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ArticleScientific reports2026

Evaluation of mechanical behavior and microstructural studies of paper sludge ash-treated fine grained soil: A step towards sustainable building materials.

Nima Mohammadizadeh, Alireza Tabarsa, Mohammadhadi Aryaie Monfared

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Nima MohammadizadehDepartment of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Golestan University, Gorgan, 49138-15759, Golestan, Iran.
Alireza TabarsaDepartment of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Golestan University, Gorgan, 49138-15759, Golestan, Iran. a.tabarsa@gu.ac.ir.
Mohammadhadi Aryaie MonfaredPaper Science and Engineering Department, Faculty of Wood and Paper Engineering, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Golestan, Iran.

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Abstract

It is well known that waste generation and its poor disposal practices have adverse environmental impacts. This study investigates a sustainable solution to improve soil properties using paper sludge ash (PSA), focusing on the physical, mechanical, and microstructural characterization of the stabilized material for building materials and field applications. Different tests were used to study the engineering characteristics of clay soil, which included standard proctor compaction, Atterberg limits, unconfined compressive strength (UCS) and pH. Besides, microstructural changes and mineralogical compositions were assessed using FESEM, XRD, and XRF. Effects of PSA content (0, 2.5, 5 and 10% by dry weight of soil), curing time (1, 7 and 28 days) and dry density (14, 15 and 16 kN/m

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Building materialsEnvironmentPaper sludge ashTreated soilUCS

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