A critical review of microbially induced carbonate precipitation for soil stabilization: The global experiences and future prospective

SM Ezzat - Pedosphere, 2023 - Elsevier
Microbially induced carbonate precipitation (MICP) is a new technology having the potential
to induce soil stabilization and provide a green and sustainable comprehensive solution to …

[HTML][HTML] Mechanical behavior of chemically-treated hemp fibers reinforced composites subjected to moisture absorption

F Bollino, V Giannella, E Armentani, R Sepe - Journal of Materials …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Natural Fibers Reinforced Composites (NFRC) are finding much interest as
substitutes for glass-or carbon-reinforced composites thanks to their lightness, easy …

[HTML][HTML] Flexural performance and microstructural characterization of cement-treated sand reinforced with palm fiber

T Chompoorat, S Likitlersuang, P Buathong… - Journal of Materials …, 2023 - Elsevier
Sands are mixed with cement to create cement-treated sands (CTSs) for embankment and
road materials in civil engineering works. However, CTS exhibits undesirable brittle …

Bio-cementation of sand using enzyme-induced calcite precipitation: mechanical behavior and microstructural analysis

A Gitanjali, YS Jhuo, FH Yeh, L Ge - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
The enzyme-induced calcite precipitation (EICP) has recently gained popularity as a ground
improvement technique. Bio-cementation via EICP increases the strength, stiffness, and soil …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of palm fiber reinforcement on the unconfined compressive performance of cement-treated sand

P Buathong, T Chompoorat, P Jongpradist, X Chen… - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
This research studies the unconfined compressive characteristics of cement-treated sand
reinforced with palm fiber. Type 1 Ordinary Portland cements with 3, 5, and 7% dry sand …

[HTML][HTML] Experimental study on the calcium carbonate production rates and crystal size of EICP under multi-factor coupling

J Zhang, Y Yin, W Shi, D Song, L Yu, L Shi… - Case Studies in …, 2023 - Elsevier
The production and microstructure of calcium carbonate are the fundamental indicators to
evaluate the effectiveness of Enzyme-induced Carbonate Precipitation (EICP). Soybean …

[HTML][HTML] Review of Bio-Enzyme for Soil Improvement

Y Li, X Fang, C Shen, W Jiang, S Huang, M Guoliang - Biogeotechnics, 2024 - Elsevier
Traditional soil stabilizers, such as cement and lime, typically entail substantial energy
consumption and environmental pollution. In contrast, bio-enzyme has emerged as a …

[HTML][HTML] Use of bender element tests for determining shear modulus of fly-ash and cement admixed Bangkok clay with considering unconfined compressive strength

A Petcherdchoo, S Pochalard, K Piriyakul - Case Studies in Construction …, 2023 - Elsevier
This study aims to perform experiments to determine both initial shear modulus and
unconfined compressive strength of Bangkok soft clay improved by the ordinary Portland …

[HTML][HTML] Strength and chloride resistance of mortars blended with SCBA: the effect of calcination and particle sizing on its pozzolanic activity

Z Chen, J Wei, C Yi, V Bindiganavile, S Li… - Journal of Materials …, 2023 - Elsevier
Sugarcane bagasse was variously treated by three different processing protocols to improve
the pozzolanic activity of the resulting sugarcane bagasse ash (SCBA). Three parameters …

Macro and micro experimental study on solidification of Yellow River silt based on different biomineralization technologies

Y Wang, R Jiang, MJ Jiao, T Cao, X Yu - Environmental Earth Sciences, 2023 - Springer
A large amount of silt is deposited in the riverbed of the middle and lower reaches of the
Yellow River, in China. The silt content in the Yellow River silt is relatively high and the clay …