Green Technologies: Protective Shield Made of Bentonite Mats for Use in Municipal Waste Landfills

\nEnhancing urbanization and growing waste volumes pose serious environmental risks, requiring effective solutions to prevent environmental pollution. Currently, the situation with landfills for storing municipal and industrial waste remains tense. Bentonite mats, due to their high absorption capacity, self-healing properties and resistance to physical stress are offered as an environmentally friendly and cost-effective means of protecting soil and water resources from harmful substances. The article considers the possibility of creating a bentonite shield to protect the base of a landfill and determines the required energy consumption. It is proposed to lay out mats by a stacker from standard bays of bentonite mats. The technology of sealing joints with bentonite granules is presented. For these purposes, it is proposed to use fan equipment. This design will protect the base of the landfill, withstanding sanitary, epidemiological and environmental requirements and prevent harmful substances from entering the soil and groundwater, preserving the ecological balance.\n