Microbially induced carbonate precipitation (MICP) for soil strengthening: A comprehensive review
March 2023
Geotechnical research has been yearning for revolutionary innovations that could bring breakthroughs to conventional practices, especially at a time when energy efficiency and environmental sustainability...
Improved methods, properties, applications and prospects of microbial induced carbonate precipitation (MICP) treated soil: A review
March 2025
Soil improvement is one of the most important issues in geotechnical engineering practice. The wide application of traditional improvement techniques (cement/chemical materials) are limited due to damage...
Applications of microbial-induced carbonate precipitation: A state-of-the-art review
March 2023
Microbial-Induced Carbonate Precipitation (MICP) is a naturally occurring process whereby bacteria produce enzymes that accelerate the precipitation of calcium carbonate. This process is facilitated...
Mycelium-Based Leather-Like Materials for Sustainable Geotechnical Applications
Available online 17 March 2026
The need for sustainable construction and geotechnical materials continues to grow as environmental concerns drive innovation in civil engineering applications. Despite advancements in bio-based alternatives,...
Review of bio-enzyme for soil improvement
March 2026
Traditional soil stabilizers, such as cement and lime, typically entail substantial energy consumption and environmental pollution. In contrast, bio-enzyme has emerged as a promising alternative, aligning...
A review of bio-based stabilization methods for expansive soils
Available online 5 February 2026
Expansive soils are notorious for their cyclic swell–shrink behaviour, often posing serious challenges to geotechnical infrastructure and leading to structural damage and high maintenance costs. Although,...
Towards bio-sourced solutions for soil treatment: Experimental study on seashell powder as precursor for alkali-activated binders
September 2026
An experimental investigation on the use of mussel shell powder (MSP) as a precursor for Alkali Activated Binders (AAB) is presented in this study. The results of this study opens up new perspectives...
Investigation of desiccation cracking of earthen site soils treated by enzyme-induced calcium carbonate precipitation (EICP)
September 2026
The infiltration of groundwater and surface water is critical for the development of desiccation cracking of earthen site soils. It potentially leads to changes in the microscopic structures of pore...
Effect of root orientation on the mechanical behavior of sand: Considering coupled shear–volume strain paths
Available online 26 June 2026
The effect of plant roots on the mechanical improvement of soils and the enhancement of slope stability has been widely evaluated. However, the behavior of root-reinforced sands under coupled shear–volume...
Biogenic construction: The new era of civil engineering
March 2025
With the increasing demand for buildings and infrastructures and the mounting challenges associated with the current construction technologies such as high emission, high pollution, and high energy...
Mycelium-based composites for extreme environment engineering: from Earth to space
Available online 3 August 2026
With the continued expansion of global resource development and scientific exploration, engineering construction in extreme environments requires material systems with environmental resilience and multifunctional...
Fungal Stabilization of Mine Tailings for Dust Control
Available online 26 June 2026
Mine tailings dust poses a significant environmental and public health challenge. This study explores a low-carbon fungal stabilization technique through growth of Aspergillus niger on copper mine tailings...
Experimental study on crack-healing in expansive soil using EICP under cyclic wetting and drying conditions
September 2026
Enzyme induced carbonate precipitation (EICP) is an emerging eco-friendly soil stabilization technique that produces calcium carbonate precipitation (CaCO3) using a urease enzyme harvested from plants....
An Effective Strategy to Preserve the Durability of Biopolymer Soil Treatment
Available online 26 February 2026
Soil improvement with biopolymers is an emerging sustainable geotechnical engineering practice. Its long-term durability, however, can be compromised by microbial degradation, which reduces their strength...
Recent development on optimization of bio-cementation for soil stabilization and wind erosion control
June 2023
This paper reviews and analyzes recent research development on bio-cementation for soil stabilization and wind erosion control. Bio-cement is a type of cementitious materials by adopting natural biological...
Liquefaction resistance of MICP-treated calcareous sand with different particle size and gradation
September 2026
Calcareous sand is a type of marine soil with the poor engineering performance and a high potential of liquefaction under seismic or wave action. To address this issue, microbially induced calcium carbonate...
Sustainable Stabilization Using Gypsum and Concrete Waste Enhanced Microbially Induced Calcium Precipitation (MICP) Activities in Peat Soil
Available online 18 March 2026
This study explores the potential of Microbially Induced Calcite Precipitation (MICP) as an eco-friendly biochemical stabilization technique, utilizing Magnesium-Rich Synthetic Gypsum (MRSG) and concrete...
Self-healing approach for micro-defects in 3D printed concrete: Microbial community
September 2026
Interlayer gaps and shrinkage cracks have significant impact to negate the mechanical properties, especially durability, of 3D printed concrete, which registers a lasting challenge hindering practical...
Effect of Engineered Fungal Mycelium Growth on Infiltration and Erosion Resistance in Fire-Affected Soils
Available online 24 December 2025
This study explores the potential of engineered fungal mycelium growth, using Pleurotus ostreatus, as a nature-based approach for stabilizing fire-affected soils. Burned and unburned soil samples were...
Soil is alive – How does soil biota influence soil mechanical properties? A perspective review
June 2026
There is a growing need for sustainable ground improvement, stabilization and remediation, as well as ways to maintain infrastructure. This is resulting in a rise of nature-based solutions, bio-based...
Decoding vegetation's role in landslide susceptibility mapping: An integrated review of techniques and future directions
March 2024
Rainfall-induced landslides, exacerbated by climate change, require urgent attention to identify vulnerable regions and propose effective risk mitigation measures. Extensive research underscores the...
A critical review of biomineralization in environmental geotechnics: Applications, trends, and perspectives
March 2023
In this review paper, the applications of biomineralization in environmental geotechnics are analyzed. Three environmental geotechnics scenarios, namely heavy metal contamination immobilization and...
Remediation of high concentration of Ni2+ and Pb2+ contaminated water by bacteria immobilized in calcium alginate beads
Available online 26 April 2026
Heavy metal pollution is a global environmental issue. Nickel (Ni) and lead (Pb) are commonly found in polluted environments, and remediation of high concentrations of heavy metals has always been a...
Investigation of using Aspergillus oryzae fungi and soybean flour for increasing shear strength durability of sand
September 2026
This research examines the possibilities of utilizing fungi, namely Aspergillus oryzae, to increase sand's shear strength and durability. The experiments were conducted in a laboratory, where the samples...
Field evaluation of bio-inspired minipile group performance in cohesive soil
Available online 6 June 2026
This paper pivots on conceptualising tree-root architectures for designing resilient, multifunctional foundations. Shallow-depth driven battered minipile systems with varied orientations of constituent...