Review on microbial induced calcite precipitation mechanisms leading to bacterial selection for microbial concrete

S Mondal, AD Ghosh - Construction and Building Materials, 2019 - Elsevier
There are various mechanisms through which bacteria precipitate calcium carbonate, out of
which a few have been recognised for application in concrete for crack healing. This paper …

Review of the potential application of bacteria in self-healing and the improving properties of concrete/mortar

P Dinarvand, A Rashno - Journal of Sustainable Cement-Based …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Calcium carbonate precipitation, caused by the metabolic activity of bacteria, is a good idea
to improve concrete performance. This study was aimed at investigating the effect on using …

Investigation into the optimal bacterial concentration for compressive strength enhancement of microbial concrete

S Mondal, AD Ghosh - Construction and Building Materials, 2018 - Elsevier
The efficient crack healing capability of microbial concrete leads to an improvement in its
various mechanical properties such as compressive strength, water absorption and water …

[HTML][HTML] Performance evaluation concept for crack healing in bacterial concrete structure using electro mechanical impedance technique with PZT patch

KK Maurya, A Rawat, R Shanker - Developments in the Built Environment, 2023 - Elsevier
Beginning and development of cracks reduce the structural performance and durability, thus
a novel strategy is required to prevent such kind of occurrence. The incorporation of bacteria …

[HTML][HTML] Application of bacterial biomass in biocementation process to enhance the mechanical and durability properties of concrete

MP Smitha, D Suji, M Shanthi, A Adesina - Cleaner Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
This study presents the results from the microbiological induction of bacterial biomass (ie
biocementation) in concrete mixtures to enhance the mechanical and durability properties …

Biomineralization, bacterial selection and properties of microbial concrete: A review

S Mondal, AD Ghosh - Journal of Building Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
Effective self-healing and improvement in mechanical properties make microbial concrete a
viable alternative for extending the service life of concrete structures. Being a relatively …

Bio-inspired self-healing and self-sensing cementitious mortar using Bacillus subtilis immobilized on graphitic platelets

RA Khushnood, A Arif, N Shaheen, AG Zafar… - … and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
This study focuses on exploring the feasibility of immobilizing Bacillus subtilis with inert
conductive Graphite nano/micro platelets (GNMPs) as the healing and sensing component …

Sustainable concrete construction by microorganism and monitoring using EMI technique: A review

KK Maurya, T Sonker, A Rawat - Materials Today: Proceedings, 2020 - Elsevier
Construction of concrete infrastructures is developing worldwide from the ancient period
therefore; sustainable concrete is required for clean environment reason. The formation of …

Preparation and characterization of ancient recipe of organic Lime Putty-Evaluation for its suitability in restoration of Padmanabhapuram Palace, India

M Shivakumar, T Selvaraj, MP Dhassaih - Scientific reports, 2021 - nature.com
The study aims at preparation and characterization of six organic lime putty (hydraulic Lime+
fermented plant extract) using regionally available plants namely Terminalia Chebula …

Health monitoring of cracked concrete structure by impedance approach

KK Maurya, A Rawat, R Shanker - Materials Today: Proceedings, 2022 - Elsevier
Cracks/damages in concrete structures are the core concern for reduction of service life of
infrastructures. Therefore, the effective technique is required for the prevention of cracks …