This study investigates the influence of TiO₂ nanoparticles on the structural, thermal, and electrochemical properties of PVdF-HFP: NaI based polymer electrolyte films prepared by solution casting. The films were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2026/v14i3336
Lithium-ion battery degradation is influenced by operating temperature, electrical current, depth of discharge (DoD), and charge–discharge cycling. This study presents a computational framework for identifying operating conditions associated with a reduced value of an empirical b...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2026/v14i3335
Air-quality research in India has predominantly focused on large metropolitan regions, leaving plateau-based Tier-II cities comparatively underexamined. This study assessed the spatio-temporal variability of air quality across five land-use zones in Ranchi, Jharkhand: industrial,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2026/v14i3334
Aim: This study assessed the ecological risk posed by six heavy metals [lead (Pb), zinc (Zn), nickel (Ni), copper (Cu), chromium (Cr), and cadmium (Cd)] in soils and surface waters. Study Design: Soil samples were collected at two depths (0–15 and 15–30 cm) from 12 stations acros...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2026/v14i3333
Previous organic geochemical studies of the hydrocarbon source potential of the Upper Cretaceous Fika and Gongila shales have mainly used bulk geochemical techniques, whereas the contribution of molecular biomarkers to source-rock characterisation remains relatively limited. Ther...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2026/v14i3332
Termite mound soils are naturally modified through particle transport, clay enrichment, and biochemical binding processes, which can influence their physical and mechanical properties. Evaluating these soils is important for determining their potential suitability as locally avai...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2026/v14i3331
This study evaluated the phytochemical, proximate and mineral composition of the aqueous leaf extract of Irvingia gabonensis. The extract was prepared from authenticated leaves and analysed using standard qualitative and quantitative phytochemical procedures, proximate methods an...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2026/v14i3330
This study compared the performance of Multiple Linear Regression (MLR), Multilayer Perceptron (MLP), and a hybrid MLR/MLP model for estimating carbon dioxide fugacity (fCO₂) in the surface waters of Vridi Canal. Measurements and supporting hydroclimatic data collected between Ma...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2026/v14i3328
This study assessed heavy metal concentrations in soils around the Kalsaka gold mine in Burkina Faso and evaluated the associated human health risks for adults and children. Sixteen soil samples were collected from locations surrounding the mine and analysed for chromium, nickel,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2026/v14i3327
Agriculture is an important pillar of economic development in Côte d'Ivoire. However, it generates significant amounts of waste, the recovery of which will help combat pollution. Palm nut shells in particular represent an abundant, low-cost resource and excellent precursors for a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2026/v14i3326
Space weather conditions are strongly influenced by variations in interplanetary parameters and Solar Cycle (SC) dynamics. SC 24 exhibited distinct phases of heliospheric relaxation and highly perturbed interplanetary conditions, providing a unique framework for analysis. Underst...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2026/v14i3325
Goodness Oluwadamilola Kolawole, Paul Babatunde Ayoola, Haleema Omolola Adedosu, Sola Peter Ogunmodede, Adams Adesewa Adepoju, Basit Olamide Popoola, Omotayo Tawakalit Jayeola & Goodness Oluwafunmilola Olanrewaju·Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences·2026
Medicinal plants are valuable sources of bioactive compounds with significant therapeutic potential. Psidium guajava (guava), a widely used tropical medicinal plant, is well-known for its phytochemical richness. However, while the leaves and fruits have been extensively studied,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2026/v14i3324
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are persistent organic pollutants of major concern due to their long environmental half‑life and high ecotoxicological potential. In Côte d’Ivoire, data on PCB contamination of surface waters remain scarce, necessitating targeted investigations. T...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2026/v14i2323
Turbidity removal is a critical step in surface water treatment. This study presents a comparative evaluation of Metal-Organic Framework (UiO-66) nanoparticle, Moringa oleifera (MO) seed powder, Azadirachta indica (AI) seed powder as coagulants for turbidity removal from simulate...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2026/v14i2322
Thermodynamic parameters play a fundamental role in characterizing the feasibility, spontaneity, and equilibrium of both physical and chemical processes. Key quantities—including enthalpy (ΔH), which measures heat exchange; entropy (ΔS), which quantifies disorder; Gibbs free ener...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2026/v14i2321