Application of bacteria in concrete: a critical evaluation of the current status

Microbially induced carbonate precipitation has been tested over more than a decade as a technique to enhance concrete properties. Mainly bacteria following the pathways of urea decomposition, oxidation of organic acids, or nitrate reduction have been studied for this purpose. For bacteria mixed int...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Nele De Belie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: RILEM Publications SARL 2016-09-01
Series:RILEM Technical Letters
Online Access:https://letters.rilem.net/index.php/rilem/article/view/14