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34 articles for “clay soil”
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Investigation of Mild Steel Corrosion by Clay Soil Environment
Abstract: This research work was carried out to observe the microbiologically induced corrosion in relation to mild steel of clay soil environments. We analyzed the physicochemical parameters and ascertained their biological features and impacts in the soil environment. In course of this research work, clay soil samples were collected in exactly four different locations at 100 m to 200 m and mixed together to form a single sample (sample D). The …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 54–63 Read article
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Evaluation of Michaelis-Menten Constants of TPH Degradation on Clay Soil
Abstract: The degradation of Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) in petroleum-contaminated clay soil remains a major environmental concern, particularly in regions with limited remediation options. This study investigates the enzymatic kinetics of TPH biodegradation using Michaelis-Menten modeling in the presence of Bryophyllum pinnatum leaf extracts as biostimulants. Fourteen bioreactors containing 2000g of contaminated clay soil were prepared with 100ml of crude oil and treated with varying doses (100ml, 200ml, and 300ml) of …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 6–12 Read article
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Evaluations of Treatment Performance of Tangerine and Cashew Leaves in TPH Removal from Contaminated Swampy and Clay Soils
Abstract: This study evaluates the effectiveness of two plant-based treatments, Tangerine (Citrus reticulata) and Cashew (Anacardium occidentale) leaves, in the bioremediation of Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) from polluted swampy soil. The performance of these treatments was assessed over an 84-day period using 100g of each treatment. The results demonstrated significant degradation of TPH, with Tangerine leaf showing a slight edge over Cashew leaf in the remediation process of crude oil- contaminated …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 29–34 Read article
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Effect of Elephant Grass for the Remediation of Contaminated Swampy and Clay Soils Environment
Abstract: The research on the effect of Elephant grass and effectiveness to enhance remediation of crude oil polluted soil environment was studied. The experiment carried out in order to ascertain the performance of the locally sourced braw material for remediation of the contaminated soil. The physiochemical parameters of the contaminants such as crude oil, as well as the elephant grass in powdered form, swampy and clay soils were determined in terms …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 25–30 Read article
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Experimental Investigation on Clayey Soil Reinforced with Polyester (Recron -3S) Fibres
Abstract: The objective of this project is to identify a synthetic fiber to enhance the shear strength and bearing capacity of a cohesive soil. This study includes investigation of the reinforced soil and determination of the optimum reinforcement in terms of fiber’s content and length by conducting Proctor Density Test and Direct Shear Test.
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 24–27 Read article
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A Systematic study on Clayey Soil fortified with Polyester (Recron -3S) Fibres
Abstract: A technique to improve the engineering characteristics of soil is called as soil fortification/reinforcement. The former use of natural fibers to reinforce or fortify soil is a conventional idea. Consequently, randomly distribution of fiber has recently attracted increasing attention in geotechnical engineering for the second time to reinforced soils. The aim of this project is to identify a synthetic fiber to enhance the shear strength and bearing capacity of a …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 4–10 Read article
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Evaluation of Treatment Performance in TPH Removal from Soil: A Comparative Study of Baobab and Neem Treatments
Abstract: This study evaluates the effectiveness of Baobab (Adansonia) and Neem (Azadirachta indica) in powdered form, combined with yeast and NPK fertilizer, for the bioremediation of Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) in polluted swampy and clay soils. Over an 84-day period, both treatments significantly enhanced TPH degradation, with Neem showing slightly better performance overall. In swampy soil, TPH removal ranged from 97.78% (Baobab) to 98.50% (Neem), while in clay soil, it ranged …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 81–86 Read article
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Effect of Environmental Parameters on Metal Corrosion in Soil Using Finite Element Method
Abstract: Deterioration of buried metal due to corrosive soil environment is a major issue worldwide. Although failure of buried metal due to corrosive soil is an old problem, yet such failures are still uncontrollable even with the application of advanced corrosion protection technologies. Therefore, understanding environmental parameters causing corrosion of buried metals are necessary. This research work reviews environmental parameters causing corrosion of buried metal in soils. These functional parameters include: …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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TPH Degradation through Bioremediation Using Organic Amendments
Abstract: This study investigates the effectiveness of bioremediation in crude oil-contaminated soils from the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, an area that has long suffered environmental degradation due to recurrent petroleum exploration and oil spills. The research emphasizes the degradation of Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) in two distinct soil types – swampy and clay soils – while assessing the influence of various organic and inorganic amendments. Organic amendments, specifically Moringa seed …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 40–45 Read article
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Enhancing Soil Stabilization with Chitosan Biopolymer Integration
Abstract: In this work, clay soil is stabilized using a biocompatible chitosan solution derived from shrimp shell waste. The biopolymer chitosan has attracted attention in the field of geoenvironmental studies because of its possible applications in the absorption of heavy metals, the mitigation of soil erosion, and the improvement of hydraulic conductivity. However, a thorough investigation into its impact on the mechanical properties of soil has not yet been conducted. A …
