Soils come from the arid region of Hadjer-Lamis (13°00′00″ N; 15°44′00″ E). Samples were taken in March 2025 at a depth of 0 to 20 cm. At the same time, dromedary droppings and cow dung were collected. The physicochemical characterization of the soils from Dandi, Karal, and Mani...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i46037
Numerical modelling of coupled heat and mass transfer within a CEB wall is presented. Drawing on the work of Luikov, a mathematical model governing coupled heat and mass transfer has been established, taking into account the BTC application environment. Temperature and moisture c...
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Research Article10.9734/psij/2024/v28i6867
Timbe N’Djédanoum, Alain Ignassou Djinet, Gandema Soumaïla, François Ouedraogo, Bétaboalé Naon & Francois Zougmore·Physical Science International Journal·2023
The aim of this study is to carry out a physico-chemical characterization of three arid soils. Soil samples were taken from a horizon of 0-20 cm and analyzed as follows: texture, electrical conductivity, maximum water retention capacity and natural moisture content were determine...
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Research Article10.9734/psij/2023/v27i6813
This study is part of an initiative to valorize plastic waste for use in sustainable construction materials. Indeed, despite the growing interest in plastic-sand composites, a significant research gap remains regarding the optimization of plastic content to achieve a balance betw...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2026/v14i2313
The sustainable management of plastic waste is a critical environmental issue, particularly in developing countries where collection and recycling rates remain low. In this context, this study focuses on the development of an innovative composite material, made from recycled plas...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i34672
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
Moussa dit Corneille TARPILGA, François Ouedraogo, Gounkaou Yomi Woro, Tarpilga , Moussa Dit Corneille, Fatoumata DA, Salifou Ouedraogo, Bétaboalé Naon & Woro , Gounkaou Yomi·International Journal of Plant & Soil Science·2023
The multifunctional family oven is an oven able to produce simultaneously biochar for soil improvement and energy for cooking. However, the quality of the biochar produced depends not only on the selected biomass but especially on the pyrolysis temperature which is a very importa...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i193560