Problem soils are referred to as those with poor physical, chemical, and biological properties
that inhibit or prevent plant growth. These poor properties may be a result of soil formation …

The demand for food based on intensive agriculture has decreased soil quality, posing great
challenges such as increasing agricultural productivity and promoting environmental …

Recently, the demand for biodegradable, eco-friendly and sustainable alternatives has been
on the increase. Although numerous biopolymers such as cellulose, starch, plants proteins …

The demand for exploring advanced and eco-friendly sustainable packaging materials with
superior physical, mechanical and barrier properties is increasing. The materials that are …

Biochar application has been a promising approach to improve soil quality but their optimal
amount in improving physical and hydraulic properties remains contradictory and …

Bio-engineered slopes use vegetation as “live” protection elements against the triggering
forces of landslides, erosions and debris flows. In this paper, the effects of basic plant traits …

Natural fiber reinforced green composites (NFRGCs) have been widely researched by
scientists and engineers alike, in the past 2–3 decades, for their applicability in different …

Soil physical and chemical properties play a central role in plant growth, influencing the
availability of air, nutrients, and water. The aim of this two-year study was to evaluate the …

Geo-reinforcement is one of the most important utilities whose primary function is to
mechanically enhance the strength of soil specifically engineered for the construction of geo …

The use of natural rather than artificial materials is of considerable interest in sustainable
geotechnics. This review study focused on soil reinforcement with plant fibers and explored …