Development and optimization of biomimetic-chemically induced carbonate precipitation: A review of recent research
March 2025
With further investigation on biomineralization, biomimetic mineralization has been proposed in imitation of microorganism behavior, in which the mechanism of biomineralization is utilized for the control...
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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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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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Development characteristics and quantitative analysis of cracks in root-soil complex during different growth periods under dry-wet cycles
March 2025
Repeated wet swelling and dry shrinkage of soil leads to the gradual occurrence of cracks and the formation of a complex fracture network. In order to study the development characteristics and quantitative...
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Miniaturized device to measure urease activity in the soil interstitial fluid using wenner method
March 2025
This paper presents a microdevice developed to measure the electrical conductivity of a liquid or a saturated porous medium using Wenner method. It is developed in the context of biocementation as soil...
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Physical property of MICP-treated calcareous sand under seawater conditions by CPTU
March 2025
MICP (Microbially induced calcite precipitation), an environmentally friendly soil improvement technique, has great potential in ocean engineering due to its ability to promote the precipitation of...
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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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Denitrification processes, inhibitors, and their implications in ground improvement
Available online 18 March 2025
Ureolysis and denitrification are the two major microbial metabolic pathways commonly used in Microbially induced calcite precipitation (MICP) for geoengineering applications. Although ureolysis is...
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Soil is alive – how does soil biota influence soil mechanical properties? A perspective review
Available online 10 March 2025
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...
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Role of Trichoderma Virens Mycelium in Enhancing Erosion Resistance of Low Plasticity Silt
Available online 27 February 2025
Conventional techniques for soil erosion control often rely on the use of cementing additives and coating agents to improve shear strength, minimize particle movement, and increase soil water repellency....
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Progress and prospect of biomimetic optical materials: A review
Available online 22 February 2025
Recent advances in bionic optical materials (BOMs) are systematically reviewed, emphasizing bioinspired strategies derived from natural models such as plant epidermis, aquatic organisms, avian plumage,...
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Investigation of desiccation cracking of earthen site soils treated by enzyme-induced calcium carbonate precipitation (EICP)
Available online 5 February 2025
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...
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Application of biophosphates in geo-environmental engineering: An overview
Available online 27 January 2025
Geo-environmental engineering is concerned with the contamination remediation, soil reinforcement, and ecological sustainability of problematic soil matrix, including landfilled soils, contaminated...
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A large-scale study on solidification of gold tailings based on microbially induced carbonate precipitation (MICP)
Available online 26 January 2025
One of the major challenges in the application of microbially induced carbonate precipitation (MICP) is achieving "bacteria freedom," as it necessitates a substantial volume of bacterial solutions....
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Exploring the Uniformity of MICP Solidified Fine Particle Silt with Different Sample Preparation Methods
Available online 21 January 2025
Microbial induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP) technology is widely used in geotechnical reinforcement engineering due to its low cost, simple process, strong applicability and lack of secondary...
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Diatom-driven activation of in-situ lunar resource utilization for space farming
Available online 16 January 2025
In this study, we demonstrate that diatoms, through their bioweathering process, can enhance the properties of lunar soil, thereby facilitating the cultivation of crops. Detailedly, diatoms can deconstruct...
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Increased erosion in biochar-amended soil: importance of integrating erosion control blankets and vegetation
Available online 13 January 2025
Although biochar is widely recognized for enhancing various soil properties, its impact on soil erosion resistance remains unclear and sometimes shows contradictory results. The main objective of this...
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Influence of grass plantation on the rainfall-induced instability of gentle loose fill slope
December 2024
The understanding of rainfall-induced landslides on gentle, loose-fill slopes is limited in comparison to steep slopes. Hence, two physical model tests were conducted on silty sand slopes under continuous...
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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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Porosity and bedding controls on bio-induced carbonate precipitation and mechanical properties of shale and dolomitic rocks: EICP vs MICP
December 2024
Biocementation is an emerging field within geotechnical engineering that focuses on harnessing microbiological activity to enhance the mechanical properties and behavior of rocks. It often relies on...
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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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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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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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