1. Toward the sustainable stabilization of dredged sediment using biopolymers : a mechanical performance studyYaser Ghafoori, Pooria Ghadir, Sabina Dolenec, Stanislav Lenart, 2025, izvirni znanstveni članek Povzetek: Each year, over one billion cubic meters of sediments are dredged from ports and inland water bodies to maintain navigability and ensure infrastructure safety, creating significant landfill and environmental challenges. Dredged sediments are typically characterized by high moisture content, low bearing capacity, and limited shear strength. Their sustainable reuse requires effective stabilization and remediation strategies. Recent advancements in soil stabilization have increasingly focused on sustainable bio-binders, particularly biopolymers, due to their ecofriendly properties. This study evaluates the effectiveness of four biopolymers, namely calcium alginate (AL), chitosan (CH), xanthan gum (XA), and guar gum (GG) as sustainable bio-binders for improving dredged sediments from the Port of Koper, Slovenia. Mechanical testing demonstrated that 1 wt% XA, AL, and CH increased unconfined compressive strength by 40 %, 29 %, and 10 %, respectively. Direct shear tests revealed that AL and XA increased cohesion by 52 % and 104 %, respectively, while reducing the friction angle by 4◦ In contrast, CH and GG enhanced both cohesion (by 81 % and 37 %, respectively) and the friction angle (by 1◦ in each case). Consolidation characteristics were also improved, with reduced settlement under normal load. Microstructural analysis identified the formation of biopolymer matrices including fibrous networks, gel films, and particle clusters that explain the mechanical improvements. The findings confirm that biopolymer stabilization is a viable technique to convert dredged marine sediments into engineered materials, minimizing landfill disposal, and supporting the transition to more sustainable construction practices.
Ključne besede: dredged sediment, biopolymer, stabilization, mechanical characterization
Objavljeno v DiRROS: 13.01.2026; Ogledov: 204; Prenosov: 113
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2. Stabilization of dredged marine sediment using biopolymerYaser Ghafoori, Parisa Samadi, Pooria Ghadir, Stanislav Lenart, Sabina Dolenec, Hamed Khodadadi Tirkolae, 2025, objavljeni znanstveni prispevek na konferenci Povzetek: The frequent dredging of sediments from port areas often leads to the rapid accumulation of excess material, potentially resulting in landfill challenges. Dredged marine sediments typically exhibit high water content, a significant proportion of fine-grained soil, limited bearing capacity, substantial settlement tendencies, and low shear strength. Addressing these issues is imperative for construction projects on such soil types. Recent trends in soil stabilization have witnessed the rising popularity of sustainable bio-binders, particularly biopolymers, owing to their environmentally friendly attributes and extensive use in various geoenvironmental applications. This study investigates the utilization of four different types of biopolymers for the stabilization of marine dredged sediment sourced from the Port of Koper, Slovenia. The research investigates the influence of biopolymer incorporation on the geotechnical properties of biopolymer-treated sediment through Atterberg limits and cone falling tests. In addition, samples were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to elucidate the interaction between biopolymer and the sediment. The findings demonstrate a significant enhancement of undrained shear strength with the addition of biopolymers to the sediment. The formation of hydrogel within the soil pores not only increases the sediment consistency but also positively affects the soil's shear strength.
Ključne besede: marine sediment, biopolymer, stabilization, consistency, undrained shear strength
Objavljeno v DiRROS: 11.08.2025; Ogledov: 481; Prenosov: 269
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3. Breaking free from PFAS : biocompatible, durable and high-performance octenyl succinic anhydride (OSA)-modified starch/chitosan coating with ZnO for textile applicationsAnja Verbič, Blaž Stres, Ivan Jerman, Barbara Golja, Ema Žagar, Vuk Martinović, Petja Logar, Gregor Lavrič, Anže Prašnikar, Blaž Likozar, Uroš Novak, Ana Oberlintner, 2025, izvirni znanstveni članek Povzetek: The development of textile coatings as alternatives to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is a high priority due to global regulatory efforts aiming to phase out PFAS, driven by alarming environmental contamination and significant human health concerns. To address the urgent need for replacements, this research develops a health-friendly hydrophobic coating for two of the most common textile substrates, cotton and polyester. The developed coating, consisting of chitosan matrix and octenyl succinic anhydride-modified starch in synergy with ZnO, achieved water contact angles up to 132°. A successful transition to industrial application provided a translucent and homogeneous hydrophobic protection, without noticeably affecting the material's physical properties. Maintained or improved mechanical properties, supported by FTIR analysis, indicate a benign coating process that provides fiber reinforcement. Durability is demonstrated through multiple washing cycles without decrease in hydrophobicity, and high abrasion resistance (min. 20,000 cycles), winning against its commercial fluorinated counterpart. The water-repellent properties show stability over a longer period of time (min. 230 days). The biodegradability study confirmed the environmental compatibility as the biopolymer coating decomposed in 8 days. Finally, multivariate statistical analysis determined an optimal coating process to ensure effective integration of the newly developed sustainable coating into textile manufacturing processes.
Ključne besede: chitosan, octenyl succinic anhydride, modified starch, biopolymer, hydrophobic coating, functional textile
Objavljeno v DiRROS: 20.06.2025; Ogledov: 771; Prenosov: 418
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