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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Mitigation of soil liquefaction using microbial technology: An overview
March 2023
Soil liquefaction is a major geo-hazard. As liquefaction could occur anywhere in a sand layer and result in large-scale lateral spreading, treatment for liquefaction needs to be carried out over a large...
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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...
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A review of bio-inspired geotechnics-perspectives from geomaterials, geo-components, and drilling & excavation strategies
September 2023
As urbanization progresses, the demand for high-rise buildings and underground spaces is growing, and the need for firm geotechnical construction materials, efficient excavation methods, accurate testing...
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Mechanisms and influencing factors of biomineralization based heavy metal remediation: A review
September 2023
Heavy metal contamination of soil and water is one of the most prominent environmental issues worldwide. Through bioaccumulation and biomagnification of the food chain, heavy metals can be enriched...
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Review of Bio-Enzyme for Soil Improvement
Available online 9 October 2024
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...
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Influence of biochar on soil air permeability and greenhouse gas emissions in vegetated soil: A review
December 2023
The increasing emission of greenhouse gases such as CO2, CH4, and N2O from the soil has become a growing concern globally. To address this issue, biochar has emerged as an environmentally friendly soil...
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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...
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Enhancing biomineralization process efficiency with trained bacterial strains: A technical perspective
June 2023
Microorganisms have been essential in the natural world for millions of years, contributing significantly to environmental interaction. It has been disoverd that some bacteria are potential in geotechnical...
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Hydraulic characteristics and incubation methods for enhancing durability of Fungi- Mycelium treated silica sand using Rhizopus oligosporus and Rhizopus oryzae combination
March 2024
Nowadays, the application of Fungi as a bio-mediated soil improvement technique is developing. The hydraulic properties of Rhizopus Fungi-Mycelium Treated Soil are unknown, and the treated sample tends...
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Evaluating the performance and durability of concrete paving blocks enhanced by bio-cement posttreatment
March 2025
Concrete pavement often experiences accelerated deterioration due to water and chemical ingress through micro-cracks and surface voids. Particularly, the ingress of aggressive agents into the concrete...
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Evaluation of plant growth and spacing effects on bioengineered slopes subjected to rainfall
June 2024
Shallow landslides can be mitigated through the hydro-mechanical reinforcement provided by vegetation. Several critical parameters, such as plant spacing and plant age, play a significant role in influencing...
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Enhancing carbon neutrality: A perspective on the role of Microbially Induced Carbonate Precipitation (MICP)
June 2024
Microbially Induced Carbonate Precipitation (MICP) presents a promising avenue for sustainable carbon management, offering a rapid alternative to natural carbonate formation. This paper explores the...
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Improving hydro-mechanical behavior of loess by a bio-strategy
June 2023
Loess is widely distributed all over the world, covering about 10% of the land surface on earth. China is one of the countries with the most serious loess soil erosion in the world, especially the loess...
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Effects of grassland vegetation roots on soil infiltration rate in Xiazangtan super large scale landslide distribution area in the upper reaches of the Yellow River, China
December 2024
In order to study the infiltration characteristics of grassland soil in the super large scale landslides distribution area in the upper reaches of the Yellow River, this study selected the Xiazangtan...
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Experimental study on permeability and strength characteristics of MICP-treated calcareous sand
September 2023
Calcareous sand is the main fill material for island reclamation projects, but untreated calcareous sand might not be used as a reclamation fill due to its poor mechanical properties. Microbial induced...
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Fracture sealing based on microbially induced carbonate precipitation and its engineering applications: A review
December 2024
In this review, the development and application of microbially induced carbonate precipitation (MICP) technology for the sealing of underground engineering fractures are discussed in detail. The importance...
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State-of-the-art review on plant-based solutions for soil improvement
September 2023
Vegetation has been used as a means in geotechnical engineering for soil improvement and erosion control. This paper aims to present a state-of-the-art review and future prospective on soil improvement...
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Strength and uniformity of EICP-treated sand under multi-factor coupling effects
March 2023
Enzyme-induced carbonate precipitation (EICP) is an environment-friendly method for improving soil mechanical properties. The extraction and application of plant crude urease reduces the treatment cost....
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Feasibility study of enhancing enzyme-induced carbonate precipitation with eggshell waste for sand solidification
December 2024
Utilizing Enzyme-Induced Calcium Carbonate Precipitation (EICP) reinforcement technology has emerged as an innovative approach for soil improvement. In this study, kitchen waste eggshell powder was...
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Bacterial attachment by crystal in MICP
December 2024
Microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP) is recognized as a promising technique for soil improvement. The morphological evolution of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) crystals during the MICP...
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