Cellulose Fibre Degradation in Cellulose/Steel Hybrid Geotextiles under Outdoor Weathering Conditions.

ABSTRACT: Risks from rockfall and land sliding can be controlled by high-tensile steel nets and meshes which stabilise critical areas. In many cases, a recultivation of the land is also desired. However, high-tensile steel meshes alone are not always sufficient, depending on the location and the inclination of the stabilised slope, to achieve rapid greening. Cellulose fibres exhibit high water binding capacity which supports plant growth. In this work, a hybrid structure consisting of a nonwoven cellulose fibre web and a steel mesh was produced and tested under outdoor conditions over a period of 61 weeks. The cellulose fibres are intended to support plant growth and soil fixation, and thus the biodegradation of the structure is highly relevant, as these fibres will become part of the soil and must

SUBMITTER: Manian AP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9573017 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature