This paper provides a review of the research on use of polymers for soil stabilization in
pavement and geotechnical engineering. First, the properties impacting the effectiveness of …

Various applications of biopolymer-based soil treatment (BPST) in geotechnical engineering
have been implemented in recent years, including dust control, soil strengthening and …

This study reviews the fundamental mechanisms of biological soil improvement methods—
microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP) and biopolymer treatment (BPT) …

Soil treatment and improvement is commonly performed in the field of geotechnical
engineering. Methods and materials to achieve this such as soil stabilization and mixing with …

This study examined the potential of microbially induced carbonate precipitation (MICP) in
reducing wind erosion of desert soil. Field tests were conducted on artificial mounds and …

Biopolymers are substances naturally produced by living organisms and are hence
considered to be eco-friendly and sustainable. Chitosan and cellulose are of specific …

Water‐soluble polymers (WSPs) are a versatile group of chemicals used across industries
for different purposes such as thickening, stabilizing, adhesion and gelation. Synthetic …

This study aims to investigate the possibility of using biopolymer (environmental friendly
material) to enhance the mechanical behaviors of collapsible soil. Two types of biopolymers …

In recent years, the application of microbially induced calcite precipitation (MICP) and
enzyme-induced carbonate precipitation (EICP) techniques have been extensively studied …

Biological approaches have recently been explored as environmentally friendly alternatives
to engineered soil methods in geotechnical engineering practices. The use of microbial …