Sustainable biopolymer stabilized earthen: Utilization of chitosan biopolymer on mechanical, durability, and microstructural properties

B Ilman, AP Balkis - Journal of Building Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
Earthen construction materials are of great importance in terms of having natural and
sustainable properties. Bio-stabilization of earthen construction is defined as the products or …

The potential use of chitosan as a biopolymer additive for enhanced mechanical properties and water resistance of earthen construction

R Aguilar, J Nakamatsu, E Ramírez, M Elgegren… - … and Building Materials, 2016 - Elsevier
The study investigates the feasibility of using chitosan biopolymer as an admixture, or as an
external coating, for earthen constructions to improve their resistance in two components …

Durability and hygroscopic behaviour of biopolymer stabilised earthen construction materials

S Muguda, G Lucas, PN Hughes, CE Augarde… - … and Building Materials, 2020 - Elsevier
Earthen construction materials are often chemically stabilised in order to improve their
durability against water-induced deterioration. However, chemical stabilisers like cement …

Experimental study on the effect of chitosan biopolymer on sandy soil stabilization

N Shariatmadari, M Reza, A Tasuji… - E3S Web of …, 2020 - pureportal.strath.ac.uk
Due to the environmental impacts of conventional soil stabilization materials, such as
cement, ongoing efforts have been carried out by different researchers to find alternative …

Shear strength improvement of lateritic soil stabilized by biopolymer based stabilizer

ASA Rashid, SA Tabatabaei, S Horpibulsuk… - Geotechnical and …, 2019 - Springer
Chemical stabilization is extensively employed to enhance the physical and mechanical
properties of problematic soils. For instance, there are various types of chemical additives in …

[HTML][HTML] Improving strength and hydraulic characteristics of regional clayey soils using biopolymers

OO Ojuri, V Ramdas, EA Aderibigbe… - Case Studies in …, 2022 - Elsevier
This paper portrays a unique demonstration of sustainable low-cost ground improvement for
regional soil deposits, by comparing locally sourced biopolymer soil stabilisation soil with …

Xanthan gum biopolymer as soil-stabilization binder for road construction using local soil in Sri Lanka

S Lee, M Chung, HM Park, KI Song… - Journal of Materials in …, 2019 - ascelibrary.org
Currently, soil stabilization is used in road construction in Sri Lanka, especially for soft road
shoulders. The socioeconomic demand for sustainable development has raised the …

Biopolymers as a sustainable solution for the enhancement of soil mechanical properties

A Soldo, M Miletić, ML Auad - Scientific Reports, 2020 - nature.com
Improving soil engineering properties is an inevitable process before construction on soft
soil. Increasing soil strength with chemical stabilizing agents, such as cement, raises …

Calcareous silt earthen construction using biopolymer reinforcement

J Shi, Y Xiao, G Fu, C Feng, J Hu, W Haegeman… - Journal of Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
For reducing carbon dioxide (CO 2) emissions and protecting marine environment,
promoting a green and eco-friendly construction material to replace traditional Portland …

Effect of biopolymeric stabilization on the strength and compressibility characteristics of cohesive soil

KV Vydehi, AAB Moghal - Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 2022 - ascelibrary.org
Sustainable engineering discourages the use of conventional soil stabilizers such as lime
and cement owing to their higher carbon emission rates. To address these challenges, many …