[HTML][HTML] Microbially induced carbonate precipitation (MICP) for soil strengthening: A comprehensive review

T Fu, AC Saracho, SK Haigh - Biogeotechnics, 2023 - Elsevier
Geotechnical research has been yearning for revolutionary innovations that could bring
breakthroughs to conventional practices, especially at a time when energy efficiency and …

State-of-the-art review of soil erosion control by MICP and EICP techniques: Problems, applications, and prospects

Y Wang, X Sun, L Miao, H Wang, L Wu, W Shi… - Science of the Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
In recent years, the application of microbially induced calcite precipitation (MICP) and
enzyme-induced carbonate precipitation (EICP) techniques have been extensively studied …

[HTML][HTML] Review on biopolymer-based soil treatment (BPST) technology in geotechnical engineering practices

I Chang, M Lee, ATP Tran, S Lee, YM Kwon, J Im… - Transportation …, 2020 - Elsevier
Various applications of biopolymer-based soil treatment (BPST) in geotechnical engineering
have been implemented in recent years, including dust control, soil strengthening and …

Challenges and opportunities in scaling up architectural applications of mycelium-based materials with digital fabrication

S Bitting, T Derme, J Lee, T Van Mele, B Dillenburger… - Biomimetics, 2022 - mdpi.com
In an increasing effort to address the environmental challenges caused by the currently
linear economic paradigm of “produce, use, and discard”, the construction industry has been …

The potential applications of reinforced bioplastics in various industries: A review

U Kong, NF Mohammad Rawi, GS Tay - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
The introduction of bioplastics has been an evolution for plastic industry since conventional
plastics have been claimed to cause several environmental issues. Apart from its …

[HTML][HTML] A state-of-the-art review on soil reinforcement technology using natural plant fiber materials: Past findings, present trends and future directions

S Gowthaman, K Nakashima, S Kawasaki - Materials, 2018 - mdpi.com
Incorporating sustainable materials into geotechnical applications increases day by day due
to the consideration of impacts on healthy geo-environment and future generations. The …

Bioremediation of lead-contaminated mine waste by Pararhodobacter sp. based on the microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation technique and its effects …

W Mwandira, K Nakashima, S Kawasaki - Ecological engineering, 2017 - Elsevier
Abstract Lead (Pb 2+) is a toxic heavy metal that has a severe negative effect on human
health and the environment. Physical, chemical and biological remediation techniques have …

Erosion mitigation with biocementation: a review on applications, challenges, & future perspectives

AA Dubey, NK Dhami, K Ravi, A Mukherjee - Reviews in Environmental …, 2023 - Springer
Soil erosion is a complex natural process that occurs by either individual or combined
actions of wind, hydraulic currents, waves, and rain. This study comprehensively reviews …

Sporosarcina pasteurii can form nanoscale calcium carbonate crystals on cell surface

T Ghosh, S Bhaduri, C Montemagno, A Kumar - PloS one, 2019 - journals.plos.org
The bacterium Sporosarcina pasteurii (SP) is known for its ability to cause the phenomenon
of microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP). We explored bacterial …

Biocementation control of sand against wind erosion

SM Fattahi, A Soroush, N Huang - Journal of Geotechnical and …, 2020 - ascelibrary.org
One-third of the global land area suffers from wind erosion, and its prevention is a critical
issue in arid regions of the world. During a wind erosion event, the impacts of saltating …