Xanthan gum is a naturally occurring polysaccharide obtained from Xanthomonas
campestris. The xanthan gum backbone consists of β-d-glucose linked like in cellulose. The …

Various applications of biopolymer-based soil treatment (BPST) in geotechnical engineering
have been implemented in recent years, including dust control, soil strengthening and …

Background: Open Access Editor's Choice Review Biopolymers as Green Binders for Soil
Improvement in Geotechnical Applications: A Review by Hadi Fatehi 1, 2,*, Dominic EL Ong …

This study reviews the fundamental mechanisms of biological soil improvement methods—
microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP) and biopolymer treatment (BPT) …

Biopolymers, which are naturally produced polymers, exhibit hydraulic and mechanical
properties, and have low environmental impact. Therefore, they can be employed as an …

Recently, microbial biopolymer-based soil treatment (BPST) has gained attention for its
application in environmentally friendly soil stabilization, particularly for enhancing the …

The pressure infiltration behavior of bentonite slurry (a mixture of water and bentonite) in
front of a slurry tunnel boring machine (TBM) determines the effectiveness of tunnel face …

The global trend toward sustainable development, coupled with growing concerns about
environmental pollution and the depletion of fossil energy resources, has contributed to the …

Conventional techniques of soil stabilization involve using additives such as lime and
cement. However, these methods take up a great deal of energy and cause considerable …

Cement and other traditional materials are frequently used to improve the properties of soil
in the Yellow River Basin, the ecological environment has become severely polluted. To …