argiclim" evaporative heat exchanger, developed at the Renewable Thermal Ene...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2025/v29i4894

Thermomechanical Characterization of Grewia Bicolor Bark Mucilage Reinforced Mud Bricks

TEMOUA HABMON, Alexis Mouangué Nanimina & KINE OUINRA · Physical Science International Journal · 2025

The use of local biomaterials in construction is becoming an imperative to save the planet and to reduce the cost of construction in sub-Saharan region. The aim of this research work is to study the effect of the mucilage of Grewia bicolor fiber on the properties of mud bricks. t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2025/v29i4893

G0W0+BSE study of Optoelectronic and Thermoelectric Characteristics of Bulk and Monolayer PdS2 in Orthorhombic Structure for Solar Cell Applications

Ibrahim D Yusuf, Abdussalam Balarabe Suleiman, Abdullahi Lawal & Chifu E Ndikilar · Physical Science International Journal · 2025

Transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) have produced enormous interests due to their novel physical properties and wide ranges of potential applications. This study uses highly accurate first principles calculations within HSE06 functional, G0W0+BSE and Boltzmann transport theor...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2025/v29i4892

Study of Second-class Currents in Radiative Quasi-elastic Neutrino and Antineutrino Scattering on Atomic Nuclei

CHINA ADAMOU Hachimou & OUSMANE MANGA Adamou · Physical Science International Journal · 2025

This paper examines the influence of the FT form factor, associated with second-class tensor currents (SCCs), in the quasi-elastic radiative scattering of neutrinos on carbon-12(12C). A general expression for the cross-section is derived via a multipole decomposition of the hadro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2025/v29i4891

Thermal and Mechanical Analysis of Clay Bricks Stabilized with Peanut Shells

Allassane Inamé, Boureima Dianda, Traoré Damus Abdoul Aziz, Lareba Adélaïde Ouedraogo, Ki Mibienpan & Kabérou Abdoulaye · Physical Science International Journal · 2025

In Burkina Faso, people used non-ecological matérial such as concrete, cement to build their houses.This type of house increases energy consumption.To resolve this problem, some techniques like earth bricks are used to solve this problem. This study aims to stabilize Kounda clay...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2025/v29i4890

Experimental Study of the Compensation of the Variability of Solar Pumping Power Over the Sun without Storage using Supercapacitors in the Context of Burkina Faso

SORE Saidou, ILBOUDO Paul, Mogmenga Ladifata, NIKIEMA Oumane, Ky Thierry Sikoudouin Maurice, Bathiebo Dieudonné Joseph & Kam Sié · Physical Science International Journal · 2025

Based on experimental results, we have demonstrated the ability of supercapacitors to provide the power needed to initiate the start-up of a pump during low solar irradiation. The objective of this study is to optimize solar pumping over the sun by compensating for power variabil...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2025/v29i4888

Investigation of Energy Efficiency in a Zeolite-Water Adsorption Solar Cooling System Utilizing Locally Sourced Materials for the Conservation Chamber

Hassime GUENGANE, Boukaré Ouedraogo, Koffi SAGNA, Sié Kam & Dieudonné Joseph Bathiebo · Physical Science International Journal · 2025

Adsorption solar refrigerators are one of the technologies used to produce cold for preserving products. These systems are mainly made up of a collector-reactor, a condenser and an evaporator placed in the enclosure to be cooled. The cold room of an adsorption-based solar cold pr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2025/v29i4889