Investigation of desiccation cracking of earthen site soils treated by enzyme-induced calcium carbonate precipitation (EICP)
September 2026
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...
MICP-induced reduction of bound water film thickness in granitic residual soil: Development and AFM validation of a soil mechanics-based predictive model
September 2026
The mechanical properties of clayey soils are intimately linked to Bound Water Content (BWC). Microbially Induced Calcium Precipitation (MICP), as an emerging technology for slope treatment and foundation...
Application of biophosphates in geo-environmental engineering: An overview
September 2026
Geo-environmental engineering is concerned with the contamination remediation, soil reinforcement, and ecological sustainability of problematic soil matrix, including landfilled soils, contaminated...
Towards bio-sourced solutions for soil treatment: Experimental study on seashell powder as precursor for alkali-activated binders
September 2026
An experimental investigation on the use of mussel shell powder (MSP) as a precursor for Alkali Activated Binders (AAB) is presented in this study. The results of this study opens up new perspectives...
Investigation of using Aspergillus oryzae fungi and soybean flour for increasing shear strength durability of sand
September 2026
This research examines the possibilities of utilizing fungi, namely Aspergillus oryzae, to increase sand's shear strength and durability. The experiments were conducted in a laboratory, where the samples...
Experimental study on crack-healing in expansive soil using EICP under cyclic wetting and drying conditions
September 2026
Enzyme induced carbonate precipitation (EICP) is an emerging eco-friendly soil stabilization technique that produces calcium carbonate precipitation (CaCO3) using a urease enzyme harvested from plants....
Self-healing approach for micro-defects in 3D printed concrete: Microbial community
September 2026
Interlayer gaps and shrinkage cracks have significant impact to negate the mechanical properties, especially durability, of 3D printed concrete, which registers a lasting challenge hindering practical...
Liquefaction resistance of MICP-treated calcareous sand with different particle size and gradation
September 2026
Calcareous sand is a type of marine soil with the poor engineering performance and a high potential of liquefaction under seismic or wave action. To address this issue, microbially induced calcium carbonate...
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...
Ureolytic consortium enriched from contaminated soil: identification, acclimatization and its potential for immobilization of heavy metals
Available online 30 June 2026
Heavy metal contamination is widespread in the environment and poses a significant threat to the ecosystem. Microbially induced calcite precipitation (MICP) method is known to immobilize heavy metals...
Effect of Root Orientation on the Mechanical Behavior of Sand: Considering Coupled Shear–Volume Strain Paths
Available online 26 June 2026
The effect of plant roots on the mechanical improvement of soils and the enhancement of slope stability has been widely evaluated. However, the behavior of root-reinforced sands under coupled shear–volume...
Fungal Stabilization of Mine Tailings for Dust Control
Available online 26 June 2026
Mine tailings dust poses a significant environmental and public health challenge. This study explores a low-carbon fungal stabilization technique through growth of Aspergillus niger on copper mine tailings...
Investigation of MICP on Seepage Reduction in Fractures and Seepage Response Considering Size Dependency
Available online 6 June 2026
Microbially Induced Calcite Precipitation (MICP) is a green and efficient technology for rock fracture sealing, demonstrating significant potential in engineering anti-seepage applications. However,...
Field evaluation of bio-inspired minipile group performance in cohesive soil
Available online 6 June 2026
This paper pivots on conceptualising tree-root architectures for designing resilient, multifunctional foundations. Shallow-depth driven battered minipile systems with varied orientations of constituent...
Mechanisms of PA-Assisted MICP Reinforcement with High Concentration Few Treatments strategy: Insights from a Microfluidic Perspective
Available online 6 June 2026
Microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP) is a promising sustainable ground-improvement technique, yet its application under high-concentration is constrained by low Ca²⁺ utilization...
Assessing the Applicability of Cyanobacteria-Induced Carbonate Precipitation for Eco-Friendly Soil Improvement
Available online 28 May 2026
The surface of artificial slopes, ledges or embankments is easily weathered by wind and water, which often causes geo-disasters. The deposition of soil particles in a discrete and/or loose condition...
Remediation of high concentration of Ni2+ and Pb2+ contaminated water by bacteria immobilized in calcium alginate beads
Available online 26 April 2026
Heavy metal pollution is a global environmental issue. Nickel (Ni) and lead (Pb) are commonly found in polluted environments, and remediation of high concentrations of heavy metals has always been a...
Improvement of sand re-liquefaction resistance by microbially induced calcite precipitation under cyclic undrained triaxial loading conditions
Available online 14 April 2026
Re-liquefaction of sandy ground during successive earthquakes can cause extensive damage to infrastructure. This study investigates the potential of microbially induced calcite precipitation (MICP)...
