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Investigation of hexagonal and orthorhombic TbMnO3, DyMnO3, HoMnO3 and ErMnO3 elastic constants and other mechanical properties by DFT calculations
JOËL MARTIAL BALKOULGA, ANTOINE BERE, VIWANOU HOUNKPATI, JUN CHEN & PIERRE RUTERANA
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JOËL MARTIAL BALKOULGA, ANTOINE BERE, VIWANOU HOUNKPATI, JUN CHEN & PIERRE RUTERANA
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The multiferroic RMnO3 (R= Rare earth) are extensively investigated because of their critically important physical properties, as well as their potential applications in spintronics. Due to their magnetocaloric properties, th(...)
RMnO3, manganite perovskites, elastic constants, mechanical properties, DFT, quantum espresso,
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Integrating agro-ceramic waste in clay-based porous ceramics for eco-friendly cooling applications
Zoungrana Windnigda, Coulibaly Ousmane, Tubreoumya Guy Christian, Boukar Makinta and Bere Antoine
Rising global temperatures emphasize the need for sustainable cooling solutions, especially in regions with limited access to conventional energy. This study develops clay-based porous ceramics incorporating rice husk (RHP) and ceramic waste (CWP) to optimize properties for evaporative cooling. Raw materials were characterized (XRD, ICP-AES, D(...)
Porous ceramics characterisation, rice husk valorisation, ceramic waste recycling, evaporative cooling,
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Analyses of the dust influence on individual efficiencies of the silicon PV module in Sudano-Sahelian conditions
Adama OUEDRAOGO, Pègdwendé Yves Ouedraogo, Bruno Korgo, Ousmane Aly Yabyouré Ouedraogo, Thierry Sikoudouin MauriceKY, Dieudonné Joseph BATHIEBO, Sié KAM
The evaluation of degradation caused by dust accumulation on photovoltaic (PV) systems is critical to ensuring optimal energy exploitation in the Sahel region. This study investigates the impact of dust accumulation on the performance of monocrystalline silicon PV modules under a Sudano-Sahelian climate, with a particular emphasis on the physi(...)
Dust accumulation; Absorption phenomenon; Thermalization mechanism; Thermodynamic process; Fill factor; Silicon PV module
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Experimental Analysis of the Thermal Performance of a Solar Water Heater Storage Unit
André Luc Batiana, Salmwendé Eloi Tiendrebeogo, Guy Christian Tubreoumya, Emmanuel Sidwaya Sawadogo, Blaise Kaboré, Oumar Bailou, Desiré Zerbo, Iliyassé konkobo, Alfa Oumar Dissa, and Antoine Béré
Solar thermal energy, particularly hot water production using solar water heaters, is one of the most promising solar energy applications in countries such as Burkina Faso. This study experimentally determined the efficiency of flat-plate solar collectors for solar water heaters. By selecting component materials and applying modeling and numer(...)
Thermal, energy, heater, solar, collector, optimization,
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Determination of plant based synthesized silver and copper hydroxide nanoparticles size using Mie theory compared with an experimental approach
Sidiki Zongo, Tongonmanegde Leonard Ouedraogo, Salamata Ouilli, Joël Martial Balkoulga, Sié Zacharie Kam, Moussa Sougoti, Antoine Béré,
This paper presents a theoretical and experimental particle size assessment of plant extracts-based synthesized Ag-Nps and Cu(OH)2-NPs. Optical response with features related to diffuse scattering dominated by the local surface plasmon resonance was utilized in the particle size determination using the Mie theory. The theoretical results were(...)
Cu(OH)-NPs;Ag-NPs;Nanoparticle Synthesis;Mie theory;
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Dimensionnement et réalisation d’un système de pompage photovoltaïque autonome destiné à l’irrigation maraîchère en zone soudano-sahélienne
Sidpendyaolba Sosthène LDG. Tassembédo, Jacques Marie Ilboudo, Dominique Bonkoungou, Toussaint Tilado Guingane, Zacharie Koalaga
Face à la vulnérabilité du secteur agricole de la zone soudano-sahélienne aux aléas hydrométéorologiques et aux problèmes de maîtrise de l’eau, les politiques et les agriculteurs, tenant compte du danger d’une agriculture pluviale et traditionnelle, ont adopté des techniques relatives à la retenue de l’eau et à son accessibilité. Certains de c(...)
zone soudano-sahélienne ; système de pompage photovoltaïque ; cultures maraîchères ; irrigation ; dimensionnement.
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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, and Antoine Béré
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-carbonized water hyacinth and determining their physico-chemical charact(...)
