Electrokinetic biocementation of an organic soil

• Published in: Sustainable chemistry and pharmacy Vol. 21; p. 100405
• Main Authors: Safdar, M.U., Mavroulidou, M., Gunn, M.J., Purchase, D., Payne, I., Garelick, J.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.06.2021
• Subjects: adverse effects; Biocemementation; carbon dioxide; cement; compression strength; cost effectiveness; Electrokinetics; green chemistry; Ground improvement; Organic soil; railroads; Organic soil; Ground improvement; Biocemementation; Electrokinetics

Organic soils are a continuing challenge to civil engineers, as they are subject to settlements, negatively impacting on civil engineering infrastructure. To improve the in situ properties of these, chemical soil stabilisers (e.g. cement or lime) can be commonly used. Although successful in minimisi...