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<p>Jute Geotextiles (JGT) have gained attention in the sub-continent as an eco-friendly, biodegradable, and cost-effective material for use in geotechnical applications such as erosion control, slope protection, subgrade reinforcement, and drainage improvement. Their natural compatibility with soil and ability to enhance vegetation growth make them especially valuable for sustainable engineering. However, due to their hydrophilic property that leads to rapid biodegradation under soil exposure severely restricts long-term use. To address this limitation, this study investigates a chemical treatment method aimed at extending the life span of JGT without compromising its environmental benefits. An epoxy resin-acetone mixture (1:9 ratio) was applied to three types of JGT with different nominal mass per unit area (237, 310, and 425 GSM). Physical and mechanical properties of the untreated and treated samples were evaluated before and after soil burial for 14 and 28 days. The test results showed that treated samples retained higher initial tensile strength after 28 days, compared to that of untreated ones. Microscopic analysis through FE-SEM confirmed reduced fibre rupture of treated JGTs compared to the untreated ones. This treatment provides a sustainable method to improve the durability and performance of JGT, promoting their wider use in long-term geotechnical engineering applications.</p>

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Modification of Biodegradability of Jute Geotextiles (JGT)

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    2026年2月9日

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  • Meherun Nessa Faruqui,
  • Sharifuzzaman Shafi,
  • Anik Kumar Paul,
  • Abdul Jabbar Khan,
  • Swapan Kumer Ray

摘要

Jute Geotextiles (JGT) have gained attention in the sub-continent as an eco-friendly, biodegradable, and cost-effective material for use in geotechnical applications such as erosion control, slope protection, subgrade reinforcement, and drainage improvement. Their natural compatibility with soil and ability to enhance vegetation growth make them especially valuable for sustainable engineering. However, due to their hydrophilic property that leads to rapid biodegradation under soil exposure severely restricts long-term use. To address this limitation, this study investigates a chemical treatment method aimed at extending the life span of JGT without compromising its environmental benefits. An epoxy resin-acetone mixture (1:9 ratio) was applied to three types of JGT with different nominal mass per unit area (237, 310, and 425 GSM). Physical and mechanical properties of the untreated and treated samples were evaluated before and after soil burial for 14 and 28 days. The test results showed that treated samples retained higher initial tensile strength after 28 days, compared to that of untreated ones. Microscopic analysis through FE-SEM confirmed reduced fibre rupture of treated JGTs compared to the untreated ones. This treatment provides a sustainable method to improve the durability and performance of JGT, promoting their wider use in long-term geotechnical engineering applications.