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BTRA Scan Articles -January 2025

Development and validation of test method for determination of chlorinated organic carriers in textiles

M. P. Sathianarayanan,
Karishma Hemani & Shraddha Gaonkar

A test method for analyzing chlorobenzene and chlorotoluenes (commonly known as COC,s) in textiles and textile products has been developed and the same has been validated as per international validation protocol. 28 restricted COC,s in textiles as per Oekotex were standardized by using GC MS. As a part of method validation, Detector linearity, Accuracy, Repeatability, Spike recovery, LOD, LOQ, etc. is established. A sample preparation method using a solvent extraction method is also developed based on extraction efficiency of few solvents.

Energy Harvesting/ Storage Textiles: Integrating Sustainability into Wearable Technology

M.Amarnath,Shreyash Mohite, Shital Palaskar

Self-sufficient technologies for energy generation and storage play a pivotal function in modern society and have attracted considerable attentionin the 21st century. By converting abundant ambient energies, such as solar, wind, thermal, and mechanical energies, into portable energy harvesters, these technologies pave the way for affordable and self-reliable power solutions, eliminating the need for traditional electrical transportation and storage systems.Researchers are continually developing new solutions and enhancing existing ones to achieve improved performance and higher efficiency. These advancements are critical for the proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled devices.

Study on Prefabricated Geosynthetic-Reinforced Asphalt Slabs for Emergency Road Repairs

Sreelakshmi S, Lekhaz Devulapalli

The application of geosynthetic-reinforced asphalt in pavement engineering has gained attention for its potential to improve durability, reduce material usage, and enhance resistance to pavement distresses such as fatigue cracking and rutting. This study explores the feasibility of using prefabricated geosynthetic-reinforced asphalt (PGRA) slabs as a solution for pothole repairs. Eight slabs were fabricated in a laboratory using a bituminous concrete mix of Grade 1 and installed to repair a pothole. Four months after installation, the performance of the repaired section was evaluated through visual inspections and light weight deflectometer (LWD) tests to assess structural response.

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