Micro-organisms contribute to Earth's mineral deposits through a process known as bacteria-
induced mineral precipitation (BIMP). It is a complex phenomenon that can occur as a result …

Although biomineralization of CaCO 3 is widespread in Bacteria and Archaea, the molecular
mechanisms involved in this process remain less known than those used by Eukaryotes. A …

This research presents the role of bacterial cell walls of Bacillus subtilis as a concrete
admixture to improve the mechanical performance of concrete. The bacterial cell walls are …

Microbially induced calcium carbonate (CaCO 3) precipitation (MICP) has been investigated
as a sustainable alternative to conventional concrete remediation methods for improving the …

Historically, multicellular bacterial communities, known as biofilms, have been thought to be
held together solely by a self-produced extracellular matrix. Our study identified a novel …

Biomineralization induced by microorganisms has become a hot spot in the field of
carbonate sedimentology; however, the mechanisms involved still need to be explored. In …

Biofilm dispersion is the final stage of biofilm development, during which biofilm cells
actively escape from biofilms in response to deteriorating conditions within the biofilm …

Monumental stone decay is a consequence of the weathering action of physical, chemical
and biological factors, which induce a progressive increase in porosity. To cope this …

Microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation (CCP) is a long-standing but re-
emerging environmental engineering process for production of self-healing concrete …

In view of the growing concern about improving the characteristics and durability of
cementitious materials, additions of bacteria, mainly of the genus Bacillus, are being studied …