August 2022 Vol. 6

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INDUSTRY NEWS

AGRU Announces Corporate Promotions
https://agruamerica.com/corporate-promotions-august-2022/

New Geotextile Tube Filling System
https://mpsmaine.com/technical-support-equipment/maxfill-geotube-manifold-feed-systems/

Permathene Announce New Flexible Polyethylene Geomembrane (fPE) Designed as a Replacement for Flexible Polypropylene where Chemical Resistance to Chlorine and Acids is Required
https://www.permathene.co.nz/documents/geo/PermaflexFPE_NZ.pdf

Geosynthetics: The Key to Rehabilitation of Flood Damaged Roads and Infrastructure
https://polyfabrics.com.au/technical-blog/geosynthetics-the-key-to-rehabilitation-of-flood-damaged-roads-and-infrastructure/

Spectacular Vision of Pakistan Dam Release
https://www.itemfix.com/v?t=r69k9p

Gas Transport in Landfill Cover System: A Critical Appraisal [PDF]
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/NFlCzB1WDSYutUY

NEW PRODUCTS

New Anti-Capillary Barrier Geotextile with Wicking Yarn Patented by Nicolon Corporation
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/11426972.pdf

New GCCM Patent Granted to Cortex Composites
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/11428006.pdf

GEOGRIDS

Geogrids Providing the Answer to Access Issues at Scottish Wind Farm
https://www.wrekinproducts.com/case-studies/scottish-wind-farm

Effect of Different Forms on Geogrid Tensile Properties Based on 3D Printing Technology [PDF]
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/DYlXpa7MFDSzD4z

Dynamic Response of the Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls with Different Reinforcement and Backfill Conditions
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40999-022-00761-w

GEOCELLS

Development of a Multiple Regression Equation for Prediction of Bearing Capacity of Geocell-reinforced Sand Beds
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12517-022-10652-y

Study on Deformation Characteristics of Extended Highway in Operation Period with Geocells
https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ace/2022/5496999/

GCLs

Enhancement of Landfill Clay Liner Properties Using Lime Silica-Fume Mixture
https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4200293

MICROPLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT

Interactions of Microplastics with organic, inorganic and bio-pollutants and the ecotoxicological effects on terrestrial and aquatic organisms
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0048969722031655

Differential Presence of Microplastics and Mesoplastics in Coral Reef and Mangrove Fishes
https://www.mdpi.com/2673-8929/1/3/34/pdf?version=1661764850

Microplastics in soil induce a new microbial habitat, with consequences for bulk soil microbiomes
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/362950810_Microplastics_in_soil_induce_a_new_microbial_habitat_with_consequences_for_bulk_soil_microbiomes​

BREAKING THE PARADIGM: MARINE SEDIMENTS HOLD TWO-FOLD MICROPLASTICS THAN SEA SURFACE WATERS AND ARE DOMINATED BY FIBERS
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/363047122_BREAKING_THE_PARADIGM_MARINE_SEDIMENTS_HOLD_TWO-FOLD_MICROPLASTICS_THAN_SEA_SURFACE_WATERS_AND_ARE_DOMINATED_BY_FIBERS

NEW JOBS

Global Synthetics Seeking Technical Business Development Manager
https://www.seek.com.au/job/58293888?type=promoted

Geofabrics Seeking Logistics Officer
https://www.seek.com.au/job/58223902?type=standout

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