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With her doctoral thesis defense, Daria Marczak, M.Eng. completes the first cycle of research on the durability of biodegradable geocomposites (BioWAG)

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On December 20, 2023, with the defense of her thesis, Daria Marczak, M.Eng. completed successful research on the durability of biodegradable water absorbing geocomposites (BioWAG).

Her research focused on analyzing the biodegradability of BioWAG materials and their role in supporting grass vegetation in real-life conditions. The results confirmed that the use of nonwoven fabrics based on natural waste fibers, such as wool, jute and linen, allows for their gradual biodegradation in the soil, while increasing soil fertility and plant productivity. The biodegradable water absorbing geocomposites were tested for three growing seasons.

The doctoral student showed a significant effect of BioWAG on plant growth. She suggested the potential use of BioWAG in reducing the amount of irrigation and fertilizer necessary for the proper development of selected grass species, while taking into account the concept of circular economy and sustainability.

Congratulations! We wish her further successes in scientific work.

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