I. G. Panova, A. A. Kiushov, K. I. Yuzhanin, A. A. Yaroslavov, T. G. Kalnin, M. A. Butylkina, P. R. Reymov, J. C. Sandoval Aparicio, M. C. Gutiérrez Castorena, P. V. Krasilnikov, “Polymer formulations for preventing wind and water erosion of saline soil”, Mendeleev Commun., 2026, Volume 36, Issue 3,Pages <nobr>362

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Polymer formulations for preventing wind and water erosion of saline soil

I. G. Panova^a, A. A. Kiushov^a, K. I. Yuzhanin^a, A. A. Yaroslavov^a, T. G. Kalnin^b, M. A. Butylkina^b, P. R. Reymov^c, J. C. Sandoval Aparicio^d, M. C. Gutiérrez Castorena^d, P. V. Krasilnikov^b

^a Department of Chemistry, M. V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, 119991 Moscow, Russian Federation
^b Department of Soil Science, M. V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, 119991 Moscow, Russian Federation
^c Karakalpak State University named after Berdakh, 230100 Nukus, Uzbekistan
^d Colegio de Posgraduados, Carretera, Montecillo, Texcoco 56264, State of México, Mexico

Abstract: A loamy soil with a high salt content containing mainly sodium cations and sulfate anions has a loose topsoil and is susceptible to air and water erosion. Covering the soil with sand mulch followed by treatment with heterofunctional polysaccharide xanthan gum or non-ionic synthetic polyvinyl alcohol results in the formation of mechanically stable coatings over the sand mulch layer. Mulching saline soils with sand followed by treatment with polymers is a promising method for creating protective anti-erosion coatings.

Keywords: loamy soil, mirabilite, erosion control, polymeric ameliorants, xanthan, polyvinyl alcohol, sand mulch, anti-erosion coating.

Received: 15.10.2025
Accepted: 01.12.2025

Language: English

DOI: 10.71267/mencom.7942

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