Unlocking the potential of microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP) for hydrological applications: a review of opportunities, challenges, and …

C Konstantinou, Y Wang - Hydrology, 2023 - mdpi.com
Microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP) is an innovative biocementation
technique that facilitates the formation of calcium carbonate within a pore network. Initially …

A biomineralization, mechanical and durability features of bacteria-based self-healing concrete—A state of the art review

S Kashif Ur Rehman, F Mahmood, M Jameel, N Riaz… - Crystals, 2022 - mdpi.com
Cracking is one of the main ways that concrete ages, allowing pollutants to seep within and
potentially lowering the physical and mechanical strength and endurance of concrete …

Particle size effect on unconfined compressive strength of biotreated sand

Y Xiao, W Xiao, H Wu, H Zhao, H Liu - Transportation Geotechnics, 2023 - Elsevier
The great variations in mechanical properties of biotreated specimens have been reported
due partially to the wide range of particle size, while research on the particle size effect in …

Influence of injection methods on bio-mediated precipitation of carbonates in fracture-mimicking microfluidic chip

C Zhao, Y Xiao, X He, H Liu, Y Liu, J Chu - Géotechnique, 2023 - icevirtuallibrary.com
Enzymatically induced carbonate precipitation (EICP) is a potential method to alter the
hydraulic properties of fractured rocks. The pore-scale in situ formation of bio-mediated …

Anisotropic fracture of sandstone with biotreated cracks

Y Xiao, H Zhao, H Wu, X Jiang, H Liu - International Journal of …, 2023 - ascelibrary.org
Biotreatment has the potential to be used in restoration and conservation of stone-cultural
relics, but less research has been focused on the anisotropic strength of rock with biotreated …

Coupled modelling framework for evaluating the influence of bacterial attachment models on the bio-chemo-hydro-mechanical behaviour during microbially induced …

PK Bhukya, DN Arnepalli - Computers and Geotechnics, 2024 - Elsevier
Bacterial attachment is one of the fundamental phenomena that control the efficacy of the
microbially induced calcite precipitation (MICP) treatment in soils. Moreover, flow …

[HTML][HTML] Experimental analysis of biocementation technique for sealing cracks in concrete water storage tanks

R Cardoso, L Scholler, MM Pinto, I Flores-Colen… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Water supply systems are vital infrastructures that provide an indispensable public service to
society. An important percentage of water losses is caused by the development of cracks in …

Statistical and machine learning analysis for the application of microbially induced carbonate precipitation as a physical barrier to control seawater intrusion

C Konstantinou, Y Wang - Journal of Contaminant Hydrology, 2024 - Elsevier
Seawater intrusion in coastal aquifers is a significant problem that can be addressed
through the construction of subsurface dams or physical cut-off barriers. An alternative …

[HTML][HTML] Stress sensitivity of permeability in high-permeability sandstone sealed with microbially-induced calcium carbonate precipitation

C Song, D Elsworth - Biogeotechnics, 2024 - Elsevier
Microbially induced carbonate precipitation (MICP) catalyzed by S. pasteurii has attracted
considerable attention as a bio-cement that can both strengthen and seal geomaterials. We …

Experimental study on the solidification of uranium tailings and uranium removal based on MICP

L Hu, Z Zhang, L Wu, Q Yu, H Zheng, Y Tian, G He - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
The governance of uranium tailings aims to improve stability and reduce radionuclide
uranium release. In order to achieve this goal, the uranium removal solution test and …