Publications by authors named "Herve Goure-Doubi"
J Colloid Interface Sci
November 2014
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates how "geomimetic" materials, combining lateritic clay and humic substances, are strengthened through chemical bonding.
- The materials are created by mimicking natural soil stabilization processes, utilizing fulvic acid and lime, and undergo a specific curing process to enhance their properties.
- Key strengthening mechanisms identified include chemical bonding between clay particles and fulvic acid, as well as partial dissolution of clay that leads to the formation of new cementitious compounds, with iron oxides playing a crucial role in binding these materials together.
