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Securing banks close to nature with biodegradable geotextiles
February 10th, 2025
Contributed by Renewable Carbon News The biodegradable geotextile is made from renewable raw materials and serves as a temporary filter for bank protection. Photo courtesy of Fraunhofer UMSICHT. Banks along inland waterways are exposed to shipping and tidal forces. In order to prevent erosion, these are usually technically secured by stone embankments or walls. However, […]
Pathway to truly sustainable geotextiles
June 6th, 2023
For several geotextile applications, longevity and durability are important factors in order to fulfill their function in soil reinforcement and protection. However, geotextiles with a much shorter life-span, which are designed to degrade after a certain time period, are in demand. Biodegradable geotextiles are perfect for applications where once they have completed their task they […]