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...
Antlion sand interaction: A study of repose angle
December 2025
The antlions dig a conical simple pit in sand to catch ants. The funnel shape of the trap is deliberate with a critical angle of repose and is steep and shallow enough to trigger avalanches and cause...
Study on migration and diffusion law of MICP solution in fractured loess
December 2025
In this paper, according to the migration and diffusion law of MICP solution in fracture-pore medium, the migration and diffusion equation of MICP solution in loess fracture-pore medium was derived...
Effect of humic acid on soil solidification by enzyme induced carbonate precipitation
December 2025
Enzyme induced carbonate precipitation (EICP) is a promising technique in the field of biocementation due to its efficiency and controllability. Although many studies have proved its reliability in...
Polymer-assisted soybean crude urease carbonate precipitation technique for soil improvement
December 2025
This study presents a sustainable approach to soil improvement by integrating polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) into the Soybean Crude Urease Carbonate Precipitation (SCU-CP) technique. The research aims to enhance...
Bio-molding of lunar regolith with bio-carbonized magnesium oxide
December 2025
As lunar exploration develops, lunar construction is increasingly prominent and the in-situ lunar regolith molding becomes a technical challenge. This study proposes a lunar regolith molding technology...
Diatom-driven activation of in-situ lunar resource utilization for space farming
December 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...
Discrete element simulations to predict the response of bio-cemented sands
December 2025
Discrete element method (DEM)-based numerical models in the YADE environment are used to simulate the constitutive response of uncemented and bio-cemented sands to investigate the influence of boundary...
Proposing a new sustainable approach for sand improvement using biologically-derived calcium phosphate cement
December 2025
Bio-mediated soil improvement methods keep on gaining the attention of geotechnical engineers and researchers globally due to their nature-based elegance and eco-friendliness. Most prevalent bio-mediated...
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...
Bio-Cementation for Structural and Thermal Soil Enhancement with Retained Hydraulic Conductivity
Available online 5 December 2025
In hot, dry climates, geothermal systems often underperform due to low soil thermal conductivity and heat capacity. Periodic water ingress helps restore both, enabling more effective ground heat transfer....
Investigation of Mechanical Properties and Mechanisms of Sand-Calcined Phosphogypsum (CPG) Biomineralization
Available online 19 November 2025
Calcined phosphogypsum (CPG), a solid waste material, can be used as a raw material for subgrade. However, the engineering properties of soil with CPG should be improved to meet construction requirements....
Enhancing sandstone surface strength in caves through microbial filaments with calcareous coatings
Available online 30 October 2025
In a cave, cyanobacteria covered the crown and side walls, causing calcium carbonate to form a protective coating on their surfaces. This coating increased the wall's uniaxial compressive strength by...
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...
Advanced bioinspired cellular confinement systems for improving the performance of reinforced soil beds
September 2025
With the major developments that occurred during the past 40 years in the geotechnical engineering field, the usage of reinforcements in soils has been very common to improve the ultimate bearing capacity...
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....
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,...