NIIT has developed a process for development of weather resistant coir geotextile.
This material can be used for construction of roads, protection of sea/river shores with improved strength and without frequent replacements in soil erosion prevention. The cost of treatment is only 10% of the cost of the geotextile. Geotextile fabrics come in three basic forms: non-woven, woven or heat bonded
The potential markets are construction, sea erosion control, river bank protection. Coir Geotextiles protect land surface and promote quick vegetation. Geotextiles are a wonderful treasure of natural echo friendly, erosion control blankets in woven and non-woven preparations. Totally biodegradable, geotextiles help soil stabilisation and renew vegetation in varying slopes.
For further details contact:
CSIR – National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Ministry of Science and Technology
The director, National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Telephone number : +91-471 – 2515226 / 2490324, Email : director@niist.res.in
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