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Antibacterial and Antifungal Assay of Fe, Ni, Cu and Zn (II) Complexes Derived from Schiff Base Ligands

DIDIA, Lucky E., CHINDA, Woruko. & ONWUGBUTA, Beauty U. · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2025

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2025/v13i4273

Excess Lifetime Cancer Risk Assessment from Ionising Radiation around Omoku and Obrikom Gas Plant, River State, Nigeria

ALOYSIUS, NDUBISI ORLUNTA · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2025

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2025/v13i4272

Physico-Chemical Transport of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) from Gas Flaring into Surface Waters of Ogoniland, Rivers State, Nigeria

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2025/v13i4271

Characteristics of Convective Drying of White-Skinned Sweet Potato Spheres (Ipomoea batatas [L.] Lam)

Salifou Ouedraogo, Moussa dit Corneille TARPILGA, Aboubakar COMPAORE, Fatoumata DA, Honore. K. OUOBA & Bétaboalé Naon · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2025

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2025/v13i4270

The Role of Chemical Engineering in Advancing the Circular Economy: Strategies for Waste Valorization and Resource Recovery

Hycent Jacob, Enoch Nii-Okai, Alfred Yeboah, Victor Sodje, Gopal Fosu Oppong Wiafe, Nwandu Amarachukwu Immaculate & Ayodeji Olayode · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2025

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2025/v13i4269

Technical Characterization of a Pilot Cassava Processing Unit in Ouagadougou for Energy Efficient Mechanization

Sawadogo Kalizeta, Ye Siédouba Georges, LINGANI Abdel Kader Hounsouho & Kam Sié · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2025

Processing operations for tubers such as cassava are traditionally carried out using knives, machetes, mortars and other tools. Mechanized processing units are sometimes used, but they are energy-intensive. Thus, it is necessary to propose processing units that are optimal in ene...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2025/v13i4267

New Analysis of the Second-class Current in the Radiative Scattering Process of Neutrinos (and Antineutrinos) by Atomic Nuclei

CHINA ADAMOU Hachimou, OUSMANE MANGA Adamou & ADAMOU SOLI Idrissa · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2025

The study of the radiative neutrino(antineutrino)-nucleus scattering process on the lithium-6 nucleus (6Li) allowed us to derive the general expression of the differential cross section for this type of process and to highlight several significant results. In particular, the anal...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2025/v13i4268

Conductometric Studies of Complexation of Benzo-15-crown-5 Ether with Some Transition Metal Ions in Pure and Binary Non-aqueous Solvent Mixtures

Kalpana H. Parmar, Dhruvi R. Mehta, RaviPrakash S. Chandra & Mukesh M. Maisuria · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2025

The complexation reaction between Benzo-15-crown-5 Ether [B15C5] with Fe3+, Co2+, Ni2+ and Cu2+ cation was studied in pure acetonitrile (ACN), pure dimethyl-sulfoxide (DMSO) and in the binary solvent mixtures of ACN-DMSO at various temperatures by conductometric method. The condu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2025/v13i4266

Influence of Particle Size on the Phytochemical Profile of Manihot Esculenta Leaf Extracts: An LC-MS-Based Analysis

Ouattara Logopho Hyacinthe, N’Guessan Patrick Audrey, Mouho Guéi Didier Roselin, N’guessan Djagna Michael, Mamyrbekova-Bekro Janat Akhanovna & Békro Yves-Alain · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2025

Introduction: Extraction is a key step in the study of organic compounds derived from plants. Over time, numerous methods and techniques have been developed to obtain extracts concentrated in bioactive compounds. Aims: This study aims to identify and characterize, using liquid ch...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2025/v13i4265

Forensic Authentication of Paracetamol Using FTIR and UV–Vis Spectroscopy Coupled with Similarity Metrics

Kipronoh Theophilus Korir, Jared O. Gwaro & Duke Oeba · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2025

The global circulation of counterfeit and substandard medicines poses a serious threat to public health and challenges forensic science in generating reliable evidence. Paracetamol, a widely used analgesic and antipyretic, is among the most frequently falsified drugs in low- and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2025/v13i4263

Determination by GC/MS and ¹³C NMR of the Major Chemical Groups and Compounds in the Essential Oil from the Roots of Cyperus rotundus L. from Daloa, Côte d’Ivoire

Bamba Souleymane, Ouattara Logopho Hyacinthe, Atsain-Allangba Marie Rosine, Oussou Kouamé Raphaël, Katou Yapo Séverin & Gué Lieuné Alexis · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2025

Exploring local essential oils is a crucial step for valorizing Ivorian biodiversity and for developing pharmacological and industrial applications adapted to the regional context. This study aimed to characterize the chemical composition of the essential oil extracted from fresh...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2025/v13i4264

Phytochemical-Assisted Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Eucalyptus Leaf Extract: Structural Characterization and Antimicrobial Evaluation

Grace K. Abere, Wesley N. Omwoyo, Aloys M. Osano, James J. Owuor & Evans Suter · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2025

The search for safer and environmentally friendly nanoparticle-synthesis methods is becoming more prominent in sustainable nanotechnology. In this study, phytochemical-assisted green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) was achieved using Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract (EL...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2025/v13i4262

Performance of Some Selected Natural Dye and Their Mixture as Photosensitizers in the Fabrication of DSSCs

Chukwuenye Janefrances Chinyere, Nwokoye Anthony O.C, Azubike Josiah Ekpunobi & Okafor Chiedozie Emmanuel · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2025

Performance of some selected natural dye and their mixture as photosensitizer in the fabrication of dye sensitize solar cell (DSSC) was examined. Six different cells of DSSC was fabricated using natural dye extracts from; Bush or Wild mango leaf (WM), Mucuna pruriens (MS) leaf, S...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2025/v13i4261

Evaluation of the Thermal Performance of a Locally Designed and Manufactured Optimized Roasting Oven

David Namoano, Wilfried Rimnogdo OUEDRAOGO, Christian Djidjoho AKOWANOU, Ousmane Ouédraogo, Sara BAGRE & Serge Wendsida Igo · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2025

The present work concerns an experimental study of the energy performance of a prototype optimized oven developed by local craftsmen. The Water Boiling Technique (WBT) is the method used to evaluate the energy efficiency of the oven. The temperatures of the oven’s walls and the a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2025/v13i4260

Environmental Pollution Caused by Laboratory Gold Processing: A Study of Soil and Water Contamination by Heavy Metals

Chaibou Yacouba Abdoul Rachid, Maman Hassan Abdourazakou, Souley Harouna, Ibrahim Elhadji Daou & Pitroipa Gnambkiéta Pavel Brunel · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2025

Waste generated during gold ore processing often contains toxic substances such as heavy metals like lead and chemicals (cyanide, acids). If not properly controlled, these components can contaminate/pollute soil and ecosystems. The objective of this study is to assess the degree...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2025/v13i4259