Structural innovation incorporating bio-inspired composites poses a fresh angle to develop
novel lightweight forms with strengthened mechanical properties, among which a must …

Geotechnical research has been yearning for revolutionary innovations that could bring
breakthroughs to conventional practices, especially at a time when energy efficiency and …

The microbial‑induced carbonate precipitation (MICP), as an emerging biomineralization
technology mediated by specific bacteria, has been a popular research focus for scientists …

As urbanization progresses, the demand for high-rise buildings and underground spaces is
growing, and the need for firm geotechnical construction materials, efficient excavation …

The interaction of bio–geosphere dates to the formation of first unicellular microbes on earth.
However, it is only relatively recently that the complex biological interactions are observed …

Deep foundation applications, such as foundations for jacket structures and reaction piles,
may benefit from larger shaft resistances during tensile compared with compressive loading …

Plant microbial fuel cell (PMFC) newly emerges as a sustainable technology in green
infrastructures such as green roofs, reactive barriers, and environmental biosensors. PMFCs …

The effect of the shape of snakeskin-inspired patterns on the shear behaviour of soil-
continuum interfaces was investigated for their potential applications in geotechnical …

Plant root growth is often accompanied by circumnutative motion consisting of downward
helical movement of the root tip. Previous studies indicate that circumnutations allow roots to …

In this study, enzyme-induced calcite precipitation (EICP)-based treatment for tropical soils
contaminated with divalent heavy metals such as cadmium (Cd), nickel (Ni), and lead (Pb) …