The interaction of bio–geosphere dates to the formation of first unicellular microbes on earth.
However, it is only relatively recently that the complex biological interactions are observed …

Soil improvement is one of the most important issues in geotechnical engineering practice.
The wide application of traditional improvement techniques (cement/chemical materials) are …

Utilization of recycled brick aggregate (RBA) in concrete production is limited due to its high
porosity, which negatively affects the strength and durability of concrete. This study aims to …

Geomaterials with inferior hydraulic and strength characteristics often need improvement to
enhance their engineering behaviors. Traditional ground improvement techniques require …

The detrimental effects of sand storms on agriculture, human health, transportation network,
and infrastructures pose serious threats in many countries worldwide. Hence, wind erosion …

The production of tailings sand due to mining and smelting activities is one of the reasons for
the accelerated environmental pollution caused by heavy metals, drawing social attention to …

Microbial-or enzyme-induced calcium carbonate (CaCO3) precipitation (MICP and EICP)
are relatively new ground improvement techniques. In this study, the mechanical behaviour …

Biomineralization through microbial process has attracted great attention in the field of
geotechnical engineering due to its ability to bind granular materials, clog pores, and seal …

Urease enzymes from plants are directly utilised in enzyme-induced calcite precipitation
(EICP) to catalyse calcium carbonate (CaCO3) precipitation between soil particles to …

Biological soil stabilization through Microbial-Induced Calcite Precipitation (MICP)
demonstrates the potential to be an eco-friendly and sustainable approach to enhance the …