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...
Investigation of Space Biocementation under Microgravity via Enzyme-Induced Carbonate Precipitation
Available online 14 January 2026
Biocementation has emerged as a promising method for in-situ construction on extraterrestrial surfaces, yet its performance under microgravity conditions remains largely unexplored. This study demonstrates...
Measurements and Modelling of Hydromechanical Effects of Tall Fescue Roots and Mycorrhizal Symbiosis on Slope Stability
Available online 7 January 2026
Vegetation and associated mycorrhizal fungi play a crucial role in enhancing soil structure and stability through root reinforcement, aggregate formation, and moisture regulation. Understanding these...
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...
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,...
Soil-water retention capacity of expansive soil improved through enzyme induced carbonate precipitation-eggshell powder
September 2025
Enzyme Induced Carbonate Precipitation (EICP) has been extensively investigated as a promising approach to improve engineering properties of soil, while Eggshell Powder (ESP) is an agricultural waste...
Effect of sticky rice on the strength and permeability of bio-cemented sand
September 2025
Microbially induced carbonate precipitation (MICP) is an eco-friendly soil improvement technique. However, this method still has some drawbacks, such as low conversion efficiency of CaCO3 crystallization,...
Triaxial compression test of MICP sand column and simulation of failure process
September 2025
Microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP) technology can induce calcium carbonate crystals with cementation and stable performance in the process of microbial metabolism or enzymization...
Thermal desorption remediation effects on soil biogeochemical properties and plant performance: Global meta-analysis
September 2025
Soil contamination remains a global problem, and numerous studies have been published for investigating soil remediation. Thermal desorption remediation (TDR) can significantly reduce the contaminants...
Comparison of the efficiency of traditional MICP and two-step MICP method for immobilizing heavy metals in aquatic environments
September 2025
The application of the microbially induced carbonate precipitation (MICP) method for remediating heavy metals (i.e., HMs) has recently garnered significant attention. Nevertheless, the inhibition of...