The potential use of chitosan as a biopolymer additive for enhanced mechanical properties and water resistance of earthen construction
Construction and Building Materials（2016）
Abstract
•Chitosan successfully improved the engineering behavior of earthen construction.•Coating with 0.5% chitosan solution protected earthen materials from water erosion.•Earthen material with 1%–3% chitosan admixture had high water erosion resistance.•Samples with 3% chitosan admixture showed improved mechanical properties.
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Key words
Material modification,Earthen construction,Chitosan biopolymer,Water induced degradation,Mechanical strength
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