Published in International Journal of Metallurgy and Alloys · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 35–56 Read article
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Strengthening of Foundation for Pavement
Abstract: Abstract The bearing capacity of soil is a critical factor in construction engineering, particularly for designing and constructing pavement foundations. It directly depends on the load intensity the soil can support. For Class AA loading conditions, a minimum bearing capacity of 20 t/m² is required. However, the presence of frequent rain and flash floods often reduces the soil's effectiveness due to water saturation. Saturated soil experiences a 50% decrease in …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 9–14 Read article
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Influence of Treatment on Soil Potassium: A Comparative Study Using Mango Leaf and Bitter Leaf
Abstract: This research investigates the influence of two organic amendments, Mango leaf and Bitter leaf, on the potassium content in swampy and clay soils. Potassium plays a crucial role in supporting microbial activity during bioremediation, making it an essential nutrient in hydrocarbon-contaminated environments. The study explores the temporal variation in potassium concentrations in soils treated with powdered Mango leaves, Bitter leaves, yeast, and NPK fertilizer over a period of 84 days. …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 71–75 Read article
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Biostimulation of Petroleum Hydrocarbon ContaminatedSoils Using Bryophylum Pinnatum Extracts
Abstract: This study investigates the remediation potential of Bryophylum pinnatum extracts (water and ethanol-based) for degrading total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH) in loamy and clay soils. Crude oil contaminants used in the study exhibited a pH of 6.76, density of 0.878 g/mL at 15 °C, kinematic viscosity of 147.4 mm²/s at 40 °C, and a flash point of 193.2 °C. The baseline TPH concentration in the soils was 48,291.14 ppm. Soils were …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Evaluation of Strength in Natural Bricks by Using Mineral Admixtures
Abstract: In the construction field nowadays substructures and superstructure are adopted by bricks only for the framed type of structure and also load bearing wall adopted for bricks in super structure works. Last four decades in our Tamil Nadu more number of bricks were used for the buildings. In this work, it is decided to design an alternate to clayey soil with addition of stabilisers such as fly ash, rice husk …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 85–89 Read article
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Evaluating Remedy of Oil Polluted Environment Using Fermented Cassava Liquid
Abstract: A 28-day experimental investigation was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of fermented cassava liquid in the bioremediation of crude oil-contaminated soils. Three soil types, namely clay, sandy-loamy, and swampy soils, were examined. Cassava liquid was fermented for six days to allow sufficient microbial growth before being introduced into the contaminated soil samples. Uninoculated contaminated soil served as the control. Soil samples were collected at one-week intervals throughout the study for …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Synthesis and Chemical Reactions · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Admixtures Effect on Consistency Limits and Shrinkage Characteristics of Expansive Soil
Abstract: Effective usage of admixtures into the soil mixtures improves the characteristics of the soil for better construction. Particularly admixtures such as rice husk ash (RHA), quarry dust (QD) and flyash (FA) showed greater effect on the two types of expansive soils namely black cotton soil (BCS) and clayey soil. The percentage of admixtures is in the range of 0 to 30% at an interval of 10%. This study showed effective …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Increase the Shear Strength of Soil by Partial Replacement of Fly Ash
Abstract: Soil is the foundation for any civil engineering structures. It is required to bear the loads without failure. In some places, soil may be weak which cannot resist the oncoming loads. In such cases, soil stabilization is needed, numerous methods are available in the literature for soil stabilization. In this study, fly ash was mixed with clay soil to investigate the relative strength gain in terms of Vane shear test, …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 59–77 Read article
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Soil Stabilization with Waste Shredded Rubber Tyre Chips
Abstract: Soil stabilization means modification of the soil properties by the addition of any other material to meet the required engineering requirements. Construction engineering structures on the weak soils are considered to be unsafe. The load bearing capacity of these weak soils can be improved by means of various ground improvement techniques. Use of waste shredded rubber tyre chips in geotechnical engineering for enhancing the soil properties has received great attention …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Crude Oil Degradation on the Influence of Palm oil-Fermented Wastewater Used as Biostimulant
Abstract: *Author for CorrespondenceUkpaka Chukwuemeka Peter E-mail: [email protected] The total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) degradation was monitored in a batch reactor with the addition of biostimulants like palm oil processed wastewater (POPWW) acting as nutrients, to effectively enhance high efficiency in contaminants remediation in clay soil. The kinetic components were evaluated in terms of specific rates of petroleum hydrocarbon degradation, maximum specific rate of total petroleum hydrocarbon degradation as well as the …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 47–60 Read article
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Tomato (Lycopersicon Esculentum Mill.) Yield and Yield Component Evaluation using Bottle Drip Irrigation in Yabello District, Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: Drip irrigation is the most proficient systems in supplying water to plant root but it still allows relatively high evaporation especially in clay soils. Thus identifying the high performing water delivering technology for limited water region is fundamental for high yield and water productivity. Bottle irrigation is more appropriate with not quantified results in these studies in saving water. The trials were replicated three times in RCBD for comprising of …
Published in International Journal of Water Resources Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 37–43 Read article