Cracking is one of the major deteriorating causes of concrete, which allows the entrance of
chemicals and can lead to the loss of physico-mechanical and durability properties of …

Cracks are one of the worsening reasons for concrete failure, which permits the penetration
of chemical solutions and could significantly impact the physical, mechanical, and durability …

The present study investigated the effects of a specific strain of Bacillus subtilis introduced
into natural lightweight aggregate concrete (LWAC) as a new approach on its water …

The potential use of carbonaceous sugarcane bagasse as carrier media of Bacillus subtilis
in amending microstructure and corrosion inhibition of reinforced concrete is explored in this …

The rapid development of the construction sector has led to massive use of raw construction
materials, which are at risk of exhaustion. The problem is aggravated by the high demand for …

Microbially induced calcium carbonate (CaCO 3) precipitation (MICP) has been investigated
as a sustainable alternative to conventional concrete remediation methods for improving the …

The porous network and micro-cracks of concrete facilitate the movement of deleterious ions
inside the concrete cover which could corrode the embedded steel. The calcifying bacteria …

Crack formation in concrete is one of the main reasons for concrete degradation. Calcium
alginate capsules containing biological self-healing agents for cementitious materials were …

This paper aimed at acquiring a new bacterial tool for increasing the strength and
rehabilitation of micro-cracks management of calcined clay concrete. To achieve this …

Biomineralization has emerged as a novel and eco-friendly technology for artificial mineral
formation utilizing the metabolism of organisms. Due to its highly efficient urea degradation …