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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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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Improvements in saline soil and the law of water-salt transport based on salt inhibition using MICP technology
March 2024
Soil desertification and salinization are the main environmental disasters in arid and semi-arid areas. It is of great significance to study the water - salt migration law of saline soil and propose...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Fluor-silane modified nano-calcium carbonate (CaCO3) as a hydrophobic coating for the conservation of sandstone via bio-inspired design
March 2024
Ancient cultural relics built of red sandstone have high historical value. However, due to the acceleration of the industrialization process of human civilization, increasingly frequent acid rain has...
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Effect analysis of biomineralization for solidifying desert sands
March 2024
The sand-dust weather has become an environmental hazard in the world. However, it is still a challenge to control sandstorms and decrease sand-dust weather. The biomineralization technology for solidifying...
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Analysis of the microstructure of microbial solidified sand and engineering residue based on CT scanning
March 2024
A close relationship exists between the pore network structure of microbial solidified soil and its macroscopic mechanical properties. The microbial solidified engineering residue and sand were scanned...
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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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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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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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Stress sensitivity of permeability in high-permeability sandstone sealed with microbially-induced calcium carbonate precipitation
March 2024
Microbially induced carbonate precipitation (MICP) catalyzed by S. pasteurii has attracted considerable attention as a bio-cement that can both strengthen and seal geomaterials. We investigate the stress...
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Durability of MICP-reinforced calcareous sand in marine environments: Laboratory and field experimental study
June 2023
As eco-friendly methods, microbial induced carbonate precipitation (MICP) method was used to reinforce the calcareous sand in the South China Sea in this paper. The durability characteristics and deterioration...
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Effects of layer thickness on desiccation cracking behaviour of a vegetated soil
June 2024
The objective of this study is to explore how different layer thicknesses affect the desiccation cracking behaviour of vegetated soil. During the experiment, an electronic balance was employed to quantify...
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Challenges of rock drilling and opportunities from bio-boring
March 2023
Drilling plays a significant role in the history of human civilization. The exploration of greater depths, extreme environments, or hazardous areas calls for more energy-efficient and high levels of...
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Desiccation cracking remediation through enzyme induced calcite precipitation in fine-grained soils under wetting drying cycles
December 2023
The effects of desiccation cracking in clay soils on geotechnical constructions are substantial. This study investigates the viability of utilizing Enzyme-induced calcite precipitation (EICP), a bio...
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