Bio-derived hierarchical micro/nanostructures from wood for energy conversion and storage
June 2026
With the advancement of technology, the demand for environmentally friendly energy sources is increasing. Currently, the most commercially successful lithium-ion batteries cannot meet future demands...
Study on the pullout bearing characteristics of bio-inspired root piles in coral sand foundation under different root buried depths
June 2026
Bio-inspired root pile (abbreviated as root pile) is a new type of bio-inspired foundation, which has a broad application prospect in the development and construction of China's South China Sea area...
Mechanical properties and stability of zinc-contaminated red clay cured by MICP synergistically activated MgO
June 2026
Microbially induced carbonate precipitation (MICP) technology offers an innovative approach for the solidification and stabilization of heavy metal-contaminated soils; However, the mechanical strength...
Assessment of surface treatment systems for protecting concrete structure
June 2026
The BS EN 1504–2:2004 groups surface treatments into three types: impregnations, hydrophobic impregnations, and surface applied corrosion inhibitors. Impregnations reduce surface porosity by filling...
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...
Role of Trichoderma Virens mycelium in enhancing erosion resistance of low plasticity silt
June 2026
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....
A novel methodology for modeling the effects of geometrical uncertainties in tree root-soil geometry on tree uprooting
June 2026
Tree root-soil interaction is important for problems such as uprooting of trees subjected to wind loads or the stability of vegetated slopes. This paper examines the stability of laterally loaded trees...
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...
Pore-scale investigation of precipitation evolution in MICP-treated soil for enhanced uniformity and cementation under reactant concentration limitation
Available online 1 April 2026
Microbially induced calcite precipitation (MICP) is a promising reinforcement technique that has been applied in soil improvement, CO2 storage, and enhanced oil recovery. The spatial uniformity of CaCO3...
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...
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...
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...
Evaluating the effect of soil grading on the UCS of MICP-treated sandy soils
March 2026
Many past studies have investigated the Unconfined Compressive Strength (UCS) behaviour of MICP-treated sandy soils and developed empirical relationships to predict strength improvement. While the UCS...
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...
Kitchen waste bone-driven enzyme-induced calcium phosphate precipitation under microgravity for space biocementation
March 2026
This study validates the feasibility of extracting calcium and phosphorus from kitchen waste bones for crude enzyme-induced calcium phosphate precipitation (EICPP) under both normal and microgravity...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Physical-Chemical Impacts of a Controlled Carbonate Phase on Microbially Induced Calcite Precipitation
Available online 25 February 2026
Microbially induced calcite precipitation (MICP) is a bio-mediated ground improvement technique designed to cement particle-to-particle contacts in low density soil deposits. While significant research...
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,...
Urease Extraction from Concentrated Bacterial Suspension and Its Biomineralization of Soil
Available online 5 February 2026
Bacterial enzyme induced carbonate precipitation (BEICP) is an emerging biomineralization technique for soil improvement, yet the urease extraction efficiency remains insufficient for field applications....
Research on microbially induced calcite precipitation (MICP) based on gene vector construction optimization technology for stone relic crack repair
Available online 19 January 2026
Microbially induced calcite precipitation (MICP) holds great potential for repairing cracks in stone cultural relics, and enhancing urease activity can notably improve repair efficacy. This study optimized...
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...