A wide range of microorganisms produce extracellular polymeric substances (EPS), highly
hydrated polymers that are mainly composed of polysaccharides, proteins, and DNA. EPS …

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

Xanthan gum is a microbial high molecular weight exo-polysaccharide produced by
Xanthomonas bacteria (a Gram-negative bacteria genus that exhibits several different …

Soil improvement using biopolymers has attracted considerable attention in recent years,
with the aim to reduce the harmful environmental effects of traditional materials, such as …

The importance of earthen construction materials lies in their widespread availability
combined with a low embodied energy. Chemical stabilizers are commonly used to improve …

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

Improving soil engineering properties is an inevitable process before construction on soft
soil. Increasing soil strength with chemical stabilizing agents, such as cement, raises …

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 …

The increasing awareness of the undesirable environmental impact of cement-based
products has led to rethinking earth construction within the digitally mechanised framework …