The need for sustainable and environmentally friendly

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Evidence profile

Sourced from the stated research gap of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 2025 and 2026, spanning 8 journals. Those papers have been cited 25 times in total.

Supporting evidence — 8 representative gaps

• Coupled chemical–mechanical stabilization of expansive subgrade soil using cement kiln dust and polypropylene fibers for flexible pavement performance (2026) · Scientific Reports · doi

  The lack of effective methods for stabilizing expansive soils is a significant gap in current research. The need for sustainable and resilient infrastructure development requires innovative solutions to address the challenges posed by expansive soils. The paper identifies the gap in current research and seeks to address it through the evaluation of cement kiln dust and polypropylene fibers as stabilizing agents.

  generalstated research gap
  Keywords: lack effective methods stabilizing expansive soils significant gap
• Assessing the Impact of Rice Husk Ash on Soil Strength in Subgrade Layers: A Novel Approach to Sustainable Ground Engineering (2025) · Sustainability · cited 14× · doi

  Conventional soil stabilization methods rely heavily on cement, which has environmental implications. There is a need for sustainable, low-cement soil stabilizers. The potential of rice husk ash in soil stabilization has not been fully explored.

  generalstated research gap
  Keywords: conventional soil stabilization methods rely heavily cement has
• Formulation and Evaluation of an Aloe Vera–Based Hybrid Soil Stabilizing Agent Incorporating GGBS and Cement for Base Course Improvement (2026) · Engineering and Technology Journal · doi

  The need for sustainable and environmentally friendly soil stabilization methods. The lack of effective moisture-regulating agents in soil stabilization. The need to reduce cement consumption and lower CO2 emissions.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: need sustainable environmentally friendly soil stabilization methods lack
• Experimental investigation of cement-stabilized highly organic soil under varying loading conditions (2026) · Discover Civil Engineering · doi

  The study identifies a gap in the understanding of the mass stabilization process for soft, highly organic soil using ordinary Portland cement. The research highlights the need to investigate the factors influencing the cement-stabilization process and their interrelationships under different curing periods and loading conditions.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: study identifies gap understanding mass stabilization process soft
• Geotechnical Performance of Red Soil Stabilized with Fly Ash and Reinforced with Polypropylene Fibres (2026) · International Journal of Geosynthetics and Ground Engineering · doi

  The traditional binders like lime and cement have environmental concerns, and the use of industrial by-products for soil stabilization is a viable alternative. There is a need for innovative solutions for soil stabilization using sustainable materials.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: traditional binders like lime cement have environmental concerns
• Effects of hydraulic binders on swelling parameters and shear strength on an expansive clay (2026) · Soils and Rocks · doi

  The study identifies a gap in the understanding of the behavior of expansive soils and the effectiveness of chemical stabilization techniques. The study aims to fill this gap by presenting a chemical stabilization approach using low percentages of lime and cement.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: study identifies gap understanding behavior expansive soils effectiveness
• Strength and compressibility behavior of Karewa soil stabilized with an optimized mix of brick kiln dust, cement and glass fibers (2026) · Innovative Infrastructure Solutions · doi

  Conventional stabilization approaches have limitations, such as brittle behavior and limited strength enhancement. There is a need for a sustainable hybrid stabilization approach that addresses these limitations. The study identifies a gap in the existing literature regarding the use of brick kiln dust, cement, and glass fibers for stabilizing Karewa soils.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: conventional stabilization approaches have limitations brittle behavior limited
• Prediction of Strength Properties of Reinforced and Stabilized Sandy Soil as a Building Foundation Material (2025) · Buildings · cited 11× · doi

  The lack of a mathematical model to predict the strength properties of reinforced and stabilized sandy soil. The need for a novel approach to improve the ductility of stabilized soils. The limited understanding of the effect of recycled tire fibers on the strength and ductility of stabilized soils.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: lack mathematical model predict strength properties reinforced stabilized

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