Articles
Peer-reviewed papers published in Physics Access.
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Delineation of Groundwater Aquifer and Subsurface Structures of Some Selected Areas in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Nigeria using Electrical Resistivity
This study is aimed at delineating groundwater aquifer and subsurface structures of some selected areas within Chikun local government area of Kaduna State, Nigeria, using the Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) method. T...
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Radon Gas Risk Indices in Water on Fractured Basement of Ayetoro Housing Scheme, Oyo
Radon gas, a naturally occurring radioactive element, presents significant health risks, particularly in areas with fractured basement geology, where subsurface characteristics can elevate its concentration. As the secon...
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Profiling the Properties of SILAR Synthesized MnSe Films as Potential Material for Absorber Layer of Thin Film Solar Cells
This study investigates the optical, structural, and electrical properties of manganese selenide (MnSe) thin films synthesized using the Successive Ionic Layer Adsorption and Reaction (SILAR) method, with varying volumes...
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Delineating Hot Zone and Lineaments within Vredefort Crater in South Africa through Aeromagnetic Data Inversions
The Vredefort Dome has undergone some geologic processes that result in changes in the temperature of the rocks. This study contributes to the discussion on the thermal effect of the impact in the area on a regional scal...
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Enhanced Photovoltaic Features of Tin-doped Cobalt Molybdate Nanostructure Materials
In this study, Sn-doped Cobalt molybdate was synthesized via an electrochemical deposition technique to enhance photovoltaic application. The Sn-doped CoMo has diffraction angles of (36.58°, 34.67°, 47.21°, 61.52°, 65.32...
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Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination of Coal Deposits in Kogi State, Nigeria using Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis
In this study, the concentration of heavy metal contaminants in the coal samples from selected coal mining sites in Okobo, Odagbo, Ofugo and Opoko-Obido, within Kogi State, Nigeria were identified and determined using th...
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Investigating the Impact of Voltage on Optoelectronic Features of Silver Incorporated into the Lattice of Zirconium Sulphide Nanostructured Material
This research aims to enhance the optoelectronic properties of Ag-doped ZrS through electrochemical deposition. Different characterization techniques were employed to examine the optical, structural, and morphological pr...
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Delineating Potential Hydrocarbon Targets Through Aero-Radiometric Techniques
The discovery of more hydrocarbon wells remains a major recipe to boost the economy of Nigeria, a major oil producer in Africa. The seismic method is prominent for identifying traps in the oil explorations, but cannot in...
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Assessment of Trace Elements Concentration in Selected Vegetables from High and Low Cancer Prevalence Areas in Ondo State, Nigeria
This study investigates the potential link between cancer incidence and trace elements and heavy metals intake from locally grown vegetables in Ondo West and Ondo East Local Government Areas of Ondo Stae, Nigeria. It bui...
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Assessment of Activity Concentration and Health Hazards of Radiation Exposure in Soil from Mamara Jidda and Waja Tin Mining Sites in Northern Nasarawa State, Nigeria
Natural background radiation exposure is an inevitable occurrence on Earth, and humans are exposed to radiation in their surroundings whether consciously or unconsciously. However, increased artisanal and illegal mining...
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Radiological Risk Assessment of Building Materials Used in Federal College of Education (Technical) Akoka, Lagos State, Nigeria
Multiple building constructions necessitating a regular influx of different soils for building purposes within Federal College of Education (Technical) Akoka, in Lagos State, Nigeria spurred a radiological risk assessmen...
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First Principle Investigations of Structural, Electronic and Thermal Properties of Pristine, Metal and Non-Metal Doped Silicene for Thermoelectric Applications
Silicene, a two-dimensional hexagonal silicon layer, exhibits exceptional electronic and thermoelectric properties. However, its application in semiconductors is hindered by its zeroband gap, which could be overcome by m...
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Assessing Ionizing Radiation Exposure Risks to Human Health in Wadi-B, Jere Oil Exploration Areas, Borno State, Nigeria
Ionizing radiation, emanating from decaying nuclides, poses potential biological harm to human organs. Wadi B, a village within the Jere local government area of Borno State, Nigeria, is currently undergoing oil explorat...
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First Principle Study of Structural, Electronic, Mechanical and Optical Properties of Bulk Niobium Dichalcogenide NbX2 (X=S, SE) within a Visible Phonon Energy Range
An intensive study on structural, electronic mechanical and optical properties of bulk Niobium Dichalcogenides NbX2 (X=S, Se) was carried out using the first principle. The structural parameters such as Equilibrium Latti...
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Implications of Solar Wind Disturbances on Forbush Decrease
This study investigated the role of solar wind disturbances on variations in cosmic ray intensity. To conduct the study, use was made of the data on cosmic rays from the SOPO, CLMX, and MOSC neutron stations, as well as...
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Assessment of Radon Concentration in some Selected Water Sources at Kiyawa Town, Kiyawa, Jigawa State, Nigeria
In this study, an assessment of Radon concentration in some selected water sources from Kiyawa town, Kiyawa local Government area, Jigawa state, Nigeria was conducted. The results obtained show that the concentrations of...
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Plasmonic Photo-Electrode with AgNPs as Artificial Nano-Antenna for Enhanced Performance in Perovskite Solar Cells
The introduction of noble metal nanoparticles in solar cells has been proven to enhance the performance of perovskite solar cells. In this study, silver-modified photoanodes were utilized to improve the performance of pe...
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Preliminary Assessment of Thermal and pH Properties of Soils in Ogoniland, Rivers State, South-South, Nigeria
Soil temperature and its variations at different depths are unique parameters that contribute to the understanding of both surface energy processes and regional environmental conditions. This study reports the effects of...
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Determination of Structural, Electronic, and Elastic Properties of SnTiO3 using Density Functional Theory
The harmful effect of lead Pb2+ base materials like PbTiO3 on the environment and human health has raised ecological concerns, which has led to the investigation of lead Pb2+ free ferroelectric materials that are safe fo...
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Assessment of Heavy Metals, Gross Alpha, Gross Beta and Radon Activity Concentration in Groundwater around Doguwa and its Environs, within Kano State, Nigeria
This study assessed the activity concentrations of gross alpha, gross beta, Radon and heavy metals in groundwater sources from illegal mining areas in Doguwa Local Government, Kano State, Nigeria. Water samples from five...