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POLYMER-BASED SOIL STABILIZATION FOR REDUCTION OF PARTICULATE MATTER EMISSIONS IN EGYPT: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF ACRYLATE POLYMER

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Last updated: 23 Dec 2024

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Basic Sciences

Abstract

 
  Dust emissions to air have a significant impact on airborne health, especially in regions where particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) levels are high. In this study, we examine the effectiveness of Acrylate polymer in soil stabilization to reduce particulate matter (PM) emissions. PM were monitored at five locations across Egypt and the results were recorded, analyzed and compared against EEAA limits. Soil samples from these locations were treated with varying percentages of the polymer and subjected to different temperatures to simulate real-world conditions. In addition to temperature variations, the study also considered the effects of humidity and soil composition on the polymer's performance. Compressive strength tests were conducted to assess the effectiveness of the polymer treatments, revealing that Acrylate polymer can improve soil compressive strength. The effectiveness increased at higher polymer concentrations and temperatures, demonstrating the polymer's effectiveness under diverse environmental conditions. Furthermore, long-term monitoring indicated that the polymer-treated soil maintained its integrity and PM reduction capabilities over time. The study provides comprehensive insights into the potential of polymer-based soil stabilization as a viable strategy for reducing PM emissions, offering a sustainable solution to air quality management in Egypt and similar arid regions.  

DOI

10.21608/jes.2024.311253.1839

Keywords

Acrylate polymer, PM10, PM2.5 EEAA, Compressive strength, Soil stabilization

Authors

First Name

Ahmed

Last Name

Ghith

MiddleName

A.

Affiliation

Faculty of Graduate Studies and Environmental Research, Ain Shams University.

Email

ahmed.ghith88@gmail.com

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First Name

Fayza

Last Name

Hashem

MiddleName

S.

Affiliation

Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University

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f_s_hashem@ymail.com

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Orcid

0000-0003-0027-8654

First Name

Mohamed

Last Name

Ghobashy

MiddleName

Mohamady

Affiliation

Polymer Chemistry Department, Industrial Irradiation Division, National Centre for Radiation Research and Technology (NCRRT), Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority.

Email

moahmed.ghobashy@eaea.org.eg

City

CAIRO

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Volume

53

Article Issue

12

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51947

Issue Date

2024-12-01

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2024-08-19

Publish Date

2024-12-01

Page Start

3,254

Page End

3,276

Print ISSN

1110-0826

Online ISSN

2636-3178

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https://jes.journals.ekb.eg/article_395876.html

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395,876

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Original Article

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500

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Publication Title

Journal of Environmental Science

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https://jes.journals.ekb.eg/

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POLYMER-BASED SOIL STABILIZATION FOR REDUCTION OF PARTICULATE MATTER EMISSIONS IN EGYPT: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF ACRYLATE POLYMER

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23 Dec 2024