Organosilane (OS) is a silicon-based coupling agent capable of producing hydrophobicity in
soils. This study evaluated the applicability of OS in reducing the freeze–thaw impacts on …

Dust suppression materials are most commonly used in dust control practices, and
evaluating their wettability is crucial in predicting control effectiveness. This study developed …

Moisture-related pavement distresses lead to significant damage and recurring maintenance
costs with substantial CO2 emissions. Engineering water repellency in pavement soils can …

The dynamic wetting behavior of droplets impacting the coal surface directly affects the
efficient application of water-based dust suppression materials in coal-related industrial …

A simple mixing-pressing followed by thermal curing and pyrolysis process was used to
upcycle coal waste into high-value composites. Three coal wastes of different …

Organo-silane (OS) surface modification chemically alters the surface of silica-based
materials such as soils and industrial byproducts, rendering them hydrophobic. Such …

Engineered water repellency offers a transformative approach to environmental
geotechnology challenges. This paper reviews the use and potential for organosilanes to …

Airport pavements are subjected to high-impact loads, and conventional design wisdom
prescribes pavement thicknesses utilizing the lowest modulus obtainable for subgrade soil …

This paper proposes a new concept of single-direction water-blocking for waterproof
membranes in silt subgrades to meet the demands of inhibiting capillary rising and allowing …

The use of biomass fly ash (BFA) as a substitute for cementitious materials is an effective
way of recycling waste products. However, the presence of unburned particles in biomass fly …