Biopolymer based soil treatment for geotechnical engineering applications
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Biopolymer based soil treatment for geotechnical engineering applications, Thomas S., AR A., Jose Chirayil C. and Thomas B., Handbook of Biopolymers, Singapore, Springer, Singapore, 2023, 609 - 626, Sujatha E.R. and O'Kelly B.C.Download Item:
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Biopolymers (natural polymers) are exuded by micro- and macro-organisms (bacteria, plants, etc.) and have been shown to affect the geotechnical engineering behavior and properties of different soil types for low dosage levels. The long-chain structure of biopolymers and certain constituting chemicals (e.g., hydroxyl, ester, or amines) supply adhesive forces that help coating and binding together the soil particles. This chapter presents a review of the state of the art in biopolymer-based soil treatment (BBST), aimed at focusing more attention on the various potential uses of biopolymers, as alternatives to conventional (cement and lime) binders, for a variety of applications in the geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering sectors. Compared to conventional binders, the benefits of BBST include its low environmental impact, non-toxicity, and non-secondary pollution. This chapter also discusses various challenges and issues related to the field application of BBST and identifies various research needs.
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PUBLISHEDPart VI -- Applications of Biopolymers -- Chapter 22
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Author: O'Kelly, Brendan
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Handbook of BiopolymersPublisher:
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Environment, Ecotoxicological, Sand, Stabilization, TireSubject (TCD):
Smart & Sustainable Planet , DUST , ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING , Environmental Engineering, Pollution Control , Environmental Geotechnics , GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING , Geoenvironmental engineering , Geotechnics , SOIL CONTAMINATION , Sand dune ecology , Soil Sciences, Erosion , Waste Management , Waste Management, Recycling , Waste tires , geotechnical , ground rubber , soil stabilization , waste tyresDOI:
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-6603-2_22-1ISSN:
978-981-19-0709-8Licences: