Traditional building materials have some drawbacks in the construction industry, particularly
in terms of greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption. Biomaterials derived from …

Carbon dioxide (CO 2) emissions from cement and concrete production have become one of
the most pressing concerns in the modern world. The utilization of sustainable products has …

Heavy metal contamination has caused serious threats to surrounding fragile environments
and human health. While the novel microbial-induced carbonate precipitation (MICP) …

Exploration of microbially induced CaCO 3 precipitation (MICP) has led to the application of
this phenomenon in the field of self-healing concrete in recent years. However, survival of …

Cracks in concrete structures can significantly decrease their lifespan by exposing
reinforcement to outside environment, leading to concrete degradation. To address this …

Plastics have been extensively used in the building and construction industries for decades.
However, the more plastics are utilised, the more microplastics are released. This review …

Cracks and damage of concrete during service pose threats to its safety and durability.
Compared to traditional repair techniques, self-healing strategy for concrete repair is …

Despite cement's superior performance and inexpensive cost compared to other industrial
materials, crack development remains a persistent problem in concrete. Given the …

The purpose of this research work was to evaluate the efficacy of microbially induced calcite
precipitation (MICP) method in shrinkage crack repairing. Portland cement was combined …

The increasing awareness of climate change and global warming has pushed industries to
be more conscious of their environmental impact, especially in the construction industry with …