Hybrid Stabilization of Kaolin Clay Using Biopolymer, Polypropylene Fiber, and Trivoltherm Waste: Mechanical Performance and Freeze–Thaw Durability
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Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Mehmet Uğur YILMAZOĞLU Kastamonu Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Bilge Aksu Alcan Kastamonu Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Makale Türü Açık Erişim Özgün Makale (SSCI, AHCI, SCI, SCI-Exp dergilerinde yayınlanan tam makale)
Dergi Adı Polymers (Q1)
Dergi ISSN 2073-4360 Wos Dergi Scopus Dergi
Dergi Tarandığı Indeksler SCI-Expanded
Makale Dili Türkçe Basım Tarihi 05-2026
Cilt / Sayı / Sayfa 18 / 10 / – DOI 10.3390/polym18101222
Makale Linki https://doi.org/10.3390/polym18101222
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Özet
This study investigates the mechanical behavior and durability performance of kaolin clay stabilized using a hybrid system composed of Xanthan Gum biopolymer, polypropylene fibers, and Trivoltherm waste fibers. Experimental studies were designed according to the Taguchi L16 orthogonal array to evaluate the effects of different additive combinations. Unconfined compressive strength tests were performed after curing periods of 7, 28, and 90 days, while durability behavior was assessed through 5 and 10 freeze–thaw cycles. In addition, scanning electron microscopy analyses were conducted to investigate the microstructural characteristics of the stabilized soils. The results indicated that strength increased significantly with curing time, reaching a maximum value of 1186 kPa after 90 days. Statistical analyses showed that Xanthan Gum was the dominant parameter affecting strength development, contributing …
Anahtar Kelimeler
biopolymer stabilization | freeze–thaw durability | hybrid stabilization | kaolin clay | polypropylene fiber | trivoltherm waste | Xanthan Gum