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Feasible use of ureolytic bacteria in lightweight foamed concrete to enhance its strength
This study investigates the feasibility of utilizing ureolytic-type bacteria in lightweight foamed concrete to enhance its compressive strength. Previous research focused on microorganisms in different types of concrete, but there is a lack of study on microorganism incorporation in low-density foamed concrete. Bacillus megaterium was introduced in the production of microbial-based lightweight foamed concrete, inducing mineral precipitation through microbial activities. Four mix proportions were prepared: a control mix (LFC-CM) and LFCs incorporated with varying concentrations of B. megaterium. All specimens underwent water curing. Results show significant improvements in compressive, flexural, and splitting tensile strengths of microbial-based LFC compared to control samples due to microbial-induced calcite precipitation. This research has implications for sustainable construction materials. The potential future directions include optimizing microbial dosage, exploring different ureolytic bacteria, and investigating the long-term durability and performance of microbial-based lightweight foamed concrete. This study contributes to knowledge on microbial-based construction materials, providing insights for sustainable concrete solutions.
Feasible use of ureolytic bacteria in lightweight foamed concrete to enhance its strength
This study investigates the feasibility of utilizing ureolytic-type bacteria in lightweight foamed concrete to enhance its compressive strength. Previous research focused on microorganisms in different types of concrete, but there is a lack of study on microorganism incorporation in low-density foamed concrete. Bacillus megaterium was introduced in the production of microbial-based lightweight foamed concrete, inducing mineral precipitation through microbial activities. Four mix proportions were prepared: a control mix (LFC-CM) and LFCs incorporated with varying concentrations of B. megaterium. All specimens underwent water curing. Results show significant improvements in compressive, flexural, and splitting tensile strengths of microbial-based LFC compared to control samples due to microbial-induced calcite precipitation. This research has implications for sustainable construction materials. The potential future directions include optimizing microbial dosage, exploring different ureolytic bacteria, and investigating the long-term durability and performance of microbial-based lightweight foamed concrete. This study contributes to knowledge on microbial-based construction materials, providing insights for sustainable concrete solutions.
Feasible use of ureolytic bacteria in lightweight foamed concrete to enhance its strength
Lim, Siong Kang (author) / Tan, Cher Siang (author) / Lee, Yee Ling (author) / Lim, Ming Han (author) / Yew, Ming Kun (author)
European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering ; 28 ; 1501-1516
2024-05-18
16 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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