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64 articles for “clay”
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Soil Fertility Assessment of Selected Villages in Bhuban Block, Dhenkanal, Odisha, India
Abstract: Using the Global Positioning System (GPS), the soil fertility condition of the Bhuban block in the Dhenkanal district of Odisha was prepared. In 5 villages in the Bhuban block of the Dhenkanal district, located in the central mid-tableland Agroclimatic region of Odisha, India, a study on the status of soil fertility was conducted.It is evident that the Bhuban block's several villages have varying textural classes, from loam to sand. In …
Published in International Journal of AgroChemistry · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 Read article
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Improving Black Cotton Soil with Sodium Hydroxide and Fly Ash: An Assessment of Optimum Moisture Content, Dry Density, and California Bearing Ratio
Abstract: This study investigates the stabilization of Black Cotton Soil (BCS), an expansive clayey soil primarily composed of montmorillonite minerals, using sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and fly ash. Due to its high plasticity and significant volume changes with moisture, BCS is challenging for construction purposes. Adding NaOH and fly ash can potentially improve the soil's moisture tolerance, compressibility, and reduce its plasticity, making it more suitable for structural applications. The research evaluates …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 192–201 Read article
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Effect of Aging on the Performance of Polymer Composite: A Review
Abstract: The exceptional robustness, corrosion resistance, and lightweight design, polymer composites (PCs) are crucial to modern engineering escalating the utilization of polymer composite in structural applications including aerospace engineering, automobile engineering, etc. With a greater number of positive aspects, the polymer composite also deteriorate by different environment conditions with their exposing duration considered as aging of polymer composites. However, a variety of elements influencing the ageing process determine their long-term performance. …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 752–768 Read article
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Smart Bio-Polymer Composite Systems for Sustainable Bio-Polymer Composite Media for Enhanced Pollutant Removal in Constructed Wetland Systems Using Machine Learning
Abstract: Constructed wetlands are widely used for wastewater treatment due to their low cost and ecological compatibility; however, their efficiency in removing emerging contaminants remains limited. This study presents the development of biodegradable polymer-based composite materials integrated into wetland filtration systems to enhance pollutant removal efficiency. Bio-polymers combined with natural fillers such as biochar and clay were synthesized and evaluated under simulated wetland conditions. The results demonstrate improved adsorption capacity, increased …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 190–200 Read article