# Microbial Applications in Construction Materials

**Type:** Topics  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/topics/microbial-applications-in-construction-materials/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Citations | 338,553 |
| Description | This cluster of papers focuses on the use of microbial carbonate precipitation, particularly through the action of ureolytic bacteria, for soil improvement and self-healing concrete in construction. It explores biocementation, calcite precipitation, and biomineralization as sustainable techniques in geotechnical engineering, aiming to enhance the durability and strength of construction materials. |
| Domain | Physical Sciences |
| Field | Environmental Science |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/T12247 |
| Works | 20,783 |

## Topic papers all

- [Self-healing efficiency of cementitious materials containing tubular capsules filled with healing agent](https://scholariq.org/papers/self-healing-efficiency-of-cementitious-materials-containing-tubular-capsules/)
- [Influence of Pore Structure on the Effectiveness of a Biogenic Carbonate Surface Treatment for Limestone Conservation](https://scholariq.org/papers/influence-of-pore-structure-on-the-effectiveness-of-a-biogenic-carbonate-surface/)
- [Study on the spatial distribution of ureolytic microorganisms in farmland soil around tailings with different heavy metal pollution](https://scholariq.org/papers/study-on-the-spatial-distribution-of-ureolytic-microorganisms-in-farmland-soil/)
- [Testing the Capacity of Staphylococcus equorum for Calcium and Copper Removal through MICP Process](https://scholariq.org/papers/testing-the-capacity-of-staphylococcus-equorum-for-calcium-and-copper-removal/)

## Topic researchers

Showing 12 of 20.

- [Chris Sander](https://scholariq.org/researchers/chris-sander/)
- [Martin J. Blaser](https://scholariq.org/researchers/martin-j-blaser/)
- [Mark C.M. van Loosdrecht](https://scholariq.org/researchers/mark-c-m-van-loosdrecht/)
- [Ulrich S. Schubert](https://scholariq.org/researchers/ulrich-s-schubert/)
- [Willy Verstraete](https://scholariq.org/researchers/willy-verstraete/)
- [Duu‐Jong Lee](https://scholariq.org/researchers/duu-jong-lee/)
- [Steven P. Armes](https://scholariq.org/researchers/steven-p-armes/)
- [Wernér E.G. Müller](https://scholariq.org/researchers/werner-e-g-muller/)
- [Nico Boon](https://scholariq.org/researchers/nico-boon/)
- [Yigong Shi](https://scholariq.org/researchers/yigong-shi/)
- [Young Ho Kim](https://scholariq.org/researchers/young-ho-kim/)
- [Yi‐Bing Cheng](https://scholariq.org/researchers/yi-bing-cheng/)

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