Scientific Reports (Feb 2025)

Performance evaluation and application of second-generation environmentally-friendly composite dust suppressant in dust control

  • Yong Xu,
  • Yanghaoxu Wu,
  • Ben Ma,
  • Yingda Zhang,
  • Yujie Fan,
  • Xin Huang,
  • Zihao Liu

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-88620-1
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 15, no. 1
pp. 1 – 16

Abstract

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Abstract This study compares the performance of two generations of environmentally friendly composite dust suppressants, derived from plant straw, with two commercial suppressants, water, and dust-proof netting. The aim is to address construction-related dust pollution while minimizing environmental impact. Through wind erosion resistance tests under simulated high-wind conditions, the second-generation suppressant at 2 L/m2 concentration is found to decrease the soil mass loss, outperforming others in efficiency. Furthermore, a study on cabbage seed germination and growth under the influence of different solutions shows that the second-generation suppressant exhibits virtually no adverse effects, with results similar to water. In soil impact tests, the second-generation suppressant demonstrates the best solidification effect, with soil parameters meeting standards and outperforming both commercial suppressants and water. Overall, the second-generation environmentally friendly composite dust suppressant has shown favorable performance across all aspects, resulting in a suitable candidate for widespread use in dusty environments.

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