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ArticleBioprocess and biosystems engineering2024

Experimental study on the mechanical properties of desert sand improved by the combination of additives and bio-cement.

Wan-Jun Ye, Xiao Fu, Yun-Tao Wu, Zi-Hao Zhou, Qian-Qian Ma

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Wan-Jun YeSchool of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, 710054, Shaanxi, China.
Xiao FuSchool of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, 710054, Shaanxi, China. fuxiao@stu.xust.edu.cn.
Yun-Tao WuSchool of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, 710054, Shaanxi, China.
Zi-Hao ZhouSchool of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, 710054, Shaanxi, China.
Qian-Qian MaSchool of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, 710054, Shaanxi, China.

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National Natural Science Foundation of China Grant no. 42372323 and 41672305
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Bio-cement is a green and energy-saving building material that has attracted much attention in the field of ecological environment and geotechnical engineering in recent years. The aim of this study is to investigate the use of bio-cement (enzyme-induced calcium carbonate precipitation-EICP) in combination with admixtures for the improvement of desert sands, which can effectively improve the mechanical properties of desert sands and is particularly suitable for sand-rich countries. In addition, the suitability of tap water in bio-cement was elucidated and the optimum ratio of each influencing factor when tap water is used as a solvent was derived. The results showed that peak values of unconfined compressive strength (maximum increase of about 130 times), shear strength (increase of 27.09%), calcium carbonate precipitation value (increase of about 4.39 times), and permeability (decrease of about 93.72 times) were obtained in the specimens modified by EICP combined with admixture as compared to the specimens modified by EICP only. The incorporation of skimmed milk powder, though significantly increasing the strength, is not conducive to cost control. The microscopic tests show that the incorporation of admixtures can provide nucleation sites for EICP, thus improving the properties of desert sand. This work can provide new research ideas for cross-fertilization between the disciplines of bio-engineering, ecology, and civil engineering.

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Calcium CarbonateSandCompressive StrengthConstruction MaterialsDesert ClimateCalcium CarbonateSandBio-cementationDesert sandEnzyme-induced carbonate precipitationMechanical propertiesTap water

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