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...
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...
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...
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...
Eco-geotechnics under climate change: A state-of-the-art review
March 2026
Global climate change has exacerbated extreme weather events, such as intense rainfall and heat waves, resulting in the deterioration of geotechnical earthen structures. To address the urgent need for...
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,...
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...
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...
Role of MICP treatment area in mitigating liquefaction-induced settlements for shallow foundation
March 2026
Microbially Induced Calcite Precipitation (MICP) is an effective ground improvement technique for mitigating liquefaction-induced ground deformations. However, limited research has explored its application...
Microbially induced carbonate precipitation for soil improvement: Insights from a meter-scale radial grouting trial
March 2026
Despite the growing interest in microbially induced carbonate precipitation (MICP) for geotechnical applications, reports on meter-scale MICP trials for soil improvement remain limited, and controlling...
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...
Exploring the uniformity of MICP solidified fine particle silt with different sample preparation methods
March 2026
Microbial induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP) technology is widely used for reinforcement in geotechnical engineering due to its low cost, simple process, strong applicability and lack of...
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...
Progress and prospect of biomimetic optical materials: A review
September 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,...
Denitrification processes, inhibitors, and their implications in ground improvement
June 2026
Ureolysis and denitrification are the two major microbial metabolic pathways commonly used in Microbially induced calcite precipitation (MICP) for geoengineering applications. Although ureolysis is...
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....
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...
Review of Biological Desertification Control Technologies
Available online 4 September 2025
Desertification, a global ecological crisis, severely threatens regional ecological security and socio-economic development, while biological sand-fixing technology has emerged as a research focus in...
An overview on lunar regolith simulants solidification methods: integrating chemical, physical, and MICP strategies for extraterrestrial construction
Available online 25 October 2025
As lunar exploration progresses toward long-term human habitation, the demand for sustainable construction materials has become increasingly urgent. Lunar regolith, the primary in-situ resource utilization...
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...
Increased erosion in biochar-amended soil: importance of integrating erosion control blankets and vegetation
March 2026
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...
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...
A large-scale study on solidification of gold tailings based on microbially induced carbonate precipitation (MICP)
September 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....
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...
Hydro-Mechanical Performance of Vegetated Porous Concrete in Tropical Soils under Rainfall-Induced Slope Instability
Available online 19 January 2026
Rainfall-induced slope failures in tropical regions with lateritic soils pose significant geotechnical risks, which are exacerbated by increasingly frequent extreme rainfall events. While vegetated...