Geotechnical research has been yearning for revolutionary innovations that could bring
breakthroughs to conventional practices, especially at a time when energy efficiency and …

Concrete cracking is regarded as one of the foremost factors posing a long-term safety threat
to the durability of structures. Recently, microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation …

Cr (VI) contamination of soil threatens the environment and reduces soil strength. Therefore,
both Cr (VI) stabilization and soil reinforcement should be considered in site remediation for …

Restoration of cementitious materials using induced calcium carbonate precipitation is a
highly anticipated research domain, offering a promising avenue of study within the realm of …

The development of techniques for concrete repair will reduce environmental impacts
associated with concrete usage by extending the lifespan of existing structures. This study …

Current production of traditional concrete requires enormous energy investment that
accounts for approximately 5 to 8% of the world's annual CO2 production. Biocement is a …

Soil improvement efforts occasionally negatively impact the delicate balance of the natural
environment and disrupt ecosystems. Thus, adopting ecologically sensitive techniques that …

The processes of microbially induced precipitation of calcium carbonates are widespread in
natural environments and are an important part of the biogeochemical carbon cycle. These …

Ceramics with controlled porosity are used as bio‐scaffolds, insulators, electrodes and
lightweight materials. While their high surface area and low weight are attractive …

Aims The aim of this study was to investigate the potential of biological soil crusts (BSCs),
particularly filamentous cyanobacteria, in protecting rammed earth sites from erosion in the …