Biofuel, water hyacinth, energy recovery, deforestation,
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Thermal and Energy Performance Analysis of Solar Dryers with Adobe Walls: An Experimental Study in Semi-Arid Regions
Oumar Bailou, Compaore Aboubakar, Guy Christian Tubreoumya, Emmanuel Ouedraogo, Eloi Salmwendé Tiendrebeogo, Alfa Oumar Dissa, and Antoine Bere
This study evaluates a greenhouse-type solar dryer with adobe walls, a natural material known for its thermal inertia, aimed at improving the drying of agricultural products in tropical regions. By using local materials, the system reduces costs and environmental impact while enhancing energy efficiency. Experimental observations demonstrate t(...)
Solar dryer, adobe walls, thermal performance, energy efficiency, sustainable materials, agricultural product drying, greenhouse-type dryer,
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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, and Antoine Béré
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 reduce costs in the development of affordable cooking systems is to pr(...)
Design, local materials, materials characterization solar-biomass hybrid cooker,
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THEORETICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OFTHE TEMPERATURE PROFILE OF A GREENHOUSEDRYER WITH WALLS MADE OF ADOBE BRICKS
Oumar Bailou, Compaore Aboubakar, Guy Christian Tubreoumya, Emmanuel Ouedraogo, Eloi Salmwendé Tiendrebeogo, Alfa Oumar Dissa, and Antoine Bere
In the framework of the promotion of sustainable energy solutions, this study investigates the efficiency of a greenhouse solar dryer with walls made of adobe (clay) bricks, a local material known for its high thermal inertia. The aim is to optimize the thermal performance of this dryer in order to improve the preservation of agricultural prod(...)
greenhouse solar dryer, adobe (clay brick), agricultural product preservation, finite element method, local materials,
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Modeling the impact of different wavelengths of sunlight on the performance of a silicon photovoltaic (PV) cell
Latifatou Ouoba, Ramatou Saré, Mamoudou Saria, Idrissa Sourabié, Vinci de Dieu Bokoyo Barandja, Martial Zoungrana and Issa Zerbo
Previous studies have experimentally investigated the impact of filtered sunlight or monochromatic LEDs on PV cell performance. However, theoretical analyses of wavelength-specific effects remain limited. This work addresses this gap using a 1-D model to investigate the impact of different wavelengths of sunlight on the performance of a silico(...)
Photovoltaic (PV) cell, 1-D, rainbow colors, performance, modeling
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Design and Construction of a Solar/Biomass Hybrid Cooker for Sahelian Climatic Conditions
Iliyassé Konkobo, Jacques Nébié, Lucmane Koala, Boubou Bagré, Armand Bowendkuni Korsaga, Guy Tubreoumya, Ali Diané, Tizane Daho, and Antoine Béré
Solar box cookers are eco-friendly and eliminate the need for wood, but they are not always sufficient to replace biomass stoves. Few studies have explored combining solar and biomass energy in a single system. In our study, we designed a hybrid device that integrates a box-type solar cooker with a biomass combustion chamber. This system prior(...)
Solar box cooker, combustion chamber, dimensions, solar energy, biomass,
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Indoor Air Pollution from Solid Fuel Use: Sources and Assessment Methods – A Literature Review
Lucmane Koala, Kayaba Haro, Gounkaou Woro Yomi, Bernard Nana, Ousmane Coulibaly, Issoufou Ouarma, Tizane Daho, Oumar Sanogo, and Antoine Béré
This paper examines the causes of deteriorating indoor air quality and the various methods of studying air pollutant emissions associated with the use of solid fuel stoves. Indoor air quality has long received less attention than outdoor air quality, despite the fact that most people spend more time indoors in buildings with higher pollution l(...)
Indoor air quality, indoor air pollutants, stoves,
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Effect of leakage current on the performance of a pc-Si PV cell using a 3-D model
Ramatou Saré, Edward Dodzi Amekah , Mamoudou Saria, Idrissa Sourabié, Emmanuel Wendsongré Ramdé, Martial Zoungrana, Issa Zerbo
This study examines the effect of electron losses on the performance of polycrystalline silicon photovoltaic (pc-Si PV) cells using a three-dimensional (3D) approach. Aging and degradation are identified as the primary causes of these losses, quantified by the intrinsic junction recombination velocity (Sf0). The analysis focuses on the p-n jun(...)
Polycrystalline PV cell, Electron losses, Intrinsic junction recombination velocity, Leakage current, 3-D model
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Evaluation of the Specific Growth Rate to Predict the Biogas Production Process in a Mini-Biodigester
Noufou Bagaya, Windé Nongué Daniel Koumbem, Younoussa Moussa Baldé, Sette Diop, Bruno Korgo, Sié Kam
The paper proposes an online estimation of biogas production for a household
digester. The specific growth rate of aggregated biomass of a standard chemostat is estimated
from the online measurements of dilution rate and biogas flow rate. That estimation is based
upon usual 1-stage model without additional assumption on the online availa(...)
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